Halvosa Named Supervisor of Aircraft Warning Posts
A. C. Halvosa was named supervisor of Aircraft Warning Stations by Philip Fowle. He will oversee Midletown and Stephens City posts and the Apple Pie Ridge post near Grover B. Schinck home. Halvosa, from Kit tery Maine, is a Benjamin Franklin University graduate and World War I veteran. He lives at 1306 Valley Avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. C. Halvosa
Frederick County
Philip Fowle
Midletown
Stephens City
Grover B. Schinck
Apple Pie Ridge
O*sullivan Rubber Company
Halvosa
Kittery
New England
Benjamin Franklin University
Washington, DC
Basica
R.V. Conrad
American Legion
Engineers
Canada
Siteris
Unti
Victor Products Company
Chester
Tury
O'Sein Rubber Company
Mr. Halvosa
Int
Salvation Army Post
Vegetables Used In Making Wearing Apparel In Wartime
New York exhibit shows substitutes for wartime shortages across clothing and household goods. Milkweed silk pillows plastic wheels for skates and other examples demonstrate industry making plastic, glass and plant based substitutes to save rubber metal and other scarce materials. The display argues citizens will still buy comforts as substitutes expand. Officials tout a victory fan with plastic blade and reduced metal usage per thousand fans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Forset, Farm and Chemical Laboratory
Jimmy
Mary
U. S. Na
Death of Lester J Dillon in Virginia Funeral services held
Lester Janney Dillon of Purcellville Va died last week at St Elizabeths hospital Richmond from complications after an operation. He was the eldest of four sons of the late Joseph and Mrs Dillon. Survived by wife Lillian Hess Dillon two daughters Mrs Ernest Schultse and Mrs Colton Lewis and two sons Carter Dillon and Floyd Dillon. Funeral from the Purcellville home with Rev L H Smallwood officiating. Interment Lakeview Cemetery Hamilton Va.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Elizabeth’s Hospital
Richmond
Lester Janney Dillion
Purcellville
Joseph Dillon
Lillian Hess Dillon
Ernest Schultse
Colton Lewis
Clifton
Carter Dillon
St. Petersburg
Fla
Floyd Dillon
L. H. Smallwood
Lakeview Cemetery
Hamilton
Answers to the Daily Quiz
Answers listed for page four include roles and locations such as Assistant Attorney General in prosecutions under anti-trust laws and West Point New York. It identifies Stars and Stripes, true statements, the American Revolution, George Washington, and cites five cities Boston Chicago New York Philadelphia and St. Louis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Point
N. Y
Stars and Stripes
George Washington
Boston
Chicago
New York
Philadelphia
St. Louis
Go Home Signs Advertise Rationing Ahead For Tourists
The Go Home sign went up along the eastern seaboard as tourists rush to obtain gasoline ration cards before Friday. About one third of applicants may be non essential and limited to 21 gallons over the May 15 to July 1 period. Essential vehicles get unlimited X cards, while non essential drivers face limits and possible criminal penalties for false statements. Touring motorists are urged to return home if possible before rationing begins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Seaboard
Maine
Florida
Office of Price Administration
OPA
Highway oiling continues as Clarke board approves budget
The Clarke Board of Supervisors extended the highway oiling project with no definite completion date for the route. The secondary road budget totals 35 625 77 after a 25 percent reserve, including 26 719 33 for road projects and 8 906 44 in reserves. Frederick board discussion Notes road improvement requests, with Frederick budget figures pending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarke Board of Supervisors
Frederick
Longer Hours Continued On Page 1 Report
The article notes Axis threats and acts provoking U S concern. A Vichy agency says terrorists tried to derail a train in the occupied zone but a French youth spotted damaged rails and signaled the train to stop. Radio Paris remained silent for the third day due to undisclosed reasons and prior sabotage reports.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Vichy
Occupied Zone
Paris
Radio Paris
Berryville Social Notes and Visits Across Virginia
Berryville social column reports visits and greetings among locals. Ruth Berlin visited sister Reva in Washington D C. George Pope stayed with friends in Washington. Edward Owens returned to Camp A P Hill after a weekend with Mrs Owens. L N Russell hosted son Lloyd Russell from Camp Dix New Jersey. Major Graham Doughertay of Camp Hill Virginia and others spent the weekend at Woodley near Berryville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruth Berlin
Reva Berlin
Washington, D. C
George Pope
Washington
Sgt
Edward Owens
Camp
A. P. Hill
Fredericksburg, Virginia
Mrs. Owens
L. N. Russell
Lloyd Russell
Camp Dix
N. J
Graham Doughertay
Camp Hill
Eeerty
Woodley
Berryville
Hospital Faces War Strain Yet Finances Stand Strong
The article notes mounting costs and staff losses due to war while the hospital reports no debt. It cites Superintendent Bennett J. McCarthy’s guidance, strong medical staff, and community support keeping operations efficient amid shortages and mobilization challenges.
Farm Safety Essay Contest Offers Prizes and Free Entry
John W. Rosenberger and Company with The Business of Farming announce a farm safety and fire prevention essay contest for 210 farm youths. No entry fee. 150 words, two subjects, prizes range from yearling heifers to pullets and Defense Stamps. Judges named by The Business of Farming. Entry blanks from Rosenberger. Contest closes June 15, 1942.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John W. Rosenberger and Company
U. S
Winchester Memorial Hospital treasurer reports 1941 finances
Bennett J. McCarthy presents the 1941 financial report for Winchester Memorial Hospital. Net income rose over 1940, bonds and notes totaling about 14 million were paid, and the hospital is debt-free. Endowment income supported care, free hospitalization reached 42,326.48, and operating costs averaged 5.67 per patient day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bennett J. McCarthy
Winchester Memorial Hospital
Virginia H. Lins
Charles M. Ebert
Georgette H. Bull
McGuire
Winchester
Local Schools and Churches Thanksgiving Offerings Acknowledged
Acknowledgment of the annual Thanksgiving offerings of food and money by local schools and churches. Expresses sincere appreciation for their efforts and ongoing community support.
Defense Meeting At Gravel Springs Discusses Bonds
At Gravel Springs school on Monday Robert Glaize of Shenandoah Valley National Bank and Kenn Whitacre of Farmers and Merchants National Bank and Trust Company spoke on defense bonds and savings stamps. A campaign to promote bond and stamp sales was outlined.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gravel Springs
Robert Glaize
Shenandoah Valley National Bank
Kenzit Whitacre
Farmers and Merchants National Bank & Trust Company
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Marken Street Methodist Church
Valley Avenue
C. Halvosa
John B. Lewis
L. J. Dillon
Valley Food CO
P. O
United Food Stores
B. W. Sargent
Larrick’s Cash Store
L. E. Harris & Co
Cash & Carry Grocery
Ramsburg’s Store
Cameron & Piccadilly Sts
Loudoun St
S. Braddock
Braddock St
Cameron &J
National Ave
W. Piccadilly St
Berryville, Va
Berryville Social
Crocketts
Round Hill
Leesburg
Virginia Woolen Company
Handley School
Scheder
Malcolm T. MacKeachern
American College of Surgeons
Navy
Army
E. Pinkham
Poolaliy
Sraseoe
Wenky
Stores CO
B. J. McCarthy
B. F. Goodrich Silverton Store
Sof
Miller’s Hardware
N. Loudoun St
John W. Rosenberger & Co., Inc
Winchester, Va
Se Tsee
Smit
America
Miller , Anderson
Front Reyal, Va
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