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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 20, 1942
Page
1
Reported Soviet actions push toward Kharkov as German forces mass a large airborne contingent. The front line fighting intensifies with daily clashes and strategic maneuvers shaping the campaign.
London reports Allied air commands aim to expand to send up to 1,000 bombers a night against German targets when weather permits. Officials say facilities exist for 800 now, with expansion planned though not on every night. A detachment of four engine Stirling bombers dropped 40,000 fire bombs on Mannheim in a separate raid.
In London on May 20 Sir Stafford Cripps argued for a separate defense ministry as wartime debate questioned Churchill's control. Hore-Belisha urged a distinct defense post to provide strong leadership, while Cripps defended the prime minister's cabinet accountability and warned against rushing a western front.
MR WINCHESTER reports an invitation to a Friday night program at Handley auditorium. Dorothy Ewing and her school of the dance present about 70 children showcasing clean entertainment while developing dependability and both mental and physical growth for the country’s future.
Grim named local U S O drive chairman for an early campaign effort aiming to raise 3200 dollars. Dan E. Leatherman is publicity director, Wendell R. Barney campaign speaker, and John L. Glaize campaign treasurer. Other committee members to be announced as appointed.
The War Production Board plans to limit the stocks of goods retailers and wholesalers may hold to ensure equitable supply of consumer items amid wartime production curtailments. The move would apply to merchants and their customers nationwide.
John Butler a 10 year old son of Mr and Mrs Clarence Butler was injured while helping with a drag harrow on the family farm. He insisted he was big enough to handle the team and fell when he dropped the line. A horse stepped back on the harrow causing a skull fracture though he remains conscious and is reported in very good condition.
British forces clashed with Axis infantry and tanks in northeastern Libya and forced their withdrawal. Bad visibility limited operations while enemy armored car patrols were active in the southern sector near Cairo on May 19.
Sixteen students will graduate at Gainesboro High School in the 1942 commencement. The baccalaureate service is planned for Sunday evening May 31 at 8 30 with Rev. R L Philpott presiding. Commencement exercises follow Friday June 5 at 8 30 with a program including processional invocation welcome future farmers of america address and glee club. Senior class members listed: Frank Allanson Daniel Gano Scott Wingfield Elliss Juanita Roe Rosalie Rogers Zel dia Constable James Biggert.
A 0.53 inch rain at 8 am in Frederick and nearby counties eases drought, with May total reaching 2.06 inches and the 29 year May average at 3.51. Friday night’s 0.80 inch rain soaked ground as crops begin a promising start despite overall drought. Reports from the southern Valley cite torrential rains and a rapid river rise last Sunday.
A captured RAF pilot in a German prison writes a note from a concentration camp at Imamy yard asking to thank the sender for a parcel. He mentions mail to the United States may be held and includes a post card message.
Chinese communique reports Japanese forces pushing south from Chekiang toward Hangchow with air support. Rain threatens further incursions, aiding Chinese defenses along the Burma road and near the Indo China border as Allied aid is urged to equip China for a more balanced fight.
Stephens R. Sammis named successor as manager of the Winchester office after C P telephones transfer to defense work in the Norfolk area. Native of Waynesboro, Sammis joined the company in 1929, served in supervisory roles, and became assistant manager at Lynchburg in 1941. He is married with one daughter and will move his family to Winchester soon.
Dr H H McGuire heard his daughter Mrs C T MacCauley Booth speak from London where she has been since the war began. The actress co starred with Leslie Howard in a shortwave broadcast of Petrified Forest at 10 pm. The program reached Winchester clearly as Mrs Booth reappears on the air.
LURAY Va May 20 e E D Freeland superintendent of the Shenandoah National Park said that only 51 automobiles entered the park at the Front Royal entrance on Sunday More than 600 cars passed through that entrance on a comparable date last year
Moscow dispatches report the Red Army advancing toward Kharkov despite stiff German resistance and counterattacks. Pravda denies Crimea overrun claims and says Soviet forces block Caucasus progress near Kerch. Red Star notes heavy tank losses as battles continue along the southern flank.
C R Chalkley of the Federal Reserve Bank Richmond will speak to Winchester and Frederick County merchants at the George Washington hotel on Tuesday May 26 at 3 p.m. He will explain new credit rules and regulations. The event, hosted by the Retail Merchants Association through the Chamber of Commerce, draws bankers and merchants from surrounding areas.
Rubinoff insists his Stradi varius is "good as new" as he taunts would be thieves with his 1731 violin. He brings public attention to the instrument at a Lions club luncheon along with a 300 pound chauffeur bodyguard. Fire and air raid drills interrupt Shenandoah county with a mock enemy warning and a Berryville fire destroys a vacant hay barn. Thelma Lake in Winchester receives a mysterious letter from Miss June Wesley in England describing air raid warnings and blackouts.
Thursday bingo at Rouss Fire Hall 8 30 with a $100 door prize. Also play bingo Wednesdays at P E Home 211 N Loulou Street with a listed prize.
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