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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 22, 1941
Page
2
Frederick county hosts a meeting at S.V.A. to discuss national defense needs and home stress program. Leaders P. H. Gold and M. J. Pease address rural electrification and mechanical continuance of the farmers shed project. County agent Jr. leads discussion on national defense.
Liege Post 41 of the American Legion invites members to attend a Berryville smoker hosted by Lloyd Williams Post 40 and 8. War veteran and former department commander Warren and Loeb of the Forty and Eight will speak with staff, followed by refreshments. No charge, and a large turnout is expected.
Twenty to forty students from Winchester are nearing completion of a pilot school course covering ground and theory study. The program, led by Belcher, includes ground classes and a required course for college students. Further announcements will specify the final numbers and outcomes.
The Zion Colored Baptist Church at Boyce will host baptism Sunday conducted by Rev. W. L. Dudley with a 3 PM sermon. Earlier, baptism rites at Page's Grove are scheduled for 1 PM.
The annual memorial service at Refuge Methodist Church will be held Sunday morning May 26 at 9 30. Everyone is invited. Relatives and friends buried there are asked to come Saturday morning at 8 for graveyard cleanup.
Farmers are urged to attend a Wheat Control program meeting at Gainesboro High tonight at 8 o clock to discuss plans for the ensuing year.
Senate probes the west coast shipbuilding tie-up with a hearing to determine causes, who is responsible for stalled production, and how to resume ship output. Witnesses include union representatives, Bethlehem Steel executives, Admiral Land, and AFL leaders as the Navy reopens yards with government transport brings workers to plants.
Reported details from the Rappahannock case describe a youth Cameron confessing to shooting three people after a bicycle ride. Witnesses noted a bicycle found by a ditch and a motive of obtaining money. A triple service for the victims is set for tomorrow at Rock Mills Cemetery with Rev. P. H. Chelf officiating.
The Junior Board of Trade sponsors a community film showing with matinees at 3 and 5 and evenings at 7 and 9. Tickets cost 10 cents for children and 30 cents for adults. all evening seats are 30 cents. Proceeds fund local projects and feature scenes of York's locales with local people.
Cairo dispatch reports on UK Middle East command announcing 5,000 more tanks in southern Ethiopia and 300 additional captives in the pen area of northern Ethiopia. The British claimed a main defense attack in southern Ethiopia west of Sciasciamanna repulsed an Italian counterattack.
President Roosevelt begins work on the May 27 fireside radio address from the White House. The half hour program will feature diplomatic representatives from American republics and focus on the world situation. Also explains the meaning of the letters C H 5 for Companions of Honour.
British and New Zealand forces fight fierce actions in Crete as Luftwaffe and torpedo planes damage ships in the eastern Mediterranean. Berlin disputes British losses while reports of German advances in Syria, Iraq, and potential landings by air emerge.
By order of the Trial Justice Court of Frederick County Virginia the sheriff will auction in front of the County Court House on Saturday May 24 1941 at 10 oclock A M. personal property including an oil stove two pullup chairs one table one kitchen cabinet two 9x12 rugs one 7x9 rug one 6x9 rug all Congoleum rugs. Terms cash. J W Bywaters Sheriff Dunn and Duvall Auctioneers.
Special To The Star Stephens City Va May 22 1941 school officials announced that the senior and junior classes plus student organizations selected officers for the 1941 term. A big expected class size 65 to 70 next year was noted. plans include a weiner roast after the bonfire on June 4.
The Lib Club sponsors Nancy Parker as president Marcella White Eloise Beaver Esther Parker and Sue as treasurer are named for officer roles. Other classes and clubs of the school will elect their officers when summer vacation ends, officials stated today.
James Lewis Preston, colored, died after a short illness at his mother's home 661 North Cameron Street. Son of the late John Henry Preston, he worked for Woodland Stables in Stephenson VA and played guard for the Brown Bombers, champions of northern Virginia in 1940. Survived by his mother and brother John Henry Preston. The body will be at home after Saturday noon. Funeral services by Rev. J. C. Newman and Rev. Thomas of St. Paul’s A. M.
Funeral services for E. Church are set for Sunday at 3 p m with interment to follow in Orrick Cemetery.
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