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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 22, 1942
Page
2
President Roosevelt told reporters the war will likely be long and cautioned against both over optimism and pessimism. He urged careful reporting to avoid swings, favors relying on official Army and Navy statements, and said censorship should occur only if it does not hinder military operations. He acknowledged the ship sinking situation remains serious.
A rapid attack and sinking left 19 survivors adrift for about 30 hours after the vessel was hit. Officials noted no time to call for help as the assailant’s warning likely prevented contact, while the crew searched for the missing.
The Italian news agency says on May 20 the submarine Barbarigo attacked a U S naval formation 100 miles west of Fernando Noronha. The battleship of the Maryland class was hit by torpedoes and sank. escort vessels did not react. Brazilian and U S sources said they had no knowledge of such an engagement.
Shenandoah River condition improves after rain with hay benefiting and small streams in Frederick remaining high but no severe damage reported. Local weather notes indicate continued protection efforts and uncertainty about future rainfall.
A list shows 21 selectees inducted today with many listed as living in cities from Detroit to Charleston and other towns. Twenty four were scheduled to go but one sprained an ankle another joined the Marine Corps and another went through San Francisco.
Funeral services were conducted this afternoon at 4 o'clock from the residence for John W. Mason 77 a former policeman and well known Winchester car ape who died Wednesday evening. The Rev L G Bridgers and the Rev G E Hopkins officiated with Madison Lodge No 6 I O O F members in charge at the grave pallbearers named.
The funeral for Douglas Willey 29 killed when a Baltimore and Ohio freight car passed over him in the local yards was held at 2 PM at Highland Avenue Presbyterian Church with Rev. W A Wilkerson and Rev. Ralph Cather officiating. Interment followed at National Cemetery. Willey a former Company T member awaiting early active duty received military honors from Winchester Company 115 W P F with a firing squad led by Taylor Barr. Pallbearers were Russell Penn Ruby Greenwalt Harry McKee Andrew Lake Elmer Lake and Rodger Ritter.
Julian Everley was chosen president of the Clarke County Lions Club at a meeting in Berryville Virginia. Offcers include W B Stuart first vice president Charles J Enders second vice president and John O Hardesty third vice president with R C Curtis as secretary treasurer and C C Funkhouser lion tamer. The board of directors includes L C Kackley J G Burch E P Berlin and C O Dearmont. Delegates to the state Lions convention on June 18 19 and 20 are Everley Carter Stuart and Clay Carr with Hardesty and G W Shackleford as alternates.
Answers printed on page 4 reveal the quiz results with ten items. Respondents identify Tokio Leon Henderson Grace Zaring Stone Rome Aluminum True One Constriction True South.
President Roosevelt announced that the Federal Security Agency the Office of Civilian Defense and the American Red Cross reached plans to aid civilian victims of enemy attacks. The emergency medical service of the United States Citizens' Defense Corps will handle injuries while the Red Cross provides nurses' aides stretcher teams ambulances and equipment and supplies food clothing and temporary shelter during the emergency period.
Funeral services for Maude Nadine Owens 51 prominent Berryville resident will be held tomorrow at 2 30 PM from the Methodist Church with Rev A O Lyons officiating. Pallbearers active Roy Potts E C Conner G H Russell I H Bell Lewis Stolle Dr Frank Tappan and honorary C E Shhenk H T Schearer W D Wisecarver Dr E P Berlin Ernest Locke. Interment at Green Hill Cemetery Berryville.
Rita Hayworth filed for divorce from 45 year old Edward Charles Judson after five years of marriage in Los Angeles. The 23 year old actress cited cruelty claiming constant nagging and tension with her work. A property settlement was reported as pending in court.
Chicago May 22 A Criminal Court jury convicted 17 year old Clarence McDonald of murdering his high school sweetheart Dorothy Broz also 17 in a movie theater slaying. The eight women and four men jury returned the verdict after deliberating this morning following a lengthier session last night.
Vice-Admiral Robert Lee Ghormley of the United States Navy arrived in Auckland on May 21 to assume command of Allied forces in the south Pacific region.
Henry F. Grady and other members of the American technical mission to India departed by plane from Karachi today for Washington.
Richmond Virginia May 22 no immediate relief from gasoline restrictions is in sight says Dr John W Frey director of marketing at the office of the petroleum coordinator speaking to the Virginia Oil Men Association delegates He added that even if the proposed new southwest pipeline goes through months will pass before its effect is felt
British communique says yesterday’s air raid hit the Japanese seized airdrome at Akyab on Burma’s west coast. Grounded planes were struck with at least one direct hit reported.
The United States marks National Maritime Day with the launch of 27 vessels as part of a vast ship construction program. The first ship is to slip into the water shortly after midnight and the last nearly 24 hours later, with launchings on all coasts and the Great Lakes. Nine shipyards participate, scheduling three, six, two and one launches respectively.
Washington May 22. Senators urged rapid aid to Lieut Gen Joseph Stilwell's troops amid fears Japan seeks a knockout blow in Burma and China to free forces for Alaska or Russia. Senator Hill warned that defeating China would allow Japan to deploy thousands of troops and planes elsewhere. He called for swift assistance to prevent that outcome.
Rubber Coordinator Arthur B. Newhall said the government might requisition automobiles to transport workers to war plants where facilities are lacking if tire resources are wasted. He added no need for tire requisition in 1942 or 1943 and that tires would be used to solve transportation problems, not ground up for reclaiming rubber.
MARLINTON W Va May 22 A Chesapeake and Ohio locomotive engineer was killed and four other trainmen were injured when a light engine and caboose struck a landslide and overturned near Beard Part of the engine lay in the Greenbrier River Killed Elba W Lane 51 a veteran of 32 years service
The state rests in the first degree murder case against Madeline Webb 26 a former model EM Showbrun her lover and John Cullen charged in the strangulation slaying of Flora Susan Reich a wealthy Polish refugee. Prosecution seeks the death penalty for Webb and the two men who have stood trial with her since May 11.
A new Standard First Aid class starts Tuesday night May 26 at 8 in the Loudoun Street Presbyterian Church recreation room. The 20 hour program runs Tuesdays and Thursdays with instructors Elizabeth Massey and Everett Kline and assistants Anna Kline and Mrs Julia Beaver.
Phil Hunter will sing a solo at the Dr Mc Faden Bible Class meeting Sunday morning. The event begins at 9 45 with music provided and all are invited to attend at the Presbyterian Church.
Secretary Perkins announced the A P L building trades unions, covering 19 unions and about 1,500,000 members, will stabilize wages on federal construction for the war. Beginning July 1 all renewals of collective bargaining contracts must reflect the rates in effect then, with allowed revisions under specified conditions.
The Comrade Bible Class of Braddock Street Methodist church will meet this evening at 8 o'clock in the class assembly room for its monthly business and social gathering hosted by Mrs. Anna Ritters group. All members are urged to attend.
Governor Darden announced that the War Production Board denied authorization for a 150000 addition to Madison College science building in Harrisonburg. Funding was in the new budget starting July 1 and was conditional only on not interfering with the war effort. The WPB concluded the construction would interfere with the war program.
Allied planes struck the Lae airfield in New Guinea causing light and severe damage. The ground assault left two more Japanese aircraft damaged and three of eight fighters shot down while the raiders all returned safely to base, the communique said.
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