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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

May 23, 1941

Page

7

Stephens City school notes on social protocol and activities

A Stephens City school page recounts student news and guidance on popularity with tips on manners and dress. It notes faculty changes, absences, the GAA softball win over Gore by S C girls 20 to 13 with Ruth Parker’s three home runs, and lists club officers and glee club plans for a June baccalaureate.

S. C Gore S.C Ruth Parker Nevaline Vincent Betty Moore 8. C Carmen Luttrell Malone Hilda Racey Neva Yates Hilda Newcome Eve Mills Ivantes

Steph ens City F A A Elects Officers and Plans Trip

The Steph ens City F A A chapter held its last regular meeting at noon with President Robert Richard presiding. Minutes and reports were approved. A trip to Beltsville Maryland on June 7 was decided. The chapter plans a radio broadcast on WFMD Fre Md from 1 to 11:58 p m Friday May 23. Officers for 1941 42 were elected led by President Frank Brumback.

Stephens City Robert Richard Beltsville Maryland Wfmd Fre- Md Frank Brumback

The Last Class Freshman Meeting and School Play Sketch

The last Freshman class meeting was held on Wednesday. A Program Committee led by Shirley Smith and Evelyn Easter planned activities including songs, an alloted contest with listed participants, a girls’ group, and a quartette. The adjournment included a humorous exchange from a play school segment and remarks on history themes.

Shirley Smith Evelyn Easter Si Bipecdrenktin Bailey James Bowman Thomas Madagan Ria Terault Maurice Vincent Reba Dellinger Virginia Madagan Nancy Parker Marguerite Ridgeway Louise Stover Jamnita Vincent Wilma Ferribee Aeak

CCC Juniors Enrolled To Fill War Effort Vacancies

Washington May 23 James J McEntee director of civilian conservation announced the CCC enrolled 40 000 juniors to replace men leaving for private work and military service Eligible are US citizens aged 17 to 23 unmarried of good character and able to work

Washington James J. McEntee Civilian Conservation CCC United States

Late News Caps Off London Event at 9 P. M.

Afternoon bulletin reports a late London gathering concluding at 9 P. M. with emphasis on the second consecutive win by the same team. No further details provided.

Wheat Control Offers Protection for Farmers and Consumers

State authorities explain the wheat marketing quota set for May 31 vote aims to shield consumers with ample supply and protect growers' income. It ties to wartime exports, loans, and acreage allotments, outlining penalties for overplanting and loan eligibility if quotas pass or fail.

I. F. Stine Frederick County United States Stine

Marriage Return Shows Odd Tally in Bloomington

The Rev. Loyal Thompson performed his 771st marriage recently. The bridegroom paid him 7.77 dollars in 777 pennies. Thompson, in the preaching business 25 years, says 7.77 is above average. In a double ceremony two brothers married two sisters and he received 50 cents per couple.

Bloomington N. Ar Loyal Thompson Thompson

Lady Halifax Sees Unity Grow Across Nations in War

Lady Halifax wife of the British ambassador told the General Federation of Women’s Clubs convention in Atlantic City that World War crisis has united British and American women. She cited shared sacrifice noting British households face heavy taxes and warned against war profiteering while stressing common peril and resolve.

Atlantic City N. J Lady Halifax General Federation Queen Elizabeth

War News Censor Admitted to the United States

A censored news item reports that the War News Censor was admitted to the United States. The article notes official approval and outlines the implications for reporting.

United States

Rigid Discipline For Home Defense Declared

Mayor Fiorello LaGuardia outlined a nationwide civilian defense program calling for enlistment of men women and youths over 14 for volunteer duty. He stressed the need for strict discipline and clear tasks so each person can both give and obey orders during emergencies.

Washington Fiorello LaGuardia New York Civil Defense Chief

1942 Wheat Planting Allotment Set at 55 Million Acres

Secretary of Agriculture announces a national 1942 wheat planting allotment of 55 million acres, down 7 million from 1941. He cites surplus and shrinking export markets as reasons for the cut, noting the figure is the minimum allowed by crop control law and will be apportioned by a statutory formula.

Washington Secretary of Agriculture Whcnera

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