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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 25, 1942
Page
2
In The Court Of The Trial Justice City James Raemisch Washington improper muffler and disorderly conduct $20 and costs Truman E Miller Middle Road JMa speeding $10 and costs John W Mercer Mannington Ww Va motion $10 and costs
The article notes Laval focusing on halting Italian advances in Nice and Corsica amid spring fighting in Russia. It cites seeking German help to curb Italy's push and mentions potential territorial transfer by an armistice commission decree, though Germany has not approved.
Funeral services scheduled for Wednesday at 4 PM from 21 South Loudoun Street with the Rev Ronald Wilson of the Presbyterian Church presiding. Pallbearers include John Vernon Eddy Richard K Eddy John H Clayton Fred S Boyd Ansel Solenberger Harry Copen Shaver and Walter Cooper. Burial will follow in Mount Hebron Cemetery beside her late husband. Metropolitan Chicago lists nearly 2 000 churches with over 3 000 adherents.
T Nelson Parker chief attorney for the Office of Price Administration in Virginia said a very vigorous enforcement policy would target dealers not following the gasoline rationing program. Inspectors check reports from another federal agency about small stations ignoring rules. Penalties under the war powers act include up to 10000 dollars fine or a year in prison or both.
The Rev. John Teter announces that revival services at White Hall Methodist Church will continue through Wednesday night. Dr. R A Bryant District Superintendent will speak tonight at eight o clock, with the pastor conducting the two remaining services.
Funeral services for R L Petrie and relatives are set for 3 PM Tuesday May 26 from the home with Rev Harry Balthis officiating. Pallbearers include A F Huebner R O Daughtery Frank W Luger C I Brunback Arthur Armel and C E Armel. An oil pipeline extending into North Carolina from the Gulf is reported as the longest welded line delivering oil equivalent to ten tankers.
Frances Renner Edmonson 30 wife of Carson Edmonson died at 12 15 p m after an illness begun last October. She was born March 22 1912 in Frederick county a Bethel Lutheran Church member. Survived by husband parents two brothers Melvin and Olin Renner and sister Edna Renner. Interment planned Gravel Spring Cemetery Star Tannery.
A North American patrol plane sank a submarine off the northeast coast of Brazil on May 23 after the sub fired while submerging. Three other patrol planes arrived. nationality of the submarine and plane not disclosed.
Mayor Anderson proclaims June 1942 as U S O Month in Winchester Virginia. The notice calls citizens to observe and support the United Service Organizations caring for off duty needs of Army Navy Marines and Coast Guard members from the city and elsewhere. The proclamation emphasizes loyalty and gratitude to servicemen offering their lives.
Japanese forces crossed the upper Salween near Paoshan in Yunnan facing heavy fire and occupier hills to establish a bridgehead. Reports say Chinese troops retreated and Paoshan showed demoralization as Japan presses toward Kunming along the Burma road with Chekiang action at Kinhwa.
Chekiang front dispatch says Japanese forces attacked Kinhwa, capital of the seaboard province, but were repulsed with bloody losses. Another report says defenders repelled a Japanese column at Keniteh, inflicting 2,000 casualties and routing the invaders.
Australia’s Army Minister Francis M. Forde announced the arrest of 19 men and women linked to the Australia First Front on treasonable conspiracy to aid Japan. Seized documents allegedly outlined plans to assassinate leading Australians and sabotage vulnerable points if Japan invaded.
The House Ways and Means Committee deferred action on Secretary Morgenthau's request to withhold 10 percent at the source of individual income tax. Chairman Doughton said the policy would be studied further while immediate discussion of inheritance tax rates would begin, and this did not close the pay-as-you-go plan.
Quilt pattern notice inviting readers to obtain Pattern 7323 from the Winchester Evening Star Household Arts Dept. Readers are instructed to send ten cents plus one cent for mailing to 259 W. 14th Street New Acre, NY, and to include NAME ADDRESS and PATTERN.
A large delegation of Odd Fellows from Madison Lodge Winchester and Marsh Run Lodge Middletown left for Roanoke to attend the Grand Lodge of Virginia convention at the Hotel Roanoke through Wednesday. The party was led by W. Erle Edwards with R L Jones Everett Kaine Halsey T Green Jr Noble Grand and others.
The page lists quiz answers covering topics from the Federal Reserve Board to rubber content in guayule plants. It includes 10 items with questions and a long answer on guayule rubber distribution, noting leaves lack rubber while stems and other parts contain up to 22 percent dry weight, harvests starting around year four.
Henry T. Goode, longtime operator at 15 Court Square, moved this afternoon to 36 Rouss Avenue. He now occupies the former Tate John M. Steck office, following eight years at his previous location.
At a Southern Commercial secretaries meeting Andrew Bell, secretary of the Winchester Chamber of Commerce, received a certificate recognizing more than 25 years of commercial and civic service. The award cited devotion to causes, aid to workers, and lasting community contributions. The certificate bore signatures from Walter R. Brown, W. A. Black, and Arthur V. Snell.
The article reports a Friday joint meeting of union and operator committees in the Appalachian bituminous field to settle wage and vacation issues. High grade coal demand prompts some operators to seek vacation waivers while offering $20 per worker as an alternative.
Revival services are held at the Hayfield Assembly of God Church each night at 8 30 except Monday. Ayeneeeet McIntosh and wife sing and preach each evening. The Rev. Lute McFarland is pastor of the church.
Cooled lava weathers into fine soil after years, boosting Hawaii sugar cane crops with richer nutrients and better drainage.
The Star provides comprehensive coverage of local, national, and world events with timely updates, analysis, and in-depth reporting across politics, economy, culture, and breaking news to keep readers informed.
Soviet fronts report fierce battles as Russians hold lines at Kharkov and clash with German forces in Izyum Barvenkova. German claims of encirclement are contradicted by Red Army successes, with hundreds of tanks destroyed and air battles leaving both sides with losses.
A feature notes Chicago and national figures shaping sweeping reforms across government and industry. It highlights key policymakers and organizations driving changes, with emphasis on 98 percent U S participation in new initiatives and the central roles of major cities in the reform process.
The Jones Funeral Home states an enduring pledge to serve every family regardless of financial means. The notice emphasizes equal aid and compassionate guidance during difficult services.
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