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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

May 27, 1944

Page

2

Middletown High Clinches Frederick-Clarke Title In 14 0 Victory

Middletown High School finished first in the Frederick Clarke Baseball League with an 11 1 record after routing Berryville 14 0. Stephens City placed second after beating Gore 10 3, while Boyce defeated Gainesboro 13 5 to secure third place. O’Leary led Middletown with 12 hits in the season, and Arnold took the loss for Berryville.

Frederick-Clarke Middletown High School Berryville Stephens City Middletown Eason Gore Boyce High School Gainesboro Mttle Jryville High School Clarke Arnold Jenkins Dalton Clem Brumback O'Leary Orndorff Ffioung Cleary LaFollette Doule Boyce Frederick County Vorous D. Coulson Longerbeam Philips Grove Strother Weir Lloyd Taylor

Stephens City To Play White Sox Here Sunday

Stephens City baseball club makes season debut facing Winchester White Box at the old Fair Ground diamond. Mitchell Boyd, who pitched well last week against Middletown, is expected to start for the locals.

Stephens City White Sox Stephens City Town Winchester Fair Ground Mitchell Boyd Middletown Middletown Mercus Ey White Judy Mentzer Midaionawa Reese

Nazis Preparing For Rome Fall

British sources say German forces have fortified lines for months around Rome and may withdraw into ruins if siege succeeds. Allies doubt Rome can be held as an open city and note its rail hub position makes a stand unlikely beyond a depot.

Iselring London Rome

Answers to the Daily Quiz Collected for Page Four

Correct responses list the International Labor Office as Q1 and the Office of Price Administration as Q2. It notes his son Williams L. White and his widow as co editors for Q3. Q4 identifies the role journalist, Q5 cites Tarzan, and Q7 names Maj. Gen. Walter C. Short. Q8 points to China, Q9 Metternich, and Q10 Louisiana.

International Labor Office Office of Price Administra Williams L. White Tarzan Walter C. Short China Metternich Louisiana

War Bond Committee to Send Aunt Sue Tokes to Massachusetts

Wendell Barney leads Winchester Frederick War Finance Committee and unanimously selects Aunt Susan Tokes of Opequon to supervise an outdoor meal in Winchester Massachusetts. The famed caterer denies magical chicken secrets and cites patient cooking as the key.

Wendell Barney Winchester Aunt Sue Mass New England Paul Revere Susan Tokes John Tokes Hester Wormley Tokes Sue

Peach and Apple Thinning Planned For Quality Fruit

A plan to import 1 000 laborers accompanies a peas program with talks by Dr Mangess and Dr Baetier of the U S Department of Agriculture and Dr Walter S Hough of the Winchester Research Laboratory on thinning methods for peaches and apples Hormone sprays for Stayman Delicious Rome and York varieties and timing before harvest were discussed with emphasis on thorough application and warm weather conditions

Mangess L. P. Baetjer U. S. Department of Agriculture Washington, D. C Walter S. Hough Winchester Research Laboratory Manegess Transparent Jonathan Grimes Rome York L. P. Baetier Baetier Stayman A. H. Teske Horticulturist VPI

Farm labor program prices to be discussed

Ceiling prices and other matters pertaining to the farm labor program will be discussed.

40 000 Industrial Workers Made Idle

Detroit and Michigan experienced widespread labor strife with more than 7 000 idle workers including bread truck drivers and 1 900 Parke Davis workers amid a fifth day of stoppages. In Muskegon a plant settled to return workers and elsewhere 2 500 GM Chevrolet division staff were idle over smoking rule disputes. Harry Bridges urged labor to pursue political action instead of strikes.

Detroit Michigan Parke, Davis (#) Co Saginaw Mich General Motors Chevrolet Muskegon War Labor Board Campbell, Wyant and Cannon Foundry Brown & Sharpe Manufacuring Co Providence R. I San Francisco Harry Bridges Bridges International Longshoremen’s and Warehousemen’s Union CIO

Winchester and Winchester Bond Feud War Beans and Fry

Winchester Massachusetts and Winchester Virginia stage a playful war bonds contest. Maurice Bird of Winchester MA challenges the southern city to top their rival in War Bond subscriptions with a baked bean supper in MA and a ham and chicken fry in VA. A northern mammy will supervise the VA feast and a southern cook will oversee the MA dish. Details and date to come.

Evening Star New, England Ester Antie St Sa New England Virginia War Finance Committee Massachusetts Shenafidoah Valley Bay State Aurice Bird Winchester Mass Gloucester Cape Cod South Maurice Bird Wendell Barney

All Back The Attack Buy War Bonds

A wartime appeal urges readers to support the war effort by purchasing war bonds. The notice emphasizes civic duty and collective sacrifice to fund military operations and sustain national resolve.

Bombings Renewed Across Allied Airward Attacks

Allied forces renewed night bombing over Germany and occupied areas as raids targeted Ludwigshafen Aachen Ostende and Pas de Calais with mine laying operations reported in northern European waters and Danube river mining by Libetors and Wellingtons.

Germany English Channel Pas de Calais France Ludwigshafen Aachen Nethelands Belgium Ostende Paris European Naples Danube River

Holiday Travel Starts Early

New York officials anticipate a 15 percent rise in travel over the holiday weekend versus last year. Bus firms airlines and railroads expect strong outbound traffic with peak activity this afternoon and extra service on the New York Washington corridor. The Pennsylvania Railroad urged employees to avoid passes until midweek. Col. J Monroe Johnson urged civilians to stay home and travel only when necessary.

New York Pennsylvania Railroad Pennsylvania New York Central Railroad Pacemaker Empire State Col. J. Monroe Johnson Office of Defense Transportation Washington

Memorial Services Scheduled for June 4 at Mt Hebron

Joint memorial services of the I O O F and W O W will be held at Mt Hebron on Sunday afternoon June 4 replacing the earlier date. Committees include Edgar Mason Robert Jones and L I Carper for the Odd Fellows and L I Carper H Williamson and S O Mason for the Woodmen of the World. O T Powell of Bristol Va will deliver the main address. The judges will form at the hall led by the McIlwee Band and march to the cemetery. Public invited.

Mt. Hebron Edgar Mason Robert Jones L. I. Carper Independent Order of Odd Fellows H. 8. Williamson S. O. Mason Woodmen of the World Dorsey Hottle Everett Kline O. T. Powell Bristol McIlwee

Chicago Grain Quotations May Opening Mixed

Chicago May 27 opening grain quotations show mixed moves with fractional changes. Wheat Jly 1.61 1/8 to 1.60 1/8 Dec 1.60 3/8 to 1-4. Oats Sep 71 7/8 Dec 71. Rye Jly 1.10 3/8 to 1-4 Sep 1.11 3/8 to 1-2 Dec 1.13 1/4 to 1-2 May 1.15 1/4. Trading is moderate.

Chicago Jly

Quartet to Sing at Mt Zion Church

The Alexander Four Quartet will render a program at 8 30 tomorrow evening in Zion Baptist Church per pastor Rev H C Johnson announcement.

MT. Zion Church Alexander Four Zion Baptist Church H. C. Johnson

Germans Press Advance in Italian Front as Fifth Army Breaks Through

Allied forces widen breach north and northwest of Cisterna as the Fifth Army presses a salient toward the Melfa river. Castrocielo and Roccasecca are cleared by Indian troops while Caserto, Velletri, and surrounding hills see German withdrawals. Prisoner total rises past 13 000 with heavy Allied air power destroying vehicles, and enemy losses increase as ground and air operations continue.

Eighth Army Fifth Army Cisterna Highway Six Cori Velletri 362Nd Melfa Liri Castrocielo Roccasecca Cassino Rome

Reports Offensive On East Front

New York May 27. David Anderson on NBC from London quoted the Vic radio with vague claims of offensive action on the eastern front but there was no confirmation from any other source.

New York David Anderson NBC London Vic Radio ABCA Rave Marie

Funeral Plans For Mrs. Miller

The body of Mrs. Vir-Seal offlee remains at her home until the funeral tomorrow afternoon. Brief services at the home in the afternoon will be attended by immediate family. The remains will be taken to the Centenary Avagaelicn and Re formed Church for public rites at 3 o'clock.

Vir - Seal Heral S. L. Flick Mei Bere

Whirley Rites Scheduled for Monday at Rand City Church

Funeral services for Whirley, who died yesterday at his home in Rand City, will be held Monday at noon at the First Church with Rev. E. B. Smith officiating. Interment will follow at the nearby Cemetery.

E Whirley Rand City Stentity E. B. Smith Wi Rothele Calé

Rites Tomorrow At Paris Virginia For Bushrod Lloyd

Funeral services will be held at 2 o'clock tomorrow afternoon at the Paris church for Bushrod Jackson Lloyd who died yesterday morning at his son Monte Franklin Lloyd’s home in Merrifield near Falls Church Virginia after a long illness. He was born in Jefferson County West Virginia, a son of Andrew Jackson Lloyd of Clarke County and Marty Stewart Lloyd of Jefferson County. Survived by Monte F. Lloyd Herman Lloyd Mrs Norman Hurst Mrs Pauline Leach sister Miss Bessie Lloyd brothers Henry W Lloyd Charles D Lloyd and twelve grandchildren.

Paris Acre Bushrod Jackson Eva Monte Franklin Lloyd Merrifield Falls Church Jefferson County W. Va Andrew Jackson Lloyd Clarke County Marty Stewart Lloyd Jefferson ¢County

Cars Collide On U S Route 50 Near Winchester

A two car collision on Route 50 about 44 miles west of Winchester involved Howard Foxx of Mount Williams and a vehicle carrying Wavely Kerns Russell Rilg and others from Capon Bridge. Foxx’s car landed in Gap Run while the other was wrecked. No injuries were reported.

Winchester F. W. Pingley Howard Foxx Mount Williams Wavely Kerns Russell Rilg Capon Bridge W. Va O’ Sullivan Ruber Company Foxx Gap Run Kerns

Luther League Spring Session Held in Winchester Conference

Luther Leagues of the Winchester Conference meet at Trinity Lutheran Church Stevens City for a Spring Conference. The 2:30 PM session begins with devotions, then a business meeting and address by Rev. Glenn Bolick. Supper follows before a Model Luther League program.

Trinity Lutheran Church Stephens City Lutheragues Winchester Trinity Church Glenn Bolick Good Shepherd Lutheran Church Front Royal Earl Miley, Jr St. Peter’s Luther League Oms Brook J. P. Derrick Emmanuel Lutheran Church Woodstock Johnum Shenandoahrish

Baltimore Market Summary May 27 Produce and Butter Quantities

Baltimore reports a light produce and poultry intake with a dull market not cleared. Rocks and crosses priced 32-35, leghorns 24-27. fowl colored 27-30, leghorns 23-24. Eggs tallied 4,131 cases. Butter output 284,681 pounds with steady market.

Baltimore

Wall Street Mixed as Buyers Skip Leaders in Late May Session

In New York buyers held moderate volumes across merchandising farm implement and specialty stocks while failing to lift leaders. Bond trends were mixed with some rails showing renewed support and other sectors indicating ongoing investment.

New York

Body of Woman Found In Lake near Chapel Hill

Durham, N C May 47 officials reported a body found weighted and submerged in Eastwood Lake near Chapel Hill. Investigators linked the victim to Mrs Jewett, last seen after May 10, with bloodstained clothing and personal items found. Suspects Martin and Jewett faced murder charges as detectives pursued clues from a May 8 to May 10 timeline.

Durham N. C Cuit H Wéthan Eastwood Lake Chapel Hill Wong Eye M Ward M. JéWey Beenie Ma Ion A Arena Ett Martin Ham Martin Ae Jewett Char Boonwitte Boonvillé Hotél

Winchester and Middletown Undefeated in Rival Preview

The report notes both Winchester and Middletown remain undefeated as they prepare for a key Sunday assignment. It highlights Mentzer’s expected strong performance and mentions the Siem brothers as notable players to watch.

Café Scheduling Hearing Noted in Frederick Circuit Court

A scheduled hearing was heard yesterday in Frederick Circuit Court regarding the Café case. Court records indicate the matter proceeded as planned with authorities outlining the next steps and dates.

Intinuteéa Fréderick Circuit Court

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