Marshall Pledges Invasion of Europe By Year End
General George C. Marshall told West Point cadets that American troops will land in England and France. He projected a force of about 4.3 million by year end and stressed total victory requires defeating Germany and Japan. He linked these plans to broader Allied aims and emphasized urgency in building the fighting army.
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Marshall
Germany
Japan
Europe
Roosevelt
Russia
Four Axis Ships Bombed Off Dutch Coast by British Air
British bombers reportedly sank four Axis ships in a convoy off the Dutch coast in night raids. RAF coastal command Hudsons and Hurricanes attacked targets in northern France, with several ships damaged and one aircraft missing. Desert fighting raged around Tobruk as Rommel may launch a grand 1942 offensive.
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London
R.A
Strait of Dover
France
Air Ministry
Trondheim
Norwegian
Petsamo
Hudson
Hudsons
Coastal Command
Ministry
Associated Press
North Africa
Tobruk
Egypt
Tokey
Mediterranean
Knightsbridge
C&ter
Acroma
Tiem
Wisdom
Oasis
el Adem
Rommel
Adolf Hitler
Russia
Caucasus
Sea of Vv
Local Doctors May Be Called To Armed Forces
A Roanoke chaired Procurement and Assignment committee including Major Dixon and Commander Read met Inchester doctors to discuss possible military call ups for physicians under 45. The group, touring the Seventh district, noted the committee serves in an advisory role and cannot compel commissions.
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Hugh H. Trout
Roanoke
Joseph Dixon
Adamson
U.S. Army
Read
Rhodes
Navy
Inchester
Seventh Congressional District
Lexington
Selective Service Board
Trout
Army and Navy
Selective Service Boards
G. W. Hotel To Close Dining Rooms In 1942
The George Washington Hotel Corporation will close its kitchen and dining rooms on June 15 due to gasoline rationing and reduced demand. The hotel will stay open with breakfast and light meals at the Young Men's Sport Shop and the Jack Hotel Coffee Shop continuing. President R Gray Williams announced staff reductions to half payroll to cover operating costs and debt interest.
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The
George Washington Hotel Corporation
George Washington
Winchester
George Washington Hotel
Eugene R. Branch
Branch
R. Gray Williams
Sugar rationing woes hinder canning season plans
The article cites flaws in the sugar allotment for canning, noting initial one pound per person limits before July and later a four quarts to one pound rule, with boards delaying official advice. It highlights public frustration as relief remains slow and inconsistent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lanthe Ee
W. E. Edwards Named To Succeed Judge Tavenner As Trial Justice
W. E. Edwards was named Frederick County Trial Justice succeeding the late A J Travenner. A former Commonwealth's Attorney, he resign ed that post to take the judgeship. Edwards, of Albin, has practiced law since 1929 and is active in Virginia Odd Fellows and Modern Woodmen. He and his wife Endie Shitz have four children.
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W. Erle Edwards
Frederick County
Philip Williams
Edwards
Commonwealth
A. J. Travenner
Albin
Virginia Odd Fellows
Roanoke
Woodmen
Judge Tavenner
Mr. Edwards
Burr P. Harrison
Mate appointed Scout Executive in Shenandoah Area
John Scully Jr president of the Shenandoah Area Council announces Stanley A. Mate of Sweetwater Texas named scout executive to replace W D Sievers called to military service. Offer extended by telegraph after study of recommended executives. Since 1939 Mate has been field scout executive of the Bus.
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John 8. Scully, Jr
Shenandoah Area
Boy Scouts of America Today
Stanley A. Mate
Sweetwater
Tex
W. D. Sievers
Miliservice
Telegraph
Uccessful
Texas
Mate
Final Session of Cooking School Draws 650 Plus Attendees
The Star reports over 650 Winchester and Frederick county women attended the final Mary Ann Kidd Cooking School session at Sarah Zane Hall on North Loudoun. A $50 Defense Bond was awarded to a member of the audience, with further prize details to be announced tomorrow. Mrs. A. E. Babb was named the poet featured at the first session.
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Sarah Zane
North Loudoun
Winchester
Frederick County
Mary Ann Kidd
A. E. Babb
Memorial Day offices and stores to stay open
City and county offices and most retailers plan to remain open on Memorial Day with skeleton staffing at public offices. The Memorial Day parade forms at 2 PM at the George Washington hotel corner, followed by a 2:30 PM National Cemetery program with E. P. Browning speaker and T. Russell Cather as master of ceremonies. VFW and American Legion posts, Spanish American War veterans, the Virginia Protective Force Co. 115, Handley High Cadet Corps, and Melsinee's Municipal Band will participate.
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Chamber of Commerce
George Washington Hotel
National Cemetery
E. P. Browning
T. Russell Cather
V.F.W. and
American Legion
Virginia Protective Force Co
Handley High Cadet Corps
Melsinee
JBT Committees Plan Get Out The Vote Campaign
The Junior Board of Trade Get Out The Vote committee led by Forrest Sirbaugh mapped a June 9 turnout drive for six Common Council seats. A resolution urging voter participation will be sent to the United States Junior Chamber of Commerce in Dallas on June 15. The Safety Committee chaired by George Jones outlined expanding safety efforts from traffic to industrial plant safety.
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Junior Board of Trade
Common Council
Forrest Sirbaugh
United States Junior Chamber of Commerce
Dallas
Texas
George Jones
Stephens City High Prepares Largest Graduation Class
Stephens City High School readies the largest graduating class in its history with assignments and practice sessions starting Sunday night. Names listed include Parker, Naomi, Buckman, Eloise Albin, Teenee Row, Nina Stine, Edith Whitmore, and many others across multiple rows. The event features dozens of seniors such as Beatrice Kelchner, Fred Anderson, Lois White, and Louise Teenee among the top graduates.
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Parker
Henry Naomi Buckman
Eloise Albin
Louise
Ee Teeneerow
Nina Stine
Edith Whitmore
Janice Bucker
Audrey White
Lois Pe
Maree Fox
Thelma Moorehead
Mary Louise Kelchner
Beatrice Anderson
Fred Watts
Chinese Claim Fresh Gains In Two Cities Fight
In heavy rain yesterday Chinese forces held Kinhwa and Lanchi as of 8 P M last night with strong resistance reported. A Japanese unit moving from Lungyu toward Anpingai was encircled and annihilated according to front-line dispatches.
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Chingking
China
Chekiang Province
Kinhwa
Lanchi
Central News
Lungyu
Anpingai
Key Civilian Defense Posts Filled Again
Mayor Anderson announces return to coordinator duties and fills civilian defense posts with Lee Grant Wendell Goode Mrs J V Arthur Garland Quarles and Andrew Bowen. He says they will not resign and the group will proceed to substantial wartime mobilization and public service.
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Anderson
Lee Grant
Wendell Goode
J. V. Arthur
Garland Quarles
Andrew Bowen
B. and M. Company Moves Tomorrow
The B. and M. Chevrolet Sales Company will move into its new $24 000 home at the corner of North Loudoun and Oates Avenue tomorrow according to an announcement by D. J. Martin W. M. Battaile now with the Coast Guard will return for the opening The public is invited from 6 30 p m until closing to inspect the facilities described as second to none in this section.
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B. & M. Chevrolet Sales Company
North Loudoun
Oates’ Avenue
D. J. Martin
W. M. Battaile
Coast Guard
Memorial Day Band Plans Highlight Local Brevities
The Handley Band prepares for Memorial Day events on May 30 and June 6, delivering music like veteran ensembles. McKnee's Municipal Band loses 18 members to military or defense work, with Phil Hunter compiling service lists. Letters from Winchester, Eng., arrive for local students, and Men In The A. L. DeHaven showcases a twin-egged Plymouth Rock hen as a subscription anecdote.
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McKnee
Uncle Sam
Phil Hunter
Winchester
Eng
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