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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 29, 1943
Page
2
Stephens City High School clinched the Evening Star trophy with a 9 7 win over Boyce yesterday afternoon. Shickle held his work to three games in as many days before Carbaugh relieved in the seventh.
Baltimore market reports wheat at 1.57 1 2 dollars per bushel for No 2 red winter, May delivery. May consignments note Winebelley Wheat at 1.55 and corn at 1.10 per bushel based on mill deliveries.
The Rev C Worthington Lowe says he has recovered and will conduct morning and evening services at the Church of Our Saviour tomorrow.
London reports from a Berlin correspondent that American forces in Italy intensify attacks while issuing three types of leaflets. One urges Italians to pull money from banks, another cites Italian descent figures, and the third outlines German actions in North Africa as part of the broader effort.
The middle east air command launched a daylight raid on the Italian mainland targeting Leghorn and Foggia inland from the Adriatic. Cairo said at least two aircraft on the ground were destroyed and hangars burned. Rome reported 51 killed and 349 injured in one area, with six dead or injured near Lucera.
The page lists quiz questions with solutions including Brazil and Victor Herbert. It mentions the Bosphorus and the Dar reads and notes participation of men in the Junior and Senior Tests.
Bobby Houghton, Clarke county youth and Richmond alumnus, will start on Sunday for the Winchester Park team with Ed Johnson of Alexandria catching. They meet the Middletown Minks, likely with Judy or Cooley on the mound for Middletown. Local fans expect a good game as Sandy Baker and Ryland Conner promote turnout under Park charter Osmar Swanson's wagon.
Two youths, about 5 miles east of Romney, were arrested around 2 am. A stolen car from Keyser and guns traced to Braxton County were found. A third suspect, James Canterberry, 18, was arrested in Clarksburg with a stolen car. Authorities say they face multiple breaking and entering and auto theft charges across West Virginia and nearby states.
Firm undertone in rye and oats at the open with light trade ahead of a holiday. Wheat steady to 1 8 lower. rye 1 8 to 1 2 higher. Opening quotes: Wheat July 14 3 4 to 1 8, Sept 1.44, Dec 1.45 1 4. Corn July 1.05, Sept 1.05, Dec 1.01 4 to 1 8. Oats July 63 1 8 61 3 8, Dec 62 14. Rye July 93 1 2 to 5 8, Sept 95 1 4, Dec 98 1 4 to 3 8.
Allied forces seized a Japanese stronghold on Attu Island as part of a strategy to draw Japanese troops from other loses regions. The enemy would sacrifice rear positions to delay American advances until their main forces were decisively weakened.
Frederick County USDA War Board forms County War Meat committee to lead county meat programs. Members include Charles Staples as chair, Boyd Unger, B. W. Largent, Dr. E. W. Miller, Hoye Riley, and Mrs. S. C. Brooks. Committee to monitor permit systems and black market issues and inform public through meetings and media.
J W Hutchison 72 prominent Capon Bridge merchant died at his home at 845 last night. He was a native of Great Cacapon and had conducted business there 15 years. Survived by widow Ida Sirbaugh daughter Mrs Clara Fultz two grandsons sister Mrs G B Vanersdale and three brothers. Funeral from Giffen Funeral Home Capon Bridge Monday at 2 with interment at Fairview Lutheran Timber Ridge.
Baltimore market report shows apples firm with no sales, light poultry receipts and firm tone. Cattle constraints with steers steady, heifers scarce, cows strong. hogs steady with slight weekly drop. sheep steady with lambs and ewes showing modest ranges.
The Star covers Boyce and Clarke County with daily reports on local events, court motions, school notes, and community updates. The brief items highlight civic decisions, weather, and upcoming public meetings affecting residents.
Four top government officials were ordered by the House Military Committee to testify Tuesday on their opposition to the Smith Connally labor bill. They argued the measure would raise labor unrest and disrupt production by weakening existing labor management machinery. Secretary of the Navy Frank Knox Secretary of Labor Perkins Emory S Land War Shipping Administration chairman and John J McCloy Assistant Secretary of War signed a letter opposing the bill.
Soviet reports claim artillery and air strikes near Leningrad and Rostov, with six German planes downed. Guerrilla actions disrupted trains near Vitebsk as heavy fighting continues northeast of Novorossisk and in the Kuban region amid Russian deployments and German counterattacks.
The article notes internal dissension as Byrnes gains broader control over operations and policies of war agencies. Prentiss Brown warns staff to perform forcefully and intelligently. WPB may lose authority while Byrnes expands supervisory reach, though Nelson remains positive about the president’s move.
Commencement exercises begin tomorrow in Stephens City Gore and Gainesboro with baccalaureate sermons at 8 PM 2:30 PM and 11 AM in Stephens City Gore Gainesboro and Gainesboro High School along with diploma presentations by principals R E Avylor and Fred Braithwaite. The Gore address will be by Rev C R Line. Mayors and pastors participate and ceremonies conclude on June 3 in Gainesboro and Middletown High plans a June 3 commencement.
The Mount Olive Cemetery cleaning and church renovation are planned for Wednesday June 2 with a rain date Friday June 4. Volunteers with friends buried there and women are urged to help, gathering at Mount Olive by 2 PM.
Washington May 29. Senate leaders voiced confidence the reciprocal trade agreements law will be renewed without change, possibly by Tuesday night. George and McNary prepared for a late session to vote on the Danaher amendment that would allow ending the pacts by joint resolution six months after the war. Supporters argued for continuity and warned against abandoning the system that lets producers trade on favorable terms with nations abroad.
Allied air raids struck Leghorn Foggia and Lucera on the Italian mainland while Sicily Sardinia and Pantelleria faced pressure from softening up raids. Russian forces engage across five sectors on a vast 1500 mile battlefront as new blows loom. American troops push at Attu Island remnants amid heavy fog in the Aleutians. Southwest Pacific actions unfold with further Allied operations reported.
Gen MacArthur's bombers drop 19 tons on three New Guinea airdromes while Japanese planes raid an Allied base on Australia's north coast. RAF bombers assault Mandalay, hit targets. British naval planes sink six German gunboats off Cherbourg and set others afire near Dunkerque. Washington expert notes 10 invasion routes and German and Axis divisions in western Europe.
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