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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 29, 1943
Page
7
Present and past rainfall figures show 24 hours ending 8 am none, May to date 3.04 inches, year to date 15.56 inches, and 30 year average rainfall 36.11 inches. Monthly averages from 1913 to 1941 include Jan 2.49, Feb 1.98, Mar 2.89, Apr 3.14, May 3.58, Jun 3.83, Jul 3.62, Aug 3.79, Sep 2.38, Oct 3.48, Nov 2.46, Dec 2.47 inches. Data courtesy Winchester Research Laboratory.
A Siamese applicant at the Pueblo ordnance plant is listed on the time keeper’s book as Leo W. Ward. The article notes the unusual long name Lieleusszuieuss zesszes Willihimin izzissteli and hints at more, illustrating the quirky entry.
Mai Mai Sze daughter of a former Chinese ambassador to the United States visits Chattanooga and declares chop suey her favorite American dish with hamburger as a second choice.
In the circuit court of Frederick County Farmers and Merchants National Bank of Winchester sues to sell a 213 acre tract to discharge liens on E B Brannon estate. Defendants include Brannon heirs and spouses. Court to appoint counsel for Harry and Edward Brannon in U S armed forces. Notice to appear within ten days and publication in Evening Star for four weeks. Copy to defendants by mail and posted at courthouse. Rule day is May 10, 1943.
Bedford dispatch reports William Gempp alias Payne Whitney ITT, No 39642, on the loose after slipping from a guard last Thursday. Convicted for a Bedford swindle five years ago and a Berryville offense, he had served five of a twelve year term before escaping. He appeared in March 1938 to buy the Forest farm of F. H. T. Walton and made bank deposits and purchases before authorities learned no such man existed.
Local notes from Apple Pie Ridge report Cecil Hahn returning to Tennessee after a visit with the Van Hanh family. Birth announcements include a girl born to Mr. and Mrs. Fahne stock at Winchester Memorial Hospital. Several relatives and graduates are mentioned with guests visiting Cedar Grove and Stephens City.
Mt. Pleasant Virginia May 29 A birthday dinner was held Sunday for Pfc Philip Woodrow Perry home on furlough from Camp Van Dorn. The Perry family and relatives gathered on the lawn for photos and an old time song service. His mother and sister presented him a gold wrist watch and friends shared best wishes before his Monday return to camp.
Program listings across WMAL WTOP and NBC details include Sir William Beveridge interview on Platform with Lyman Bryson, Army Service Forces remarks by Lieut. Gen Somervell, Boston Pops piano and Mozart Gershwin pieces, then a dense evening schedule of news sports and music segments with multiple artists and shows through late night.
Pvt. Gant son of James W. Gant of Clearbrook Virginia is stationed in California after a transfer from Camp Swift Texas according to word received by his parents.
Blue Ridge Bus Lines urged travelers to avoid nonessential trips as the Office of Defense Transportation mandates bus service cuts due to gasoline shortages. The rule caps weekly miles at eighty percent of normal levels, risking a seven percent overall reduction during a peak holiday period. Officials ask travelers to plan carefully and check schedules before traveling.
Local bus offices discuss proposed schedule changes affecting routes and service hours. Officials say adjustments aim to improve on time performance and align with rider demand across neighborhoods.
Army maneuvers rely on mother love to speed pigeon messages. Lt Rudolph Lang of St Paul explains a ruse where a pigeon egg is sabotaged with a beetle to simulate a squab, prompting the mother to rush the message to completion at high speed.
Several banks announce closures for Victory Day on Monday May 31 1943 with payables on the next banking day Tuesday June 1 1943 Commercial and Savings Bank Shenandoah Valley National Bank Union Bank of Winchester and others list closing dates and cashiers names as needed to honor the legal holiday during wartime.
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