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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Nov 06, 1941

Page

1

Roosevelt calls for new world order after war speech

President Roosevelt urges an unlimited commitment to a free world and a sound social and economic order after the war. He attacks self serving industrialists and labor leaders and stresses arming Britain, Russia and China while calling for improved labor standards and social security in a postwar world.

Washington Roosevelt United States International Labor Office White House Berlin Hitler Britain Russia China Churchill

Vacancies Open at Local VPF Company in Winchester

Approximately eight vacancies will exist in the Winchester Company of the VPF as some men are called into the army and others cannot arrange work to attend drills on Friday. Officers invite interested men to interview for joining the company. Regular drill Friday night at the usual hour. all members urged to attend.

Winchester Company VPF Army

Urges Poultrymen To Look Beyond Emergency Slump

The Virginia State Poultry Federation annual convention opens at Sarah Zane Hall with about 100 exhibitors from the state. President Mrs. Robert Van Valzah presides. officers include L. W. Carter and Harry L. Moore. Dr. H. N. Young and Homer I. Huntington speak on industry outlook and nutrition.

Virginia State Poultry Federation Sarah Zane Hall Robert van Valzah Goby L. W. Carter Alexandria Harry L. Moore Blacksburg H. N. Young Department of Agricultural Economics Homer I. Huntington Roy E. Jones Carl O. Dossin Paul and Egg National Board United States

Grand Old Lady of Frederick County Dies at 100

Mrs Abbie Matilda Fay of Hackwood Stephenson Virginia died at 1 40 am in the nursing home of Mrs R C Patton West Piccadilly Street She would have been 101 December 26 noted as the county centenarian and active figure in Winchester She was New York native widow of Logan Fay survivor son Logan R Fay and arrangements for burial in Greenwood Cemetery New York next week

Abbie Matilda Fay Hackwood Winchester Mr. Fay New York Logan Fay

Nearby Poultry Producers Win In 5th Egg Show

The Virginia State Poultry Federation annual meeting opens with the State Egg Show and commercial exhibits at George Washington Hospitalary. Judges note quality over quantity with cash prizes for top entries and ribbons for others. Exhibitors include Winchester Seed Co and Shenandoah Hatchery among others. judging proceeds through the day with several class winners listed.

Virginia State Poultry Federation Pianary Ial Winchester Seed Company Checkerboard Feed Store Shenandoah Commerial Hatchery Maurertown Herbert Bryant, Inc Alexandria Grassy Knoll Poultry Farm Shenandoah Poultry Equipment Company Harrisonburg Southern States Winchester Milling Corporation Pall O’ Pep Virginia Feed Mills Frederick Cooperative Farm Bureau H. A. Rust United States Department of Agriculture Washington Hollis Shomo Richmond Cecil Rogers

Notre Dame Navy Grid Game Field Takes Muddy Turn

Baltimore November 6 The city stadium prepares for 66 000 fans to Notre Dame Navy but rain ruins sod work delaying readying the field. City Park Board chair C Markland Kelly says ongoing showers risk a mushy center and tough sod effort. Navy demanded 10 000 square feet of new sod to replace worn areas.

Baltimore Municipal Stadium Notre Dame Navy Kelly

Four Die In Monticello Hotel Fire At King Street

Alexandria reports four men perished as flames swept the Monticello Hotel on King Street. Names tentatively identified from registrations include D. L. Howland and J. J. Quinn. 12 rescued, 20 others fled in night attire. Fire origin undetermined. all victims on the fourth floor.

Alexandria Monticello King Street Niski New York D. L. Howland Southern Railway J. J. Quinn Kingston Howard Tabb Holdenville Oklo N. E. Love Love First Department Rey

Army To Put Munition Depot At Charles Town

War Department selects sites near Richmond Kentucky and Charles Town West Virginia for new ammunition storage depots. Each covers about 14000 acres and costs several million dollars with Army ordnance department operation and civilian staff. Construction bids to be awarded. no further details available.

Charles Town Washington Richmond W. Va War Department Army Ordnance Department

Blue and Gray Marching Back After Mock War

The twenty ninth division was set to attack Red armored forces but the exercise was halted before the assault began. The Blue and Gray began marching back to base camps near McFarlan North Carolina as seasonal rains pelted their bivouac area.

Cheraw, &. C Red McFarlan N. C Biyoue

Red Cross Drive Closes Church Surgical Rooms

The Red Cross surgical dressing rooms at the Presbyterian Church will close from November 11 to November 14 to support the Red Cross Roll Call starting November 12. Mrs. B. B. Dutton, chairwoman of surgical dressings, urges volunteers to contribute their services during the week.

Ae Cross Presbyterian Churc B. B. Dutton Surgical Dressings

Stalin Says Russia Fights War Alone For Liberation

Premier Joseph Stalin told Moscow radio that Russia is fighting a war of liberation against Germany with no second European front. He noted British and American aid is vital and growing, cited German losses since June 22 at 4,500,000, and asserted the Red Army’s morale and rear are stronger while the blitzkrieg failed. He warned the new order would collapse and condemned French collaboration with Hitler.

London Russia Germany Great Britain United States Joseph Stalin Moscow Stalin Red Army Hitler Europe Blitz

Regulations For Hunters Open Deer Season In Frederick County

At the meeting of the Commission of Game and Inland Fisheries on October 27 the deer season in Frederick County remains as last year and the west Shenandoah County area is open in November 2022. Quail and rabbits in Frederick run from December 15 to December 31. National Forest rules require tagging and limits apply to raccoons and foxes, with bans on hunting at night in forests except during the general season. Fur dealer rules require fixed business addresses, container labeling, weekly purchase reports, and open records for warden inspection. Duck season details follow a telegram request regarding shooting ducks from a boat.

Commission of Game and Inland Fisheries Frederick County Shenandoah County North Fork Shenandoah River Shenandoah Frederick J. R. Brandon Winchester and Frederick County Brandon

Hitler claims victory in drive on Moscow blocked by Soviet defense

London informed reports say Hitler’s forecast of a decisive winter blow failed as Soviet resistance hardened. Soviet forces reportedly broke siege lines before Moscow and Germans withdrew from parts of the Donets region as Britain and Tass described heavy losses around Sevastopol and renewed Soviet defenses.

Associated Press Adolf Hitler Moscow London Fuehrer Leningrad Donets Britain English Channel Middle East Russia Crimea Sevastopol Odessa Ukraine Rumania Hitler Cantalee

Litvinoff Set as Soviet Ambassador to United States

Maxim M. Litvinoff, long advocate of Soviet Western collaboration, to succeed Constantine Dumansky as Russian ambassador in Washington. He previously served as people's commissar for foreign affairs and negotiated U.S. recognition of Russia in 1933. Since 1939 he stayed in the background due to opposition to Germany pact.

Washington Maxim M. Litvinoff Litvinoff Peoples’ Commissar Constantine Dumansky Russia Roosevelt United States Germany Oumansky Alexander A. Troyanovsky

Wheeler Attacks Willkie Backers in Neutrality Act Debate

Senator Wheeler of Montana charged Democratic supporters of the administration bill to revise the neutrality act would be “Willkie candidates” backed by Communists. He said Willkie would back them in the next campaign if they voted for the measure and accused Wall Street bankers and Communists of trying to pull the U.S. into war. Calm Democrats planned to press the vote as they argued the bill’s need.

Washington Wheeler D.mont Willkie Senate Wendell L. Willkie Wall Street Montana

Inflation Moves May Be Halted

Harold G. Moulton, president of the Brookings Institution, says there is reason to believe the present inflation movement can be held within much narrower bounds than during World War I. In an address for the eighth annual convention of the American Finance.

Chicago Harold G. Moulton Brookings Institution Washington the American Finance

Sarah Zane Fire Co to Hold Monthly Meeting

The regular monthly meeting of the Sarah Zane Fire Co. will be held Friday evening November 7 at 8 p m. All members are requested to be present. Eats and smokes. Captain M Crabill.

Sarah Zane Fire Co Aie

Regular monthly meeting of the Rouss Fire Co

The Rouss Fire Company calls a regular meeting for Friday evening November 8. All members are urged to attend. M. D. Weaver.

Blast at Kanawha plant feared to claim many lives

Fire Chief James Barrett said a blast at the Carbide and Carbon Chemicals plant in South Charleston likely killed or trapped many workers in a three story gas distillation plant. At least 18 were inside with two bodies recovered and three seriously injured. A second report noted at least one death and other injuries as flames and smoke poured from Blaine Island.

South Charleston W. Va James Barrett Carbide and Carbon Chemicals Corporation N. W. Va Big Carbide and Chemicals Corporation Defense Kanawha Valley Chemical Manufacturing Industry Blaine Island Kanawha River Charleston Chemical Company

Report damage to Nazi battleship Tirpitz

London reports Germany’s Tirpitz, one of three remaining battleships, damaged in a Russian air raid on Danzig last Monday night. The claim circulated via BBC from Stockholm. authorities withheld judgment as to whether the ship was hit. Danzig remains a Baltic port in eastern Germany.

London Germany Reich Danzig Stockholm London Daily Telegraph Baltic Bismarck Hood Scharnhorst

Refer Petition On Street Name To The Committee

The Star reports council referred a petition to rename Miller Street to the Street Committee. Councilmen including C. D. Barnett opposed the change which would rename the street after Dr Godfrey L Miller, who long served Winchester. The petition bears 22 signatures and the deed stated the street was to be named Miller Street.

Miller Stent C. D. Barnett Godfrey L. Miller Winchester A. D. Henkel Miller Street

Lost one pair shell rim eye glasses return to F M Bank

Missing spectacles described as a single pair with shell rims. The item is believed lost near F M Bank and should be returned to the bank's offices. The finder will be rewarded and details may be requested by staff.

F. & M. Bank

Turkey and Oyster Dinner at Burnt Factory Church

A Turkey and Oyster Dinner is planned at Burnt Factory Church on Thursday November 13 from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Proceeds support church activities and upkeep.

Public Sale of Implements and Household Goods at Albin

At 10 a m on Saturday November 8 a public sale will be held at a home near Albin listing implements and household goods. The sale is hosted by Mrs Mary J with dates shown as 10 31 11 4 6 1p 31.

Albin Mary J

Nancy Byrd Turner Lecture at Parish House Tonight

Nancy Byrd Turner reads and lectures at the Parish House at 8 p m likely to appeal to local literary circles. Event notes credit Turner as a noted reader and lecturer with emphasis on poetry and community outreach.

Nancy Byrd Turner

Friendship Fire Company Meeting Notice

Friendship Fire Company announces a regular meeting to be held Thursday evening November 6 at 8 o clock. Members are urged to attend. WM. Argenbright chaired the notice.

Friendship WM. Argenbright

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Free Peoples New Order Western Hemisphere America Vincent Christopher Lane Reuben James Norfolk Naval Operating Base Abbie Fay George Washington Blue and Gray Red Cross Donets River U.S Tregular Es Rouss Fire Co M. D. Weaver Kanawha West Va Ter Friendship Fire Company
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