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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Nov 08, 1944

Page

2

Work Permits For School Children To Expire This Week

Frederick county schools will dismiss Wednesday afternoon November 29 and reopen after the holidays. All work permits have expired and students not in class will be prosecuted under compulsory attendance laws. Parents with permits should respond promptly. New teachers have started at Stephens City and Miller School with several changes in staff including Mrs Alice F Stahl and Mrs Zenia Durrette.

Frederick County Alice F. Stahl Stephens City Buford A. Casey Casey Zenia Durrette Luray Pauline Lindsey Miller School Dsey Florida Susie D. Wilkins Middletown Hilda Boyd Harry Sherman

Services Held For Mrs E E Murray

Mrs. Edward E Murray died last Thursday in a Washington hospital. Survived by four children Loy H Brodie Elmer Failey Ray Murray and Lester Murray all of Washington and a brother Benjamin Massie of Stephens City. Funeral at Hines Funeral Home Washington with Rock Creek Cemetery interment Chevy Chase Maryland.

Edward BE. Murray Washington Edward E. Murray Avon Park Fla George T. Ard Isabel Massie Frederick County Relief Methodist Church Cavalry Methodist Church Loy H. Brodie Elmer Failey Ray Murray Lester Miurray Benjamin Massie Phens City Hines Funeral Home Rock Creek Chevy Chase

Clarke County Native Lucy Ware McCormick Dies at 78

Lucy Ware McCormick died this morning at 8 50 at her home on South Church Street Berryville age seventy eight. She was born August 26 1868 at Audley Farm Clarke County and spent her life there. She was daughter of the late Edward P C Curtis Lewis and Lucy B Ware Lewis of Clarke County. No funeral arrangements have been made.

Lucy Ware McCormick South Church Street Berryville Edward P. C. Curtis Lewis Audley Farm Clarke County Tate Lucy B. Ware Lewis

Answers to the Daily Quiz

Correct quiz responses listed with numbers 1 through 10. Topics include sports score, historical figures, science, geography, and identification of cheeses. Highlights mention Cardinals victory by five to one and General John J. Pershing.

Cardinals John J. Pershing Arnold Bennett South New Hampshire Oliver Hazard Perry

Ration Calendar Updates for Meats Fats and Fuel

AP notes indefinite validity for book four meat and processed food stamps with specific A and Z series. Gasoline coupons 11A valid three gallons through Nov. 8 in northeast and southeast. 13A and other stamps four gallons through Dec. 21 elsewhere. Heating season coupons now valid. broader period adjustments across categories.

Associated Press

Truman Hears From President Roosevelt

Sen. Harry S. Truman, the new Democratic Vice President-elect, read a telegram from President Roosevelt among congratulatory messages at his Kansas City hotel. Roosevelt praised Truman and promised to see him very soon.

Kansas City Harry S. Truman Roosevelt

Clarke County Votes Shift as Robertson Dominates

In Clarke county the Democratic side prevailed with a landslide for Willis Robertson who drew 900 votes to D Wampler Earman's 181. Only at one precinct did Dewey supporters edge the Democrats 13 to 10. A county high school football game drew more attention as Boyce beat Berryville 26 to 13.

Clarke County Airy Dewey Boyce Berryville Willis Robertson D. Wampler Earman Robertson Earman

Election Briefs Show Global Interest and Dewey Visit

The world watched U S election coverage with unprecedented foreign interest as AP wired results to London Paris and Latin America. Dewey and Mrs Dewey traveled by 13 car train to vote in New York while Berlin and London papers weighed Roosevelt's reelection and world security council prospects.

New York Associated Press World Service United States Vaet AP London Paris Stockholm Latin America Thomas E. Dewey Albany Roosevelt London Star World Security Council

Millions Switch To Mutton Suet And Medication

Grandma’s old pain relief idea returns as Penetro salve containing mutton suet and five active ingredients. Advertises quick melt and three actions: nerve skin relief, chest tightness counter irritation, and soothing inhaled vapors. Also claims help for rheumatic neuralgic pain bruises and minor cuts.

Roosevelt victory confirms Democratic sweep in wartime election

Roosevelt wins 407 electoral votes as Democrats cement Senate and House majorities. Dewey carries 15 states and 82 electoral votes. New Jersey switches to Roosevelt. Truman rises from Missouri county judge to vice president as Roosevelt extends wartime mandate amid foreign policy talk.

Roosevelt Mr. Roosevelt Wendell L. Willkie Dewey Ohio Oregon Wisconsin Wyoming New Jersey Republican House Senate Washington South Maine Texas South Carolina Mississippi Willkie Harry S. Truman Missouri

Jap Losses Still Mount

Pearl Harbor reports rapid Allied air and sea success in the Pacific as the Third Fleet decimates Japanese aircraft and warships after Manila strikes. Nimitz says Allied losses are not yet known, while airfields and oil storage facilities across several targets are neutralized to aid Leyte invaders.

U. 8 Pacific Pearl Harbor Manila Douglas MacArthur Philippines Adm Chester W. Nimitz Nichols Clark Nielson Lipa Tarlac Bamban Mabalacat Leyte Nimitz

Winchester Leads Dewey in Virginia Ballot Returns

Voters in Virginia report early results showing Dewey leading in Winchester and several counties in the Seventh District. Roosevelt carries Frederick County by a small margin, with Dewey also taking Harrisonburg and multiple Seventh District counties. Robertson gains strong support in Winchester County as voting continues. Amendments to the State constitution show broad approval in city precincts, with Literary Fund and Pardon Board measures passing in most reported votes. Soil Conservation ballot results in Frederick County elect three trustees, with five nominees initially listed.

Robertson Winchester Dewey Harrisonburg Amherst Augusta Bath Buena Vista Clarke Frederick Highland Nelson Rappahannock Rockbridge Rockingham Shenandoah Staunton Warren Star Friendship Fire Hall Literary Fund Sarah Zane Hall Pardon Board Board Qustion Sarah Zane Fire Hall Pardon Board Dry Run Brucetown Clarke County Millwood Morgan's Mill Soil Conservation Frederick County Soil Conservation Association Roy L. Bageant Roland P. Fisher M. J. Pease Walke McC. Bond J. L. Hershman Bageant Pease McC. Bond Stephens City Carpers Valley Thomas Virginia Roosevelt Harry F. Byrd Committee of 100 Earl Fitzpatrick Bland Johnson Daughton Wooward Shafer Winder R. Harris Dave E. Satterfield Patrick H. Drewry Murray Ind Micheal Robb Flannagan Lincoln

Virginia Votes Split As Roosevelt Loses Byrd Backing

In Virginia the Roosevelt drive faced a split with Senator Byrd abstaining from campaign leadership. Results show Dewey leading in several counties while Robertson carried Winchester but lost Harrisonburg. Constitutional amendments included a pardon board for capi tal punishment and a $10 million cap on the literary fund.

Local Candidate Vote Totals in Frederick and Winchester Areas

Reported totals show Watson with 2 votes in Frederick County and 2 in the City of Winchester. Winchester tally also lists 2 votes for Watson in the city. Teichert received 1 vote at Gore.

Roosevelt Narrowly Wins Virginia Counties Amid Big Voter Turnout

Roosevelt captured Botetourt Roanoke and King George counties by small margins as extensive turnout slowed tabulation with long lines and more than 200 precincts pending. The statewide total neared the prior record of 345000 votes as constitutional amendments added to delays.

Roosevelt Botetourt Roanoke King George

County Teachers To Meet Here

There will be a meeting of the Frederick County Teacher's Association Thursday evening at 7 15 o clock in the County Court House in Winchester. The business session will be a short one, according to an announcement by J C Gordon, president.

Frederick County Teacher's Association County Court House Winchester J. C. Gordon

33 Enrolled For Womens Gym Class

The Winchester Recreation Department sponsored a women’s gym class at Handley School Gymnasium. Thirty three women attended the first meeting on November 7 for an hour and a half of skipping marching and lively exercises to piano music. Mrs. Michael DeCarlo led the session emphasizing rhythms to improve posture and grace. The group will meet every Monday at 7 30 p m instead of Tuesday.

Winchester Recreation Dept Handley School Roosevelt Dewey Michael DeCarlo

They'll drop the bombs If We'll Buy The Bonds

A wartime appeal urges citizens to support bond drives as a moral and fiscal defense. The call emphasizes unity and hammers the relation between military action and home-front lending, urging broad participation in the bonds program.

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