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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Nov 23, 1944
Page
9
Luray Virginia reports a house fire that killed a one year old and left a two year old severely burned. Mrs. Bertha Knight, who built the stove fire, was away gathering wood and suffered burns herself while neighbors rescued the surviving child and the six year old escaped injury.
The Treasury Department through the Winchester Freder ick War Finance Committee releases notes on 2 percent Treasury Bonds of 1952 54 dated December 1 1944 due December 15 1954. Bonds priced at par with accrued interest. Denominations range from 500 to 1 000 000. Bearer or registered forms available. Non callable until December 15 1952 with optional par redemption four months after. Collateralizable and marketable, subscriptions open at Federal Reserve Banks Treasury Washington and banks. No general limit on purchase except bank quotas. Subscriptions under 1 000 at par plus accrued interest from December 1 1944. larger subscriptions at par plus accrued interest. Details in official circular.
An ad touts FASTEETH a improved alkaline powder that keeps dentures firmer and more comfortable. It claims soothing relief for gums irritated by acidic mouth and helps avoid embarrassment from loose plates. Available at drug stores.
A Tokyo radio broadcast quoted Chio Puruno, a former University of Chicago sociology student, saying Japanese women are small yet not cowards like American women. She contrasted Japanese women with U S Army and Navy Auxiliary Corps members and praised women who work silently during wartime.
Tokyo radio said a B 29 Superfortress conducted a reconnaissance flight today over Ise Bay near Nagoya on Honshu. The unconfirmed report mirrored a similar flight last week and referenced a Marian base location.
Eighth Army troops cleared Germans from the Cosina river loop near Faenza and seized several villages south east of the Bologna Rimini highway. Polish forces pushed beyond Mount Fortino capturing Oriolo San Biagio and Sand Mamante. Fifth Army Indian troops held positions north of Modigliana.
In a Collier murder trial a brief gap occurred when the accused left sight during a lengthy document review requested by Attorney Herbert Larrick. Judge Burr P. Harrison noticed the empty chair and asked where the accused was. The prisoner had not returned to his seat. A separate Q and A note that U S soldiers abroad must obtain permission to marry a New Zealand woman from their superior officers.
The Winchester Recreation Department sponsors a men's gym class instructed by Coach Otis Sargent. The initial meeting is tonight at Handley High School at 7:30. All men are invited to attend.
A Flying Fortress nearly cut in two by flak was flown home 600 miles after a Sept. 21 raid over Hungary. Pilot Lt. Guy M. Miller of San Diego decided to save the ship. Lt. Theodore David plotted the course as the bomber limped home with a jeep-sized hole in the fuselage. Two gunners were killed in the rear section, the War Department reported.
Gainesboro FFA held its November 1 meeting with Russell Grove presiding. An objective committee will set 1944 45 goals and the chapter announced the seventh annual Pan Ffolic at Gainesboro High School December 8 at 7 30 pm with amusements bingo guessing contests cake walking and refreshments. New officers are Russell Grove president Wendall Phillips vice president Avon Omps secretary Arlan Anderson treasurer Johnny Thompson reporter and Billy Davis sentinel.
The class reports 24 enrollments this year and 100 percent participation for two years. Private James L. Givens spoke on Army life and war effort. Seventy seven percent attended the Northern Triangle Federation meeting. November 17 marked initiation night with a feast for Greenhands and honored members.
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