Bishop's Session Opens with Virginia Conference Plans
Dr. Bryant attends Bishop's Session in Richmond as Methodists finalize plans for postwar service. Conference considers church policy and ministerial appointments with 14 district superintendents. Winchester District delegates elected for the Lynchburg Virginia Annual Methodist Conference include Ritter, Kaplan, Pulcher, and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City
Bate
Bryant
St. Louis
Richmond
Winchester
Methodist Church
Virginia
Lynchburg
Delecate
Rville
Hugh N. Ritter
Ware Cetown
Russell Kaplan
T. F. Pulcher
Inesboro
Geneva Tacre
Virgil DeHaven
Wilbur Johnston
Montague Avenue
M. E. Church
Russell Boyer
C. W. Solener
Local Bizmen Buy Flags for Victory Day Display
A group of local business men have purchased flags for Victory Day. Buyers include H. W. Copenhaver Amsell Solenberger E. W. Bridgeforth Thomas Kremer T. F. Tim berlake Carl W. Sirbaugh How ami Gather Trianon Restaurant Pingley and Carper Skeeter's Shoe Shop E. E. Harbaugh B. M. Chevrolet Garage and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. W. Copenhaver
Amsell Solenberger
E. W. Bridgeforth
Thomas Kremer
T. F. Timberlake
Carl W. Sirbaugh
Howami Gather
Trianon Restaurant
Pingley and Carper
Skeeter's Shoe Shop
E. E. Harbaugh
Plan Cooperation for Fire Prevention Week
Plan continued from page 1 urges cooperation in Fire Prevention Week activities to engage the whole community in active and passive defense against the menace of fire.
Allied Bombers Hit Seawall and Reich Targets
Reports say Allied bombers blasted a Seawall while Liberators led three formations to attack Reich targets. French based fighters joined the effort as RAF Mosquitos disrupted enemy communications during the night.
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Reich
RAF
Baltimore Grain Market Report October 3
Wheat No. 2 red winter priced at 1.63 bid open with RUL transit at 1.67 bid. Location noted as Baltimore with garlicky spot domestic demand indicated.
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Baltimore
War time ration calendar details and stamp validity
The notice outlines ration stamp validity for meats fats and processed foods with stamps A through Z8 and A5 through R5. blue stamps A8 through Z8 and A5 through A5. sugar stamps 30 to 33 and 40. airplane stamps 1 and 2. new shoe stamps. gasoline coupons 11-A, 13-A, B-4, C-4, B-5, C-5. fuel and heating coupons continuing through the coming year with new periods and indefinite validity for some stamps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
First Army Breaks Siegfried Line Advance Near Moselle and Maas
Allied offensives push eight miles toward Meijel and Deuze, with Patton’s Third Army reaching near Gevenmacher on the Moselle. Seventh Army frees Ronchamp near Belfort Gap as weather and stiff German defenses promise a long, bitter winter campaign with 88 mm elite units and mobilized armor backing counterattacks. Winter supplies and mud restrict armored mobility, shaping a prolonged front similar to 1914-18 near Metz and Nancy.
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Belfort
Germany
Patton
Nancy
Metz
U. S
Remich
Luxemburg City
Second Army
Nijmegen
Holland
Montgomery
21St
Maas
Meuse
Deuze
Meijel
George S. Patton
Third Army
Gevenmacher
Moselle
Trier
Gremecey
Belfort Gap
Seventh Army
Ronchamp
Bonchamp
Aachen
Rhine
Dwight D. Eisenhower
France
Detroit Tigers Sell 1944 World Series Tickets for Salvage
Detroit fans cheered a grim turn as the Tigers may have lost the pennant yet secured a buyer for their 1944 World Series tickets. Pending IRS authorization and confirmation tickets will be ground up for Wayne County waste paper salvage, with about two tons destined for the program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detroit
Detroit Tigers
Internal Revenue Office
Wayne County Wastepaper Salvage Committee
Doughboys storm Fort Driant near Metz in bold assault
Flame throwers crossed the moat and entered Fort Driant as U S troops pressed the fortress guarding Metz. A massive artillery barrage preceded the attack while German emplacements resisted with machinegun fire. American dive bombers targeted surrounding forts and Verdun works. German prisoners streamed rearward as enemy forces attempted to flee the fort.
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Metz
Fort Driant
Moselle River
U. S
Mosele
Latin America May Be Next For Nelson
President Roosevelt may appoint Donald M. Nelson, former War Production Board chairman, as his personal economic liaison for Latin America. The move would follow Nelson’s current China war production and postwar industrial expansion duties as his present assignment advances.
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Washington
Mexico
Donald M. Nelson
Roosevelt
War Production Board
China
Answers to the Daily Quiz Listed by Question
The page lists quiz answers: 1 George W. Norris, 2 Ten, 3 E, 4 March and September, 5 Fruit, 6 Nova Scotia, 7 Two, 8 Carrying the Message to Garcia, 9 Yes, 10 Texas.
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George W. Norris
Nova Scotia
Garcia
Texas
Plank Resigns From Winchester Police Force
Chief C. W. Hollis announced Persey D. Plank resigned Sunday from the Winchester Police Department after accepting another position. No successor has been named for the patrolman who joined the force on July 1, 1942. Plank lives at 1454 Greystone Terrace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. W. Hollis
Persey D. Plank
Winchester
Quarles to Speak at Christ Episcopal Church
Garland R. Quarles superintendent of Winchester city schools will be the speaker at Christ Episcopal Church Sunday morning October 8 at 11 oclock. His address topic is Religion and Education and the public is cordially invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Garland R. Quarles
Winchester City
Christ Episcopal Church
Orndorff Guilty On Four Counts
Four-count case list from Winchester Police Court shows Gordon Orndorff of Woodstock Lane found guilty on reckless driving leaving scene of an accident and license violations plus abuse charge. fines total $29.25 plus $4.25 costs and 30 days suspended on the abuse count.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester
John Rice
Gordon Orndorff
Woodstock Lane
Kathleen Cunningham
William W. Nun
Purcellville
Russell Shell
East Cecil Street
Robert Orndorff
Broomly Star Rt
Wendel Oakes
Summerfield
Pla
Frank Lee
Brucetown
Fred Cain
Highland Avenue
Honolulu Seen As Target During Crisis Attacks
October 3 report says Lt. Gen. Robert C. Richardson warned Honolulu remains subject to enemy attacks amid a 50 minute blackout caused by misidentified overflight. He criticized local reaction as complacent and unsatisfactory while lights burned and streets filled during the alert.
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Honolulu
Robert C. Richardson
Pacific
Jackie Cooper Weekend Witnesses Reported
State witnesses included two girls aged 15 and 16. They said the gathering occurred in rooms used by Cooper and Bender. Referee Doyle noted the event was not a drinking party or immorality in the usual sense.
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Cooper
Bender
Doyle
Printing costs cited for Pathfinder issue and speech copies
Emil Hurja associated with Pathfinder magazine and M. W. Pickering, clerk to Republican House members, plus a Miss Stef fan paid printing costs. At 10 cents per copy, mailing that many copies would have cost nearly $50,000, according to Anderson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emil Hurja
Pathfinder Magazine
M. W. Pickering
House
Steffan
Anderson
Market Street Church Seeks Return of Minister and Leaders
At Market Street Methodist Church fourth quarterly conference, Rev. Reginald W. Vanderberry was unanimously requested to return for the next year along with Rev. R. Orman Bryant. The report lists officers, trustees, and committees for the year starting October 1, naming multiple stewards, superintendents, and chairmen across boards and ministries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Market Street Methodist Church
Reginald W. Vanderberry
R. Orman Bryant
J. Scott Atkinson
Mervel Adams
Melvel. Adams
E. Wm. Argenbright
R. L. Bageant
C. E. Babb
Earl Cuthbert
May Carper
Paul Chamberlain
Henrietta Fuller
A. C. Halvosa
Oscar Harry
J. A. Stretchberry
John I. Sloat
John A. Kern
Margaret Pangle
The
Golden Cross
Clara Eliason
J. A
Milkweed Pod Collection Bags Arrive for Students
D Dennis Hoover Middletown High School principal announced a fresh supply of open mesh ion bags for milkweed pod collection. Students and youth groups may obtain bags at school or from Ruth McNiel county home demonstration agent. Bags should dry in open air before shipment planned for November for government use in life preserver belts and jackets.
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D. Dennis Hoover
Middletown High School
General County
Boy Scouts
Girl Scouts
Ruth McNiel
Ross Thomas Dies In Newark
Ross Thomas, 65, former resident of the Reliance area, died Sunday night at a Newark hospital after a long illness. He was a well known county well drillER and lived in the community in his youth. Survived by his widow Lula Ellis and five children. Funeral services set for Wednesday at 1 o clock in Newark.
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Ross Thomas
Reliance
Newark
N. Y
Maurice Lake
Race Street
Thomas
Lula Ellis
Frederick County
Dr. D. B. Allen Named President of Northern Virginia Dental Club
The Northern Virginia Dental Study Club held its annual banquet and officer elections at the Golden Glow Restaurant. Officers re-elected include Dr. D. B. Allen of Berryville as president and Dr. R. H. Kerlin as secretary treasurer, with Dr. R. R. Sartelle as corresponding secretary. Dr. O. Van Deusen was elected president elect. Sixteen members attended as committees were appointed and reports given on special studies.
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Northern Virginia Dental Study Club
Golden Glow
D. B. Allen
Berryville
R. H. Kerlin
R. R. Sartelle
O. van Deusen
Radio Singers To Appear Here Benefit Program Friday
Rev E H Jackson of John Mann Methodist Church announces Alfred L Diggs and company of radio singers from Erick Maryland will perform Friday evening October 20 to aid the third rally of the 2000 drive to install a furnace and repair the church. The rally ends November 26. Tickets 25c in advance 35c at the door. Public invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. H. Jackson
John Mann Methodist Church
Alfred L. Diggs
Erick
Blic
South Kent Street
Ginny May Manuel
Robert Jennings
James Wells
Estelle Mitchell
Mary Louis
Star Offers Complete Coverage Of Local And World News
The Star urges readers to follow its complete coverage of local and world events for timely updates. It emphasizes thorough reporting across national stories, regional happenings, and international developments.
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the Star
3 Car Crash In City Sunday
Three cars collided at the corner of South Braddock and Cecil streets Sunday evening at 7 30. All cars were northbound. the middle car driven by Miss June White of Cedar Creek Grade braked, causing a rear collision. The first car failed to stop after triggering the crash, according to Winchester police.
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South Braddock Street
Cecil Street
South Braddock
June White
Cedar Creek Grade
Winchester Police
German Sub Sunk In The Atlantic
A German submarine was sunk off the Brazilian coast September 28 by an American plane. It marked the first U boat destroyed in these waters in recent months asVice Adm. Jonas Ingram U S N decorated the crew of the plane yesterday.
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Natal
Brazil
Jonas Ingram
Bomber Dives Into Chesapeake Bay Off Mathews
Mathews Virginia October 3 a large bomber dove into Chesapeake Bay around 84 a m. The observer, Leslie Hudgens a Mathews garage proprietor, said he notified Langley Field officials who sent two crash boats to the scene where wreckage and debris covered the water. He added he was fishing at night when he heard a roar and saw the plane plunge and explode on impact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mathews
Leslie Hudgens
Chesapeake Bay
Hudgens
Langley Field
Chinese Press Attacks Churchill's Statement
In Chungking on October 3 the Chinese press denounced Prime Minister Churchill for calling American aid to China lavish. Ta Kung Pao argued Britain and the United States shared responsibility for China’s military weakness and that American lend lease aid totaled only about one to two percent of total Allied assistance.
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Chungking
Churchill
China
Ta Kung Pao
Britain
America
Williams v Williams divorce suit in Winches Ter court
In the Corporation Court of Winches Ter Virginia on September 25 1944 Williams v Williams seeks a divorce a mensa et for desertion and general relief. Ethel M Williams must appear within ten days after due publication to protect her interests. Copy-Teste P J Marshall Clerk.
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Corporation Court
Winchester
Virginia
Williams
In Memoriam Bettie Jackson Remembered by Mamie Orcutt
In memoriam for Bettie Jackson on the one year anniversary of her passing October 3. Mamie A. Orcutt writes of everlasting love and memory, noting Bettie’s smile, voice, and presence in heart and thoughts.
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Bettie Jackson
Mamie A. Orcutt
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Baltimore Grain
Associated Press
Pelfort Gap
BELG
Verdun
ST. Dizier
Westhofen
Dortmund
Salrebourg
Epinal
Strasbours
Siegfried Line
Preparationsias
Latin America
Nelson
Body Man
Gerrard & Valley Ave
Plank
Rae.uarles
Orndorff
Jackie Cooper
White Palace
Market Street Church
Y Stretchberry
H. Delmer Robinson
Robert B. Dale
Board of
A. C. Halyosa
C. Athur Robinson
W. R. Johnston
Trovellis Clark
Claude Grim
H. H. Willis
Board of Education
Doris Sartelle
Ted Staples
Robert Dale
Carlton Staples
Audit and
Hospital and Homes
Eugene Russell
Temperance
Atlantic
ACCID
G. L. Craig, SR
N. Loudoun St
Farm Bureau Mutua Autowopre Insurance Co
Home Bureau Mutual Fire Nce Co
Farm Bureau Life Insurance CO. Home Office
Columbus, Oble
Tor
Peoples Drug Store
Prescription
Loudoun Street
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