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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Oct 06, 1941

Page

2

Soldiers Train In Large Army Maneuver Across Carolinas

First Army with 359000 troops begins a two month field exercise spanning 140 by 80 miles in the Carolinas. Maj General Thompson and Maj General Fredenhall lead corps through split initial drills near Chester South Carolina and Wadesboro North Carolina with future mock warfare and delayed actions to follow.

Camden, &. C Carolinas Lieutmeran Hugh A. Drum Charles F.thompson Chester S. C Wadesboro N. C Lloyd R. Fredenhall Chsterfield D. C Karl Truesdell Mount Gilead, N.C

State D AR Regent Here Wednesday

Fort Loudoun Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution will host a luncheon at the George Washington Hotel on Wednesday October 8 at 1 p.m. State Regent Mrs Bruce D Reynolds will attend and speak. Members may invite a guest by contacting Mrs John W Eenatereet by Tuesday.

Fort Loudoun Daughters of the American Revolution George Washington Hotel Bruce D. Reyonlds John Weenatereet Tuesay

Patterson urges wage controls to aid military production

Undersecretary of War Robert P. Patterson testifies before the House banking and currency committee urging Congress to establish wage controls as part of broader price controls. He argues such measures are essential to ensure timely and adequate production to meet military needs.

Robert P. Patterson House Banking and Currency Committee Congress

Man Arrested in Armed Robbery Near Upperville

State Troopers nabbed a man who gave the name Tex Smith near Upperville Saturday after 5 pm. He and another man from Leesburg were jailed in Loudoun for the armed robbery of the A C Reid and Company store Friday night. The suspect claimed the revolver was a cap pistol and the loot totaled $33 with $46 left in the register.

Tex Smith Upperville B. E. Williams Edward Helm Leesburg A. C. Reid and Company Loudoun Smith E. R. Ai Fleming Star

Rites Held for Mrs Bailey at United Brethren Church

Funeral services for Mrs. William A Bailey 59 were held yesterday at 3 pm from United Brethren Church. The Rev L G Bridgers and Rev George W Stover officiated. Interment was in Mount Hebron Cemetery with pallbearers W P Anderson Silas G Cather Carl T Cather Elmer V Hoodges L Jackson and H Carpenter.

United Brethren Church William A. Bailey South Cameron Street L. G. Bridgers George W. Stover Stover Bailey Mount Hebron W. P. Anderson Silas G. Cather Carl T. Cather Elmer V. Hoodges L. Jackson H. Carpenter

Storm Strikes Lower Florida with High Winds and Casualties

A Florida storm brought 102 mph winds to Nassau and caused minor injuries to seven people in Miami, including five firefighters. Power outages hit Fort Lauderdale as coast guards evacuated Fort Lauderdale beach. Shelters opened across Clewiston and Belle Glade for displaced residents while warnings extended toward Lake Okeechobee.

Nassau Duke of Windsor Canada Miami Fort Lauderdale Here Fort Lauderdale Beach Lake Okeechobee Grades West Palm Beach United States Sugar Corporation Clewiston Belle Glade

Origin of the Credit Union Movement in the United States

Howard A Pilene, a Boston merchant, is credited with starting the credit union organization in this country. His interest and subsidies led to the 1921 formation of what became the Credit Union National Association.

Howard A. Pilene Boston Credit Union National Association

Baltimore Market Quoted Steady Prices on Potatoes and Livestock

Baltimore market notes show potatoes steady around 100 lb sacks from New Jersey and Maryland sweet potatoes dull. Livestock bids are mixed with cattle mostly 8.75-10.25 for slaughter steers, vealers 12.50-13.50, hogs steady near 11.40-11.65, and sheep trading slowly with ewes and weth ers around 9-12.

U. S Baltimore Livestock Baltimore U. S. Dept. Agr Serene Meee Eeeenne Creamery Ik Ketau

Local Markets The Star Daily Market Report

The Star presents daily market news and prices with standard disclaimer on typographical errors. Reads like a routine stock and commodity roundup for local readers.

The Star

Wall Street Mixed as Berlin Reports Drive to Crush Russia

Stocks opened with a cautious tone as brokers cited selling pressure and weak volume. Berlin reports a planned drive against Russia dampened sentiment, while top shares showed only fractional gains and several blue chips fell from recent highs.

New York Berlin Hitler Russia al Ch & Dye At&t Ches & O Chrys Corp Corl Cred Elec Gen Foods Godyr T & R Grey'd Corp Ind Rayon P &P Pfd Johns-Mann Kenn Cop Loril (P Mont Ward Natl Bis Natl Dist NYC Norf & Wes Owens Il Gl Penney (Jc Penn RR Phil Pet U S

Baltimore Grain Market Closing Prices and Wheat Markets

Summary of grain prices at Baltimore and Winchester markets with No 2 red winter wheat at 1.13 1 2, October. corn 87 to 89, Winchester wheat 1.07 per bushel, corn 88c, barley 65c. Prices based on mill deliveries. year ago wheat 84c, corn 78c. Also notes a question on Los Angeles airplane industry employment from 25,000 in 1939 to 100,000 currently.

Baltimore Winchester Los Angeles Los Angeles Area

Guns for Britain Seized by Treasury for Civilian Units

Two gun Ann Hagesteary of Washington photographs the Treasury seizure of weapons bound for Great Britain civilian defense units. About 500 guns are prepared for shipment to aid Britain during its defense effort.

Ann Hagesteary Washington Treasury Department Great Britain

Warn Consumers to Wash Produce in Maryland

Dr. R H Riley urged washing all fresh fruits and vegetables before use as some insecticide residue may remain even after washing. Maryland health officials, with the University of Maryland extension division, test representative orchards for spray traces and require washing or treatment if excess residue is found. Federal FDA safeguards apply to out of state produce.

Baltimore R. H. Riley State Department of Health Chemical Laboratory Federal Food and Drug Administration

Leaders To Meet on Foreign Policy Test in Senate

House leaders prepare for a parley amid signals the administration seeks a first test of law changes in the Senate. Polls suggest Senate opposition to restricting guns on commercial vessels. Rep. Fish is not invited as a White House visit by Myron C. Taylor, the Vatican envoy, is planned after the president's Tuesday press conference.

House Senate Toose Fish Bloom D-N. Y Foreign Affairs Committee Rep. Eaton R-N. J White House Rep. Fish R-N. Y Roosevelt Myron C. Taylor Vatican New York

Parachutist Loitering On Devil's Tower Amid Snow and Wind

A 30-year-old parachutist George Hopkins remains trapped atop Devil's Tower near Sundance Wyoming after a risky publicity stunt. Snow and freezing rain hinder rescue efforts as climbers from the National Park Service and pilots work to deploy iron pins and ladders toward the summit.

Sundance Wyo Devil's Tower George Hopkins Hopkins National Park Service Early Brockelby Rapid City S. D San Antonio Texas Monument Paul K. Petzoldt Harold Rapp Ernest Field Warren Gorrell Jack Durrance New Hampshire Bty Merril McLane Rockport

Boston Wool Market Report Shows Moderate Trade

The Boston wool market today saw modest business with several inquiries. Sales included three-eighths blood bright combing fleeces at 48 to 51 cents greased and fine delaine wools at 41 to 43 cents greased, with lighter shrinking wools around 44 cents.

Boston U. S. Dept

German Push On Moscow and Baltic Battles Reported

London observers questioned a Moscow offensive claim while noting siege conditions at Odessa hold. German pressure continued toward Donets basin and Kharkov as Russian counterattacks slowed a Crimea breakthrough. Italy claimed Ark Royal torpedoed by an Italian submarine near the Sicily channel as Nelson and King George V waited and attempted to lure the Italian fleet.

Leningrad Sham London Moscow Odessa Black Sea Ukraine Donets Basin Kharkov Crimea Perekop Italy Ark Royal Mediterranean Sicily Britain Rodney Nelson African Rome

Treasury Receipts and Expenditures Reported

Washington reports Treasury receipts on October 6 totaling 30.22 million dollars while expenditures reach 94.41 million. The gross public debt stands at 51.42 billion.

Mrs Nellie Cheevers Hieshell Dies in Keever wave

Mrs Nellie Cheevers Hieshell about 80 died at her home in Keever at 4 30 yesterday. A widow of Edward Hieshell she lived in the Trone section. A native of Pennsylvania she was formerly Miss Nellie Cheevers. Funeral services will be Tuesday at 11 in Trone Methodist Church conducted by Revs C H Anderson and C G Russell. Interment in local cemetery. Body at Griffin Funeral Home Capon Bridge.

Nellie Cheevers Hieshell Keveer Edward Hieshell Hieshell Trone Secon Pennsylvania Nellie Cheevers Trone Methodist Church C. H. Anderson Winchester C. G. Russell Capon Bridge Grffin Funeral

Answers to Daily Quiz on Page Four

Answers listed for the page four daily quiz include items such as The Jordan True Lucifer Woodrow Wilson Sitting posture Federal Bureau of Investigation Labor Leader Twentieth 1912 1913 California and Siberian squirrels.

the Jordan True Lucifer Woodrow Wilson Federal Bureau of Investiga Twentieth California

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