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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Oct 08, 1941

Page

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Engineer Favors New Disposal Plant for Winchester

M H Klegerman of Alexander Potter Associates urged Doon Council to approve a gravity sewerage system and a citywide sewage disposal plant at Abram's Creek for 328 398 dollars. Alternatives include pumping to the existing plant at 333 371 dollars or a separate northeast plant at 107 646 dollars with annual costs around 14 200 dollars. A special meeting was set for next Tuesday to hear water and sewer committee recommendations.

Winchester Doon Council M. H. Klegerman Alexander Potter Associates Klegerman Rouss Spring C. R. Anderson Water and Sewer Committee Abram’s Creek

When to call an ambulance in injuries

Mr Winchester argues sound judgment in ambulance use. If injuries are doubtful call an ambulance. if several are hurt avoid multiple transports. Ambulance crews warn that moving victims in cars worsens fractures and risks grave harm. For fractures wait for arrival of trained first aid and ambulance crews.

Large Gathering Honors 173rd Hiram Lodge Anniversary

About 200 attended a dinner marking the 173rd anniversary of Hiram Lodge No. 21 A F A M. Grand lodge officers led by Most Worshipful Grand Master Clarence D Freeman of Newport News and other dignitaries spoke as Past Grand Masters andLiving past masters were acknowledged. The event featured a toast by Rev Robert A Whitten and a review of the lodge history first chartered October 4 1768.

Hiram Lodge No. 21 Clarence D. Freeman Newport News Robert S. Barrett Alexandria John M. Stewart Arlington Pen W. Coleman Norfolk R. S. Griffith Waynesboro Dr. Showalter Christiansburg C. Vernon Eddy Winchester Hiram Lodge Eddy Grand Lodge Pennsylvania Robert A. Whitten C. R. Anderson Barrett M. B. Clowe Wilbur E. Hewitt Freeman W. E. Cooper H. C. Sheetz, Sr W. B. Wagner T. R. Cather Philip Klompus C. B. Stickley J. B. Beverley, Jr R. Hunter Pope C. S. Hartman

Cardinal Lauri Dies In Rome at 76

Cardinal Lorenzo Lauri died in a Rome hospital after an operation. Named Camberlengo by Pope Pius XII in 1939, he was raised to the purple by Pope Pius XI in 1927 and served as chief penitentiary under Pius XI. He would have led church administration had Pius XII died before his successor.

Vatican City Lorenzo Cardinal Lauri Rome Pius XII Pius XI Vatican Palace

Germany must sink more to block lend lease shipments

Washington reports that Germany would fail to stop lend-lease deliveries unless sinking levels rise above historical highs. Maritime Commissioner Emory S Land told a House subcommittee that over 320 cargo ships would be needed to move lend-lease supplies to Britain, Red Sea forces, China and the Near East, noting 25 percent of prewar shipping was already engaged.

Washington Congress Germany Emory Land Maritime Commission House Britain Red Sea China Near East

Admiral Byrd To Lecture Here In Winchester

Rear Admiral Richard E. Byrd will deliver two illustrated lectures about his recent expedition at the Handley High Auditorium in Winchester on Tuesday October 21. The afternoon talk is set for 3 PM and the evening talk for 8 PM, sponsored by the Winchester Lions Club and announced at York's.

Richard E. Byrd Handley Highuditorium Winchester Winchester Lions Club York’s

Defense Lend-Lease Bill Urges Massive Production Push

Washington reports Rep. Cannon urges a new 5.985 billion lend-lease appropriation to supply air power and tanks for allies. He notes the U.S. is committed to helping fight the Axis and production must accelerate to overwhelm Axis efforts, with most funds obligatable by March and delivery possible by June.

Washington Rep Cannon D-Mo United States Appropriations Committee Congress Budget Bureau

Frederick County Farmers To Learn Defense Production Goals

Frederick County defense board will meet October 13 at the Court House to set county production goals for next year. County and state agency representatives will join the meeting to assign district committees and explain the defense program to farmers. E M Punk chairs the board with Julian Everly and Ralph M Woodside among members.

Frederick County Wickard Fred Stine Frederick County Defense Board Court House General County E. M. Punk Julian Everly Production Credit Corporation Ralph M. Woodside

Germans Claim Breakthrough Near Moscow In Major Offensive

Nazi spokesmen said German forces penetrated Russian defenses within 125 miles of Moscow as the seven day grand offensive pressed toward the capital. Soviet authorities urged Britain to strike Germany from the rear while Red Star reported initial gains for the Germans but no decisive breakthrough.

Adolf Hitler Moscow Britain Germany Red Fleet France Red Army Red Star

Langer’s Fitness in Question After Committee Report

Senate Elections Committee recommends dropping fraud charges against Senator William Langer but orders public hearings on his fitness to hold office. Chairman Hatch says hearings will allow Langer to testify and present witnesses after a two month North Dakota inquiry by special investigators. The sub committee report urges dismissal of fraud charges from last November’s election.

Washington Senate Elections Committee William Langer Hatch North Dakota Langer

Lend Lease Aid May Bring Tangible Returns Says Ackerson

Dean G. Ackerson testified before a House appropriations subcommittee that the United States expects to receive valuable reinforcement for lend-lease, though no firm agreements exist. He said settlements could be by check if the war ends with small sums due, but a multi-year, large $15 to $20 billion figure would make tangible transfers unlikely.

Washington United States Congress Dean G. Ackerson House Appropriations

Mrs Pollard to Address Clarke County Club

Berryville Virginia October 8 Mrs John G Pollard widow of Governor Pollard will speak to the Woman's Club of Clarke County at Hawthorne Library tomorrow at 3 pm. She will discuss the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts and be introduced by Miss Rose Macgram.

Berryville John G. Pollard Pollard Woman's Club of Clarke County Hawthorne Library Virginia Museum of Fine Arts Rose Macgram

German drive to Moscow advances as Red Star warns of fierce Soviet defense

The Red Star reports Nazi forces pushing toward Moscow with brutal fury as Soviet artillery mines tank traps and both sides suffer heavy losses. German offensives threaten Rostov and the Don river port, while counterattacks by Soviet troops strike at Vyazma and Bryansk amid a vast series of battles of annihilation.

Red Star Semeon Timoshenko Red Army Moscow Adolf Hitler Ossipenko Mariupol Sea of Azov Don River Rostov Hitler Ukraine Zyazma Reichsfuhrer

Governor James Visits Harrisburg With Trooper Escort

City and County brevities report Governor James of Pennsylvania, staying at the George Washington Hotel, registering as Arthur James from Harrisburg. He asked for rooms for his chauffeurs, and two troopers joined the lobby party without revealing destination. Also noted: Robert Stewart Boyd, son of Mr and Mrs Fred Boyd, is among 32 Virginians cited at the University of Virginia convocation opening the 118th session for high scholastic standing. a total of 62 students received citations.

Lee Coble George Washington Hotel Arthur James Harrisburg Coble Pennsylvania James Robert Stewart Boyd Fred 8. Boyd University of Virginia

FSCC Buys Export Grade Apples for England

Ralph N. Woodside of the FSCC announces unlimited purchases of apples for export to the United Kingdom. Varieties are split into Class A and Class B with specific U S No. grades and basket to barrel pricing. The plan requires export certificates and oil paper packaging, and does not conflict with the Surplus Market Administration notice.

England Ralph N. Woodside United Kingdom Department of Agriculture Rhode Island U. S U.S Woodside Surplus Market Administration

British Officers Killed in Middle East Mine Explosion

London bulletin reports three high ranking officers Major General W Pope Brigadier H E Russell and Colonel E S Unwin killed in an accidental mine explosion in the Middle East an authoritative source disclosed today.

London W. Pope H. E. Russell E. S. Unwin Middle East

Capitol Roof Fire Quickly Contained in Senate Wing

Firemen contained a smouldering roof fire on the Senate wing of the Capitol within minutes. The blaze started in old planking beneath a corrugated metal gutter at the roof edge.

Washington Senate Capitol

Dennis Ludlow Found Safe After Day Missing

Iron Mountain Michigan reports Dennis Ludlow a 214 year old boy found alive in a marsh about a mile from home after being missing since yesterday.

Iron Mountain Mich Dennis Ludlow

Sixteen Winchester Selectees Leave Today for Roanoke

Sixteen Winchester selectees depart this morning for Roanoke Virginia for induction examinations. The group includes Marshall William Hockman Truman Lynwood Peffer Stanley Rando Timbrook Stuart Randolph Dyke John Reuben Steward Harry Lee Braithwaite Archie Ray Lowery Ralph A. Shafer Jr Robert Christopher Godenour Donald Eugene Dunn Arthur Carson McDonald Garnet Mark Brubaker Benjamin Alvin Rh John Franklin Morris Marshall Foreman and Joe Vincent. Two colored youngsters Rodney Washington and Archibald Cameron Burns follow on Friday October 10.

Winchester Roanoke Army Marshall William Hockman Truman Lynwood Peffer Stanley Rando Timbrook Stuart Randolph Dyke John Reuben Steward Harry Lee Braithwaite Archie Ray Lowery Ralph A. Shafer, Jr Robert Christopher Godenour Donald Eugene Dunn Arthur Carson McDonald Garnet Mark Brubaker Benjamin Alvin Rh John Franklin Morrison Marshall Foreman Joe Vincent Rodney Washington Archibald Cameron Burns

Can't Make Ends Meet With New Planned Economy

The State Sentinel, a 67 year old weekly, will not publish after this issue in Dover. Owner James F. Allee Jr says a 40 hour week and higher wages cannot cover overhead, leaving no time for printing. He cites planned economy aims and social nationalism as unresolved issues.

Dover Del State Sentinel

Viereck Held on Indictment Backed by Grand Jury

George S. Viereck 56 year old journalist arraigned on withholding information while registered as a foreign agent. Bail set at 20000 dollars with removal to Washington for grand jury indictment. Special assistant Maloney said Viereck received up to 40000 dollars in one year from the German government for propaganda work. Viereck, a naturalized American, had testified to Congress about payments from the German consul.

New York George Sylvester Viereck State Department United States Isaac Platt Viereck Washington William Power Maloney

More Serbs Face Firing Squads

Budapest reports a German punitive expedition has crushed forest bands terrorizing villages in German occupied Serbia. Scores of band members were executed and up to 58 or 60 guerillas were said to be killed. The expedition commander claimed retaliation and flame throwers were used at Javenika. Twenty five alleged Communists were said to be shot. Leaflets proclaimed German victories in Russia to counter guerilla propaganda.

Budapest Serbia Belgrade Javenika Russia Danube

Craker Indicted By Grand Jury

A Freder ick county Circuit Court grand jury returned a true bill against Willis H. Craker of Corry Pennsylvania 23 for the fatal route 11 bicycle collision near Bartonsville that killed 15 year old Philip Bayliss. Witnesses included Alvin Willis Charles Loy Mrs Myrtle Wolfe and Trooper B E Williams. The jury was chaired by J O Chamberlain with members E G Brunback Sam Boyd Harry Knight Joe V Taylor T S Cooper and F B Cadwallader.

Frederick County Willis H. Cracker Corry Lis H. Craker Craker Philip Bayliss Roy Bayliss Kernstown Bartonsville Alvin Willis Charles Loy Myrtle Wolfe B. E. Williams J. O. Chamberlain Forman E. G. Brunback Sam Boyd Harry Knight Joe V. Taylor T. S. Cooper F. B. Cadwallader

Roosevelt Seeks Arming Merchant Ships in New Legislation

Washington reports from White House meetings say a bill to arm American merchant ships will be introduced in the House and sent promptly to enactment. President Roosevelt, Secretary Hull, and Hopkins still hope to widen reform to lift travel bans to belligerent ports, sparking debate in Congress. Senator Barkley signals possible Senate action, while fearing a filibuster.

Washington Tomorow Roosevelt White House House State Hull Harry L. Hopkins Congress Hopkins Senate Foreign Relations Committee Barkley Kentucky Senate Wallace Hull Harry Leka King

Painter Killed In Fall From Bridge

A Turkish painter named Sam Carrillo, about 60, fell roughly 50 feet from the North fork span during Riverton bridge construction and died instantly. Foreman John Stakes said this was the second fatal accident on the Crooked Run and Shenandoah river bridge project near Front Royal, Virginia.

Front Royal Crooked Run Shenandoah River Riverton Sam Carrillo John Stakes Salkind Painting Co

Public Sale Notice and Local Classified Snippets

Public sale items list household goods for Saturday at 10 am on 312 S. Cameron. bingo at F O E Home 211 N Loudoun Street every Wednesday 8 pm. Mason's Cab at 4313. Notice: closed Friday and Saturday open Monday. Plain dresses suits coats 50 cents Plaza Cleaner Frederick Plaza.

S. Cameron N. Loudoun Street

Also Mentioned on This Page

MR Winchester Masons Lauri Admiral Byrd Federal Sammy Mrs. Pollard Prut Rumania Vyazma Bryansk FSCC Bulletins James F. Allee, Jr Painter Carpers Valley Ool Dial Mason’s Cab
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