Clarke Club to Hear Capt Blythe in Berryville
Berryville Virginia October 8 1944 Captain William Blythe a Clarke County resident who served overseas with the European Theatre of Operations will speak at the October meeting of the Woman's Club of Clarke County. The program starts Thursday October 11 at 3 pm in the Hawthorne Library and the public is invited to attend.
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Berryville
Woman’s Club of
Ol County
Hawthorne
William Blythe
Capt
Blythe
Clarke County
Corp of Military Police
North Africa
Sicily
England
Patton
3Rd Army
France
Telephone Company Plans Expansion Across War-Worn System
The company, led by A L Lambdin, moves to speed up construction to address wartime shortages in telephones, central office gear, and cable plant. Projects include Roanoke three story addition, Fredericksburg switchboard Expansion, long distance gear in Newport News and other cities, plus $130,000 for Norfolk cable facilities. About 1.15 million of 2.14 million will fund day to day installations and equipment in Q4.
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A. L. Lambdin
Western Electric Company
Roanoke
Fredericksburg
Newport News
N Lk
Richmond
Norfolk
Twenty Gray Ladies Wanted for Red Cross Duty
The Red Cross seeks twenty more Gray Ladies for duty at Newton D Baker General Hospital. Applicants aged 21 to 59 must have a doctor’s fitness statement and be willing to work under supervision. Interview locally after October 15. contact Reuss City Mall Red Cross or call 5412 for an application.
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The
American Cross
Newton D. Baker General Hospital
Cross
Red Cross
Reuss City Mall
Valley League Football Standings Shake Up After Week
Stonewall defeats Hedgesville 40-14 to claim early contention for the Valley Athletic League title. Clarke County wins 52-7 over Stephens City as Berryville tops Strasburg 12-6. Berryville’s Levi leads scoring with four touchdowns, while Driver and Stonewall pace the Rebels with multiple TDs and passes.
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Stephens City
Boyce
Hedgesville
Berryville
Stonewall
Strasburg
West Virginians
Bryant Harper
Sixeman
Stone
Clarke County
Wek Boyce
Popan
Levi
Bodenschartz
Lloyd
Frederick County
Bodenschatz
White
Pence
Ritenour
Cammer
Old Offender Denied Habeas Corpus Relief in Chicken Theft Case
Richmond dispatch reports the Supreme Court of I denies William A. Walker's petition for habeas corpus. He remains behind bars to serve an eight year term for stealing more than 50 dollars worth of chickens from a Winchester poultry plant. Walker has three prior convictions including housebreaking and felonious assault. he was tried in the Corporation Court.
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Richmond
Supreme Court of I
William A. Walker
State
Walker
Winchester
Corporation Court
Parliament to Nationalize Major Industries in Incoming Session
London reports an opening session focused on peacetime economy and mass housing for four million bombed-out citizens. Nationalization of coal mines, the Bank of England, and other major industries are under consideration as ministers seek to avert fuel shortages and raise domestic production. The interim budget due Oct 23 may cut income taxes and aid industry and small taxpayers.
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Richard A. O'Regan
London
People's Government
Labor Party
Hugh Daulton
Bank of England
Local Sports Featured In The Evening Star Daily
The Evening Star Daily spotlights local sports coverage highlighting standout performances and upcoming contests across city teams and leagues with game schedules and player spotlights.
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Evening Star
Doolittle Plans Civilian Job After Army Service
Lt Gen James H Doolittle leader of the Tokyo bombing says he will leave the Army soon and seek a civilian job in aviation operation or production. He noted good offers and spoke at a Hollywood press conference aiding the Victory bond drive.
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Hollywood
James H. Doolittle
Tokyo
No Limit Placed On Food Banks
A nationwide collection of commercially canned food will be made for UNRRA to aid hungry people in war torn countries. The United Nations Relief and Rehabilitation Administration says no specific amount will be sought. Foods must be packed in tin.
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Washington
UNRRA
United Nations Relief and Rehabilitation Administration
Star News Briefs Let Readers Check Local and World Coverage
The Star presents compact briefs emphasizing local happenings and major national and international events. Readers gain quick access to top stories, headlines, and updates across communities.
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the Star
Brussels Press Opposes Suspension of Royalist Paper
The Brussels press protests government's ban on the royalist Le Quotidien for its October 4 edition asserting Prime Minister Achille Van Acker deceived the king issue. The ban remains until further notice as authorities review the matter.
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Brussels
Bussels
le Quotidien
Achille van Acker
Pold
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Lydia
Pinkham
Pink
U. S
Canada
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