Charles Phillips Dies at Berryville Home After Ill Health
Charles H. Phillips longtime Berryville lumberman died at his home after years of ill health aged 78. He moved from Charles Town to start his Berryville business 40 years ago and was a deacon at the Presbyterian Church. Survived by brother Edward Phillips, funeral Saturday at 3. Interment in Charles Town. Father William and Martha Phillips and wife Annie Rissler predeceased him.
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Berryville
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Charles Town
W. Va
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Jefferson County
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Clarke County
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Berryvile
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Charles
China’s Chiang Kai Shek pledges effort against the foe
Generalissimo Chiang Kai Shek assured President Roosevelt that China as an Allied nation will do her utmost to drive the enemy from her shores and help bring about his final collapse. He spoke in reply to a call celebrated last Tuesday in Washington.
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Wartime Policy Cited as Sensible Delay in Changes
Officials reiterate that wartime economy must not be tinkered with and that policy will only change when wartime pressures clearly ease. Production cutbacks follow Victory in Europe Day as manpower shifts are managed, reflecting views aligned with labor leaders and President Roosevelt after a recent conference.
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Methodist Vote Continues At Selma Conference
In ministers received into full communion this morning were Harvey Wace Ashby Amos Purnell ley Charles Wesley Black Jr Joseph Curry Harry Bosman Eaton Herman Miller Elam Ralph Kem Butsier George Arthur Turner Charles Otis Kidd Robert Pleaves Parker Wilson Stanley Raymond Fitzhugh Wrenn Chaplain W Claypool USN Norfolk addressed the conference on issues facing service chaplains.
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C. J. Clark
Formosa Fires Up Air Defense After Island Raid
Tokyo reports an admiral saying the enemy raid is audacious, but Formosa has prepared for air raids and potential landings. Ironclad defense built as 70,000 residents, including noncombatants, were advised to evacuate.
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Ration calendar details and stamp validity dates
The notice outlines indefinite validity for several ration stamps across meats fats sugar shoes oil and related periods. It notes new shoe stamps becoming active by November and specifies gallon allocations and expiration dates for various coupons.
Park Police Augment Washington Force After Berrum Slaying
The Interior announces an addition of 28 park police to protect citizens and war workers in Washington following the Dorothy Berrum rape slaying. Acting Secretary Abe Fortas urges public cooperation to avoid dangers as authorities pursue the case. Miss Berrum, 18, was found garroted on a public golf course and a 21-year-old marine private is held for grand jury action.
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Roosevelt
Berrum
Soldier Found Dead In Park In Richmond
The body of First Lieutenant Daniel Dodd, a quartermaster corps officer in uniform with African campaign ribbons, was found floating in Shields Lake at Byrd Park. Parke Thornton spotted the body, police were summoned, and identification was tentatively confirmed by military authorities. The coroner and hospital planned examinations as officials investigated possible foul play.
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President To Speak Tonight in New York Labor Council
President Roosevelt will broadcast a Columbus Day address from the White House at 4 pm and then speak in New York to accept the four freedoms award for an Italian American labor council. Attorney General Biddle will headline the dinner where the award is presented.
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Medal of Honor for George M. Cohan Authorized by Special Act
A 1936 special act of Congress No 727 74th Congress directed a gold medal be made and presented to George M. Cohan for his patriotic World War I songs including Over There the display honors not tied to the standard Medal of Honor.
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New York to Be Hot Battleground in 1944 Campaign
Albany Oct 2 1944 New York promised to be a hot battleground in the presidential race Republican nominee Dewey scheduled four major addresses in the state The White House said Roosevelt would speak in New York City Oct 21 and may make more than one speech in the state Registration in New York City showed a sharp uptick despite fewer servicemen Roosevelt framed voting as a wartime duty while Hannegan called the surge encouraging to Democrats.
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Lodging Appeal Draws Broad Offers for Whelpley Family
Mrs. Margaret Whelpley 26 wife of an air cadet seeks lodging for herself and two children. Offers arrive: rent free five room Franklin house, rent free oil heated Melrose four room, Everett Marine wife home with yard, Quincy World War I veteran space, Needham woman says plenty of spare room, Somerville and Jamaica Plain hosts also offer care. She may accept any suitable arrangement after vacating prior apartment.
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Sacred Concert To Be Presented Here By Eppley Quintette
The Eppley Quintette will present a sacred concert at Cork Street Church of Christ on Sunday afternoon October 22. The five young women are students at a nationally renowned music school and will perform six instruments. Further announcements will follow later this month.
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Judge Appoints Rice to Defend Bahaman Defendant
Judge B P Harrison of Frederick County Circuit Court appoints John W Rice to defend Willie Armbrister Bahaman charged with attempted rape of an elderly Frederick County woman on September 26. Trial date set after court learned Armbrister could not hire counsel.
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Two Leave To Attend Lutheran Conference
Floyd B. Cadwallader of Stephens City and his son Rev James K. Cadwallader of Page County depart Tuesday for Minneapolis Minnesota as lay and ministerial delegates to the bi annual conference of the United Lutheran Church of America. Sessions open tonight and run a full week. They are believed to be the only delegates from this region of the state.
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Stephens City
James K. Cadwallader
Page County
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Frederick Grange to convene Monday meeting at Middletown
The Frederick County Pomona Grange will meet in Middletown on Monday October 16 at 8 o clock. All patrons are urged to attend the quarterly meeting of vital interest to Grangers. Delegates will soon depart for the State Grange Convention in Lynchburg October 25 26 and 27.
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Answers to the Daily Quiz Keyed by Readers
Correct quiz responses listed by topic: 1 French Lick Indiana 2 False Ankara is not the capital 3 itemized military service metrics 4 Ellison D. Smith SC 5 Anshan 6 Yes 7 As Secretary of Commerce 8 Ohio 9 Avenue 10 Castrated roosters
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Yanks Fight To Take Aachen Amid Heavy Bombardment
A correspondent reports American forces press the siege of Aachen as 190 artillery guns and dive bombers pound German positions. Fire and smoke blanket the city while Germans attack in daylight, with U.S. infantry advancing toward Schlachof and Observatory Hill.
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Baltimore City invites Cardinals to meet Orioles in stun series
Mayor Theodore R. McKeldin announced he wired St Louis Mayor A P Kaufmann inviting the World Champion Cardinals to meet the Orioles in Baltimore at an early date. The city club approved the plan and a large attendance was pledged to boost the War Chest Community Fund in both cities. A recent game against Louisville drew 52 83 paid admission.
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