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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Oct 16, 1944
Page
4
Entry notes mailing at Winchester Virginia as second class under P O D Order 19687. Publication details reveal The Evening Star Publishing Co. and national reps DeLisser Inc urging readers to report delays to maintain perfect delivery. includes Psalm 93 2 verse.
An article in Pravda, the Soviet state newspaper, declares Japan doomed and credits U S production as decisive. Censors released dispatches showing the piece guides Russian public opinion toward events in the Pacific. The commentary signals possible Soviet influence in the final outcome against Japan.
Allied observers warn neutral nations to seize and safeguard Nazi loot including art, gold, currency, and investments. They fear much loot was cached in neutral countries and warn that recovering shares and funds is nearly impossible, while art and gold may be returned to rightful owners if found.
Reprinted editorial lauds Major A Willis Robertson for long service in Virginia politics and Congress. Carson G Mason highlights his key roles from State Senate to Ways and Means, his World War I service, and support for veterans. He is up for reelection November 7 with Page County urged to back him.
The community honors Wilmer F. Shryock for a life centered on helping others. The note highlights her tactful support of veterans and groups like The Eastern Star and American Legion, describing her as a gracious hostess whose withdrawal is deeply felt by Winchester and Frederick County residents.
JET will consider establishing a serviceman lounge at the upcoming meeting. C P McVicar will discuss City Government. The G A A hosts an event at the Wayside Inn with Miss Virginia Butsler as toastmistress. An Ohio man received ten years for involvement in a local filling station robbery. Local pastors depart to attend the Methodist Church Conference. Novick's Transfer Company moved ten million pounds, not tons, as previously reported.
A large gathering of Masons attends the unveiling of a portrait of Dr. F. T. McFaden at the Hi ram Lodge. Dr. Leon Slavin takes the lead in The Worlds All Right staged by the G. A. A.
The Virginia School for the Deaf and Blind at Staunton trounces Handley 43 to 0. Frances Beverley is elected Open t of the Women's Auxiliary of the Robert Y. Conrad Post of the American Legion here. Miss Martha Shumate dies here at the age of eighty years.
Two more British cruisers, the Invincible and the Terrible, are reported sunk as German forces threaten the Belgium army toward Calais. Fire destroys the Hagerstown Fair stables. Nemo writes in an article titled Everyone Has a False Face about hidden lives.
Mrs. W B Wolfe writes to her Baltimore brother describing pleasures of her Austrian visit. Col John J Williams, mayor, dies after relapse following an operation once deemed successful. Rev E B Jackson delivers sermon on Slander at First Baptist. Forty five years old Arizona man asks J Few Brown to send Winchester girls to Buckeye for eligible bachelors. William L Totty resigns as express clerk to join Eddy Press. Round trip rail fare to Washington costs 1 to Baltimore 1 25.
The article recounts Stanley Jones’s claimed healing after surrendering worry to God. It describes faith transforming both spiritual and physical life, citing Jones’s account of renewed strength and ongoing vitality after a decisive moment of faith.
Archbishop Francis J. Spellman arrives at La Guardia Field aboard an Army transport, completing a 90 000 mile voyage among American GIs in battle zones. He hints at peace prospects but defers to General Eisenhower. The journey covered North Africa Italy France England Belgium Holland and Luxembourg.
In Washington Labor leaders fret over WLB denial of a wage rise as Election Day nears. The piece argues the administration delays reflect electoral strategy, with Meany Davis tensions and possible post election action. It notes Petrillo’s protest against Roosevelt on recording company policies.
An overview of chronic sinus disease in temperate climates. The piece explains how indoor crowding, wind pollinated vegetation, and anatomical features contribute to sinus problems. It describes advances in nasal ventilation, turbinates shrinkage, and radiation therapy, while noting complete relief remains unlikely.
A speaker notes a friend willing to alter stances for votes, calling it political rather than a game of marbles. The remark frames election maneuvering around the White House and Roosevelt's bid for re election.
Seven quiz prompts are listed asking meanings of V E Day pay raises Dickens Jerry Cruncher flies Alaska Churchill Roosevelt White House Canada Magna Carta language Dartmouth College Case defense Morse code letter with three dots and a dash.
Reader questions cover fire losses in the United States in 1943 totaling 380 million dollars with 90 million from dwelling fires and 376 000 dwelling fires 10 000 deaths mainly women and children. Other Q and A include differences between turtle and tortoise origins of the Latin Quarter in Paris and the 1886 song Therell be a Hot Time in the Old Town Tonight written by Theodore Metz. Soviet Russia losses during the first three years of the Russo German war total 5 300 000 killed captured or missing per a Soviet Information Bureau summary issued in London in June 1944.
A Victory stamp was placed on sale on March 3 1919 to commemorate the successful conclusion of the first World War.
Ten days pass as Mrs Reynolds lies in bed with Anne reading The Good Earth. The household adapts to her restraint and pain, with Laura civil again, Dr Banning approving Anne as nurse, and visitors bringing small comforts. Russell remains reserved while awaiting Dr Banning’s decision on an operation and Mrs Reynolds contemplates death with calm faith.
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