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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Oct 24, 1944

Page

2

FDR to Speak in Chicago Amid Campaign Tour

President Roosevelt to deliver a major campaign speech in Chicago after Friday events in Philadelphia. Edward J. Kelly announces a Democratic rally for the city next Saturday. Rumors place Boston and Cleveland as possible later appearances.

Washington Roosevelt Philadelphia Ibe Park Stephen Warly Chicago Edward J. Kelly Barry Bary Boston Cleveland

Musical Concert Aids Elks Home Drive In Douglas

Douglas School patrons enjoyed a musical concert Thursday night sponsored by the Elk s Lodge. The program featured The Community Choral The Royal Four and an address by Garfield Prather. Funds aimed at supporting Elks Home construction. Primary Grades plan a Halloween program October 31 at 2 pm with noon refreshments. Queen A T Gaskins spoke Friday during the assembly. Reporter Anna Wonzer.

Elk’s Lodge Royal Four Garfield Prather Elks Douglas School A. T. Gaskins Anna Wonzer

Court orders action to protect interests in Hack land

In Fredericksburg Virginia the circuit court orders non resident defendants and unknown heirs of Fred A Hack to appear within fifteen days to protect their interests in a land dispute linked to the will of Fred A Hack. The case concerns property long claimed by the Hack family and Mary Hack Bowly as a home, with Andrew C Hack and others named.

Pranik N. Hack Fred Fred A. Hack Andrew C. Hack Hollingsworth Mary Hack Bowly Anita Bleck William Bleck Amelia Carroll Douglas Carroll Eleanor McKinney Bessie Brannon

Ration Calendar Update for Food and Fuel Coupons

The notice lists validity dates and stamp groups for meats fats and processed foods shoes sugar and fuel oil. Specified stamps A8 Z8 AS K5 L5 P5 W5 30 33 40 51 2 13 A to B areas detail regional validity with dates extending into 1945 for home canning and ongoing indefinite allowances.

Associated Press

Digestive Woes from WBifeed Boosters Reported

Report notes that WBifeed fans report stomach upset and indigestion after using the product. Observers urge caution as reactions vary and no official health advisory has been issued yet.

New Motor Vehicle Safety Responsibility Law Overview

The text explains that suspensions of noncertificates and plates for failure to satisfy judgments or post required security prevent re registration in the state until the law’s requirements are met. Exemptions include bankruptcy trustees, lien holders, and owners who recovered judgments. It covers driving restrictions for uninsured owners and employer liability for chauffeurs, with conditions for releasing bonds or proofs of financial responsibility and timelines for returning deposits after a year if no action is pending.

United States Commissioner of Motor Vehicles

Paper Variety Surpasses Fifteen Thousand Kinds

There are more than 15,000 different kinds of paper and paper products in use today according to H H A.

Market quotes from Baltimore and Chicago livestock reports

Oct 24 market notes show apples and eggs steady, pork and beef values largely unchanged. Cattle, hogs, and sheep at Baltimore and Chicago livestock markets reflect light receipts, with steady to firm prices and limited activity across fat cows, calves, lambs, and sows.

Baltimore Baltimore Livestock W.P.A. Office of Distribution Chicago W.F. A Montana

Market recovers steady after Monday selloff driven by rails

New York stocks rose from early weakness led by rail issues as traders awaited clearer political signals and fund moves. Major gains came from Southern Pacific, Southern Railway, Santa Fe, Anaconda, Standard Oil NJ, Chrysler, U S Steel, and General Electric, with some setbacks in Montgomery Ward and others. Bonds firmed in spots while commodities hardened and select favorites like Childs preferred jumped on the curb.

New York Rails Wall Southern Pacific Southern Railway Santa Fe Anaconda Standard Oil Chrysler U.S. Steel U. S. Rubber General Electric Montgomery Ward Consolidated Edison Kennecott American Can J. I. Case Childs Co Cities Service Pennoad Republic Aviation Aluminum of America Hazeltine

Greenway Revival Draws Large Congregation At Double Toll Gate

A near capacity Greenway U. B. Church hosted Rev. P. Fisher for a revival sermon themed A Present Readiness. He warned five wise and five foolish virgins symbolize church members and urged readiness. over fifty people moved forward for reconsecration. Special music featured J. Emmett Dettra and daughter with Mrs. Arbutus Carper at the piano. Sunday school attendance peaked under W. E. White. L. P. Tederick led a devotional on Jesus the Light of the World. Evening services run nightly at 8 15 with song and music for all.

Greenway U. B Double Toll Gate P. Fisher Christ J. Emmett Dettra Arbutus Carper W. E. White L P. Tederick Jesus the Light of the World

Our Men In The Service Cpl Richard Gant Camp Shank N Y

Cpl Richard Gant son of Fred and Carrie Gant of Middletown is stationed at Camp Shank New York. His wife and son live in Frederick Maryland where he was employed before his Army induction 27 months ago. He would like friends to address him at 3366 QM T R K Co Camp Shank NY. Charles Christian Seaman 3c has arrived safely somewhere in New Guinea. He is the son of George and Sidney Christian and would like to hear from friends. overseas addresses may not be printed.

Richard FE. Gant Fred Carrie Gant Middletown Camp Shank N. Y Frederick Cpl Gant Richard Gant Charles Christian New Guinea George Sidney Christian Seaman Christian

Many Amendments To Be Voted Upon Nationwide

Washington reports voters in 30 states will cast on 126 proposed constitutional amendments referenda and measures. Key items include veterans aids poll tax exemptions liquor restrictions and pay raises. New Jersey faces a historic constitutional rewrite split Democrats and prompted GOP support and opposition from party leaders.

Washington New Jersey Frank Hague Jersey City Charles Edison Dewey Hague Thomas E. Dewey Edson Roosevelt Edison Associated Press Colorado Oregon Alabama Arkansas Arizona Florida Nebraska North Dakota

States Consider Broad Measures On Liquor and Politics

A raft of ballot measures across states includes North Dakota proposals to bar liquor sales outside tobacco and soft drink shops and to legalize municipal liquor stores. Oregon to restrict wine over 14 percent. Colorado aiming to bar property ownership by aliens ineligible for citizenship. Massachusetts to fund charity through prize games. Missouri to adopt a unicameral legislature with salaries. Washington to unite public utility districts for private power buys. Oregon to let counties adopt manager government. Arkansas vote to repeal 1935 racing acts.

North Dakota Oregon Colorado Massacchusetts Missouri Nebraska Washington State Arkansas

Answers to the Daily Quiz

Answers to page four quiz: seven correct. Independent nation. yes. increases it. declined. Fascist police chief of Rome recently executed. Don Quixote. June 1942. Railroad president. I made a proposition to

Rome Don Quixote

Banner of Joan of Arc

Joan of Arc designed her banner. It was white linen fringed with silk. A depiction of God holding the world with an angel on each side appeared on the banner. Lilies of France dotted the cloth and the words Jesus Maria were inscribed.

Joan of Arc God France Jesus Maria

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