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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Oct 31, 1941

Page

10

Soviet Generals Changed Often In Recent Years

The Associated Press notes rapid turnover in the Russian high command under Stalin. Voroshilov is ousted as defense chief, Timoshenko reorganizes the central front, Budyonny handles the south, and 46 year old Zhukov is placed in command of the western zone after key shifts in the Moscow region.

Associated Press Joseph Stalin Defense Kiiment Voroshilov Stalin Defense Committee Semeon Timoshenko Russia Timoshenko Voroshilov Budyonny Moscow Gregory Zhukov Zhukov Young Soviet Republc Outer Mongolia Kiev Red Army Pravda Budyennny Budyenny

Treasury Receipts and Expenditures Reported for Oct 29

Treasury figures show receipts of 15 968 424.86 and expenditures of 73 387 161.80 for October 29 with a gross debt of 53 361 335 877.24. A reader asks about the Sargent frieze of Hebrew prophets and is told it sits in the Boston Public Library.

Washington the Treasury Sargent Boston Public Library

Bank Closings on Election Day November 4 1941

Banks announce November 4 1941 will be closed as a legal holiday for the election. Paper maturing that date may be paid November 5 1941. Signatories include Harold G Brown Shenandoah Valley Natl Bank George B Bushnell Union Bank of Winchester John S Sloat Commercial and Savings Bank J H Yost Farmers and Merchants Natl Bank.

Harold G. Brown Shenandoah Valley Nat'l Bank Geo. B. Bushnell Union Bank of Winchester

Silent French Protest Calls Five Minutes of Quiet

In a war era note by DeWitt Mackenzie via Fred Vanderschmidt, French citizens are urged to observe five minutes of silence at 4 p.m. Paris time to condemn hostage killings by German forces. The piece notes censorship impedes full reporting from occupied zones, but expects broad domestic sympathy across Bordeaux Nantes Marseille and Lille.

Hallowe’en Saman England Nantes Bordeaux Charles de Gaulle France Vichy Marseille Lille London Wall Nantes-Bordeaux

GAINESBORO SCHOOL NEWS Highlights Staff Rosters

Editor Hugh Daily and Assistant Editor Bobbie Brown lead a student newspaper featuring reports from each class plus drama clubs and interested groups. Senior Juanita Roe and junior Opal Whitacre contribute. extra notes list clubs such as G A A and F F A alongside faculty acknowledgments.

Hugh Daily Bobbie Brown Juanita Roe Opal Whitacre Eula Lutzenheiser June DeHaven Carlton Patterson Junior Bayliss Scott Wingfield

G. H. S Senior Class Elects Officers

The Senior Class of G. H. S. met September 22 and organized selecting officers: President Hugh Daily Vice-President Frank Allanson Secretary Eva Foreman Treasurer Grace Sager Reporter Juanita Roe. Seventeen members enrolled including Allanson Ander son Bayliss Bigert Constable Daily Foreman Fox Gano Glynn Patterson Roe Rogers Sager Triplett Wingfield.

Hugh Daily Frank Allanson Eva Foreman Grace Sager Juanita Roe Lillian Anderson Junior Bayliss James Biggert Garlandine Constable Lucille Daily Rosalie Fox Daniel Gano Nina Glynn Carlton Patterson Elwood Rogers Crystal Triplett Scott Wingfield

Senior Dramatic Club Elects New Officers and Plans Halloween Party

The Senior Dramatic Club elected Frank Alison president with Garry Constable as vice president Rosalie Fox secretary Crystal Triplett treasurer and Carlton Pattison reporter The president named Eva Foreman Daniel Gow and Hugh Dailey to draft a constitution and by laws adopted at the second meeting Junior Bayliss Grace Sager and Scott Wingfield were appointed to plan a Halloween party for October 30.

Frank Alison Garry Constable Rosalie Fox Crystal Triplett Treasure Carlton Pattieson Eva Foreman Daniel Gow Hugh Dailey Junior Bayliss Grace Sager Scott Wingfield Hallowe’en

Junior class organizes year and elects officers

The junior class has organized for the year and elected officers. Presid refers to president and other roles, outlining the student leadership setup.

Local club officers listed in brief notes

The readout names Bobbie Brown as vice president Ronald Phillips as secretary Anna Kern as treasurer and Marie Brannon as reporter with Opal Whitacre noted among attendees.

Bobbie” Brown Ronald Phillips Anna Kern Marie Brannon Opal Whitacre

G H S Dramatic Club Elects Officers

G H S dramatic club elects Anna Kern as president Opal Whitacre as vice president Viola Grove as secretary Sam Whitacre as treasurer and Bobbie Brown as reporter. The group meets Fridays to rehearse and scout talent for a possible one act play with the senior drama club.

Anna Kern Opal Whitacre Viola Grove Sam Whitacre Dramtics Clarke Gable Bette Davis Bobbie” Brown

Committee forms to equip outdoor basketball court plan

At the latest meeting a committee was appointed by the president to prepare a court and secure equipment for outdoor basketball. New games such as handball and football were introduced, and the girls began learning to play.

Congress Member Defends Co-Ops in Virginia Speech

Representative Jerry Voorhis of California defended farm cooperatives in Richmond arguing cooperatives help farmers market crops and gain price influence, and to buy supplies cheaper, despite Virginia critics who fear threats to the American way. He acknowledged objections raised in the state.

Richmond Jerry Voorhis D-Calif Southern State Cooperative Virginia Voorhis

New High School Adds Table Tennis and Badminton

Several sports were suggested including table tennis and badminton. Committees have chosen to secure equipment for these. The current number of sports cannot provide ample recreation for all students. The new games will be appreciated, and officials hope to obtain the necessary materials soon.

Bayliss

Gainesboro High Sophomores Organize Officers and Plans

The Gainesboro High School sophomore class organized electing Katherine Davis president Eva Richard vice president Eleanor White secretary William Berry treasurer and Mary Lee Miller reporter. Eula May Lutz Enhiser will fill in for the reporter until her return. The group and freshmen plan a Halloween party with committees for entertainment and refreshments.

Gainesboro High School Katherine Davis Eva Richard Eleanor White William Berry Mary Lee Miller Eula May Lutzenhiser June de Haven Jean Philpott Malcolm Bayliss Arlan Anderson Lee Anderson

Eighth Grade Officers Chosen In Class Meeting

The eighth grade held a class meeting on October 16, 1941 at 12 15 p m Mr Ross presided Officers elected for the coming year include President William Braithwaite Vice President Malcolm Bayliss Secretary Mary Kerr Treasurer Paul Carter and Reporter June De Haven

June DeHaven Mr. Ross William Braithwaite Malcolm Bayliss Mary Kerr Paul Carter June de Haven

Chapter activity and thrift bank progress noted

The chapter runs a pest contest with points for pest destruction and prizes for top scorers. A thrift bank has collected 14.70 dollars in three weeks. Ground leveling for a new basketball court is planned and soon under construction. Members including Mr. Ramsey attended the Northern Triangle Federation meeting in Washington Virginia with delegates Hugh Dailey and Scott Wingfield and other members Carlton Patterson Junior Bayliss Arlen Anderson and Jennings Pletcher.

Mr. Ramsey Northern Triangle Federation Washington Virginia Hugh Dailey Scott Wingfield Carlton Patterson Junior Bayliss Arlen Anderson Jennings Pletcher

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