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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Sep 06, 1941

Page

2

Bride of Solon Fences and Romney Couple Wed in Pore

September 6 wedding announcement for Charles M. and Miss Stonestreet of Romney. Ceremony by Rev Ewald at Holy Cross Church. Mrs Lee, a teacher at the West Virginia Schools for the Deaf, is a graduate described in the notice.

Charles M the Mary of Delegates Stonestreet Romney Ewald Holy Cross Church Lee West Virginia Schools of the Deaf Marviarid School

Tokyo Hochi Downgrades Clash to Belligerent Incident

The Hochi newspaper in Tokyo dismissed the event as a belligerent destroyer attacked by a submarine in belligerent waters. It claims the United States is no longer merely neutral after occupying Iceland.

Tokyo Nwspaper Hochi United States

U S German Uboat clash sparks neutrality debate

The report describes the morning of September 4 when the American destroyer Greer engaged a German U-boat. Depth charges and water bombs followed as the U-boat fired two torpedoes without hits. Roosevelt is accused of provoking incidents to draw the US into war.

Greer Geetmmyer Cannes United States Navy Roosevelt Germany

Knife Wound Landed Man In Hospital In Berryville

Albert Lewis Page was stabbed in a Berryville restaurant by Edward Gibson after an argument. Page received more than twenty stitches and was moved to Winchester Memorial Hospital. Gibson was arrested by Deputy Sheriff George H. Levi and faces a preliminary hearing. Both men are from Josephine City. Page worked for Mrs. Joseph Moore.

Berryville Winchester Memorial Hospital Clarke County Albert Lewis Page Edward Gibson Red Fox George H. Levi Gibson Page C. H. Iden Winchester Hospital Josephine City Joseph Moore Levi S. M Pete” Carper

Court records show varied local traffic and public disorder penalties

Shadrick F. Easter received 30 days suspended and $106.35 for DUI. Joseph Chilcoat of Mt. Union sped with $9.25 fine. Ora McQuade of New Kensington and Robert P. Alexander of Chicago fined $9.25 for speeding. Robert Cooper jailed ten days plus $11.35 for drunkenness in public. Howard H. Gibbs fined $10 and costs for drunk and disorderly conduct. Clarence Mahorney of Newport Kentucky fined $5 and costs for drunkenness. John L. Riffey of Lost River W Va jailed ten days for drunkenness. MacKall R. Bruin fined for speeding and costs.

Shadrick F. Easter Joseph Chilcoat Mt. Union Ora McQuade New Kensington Robert P. Alexander Chicago Robert Cooper Howard H. Gibbs Clarence Mahorney Newport John L. Riffey Lost River W. Va MacKall R. Bruin

West Virginia Driver Crashes into Local Dairy Truck

Last night at 10 30 a car driven by Robert Bedger 19 of Inwood collided with a Sanitary Dairy truck parked on the east side of South Loudoun Street in front of 514. Both vehicles sustained about 50 dollars in damage. Bedger was northbound and the truck driver was Clyde Hill 36, with the truck parked facing north.

Robert Bedger Inwood W. Va Loudoun Street W. W. Whitacre Loom Clyde Hill Bedger Ruc

Coleman Du Pont Weds Elyria Girl in Cambridge Ceremony

Coleman Du Pont 23, heir to a prominent manufacturing family, marries Joan Blain Powers 21 of Elyria Ohio at St John s Chapel Cornesville near Cambridge. The private ceremony was conducted by Rev Frank Lambert. Du Pont is a Wilmington resident and grandson of the late U S Senator P Coleman Du Pont of Delaware.

Cambridge U. S P. Coleman du Pont Delaware Miss Powers 8. R. Horner Elyria

McIlwee Band Wins Fifty Dollars in Tobacco Parade

The McIlwee Municipal Band returned from South Boston Virginia where they placed fourth and won 50 dollars in the grand feature parade. They traveled by special bus leaving Winchester at 12:25 a m Friday and arrived at 8 a m. The parade started at 2:30 p m and they returned by 8:45 a m. Prof W H McIlwee directed the band which enjoyed the trip and expenses were paid by the Winchester Junior Board of Trade.

McIlwee Municipal South Boston Winchester W. H. Mcllwee

Fortress Planes Hit Oslo Shipping Harbor

British bomber command fortress aircraft attacked Axis shipping in Oslo harbor during a high altitude mission. The air ministry reported no losses among our aircraft in the operation against the German-occupied Norwegian port.

London British Bomber Command Oslo Norway Air Ministry

Houston Taylor Dies After Prolonged Illness

Houston Warren Taylor 47 longtime Washington Hotel bell boy died at 7 this morning after a prolonged illness attributed to heart trouble. He was born April 8, 1894 and is survived by his father Hunter Taylor wife Marion 5 Taylor a son Houston Taylor Jr and daughters Evelyn and Mary. Arrangements for the funeral are incomplete.

Houston Warren Taylor Washington Hotel Marion 5. Taylor Hunter Taylor Elisa Jackson Taylor Houston Taylor, Jr Evelyn Mary

43 Knot Light Cruiser Atlanta Goes to Sea

KEARNY N J Sept 6 The Navy launched the light cruiser Atlanta and said she would reach at least 43 knots, aiming to rival the fastest US destroyers. Armament and certain features were kept as strict naval secrets.

Kearny N. J Atlanta United States

Mrs. Seal Heads Stephens City Auxiliary President

Mrs. Caroline Seal was elected president of the Stephens City Auxiliary of the Independent Hose Company. Miss Mildred Lee Grove named treasurer and retiring president Mrs. Evelyn Cadwallader. A $150 yard party at Mrs. Julian Steele's home funded a furnace and heating system for the new fire hall, with total improvements estimated at $400. Election of vice presidents and secretary to follow next Tuesday.

Winchester Caroline Seal Independent Hose Company Stephens City Mildred Lee Grove Evelyn Cadwallader Julian Steele Fire Department Ae

Official Eye Is Kept On Pacific

Washington observers monitored the North Pacific for Japan to block Vladivostok with a safety zone. Officials warned such action could challenge freedom of the seas and be seen as a potential breach of the 1905 Portsmouth peace treaty with Russia.

Washington North Pacific Japan Soviet Russia Vladivostok Siberian Fortmouth

Three Hostages Executed in France by Germans

Paris reports the execution of three French hostages in reprisal for an attack on a German sergeant. The killings were announced in Paris newspapers and wall notices as part of German efforts to deter attacks on occupation troops.

Paris France

Greer Skipper Frost Leads First Warship Attack in War

Lieutenant Commander Laurence H. Frost, skipper of the Greer, commands the destroyer in the North Atlantic during the first wartime engagement with a foreign craft this war period. The ship countered with depth charges after a submarine torpedo attack.

U. S Roper Greer Rigode Ae “Ae C. P Atlantic Iceland Laurence H. Frost North Atlantic

No Limit On Help For Russians

Sir Kingsley Wood announced Britain would place no monetary limit on financial aid to Soviet Russia. He noted daily expenditure of 12.5 million pounds and said further taxation this year could be avoided if inflation is held in check.

Edinburg Scotland Kingsley Wood Britain Soviet Russia

San Juan Navy Cruiser Launched in Quincy

The cruiser San Juan was launched today at Bethlehem Steel Fore River yard in Quincy. Builders expect it to become one of the fastest ships in the United States Navy.

Quincy Mass San Juan United States Navy Bethlehem Steel Company Fore River

Warning Center to be Established in Winchester

An air raid warning center will be set up in Winchester on Tuesday Sept. 9 after a 4 o'clock meeting in the Corporation Court room. Winchester is among 13 Virginia cities chosen for early centers by Sept. 15 and will participate in test maneuvers Oct. 9 to 16. Frank H. Wheeler of the Virginia Defense Council will attend to appoint an air warden for Winchester. the warden will name assistants. City officials led by Mayor Anderson and City Manager Lee Grant along with Fire Chief Taylor Barr are organizing the event and inviting fire department members.

Winchester Corporation Court Wheeler Anderson Lee Grant Taylor Barr Fire Department

Kenneth Gilpin to speak at Berryville Chamber luncheon

Kenneth N. Gilpin of the State Highway Commission will address the Berryville and Clarke County Chamber of Commerce at a September 8 luncheon in Grace Episcopal Church parish house. J Edward Thoma will introduce him. the talk covers the highway system with focus on Route 12 improvements. Miss Genevieve Hendricks will speak to Clarke county Woman’s Club on September 11 at Hawthorne Library about beauty in the home.

Berryville Kenneth N. Gilpin State Highway Commission Berryville and Clarke County Chamber of Commerce Grace Episcopal Church Gilpin J. Edward Thoma Clarke Genevieve Hendricks Washington Clarke County Womans’ Club Hawthorne Library

Labor Sunday Observed at Market Street Methodist Church

Market Street Methodist Church will observe Labor Sunday on September 7 with a sermon titled The Spirit of Christian Democracy by the Rev Garland Evans Hopkins. Special music includes an anthem City Beautiful by Federlein and solos by Jesse Van Eld, with choir responses. All Winchester residents are invited to attend the 11 am service and 9:45 am church school. Holy Communion is postponed to September 14.

Market Street Methodist Church Federal Council of Churches of Christ In America Market Street Church Garland Evans Hopkins Federlain Eugene Russell

Answers to the Daily Quiz

Answers to test questions printed on page 4 list ten items with true false and multiple choice responses. The key names include Horatio Gates and Burgoyne, Jeremiah, artist, 88, Florida, an Egyptian beetle or replica, Harlan F. Stone, Shakespeare, and true.

True Horatio Gates Johnny” Burgoyne Jeremiah Artist Florida Harlan F. Stone Shakespeare

Four Americans Rescued From Waterlogged Submarine

The submarine surfaced with four Americans aboard, the commander a young man who admitted no torpedo firing. He asked if any officers were present and appeared ashamed, explaining the explosion’s cause. He could not spare water but provided four tins of meat and two bottles of rum.

Senate Struggles Over Tax Bill Reach Conference

Leaders maneuver as House and Senate differ on exemptions and rates. The Senate lowers married and single exemptions, increases surtaxes, and removes several tax breaks while foes push reforms. A six and a half hour debate ended with a roll call and party lines.

Senate Chamber la Follette McCarran Nevada Clark Idaho Langer Nye North Dakota

What is a Kurier

The Kurier is a long distance four motor German air ship that can carry three tons of bombs and fly 2300 miles at more than 200 miles per hour.

C.B.D

Aspiring RAF Pilot Peter Follows Flight Dream

Peter, preparing to enter Cambridge this fall, shows a strong interest in becoming an RAF pilot. He recalls piloting part of a recent flight from Yugoslavia to Athens after the official pilot became exhausted from a long duty period, expressing his long standing itch to fly.

Peter Cambridge Yugoslavia Athens

King Peter II of Yugoslavia and London anniversary mass

The article notes a thanksgiving mass in the Greek Orthodox Church in London as part of a royal anniversary celebration for King Peter II. It mentions his March 27 accession in a military coup before the German invasion and that he would have been crowned on that date.

London Peter Yugoslavia

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Pore Bride of Solon U.S Glaize Glaize & Bro N. Cameron &T Thomas N. Loudoun Sub Clarke Negro Albert Page Coleman DuPont Ohio F. Goodrich Silvertown E. Piccadilly St McIlwee Houston Taylor Elantze Ocean Navy Seal Pacific Rees Erouet Semoyal Plymouth Motor C.C.C Kenneth Gilpin Lepcen George D-Ga Treasury House Alter du Pont House du Pont John W Rosenberger Northern Virginia Power Co Reddy Kilowatt Strasburg, Va Alice Brooks W. 14Th Street New York N. Y
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