Berlin's Drug Store Sold In Berryville
Berryville Virginia September 10 Berlin's Drug Store a Berryville business since 1926 was sold last week by Edward P. Berlin to George F. Hendley of California Virginia The business will continue as Berlin's Drug Store The new owner took over as of September 1 Berlin established the store which bears his name in 1914 Hendley previously ran a Richmond drug store for ten years and later operated in Culpeper County Assistant County Agent David H Allen was appointed labor assistant for J Wilcox county agent He will work 9 to 10 a m in the local office and 10 30 to noon in Winchester Agricultural Insurance coverage is being arranged for Clarke county farmers 1946 1948 crops including wheat Five hundred cans have been filled for the Food Bank for war relief in Europe with a county goal of seven hundred cans Farmers Cooperative seeks a freezer plant site nearby but has not found a location on the Millwood Pike or Boom Road Clarke county fair planned by 4 H Club and FFA Dates to be announced Three Clarke county men Lloyd N Bell W Hough and Roy E Jen received honorable discharges from the armed forces Last week.
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Berryville
Berlin
Edward P. Berlin
George F. Hendley
Caland Va
E ‘Terch
Ss — Pi Taiana
Tyville High School
Medical College of Virginia
School of Pharmacy
Hendley
Richmond
Culpep
David H. Allen
J. Wi. Olcott
Winchester
Clarke County
J. Wilmer Carpenter
Clarke County Agricultural Conservation Association
Fer Jolliffe
George H. Levi
Battletown
Shade Moore
Chapel
Longmarsh
Farmers Cooperative
Boom
Winchester Pike
Millwood Pike
4-H Club
FFA
Lloyd N. Bell
W. Hough
Roy E. Jen
Europe
Ration Calendar Details Stamp Validity and Limits
The notice outlines Book 4 red stamps for meats and fats valid through late year dates, Book 4 sugar stamps through December with Stamp 37 bypassed, Book 3 airplane shoe stamps valid indefinitely and no planned cancellation, with meat dealers continuing to receive 2 red points per pound of fats turned in.
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OPA
Death Claims Mrs. Mollie Hamilton at 78
Mrs. Mollie L. Hamilton wife of Charles H. Hamilton retired merchant died at her daughter’s home Mrs. Bessie Gore on North Cameron Street after a months long paralysis illness. She was born November 30 1866 in Bunker Hill West Virginia and lived in Winchester and Frederick County. Survived by husband two sons Carl Hamilton and others and a daughter Mrs. Bessie Gore. Funeral Monday 3 p.m. from 112 North Cameron Street with Rev. F T Fulcher officiating. Interment Mount Hebron Cemetery. Pallbearers listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mollie L. Hamilton
Charles H. Hamilton
Bessie Gore
North Cameron Street
Bunker Hill
W. Va
Jackson
Mary Patterson Conner
Winchester
Frederick County
Carl Hamilton
Martinsburg
W. Vageles
Calif
Rs. Bessiea
North
Cameron Street
F. T. Fulcher
Brucetown
Mount Hebron Cemetery
Lee Dick
William Frazier
Joe Jolliffe
Wesley Webber
Lawrence Dorsey
Peter DeHaven
Occupation Plans for Japan Postwar Policy Outlined
General MacArthur announced limited free expression under military security and light censorship while occupation troops prepare to withdraw. American forces seize key bases north and south of Tokyo as Eighth Army expands into Hokkaido and Honshu. Reports also say war criminals will be sought and Tojo may face execution or hara-kiri.
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MacArthur
Japan
Ominato
Tokyo
Katsuura
Katasuama
Eighth
Hokkaido
Ee Island
Saiheo
Kyushu
Wakayama
Honshu
Nagasaki
Yokkaichi
Nagosa
Aomori
Kure
Sixth Army
Kyoto
Osaka
Nippon Times
Fromer
Hideki Tojo
Tojo
Chicago Grain Quotations Open Firm on Rye Gain
Chicago grain quotes show firm opening with rye up as much as a cent per bushel. Wheat prices steady across Sept Dec and May contracts while corn and oats hold near yesterday levels. Rye leads with gains as market noted light trading continues from last week.
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Chicago
Erb-Help Promises Relief From Gas and Bloat
Local testimonial claims Erb-Help, a herbal formula, cures upset stomach and gas after meals. Says the user lost inches off the waist and improved mood after taking the remedy sold in Winchester drug stores.
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Wincheser
Winchester
Cady
Formation meeting for Central Labor Non-Partisan League
An open meeting for all construction crafts and prospective plants is set for Tuesday September 11 at 7 30 p m at the Labor Hall Martinsburg West Virginia to finalize a Central Labor Non Partisan League serving parts of Pennsylvania Maryland Virginia and West Virginia with Hagerstown Maryland as main office W C Miller of Baltimore is acting chairman
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Labor Hall
Race Street
Martinsburg
W. Va
Pennsylvania
Maryland
Virginia
West Virginia
Hagerstown
W. C. Miller
Baltimore
James Burnett Killed In Crash
James Landon Burnett a 36 year old former Berryville resident now of Arlington died in a Saturday afternoon automobile crash near Falls Church on a three lane highway. He was born February 14 1909 and survived by his widow Dorothy V Shewbridge his mother Mrs Cora Lee Shelton Burnett three brothers and a son. Funeral services were held at John H Enders Funeral Home Berryville with interment in Green Hill Cemetery.
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James Landon Burnett
Berryville
Clarke County
Lee Heights
Arlington
Falls Church
Cora Lee Shelton Burnett
Chatham
Wade H. Burnett
Dorothy V. Shewbridge
Howard Shewbridge
Millwood
Burnett
Hugh M. Ritter
Frank H. Burnett
Jesse M. Burnett
Henry T. Burnett
John H. Enders
Peyton Craighill
Christ Episcopal Church
Green Hill Cemetery
Warren Eddy
Oscar Ramsburg
Ed Lee
Brook Neville
Blanton Allen
C. H. Iden
Mount Williams Lawn Party Planned for Saturday Evening
A committee from the Mount Williams Debating Society and Community League invites Winchester and Frederick County residents to a lawn party at the community building grounds this Saturday evening September 15. Refreshments, a cakewalk, and music will accompany the event, which benefits the upkeep of the community hall.
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Mount Williams Debating Society and Community League
Winchester
Frederick County
Memorial note honors Captain Thomson's wartime leadership
Bronze Star recipient Captain Thomson is praised for preparing and training his Marines to high combat efficiency and contributing to strategic success. He is remembered for his technical skill and duty, son of the late Paul J. Thomson of Summit Point, WV, a VMI graduate who joined the Marines in 1941. He is survived by his mother, a sister Mrs. Harry F. Byrd Jr., and brothers Lt. James M. Thomson USMC R and Pfc. Bigelow Thomson USMC R.
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Thomson
United States Naval Service
Paul J. Thomson
Summit Point
W. Va
New Orleans Item-Tribune
Capt. Thomson
Marine Corps
Virginia Military Institute
Harry F. Byrd, Jr
Winchester
Washington, D. C
James M. Thomson
Pfc. Bigelow Thomson
Wainwright to Meet Truman After Return from Japanese Imprisonment
General Wainwright arrives amid a whirlwind reception in Nebraska and is to report on his treatment during 40 months of imprisonment. He has denied being slapped by guards and will meet President Truman at the White House at 3 p.m. after a flag lined parade and congressional welcomes.
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Truman
White House
War Department
Congress
Wainwright
Mrs Russell Dies In Winchester Memorial Hospital
Mrs Annie Love Russell 66 widow of H T Russell a Clarke county farmer died Saturday evening in Winchester Memorial Hospital after a several week stay. Born July 9 1879 she was daughter of the late John F Bell and Virginia Eaton Bell. Survived by two sons John Thomas and Henry Powell Russell both of Clarke county and a daughter Mrs Lollie Bell Jones Hagerstown Md. Funeral Tuesday at 2 o clock from Duncan Memorial Methodist Church Berryville with pallbearers Hugh W Owens A P Osbor ne Wilbur Gaunt Robert L Fowler John M Fishpan Fred H Morris. Interment Green Hill Cemetery Berryville.
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Annie Love Russell
H T. Russell
Clarke County
Winchester Memorial Hospital
John F. Bell
Virginia Eaton Bell
Lollie Bell Jones
Hagerstown
John H. Enders
Jess
Scagntane
Lane
The
Methodist Church
Hugh W. Owens
A. P. Osborne
Wilbur Gaunt
Robert L. Fowler
John M. Fish
Gas supplies resume as arbitration postponed in W Va
United Fuel Gas Company maintains a temporary truce and plans to resume arbitration at 2 p.m. tomorrow. The Kenova valve reopened to supply 100 million cubic feet daily from Tennessee Gas, while Nitro residents faced a nighttime cutoff deemed a violation of the truce.
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Tennessee Gas and Transmission Company
United Fuel
Nitro
Old Time Camp Meeting Announced Program Schedule
The Rev. L V Johnson announces the week at the old time camp meeting at 657 1/2 North Cameron Street. Tuesday features a sermon by the pastor. Wednesday brings Rev Clara Laws and a Missionary Chorus from Washington DC. Thursday cites Rev Maggie Blow and her band from Washington DC. Friday presents Sister Potts and co workers from Washington DC. Saturday includes Rev Martin with the Praying Band from Mt Rome Church Washington DC. Sunday September 16 features Rev James Edward from Baltimore MD with co workers.
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L. V. Johnson
North
Cameron Street
Clara Laws
Washington, D. C
Maggie Blow
Potts
Martin
Mt. Rome Church
James Edward
Baltimore, Md
Apple Processors Set Canning Apple Prices in Region
Local apple producers reach agreement on canning apple prices across grades and run sizes. Prices cover tree run 21-2, 2-1-4, 2 1-4 up, drops and table calls, ciders, with Class A and Class B distinctions. Government prices for butter juice and straight cider not yet announced.
Quisling Trial Verdict Claims Patriot Defense
The court heard that Vidkun Quisling cooperated with deportation policies leading to the deaths of Jews and patriots. He argued he acted to prevent a worse fate for his country and called himself a patriot. Experts found him sane with unusual mental traits, and the verdict was announced with both prosecutors and counsel represented by deputies.
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Quisling
Andreas Schroedt
Henrik Berg
Oslo
Col Huntsberry Receives Legion of Merit at Fort Jackson
Col Walter Abner Huntsberry, son of Winchester residents, an officer in Gen Hodges First Army, is awarded the Legion of Merit in a ceremony at Fort Jackson South Carolina. He previously earned the Bronze Star on the European invasion planning, Croix de Guerre with Gold Star, and Normandy invasion spearhead and five battle stars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Abner Huntsberry
W. E. Huntsberry
Winchester
Courtney H. Hodges
First Army
Ft. Jackson S. C
Hodges
Walter Abner A. Huntsberry
First United States Army
G-4
United States
France
Belgium
Germany
Huntsberry
Outline VFW Plans At Joint Meeting
The Veterans of Foreign Wars Post and Auxiliary held a successful joint meeting on the Keffer home lawn. Over one hundred attendees heard talks from Commander James E. Keffer Past Commander W. W. Baker and Comrades J. G. Fosbrink and Ansel Marple about future plans. A picnic supper followed.
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Veterans of Foreign Wars Post and Auxiliary
James E. Keffer
Restoration Work Starts At Red Hill
Restoration has begun at Red Hill in Charlotte County to repair Patrick Henry tombs and excavate the house foundations. The Patrick Henry Memorial Foundation, led by Stanhope Johnson and James S. Easley, aims to locate Henrys papers and build Americas first memorial to the rebel leader.
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Richmond
Patrick Henry
Red Hill
Charlotte County
Stanhope Johnson
Lynchburg
Henry
John Randolph
Roanoke
Patrick Henry Memorial Foundation, Inc
Halifax
Virginia
Foundation
Rain drenches Winchester as floods sweep streets
A heavy downpour around 9 30 last night flooded downtown Winchester pockets of water reached business fronts from Star Publishing to Boyd s Drug Store and basements along Loudoun to Cameron City manager Lee Grant reported no damage and police saw no complaints The rainfall total near 1 49 inches last night with 1 47 inches at the research laboratory and a weekend sweep bringing September totals to 2 38 inches statewide summaries indicate generally mild damage despite street flooding and rising temperatures into today.
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Winchester
Research Laboratory
Stewart Street
BoScawen Street
Loudoun
Cameron
Star Publishing Company
Boyd’s Drug Store
W. R. Strader
Frank Keckley
Loudoun Street
Piccadilly
Leggetts
Fred Grim
Kent Street
Lee Grant
Front Royal
U. S. Weather Bureau
Riverton Junction
Virginia
Mrs Edna Carter Dies In Inwood
Mrs Edna Ridgeway Carter widow of Reese B Carter died Sunday at 1 30 PM at her home in Inwood West Virginia She was 70 born February 9 1875 in Ridgeway and educated at Miss Betty Whildshire School For Girls Martinsburg She was active in Best Methodist Church and Eastern Star and a charter member of the Woman s Society of Christian Service Surviving are two sons Harry R Carter and Charles F Carter a daughter Mrs Bertha Snapp a brother C E Ridgeway and a sister Mrs Bertha Wilson Funeral services will be conducted from Rest Methodist Church Tuesday at 4 PM by Rev John Teter Burial in the Rest Church cemetery at Rest.
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Edna Ridgeway Carter
Reese B. Carter
Inwood
W. Va
Andrew Jackson
Rebecca Payne Ridgeway
Ridgeway
Betty Whildshire
Martinsburg
Best Methodist Church
McKinley
Order of the Eastern Star
Winchester
Woman's Society of Christaan
Carter
Harry R. Carter
Linwood
Charles F. Carter
Bunker Hill
Bertha Snapp
C. E. Ridgeway
Bertha Wilson
Goodard
Kansas
Rest Methodist Church
John Teter
Montague Avenue Church
Fred Ridgeway
Harry Ridgeway
George Ropp
John O. Hardesty
Charles Sperrow
Leroy Jones
Jones Funeral Home
Buriel
Rest Church
Market Quotations and Baltimore Livestock Report
Baltimore market notes dull produce prices with Grimes and Jonathan apples. Livestock bids steady to slow. cattle, calves, hogs and sheep show mixed movements across Baltimore Chicago markets with various price ranges and ceilings noted.
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Baltimore
Bas
W. Va
Jonathans
Grimes
Baltimore Livestock
U. 3
Chicago Livestock
Chicago
Berryville to Drain Main Street Floods
State Highway Department began drainage work on Berryville Main Street to remove excess water from heavy rains. A ditch and cross street pipe from Buckmarsh will divert runoff, with state paying the across street ditch and Berryville covering from Main Street to the run below Stolle property. V J Johnston received the contract.
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Berryville
State Highway Department
Main Street
Buckmarsh
Stolle
V. J. Johnston
Baltimore youths charged with violating the White Slave Act
Four Baltimore youths ages 18 and 17 were charged by the FBI with violating the Mann White Slave Act for taking two girls aged 14 and 16 to Virginia and raping them. FBI Special Agent Fred Hallford announced the federal complaints, with police information from Capt. W L Murphy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
Virginia
Fred Hallford
Federal Bureau of Investigation
Hallford
W. L. Murphy
Baltimore Police Department
Veteran War II Vet May Reopen Civil Service Exam
A discharged veteran may have a Civil Service examination reopened within 12 months after discharge. The Civil Service Commission also allows reopening of any exam for a veteran disabled in the war.
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J.di
Civil Service Commission
Stock market steadies as rails rally on peacetime hopes
In New York on September 10, scattered specialties firmed and rail stocks showed rallying tendencies. Persistent expectations of quick conversion to peacetime business and inflation psychology from anticipated heavy government spending drove buying interest across the market.
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New York
Air Medal Award Posthumously Given Johnson Sgt Eppa H
Mrs Edith Johnson receives the Air Medal and Oak Leaf Cluster posthumously for her husband Staff Sergeant Eppa H Johnson of the Air Corps. The award covers Meritorious achievement on sustained missions from March 3 to May 4 1945 in the southwest Pacific involving bombing enemy airfields ships and naval targets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eppa H. Johnson
Air Corps
Southwest
Pacific
Reconversion Congress Debates Defense and Labor Plans
The article outlines a $500 million five year program to build 3,000 flying fields and repair 1,500, with equal funding from states and localities. It notes hearings on raising the minimum wage from 40 to 65 cents, with Pepper leading and Aiken seeking a gradual path. McCarran and Byrd clash over a 30 hour week. varied views on handling the atomic bomb with Connally favoring U.S. control and UN security council airfleet, while Lyle argues for sharing with the council. It also reports Walton Patterson likely to be nominated to the Supreme Court vacancy, with Patterson and Roberts as Republicans.
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Aiken
R.-Vt
Pepper
Fla
Truman
McCarran
D.-Nev
Byrd
D. Va
France
Connally
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
Securty Council
United Nations Organization
Lyle
Security Council
Capitol Hill
Robert P. Patterson
Supreme Court
Owen J. Roberts
Patterson
Robert
Answers to the Daily Quiz: Correct Options List
Answers to the quiz printed on Page 4 include items such as a white badge with green crosses Fritz Thyssen the Postmaster General Veterans Administration John Steinbeck Chinese The Ryukyus Lisbon and Anti Saloon League of America false.
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Fritz Thyssen
Veterans’ Administration
John Steinbeck
The
Ryukyus
Lisbon
Anti-Saloon League of Ame
Star News Roundup Prompt for Local and World Events
The Star urges readers to seek complete coverage of local, national, and world events through its comprehensive reporting. This brief notice highlights the newspaper’s commitment to thorough, timely updates across all sections.
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the Star
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Evening Star
Associated Press
Belle Boyd
By Louis A Sigaud
Stonewall” Jackson
the Dietz Press, Inc
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Mollie Hamilton
Central Labor League
James Burnett
Mount Williams
W.va
Apple
Lea
Col
Walter A. Huntsberry
Greensboro, N. C
Daily News
Edna Carter
Stock Market
Langley Field
Edith Johnson
Delaplane
Sisalkraft
Lupton Orchard Service CO
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