Stamp Misuse Is Charged To Baker
Julian W. Baker, who announced his resignation as Frederick County clerk, is charged in a federal indictment with misuse of United States Internal Revenue stamps. The case, returned in Danville, proceeds in Harrisonburg with a October 26 court convening date and includes five counts alleging illegal possession and alteration of documentary stamps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Julian W. Baker
Frederick County
United States
Internal Revenue
Danville
Harrisonburg
Federal
Western District of Virginia
Nulton Advances To Full Rank Of Naval Admiral
Rear Admiral Louis M. Nulton United States Navy retired has been promoted on the retired list to full admiral. He becomes the first officer to reach this permanent rank in the nations naval forces. The report notes that only a few officers have held the rank permanently since Civil War era limits on permanent grades. Continued on page 9 column 4.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis M. Nulton
United States Navy
Congress
Allied forces seize three Madagascar ports with light opposition
Prime Minister Churchill announced in the House of Commons that Ambanja Majunga and Morondava on Madagascar were captured with minimal resistance. The operation involved British land sea and air units with U.S. approval to deprive the Vichy regime of a submarine base and espionage hub, advancing toward Tananarive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Churchil
House of Commons
Madagascar
Ambanja
Diego Suarez
Majunga
Morondava
United States
Big Island
Churchill
Nocy Bay
No- Sy Bay
Tananarive
Antsirane
Vichy
Mozambique
Deatherage Hire Probed By Congress Sparks War Debate
Washington reports Representative Dickstein charged that George E. Deatherage, ex head of the White Camellias, was placed in a key Army Engineers post after Navy and FBI investigations. He urged probes into background and potential fascist ties amid wartime loyalty concerns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Sept
Dickstein
D.N. Y
Congress
George E. Deatherage
White Camellias
Norfolk Navy Yard
Army Engineers Corps
Army Engineer Corps
Congressional Record
Deatherage
Navy
New Yorker
Dies Committee
United States
Deickstein
Knox
Point Pleasant
W. Va
Scrap drive urged to aid war effort in Virginia counties
Mr Winchester calls for immediate scrap collection across Winchester Frederick Clarke and other Virginia counties. He urges all, rich or poor, to participate in the drive to keep steel mills running and ensure weapons for the troops, urging newspapers to coordinate with war efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aston
Winchester
Frederick
Clarke
Virginia
1941 Ford Super DeLuxe Station Wagon For Sale
1941 station wagon in new car condition with seven six ply tires. Radio and heater included. No trades. Bick ers Motor Co Winchester Va. 9 10 10 21.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bickers Motor Co
Winchester
The IVAs Shop Closes Soon With Dress and Accessory Sale
The IVA'S SHOP advertises a two week final clearance offering dresses evening gowns house coats gloves belts and a wide range of bras and foundation garments in various sizes.
Round and Square Dance Friday at Berryville
Friday events feature round and square dancing at the Berryville venue on Berryville Pike in Virginia. Details show recurring weekly sessions with a focus on community dance activities for locals in the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Old Aan
Berryville Pike
Berryville
Condition of Rivers at Riverton and forks
A brief report notes river conditions at Riverton with the North Fork and South Fork both on clear readings. No obstructions or flooding reported, skim readings show stable flow in the streams.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Riverton
North Fork—Clear
South Fork
Refinery Flames Under Control After Explosions at Champlin Plant
ENID Okla Sept 11 A fire at Champlin Oil refinery was brought under control by company firemen after oil overflow caused explosions near six tank cars of gasoline. A 200000 barrel storage tank burned and key units were destroyed with no injuries reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Enid
Okla
Champlin Oil Company
Explosion at Hackettstown plant kills and injures several
In Hackettstown New Jersey an Essex Specialty Company chemical plant blast caused multiple deaths and injuries with about 10 000 dollars in damage. Fire teams from Hackettstown and Washington contained the blaze in about 30 minutes. The plant makes government flares and has had previous fatal blasts this year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hackettstown
N. J
Essex Specialty Company
Army Explosives Branch
Army
Washington
New Jersey
Dan Wright Reaches Cairo After Many Narrow Escapes
Mrs. D E Wright of St. Petersburg Fla reports her husband Dan Wright linked to the Rockefeller Foundation as Sanitation Engineer has reached Cairo after perilous journeys in the Far East. He escaped Lashio Burma with evacuees as Japs closed in and dodged bombers while retrieving supplies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dan Wright
Cairo
Far East
D. E. Wright, Jr
St. Petersburg
Fla
Rockefeller Foundation
Wright
Maey
Lashio
Burma
Pegg
Roosevelt weighs delaying 18 19 year old draft
President Roosevelt said at a press conference there may be no need to draft 18 and 19 year olds before year end. He noted efforts to train as many as possible and discussed potential legislation to bring younger men into service, while Navy enlistments for youths are under study.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Roosevelt
War Department
Navy
Navy Department
VPF Members To Meet Tonight
All members of Winchester VPF Company 115 are asked to meet at the armory tonight promptly at 7 30 o clock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
VPF
Winchester Vpf Company 115
Armory
Missing Son of Plaza Proprietor Reported Missing
Alfred E. Holt, 25, son of G. K. Holt owner of the Plaza on the Front Royal pike, is reported missing after a sunken cargo ship was shelled by a submarine raider 600 miles off the Africa coast on August 12. Survivors, many seriously wounded, are at the Marine Hospital in New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. K
Jack” Holt
Front Royal Pike
Alfred E. Holt
Mr. Holt
Africa
Marine Hospital
New York
Holt
Merchan Marine
New England States
Lovett and Dress Shop to Close for Holiday
The Lovett and Dress Shop at 156 158 N Loudoun will close all day Saturday September 12 for a holiday and reopen Saturday night at 5 30 PM.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lovett and Dress Shop
Loudoun
Forces of Allies Check Advance On Port Moresby
Bayonet-wielding Australian troops repelled a swift Japanese push toward Port Moresby in fierce hand to hand combat on the Owen Stanley range near Efogi. MacArthur’s HQ reports heavy casualties on both sides and notes the battle remains unsettled as Allied forces plan stabilization.
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MacArthur
Australia
Port Moresby
New Guinea
Owen Stanley
Efogi
Bulletin
John Curtin
House of Representatives
Canberra
Sta
A L Vorous 20 Dies After Operation at Memorial Hospital
A. L. Vorous aged 20 of near Berryville died early today at Memorial hospital from an embolism after appearing to recover from major surgery. He was born October 15, 1921 and is survived by his mother and ten siblings. Funeral services will be held Sunday at 3 PM at the Methodist Church with Rev. A. O. Lyons officiating. Interment in Green Hill Cemetery, Berryville.
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Albert Lee Vorous
Berryville
Memorial Hospital
Mr. Vorous
Robert N. Vorous
Annie Royston Vorous
Jacob
Hagerstown
A. E. Binet
St. Paul
Minn
Robert A
Glenn Hepner
Codorus
Osborne
Loring Compton
Martinsburg
Benjamin W
Neta Vorous
Lolie Dale Vorous
Homer M. Vorous
Methodist Church
A. O. Lyons
Green Hill Cemetery
Plans For Governor's Visit To Winchester Sunday Are Complete
Governor Colgate Darden will visit Winchester Sunday for a dedication ceremony and a WPF dinner. The 70 officials will dine at 1 PM, with 3:30 PM speech anticipated. The Honor Roll dedication at City Hall plaza features Senator Harrison, Rev Clark, and E Blackburn Moore, followed by Darden's address and the National Anthem.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester
VPF
Colgate Darden, Jr
W. A. Baker
Eg 115
Star Toy
WPF
Baker
Red Cross
Market Street
City
City Hall Plaza
Burr P. Harrison
MclIiwee
E. T. Clark
First Baptist Church
Ben Oe
Anderson
Frederick County
C. M. Rosenberger
Board of Supervisors
Harrison
E. Blackburn Moore
House of Delegates
Darden
Robert B. Nelson
Christ Episcopal Church
Clarke County
Rosemont
Ted
Col. Mills F. Neal
Selective Service
Wm. A
Red Star: Stalingrad Held Against Unmatched Axis Assault
Moscow dispatch reports Red Star says Hitler ordered immediate occupation of Stalingrad yet the Volga city remains inaccessible to the enemy. Red Star cites a massive Axis force and a battle involving about a million men on both sides as winter fought on in a maelstrom of smoke and noise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moscow
Russia
Micow
Adolf Hitler
Stalingrad
Volga
Red Star
Communist Party
Pravda
Europe
Red Army
von Adolf Hitler
Virginia Drive Leads Greer Garson to Hospital Visit
Actress Greer Garson was hospitalized in Washington for rest and a physical checkup after a whirlwind war bond selling tour. Doctors cited overwork from a week of campaigning in Virginia cities and a large bond stamp drive she led.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greer Garson
Betts
Washington
Garson
Ginia
Firemen Festival Announces Tonight Fireworks Display
The gala fire works display will be held at National avenue and Kerr street during the Firemen's festival tonight. Excellent crowds have attended the benefit each evening with numerous free attractions. The usual weeny wees bingo game at Rouss Hall will not be held due to the festival.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Avenue
Kerr Street
Rouss Hall
Public sale notice for household goods and trailer
Public sale on Saturday September 19 at 1 p.m. featuring household furniture garden tools and a house trailer. Auction listed under Paul Benner at 425 North Kent Street with dates and lot numbers in the notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Army
Paul Benner
N. Kent St
No Bingo Tonight At Rouss Hall Carnival Week
The carnival schedule cancels the Bingo Party at Rouss Hall tonight in Priday. No alternative events are listed for the evening.
For Sale 1941 Deluxe Convertible Coupe Like New
For sale a 1941 deluxe convertible coupe in like new condition. Price to sell. Contact George Washington Garage. Auction and sale details not fully clear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Washington Garage
Auction items include piano and appliances
Upright piano priced at 45.00 or roughly tuned and reconditioned for 27.50. White electric machine offered at 17.50 and another at 27.50. Henry F.P. Seal listed with contact W. Boscawen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
White Electric Machine
Henry FP. Seal
W. Boscawen
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Hitler
Nulton
Rep
George
Alton, II
Fred Olds
American Federation of Labor
National
William Green
Western Cartridge Company
Green
East Alton
Ill
AFL
Olds
Erand
Alton
William H. Davis
War Labor Board
Davis
MR Winchester
Iva’s Shop
Legion Building
American Legion
G. K. Holt
Central Press
A. L. Voreus
Berryville, Va
Henry C. Cassidy
Fete
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