24 Sep 1943
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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Sep 24, 1943
Page
1
Lions Club members reported total sales of 83 907.75 with a last hour surge adding 15 000. The Elks reached 62 450 by 2 45 pm as both groups push toward a combined milestone near 500 000, with momentum indicating a possible new record.
Soviet dispatches claim the Red Army has reached the Dnieper in force and advanced toward Tarasenki near White Russia while pushing west from Poltava. The German command says Russians are thrusting but claims repulsion as Berlin reports evacuations at the Kerch bridgehead.
Russian forces close on Kiev within artillery range as they press toward Dnepropetrovsk and Zaporozhe and push toward Smolensk, reaching 42 miles northwest of the German bastion amid Nazi resistance.
Washington dispatch reports a House panel pushing to draft federal workers to ease home strain as 300000 draft eligible non fathers in government service have not been called. Rep Costello says at least 150000 could wear uniforms, with 50000 more ready this year, offsetting father draft pressures.
The Washington Army show racks a vast exhibit for the Third War Loan, with war tools from B-24 Liberator bombers to heavy artillery and field trains. Officials note the Liberator may travel via Winchester on dismantling to Willow Run, with trailers around 78 feet long and a planned 30 minute stop if routes pass through.
The 144th Virginia conference reappointed Rev L G Bridgers to a sixth year at United Brethren Church Martinsburg. Several Winchester area pastor changes were announced including Rev C P Walz returning home to East Pennsylvania and Rev L P Tederick from Grant County, WV to Reliance. Retired veteran Rev Lee A Racey of Lacey Springs plans Shenandoah City residence after 47 years in ministry, longest in conference history. Singers Glen to host 145th session. gifts from Ira Grover and Claude Ridenour noted for church extension and retired ministers fund.
Lee Dick of Clearbrook Virginia was appointed Stonewall District School Trustee to fill the vacancy caused by the death of A L Omps. The appointment was made by the Frederick County Virginia Trustee Elect oral Board this morning and attended by Superintendent of Schools Leslie D Kline.
Richmond asks for the leading female war bonds seller in Winchester or Frederick County since the Third War Loan launch. Call Mrs. deGrange at 3263 before 10 tonight. Lions CampVirginia reports over quadrupled quota in Liberty Ship contest. misprint corrected to show Lions share around 16,900. Local clubs in Virginia hope to exceed 500,000 in city county subscriptions by tomorrow night. Ralph Hengeveld noted a $15,000 bond order on air.
Frederick County School Board will meet at 1 pm tomorrow to discuss crowded buses caused by rising enrollment in the Winchester area and to work out a plan to relieve the shortage.
A U S private donated 3000 to the war loan effort. Warner Brothers buys 5000 in bonds via Farmers & Merchants Bank to credit twenty groups with 250 each. Potomac Edison/BEL Northern Virginia Power plans 27000 to Winchester and Frederick County, rest to other areas. Middletown State Bank reports 4250 in sales as rural bank activity continues.
Water supply at Stonewall High School, serving about 330 students and staff, failed Wednesday due to an electric pumping defect and mud in the well. Superintendent Leslie D. Kline announced a repair this morning and said water was available today, with earlier fears of hauling water.
Five hundred eighty five Clarke county and Berryville men will be honored Sunday afternoon as Governor Darden and Senator Byrd attend the unveiling and dedication of an Honor Roll by Lloyd Williams Post 41 American Legion. The program begins at 2 pm with Charles Enders as master of ceremonies.
New York dispatch reports that former French premier Edouard Herriot died in a sanatorium in southern France. Earlier Nazi broadcasts claimed he was incurably ill with mental illness and confined to a sanatorium.
Ensign R M Dorsey of Berryville will depart Monday for Florida after leave with his parents. Mrs. Anna B Butler of Winchester leaves for Hunter College Bronx NY to report for WAVE training. Temperature fell from 84 to 47 with .16 inch rainfall. Insurance firm seeks Adolph W Ludolph last known in Winchester. policy issued 1885 Charlotte NC. wife Albertine beneficiary. seeks whereabouts.
Berlin radio claimed German submarines attacked a heavily escorted Allied convoy bound for America, sinking 12 destroyers and nine merchant ships totaling 46 500 tons. The report, unreaffirmed by Allied sources, paralleled Churchill's Commons remark that an Allied convoy was under attack.
Yugoslav guerrilla units pressed into Trieste and attacked the Nazi garrison as part of a broader Adriatic coastal drive. Slovene irregulars crossed the border, seized Idria, and shelled Fiume from Susak. Tito's partisans led the Trieste actions while Mihailovic's forces operated further south amid Allied coordination efforts.
RAF bombers blasted Mannheim Ludwigshafen, Darmstadt, and Aachen in a heavy 45 minute attack, with 32 bombers lost. American Marauders also crossed the channel for a daylight raid on Evreux Fauville airbase as part of a seven day series of operations.
Organizations and veterans plan a war bond parade tomorrow night meeting at 6 15 on Cameron Street at John Kerr School. R V Conrad Post 21 and Winchester Post 2123 VFW urge members to be on hand promptly and in uniform if possible. VPF Company 115 will meet at the Armory in civilian clothes at 7 30 to participate in the day’s events culminating in a parade review by Gov. Darden and Sen. Byrd.
Allied motor boats infiltrated Valona harbor on the Albanian coast and sank two German vessels. In Italy, Fifth and Eighth Armies pressed advances near Salerno and Matera, while northern Italy rail yards and airfields were targeted by Allied bombers.
The Trianon reveals it has secured John, famed chef of the Southern Inn, for ten years. The restaurant announces special business luncheon with menu choices and beverages, and a Sunday fare starting at $1.25. Earl the headwaiter offers service and reservations by dial 4243.
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