Council Hearing On Zoning Change For Kinzel Lot
A Winchester Common Council zoning hearing adjourned after two hours with no action. Petitioners led by Mrs Mary Kinzel Welch seek to exclude land west of the Pennsylvania Railroad on Fairmont Avenue from the zoning ordinance. Objectors claim 27 of 34 affected properties oppose changes. supporters cite a need to study the land before voting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Kinzel Welch
Wincheister
C. R. Anderson
Common Council
Draft Begins in Most States as Fathers Face Induction
The Sept. 30 report notes Congress debates and a War Department push to induct 446,000 fathers by year end. States vary on timing with ten deferring past November while many plan October starts. Some pre Pearl Harbor fathers already serve in nondeferrable roles or 1-A status based on work and dependents.
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Washington
Congress
Associated Press
South
War Department
Pearl Harbor
War Casualties Reach 115000 in United States Forces
Washington Sept 30 Secretary of War Stimson announced total U S war casualties top 115000. Navy casualties listed at 30162 with 11258 dead 5305 wounded 9456 missing 4143 prisoners. Army totals exclude Salerno include 10682 killed 26666 wounded 23743 missing 20451 taken prisoner.
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Washington
Stimson
Navy Department
Naval
Navy
Army
Salerno
Italy
Sicily
Mediterranean
Mail delivery hampered by missing street numbers
MA Winchester reports letter carriers struggle to deliver mail without street numbers. Citizens failing to display house numbers hinder deliveries and other services. City Manager can provide guidance at dial 3441. owners urged to comply promptly to maintain efficiency.
Snider & Son Notice Details 9-29-1p-21
Property listing or notice from Ww B Snider and Son referencing numbers 9x12 9x10% and 9x15 with a date or code 9-29-1p-21. Limited readable data indicates a merchant or legal notice format including measurements and percentages.
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Ww. B. Snider & Son
Kiwanians Set 250000 Bond Goal Amid Booming Sales
Kiwanis members report $203,100 in bonds sold that day toward a $250,000 target for the Third War Loan. Bond chair F Grove White urged membeli by tonight. a Handley High Glee Club concert and a $25 bond prize contest supplement the drive as Masons report $47,125 in total sales.
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Kiwanis Club
Grove White
Kiwanians
White
Handley High School Glee Club
Raid Wardens Respond Quickly To First Alert
Civil defense units in Winchester Frederick and Clarke counties responded swiftly to the first genuine air raid warning of the war issued at 3 05 am and cleared at 3 28 am The alert covered southern New Jersey eastern Pennsylvania Delaware Maryland the District of Columbia and was due to friendly unidentified planes local wardens and the winchester OCD coordinators reported prompt action and readiness For action at a moment's notice.
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Winchester
Frederick
Clarke Counties
Associated Press
First
Fighter Command
New York
New Jersey
Pennsylvania
Delaware
Maryland
District of Columbia
E. P. Browning
Frederick County
Ed Thoma
Charles Enders
Clarke County
Jews Observe New Year 5704 Across World
Millions of Jews celebrate Hashanah the new year 5704 starting at sundown and ending with Yom Kippur on October 9. Orthodox observances run until tomorrow sundown, while Reform services end tonight.
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New York
Hashanah
Navy Band To Play For Victory Dance At The Armory
The United States Navy School of Music Dance Band will provide music for a victory dance at the armory Saturday night and a war band premiere at the Capitol Sunday as Winchester supports the Third War Loan campaign aimed at surpassing the $1,300,000 city and county quota. Directed by Harry Nickiporuk, the 200 piece swing band is billed as the best in Washington and will spend the week in Winchester.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Navy
Armory
Capitol
Winchester
Washington
Wendell Barney
United States Navy School of Music
Harry Nickiporuk
Ammunition Of Japs Blown Up By Liberators
Allied headquarters in the southwest Pacific report a vast store of Japanese ammunition exploded at Wewak by Liberator bombers in a dramatic pyrotechnic display. The same communique notes heavy fighting as Australians advance to within 600 yards of Finschhafen jetty, and the earlier destruction of over 60 enemy planes and seven ships at Wewak.
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Southwest Pacific
MacArthur
New Guinea
Wewak
Finschhaffen
Major Riley Takes Command at Decatur Flying Detachment
Major W. O. Riley, son of G. W. Riley of this city, assumes command of the 65th Flying Training Detachment at Decatur Alabama succeeding Major James L. Curnutt transferred to Dorr Field Florida. Riley began flying as a cadet at Brooks Field in 1931 and earned pilot rating in March 1932 at Langley Field. He later served as Squadron Commander at Turner Field and was recalled to active duty July 5 1941.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. O. Riley
G. W. Riley
65Th
Decatur
Ala
James L. Curnutt
Dorr Field
Fla
Winchester
Riley
Brooks Field
Texas
Kelly Tactical Group
Langley Field
Turner Field
Albany
Jackson Street
Thomas J. Jalee
Moradian to showcase Oriental Rugs at Molinr and Cather’s
Mr. John H. Moradian will be at Molinr and Cather's store Friday and Saturday to display Oriental rugs. He will present a selection of carpets for customers.
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John H. Moradian
Molinr and Cather
Reds Storming Bridgehead Defenses Beside Kiev
Soviet troops pushed into the eastern suburbs of Kiev across the Dnieper under heavy German fire. Reds held bridges and positions near Posdnyaky Predmostnaya Sloboda and Trukhanovy Island, with snipers active and guns sweeping cliff lines along the river.
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Moscow
Kiev
Dnieper
Coley
Posdnyaky
Predmostnaya Sloboda
Trukanhovy Island
Japs' Super Zero Plane Seen as Tough Fighter
Senator Brewster reports Japan has developed a new super Zero fighter that is tougher than earlier models. He and fellow travelers urge faster, more maneuverable American fighters and larger production to counter the new threat.
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Francis J. Kelly
Washington
Brewster
United States
Ption
Senators
France
U. S
Far Pacific
Senator Russell
D-Ga
Senator Mead
D-Ny
Great Britain
Led Lobe
British Bomber Raid Hits Bochum for Fifth Time This Year
London reports a British night strike on Bochum and Ruhr targets as eight bombers were listed missing. The raid marked the fifth heavy pounding on Bochum this year with other Ruhr targets hit in the RAF operation. Bochum is a steel and coke center near Dortmund with Krupp works and multiple iron related facilities.
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London
Germany
Ruhr
Bochum
RAF
Krupp Combine
Dortmund
Duisburg
Krefeld
Munchen
Packing Shed at Kernstown Burns
A packing shed in the Hugh Brill orchard near Kernstown was destroyed by fire this afternoon. The blaze started when a gasoline engine backfired during startup by an employee whose name was not learned. South End Hose Company fought the flames but dry timber fed the fire. The shed, used by Fred F Sturm Co Inc for storage under lease, contained crates and baskets whose quantity and value could not be immediately determined.
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Hugh Brill
Kernstown
South End Hose Company
Fred F. Sturm Co., Inc
Naples falls to Clark as Fifth Army pushes toward Vesuvius
Allied forces breach the coastal plain at Naples' base as units under Lt Gen Mark W. Clark advance toward the volcano. Troops overrun Pompei and press along the southern slopes of Mount Vesuvius while Berlin reports evacuations and sabotage impacting the city.
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North Africa
Fifth Army
Naples
Italy
Pompei
Mark W. Clark
Captain John Smith retires after 41 years on Cumberland Valley
Captain John Smith, longtime conductor on the Cumberland Valley Railway for 41 years, was retired by the Pennsylvania Railway. His sister Mrs. Bessie S. Kern hosted a stag dinner in his honor as fellow crewmen presented a Masonic ring. He will live at his home in Hagerstown Maryland.
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John Smith
Cumberland Valley Railway
Pennsylvania Railway
Bessie S. Kern
Amherst Street
Pigeons to be released for charity race in Winchester
Wyoming Valley Concourse Association plans several crates of racing pigeons to be shipped to Winchester for Sunday morning liberation with special money races. Abner Johnson to release at Handley School ground around 9.00. Prizes range from 25 to 5 dollars.
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Wyoming Valley Concourse Association
Winchester
Liberation
Abner Johnson
Handley School
Irene Koniecko
Nanticoke
Eisenhower says Pompei and nearby ports captured after bombardment
General Eisenhower’s communique claims capture of Pompei 107 and a coastal area near Naples and Mercato San Severino 22 miles southeast. Allied forces pressed coast defenses, while Fifth Army advanced toward Torre Annunziata as Sherman tanks moved from Pompei amid mines and destruction.
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Pompei
Mercato San Severino
Clark
Naples
Dwight D. Eisenhower
Cairo
Fifth Army
Oac
Berlin
Poeoee L.yggomery
Eighth Army
Adriatic
Foggia
Rome
Manfredonia
Zap Poneto
Sherman
Torre Annunziata
12 County Men Leave Tomorrow For Camp Lee
Frederick County Draft Board announces 12 men will depart from the bus terminal at 11:25 tomorrow morning for Camp Lee Virginia. The group includes one volunteer led by acting corporal Cecil C. Wilkins. Names listed: Ursel E. DeHarven, Paul H. Miller, Ellis C. Adams, George W. Cone, James M. Maymaker, James F P Brown, Melvin K. Sandy, Forrest T. Secrist, Odis R. Line, Orlif 8 Burton, Paul R. Murphy, and Cecil Wilkins.
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Frederick County
Orlif
Burton
Paul R. Murphy
Cecil Wilkins
Sarah Zane Fire Co. Monthly Meeting Notice
The regular monthly meeting of the Sarah Zane Fire Co. will be held Friday evening October 1 at 8 p.m. All members are urged to be present. Loryn M. Crabill, Captain.
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Sarah Zane Fire Co
Loryn M. Crabill
Bingo Friday Night At Tire Co Event
Friday at 8 39 PM a bingo game offers 250 dollars in prizes hosted by Tire Co with proceeds likely supporting local activities. The notice advertises regular Friday sessions and prize details for participants.
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Tire CO
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Kinzel
Harry R. Kern
R. Gray Williams
Kern
Mr. Williams
National Fruit Product Company
Coast Plain
Virginia
Bulletin
F. Grove White
Bond
Browning
OCD
Navy Band
the Armory
Hit MacArthur
Kiev Walls
Old Poland
By Eddy Gilmore
Ruhr Valley
Stockholm
Aftonbladet
Vesuvius
Wes Gallagher
W. B. Pingley
C. & P. Telephone Company
R. Samis
M. N. Pearman
Trianon
Eddie Miller
Frank S. Miller
Eddie
Mr. Miller
A. L. DeHaven
Siler
Winchester Star
Herr Hitler
Mr. DeHaven
Nelson Page
Secratics
Camp Lee
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