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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Apr 03, 1940

Page

2

Cancer seen on increase says Parran

Dr. Thomas Parran of the Public Health Service warns cancer is rising in the United States due to an aging population. He notes it is the second leading cause of death with 140000 deaths last year and urges early diagnosis, education, and coordinated cancer-control efforts nationwide. He highlights a Bethesda research lab with 20 scientists and calls for continued research and treatment advances.

Washington Thomas Parran The Public Health Service United States Parran Roosevelt American Society For the Control of Cancer Women’s Field Army Bethesda

Apple Recipe and Swiss Elevation Facts

Apple recipe for frozen applesauce and cider uses gelatin lime, sugar, and both ciders with applesauce then frozen. The Dufour Peak stands at 15 210 feet, highest in Switzerland, while Lake Maggiore shore is about 650 feet above sea level.

Switecrland Dufour Monte Switzerland Lake Maggiore

Lions Hear About Two Conventions

Lions Club members discussed upcoming state and international conventions. The state event will be in Danville Virginia and the international in Havana Cuba. E G Ayers outlined tentative programs and logistics. Junior Auxiliary members who helped with a recent festival were invited to lunch at the next meeting.

Lions Club Yootare Danville Havana Cuba G. Ayers The Lions

Methodist and Episcopal Meetings Planned in Charlotte

Two church groups will gather in Charlotte this spring. The Virginia Conference missionary women meet at First Methodist Church April 15 17 with 200 to 300 delegates. The 144th annual Council of the Diocese of Virginia convenes at Christ Episcopal Church May 10.

Charlotte Missionary Women of Virginia First Methodist Church Diocese of Virginia Christ Episcopal] Church Missionary Women of the Methodist Church Virginia Southwest Holston Conference Old Baltimore Conference Virginia Conference

Historic Church Celebrates 200th Anniversary

Hebron Lutheran Church north of Madison Court House marks its two century milestone with a morning sermon by Rev. C. K. Rhodes followed by communion and an 8 PM blessing service conducted by Rev. J. J. Scherer Jr. D D president of the Lutheran Synod of Virginia. German refugees founded the church during Governor Virginia’s era, moving from a nearby iron mine to Madison County to farm after the mine closed.

Hebron

Roosevelt Hotel in New Orleans Named for Theodore Roosevelt

The Roosevelt Hotel in New Orleans is named for Theodore Roosevelt, not the president.

New Orleans Theodore Roosevelt

Renaissance In Kitchens Envisioned By Fordyce

New York April 3 Al lman Fordyce of Kansas City outlines a “living kitchen” concept for Americas future homes a spacious warm center with a fireplace for cooking meals and social activity He envisions decor color views behind glass and modular gadgets kept discreetly behind doors to preserve charm while allowing modern comforts

Mary Elizabeth Plummer New York Rockefeller Center Cherry News Allman Fordyce I Pease Herom Fordyce Kansas City General Motors America

Green Pays Fine and Car Impounded After DUI Plea

Martinsburg West Virginia April 3 Hugh Green a Winchester auto salesman released on bond after a Saturday accident pleaded guilty to drunken driving Justice of the Peace J D Smith fined Green 25 dollars and costs and ordered his car impounded for six months Green paid the fine and was released West Virginia officials said they would inform Virginia authorities of the case.

Martinsburg W. Va Hugh Green Winchester Justice of the Peace J. D. Smith Green West Virginia Virginia

Mountain View School News Highlights Students Sports and Plans

Mountain View students report on bus transportation to attend the school, teachers' schedules, and plans for a general student program including a debate. They note a Kernstown radio event, a recent game with Kernstown, and upcoming Mt. Airy softball. seniors and juniors are highlighted with ambitions, pins, and local community activity.

Anne Mountain View Perenne Kernstown Louis Paychek Harmoneers W8sva Harbaugh Madeline Luc Genevieve Long Mary the Triplett Edgar Long Hayden Munzing Mt. Airy Lee Fout Harry Richard

Answers to Today's Quiz From Page Four

Answers to test questions printed on page 4 include Ottawa Cygnets August 2 Arcade Yale No Dik-shun-a-ry The Carol Line Los Angeles South Dakota.

Ottawa Arcade Yale Dik-shun-a-ry

Warm Weather Boosts Maryland Fishermen Hopes

In Cr такой field Md on April 3 shad and herring fishers laid their twine along the lin ing grounds. War demands may affect seasons but recent warm weather improves chances for fair catches though shad depletion has concerned watermen and federal experts for years.

Crisfield

Hall Unshaken After Conference

Washington April 3. After an hour long talk between Soviet Ambassador Constantine A. Oumansky and Secretary Hull the U S position on the moral embargo against air planes and plane making materials to Soviet Russia remains unchanged Hull said the embargo is still in force against any country that incurs its penalties Oumansky requested the interview with Hull the first in several months at a press conference later Hull reaffirmed the policy.

Washington Constantine A. Oumansky Hall Soviet Russia Oumansky Hull

Rayon industry rapid growth and labor shifts noted

Isador Lubin, labor statistics commissioner, told a sub committee that the rayon industry is expanding rapidly through a revolution in methods. Production rose about 50 percent while employment declined by around 35 percent as newer machinery cuts labor needs.

Isador Lubin Labor Statistics Epporitions Lubin Rative Engel R-Mich

Lewis Tries To Avert Walkout Amid Subway Strikes

Mayor Lewis aims to settle a looming strike that could affect New York City's 7 million residents and 27 000 workers on the subway and elevated lines. He says he will seek a responsible party in the city to negotiate and prevent a walkout.

Lewis

Pan American trademark limits use of air term

The term used to refer to airplanes is a Pan American Airways trade name and cannot be used by other air operators.

Pan-American Ermomeer Pan-American Airways

Man Charged in Matricide Arrested in Washington

Jerome Howard, 25, is charged with killing his 66 year old mother. Police report he was arrested here wearing underwear with $980 sewn in the waistband.

Washington Jerome Howard Poe

Poles Indict Nazi Rulers in Exile Book Preview

Paris dispatch reports the Polish government in exile releasing a 109 page booklet titled The German Attempt to Destroy the Polish Nation. It claims about 2.5 million Poles died due to war activities after deportations and prisoner conditions, with infant mortality at 58 percent in December 1939 and 157,000 Poles in German camps.

Paris Germany

German Freighter Ankara Prepares For Test

The German freighter Ankara loaded with bauxite sails for a test run through Italian and Yugoslav waters to Trieste to establish a blockade proof route from the Black Sea. If successful, more Nazi ships rusting in Italian Adriatic ports would be deployed to support Germany.

Dubrovnik Ragusa Yugoslavia Ankara Talien Yugoslav Germany Black Sea Trieste Italan Adriatic

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