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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Apr 15, 1940
Page
1
President Roosevelt warned that wars abroad could be more terrible than ever and urged the 21 American republics to be prepared to meet force with force to preserve peace. He spoke to the Pan American Union on its 50th anniversary, urging positive values and unity to deter aggression.
Admiral Harold R. Stark told the Senate Naval Committee that expanding the 655 million naval expansion bill to 43 new ships would have the Navy Department's wholehearted support. He urged action without delay, opposing slower growth and noting the need to prepare as tensions abroad rise.
Senorita Lillian Somoza will broadcast from Winchester on April 25 in a 15 minute NBC program from 1 30 to 1 45 p m to invite nationwide citizens to the Shenandoah Apple Blossom Festival May 23. Tom Baldridge and C Ridgeley White will be on hand. the program originates from Station WRC in Washington.
F D Patton of Elwood City Pa writes to the Chamber of Commerce about hearing Grace Lutheran Church chimes in Winchester. He expresses joy at the sacred hymns and gratitude for the beauty and American spirit during chime time. The note thanks those who made the programs possible for residents and visitors.
Louisville news notes a case where a $250 check made out to W. H. Fields was cashed by him. Judge W. H. Field sought his own pay and learned the bank and state would bear the loss due to an erroneous name. The State sent another check and the matter was deemed closed.
Police report four persons injured in a car crash a quarter mile south of Winchester last night before 11. John Kline 21 of Yellow Springs West Virginia remains in hospital with a severe laceration to the left leg. Helen Mauck Gerrards town WV was an in and out patient. Others were Love Campbell 19 R F D 3 Winchester Loring Cather 16 322 Highland Ave and Homer Gine 19 R F D 3 Winchester. Homer McFarland 20 Winchester faces a reckless driving hearing in police court Wednesday morning. Vehicle headed south left the highway and overturned, ending upside down. A motorist who passed the scene shortly after the crash informed The Star.
The annual Future Farmers of America convention will be at Virginia Polytechnic Institute from June 18 to 21. Frederick county youths will attend in large numbers with officer elections a state track meet public speaking and judging contests. Several Frederick candidates are expected for the American Farmer Degree the highest honor in the national organization.
In Santa Fe New Mexico on April 15 Dan Peterson questioned a dog's claimed good character as a canine accused of viciousness. He testified skeptically about whether a dog can be truly man’s best friend amid reports of the bite incident.
In Belle Glade Florida two federally built camps to house migrant farm families from the Grapes of Wrath region are under construction after sanitation officials condemned over 500 living quarters. The Farm Security Administration has 176 white worker units and 358 for Negro laborers, costing 600000, with capacity for about 2250 migrants though 20000 are in the area. Each family pays one dollar weekly plus two hours of work for garbage and sanitary duties, funding a welfare fund run by residents.
Members of Phi Delta Theta at Union College posted a 35 cent classified ad in a local newspaper to help a brother without a junior prom date. Within an hour the ad drew 25 applicants, showing the adage always bring results in action.
British forces landed at Narvik under naval shell fire and drove German troops into the mountains. Norwegian reports say German ships at Narvik were sunk while attempting to block Robaksfjord as Warspite and destroyers secured the fjord mouth. Norwegians expect no future German landings at Narvik.
D. J. Howard of Winchester has returned from the 23rd annual conference of Executive Officers State Directors State Supervisors and Teacher Trainers in Vocational Agriculture held in Atlanta from April 9 to 12. Dr. Walter Newman and several from VPI attended.
A 1939 40 survey shows Winchester Cold Storage with 40 542 barrels, Virginia Apple Storage with 8 901 barrels, and Robinson Ice and Cold Storage with 24 309 barrels. Total storage stands at about 73 752 barrels, up from 68 434 last year, with all fruit expected to move by early June and storages to be overhauled for 1940 later in the year.
A major fire in Colon, Panama destroyed 22 blocks, left about 10,000 homeless, and raised fears of a citywide food shortage as labor and materials shift to Canal defense construction. Brig Gen Mins ordered 200 tents to bring shelter total to 600 while aid flows from American Red Cross and U S relief efforts.
London reports troops land at several points in Norway and a convoy attack. Berlin says two Allied submarines sunk in Skagerrak and notes the Narvik blockade. Paris says lines unchanged after 24 hours of thrusts and counter thrusts. Stockholm reports German troops near Sweden as Haakon urges Norwegians to fight for freedom. Rome suggests Italy and others will be drawn in. The Hague notes alert frontier defenses by Netherlands and Belgium. Washington quotes Roosevelt on Pan American unity and peace.
Word from a Jacksonville produce firm reports severe damage to Georgia peaches and South strawberries due to recent cold weather. The loss affects Georgia growers and regional markets as this supply is curtailed by freezing temperatures.
John W. Martin 52 a veteran brakeman for the Pennsylvania Railway died in Winchester Memorial Hospital from injuries after being knocked from a box car in local yards last Wednesday His leg was amputated but he did not recover He was a Carlisle native and WWI aviation corps veteran active in the American Legion His body was returned to Carlisle for funeral rites observed with family and friends in Winchester and on the Cumberland Valley branch where he was well known
An antique auction is set for Tuesday April 23 at 10 o clock in the morning. The sale will be held at 326 North Cameron Street, City. Proceeds or items are listed under the local filing code 4 15 1p 71 for Miles B Dean.
A Laurens county Georgia bus trip headed south through Winchester yesterday as students chase the Shenandoah Valley. Crappie fishing opens today but no anglers were found, with season running through February 28 1941. Trout season starts April 20 with Paddy's Run and Cedar Creek stocked. A roundup of unlicensed dog owners led to charges against a Frederick county resident being withdrawn after the dog died the same day per Trial Justice A J Tavenner.
London authorities report a battleship torpedoed and several other warships sunk in a coordinated operation. Details on timing, location, and involved vessels remain limited as officials confirm ongoing investigations.
Stockholm dispatch reports a state of preparedness against aerial attack proclaimed in parts of southern and western Sweden effective at noon tomorrow as Britain notes heightened alert.
A short wave London broadcast picked up by C B S said that British and French aid to Norway was assuming great proportion. The reporter claimed the information came from a Norwegian communiqué.
Berlin reports that no British troops landed at Narvik or other German occupied Norwegian points while acknowledging possible landings along Norway’s long coast. Officials stressed claims cover events up to 6 p.m. today and described coastal hideouts as strategically unimportant.
London reports British troops have landed in Norway as Britain, its navy, and air force intensify operations against Germany in Scandinavia. Allied actions include a Baltic coast mine barrier from Kiel to Lithuania, a Spearfish torpedo against the Admiral Scheer, sinking of two German transports, and air raids on Stavanger and a Lee gasoline dump.
Lost billfold, dark worn case containing currency. Reward offered. contact R. Frank Barr at 106 N. Ave. for return.
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