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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Apr 16, 1941
Page
1
Thousands homeless as deadly quake hits seven states in Mexico's quake belt. Colima reports half its 15,000 residents homeless with fires from the Colima volcano as government rushes aid and communications stay crippled. Casualties and overall damage remain undetermined amid widespread destruction.
George T. Barnsley president of the Junior Board of Trade announced the meeting for April 24. Officials said banquet reservations can be accepted until tomorrow. L. J. McEt will speak at the event.
City leaders urge residents to prepare for clean-up week ahead of the Apple Blossoms Festival. Thousands visit for the two day event, so a bright, tidy town leaves a lasting positive impression and honors past tributes to the effort.
The report notes mixed effects from a coal stoppage. Birmingham reports ample coal with 60 percent roa gs. United States Steel subsidiaries shut two furnaces and may close two to four more next week. Other plants in Cleveland and Pittsburgh areas reduce pig iron capacity due to coke shortages.
In Baltimore on April 16, Adams Electric Cooperative seeks to build lines in Frederick and Carroll counties. Potomac Edison allegedly planned to use any means to block the project, with a witness describing the lines as the most vicious type. Cross examination of R E A official underway.
Members of the Winchester District Methodists met in Woodstock to condemn liquor control as inadequate and urged churches to study communities social leaders and youth recreation. They called for stronger church outreach to Negro ministers and to combat slum conditions unjust wage practices and educational inequities.
John F. Arena editor of the Italian language newspaper La Tribuna was shot on a north side street. Police seized recent issues and translators reviewed articles for clues amid threats tied to his anti fascist editorials and a February English piece reprinted.
The Duke of Windsor and the American-born duchess plan a Friday visit to Miami and Palm Beach for conferences with officials. It will be their second U S visit since he abdicated the throne. Social events will be limited to small dinners with a few friends. no formal entertainments are planned.
Frederick County plans a secondary highway program totaling 45 990 for the fiscal year starting July 1. Main project is Route 600 Back Mountain Road two miles resurfacing and surface treatment costing 5 000. Other items include Route 612 Fisher Road 0 30 miles west of Route 600 18 foot bridge cost 500 Route 617 Manassas Road Cedar Run bridge Mine Bank half cost 2 000 and Route 625 Hite Road Middletown relocate 0 75 miles west from Route 11 South.
For a second year Winchester hosts a two day May 1 festival to showcase apples. Douglas Cather urges retailers hotels and tourist homes to feature apple displays menus or by products. Five $5 first prizes will reward best displays with Kenneth Robinson assisting.
Carson P. Fout 72 longtime Frederick county resident died at 5 30 this morning at his Gainesboro home after a long illness. He was born October 30 1869 son of Joseph Fout and Lucy LaFollette Fout. He leaves two sons Harry M. Fout and Robert L. Fout and his second wife Ellen Anderson and eight grandchildren. Funeral services Friday at the Gainesboro Church with burial there.
Sarah Zane Fire Hall hosts a 20 game 20 prize event with a $100 grand prize and $50 door prize on Thursday April 17 at 8 30. Dr Ray Sartelle resumes practice in The Medical Arts Building. An annual auction at Winchester Stock Yards April 18 at 1 p m features 14 bulls and 28 females. GENE and HIS SADDLE PALS perform at Armel School on Thursday April 17 at 8 p m with admission 15 25.
A local laundry office on North Kent Street advertises dry cleaning priced at 40 cents per suit and 40 cents per plain dress with cash and carry terms. Winchester Steam Laundry and Sunshine Cleaners promote their services in the notice.
Misses and ladies spring coats offered at 5.98 7.98 and 10.98 at Philip's Specialty Shop 9 North Loudoun Street. Stock wide and prices reduced after Easter in a local retail notice.
Secretary Knox told the House Naval Committee that public opinion is the most effective weapon and urged relying on mediation over strikes. He supported a 30 day cooling off measure and proposed extending notice and mediation steps to reduce labor conflicts. He credited the Defense Mediation Board with improving labor conditions recently.
The Rev. A. W. Wilkerson, recently named assistant pastor at Winchester Presbyterian Church, was examined and sustained by the Presbytery in Strasburg Virginia. He will be ordained and installed as associate pastor on Sunday night June 1 with Rev. J. A. McMurray to charge the pastor and Rev. E. D. Vaughan to lead the congregation.
Fort George G. Meade Maryland April 16 The Field Artillery Regiment of Virginia will be the first unit of the 29th Division to attain its full wartime strength.
Clearance sale on all better dresses with sizes 9 through 50. Prices range from 3.88 to 5.88 dollars. Soma Leads included. Philip's Specialty Yshop at 9 North Loudoun Street.
Bingo night continues Wednesdays at 8 pm in New Eagle's Home located at 211 North Lou doun Street. Willis Real Estate lists contact 842 for more details.
A notice offers a reward for the return of a pair of light tortoise trim glasses. The finder is asked to contact Star Office for their return. The entry appears dated Sunday around a specific hour between Aida and Winchester.
The Associated Press reports a wide open clash along the Grecian front as German forces press 65 miles into Greece while stubborn Greek resistance holds at Macedonian forts. Nazis claim Sarajevo captured as Serbs surrender in central Yugoslavia and Italians seize Split. British raids target German Panzer units heading toward Egypt and Suez.
Washington April 16 A Senate Foreign Relations Committee delays convoy debate until April 30 to allow state department input on a proposed ban. Senator Tobey and Senate Leader Barkley clashed over the anti convoy measure while President Roosevelt remains steady on protecting merchant ships within legal limits.
CAIRO April 16 British general headquarters reported that the Duke of Aosta Italian viceroy of Ethiopia sent an envoy to British headquarters in southern Ethiopia. It was unclear if the envoy came to discuss terms of surrender or evacuation of Italian women and children from Ethiopia.
The admiralty said the British navy is in action against Axis threats to Egypt. Italian and German operations on the Libyan coast are harassed by bombardment from British ships. Enemy positions and transport columns west of Salum were bombarded and El Gazala airdrome west of Tobruk shelled.
Berlin reports a new phase in the Balkan war as authorized sources announce progress to foreign correspondents. German sources appear confident the Reich will win, with officials presenting a steady, terse briefing at daily conferences.
German news agency reports that hundreds of British prisoners including Midlands engineers and troops from Australia and New Zealand were captured by German infantry after heavy fighting by Greek mountain defenders. NBC notes the high command claim and mentions Serb casualties in the broader Balkan campaign.
Premier Ion Antonescu announced the discovery of an alleged Iron Guard plan to murder him and cabinet members during Easter church services. He said Romanian authorities are rounding up plotters from the Iron Guard death squad and will reveal suspects at a forthcoming court martial.
Dr Allan Roy Dafoe, physician to the Dionne quintuplets, underwent a major operation in Toronto yesterday. His condition was reported very satisfactory and he will be away from Callander for about a month as his brother Dr William Dafoe assists while Dr John Kyles covers in North Bay.
H A Snapp in Back Creek near Rosenberger reported six deer grazing in a wheat field on his farm. He watched them unflustered as they cropped the grain close to the ground. Nearby, a Mount Williams resident saw a large buck recently. Also notes include turkey calls heard along Capon River and a 1934 Hupmobile clutch repair by Arthur Ritter with mouse nest remnants found in the housing.
In the 11th day of the Balkans fight, London admits Yugoslavia is collapsing as German forces push toward central Yugoslavia and threaten through Na Panzer strikes. British reports note Serb forces fragmenting, while Greece fights on behind heavy bombardment and artillery near Salonika as Greece, Serbia, and allies face a perilous turn.
Frederick and Shenandoah counties report well stocked streams with brook and rainbow trout, 8 to 12 inches. Black Creek in Frederick and Big Run in Shenandoah were stocked, along with Cedar Laurel Run Little Stony Paddy’s Run Rocks Run and other creeks. Rockingham and surrounding headwaters also stocked with brook trout.
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