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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Apr 16, 1941
Page
7
Italy declares Capt. William C. Bentley persona non grata and demands his recall in retaliation for Washington’s expulsion of Admiral Alberto Castilian, accused of directing sabotage of Italian ships in U.S. waters.
Shelton a resident of Boyce died at home at 6 30 this morning. Survived by daughter Mrs Annie S Herbert and two nieces Matilda H Griffin and Victoria Wilson. Funeral Saturday at 3 from Gilfield church near Millwood with burial at Millwood.
Clarke Court in Berryville heard a series of Easter holiday cases. Ray Farnsworth was fined 11.50 for drunken driving, Raymond Tracey 5 and 20 for assault and disorderly conduct plus weapon carry, Edward Gibson 11.25 and 30 day suspended sentence for drunken breach of peace, Raefield Johnson 11.25 for operating a dance hall without permit and probation, Charles Green 5.25 for no dog license.
A massive Pacific coast quake struck Manzanillo and Colima area causing dust columns and fires. Power dam failure left Colima in darkness as rescuers worked amid landslides and railway blockages. Mexico City reported minor injuries with the Exelsior building swaying and water spilling from roof tanks.
The famous rallying cry Workers of the world unite originates from the Communist Manifesto published in 1848 by Karl Marx and Friedrich Engels. The English translation by Samuel could be Samuel
The document provides a capital and liabilities summary for a Virginia bank as of April 16, 1941. It lists capital accounts including common stock, surplus, undivided profits, and reserves, with totals for liabilities and capital. Notary Madrid F. Heine confirms the statements sworn before him.
The Bedford players from Bedford Virginia will perform The Slabtown Convention Friday at 8 30 pm. Presented under Lovely Zion Baptist Church sponsorship the post Civil War comedy features negro spirituals and musical scenes with Deacon Egg questioning Parson ending. Reverend J Jenkins of the Bedford Zion Church arranged the event.
Road work items include bituminous resurfacing, re treatment, and new surface on routes around Winchester and Stephens City. Bridges on several routes noted with lengths and costs. additions add Dodge, Richards, and York avenues with stone or crushed stone surfaces.
Army officials plan a vast camp around the 1725 built Mont landmark in Caroline County Virginia. Historians and public officials protest the project claiming the mansion is an unchanged 1830 era architectural treasure and part of an original grant.
Alonzo Hayes a 27 year old from Stephenson jailed 30 days with 10 suspended for operating a vehicle while intoxicated and lacking a license. Edward Rhodes of Covington held for investigation as AWOL from Fort Monroe then released to camp. Walter Davidson of 348 North Kent Street cited for reckless driving with $10 plus costs. Ellis Dodson of Kernstown cited for disorderly conduct with costs. Dan Jenkins of Kernstown cited for Farry Wilkinson and S Kent Steel charge of drunkenness with $5 and costs. George Martin described as city colored man charged with drunkenness with $5 and costs.
The first installation of traffic signals occurred at the intersection of E 105th Street and Euclid Avenue in Cleveland Ohio.
The Mississippi river currently has 156 bridges, with the majority located along the upper river.
Clarence H. Middleton of Strasburg enlisted last week in the U S Army Air Corps, according to Sgt. Frank Likar of the Winchester Army Recruiting Station. He was sent to the 44th Bombardry Group at MacDill Field Florida. Likar says more vacancies exist in the Air Corps Signal Corps Ordnance and Field Artillery.
Wilmer F. Shryock announces that State Manager T. G. Smoak of Richmond will attend Hickory Camp No. 34 on April 18. Smoak will address the camp and members are urged to attend.
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