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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Apr 19, 1940

Page

7

Delegates Chosen By Presbytery At Spring Assembly

Four ministers and four elders were elected as commissioners at the spring presbytery meeting near Falling Waters West Virginia. Principals named include Rev J C B McLa and Rev W Eppard with alternates in both ministerial and elder groups. Reports note evangelistic campaigns adding many members and home missions activity led by Rev Allen Jones.

Vgees Ester‘tery Spring We Church Falling Waters Magerdy J. C. B. McLa Shepherdstown W. Eppard Ofeological W. Va Allen Jones Moorefield R. B. Woodworth Burlington William Couchman Bethany Church League A. B. Mann Thomas Robert L. Vining Piedmont H. H. Crim Strasburg

War Plans and Sweden Invasion Forecast by Allied Observers

The analysis foresees a German invasion of Sweden and outlines three Allied aims. First to honor aid promises to Sweden if attacked. Second to widen the northern war front to probe Hitler's right flank. Third to assist in dislodging German forces from central and southern Norway.

Sweden Hitler Norway

P T A Groups Represented For Meeting

Berryville Virginia April 19 John O Hardesty president of the Berryville P T A was named to the regional meeting in Lu ray next Wednesday at 10 am A nominating committee to select candidates for offices to be elected May 21 was named D G Cooley Hunter H Burks and Lor ing C Kackley serve on the panel The Home Economics Club entertained about 150 patrons showing The Fashionette and Clothing Revue Models wore gowns by club members Woodwork pieces from the industrial arts class under George Grove were displayed

Berryville Parent-Teacher Association John O. Hardesty Luray D. G. Cooley Hunter H. Burks Loring C. Kackley George Grove

Middletown P T A appoints delegates for Luray meeting

W F Shipe and Mrs R A Larrick were named to attend the district P T A meeting in Luray next Wednesday. The Middletown Community League reports over 100 members and plans to add $25 to the school library fund. A chicken supper on April 27 supports the baseball team.

Middletown W. F. Shipe R. A. Larrick H. Denis Hoover

How to win Shell Scholar aviation program

A student can pursue a Shell Scholar aviation award by meeting eligibility criteria set by Shell and the program sponsor. Applicants typically must demonstrate academic merit, leadership, and interest in aviation, with required documentation and possibly references.

Shell

First Committee Meeting of Red Cross Chapter Under Miss Ballard

Winchester Frederick County Red Cross Chapter held its first committee meeting with Rev. H J Womeldorf presiding. Reports show 34 ex service men and 2 active service men aided in claims, hospitalizations, and pensions for widows. Volunteers logged 544 hours knitting garments for war refugees. 145 garments shipped. Plans include National Red Cross convention in Washington with a local delegation. Norway relief donations accepted at the chapter office.

Winchester-Frederick County Mary Janie Gray Red Cross Europe Beer Hi Sarkar Norway Shryock Jom Baetjer H. A. Funk Roy Ryden, Jr J. 8. Scully, Jr E. T. Clark Walker McBond Harry Byrd Jr Jad Hunter Walker Mc S .C. Brooks Claude Cammer J. H. Louden Daniel Lupton D. H

Colored Quartet To Give Concert At Mount Carmel Church

The Keystone State Quartet from Pottstown Pennsylvania will perform spirituals and Negro folk songs at Mount Carmel Free Baptist Church on Saturday evening April 20 from 9 30 to 11 30 announced by pastor Rev S Spriggs. The group hailed as the pride of Pennsylvania is expected to benefit listeners and there is no door admission.

Keystone State Quartet Pottstown Mount Carmel Free Baptist Church 8. S. Spriggs Pennsylvania

Red Sox top Athletics 7 6 in home opener at Boston

Boston's Red Sox won their opening home game 7-6 over Philadelphia at home. Jimmy Foxx hit a deep homer to right field as 7 1000 cash customers and 9000 guests attended the game.

Boston Red Sox Philadelphia Athletics Jimmy Foxx

Barbara Bell Fashion Pattern 1670 B

Barbara Bell Pattern No. 1670 B offers a clean cut casual dress for sizes 34 through 46. Designed for versatile fabrics and seasons, it features a fitted bodice with waist darts and easy sewing charts, with options in crepe rayon and other materials.

Barbara Bell

Red Cross to Aid Norwegian War Refugees

Norman H. Davis chairman of the National Red Cross says local contributions will support Norwegian war refugees through the Winchester Frederick Chapter. An April 10 offer to the Norwegian Red Cross Society remains unanswered but help is expected after the invasion. Contributions may go to Miss Edythe Ballard, executive secretary.

Norman H. Davis National Red Cross Winchester-Frederick The Red Cross Norwegian Red Cross Society Davis Edythe Ballard Winchester- Frederick

Pound Slips in British Exchange On U.S. Dollar

The British pound edged lower by 3-8 of a cent against the U.S. dollar in New York trading. The move reflects a small weakening of sterling in early daily foreign exchange dealings.

New York United States

Protactinium: Rarest Metal Worth a Million Per Ounce

Protactinium is described as the world's rarest metal with a value of one million dollars per ounce. Only a small amount has been isolated to date.

Hull warns Japan on Dutch East Indies and allies

Secretary Hull declares hands off policy toward the Dutch East Indies and its relations with Japan the Philippines British Malaya Hong Kong and Australia. He notes Nazi like speculation on protection for Indies if Holland enters war.

Dutch East Indies Japan Philippines British Malaya Hongkong Arrow Australia Indies Holland Hull

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