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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Apr 19, 1940
Page
9
Delaware lawmakers and residents debate the old public punishment of flogging for crimes, with Gov. McMullen defending the post as a crime deterrent. Protests cite relic status and humiliation, while the state retains the lash for offenses from petty theft to arson.
Berlin reports the German high command confirms a Glasgow class British cruiser of 9,100 tons was torpedoed north of the Shetlands. The submarine commander returning to port said the cruiser was destroyed by an internal explosion immediately after being hit.
Berkeley County Christian Endeavor Union officials report strong progress for the Middle Atlantic States Regional Christian Endeavor conference set for May 3 4 and 5 at the First United Brethren Church in Martinsburg West Virginia An estimated 300 to 400 young people are expected to attend A committee meeting at St John s Lutheran Church will review reports and plan details for the event.
A week of all day meetings for wood growers includes talks on Virginia's Sheep Program and Marketing Wool in 1940, plus a sheep shearing demonstration by E S Bartlett and a sheep searing contest. Sessions run April 29 to May 4 in Wythe Giles Floyd Rockingham Shenandoah and Rockbridge counties with county agents coordinating and entrants urged to contact their agent.
The trustee will offer at public auction a 50 acre tract with a dwelling and outbuildings on the north side of the Northwestern Turnpike four and a half miles west of Winchester. The sale follows a deed of trust dated February 18 1939 from Oliver L Kern. terms: one third cash at sale, balance in two equal annual installments with bonds, interest paid semi annually, secured by deed of trust and fire policy. Auctioneers Brumback listed.
The Agricultural Adjustment Administration states 1938 program cost 499,532,875.44 dollars with payments to farmers totaling 875.44 dollars plus regional labs, surplus removals, and 1939 advance payments. Field and Washington expenses are itemized, noting Texas led state costs at 63,764,159.20 dollars and Alaska the smallest at 1,289.51.
The Commerce Department proposed ending blind selling of films in anti trust suits. It urged banning discrimination against independent theatres and suggested limiting contracts to five pictures and delaying exhibition rights until after local trade showings. The plan awaits action by Thurman Arnold and Hollywood producers and could form part of a consent decree.
By decree of Frederick County Circuit Court a sale is set at public auction in Winchester at noon on April 27 1940. Ollie Payne Jefferson's widow M Lynch executor offers 5 acres 2 roads and 4.4 poles including a two story brick 7 room residence. Parcels include 1.5 acres with house and 3 acres 3 roods 4.4 poles. Terms: one third cash and rest in two equal annual installments with deed of trust and fire insurance required.
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