For Sale Two Desks and Antiques Disposed At Once
Two flat top desks offered for sale along with several antiques. Items must be disposed of immediately at 229 W. Bosco wen Street.
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W. Boscawen St
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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Apr 20, 1940
Page
9
Mrs Legg Dies at Home in Middletown
Mrs Mary Attie Legg died today at her daughter’s home in Middletown after being born in Frederick County November 13 1869 She was the widow of Charles Legg and survived by several children including Mrs Lester Miller Mrs Annie Beatty Mrs Raymond Headley and Alfred Legg all of Middletown and Mrs Ruth Gordon of Silver Spring Md Also surviving are sisters Mrs Holmes Cadwallader of Boyce and Alvin Mummer of Stephens Funeral services are set for Tuesday with a 1:30 pm gathering at the residence before proceeding to Grace Methodist Church Middletown for the Rev J T Brown to officiate Interment will be at Mount Carmel Cemetery in Middletown
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Attie Legg
Raymond Headley
Middletown
Frederick County
Charles Legg
James Mummer
Fauquier County
Caroline Ritter
Lester Miller
Annie Beatty
Alfred Legg
Ruth Gordon
Silver Springs
Holmes Cadwallader
Boyce
Alvin Mummer
Stephens
Grace Methodist Church
J. T. Brown
Mount Carmel
Virginia Woolen stock sale at $60 a share
Fifty shares offered by C. I. Brumback in front of the Court House sold at $60. Shares were grouped in blocks of ten. The sale was subject to confirmation by the Shenandoah Valley National Bank. Harold G. Brown, cashier, said part of the stock had been sold at the bank. purchaser's name was not disclosed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia Woolen Company
C. I. Brumback
Court House
Brumback
Shenandoah Valley National Bank
Harold G. Brown
Revival Services Begin On Monday At Tabernacle
Revival services at the Full Gospel Tabernacle 445 North Cameron street start Monday April 22 with nightly meetings at 8 oclock. Special music is planned and Evangelist James W Van Meter will be the guest speaker. Rev. Anderson invites the public to attend.
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Full Gospel ‘Tabernacle
North
Cameron Street
Anderson
James W. van Meter
Blue Gum Is Given 4 Months for Liquor Sales
A trial held by Trial Justice A J Tavenner sentenced Blue Gum Edward of Stephens City to four months on two counts of selling liquor. State ABC agents secured the evidence and Robinson admitted making sales but claimed brands were confused during discussion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward
Stephens City
A. J. Tavenner
ABC
Robinson
German Warplane Crashes in Limburg. Crew Interned
A German warplane crashed in southern Limburg province after being fired on by Dutch anti aircraft guns. Five crew members, one wounded, were interned.
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Amsterdam
Limburg
Holland
Netherlands
Wheat and grain quotations from Chicago and Baltimore markets
Chicago and Baltimore grain markets show slight gains after nervous trade and rainless weather. Wheat closes mixed for May July and September with cash grain values listed. corn oats soybeans rye and fats show varied prices in futures and cash markets.
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Chicago
Pressnet
Cash Grain
Baltimore Grain
Baltimore
Winchester
Dr Grady Crowned Queen Legacy Highlighted in Article
The article outlines Dr Grady s long academic career at the University of California including roles as Dean of the College of Commerce from 1928 to 1937 and professor of international economics. It notes his visiting professorship in Honolulu and leadership in San Francisco labor and Pan American circles.
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University of California
College of Commerce
Grady
Institute of Pacific and Oriental Affairs
Honolulu
Hawaii
San Francisco
Pan-American Society
Foreign Policy Association
the American
Robert M. Carr
Ohio River Flood Threatens Newark and Pomeroy Areas
Ohio River rises endanger Newark and Pomeroy business districts along the water front. Pomeroy fears four to five feet of floodwater by Sunday morning. Pittsburgh reports the Golden Triangle at flood stage with crest near 28 feet tonight, and Johnstown experiences crests below flood stage as Stoney Creek and Conemaugh run high.
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Newark
Pomeroy
Pittsburgh
Golden Triangle
United States
Weather Bureau
W.S. Brotzman
Johnstown
Stoney Creek
Conemaugh
Salesmen Wanted And M This Week’s Help Wanted Ad
Experienced salesman to cover feed outlets and country stores requires own car and offers draw to producer. Box M. H. care Star. A well established manufacturing corporation seeks county representatives selling to farms mills factories and public institutions with advancement and liberal compensation. Send sales experience to Sales manager 9915 Harvard Ave Cleveland Ohio. Also listing for Virginia nurseries Waynesboro Nurseries Waynesboro Virginia. etsee -6
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. H. Care Star
Well Ag
Harvard Ave
Cleveland
Ohio
Blackouts blamed for rising road deaths in Britain
Traffic accidents in Britain during the Ace war period have risen to 2975 fatalities, 1167 more than the same period last year. Authorities believe blackout conditions contributed to the increase.
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England
Britain
Romania Signs Pact With Reich Amid Trade Concessions
In Bucharest on April 20 Germany agreed to ship large munitions and fighter planes to Romania in exchange for Romanian concessions in a trade treaty amendment. The accord extends to Bohemia Moravia and Poland, linking prewar Czech Slovakia deals to Nazi policy. Romania also will honor wheat contracts and accelerate Skoda deliveries.
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Bucharest
Germany
Rumania
Bohemia - Moravia
Poland
Reich
Czecho- Slovakia
Karl Clodius
Skoda
Many Lives Snuffed Out In Albany Train Disaster
State Police reported 28 bodies recovered besides the engineer and firemen after a wreck on a four track line west of Albany. Survivors speak of screams, crush, and the carriages collapsed around sleeping passengers. Speed reportedly 59 mph on a sharp central curve, with investigation to determine exact cause.
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Page One
Albany
John Rowan
Harrimen
Hyman Blitz
Toledo
T. H. Jones
West Englewood, N. J
New York City
C. H. Hoffman
Central
Four H Council Elects Officers For Ensuing Year
The Frederick county 4 H Council met in the Court House this morning and elected officers. Nelson Carpenter of Round Hill is new president. Other officers include Denver Hershman of Friendly Grove 1st vice president Rebecca Lodge White Hall 2nd vice president Linda Dailey Whitacre secretary Irenee Mr Airy assistant secretary Nancy Harbaugh Friendly Grove treasurer Hilda Whitacre Whitacre reporter Mary Gay Marker Round Hill song leader Margaret Smallwood Kernstown and Orin Ritter Armel recreational leaders. A finance committee of Raymond Carpenter Linda Dailey and Nancy Harbaugh was named. The camp committee will be formed by the club presidents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick County
4-H Council
Court House
Nelson Carpenter
Round Hill
Denver Hershman
Friendly Grove
Rebecca Lodge
White Hall
Linda Dailey
Whitacre
Irenee
Mr. Airy
Nancy Harbaugh
Hilda Whitacre
Mary Gay Marker
Margaret Smallwood
Kernstown
Orin Ritter
Armel
Raymond Carpenter
Spelling change from Porto Rico to Puerto Rico
The shift to Puerto Rico reflects correct Spanish spelling. The change was made at the request of the Puerto Rican people.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Porto Rico
Puerto Rico
Witness Describes Fatal Car Rescue Ordeal
A witness recalls forcing a woman free from a wrecked car as chaotic scenes unfolded with blood, screams, and moaning. The twisted metal and damaged vehicles mangled occupants after a hurricane like impact.
Shenandoah county school budget clash shocks audience
Shenandoah county school superintendent W Shoemaker collapsed after a six hour debate where the board of supervisors cut the 1940 41 budget. Elmer A Hesley a former teacher aided Shoemaker who regained consciousness and urged the supervisors to protect the children.
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Co. W. Shoemaker
Shenandoah County
Elmer A. Hesley
Te:t
Board of Supervisors
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