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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Apr 24, 1940
Page
1
Coroner R. E. Smith announced 212 dead from a Natchez blaze that swept a negro dance hall last night. Many survivors remain in critical condition and may die, with the death toll rising as hospitals report further losses.
A blaze in a Natchez dance hall, with no rear or side exits and boarded windows, traps over 200 dancers. Coroner R. E. Smith and Sheriff Clyde R. Jenkins report 205 dead, with 20 to 40 more hospitalized likely to die, bringing the toll near 250. Eyes witness describe bodies piled and panic as the building burned.
A reader notes a mechanic in a humorous exchange about fixing a bent Fender while a motorist asks if the work will hide the damage. The piece then shifts to reflections on new street lamps, arguing the change improves diffusion, visibility, and the business district’s appeal despite some objections.
The State Department of Public Instruction and division superintendent Leslie D. Kline announce a Spot Map accurate to each public school student in Frederick County. The map will depict center of school population by district and aid in bus schedules. Suburban growth near Winchester increases district demands while some outlying areas see declining enrollments due to income changes.
The Bear, supplying the U S Antarctic expedition, was damaged by a storm between the South Polar regions and Punta Arenas Chile. Admiral Byrd said he thought several times the bearing might go down during the rough voyage.
Clark M. Smith, clerk of the Cor poration Court, will be conducted tomorrow afternoon at 3 o'clock from Grace Lutheran Church. The Rev. Carl Honeycutt will officiate. Pallbearers include John Glover, Judge Philip Williams, C Herbert Schutte, Roy A. Cather, Harry A. Schmidt, Clifford Grim, Wendell Goode, and Charles P. McVicar. Interment in Mount Hebron Cemetery. Died in Union Memorial Hospital Baltimore yesterday.
A newspaper association says Americans are more informed about the European war than people in any other country. The comment calls this condition an undoubted boon and urges preserving it at all costs. The vice president praises publishers and press abroad for their strong coverage.
Brookfield Missouri anti horse thief activists stage a mocked bull fight argument with the State Humane Society over a planned May 25 event. John Latta and Dr. John Mc Larney boast of bow and spear feats while the Humane Society vows to stop any bull fighting as illegal and un American. Latta contemplates Texas buffalo cows if Missouri law blocks them.
Guffey leads in Pennsylvania as results show Dewey surging with write-in votes on the Republican ballot.
Unofficial returns from Pennsylvania show Senator Joseph F. Guffey widening his Democratic lead over Walter A. Jones for the U S Senate nomination. President Roosevelt receives strong support with 371,517 votes in top contests while McNair and write ins trail.
Laurens Jones announces festival events will be staged on the plaza between city hall and the county office building rather than Market street. The plaza will be roped off from Rous Avenue to the county office building south line to improve traffic flow. Planned acts include a State Association of Weight Lifters contest, a Hawaiian act, a ventriloquist, and concerts by bands from Massanutten Academy Greenbrier Military Academy Pennsylvania Railroad Band Romney High School and John Marshall High School Richmond.
The town of Stephens City receives $12,698 in WPA funds plus $9,000 bond money, totaling $21,698 for its municipal water system under construction. Senator H. P. Byrd presented the application for federal funds.
Notice from Blossom May C W Hollis Chief of Police Henry McKee Taxi. Public sale of Willis household goods at 310 N Kent Street Thursday April 25th at 2 pm. Notices reference police head alter and special post.
White-Dunn and Duvall announce a public sale of horses cattle sheep and hogs at 9 a m. Auctioneers listed.
Swedish reports say Norwegian guerillas harass German occupiers around Oslo with hit and run attacks as German shock troops clash with British French and Norwegian forces on three fronts. News from the Skagerrak hints at a major naval engagement with unclear outcome as Sweden pressures to maintain neutrality.
Paris reports German troop embarkations in the Baltic seen as a menace to Sweden. Berlin says 57 British naval units put out of action. Nazis claim Steinkjer in Norway. London notes air raids on German bases. Britain invites Russian trade. army at 2,000,000. Stockholm reports on fronts in Norway and guerrilla resistance. Rome forecasts German victory. Buenos Aires notes fascists forming a bloc. Kaifeng recaptured by Chinese agency. San Antonio discusses war games.
Ralph G. Hengeveld announced the list of parade judges for the Apple Blossom Festival grand feature. Included are Brig Gen Harrison J. Price retired, General Perry L. Miles Staunton Military Academy, Major J. P. Neu, Robert Scott of Atlantic Coast Line Railway, Carbis A. Walker Winston-Salem, Maurice Spitainy Pitts, D E Stultz Hagerstown, Gerald S. Tompkins Front Royal, and J M Dyer Culpeper among others reaching to Washington Greensboro Baltimore and beyond. H McTiwee Handley High School Winchester directs music.
Captain Carroll R. Baker 55 of the Naval Medical Corps died yesterday in the Naval Hospital Washington born in Win Virginia 1909 Jefferson Medical College graduate last assignment chief of medicine at the Naval Hospital survived by widow and three sons home Wilmington Delaware his father Samuel M Baker once wheat fan manufacturer
Senator Pittman says the United States should build a fleet sufficient to defend the western hemisphere without relying on Britain. He warns against again needing England and France to protect U S interests, noting past war aid.
Household and kitchen furniture and antiques to be sold including walnut corner cupboard canned fruit and dishes at 517 Fairmont Ave at 1 p m on Saturday April 27 sale hosted by Inez Cather Estate
Fire destroyed the rage office and warehouse on April 22. Deliveries of the Winchester 1337 product will resume from the Winchester Service. Loss covered by insurance. Construction will begin immediately on the new plant. E Wayne Fitzwater manager.
Reported successful raids claim blows against enemy bases in Germany Denmark and Norway as British forces reestablish front lines amid ongoing warfare. A Labour Party figure predicts many neutrals may switch sides before the war ends.
The British war office said troops beat off a strong German counter-attack and re established their lines in the Trondheim sector on the western Norwegian coast. No other notable actions were reported in Norway.
London reports intensified British raids on five German bases including Sylt and Aalborg. Prime Minister Chamberlain says censorship control to resume. 2,000,000 under arms, troops from France and the Middle East expanding. Record notes on Russia trade talks and propaganda leadership. Denmark Greenland and Danish residents in England discussed.
German authorities announced control of southern Norway from Oslo to Stavanger and claimed heavy tolls on the British navy in the Norwegian campaign. Three British planes were shot down near Stavanger and German reconnaissance reported British fleet movements toward Narvik. Alpine troops were said ready to fight. Germany and Sweden were negotiating in Stockholm for Baltic trade settlement due to occupation.
City and County Brevities note the Skyline Drive is now open for spring and summer visitors spanning 100 miles through Shenandoah National Park. editors are reminded of the roadway's accessibility and safety improvements as they cover local tourism updates.
About 6000 New York taxicab drivers and maintenance workers walk out in a strike tied to the Transport Workers Union CIO. City operations face disruption as protests unfold in late April.
In Brucetown about five and a half acres a brick seven room house will be sold in front of House at Noon Saturday April 23.
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