Distinguished Visitors To Fete Attend Winchester Luncheon
A procession of notable guests will join a noon luncheon on May 2 at Winchester Golf Club during the festival. Attendees include Gov. James Price former Gov Westmoreland Davis Sen Harry Byrd Gen George Marshall and other officials and dignitaries from Virginia Philadelphia Washington and various overseas posts.
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Winchester
Winchester Golf Club
James Price
Westmoreland Davis
Harry F. Byrd
George Marshall
U. S. Army
Henry F. Grandy
Colgate Darden
A. Willis
Virginia
R. Gray Williams
Charles Carneal
Washington
Fred A. Read, Jr
Porter Taylor
General Corps
U. S. Dept. of Agriculture
T. F. Andrews
Virginia Hortlc Society
Roanoke
W.S. Campfield
Virginia Horticultural Society
Earl L. Valentine
Shenandoah Valley, Inc
Lexington
Col
Howard Benchoff
Woodstock
Mestra Portorrero
Nicaragua
Port En Oe Ee City
GeBayle Uragua
Pastorizé
Dominican Republic
Cabero
Chile
Fernandez
Paraguay
Boyd
Panama
Longest recorded football kick by Al Braga in 1948
The longest kick on record is 89 yards by Al Braga of the University of San Francisco on October 16.
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al Braga
University of San Francisco
Homer Martin To Take Vacation
Detroit April 27 Homer Martin a former leader of the C I O United Auto Workers resigns as president of the A P L United Auto Workers effective June 1 to take a five year first vacation in five years and then return to private business. He cites the need for a change for his family and himself.
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Detroit
Homer Martin
United Auto Workers
Martin
Joe DiMaggio Likely to Return Soon for Yankees
Baltimore April 27 A Baltimore bone specialist Dr George E Bennett said Joe DiMaggio Yankee outfielder should be able to play within a week after examining the leg injury from a preseason exhibition game DiMaggio has not played since the season opened He traveled with the Yankees to Baltimore for a series with Washington.
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Baltimore
George E. Bennett
Joe DiMaggio
New York Yankee
DiMaggio
Bennett
Joe
Brooklyn
Yankees
Herge
Washington
President Roosevelt Ends Eight Day Warm Springs Vacation
President Roosevelt wraps up an eight day stay at the Little White House in Warm Springs Georgia and departs for Washington by special train. He waves to the crowd and says he hopes to return in November.
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Warm Springs
Roosevelt
White House
Washington
Warm Springs Infantile Paralysis Foundation
Pine Mountain Valley
Big Steamers Seen At Anchor In Table Bay
CAPETOWN April 27 British liners Queen Mary and Aquitania were seen anchored in Table Bay at the harbor entrance. Queen Mary departed New York on March 22 for an undisclosed destination, likely for war service. Aquitania left New York last September 23 and has carried Canadian troops to Britain.
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Capetown
Union of South Africa
Table Bay
Capetown Harbor
New York
Britain
Grain futures rally as wheat leads gains in Chicago market
Chicago reports a strong late session rally with wheat advancing over a cent per bushel. May prices near 1.08, corn around 64 to 66 cents, oats steady, soybeans about 1.08 to 1.24. Cash markets show wheat up 1 to 1.5 cents, corn steady to down, oats firm, rye mixed. Baltimore and Winchester notes give spot wheat around 1.10 and corn near 68 cents per bushel.
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Chicago
Baltimore Grain
Baltimore
Winchester
Answers to Today's Quiz From Page Four
Answers to test questions printed on page 4 include: He nods his head. The thirteenth. Squalus. Bulls. Sheriff. nee T. Yes. Between France and Spain. Landis major league baseball. Hays motion pictures. No it is leased from Panama in perpetuity.
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Sheriff
Nee T
France
Spain
Landis
Hays
Motion Pictures
Panama
French Forces Ready for Year Round Norway Campaign
Paris reports the Nile expeditionary corps reorganized for Norway after the April 9 German invasion. Troops sailed with a year of equipment including reversible tents and life belts for all aboard. Chasseurs Alpines trained for skis and rugged terrain were highlighted for the Norwegian drive.
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Paris
Fren
Niles Expeditionary Corps
Finland
Norway
Germany
Scandinavia
North Sea
Queen Mary Seen In Africa While on Troop Transport Run
New York April 27 The Queen Mary was sighted at Capetown South Africa on April 2 by officers of the Poelau Tello confirming her March 22 departure from New York for an unannounced destination and possible troop transport. Capetown residents expected her to head toward Australia.
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New York
Capetown
South Africa
Bernard van Noort
Australia
Two Anthracite Miners Entombed in Haddock Slope
Hazleton Pennsylvania April 27 two anthracite miners George Wagner 38 and Leroy Linderman 58 were entombed today in a Haddock Mining Company slope near Tom Hicken after a rock and mud fall. Rescue workers reported they were about 600 feet from the surface and could not confirm if they were alive.
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Hazleton
Haddock Mining Company
Tom Hicken
George Wagner
Leroy Linderman
Wheeler Opposed to US Entry in European War
Interior chief denies discussing politics during Texas visits as Wheeler, a Democratic presidential hopeful, opposes U.S. entry to the European war now or after the election. He also declines a vice presidential run with any ticket including Roosevelt. Governor Arthur H. James blasts the New Deal in a Pennsylvania address, urging a courageous 1940 standard-bearer.
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Texas
Interior Department
Wheeler
D.-Mont
Roosevelt
United States
Roosevelt-Wheeler
Arthur H. James
Pennsylvania
Allied Forces Face German Countermoves on Norwegian Front
The report notes German engineers rebuilding bridges and roads dynamited by Allies and Norwegian volunteers. Germans are said to be solidifying west coast positions and linking detachments while Narvik remains contested. Sweden’s neutrality appears firmer as travel across the frontier is restricted and German trade talks continue.
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Narvik
Arctic Circle
Sweden
Lulea
Bothnian Gulf
Germany
Weather Grading for Airmen Proposed at Aviation Conference
Aviation editor Devon Francis reports eight state southwest aviation conference discusses a weather grading system for flying from 1 to 10. Pilot Bob Dawson explains buyers could request weather conditions by number. Higher numbers signal better visibility and ceilings. lower numbers indicate potential cancellations or irregular operations.
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Associated Press
Tulsa
Okla
Bob Dawson
Dawson
Indian Woman Bear Woman of Nez Perce Dies at 120
LEWISTON IDAHO April 27 Himekeiah Hatuai the Bear Woman of the Nez Perce Indians, claimed by tribe members to be 120 years old, has died. A tribal legend, she reportedly rode a bear and recalled aiding Rev Henry Harmon Spaulding, the first Nez Perce missionary, in building a ditch for the water mill that powered Idaho’s first saw and grist mill in the mid 1830s.
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Lewiston
Idaho
Himekeiah
Nez Perces
Daylight Saving Time Starts Tonight Across Regions
New York reports daylight saving begins officially at 2 a m tomorrow and ends in September. The Merchants' Association of New York estimates about 250 million people worldwide will observe daylight saving in 1940. Canada Britain Belgium France Germany the Netherlands and Portugal listed. Cuba starts June 2.
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New York
Southaniown
United States
Merchants’ Association of
Association
Canada
Great Britain
Belgium
France
Germany
Netherlands
Portugal
Cuba
First car serviced at Conoco Station opens in Loudoun Street
The first automobile fully serviced at the new Conoco Filling Station at Loudoun Street and North Avenue was driven by Mrs. Thomas Boyd, wife of Police Captain Boyd, who praised manager Guy A. Webber for the quality of work performed.
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Conoco
Loudoun Street
North Avenue
Thomas Boyd
Boyd
Guy A. Webber
Wallace Urges Farmers to Fight for Land Bank Reform
In St Paul on April 27 Henry Wallace secretary of ture urged farmers to organize for reform of the Federal Land Bank system. He called for mortgage interest rate cuts and liberalized farm credit nationwide during a mass meeting with farmers from 17 states.
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ST. Paul, Minn
Henry Wallace
Ture
Federal Land Bank
Wallace
Farm reform clash over system improvements and farmer service
A report notes opposition from self fish interests to efforts aimed at reforming the agriculture system and enhancing service to farmers, highlighting conflicts over policy and implementation.
Governor Lehman Receives Highest State Salary
The governor of New York, Herbert H. Lehman, earns a salary of 25000 dollars annually. The longest Bible verse appears in Esther 8 9 in the Old Testament and Revelation in the New Testament.
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New York State
Herbert H. Lehman
Flower patterns and transfer designs from Pattern 6697
A description of spring bloom patterns in daisy stitches with cross stitch motifs. Pattern 6697 includes six motifs averaging 6 x 6 inches with transfer designs and listed materials. Provide name address and pattern number to receive the pattern from the Collecting Arts Dept New York NY 259 W 14th St.
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Ing Arts Dept
W. 14Th Street
New York
N. Y
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