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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Aug 04, 1939

Page

2

Va. Boys To March Over Roads Trudged By Grandfathers

On August 5 77 years after grandfathers trailed Longstreet toward Gainesville in Lee’s turn movement Virginia National Guard units will march toward Gainesville joining the 28th Division and forming the American Third Corps to defend Washington against a Provisional Division of regulars. Captain Rice W Levi commands Headquarters Company 91st Infantry Brigade with Lt Glagett and a list of noncommissioned officers and privates.

Yville Longstreet Gainesville Lee Pope Second Manassas Ninety-first Infantry Brigade Virginia National Guard Infantry William B. Glagett Donald Gley Lyle T. Simpson Henry G. Stickles Harry L. Boxwell Reginald Morrison Edward Owens James H. Ashby Ernest Elsen Marvin R. May Lambertess Earl Fuller Jack Rush George Wer James J. Harris Robert Parker Kenneth Shenk Wil Trenary Thomas Dofflemyer Walter Foley Robert Leake Edward McDonald Robert Pope Janny Pope Samuel Simpson Joseph Stickles

Warners Sued by Son of Diaz for Juarez Representation

Diaz, son of the late dictator of Mexico, files suit against Warner Brothers over offensive inexactitudes in the film Juarez seeking a historical rectification. He objects to the portrayal of his father jumping like a Tarzan in the presence of Emperor Maximilian.

Rfiro Diaz Dictor Mexico Warner Brothers Juarez Maximilian Forte di City

Answers to test questions from page four

The fragment lists multiple questions and answers including the second largest fish of the Channel Islands, Frances Perkins, geography between France and Switzerland, Great Britain, the greatest Flemish painter, a four line stanza form, a jumping rodent, and war carried on by irregular bands.

Fish Channel Islands Frances Perkins Paul Nm France Switzer Gulf Great Britain

Villain Nabbed After Clash With Clark Gable at Honeymoon Ranch

Willard J. Broski, 18, a dishwasher, was captured by Clark Gable at the actor’s honeymoon ranch near Hollywood. Gable overpowered Broski and wrested a gun from him before Broski was booked on a burglary charge.

Willard J. Broski Clark Gable Reel Star Hollywood Gable Broski

Officers Re-elected at Opequon District Sunday School Meet

The 29th annual Opequon District Sunday School Association convention reelected officers C B Headley president P E Lineburg vice president and F Estes Kline secretary treasurer The next meeting will be at Ridings Chapel United Brethren Church South Stephens City Rev W D Mitchell will pastor Speakers included Fred D Maphis Rev Mr Beard Rev Julian T Owen and J H Funkhouser The district reported 16 schools with 97 percent average attendance and Trinity Lutheran Church Stephens City led with 82 percent attendance. the County Association contributed about 40 to the State Council of Religious Education.

Opequon C. 8. Headley P. E. Lineburg F. Estes Kline Ridings Chapel United Brethren Church South Stephens City W. D. Mitchell Fred D. Maphis Strasburg Mr. Beard Julian T. Owen J. H. Funkhouser Arthur Carper W. L. Riggleman All Save Grace Methodist Middletown Trinity Lutheran Church the County Association State Council of Religious Education

Roosevelt to name two more White House assistants

President Roosevelt said he expects to appoint two more White House assistants under the reorganiza tion act and keep the sixth post for temporary duties. He did not specify timing and noted the sixth place would be filled as needed. Three appointees from July 12 Currie, McReynolds, and Rowe are said to be anonymous in their roles.

Washington Roosevelt White House Lauchlin Currie William H., McReynolds James H. Rowe, Jr

Mother and Two Little Sons Tragedy in Chicago Hotel

A Prague immigrant textile maker and his wife in Chicago are found in a West Side hotel with their two small sons dead after a possible family suicide pact. The mother slashed her left wrist. a blood-stained razor was found in the room. Police weigh whether the mother hurled the children first or leaped with them. The family had recent losses and fears about staying in the United States. Langer, once wealthy in Prague, had surrendered his business to the Nazis and emigrated with his family in 1948 on a six month visa.

Prague Czechoslovakia Concude Langer Central Hynek Marpeles Company United States Periiu Cea Ow Hermine Weil

Duke of Kent Installed by King George VI

Mr and Mrs C Vernon Eddy sailed from Cherbourg after attending the installation of the Duke of Kent as grandmaster of English Freemasonry in London. Eddy represented Virginia Masons and previously attended a similar ceremony for the Duke of York, later King George VI, who installed his brother.

C. Vernon Eddy London Eng Duke of Kent Cherbourg Eddy Grand Lodge of Masons In Virginia Virginia Masons Grand Lodge of Duke of York George VI British Empire Goodby Ee George London Times Edward VII

Purebred Rams Bought by Frederick County Farmers

Frederick County sheep producers bought purebred rams at Berryville Virginia auction to improve flocks. Prices ranged from 33.50 to 60 dollars, with eleven Hampshire and five Shropshire rams totaling 620.25 dollars and an average of 38.76. Auctioneer Coleman Dunn and clerk Fred Stine noted the sale.

Prederick County Berryville Richard A. Cooper Hampshire H. C. Lunsford Monterey H. H. Terry Musto J. D. Huffman Frederick Lunsford Hampshire John A. Keyser Washington Rappahannock A. S. Pennypacker D. E. Drinkwater Drinkwater Flint Hill A. S. Thomas & Son Round Hill Shropshire Coleman Dunn Fred Stine

Measure Carries Farm-Price Program In Deficiency Bill

The bill passed the appropriation sub committee restoring $119000000 for the Commodity Credit Corporation. President Roosevelt backed the restoration in support of Secretary Wallace. The full committee moved to confirm the action and speed the measure to the Senate. Barkley warned of possible extra session if fights delay adjournment. Senate attendance thin with many members away.

Commodity Credit Corporation Roosevelt Wallace House Appropriations Senate Barkley Congress Washington

Freemasons Elected Leader Receives Global Praise

A worldwide Freemasonry gathering congratulates the new office holder from Connaught, praising his qualities and expressing confidence in his future rulership. They note the strong support from recognized Masons across the globe and pledge continued brotherly interest in the craft’s progress.

Nized Freemasons Mason

Yorkville Firemen In A Tight Place

New York August 4 Fire department burned today over an official report to Congress that Secretary Perkins car burned on the doorstep of the Yorkville fire station because fire fighting chemicals had been exhausted A department spokesman asserted that when the car took fire Miss Perkins chauffeur drove it 50 feet to the firehouse The car blocked the entrance so that the firemen could not get their equipment out and they had to shut the doors to keep the station from catching fire.

New York Congress Perkins Yorkville

Weekend absence noted for Norman Lockhart dealer

Norman Lockhart fruit tree dealer is away for the weekend and will not be in his office until Monday. He is staying with Mr and Mrs Harry Pool on the Berryville turnpike.

Norman Lockhart Mrs Harry Pool Berryville Turnpike

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