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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Aug 23, 1939

Page

9

Jally Case Is Closed In Ocean Drowning

In Hill Maryland August 23 State's Attorney William G Kerbin said further investigation into the Dally case will not reopen without new evidence The case of a drowned man near Ocean City on August 9 was ruled death by self harm by the medical examiner and no foul play was found Dr Michael Dally of Chicago had urged reopening Governor O Connor to intervene but Kerbin noted the report supports a non criminal death Al unpaid the Dally family was not claiming the body

Hill, Md William E. Dally Ssbury Lly Ebert R. O’conor Kerbin

Poles and German Clash Near Frontier at Kluczno

Warsaw dispatch reports a brief clash between Polish and German soldiers at Kluczno near Breslau. German troops crossed the frontier in pursuit of deserters, exchanged shots, and withdrew. Polish peasants and villagers in Posnania dig trenches and fortifications.

Warsaw Polish Kluczno Breslau Silesia Kopno Posnania

Gas Bombs Thrown in Mob at St Albans Plant

Sheriff's deputies fired gas shells and grenades into a crowd at the Barre Wool Com plant after a woman sympathizer smashed a car window. The clash, first of a four week series, followed threats as state police aid was sought amid previous stone-throwing injuries including a 10 year old girl.

South Barre Mass Truck Barre

Ward Will Is Put On Record

A copy of the will of the late Julian F. Ward dated May 12, 1890 was admitted to record in the Corporation Court Clerk office. The will leaves the entire estate to Mrs. Nellie E. Ward who is named sole executrix. Bond of $27,000 is with Massachusetts Bond and Insurance Company as surety. appraisers named Charles J. Summers J B Bewsey William Beverley George Ashnell and G C Miller.

Julian F. Ward Nellie E. Ward Massachuetts Charles J. Summers J. B. Bewsey William Beverley George Ashnell G. C. Miller

Mrs Bowers Funeral Services Held Yesterday

Funeral services for Mrs Anna Bowers who died Saturday at Pattons Nursing Home were conducted yesterday afternoon from J Womeldorf with the Rev. Lent in Mount Hebron. Pallbearers included Robert and Alec Hamilton Roy Bayliss and Wil.

Anna Bowers Rs. Patton Piccadilly Street J. Womeldorf

Cooper Family Reunion Held in Hagerstown Park

The annual Cooper reunion will be held on Labor Day in City Park at Hagerstown. Family members are urged to attend with a basket luncheon. For details call M. E. Hildebrand at 834-r.

Cooper Hagerstown

Winchester Junior Boarders Host Second Annual Picnic

Winchester Junior Boarders and 15 Loudoun County Junior Chambers members gathered at Sunny Side for the second annual picnic. About 100 attended as Ray Garrabrandt noted, with a Leesburg Winchester softball game won by Leesburg 7 to 2. Festivities included badminton, horseshoes, hot dogs, ice cream, bingo, and campfire songs led by Margaret and Jimmy Clark visiting from Honolulu.

Winchester Loudoun County Margaret and Jimmy Clark Honolulu Hawaii

Halifax to Broadcast Important Statement Tonight

Foreign Secretary Lord Halifax will address the nation from 10 Downing Street at 8 30 p m marking a key pause in the tense international scene. The speech will be rebroadcast to the United States and Europe via the Columbia and National systems.

London Lord Halifax United States Europe Chamberlain Ten Downing Street Columbia National Broadcasting Systems

City to Start Quarry Fence Next Monday

Construction of a cyclone fence around the abandoned quarry will begin next Monday and take two to three weeks. After completion, similar fencing will surround each reservoir. Both improvements were authorized by the city council as emergency measures.

Government to Strictly Enforce Fair Labor Standards Act

Major Arthur L. Fletcher announced in Atlanta that the wage hour division will enforce the fair labor standards act in a big way. Speaking to garment and textile trade groups he warned violators that the department will relentlessly pursue them and enforcement will increase over time.

Atlanta Arthur L. Fletcher Southén Garment Manufacturers’ Association Association of Textile Mills

Labor Contract Is Called Off In Pittsburgh

In Pittsburgh on August 23 the CIO Steel Workers Organizing Committee canceled a labor contract with International Nickel Company of Huntington West Virginia. SWOC alleged the firm acted to destroy the union and maintained a company union while discriminating against SWOC members. Philip Murray, SWOC chairman, announced the cancellation of one of 595 contracts as part of the organizing drive aimed at 525,000 workers nationwide.

Pittsburgh International Nickel Company of Huntington W. Va CIO Steel Workers’ Organizing Committee SWOC Steel City Philip Murray

Gardner Estate Appraised at $5 474.04 in Frederick Court

The estate of the late Wilmot Emory Gardner of Stephens City is valued at 5474 dollars and 4 cents. Certificate filed in Frederick Circuit Court by C S Headley James C Gardner and Roy F Rickard confirms the appraisal.

Wilmot Emory Garnder Stephens City Frederick Circuit Court C.S. Headley James C. Gardner Roy F. Rickard

Hearing to Determine Beer License Revocation in Winchester

Wade Miles of the Virginia A. B. Co. Board held a morning session in Winchester to collect evidence for possible revocation of licenses to dispense beer. Complaints cited disturbances near the New York restaurant on North Cameron street with street fights on Saturdays. Witnesses said order returns when police stay, but disorder resumes when they leave. The case was taken under advisement.

Wade Miles Virginia A. B. Co Winchester New York Cameron Street

Brazilian Yacht Itacare Sinks Near Porto Ilhos

A yacht named Itacare sank near Porto Ilhos Brazil with 100 people aboard. Anoites reports 100 passengers drowned though a federal mails department confirmed the wreck and kept numbers of the dead undisclosed.

Rio DE Janeiro Itacare Porto Ilhos Anoites Federal Department of Mails

Restoration A Tourist Magnet

The Williamsburg restoration attracts visitors to Norfolk according to Mayor John Gurkin while in Winchester for the Elks convention. He notes shipyards and museums in the area as popular points of interest drawing tourists.

Williamsburg Norfolk John Gurkin Seaport Winchester

Foreigners Rush To Leave Germany

Berlin reports mass exodus as wartime fear drives French and British citizens and others to flee. Air travel seats vanish while trains run full all day. Officials in Paris and Berlin urge departure. Robert Coulondre, the French ambassador, transmitted the direct order to quit Germany.

Berlin Germany Paris Robert Coulondre

Poles Fire At German Plane Over Polish Corridor

Danzig aviation authorities report Polish anti-aircraft guns fired at a German transport plane over the Polish corridor this afternoon. The aircraft en route from Templehof Berlin to Koenigsberg was not struck.

Danzig Danzzg Templehof Berlin Eee Koenigsberg

Forgery Case Held for Grand Jury in Berryville

John Boyer a Millwood resident was ordered held for the grand jury in Berryville Virginia after a hearing in the Trial Court on forgery charges. He allegedly forged two checks for five and ten dollars and another for an undisclosed amount. Boyer, located in Reading Pennsylvania, was returned by deputies Norvel Carter and W W Smallwood Jr and heard before Trial Justice Garland Williams during Judge Kackley’s vacation.

Berryville John Boyer Millwood Boyer Reading Norvel Carter W. W. Smallwood, Jr Garland Williams Kackley

Precautions Put On War Footing

The Home Office moved England's air raid precautions toward a war footing with immediate extinguishing of London's street lights when deemed necessary. This step, announced in London and effective tonight, signals heightened vigilance during the air raid era.

London Home Office England

U S Ships Ready To Return Citizens Continued

The article notes debates over cash and carry munition policy favoring Britain and France if war comes. It cites a State Department count of Americans abroad in Poland Germany France Great Britain Italy and Danzig with totals and notes on travel advisories. Officials indicate stock market operations would continue and business as usual would be sought in wartime.

Great Britain France United States Congress Germany Russia State Department Poland Warsaw Europe Northern Ireland Italy Danzig Morgeanthau

C. I. O. Breaks Out Against Its Rival In Labor

The C I O accused the American Federation of Labor of treachery to workers over Wagner Act revisions. Lee Pressman, C I O general counsel, issued the statement to the Senate Labor Committee as a supplement to earlier testimony opposing changes in the labor law.

C. I O Labor Washington American Federation of Labor Lee Pressman Senate Labor Committee

Tourists Advised to Leave Resort on French Riviera

United States consular authorities at Nice urged American visitors along the French Riviera to evacuate the coast near the Italian frontier. The advisory emphasizes leaving the resort area promptly due to ongoing dangers.

Cannes United States Nice French Riviera

Men's Night At Brucetown Sermon Highlights Faith Leader

A large Brucetown congregation heard Dr. Powers discuss Woman God Made with Rev. Geo H Fielding opening prayer. Tonight is Men’s Night with sermon Be hold the Man of God. Galilee Church attendees reserve seats and Mr. McVay will sing. Dr. Powers praised as a leading evangelist. Tomorrow at 10 he preaches in Stephenson Church.

Brucetown Powers Geo. H. Fielding Ridgeway Man of God Galilee Christian Disciple Church Welltown Pike McVay Dr. Powers West Northwest Hamline University America Stephenson

Boxer Sought In Clarke County Assault Case

Berryville Virginia August 23 deputy Buckner said a search is underway for Walter C Wheat former lightweight boxer wanted for questioning in an assault on a Clarke farmhand named Kenny on Berryville streets. Kenny was treated at Winchester hospital and sent home under observation. Wheat and two companions had been arrested in Roanoke on drunk charges and released.

Berryville Robert W. Buckner Walter C. Wheat Clarke Buckner Wheat Kenny Winchester Hospital Mac Castleman's Ferry

Japan Sees Anti Comintern Pact Enduring

Tokyo government official said Japan expects the anti comintern pact with Germany to remain intact despite Germany and Russia moving toward a non aggression agreement. A foreign office spokesman noted prior information on the development and expressed that Germany cautioned against harming the accord.

Tokyo Japan Germany Foreign Office

Nain Notes Aug 23 Nain Virginia Churchyard Party

Nain notes list local visits from August 23 and upcoming events at Pairview U B Church near Nain with guests including Mr. and Mrs. Clifton Lewis and others. Several residents and out of town visitors are mentioned, along with yard party plans for Friday night August 25.

Nain Clifton Lewis Harry Lewis James DeHaven Elmer McIntyre Miller Fries Pairview U. B. Church John Martin Jack South Lemoyne Margaret Jones Tom Davis Walter Light Ruth Chapman Milton Hodgson Winchester Velda Clark Charles Clark Ray Chapman Andy Light Chesnut Grove

Germany Seeks Quick Resolution of Polish Dispute

Reports say Hitler aims to settle the Poland dispute in two ways and has communicated terms to Britain and other European governments. Sir Nevile Chamberlain traveled to Berchtesgaden for talks after delivering Chamberlain's reply to the courier statement from Midlec.

Pagethemia Moravia Hitler Poland Europe Nevile Berchtesgaden Chamberlain Midlec

Market Quotations New York Close Mixed As Bears Waver

New York stock market edged lower in quiet trading today with late losses in leading issues while volume stayed light around 500000 shares. Reports from Berlin that Hitler pressed Chamberlain for Danzig and a Poland protectorate helped lift sentiment yesterday, guiding prices to the near finish.

New York Berlin Hitler Chamberlain Great Britain Danzig Poland

Wheat and grain quotations rise on U S markets

Chicago futures showed wheat up nearly four cents a bushel the largest gain in months while corn advanced up to 33-8 cents amid Winnipeg strength and European political uncertainty. Cash grain in Chicago listed No 2 red wheat 73 1-4 cents and No 1 yellow 70, with corn and oats also advancing.

Chicago Winnipeg Chicago Cash Grain

Wedding announcements and invitations: guidance note

It states both a wedding announcement and invitations should be sent to friends, noting that announcements are never sent to those who have already received a wedding invitation.

Baltimore and Philadelphia Livestock and Produce Markets Summary

Markets show dull produce demand across Baltimore and Philadelphia with scans of fruits vegetables eggs and dairy steady to weak. Cattle calves hogs and sheep prices listed with variations by weight and grade, while Chicago reports hogs steady after strong receipts and cattle mixed gains in other regions.

North Carolina U. S Baltimore Livestock

Local Markets Note on Daily Market Listings

The Star states markets are corrected daily but declines responsibility for typographical errors in listings.

The Star

Diplomats Receive Wartime Orders As Polish Crisis Deepens

Paris reports indicate France issued strong diplomatic instructions to ambassadors while reservists flood front posts. Paris and London poised to go to war if Poland resists Germany. Moscow talks with Russia on a non aggression pact hinge on Naggiar's report. Lebrun to chair cabinet session tomorrow.

Paris Europe France Britain Poland Moscow Paul Emile Naggiar Germany Russia Red Army Albert Leburn

Eagles Launch A Drive For Members

Members of the Winchester Aerie of Eagles announced a membership drive during a meeting last night in the Aerie room on North Lou doun street. After the session, a social in the room followed.

Winchester Aerie of Eagles Aerie Room North Loudoun Street

Quotations from Va Livestock Market on N Kent Street

The Virginia livestock market on N Kent Street lists weekly Tuesday extended sales with steers at 7.85 top, heifers 7.50 to 5.50, fat cows 5.75 to 3.00, bulls 5.50 to 6.35, veal calves to 10.70, fresh cows 40 to 66, lambs 8.60 to 4.00, sheep 3.00 to 1.25, hogs 6.75 to 6.60, pigs 3.50 to 1.75, fat sows 4.75 to 4.00, feeder steers 6.25 to 7.00, stocker steers 28 to 47 per head.

Baltimore U. S. Dept Philadelphia P. R U. S Chicago Gleliien Epicails Co Pbl Ose Bros FO Son Godo

Conspiracy Charged To Annenberg

The article notes continued coverage of a grand jury decision in a monopoly probe. It reports no indictment was returned but urges stronger gambling-law enforcement nationwide and revocation of charters for a nationwide news service and its subsidiaries. It also proposes Congress bar interstate wire use by Rotos news network.

Grand Jury Nationwide News Service Congress Nationwide RO Tals

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