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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Aug 25, 1939

Page

7

Anderson Urges Non-Factional Front in Virginia Young Democrats

Roanoke Virginia August 25 Robert Lane Anderson president of the Young Democratic Clubs of Virginia appeals to keep the organization non-factional at the eighth annual convention. He calls for unity beyond rule or ruin rhetoric and outlines progress such as new clubs, a women as Democrats committee, a Waynesboro conference, and plans to host a Richmond office and a formal budget.

Roanoke Robert Lane Anderson Marion Young Democratic Clubs of Virginia Young Democratic Front Young Democracy Pittsburgh Anderson Democratic Party Tweedle-Dums Tweedle-Dealers Young Democratic Clubs of America You Virginia A. Guy Hope Richmond Committee On Women As Democrats Young Democratic Workers Waynesboro Russell B. Devine John D. Neff Staunton Young Democratic Clubs Young Democratic National Committee

Fugitives Hunted On Peninsula

Three convicts who escaped Moyamensing prison near Philadelphia are being sought on the Delmarva peninsula after being positively identified by Seaford residents. John Luther King Walter McAvoy Robert S. Hallman Orville Bilyou linked to car theft and burglary. Hallman registered at Hotel Sussex and vanished after photos circulated. Police and sheriffs across Delaware were alerted with their descriptions and images.

Salisbury Moyamensing Prison Philadelphia Delmarva Peninsula Seaford Del John Luther King Walter McAvoy Holdup Robert S. Hallman Orville Bilyou Hallman Sussex Associated Press Poole Blade Leach Hall- Man McAvoy Bilyow Samuel Blecker Sidney Brecker Delaware Pace

Colored team sails to Hagerstown for return game

The Colored Athletic Club of Winchester plans a Sunday trip by bus to Hagerstown Maryland for a scheduled return baseball game with their local colored team. Bus leaves Baptist Hill at 1 o clock. those seeking seats should contact John Robinson.

Baptist Hill The Colored Athletic Club of Winchester Hagerstown John Robinson

Galilee Sunday School Picnic Highlights Grimes News

The Galilee Sunday School picnic at Winchester Park drew a large crowd on a fine day. Death notices recall the funeral of Clarence Beckey, a longtime resident who suffered a paralysis spell and was cared for by family. Various locals enjoyed vacations, visits, and employment updates as peach harvests peak with good quality and prices.

Grimes Galilee Winchester Park Clarence Beckey Harry Mason Capon River West Virginia Claude Bockey Jamaica N. Y Clarence Bockey Roscoe Speath Colleen Gardner Washington, D. C Velona Gardner Speath Valley View William Carpenter Evening Journal Martinsburg W. Va Louise Taylor Margaret Brooke Taylor Bertie Miller Tappahannock

Death of Edwin M Gilkeson Jr in Winchester Hospital

Edwin M Gilkeson Jr a Moorefield Hardy county West Virginia resident died at 10 30 last night at Winchester Memorial Hospital from a cerebral hemorrhage sustained while managing the Meadows dairy farm near Moorefield He was 43 born January 1 1898 He served in the American Expeditionary Force in France and lived at The Meadows over 1000 acres in Hardy county He is survived by his parents three sisters and cousins Martha and Damie Gilkeson Funeral will be at the Moorefield Presbyterian Church Saturday at 3 PM with Rev Allen Jones officiating burial in Moorefield cemetery Body taken from Omps funeral home to The Meadows today

Edwin M. Gilkeson, Jr Moorefield Hardy County W. Va Winchester Memorial Hospital Meadows Mr. Gilkeson Parkersburg Edwin M. Gilkeson Staunton Cora Finley France Presbyterian Church American Legion Gilkeson Frank M. Wray Berryville Charles J. Churchman J. P. Lindsey Allen Jones

Treasury Debt and Receipts Daily Update

Treasury data shows August 23 figures with gross debt at 40.872 billion dollars and receipts 9.418 million. The day’s increase totals 7.577 million, reflecting the currency states and outlays for that period.

Washington the Treasury

President urges Hitler and Poland to settle Danzig with no bloodshed

President Roosevelt deems peace in Europe possible through direct negotiation or impartial arbitration between Germany and Poland. He sent messages to Adolf Hitler and Poland's president proposing three methods and stating the United States would not act as a mediator. Roosevelt notes no reply yet but reaffirms hope that world peace can be saved.

Washington Roosevelt Adolf Hitler Poland Danzig Europe Stephen T. Early United States Prsident Hitler Victor Emmanuel der Fuehrer Munich Noder Ignace Moscicki Germany

Suggested non aggression pacts for Europe nations

A fragment notes proposals for European nations to pursue non aggression pacts followed by conferences on commerce and disarmament. The text hints at a framework of regional security and economic cooperation without detailing signatories or dates.

Europe

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