Winchester Common Council Bids Farewell To Longtime Leader
At the last meeting Pres ident Peyton J. Marshall announced his retirement after eight years as presiding officer and since 1930 as a council member. He credited colleagues for support and urged appreciation for his service. Retirement also noted for Dr. Ralph Snapp A Lee Coble and Wendell B Goode with newcomers welcomed to replace them.
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Common Council
Peyton J. Marshall
Marshall
Ralph Snapp
A. Lee Coble
Wendell B. Goode
John Rosenberger
Democracy defends against dictatorial governance in Martinsville
The Martinsville editorial rails against a mayor or governor seeking pliant councils or legislatures. It argues democracy requires independent judgment and free will, warning that appointing marionette bodies would invite fascist control and stifle freedom across Martinsville, Virginia, and beyond.
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Martinsville
Price
Virginia
Charles McCartheys
Stalin
Hitler
Mussolini
Lord Maculays
Booker
Governor Price
Roosevelt
Richmond
Washington
Insurance Inquiry Urges Federal Audit of Big Firms
The Roosevelt administration proposes SEC authorized investigation into insurance companies assets and practices. Articles by Alsop, Kinter, and Moley note insurers hold vast pools of capital and influence. A public, transparent audit could improve management and inform policyholders while revealing the facts behind the industry’s economic power.
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Securities and Exchange Commission
Joseph Alsop
Robert Kinter
Alliance
America
Messrs. Alsop and Kinter
Newsweek
Raymond Moley
SEC
Labor leader vows organizing drive at Ford plants
John L. Lewis declares intent to organize labor in Henry Ford's plants despite strong opposition. In Winchester downtown streets, heavy rain causes renewed flooding spilling water over sidewalks and into stores. Secretary Hull serves notice to Japan and China demanding respect for U S rights and interests in the Far East.
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John L. Lewis
Henry Ford
Winchester
Hull
Japan
China
U. S
Far East
Three die in farm electrocution accident near Upperville
Five years ago two men and a woman were killed at Grafton Farm when a high powered wire blew down. One man stooped to inspect it and others rushed to aid him, leading to the tragic electrocution. Scarlet storm aftermath noted in rural Virginia.
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Grafton Farm
Upperville
Winchester Fair Opens With Perfect Weather
Ten years ago the Winchester Fair began with perfect weather and all exhibition stalls full. Local garageman L. J. Hook sponsors a 120 hour non stop auto trip within city limits. Reports show 55 496 barrels of American apples shipped to British markets last week. Plans for widening the Valley pike through to Staunton are published.
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Winchester
L. J. Hook
Valley Pike
Staunton
Martinsburg man killed by B and O express train
Twenty five years ago Charles L. Henry was run down and killed by a B. and O. express train in Martinsburg. The item notes his death as part of a local retrospective.
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Winchester
D.E. Dunlap
Front Royal
George W. Jones
Quartermaster’s Department
U. S. Reserves
Charles L. Henry
Martinsburg
Winchester Fair
Hamiltons, Seevers honor guests at East Cork street home
Forty years ago Mr and Mrs David Hamilton entertain in honor of Mr and Mrs J Bailey Seevers at their East Cork street residence. Capt Sale announces plans for Capon Springs Wall annual event. Miss Love Baker hosts a picnic and party at her father's near the city with dancing. John Snyder and Omar Jackson dine hosted by Mr and Mrs John P Sartelle.
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David Hamilton
J. Bailey Seevers
East Cork Street
Capt. Sale
Capon Springs Wall
Miss Love Baker
John Snyder
Omar Jackson
John P. Sartelle
Answers to questions by Frederic J. Haskin
A guidance note from The Winchester Evening Star Information Bureau inviting readers to send questions for factual answers. Directed by Frederic J. Haskins in Washington DC, the process requires enclosing three cents for a reply.
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Winchester Evening Star Information Bureau
Frederic J. Haskins
Washington, D. C
Questions and answers from a 1930s quiz column
A compilation of trivia Q and A covering topics from world landmarks and historical figures to science facts and public notices. It includes weights of objects, origins of dances, wartime enrollments, prison publications, fire walking, literary quotations, Nieman Fellows, age for government work, vice presidency path, heart disease figures, legal aid history, normal body temperature, Stevens Institute, PTA membership, unemployment statistics, Jewish IQ trends, lynchings tally, and banana import origins.
West to Ohio trip signals 1940 convention aim
Washington observers say Charles West was sent to Ohio not to defend a state ticket but to line up delegations for the 1940 Democratic convention. The move is seen as an early step by the Roosevelt White House toward shaping the party and the new deal’s influence.
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Washington
White House
Texas
Oklahoma
Washington State
Mr. West
Ohio
John Hamilton
Georgia
Arnold
Mr. Roosevelt
New Deal
Two Worlds Fini by Maud Welch on a seaside picnic date
Noel and Julian escape to Riverside for a riverbank picnic in a rowboat. They banter about youth, money, and romance as he tries to balance affection with restraint, sharing music and a sunset row before a kiss remains unresolved.
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Maud , Meme Welch
Julian
Noel
Noel m
Virginia Vets To Attend Confederate Meet In Columbia
Virginia’s remaining Confederate Veterans prepare to leave for Columbia South Carolina for the 48th annual United Confederate Veterans convention next week. Sons of Confederate Veterans begin reunion a day earlier with opening ceremonies in Richmond and Old Dominion cities, while the veterans attend a First Baptist Church address by Dr. James Rion McKissick on the original secession meeting.
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Richmond
Virginia
Columbia
S. C
United Confederate Veterans
William Mck Evans
Sons of Confederate Veterans
Evans
Old Dominion
First Baptist Church
James Rion McKissick
University of South Carolina
Low Incomes and Prices for Fruits This Summer
The Bureau for Agricultural Economics reported this summer fruit prices were lower than supply conditions would suggest due to reduced consumer incomes. Some improvement in incomes is expected and demand for fruits is likely to rise as the marketing season progresses.
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Washington
Bureau For Agricultural Economics
Bureau
Workers Accept A Wage Cut In Webb Furniture Company
Galax Virginia August 26 employees of the Webb Furniture Company agreed to a 15 percent wage cut while keeping a forty hour week after a conference with committee members and company president J A Messer. Phil J Kues of the American Federation of Labor said the meeting was satisfactory to all parties and he left for Roanoke. Attorney Herbert Eby of the National Labor Relations Board said he had no public statement and reported his two day visit to investigate charges against Vaughan Furniture Company.
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Noel
de Laurie
Julian
Teoeta
Riverside Park
Messer
Kues
Roanoke
Herbert Eby
National Labor Relations Board
F. Fulks
Vaughan Furniture Company
Washington
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