Two Drunken Drivers Found Guilty In City
Judge Donald Weems Convicts J. T. Janny of Charleston West Virginia and Lewis Robinson of 17 West Clifford Street both 31 with drunken driving fines and a month in jail. Harold Hildum 21 South Braddock Street pays 14 dollars for speeding. Ted Patrick of Highland Springs Virginia similar fine. Private Starrett says Patrick followed at 45 mph then accelerated to 65 mph by city line.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donald Weems
J. T. Janny
Charleston
W. Va
Lewis Robinson
West Clifford Street
Harold H. Hildum
South Braddock Street
Ted Patrick
Highland Springs
Starrett
Patrick
Millwood Avenue
Gerrard Street
Reckless Driving and Violations Incurred on Turnpike
Report lists drivers cited for speeding between 80 and 170 mph and other infractions. Wayne S. Guthrie of Berryville avenue faced reckless driving. Jesse L. Brown of Wheatfield had no operators license. J. B. McKee of South Stewart street ran a stop sign. fines varied from $10.25 to $14.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wayne S. Guthrie
Berryville Avenue
Jesse L. Brown
Wheatfield
J. B. McKee
South Stewart Street
Peace Plea To World Workers
William Green president of the American Federation of Labor urged workers worldwide to mobilize moral influence against war in Europe. He wrote to W Schevenels urging German workers to oppose Nazi leaders war preparations and join British workers in protesting war.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
William Green
American Federation of Labor
Europe
W. Schevenels
Paris
International Federation of Trade Unions
Green
United States
William Whirley Ordered to Grand Jury for Perjury
Judge Dana Weems ordered William Whirley of Clarke County to the grand jury of Corporal Court this morning. Whirley faces perjury charges for allegedly denying prior motor vehicle violations after being charged with operating a car while intoxicated and his case was reduced to reckless driving with a fine. Further Berry County records show Whirley had prior drunken driving convictions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dana Weems
William Whirley
Clarke County
Whirley
C. R. Anderson
Berry
Whirly
Said
French Reservists Reach Gare De L Est With Emotions On Display
Paris August 28 hundreds of French reservists arrive at Gare De L Est with musette bags and companions as families bid farewell amid tears. Police shepherd crowds and taxis ferry officers and trunks through the bustle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Gare de L'Est
Weepers at gate as reservists depart with gifts
Civvies crowd at the gate as reservists leave, tears and kisses flow. A sentimental Polly carries a bottle of pinard and a bouquet of roses, while others embrace family members and friends in a farewell scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Polly
Pelley Accused of Diverting Galahad Press Assets
Dies committee investigator Robert Barker testified that William Dudley Pelley diverted between 35 000 and 40 000 to his personal uses from Galahad Press, a religious publishing house. Barker cited bank records and court documents in asserting a 100 000 asset diversion to Pelley and a foundation for Christian economics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Dies Committee
William Dudley Pelley
The
Silver Shirts
Robert B. Barker
House
Pelley
Asheville
N. C
Galahad Press
Barker
Foundation For Christian Economics
Autographed Photo Sent by Paul V. McNutt to Student
Marshall Farmer, a Winchester high school student and autograph collector, received an autographed photo from Paul V. McNutt. The inscription read To my friend, Marshall Farmer, with kindest regards and best wishes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshall Farmer
Winchester High School
Paul V. McNutt
Answers to Today's Quiz
Answers to test questions printed on page 4. Includes topics on handwriting analysis Jamestown Virginia nations list Mexico through Panama ages for July 29 1939 and notes on beavers elongate voices North Carolina and a yes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jamestown
Mexico
Honduras
Guatemala
Nicaragua
Salvador
Costa Rica
Panama
North Carolina
Middletown Grange endorses Howard for agriculture commissioner
At a Friday meeting the Middletown Grange adopted a resolution endorsing D. J. Howard of Winchester for commissioner of agriculture. They welcomed new members, announced the September 8 program, and held a social with a Wiener roast at E. M. Funk’s home. Grand Master Brumback and his wife received a gift from B. O. Brumback. The home economics and social committee led the event with refreshments and thanks to Mr. and Mrs. Funk and Kathryn Funk for their hospitality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middletown Grange
D. J. Howard
Winchester
M. Funk
A. S. Brumback
Skyline Drive Southern Section Opens Aug 31 In Shenandoah Park
Shenandoah National Park announces the southern Skyline Drive link from Swift Run Gap to Jarman's Gap will open August 31, joining an 8 mile Blues Ridge Parkway segment to Rockfish Gap. The rugged terrain offers distant views including Charlottesville, Monticello, Ash Lawn, and the University Observatory. Road closures preserve cross mountain travel on existing routes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. R. Lassister
Luray
Shenandoah National Park
Swift Run Gap
Jarman’s Gap
Jarman's
Rockfish Gap
Charlottesville
Monticello
Ashlawn
University Observatory
Rockfish Gay
Waynesboro
Virginia
Lee Highway
Spotswood Trail
Brown Gap
Black Rock Gap
Simmons Gap
Jarman Gap
Bow Of Squalus Emerges as Salvage Efforts Continue
Portsmouth N H August 28 The bow of the disabled submarine Squalus surfaced at 10 44 EDT with a 50 degree list then sank again as salvagers towed toward the navy yard The Falcon and coast guards reported liftings as crews blew ballast and pumped air to raise the craft which held 26 dead The Supreme Court decision on sit down strikes was released February 27 1939.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portsmouth
N. H
Squalus
Navy Yard
Cyrus W. Cole
Isles of Shoals
Falcon
Supreme Court
Stephens City Fire Damages Several Buildings and Supplies
The Stephens City fire caused extensive damage to a poultry building owned by E. W. Murden and to nearby structures including an antique shop owned by W. H. Herrell and a residence. Firefighters formed a bucket brigade to sustain two booster tanks for about four hours. Citizens Emma Sillick and C. A. Yancey aided, with Sillick storing water and Yancey supplying coffee and sandwiches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boyd Steele
W. Boyd Steele, Jr
Edwin Fritts
E. W. Murden
South End Hose Company
Friendship
Poultry
Edbridge Lemley
W. H. Herrell
Samuel Cook
J. W. Venable
Route 11
W. Boyd Steele
Stephens City
Emma. J. Sillick
C. A. Yancey
Italian Premier Ready To Serve
Fascists said Mussolini was ready to help settle European problems while Britain and France must satisfy Germany and Italy. Virginio Gayda said Mussolini alone cannot accomplish the miracle and urged responsible men of goodwill to listen. Mussolini contacted both Hitler and Britain as calls for direct intervention to save peace grew.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mussolini
Great Britain
France
Germany
Italy
Virginio Gayda
Gayda
Giornale D
Italia
Duce
Mayor Acquires Civil War Article Clippings
Mayor Charles R. Anderson collected two historical clippings from Harpers Weekly dated August 3 1861 showing The Second Mississippi Regiment Wildcats on Main Street en route to Bunker Hill and from Harper s New Monthly Magazine detailing Sheridan s Battle of Winchester September 19 1864. He plans to have them framed for Handley Library and may add more from a local collector if they hold historical value.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles R. Anderson
Harpers Weekly
Main Street
Bunker Hill
Virginia
M Harper’s
Magazie
Sheridan
Winchester
Anderson
Handley Library
Market Quotations Livestock And Produce Markets
Baltimore and Philadelphia market reports list dull produce and potatoes with Jersey freight rates and baskets. Poultry prices show chicks, fowls, and ducks with varied weights and grades, while butter and eggs reflect modest demand and mixed pricing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
Maryland
Pennsylvania
Virginia
U.S
New Jersey
U. S
Philadelphia
Plymouth Rocks
Poultry and Livestock Market Quotes From Baltimore and Chicago
Prices for poultry, eggs, and dressed fowl are listed with weights and grades. Cattle, calves, hogs, and sheep show regional price ranges and movement with steers, cows, and hogs advancing slightly in Baltimore and Chicago markets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
U. S
Chicago Livestock
Chicago
Canada Assumes Shipping Control and Naval Service
The Canadian government announced it has assumed control of shipping and established a naval control service affecting merchant vessels of Canadian registry. The service, effective Saturday night, will govern sailing and routing with retired naval officers volunteering to operate it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ottawa
Naval Service
Submarine Thetis Dragged Eight Miles in Salvage Lift
The British submarine Thetis, where 99 men died on a June 1 test dive in Liverpool, was pulled eight miles toward the shore in the first successful salvage lift. Eight more lifts will be required before beaching the vessel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Liverpool
Eng
Wall Street Stocks Fall as War Fears Rise
New York stocks slipped 1 to 4 points as war fears spurred selling in steels and motors. Movers included U S Steel Bethlehem Chrysler Kennecott General Motors and Standard Oil of New Jersey with mixed gains among other names.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Motors
Ers.s
U. S. Steel
Bethlehem
General Motors
Chrysler
Kennecott
Standard Oil
N. J
DuPonsepia U. 8
Gypsum
Cerro Dé
al. Chem
Can
Am. Rad
Am. Smel
Anaconda
B. and O
Can. Edison
Corn
Genl Cigar
Genl
Elec
Geni Motors
Goodyear
Int
Har
J. Manville
M. Ward
Packard
Penney
J. C
Penn. R. R
Republic Steel
Ar Oe
Children Of Britain Join Evacuation Drill Amid Cold Dawn
About a million and a half school children across London and 30 key cities marched to school at dawn in a civil defense drill. They carried gas masks and 48 hours of rations, while mothers accompanied them and police supervised the orderly evacuation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Drew Middleton
London
Britain
Hitler
Grain market volatile as war scare spurs early gains
Chicago and Baltimore reports show grain prices retreating from early strength led by wheat and corn. Sept wheat closes 68 1 4 to 3 8, cash wheat No. 4 red 68 1 4 in Chicago. oats and soybeans also move, lard and bellies priced in.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Chicago Cash Grain
Timbothy
Baltimore Grain
Baltimore
Winchester
Queen Wilhelmina to Broadcast on Neutrality and Peace
The Hague Aug 28 Queen Wilhelmina will radiocast to the Dutch people about the international situation. She is expected to stress the Netherlands strict neutrality in any European conflict and express eleventh hour hopes for peace to about 60 000 000 Netherlanders including in the East Indies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Hague
Wilhelmina
Netherlands
East Indies
Highland Monarch Arrives With Port Holes Painted Black
The British liner Highland Monarch arrived here with port hole windows painted black as the captain said orders at sea Saturday required showing as little light as possible to avoid attention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rio DE Janerio
Stops at German ports cancelled by U S lines
The Maritime Commission announced that United States Lines and American Scantic Line will omit stops at German ports for now to speed transporting U S citizens home from English Channel ports.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Maritime Commission
United States Lines
American Scantic Line
United States
Evacuation Rehearsal Becomes Real Event for Families
In a tense scene, teachers briefing students on what to tell families who will board them, while mothers lingered outside the schools in anxious knots. The staged evacuation turned suddenly serious as the mock routine unfolded into real concern for those awaiting departures.
Police Court Cases Tidy Morning Docket
Police Court trials featured multiple defendants with fines ranging from 10.25 to 70.50 dollars. Notable names include Martin Shanholtz Ernest Lawrence William Hill and Rogers Ritter among others with charges of drunk disorderly conduct assault and battery and illegal possession. An altercation between Tumblin and Conrad left Tumblin with a cut arm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martin Shanholtz
Ernest Lawrence
Ken Street
William W. Hill
Vienna
Rogers Ritter
Freemont
Ralph Palmer
Points
W.ve
Earl Mauck
Upperville
Cent Sirbaugh
Red Bud
Loring Conrad
South Kent
Cecil. Wright
Winterhaven
Fla
Cornelius Klin
Tumblin
Conrad
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Ted ‘ Patrick
Highland Porings
Mervel W. Adams
E. Piccadilly St
Prober
Potomac By-Products Co
Harpers Ferry
Central Press
Via
United States Supreme Court
M. J. Grove Lime Company
Reid
Julian Owen
White
Mayor Anderson
North America Assurance Society
Richmond
Shenandoah Valley Nets
Long Island
Canada
Stock Market Report
Western Union
Woolworth
SILCO
Loudoun
John W. Rosenberger and CO
Braddeck St
C. L Brumback
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