Enjoin Appoints Baker Clerk In Frederick County
A Clarke County suit seeks to bar the Virginia Highway Department from routing U S Route 50 past Boyce and Millwood. Plaintiffs charge repeated trespass and land damage during surveys and stakes placement in 1939. The action names Henry G Shirley and others as defendants. The article also notes Judge Philip Williams appointing Julian W Baker as Frederick County Clerk to serve the unexpired term, with Mrs Bes sie Brannon as deputy.
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Virginia State Highway Department
Clarke County
Waterloo
Clarke
J. Sloan Kuykendall
Harry Benham
Charles O. Say
William A. Dearmont
Ernest Dearmont
Mamie I. Deanne
J. Lantz Hauptman
Henry G. Shirley
J. Frank Wysor
Wade H. Massie
William C. Poston
Kenneth N. Gilpin
W. Rawls
Highway Commission of Virginia
Boyce
Millwood
Philip Williams
Frederick Circuit Court
Julian W. Baker
C. C. Brannon
Williams
Frederick County
Widow of Dr. Julian F. Ward Dies After Brief Illness
Mrs. Nellie K. Ward widow of Dr. Julian F. Ward and member of Cecil county's old family died after a brief illness at her Winchester home on Washington and Clifford streets. She was eighty two and had lived in Winchester for more than fifty years. Funeral rites are set for Saturday at Christ Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nellie K. Ward
Julian F. Ward
Cecil County
Washington and
Clifford Streets
Christ Eee Church
Ward
William and
Arabella
Death Comes To Alex C Coble Former Resident
A. Lee Coble of this city reports the death of his father Alexander C Coble aged about 80 in Colorado Springs Colorado from a heart attack. He lived many years at Sand Springs Oklahoma and was a former resident of Carlisle Pennsylvania. The body will be taken to Sand Springs for funeral services and interment.
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A. Lee Coble
Alexander C. Coble
Colorado Springs
Colo
Mr. Coble
Sand Springs
Okla
Oklahoma
Carlisle
Coble
Noted fears on Christmas date change in old lady’s view
The piece notes a cautious hope that no move will alter Christmas date. Mrs Elsie Havermale proposes York street as a substitute for Wick, praising York apples as English and valuable. It also questions the reliability of Berlin radio broadcasts amid propagandist praise and hostility.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
York Street
Elsie Havermale
York
Kelchner Faces Perjury Charge in Liquor Case
Justin C. Kelchner 47 of 117 East Gerrard Street, Prederick County, was found guilty of selling liquor and charged with perjury after denying statements signed on August 26. Judge Donald Weems issued the perjury warrant as Commonwealth's Attorney James P. Reardon pressed the charge. Orndorff was acquitted on illegal sale, with Kelchner’s conflicting testimony undermining the case. Kelchner said he has a wife and ten children and could not find steady work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Justin C. Kelchner
Sulphur Springs Road
Prederick County
Moraing
Commonwealth
James P. Reardon
Donald Weems
C. W. Hollis
Orndorff
Elmer (Mutt) Orndorff
Kelchner
East Gerrard Street
Reardon
Elmer Orndorff
Judge Weems
Hollis
Two Probably Killed In Navy Airplane Crash
STONY CREEK Virginia August 31 a navy aeroplane crashed in a swamp about three miles northeast of here killing at least one person. The plane burned after the fall and bystanders recovered one burned body bearing the name A E J Baldwin and Amnie on the jacket. Parts of another body were said to be found buried beneath the motor in muck and water.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stony Creek
Ae J. Baldwin
Amnie
City Hall Job Openings Seek Applicants by Sept 5
Notice invites applicants for City Manager Police Magistrate Meat and Milk Inspector and Janitor positions in the City Hall. Written applications must be submitted to the City Manager's office on or before Tuesday September 5. 8-17,24,31-1p-31
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Wrifine
New York
Great Britain
Britain
London
Associated Press
Disciples of Christ Conclude 91st Valley District Convention
The 91st annual convention of the Disciples of Christ Valley District met in Luray August 28–30. Fred D. Maphis was re elected for a third term as president. Key officers were named, resolutions condemned liquor and urged temperance and peace, and missionary and educational sessions with leaders from Winchester and Lynchburg College highlighted the program.
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Strasburg
Luray
Disciples of Christ of the Valley District
Fred D. Maphis
Charles Hume Funk
Winchester
L. D. Pifer
W. L. Dudley
Education Building Board
C. H. Rhodes
Toms Brook
WCTU
Anti-Saloon League
C. T. Harness
C. L. Butler
Barton Hunter
Lynchburg College
H. Gray Russell
Africa
H. M. Ware
George E. Owen
Appalachian Apples Seeks Members in 1939 Campaign
Appalachian Apples, Inc. launched its 1939-1940 membership drive in Winchester with William Beverley as campaign chairman and support from Phil Gold F. E. Parsons Tom Byrd Douglas Cather and J. P. Arthur. The four state belt includes Virginia West Virginia Maryland and Pennsylvania and accounts for about one fifth of U.S. apples. Members pay one cent per bushel on sales in the United States.
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Appalachian Apples
Winchester
William Beverley
Phil Gold
F. E. Parsons
Tom Byrd
Douglas Cather
J. P. Arthur
Apple Growers and Allied Industries
Appalachian Applies, Inc
Virginia
West Virginia
Maryland
Pennsylvania
Beverley
United States
U.S
Shenandoah Baptists Session Concludes at Front Royal
The 57th annual Shenandoah Baptist Association session in Front Royal will adjourn tonight after a two day program. Delegates from Front Royal Martinsburg Shenandoah Junction Leetown Summit Point Charles Town Berryville Boyce Winchester Rockland Rileysville Stanley and Shenandoah attended. Leaders including Rev C V Van Der Linden of Boyce presided as moderator.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Front Royal
Shenandoah Baptist Association
Martinsburg
Shenandoah Junction
Leetown
Summit Point
Charles Town
Berryville
Boyce
Winchester
Rockland
Rileysville
Stanley
Shenandoah
C. V. van der Linden
Joseph T. Watts
Baltimore
European Situation Braces for War Across Major Powers
AP reports Hitler weighs German Russian cooperation to pressure Poland as six man defense council takes supreme command of economy and armaments. Parliament considers ratifying the German Russian non aggression pact. Italy splits its army under Crown Prince Umberto and Marshal Fraziana, 83 new generals named. Britain mobilizes navy and warns civilians as Paris commands air raid precautions and rail control. Poland mass mobilizes to exceed two million armed. Roosevelt signals no more peace moves, maps mobilization for industry and armed forces. Vatican officials relay notes to envoys of Italy Britain France Germany Poland.
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Associated Press
Berlin
Hitler
Poland
Defense Council
von Rilentrop
Moscow
Soviet
Russia
Rome
Italy
Umberto
Rodolfo Fraziana
Mussolini
Warsaw
Paris
Daladier
Rhine
French Cabinet Meets Urgently in Poland Support Call
Paris reports an urgent cabinet session lasting two and a half hours reaffirming support to Poland if attacked. Daladier met with Gamelin and Polish ambassador Lukasiewicz after the session amid a crackdown on the Communist party and looming diplomacy with Britain over Germany.
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Paris
Poland
Pasis
Lebrun
Daladier
Eric Phipps
Adolf Hitler
Nevile Henderson
Communist Party
France
Maurice Gustave Gamelin
Julius Lukasiewicz
War Ministry
Baldwin Dies At Blue Summit In Pa
William Barton Baldwin, 73, from an old Winchester family and longtime Norfolk resident, died yesterday afternoon at Blue Ridge Summit Pennsylvania after a period of failing health. He was a son of Dr. Robert Baldwin and Cary Barton Baldwin and had ties to Frederick County through relatives.
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Robert T. Barton
South Washington Street
William Barton Baldwin
Winchester
Norfolk
Blue Ridge Summit
Baldwin
Robert Baldwin
Cary Barton Baldwin
Joseph M. Barton
Frederick County
Poland Claims Border Crossings Amid Mobilization Rush
WARSAW August 31 Polish sources said German patrols crossed the border at several points and a German bomber flew over Silesia pursued by Polish planes. Danzig reports spoke of new Nazi activity and cut communications with Gdynia as police mobilization expanded to push Poland’s armed force past 2 million. Jews ready to serve were reported by Jerusalem Liberated. Poland announced tougher measures as Hitler’s reply to Britain grew harsher.
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Warsaw
Polish Silesia
Danzig
Free City
Gdynia
Ignace Mascicki
Republic
Poland
War Office
Jerusalem
New
Zionists
Foreign Office
Adolf Hitler
Great Britain
Daladier
France
Winchester Woolen Mill Stock Auction Scheduled
Auctioneer Dunn announces a noon sale of stock from the Winchester Woolen Mill and F. and M. Bank on Saturday September 2.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester Woolen Mill
F. and
M. Bank
We Dunn
Britain Halts All Telegraphic Communications With Europe
London moves to full war mobilization after censorship and a shutdown of telegraphic and telephonic links with the continent. The government orders evacuation of civilians from the capital and calls up reserves while stock markets close.
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London
European
New York
Paris
Rome
Berlin
Moscow
Berlin Reports Pause In Crisis Negotiations
Berlin officials say a pause has arrived in crisis talks with Great Britain though negotiations are not broken off. British fleet mobilization and Poland's mobilization increase tension as Hitler's reply to British questions may be delivered soon. Italian Ambassador Attolico meets in Berlin amid ongoing contact with the German government.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Great Britain
Poland
Adolf Hitler
Fuehrer
Bernardo Attolico
Foreign Office
Nevile
Junior Board To Begin Safety Parade In Winchester
The Junior Board plans a mammoth parade in Winchester on September 6 to kick off a traffic safety campaign. The event aims to reduce accidents as students return to school the next morning and through the term. Parade starts at 5 PM with details to follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mammoth Parade
Winchester
Junior Board To Trade
Public Auction at Boyce Virginia September 2 1939
Sale of house articles antiques dishes old china tools farm machinery automobile and many items to be sold at public auction in Boyce Virginia at 1 pm on Saturday September 2 1939 cash terms listed under JOhn S Youell and Coleman Dunn as auctioneer with date reference and notice id 8 31 1p 26
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boyce
John
Youell
Coleman Dunn
South End Hose Co Meeting Rescheduled to August 31
Notice announces the South End Hose Company meeting moved up due to Labor Day to Thursday August 31. All members urged to attend for important business. J. P. Sheetz.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South End Hose CO
Thur
Sarah Zane Fire Co Regular Meeting Notice
The regular monthly meeting of the Sarah Zane Fire Co will be held Friday evening September 1 at 8 p m. All members are urged to attend for important business. Loryn M Crabill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sarah Zane Fire Co
Loryn M. Crabill
Rouss Fire Co Announces September Meetings
Charley Rouss lodge plans a Friday September fifth gathering at eight oclock for final Turkey Festival arrangements. Torch light parade details set for Monday September seventh at seven thirty. All members urged to attend. Signed M. D. Weaver President.
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Charley Rouss
M. D
Weaver
Pres
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MR Winchester
Navy
Maphis
Appalachian Seeks Members
Apple Men
Shenandoah Baptists
R. F. Hopkins
Association
R. T. Dodge
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Richmond
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E. G. Ayres
Washington
Roosevelt
Vatican City
Pius XII
Castel Gandolfo
Germany
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Blue Summit
Silesia
New York City
Royal Air Force
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Rouss Fire CO
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