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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 02, 1939
Page
1
Finnish defense reports say Finns repelled heavy Soviet attacks along the Karelian front and regained Petsamo, their Arctic port, with many Soviet losses. Reports claim 16 to 18 or more planes shot down, ships sunk, and tank destruction as fighting rages near Kirkenes and Cuojarvi.
MA Winchester notes Finland has sent its next war debt payment, due soon, and praises Finland for meeting obligations while defending itself. The piece frames Finland as a beacon amid dictatorships, highlighting its steadfast international conduct.
War brief reports Finns recaptured Petsamo. Defense chief pledges steadfast fight against Russia and notes successes against Soviet forces. Berlin accuses Britain and France of Finland’s predicament. London reports two German vessels captured. Paris notes raids on the western front after a quiet night.
In Charleston West Virginia 24 year old Elbert Snyder told hospital staff he severed his right hand because it offended his body after using church literature. He said a prayer led him to follow a biblical command to cut off the offending hand and rushed outdoors with an ax. He was weak from blood loss as neighbors were notified.
John Mason, 22, colored, of Winchester, was found guilty by Trial Justice Loring C. Kackley of reckless driving in Berryville. He received a 16.50 fine plus costs and was jailed in default of payment after a November 20 wreck on route 7 where his vehicle left the road and hit a fence and telephone pole.
Homemade rolls and a turkey dinner offered Thursday December seventh at First Baptist Church. Tickets priced at six cents for adults and two for children, with dining from noon to two.
Civil refugees report Finnish forces recaptured Petsamo and fought a battle 50 miles north of Salmijarvi near nickel mines. Russians reportedly left over 150 dead as reinforcements gather while Soviet air action continues in the Arctic corridor.
In Columbus on December 2 a singer performed an encore with baritone fear not for the audience. John Charles remained unruffled while his accompanist Carrol Hollister played on.
A Frederick County Teachers Association meeting in the Court House formed a committee to study supervised play before and after school. Members include DeHaven as chairman, Taran Muntzing, Frank Whitacre, Harry Stipe, and Kenneth Stevens. The plan aims to occupy early arrivals and late departures due to bus schedules, with the committee to report to the School Board after reviewing all aspects. President R E Ayler of Steph ens City led the meeting and noted Vir us Education Association delegates, plus reports on new teaching methods for young students.
The 8 010 ton British tanker San Carlosto was sunk by an explosion off the southeast coast of England today with one killed and four injured. Forty crew members were saved. In Manila four enlisted men were injured aboard submarine S38 last Wednesday by a generator explosion during recharging on a trial run.
Reuters dispatch from Capetown reports the scuttling of the 9,521 ton German liner Watussi south of Cape Point. The vessel built in 1928 belonged to the Woremann Line and was registered in Hamburg.
Demonstrators smashed all windows at the Soviet legation during a December demonstration and shouted support for Finland. The crowd jeered at the name of Joseph Stalin as police or crowd leaders tried to maintain order amid the unrest.
Dr Walter Myers of Winchester was cleared in Frederick County Trial Justice Court by A J Tavenner after State Attorney General Abram Staples issued a new interpretation of license rules. The case stemmed from a Route 50 accident in which Mrs Elsie Havermale of Stephens City had been driving the Myers car when it struck parts of a Hunter vehicle injuring two people. Mrs Havermale faces a separate charge and her proceeding was postponed to December 5 due to a missing defense witness.
The local Army recruiting office announced enlistments of Ray R. Himelright Loran Co Wymer James P Kenney Clarence E Lockhart Earl W Faircloth Hershell F Jones Ernest A Stotler Alfred B Sweeney and Joseph F Markley for Coast Artillery Medical and Field units with postings in Hawaii Panama Philippines Puerto Rico and the United States Those going to foreign service are en route for destinations Vacancies exist across all Army branches Air Corps demand noted Interested men may apply at the post office building Mondays Wednesdays and Fridays at 11 am.
Weather outlook for the week beginning December 4 covers moderate cold start with rain and brief warm spells on Monday night or Tuesday and again Thursday or Friday, cooler Wednesday and Saturday. A bingo event is listed at Plaza Tuesday December 5 at 8:30 P.M. at Carper’s Valley School.
Navy drives 14 plays for 50 yards in seven minutes to set up Bob Leonard field goal giving Navy a 3-0 lead at halftime in the 40th Army–Navy game played in drizzle at Municipal Stadium Philadelphia before 104000. President absent due to weather.
Walter S. Amos of Winchester reports locating a cave where Thomas Jefferson reportedly found fossils of a giant cat like animal named megalonyx. Amos writes Dr. C. W. Gilmore of the Smithsonian Institute proposing a dig, noting Jefferson once visited the region during travels to Washington.
A 21 year old Paulsboro resident James L Kaye admitted starting fires that caused 2 000 000 in damages. Police say the fires across southern New Jersey baffled investigators since 1934. He was held without bail for the grand jury. He told sheriff that he set the Sandura Company plant fire in 1934 which left 200 workers unemployed.
Turner Ashby McVicar 76 dies in Rockport Texas after complications. Frederick county links noted through a sprawling family. survivor Lizzie McVicar and daughter Dr Antho Baker in Mexico City. Brother Henry W. McVicar and other relatives named. funeral plans unclear.
Director J Edgar Hoover announced two $10000 bills found in a Minneapolis safety deposit box were linked to a $52000 race horse swindle victimizing a Baltimore businesswoman in Harrisburg in April 1938. Agents have recovered $33000 of the proceeds and detail the scheme in which the woman was persuaded to place large bets under false winnings prospects.
Signs of deer poaching appeared in Vances Cove as Game Warden Pingley recovered the head hide and legs of a deer believed killed Wednesday two days before the season opening. Warden expects arrests. A 207 pound eight point buck was shot on Shenandoah county land near Frederick in the southwest, carried by three men using a .44 rifle.
President Roosevelt, after meeting with Secretary Hull, urges U S exporters of airplanes and related materials to avoid contracts that could encourage unprovoked air attacks on civilians. He notes Finland and Russia concerns and praises American manufacturers for supporting the policy.
In a high profile divorce case, Rodney Pantages was award custody of his two children and most major property. Superior Judge William S. Baird ruled Beatrice de Pantages knew of alleged indiscreet affairs and granted Rodney a share of the couple’s home and legal fees.
Public invited to annual memorial service at Episcopal Church Sunday afternoon at 3 o clock. Francis of Frederick Md will address the gathering as secretary state in Maryland.
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