Tightening of Home Defenses Pushed Amid War Readiness
Italy steps up defense preparations as Mussolini tightens home front controls. Air vacancies are filled and leaves for 100000 troops are cancelled while naval leaves are barred. The fascist Grand Council shapes a defense program amid sanctions pressure and oil embargo talk ahead of league discussions.
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Italy
Mussolini
I Duce
League of Nations
Milllion
Grand Council
Hull Seeks To Discourage Sale Of War Supplies
Secretary Hull stated the government will do all it can to discourage abnormal sales of war materials to Italy and Ethiopia. He addressed whether new legislative authority would be added to embargo war materials beyond arms and munitions. Oil, in the war material class, has already caused controversy and prompted Ickes to clarify his stance.
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Washington
Hull i
Italy
Ethiopia
State Department
Ickes
City Takes First Step to Repair Winona Sidewalks
Mr Winchester commends the city fathers for starting sidewalk repairs in Winona. He notes dangerous sidewalks and exposed cellar doors on certain streets need attention and hopes safer, more pleasant walking soon as repairs proceed.
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Winoon
Friendship Fire Company to Hold December Meeting
The Friendship Fire Company will hold its regular meeting Thursday evening December 5 at 8 o'clock in the company hall. All members are urged to be present. C. D. Barnett, Captain.
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The
Friendship Fire Company
Renee
Fire damages Millwood residence. furnace near origin
The home of F. Amos on Millwood avenue suffered fire damage from a blaze believed to start at a hot air furnace. No one was present. Anogee spotted smoke, and firefighters prevented further loss. The house had just been renovated. repairs planned. Loss estimate awaiting appraisers. Water and smoke affected first and second floors, with burned floor, broken panes, and paint‑bound windows.
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F. Amos
Millwood Avenue
City Council Pushes Pavement Repairs and Radio Commission Updates
Council after street committee report instructs city manager to urge owners to fix dangerous sidewalks and cellar entrances. Radio experts to be appointed to survey interference while E A Crowl remains chairman and H H Covington joins. Special budget meeting planned next Tuesday and Route 50 improvements discussed along with zoning restrictions and aerial underground works franchise bid. An ordinance to fund Virginia Municipal League events and Christmas decorations passes.
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Common Council
W. W. Dellinger
Radio Commission
E. A. Crowl
Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone Company
H. H. Covington
Northern Virginia Power Company
Fred Forney
Herman Hable
Ralph Snapp
Public and
W. Nelson Page
C. & P. Telephone Company
Henry
Virginia Municipal League
Anderson
Special Offers On Christmas Portraits at Jol Liffe's Studio
Christmas portrait deals announced for Jol Liffe's Studio with time slot 12 4 1p 2t. Limited offers for holiday photos with discounts for early bookings and bundled packages.
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Jolliffe
Council Considers New Water Supply Financing
City advisory committee urges election on bonds to fund a new water supply estimated at 450000 dollars. The plan would improve fire protection and industrial demand, with study to continue in joint Finance and Water committee sessions.
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Page
W. Nelson Page
John 4d. Rosenberger
Common Council
Fred Forney
Finance and Water Committees of
Percy Miller
City Advisory Committee
Council
Rouss
Shawnee
Old Town
Whitman, Reynardt and Smith
Mr Grubb Returns City Meat Market to Old Cameron Street
Chris R Grubb a Winchester native and longtime meat and grocery merchant has moved City Meat Market from East Piccadilly to its former address at 213 North Cameron Street. The business now offers a larger stock of groceries fresh fruits and vegetables and expanded space for customers. Grubb previously operated at the same Cameron Street site in 1900.
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Chris. R. Grubb
East Piccadilly Street
North Cameron Street
Mr. Grubb
Winchester
Grubb
Oyster Supper at Mt View School on December 6
Mt View School hosts an Oyster Supper at Mt Williams Home for the Democratic Group. Event runs Friday from 6:30 to 10:30 PM with tickets priced at 35 cents. Proceeds support local activities.
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Mt. View
Mt. Williams Home
Handley Musical Comedy Cast of 100 Students
A school production featuring about 100 students performs a musical comedy on December 6 at 8 p m. Tickets cost 25 cents and 50 cents. Proceeds support the program and student activities.
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Handley
The Ideal Xmas Gift A Year’s Star Subscription
A concise notice promotes a one year subscription to The Star as a suitable Christmas gift. It emphasizes daily appreciation and lasting value.
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Ee Evening Star
Martinsburg plant to double output in expansion plans
National Fruit Product Co announces expansion of the Martinsburg plant to double its capacity, with output rising from 300 to about 600 workers at peak season. The project targets next season, contingent on spring apple crops, as company records show a historic year of high raw fruit purchases despite low prices.
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Oftat
Nifensburg
Martinsburg
Dellinger
National Pruit Product Co
Winchester
Joseph A. Dellinger
Washington
W. Va
Strasburg
Wayhesboro
Peach Glynn
Glasboro
N. J
Clare Tree Major Theatre Opens Twelfth Season For Youth
The Clare Tree Major Theatre launches its twelfth season with In Wonderland at Handle High School Auditorium. The program targets children with specially adapted plays by adult actors, continuing the organization’s pioneering work to provide quality children’s theatre and counter unsuitable entertainment.
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Clare Tree
Pegteasio
Handle High School
As of Inc
Clare Tree Major
London
New York
Skirmishes Rage on Italian Ethiopian Front Near Makale
In Eritrea on December 4 Italian and Ethiopian forces clashed in hot skirmishes. Four Italian white soldiers were killed at Debri southwest of Makale, while Ethiopian losses were not stated. A second fight occurred near the Takkaze river west of the Italian line, signaling mounting pressure and the possibility of a major engagement. Italian native troops advanced into the Cacciamo area in the Tembien sector west of Makale.
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Asmara
Eritrea
Italy
Ethiopia
Debri
Makale
Takkaze
Makale-Dolo
Cacciamo
Tembien
Maale
Moose Films To Be Shown At Loyal Order of Moose Meeting
Winchester Lodge No. 1267 Loyal Order of Moose will host an open meeting at 8 o clock tomorrow evening on North Loudoun street. C M Kennedy of Baltimore residential district supervisor will present a full motion picture about Mooseheart and Moose Haven for the aged members. The pictures are said to be of exceptional interest and appeal to the average person. All are invited to attend this opening event.
Water shutoffs planned for delinquent accounts
All delinquent water and sewer accounts will be turned off on December 16. City Water Dept.
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City Water Dept
Notice to Property Owners on Sidewalk Safety
By direction of the Common Council on Dec 3 property owners are urged to repair sidewalks for pedestrian safety at once. Arthur M Field City Manager.
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Common Council
Arthur M. Field
County rejects market house plan by five to one
Frederick county voters rejected borrowing about 15 000 for a county market building store room and vault enlargement in a special election. The unofficial results show 983 against and 179 for, a near five to one defeat. The vote followed a mass meeting held November 9 and rising local opposition in the final days.
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Frederick County
Board of Supervisors
Philip" Williams
Star
ABC
C. I. Breteler
Romney man arrested for unweighed coal sale under city ordinance
Claude Pownell of Romney West Virginia was arrested for selling coal not weighed on city scales, the second arrest under the new ordinance requiring advance orders and weigh in. Isaac Mason of Romney was also taken for violating the same rule. Hearings are scheduled tomorrow morning.
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Claude Pownell
Romney
W. Va
Pownell
Isaac Mason
E. Clifford Street
C. W Hollis
Maphis
Leather hand bags Moling and Cather sale
Leather hand bags priced from $1.00 available at Moling and Cather store.
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Moling & Cather
Warming Up Clothes Catch Fire Injures Bartontville Man
Phil Williams, colored, of Bartontville, is recovering at Memorial Hospital with burns to his back legs and hand after his oil-saturated clothes ignited while he stood near a rear fire to burn wood. He was not severely burned and is improving.
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Phil Williams
Bartonville
Memorial Hospital
Phil
Docket Set for Frederick Circuit Court by Judge Williams
Judge Williams set six cases for trial on Friday December 6 in Frederick county circuit court. Three criminal defendants Lonnie Bettis Irvin Reynolds and Ray Hutzler face DUI appeals from trial court convictions. Civil actions include Barton and Reed vs John W Rees Mrs BE F Ashley vs R M Ashley and Barton and Bageant vs John W Rees.
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Frederick County
Williams
Lonnie Bettis
Irvin Reynolds
Ray Hutzler
Geenetinbey Cetbewnt
Reynolds
Bettis
Trial Justice Court
Barton and Reed
John W. Rees
BE. F. Ashley
R. M. Ashley
Robert T. Barton
Barton and Bageant
Wallace E. Maloney
Percy D. M4ler
Maloney
Lyle Strosnider
Percy D. Miller
John S. Lopez
Harry K. Thaw
Frederick County Board of Supervisors
Hugh Rinker
Christmas seals not sold on streets by Winchester group
Mrs J L Kater chair of the Virginia Tuberculosis Association Winchester committee announced that children are selling stamps that resemble the official seal but no seals are peddled on the streets. They are mailed in sheet allotments to residents to support tuberculosis work, with no involvement in street sales or commissions for children.
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J. L. Kater
Virginia Tuberculosis Association
Winchester
Kater
Tuberculosis Association
Christmas Gifts Subscriptions at Miter's News
Yearly subscriptions to magazines and newspapers make lasting gifts. Order early at Miter's Medicines Magazines News to avoid delays in delivery.
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Miter's
For Sale Fruit Cakes and Plum Puddings
Washington Sun advertisement listing fruit cakes and plum puddings for sale with phone number 239 and a date stamp 12-2-19-31.
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Washington
Snn
Two Army Fliers Die In Potomac Crash At Bolling Field
Two Mitchell Field pilots Lieut Harry H Geoffrey and Major E Rice died when their high wing plane crashed near Bolling Field during a low altitude approach. The crash occurred in strong gusts with good visibility. The bodies were mangled and a board of officers will investigate.
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Washington
Mitchell Field
Long Island
Bolling
War Department
Harry H. Geoffrey
Paul
Minn
Se E. Rice
Thermopolis
Bolling Field
Mitchel Field
Hempstead
L. I
Iton
Anancostia
Potomac River
It Was Colder In Mountain Areas This Morning
Temperature plunged to 17 in Cumberland Maryland the season low while regia reported eight degrees at 6 30 am with strong winds and snow flurries. Thomas West Virginia and Deal Pennsylvania were just a touch colder and Altamont Maryland logged eight above while Terra Alta West Virginia reached 12.
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Cumberland
Regia
Thomas
W. Va
Deal
Altamont
Terra Alta
World News at a Glance highlights from across the globe
Nashville officers pursue three escaped convicts from the Tennessee penitentiary. Boston reports three convicts behind bars after an attempted escape in which three others died. Kansas City police hold 17 year old Max Grauberger for the shooting of his sister after a family quarrel. Richmond farmers profit 3500 dollars through Virginia Agriculture Department services. Tulsa federal agent and another man shot to death at Sheridan Night Club. Savannah notes Virginia can save over 4 million annually via proper planning. Washington vets seek united front to press Congress for a 2 billion soldiers bonus. Paris Laval awaits a peace move from Mussolini or Haile Selassie. Asmara battle between Italy and Ethiopia nears. Rome says Italian troops to see action in Ethiopia remain in Italy for home defense.
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Nashville
Tenn
Tennessee
Boston
Kansas City
Max Grauberger
Margaret
Richmond
Virginia
Virginia Agriculture Department
Tusla
Okla
Federal
Savannah
Washington
United Front
Veterans’ Organizations
Congress
Paris
Laval
Mussolini
Haile Selassie
Asmara
Eritrea
Italy
Opia
Rome
Ethiopia
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MR Winchester
Presen
C. D. Barnett
F. Amos Shryock
Handley Saturday
Mademoiselle Marie Caray
Winchester Lions Club
George Washington Hotel
H. S. Barr
Betty Wilkens
Handley High School
Miss Wikens
Hand High School
Miss Wilkens
Lions
Athletic Association
Donald Smith
I. C. McNeil
Harrisonburg
Lion Earl Crowser
D. P. Spring
Earl Mason
P. G. Ireland
Sam Preston
Mary S. Yeakley
W. Boscawen St
Market House
Middletown
Stephens City
White Hall
Neffstown
Canterbury
Brucetown
Dolans
Kernstown
Bin
Greenwood
Dry Run
Old. Forge
Gore
Russells
Bakers Mill
Gainesboro
Yeakleys
Ashton
Carpers Valley
Arme
Potomac
Major Rice
Geoffrey
Rolling Field
World News
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