Council Moves Toward City Zoning Commission
The council voted to recommend Judge Philip Williams appoint five residents to a Zoning Commission led by W. R. Legge for initial plans in a proposed residential district bounded by Bascawen Washington Tennyson and Jefferson. Other sections will follow after this first study, while beetle control and public works items were also on the agenda.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philip Williams
Corporation Court
Allen Hawthorne
W. R. Legge
Tom Scully
James Shockey
Fred L. Glaize
Boscawen
Washington
Tennyson and Jefferson
Hawthorne
Apple juice offered at local fountains for five cents
Ma Winchester touts apple juice as a tasty breakfast option and alternative to fruit juice. She claims it is widely available at local fountains and tastes like sweet cider when served ice cold, priced at five cents per glass.
Bingo Night at Eagle's Home House
Play bingo at Eagle's home 211 N Loudoun St every Wednesday at 8 p.m. One prize per card one ticket per person. New and returning players welcome.
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Eagle’s
N. Loudoun St
Council Refuses Sealed Bids On Purchases
In Roanoke Virginia the Common Council voted 7 to 4 against a motion by Councilman Hollis to require sealed bids on purchases over 100 dollars opened on the council floor. City Manager Lee Grant favored bid openness but urged emergency leeway.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Council
Fruit Society
Common Council
Lawrence C. Hollis
O. L. Jamison
A. Miller Streit
Marvin Weaver
Mr. Hollis
C. R. Anderson
Hernan Hable
W. P. Anderson
C. Douglas Barnett
Fred W. Forney
Dr. Allen Hawthorne
Percy Miller
Hollis
Miller
Hable
Grant
Lee Grant
President Roosevelt Hopes For Quick End To Russo Finnish War
President Roosevelt told Finnish President Kallio he hopes the Russo Finnish war ends soon so Finland can continue its steady development untroubled. He cited Finland’s 22nd independence anniversary and voiced U S admiration for Finnish institutions and government.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Kallio
Finland
United States
Eee Aevelt
Pensions Sought for War Widows and Orphans
Washington December 6 1940 The American Legion moves to press for pensions for widows and orphans of World War veterans. National commander J Kelly signals a broad campaign noting the cost of war includes care for disabled and dependents. Legion legislative rep John Taylor calls for a 1940 drive for widow and orphan pensions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ashington
J. Kelly
American Legion
John Thomas Taylor
Legion
Poomone
Friendship Fire Co to Meet December 7 Evening
The regular meeting of the Friendship Fire Co will be held on the evening of December 7 at 8 o clock. Entertainment will be provided by members of the Little German Band.
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The
Fire Co
Wards To Hold Grand Opening In Virginia Store
Montgomery Ward & Co at 27 S Loudoun Street plan a grand re opening tomorrow at 9 am to mark a new addition doubling floor space with updated fixtures and lighting. Mayor C R Anderson will cut the ribbon and inspect the expanded store with C P Mc.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montgomery Ward & Co
S. Loudoun Street
Virginia
C. R. Anderson
C. P. Mc
Reorganization Seen Raising Federal Spending
Rep Dirksen cites Roosevelt era government reform as expanding costs. He says excluding defense, the federal payroll rose by 11 605 from May to December, with 40 056 added due to defense and 937 357 Civil Service employees listed on December 1.
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House
Senniecin Awew Committee
Roosevelt
Budget Bureau
Rep
Dirksen
R-Ill
Treasury Department
Civil Service Commission
Traffic Tags Ready For Use In Berryville
Berryville Virginia town announces printed traffic violation tickets mainly for double parking and other auto misdemeanors. Town Sergeant Harley R Chesire has received the tickets ordered by the town council last month. The tags cover 11 violations and instruct recipients to appear at the trial justice court at 9 am or face a possible arrest warrant. Cab service contact Henry McKee Picca Street phone 86.
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Berryville
Harley R. Cheshire
Trial Justice Court
Berryville Council Weighs Municipal Power Plant Feasibility
Berryville Virginia council discussed the advisability of installing a municipal power plant but took no action. Tax payment extension was rejected while Christmas lights funding shifted to the town and Chamber of Commerce. A trash burning complaint led to enforcement of the ordinance and street runoff cleaning requests were made ahead of winter.
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Berryville
Kereeme Citialensy
George N. Hardesty
Frank E. Tappan
Northern Virginia Power Company
Chamber of Commerce
Tappan
Harley R. Cheshire
William Levi
Levi
Joe E. Brown Reported Seriously Injured In Auto Crash
In Los Angeles on December 6, the motion picture comedian Joe E. Brown was possibly seriously injured after a collision on Sunset Boulevard. Hospital attendants noted chest injuries lacerations to his face and shock, with police saying his car struck a car driven by 65 year old Charles G. Wheeler.
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Los Angeles
Joe E. Brown
Charles G. Wheeler
Sunset Boulevard
Peace And Plenty Mural Planned For Berryville Postoffice
Clarke County artist Ned Lewis confirms authorization by the Federal Procurement Division to paint a mural for the Berryville post office. The project, valued around 1000 dollars, centers on a Peace and Plenty theme with Clarke county scenery and Blue Ridge in the background, to be completed by September 1, 1940.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berryville
Postoffice
Lewis
Ned Lewis
Clarke County Horseman
Federal
Atist
Clarke County
Blue Ridge
Five Submarines Sunk This Week Says Churchill
Winston Churchill reported in the House of Commons that five German subs were sunk by French and British forces in a single week. He noted the destruction rate exceeds Germany’s replacement capacity and hinted at possible further expansion if Berlin builds 400 subs next year. He outlined increased anti submarine craft and a broad steel shipbuilding program.
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London
Winston Churchill
The
Admiralty
House of Commons
Germany
Churchill
Britain
Scapa Flow
Royal Oak
First Lord
Bond Ordinance Gains Approval In Stephens City
Stephens City council approves a 9000 bond issue over 12 years for a municipal water system by a 4 to 1 vote. Four council members support the measure with 4 percent interest paid semi annually. repayment schedule includes 500 yearly for 11 years and 3500 in the 12th year. Construction hoped to begin soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stephens City
J. A. Bean
S. A. Sargent
J. W. Hartley
R. H. Yeakle
Cook
S. A. Rust
Admiral Byrd Sends Radio Message From North Star
Mrs. Byrd received today a copy of a message from Admiral Richard E. Byrd aboard the North Star en route to the Antarctic. The note says the ship would cross the equator the following day and expresses affection and that all is well.
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Richard E. Byrd
Admiral R. E. Byrd
U.S. M
North Star
Antarctic
United States
United States Army Signal Corps
War Department — Center
Washington
Turkey Dinner and Bazaar at Sarah Zane Fire Hall
A community event invites residents to a turkey dinner and bazaar at the Sarah Zane Fire Hall on Thursday from 5 to 8 pm. Adults pay 50 cents and children 35 cents. pears available.
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Sarah Zane
Thurs
Miller's Drug Store Christmas Feature
Miller's Drug Store presents a Christmas themed spread with product highlights and gift ideas. The feature promotes seasonal specials, décor tips, and community notices encouraging readers to shop locally this holiday season.
Gift Headquarters Jewelry and Engraving Ad
Beautiful solid gold or filled jewelry offered with a lay away plan. Engraving and names available on leather goods and fountain pens. Fr Mowrey's Jewely Store promotes service and contact via Taxi Phone 576 Charles Hodge.
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Mowrey’s Jewely
U S Portrayed as Foe of Japan in Tokyo Press
Tokyo reports portray the United States as a potential foe of Japan, with Miyako editorial suggesting war pressure if terms aren’t met. The Manila submarine additions prompt Japan to view U S moves as intimidation while Yomiuri notes shifts in sentiment toward the United States and Soviet Russia.
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Tokyo
United States
Japan
Russia
Yukichiro Suma
Foreign Office
Orient
Miyako
America
Manila
Soviet Russia
Soviet Union
Yomiuri Ex& American Es
Radio Tests Area Success in Alexandria Demonstration
Carson A. Andrick of Alexandria tested a short wave two way radio system here yesterday. Chief C W Hollis reported the tests as definite success with clear reception from Round Hill Loudoun County. Council witnesses praised the demonstrations as the equipment mirrors the Police Committee purchase plan. The system would quickly identify vehicles by license number and owner and make to headquarters, effectively adding force strength.
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Carson A. Andrick
Alexandria
C .W. Hollis
Police Committee
Round Hill
Loudoun County
Hollis
Middletown to Buy More Trees for Streets
The Middletown town council voted to replace 12 young trees planted on city streets last summer. They approved erecting a Christmas tree in front of the Methodist Church on December 16 and authorized a $26 payment for stone loads for Church Street.
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Middletown
Church Street
German Streamer Taken By Allies
British warships captured the German liner Ussukuma in the South Atlantic. German officers and crew were placed aboard a British prize ship. It was the third German loss in two weeks, following the scuttling of Watussi and Adolph Woermann. The Ussukuma, owned by German East Africa line, had sailed toward India via Bahia Blanca after escaping near the Cape of Good Hope.
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London
Reuter
Capetown
South Africa
South Atlantic
Watussi
Adolph Woermann
Ussukuma
German East Africa Line
Bahia Blanca
Argentina
Cape of Good Hope
Agentine
Hamburg
India
Wound Proved Fatal to J R Bucher in Stephens City
Funeral services for 29 year old J R Bucher of Stephens City will be held Friday at 2 pm from his residence and Grace Lutheran Church Winchester. He died from a .22 rifle bullet wound suffered while unloading a rifle during hog slaughter. He was born February 18 1910 and survived by his parents two sisters Helen and Janice and a brother Russell. Interment at Mount Hebron Cemetery.
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J. R. Bucher
Stephens City
Grace Lutheran Church
Wincueen
Bucher
Ed Baker
Mr. Bucher
J. R
Georgia Reynolds Bucher
Helen
Janice Bucher
Russell
Winchester
Carl Honeycutt
Grace Church
F. L. Roof
Trinity Lutheran Church
Snyder Alleman
McConnellsburg
Trinity Church
Mount Hebron Cemetery
Bingo At Peoples Drug Store Tonight on Main Street
Nightly bingo announced at the Peoples Drug Store old stand on Main Street at 7:00 PM. Free game runs from 7 to 7 30 as a community entertainment notice.
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Peoples Drug Store
Main St
Berryville Briefs Mention Inquiries Farm Listings And Local Notices
The Berryville Chamber of Commerce received an inquiry from Montreal asking about Clarke county farming conditions and requesting lists of farms for sale if any. Turner Dunlap of Back Creek, age 84, visited The Star and described his hunting hobby and infrequent town trips. The Star’s football banquet sponsors are listed, and volunteers decorate the new ville American Legion Community Building for a detion Board of Trade project using Purple and gold streamers as the building hosts a large event space.
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Berryville
Turner Dunlap
Back Creek
Gore
Rock Enon Springs
Star
Newville
American Legion
Detion Board of Trade
Maurice Ad Oa
Purple and Go Co
Finland Honors Heroes as War Rages Around Helsinki
Helsinki observed a day of tribute to Finland’s independence heroes while defending against Russian invaders. Government reports claim 2,000 Russian troops captured and 64 tanks destroyed since the invasion began, with Finnish forces also claiming several tanks and coastal gains. A government spokesman called Russian losses “very great” by comparison.
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Finland
Fighters For Freedom
Jones to resign presidency of Clarke County Junior Board of Trade
Dick Jones, president of the Clarke County Junior Board of Trade, announces his resignation effective December. He will join the Appalachian Division of the Farm Security Administration and work from central or southern Virginia. Dr. D Blanton Allen will hold the chair until a successor is chosen.
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Berryville
Dick Jones
Clarke County Junior Board of Trade
Ea Abe
Deena
Jones
the Star
Clarke
Theern Appalachian Division
Farm Security Administration
Virginia
D. Blanton Allen
Audley Farms
Churchill says Allies sink five German U boats weekly
London reports Prime Minister Churchill stating the Allies sank five German submarines in the past week at a pace Germany cannot replace. A German passenger liner is claimed to be captured. In Washington President Roosevelt authorizes special rations to Finland for Independence Day. In Helsinki official reports claim Finnish successes against Russia on the anniversary.
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Associated Press
London
Churchill
Germany
Washington
Roosevelt
Finland
Helsinki
Russia
Saintly Sales Notice and Dinner Menu Tease
A church and local merchants advertise events and offers. The First Baptist Church hosts a turkey dinner with homemade rolls on December 26. HODGSON & BROWN promote Stieff Silver with agent details and a savings offer while Miller markets a subscription.
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First Baptist Church
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Commission On Zoning
Williams
Legge
Scully, Shockey
deGrange
Glaize, Sr
G. T. French
Frederick Oar Fruit Growers Association
Clarence H. Himelright
Contin Fund
District Nurse Association
Miller Streit
Wayne B. Omps
Boyd Street
H. H Hable
Church of the Brethren
Berryville Avenue
J. E. Quick
Marin Weaver
Public Assistance Fund
Jamison
T. J. Andrews
Roanoke
Virginia State Horticultural Society
G. Dayton Hodges
Staunton
J. B. Bonham
Chilhowie
Homer E. Clark
Massie’s Hill
Frank H. Wissler
Mount Jackson
E. B. Bonham
Carrington Jordam
Monroe
C. Purcell McCue
Greenwood
Peyton Marshall
B. J. Wood
Flint Hill
Wards
Valley
House Committee
Henry McKee
Picca St
Clifton
Mrs. Byrd
Millers Drug Store
Gift Headquarters
Charles Hodge
U.S.A
Ollie Gibbons
Colonial Oe
Hough
Raylass
R. F. Cran
E Lawrence C. Hollis
R. E. Avey
Dr. Harlee
General Typewriter
Wm. Aneenbenaie
Sandy Baker
Clark Smith
Dick Eddy
C. P. McVicar
Lamar Keen
George Barnsley
Harry McCann
Lee Whitacre
Agnes Jenkins
Rome
By Lynn Heinzerling
Helsiki
Eee
Risto Ryti
Esbo
Ruth
Moer Ae
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