Republicans Split Over Date for 1940 National Convention
Republican leaders expressed varied views on when to hold the 1940 national convention. Some favored June or July while others argued for the usual June timing. Discussion followed Dewey's recent campaign speech and focused on fundraising challenges for both parties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
John Hamilton
Republican Executive Committee
Hamilton
R. B. Crager
John E. Hillman
Colorado
Dewey
Executive Committee
National Committee
Thomas E. Dewey
Minneapolis
Henry P. Fletcher
Rhode Island
Fletcher
Roosevelt
Daniel E. Pomeroy
New Jersey
Joseph W. Martin, Jr
Massachusetts
House
Mar
Fellowship Club to Open HQ in Winchester
The Fellowship Club will open its headquarters soon at 211 North Loudoun Street in Winchester next to the Shenandoah Watch. The Star notes the date is available by telephone and urges calling those in charge to adopt a family for Christmas. The effort aims to ensure no cheerless homes in Winchester and Frederick County on Christmas Day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fellowship Club
Loudoun Street
Oere
Shenandoah
Winchester
Frederick County
French Repulse Savage Attacks On Northern Front
Paris reports French advance positions withstood savage German patrol assaults along the northern front after a night of activity. French fire inflicted heavy losses and infantry counterattacks drove the Germans from no man’s land near Wissembourg and near Bitche west of the Vosges. Higher command noted marked patrol activity and artillery reactions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Rhine
Wissembourg
Germany
Bitche
Vosges
High Command
Forty four summoned for Stewart case in Virginia court
An order in Frederick Circuit Court directs authorities to summon 34 jurors for the trial of Harry Stewart alias Harry Orr. He is held in connection with the double slaying of Mrs. Annie Racey Miller and Samuel Carter at a Red Bud road house northeast of Winchester last month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick
Harry Stewart
Stewart
Harry Orr
Annie Racey Miller
Samuel Carter
Red Bud Road
Winchester
South End Hose Company Plans December Meeting
Members of the South End Hose Company will meet December 18 to discuss purchasing the new pumper recently placed in service. All company members have been notified of the meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South End Hose Company
Congress Studies Five New Tax Plans for Defense Outlays
Congressional experts study five proposed tax plans to fund defense outlays next year. Options include a flat percentage tax increase, lower exemptions with higher middle‑income rates, a defense profits tax on war contractors, and a general sales tax. Revenue estimates vary, with one plan targeting about $300 million annually. exemptions would be cut to $2000 married and $800 single.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Little Fellows
Doughton
D-Nc
Believed Secret Weapon Is Used Against German Raiders
A London report says Britain may be using a new secret weapon against German warplanes. Officials hinted last night that a Nazi raider met its doom through a weapon Britain has never boasted about publicly. No official announcement is expected soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Britain
Christmas Decorations Transform City Business District
Loudoun street amp up with holiday decor as Cork street workers install spruce lamp standards and colored lights. Russell Penn supervises the decorating effort with the Cork Street company, promising new features this season. A courthouse Christmas tree is planned as in previous years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Loudoun Street
Cork Street
Cork
Boscawen
Russell Penn
Byrd Outlines Six Point Apple Plan For Virginia
Senator Harry Flood Byrd spoke at the Virginia Horticultural Society convention in Roanoke describing a six point program to aid Virginia apple growers. The plan includes cutting unprofitable varieties, voluntary orchard consolidation financed by all producers, no selling of culled fruit against packed fruit, and promoting bottled apple juice from fresh apples.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roanoke
Harry Flood Byrd
Virginia Horticultural Society
Virginia
Byrd
Virginia Horticultural Society backs bill on cull apples
The Virginia Horticultural Society adopted a resolution empowering its Board of Directors to seek state legislation regulating the cull apple situation. The proposal, by Phil Gold of Winchester, passed 55 to 27 after a lengthy debate. The group will work out methods to regulate cull apples and request a law in the upcoming State Legislature session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roanoke
Virginia Horticultural Society
Phil Gold
Winchester
Virginia horticultural group weighs cull apple controls
C Purcell McCue told the Virginia Horticultural Society that the cull apple committee rejected polling Virginia growers on curbs to cull apples competing with first class fruit. Nine opposed, four in favor, five abstained as educational steps before any statewide move. Tennessee gro wers push for regulation, warning Virginia action may invite stricter moves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roanoke
C. Purcell McCue
Virginia Horticultural Society
McCue
Staunton
Virginia
Tennessee
Tennesee State Horticultural Society
Klompus Store Sells Outgoing Sale Prompt
Unclear text fragment hints at a going out of business sale at Klompus with promotional phrasing. No verifiable entities or dates present.
Final Action On Bond Issue In Stephens City Va
Stephens City council passes water system bond ordinance at special meeting by 4 to 1 with one abstention and absence noted. A seven member committee is appointed to select the system, obtain bids, and proceed with installation, starting with drilling an artesian well. Mayor Parker serves ex officio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Star
Stephens City
J. A. Bean
S. A. Sargent
J. W. Hartley
R. H. Yeakle
S. A. Rust
W. S. Cook
Holmes Yeakle
W. Lomax Parker
Parker
Corporation of
Julian Steele
G. W. Lemley
P. E Lineburg
Covington II Elected Shenandoah Council District Chairman
Henry Covington of Winchester was elected chairman of the Central District committee of the Shenandoah Area Council BSA for the coming year. C. P. McVicar is vice chairman with a slate including Laurens Jones C S Hartman E B Cooper S D McFaden and J S Scully Jr as members at large. Objectives set include 100 Scouts from 12 troops for summer camp a district camporee and short term camping plus training courses for Scoutmasters troop committee men and leadership. Community fund campaigns are to be advanced in communities lacking them with a five-year training plan outlined.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Covington
Winchester
Shenandoah Area
Easu
Klompus Going Out of Business Sale Knockout Prices
All ladies coats and children's wear priced to sell at Klompus' going out of business sale. The captioned notice highlights storewide discounts and clearance emphasis with a focus on apparel markdowns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Klompus
Best Gifts Your Art Special Christ mas Prices at Barrs Studio
Fresh ripe oranges three dozen for 25 cents at Riley’s Market. Barr’s Studio promotes holiday gifts and art specials with a phone contact 276. (1p) eel
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barr’s
Riley’s
Early Death of Godfrey Miller Prominently Noted in Winchester
Godfrey Miller died at 1 45 this morning at his home at Piccadilly and Washington after about a year of illness. He was the son of the late Dr. Godfrey L. Miller, brother of Frank Miller and William Cross Miller, and part of a storied Winchester family. Born in the family home at Braddock street and Fairfax Lane, he pursued medical studies and served youth. his lineage traces to the pioneer Godfrey Miller who came to America in 1763. The article details his upbringing in Winchester and education at Fairfax Hall and Shenandoah Valley Academy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Godfrey Miller
Piccadilly
Washington Streets
Winchester
Godfrey L. Miller
Prederick County
Frank
William ‘Cross Miller
Mary Long
George R. Long
Mr. Miller
Godfrey
John Miller
Gruena
Kemmetzer
Saxony
Europe
America
Philadelphia
Miller
Braddock Street
Fairfax Lane
Handley Library
Fairfax Hall
Mary
Cornelia Billings
Shenandoah Valley Academy
James B. Lovett
40 Employed By Glass Sand Co.
Gore Virginia December 7 The sand mine of the Virginia Glass Sand Company near here reports peak volume since 1931 with 120 to 130 cars of glass and pulverized sand shipped monthly. About 40 workers receive a $2600 monthly payroll as production rises since September 1 due to broad business improvement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gore
Virginia Glass Sand Company
Here
Anderson refutes resignation of press censorship chief
London report states Home Secretary Sir John Anderson told Commons that Sir Walter Monckton, head of press censorship, is not resigning. Monckton’s status had been in question amid ongoing policy debates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
John Anderson
House of Commons Today
Walter Monckton
War Highlights From The Associated Press
Moscow reports the Red army has broken the Finnish defense line on the Karelian isthmus. Helsinki says 230 Finnish Americans join defense forces. Oslo hosts ministers on non military aid to Finland. London notes air raid warnings near Firth of Forth and shipping losses. Berlin says Netherlands must curb exports to Britain. Paris reports patrol and artillery activity on the western front.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Moscow
Red
Karelian Isthmus
Helsinki
Oslo
Finland
London
Firth of Forth
British Isles
Britain
Berlin
Netherlands
England
Paris
Helsinet
Mannerheim
Karelian
Legation
Dutch Ship Is Torpedo Victim Sunk in English Channel
The 8,159 ton Netherlands motor ship Tajandeen was torpedoed and sunk in the English Channel. Six crew members are missing while all passengers and 58 crew of 54 are reported saved. The vessel was en route to the East with general cargo and had passed Dungeness shortly before the attack. The Belgian steamer Louis Scheid landed 28 crewmen and six passengers at Weymouth. The Tajandeen is the eighth Dutch ship sunk in the war.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amsterdam
Real
Louis Scheid
Weymouth
England
Dungeness
Mrs. Whitacre Appeals for Tuberculosis Seal Drive
Mrs John Whitacre chairwoman of Gainesboro district says seal sales for the Tuberculosis Christmas seal drive lag behind previous years. She urges all financially able residents to buy more seals and notes the county operates independently of Winchester, so county purchases support local revenue.
Virginia Scout Wins Ten Dollar Bicycle Award
George Ritter of Winchester was the sole Virginia recipient of a $10 prize from a national bicycle maker for ideas to be included in the Bicycle of Tomorrow. Scouts nationwide shared the 50 awards. Captain D M Sprinkle hunted and trained a young dog yesterday while planning North Carolina hunts. Arthur Smith hunted Old Bald Knob Shenandoah County and bagged a 10 point buck weighing 175 pounds, aided by Perry Lauck Howard Malone and a Smith brother. The deer was carried five miles to the car and its antlers will be mounted by a local taxidermist. The Chanters sing tonight at Luray as part of the Luray PTA.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Ritter
Winchester
Virginia
United States
Old Bald Knob
Shenandoah County
Arthur Smith
Perry Lauck
Howard Malone
Mr. Smith
Fighters rely on automatic rifles in Arctic combat
Dagbladet reports Finnish forces in Petsamo using automatic rifles with advantage in brutal winter clashes. A Finn allegedly single handedly killed Russians landing at Lithahamari while Finns fortify a winter line south of Ivalo. Air power and heavy guns deemed less effective due to darkness and terrain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oslo
Norway
Kirkenes
Dagbladet Today
Petsamo
Finland
Lithahamari
Christmas Cantata At U. B. Church
A Christmas cantata directed by L. G. Bridgers at the Brethren church will be performed on Christmas Eve December 24 in the church auditorium. Members of the two choirs and others in the congregation take part in the cantata.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. G. Bridgers
Brethren Church
Notables Lunch With King George
Paris dispatch reports King George entertained Albert Lebrun Premier Darlan Generalissimo Gamelin and Winston Churchill at lunch during a tour of expeditionary forces in France. The event underscores Allied leadership coordination amid ongoing military operations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Albert Lebrun
Premier Daladier
Generalissimo Gamelin
Winston Churchill
British Admiralty
Lunnch
France
Free Game at Peoples Store on Main Street
Noon to evening events at the Peoples Store offer a free game from 7 to 7 30 nightly. Telephone contact 576 for Charles Hodge and service details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peoples Store
Main St
Also Mentioned on This Page
Coad
South Enders
William B. Ardney
Covington II
Will
Central District Committee
Glass Sand Co
Gainesboro
Henry McKee
Picca St
D. M. Sprinkle
Luray
Luray P.T. A. Spesones
Page County
Northcott
Caverns Grounds
Ivalo
U. B. Church
King George
Charles Hodge
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!