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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1939
Page
2
Dr. C. R. Anderson, mayor, issues a proclamation urging Winchester residents to join a nationwide safety drive during December, the most hazardous month for driving. The appeal notes harsher weather, longer nights, and holiday rush as causes of higher road tolls and calls for added caution.
Funeral services for Miss Freda L. Grove who died November 30 at Sibley Hospital were held December 2 in Washington D C. Her church loyalty and character were noted as she spent twenty years in the United States Treasury Department. She formerly lived with Mr and Mrs Benjamin Massie in Stephens City and is survived by a large family network. Interment followed at Green Hill Cemetery with Rev Homer Welsh officiating. Pallbearers named include Earl Grove Donald Grove Edward Chambers Lester Branner Ottie Dorsey and Carl Martin.
Floyd Flickinger, former Yorktown superintendent and biographer of General Daniel Morgan, addressed Berryville High School students this morning. He discussed the historical significance of the Lower Shenandoah Valley during the assembly at the school.
Mrs. Walters of Elkins West Virginia has left Win Memorial hospital to return home after injuries from a crash on the Front Royal Turnpike weeks ago. She may be unable to attend a Winchester hearing. Mrs. F. A. Patrick of Front Royal is charged with operating a vehicle while intoxicated.
Administratrix Mrs. Emma V. Lupton has been appointed for the estate of her son James Edward Lupton, who died intestate. She posted a bond of $1,600 with E. L. Lupton as surety. Appointments include H. R.
A leader recounts a tragedy of a poisoned sixteen year old girl and urges moral rearmament to face broken homes and neglect. He calls for just mercy, stricter moral standards, and collective action by citizens and officials to protect children and promote peace after war.
A speaker urges citizens to form a Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children to combat broken homes and child suffering. He emphasizes kindness, guidance, and unselfish service as paths to peace and moral democracy based on Christian principles. He credits his wife for contributing material to the talk.
Independent shippers organize to compete for the Washington market with the Maryland Virginia Milk Producers Association. The Metropolitan Milk Producers Cooperative Association reports 50 to 60 producers enrolled or pledged to join, per Resident Agent Paul G. Johnson. The Maryland Virginia group has about 1,300 members and sells roughly 87 percent of Washington's fluid milk.
Answers printed on page 4 cover 10 questions with topics including South America Conchology Bolivia and flags. The responses list The same body will weigh avene at the poles and identify Billy Rose and other named items.
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