Treasury awaits Congress action on Britain aid policy
Morgenthau defends need for congressional consent before loans to Britain under the Johnson act. He cites talks with Britain’s undersecretary and questions extensions to the stabilization fund as potential aids. Lord Lothian urges U S support to keep food and supplies flowing to the British Isles while Roosevelt weighs options.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Britain
Jones
Morgen
Treasury
Johnson
Calif
Morgenthau
Frederick Phillips
Revenue Freight Loadings Increase
The Association of American Railroads reported 738,513 cars of revenue freight loaded for the week ending last Saturday. This marked a 1.4 percent rise from the prior week and an 8 percent year over year increase, with a 19.3 percent jump versus 1938.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Association of American Railroads
First Golfer To Equal Par In Miami Open
Ralph Stewart of Sanford Florida became the first golfer to equal par in the $10,000 Miami Open with a 34 36 70 as wind hampered scoring. Byron Nelson and Gene Sarazen were each 1 under after the turn with 34s.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miami
Fla
Ralph Stewart
Sanford
Byron Nelson
Toledo
Gene Sarazen
Brookfield Center
Conn
Handley High students rally in tuberculosis drive
Under Mrs. Gertrude Organ and 19 volunteers, Handley High School members join a front line effort to sell tags Saturday in the TB battle. The photo lists participants including Sue Anderson, Isabelle Larrick, Colleen Clowser, Martha Babb, Jane Over, Betsy Conklin, Kitty Arnold, Mary Miller, Janet Lovett, Anne Robinson, Ben OConnell, Jane Myers, Peggy Jowl, Betty Hengeveld, Courtney Fauver, Betty Ryan, Margaret Lee, Jean Ryan, Anne Woolfolk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gertrude Organ
Handley High School
Sue Anderson
Isabelle Larrick
Colleen Clowser
Martha
Babb
Jane Over
Betsy Conklin
Kitty Arnold
Mary Miller
Janet Lovett
Anne Robinson
Ben O’connell
Jane Myers
Peggy Jowl
Betty Hengeveld
Courtney Fauver
Betty Ryan
Margaret Lee
Jean Ryan
Anne Woolfolk
Jolliffe
Frederick Red Cross Roll Call Totals Reported
Frederick Chapter of the Red Cross reported 2,280 members and $3,413.75 in receipts from the 1940 roll call held at City Hall. Rev. E. T. Clark led the effort with the highest increase from 398 to 893. A 1941 budget was adopted and Officers will be elected at January’s annual meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick
The
Red Cross
C. Ridgely White
H. A. Punk
Frederick County
E. T. Clark
D. D
White
F .T C. Clark
Bris
Back Wages Ordered For Bristol Knitting Mills Workers
A federal court in Abingdon Virginia ordered Bristol Knitting Mills Inc to pay 17 783 dollars in back wages to 323 current and former employees. The action cites violations of the fair labor standards act including unpaid minimum wages overtime and poor wage hour records with payment to be made within 15 days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Bristol Knitting Mills, Inc
Bristol
Alfred Barksdale
Federal District Court
Abingdon
Gift suggestions for Mary Yeakley in 1918 catalog
Lingerie handbags hose sweaters scarves handkerchiefs and other novelties listed as gift ideas. The page credits Mary Yeakley as the source and notes assorted accessories suitable for holiday or special occasion gifting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary
Yeakley
Bicycle and Radio Shop in Day ton Promotes Worlds Finest Bicycles
Columbia retailer Iver Johnson Day ton markets WORLDS Finest Bicycles through Bicycle and Radio Shop. Store highlights include new models and wider selection for cyclists in the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbia
Iver-Johnson
Dayton
Ene
Bicycle and Radio Shop
Ward Property for Sale Private Sale of Ward Residence
Private sale offers the Robert M. Ward residence on one full city block, a colonial mansion improved property. Herbert S. Larrick executor of Emily R. Ward deed. (12-12-16-21-1p-31)
Madame Rosalie Ia leads Winchester Little Theatre in The Thirteenth Chair
Feminine lead Madame Rosalie Ia, an Irish spiritualist, will star as Mrs. Ireland in The Thirteenth Chair at Capitol Theatre on Friday the 13th. Her casting follows strong reviews from Stage Door You Cant Take It With You and The Man Who Died At Twelve O Clock, where she delivered an outstanding performance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rosalie
de Moore
Winchester Little Theatre
Capitol Theatre
M. J. Grove Lime to Award $2000 Bonus at Two Plants
A cash bonus totaling about $2000 will be distributed to about 200 employees at the M. J. Grove Lime Company plants in Stephens City and Middletown Virginia, with total company bonus near $7000. Bonus levels depend on experience and tenure. The firm will host three holiday parties for employees and families, including a stocking event for children at Stephens City High School and separate parties for white and colored employees.
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M. J. Grove Lime Company
Stephens City
Middletown
FP. Grove White
M. J.grove
Stephens City High School
Wanted Men to Cut Cord Wood at Once
Robert Fawcett of Opequon Virginia seeks men to cut cord wood immediately as advertised in the local notice with a contact name and location.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Fawcett
Opequon
Late dresses arrive for reorganizing sale at Style Shop
An order of 100 dresses arrived late due to shipment delay but now arrives in time for the Reorganization Sale at The Style Shop on 150 N Loudoun St. Dresses come in all types and color combinations with prices starting at $2.00 and up and all sizes available.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Style Shop
Loudoun St
Buy A Tag Fight TB Drive Underway In Winchester
Mrs. Gertrude Organ leads Tuberculosis Tag Day efforts in Winchester on Saturday. Handley High School girls and teachers partner to sell tags at street corners stores and banks. They accept any donation to strengthen the fight against tuberculosis urging public support by wearing the double barred cross.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gertrude Organ
Winchester
Handley High School
S Ink
Hable's Christmas Party Planned at Palace Theater
Herman H. Hable, owner of Hable's Palace Theater, announced the annual Christmas party for Winchester and Frederick county children. The event, on the day before Christmas, opens at 9 and starts at 10 with a varied juvenile program. Over 3 000 toys ordered plus fruit and candy, with gifts for each child on exit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herman H. Hable
Hable
Palace Theater
Winchester
Frederick County
Bf Wor
Duke of Windsor reacts to Lord Lothian death
The Duke of Windsor, governor of the Bahamas, said he was profoundly shocked by the sudden death of Lord Lothian and noted the loss to both countries and the effort he made to cement friendly relations. The duchess joined in the sentiment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miami Beach
Fila
Duke of Windsor
Bahamas
Lord Lothian
Boards Urge Correct Registrant Addresses
Selective Service Boards issue a statement stressing registrants keep their addresses up to date with the proper office and return questionnaires on time to avoid penalties. The deadline is stamped on each form, and prompt returns help prevent late-fee actions under the law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Selective Service Boards
Selective Service
Selective Service Office
Four Dollar Board Bill Factor In Clarke Slaying
In Berryville Clarke Circuit Court the trial of Mrs Ila May Riley, charged with the rifle slaying of her sister in law Mrs Mary Fannie Smoot Shiflett, unfolds with testimony about a $4 board bill dispute. WITNESSES Smoot siblings testify Shiflett threatened Riley and husband with a wrench from an auto. The case hinges on a quarrel over a small debt and alleged abusive conduct.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Star
Berryville
Commonwealth
Ila May Riley
L. H. Smoot
Anna Pearl Smoot
Smoot
Lewis Riley
Mary Fannie Smoot Shiflett
Isa May Riley
Floyd Riley
Shiflett
Winchester Memoria Hospital
Pasy Riley
Continuance of Coal Act Sought for Two Years
Secretary Ickes said a two year extension of the bituminous coal act will be asked from the next Congress to regulate minimum mine prices. He questioned total mine inspections and noted 6280 deaths in the past five years may rise to about 1250 in 1941 if trends continue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Congress
Ickes
Bituminous Coal Commission
House Mines Committee
Bureau of Mines
Lord Lothian Dies After Plea for Aid in War
Lord Lothian British ambassador to the United States died at 2 a.m. in the Georgian Embassy on Massachusetts Avenue. He had pleaded for American aid to ensure Britain's victory over Nazi Germany. Neville Butler announced the death and cited Lothian's long service since before World War II.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Lord Lothian
England
Germany
Massachusetts Avenue
Neville Butler
Lothian
Britain
United States
Bride's Suspense Turns To Grief In War Prisoner Death
Pittsfield Mass December reports a young bride Mrs Margaret Hill learns her German husband Hans Steinbrucker died when the British ship Arandora Star carrying 1300 prisoners was torpedoed off the Irish coast. The couple had met in Pittsfield and married during a honeymoon in Germany before internment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsfield
Mass
England
Canada
Margaret Hill
Hans Steinbrucker
Steinbrucker
United States
War update from London notes Axis weaknesses and Italian risks
City And County Brevings reports Robert Gray describes improving Allied defenses and a hoped aerial war setup as icy landing fields hinder continental operations. He predicts a major victory over Mussolini's army, a forecast later borne out, with a Winchester quote on wartime invincibility. A local hunt club yesterday seized two stills near Star Tannery and destroyed mash and liquor, noting a barrel with a woodmouse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Gray
Allen B. Gray
London
Mr. Gray
Italy
Mussolini
Bryan Conrad
Winchester
John
Opequon
Star Tannery
New Peace Pact Reported Between Hungary and Yugoslavia
Belgrade radio announced that Hungary and Yugoslavia concluded a pact of constant peace and eternal friendship. The bulletin from London dated December 12 cites this accord as a step toward regional stability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Belgrade
Hungary
Yugoslavia
Churchill Says Italian Divisions Could Be Trapped in Desert
Prime Minister Churchill told the Commons that at least the best part of three Italian divisions might be caught in the Egyptian desert offensive, signaling a potential major impact on Axis forces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Churchill
Commons
Badoglio Opposed Greek Campaign Reserve Needs Cited
Robert Farinacci reports that Marshal Pietro Badoglio, former Italian chief of staff, confided to friends he opposed the Greek campaign and said more divisions were required to begin it than he had available.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rome
Robert Farinacci
1 Regime Fascistan
Pietro Badoglio
Greece
RAF Raids Hit Mannheim Power Station
The air ministry said Royal Air Force bombed a Mannheim power station last night using high explosives and incendiaries. The raid targeted the main objective amid heavy bombing in the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Royal Air Force
Mannheim
Germany
Air Ministry
Favors Revising Farm Policies At American Farm Bureau Meet
At Baltimore the resolutions committee urged federal farm program revisions to fix prices by loans and set up a five man non partisan board to curb miscoordination. The panel backed rapid aid to Britain and debated neutrality law repeal urged by President Edward A O Neal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
Resolutions Committee
American Farm Bureau Federation
United States
Great Britain
Edward A. O'Neal
Federation
Roanoke Armory Gets Expected WPA National Defense Aid
Representative Woodrum predicts a very substantial WPA allotment for the Roanoke armory as a national defense project after talks with WPA officials and city leaders. The initial plan valued at about 700 000 dollars focused on armory and stadium, with the armory the target for defense designation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Woodrum
D-Va
Work Projects Administration
Roanoke
C. E. Hunter
W. P. Hunter
WPA
Panoke
Woocrum
British desert troops seize over twenty thousand Italian prisoners
British forces in Egypt report capturing more than 20,000 Italian prisoners at Sidi Barrani and Bardia with 6,000 more taken at the fall of Sid. Salum and Baria points shelled as Italian lines crumble. Greek forces advance along the Albanian coast from Porto Edda against light resistance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Egypt
Italy
Virgini Gayda
Mussolini
Gayda
Salum
Baria
Sid Barrani
Bardia
Libya
Mediterranean Sea
Sidi Barrani
Henry Maitland Wilson
Porto Edda
Hats For Sale At One And Ninty Five Cents
Priday and Saturday promotions list hats priced at 1.00 and 1.95 in an advert featuring Mary S. Yeakley as the presenter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. Yeakley
Gift subscription to Evening Star offered for a year
A year long gift subscription to Evening Star is announced with a card announcing the gift. The notice also asks readers to locate a home for a bull dog and provides a contact number 1182 for F. I. McClue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evening Star
F. I. MceClue
Sarah Zane Fire Hall Prize Night Event
A community night at Sarah Zane Fire Hall on December 12 at 8 30 p m features 20 games with 20 prizes including a grand prize of 100 dollars. Admission details show event paperwork noted as 12 11 1p 21.
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Sarah Zane Fire Hall
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Clarke
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Brevings
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Badoglio
U.S
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