Council Adopts Budget At Present Rate Of 1.25
Common Council approves a 1940 budget totaling 325000 with the tax rate kept at 1.25 and water rate held at 7.5 cents per thousand gallons. A December 29 public hearing is set. Budget items pass largely by unanimous consent, but debates focus on school funding, capital improvements, and water rate methods.
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Council
Common Council
Herman H. Hable
Miller
Percy Miller
Water and Sewer Committee
City budget revisions tweak allocations for 1940
Tentative appropriations were revised last night with a $2,000 rise for schools to $65,000 and a $500 cut for a new fire hose to $2,500. Health clerical costs were cut and beetle treatment funds reduced. capital improvements fell to $23,700 from $32,700. The council will set needs before tax discussions as factions clash over budgeting process.
Byrd diary tale sparks Huntington Library transcription
Helen Essary notes a 200 year old William Byrd shorthand diary, found recently and now being transcribed at Huntington Library California University of North Carolina and Virginia Historical Society. The diary, covering 1674 to 1744, hints at Governor's Ball, domestic friction, and a quip about a kiss as Faith Hope and Charity.
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Helen Essary
William Byrd
Westover
Huntington Library
California
University of North Carolina
Virginia Historical Society
America
Winchester public schools funds shrink since 1930 31 despite enrollment rise
A 1938 39 school report shows Winchester public schools had 2 468 students up from 2 287 in 1930 31 but total revenue fell from 139 194 18 to 129 555 10. Details include expenditures across general control instruction and plant operation plus teacher salary brackets and sources of income from state Handley funds and the city.
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Winchester Public Schools
R. Frank Barr
State of Virginia
City of
Winchester
Town Discusses Public Health Unit for Winchester Area
City council moves toward a Winchester Frederick and Clarke counties public health unit with a 3500 appropriation for 1940. The plan would replace the meat and milk inspector post and a health secretary job, pending county contributions. Dr Anderson cites rural school outbreak and calls for disease eradication and prevention education.
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Winchester
Frederick
Clarke Counties
Frederick and
Clarke
Anderson
Warren County
Beetle Battle Fund Set In Winchester City Council
Winchester officials approved 1500 for beetle control with a plan for another 1500 from Frederick County supervisors. Delegation led by William Beverley urged action to curb Jap beetles harming local vegetation and risking county fruit shipments. Ground treatment with lead arsenate would protect five years as federal trucks operate in Clarke county trapping beetles.
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Common Council
Winchester
Frederick County
Marvin Weaver
Clarke County
Four oppose road funds amendment by Weaver Commission
Four members of the Weaver Highway Study Commission released a minority report opposing a proposed constitutional amendment to prohibit diversion of road funds. The report argues the measure is unnecessary and would limit the General Assembly's financial freedom. Drafted by former State Senator C O Conor Godrick for himself and delegates R Baldwin Joseph Goodwin and B Ferguson, the dissenting group cites Fredericksburg Norfolk Amherst and Portsmouth ties.
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Richmond
Weaver Highway Study Commission
C. O’conor Godrick
Fredericksburg
R. Baldwin
Norfolk
Joseph Goodwin
Amherst
B. Ferguson
Portsmouth
Stewart Case To Open Tomorrow
The trial of Harry Stewart alias Harry Orr over the killings of Mrs. Annie Racey Miller and Samuel Carter will open in Frederick Circuit Court tomorrow. Stewart is defended by J Sloan Kuykendall and Harry Benham, appointed by the Court, with Burr P Harrison and E Erle Edwards prosecuting.
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Harry Stewart
Harry Orr
Annie Racey Miller
Samuel Carter
Freederick Circuit Court
Stewart
J. Sloan Kuykendall
Harry Benham
Burr P. Harrison
E. Erle Edwards
Leiserson Sworn To NLRB Amid House Probe
William M. Leiserson takes the NLRB oath during a special House committee investigation into the board. He clashes with colleagues over alleged secretary incompetence and the board's use of amateur detectives.
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National Labor Relations Board
William M. Leiserson
House Committee
NLRB
Leiserson
eBoard
Palace Theatre Christmas Party December 22 for Children
The Palace Theatre hosts an annual Christmas party for city and Frederick County children on Friday December 22. A program arranged by manager A Rudd features suitable entertainment with a focus on less fortunate friends. Doors open at 9 and the show starts at 10 with free admission and gifts of toys fruit and candy for attendees.
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Palace Theatre
Frederick County
A. Rudd
Eneer
Hable
German Patrols Are Hurled Back in East of Warndt
Paris reports heavy German patrols to seize three French outposts east of the Warndt forest repulsed after hours of fighting. French forces say six sectors saw action in the last 24 hours with isolated posts of about 30 men holding off 100-man assaults until field artillery drove the Germans back and left numerous dead.
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Paris
Warndt Forest
Moselle
Rhin
Wheat quotes rise to $1.03 at local market
Winchester wheat quotations moved to $1.03 per bushel this afternoon, aligned with Baltimore and Chicago markets. The advance marks the first time the $1 level was reached here since last year.
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Winchester
Baltimore
Chicago
County urged to aid Fellowship Club with Christmas baskets
In a statement from Fellowship Club headquarters the county is urged to provide for local families lacking Christmas cheer. Committees are active in each community with master lists of those in need. Donations of meat, bread, vegetables, pasta, beans, and staples are requested, with toys available at headquarters for additional support.
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Fellowship Club
Ey County
A. L. Baker House
Shenandoah Valley National Bank
Avalanche Delays Castleman’s Ferry Bridge Opening
A Blue Ridge avalanche at Castleman’s Ferry, Virginia, tore through the last approach cut for the Shenandoah bridge, delaying opening by two to three weeks. No workers were harmed though the slide, about 15 000 tons, could have caused fatalities. Debris clearing by Ralph E. Mills Co. will start promptly with a January 15 or later target.
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Berryville
Shenandoah River
Castleman’s Ferry
Blue Ridge
Winchester
William C. Poston
Ralph E. Mills Company
Roanoke
High Court To Get Road Case
The Weaver Amendment case on Route 50 relocation in Clarke and Frederick counties could go to the Virginia Supreme Court in Richmond for final judgment. Attorneys Harry K. Benham and J. Sloan Kuykendall wish to record the case for the court, with a decision likely in February or March.
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Clarke
Frederick
State Supreme Court
Richmond
Harry K. Benham
J. Sloan Kuykendall
Clarke County
High Court
Campbell
Philip Williams
Waterloo
Boyce
PUBLIC SALE Furniture and household articles near DeHaven
A public sale of furniture and household articles is scheduled for Thursday December 14 at 10 30 A M. The sale is 14 miles from Winchester near DeHaven Virginia in care of Mrs Clara L Avey. Also notice of free cab stops and a bingo event at Eagles Home 221 N Loudoun St every Wednesday at 8 p m. Yellow Cab phone 777.
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Winchester
DeHaven
Clara L. Avey
Eagle
N. Loudoun St
Finns Repel Soviet Move On Mannerheim Line
Helsinki December 13 Finnish Telegraphic Agency circulated that Soviet Russia angered by Finland’s resistance plans a massive 1 500 000 man assault with 1 000 aircraft. The main push is expected along the Karelian Isthmus where Finns hold the Mannerheim Line entrenched behind fortifications.
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Helsinki
Finnish Telegraphic Agency
Soviet Russia
Finland
Karelian
Rumored Battle Off Uruguay Coast Unsubstantiated
Reports of a clash between the German pocket battleship Admiral Scheer and the British cruiser Achilles near Uruguay remained unconfirmed. Japanese crew observed an unknown vessel in the area. shipping circles offered no corroboration.
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Montevideo
Uruguay
Admiral Scheer
Achilles
Uruguyan
Punta del Este
Uurguay
Davies backs Roosevelt third term amid European crisis
Ambassador to Belgium Joseph E. Davies reaffirmed support for President Roosevelt for a third term, arguing America faces unique peril as world tensions rise. He said personal wishes must yield to choosing the best leader to keep America out of war, and noted the President does not want another term.
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Washington
Joseph E. Davies
Belgium
Roosevelt
White House
America
Davies
Hull
Police to gain teletype and shortwave radio if budget kept
The article reports police will receive a teletype and shortwave radio if the budget is not reopened and items are deleted at the December 29 public hearing. Tests were conducted recently and steps are underway to establish a permanent shortwave system viewed as adding several officers.
Squirrelly Tree Stock Moves Toward Cumberland
Shenandoah Caverns loaded 144 tons with 150 fine trees en route to Cumberland Maryland under contract for four more loads. planned 800 to 1,000 trees this season. Bill Mallory Blair Goss saw a squirrel tail in a nest and fired a fox fell. Champ Shepherd reported Stars was informed while hunting a squirrel ran into a nest and was missed.
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Shenandoah Caverns
Cumberland
Bill Mallory
Blair Goss
Champ Shepherd
League 13 Nation Committee Condemns Russia Aggressor
In Geneva on December 13 the 13 nation League of Nations committee condemned Russia as an aggressor and urged aiding Finland after Russia invaded. It proposed inviting non members like the United States to join Finland aid if the council desires. The report, to be reviewed by the 13 nation committee before league action, pushes for Russia’s expulsion and Finland relief. Argentina threatened to resign over Russia membership.
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Geneva
League of Nations
Russia
League
Finla
League Assembly
Finland
United States
League of Nations Council
Council
China
Moscow
League Ppanel
Aga ‘Apan
Soviet Union
Argetina
Rodolfo Preyre
Assembly
Asia
Three youths held in theft case in Braddock area
Police arrested three Braddock youths Harold Valavchik 17 Steve 18 and Arthur Welsh 18 after a 1935 Pontiac coach was found with the automobile of Ralph E Bowen of Braddock Pa. They were held for further investigation as local authorities notified federal officers. A filling station proprietor reported the car stopped there and the youths bought ten cents worth of gasoline.
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Ralph E. Bowen
Braddock
Papingee
Maté Poper
George Miller
Holmes Wisecarver
Harold Valavchik
Steve
Arthur Welsh
F. I
Winchester
War Updates and Conflicting Reports From Global Fronts
Geneva reports League condemnation of Russia as aggressor and calls for action. Buenos Aires notes British probe of sinking near Uruguay with German bases allegedly linked. Moscow reports stream of wounded soldiers as Soviet forces push in central Finland.
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Moscow
Finland
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