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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 20, 1940

Page

12

Death of T. J. Pyne 69 Former Clarke County Farmer

Thomas J. Pyne 69 died at his home two miles north of Millwood after years of illness. He farmed in Clarke county for many years and was born March 14, 1871. He married Maude Sipe 45 years ago. Survived by wife, nine children, sixteen grandchildren, two sisters, four brothers, and several relatives. Funeral Sunday at 2 PM from Millwood Methodist Church with interment in Green Hill Cemetery Berryville.

Thomas J. Pyne Millwood Clarke County Mr. Pyne George and Mary Russell Pyne Maude Sipe Glenn Ridgeway Joseph Ritter Powell Ridgeway

Polish Marshal Escapes Rumania

Diplomatic reports from Bucharest say Marshal Edward Smigly Ryde of Poland escaped from Romania where he had lived in internment since fleeing German invasion in 1939. He was reportedly smuggled aboard a coastwise ship bound for Turkey after attempts to leave Romania.

Budapest Bucharest Edward Smigly-Ryde Poland Rumania Turkey

White Christmas At U B Church Program Planned

Plans announce a White Christmas program at the United Brethren Church Sunday at 7 30. Christian Endeavor Society leads the service. Attendees bring gifts of food or clothing wrapped in white paper for baskets distributed by the Fellowship Club. Young People's Choir to sing.

United Brethren Church Christian Endeavor Society Fellowship Club

Decree Orders Master Commission to Hear Wise Estate

In Frederick County Virginia the court directs a Master Commissioner to inquire into Ora B. Wise estate including real and personal property, debts, and rightful heirs. Creditors must file claims by January 6 1941 at the Commissioner’s office 4 N Loudoun Street Winchester VA.

Clyde W. Wise Paul S. Wise Ora B. Wise Winchester Loudoun Street J. W. Baker M.M. Lynch P.q

Britain Faces Greatest Trial as War Expands

The Allied victories in the Mediterranean bolster Britain for a feared Nazi invasion. Churchill warns of a supreme danger and an upcoming wave of bombing that could threaten England’s survival, as German successes in the Italian theater reshape the war’s balance.

Mussolini Mediterranean Britain England Churchill

For Rent Apartment and Various Listings

For Rent apartment at 411 N Loudoun St. plus sales notes listing Florida fruit and local realty offers. Phil Bowman of Stephens City advertises fruit. J Leo Everhart of Front Royal Rd Winchester Va lists a new six room house.

Loudoun St J. Leo Everhart Front Royal Rd Winchester

Barbara Bell Pattern No 1300 B Pajama Styles

Barbara Bell Pattern No 1300 B offers two pajama styles from one pattern. Describes fabric options percale broadcloth or batiste and a version with pockets and lace yoke, and a no pocket version with lace eyelet yoke. Includes sizes 12 14 16 18 20 with yardage details and a spring fashion book announcement.

Britain gains leverage as Mussolini weakens in Africa

The piece argues Hitler loses support from Mussolini during the invasion effort, enabling Britain to withdraw Mediterranean forces if needed. It notes Italian fronts in Africa crumble under Graziani, a British blockade choking Italy's colonies, and Haile Selassie stirring revolt in Ethiopia with British aid, threatening Italian power. It ends with a Q A about Patrick County fairy stones tied to a legend.

Britain Herr Hitler Mussolini Mediterranean Hitler England Italy Crete Greece Africa Marshall Graziani Libya Ethiopia

Winchester Virginia 1941 Property Foreclosure Sale Notice

Notice of sale in Frederick County records by trustee Raymond E. Perrine. Property near Winchester occupied 110 acres with a dwelling and orchard, bounded by U.S. Highway 50 Glass Estate and Merrimans Lane. Sale January 20 1941 at 3 to 4 pm at courthouse, terms cash, subject to prior deed of trust.

Frederick County Elizabeth E. Massey Raymond E. Perrine Margaret P. Massey Court House Winchester Virginia

In Memoriam for Barbara Dolores Powell

In memory of our little girl Barbara Dolores Powell who died one year ago today December 20, 1939. A rose beside the wall grows still in God light. We keep faith and hope and say the rose scatters fragrance beyond the wall. By her mother father sisters and brothers.

Barbara Dolores Powell Shady Wall

Daily Crossword Puzzle Clues and Grid Teaser

A listing-style crossword with across and down clues covering animals, objects, actions and common words. The grid includes entries from beast to diminutive terms and ends with a note on distribution by King Features Syndicate.

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