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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 28, 1940

Page

8

War News Echoes Ireland Crisis and Neutrality Strain

The piece links a potential U S ship war risk to Ireland’s danger zone status and Britain’s export restrictions. It notes De Valera’s Christmas plea for arms and food as Britain seeks naval bases and Ireland’s neutrality, with talk of Ulster union as a possible adjustment.

Rome Ireland United States Britain Eire Eamon DeValera Columbia Broadcasting System America England British Commonwealth of Nations Trish Mr. Devalera Union of Ulster Southern Ireland

Early Shenandoah Bank legends and old salary details emerge

The article recounts Shenandoah Valley Bank figures William Steinbergen Augustine C. Smith and David Humphreys along with John Bell and descendants on the bank’s board. It notes 1818 formation with Obed Waite as secretary and salaries for cashier bookkeeper and others. Plans to obtain plates for early bank notes are described.

William Steinbergen Augustine C. Smith David Humphreys John Bell Shenandoah Valley National Bank John Newton Bell Stewart Bell Obed Waite Bank of the Valley Virginia Charles Magill Lewis Hoff George Orrick John G. Mansfield Philadelphia Edward McGuire

Local sales position for petroleum line in Cleveland

Wanted salesman or experienced business man aged 35 to 40 as local representative for a national line of motor oils paints and roofing sold to farmers merchants and factories on easy credit terms. Permanent position with immediate steady income for man with car. Central Petroleum Company 571 Standard Building Cleveland Ohio.

Central Petroleum Company Standard Building Cleveland Ohio

Higher Consumer Income Buoys 1941 Fruit Profit Outlook

A higher level of consumer income in 1941 compared with 1940 favors the outlook for U S fruit crops, though export losses offset some gains. Domestic markets will absorb more fruit, with marketing programs diverting dried fruits to nontraditional channels. Cash income from fruit production in 1941 is likely higher than 1940, possibly the best in a decade.

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Boots Home Two Winners Despite Sloppy Weather

Jockey Walter Lee Taylor rode two winners at Tropical Park despite four scratched mounts due to rain softened going. He tied Earl Dew for 1940 riding honors with 283 victories, but a muddy track and Chin Music denied him a perfect day. Dew, already away to ride in Mexico and California, could gain lead in upcoming races.

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Chestnut burs found plentiful on Patterson farm

William Morrison showed numerous chestnut burs he found on the Harry Patterson farm along the Northwestern grade while rabbit hunting. He noted a large quantity of burs beneath a big chestnut tree on the ground.

William Morrison Star Office Harry Patterson Prac

Winchester Gun Club to Hold January 1 Shooting Match

The Winchester Gun Club announced arrangements for a still and clay target match at Rouss Park on January 1 with prizes of chickens and turkeys.

Winchester Gun Club Rouss Park

High favored ve devoured sleeping place practical

Puzzle text fragment lists clues and divined answers with numbers and references to a cryptic style puzzle. It mentions a blacksmith's block and a French coin clue along with distribution credits.

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