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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Feb 05, 1940

Page

2

Fire Destroys Dwelling And Barn On Anderson Farm

Fire on the Anderson farm near Stephens City destroyed a dwelling and a barn. Estimated losses up to 7000 dollars, partly insured. Independent Hose Company responded quickly after a Sunday alarm, with many volunteers aiding until the blaze leveled the structures. The dwelling stood over a century and a half old.

Anderson Stephens City Independent Hose Company Anderson Farm M. J Grove Lime Company

Court Orders Tax Refund for Erroneous Assessment

Philip Williams is ordered to refund 0.48 dollars to R Williams taxes paid on 5148 North Mountain land. The same land was assessed under others’ names due to a mix up by county treasurer R S Smith between 1915 and 1939.

Philip Williams R. Williams Wil North Mountain R. S. Smith Williams

Pneumonia Ends Life of Noted Presbyterian Pastor

Seattle February 5 The Rev. Dr. Mark Allison Matthews 72 a renowned Presbyterian pastor and ice crusader died of pneumonia He led the nation's largest Presbyterian congregation and was widely respected for his public advocacy.

Seattle Mark Allison Matthews

Lemon Juice Recipe Claims Fast Rheumatic Pain Relief

An old recipe touts mixing lemon juice with water and Ru-Ex Compound to relieve rheumatic, neuritis, or THRIT pains within 48 hours. It claims easy preparation, two doses daily, and a money back guarantee if no improvement, with Baker's Drug Store as a retailer.

Baker’s Good Drug Stores Syaes Wees

Stag Dinner Honors George E. Radford Transfer

George E. Radford, sales representative for E I du Pont, moved to the Chicago office and was honored at a stag dinner at the George Washington Hotel. J Pinckney Arthur led as toastmaster with speeches by Ridge White, Tommy Kremer, and Jim Largent. A silver cup was presented by H D Koontz. Attendees from Winchester, Frederick, Warren, Clarke and Shenandoah counties. Radford and family plan to leave Friday.

George E. Radford E. I. du Pont de Nemours and Company Chicago, Ill George Washington Hotel Act of Local Business Cub Associates J. Pinckney Arthur Ridge White Tommy Kremer Jim Largent H. D. Koontz Winchester Frederick Warren Clarke Shenandoah

Miss Anderson Crowned In City Beauty Contest

Miss Mellie Anderson now living in South Bend Indiana won a prize in a beauty operator modeling contest with 30 contestants facing elimination. Her photo will appear in March issues of two hair and beauty parlor magazines. She previously modeled for Studebaker Corporation and appears in corporate publications and a widely circulated weekly.

South Bend Ind Hair Mellie Anderson

States with both federal and state income taxes

The following states have individual income taxes Alabama Arizona Arkansas California Colorado Delaware Georgia Idaho Iowa Kansas Kentucky Louisiana Maryland Massachusetts Minnesota Mississippi Missouri Montana New Hampshire New Mexico New York North Carolina North Dakota Oklahoma Oregon South Carolina South Dakota Tennessee Utah Vermont Virginia West Virginia Wisconsin and the District of Columbia.

Alabama Arizona Arkansas California Colorado Delaware Georgia Idaho Iowa Kansas Kentucky Louisiana Maryland Massachusetts Minnesota Mississippi Missouri Montana New Hampshire New Mexico New York North Carolina North Dakota Oklahoma Oregon South Carolina South Dakota Tennessee Utah Vermont Virginia West Virginia Wisconsin District of Columbia

Answers to Today's Quiz Printout

A scanned page shows answers to today’s quiz from page 4. Hudson and the Bureau of Engraving and Printing in Washington DC appear. Entries include famous violin maker from Switzerland, whales, London England, and the upper arm.

Hudson Bureau of Engraving and Ing Washington, D. C Switzerland Poxineg London England

Judge Williams Sells Property From The Bench

The Frederick Circuit Court presided by Judge Philip Williams reopened bidding on the late Mrs. Alice M. Galliday property at Middletown after upset bids stalled. C G Wilkins offered $600, securing the sale after the court confirmed no further bids.

Alice M. Galliday Middletown Philip Williams Frederick C. G. Wilkins

Friendship Class Meeting At Mrs Jobe's Home

Mrs Lulu B Jobe will host the Friendship Class gathering of Brucetown Methodist Church tomorrow afternoon at 2 o'clock. All members are urged to attend.

Lulu B. Jobe Brucetown

Finns Report Smash of Russian Attacks On Karelian Front

The Finnish communique says the attack was halted before it could develop and enemy troops tried to dig in but were driven back to starting positions. It notes successful Finnish air reconnaissance and bombing, a monastery blaze at Valamo from a Russian raid, and night raids on blacked out cities as a morale challenge. Swedish ambulances were struck with no casualties. heavy Soviet losses were claimed at Mudanjarvi and Summa as the Mannerheim line held.

Valamo Finland Mannerheim Karelian Summa Viipuri Mudanjarvi

Virginia Notes Progress In Matters Fundamental To Its Social Standing

Blacksburg Virginia February notes progress in social welfare and education during 1930 40 era. Dr Garnett cites soil conservation health welfare unemployment insurance and industrial growth as gains while highlighting high marginal income and birthrates among rural white and black families and the risk to future generations.

Virginia Blacksburg W. E. Gar- Tech Garnett Social Security Board

Mr. Copenhaver Builds 40 Homes in Local Development

The article notes Copenhaver has erected 40 houses in the area, including on Kerr street and Virginia avenue, with 26 dwellings on two thoroughfares. Homes on the new development between National avenue and Woodstock lane are renting quickly as completed. He acquired the land years ago from the Virginia Woolen Company, whose employee development project was abandoned. The land adjoins the Latham property and is seen as highly desirable for building.

Virginia Avenue Copenhaver Kerr Street Tional Avenue Woodstock Lane Virginia Woolen Company Latham

Independent Voters Form Problem in Party Politics

A passage discusses independent voters as about ten million who will choose the best candidate and program. It urges the Democratic National Committee to present candidates and a united front to keep independence from wavering. The Republicans face taunts about past failures and competence.

Rural Virginia Faces Looming Housing and Employment Crisis

A 1930 census highlights nearly 100000 farm residences valued under $500, many lacking modern conveniences and culture. Rural housing and wages show substandard conditions with 15 children in the under $500 homes and over $5,000 houses. Youth employment is scarce as 22000 Virginia men seek work, half in rural areas, with limited full time options. Vocational training is scarce and rural teacher pay is low. Tenancy rises 30 percent 1910 to 1935 while farm sizes shrink, and negro land ownership declines across two thirds of counties. Protecting land ownership is tied to citizenship.

Virginia

Farm Meetings Are Announced By County Agent

Fred Stine county agent announced farm meetings at Gravel Springs School tonight at 7 30 and at Stephens City agricultural building at 7 30 p m Tuesday with AAA sessions led by Mr Stine. W R Legge leads tonight at the courthouse on Soil Improvement Crops and Gainesboro school hosts Thursday night at 7 30 on Moisture Conservation.

Fred Stine Star Tannery Gravel Springs Stephens City Stine W. R. Legge Gainesboro

Apple Committee Sets Friday Meetings for Quota Purchases

The committee handling FSCC apple allotments will meet at Winchester Cold Storage every Friday instead of Saturday. Those wanting to reserve a car should leave the reservation with the county agent. Committee members include Walker Bond William Beverley Delmar Robinson Llewellyn Jackson and Fred Stine.

FSCC Winchester Walker Bond William Beverley Delmar Robinson Llewellyn Jackson Fred Stine

Fastnachts Recipe From Old Custom for Shrove Tuesday

A dated home recipe explains Fastnachts as a Shrove Tuesday ritual inviting families to bake doughnuts. It lists ingredients including milk yeast sugar eggs nutmeg and butter with steps: scald milk dissolve yeast, mix with flour rise overnight, add eggs and flavors, roll cut and fry until golden brown. EVELYN 8 EARLY Northern Va Power Company.

Evelyn Early Home Service Northern Va. Power Company

Reappointed To Education Board

Governor Price announced the reappointment of Joseph H. Saunders of Newport News and Miss Rose MacDonald of Berryville to the State Board of Education for four-year terms. Their old terms expired January 29.

Richmond Price Joseph H. Saunders Newport News Rose MacDonald Berryville State Board of Education

Mr. Fishel Uses Crutches After Leg Break

Harry Fishel of Stephens City visited Winchester for business today. Several months ago he fractured his leg in a fall and now gets around on crutches.

Harry Fishel Stephens City Winchester Mr. Fishel

Death of George W. Schnibbe Near Hayfield at 72

George W. Schnibbe, 72, died after a brief illness at 3 10 p m. He lived near Hayfield after moving from Hampshire County West Virginia where he bought a farm in 1918. Survived by wife Alberta a daughter Winifred Lupton two brothers and three sisters and three grandchildren The body rests at Omps Funeral Home until tomorrow morning then services at the late home followed by rites at Mt Zion near Augusta West Virginia and interment there.

George W. Schnibbe Hayfield Schnibbe Hampshire County W. Va Alberta Schnibbe Winifred W. Lupton Kernstown James 8. Schnibbe Romney R. F. Riley Capon Bridge R. J. Buckman D. E. Pugh Eugene Eloise Margaret Lupton Minnie Keister Omps Mt. Zion Augusta

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