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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Feb 08, 1940
Page
2
A fresh group of Canadian active service personnel arrived in England aboard gray troopships. The contingent, following two prior waves, landed under naval cover and anchored near a British river as dawn broke, continuing the wartime buildup on the island.
The will of Annie R Shuler is admitted to record in the county office. It leaves $100 to Mt Olive Cemetery and directs the estate to Ida M Allamong and James P on as trustees to invest for grandson Gerald C Shuler who is 25. Half the estate is to him now with the balance to be paid when LeRoy T Shuler reaches 25. Reardon qualifies as executor with bond under New Amsterdam Casualty Co as surety.
Everyone is invited to attend a World’s Day of Prayer service at First Baptist Church tomorrow afternoon at 3 30 PM.
Trustees announce a public auction of a 2 acre 1 rod country home in Frederick County near Winchester Virginia. The property includes a 6 room residence and barn, with deed of trust dated February 1 1933. sale set for March 9 1940 at the Winchester courthouse at 12 noon. Terms: one third on day of sale balance in two equal annual installments with bonds and insurance.
February menus outline meatless days featuring seafood or vegetable dishes. A featured recipe combines macaroni with scalloped clams and a white sauce, with buttered bread crumb topping and a final garnish of peas and carrot rings.
A woman in Washington state declares she will resist any attempt to separate from her 23 year old WPA husband and vows to conserve every penny to keep by his side. The item notes a WPA worker husband and a domestic vow amid wartime austerity.
Wheat prices hit a two week high as futures advanced across May July and September contracts. Corn and oats also moved higher with rye dipping before late session quotes. Baltimore and Winchester readings show spot prices and seed values for field crops.
Don’t be embarrassed by loose false teeth slipping or wobbling. Sprinkle FAST TEETH on your plates for added comfort and security as you eat talk or laugh. It provides a firm hold with no gummy taste and no messy residue.
Richmond Virginia February 8 The State Highway Department said four roads were added to the restricted list for vehicles over five tons gross weight. If mild dry weather continues engineers expect the ban could be lifted within a week and note damage would be extensive but less severe than the 1936 freezes.
Secretary Hull told the Senate Foreign Relations Committee that the State Department does not view the continuance of diplomatic relations with Russia as wholly contingent on the Soviet government meeting Litvinoff pledges from before formal recognition in 1933.
A Japan naval spokesman warned of possible air raids by China and newspapers said defenses were being stepped up nationwide. Authorities kept details secret, noting no official nervousness despite plausible threats.
The 7,048 ton tanker British Councillor sank in the North Sea after striking a mine. The entire crew of 43 men had landed at a southeast port. The event was disclosed today.
Cambridge Mass Feb 8 The Society of Harvard Dames voted honorary membership for Mrs Franklin D Roosevelt marking the first time the honor was given outside Harvard faculty wives.
Ottawa February report says Governor General Lord Tweedsmuir, 64, remains in grave condition after suffering a brain concussion when he fell in his dressing room Tuesday morning. A government house bulletin issued today notes the anxiety over his health.
In a wartime credit debate the proposal set limits on loans to China and other nations. Senator Brown backs a $5.89 million unrestricted Finland advance while Senator Vandenberg urges a stronger reward for repayments. A broader $30 million Finland loan was rejected by the foreign relations committee as Barkley cautioned against policy conflicts.
Senator M Hillard of Norfolk says he will nominate Edward L Oast at the Democratic caucus to fill the seat left vacant by W C Coleman in the First Judicial Circuit. He will oppose A B Carney though he supports any qualified candidate other than Carney.
Miami February 8 The American Federation of Labor accuses CIO leader John Lewis of blocking peace between labor factions and asks President Roosevelt to publish each side's pledges, so responsibility for stalled negotiations is clear.
Soviet official Tri butz, commander of the Baltic Fleet, states the Soviet Union remains committed to pressing its offensive against Finland until Finnish forces on the front line are annihilated. The comment comes from Moscow amid ongoing hostilities.
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