Three Guilty In Gasoline Theft Case In Winchester
Three of five charged with gasoline theft in Winchester were found guilty in police court. W C Hodge, former streets superintendent, received 60 days jail suspended, $50 fine and costs, and appealed. Leo Haines and Henry Boyd were similarly punished. Charles Hodge and Howard Haines were dismissed for lack of evidence.
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Winchester
W. C. Hodge
Leo Haines
Henry Boyd
Charles Hodge
Howard Haines
Hodge
Herbert Latrick
Weems
Latrick
C. W. Hollis
Hollis
Lewes
Arthur M. Field
Boyd
Hal
Negrin Seeks Lasting Peace Amid Civil War Strife
In a Valencia address Premier Juan Negrin insists the civil war will continue until Franco accepts terms for peace. Reports say a rift is widening between Negrin and foreign minister Julio Alvarez Del Vayo and military leaders, with tightened personal guards for the two diplomats.
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Perpignan
France
Citical
Madrid
Juan Negrin
Catalonia
Spain
Negrin
Valencia
Francisco Franco
Alicante
Strict Rules Urged For School Busses
The Interstate Commerce Commission urged state authorities to tighten school bus rules after a Riverton Utah accident on December 1 1938 that killed 23 pupils and the driver and injured 15. It calls for front side door opening at each grade crossing and routing buses to avoid unprotected crossings when possible.
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Washington
Interstate Commerce Commission
Riverton
Utah
Gasoline Spills Fire Ignites On Tanker Near Block Island
A grounded tanker Lightburne spilled gasoline into the sea and ignited after an automatic flare lifebuoy fell from the rail. Coast Guard cutters Campbell Thomas Tracy and Active moved crews to battle the blaze and safeguard 172,000 barrels aboard the 6429 ton vessel. Lantern-like flames roared as winds drove the fire outward while crews evacuated sailors and anchored near Block Island.
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Block Island. I
Providence
R. I
Porth Arthur
Tex
Thomas Tracy
Coast Guard
Active
New London
Conn
Tracy
Repulse Effort To Seize Bucharest Radio Station
Bucharest dispatch reports soldiers repulsing a night assault on the Bucharest State radio station. One attacker was killed and 15 captured, with unclear links to Iron Guard conspirators amid Romania’s postwar tensions. Police reinforced public buildings and troops around the station as a military court in Cluj handed down death and prison terms to Iron Guard members for murder and bombings.
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Bucharest
Iron Guard
Romania
Buchhe
Cluj
Flory Stefanescu Goanga
Cluj University
Valentine Candy Ads at Brooks' Pharmacy
Local store Brooks' Pharmacy offers satin and velvet Valentine candies with novelty hearts as part of a Valentine comics and greeting cards display. Phone contact provided for orders and inquiries.
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Valentine
Valentine Comics & Greeting Cards
Brooks’ Pharmacy
Firemen Prepare for 45th Charley Rouss Fire Company Fete
The 45th annual Charley Rouss Fire Company celebration in Winchester will hold a Monday banquet. Cecil Grim releases the program with Burr P. Harrison as toastmaster and Capt. John Carnahan of Frederick as first speaker. Notables include Fritz G. Lanham and Rev. P. Roland Wagner. The event features music by Handley School Orchestra and the Kaplowitz band. Officers and committee members are listed.
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Charley Rouss Fire Company
Cecil Grim
Handley School
William H. Mcllwee
Burr P. Harrison
Frederick County
Witz
New York
John Carnahan
Frederick
Kaplowitz
P. Roland Wagner
D. D
Norfolk
Fritz G. Lanham
Congress
Texas
Winchester
C. Douglas Brown
Harry C. Stouffer
W. E. Huntsberry
William H. McInnee
Andrew Bell
John H. Dunn
W. R. Armel
John H. Seal, Jr
Lee M. Lamp
Joseph Hodgson
J. Madison Spurr
Halsey T
Weather outlook signals mixed precipitation this week
The forecast shows light snow in the north and rain or snow in the south starting Monday across the North and Middle Atlantic states. Snow or rain also expected in the north Thursday and Friday with warmer spells early and again later in the week, colder midweek.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Middle Atlantic
Lord Byron Quote Sparks Nostalgia Across Years
A brief reference recalls Lord Byron and his line about time's hours not being shaped by any hand. The feature notes NEWS OF OTHER YEARS runs daily on page 4 column 2, inviting readers to reminisce about by gone days through period recollections.
Valentine to Deliver C O C Address Here February 17
Earl L. Valentine of Lexington, new Shenandoah Valley Inc. president, will give the principal address at the Winchester Chamber of Commerce annual meeting Friday February 17 at 6 30 PM at the George Washington Hotel. The program includes the retiring president’s report, installation of new officers, and a tour through 1939 plans to boost Shenandoah Valley tourism. Cy directed a portion of the program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earl L. Valentine
Lexington
Shenandoah Valley, Inc
Winchester Chamber of Commerce
Shenandoah Valley
R. Ed Buncutter
Charles P. McVicar
Bell
New U S Pursuit Plane Shown As Air Power Grows
March Field California reports the debut of a twin engine pursuit aircraft capable of over 350 mph. Army Air Corps chief Maj Gen Henry H Arnold unveiled the craft built by Lockheed at Burbank and tested in secret at the base. The design features Allison twin engines tricycle gear high lift devices and multiple machine guns marking a shift toward twin engine air superiority.
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March Field
Calif
America
Henry H. Arnold
United States Army Air Corps
Army
Lockheed Aircraft Company
Burbank
Los Angeles
Air Corps
Arnold
Allison
Bingo Party at South End Hose Company Tonight
A bingo party is set at the South End Hose Company tonight, Tuesday, starting at 8 p.m. The event spans sessions 2 11 and 14 11p 2t with proceeds likely aiding the firehouse.
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South End Hose Company
SPECIAL Turkey Dinner with all the trimmings
Special Sunday turkey dinner advertised by White Palace Restaurant offering a complete meal with trimmings.
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White Palace
Illness Fatal To Mrs. Tabb
Mrs. Mollie Tabb died last night at her daughter's home after a long illness. Funeral services are planned for Monday at 3 PM from Mrs. J. Howard Cather's residence, with Rev. Ronald Wilson officiating. Interment will be in Mount Hebron Cemetery. Survivors include two daughters, a twin sister, a half brother, a stepson, and three grandchildren.
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J. Howard Cather
South
Washington Street
Mollie Tabb
Ronald Wilson
Loudoun Street Presbyterian Church
Four Killed In RAF Plane Crash in Brighton
Four people died when a Royal Air Force plane, trapped in fog, crash landed into an apartment house in Brighton. The pilot was killed, along with a woman and two children in a nursery, as the building caught fire in the incident.
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Brighton
Eng
Royal Airforce
President Roosevelt Improves but Remains Bedbound
Washington February 11. President Roosevelt was reported better but still confined to his White House bed with flu. Doctor McIntire said his temperature fell to 99.2 degrees and that he feels much better. The White House ordered no visitors today as he plans a possible Monday night departure for a two week trip south to view fleet war games.
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Washington
Roosevelt
White House
Crippe
Ross T. McIntire
House
PRR
Winchester Woolen Co. reshuffles top roles in Virginia move
John F. Yare resigns from Winchester Woolen Co in Winchester Va to become superintendent at Virginia Woolen Co also in Winchester Va. Truman Eastman will replace Yare at Winchester Woolen Co. L G Storostom will assist Yare at Virginia Woolen Mills. Eastman plans to move with his family in February.
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John F. Yare
Winchester Woolen Company
Winchester
Virginia Woolen Company
Yare
Truman Eastman
Louis Kraemer and Company
Stony Creek Mill
L. G. Storostom
Peerless Woolen Mills
Virginia Woolen Mills
Eastman
Fire damages dwelling near York cabin camp
Fire last evening damaged a dwelling off the Martinsburg turnpike near the York cabin camp owned by Dr. A. A. Moore of Parkway Avenue New York. Damage estimated at $2000. water from two hose lines saved attic and second floor with aid from South End Hose Company. Occupants included Mr and Mrs Curtis Bly and Mr and Mrs Aubrey Gilman families. Gilman discovered the fire in the attic. Origin not definitely determined. Insurance coverage reported.
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Martinsburg Turnpike
York Cabin
A. A. Moore
Parkway Avenue
New York
South
Curtis Bly
Aubrey Gilman
Eir
Gilman
Antique Auction At Winchester Virginia Sale Date Firm Names
An antique auction is set for February 14 at 10 a.m. at 326 North Cameron Street Winchester Virginia. Inspection days are February 12 and 13. Listing includes Miles B Dean and Boyd G Headley. Parcel numbers 2 4 6 9 10 11 13 1p 8t.
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North Cameron St
Winchester
Miles B. Dean
Boyd G. Headley
Flag Scorned By Pontiff Is At Half Staff
The Nazi Swastika flag lowered to half staff at the German embassy and the Rome German center in mourning for Pope Pius XII. The pontiff had deplored the emblem during Hitler’s 1938 Rome visit, calling it “the cross which is not the cross of Christ.”
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Rome
Pius
Hitler
Mussolini
Christ
Two youths held in auto theft case from Berryville
Winchester police chased two Berryville youths Clayton Huff Jr. and Frank C. Smith after they allegedly stole a car from Ray Nicholson and later hit two Berryville filling stations. Maryland authorities recovered the vehicle in Randallstown and planned to take the pair into custody at Waterloo. A stash of candy and tobacco was found in the auto.
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George Miller
Francis Funk
Winchester Police
Waterloo
Clayton Huff Jr
Frank C. Smith
Berryville
Ray Nicholson
Winchester
Herrell
South Loudoun Street
Galloway
Robert Fowler
Chesire
Charles Town Turnpike
Maryland
West Virginia
J. C. Hopkins
Randallstown
Death Summons Mrs K L Forney
Mrs Katherine L Forney widow of Meredith Forney dies at home 506 South Cameron in her eighty fourth year after a two week illness. Family and neighbors note her long life of courage as the end comes at 12 20 p m. Continued on Page 2 Col 7.
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Katherine L. Forney
Meredith Forney
South
Cameron Street
Star Carriers To See Movie Monday at Hable’s Palace
The Winchester Star carriers will visit Hable's Palace Theatre Monday afternoon to view the film Newboys Home starring Jackie Cooper Edmund Lowe and Wendy Barrie. The group will attend the matinee in a body to witness the premiere showing.
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Winchester Star Carriers
Hable’s Palace Theatre
Newboys
Jackie Cooper
Little Tough Boys
Edmund Lowe
Wendy Barrie
Winchester Board of Equalization to meet at City Hall
The Board of Equalization for the City of Winchester will convene at City Hall at 10 A M on February 21 22 and 23 to hear complaints about real estate actions. Secretary.
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Board of Equalization
City of
Winchester
Pope Pius XI Laid To Rest In St Peter's Basilica
Pope Pius XI lay in state in the Sistine Chapel and was moved to St Peter's Basilica in a solemn procession. About 50 000 spectators gathered in the square while cardinals and dignitaries watched, and bells signaled the ceremony as crowds paid homage. Crown Prince Umberto attended the chapel with Italian officials, and the public viewed the bier from the basilica steps.
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Pope Pius XI
G. C. Jordan
Vatican City
Pius XI
Sistine Chapel
Basilica of
St. Peter’s
Vatican
Peter
St. Peter's
Holy See
Carlo Respighi
Basilica
Pius
Umberto
St. Peter's Piazza
Nomination of Six Is Favored
A Senate commerce sub committee approved Roosevelt nominations to the civil aeronautics authority. The six approved include Clinton M. Hester of Montana as administrator, Edward J. Noble of Connecticut as chairman, Harlee Branch, Robert H. Hinckley, Oswald Ryan, and G. Grant Mason Jr. of the District of Columbia as members.
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Washington
Senate Commerce
Roosevelt
Civil Aeronautics Eee
Civil Aeronautics
Clinton M. Hester
Montana
Edward J. Noble
Connecticut
Harlee
Gin
Robert H. Hinckley
Jah
Oswald Ryan
G. Grant Mason, Jr
District of Columbia
Authority
New Dealer Upholds Roberts Vote
Senator Elbert D. Thomas of Utah, a Roosevelt ally and former political science professor, defended the Senate action on Monday rejecting Judge Roberts. He said the 72 to 9 vote was not personal, but a matter of principle and duty, noting Virginia senators would back the President in any anti Roosevelt split.
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Elbert D. Thomas
Utah
Roosevelt
United States Senate
Senate
Judge Roberts
Virginia
Thomas
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W.C. Hodge
Dr. Anderson
Water and Street Committee of Council
Stephens City High School Annual
Stephens City High School
Stephens City School Daze
R. E. Ayler
Jack McAboy
Agnes Grubbs
Helen Carper
Robert Russell
Mary Boyd
Shirley Lillard
Elmer White
C.S. Rhodes
Sarah Dutterer
Turessa Kitchen
Dorothy Herrell
Severine Gardner
June Lemley
Melvin Sandy
Florence Messick
Mary Frances McAboy
Retha White
Phyllis Helmick
Claude Carbaugh
Charles Bauserman
Alice Berryman
Georgianna Neff
Elizabeth McAboy
Edward Dowell
Thomas Brumback
Roscoe Edwards
Kenneth Campbell
Stella Terault
C. Leslie Golliday
the Company
Lord Byron
Fes
Cy” Ce
U.S
Marvel
Army Air Corps
Tabb
Mr. Yare
Va. Woolen Co
Winchester Woolen
Clarke
K. L. Forney
Emanuelle
New Dealer
Roberts
Elbert Thomas
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