Older Men To Fight Reds Pin Hope On A Blizzard
Finland announced new mobilization of older men aged 44 to 46 and counted heavy Red losses at Taipale with 2000 Russians killed. A blizzard raises hopes of halting Soviet advances as the fight along the Mannerheim line rages into night near Kamara and Taipale.
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Mannerheim
Finland
Taipale
Russia
Kamara
Viipuri
Karelias
Tony
Red Army
Lake Ladoga
Mannerheim Line
Karelian
George Washington as Man of Lighter Moments in Tidewater Virginia
MA Winchester notes Washington’s broader interests beyond duties. Paul Wilstach’s Tidewater Virginia depicts intimate scenes of Washington including flute playing with Nellie Custis and dancing on stage with Mrs Nathanael. The diary entry from 1762 records a cock fight in Yorktown for 5 pistoles each, with Washington leaving before the outcome.
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George Washington
Paul Wilstach
Tidewater Virginia
Handley Library
Washington
Nellie Custis
Nathanael
Yorktown
Gloucester
Yorkk
Colo. Lewis
Roosevelt denies plans to wed his nurse Miss Schneider
James Roosevelt the president's eldest son says he has no plans to marry Romelle Schneider, his nurse at the Mayo Brothers Clinic, and will remain a bachelor to pursue film work starting with The Bat around April 15. He recently filed for divorce from Betsy Cushing Roosevelt, who has counter-sued for desertion.
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Washington
James Roosevelt
Romelle Schneider
Mayo Brothers’ Clinic
Rochester
Minn
Young Roosevelt
Betsy Cushing Roosevelt
Roosevelt
Miss Schneider
Hollywood
Golden Rule Bible Class Banquet Set At Braddock Street Church
The Golden Rule Bible Class will host its annual banquet Friday February 23 at 7 15 p m in the Braddock Street Methodist Church social room. Rev T M Swann offers the invocation with Carson Dettra delivering the welcome. The program features Mr McVicar as speaker, the class orchestra led by Prof W H McIlwee, soloist Floyd Haines and the Historic City Four including Robert Beth t Henry Keller Eugene Russell and Joe Snapp. Arrangements are by Harry Brill and Henry Keller. The class has 116 active members and over 300 enrolled with about 165 guests expected.
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Braddock Street Methodist Church
T. M. Swann
Carson Dettra
C. P
W. H. MclIlwee
Floyd Haines
Robert Betht
Henry Keler
Eugene Russell
Joeet Snapp
Ace
Harry Brill
Henry Keller
Carson Dettram
McVicar
W. G. Hardy
Jury Commission for County Named
Judge Philip Williams of Frederick Circuit has issued an order appointing five members to the county jury commission for a one year term starting February 15. Appointed are Coleman Dunn, E. C. Oates, J. W. Richard, E. B. Brannon and H. C. Clagett.
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Philip Williams
Frederick
Jury Commission
Coleman Dunn
E. C. Oates
J. W. Richard
E. B. Brannon
H. C. Clagett
Farewell Address Read In House On President's Birthday
George Washington's 144 year old Farewell Address was read in the House on President's birthday anniversary. Rep. Frank Crowther read the document as diplomats were not present in the gallery. Senator Burke read the address as about thirty senators attended the event.
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Washington
George Washington
House
Frank Crowther
New York
Rep
Sweeney
Ohio
Lord Lothian
Senate
Burke
D-Neb
House To Pass On Outdoor Ads
In Richmond Virginia on February 22 the House of Delegates set for a special and continuing order a substitute bill to strengthen the outdoor advertising act. Delegate E B Moore said the substitute won approval from both sides of the original bill debate.
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Richmond
House of Delegates
House
E. B. Moore
Rumanis Calls More Soldiers To Defy Nazis
Bucharest reports say Romania speeds up mobilization to 1.6 million armed men starting March 1 as 200000 reservists are called to reporting centers amid tensions with Germany over aviation gasoline exports. Dr Karl Clodius arrives Monday for talks on Germanys 1940 oil quota and RomaniaItaly trade discussions. Allied pressure includes delays in cotton wool jute and iron ore deliveries to Romania as London views the ban as giving Allies leverage.
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Bucharest
Rumania
Germany
Reich
Karl Clodius
Romania
Dr. Clodius
Italy
Great Britain
France
Europe
Clodius
London
Carol
Freedom Is Won By Harold Dahl
The United States embassy announced that the last eight American citizens held as Spanish civil war prisoners, including Harold E. Dahl of Champaign Illinois, have been released and will sail for New York aboard the Extria. Dahl and two others, Clarence Blair and Colin Haber, are at Seville and to sail tomorrow, ending a long State Department effort to win their freedom.
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Madrid
United States
Harold E. Dahl
Champaign
Ill
Dahl
Clarence Alvie Blair
Red Granite
Wis
Colin Haber
New York City
Seville
New York
United States State Department
Notice of Reward Near Express Office
A notice offers a reward for a black and white male pointer found near the express office. Contact telephone 286 for information. Dated 2 22. Ip tf.
Lost dog near express office offers reward
A black and white male pointer is missing today near the express office. A reward is offered. Contact telephone number 286 for info.
Clerk Refuses Release of Will Record in Virginia Case
In Berryville Virginia Miss Bernice Wyeth Merchant filed an answer to probate Col E Llewellyn Bull's will. Clarke county clerk J Ed Thomason refused to reveal terms of the document and kept the answer private. Attorneys Joseph F Moore Garland Williams silent on the proceedings.
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Berryville
Bernice Wyeth Merchant
Washington
Clarke County
Col
J. Ed Thoma
Thoma
Joseph F. Moore
Garland Williams
Miss Merchant
Col. Bull
Attack Fatal To J. A. Bean
J A Bean longtime Stephens City council member dies at 64 after declining health. Born July 18 1875 in Mount Williams Freder county he worked for M J Grove Lime Co and belonged to Trinity Lutheran Church and Odd Fellows Lodge. Survived by widow Bessie Wies two sons Norman and Boyd a daughter Dorothy Petrie and brother Joseph H Bean. funeral Friday at 2 pm with interment at Green Hill.
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A. Bean
Trinity Church
Mr. Bean
M. J. Grove Lime Company
Stephens City
Trinity Lutheran Church
Odd Fellows Lodge
Bean
Bessie Wies
Norman Bean
Boyd Bean
Winchester
Philip's to Open Store on Loudoun Street
Winchesters newest retail store Philip's will open at 9 North Loudoun Street in the former People's Service Drug Store. The shop will offer ladies ready to wear and has a redesigned interior with updated show windows. Employees were unpacking merchandise and arranging displays in preparation for tomorrow's opening.
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Winchester
Philip's
North
Loudoun Street
Ocot
People’s Service Drug Store
Roosevelt Aims at New England Delegates in Primary
Providence reports President Roosevelt directs New England delegate selection for nomination. Parley Farley plans to enter Massachusetts primary and urged to “play ball.” Burke states delegates pledged to Farley would swing to Roosevelt if he runs again, with several Massachusetts supporters wavering.
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Providence
R. I
Providence Evening Bulletin
Roosevelt
New England
Boston
Massachusetts
Washington
Parley
Farley
William H. Burke, Jr
Jim
Burke
New
Purge Not Expected by Roosevelt in Congress Races
Washington reports Several Democratic senators expect President Roosevelt to avoid a broad effort to defeat anti administration congressmen in primaries This stance contrasts with his 1938 bid to block renomination of anti New Deal senators and a House member The May filing deadline looms as lawmakers weigh possible opposition and party control.
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Washington
Roosevelt
House
White House
Holt
D-W Va
Byrd
Virginia
Coffman Taken Ill At Work Rushes To Memorial Hospital
Charles F Coffman suddenly fell ill at the Winchester Milling Corp office around 3 PM and was rushed by ambulance to Memorial Hospital. Hospital notes said he had not yet been treated but Dr Dutton was expected imminently.
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Charles F. Coffman
Winchester Milling Corporation
Memorial Hospital
Coffman
Dutton
Washington's Headquarters Open For Birthday Visitors
Hundreds visit Washington's Headquarters as Winchester Junior Board of Trade opens the site for public viewing on Washington's birthday. About 400 students from Frederick County schools visit at noon and more are expected. Handley High School and John Kerr School announce public access. George Barnsley, Joe Thomas, and Forrest Jones lead the reception. aim to keep the building open for visitors.
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Winchester Junior Board of Trade
Frederick County
Winchester
Handley High School
John Kerr School
George Barnsley
Joe Thomas
Forrest Jones
Washington
Handley Library
Ten Senate Bills Passed In Rapid Virginia Assembly Session
Delegates in Richmond on February 22 approved ten Senate bills with little opposition. Measures include English language publication of legal notices, hearings on sanitary districts, Jamestown 1619 assembly commemorations, charitable gifts tax exemption, Fort Story land transfer, interstate welfare agreements, sterilization approvals for state institutions, renaming and redefining state colonies, land for Richmond street use, and an easement for a power line across Southwestern State Hospital land.
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Richmond
House of Delegates
Senate
Jamestown
Legislative Assembly
New World
Weaver
Page-Doughton
Seashore
Fort Story
Medley
Commissioner of Public Welfare
Goode
Petersburg
Lynchburg State Colony
Crowder
City of
State Hospital Board
Electric Power Company
Southwestern State Hospital
Marion
Merchants To Convene Friday In Winchester
The Retail Merchants Association of Winchester invites all merchants to its annual meeting Friday February 23 at 7 30 p m in the Council Chamber. R E Avey president will preside and officers for 1940 will be elected. A vote on closing days for the year will be taken and other official business discussed. All merchants are invited to attend.
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Retail Merchants Association of Winchester
Council Chamber
R. E. Avey
Winchester
Chamber of Commerce
Executive favors boosted state salaries and new jobs
A report listing more than 4,700 beneficiaries shows salary increases and new positions granted by executive order over the past year. State Senator Burr Harrison calls the figures astounding as the Legislature nears final action on bills including education funding and tax measures.
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Burr P. Harrison
Star
House of Delergates
E. Blackburn Moore
Clarke
Harrison
Syisten Bile
Moore
Quesenberg
Co-Operative
Stolen Cigarettes Recovered After Local Theft
Cigarette shipments for Winchester Wholesale Grocery and C. W. Franks filling station at Gore Virginia were stolen from a local Baltimore and Ohio Rail Road warehouse but have since been recovered. A Department of Justice representative and local and railway police investigated with no public statements issued. John G. Fosbrink instructed that no information be released.
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Winchester
C. W. Franks
Gore
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Department of Justice
John G. Fosbrink
Baltimore and Ohio
Debris clears as road workers fight second landslide delay
Berryville Virginia february report says engineers clearing debris from a second landslide near the castleman's ferry east approach to the new bridge. foreman sam holman estimates a five to six week delay. rock is rotten shale and winter weather hindered progress. the bridge by blackwell company had been ready since Christmas.
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Berryville
Castleman’s Ferry
W C. Poston
Winchester
Poston
Sam Holman
Ralph E. Mills Construction Co
Roanoke
Holman
Eneers
Blackwellee Company
Chief Hollis Expected Tomorrow Home from Hospital
Chief of Police C. W. Hollis, after an operation for a gastric ulcer at St Elizabeth's hospital in Richmond, is due to return to his Winchester home tomorrow. Lester Forney of the Friendship company will drive the ambulance, accompanied by Sergeant Francis Funk.
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C. W. Hollis
St. Elizabeth's Hospital
Richmond
Winchester
Lester Forney
Iver
Friendship Company
Francis Funk
Hollis
Virginia Senate Approves State Song Official Status
The Virginia General Assembly finalizes a bill naming Carry Me Back To Old Virginia the official state song after Senate concurrence on a House amendment spelling the title Virginia. The body also advances penal reform bills, while a House panel kills a truck load limit raise and conference talks continue on probation and parole systems.
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Richmond
General Assembly
Old
Virginia
James Bland
Senate
House
Samuel D. Rodgers
Petersburg
Earl § A. Fitzpatrick
Roanoke Express
Joseph H. Chitwood
Roanoke
United States
West Virginia
Eee
House Roads Committee
Norris
Parks
Finance Committee
Williamsburg
Highlights of War by the Associated Press
Washington rows over censor ship of American mail after seizure from a clipper at Bermuda. Helsinki facing blizzard aiding ssa to combat Soviet go spreading. Moscow reports gn CS 6596 pile see ae. Stockholm Swedish summers ordered to fire on foreign planes after Russian frontier village. Paris French financial mastery of war acclaimed by seven times fewer German patrols. New Delh India troops fight tribesmen on west frontier.
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Associated Press
Washington
Britain
Bermuda
Stockholm
Paris
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