Gavagan Moves to Strike Labor Exemption From Lynch Bill
Rep Gavagan announced in the House he will move to remove a Labor dispute exemption from the anti lynching bill. The measure would punish peace officers who permit lynchings and the political subdivisions involved. Only a handful of lawmakers were present as debate began and opponents said the bill cannot be enforced.
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Washington
Gavagan
House
Ees
Wadsworth
R.N. Y
Prayer Week Sermon Opens Observance at Local Church
Dr Sparks Melton of Freemason Baptist Church Norfolk preached at Loudoun Street Presbyterian Church as part of a Week of Prayer series. He said Jesus faced the same temptations and reactions as people do in any land and time.
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Sparks Melton
Freemason Baptist Church
Norfolk
Loudoun Street Presbyterian Church
Melton
Jesus
Palestine
Universal
Castleman Family Endorses Bridge Name at Castleman's Ferry
An elderly resident backs naming the Shenandoah bridge at Castleman's Ferry for the Castleman family. The Castlemans shaped Frederick and Clarke counties since 1756 with David Castleman as an early settler, linking the family to Winchester and Castleman's Ferry.
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Shenandoah
Castleman’s Ferry
Castleman
Frederick
Clarke
David Castleman
Virginia
New York
Winchester
Washington
Rt Ns
North Hill
Castleman's
Valley Tourism Office Might Move From Staunton
C G Gran executive secretary of Shenandoah Valley Inc proposes moving the regional chamber of commerce headquarters from Staunton to another valley city such as Winchester. He cited Staunton city council cuts and Winchester’s prior annual $250 contribution. The idea recalls a planned rotation for the HQ to keep interest across counties. Eugene R Branch notes he heard of the suggestion only after it surfaced.
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Shenandoah Valley, Inc
Regional Chamber of Commerce
Staunton
Winchester
C. G. Gran
Gran
Marshall Baker
Eugene R. Branch
F. and M. Bank Holds Record Stockholders Meeting
The Farmers and Merchants National Bank and Trust Company held its annual stockholders meeting at the Main street and Rouss Avenue banking house. Harry L. McCann was elected permanent chairman with proxies from Clarence H. ie aan and R. Thornton Bry arly. The cashier reported improved operations and more than $20,000 growth in undivided profits, surplus, and reserve accounts.
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Farmers and Merchants National Bank and Trust Company
Main Street
Rouss Avenue
Harry L. McCann
Frederick County
Clarence H. Ie Aan
R. Thornton Bryarly
Naval Expansion Plans Criticised
Critics of a 1.3 billion naval expansion argued it reverses long standing policy aiming for a navy second to none. Representative Cole and Admiral Stark warned the force must deter coalitions and met the neutrality zone questions pursued by Chairman Vinson.
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Washington
Rep. Cole
R-Ny
House Naval Committee
Harold R. Stark
D-Ga
Fire Escapes Ordered for John Kerr School
The City School Board ordered fire escapes for the John Kerr School at Cameron and Cork streets. Two doorways were cut on both north and south sides, with ladder style escapes to within feet of ground. Fire drills will include escape practice after state safety recommendations.
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John Kerr School
Cameron and
Cork Streets
City School Board
Garland R. Quarles
State Board of Education
Kerr School
Handley Foundation
Sheetz Captain Re-elected At South End Meeting 1940
At a meeting held last night at the South End Fire Company's hall officers for 1940 were elected. J. P. Sheetz was re-elected captain alongside Howard Hart as first vice president and Edward Startzman as second vice president. Harry Rainsberger became third vice president with Julian Armel as secretary John asst secretary and L. E. Armel treasurer.
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South End
J.P. Sheetz
Howard Hart
Edward Startzman
Harry Rainsberger
Julian Armel
John
L. E. Armel
Russians Flee As Finnish Winter War Intensifies
Dispatches from Finland report thousands of terrified Russians roaming the bleak area east of Suomussalmi after Finland shattered the 44th division. Finnish ski scouts reportedly round up or annihilate the fleeing troops as the rout continues amid cold, hunger, and collapsing supply lines. Estimates of Russian losses, including the 163rd division remnants, rise with continued fighting and disarray.
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Copenhagen
Finland
Suomussalmi
Red Army
Helsinki
Carl Gustave Mannerheim
C and S Bank Elects Directors for 1940
Stockholders of the Commercial and Savings Bank met at the banking house and elected 15 directors for the new year. D. Bruce Haines and E. W Braithwaite served as judges of election and noted over 11 000 shares represented.
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Commercial and Savings Bank
D. Bruce Haines
E. W Braithwaite
Charles R. Anderson
Howell M. Bond
Fred
Boyd
George H. Eagle
Joseph H. Funkhouser
E. A. Humston
Philip Klompus
H. 8. Larrick
J. Henry Moling, Sr
Charles A. Pine
H Cc. Sheetz
R. Slonaker
Clark M. Smith
Dr. E. M. Steele
John I. Sloat
Provol
Nurse Dies of Burns in Richmond Apartment Fire
Miss Dorothy Newman professional nurse of Richmond died at Memorial Hospital after severe burns from a Saturday fire that wrecked the Brandon Apartment. She was a granddaughter of Mrs. A L Donaldson of Waterford. Miss Mary Johnston another nurse who was burned died Sunday afternoon. Lawrence Green colored janitor tending the furnace was in critical condition after the boiler exploded.
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Dorothy Newman
Richmond
Brandon
Memorial Hospital
A. L. Donaldson
Waterford
Loudoun County
Mary Johnston
Lawrence Green
Bids Sought for Leasing American Legion Building Skating
Berryville Virginia seeks bids to lease the American Legion community building for roller skating. J F Spates of Berryville handles the notice dated January 8.
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American Legion Community
Berryville
J.F. Spates
Way Opened For Blitzkreig On Sir Reynard
Frederick county landowners may hunt foxes with guns and dogs and kill them on their own land year round. A petition signed by Frederick county citizens was presented at a State Game Commission meeting in Richmond. Chairman Carl H. Nolting indicated no opposition and the commission acted favorably.
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Frederick County
Sir Reynard
State Game Commission
Richmond
Associated Press
The
Star
Carl H. Nolting
Commission
Shenandoah Valley National Bank Reports Solid 1937 Year
In a report to shareholders R Gray Williams notes six percent dividends on par value, $23 000 write downs on assets, over $8 000 reserved for taxes, and a $21 000 addition to undivided profits and surplus. Surplus reaches $110 000 with undivided profits and reserves at $107 000. Real estate is valued conservatively at about $100 000 though appraisers estimate $170 000. Bank building depreciation reduces value by nearly $43 000 over six years. Comparative tables show total bank income for 1937.
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Shenandoah Valley National Bank
R. Gray Williams
Dinner Meeting Of Banks January 15 In Shenandoah Valley
Banking groups of the lower Shenandoah Valley were notified of the Regional Clearing House Association dinner to be held at the George Washington Hotel at 7 o clock Monday evening January 15 Roy E Potts secretary Berryville announces Houston H Newman Edinburg group chairman The principal address will be given by former John J Cornwell of West Virginia chief legal counsel of the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad president of the Bank of Romney and publisher of the Hampshire Review
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Lower
Shenandoah Valley
Roy E. Potts
Berryville
Regional Clearing House Association
George Washington Hotel
Houston H. Newman
Edinburg
The
Star
John J. Cornwell
West Virginia
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Bank of Romney
Hampshire Review
Gas Room Heaters Sold by The Gas Company
Winter comfort advertised with gas room heaters installed for $15.50 by The Gas Company. The short notice presents a product offer with a price and installation service.
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the Gas Company
Rightists and Ex Communist Deputies Fight in Parliament
Paris reports a riotous opening of the 1940 session as 12 former Communist deputies, some in uniform, appear on the floor. Levy Alphandery suspended the session amid clashes. Daladier injured and cabinet meeting postponed. Military actions note German patrols repulsed west of the Vosges and Saar. Gamelin decorates Gort and Tivon.
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Paris
Communist Party
France
Georges Levy-Alphandery
Levy-Alphandery
Daladier
Vosges Mountains
Saar River
Commissariat of Information
Ministers Seek Bills on Marriage Reform in Winchester
At a Winchester meeting the Win chester Ministerial Association urged State Senator Burr Harrison and Delegate E Moore to provide copies of proposed marriage measures. A spokesman said no recommendations will be offered until the proposals are reviewed. Ministers favor action to correct current affairs but refuse to commit before legislators outline steps. In 1939 Winchester and Frederick County issued 4 062 licenses, city 3 037 and county 1 025, driven by wait laws and health exams in other states.
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Winchester Ministerial Association
R. A. Whitten
Burr P. Harrison
E Blackburn Moore
Ministerial Association
Winchester
Frederick County
McIlwee Municipal Band Elects Officers for Year
Richard Rush named president with Arthur Kern as vice president Courtney Jones secretary Richard Eddy treasurer Paul Riley custodian and Prof W H Mellwee director at a meeting held last night The first concert of the winter season is expected January 28 at the Palace Theatre Further notices will appear in The Star.
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McIlwee Municipal Band
Richard Rush
Arthur Kern
Courtney Jones
Richard Eddy
Paul Riley
W. H. Mellwee
Palace Theatre
The
Star
Guam Defenses Renewed By Navy Seek 4 Million Budget
Admiral Harold R. Stark told the House naval affairs committee that the navy seeks 4 million dollars to fund much of Guam’s improvement program. He said the funds appear in the Hawaiian district budget, with limited plans compared to the Hepburn board’s 80 thousand dollar island base program.
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Washington
Harold R. Stark
Congress
Navy
Pacific
Guam
Stark
House
Naval Affairs Committee
Naval Operations
Fourteenth Naval District
Hawaiian Area
Hepburn Naval Board
Special Council Meeting Tonight Discuss Armory Grant
A special meeting of the common council is held tonight to discuss the capital improvement program for 1940 and the proposed construction of an armory. Details must be settled before accepting a $12,000 state grant if approved by the council. The Star polled a majority who favor the armory if all details satisfy.
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The
Star
Rhode Island Red Hen Sets Six Ounce Egg Record Attempt
City resident Charles Lowery reports his Rhode Island Red hen laid a six ounce egg with a 9 by 7 inch shell and a single yolk. Egg weighs 23 ounces per dozen on average at the local grading station. Hunters D M Sprinkle and Harry Seabright faced heavy snow on a Crewe and Keysville trip. host Edward Lester claimed turkeys and quail were plentiful and snow depth varied along the return drive. The open season in the area runs until January 20 pending melting conditions.
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Charles Lowery
Bufflick Road
Rhode Island
Staige Brumback
Star Office
L. E. Hess
Loudoun Street
Brumback
D. M. Sprinkle
Harry Seabright
Crewe
Keysville
Edward Lester
Lester
Farmville
Gordonsville
Capt. Sprinkle
Prime Minister Re views Progress in British War Efforts
London dispatch reports Prime Minister Chamberlain at Mansion House vowed Britain's aid to Finland will be no mere formality and that the war with Germany is only in its early stages. He urged a permanent British French alliance for postwar peace and condemned German propaganda while warning of looming developments at sea.
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London
Radia
Chamberlain
Britain
Finland
Germany
Mansion House
United States
NBC
CBS
Mutual
Soviet
Russia
League
Geneva
War headlines from London Rome Helsinki Paris Tokyo
AP highlights outline Chamberlain warn of wider British French union. Italy may move to maintain peace in Balkans. Finland’s prime minister seeks foreign credits as exports rise. Tokyo reports cabinet collapse risk amid U S tensions. Paris notes clashes as Parliament opens between former Communists and Rightists.
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The
Associated Press
London
Paris
Paradise Here Promises New Star Romance Serial
Alma Sioux Scarberry debuts Paradise Here, a romance about ambitious youths entering radio and television stardom. The tale follows Romany Haile, a tall brunette, and the rising radio star Myre Noyes through jealousy and intrigue shaping a girl’s ascent.
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Star
Alma Sioux Scarberry
Romany Haile
Mason ‘Tree
COE Arte
Myre
Noyes
Ae U
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Reynard
Game Commission
Cedarville
Warren
V. Bank
Banks
Messrs. Cornwell, Larrick and
Kuykendall
Sen Mary S. Yeakley
Lord Gort
Edmund Tivonside
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Legion of Honor
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Harrison and Moore
Admiral Stark
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