Handley Library Receives New Shelves for Better Service
Handley Library gains new stacks funded by Common Council boosting capacity to 26 930 volumes an increase of 672 from last year. Trustees approve librarian C Vernon Eddy’s annual report noting 67 508 visitors and sustained sixty six hour weekly service despite limited shelf space.
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Handley Library
Common Council
C. Vernon Eddy
Ton
Handley Trustees
R. Gray Williams
Maurice M. Lynch
Judith C. Gibson
Messrs. Williams and Lynch
T. Russell Cather
William E. Cooper
H. D. Fuller
Charles H. Harper
Burr P. Harrison
W. Nelson Page
John I. Sloat
Mr. Lynch
Cleveral Assembly
Eaet
Gyne"neary
Tuberculosis Public Health Program At John Mann Church
The Virginia Tuberculosis Association will present a public health program at 8 30 tomorrow evening in John Mann Methodist Church East Cork Street. Rev J W Lang will speak. Motion pictures will show how to combat and prevent tuberculosis. The general public is invited with no admission charge.
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Virginia Tuberculosis Association
John Mann Methodist Church
East Cork Street
J. W. Lang
New seed catalogues tease 1939 garden surprises
Mr Winchester notes upcoming gardening surprises with seed catalogues. He highlights a seedless blue-black grape, a gold medal Scarlett O Hara morning glory, and Hydrangea Bluebird found on Cape Cod. He also mentions a coffee plant and a date tree, all promising thrifty options sourced from distant regions.
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Scarlett O'Haran
Cape Cod
Massachusetts
China
Commercial Savings Elect Annual Bank Meeting at Winchester
The stockholders of The Commercial and Savings Bank met at the house in Winchester to approve 15 000 shares represented. Messrs E W Braithwaite and D Bruce Haines acted as judges of election. All old directors were reelected: Dr Charles R Anderson Howell M Bond Fred S Boyd George H me Jos H Punkhouser Dr E Humston Sr Charles A Pine C Sheetz R Bruce Slonaker Clark M Smith Dr E M Steele John I Sloat. A progress report on the bank's annual activities followed.
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Commercisl and Savings Bank
Es House
Winchester
Messrs
E. W. Braithwaite
D. Bruce Haines
Charles R. Anderson
Howell M. Bond
Fred S. Boyd
George H. Me
H. Punkhouser
Objections To Frankfurter Raise Senate Hearing Tensions
In Washington on January 10 a Senate Judiciary sub committee heard objections to Felix Frankfurter’s Supreme Court nomination. Witnesses George E. Sullivan Collis O. Redd and Wade H. Cooper pressed concerns while Dean Acheson recorded testimony and Frankfurter’s status as liberal Harvard law professor and new deaf adviser was noted.
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Washington
Senate Judiciary
Felix Frankfurter
Supreme Court of the United States
George E. Sullivan
Collis O. Redd
Constitutional Crusaders of America
Wade H. Cooper
Frankfurter
Dean G. Acheson
Harvard
Good Town Wins Praise From Virginia Officials
A letter to Winchester Mayor Dr. Charles R. Anderson praises the city for splendid financial management and a strong town image. Abe M. Schewel of Lynchburg, former Virginia Municipalities League president, offers congratulations on the recent progress.
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Charles R. Anderson
Winchester
Virginia Municipalities League
Abe M. Schewel
Lynchburg
Chuck and Rays to Open Weekends on Northside
Chuck and Rays will open Saturday and Sunday nights only until further notice. The warning lists dates 1 10 17 24 31 and pages 1p 41, signaling ongoing weekend hours and possible schedule changes.
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Chuck & Rays
Estimates rise on capital projects for bond issue
A special council meeting lacked a quorum but eight members discussed tentative capital improvement costs. City Manager Field outlined estimates for 16 projects totaling 216 150 with 24 additional items in a budget Found and Lost column adding 49 417 for a potential grand total of 265 567 if included in the bond issue. Further estimates for six more projects are not yet completed.
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Arthur M. Field
Field
Jack Brandon
Taylor Hotel
Greenwalt Avenue
Senseney Road
Eeds Lane
Cameron
Bond
Hart
Loudoun
Citizens Health Committee seeks reopen of 1939 budget
The Citizens Health Committee will ask the Frederick Clarke counties and Winchester city Common Council to reopen the 1939 budget for a full time public health unit. The proposal calls for $11,000 total with Clarke $3,000 Frederick $4,000 and Winchester $4,000, state matching. The unit would include a health officer, three sanitary engineers, three nurses, and a secretary. Winchester currently spends $1,300 for part time health officer and meat and milk inspection, which could apply to the city share, leaving $2,700. The topic was previously tabled in council for more information.
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Citizens Health Committee
Common Council
Frederick
Clarke
Winchester
Berryville Bank Reelects Officers
Berryville Virginia January 10 At the meeting of the stockholders of the First National Bank of Berryville officers and directors were reelected William D Burtner county treasurer was the only new member filling the vacancy caused by the death two months ago of D L Ramsburg The officers and directors are J L Humston president R M Ware vice president and cashier J T Lindsey Alfred Kerfoot J E Thema and A B Hummer L F Stull is assistant cashier and other staff members include Frank Humston Leona Krauss and Maurice Longerbeam
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Berryville
First National Bank of
William D. Burtner
D. L. Ramsburg
J. L. Humston
R. M. Ware
J. T Lindsey
Alfred Kerfoot
J. E. Thema
A. B. Hummer
L. F. Stull
Frank Humston
Leona Krauss
Maurice Longerbeam
Freighter Smashes Chesapeake Bridge Killing Worker
The freighter Waukegan struck the Dupont highway bridge over the Chesapeake and Delaware Canal near St. Georges Delaware. Bridge tender Robert Quinn, 44, was killed while coworker William Oakes, 45, was hospitalized with both legs broken as the ship wedged the span and spilled into the water. The wreck forced detours via Summit Bridge while crews battled the tangled debris.
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ST. Georges
Del
Dupont Highway
Chesapeake and Delaware Canal
Maritime Commission
Robert Quinn
William Oakes
Oakes
Waukegan
Quinn
Art
Prayer Services Change to 7 30 OClock at Grace Lutheran
The union week of prayer services is announced to be held nightly at Grace Lutheran Church at 7 30 oclock, not 8 as some observers believed. The evening services continue each night at 7 30.
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Grace Lutheran Church
World Faces A Wheat Surplus Warns Institute
The International Institute of Agriculture warned Rome today that a mounting grain surplus will trigger another wheat crisis more severe than 1928. It estimates exportable wheat supplies totaling 1.14 billion bushels by July 31, 1939 while world import demand is projected at 0 billion bushels.
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Rome
International Institute of Agriculture Today
Institute
Carpenter Seeks Branner Seat on Shawnee Board
William Carpenter announces candidacy for the Frederick County Board of Supervisors in the upcoming Democratic primary. Branner of Shawnee has held the post since 1928 and may seek re election. Parker already announced a bid for the nearby Brumback seat in Opequon district.
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Shawnee
Frederick County
William Carpenter
Board of Supervisors
Carpenter
W. H. Branner
Branner
the Star
Luther Pifer
Stephens City
Pifer
Pearl Branner
Democratic Committee
Carpers Valley
W. Lomax Parker
C. I. Brumback
Opequon
Arbitration Is Being Rejected in Mass. Truck Strike
Boston dispatch reports four men killed a truck driver and badly beat a helper near the Walpole Sharon line as perishables move under a three car pursuit. The state board called a conference after union officials rejected arbitration, while emergency deliveries eased food fears and optimism grew for an early settlement.
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Boston
Wrentham Barracks
Walpole-Sharon
Massachusetts
Rhode Island
Leverett Saltonstall
Charles H. Cole
International Brotherhood of Teamsters, Chauffeurs and Helpers
State Board of Conciliation and Arbitration
Mrs. Garner Busy as Debutante with Luncheon Arrangements
Mrs. John N. Garner, wife and secretary of the vice president, hosted about 100 guests for a luncheon and planned to attend the White House dinner, balancing two traditional society duties on one day. She leads the Senate Ladies and manages goodwill between the vice presidency and presidential circle.
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Beth Campbell
Washington
John N. Garner
White House
Garner
Senate
Franklin Roosevelt
Roosevelt
Diplomatic Dispatches Warn of Chaotic Europe Ahead
In a joint session the House and Senate military committees heard diplomats Kennedy and Bullitt describe a dismal European scene. They urged accelerating American armament, citing British and French capitulation at Munich and Germany’s rapid air buildup. Firsthand data from Lindbergh informed the briefing.
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Washington
House
Senate
America
Joseph P. Kennedy
Mbassador
England
William C. Bullitt
Cepa
Europe
House Committee
United States
Roosevelt
Kennedy
Bullitt
Adolf Hitler
Benito Mussolini
Col
Charles Lindbergh
Great Britain
France
Munich
Germany
Shenandoah Valley National Bank Elects Board of Directors
At the annual stockholders meeting the Shenandoah Valley National Bank announced a unanimous election of its new board after a detailed year in review led by President R Gray Williams. Directors named include Frank Armstrong Jr Stewart Bell William Beverley Harry F Byrd and others with Williams re elected as an officer.
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Shenandoah Valley National Bank
R. Gray Williams
Frank Armstrong, Jr
Stewart Bell
William Beverley
Dr. P
W. Boyd Harold G. Brown
Harry F. Byrd
M. Lohr Capper
T. Russell Cather
Eugene Cooper
Clifford
F M Bank Holds Meeting in Winchester
Stockholders of the Farmers and Merchants National Banks and Trust Company of Winchester met at the banking house at 11 this morning. Harry McCann was elected chairman after a report on 1938 affairs showed a considerable improvement.
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Farmers and Merchants National Banks and Trust Company of
Winchester
Harry McCann
Frederick County
Clarence H. Himelright
I. N. Good
R. T. Bryarly
Ansel B. Solenberger
Martin Calls for UAW Special Convention in Detroit
CIO UAW president Homer Martin announces after an executive board meeting that he will seek a special convention in Detroit to elect officers and amend the constitution. He claims the move is to address factional opposition and reassert leadership amid disputes over his policies and a recent purge controversy.
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Detroit
Homer Martin
CIO
United Automobile Workers
Martin
UAW
Toledo
Ford Motor
Italy Demands Rejected as France Britain Stand Firm
Paris reports France and Britain agree to reject Italian territorial claims in the French Empire. Foreign Minister Bonnet says London cabinet backs France, promising a note declaring no land will be ceded to satisfy Fascist demands. Chamberlain and Halifax to Rome to urge Mussolini toward reconciliation.
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Paris
France
Britain
George Bennett
Elysee Palace
Chamberlain
Viscount Halifax
Rome
Bonnett
London
Bonnet
Eric Phipps
Mussolini
Winchester Junk Co. Ad Seeks Old Iron Buyers
Announcement by Winchester Junk Co. offering best prices for old iron, junk metals, batteries, and rags. Located between Main and Brad dock at 13 E. Fairfax Lane with contact details 1 5 7 10 12 1p 41.
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Uy Junk
Winchester Junk Co
Main & Braddock
E. Fairfax Lane
Fresh Ocean Fresh Scallops and Fillets At Pure Food
Ocean Fresh flavor offered with Gulf Sea scallops Perch and haddock filets. Ice cold display at Pure Food Store. Today high and low temperatures noted with prior year figures. Seasonal seafood specials highlighted alongside daily weather recap.
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Gulf Sea
PURE
WPA Funds Voted as House Subcommittee Sets 725 Million
Washington January 10 The WPA receives a 725 million dollar appropriation through June 30 and the panel trims 150 million from Roosevelt's request while full committee review looms. Rep Treadway blasts trade treaties predicting GOP gains to repeal the program and restore protection. Wilting relief measures prompt Capitol debate as Hopkins nomination looms.
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Washington
House Appropriations
Roosevelt
Appropriations
Capitol
Treadway
R-Mass
House
Bankhead
Senate
Spruille Braden
Colombia
Frank P. Corrigan
Venezuela
Works Progress Administration
Capitol Hill
Harry Hopkins
WPA
F. C. Harrington
Rep
Woodrum
D-Va
Subcommittee
Nomination of Murphy Approved for Attorney General
President Roosevelt's nomination of Frank Murphy to be Attorney General was approved unanimously in Washington. The nomination goes to the full judiciary committee for action in the coming week.
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Washington
Senate Judiciary
Roosevelt
Frank Murphy
Judiciary Committee
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Jack Benny
Federal Grand Jury
New York
Albert N. Chaperau
Benny
Mary Livingstone
MR Winchester
Dr. Frankfurter
U.S
Estinm
Citizens’ Health Committee
Berryville Bank
Reelects
John Roosevelt
Anne Lindsay Clark
Brookline
GOP
Reynolds
S. V. N. Bank
F. & M. Bank
Harrison, Sargent
U. S
Murphy
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