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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jan 18, 1940
Page
1
Senator William E. Borah of Idaho, 74, lay in a coma after a cerebral hemorrhage and was reported near death. Mrs. Borah and secretary Miss Cora Rubin described a critical, painfree condition with occasional awakenings as doctors warned against expectations of recovery.
A caller urged prompt sidewalk snow removal stressing pedestrian hazard and questioned the city’s lax compliance after snow ceased yesterday. A second caller asked when Loudoun street Christmas decorations will come down for the Apple Blossom Festival.
Winchester hosts a cooperative Rotary gathering with seven clubs from Strasburg Front Royal Woodstock Mount Jackson and others at the George Washington Hotel. Dr Sparks Melton of Norfolk Va is invited to deliver the principal address and is to confirm acceptance.
Turner Ashby Chapter U D C plans a 3 PM Friday program at Mrs. Fred Glaize home 112 East Piccadilly Street to observe Generals Lee and Jackson and Commodore Maury birthdays. Members urge Confederate flag displays and Handley High School students will gather for a commemorative program in the day’s observance.
In the Oval Room of the White House President Roosevelt presided as Frank Murphy took the oath as associate justice and Robert H. Jackson was sworn in as attorney general. Roosevelt praised two longtime friends moving to high offices in government service.
The 3313 ton Greek steamer Asteria was sunk by a mine in the North Sea last night. Eleven survivors from a crew of 24 were landed on Britain's east coast and brought the body of one companion. The rest are believed drowned.
A Royal Gunpowder Factory blast at Waltham Abbey, London, killed five people, injured about fifty, and damaged homes within two miles. Police called it accidental with no enemy action as windows shattered and ceilings dropped and a large flame and smoke column rose over the works.
ANKARA Jan 18 Turkey's second major earthquake in three weeks was reported to have killed fifty persons and injured 160 in the Niğde district about 200 miles southeast of Ankara. New quakes were felt in the December 28 devastated region, while western plains floods and a landslide damaged villages and bridges. Relief workers remained in the ruins assisting residents against cold disease and hunger.
Ben Bernie, orchestra leader, was reported improving after surgery for an appendectomy at Doctors' Hospital. He fell ill Monday on a train to Miami and returned to New York by air for treatment.
Sunnyside near Winchester on Route 7 transformed from a 20 acre hillside orchard in 1929 to a small town with 46 houses and two stores. Developed by Bryan Stotler, the community features four drives Sun nyside Foreman Purcell and Carper Drives and relies on cistern water with buses to school.
Mrs. John W. Rosenberger heads the campaign committee for the Salvation Army. The drive has a goal of 3444 dollars and will run from January 22 to February.
The 2342 ton German steamer Gustav Thyssen sank off the Aaland Islands after striking a believed Swedish mine. Survivors floated on boats amid ice as a Swedish warship neared. The ship, carrying iron ore from Lulea to Germany, was the first to go down in the mine field between the Aalands and Sweden.
E G Food Market at 811 S Loudoun St announces a fresh arrival of fish and sea foods offered at very low prices. Phone service listed as 1666 for orders.
The Associated Press reports a severe cold wave across the United States from the northern Rockies to Indiana. Temperatures plunged to 21 below in northern districts and 30 below in Lemmon South Carolina, with Mt. Washington at 28 below and winds at 99 mph atop the peak. Forecasts show no relief until the weekend as states from Wisconsin to Texas feel Arctic conditions.
Washington reports authoritative circles say Turkey's price for keeping the Dardanelles open and for Near East cooperation totals at least 340 million dollars in loans and credits. Additional Anglo French loans stem from 175 million, plus separate funds for currency stabilization, arms, mineral development, and blocked exchange release.
Frederick County citizens learn two new Game and Inland Fisheries rules. Landowners may hunt foxes with gun and dog or kill foxes on their land starting February 1 1940. Daylight carp gigging is allowed only by licensed anglers with permits from game wardens December 15 to January 14 in Shenandoah river area.
The Winchester Lions Club prepares its annual Ladies Night at the George Washington Hotel next Tuesday. The dinner dance features three floor shows from Hagerstown Martinsburg and Baltimore. About 150 Lions and guests are expected with visitors from Martinsburg Charles Town Purcellville and nearby communities.
Mrs. Millicent R. Balcom signs an option to purchase Claremont Manor in Surry County near Bran don on the James River. The historic 1660 manor sits on 12 acres with 1.5 miles of river frontage among a 300 acre tract. price not disclosed. Balcom heiress of Col. Henry H. Rogers, married to Count Salm Von Hoogstraten in 1934 and Arthur Ramos in 1937, now Mrs Ronald B Balcom.
In Richmond on January 18 the Virginia Senate debated anti diversion plans tied to a constitutional amendment. Senator Wright proposed a resolution opposing any diversion of highway funds this session. Senator Page resisted constitutional language. the measure moved between committees and an eventual reconsideration occurred. House action also sought a salary and position report from the comptroller since February 1938.
Virginia Federation of Labor officers denounce a proposed Labor Relations bill, criticize Cary commission representation, and call for a waiting period against strikes. They urge affiliates to strenuously oppose the bill and urge governor consultation with labor groups.
The city invites sealed bids by noon February 5 1940 for one year supplies of stone sand cement gasoline oil kerosene and sewer pipe and two trucks Specifications and details available from the City Manager S L Grant City Manager.
The Star reports Dr C R Anderson remains ill with a heavy cold and his condition is unchanged today after a week of illness.
Reports from Copenhagen indicate forty thousand Russian troops retreat on the Salla front aided by severe cold. Moscow claims eleven Finnish planes destroyed while Helsinki reports eleven Russian planes downed unofficially. Red Raiders drop 150 bombs with two deaths. patrols claim many Russians frozen to death. Paris and Berlin report exchanges of fire and reconnaissance over the western front. Stockholm hints at possible Scandinavian military collaboration.
An advertisement notes a 5 percent loan rate offered by Herbert Larrick. It also promotes a chicken and Oreo dinner at Opequon Chapel on Friday January 19, priced at 50 cents per plate, with proceeds to benefit the new church.
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