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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jan 19, 1939

Page

2

FBI Official Sees Path to Crime Control in Berryville Speech

Mel K. McKee special agent in charge of the Richmond FBI outlined the bureau’s role in crime prevention, fingerprinting and scientific crime work. He noted the FBI local partnership with authorities forming a three cornered triangle with public support, stressing routine, non-glamorous duties and a fingerprint file in Washington of about ten million prints.

Lyle O’rourk Washington, D. C Ely Mel K. McKee Richmond FBI Bureau of Investigation 4McKee Dellinger Hunt Bureau Washington Aghout Mcee O’rourk Mitchell Chamber of Commerce United States Young Men of Action Powell Harrison Leesburg Loudoun

Farm Loan Group Progress Report From Frederick Clarke Assoc

Stockholders were told the Frederick Clarke National Farm Loan Association holds 900000 in loans across Frederick and Clarke counties. The group services 140 land bank loans and 90 commissioner loans with new director John M Fishpan joining for a three year term. Prizes and a luncheon followed the business session at Winchester.

Frederick- Clarke National Farm Loan Association W.W. E. Edwards John M. Fishpan W. W. Smallwood, Sr Walker McC. Bond John B. Bywaters George P. Kern J. P. Chamberlain Bond W. E. Edward Virginia Ritter P. A. Fleury Federal Land Bank of Baltimore

Winchester leaders address new organization formation

Ridgely White and Tom Baldridge spoke for national party figures at the event in Winchester Virginia. Selden G. O'Bryan, president of Berryville’s Senior Chamber of Commerce, offered encouragement and pledged support from his group.

Ter Ridgely White Winchester D. C Tom Baldridge Winchester Va Selden G. O'Bryan Berryville Chamber of Commerce

WPA Stalwarts Claim Strength In Budget Fight

Washington January 19 The shift in senatorial opinion favors administration aims to fund the WPA at 875 million dollars to operate until July The move draws support from Norris Borah Burke Downey while McNary predicts House figures will win Economy advocates push for further cuts Adams who leads the relief bill met with President Roosevelt and said he could not predict final Senate action

Washington Norris Ind.-Neb Borah R.-Idaho House Burke D.-Neb Roosevelt Downey D.-Calif McNary R.-Ore Adams D.-Colp Senate

Chanters Plan Friday Rehearsal for Sacred Concert

The Chanters of Winchester announce a special rehearsal Friday at 7 30 p m at The Willow the home of Floyd Haines on the Valley Pike. Music for the January 29 sacred concert will be practiced. Bell carillonneur for Luray is R J M A C Chapman.

Bee Keeler Russell Potts The Chanters Winchester

Waynesboro High School Defeats Handley 48 16

Waynesboro Pa High School defeated Handley in a Cumberland Valley Athletic League game 48 to 16. Handley quarterback Frank Yeakle led the Judges with 14 points as Waynesboro’s fast passing offense overwhelmed the home team. The halftime score was 27 to 9.

Handley Cumberland Valley Athletic League Waynesboro Frank Yeakle Tornadoes

Mrs Martha Snapp Dies at Brucetown Home

Martha Louise Snapp 31 died after a long illness at her Brucetown residence from a heart ailment. She was married to Julian B Snapp Jr and was the daughter of the late Clarence and Martha Racey Whetzell, natives of Shenandoah County. Survivors listed later in the notice.

Martha Louise Snapp Brucetown Julian B Snapp, Jr Virginia Woolen Co Clarence Martha Racey Whetzell Shenandoah County

US considering measures to aid cotton and wheat exporters

Washington officials said the United States may take economic steps to win world cooperation on a program for cotton and wheat producers. Secretary Wallace proposed an international conference to create an equitable world market division and curb price cutting and dumping.

Washington United States Wallace White House Roosevelt Eds Egypt Brazil India China

Casualties Reported in Japanese Air Raids

Shanghai reports the Chinese National Relief Commission states 6 Japanese warplanes killed 35 175 Chinese civilians and wounded 44 050 in cities and towns during 17 months ending November 30, 1938.

Shanghai Chinese National Relief Commission

Brethren Church Member Remains Laid to Rest in Brucetown

The obituary notes Mrs Virginia Wormeldorlph of Baltimore survived by her husband one son one sister and a half brother George Whetzell of West Virginia. A Brethren Church member in Bunker Hill she will be cremated at Mt Hebron Cemetery with services Sunday at Brucetown Methodist Church at 2 PM conducted by Rev W O Talbert and Rev J D Russell.

Virginia Wormeldorlph Baltimore George Whetzell West Virginia Church of the Brethren Bunker Hill Methodist Church Brucetown W. O. Talbert J. D Russell Front Royal Mt Hebron Cemetery

Robert E. Lee Biography Sketch from Birth to Death

A compact timeline of Robert E. Lee from his 1807 birth at Stratford Westmoreland County Virginia through West Point graduation in 1825 to roles in the U S Army and Navy, his capture of John Brown at Harpers Ferry, his 1861 Confederate command, surrender at Appomattox in 1865, presidency of Washington College, and his 1870 death.

Robert E. Lee Southern Confederacy United States North Harry” Lee Stratford Westmoreland County West Point Mary Parke Custis Washington U. S. Army John Brown Harpers Ferry United States Army Virginia Grant Appomattox Court House

Scout Week Observed With Baldridge as Chair

Fred D. Maphis announces Tom Baldridge will again lead Area Boy Scout Week activities for the Shenandoah Area Council. The 29th anniversary observance runs February 8 to 14 with local sub chairmen aiding Troops Civic Clubs churches and schools to coordinate programs with national celebrations and radio broadcasts about Boy Scouts of America.

Fred D. Maphis Shenandoah Boy Scouts Tom Baldridge Maphis Baldridge Boy Scout Week The Boys of America Scouts and Friends Boy Scouts of America

Prevention of Dependency Theme of Rotary Talk

Paul W. Anderson, rehabilitation commissioner with the state department of education, told Ro tary Club members prevention of dependency is worth more than support of dependents. He cited work with socially unadjusted children and adults and urged schools to report cases for proper schooling. He said 32 000 cases are listed, about 61 percent of the total, with an estimated 50 000 needing help and about 5 000 reachable. In Virginia there are over 200 cases in Winchester and 113 in Frederick county. Visiting Rotarian William Conner of Florence, Alabama attended.

Paul W. Anderson State Department of Education Rotary Club Anderson Virginia Winchester Frederick County William Conner Florence Ala

Aillment Claims Life Of H V Armel Child Hilda Marie Armel

Hilda Marie Armel four year old daughter of Harry V and Marjorie C Armel died at 3 40 pm yesterday at their home five miles northwest of the city after illness since October 16 She was born July 1 1935 Survived by parents seven brothers Earl Lee Kenneth Jennings Francis Eugene James Linwood Robert Loring Holmes Mitchell and Raymond Edward Armel and three sisters Lola Catherine Eve peer and Dorothy Lucille Interment will be at Macedonia Church cemetery Funeral services at 2 30 pm tomorrow at Macedonia Church conducted by Rev George Waters and Rev Luther McFarland Pallbearers named Edward Rogers Ray McDonald Albert Pingley and John Larrick 3d

Hilda Marie Armel Harry V Marjorie C. Armel Novick Transfer Company Earl Lee Kenneth Jennings Francis Eugene James Linwood Robert Loring Holmes Mitchell Raymond Edward Armel Lola Catherine Evepeer Dorothy Lucille Armel Macedonia Church George Waters Luther McFarland Edward Rogers Ray McDonald Albert Pingley John Larrick

Bishop Peele To Speak At Winchester District Rally

Bishop W. W. Peele of Richmond will speak February 3 at 7:30 p.m. at Braddock Street M E Church in Winchester. The event, part of a Baltimore Conference youth crusade, features Miss Mary Glenn Lupton on Youth Is Ready and scripture by T M Swann Jr. Dr. Edward J. Rees will deliver the second address under Dr. W. W. McIntyre's presidency.

W. W. Peele Richmond Winchester Baltimore W. W. McIntyre Bishop Peele Braddock Street M. E Mary Glenn Lupton T. M. Swann, Jr T. M. Swann M. E. Church South Robert Lee

German immigrant Voitel opposes dictatorship and recalls U S freedoms

Mr. Veitel, now a Philadelphia citizen since 1918, contrasted Nazi rule with prewar Germany, arguing Germans would speak out only if a war ends the regime. He warned against concentration camps, noted youth indoctrination, and recalled U S experiences from 1911 onward.

Germany Veitel

Frankfurter Swears In As New Supreme Court Justice

Felix Frankfurter, newly confirmed associate justice, plans to take the oath likely January 30 when the court reconvenes after a recess. He and Mrs. Frankfurter will attend the traditional dinner and he will sit beside Justice Hugo Black, with Chief Justice Hughes presiding.

Washington Felix Frankfurter Supreme Court High Tribunal Harvard Law Frankfurter White House Hugo Black Hughes Senate Roosevelt Black Stanley Reed

Church Plans Enlarge Tasks and World Mission Involvement

The notes outline specific preparations for enlarging church tasks and active participation in the global mission of the Christian faith. The emphasis centers on expanding capacity and engaging in worldwide religious outreach.

World Mission of Christian Religion

Piqued Actress Heads For Home

Leni Riefenstahl departs New York for home after criticizing Hollywood reception. She claims boycott and poor treatment, saying she was disappointed by the industry while she was in America. She plans to sail on the Gerums liner Hansa.

New York Hollywood Leni Refenstahl Adolf Hitler Hansa

Miner’s Body Recovered After Rock Fall Near Jessup

In Scranton Pennsylvania on January 19 rescuers recovered the body of a 21 year old coal miner buried by a rock fall at Jessup after 18 hours of hard labor amid dangerous conditions.

Scranton Jessup

FASTEETH promises firmer false teeth and fresher breath

Advertises FASTEETH as an alkaline powder that keeps dentures in place and reduces odor. Claims it prevents slipping during moments of embarrassment and offers comfort without souring. Says available at any drug store.

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Clarke County Junior Board Guild Saturday Evening Post Mount Vernon N.Y Sexauer John Fishpaw J. B. Chamberlain L. B. Whitacre H. W. Butler W. McC. Bond J. B. Bywaters R. L. Omps H. C. Clagett R. W. Robertson E. M. Punk T. M. Rudolph L. E. Harris D. J. Howard O. L. Grim Grover Schlack I. Fred Stine J. F. Judy John W. Larrick Julian Everly Clarke County WPA Luray Carillon R. J. M. A. C. T. Chapman Guitar Miles Music: Co S. Loudoun St J. B. Snapp Robert Edward Lee Washington College Lexington H. V. Armel Dean Josef and Rosina Shevinne Carnegie Hall New York City Kaiser Hitler Hohenzollerns Voite Mr. Voitel Mr. Veitel U. S Philadelphia Sousa Theodore’s Ccm Frank S. Horn Philadelphia, Pa Miller’s Drug Store Northern Power. Company Ridgeway Roller Rink Inwood Commercial Small Loan and Finance CO E. Boscawen St
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