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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jan 19, 1940
Page
10
Judge John Gutknecht of Chicago spoke at a Omaha safety council meeting and was involved in a taxi collision two blocks from his hotel. The taxicab he rode in struck another cab. he walked the remaining distance to his destination.
The Senate passed a measure to resolve a year long stalemate blocking federal construction in Virginia. The bill allows the government to accept land titles where partial state jurisdiction remains, addressing conflicts with the 1936 Virginia law and prior Justice Department ruling. The move unblocked posts at Stuart, Smithfield and Lawrenceville and aids Navy land development near Norfolk.
In the Corporation Court of Winchester Virginia on January 4 1940 an action by Katie Hodge as complainant against Howard Magruder and others seeks partition of a house and lot on Freemont Street. If in kind is impossible sale and division of proceeds. Defendants not residents of Virginia must appear within ten days of publication and publication is ordered weekly for four weeks in the Winchester Star with posting at the courthouse front door by January 8 1940. Clerk Corinne Barnett.
A columnist outlines five traits for women to become good wives health, good nature, intelligence, humor, and financial sense. Advice targets young men and women, urging readers to judge potential spouses by constitution, temperament, and practical skills.
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Secretary of the Navy Charles Edison visits Norfolk with Rep. Colgate W. Darden Jr and naval officials. He inspects the base and yard and notes the need for improved machine tools and maintenance items. Edison says Washington often lacks funds and aims to see how projects look on the ground.
Apartment and garage rentals listed with addresses on Loudoun Street and nearby roads. Includes 411 N Loudoun 406 N Loudoun 137 N Loudoun 303 Fairmont 15 Richard Ave and 3 room furnished options with heating details and contact numbers.
Staunton January address by State Commander E R James of Richmond praises the American Legion for active defense support and promotion of Americanism. About 100 Legionnaires attend the annual meeting of six districts and ten districts here.
Members and others gathered at the Legion home for a banquet with speakers including John Twohy, W. Glen Elliott, Capt. C. McC. Ewell, Nelson Richards, and Clyde Smoot. A quiz answered the first U S tabloid publication date, noting The Illustrated Daily News started in New York in June 1919.
For sale completely reconditioned 1938 Ford Tudor 1938 Chevrolet Coupe 1937 Chevrolet Sport Sedan 1936 Ford Sedan in Shenandoah. Also for sale stove Norma water.
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