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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jan 20, 1941

Page

2

Rededicate South to Robert E. Lee’s Principles Says Hopkins

The Rev. Garland Evans Hopkins told a Stonewall Memorial Association gathering at 21 South Loudoun Street that the South must rededicate itself to Lee’s ideals of right, liberty, homeland love, religion, and future hope. He warned against denying Lee and noted South troubles frame a modern appomattox with economic and social defeat, urging resolve to meet the challenge.

Robert E. Lee Garland Evans Hopkins Market Street Methodist Church Lee Robert EB. Lee Hopkins South Loudoun Street Missey Kurtz Jink F. Grim Stonewall Memorial Association Mr. Hopkins Appomattox Padeneems Lee

Why Some Succeed With Spray in Orcharding

In this discussion on efficient spraying for fruit and vegetable production, the text argues success hinges on correct spray material, timely application, and well maintained equipment. It stresses covering new growth, avoiding wash-off, and priming for rapid reapplication within the pest window. It underscores modern spray gear, frequent overhaul, spare parts, and good mechanical fitness as keys to high-pressure coverage.

Tony Brown Hit By Car In Winchester

Tony F Brown 57 a Winchester resident was struck by a car driven by Paul Foreman 30 Gainesboro while walking along the Northwestern Grade near town Saturday night. He is listed in Memorial Hospital recovering from head injuries bruises and shock. Foreman says another car approached from the opposite direction and he did not see Brown. Foreman faces reckless driving charges pending a hearing.

Tony F. Brown Winchester Paul Foreman Gainesboro Brown Woodstock Lane Memorial Hospital Foreman Lena DeHaven Little Boyd Amos Headley Selma Headley

Clarke Guard Reports February 3 Induction Details

Hi Company 91st Brigade National Guard at Berryville will be inducted into the army for a year on February 3. Capt. Graham Dougherty received the order. 37 members will report to the Berryville armory for physical exams. The Berryville unit transfers to the 88th Brigade in the 29th Division. Lieutenant William Clagett is second in command. peace-time strength is 45 men.

Hi Company 91St Brigade National Guard Ryville Graham Dougherty Berryville Winchester Illiam Clagett

British Listen To Roosevelt's Speech

In London crowds gathered about radios heard President Roosevelt's third inaugural address clearly from Washington. Many called the trans Atlantic reception the best they had ever heard and there was no immediate official reaction to the speech.

London Roosevelt Atlantic Washington Britain

Yankee Clipper Refuels After Oil Leak On Baltimore Takeoff

The Yankee Clipper, bound for Bermuda, returned to Baltimore 30 minutes after takeoff due to a slight oil leak described by Pan American's operation department. The craft carried five passengers and mail and was expected to resume flight the next day.

Baltimore Pan American Operation Department Bermuda

Axis Powers Combine Forces In Mediterranean

Virginio Gayda reports Germany and Italy are pooling forces in the Mediterranean to threaten Britain, with Il Giornale D'Italia stating the Axis will intensify efforts to face and defeat increased British forces in the region.

Mediterranean Rome Virginio Gayda Axis Policy Germany Italy Gayda Il Giornale D'Italia

Axis leaders Hitler and Mussolini reach accord on all questions

In Berlin on January 20 the first part of a meeting between Hitler and Mussolini ended with officials announcing complete accord on military questions. Keitel and an Italian officer advised on technical matters, while the second part focused on diplomatic questions with Ribbentrop and Ciano assisting.

Berlin Adolf Hitler Benito Mussolini Wilhelm Keitel Joachim, von Ribbentrop Count Galeazzo Ciano

Striking Automobile Workers Return to Chrysler Plant

New Castle Indiana January 20 members of the United Automobile Workers returned to the Chrysler Corporation plant after a weekend vote. Officials said the strike was in violation of the contract and workers resumed duties today at the plant closed since Tuesday night.

New Castle Ind United Automobile Workers of America Chrysler Corporation International

Fire breaks out at Navy bureau building in Washington

A fire started today in a pile between two Department building sections in Washington. It caused little damage and was quickly put out by department police. Guards attributed the blaze to a carelessly tossed cigarette.

Navy Bureau Washington, Jan

Island of Cyprus Shaken By Quake

A strong earthquake on the Island of Cyprus early today destroyed forty four homes injured seven people some gravely with no fatalities reported. The quake affected the entire island near Nicost? Also localized details not provided.

Island Cyprus Nicosia Island of

Willkie Discusses Substitute Britain Aid Plan in Roosevelt Talks

Non senators eyed a substitute measure for an outright British gift of 1 to 2 billion dollars as Willkie renewed opposition to aid-to-Britain legislation. The talks with President Roosevelt and Secretary Hull followed Willkie's Capitol visit ahead of his trans Atlantic trip to England.

Washington Jan Wendell L. Willkie Roosevelt Britain Willkie Hull Sur- Key Ga England

Man With A Loaded Revolver Near White House

Secret Service and local police arrested an unidentified man carrying a loaded revolver in the White House square after he had returned from the Capitol oath. He was hospitalized for observation. Officials later identified the man as a Washington barber in an American Legion uniform who said he helped guard the President four years ago.

Washington Secret Service White House Capitol American Legion

Injury Fatal To Hardy Man

Walter Davis Trenton 53 of Petersburg a bookkeeper at a prison labor camp in Hardy county died from injuries after a Friday collision with a B&O freight train on route 220 east of Petersburg fog prevented sighting the train. The car was hurled 30 feet and plunged down an embankment. Trenton a native of Maysville served as Grant county deputy sheriff 1912 1920 and as assessor 1920 1924 and was mayor of Petersburg 1931 1937.

Petersburg W. Va Walter Davis Trenton Hardy County B. and O Here Trenton Maysville Grant County

Four Groups of Rooosevelts Attend Inauguration Ceremony

The ceremony featured Crown Prince Alan and Crown Princess Martha of Norway as honored guests exiled by the German invasion. President Roosevelt, flanked by his son James in uniform, spoke clearly to plaza crowds and concluded at 12:29 p.m. The Marine Band played The Star Spangled Banner as officials greeted the president and filed back inside the Capitol. Four West Virginia senators participated, including Mansfield Neely, Kilgore, Joseph Rosier, and Clarence Martin, with Neely chairing the joint inaugural committee.

Alan Martha Norway Wallace Garner James Roosevilt Plaza Michael J. Ready Mr. Roosevelt Marine Band Capitol Republic West Va West Virginia Roosevelt Mansfield M. Neely Joint Congressional Committee Kilgore D-Wva Joseph Rosier Fairmont Clarence Martin Martinsburg Neely

Rinker's Rites Held for Abalon Randolph Rinker

Final rites for Abalon Randolph Rinker eighty died at his Gainesboro home Friday evening were held yesterday at 2 p m The Gainesboro magistrate and longtime progressive farmer in the county was officiated by Rev C B Larrick at the Gainesboro Methodist Church Pallbearers named were Lester Julian A Larrick L H Ruble E Clay Rogers F M bageant and Leslie H Ramey Interment followed in Gainesboro Cemetery.

Abalon Randolph Rinker Gainesboro Rinker Ars Ent County Democrat C. B. Larrick Gainesboro Methodist Church Lester and Julian A. Larrick L. H. Ruble E. Clay Rogers F. M. Bageant Leslie H. Ramey Gainesboro Cemetery

Answers to Today's Quiz From Page Four

The quiz provides solutions to 10 questions and notes the first crossword published in the New York World on December 21, 1913. It lists topics from chemistry to poetry and geography, including acetic acid, Revolutionary War, New Delhi, Benjamin Harrison, and The Pirates of Penzance.

New York N. Y Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Devon Wiley Padan England Robert Montgomery Gray Gray Authored His ‘Elegy Written In A Country Churchyard’, Queen Elizabeth Oliver Cromwell New Delhi Benjamin Harrison Rosemont Stagehand

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