Winchester Dashes for City Primary and Council Seats
Citizens face six council vacancies and a mayoral election. Democratic primary set for April 2 with a February 1 filing deadline. Three councilmen up for re election in each ward plus the mayoral post, with several incumbents dealing with illness and absence.
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Winchester
Dr. Allen Hawthorne
Herman Hable
Percy Miller
Dr. Anderson
W. W. Dellinger
Anderson
Dellinger
W. P. Anderson
Jamison
Hawthorne de
Rotary speaker Wendell Barney at Winchester luncheon
Winchester resident Wendell Barney spoke at the Rotary Club luncheon on Courtfield Avenue about accounting evolving with the 1913 Income Tax bill and noted 15 000 certified public accountants in the nation. An editorial praised garden club members for flowers at Pratt Library during winter.
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Wendell Barney
Winchester
Courtfield Avenue
Rotary Club
George W. A Certified Public Accountant
Garden Club
Pratt Library
Baltimore
Golden Jubilee of United Brethren Church Youth
The United Brethren Church marks fifty years since youth work began in 1890 with a yearlong observance 1939 40 labeled youth year. A series of meetings starts February 5 led by Rev Paul Gruver of Roanoke Virginia youth director for the Virginia Conference and aims to mobilize local youth with cottage prayers and 7 30 nightly services inviting all youths to attend.
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United Brethren Churches
Dayton
Ohio
General Conference of the United Brethren Church
Uoied Brethren Church
United Brethren Church
Paul Gruver
Roanoke
Mr. Gruver
Young Peoples
Virginia
Grange Leader Opposes Trade Pact Criticism
L. J. Taber master of the National Grange told the House and means committee that paying farmers to cut acreage while signing trade agreements would let other nations swamp markets with subsidized goods. Edward A. O Nea l president of the American Farm Bureau operation argued analysis shows no measurable harm to American agriculture.
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Washington
L. J. Taber
National Grange
House = and means committee
Edward A. O'Neal
American Farm Bureau
Gold Re-elected By Loan Group
Phil H. Gold of Winchester was re-elected president of the East Central Fruit Growers Production Credit Association at its annual meeting in Hagerstown Maryland. F W Richardson of Dover Delaware was re-elected vice president and J M Diehl of Hagerstown was named secretary treasurer. The past year's business totaled 1 600 000 with six years of operation producing 7 400 000 in aggregate. Hiram Hershey was re-elected to the board from Pennsylvania to fill the vacancy. Attendees from West Virginia Maryland Pennsylvania and Delaware represented the region.
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Phil H. Gold
Winchester
East-Central Fruit Growers Production Credit Association
Hagerstown
F. W. Richardson
Dover
Del
J. M. Diehl
Hiram Hershey
Pennsylvania
Gold
West Virginia
Maryland
Delaware
Ridge White Wins 1939 Winchester Civic Award
C Ridgely White named outstanding man of 1939 by a special committee after reviewing 31 leaders from civic fraternal and business groups. The award by the National Junior Chamber of Commerce affiliate will be presented at the March Junior Board of Trade banquet. White, past president of the Junior Board of Trade, serves on multiple boards and committees including Rotary Club and the Apple Blossom Festival.
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Winchester
C. Ridgely White
the Nations Junior Chamber of Commerce
Eyoes
White
Junior Board of Trade
Winchester Little Theatre
Rotary Club
J. Victor Arthur
New Cold Spell Grips Nation With Deep Snowbankings
A harsh cold wave spreads across the United States with sub zero readings in Iowa the Dakotas Indiana Wisconsin Nebraska Minnesota Missouri and Illinois. Virginia sees up to 21 inches of snow prompting school closures while eastern states report heavy snow and ice.
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Associated Press
Middlewest
Rocky Mountain
Iowa
Dakotas
Indiana
Wisconsin
Nebraska
Minnesota
Missouri
Illinois
Mercury
Napoleon
N. C
Virginia
West Virginia
East
South
Maryland
Delaware
New Jersey
Washington, D. C
Lake Erie
Sandusky (Ohio) Bay Bridge
Clos
Crews Busy At Snow Removal Across City Streets
Gis today resumed where they left off last night removing the heaviest snowfall of the season. A force of about 20 men and five trucks cleared Loudoun Cork to Piccadilly Boscawen Braddock to Cameron and Piccadilly Braddock to Loudoun. Tonight Piccadilly in the business district was cleared. The snow froze overnight requiring a pick for removal. City Manager S Lee Grant said all city cinders have been spread at icy intersections to aid traction.
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Loudoun
Cork
Piccadilly
Boscawen
Braddock
Cameron
S. Lee Grant
Claims Industry Falsely Accused
H W Prentis Jr, president of the National Association of Manufacturers, says American industry was falsely accused of opposing collective bargaining. He spoke at a United Christian Council for Democracy conference after J Warren Madden of the NLRB attacked the industry. Prentis defended the industry, denouncing crooked unions and biased boards.
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Cleveland
H. W. Prentis, Jr
National Association of Manufacturers
United Christian Council For Democracy
Manufacturers’ Association
J. Warren Madden
National Labor Relations Board
Madden
Prentis
NLRB
Warriors Denied Certain U. S. Mail
Washington officials announce new U S mail restrictions under the neutrality act. Trans Atlantic airmail service now limits items by weight and class, halting some materials while keeping a half ounce rate for others.
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Washington
Post Office Department
State Department
Conservationist Warns Gigging Hurts Clinch River Sport
Dr Robert F Gillespie writes Ed Whitworth urging Senate not to allow gigging German carp in the Shenandoah river after a Russell County experience where similar action reportedly destroyed most local fish. He faults meat hunters over sportsmen for pushing the bill, noting night gigging would override Game Commission limits.
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Ed. T. Whitworth
Warren County Sportsmen
Virginia Federation of Sportsmen's Clubs
Robert F. Gillespie
Russell County Conservation Association
Senate
Gillespie
Russell County
B. P. Harrison
Aubrey Weaver
Game Commission
Mr. Whitworth
Roanoke Times
Shenandoah River
Virginia
Weaver
Lauderback
Moore
New Trial Granted in Foltz Case in West Virginia
The West Virginia Supreme Court orders a new trial for Earl Foltz after errors in charging and evidence. Foltz had been convicted of a Hardy county felony tied to a rifle theft linked to the Shumaker gang.
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Charleston
W. Va
Shumaker
State Supreme Court
Young Earl ‘Foltz
Hardy County
Sen
Supreme Court
R. L. Orndorff
Lee Shumaker
Earl ‘la
J Rohrbaugh
Shumak
Highlights of War Pulled from Frontline Dispatches
Berlin reports the pocket battleship Deutschland has returned home after actions against Atlantic merchant ships. Genoa French vessel Forfait in distress. Tokyo plans to stop halts of Japanese ships by belligerent warships. The Hague rejects British call for neutrals to join Allies. Helsinki hears a looming development northeast of Lake Ladoga where two Russian divisions are trapped.
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The
Associated Press
Berlin
Deutschland
Germany
Helsinki
Finland
Lake Ladoga
Winchester Woolen Company Declares 12 Percent Quarterly Dividend
The Winchester Woolen Company announced a quarterly dividend of 12 percent, equivalent to a 6 percent annual rate. Secretary-treasurer Marvin Weaver also said the spring outlook is good and a series of plant improvements are underway, including a 200 horsepower Keeler boiler and a new tape condenser. There will be no planned increase in personnel.
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Winchester Woolen Company
Marvin Weaver
Lothian Invited To Address Virginia Legislature
Richmond bulletin reports the Virginia General Assembly extended an invitation to the Marquis of Lothian British ambassador to the United States to speak at a joint session in the restored colonial capitol at Williamsburg on February 17.
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Richmond
General Assembly
Marquess of Lothian
United States
Williamsburg
French warships reach distress vessel Forfait near Orazio fire
Aid for shipgenoa report notes French warships have reached the 622 ton auxiliary vessel Forfait in distress in the Mediterranean near the site of the Orazio collision and burning incident.
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Genoa
Forfait
Mediterranean
Coliner Orazio
Suny
Bridge Collapse Cuts Island Link In Heavy Ice
A 200 foot section of the bridge linking Chincoteague Island to Accomack mainland collapsed under ice floes. Residents are isolated as small craft are blocked in frozen harbors.
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Accomac
Chincoteague Island
Japanese officer cites Nanking plot against U.S. envoy
Lieut.-Col. Jiro Saito announced information from Nanking about a Chinese plan to harm United States Ambassador Nelson T. Johnson. Johnson departed Nanking today aboard the American gunboat Luzon bound for Hankow.
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Shanghai
Jiro Saito
Nanking
United States
Nelson T. Johnson
Luzon
Hankow
Gone With The Wind Tickets On Sale Monday
Tickets for Gone With The Wind go on sale Monday January 29 at the Capitol Theatre. The film arrives the week of February 12 with 1:30 pm and 7:45 pm showings, two daily performances, 3 hours 59 minutes plus a ten minute intermission, and reserved seating at 75 cents for matinees and 1.10 for evening.
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Lamar Keen
Capitol Theatre
Margaret Mitchell
Rural mail routes face snow delays amid resident cooperation
City and County Brevities report snow around mail boxes slows delivery as plows push snow from roads. Citizens urged to shovel to ease carrier work and reduce delays. Local traffic hazards noted with a Berryville avenue filling station incident and South Cameron street hill truck troubles.
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Berryville Avenue
Virginia Teachers Retirement Bill Seeks 878000 Annual Aid
A new actuary backed bill in the Virginia House of Delegates proposes an annual $878,000 appropriation to fund a reformed teachers retirement system. It would offer five year service retirement equal to half of final five year salary up to 1000 dollars, with mandatory contributions up to 6.58 percent for women and a state share of 5.26 percent until past-service liabilities are cleared.
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Richmond
Val
House of Delegates
C. C. Louderback
Page
Walter H. Scott
Roanoke
Appropriations Committee
Senate advances 16 non controversial bills in Richmond
In Richmond on January 25 the Senate moved 16 non controversial measures to third reading before adjourning until noon. Among them was the Apperson bill to bar wine and beer on licensee premises after sales ban hours, enabling liquor board enforcement. Senator Aubrey Weaver sparked a desk incident by striking an explosive match.
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Richmond
Senate
Appearson
Liquor Board
Aubrey Weaver
Front Royal
Youth Injured In Auto Crash Near Haddox Corner
Leslie Paul Pries about 22 of North Loudoun street was knocked unconscious yesterday afternoon when a delivery truck he drove crashed into a telephone pole near Haddox corner on East Cork and Senseney road. He was taken to the store after the wreck and his memory of the incident is unclear.
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Leslie Paul Pries
Leslie Fries
Loudoun Street
Haddox
East Cork
Senseney Road
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Bailey Brothers
Fries
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