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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jan 27, 1939

Page

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Deposed Lutheran Minister C Worthington Lowe by Virginia Synod

The Lutheran Synod of Virginia at Roanoke voted unanimously to depose Rev. C Worthington Lowe from the ministry after an executive session. Lowe, suspended last May over undisclosed charges, said he would comment after official notification. The action followed a discipline committee finding adverse to him and was announced before the recess.

C.W. Lowe Ministry of Lutheran Synod Lutheran Synod of Virginia Roanoke C. Worthington Lowe Grace Lutheran Church Associated Press Committee On Discipline Bachelor Mini Lowe J. J. Scherer Richmond Synod Council of Grace Church Scherer John W. Shuey Kingsport Tenn Immed C. Worthington Love the Star

Tribute to Judge Handley on his centennial

The town remembers Judge John Handley on the 104th anniversary of his birth. Citizens visit Mount Hebron to place a wreath in gratitude for his enduring legacy including a school and library that aided Winchester and its people near and far.

John Handley Winchester Judge Handley Mount Hebron

Open Letter to Grace Church Council by Miss Cooper

Miss Nannie O. Cooper, a member of the Lutheran Church of Our Saviour, issues a public letter amid a long dispute. She accuses Grace Church leaders of pressuring the Virginia Synod to depose Rev. Love and states she would remain a contributor if charges were withdrawn.

Grace¢ Church Council Nannie O. Cooper Lutheran Church of Our Saviour C. Worthington Lowe Grace Church Council Virginia Synod

Ford Motor Corp Gets A Warning From The NLRB

The National Labor Relations Board told Ford Motor Company to end discouraging CIO United Auto Workers membership at Dearborn plants and reinstate 29 workers with back pay unless Ford proves no fault within 30 days. The board also orders Ford to stop recognizing Ford Brotherhood of America and to halt vigilante style organizing. Ford may file exceptions and seek oral arguments within the period.

Washington National Labor Relations Board Ford Motor Company Today CIO United Auto Workers’ Union Dearborn Ford Brotherhood of America Inc Ford Company Supreme Court Agricultural Department

Emphasis On British Military Might As Production Grows

London reports ministers stressing imperial power as Neville Chamberlain meets with a cabinet committee on the Ionian crisis. Sir Kingsley Wood opens a Reading aircraft factory declaring production will likely treble warplane output. Earl Stanhope says naval ships are being built at a rate of one per week.

London Neville Chamberlain Ionn Kingsley Wood Reading Britain Home and Empire Earl Stanhope Admiralty

Valley Sea Food Store Ad Clams Up Fresh Seafood

Full line of fresh fish not frozen. Visit the Oyster Bar for seafood any style. Catering for parties and organizations including oyster roasts. Located at 23 E Piccadilly Street.

Valley Sea Food Store E. Piccadilly Street

Brucetown Woolen Mill to be sold at public auction

The Brucetown Woolen Mill at Clearbrook, closed over a year ago due to insolvency, goes to public auction at 11 tomorrow morning. Herbert S. Larrick, trustee, will oversee the sale of a 16 room mill with equipment, two acres of land, and a 5 acre tract, offered both separately and as a whole. The mill formerly employed 60 to 75 workers from Clearbrook Brucetown and Bunker Hill, and there is hope it will reopen under new ownership.

Brucetown Clearbrook Herbert S. Larrick Bunker Hill

Young Girls To Aid In Campaign

As March of Dimes drive ends this Saturday a group of Winchester girls will collect dimes at city banks wearing campaign buttons. Notables aiding include Misses Jean Hamman Jean Forney Marion Hurst Allison Burgess Phyllis Fowle Lucille Spillman Ann Williams Elizabeth Rainsberger. Final activity is the President's Birthday Ball Monday at the George Washington Hotel with tickets sold by a women's committee and civic groups.

Laurens Jones Winchester Jean Hamman Jean Forney Marion Hurst Allison , Burgess Phyllis Fowle Lucille Spillman Ann Williams Elizabeth Rainsberger George Washington Frederick County

Senate Votes On Restoring WPA Relief Funds

In Washington on January 27 a Senate roll call tested administration support as leaders rushed to assemble votes by 3 p m on restoring $150 million cut from Roosevelt's relief request. A choice to accept the House reduction would push Congress toward a split from the larger $875 million package, with filibuster charges and sharp exchanges coloring yesterday's debate.

Washington House Roosevelt Senate Congress Fieuse

Concert Program At Market Street Church

The Market Street Methodist Church hosts a Sunday afternoon concert at 3:30 led by Albert Jackson Ruppel organist and William Wright Wood Jr tenor. Works include Lux by Dubois, Elijah pieces by Mendelssohn, Vierne Scherzo, Bonnet Nocturne, and other selections. A voluntary offering will cover incidental expenses. Reverend Herman McKay announced.

Market Street Methodist Church Albert Jackson Ruppel Mus. Bac William Wright Wood, Jr Theodore Dubois Alphonse Mailly Cesar Franck Elijah Mendelssohn Saint Paul Abraham Molique Joseph Bonnet March Pontificale Tombelle Herman McKay

Grangers To Meet Tonight In Middletown

Middletown Grange members will hold a regular business meeting tonight. It will be the first gathering since the 1939 officer roster was installed.

Middletown Grange

Roosevelt seeks fifty million for air force production

President Roosevelt asked Congress for an immediate 50 million dollar appropriation to speed military aviation. He urged funds be usable through the current fiscal year and into the new one starting July 1, aiming to reduce plant idle lag and expand the air corps with 565 new combat airplanes.

Washington Roosevelt Congress Speaker Bankhead Air Corps Signal Corps Hull House Military Committee Stephen A. Park Reserve Officers’ Association Park

U S. Famine Falls From Darre Vision At Fair

Berlin January 27 Minister of Agriculture Walther Darre opened the annual agricultural fair and described the United States as a land of plenty with millions starving in the midst of abundance. He claimed 10,000,000 unemployed and asserted national socialism preferred protecting the nation from hunger over allowing such conditions.

Berlin Walther Darre United States Germany

Nine Virginia papers cited for best front page awards

The Winchester Evening Star and Northern Virginia Daily were among nine Virginia dailies awarded certificates in the Virginia Press Association contest. Judges included John E. Martin and Arthur T. Robb. Editions of November 10, 1938 were entered. Roanoke Times won best front page in the larger dailies category.

Winchester Star Virginia Roanoke Virginia Daily Winchester Evening Star Northern Virginia Daily Virginia Press Association Richmond News-Leader Newport News Times-Herald Bristol News-Bulletin John E. Martin The New York Sun Arthur T. Robb New York City Charles L. Allen Rutgers University School of Journalism New Jersey Press Association Roanoke Times Norfolk Virginian-Pilot Richmond Times-Dispatch Aesley

Rebels Press On Toward Catalonia as Bombing Ravages

The report notes continued rebel advances toward Catalonia while Barcelonians celebrate hunger end and large areas suffer bomb damage. Roosevelt announces U S aircraft makers will supply military planes with government knowledge. A French air mission coordinates usage of planes from Curtiss Wright in Buffalo under a $4 million order.

Catalonia Washington Roosevelt United States France Curtiss- Wright Corporation Buffalo N. Y

French Seek Peace Sign Before Conference Move

Paris reports the Daladier government aiming to secure a peaceful sign from Fascist powers to back an international conference on banishing the fear of war in Europe. Bonnet and Daladier indicated readiness to call such talks if other nations support. official action awaits reactions from Hitler and Mussolini remarks.

Paris Europe Daladier Bonnet Chamber of Deputies Foreign Office Hitler Reichstag Mussolini Great Britain

Hearing Ordered on Thomas Amlie

A public hearing was ordered on President Roosevelt's appointment of Thomas R. Amlie to the Interstate Commerce Commission. A three Democrats two Republicans subcommittee will conduct the hearings after a closed session and Wisconsin's legislature protested the nomination by adopting a resolution calling Amlie a Communist.

Washington Roosevelt Thomas R. Amlie Wisconsin Interstate Commerce Commission Wheeler D-Mont Senate Interstate Commerce Committee Amlie Amile Amiie Johnson D-Cole Schwartz Dwye Hill D-Ala Austin RVI eRed Interstate Commerce Committee

Edgewood Dining and Dance Venue Highlight

Edgewood invites patrons to dine and dance at a venue featuring country specialties. The note promotes a social dining experience with regional cuisine and music.

Edgewood

Students Protest France in Rome as Mussolini Salutes Crowd

A Rome protest by students shouting Down with France was held near the French embassy but blocked by police. Mussolini appeared on the balcony, the crowd then moved to Spain’s embassies to cheer Free Spain. In Zara celebrations marked the Barcelona victory. Italy debates French claims. Mussolini promoted Gambara to general.

Rome France Mussolini Il Duce Piazza Venezia Spain Holy See Zara Dalmatian Barcelona Italy Gastone Gambara

Youth Held On Charge Of Passing Worth Less Checks

A 16 year old named Harlan McLaughlin was taken into custody on charges of passing worthless checks. Police say he wore a Boy Scout uniform and carried cards signed by Senator Neely and Representative Jennings Randolph of West Virginia. Tellers recall recent deposits tied to his checks in Clarke county and at Farmers and Merchants Bank.

Harlan McLaughlin Senator Neely West Virginia Francis Funk Jennings Randolph Clarke County Harry Ridgeway Farmers and Merchants Ridgeway West Boscawen Street Aor McLaughlin Cass W. A

Franco Begins Task of Restoring Order In Chief City

Franco forces advance from Barcelona in a catalonian mop up toward the French frontier. General Alvarez Arenas takes charge to restore order while Auxilia workers distribute food and clothing. Morroccan and Navarrese troops parade through streets as thousands celebrate insurgent victory.

Franco Larry Allen Barcelona Badalanysve Catalonia Badalona Gerona Figueras France Corps of Public Order and Police Edadio Alvarez Arenas Auxilia Social Spain Autonomous Government of Avenida Gracia Juan Negrin

Auction Sale of Peoples Bargain Store Stock at 24 E Piccadilly

The entire stock of the Peoples Bargain Store will be sold at public auction at No 24 E Piccadilly Street on Saturday morning January 28 1939 starting at ten o'clock. Terms of sale are cash.

Peoples Bargain Store E. Piccadilly Street Peoples Bargain

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Ster MR Winchester Rev C. W. Lowe Virgini Synod Love Grace Church Ford Motor Corp Bill Clark D-Mo Barkley D-Ky Adams Jesu Bambino Yon Scherzo Louis Vierne Westminster Chimes Grangers U. S America U.S. Naval Permanent Committee of National Defense Thomas Amlie Pure Food Store Moncerda Llobregat
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