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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jan 27, 1941

Page

2

City records show twelve cyclists injured and one killed since June 26 1939

Winchester records released by Jones of the National Safety Council note twelve cyclist injuries and one fatality in city limits since June 26 1939. The list details accidents from 1939 and 1940, citing locations on Loudoun Street Millwood Avenue Market Street and other cross streets.

Winchester Jones Local Representa National Safety Com Star Cameron Baker Street Loudoun Street East Lane Woodstock Market Piely Water Street Plaza South Braddock and Clifford North Cameron Robinson

Zea Banker Dies After Illness in Virginia Valley

Frank Zea a Strasburg native and banker dies after a heart attack linked to kidney illness. Services set tomorrow at 3 pm at the Presbyterian Church with interment at Riverview Cemetery. He leaves wife Mary Frances Zea and two children Sophie McLeod and Sally McCord Zea, plus relatives in Strasburg and connections to local Masonry and Scottish Rite bodies.

Baylor School Chattanooga Tenn Strasburg Presbyterian Church Sparmont Lodge No A. F A.M Acca Temple Richmond

Whooping Cough Warned as Serious Child Menace

New York January 27 Dr Donald B Armstrong urges a nationwide campaign to shield babies from whooping cough. He cites a high death rate in infants under two and notes the disease is highly contagious and often fatal, not merely seasonal.

New York Donald B. Armstrong Johnny Armstrong Metropolitan Insurance Company

Mrs Smoot 72 Dies Prominent Woodstock Physician Widow of Dr Smoot

Mrs Nettie Maphis Smoot 72 longtime Shenandoah Valley resident and wife of Dr James H Smoot a Woodstock physician and Shenandoah County Fair Association president died at her home after illness. Born February 8 1863 she was active in missions and church affairs and survived by husband sister Mollie Sibert step daughter Mrs Douglas Dymock and several nephews nieces and grandchildren. Funeral services were held at the residence with burial in Massanutten Cemetery.

Nettie Maphis Smoot James H. Smoot Woodstock Shenandoah County Methodist Church Mollie Sibert Washington Douglas Dymock Massanutten Cemetery

Willkie Tours Britain as War Boss Visits London

Willkie in London for a press conference and a three to four day stay, plans to visit naval and military units and tour provinces. He refused to answer if the United States will enter the war, noting no government ties, and joked about letters from the U.S. to Churchill.

Netherlands Ireland Britain Lough Swilly Cobb United States Willkie London Churchill

Hull Discusses Status of Jap Relations In Senate Hearings

Secretary Hull testifies on Japan relations as Senate and House committees press forward on lend lease legislation. Admiral Stark and General Marshall testimony planned, while Senator Vandenberg says no delay expected and Wheeler Nye push a resolution urging Roosevelt to seek public wartime aims and treaty disclosures.

House Foreign Relations Committee Senate Committee Hull House Committee Harold R. Stark Naval Operations George C. Marshall Army Vandenberg R-Mich Wheeler D-Mont Nye Rn.d Roosevelt

Salvation Army Work in Winchester Urges Support

Mrs. Rosenberger explains how Captain and Mrs. Bott fundraise for the Salvation Army in Winchester. The 1950s style appeal details last year’s $4,714.58 receipts and a new request of $3,531 to fund rescue and preventive programs for youth, evangelism, housing, and Bible education under personal supervision.

Salvation Army Winchester

Radio Highlights and Guests On WRC WJSV WMAL

Radio schedule notes programs on WRC WJSV and WMAL. Highlights include ASCP BMI spirituals Joshua Fit the Battle of Jericho Swing Low Sweet Chariot and Shirley Temple reuniting Captain January with Charley Winninger and Gene Lockhart. Australian dinner marks 153rd anniversary. discussion on Lend-Lease Bill by Senator George.

WRC Telephone Hour Joshua Jericho WJSV Shirley Temple January Charley Winninger Gene Lockhart WMAL Richard G. Casey United States James G. Harbord Commonwealth of Australia Walter F. George Georgia

Youth Choir Formed for Francis Asbury Revival

A Youth Choir from churches in the Francis Asbury Union will sing at the Young People's Revival at Market Street Methodist Church from February 3 to 7. Directed by Mrs. Alice Groves and Rev. Garland Hopkins, rehearsal is Friday January 31 at 7 30 PM. All youths aged to attend. churches include Berryville Braddock Street Brucetown Burnt Factory Kernstown Macedonia Market Street Middletown Refuge Relief Stephens City and Stephenson.

Francis Asbury Union Market Street Methodist Church Alice Groves Garland Hopkins Berryville Braddock Street Brucetown Burnt Factory Kernstown Macedonia Market Street Middletown Refuge Relief Stephens City Stephenson

Fort Meade Fire Damages Cold Storage Plant

Flames swept the framework of a new Fort Meade cold storage building causing slight injuries to several soldier firefighters. Fire Chief Duncan said overheating of a salamander heater used for curing concrete sparked the fire, while gas from refrigeration gear hindered efforts until masks were issued.

Fort George G. Meade Fort Meade S. E. Duncan Post Fire Department Duncan

Italians in Several Cities Face High Casualties Rioters Siding

Broadcast reports 111000 Italians in Turin Milan and other cities say Balkans dispatches claim high casualties and that some Italian troops fought with rioters. Romania sees uneasy peace as rebel leaders fall reaping losses. Armistice ends Indo Chinese Thai border clashes at 10 p.m. Sunday EST.

Turin Milan Balkan Romania Rumania Indo-China Thailand

Philatelists Meet Tuesday at Market Street Church

The Market Street Stamp Club will meet Tuesday at 7 30 PM at Market Street Methodist Church. Attendees can secure First Trip covers for the Highway Post Office debut on Feb 10 from Washington DC to Harrisonburg VA. Wilbur Johnston leads the effort to form Winchester’s first stamp club and a local envelope donation will be shared.

Market Street Washington Philadelphia New York Wilbur Johnston Winchester

Wheat and Grain Prices See Minor Declines in Trade

Futures slipping as snow coverage boosts winter wheat selling across the belt. May wheat at 84 5 8 to 3 4, July 78 5 8 to 34, September 79. Cash grains show No 1 hard wheat 91 1 2, Corn No 3 63 to 65, Barley 56 to 66, with Baltimore spots at 96 for wheat and 177 to 179 for corn.

Chicago Baltimore Winchester

Answers to Today's Quiz From Page Four

The page lists quiz answers including Rose Marie United States Savings Certificates Nine Works Projects Administration Virginia Cristobal Both 480. It then explains the Oregon Boundary Treaty negotiated with Great Britain in 1846 fixing the Canada United States boundary at the 49th parallel.

Rose Marie United States Savings Certificates Works Projects Administration Virginia Cristobal Both Great Britain Canada United States Rocky Mountains

Pinwheel Doilies Pattern 6895 For Lunch Con Table

Add charm to lunch con table or buffet with these pinwheel doilies. Easy to do and a companion pattern to Pattern 6615 round doilies shown earlier. Pattern 6895 contains instructions for making doilies, illustration, and stitches.

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