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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jan 31, 1941

Page

2

Roosevelt Says American Birthdays Happier Under Freedom

President Roosevelt radioed from the White House praising Americans observing his 59th birthday with parties and fund raisers for infantile paralysis. He noted not all days are happy but freedom fuels joy and urged support for the campaign to conquer the disease. Celebrities attended birthday events from the Willard Hotel to the White House as the cuff links boys reunite.

Washington T Roosevelt White House Roosevelt Cuff Links Wehildren Trinda Sine Presit National Foundation For High Sierras Hans Georg Crestview Califes Warm Springs Foundain Georgia Mn Velt Tce McIntyre McCarthy James P. Sullivan New Haven Railroad Stanley Presnosis Kirke Simpson Associated Press Law Basil O'Connor Hyde Park N. Y Treasury Morgenthau G. Hall Roosevelt Robert Baker Louis Howe Morgenthau Clifton Fadiman

Rites Today For Mr. Sillman

Final rites were held at Bethel Church Clarke County at 11 o clock for Thomas Jackson Sillman 76 found dead near his home Wednesday by his daughter Miss Sarah Sillman The Rev L A Parker officiated Interment followed in the Bethel Church cemetery

Bethel Church Clarke County Thomas Jackson Sillman Sarah Sillman L. A. Parker

Local Markets Report with Grain and Poultry Prices

Daily market list shows patent flour and bran prices for short, 12 to 98 pound bags, plus patent mix, corn meal feed, and dairy items. Poultry, hogs, cattle, and sheep prices appear alongside live animal rates and butter prices for the period documented.

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Brig Gen E. E. Goodwyn Named to Lead Virginia Home Guard

Governor Price selects Brig Gen E. E. Goodwyn of Emporia to organize Virginia s home protective force to replace the National Guard while guard units enter federal service. Goodwyn, Greensville county leader, began guard service in 1900 and has overseas service and recent rank of brigadier general on the inactive list.

E. E. Goodwyn Emporia Virginia National Guard Price Virginia Home Protective Force Guard Greensville Goodwyn Infantry Officers Reserve Corps

Directory Of Spring Sales In This Vicinity

A list of upcoming farm stock and implements sales with dates from February 12 to March 13. Entries include sellers such as C. B. Dawson M. P. Ebert Harvey Shiley A R Thompson E P Royston I K Moorehead D K Russell Miles Feltner H H Jacobs A P Cadwallader H D Dunn and Sam Thomas at various farms around White Hall Stephenson Depot Berryville Clearbrook Millwood Gaylord and March 13 partnership near March.

C. B. Dawson White Hall M. P. Ebert Stephenson Depot Harvey Shiley Clearbrook W. R. Thompson Shumate Farm White Post E. P. Royston George Morgan Farm Berryville I. K. Moorehead Charles Town Road Clarke County D. K. Russell Welltown P. Cadwallader Pine Farm Gaylord H. D. Dunn Charles Town Sam Thomas

Silas Lineburg Dies in Maryland

Silas Lineburg formerly of this city and a member of the Sarah Zane Fire Company died in Hagerstown today. He was a brother of Gillett Lineburg who lives on South Kent Street. The Sarah Zane bell was tolled in tribute. Details were not available this afternoon.

Silas Lineburg Sarah Zane Fire Company Hagerstown Gillett Lineburg South Kent Street Sarah Zane

U S Observer Serious Injury in German Bombing

London January 31 Major Robert Williams United States air observer was seriously injured today by a high explosive bomb during a German air raid.

London Robert Williams United States

Supreme Court strikes down Railroad Retirement Act dates

The first Railroad Retirement Act was ruled unconstitutional on October 24, 1934, and the second on May 6, 1935. The present act received approval on June 24, 1987.

Supreme Court

Y M C A Rally Banquet For Virginia Conference Members

More than 400 young people from the Virginia Conference United Brethren Church are expected for the second annual Y s Rally and banquet at the North Braddock street church. The day includes an organ concert by Miss Dorothy Larrick, worship and discussion groups, a 15 minute program by Caleb Cushing, an inspirational address by Dr. Earl Bowman, social time, and a 5 30 banquet. Mrs Edwin Ritter leads local arrangements and Floyd L Palk directs overall program.

Virginia Conference United Brethren Church North Braddock Street Dorothy Larrick Cushing Caleb Cushing Earl Bowman Harrisonburg Brethren Church Robert Bridgers Edwin Ritter Floyd L. Palk Elkton

Boston Wool Market Report

Boston dispatch reports scattered spot sales of domestic wools with mixed blood fleeces around 40 cents grease and combing bright fleeces at 44 to 45 cents. Limited sales of three eighths blood territory wool brought 85 to 88 cents scoured, while foreign fine and half blood grades remained fairly active at firm prices.

Boston U. S

Enoch Newlin Rites Set

Last rites for Enoch Newlin a 58 year old farmer who died yesterday at his home near Berryville will be held tomorrow at 2 pm from Enders Funeral Home. He leaves a widow eight children and is a Clarke county native. The Rev A O Lyons will officiate with burial in Mount Hebron Cemetery Winchester.

Enoch Newlin Berryville Enders Newlin D. C. Kercheval Clarke County John Clara Higby Newlin Effie A. Newlin Simon Charles Harry Newlin Clara Martin Lena Newlin Paula Wiley Margaret Newlin A. O. Lyons Duncan Memorial Church Mount Hebron Cemetery Winchester

O Leary Rites Held At Sacred Heart Church

Funeral services were held at Sacred Heart Church for Bernard O Leary yesterday at 10 A M Rev R E Hannon pastor officiated Interment followed at Mount Hebron Cemetery Pallbearers were Bernard Sullivan David Reardon Thomas Trier Robert Swartz Lawrence Sullivan and Donald McFadden

Sacred Heart Church Bernard O’leary R. E. Hannon Mount Hebron Cemetery Bernard Sullivan David Reardon Thomas Trier Robert Swartz Lawrence Sullivan Donald McFadden

The Inquiring Reporter On Allied Aid During War Debate

Readers discuss how the United States should assist Great Britain and allies. Opinions range from supplying 80 percent of mining outputs to full material aid, ships, and convoys, with leaders urging maximum support except for troops.

United States Great Britain Howard James

Winchester youth education progress praised by Quarles

Garland R. Quarles, Winchester public schools superintendent, told the Rotary Club that 95 percent of local youths attend school and that schools must tailor programs to community needs. He cited literacy gains, democracy in schools, student government, and Handley graduates’ strong college records.

Winchester Quarles Garland R. Quarles Rotary Club America Virginia Handley W. R. Legge

McAdoo Says Crooked Municipal Groups Control National Politics

Senator William G. McAdoo of California accuses crooked municipal politics of using the prohibition issue as a smokescreen to steer national politics and warns the U S faces anarchy if law flouting continues. Ty Cobb and Tris Speaker are cleared of dishonesty charges by baseball commissioner Kenesaw Mountain Landis. Two-hour parking is approved on Main Street, traffic remains one-way south to north. Governor Al Smith declines Reuss banquet attendance, citing state matters. Ben Hur draws large crowds at Empire Theatre with a 20 piece orchestra.

McAdoo William G. McAdoo California Ohio Bar Association United States Ty Cobb Tris Speaker Kenesaw M. Landis Landis Restor Main Street Empire Theatre

Anderson Rites To Be Tomorrow

Final rites for William Franklin Anderson age 66 are set for tomorrow at 2 30 PM from 125 East James Street. The Rev L R Detta will officiate with interment at Mount Hebron. Pallbearers include Clyde Logan Arthur Seabright Charles W Buhl H L Vance Martin Cuthbert and Magness Carper.

William Franklin Anderson East James Street L. R. Detta Mount Hebron Clyde Logan Arthur Seabright Charles W. Buhl H. L. Vance Martin Cuthbert Magness Carper

Miss Charlotte McMurray Speaks at Winchester College

Miss Charlotte McMurray daughter of Dr J A McMurray spoke to Winchester Business College students this morning. She described her Congo missions work over the past twelve years and displayed handiwork she brought back for the event.

Charlotte McMurray J. A. McMurray McMurray Washington Street Africa Winchester Business College Miss McMurray Congo

Treasury Receipts and Debts Update

Treasury daily report shows receipts of 17.41 million dollars and expenditures of 55.39 million. Gross debt stands at 45.214 billion dollars, up by 20.82 million from the prior day.

Answers to test questions on page one

The list provides correct responses: The Floridas, Citizens' Military Training Camps, Maine New Hampshire and Vermont, Austria, 212 degrees Fahrenheit, Paul H Appleby, Doris Duke, No, The Mormons, Monticello.

The Floridas Maine New Hampshire Vermont Austria Paul H. Appleby Doris Duke Mormons Monticello

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