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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jul 10, 1940

Page

2

Pastor Moore Reconsiders Pacifism Amid War Voices

In a wartime reflection, a veteran pastor admits pacifism during and after World War I failed to prevent conflict. He denounces Hitler as a murderer and argues pacifist efforts must be stronger. Editor Dr. George S. Reamey counters, urging deeper, more intelligent pursuit of peace rather than broad condemnation of it.

Versailles England America Hitler George S. Reamey The Advocate Moore

District Nurse Association seeks infant carriage

The District Nurse Association announced it needs a baby carriage or stroller for an infant. Those willing to provide such a vehicle should contact Miss Pearson or Miss Dean at the association office.

District Nurse Association Pearson Miss Dean

Treasury Receipts and Debts Report for July 10

Treasury status reports July receipts of 19.46 million and expenditures of 39.50 million. Gross debt stands at 43.06 billion with a decrease of 3.30 million from the previous day.

London Woman Describes Wartime England And Atlantic Crossing

Miss Huidekoper recounts travel to London and return to New York aboard a liner carrying 1786 passengers including 700 children. She details crowded quarters, rationing, air raid drills, and British information flows while praising American offers to take British children for the duration.

New York Miss Huidekoper United States London England Germany Britain Berlin Narvik Ministry of Information Alfred Duff Cooper France Huidekoper

One Dead Three Hurt In Baltimore Crash

John Quirk 31 was killed when his car hit a concrete culvert on Johnnycake Road and struck a pole after leaping a 12 foot ditch. Injured were Mrs Elizabeth McCann 24 Miss Katherine Ward and Miss Doris Yakel 22.

Baltimore John Quirk Johnnycake Road Elizabeth McCann Katherine Ward Doris Yakel

Mines Placed in Waters Between Orkneys Iceland and Greenland

London July 10 The Admiralty announced that waters between the Orkneys and Iceland and between Iceland and Greenland have been mined. The action aims to deter hostile ships and protect maritime routes in northern waters.

London Orkneys Iceland Greenland Admiralty

English Salvation Army Workers Evacuated From France Safely

One hundred forty Salvation Army workers were evacuated from France without loss of life after dangerous crossings and daring escapes during bombing of ships. Major Golightly and Captain Scott endured harrowing hours at sea. Losses include seventeen huts and many buildings valued at sixty five thousand pounds. Seven new centers open this week with capacity for 3050 at Kings Cross Depot. fifty more huts needed.

Salvation Army France Salvationists Golightly Scott Glasgow Barrett Best Evans Ethel Woods Mitchell England Paris Kings Cross Railway Depot

Answers to Today’s Quiz From Page Four

Answers list names James Buchanan Japan 1915 Robert E Sherwood William Jennings Bryan Dry land a bobs K Dowell veers and Oregon.

James Buchanan Japan Robert E. Sherwood William Jennings Bryan Dry Land Bobs K. Dowell Veers Oregon

New Emergency Powers Proposed For Government

London July 10 A bill introduced by Lord Privy Seal Clement Attlee seeks to extend powers under the 1939 emergency acts. The government already controls many aspects of life and ownership, with Parliament having expanded authority May 22 to August 24 1939 granting sweeping wartime powers. Attlee offered no further explanation.

London Commons Clcent R. Attlee Lord Privy Seal Britain Attlee

Vets Urge Congress to Outlaw All Nazi and Communist Groups

In Staunton Virginia the United Spanish War Veterans urge Congress to outlaw Nazi Fascist and Communist organizations and revoke citizenship of naturalized foreigners aiding totalitarian regimes. R C Wymer chosen Virginia state commander with Winchester to host 1941 convention. Mary Robinson elected auxiliary president.

Staunton Virginia United Spanish War Veterans Congress R. C. Wymer Winchester Virginia Department Mary Robertson Richmond

Petersburg officers named for veterans group

H Shortt of Petersburg quarter master L W H Peyton of Staunton judge advocate E L Leafe chief of staff R G Simmons surgeon W W Insley assistant surgeon M Summers chaplain named. Other auxiliary officers include Mrs Florence Hilleary Alexandria senior vice president Mrs Delia McHorney Portsmouth junior vice president Mrs Fannie Bass Richmond chaplain Evelyn Tyree Norfolk patriotic instructor Myrtle Wymer Staunton historian.

H. Shortt Petersburg L. W. H. Peyton Staunton E. L. Leafe R. G. Simmons W. W. Insley M. Summers Florence Hilleary Alexandria Delia McHorney Portsmouth Fannie Bass Richmond Evelyn Tyree Norfolk Myrtle Wymer

Patty Berg Turns Pro Signs Six Year Deal

Patty Berg of Minneapolis, 1938 women's national golf champion, turned professional signing a six year contract with a Sporting Goods company. She will teach the game and give exhibitions on college and high school campuses nationwide, according to the Chicago firm head.

Chicago Patty Berg Minneapolis Sporting Goods Minnesota 2 Icely

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