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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jul 11, 1939

Page

2

Miller Will Is Recorded In Frederick County Court

The will of the late Walter McA Miller is on record in the Frederick Circuit Court Clerk's office. It bequeaths 125 acres in The Trough Hardy County West Virginia to T Kinzel Ray Robinson and J M Steck, executorship to Steck with 3000 bond, sale of Tract Pond with proceeds to Robert H Collings. Various sums and items are left to named beneficiaries including a gold watch to Steck and 200 to Dr A D Henkel. 48 acres in The Trough and life river fishing rights go to John D Miller. Household goods go to Mrs Collings. Residue to Mr and Mrs Collings.

Walter McA Miller Frederick Hardy County W. Va T. Kinzel Ray Robinson J. M. Steck Steck Pond Robert H. Collings A. D. Henkel Charles Tokes John D. Miller

Confession Admitted As Evidence In Dover Manslaughter Trial

In Dover Delaware 18 year old Isabella Donovan faces a manslaughter trial for the March shooting of Vaughn Webb Jr. 19. A prosecutor asserted she confessed in a statement the defense disputed and jurors were excluded during a legal fight over its use. The defendant testified she signed the statement due to threats from the prosecutor.

Dover Del Isabella Donovan Vaughn Webb, Jr Miss Donovan Webb Milford

Complaint Against Book Company Charged With Price Discrimination

The Trade Commission filed a complaint against Williams and Wilkins Company of Baltimore for price discrimination under the Robinson-Patman act. It accuses the firm of giving discounts from 20 to 35 percent to some retail dealers for the same books and orders a response within 20 days.

Washington The Trade Commission Williams and Wilkins Company Baltimore

Capital Taxicabs Are Unmolested

Washington July 11 The thousands of taxicabs in Washington will keep cruising the streets for another year. Airman Randolph of West Virginia said he would not seek action this session on a bill to authorize the Public Utilities Commission to limit the number of cabs.

Washington Randolph D-W. Va Congress Public Utilities Commission

Will of Craven Coe Recorded in Frederick County

The will of the late Craven Coe has been admitted to record in the county clerk’s office. It bequeaths the entire estate, real and personal, to Mrs Brahnon Brannon who qualified as executrix.

Craven Coeon Frederick City Brahnon

Euripides and Calotabs Urge Temper Control

An old column blends a Euripides quote with tips on temper and health. It touts Calotabs as a pleasant calomel tablet, claiming it cleanses the system and improves mood with a light dose, advising one or two tablets with water or milk.

Euripides

AFL calls Pennsylvania WPA strike over 130 hour month

AFL leaders called a 25 000 worker strike on WPA projects in Pennsylvania set for 4 p m Friday. Delegates from craft unions statewide voted to protest the new 130 hour month with 165 000 WPA workers in the state. James L McDevitt said many nonunion workers could join the strike.

Harrisburg American Federation of Labor WPA Pennsylvania James L. McDevitt Pennsylvania Federation of Labor Pat Washington Col. F. C. Harrington Washington Harrington

Body of Woman Found In Creek In Cumberland

In Cumberland Maryland the body of Mrs Gladys V Crawford Nehring 43 widow of Leo Nehring was found in Wills Creek near Valley Street close to her home. The death was ruled accidental after she reportedly walked early each morning and did not return. Dr Linne H Carson deputy medical examiner said she fell from a low wall into the creek.

Cumberland Gladys V. Crawford Nehring Leo Nehring Wills Creek Valley Street Hattie Crawford

Foreigners Ordered Out of Bolzano Province

Rome reports that 15 French and four British citizens were ordered to leave Bolzano Province immediately with some by noon as Italy continues forced expulsion near the German frontier. Between 25 and 30 Britons in remote mountain villages expected to receive similar instructions soon.

Rome Bolzano Germany

Lions Name Delegates At Club Luncheon

At a Lions Club luncheon Bryan Stotler Henry Goode and Warren Daugherty were named delegates to the Lions International convention in Pittsburgh next week. Additional attendees from the club include D. H. Sencindiver Herbert Larrick Robert Jasper Leonard Sirbaugh Lloyd Carper Hove Riley A. T. Hawthorne John Cammer and Llewellyn Jackson. Dr. C. R. Anderson mayor spoke on his Cuba visit detailing its geography and rainfall. A Havana Special locomotive left for the international convention en route to the World's Fair. A directors meeting is set for this evening at 7.

Lions Club Bryan Stotler Henry Goode Warren Daugherty Lions International Pittsburgh D. H. Sencindiver Herbert Larrick Robert Jasper Leonard Sirbaugh Lloyd Carper Hove Riley A. T. Hawthorne John Cammer Llewellyn Jackson Anderson C. R. Anderson Cuba Havana

Britain Again Forced To Take Off His Clothes

TIENTSIN July 11 An other case of a Briton being compelled by Japanese to disrobe at the gates of the blockaded British concession was reported today Ivor House a resident of the concession said he was forced again to strip to his under wear for inspection by Japanese sentries Three other Britons accompanying House were passed through The river patrols may be tightened following recent incidents a military spokesman said He noted reports of Communists escaping aboard a British gunboat.

Tientsin Ivor House

Protection for Non-Combatants in War Sought

A proposal to shield civilians from aerial warfare was brought to the American Bar Association. The international and comparative law section urged approval of a world wide agreement to suspend bombing of non military objectives. About 3,000 delegates at the 62nd annual meeting met in sectional sessions before the general convention and House of Delegates.

San Francisco American Bar Association General Convention Assembly House of Delegates Lawyers’ Senate

The Better Way to Correct Constipation

A health note advocates preventing constipation by diet rather than enduring it. It promotes Kellogg's All-Bran cereal as the bulk solution, advising daily intake with ample water. The cereal is described as crunchy toasted ready to eat and produced by Kellogg's in Battle Creek, sold by grocers.

Kellogg's Battle Creek

Dismissal Ends Police Officer's Duty in Town

Former officer Logan claims his firing stemmed from aiding federal agents in a Jackson Forsythe investigation. Town Manager Dutrow allegedly urged withdrawal from the case and suggested resigning. council debates followed as officials clashed over reemployment and political control.

Logan Jackson- Forsythe Front Royal Charles A. Menefee Dutrow Jackson

Intruder Attacks Nuns at St Michael's Convent

An intruder broke into St Michael's Convent in Chester, attempting to choke Mother Superior Theresa Vincent as she and ten nuns slept. The man threatened to shoot her, but fled after her screams. A taxi driver saw him flee. police found no trace. Police suspect burglary.

Chester St. Michael's Convent Theresa Vincent

Answers to Today's Quiz

Answers to test questions printed on page 4 list Egypt Bay of Biscay 39.37 Frank Strafici Roosevelt Field Long Island N Y Cape Cod Marrow Abraham Lincoln Fo nog ra fi not fo no graf i Yukon

Egypt Bay of Biscay Frank Strafici Roosevelt Field Land Island N. Y Cape Cod Marrow Abraham Lincoln

Market Quotations From Baltimore and Philadelphia Markets

Daily price notices show unchanged apples and steady potatoes in Baltimore with mixed grain and poultry values. Philadelphia live poultry and eggs hold. butter steady, hogs and cattle ranges shift slightly. Chicago hogs fall while cattle and lambs mix. Grain notes list wheat at 68 1 2 cents, corn 60 cents per bushel.

Baltimore Western Shore Virginia U. S Florida Philadelphia Plymouth Rocks Baltimore Livestock U. S. Dept. Agri Chicago Livestock Chicago

Wheat Rebounds on July Market with Mixed Government Outlook

Wheat gains up to 1 3/8 cents amid a government spring harvest forecast of 178,888,000 bushels and warm conditions raising concern. Prices close mixed with July at 66 1 8, Dec near 68 1 2. cash grain shows No 2 red at 70 1 4 as markets pivot on weather and hedging.

Illinois Baltimore Grain Baltimore Chicago Minnesota North Dakota Chicago Cash Grain

Local Markets Summary Note

The Star notes markets are correct daily but declines responsibility for typographical errors. This disclaimer reflects standard newspaper practice regarding accuracy and published market data.

The Star

Flour and feed prices from vintage listing

A dense catalog of prices for flour brands and bag sizes, mixed poultry and livestock feeds, corn meal, and animal fodder. It lists 12, 24, 48 and 98 pound flour bags with per barrel costs, followed by prices for young chickens, fowls, broilers, and various feed mixes.

Eovesee Cleanvesbhon Cea Tavelhioge Jona Vias Scien

Market recovers with leaders up amid cautious Europe fears

New York stock activity improved with gains up to over 4 points for some leaders. Turnover around 450000 shares as prices held near highs, brokers noting stronger late action despite lingering labor tensions and mixed outlooks for Europe.

New York Europe

Pomona Grange Meeting Called for July 17

The Frederick County Pomona Grange will meet with High View Grange Monday night July 17 at 8 o'clock. Overseer Byron Brumbach urges all patrons to attend.

Frederick County Pomona Grange High View Byron Brumback

Gene Sarazen Eliminated From National PGA Clash

New York July 11 Gene Sarazen Connecticut amateur who held three titles was eliminated by Jack Ryan Louisville Ky 1 up. Sarazen missed an 8 foot putt for a deuce on the 17th to square the match and Ryan faced a tough lie behind a tree on the 18th.

New York Gene Sarazen Connecticut Fanner Jack Ryan Husky Louisville Gene Sarazan Ryan

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