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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jul 20, 1940

Page

10

Frederick Delegates To State Short Course Are Named

Frederick delegates to the state short course are named with the event opening on July 22. War Dept considers home defense and civilian protection measures for ages 18 to 21 and 45 to 65, outlining potential “shot gun brigades” and state control until mobilization. President Roosevelt pledges 50,000 guardsmen for training if Congress approves.

War Dept War Department Army National Guard Burke - Wadsworth Roosevelt Congress Bureau

Henry Ford Praises Newspapers as Daily Educators

Henry Ford extols newspapers as the best educators noting their daily arrival and up to the minute information. He emphasizes their role in keeping the public informed and connected to current events.

Four Delegates to All Star Conference Named

The Virginia 4-H State Short Course at Blacksburg starts Monday July 22 for a week. Delegates must be 14 with up to date 4-H projects and be outstanding members. Frederick Friendly Grove Rebecca Lodge White Hall clubs send Ralph Nesselrodt Esther Richard Hilda Whitacre Linda Dailey Robert Dailey Sally Belle Pingley Mary Gay Marker Winifred Carper Clarence Cather Raymond Carpenter and 7 hme Carpenter will join Round Hill club as delegates. Mrs. Dick Whitacre and Carl Coiner will accompany as leaders. Delegates depart 6 30 AM Monday from Braddock and Gerrard streets. All-Star conference occurs this weekend. Frederick County All-Star Chapter delegates include Hilda Whitacre Nelson Carpenter Raymond Carpenter and Clarence Cather.

Blacksburg Frederick Friendly Grove Club Rebecca Lodge White Hail Club County Council Ralph Nesselrodt Esther Richard Friendly Grove Club Hilda Whitacre Linda Dailey Frederick County All-Star Whitacre Club Nelson Carpenter Raymond Carpenter Clarence Cather Round Hill Club

Voiture To Hold Wreck In Berryville July 24

Shenandoah Valley Voiture No 1078 will stage its initial wreck in the Berryville Community Building on July 24 at 8 p m. The 40 and 8 honor society of the American Legion follows French railroad traditions with smocks and gray chapeaux. Guests from Staunton Charlottesville Alexandria Maryland and DC will attend. Chef De Gare Robert D Beeton will preside at a buffet supper.

Shenandoah Valley Berryville-Winchester Berryville The American Legion Railroads of France Staunton Charlottesville Alexandria Maryland District of Columbia

French Press Chafes Under Nazi Regime

The French press shows reduced output and muted tone under occupation. Le Temps bears Nazi criticism from Paris, while Le Petit Dauphinois in Grenoble acts as Petain's mouthpiece. Other Paris papers Le Soir and Le Matin resume, and unoccupied France sees Le Progres, La Depeche, and Le Petit Marseillais in print.

France Adolf Hitler Volkischer Beobachter Ener Seritet le Temps Vichy Philippe Petain Paris Les Dernieres Nouvelles la France Au Travail Petain le Soir le Matin Versailles le Petit Dauphinois Grenoble Switzerland United States New York le Progres de On la Depeche de Toulouse le Petit Marseillais Lillegois Lille

Home Agent Weekly Schedule for July 22 27

Miss Elizabeth Sprouse, county home agent, outlines a week of club meetings. Armel 4-H meets Lillian Fleury for Custards, White Sauces and Fruits. Healthful Kitchen demos planned with several clubs, plus canning and breads.

Elizabeth Sprouse Armel 4-H Lillian Fleury Kernstown Stonewall Home Dem Woore Evendale Home Dem Kathleen Haymaker White Hall 4-H Reva Taylor

Mrs. Frances K. Miller Named Executrix

Frances K. Miller qualified as executrix of the will of her late husband Charles G. Miller. William C. Miller stands as bond surety for 2000 dollars. Appraisers named include Frank Anderson Garland Spillman William C. Miller L N Barton and Taylor L Barr.

Frances K. Miller Charles Godfrey Miller Miller William C. Miller Frank Anderson Garland Spillman L. N. Barton Taylor L. Barr

Lamb Shipment From Middletown Set for July 23

Another shipment of lambs is to be made from Middletown on Tuesday July 23. It will probably be the last for three or four weeks. The shipment will be the sixth that has been made this year.

Middletown

Bee Expert To Visit Frederick

Orchardists have a chance to discuss bee problems with H. W. Weatherford of V. P. I. in Frederick County on Thursday July 25. Those wanting to contact Mr Weatherford should notify I. Frede.

H. W. Weatherford Mr. Een I. Frede

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