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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jul 20, 1940

Page

3

Virginia Educators Outline Five Defense Preparedness Goals

Virginia Education Association Executive Secretary Francis Chase outlined five points to align teaching with national preparedness. They include vocational tract development, physical education and outdoor recreation, citizenship duties, adult education for communities, and nine month instruction through age 16. The plan seeks broader teacher support and possible increases in staff funding and facilities.

Richmond Virginia Education Association Francis Chase Virginia Chase VEA Virginia Association

Paperhanger’s upside down job bugs Kansas City family

James Minks and his son in law Louis Flinkin found an unfinished paperhanger had left all the paper. They grabbed paste paper and brushes and finished the job but pasted the paper upside down. Minks told Flinkin they would let the children fix it with crayons.

Kansas City Kas James Minks Louis Flinkin Minks Flinkin

Hitler speech leaves Europe in stalemate amid potential peace terms

In a reflection on Hitler's peace speech, the piece argues the conflict may continue to a finish between Germany and Britain. It notes Hitler seeks peace on his terms, Britain's likely refusal, and warns of winter famine and suffering across Europe. It highlights Hitler's messianic framing and divine role claimed by followers.

Hitler Churchill Europe Germany England Reichstag Eng Britain Herr Hitler Hiter Fuehrer

Daily Crossword Puzzle Clues and Word List

A crossword clue set with across and down entries including Lazy person Quick Aloft Plays Silkworm Peruvian Indian Maker of hats Kind of tram Father of Odin Doctor of Science abbr Word game Attic In advance Units of weight in India Profit Cavalry swords Scanty Actatia abbr Deceive Cry loudly Russian mountains Cast City in New York Avid Opposite middle of ship s side Slumber Organ of hearing Letter Sundays linen Pacial expression Sick Powdered lava Adequate Large bay window Electrical capacity unit Deceives Incite Yesterday s Answer To the lee Boss of a shield Escape slang Regius Professor abbr. Distributed by King Features Syndicate Inc

Aloft Odin Seaveneers

Sheep Dipping Starts July 26 in Middletown Area

A sheep dipping program will start Friday July 26 in the Middletown section. R. E. Brumback chairs the committee with members from Middletown White Post Stephens City Opequon and others. Dipping costs 10 cents per head and interested owners should inform the county agent or committee members to complete the work before vats move to another section. Contact Robert O. Brumback of Middletown for information.

Middletown R. E. Brumback F. T. Ridgeway White Post E. M. Punk Robert Stickley Stephens City C. K. Wright Opequon R. A. Wall Fred Stine Robert O.brumback

Talbert to Assist in Revival and Bible Schools

Rev W O Talbert sails to Lexington Virginia to aid Rev W A Clark in revival meetings and Bible schools at Elliotts Hill and Mount Zion churches near Lexington. He plans to stay about four weeks and began his ministry in this field. The article notes prior revival work and church founding in Buena Vista and Glasgow including the first Methodist church in Glasgow.

W. O. Talbert Lexington W. A. Clark Elliotts Hill Mount Zion Talbert Buena Vista Glasgow Southern Seminary

Mr Duffy To Teach Tomorrow at Braddock Street Church

Announcement states Mr Duffy will teach at Braddock Street Methodist Church tomorrow at 9:45 to 10:00 am. Congregants are cordially welcomed to attend.

Mr. Duffy Braddock Street Methodist Church

Judge Warns Garcia Over Marijuana Possession

In Baltimore on July 20 Judge J Abner Sayler ruled against Joseph Garcia a Puerto Rican stating the seized herbs were Marihuana and the punishment is three years in the penitentiary.

Baltimore J. Abner Sayler Joseph Garcia Garcia

Firemen use false alarm to deter crowds in Seward

In Seward Nebraska on July 20 firemen staged a false alarm after townspeople chased fire trucks despite a traffic ordinance. The ruse drew over 300 residents who gathered at the scene and at least 100 were warned to heed the ordinance and avoid crowding emergency vehicles.

Seward, Neb

Radio Highlights Schedule Preview

Radio highlights list programs on WEAF WJZ WABC and WOR from 5:00 PM to 11:00 PM with news, music, drama, dance, and sports segments featuring hosts conductors and orchestras across stations and times. Includes Ar lington Classic racing Hawaii concert and California derby with national barn dance and war news updates.

WEAF WJZ Golly WABC Chicago Art of Living Dr Norman Vincet Peale WOR Profit Trio Yella Pessi Vis Weaf Paul Doug Calloway Weaf—Duchin Arthur Hale H. V. Kaltenborn Byrne Wythe Williams Wjz—Radio Guild Gabriel Heatter Hawaii Hollywood Derby California WOOR Alfred Wallenstein Uncle Ezra Fran Allison T. R. Ybarra Weaf—Morgan Orches Laval Major G. Eliot

Ten Destroyers Visit New York With Midshipmen

Ten destroyers with midshipmen from the United States Naval Academy anchored in the Hudson off upper Manhattan for a weekend call. The ships sailed from Annapolis last Tuesday for a month long coastal cruise and will visit West Point on Tuesday. Shore leave will be allowed ashore, but no visitors aboard.

New York United States Naval Academy Hudson River Upper Manhattan Annapolis Military Academy West Point

Travel Schedule Through Newport and Hampton to Annapolis

After a brief satay there will proceed to Newport Rhode Island thence to Hampton They are scheduled to Annapolis August 13.

Newport R. I Hampton Annapolis

Chicken Case To Be Heard Monday

The case of C. L. Wilson and Virginia Puffenberger charged with poultry theft is set for Monday at 10 o clock before Trial Justice A J Tavenner. Poultry has been recovered by authorities and returned to the owners.

C. L. Wilson Virginia Puffenberger A. J. Tavenner

British May Send Crack Ships Elsewhere

Rome based Stefani reported British authorities at Gibraltar consider moving the battle cruiser Hood and the aircraft carrier Ark Royal to safer locations after Italian bombings near the dockyard. Italian planes also raided Thursday near the British base repairing the Hood and Ark Royal.

Rome Stefani Gibraltar Hood

Treasury Daily Receipts and Debt Figures Reported

Treasury status lists receipts of 15.25 million and expenditures of 28.72 million for July 18. Net result increases gross debt to 43.0589 billion, up 1.3249 million from the previous day.

Washington the Treasury

Mrs Baby Devises Estate To Her Son

Mrs Raymond Baby of Shepherdstown died recently and left her entire estate in fee simple to her son Walter Pierce. The will names him executor and provides for him to qualify without bond. Probate was filed in the county clerk's office in Charles Town West Virginia.

Charles Town W. Va Raymond Baby Shepherdstown Walter Pierce

A Booklet On Home Canning For Housewives

A 48 page booklet offers up to the minute home canning methods for jellies jams marmalades fruit butters and pickles with guidance from Federal and State home economics. It urges seasonal bargains and stocking the larder for winter and invites readers to order by sending ten cents with their name and address to Washington D C.

Federal State Departments of Home Economics Winchester Evening Star Washington, D. C

Cat chased up same pole by dog twice in Pittsburgh

Police were alerted to a recurring scene as a cat fled up a pole on Anaheim Street chased by the same dog. A lineman climbed the pole to rescue the cat for the second time in a week. The item also notes early ball coverings in tennis history.

Pittsburgh Anaheim Street

City and County Realty Transfers List of Deeds

Real estate transfers list numerous parcels around Winchester Stephens City and Gainesboro including Front Royal road west of Stephens City and east edge of city with prices from $10 to $15 000 and various buyers sellers and trustees noted.

Claude B. Larrick C. T. Lofton Front Royal Road Robert K. Carter Harry S. Williams Stephens City Cc. E. Brown Frederick Wehrheim Winchester Herbert S. Larrick Charles E. Staples Bruce W. DeHaven Ervin Wilson Gainesboro H. T. Lockhart Frank Dwyer Mt. Falls Wardensville M. M. Lynch J. W. Elliott City Newton H. Burkhart J. Elwood White J. W. Jenkins Rokie Jenkins Raymond L. Santmier John W. Rosenberger Luther F. Hamilton Wilda F. Ruleman Bryan Stotler Ina B. Fries Sunnyside Perry F. Estep John M. Stottlemeyer

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