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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jul 22, 1940

Page

3

Inquest Openizing Death of Lewis Homar Near Berryville

An inquest was opened at Commonwealth's Attorney Edward Williams' office into the death of 62 year old Gaylord man Lewis O. Homar who was killed when a car struck him Saturday night on the Charles Town pike near Berryville. Police say Homar leaped from a rumble seat as Bill Moreland's car approached. Melton Carroll's car then ran over the body. Carroll and Miss Bernice Childs were in the second vehicle. Homar's family survives including his wife Annie Billmyer Homar and children Annie Lee Anderson Ella Grim Gladys Homar and John A. Homar. Funeral services are set for Tuesday at the John Enders Funeral Home with Rev. Dr. L A Parker officiating. Interment is Greenhill Cemetery.

Berryville Commonwealth Edward Williams Lewis O. Homar Gaylord Charles Town Homar Bill Moreland Moreland Cornwell Here Melton Carroll Buckner Carroll Bernice Childs Longmarsh Clarke Kenneth Moreland Ent Sandy Mary Willingham Homar Annie Billmyer Homar Annie Lee Anderson Ella Grim Gladys Homar John A. Homar Thomas George Homar Clarence Grubbs Rose Benner Lee Zombro Nan Lloyd John Enders L. A. Parker Greenhill Cemetery

Army posts span East Coast to West Coast in many regions

Army posts are located along the East Coast from Maine to Florida and along the Mexican border to California. They also line the Pacific states of California Oregon and Washington with numerous posts nationwide in both major cities and rural areas.

Maine Florida California Pacific Oregon Washington

Moe Annenberg Begins Three-Year Tax Evasion Sentence

Moe Annenberg surrendered to federal police in Chicago to begin a three year term for evasion of income taxes. Chief Deputy Marshal Joseph Tobin said Annenberg appeared at the loop office of his chief counsel Weymouth Kirkland and the marshal's office was advised by telephone. Prisoner William H. McDonnell accompanied the prisoner to Lewisburg Pennsylvania.

Chicago M. L. Sneer United States Lewisburg Joseph Tobin Annenberg Weymouth Kirkland Turf News

Garner Refuses To Say Whether He Will Return

Vice President Garner said he would travel to Texas to vote in the Saturday primary and would not discuss whether he would return to Washington. He stated he was going home to vote, adding he would reserve his decision on returning, citing a leader who waits to decide at the last moment.

Washington Garner Texas Roosevelt

Turner and three others hurt in Indianapolis crash

Col Roscoe Turner the famed speed aviator, his secretary Marian Allyne, and two others were injured in a late night automobile collision on Indianapolis west side. Turner had a fractured pelvis and was listed in fair condition. Allyne suffered a broken left collarbone and cuts. Graydon Hubbard, driver of the other car and state trapshooting champion from Elwood, sustained internal injuries.

Indianapolis Roscoe Turner Col. Turner Marian Allyne Graydon Hubbard Elwood

Italian Cafe At Fair Closes Amid Slump

NEW YORK July 22 The Italian pavilion restaurant at the World's Fair closed last night on orders from its sponsor the Italian line manager Armando Tosi attributed the closing to a decline in business. Fixtures valued at 340000 dollars will be shipped back to Italy and a copper dance floor will presumably be used in armaments.

New York Armando Tosi Italy Tosi

Bullitt Reports on France and Franco-American Ties

Ambassador William C Bullitt arrived from Europe to discuss his Washington report on how France fell to German force and the rise of a dictatorial regime He rides the President’s special train to Hyde Park to brief the President on future Franco-American relations The White House offered no comment on the conference Bullitt disputed labeling Petain’s government as fascist saying the marshal has universal respect and confidence of the people

Washington William C. Bullitt France Nnno Just Europe Hyde Park White House United States Marshal Petain England Bullitt New York Petain

Global lending shifts amid trade disruption call for steadier exchange

The passage argues for better lending between continents and the Americas to curb excessive fluctuations from distressed selling during temporary trade interruptions. It notes the need to reestablish free exchange and urges exporting firms to support their nationals to avoid improvised bargaining.

Continents Americas

Baltimore Market Roundup: Livestock and Produce Prices

Market notes from Baltimore and Philadelphia show dull produce values with mixed livestock demand. Cattle and hog markets vary by class. eggs, butter, and poultry prices steady to firm, while Chicago reports hogs down and grain futures mixed.

W. Sh. Va E. Sh. Md Baltimore Livestock Baltimore Dept. Agri Philadelphia Plymouth Rocks U. S U.S Chicago Livestock Chicago

Futures And Cash Wheat And Other Grain Quotations

Chicago July 22 wheat and grain prices fell as July contracts dropped to 71 7 8 cents a bushel the lowest since September. Corn rose on hot weather while oats soybeans rye and lard moved in narrow ranges with cash grain quotes listing multiple No. grade wheat and corn prices.

Baltimore Grain Baltimore Winchester Chicago Cepe Chicago Cash Grain

Market Mixed After Early Rally Fails To Draw Buyers

New York stock market faced a cautious session with an early rally fading. Steel shares led briefly before losing gains as trading remained sluggish with about 250000 shares changing hands amid broker fears of a potential market shock if Germany intensifies actions against England.

New York England Hitler al. Chem Am. Rad Ah. Smei A. T Anaconda B. and Bethlehem Chrysler Con. Edison Elec Genl. Motors Goodyear Int. Har J. Manville Kennecott M. Ward Natl. Dairy Packard Penny (Jc Penn. R. R Republic Steel Sears Roebuck Southern R Texas Corp Union Pac U. S. Steel Western Union Woolworth

What is a newspaper morgue

The morgue is the department of the office where clippings about people and events are filed.

Heat Wave Grips Nation With Deadly Toll Across Regions

Chicago reports continuing scorching heat with no relief in sight. Descriptions note scores of drownings and deaths as millions seek relief at beaches and lakes amid abnormally high temperatures across the middle west and middle Atlantic. Weather forecasts predict similar highs with possible localized showers.

Chicago New England Great Lakes Middle West Middle Atlantic States Weather Bureau Ohio Valley

Willkie Seeks Cross Party Support From Balters Backers

In Colorado Springs two former New Deal officials Lewis Douglas and John Wanes offered to work for Willkie. Democrats Irvin Cobb Vance McCormick Stephen Chadwick and William H. Murray pledged support. They urged a movement to enlist Democrats who value country over party loyalty.

Colorado Springs Colo Wendell L. Wilkie Lewis Douglas Stephen Chadwick The American Legion William H Bill” Ey Oklahoma

Mr. Flenner Returns Home After Hospital Stay

L. J. Flenner longtime Handley High School watchman returns to 934 Woodstock Ave from Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore where he was treated since July 3. An eye operation followed by infection led to a 17 day stay plus a tonsil and adenoids operation. He calls his condition satisfactory.

L. J. Flenner Handley High School Woodstock Avenue Johns Hopkins Hospital Baltimore

Navy buys two Grace Line auxiliary ships Santa Barbara and Santa Maria

Secretary Knox announced the Navy purchased two 15,000 ton steamships from Grace Line for 1.3 million dollars each. The vessels, Santa Barbara and Santa Maria, were in Latin American service and bring total Navy acquisitions of ocean liners to four. The purchase replaces building new auxiliaries to preserve shipways for fighting vessels.

Washington Knox Navy Santa Barbara Santa Maria Grace Line Department

British Bomb Supply Ship Off Danish Coast

The air ministry announced a 14,000 ton enemy ship was bombed off the Danish coast yesterday. Military objectives in Germany and Holland were bombed last night. A German raider damaged the balloon barrage cable in England and was destroyed. Four German aircraft were destroyed. two British fighters were lost.

London Air Ministry Germany Holland England Britain

Indicted for Murder in Roadside Slaying at Berry's Ferry

L. C. Smith, accused of killing Virgil Smallwood near a Route 50 filling station, was indicted for first degree murder by a special grand jury. The case, heard before Circuit Court Judge Philip Williams, goes to the September term after a one hour closed deliberation. Witnesses included Reese Wiley, Coroner Carroll Iden, and State Trooper George Miller. Smith, who claims self defense, has a $2,000 bond and is represented by Capt. Frank M. Wray.

Berryville L. C. Smith Virgil “Doodge Smallwood Berrys Ferry Court House Philip Williams Reese Wilevs Wiley Carroll H. Iden George Miller Smith Route 50 Berrys Ferry Bridge Bond Smallwood Blue Ridge Frank M. Wray T.S. Hummer Foreman John T. Dove George Chapman Ben Crampton J .B. Cook D. R. Kackley

Cubs Acquire Zeke Bonura From Senators

Chicago announces outright purchase of first baseman Zeke Bonura from the Washington Senators to fill a position hurt by injuries. Bonura has hit .273 this season and replaces both Glenn Russell and Phil Cavarretta who are sidelined.

Chicago Zeke Bonura Washington Senators Chicago Cubs Bonura Cub Glenn Rip) Russell Phil Cavarretta

Democrat Held for Slapping of Another's Face

La July 22 James Domengeaux a candidate for Congress was ordered into court on charges of fighting and disturbing the peace after admitting he struck State Senator Dudley J Leblanc following a radio appeal to withdraw. Pipes reacting as a Republican over nomination of Wallace as Democratic vice presidential candidate.

Lafayette James Domengeaux Congress Price Malcolm Fisher Fisher Domengeaux Dudley J. Leblanc David W. Pipes, Jr Pipes Secretary Wallace

Nazi Invade England Any Hour

The piece reports on ongoing air raids and naval actions with Britain claiming 11 planes lost at Wilhelmshaven and other targets while Germany admits five losses. British submarine Salmon overdue, trawler Crestflower sunk, Brazen sunk while towed, and hints of wider Allied and Axis operations in the war zone as of weekend raids and assessments.

Wilhelmshaven Britain

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