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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jul 24, 1939

Page

7

Franco Facing Unrest as Falangists Gain Ground in Spain

Reports from Hendaye France indicate Generalissimo Franco has taken precautionary steps to curb civil unrest amid a struggle between Falangist factions led by Ramon Serrano Suner and military leaders. Rumors mention removal of Generals Queipo De Llano and Yague, with officers recalled to service while public meetings are banned by cabinet decree.

Hendaye France Francisco Franco Spain Franco Ramon Serrano Suner Gonzalo Queipo de Llano Juan Yague Queipo de Llano Yague Aes

Espionage cases rise sharply in FBI report

J Edgar Hoover told Attorney General Murphy the FBI handled 1651 espionage cases in the year ending June 30, a steep jump from 250 cases the prior year and far above the five-year average of 35 a year. The disclosure came in the FBI director’s annual remarks.

Washington J. Edgar Hoover Federal Bureau of Investigation Murphy Hoover FBI

Gen De Llano On Way To Paris From Bordeaux

Bor deaux France July 24 Fi General Gonzalo Queipo De Llano stripped of his Spanish army post by Franco orders was reported today on his way to Paris after frontier at St Jean Pied Du Port. The general a nationalist hero during the civil war was said to have taken the back route via St Jean and the Pyrenees to avoid Spanish nationalist secret police at Irun and Hendaye.

Bordeaux France Gonzalo Queipo de Llano Franco Paris St. Jean-Pied-Du- Port St. Jean Pyrenees Irun Hendaye

Sunshine Class Meeting at Grace Lutheran Church

The Sunshine Class of Grace Lutheran Church will hold its regular monthly meeting at 5:30 PM Tuesday evening at the home of Miss Clara Buncutter, 800 South Stewart Street. Full attendance requested.

Grace Lutheran Church Clara Buncutter South Stewart Street

Ransom Payment Tied to Kidnapped Clergyman Release

Continued report on ransom talks for the kidnaped clergyman Goldner. Miller, ex Sioux City, met with Dr. Jacob Goldner in the Y M C A to negotiate and secure a safe return. An early morning message from Goldner indicated his son is alive and awaiting a meeting to finalize terms. The elder Goldner had planned to meet the Arab abductors before his illness, hoping for a swift resolution.

Miller Sioux City Iowa Jacob Goldner Goldner Mesage

Miss Snapp Dies In Advanced Age

Miss Snapp, member of a prominent family, taught music in New York City and sang in church choirs. She was a founder’s descendant of Snapp's Foundry and survived by two sisters, nephews, and nieces. Funeral services Tuesday at 3 pm at her niece’s home, with interment at Mount Hebron Cemetery.

Snapp John Snapp Lord Fairfax Greenway Court New York J. Henry Moling F. Brooke Hodgson Edward C. Goss East Clifford Street

Georgia native Daniel widens Sun Telegraph ties at wedding

The Sun Telegraph editor Daniel, a Georgia native, arrives with a long journalistic lineage and a history at Hearst papers in New York and Chicago. Attendants include Mary Caroline of Pittsburgh and Mrs. Westbrook Daniel of New York. Families of Daniel and the bride travel to Winchester for a ceremony tied to McDowell roots, with ancestors among Maryland settlers and Iowa lawyers.

Sun- Telegraph Georgia Daniel Hearst New York Chicago Boston Detroit Pittsburgh Washington Atlanta Westbrook Daniel Mary Caroline Ben Bloom The Sun Telegraph Harry M.bitner Sun-Telegraph Edward D. Becker Becker Margaret Deasy R. Stuart List Lee Coble Winchester List McDowell Maryland Iowa

Auto Injuries Prove Fatal In Two Cases

A string of fatal and serious automobile injuries fills the report. Lynn Chapman of Winchester narrowly misses a child who darts into traffic, and a Kenney car crash follows. A court dismisses criminal negligence charges. Mrs. Hockman notes attendance but declines to attend. Funeral rites for the child are announced, with interment at Mount Hebron Cemetery. Lashley, injured in a crash that killed her sister, awaits services. Slonaker, 36, is hospitalized after a tire repair accident with no identified driver. Three Bickers sisters and aunt suffer serious injuries in a Charlottesville area crash involving a CCC truck.

Lynn Chapman Winchester Kenney Commonwealth James P. Reardon Donald Weems Weems Reardon C. C. Skyles Hockman Jones Funeral Home South Loudoun Street H. G. Balthis Lashley Memorial, Hospital Evelyn Irene Rose Middlebourne W. Va W. K. Lashley David Swartz Thomas George Swartz Canton Mary Dawson Davis W. Va Margaret Houston Wheeling Strasburg Slonaker William Slonaker Pine Street Memorial Hospital Bickers Charlottesville Frances Bickers Jane Bickers CCC Brey Orange Mr. Bickers Bickers Motor Co Fredericksburg Stewart Street

Heinz Grandson Fatally Injured In Auto Crash

Rust Heinz, 25 year old sportsman and grandson of H J Heinz, died from injuries after a two-car collision near Pittsburgh at 3 30 am yesterday. Five others were injured, three seriously. He had traveled from Pasadena California and was an industrial engineer known in East coast outboard motor racing circles. He attended Choate Andover and Yale.

Pittsburgh Rust Heinz H. J. Heinz Here Heinz Pasadena Calif Pickle Prince The East Choate and Andover Preparatory Schools Yale University

Market Quotation News from Baltimore and Philadelphia

Baltimore and Philadelphia market notes report dull apple and potato prices, steady butter and eggs, mixed poultry values, and steady to higher livestock quotes. Cattle, calves, hogs, and sheep prices are shown with ranges and top values across U.S. Department of Agriculture listings in Baltimore, Philadelphia, and Chicago markets.

Baltimore Livestock Baltimore U. S. Dept. Agri Chicago Livestock Chicago

Wheat and grains slide in Chicago market declines

Chicago futures show heavy losses as wheat falls to 60 3 8 cents a bushel for September with corn down near six year lows and oats and rye at fresh yearly lows. Domestic supply rises, showers forecast, and Canada harvests press prices. Cash grain reports list bid prices for wheat corn oats rye soybeans and barley across Chicago and Baltimore markets.

Chicago Canada Chicago Cash Grain Illinois Baltimore Grain Baltimore Winchester

Stock Market Report from New York July 24

Utilities and special ties helped offset declines as steels motors and rubbers eased. Morning activity was fair then volume dwindled. transfers reached about 1.1 million shares. Profit taking after a rally weighed on many issues though the overall domestic picture looked constructive and European markets edged forward. Bonds improved selectively while grain futures weakened to new lows.

New York

Quotations of Selected Stocks at Close

The closing quotes list several equities with prices: Alcoa 171 3 4, American Can 96 1 2, American Radiator 12 7 8, American Smelting 46 5 8, A T and T 166 3 4, Bethlehem 63 1 2, Chrysler 83 1 4, Canadian Electric 32 3 4, Corn Product 62 1 2, General Cigar 21 1 4, General Electric 38 3 4, General Motors 47 5 8, Goodyear 31 1 4, International Harvester 58 1 8, J Manville 61 7 8, Kennecott 37 3 8, M Wards 54 1 4, National Dairy 17 1 2, N C 15 7 8, Packard 35 8, Penney 93, Penney nt 93, Pens 19 1 8, Republic Steel 18 1 4, Southern Railway 17 7 8, U S Steel 53 1 4, Virginia Carolina Chemical 27 8, Virginia Carolina Pfd 22 3 4, Western Union 25 1 2, Woolworth 49.

al.’ Chem Am. Can Am. Rad Am. Smel A. T. and Bethlehem Chrysler Can. Edison Cigar Gen Elec Gens. Motors Goodyear Int. Har J. Manville Kennecott M. Ward Natl. Dairy Packard Penney (Jc

Lions Game Postponed by Winchester and Lions Clubs

The softball game between members of the Winchester Club and the Lions Club of Royal was postponed today. Earl Clowser said members will be notified when the game is rescheduled.

Bers Winchester Club Lions Club of Royal A Itely Earl Clowser

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