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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jul 25, 1940

Page

6

Yost 42 Dies After Illness at Richmond Hospital

William R. Yost of 936 Woodstock avenue died at St. Elizabeth's Hospital in Richmond from complications after an operation. He worked 10 years for P. W. Plumly Lumber Company. Survived by wife Mary E., three sons John Donald Dale, a daughter Elsie, and his mother Mrs. William Yost. Brief services at home tomorrow afternoon before remains depart to Barnesville Ohio for further services.

William R. Yost Woodstock Avenue St. Elizabeth's Hospital Richmond P. W. Plumly Lumber Company Yost Barnesville Ohio Mary E. Yost John Donald Winchester Dale Elsie William Yost

Legion To Elect Friday at Summer Garden Meeting

A special meeting of Robert Y. Conrad Post No. 21 American Legion is set for 8 p.m. at the summer garden of W. R. Armel 1427 Greystone Terrace. Officers for the next year will be elected and committees named. Outgoing adjutant R. G. Hengeveld urges attendance for a social, with a refreshment menu of steaks frankfurters and accessories.

Robert Y. Conrad American Legion W. R. Armel Greystone Terrace R. G. Hengeveld Post Legion

Willkie Enjoys Utah Campaign Stop and Plans Private Work

Wendell L. Willkie told Utah supporters he came for votes and enjoyed seeking them. He traveled with Mrs. Willkie to the Ogden rodeo amid cheers and said he would take a week off to work on his acceptance address before resuming efforts in Colorado Springs and Indiana.

Salt Lake City Wendell L. Willkie Utah Colorado Springs Elwood Ind Willkie Ogden Roosevelt

Japan's New Order Drive Sways East Asia Powers

Dewitt Mackenzie analyzes Japan under Prince Konoye aiming for expanded hegemony in East Asia while Western powers fight in Europe. He warns Tokyo may push a blitzkrieg diplomacy and seek closer axis cooperation, possibly seizing colonies if the European war drags on.

Japan Prince Konoye East Asia Nippon America Great Britain Asia Britain England Orient Rome Wasui Germany Italy Tokyo Dutch East Indies Hitler Matsuika Mussolini

Three piece playsuits debut at Ford World Fair show

Margaret Agnew and Barbara Lee model stylish linen playsuits in red and white with a long skirt at the Ford Playhouse auto fashion show during the 1940 World's Fair. The event also features a technicolor film and a whimsical ballet A Thousand Times Neigh starring Dobbin. Lord and Taylor supply the outfits.

Margaret Agnew Barbara Lee Pear Ford Playhouse Dobbin Lord and Taylor Fifth Avenue

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