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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 12, 1941

Page

3

Government Is Ready To Move On Labor Subversion

CIO president Philip Murray denounces measures as aimed at destroying labor and defends strikes to win wage increases. Navy Secretary Knox reports action against subversive unionists, withfthe North American Aviation plant takeover cited as a case. Government plans watchful waiting and may revoke deferments and deport suspected aliens while considering enforcement against held unions.

Ihe Philip Murray CIO Navy Knox North American Aviation Corporation American Freedom Liberty

War News Censored Caution for European Dispatches

Readers of The Star are cautioned that news from most of Europe is subject to censorship before transmission to the United States, signaling restricted and controlled war reporting during the period.

the Star Europe United States

Rites for Mrs. Annie Sloat Set at Front Royal

Funeral services for Annie Eliza Sloat 76 widow of Charles R. Sloat will be held Friday at 2 30 PM from Maddox Funeral Home Front Royal with Rev Alexander Dougal officiating. Burial be in Prospect Hill Cemetery. She died suddenly at 1 PM yesterday at her daughter’s home Mrs William Oden Happy Creek. She leaves four sons and seven daughters, two brothers, one sister, 50 grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren.

Annie Eliza Sloat Harry Fisher Stephens City Maddox Funeral Home Front Royal Prospect Hill Alexander Dougal Sloat Charles R. Sloat William Oden Happy Creek Rockingham County McDonald Mary Balls McDonald Jesse Sloat Charles Sloat Alex. Sloat John Sloat Samuel Morrison Kattie Ball Wilmer Cox Belle Mead Fauqueir County Homer Strother Wade Cameron Hardesty Warren County Fisher Thomas McDonald Charles McDonald Mount Jackson Lucy Hill

110 To Receive Diplomas Tonight

Recipients listed include John Carson William S Clark Walter Howard Clark William H Clowser Jr J Clayton Cochran Jr Clinton Cochran Duell Glover Robert C Green Jr Harland Hannum James Keller Hubert A Kerr Dr William H Louthan Jr William W McIntyre Jr William H Miller Jr Charles Mudd Woodrow Moore Wilbur Oates Ryland Perry Samuel F Rhodes George Ritter Gerald M Ritter Delmer Robinson Jr Harry M Sartelle Jr Richard Shanholtz Lawrence Shine Cleveland Smedley Garland Smith Henry Whiting Richard Wine Kenneth Wright Mabel Baker Patricia Barr

John Carson Williams Clark Walter Howard Clark William H. Clowser J. Clayton Cochran Clinton Cochran Duell Glover Robert C. Green Harland Hannum James Keller Hubert A. Kerr William H. Louthan William W. McIntyre William H. Miller Charles Mudd Woodrow Moore Wilbur Oates Ryland Perry Samuel F. Rhodes George Ritter Gerald M. Ritter Delmer Robinson Harry M. Sartelle, Jr Richard Shanholtz Lawrence Shine Cleveland Smedley Garland Smith Henry Whiting Richard Wine Kenneth Wright Ame Eateatae Baker Mabel Baker Patricia Barr

Illness Fatal To Frank J Massey Former Resident

Relatives announce the death of Frank J Massey 68 a Winchester native. He died in Providence Hospital Washington DC after about two weeks illness due to complications. He was born May 4 1874 and worked in clerical posts before moving to Washington as a traveling salesman for cigars and later for Garrison Novelty Company. Survived by two sons Curran and Francis Massey of Washington and a sister Mrs Mary Stryker of this city. many nephews and nieces. Requiem mass will be at 9 tomorrow in St Peter Catholic Church Washington then train to Martinsburg for service at St Josephs Church at 3 15 led by Rev Father F P Lackey. Interment in St Josephs Cemetery Martinsburg.

Frank J. Massey Winchester Providence Hospital Washington D. C Mr. Massey Thomas Catherine Massey Ireland Massey Garrison Novelty Company Catherine Curran Martinsburg W. Va John A. Curran Arlington Curran Francis Massey Mary Stryker Clayton Ritter, Jr Persell Plank Arthur Dunlap Cecelia M. Massey Paul L This City J. J. Brady Providence R. I Carroll Evans Harrisburg F. P. Lackey St. Joseph's Cemetery That City

Disappointment Over Aid To Britain Report

Senators Taft Johnson and Adams commented on the aid to Britain, calling the report disappointing and assuming higher spending. Taft urged five times the aid, while Johnson warned Hitler would be watching three months ahead. Adams expressed surprise at the total spent.

Taft R.-Ohio Britain Johnson D.-Colo Hitler Adams

Justice Stone and Jackson A Virginia Highlight Early Career

The article recalls Harlan F. Stone, appointed by Coolidge in 1925, and notes his Roose velt era leadership. It also profiles Jackson A, a Virginian, who argued a street-car strike case before licensure, then studied Albany Law before practice in Jamestown and Washington. Stone and Coolidge were Amherst classmates.

Senate Justice Stone Coolidge Coolidage Amherst College Jackson Albany Law School Spring Crek Jamestown New York Washington

Robin Moor cargo details and neutralitY act notes

Welles reports the Robin Moor carried a general cargo including steel rails, women’s hosiery, automobile parts, and radios with no war implements. Destinations include Lorenc, Port Elizabeth, Capetown, Natal and East London. ports are in Portugal and British Africa. Officials will study the full deposition and issue a decision after a comprehensive government report. Roosevelt suspends judgment pending facts.

Saar Stephen Welles Lorenc Port Elizabeth Capetown Natal London Portugal British Africa Roosevelt Robin Moor Early United States

Mrs. J. F. Bean 70 Dies After Illness Rites Saturday

Mrs. Francelia Belle Bean 70 wife of Jacob A. Bean died at 9 55 p m at the home of her son and daughter in law Mr and Mrs Roland Bean Front Royal after six months illness She was born November 3 1871 in Inkerman WV and married December 23 1891 Survived by husband 7 children 14 grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren Services set Saturday at the United Brethren Church with burial at Mt Hebron Cemetery The body will lie in state at the church from 2 to 3 30 p m Prior to transfer to church a Keedysville farmer was named in warrants sworn before Magistrate Harry Snyder and Judge Mish scheduled a grand jury session June 23.

Francelia Belle Bean Jacob A. Bean Millwood Pike Roland Bean Front Royal Mrs.Bean Inkerman W. Va Pyles Ellen Saville Kirby W.va Pauline Ven Hoe Detroit Bean United Brethren Church L. G. Bridgers George W. Stover Mt. Hebron Russell Sonner North Royal Avenue U. B. Church

Ensign Solenberger Seeks Naval Aviation Applicants in Winchester

Ensign R. L. Solenberger, son of local Farm Bureau manager C. W. Solenberger, arrived in Winchester for procurement duty with the U S Naval Air Corps. A Washington and Lee and Virginia alumnus and Pensacola flight instructor, he invites valley men to inquire about naval aviation qualifications and wings. He will speak with college students and others at the municipal airport today and tomorrow, then proceed to Hagerstown Maryland for similar duties.

R. L. Solenberger C. W. Solenberger Winchester U.S. Naval Air Corps Sollenberger Washington, and Lee University University of Virginia Pensacola Hagerstown

Report On Boston Wool Market

Occasional sales closed today in terri tory wools on the Boston market with very light total business. Fine territory wools of French combing length sold at 1.00 to 1.03 dollars scoured. Coarser territory wools, combing three eighths bloods, 90 to 93 cents scoured, and combing quarter bloods 84 to 87 cents scoured. A few sales of bright fleece wools at 46 to 47 cents.

Boston U. 5 S. Dept

Definition of a bunt hit in baseball rules

The Official Base Ball Rules define a bunt hit as a legally batted ball not swung at but tapped slowly within the infield by the batsman. If the bunt attempt results in a foul not legally caught, a strike is called by the umpire.

How One Woman Lost 26 Lbs of Fat

An advertisement touts Kruschen Salts as a simple plan to shed fat. It claims a woman can lose 10 to 20 pounds in weeks, urging daily half teaspoon of Kruschen in water, cutting fatty foods, and weighing after 30 days to see weight loss results.

Two Accused Of Farmer Murder in Maryland

In Hagerstown Maryland sheriff Joseph D Baker swore out warrants charging two men with the murder of Raleigh Poffenberger an elderly farmer. The warrants were issued today based on initial investigations and the case details remain under review by local authorities.

Hagerstown, Md Joseph D. Baker Raleigh Poffenberger

Man Flees After Stoning Plane In Boston

A man threw a rock at one of two large transport planes at East Boston Airport, damaging the craft before dawn. He fled after a quarter mile chase by an army sentry. the planes, recently purchased by the Canadian government, were for experimental use before shipment to Canada.

Boston East Boston Canada

Shawnee Convention Marks 30th Year June 13 at Kernstown Church

The 30th Shawnee District Council of Education convention will convene June 13 at Kernstown Methodist Church from 10:00 AM. Emmett Dorton will welcome delegates and Rev W O Shir ley will speak on Why An Advance Movement in Christian Education at 10:40 AM. afternoon sessions feature Rev C H Anderson on The.

Shawnee District Council of Education Kernstown Methodist Church Emmett Dorton W. O. Shirley Cephas Fahnestock F. L. Roof Homer Welch C. H. Anderson

Effect of Intemperance on Christian Education

The Rev. Mr. Messick discusses the impact of intemperance on Christian education. The Rev. Minor C. Miller presents on engaging youth in church work and ensuring adequate financial support for cooperative efforts.

Mr. Messick Minor C. Miller

Churches to Join In Afternoon Business Session

Churches participating will St. Pauls Lutheran Chapel Opequon Valley Greenwood Carpers Valley and Kernstown in a late afternoon session.

St. Paul's Laitheran Chapel Opequon Yal Greenwood Carpers Valley Kernstown

Also Mentioned on This Page

Selective Service Act Mediation Board Sumners D-Tex House Judiciary Committee George W. Kurtz Ind Anderson N. Braddock St Dad Mrs. Sloat Goodrich Goodrich Slvertown Stores Harlan F. Stone J. F. Bean Keedysville Harry ©. Snyder Earl Loveless James Lee Miller Joseph D. Mish May Grand Jury Naval Aviation America Chevrolet George Washington Garage Loudoun DU Pont Vassarette Wender’s Man Shenandoah Valley National Bank Member Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation Harry Ann Page Our A&p Ene S. Loudoun St Dial
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