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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 24, 1940

Page

3

Armistice Terms Dictated to France by Nazi Government

Summary of the French German armistice terms issued by the British Information Ministry. Articles cover immediate ceasefire, occupation lines, governance, demobilization of French forces, surrender of arms, fleet and naval rules, minesweeping, transport and repatriation. Armistice to take effect six hours after Italian agreement and remain in force until peace.

London Ministry of Information Geneva-Dole Chalton- Sursaone Paray le Monial Moulins Bourges Vierzon Tours Angouleme Mont de Marsan St. Jean de Pied de Port Germany Great Britain Paris Italy France German Armistice Commission Vnly

Salvation Army Seeks Homes for English Children

Richmond June 24 Col Albert E Baynton head of the Virginia West Virginia division said he received a cable from General George L Carpenter London international head asking his opinion on how many homes in the area might be open to English children moved from the war zone. Baynton said he began a survey and would probably reply the next day.

Richmond Albert E. Baynton Virginia-West Virginia Salvation Army George L. Carpenter London Baynton

Former Delegate Fractures Vertebra in Fall

Melvin Hodges a business man and former House of Delegates member from South Hill is hospitalized at Johnston-Willis with a fractured vertebra after a fall at building operations in South Hill. Attendants report he is restless but improving.

Richmond Y. Melvin Hodges South Hill Melvin Hodges House of Delegates Johnston-Willis Hospital

Police Court Cases Reported For Today

Buck H. Harris of Sixth Street Front Royal cited for speeding with a $14 fine. Allen Fawcett charged drunk with $10.25 fine. Maurice Cain from Route 11 north of Winchester charged drunk with $10.25 fine.

Buck H. Harris Sixth Street Front Royal Allen Fawcett Maurice Cain Winchester

Common Household Pests booklet offered by Washington paper

Advertisement for a Ten Cent booklet on preventing pests includes ants moths flies mosquitoes cockroaches bedbugs fleas mites rats and mice with a mail order coupon and return address to Washington D C Information Bureau Frederic J Haskin Director.

The Winchester Evening Star Washington, D. C Information Bureau Frederic J. Haskin

Society Woman Navigates Ship To West Coast

Mrs. Mary P. Converse 67 year old Boston society woman arrived in San Francisco from New York aboard the freighter F. J. Luckenbach. Captain E. J. Sweeny says she navigated the voyage via the Panama Canal. She holds navigation papers a pilot license and aspires to be registered third mate.

San Francisco Mary P. Converse New York F. J. Luckenbach E. J. Sweeny Panama Canal

Divorce Decree in Powell Desertion Case

A decree of divorcement was granted in the case of Lela Louise Powell versus Lloyd Atwoon Powell in Corporation Court. The decree prohibits either party from remarrying within six months.

Lela Louise Powell Lloyd Atwoon Powell

Harley Fowler Sentenced in Clarke County Forgery Case

Berryville Virginia June 24 Harley Fowler a Clarke county resident was found guilty of forgery in a hearing before Trial Justice Loring C Kackley this morning Fowler was sentenced to six months for forging a check for 24 dollars according to officers

Berryville Harley Fowler Clarke County Loring C. Kackley Fowler

Red Cross Urges Donations Amid War-Time Hardships

A Winchester woman resists buying a coveted fur coat to help starving Europeans as the Red Cross reports strong giving. National Red Cross has raised over ten million dollars. Winchester aims for a $4,000 quota with over $2,000 already raised. A donor offers $500 once another $1,500 is met to spur giving.

Winchester Europe Red Cross National Red Cross

Boys' State Studying Civics at Old Dominion program

Blacksburg June 24 325 high school boys take part in the Old Dominion boys state project at Virginia Tech. They will learn democratic government through practice in legislative judicial and executive roles with guidance from American Legion leaders and Tech staff.

Blacksburg Old Dominion American Legion Ginia Tech Suinday E. Ralph James Hampton The Legion W. Knote Techness Administration R. Leebert Tech W. G Elliott Richmond

British admit loss of steamer Wellington Star

The Wellington Star of 11 400 tons was torpedoed near Cape Finisterre as reported by British news from Lisbon. Seventeen survivors were landed nearby. Germany’s high command said on June 17 the ship was torpedoed by a submarine commanded by Lieut. Capt. Praunheim. No engagement time or place given.

London Cape Finistere Lisbon Oper Germany Praunheim

Ebert Estate Appraised At $24 625.70 In Frederick Circuit Court

The estate of the late M. P. Ebert has been appraised at 24 625.70 dollars according to a certificate filed in Frederick Circuit Court by Coleman Dunn Joe L Jollliffe and Roy P Duvall.

M. P. Ebert Frederick Circuit Court Coleman Dunn Joe L. Jolliffe Roy P. Duvall

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