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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 26, 1939

Page

3

Savings Depositors Face Another Interest Cut, Babson Warns

economist Babson argues Western banks must slash rates to as low as 1 percent and even deny interest on small accounts due to limited safe investment options. He cites tax rules and labor laws as key disincentives to new business and notes the broader societal impact of shrinking thrift. He urges readers to understand bankers face a tough, nearly unavoidable stance.

Babson Park Mass FHA Congress

Chinese Sign With Russians Treaty Signed in Russia

The Chinese government announced a commercial treaty with Soviet Russia, signed June 16 in Russia. Sun Fo, president of the Chinese legislative council and envoy to Russia, signed for China. Details of the pact were not published immediately.

Chungking Russia Sun Fo Chinese Legislative Council China

Air Battles Continue Along Manchukuo Outer Mongolia Front

TOKYO reports a new air battle as Japanese planes claim downing 12 Mongolian craft marking 61 Japanese air wins since Thursday. Domei says Japanese repelled 60 Mongol planes in a fierce mid air encounter over Khalha river near Amkulan north of Lake Bor amid wider frontier fighting warnings from Moscow.

Tokyo Manchukuo Outer Mongolia Domei Khalha River Amkulan Lake Bor Moscow Manchoukuo War Office Asahi Russia Japan China

Middletown Grange hosts High View visitors evening

The Middletown Grange welcomed High View Grange members on Friday under Mrs. A F Lillard. Performances included guitar and mandolin by Elmer White and Gervis Grim, readings by Mrs. Lillard, solos by Mrs. Howard White, a duet by Mrs. White and son, and a talk by Ross Lillard. Reports from the Blacksburg conference were shared and plans set for the annual Lawn party at Stewart's Cabin Camp with refreshments served.

Middletown Elmer White Ross Lillard Emory Henry College Grange Blacksburg Stewart's Cabin Camp

Chestnut Grove Notes

Chestnut Grove Virginia June 26 Mr and Mrs Harry Taylor and children Retta Essie Mildred Ruth and Bruce visited Mr and Mrs Andrew Light Sunday Mr and Mrs Ray Armentrout and children Max and Shirley Mae spent Sunday with Mr and Mrs S A DeHaven There will be a picnic and yard party at Chestnut Grove Saturday July first benefit of Ladies Aid Society Mr Harley Evans Mr and Mrs Charles Davis Mrs Reecil Luttrell and children Lucille and Glenda Jean spent Sunday with Mr and Mrs Lester Ware in Berryville Mr John Bowers is spending a few days with his brother Mr George Bowers Mr and Mrs Arsel DeHaven and children Anna and Carol spent the weekend with Mr and Mrs W L DeHaven

Chestnut Grove Harry Taylor Retta Essie Mildred Ruth Bruce Andrew Light Ray Armentrout Max Shirley Mae S. A. DeHaven Ladies Aid Society Harley Evans Charles Davis Reecil Luttrell Lucille Glenda Jean Lester Ware Berryville John Bowers George Bowers Arsel DeHaven Anna and Carol W. L. DeHaven

Author of the quote “As a man speaks, so is he”

The line is attributed to Publilius Syrus in Maxim 1073. It reflects the idea that speech mirrors character and intention.

C. R A Publilius Syrus Uncle Sam

Relief Worker Shot To Death In Pittsburgh Home

A 32 year old relief worker Jimmie Crawford was shot dead at a steel worker William Boyd 38 in Pittsburgh after Crawford entered the home. Crawford died at the hospital with chest and hand wounds. Boyd admitted firing three times after warning him away. The couple were detained for questioning. Cox said the letter found in Mrs Boyd’s purse was addressed to Dear Jim and Crawford claimed he came to retrieve tools.

Pittsburgh Frank Ferris Jimmie Crawford Ferris William Boyd Boyd Crawford Jim

Community Notes From Boyce and Nearby Areas

A roundup of local social visits and visits by guests includes Henry Clay Smith of Crewe staying with Dr. and Mrs. H. C. Smith in Boyce. Richmond visitor Nettie Tucker Yowell saw her parents, the Yowells, in Boyce, and Mrs. Clay Carr Sr. returned from Highview near Berryville.

Boyce Henry Clay Smith Crewe H. C. Smith Nettie Tucker Yowell Richmond John Yowell Clay Carr Oscar Carr Highview Berryville Charles McLeod Lynchburg J. L. Carper Longwood Margretta Brown Mont Shrine Orkney Springs Helen Anders Westminster Doris Reid Jolliffe Washington Roseville Parker Marvin Fleet Rev. Taylor Hanover Walter Hume Leesburg Gray Hume Baltimore

Public sale of 52 acre gas station in Frederick County Virginia

Trustee to sell at public auction in Winchester at noon on Wednesday July 5 1939 the property described as 52 acres including a gasoline service station restaurant and tourist cabins located about one mile west of Gore along State Road 50. Sale offers one third cash with balance in two equal installments secured by a deed of trust and a fire policy. two bonds due in one and two years. James P. Reardon as Trustee. 6-5 12 19 26 41.

Sam Schneider Circuit Court Frederick County Virginia Winchester Gore James P. Reardon

Battle For 64 Championships in Des Moines

In Des Moines Iowa a field of 182 college golfers from 47 schools competed for 64 championship bracket spots at the 42nd national collegiate tournament. Qualifiers will be decided over 36 holes with 18 on the first day and 18 the next.

Des Moines Eta America Wakanda Louisville

Sees A New Living Form Sees A New Living Form

Milwaukee June 26 The American Association for the Advancement of Science heard H R Tolley chief of the USDA bureau of agricultural economies speak on new living patterns from current agricultural policies He urged local participation in directing policies noting agriculture with 9 percent of national income supports 31 percent of people and cited income support farm price supports production adjustment and marketing controls He proposed using surplus rural workers in public service programs under a flexible rural expansion or contraction as private industry dictates.

Milwaukee American Association For the Advancement of Science H. R. Tolley Bureau of Agricultural Economies United States Department of Agriculture Tolley

Picnic Planned at Friendly Grove July Fourth

Bloom Virginia notes Miss Della M Brown and Miss Betty Lou Brown from Elder ton Pa visiting the Cooper family. Rev A H Brown visits Gainesboro relatives. Mrs G U Hiver homebound with rheumatism. July Fourth picnic hosted by Friendly Grove Grange 4 H Club and Home Demonstration Group. Proceeds fund school house for community hall. Public invited bring filled baskets and enjoy games and a song service.

Bloom Della M. Brown Nice Betty Lou Brown Elderton Thomas S. Cooper Miss Brown A. H. Brown Gainesboro G. U Hiver Friendly Grove Friendly Grove Grange 4-H

Notice to G M Abel for Deed in Middletown Virginia

William Lewin warns G M Abel and heirs to redeem before deed execution for Lot 28, Block 56, Middletown, Virginia, based on tax sale at Deed Book 107 page 300. Notice cites Clerk of Circuit Court in Frederick County and dates through August 14, 1939 with a list of future appearance dates.

Notice to Lewis Largent and heirs for deed in Middletown

Notice to Lewis Largent and all personal representatives, heirs, devisees or assigns to apply to Clerk ginia on Sept 14 1989 for deed to Lot 25 Block 56 plat of new Middletown recorded in Clerk's Office of said County Tax Sale. You may redeem this lot any time of the necessary amount to satisfy. William Lewin.

G. M. Abel Circuit Court Frederick County Virginia New Middletown Lewis Largent Lee

Youth Defeats Bigger Man In Rowing Match Virginia Beach

Wynsol Spencer a 19 year old Newport News youth outstroked Norfolk big Morton McCarthy to win the 29th Virginia State Amateur Championship by 3 and 1 at Princess Anne Country Club. Spencer trailed then led by two holes in morning play and held off McCarthy's late rally. He succeeds Jimmy Watts who lost in the first round. The match highlighted a David and Goliath contest with Spencer at 130 pounds and McCarthy at 240.

Virginia Beach Wynsol Spencer Newport News Norfolk Morton McCarthy Princess Anne Spencer Husky Norfolk McCarthy Jimmy Watts Lynchburg David and Goliath Hot Springs

Also Mentioned on This Page

Babson Haldeman Victor Chic Tores Rey Otro Westinghouse Refrigerator Baker & Anderson N. Braddock St High View Western Auto Western Auto Supply Company Western Auto Associate Western Auto Supply CO Central Ave Newark N. J SILCO N. Loudoun &T Pittsburgh Steel Firestone Auto Supply and Service Stores N. Loudoun St William Lewin Mohammed The Shen Andoah Valley National Bank of Win Chester Nual Harold G. Brown Shenandoah Valley National Bank Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation New Henry South Handley Schools Thurs Robert Valley Avenue Bellview Lambden New Plymouth Holl Sale Heinz Driveway Virginia Storage
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