Markers Restored as Junior Board Highlights Winchester History
The Junior Board of Trade and its Historic Winchester committee are erecting and restoring historic markers with American Legion cooperation. Fifty sites including Stonewall Jackson and Washington Headquarters, Cannon Ball House, Red Lion Tavern, Fort Loudoun, and Glen Burnie are listed, with plans to add more upon citizen suggestions to Richard Eddy or George Barnsley.
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Junior Board of Trade
Winchester
Ee Legion
Ameriean Legion
Junior Board
Stonewall Jackson
George Washington
Sheridan
Cannon Ball House
Red Lion Tavern
Gen
Daniel Morgan
Fort Loudoun
Glen Burnie
Winchester” Committee
Richard Eddy
Bruce Alexander
Turner
Anderson
Thornton Bryarly
Davis
Burr Harrison
Ken Heine
James Hughes
Tom Kremer
Thurman Potts
Roy
George Barnsley
U. S
Flag Secured for Washington’s Headquarters in West Cork
A flag used by Washingtons Continental Army has been secured by the committee for display at Washingtons Headquarters on West Cork Street. The item will be housed at the headquarters to honor the revolutionary era service.
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Washington
Continental Army
West Cork Stret
Civilian army proposal faces opposition from Maryland Legionnaires
American Legion officials propose a nationwide civilian army of 18 plus recruits organized under Legion auspices with officers from Legion ranks. Critics call it fascistic and dangerous, warning it could form a banded force. Maj Gen Reckord and Benjamin Wolfson oppose the plan amid federal cautions.
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Baltimore
American Legion
Legion
Na al
Army
Navy
Maryland Legionnaires
Raymond J. Kelly
Detroit
Norfolk
National Executive Committee
Milton A. Reckord
Maryland National Guard
Benjamin L Wolfson
Legion’s
National Law and Order Executive Council
Red Cross War Relief Contributors Listed Names
A community list details Winchester Frederick residents contributing to the Red Cross War Relief drives. Notable names span individuals, families, churches, clubs, and companies, with many marked as donors to multiple campaigns.
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Red Cross War Relief
Winchester-Frederick
Red Cross
British Home Guard Progress in Civilian Armament Plan
June 28 report notes neutral observers deem Britain’s effort to man island defenses with up to 1,000,000 trained troops as satisfactory. Public pressure pushes for arming civilians with rifles shotguns revolvers and grenades, despite opposition from the War Office and doubts about civilian effectiveness against German invasion.
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London
Great Britain
War Office
Britain
Royal Navy
Nurses Bazaar Raises About 125 At City Event
The Fireman's District Nurse Association Bazaar at the city plaza earned roughly 125 on its first night. It will continue tonight and tomorrow with many gifts left for distribution. Officials partnered with four local fire companies to fund health programs for the summer. The opening featured Rev. R. A. Whitten, Dr. C. R. Anderson, and the McIlwee Municipal Band. Ice cream will be served on the Lupton’s porch if weather turns rainy.
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R. A. Whitten
Congregational Christian Church
Winchester Ministerial Association
C. R. Anderson
McIlwee
Lupton's
T. Russell Cather
Royal Air Force and Citizens in War Mobilization
The Royal Air Force relies on a large citizen army of about 500000 men called to service since the war began. It benefits from training in new tactics. A further reserve of manpower comes from local defense volunteers totaling around 500000.
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Royal Air Force
Treasury Receipts and Debts Reported June 26
Treasury daily update shows receipts of 8.63 million and expenditures of 22.59 million. Gross debt stands at 42.91 billion, down 1.80 million from the previous day.
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Washington
Treasury
Public Sale of Cadwallader Farm in Frederick County Va
Trustees announce a public auction of the Cadwallader farm in Opequon District Frederick County Virginia located about two miles east of Vaucluse. The 125 acre property includes a dwelling, barn and outbuildings and is to be sold July 29 1940 at 11 oclock A M in front of the Winchester County Court House. Terms require one third cash and two equal annual installments with bonds and deed of trust securing payment and a building insurance policy.
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George W. Cadwallader
Frederick County
Winchester
Opequon
Vaucluse
Mae. S. Larrick
T. R. Cather
R. E. Jones, Clarke County Farmer, Dies at 67
Richard Osborne Jones age 67 a longtime Clarke county farmer died at his Berryville home yesterday evening after a heart attack. He was a Presbyterian and survived by four brothers and a sister. Funeral services will be held Saturday at 2 30 from his residence with interment in Green Hill Cemetery. Pallbearers named.
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Richard Osborne Jones
Clarke County
Berryville
Jones
Presbyterian Church
N. W. Jones
Laura Clevenger Jones
Carrie Huyett Jones
T. S. Jones
Edith E. Jones
E. D. Vaughn
Green Hill Cemetery
Edward Barnett
Ambrose Hummer
Ammie Strother
Rice Levi
Tom Jones
Herbert Clevenger
Answers to Today s Quiz
Answers to test questions printed on page 4 list Theodore Roosevelt Yes Forty-Niners Dorothy Thompson John Paul Jones Low spirits melancholy Only south No Max Schmeling
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Dorothy Thompson
John Paul Jones
Max Schmeling
Resigned To Iron Lung
Frederick B. Snite Jr., 30, bound to a respirator for life after infantile paralysis in Peiping, China, may outlive all others says his doctor. He walks slowly with help, has all senses, normal face muscles, appetite, and joy in life though respiratory aid remains essential.
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Chicago
Frederick B. Snite, Jr
Snite
Peiping
China
Florida
Teressa Larkin
Dayton
Young Fred
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Duco
John W
Rosenberger
Braddock St
Jenn
Hongkong
Japan
Indo-China
Kowloon
Hainan
Mary K. Aulick
L. M. Allen
Atlantic and Pacific Tea Company
Lewis M. Allen
H. K. Benham
Walter Browne
Woodhall Baker
Burgess
J. I. Bloom
Gertrude Burgess
Madeline Blair
A. E. Baker
L. C. Barr
R. E. Buncutter
Rebecca Bell
Robert Bell
Ford Barry
G. W. Barton
Harold Browne
Lewis N. Barton
C. Fred Barr
Mary N. Barton
E. P. Bean
Pearl] Brown
Fannie Crenshaw
C. & P. Telephone Co
E. T. Clark
Catherine Conner
Margaret A Conner
Clearbrook Presbyterian Church
William Claytor
Earl Clowser
Howard Cahill
Gertrude Clevenger
Salem
Helen Wylie Conirad
W. L. Dudley
Vernon Eddy
Elk’s Club
G. F. Butsler
Ernest Ely
E. T. Ericson
Dorothy Ewing
Rs Federated Council Church Women
Charles W. Fries
Friends Sunday School
Mary Flickinger
B. Floyd
Alice Flickinger
E. S. Fergerson
G. Leo Gapresti
Mary F. Gold
Melvin Green
Katie Boyd Glaize
Garland Grim
Jessie Green
Donore
Allen T. Hawthorne
Sam R. Hurst
Carl Honeycutt
K. Miller Keckley
George P. Kern
Harry Kimmell
James Loy
D. O. Louder
H. P. McGuire
Jennie Miller
Ian C. MacCallum
F. J. Marshall
S. S
Katie Miller
Edgar McDonald
Peyton Marshall
N. North Prederick
Nathan D. Payne
Alan Peery
Fannie Page
A. S. Pennypacker
MpPs
Bessie Pentzel
W. Nelson Page
W. A. Pifer
Sam D. Preston
Nelson Page
Miss Marnie Roping
Noe
Mrn Richards
Blanche Shoppe
Mary Scully
Lillian Sheetz
Allen Swimley
R. F. Schmucker
Leon Slavin
Amos Ig
Sige Hugh Solenberger
A. F P. Stine
R. H. Stokes
Stephenson Social Club
H. W. Stotler
Harold Sheetz, Sr
J. M. Steck, Jr
Ard Taylor
N. B
Gray Williams
Philip Williams
Liam A. Whitham
R. Mary Worthington
Hotpoint
Mervel W. Adams
E. Piccadilly St
Eapy
Durand
British Home Guard
Wolverine
W. B. Snider
N. Cameron &T
George Washington Garage
Loudoun St
George
R. E. Jones
Theodore Roosevelt
Fred Snite
Potomac By-Products Co
Harpers Ferry
Manville
Johns-Manville
Glaize & Bro
Richmond
MC. Royer, Manacer
Raylass Department
Raylass
Batiste
Toyo Panama
N. Louner S
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