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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Mar 07, 1940

Page

10

Archbishop Stritch Enthroned as Chicago's Fourth Archbishop

In Chicago on March 7 a ceremony crowned Samuel Alphon sus Stritch as archbishop, the fourth in city history, overseeing 1.4 million Catholics. Holy Name Cathedral hosted the rites with Amleto Cocognani officiating. 100 archbishops and bishops attended amid rich vestments.

Chicago Samuel Alphonus Stritch United States Holy Name Cathedral George Cardinal Mundelein West Amleto Giovanni Cocognani James A. Griffin Springfield Ill Eacon

Two Congressmen Scheduled for Shenandoah Valley Banquet

The sixteenth annual Shenandoah Valley meeting at Staunton's Stonewall Jackson Hotel will feature Major A. Willis Robertson and Colgate W. Darden as speakers. About twenty citizens from the area expected to attend the 2:30 p.m. business session and 6:30 p.m. banquet, with plans to finish by 9:00 p.m.

Shenandoah Valley, Inc Chamber of Commerce Staunton Stonewall Jackson Sycamore A. Willis Robertson Virginia Colgate W. Darden Earl L. Valentine Lexington Andrew Bell Harry F. Byrd, Jr E. R. Branch Shenandoah Valley, Inc’s West Virginia Blue Ridge and Alleghanies Roanoke Potomac River

Dean Goodrich Nominated for Third Circuit Judge Seat

President Roosevelt nominates University of Pennsylvania Law School Dean Herbert F. Goodrich to the Third Federal Circuit Court of Appeals seat vacated by Francis Biddle, who has been named U.S. solicitor general.

Herbert F. Goodrich University of Pennsylvania Law School Presidentt. Roosevelt Third Federal Circuit Court of Appeals Francis Biddle Biddle U.S. Solicitor General

High Mason Spilman Dies in Newton at 63

Charles Hadley Spilman 63, Grand Secretary General for the Northern Masonic Jurisdiction, Supreme Council 33rd degree, Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite, died at home of a heart attack. His widow and six sons survive.

Newton Mass Charles Hadley Spilman Supreme Council

Henry Ford Praises Newspeers as Daily Educators

Henry Ford praises newspeers as the best educators saying they arrive each day and keep up to the minute. He extols their punctuality and timely updates, highlighting the role of journalism in informing the public and shaping opinion.

President Roosevelt urged to explain Vatican envoy appointment

The Virginia Methodist Advocate calls on President Roosevelt to clearly explain the nature of his appointment of Myron C. Taylor as personal representative to the Vatican. The paper labels the move a potential church state entanglement and urges a formal statement clarifying whether it signals a broader diplomatic relation.

Richmond Virginia Methodist Advocate Roosevelt Vatican Myron C. Taylor Taylor Advocate

Seek and Ye Shall Find in Life's Opening Door

A narrator rejects the bunk of Blessed promises and recounts seeking and finding through life’s openings. He recalls doubt, prayer, and rage, then discovers opportunities emerge not as planned rewards but as chances that require accepting what the opening door reveals.

Bank

Death Probe in Burn Fatality Involving Foster Mother

Mrs. Vesta Zehner, foster mother of seven year old Alice Jones, is investigated in the death by scalding. Authorities say the girl died after not receiving medical aid. Zehner claims the burns occurred during a bath and she treated the child at home. Her husband alleges corporal punishment with a cat-o nine tails.

Vesta Zehner Alice Jones

Romania to Back Army With All National Resources

King Carol I opened Parliament declaring Romania will devote all national resources to the army as a supreme guarantee of independence and borders. Taxes will rise to support 1,600,000 soldiers, while foreign trade stays strictly controlled to ensure supplies for the forces.

Bucharest Carol I Rumania Carol Crown Council Germany Romania Royal Guard Crown Prince Mihai

Donahey Retires Impact Felt in Ohio Elections

Senator Vic Donahey announces retirement at end of current term, seen as a setback for Ohio campaigns. Beach is viewed as a strong contender in the Buckeye State, and Donahey’s absence from the ticket will be keenly felt.

Vic Donahey Aeington Ohio Beach Buckeye

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