Finns Rally Around God and Mannerheim
Bertel Gronblom, Finnish Embassy attache, told Clarke County listeners at the Watkins home that Finland relies on God and Mannerheim in its fight with Russia. He described Finland’s geography and weather and urged aid for distressed Finns, calling Mannerheim line the first line of defense. Isabel Cameron supported relief efforts, noting Finland’s strategic position and spring thaw will influence the war.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berryville
Clarke County
William Bell Watkins
Bertel Gronblom
Washington
Finland
God
Mannerheim
Russia
U. S
Harry F. Byrd, Jr
Winchester
Death Removes Rev. Dr. Morton in Charlottesville
The Rev. William Jackson Morton D. D. aged 77 died at his Charlottesville home after retirement from Christ Church Alexandria. He was born May 8, 1861, taught in Virginia churches, served on church boards, and leaves three sons and two daughters. Funeral 2 p.m. tomorrow at Christ Church, Alexandria.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlottesville
William Jackson Morton
Christ Church, Alexandria
Snnee
Morton
Orange County
Richmond College
The
Theological Seminary of Virginia
Protestant Episcopal Education Society of Virginia
Stuart Hall School
Staunton
Charles Bruce Morton
University of Virginia
William J. Morton, Jr
Sewanee
Military Academy
Tennessee
Powhatan M. Morton
U. S. A. Cavalry
Dorothy Morton Demi
Welles Confers With Daladier In Paris War Talks
Sumner Welles held a close briefing with French Premier Daladier in Paris as part of a three day schedule. He also met President Lebrun at the Elysee and planned talks with Daladier at the war ministry before meeting De Champetier De Ribes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Roosevelt
Sumner Welles
Daladier
Albert Lebrun
War Office
Welles
Berlin
Rome
London
France
Lebrun
Elysee Palace
Switzerland
War
Trade Talks Aim for Normal Postwar US Allies Trade
Washington reports a conference between Henry Grady and British and French experts sought to keep postwar trade normal despite the war. Officials warned that Britain’s reduced tobacco imports and altered consumer tastes could hurt American sales after the war, while Britain and France argue they are expanding purchases of war materials in the United States.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
United States
Henry F. Grady
Britain
Turkey
England
Germany
France
Grady
Great Britain
German Air Attack Near English Coast Reported
German scouting planes attacked British and other steamers off the eastern English coast as dusk fell last night. The official news agency D N B said darkness hindered damage assessment while ships sailed with screened lights.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
England
Local time and place notice near Winchester
A brief public notice locates an event Monday March 11 at 10 30 am four miles north of Winchester off Welltown pike. The readable fragment places the action in a rural setting with a specific time and route.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester
Welltown Pike
Joking On Out-Smarting Germans In Berlin Mood
The article notes Germans jest about Britain sailing the Queen Elizabeth to New York and about victory. It mocks British confidence, cites docking charges, and recalls the Bremen’s voyage and the ship’s unfinished status. It mentions Magna Carta reference in Washington and compares past transatlantic moves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
New York
United States
England
Washington
Bremen
Murmansk
Russia
DAR endorses Sinclair as Virginia candidate for national VP general
Williamsburg Virginia March meeting of the Daughters of the American Revolution approves Mrs C A Swann Sinclair of Alexandria for the national vice president general post. The forty fourth session concludes today with Blacksburg as the site for the next annual meeting to be set later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Williamsburg
Virginia Conference of the Daughters of the American Revolution
C. A. Swann Sinclair
Alexandria
Virginia
Blacksburg
Public Sale of Orchard and Residence Property in Winchester
Public sale of a large 112 acre Frederick County tract with about 100 acre apple orchard and a spacious residence, in Shawnee District near Winchester. Terms: one third cash, balance in two annual installments with 6 percent interest and a deed of trust settlement. Auction in front of the Winchester Courthouse on March 20, 1940.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles F. Massey
J. M. Steck
Cietioa
Frederick County
M. M. Lynch
Elizabeth Massey
Winchester
al A.m
Shawnee District
W. W. Glass
H. F. Byrd
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Clarke Group
Gronblom
the Plaza
Out Front Royal Road
Haldeman’s Creamery
Life Insurance
Suinshine Cleaners
East Piccadilly
State Department
Alecia Beauty Salon
Loudoun St
Fairmont
S. Loudoun St
National Ave
F. L. Dovell
Stephens City
Taylor Evans
N. Kent
Clara Fultz Bentz
Joe
Rawleigh
Rawleigh’s
Dept
Richmond
Nichols Hatchery
Rockmart
Jesse van Camp
c/o
Winchester Star
Mac’s Cycle
Box
Care Star
Star Office
Pocahontas
Red Ash
W. B. Snider & Son
B. Smalts & Son
Duvall & Dunn
Ce Ce
Donivan Wilson
Adele Alton Wilson
Evening Star
Corrine Barnett
Edwin L. Bain, Jr. P. Q
Philip Morris
Johnny) Reventi
Manger
New York City
New Yorker
Coats
Glen Row
U. S. Pat
New Spring
Betty
Ted
Reg
U. 8
Bm — Penney Ca
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