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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Mar 26, 1940

Page

2

Park Association Elects Officers Big Year Ahead On Diamond

The Winchester Park Association held its annual meeting in City Hall police court last night electing Arthur Jr as president to succeed A Ryland Conner. Officers include Bill Warrick vice president H Russell Potts secretary Ed Burch treasurer and W A Sandy Baker playing manager with power to name assistants.

B. F. ‘Arthur, Jr Winchester Park Association A. Ryland Conner Bill Warrick H. Russell Potts Ed Burch W. A Sandy Baker Baker Potts Treasury Richard Carpenter Arthur E. A. Crow William Ker Cyril Mee Mee A. R. Conner Reid Lunsford Dick Carpenter Jack Crowl Earl Clow- Shine L. J. Luby Nor- Mills Ellsworth Keller Forney C. D. Barnett P. D. Miller Allen T. Hawthorne Lawrence C. Hollis Bhirkey Winchester Sir. Conner

No Constitutional Objection Found To Heller Bill

Richmond March 26 The Attorney General ruled the Heller bill denying public building use to those advocating overthrow of government is without constitutional objection He said the measure targets those with authority to grant or refuse building access not mere caretakers and janitors The bill now awaits Governor Price’s decision and preserves free speech with responsibility for abuse of that right.

Richmond A. P. Staples E. Glenn Jordan Jordan Price Virginia

Cheer For College Graduate Ray For College Graduate

Boston March 26 A ray of cheer for the College graduate of 1940. Prof Horace G Thacker head of the vocational department at Boston University's College of Business Administration said job possibilities appear brightest in three years. University placement figures are 25 percent higher than last year.

Boston Cofllege Seaions Horace G. Thacker Boston University College of Business Administration

Youth Of America Just Like Autos

Dr. Frederic P. Woellner of the University of California at Los Angeles says American youth resemble autos with yearly improved models. He argues no youth revolt but an older generation resisting youth energy steering it into productive paths.

America Los Angeles Frederic P. Woellner Woellner University of California At

New Destroyer Mayo Launched at Quincy Navy Yard

On March 26 in Quincy Massachusetts the 348 foot destroyer Mayo named for Admiral Henry Thomas Mayo was launched. Mrs Chester G Mayo wife of the Admiral's son and captain at Portsmouth Navy Yard sponsored the vessel built at Bethlehem Fore River Yard with cutting edge naval features not disclosed to the public.

Quincy Mass Henry Thomas Mayo Chester G. Mayo Portsmouth Navy Yard Fore River Bethlehem Steel Company Mayo

Treasury Status March 23 Receipts and Debt Figures

The Treasury reports receipts of 26,239,808.24 dollars and expenditures of 18,033,625.19 dollars for March 23. Gross debt stands at 42,525,475,883.44 dollars, with an increase of 800,442.50 dollars from the previous day.

Washington The Treasury

Firemen Set Baltimore Alarm Record Amid High Winds

Baltimore firemen answered 117 alarms in 24 hours breaking the previous mark of 83. Many bouts involved box or chimney fires caused by strong winds. only 18 were major fires at homes, buildings, or autos.

Refuge Brevities from near Stephens City and area

March notes show visits among local families including Conners Grim Pitcock Lillard Bowman and Smiths. Various relatives from Arlington Washington Mt. Jackson Lebanon Church Valley Jays and Emory and Henry College visited, with several members reported ill or improving.

Joe Conner Monroe Conner Elizabeth Ritenour Stephens City E. R. Conner Conner Julia Grim Conner Home Norman Grim Frank Pitcock Alice and Susie Pitcock Harry Pitcock Tulip Lake Pitcock Mt. Jackson Amiss Lillard Thomas Pipiteley Zane Lee Shirley Lillard Washington Vivian Green Chambers Green Arlington Silas Grim Ellen Amelia Keller Lebanon Church Mary Bowman Bowman Home Joush Headley Boyd Headley Valley Jays Onin Wekhon Art Clark Phil, Bowman Washi D. C Ross Lillard Emory and Henry College Abingdon Marvin White John White Austin Conner

Noted Eating Place Burned In Virginia Hunt Locale

Fire destroyed The Stables restaurant on the Lee highway in Bull Run Virginia an early March 26 loss valued at 1500 for the building and 5000 for antiques. Insurance partially covered the loss and owner Mrs Jean Richards of Washington reported the figures.

Bull Run Lee Highway Jean Richards Washington

You Can't Fool Denver Coppers

Denver patrolmen charged a woman driver with drunken driving after she claimed the light was amber near East 45th Avenue and Washington Street. The intersection reportedly had no signal light.

Denver East 45Th Avenue Washington Street

Could Henry VIII Have Had Ulcer Pains?

History notes Henry VIII's meals and post meal pain. Udga Tablets advertised as relief for ulcer and stomach pains with heartburn and bloating. Claims of thousands of praise and a money back guarantee at Baker's Drug Store and other drug stores.

Henry VIII Baker's

Unions Held Subject Of Prosecution In Antitrust Case

Justice Peyton Gordon ruled that labor unions are subject to criminal prosecution under the Sherman Antitrust Act. The decision dismisses a demurrer by Teamsters union officials accused in a restraint of trade case. The government says unions coerced companies to hire Teamsters and disrupt construction work on district projects. This ruling is a significant victory for the antitrust effort in the building trade.

Washington Peyton Gordon Federal District Court FL Teamster Gordon Justice Department Teamsters’ Union Engineers’ Union Teamsters Justice Gordon

Handley Latin Team Selected for Virginia Tournament

Handley High School will send four two student teams to the Harrisonburg Virginia event on April 13 under Mrs W Alan Peery. First year team Isabelle Larrick and Jean Fahrney. second year Morris Cather and Alta Mae Ayers. third year Philip Barnhart and Ralph Bailey. fourth year Walter Bailey and Nina Ramacciotti. Teams chosen by competitive written exam.

W. Alan Peery Handley High School Harrisonburg Virginia Classical Language Association Isabelle Larrick Jean Fahrney Morris Cather Alta Mae Ayers Philip Barnhart Ralph Bailey Walter Bailey Nina Ramacciotti

Easter Greetings and Local Visits Fill Boyce Church Weekend

Mr John Locke of the University of Richmond spent Easter at his home in Boyce. Mrs J R Strode visited in Washington DC. Clergy families Rev W D Sheets and Rev Van der Linden joined Mr Clay Carr Sr and family for a Friday gathering. The Kiblers hosted Pranks and O Neale from Baltimore over Easter. Louise Clarke visited her parents the L E Clarkes. Oscar and Clay Carr Jr and families enjoyed Sunday at Huntington Farm. Sunrise services and Easter offerings drew large congregations at Boyce M E and Baptist churches.

Answers to today's quiz on page four

Answers list indicates the solicitor general, names Jankee, year 2001, Richard II in Shakespeare's Lane, water, ostrich, no, drone, Oslo, yes, and a group of art museum buildings in Paris France as the final item.

Solicitor General Jankee Richard Shakespeare’s Lane Richard II Water Drone Oslo Paris France

Why a cement walk bulges in cold weather

The National Bureau of Standards says frost heave lifts the ground beneath a cement walk in winter. Shallow foundations fail to restrain movement, causing the surface to bulge or belly as the ground freezes and expands.

National Bureau of Standards

Funeral services held for Mrs Alice M Carlisle

The funeral of Mrs. Alice May Carlisle 81 widow of John Carlisle occurred Sunday afternoon at Omps funeral chapel North Braddock street. Rev William Obaugh led services with interment at Mount Hebron Cemetery. Pallbearers were Julian Larrick Earl Rinker F M Bageant Trovellis Clark Walter Gano and Gray Willey. Hymns included Rock of Ages Abide With Me and The Old Rugged Cross sung by a quartet.

Alice May Carlisle John Carlisle West Monmouth Street Omps North Braddock Street William Obaugh United Brethren Church Mount Hebron Julian Larrick Earl Rinker F. M. Bageant Trovellis Clark Walter Gano Gray Willey Wallace Lutz Edwin Ritter Paul Fries Wayne Omps

Public Test Demonstrates Power of Liquid Oxygen Bomb

Lester Barlow staged a demonstration at the Glenn L Martin airplane factory showing an eight ounce charge of his liquid-oxygen-carbon bomb, claiming it could kill everything within 1000 feet. Spectators watched as matchwood logs were splintered and debris flew over 100 feet, as tests proceed for War and Navy departments.

Baltimore Lester Barlow Barlow Senate House Naval Glenn L. Martin Airplane Wide Middle River War and Navy Departments George Holderer Congressional Loos Martin Plant

New York City Leads U S Telephone Counts

New York City, with 1 623 117 telephones, has the largest number of any city in the world, leading the United States in telephone holdings and surpassing all other cities.

United States New York City

Dogs face prosecution over unlicensed females in Frederick County

Game Warden FP. W. Pingley reports 200 dogs in Frederick County lack licenses as 320 female and 165 unsexed tags have been sold. He cites towns Gaiesboro Opequon Stonewall Shawnee Backek and aaaes with high unsexed counts and warns owners buying $1 unsexed tags for female dogs face false statement charges and possible fines up to 19.25 dollars. He urges immediate purchase of proper $3 licenses to avoid prosecution.

Frederick County FP. W. Pingley Pingley Stonewall Opequon Backek Gaiesboro

Republican Jury Sits In Judgment On Democrats

In Harrisburg on March 26 a Republican jury hears the case of Democratic State Chairman David L. Lawrence and seven others charged with conspiracy to assess state employees for political purposes. Nine men and three women serve on the jury with five Democrats among the 24 prospective jurors, all challenged by the defense. The trial timetable accelerates as witnesses, including former Attorney General Charles J. Martillo, are expected to testify.

Harrisburg Cniinery Carl B. Shelley David L. Lawrence Democrats Amerahs Sheeley Charles J. Martiotti Ae Ae Spetens - Earle Mina

No New Maps Till War Stops in Philadelphia Schools

Philadelphia officials suspend purchases of European maps and war-related geographies for public schools until the war ends. Superintendent Alexander J. Stoddard directed principals to use on hand materials and avoid new geographies tied to nations at war.

Philadelphia Alexander J. Stoddard

Fines for Loose Dogs After Warnings Cited by Landowner

Conviction cited that any dog owner allowing a dog to run at large after warning by a landowner or officer faces a five dollar fine plus costs.

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Park Association Crows Stryker Information Bureau Washington, D. C E. Piccadilly St A. F. Rees, Inc Leesburg, VA Berryville, VA Heller Denver Coppers Vicks AG Peyton A. F. L. Teamster Handley Latin Potomac By-Products Co Ferry W. Va Carlisle H. P Cletrac Barr’s Orchard & Farm Supply Oldsmbile Chapman Motor CO Goodrich Miller Stoc Cammer Tire CO Handley School Phone Cor Plasters SILCO Mary Morris Jones Funeral Home Sie Anderson Front Royal Kelvinator Kemvinator Italy
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