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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Mar 28, 1940
Page
20
French officials announce the closure of refugee camps for Spaniards who fled to the border area a year ago. They report about 6,000 men remain and deny US and Mexico claims of bad treatment, citing official records.
ALBUQUERQUE March 28 Tommy Osborn a 3 year old boy tried to feed a zoo wolf and was bitten. The incident underscores the danger of approaching wild animals near the wolf’s cage.
Mrs Dale Grimes heard brakes and ran to the door as a transport truck carrying 600 gallons of gasoline crashed into her Kansas home. Bud Bode, 22, crawled out uninjured after losing control while avoiding another car. The dwelling was jolted off its foundation.
William H T Hicking an electrician was charged with running a changing traffic light. He explained to Magistrate N Edwin Lindell that it takes 114 seconds for the light to change from green to yellow to red. Lindell discharged him.
Boston police rounded up ten runaway children including three year old Jimmy Tarpey and four year old Michael Connolly who was directing traffic at a busy intersection. They were taken home to their families as spring arrived.
Gore Virginia March 28. Mr Wesley Anderson and family of Middleburg spent Easter Sunday with Rev L M Ragland of Gore. They were accompanied by Mr Weeks and Miss Anderson of Upperville. Miss Evelyn Anderson, previously suffering with a gathering in her head, was able to return to home activities.
Special Commissioners will auction land at Mt Falls Frederick County Virginia totaling about 245 acres, with buildings, at the Frederick County Courthouse in Winchester. The sale follows a December 1939 court decree in the Federal Land Bank of Baltimore v. Mary F Melwee et al. Terms require one third cash and the balance in two equal annual installments.
Local residents report visits from relatives and friends across Maryland and Pennsylvania. Notable happenings include Mr. NormAn Anderson breaking a finger while playing at the Sidney Gore School, Easter visits by Mr. Pete Head and family, and weekend gatherings with Mr. and Mrs. Wil liam Wolfers in Gore. Several residents travel to Baltimore and Winchester for family ties, while others plan gardens and await warmer weather.
Easter weekend activities in Middletown Virginia and nearby towns include Elaine Sperry and Geraldine Sperry of Washington D C visiting parents Mr and Mrs Tom Sperry. Amye Clark a Warrenton teacher spent the holiday with her parents. Numerous relatives joined Easter gatherings at homes of the Godlove family, the Little family and others while a note from the correspondent apologizes for a name omission in last week’s church joining list.
Bracetown Virginia reports calls on the sick by Rev R B Moore from Winchester. Local residents Mr and Mrs J R Smith host visiting relatives from Berryville Alexandria White Hall Keyser and Martinsburg for a special Easter musical program Sunday at 7 PM with out of town talent invited. Easter guests include Mr and Mrs Paul Triggs Wa Martinsburg and others.
Mrs. Harry L. Myerly is improving at Memorial Hospital. Mr. and Mrs. Russell Price and family of Ridgeway West Virginia visited. Mr. and Mrs. Hiram Catlett and family were dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Tom Price Sunday. Mrs. Janny McKee of White Hall was the guest of relatives here over Easter.
Gov. Leon C. Phillips in Vinita says he is not discouraged or afraid amid the state rights battle with the federal government over the 20 million Grand River dam. He rebutts criticism of using the national guard to halt dam closure until WPA pays 889,275 for road and bridge damages.
Harrisburg Pa March 28 A woman who reportedly enjoyed repeatedly crashing cars while under the influence of narcotics was barred from Pennsylvania highways along with 219 other alleged dope addicts. State Revenue Secretary William J Hamilton Jr said residents reported her crashes and she confessed to at least four accidents with no fatalities.
Baltimore judges lift a 1936 injunction allowing the film Ectasy to be shown with 18 scenes removed. Judge Adams vacated Ulman’s order after posters alleged to show eliminated scenes were displayed. Also notes a chemistry society report: 25,000 new compounds were made in 1939.
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