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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Mar 29, 1940

Page

2

Teneth Mid Year Session Opposes Vatican Ambassador Appointment

The Tenth Mid-Year Session of the Congregational Christian Churches met at The Valley with 17 churches represented. Delegates from Winchester included Mrs. Roy A. Larrick and Rev. R. A. Whitten. A resolution urged the U S President to revoke the ambassador appointment to the Pope, citing church and state separation.

Vatican Roy A. Larrick Winchester Robert A. Whitten United States Myron C Taylor Franklin D. Roosevelt Aero

Hickory Camp Sermon Is Set

Members of Hickory Camp No 34 Woodmen of the World meet at East Boscawen street lodge hall to finalize plans for the annual sermon to be delivered Sunday at 7 30 p m at Grace Lutheran Church by Rev Carl Honeycutt. They will march to the church in a body and invite friends. Tonight candidates will be initiated into the Society of Woodcraft followed by a smoker. Wilmer Shryock praised for field work as new financial secretary.

Woodmen of the World East Boscawen Street Grace Lutheran Church Carl Honeycutt Lodge Society of Woodcraft Wilmer Shryock

Miami mirage of palaces yachts and millionaires

A drifting tour along Miami Beach reveals a skyline of new hotels palaces and private yachts built on reclaimed bayfront land. The narrator notes gleaming villas on islands and a bustling scene of shops clubs and racing interests, ending with reflections on the unreal gleam of Florida sunshine.

Redoubles His Effort To Protect Trial Witnesses

New York dispatch says District Attorney William O Dwyer intensified protection for a key witness in his Brooklyn murder inquiry. He warned of threats from gangsters linked to the cash and bury syndicate amid expected fresh indictments and a witness security breach involving an inmate aided from behind bars.

New York William O’dwyer Brooklyn O'Dwyer George Rudnick King’s County O’dwyer

Slain 17 year old Rachel Taylor spurs manhunt

State police at State College seek clues to identify a killer who beat to death 17 year old Rachel Taylor near Wildwood New Jersey. Investigators doubt the car involved was picked up by chance and question dozens of locals and students as they search hundreds of cars and examine evidence including a bloodstained handkerchief and footprint casts.

State College Rachel Taylor Col Lynn G. Adams Pittsburgh Rockview Greensburg Pennsylvania State College home _ economics Burgess Wilbur F. Leitzell Col. Adams Wildwood N. J Auto Leitzell Miss Taylor Percy Taylor Pennsylvania State College

Dust storm hits Kansas City during downtown rush

Dust laden winds up to 60 miles an hour swept Kansas City during the evening rush, toppling a man’s hat and blowing two people off their feet at a busy downtown intersection. both were unharmed.

Kansas City

Dies Foray Branded Disgrace By Communist Leader

Dr. Albert Blumberg state secretary of Maryland's Communist party denounced the Dies committee for its Baltimore foray last night as a disgrace. He said papers were seized without warrants from party headquarters and that two subpoenas were served while he was away. He defended the group’s aims to keep America out of war and promote social service, asserting the committee sought to disrupt their work. Dorothy Blumberg, subpoenaed, had left for Washington. Sam Banks, also subpoenaed, could not go.

Albert Blumberg Communist Party of Maryland Dies Committee Blumberg Dorothy Blumberg Washington Sam Banks Young Communists’ League America Dies

British Turn Over Seized Russian Ships to French Authorities

Britain announced it would hand two Soviet freighters seized for contraband to French authorities in the Orient for administrative reasons. The Selenga from San Francisco to Vladivostok and the Vladimir Mayakovsky from the United States to Vladivostok were taken to Hong Kong and near Japan respectively for cargo examinations.

London Great Britain Germany Far Eastern Britsh Hongkong San Francisco Vladivostok Hongkong Con Vladimir Mayakovsky Japan United States Russian Pacific Ocean Ministry of Economic Warfare Hanoi

Downtown Fire Damages Estimated at Ten Thousand

A 28 story telephone building collapsed and dropped debris. several people were treated for injuries from falls or flying particles. Downtown damage was estimated at $10 000 by Chief W H Gardner of the Underwriters Fire Patrol.

W. H. Gardner

Fifth Annual Apple Blossom Festival Ends In 100000 Visitors

Plans completed for May 3-4 celebration. Queen Mary Wise Boxley of Roanoke expected. Weather fair and warmer after prior snow. May 5 concluded with grand parade and 20 bands. Diplomats averted after Egyptian minister incident at Handley High School.

United States Navy Madison State Teachers College Mahuud Samy United States Handley High School Shenandoah

Suit Filed Over Baby Mix-Up at Lutheran Hospital

Mrs. Frances Mahoney, 19, sues Lutheran Hospital Society of Southern California for 16000 damages claiming she was given three different infants after giving birth. She testified a light complexioned baby with a large mouth, then a dark baby, then a carrot-haired infant, and she insists on reuniting with her own child.

Los Angeles Frances Mahoney Onghe Lutheran Hospital Society of Southern California Neues

Orndorff Estate Referenced for Master Commissioner Inquiry

In Frederick County Circuit Court Annie M. Orndorff estate is referred to a master commissioner to report on ownership shares and provide accounts. The date set is Tuesday April 16, 1940 at the commissioner's office for filing and proving claims, with further proceedings to continue if not completed.

Circuit Court Frederick County Virginia M. M. Lynch Annie M. Orndorff Clyde W. Orndorff Anne M. Orndorff Loudoun Street

Woman sues over crib baby mixup and mental anguish

Mahoney took action after believing a red haired infant may be hers but remains uncertain. The case seeks relief for mental anguish caused by the baby mixup and ongoing doubt.

Mahoney

Answers to Today's Quiz From Page Four

The page lists quiz answers including Kayak IT, Victor Hugo, Al Jolson, Prankfort, a town in American Samoa, Suspension, Doctor of Dental Surgery, John W. Studebaker, Three, and Same velocity.

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