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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

May 07, 1940

Page

7

Troops Train In New York State This Summer

State troops prepare for a multi day encampment near Rensselaer Falls with units from the 104th Quartermaster and 91st Infantry. Training includes field exercises at Fort Hoyle en route home and a scheduled stay at Fort Story for the 246th Coast Artillery.

Rensselaer Falls N. Y Fort Hoyle Maryland New York State 246Th Coast Artillery Regiment Fort Story First Army New York Thousand Island Lake Ontario Virginia National Guard Daniel Morgan Regiment of Virginia Riflemen Winchester Washington Harry Lee Legion of Vir Jans York

Sent On Charged with Forgery Held for Grand Jury

In Police Court today Judge Donald Weems ordered Sent On held for a grand jury of Corporation Court after trial. Complainant Charles Harper Jr. of Peyton Street charged Poulos with forgery. Robert Scruggs faced the charge and was ordered held.

Robert Scruggs Corporation Court Donald Weems Ppt Poulos Charles Harper Jr Peyton Street

Two Guilty Of Theft In 1939 Car Theft Case

William Henrietta and Charles Mauck were found guilty of theft by Trial Justice A J Tavenner while held for grand jury on arson and breaking and entering charges. They allegedly stole clothing and money from Roy Downey’s automobile during a dance on November 17 1939 valued at 30 dollars. Sentences postponed. Russell Reed’s charges withdrawn. other matters include Holmes Fletcher drunken driving 30 days in jail 100 dollars and costs Arthur Poling and Lester Collins reckless driving 14 25 Cleve Puffenberger disorderly conduct 10 25.

William Henrietta Charles Mauck A. J. Tavenner Roy Downey Downey Russell Reed Tavenner Holmes Fletcher Arthur Poling Lester Collins Cleve Puffenberger

Lions Honor Members With Merit Insignia at Luncheon

The Lions Club luncheon featured perfect attendance buttons awarded to 63 members who did not miss a meeting in the past year, aiding the club in winning the state championship. Henry T. Goode, director of the Apple Blossom Festival parade, thanked the club and received a vote of thanks in return.

Lions Club Henry T. Goode Goode Bryan Stotler Carlis Walker Washington, D. C Walker West Virginia Lions Martinsburg W. Va Winchester Club

Wheat and Grain Quotations From Chicago and Baltimore

Chicago May 7 prices show wheat and corn moves with declines in late trade. May wheat at 1.05 1 2, July 1.03 5 8 to 3 4, Sept 1.04. Cash wheat No 2 mixed 98 and No 2 hard 108 1 2. Baltimore spot wheat at 1.14, corn 75 77. Winchester Wheat 1.10, corn zero. Year-ago figures: wheat 85c, corn 58c.

Chicago Chicago Cash Grain Baltimore Grain Baltimore Winchester

Sidney Gore Rhythm Band Concert Planned for May 14

The Sidney Gore Elementary School rhythm band directed by Mrs. Edna H. Weaver will give its first public performance on May 14. Funds from a February 14 party funded instruments including drums horns bells and more. The group, drawn from first seven grades, rehearsed two months and will perform nursery rhymes novelty pieces and classical selections with high school girls joining in dances.

Sidney Gore Edna H. Weaver

Reward Sought for Sex Killer in Bellefonte Slayings

District Attorney Musser calls for a five thousand dollar reward for the capture of the "sex maniac" who killed Fay Gates 25 a factory worker and Rachel Taylor 17 a Penn State student. Centre county commissioners urged to raise the total reward from two thousand five hundred dollars already posted. State police search a tan automobile tied to the case as officers checked hundreds of cars in the area.

Bellefonte Musser Mvania Fay Gates Rachel Taylor Pennsylvania State College Gettig Centre County Penn State Miss Taylor Miss Gates

Venable Appointed Scoutmaster in Stephens City

Venable was named Scoutmaster of the local troop in Stephens City. He succeeds retiring Scoutmaster Rev. F A Roof. Victor Carbaugh will serve as assistant Scoutmaster, taking over from Rev Julian A Owens.

Stephens City Richard Venable F. A. Roof Victor Carbaugh Julian A. Owens

Air Blitzkrieg Exercises Mark Peace War Games

Umpires report that lightning air strikes hit Mississippi River bridges and strategic targets as Red forces push in Louisiana and Texas. The Huey P. Long bridge in New Orleans and the McComb base suffer damage, while Blue defenses counter at Barksdale Field and other airfields as 40,000 Blues move in from Georgia to confront 30,000 Reds crossing the Sabine River.

Alexandria Mississippi River Louisiana Texas New Orleans Blue McComb Miss Dar-Eged Barksdale Field Shreveport Georgia Sabine River

Vitamin K rich foods list greens and more

Vitamin K is found in spinach kale and other greens as well as herbs. Celery tomatoes alfalfa and cereal grasses and some fish also contain vitamin K and contribute to anti hemorrhagic health.

British Warned of Violent Attack on Home Front

Neville Chamberlain warned Britons of an imminent violent assault while assessing Norway's resistance and British losses. He contrasted the Norwegian campaign with Gallipoli and noted allied naval movements toward Alexandria easing Mediterranean tension.

Berlin Reports Ordered Action Talk In Near East

Berlin media seized on a supposed telephone talk between Prime Minister Chamberlain and French Premier Reynaud about an ordered action in the Near East by May 15. London officials dismissed the account as fantasy while the German press cited Weygand as ready for action, though timing remained uncertain.

Berlin Near East Chambercou Reynaud London Germany Zwolfurblatt Maxime Weygand Chamberlain Weygand Zwolfuhrblatt

Mayor La Guardia’s Fifty-Seventh Birthday Noted

The text states that Mayor La Guardia of New York recently celebrated his fifty seventh birthday. This confirms his age in the report.

Mayor la Guardia New York

Roaming Dogs Prompt Complaints Bring Board Claims

Game Warden F W Pingley said numerous complaints have been received about tethered dogs in the Middle Road area. Several claims will be presented to the Board of Supervisors on Monday for settlement. Exact losses could not be given. Efforts continue to enforce the roaming dog law.

F. W. Pingley Middle Road Board of Supervisors

Death of W J Marple 78 Former Frederick County Carpenter

William J. Marple a Frederick county native and longtime carpenter died in Staunton Virginia after more than a year of treatment for complications He was born June 20 1861 and would have been 79 He is survived by a daughter four sons one brother four half siblings and several extended relatives Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 2 30 PM from Omps Funeral Home with Rev Ronald S Wilson officiating Interment will be in Mount Hebron Cemetery Pallbearers are Harry Windle William Massey Lee Pannett Ashby Trail Robert Bell and Harry G Fox.

William J. Marple Frederick County Joshua Marple Staunton West Virginia Purcell Avenue Marple Robert Pendleton Oregon Clarence Loy Winchester Maurice Falls Church Charles Ancle E. Ray Henry Marple City Edgar S&s. Marple Nain Thomas F. Marple Bunker Hill W. Va Andrew Dunn Meeteetse Wyoming Carrie M. Clayton Albin Omps Puneral Ronald S. Wilson Mount Hebron Cemetery Harry Windle William Massey Lee Pannett Ashby Trail Robert Bell Harry G. Fox

Baby heartbeats compared to adults

A baby’s heart beats about 120 times per minute while an adult’s heart averages around 72. The higher rate in infancy reflects rapid growth and development and slows with age.

Party Nomination Contests Shape Third Term Debate

Across states like Indiana and South Dakota, Democratic and Republican nominees advance with minor opposition. Governors, senators, and delegates vie for renomination and convention seats as party leaders in Washington and Philadelphia prepare platform principles for the upcoming national conventions.

Charles Andrews Fred P. Cone Indiana Townsend Pension Forces Charles A. Halleck George W. Gillie South Dakota Wheeler D-Mont Washington

Egypt Prepares To Defend Suez In Mediterranean Stand

The piece describes tense waits for 70 000 Italians in Egypt while Egyptian leaders celebrate King Parouk I s fourth coronation anniversary. Allied naval forces mass in Alexandria as British and Allied troops and aircraft ready to act if war expands. Officials state Britain will meet any aggression on land sea and air to defend the Suez canal.

Restige Egypt Ministry of the Interior Parouk I Rome London Paris Washington Alexandri Pope Pius XII Roosevelt Mediterranean Suez Canal Taly

Notable School Shooting Tragedy On Campus

Wounded former student Spencer opened fire at the school after a hearing dispute. He killed Higgins Bush Alman and Speer, then wounded Miss Talbert and Miss Sturgeon before confronting police. A final shot wounded him as officers closed in on the campus.

Terday Higgins Spencer Bush Alman Speer Stu Dents

Germans Claim Big Losses In Narvik Campaign

British admiralty and naval sources report the British navy drove German warships from waters around Narvik. German merchant shipping losses reach 300000 tons since April 1 with most damage in Norway operations. 3000 to 4000 Germans besieged at the Narvik ore port as Allied forces press toward the area.

Paign British Admiralty Narvik Admiralty Norway Germany Narvik Fjord

Former Squalus To Be In Charge Of Comdr Mumma

The Sailfish will be recommissioned May 15 under Lieut Comdr Morton C. Mumma after the Squalus sank in a 1939 test dive off the Isles of Shoals. Navy yard officials expect trials later in the summer on the same course. Thirty three members of the crew were lost in the Squalus disaster.

Portsmouth N. H U. S Morton C. Mumma Navy Yard Isles of Shoals

Berryville Elder Daughter of Late J Robin Elder

The obituary notes the elder daughter of J Robin Elder of Berryville and mentions her mother later married N Glover, postmaster at Bocrysney.

Mrs. Singhass Dies In Dalton Ohio Family Notice

Mrs. Singhass dies at her Dalton Ohio home yesterday. She was aunt to James Singhass and Mrs. Taylor of this section and had many relatives in Dalton. Notification reached on Thursday.

A 8. Taylor Thos’ Aries Dalton Ohio Mary Ian Mtaghane We Jan Singhass Orchester James Singhass Dalton Taylor

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OLDS Chapman Motor Co Loudoun St Cammer Tire Co. Op Handley School Henrietta Mauck Venable Air Blitzkriegs Britain Gallipoli Chamberlain- Reynaud W. J. Marple Dewey Republican Platform Committee Philadelphia Platform Committee Shoe Festival Montgomery Ward S. Loudoun St Chevro Co Pine Motor CO Dodge-Plymouth Distributors E. Piccadilly Squalus Comdr Mumma Potomac By-Products Co Harpers Ferry, W. Va Ickers Bickers North Braddock St Shenandoah Motor Co., Inc Miller’s Hardware “Paint Headquarters N. Loudoun St Ender’ & OF
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