City Auditors Call For New Accounting System
City auditors say the current ten year old manual system is inadequate for modern needs and budget control. A machine kept system is recommended with updated forms and equipment. A survey will be conducted by three firms Burroughs Remington Rand and National Cash Register to assess changes.
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Leach, Rindfleisch and Scott
W. R. Barney
Barney
Eeuwell
Tata
Burroughs Adding Machine Company
Remington Rand, Inc
National Cash Register Company
Orchards Open for Shenandoah Valley Visitors This Weekend
Ample apple blossoms may be enjoyed by visitors to the Shenandoah Valley this weekend though showers have plagued the area all week.
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Shenandoah Valley
Winchester urges traffic signals at Cameron and Boscawen
MA Winchester informs the traffic committee that a $1 million budget funds signals at Cameron and Boscawen. He notes the signals function well, pleasing motorists who benefit from them. He recalls predictions of accidents from older signals, stating there has been no mishap linked to the current signals, while stop signs at Genevar sign sae 3 remain more prone to runs.
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Cameron
Boscawen
Genevar
George Smith Injured In Hagerstown Airport Crash
George Smith a Valley Airways veteran was injured when a low wing training plane he piloted crashed near the western end of Hagerstown Maryland municipal airport. Engineer Armand J Thieblet 36 also injured both suffering head lacerations. ambos taken to Washington County Hospital not seriously hurt. Plane nosed over from about a hundred feet while landing and struck a rock pile. Smith offered no reason for the crash.
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George Smith
Valley Airways
Hagerstown
Armand J. Thieblet
Fairchild Aircraft Corporation
Associated Press
Smith
Washington County
Winchester
Gladys Hawkins
Ames Red Cross launches 10 million war relief drive
Ames Red Cross aims to raise at least 10 000 000 for war relief with a 2000 quota for Winchester and Frederick County. Rev E T Clark chairs the local fund committee joined by H F Byrd Jr W Nelson Page A C Halvosa and John Scully Jr. Contributions may be given to committee members or at the Red Cross office city hall. Norman H Davis National Chairman sent the telegraph notice.
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Holland
Luxembourg
Ames Red Cross
War Relief Fund
Winchester
Frederick County
Edythe Ballard
E. T. Clark
War ‘Relief Fund Committee
H. F. Byrd, Jr
W. Nelson Page
A.C. Halvosa
John 8. Scully
Red Cross
Norman H. Davis
American Red Cross
Eberts Garage Used Car Ad on Page Three
Classified notice highlights used cars for sale by Eberts Garage. Includes brief listings and pricing cues, urging readers to visit location for details.
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Ebert
Remember Mother with Flowers Bouquet and Corsages
Advertisement for The Flower Shop offering choice bouquets of cut flowers corsages and plants. Order now with phone contact 152 and telegraph flowers everywhere.
Mrs Frye Elected Missions Head in Lutheran Synod Group
Mrs Joseph Prye of Wrentanville West Virginia was elected president of the Yeomen's Missionary Society of the Winchester Conference Lutheran Synod of Virginia at Trinity Church Stephens City. Officers named include Mrs Carl A Honeycutt vice president Mrs F B Lingle secretary Mrs W H Kibler treasurer and Miss Prances Jenkins statistician. Addresses highlighted the meeting and reports showed gains in most departments especially in offerings received.
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Joseph Prye
Nazis Repulsed At Maginot Line
Paris report says Germany launched a large scale assault along the Maginot line in coordination with an invasion of the Low Countries. A full division of 12 000 to 15 000 men attacked east of Luxembourg but French forces maintained their positions according to military sources.
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Paris
Germany
France
Maginot Line
Low Countries
Luxembourg
Airig
Nazis Claim Forts of Liege Fall to German Power
Berlin reports forts near Liege are in German hands after a surprise attack by German planes. Authorized sources say Belgian and Dutch airports occupied by the German air force remain in German possession as ground battles continue. Public notices include a sale of household furniture on Latour alley and a Sunday dinner special at Kernstown Inn.
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Berlin
Belgium
Liege
Geroo
DNB
Belgian
Netherlands
To Adjourn Or Not Is Puzzle For Congress
The piece notes a debate over whether Congress should stay in Washington through the summer amid the international crisis. Rep. Edith Nourse Rogers urges a session during hot months and both parties weigh adjournment against political optics ahead of elections. President Roosevelt faces calls for rapid expansion of the army and navy and reserve arms.
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Washington
Congress
Edith Nourse Rogers
R-Mass
Roosevelt
Capitol
George
D-Ga
President Roosevelt Faces Vast Message Response
President Roosevelt’s address declaring aggression abroad a challenge drew thousands of telegrams to the White House. Press secretary Stephen Early said about nine in ten were favorable, while the ten percent opposing the speech came from those who favored “peace at any price.” The President was gratified by the reception and grateful to those who messaged him.
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Washington
Roosevelt
White House
Stephen Early
Early
Germany asserts victories on land sea and air fronts
Berlin reports high command claims lightning successes from Arctic to mid Europe. The communique says 300 to 400 enemy planes destroyed on ground and 23 shot down in air battles in France Holland and Belgium. Also says sinking of a destroyer, one submarine and two merchant ships. Seventy two air bases raided with numerous targets hit.
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Berlin
High Command
Adolf Hitler
Arctic
Mid- Europe
Hitler
France
Holland
Belgium
Netherlands
Narpep
Norway
Bell and Netherland
Brussels Hit by Double Bombing as Allied Reinforcements Move Up
Brussels faced a double bombing with the Belgian army holding firm. British and French troops backed by tanks and artillery advanced to bolster defenses. Hospitals reported casualties from the latest raids, with 41 killed and 82 injured in yesterday's first strike, and another attack this morning.
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Brussels
W. O. W. Unveiling Service Meeting Notice
All members are requested to convene at the Hall at 2:30 p.m. Sunday to attend the unveiling service. Committee.
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Hall
City and County Brevities Across the Region
P. W. Plumley Lumber ships a large carload of white oak to a Pacific Coast customer. William Neurdenburg recalls his father Major Daniel Neurdenburg warning of food shortages rather than invasion. Rotterdam bombing cited. Maurice M. Lynch, Winchester bar dean, released after weeks housed up. Handley hosts double Japanese cherry blossoms and lavender lilacs on campus. The Thomas Jewelry Store clock is functional and visible. Trial Justice A. J. Tavenner reveals a new pet lamb. Authorities hold two white pigs believed stolen from Fredericks county and 14 chickens including Barred Rocks and white hens in Hagerstown. Owners urged to claim livestock.
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P. W. Plumley Lumber Corporation
Pacific Coast
William Neurdenburg
Clarke County
Rotterdam
Holland
Star
Daniel Neurdenburg
Fuehrer
War Highlights Across Europe as Fronts Shift
Allied aid rushed to Belgium and the Netherlands as Dutch resistance holds, while German forces claim advances and Luftwaffe raids hit Amsterdam and Brussels. Vatican appeals for liberty. Mussolini touts efforts to curb Allied shipping. French defense on Maginot Line fights on amid air raids.
Allied lands reported in Netherlands West Indies in brief dispatches
Bulletins from London and Paris note Allied forces landed in the Netherlands West Indies islands of Aruba and Curaçao to deter possible German sabotage. Other items mention Admiral Sir Roger Keyes leaving London on government service and King George VI sending sympathy messages over the German invasion.
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London
Roger John Brownlow Keyes
Trondheim
Netherlands West Indies
Caracao
Aruba
George VI
Netherlands
Belgium
Luxembourg
Express Train Attacked Near Mons in War Time
An express train was machine gunned near Mons today. It is not yet clear if anyone was injured. Details on the attackers and casualties remain unavailable.
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Brussels
Nen
Mons Toda
Call For Prayers For Peace From Local Churches
The Federated Council of Church Women and the Winchester Ministerial Association request all Christians to pray for world peace and for Europe’s stricken peoples. Ministers will voice a plea for prayers that the war may end swiftly tomorrow. Also notices a dog adoption inquiry seeking a small female dog that could be a rabbit dog. contact phone 1182.
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Federated Council of Church Women
Winchester Ministerial Association
Europe
Dutch Admit Loss of 1000 Lives in Hague Rotterdam Battles
London AP report states Dutch shock troops recaptured airfields at The Hague and Rotterdam after a volatile fight. Foreign Minister Van Kleffens said no Dutch airfields remain under German control, while noting German forces on the Rotterdam left bank were crushed at a cost of over 1,000 Dutch lives.
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Hague
Rotterdam
London
Eeleco N. van Kleffens
Netherlands
Nieuwe Maas
Watch For Raids In Dutch Indies
Washington reports intensified American neutrality patrols to defend Aruba and Curacao in the Dutch West Indies. Officials note these islands host major oil refineries and supply much of the Allies high octane gasoline. Both islands have martial law and will stay on alert against German raiders, with possible cooperation from Latin American republics if needed.
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Washington
Dutch West Indies
Aruba
Venezuela
Curacao
T N
Tes
Germans Report Fort Surrender At Liege Fort Eben Emael
Berlin reports that Eben Emael the strongest fort near Liege Belgium surrendered this afternoon. The German high command says its commander and 1 000 men laid down arms.
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Berlin
Eben Emael
Liege
Belgium
F F A finals set for May 25 at Handley High School
Officials announced the F F A finals for degree teams and track events in Northern Virginia will take place at Handley High School on Saturday May 25. Winners qualify for the State contests at the rally to be held at Virginia Tech this summer.
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Northern Virginia
Handley High School
Virginia Tech
British Planes Attack Bergen
The Admiralty announced that British navy planes had attacked Bergen, an Norwegian port then held by German forces. High command reported air action over the coastal city with potential strategic impact in the northern theater.
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London
Admiralty
Bergen
Orwegian
Regular semi annual religious service meeting at 7 30
The regular semi annual religious service will meet at 7 30. All members and friends requested to be present. Captain J P Sheetz signs the notice.
Dutch Hold Front as Blitzkrieg Rolls Across Low Countries
Dutch renew assault at Rotterdam seeking Waalhaven airfield as British air forces and Belgian troops oppose German advances. Reports say Arlon fell to British forces. German actions reach Belgium’s outer lines and parachute troops drop near Brussels Louvain corridor while France repels an early Maginot line attack.
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Maginot Line
Moselle
Luxembourg
British Air Ministry
Royal Air Force
Germany
Belgium
Brussels
Louvain
Rotterdam
Waalhaven
Dordrecht
van Kleffens
Nieuwe Maas
Rotter
Adolf Hilter
Low Countries
Arlon
Grand Duchy
Maginot
Canal
Fair Weather First Of Week Forecast Mentioned
Weather forecast for the week begins with light showers possible in the middle of the week. Temperatures are expected to rise slowly, with cooler conditions toward the middle and end of the week across the Atlantic states.
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Washington
Middle “Atlantic States
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