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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

May 20, 1940

Page

2

Fruit Exports Seen Shrinking Amid Trade Frictions

Dr. Taylor of the U S Department of Agriculture told Frederick county orchardists that apple exports may fall from 10 to 11 million bushels to about 3 million this season due to European controls. He warned that prolonged war and increased domestic production could limit postwar demand and raise the burden on the U S market while urging cost cuts in market preparation and retailer margins.

Porter Taylor U. S. Department of Agriculture Frederick County Taylor Com

Mrs Slonaker Heads Winchester Presbytery Auxiliary

Mrs. R Bruce Slonaker of this city was elected president of the Woman's Auxiliary of Winchester Presbytery at its thirty fourth annual meeting in Charles Town West Virginia. Other officers elected include Mrs J B C McLaughlin vice president Mrs C William Moore recording secretary Miss Catherine Todd Beltzhoever treasurer Mrs Harry Ridgeway corresponding secretary and Mrs A D Kenamond historian Local auxiliary members attended the two day meeting with past president Mrs J A McMurray presiding.

R. Bruce Slonaker Woman's Auxiliary of Winchester Charles Town W. Va J. B. C. McLaughlin Shepherdstown C. William Moore Catherine Todd Beltzhoever Harry Ridgeway A. D. Kenamond J. A. McMurray

Elder Daily To Preach Wednesday at Cedar Creek Baptist

Elder Daily of Macon Georgia will preach at Cedar Creek Baptist Church on Wednesday May 22 at 2 o clock. The announcement invites the public to attend this service and hear his sermon.

Elder Daily Macon Georgia Cedar Creek Baptist Church

Frederick County Fruitgrowers Back Marginal Tree Removal Plan

At a Friday meeting the Frederick County Fruitgrowers Association approved a marginal tree removal program. The plan follows a four state conference in Martinsburg West Virginia on May 11 and was presented locally by Phil H. Gold, president of the association.

Frederick County Fruitgrowers Association Martinsburg W. Va Phil H. Gold

Quick Step-Up In Plane Production Is Immediate Spearhead

A rapid push to expand U S warplane output becomes the defense spearhead with a 50 000 aircraft year target. Industry leaders and officials convene as Morgenthau cites engine shortages and Arnold forecasts monthly and yearly production rises from 340 to 1 248 planes.

U.S. Defense Washington Army Navy Treasury Charles A. Lindbergh Europe Senate Appropriations Committee White House George D-Ga Connally Roosevelt Armed Services Morgenthau H. H. Arnold Army Air Corps

Henry Bryarly Interred at Mount Hebron Cemetery

The body of Henry R. Bryarly, a former Winchester business leader, was interred in Mount Hebron after a service at his Chevy Chase home. Reverend Robert B. Nelson led the grave side rites, with friends gathering for floral tributes before the funeral march to Winchester.

Henry R. Bryarly Winchester Chevy Chase Mount Hebron E Robert B. Nelson Christ Episcopal Church Episcopal Church Bryarly No. 23 Primrose Street

Bible Institute Opens For Presbyterians In Berryville

Presbyterians of the area attended a Bible Institute in Berryville starting at 10 oclock. Ada Glass Baker of Kernstown spoke on Organizing the Vacation Bible School. Inez Tucker of Richmond spoke on Materials Available for Vacation Bible Schools and E B Paisley of Richmond discussed Conserving the Results of the Vacation Bible School Work. The session closed at noon.

Berryville Ada Glass Baker Kernstown Inez Tucker Richmond E. B. Paisley

Plan Monument To Virgin Mary At Mount Saint Mary’s

An 80 foot monument topped by a 22 foot Mary statue will rise at Mount Saint Mary’s College on the site of the old church on the hill. The base will exceed 56 feet and include a recessed crypt for religious devotions.

Emmitsburg Mount Saint Mary’s College John du Bois

Senator proposes grow defense output with new coordinating board

Senator George urges government inducements for private firms to expand defense plants and accept accelerated depreciation. He calls for a cross sector board to coordinate army navy industry and labor under the defense program as Baruch meets the President with no revival of the War Industries Board mentioned.

Senate House George D-Ga Defense Georgia Army

Funeral Service At Annapolis For Late Mrs. Burwell

Funeral services set for 3 p.m. at St. Anne's Episcopal Church in Annapolis for Mrs. Elliott H. Burwell widow of a prominent civic and charity worker. She died at her Annapolis home yesterday and is survived by her husband son Midshipman John Wirt Randall Burwell at the Naval Academy two sisters and a brother.

Annapolis St. Anne’s Episcopal Church Elliott H. Burwell Burwell John Wirt Randall John Wirt Randall Burwell Naval Academy

Vacancies Open in U S Regular Army Across Several Posts

The U S Army Recruiting Station announces many vacancies in the regular army. Openings include infantry in Hawaii and Panama, engineers and ordnance at Langley Field Virginia, engineers at Fort Belvoir Virginia, coast artillery at Fort Monroe Virginia, quartermaster at Holabird Depot Baltimore, field artillery at Fort Myer Virginia, engineers military police medical and signal corps at Fort Benning Georgia. Applicants urged to apply at once.

U.S. Army Hawaii Panama Engineers and Ordnance Langley Field Fort Belvoir Coast Artillery Fort Monroe Holabird Depot Baltimore Field Artillery Fort Myer Military Police Medical Department Signal Corps Fort Benning

Samuel Johnson Colored Dies at Clarke County Home

Samuel Johnson, colored, 56, died last night at 11 50 at his home near Berry's Ferry Clarke county. Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 2 PM at Little Chapel with interment in the adjoining graveyard. He leaves a widow Mary Johnson and a son Rayfred Johnson. He was a son of the late Richard Johnson and Pobre Hellum of Clarke county.

Samuel Johnson Berry’s Ferry Clarke County Little Chapel Mary Johnson Rayfred Johnson Richard Johnson Pobre Hellum Clarke Couny

Alleged Attacker Sent To Grand Jury

Leonard Thorpe a 19 year old resident of 203 Baker Street was sent to the Grand Jury after a hearing before Trial Justice Donald Weems on a charge of criminally assaulting an eight year old girl. He was arrested early May 13 after entering the child’s home and the assault. He has signed a confession police Bay.

Leonard Thorpe Baker Street Grand Jury Donald Weems Thorpe Police Bay

VFW Post 2123 Plans Evening Meeting

A meeting of Post 2123 Veterans of Foreign Wars will be held tonight at 8 oclock. All members are requested to attend.

Veterans of Foreign Wars

Stars rally past Giants as Orengo delivers late baseline

Yesterday’s Star Joe Orengo homered to tie the game and his tenth inning RBI single sent the winning run home in a 6-5 Cardinals victory over Giants.

Joe Orengo Cardinals Giats Bobby Feller Indians Yankees Rip Russell Cubs Dodgers Jimmy Bloodworth Senators White Sox Bennie Warren Phillies Pirates Elden Auker Browns Athletics Ernie Lombardi Reds Bees

Sheep Dips To Be Given Here May 31

Virginia counties will host portable vat sheep dipping demonstrations from May 27 to 31. Experts from VPI and F G Meyer will cover external parasites and dipping methods, with visits in Lee Scott Russell Washington Smyth Grayson Giles Craig Highland Frederick.

Virginia V. P. T. Animal Husbandry Department F. G. Meyer Chicago Lee Scott Counties Russell Washington Smyth Grayson Giles Craig Highland Frederick Shenandoah Valley Clarke County

Shipwreck Note Prompts Coast Guard Search in Chesapeake Bay

State Police and the Coast Guard investigated a May 18 shipwreck note found in South River. The message said a group is stranded about 13 miles south of Glamis Point on an uncharted island three feet above water at high tide, with food for three days and requests notification.

Baltimore Coast Guard Chesapeake Bay South River Glamis Point

Traffic Court case summary involving driving without permit

Fred Gray of Fairfax Lane city charged with driving without an operator's permit for a vehicle described as dead. H K Huie listed with addresses in Valley Avenue city and Mishawaka Avenue South Bend Ind operating a car on Texas tags. Court requires license purchase and costs. Russell A Pilike of West Pic Eyen city charged with reckless driving.

Fred Gray Fairfax Lane City H. K. Huie Valley Avenue Mishawaka Avenue South Bend Ind Texas Russell A. Pilike West Piceyeen City

Not This One Denies Identity in Drug Case Conviction

E. W. O’Hara of People’s Drug Company asks The Star to note he is not the person named in the recent conviction for disposing of property while under lien. He seeks to clear his name from the linked charge and stresses his innocence.

E. W. O’hara People’s Drug Company Star Today Delco General Motors

Two Sermons At Cork Street Church Of Christ

Evangelist delivered two powerful sermons yesterday at the Cork Street Church of Christ. Morning talk affirmed divine guidance amid a chaotic world and evening warned against resisting God. Special nights this week include men’s night Monday women’s night Wednesday and Friday for Sunday School attendees.

Cork Street Church

Police Court Reveals Local Driver Pleads to Charges

Jack Ward Bessey aged 45 of 45 fee avenue faced a hit and run charge and a false statement claim to obtain unemployment compensation under the act. Deputy Bob DeHaven arrested him. three months suspended.

Jack Ward Bessey Fee Avenue Paul D. Kerns Frederick County Bob DeHaven

Answers to Today's Quiz Highlights and Details

The page lists quiz answers including questions on William sburg Williamsburg Oliver Wendell Holmes Jr and James Monroe. It notes hummingbird attracted to red long spurred flowers and a red blue water tube feeder. Also cites 1939 U S industrial research spending about 215 million dollars and a 1927 Spirit of St Louis stamp issue. Wharton School founded in March at University of Pennsylvania.

United States Lindbergh

Burial Services Offered by Jones Funeral Home

Jones Funeral Home notes more than fifty service items required to fulfill the American Standard of burial in the community, outlining a full range of options available to families.

South End Festival Opens in Rouss Park This Week

The South End festival starts at Rouss Park tonight and runs through the week. Free attractions include the Aerial Arontys performing a 100 foot high pole act without safety devices, billed as the highest in the world. A new ride called the twister debuts, claimed to be the only one on the east coast.

Rouss Park

Treasury Receipts and Expenditures Reported May 17

Treasury data show receipts at 13.506 million dollars and expenditures at 22.566 million, lifting gross debt to 42.769 billion. The daily increase totals 8.435 million dollars.

Washington The Treasury

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Duco John W. Rosenberger & Co S. Braddock St Col. Lindbergh George CC. Marshall Douglas Aircraft Company Santa Monica Calif Boeing Aircraft Company of Seattle Douglas General Marshall Handley School Cammer Tire Co Mervel LW Adams Plumbing E. Piccadilly Henry Bryarly Mount Hebron Virgin Mrs. Burwell U. S Grand VFW Meeting Associated Press Tiens Francis Hume Scott Williamsburg Oliver Wendell Holmes, Jr James Monroe Wharton School of Commerce University of Pennao South End Co James Melton Francia White Donald Voorhees Bell Symphonic Orchestra and Chorus Chesapeake & Potomac Tele Bell System General Motor Development O'Connell Air Conditioning
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