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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Nov 04, 1938

Page

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Denunciation of 1922 Pact Considered by Japan

Tokyo reports Japan weighing denunciation of the nine power treaty that protected China's independence and trade rights. Japan says the pact is obsolete and is considering a tri power arrangement with Manchukuo and a new Chinese regime. Hull says U S position in the Far East remains guided by existing treaties and international law.

Tokyo Japanese Foreign Office Japan United States China Manchukuo Washington State Department Brussels Ca Manchoukuo V. S Washington Hull Far East America

Winchester urges attendance at Old Stone Church tablet dedication

Mr Winchester calls all able residents to attend Sunday's tablet dedication on the ruins of the Old Stone Church in Mount Hebron Cemetery. He notes the church’s early role in local history and praises citizens whose efforts funded the memorial to preserve this historic chapter. The article highlights the city’s attraction to historic lore.

Mount Hebron the Star

Oklahoma Memorial to Will Rogers Dedicated

Claremore Oklahoma honors Will Rogers on the fifty ninth birth anniversary with the dedication of a 200000 memorial museum on a hill overlooking the town. Thousands attend as national figures including President Roosevelt and Gov. Marland speak. The Rogers family attends and donates the hilltop site to the state.

Claremore Okla Will Rogers Oklahoma a_ knoll Hyde Park Roosevelt Jesse Jones RFC Will Rogers National Memorial Fund E. W. Marland Rogers

Armistice Day Supper and Bazaar Planned by Legion Auxiliary

Plans for the Armistice Day supper and bazaar by the American Legion Auxiliary are set, with a turkey menu and a new swapping table. Proceeds fund welfare work locally and in Frederick County, requiring about 500 dollars from the day’s events. Mrs. Harry Lupton leads the veterans art sale, with profits returning to the makers. Poppy sales run all day to support local and state welfare efforts.

Pee Legion George Washington Auxiliary Harry Lupton American Legion Auxiliary Winchester Frederick County

Friendship Fire Company to Host Old Time Bazaar

At a meeting last night Friendship Fire Company members planned an old time bazaar and oyster supper for the first week in December. The Ladies Auxiliary will sponsor with a firefighter committee under Captain Richard Box Jr. The committee includes Fred W. Forney W. E. Jones Irwin Carper George Eagle Robert Eagle Harry Lewis and H. W Swartz. A follow up meeting is set for next Wednesday at 8 pm to finish plans. Funds will buy a new ambulance and help reconstruct the fire engine.

Friendship Fire Company Richard Boxwell Fred W. Forney W. E. Jones Irwin Carper George Eagle Robert Eagle Harry Lewis H. W Swartz

Sibert Unchanged After Vaucluse Accident

Edwin Sibert, 33, remained in critical condition at Memorial Hospital after an early Tuesday accident at Vaucluse. He suffered a fractured pelvis and additional injuries.

Edwin Sibert Vaucluse Memorial Hospital Sibert

Lifeline at Hand for Seventh District

A political ad urges voters in the Seventh District to back Leap for November 8, presenting Leap as a reliable lifeline to secure the shore amid New Deal talk.

How To Unfold Your Newspaper

Subscribers report difficulty unfolding the Evening Star without tearing. Carriers fold papers compactly so outer folds hold the rest in place. To unfold, grip the tightly bound end with the left hand and twist the loose end with the right.

Evening Star Mar Omar Peed

Condemned Man Obtains a Writ to Delay Execution

Three lawyers raced through a rainstorm to secure a writ of error for Oscar Ralph Ashworth, delaying his execution from midnight to 12:30 a.m. The stay aims to bring the case to the Supreme Court, with a May return and September hearing likely. Fellow inmate Byron King also received extra time but was executed at 1:35 a.m.

Jefferson City Oscar Ralph Ashworth St. Joseph J. Frank Ramsey Guy Silvers Supreme Court Ashworth Abe Goldman Leonard Johnson Earl Borcher Moberly Brocher

Sarah Zane Fire Co Monthly Meeting Notice

The regular monthly meeting of the Sarah Zane Fire Co. will be held Friday evening November 4 at 8 p m. All members are requested to be present. L M Crabill Captain.

Sarah Zane Fire Co L. M. Crabill

Rexall One Cent Sale Continues Through Saturday

Rexall runs a one cent sale now under the KS Pharmacy promotion with a two for one offer and ongoing through Saturday.

Rexall

Memorial Hospital drive reaches $36000 toward $50000 goal

Campaign workers report $36000 secured for Memorial Hospital debt relief of $50000. A Victory Dinner for 250 workers is planned next Monday at 7 pm to celebrate the drive’s progress. Speakers include Clifford Grim and several division totals outline substantial gifts from Clarke County and doctors group.

Memorial Hospital L. M. Nulton Campaia Admiral Nulton J. W. Arthur R. E. Buncutter H. H. Covington C. P. McVicar C. Ridgeley White Walker Bond P. W. Boyd E. B. Cooper B. B. Dutton Clarke County George Greenhalgh Grim Speaks

1939 Foreign Markets Outlook For U S Farm Exports

Agriculture Department economists warned of tougher trade barriers and stronger competition abroad for 1939. They project limited gains in pork and lard exports due to European hog declines, modest fruit demand in Europe from a tight crop, and tobacco facing weaker foreign demand amid barriers, offset by stronger domestic markets reducing need for planting restrictions.

Washington Agriculture Department Europe

Roosevelt to urge voters back up his policy in campaign speech

Hyde Park New York November 4 President Roosevelt will deliver his only national campaign speech tonight from 7 30 to 8 p m eastern standard time on NBC CBS and Mutual networks He will review new legislation of the past five years including Wagner Labor Relations and Social Security acts and discuss possible revisions to the Wagner act while noting every law needs improvement.

Washington Roosevelt NBC CBS Mutual Hyde Park N. Y New York State White House Congress George Georgia Tydings Maryland Smith South Carolina Rep O’connor New York House Rules Committee O’connnor Labor Relations Board

Park Travel in October Draws Record Shenandoah Visitors

October visitor counts for Shenandoah National Park rose 10.3 percent from a year earlier with 148,561 people and 42,913 automobiles entering. Strong weather and autumn colors drew many to Skyline Drive, especially on weekends. A two week span saw 86,728 visitors, slightly down from 87,665, with 24,084 cars versus 23,827 a year ago.

Shenandoah National Park National Park Service Department of Interior

Roosevelt grandchild due in March announced

Mrs. Anna Roosevelt Boettiger reveals in the Post-Intelligencer that she is expecting a child next March. President Roosevelt and Mrs Roosevelt are involved in arrangements as the family anticipates the new arrival in Seattle.

Seattle Roosevelt Anna Roosevelt Boettiger The Post-Intelligencer Today John Boettiger Boettiger Franklin D. Roosevelt

Murder Charge Put Against a Kidnap Group

District Attorney charged four men as members of a kidnap syndicate who abducted and killed Arthur Fried of White Plains after failed ransom talks. A jawbone found in Ukrainian Hall basement led to renewed search for another victim. the men confessed to abductions of Benjamin Farber and Norman Miller as well.

New York District Attorney's Office Arthur Fried White Plains Brooklyn Ukrainian Hall East Side Fried Joseph Rosenblum Demetrius Gula William Jackins John Virga Joseph Stephen Sacoda Sing Sing Rosenblum West Avenue Manhattan Sacoda Benjamin Farber Norman Miller Rosenbluch

Fourteen Die as Jersey Plane Crashes After Takeoff

In St Helier Island of Jersey on November fourth a four engine De Havilland airliner named St Charar ine's Bay crashed in a field shortly after taking off for Southampton Eny. All fourteen aboard including pilot Capt. A G M Cary wireless operator 11 passengers and a bystander were killed. The craft circled in Channel fog before plunging 600 yards from the Jersey Airport.

ST. Helier Island of Jersey Britain Southampton Eny Vicims A. G. M. Cary Jersey St. Heiler Channel Island de Haviland St. Chararine’s Bay Netherlands Croydon Juan de la Cierva

Rouss Fire Co Sets November Meeting

Regular monthly meeting of the Charley Rouss Fire Co. will be held Friday evening November 4 at 8 p m. All members are urged to attend. D Weaver President.

Charley Rouss Fire Co

Commissioner's Sale of Lucy Jane Cook Home

The home of late Lucy Jane Cook at 684 North Loudoun Street will be sold by commission on the courthouse steps at noon Saturday November 12. The property is described as a desirable small residence in front of the court house setting.

Lucy Jane Cook Loudoun St Court House

Grace Church to Host Dual Services and Memorial Dedication

Grace Lutheran Church plans two Sunday services a 3 PM unveiling of a memorial tablet at Hebron Cemetery with Hon. Philip Williams as chief speaker and a 7:30 PM Festival of Ingathering to aid church debt reduction and Salem Orphanage relief. The event features a choir, orchestra, and multiple soloists and ensembles.

Grace Lutheran Church Old Church Wall Hebron Cemetery Philip Williams W. J. Finck New Market 8S. L. Flickinger The Reformed Church Salem T. A. Graves W. O. Buckingham Winchester String Ensemble Eugene Russell Andrew Babb Joseph Hodgson Ppranos R. Cline Fred Thwaite Richard Griffith Oscar Brown Abram Zirkle Ruth Jones Elsie Matthews Lillian Oakes Zenith Olinger Willa Mae Brumback Mary Green Ebersole Philomena Larenaltos Frank Buckley Carl Honeycutt Eugene Cooper Fred Shull Robert McNally Rebecca Bell Ben Davis Henry Brown Hubert Kerr Kenneth Strobridge Basses Dick Owen Scott Atkinson Grover Rose Herbert McFarland Joe Lamp William Miller John Green Randolph Ritter Philomena Laren June Cline

Clarke Firemen To Be insured by Berryville council action

Berryville Virginia action by the Town Council insures the John H Enders Company volunteers. The policy covers 25 or more men with $2000 to beneficiaries if death occurs while traveling to or from a fire. Injured firemen receive $15 weekly and $15 weekly hospital expense.

Berryville John H. Enders Company

King George VI Ends Parliament Session Amid War Crisis Hope

London reports that King George VI closed the first session of his reign with prayers for a new era in Europe and praise for Roosevelt's timely action to avert war. He noted Munich era tensions, Mussolini's support for Chamberlain, and called for calm amid Czechoslovakia crisis and Palestine violence. Parliament opens Tuesday as defense gaps are acknowledged.

London George VI Europe Roosevelt United States of America Munich Czechoslovakia Mussolini Neville Chamberlain Hitler George Italy Burgos Palestine Queen Elizabeth France House of Commons Leslie Hore-Belisha

Moderate Typhoon Strikes Philippines Threatens Manila

A moderate typhoon crossed the central Philippines early today threatening southern Luzon and Manila. No loss of life reported, but crops were heavily damaged in Leyte as floods affected large areas. Small ships sought shelter from the danger area.

Manila Luzon Island Philippines Layte

Orthopedic Clinic to be Held Near Courthouse

District Nurse Association calls attention to an orthopedic clinic tomorrow at the Association office near the courthouse. Dr. Robert V. Funsten of University Hospital will lead. Examinations run 9 30 to 2. Primarily for children. adults need a physician's written request.

District Nurse Association Robert V. Funsten University Hospital

Shooting Match at Front Royal Pike Held at The Plaza

A shooting match scheduled for Lat on November 5 at 1 p.m. on Front Royal Pike offers prizes. The notice lists The Plaza as the venue.

Front Royal Pike the Plaza

Chicken and Oyster Supper for Armistice Day

An Armistice Day supper from 5 to 9 p m at O'Rear place near Clearbrook to benefit Stephen Church. Tickets 50 cents. Cp 1th.

O'Rear Place Clearbrook Benefit Stephen Church Price

Also Mentioned on This Page

State Department MR Winchester Betty Rogers Bill Jimmy Mary Armistic Bazar Admiral Nurton Clifford Grim Mr. Winchell Rouss Fire CO D. Weaver King President Roosevelt Judge Williams R. F. Cline Boyd Hamman C. E. Aulick Gordon Aiken Clarke
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