Shanghai Falls to Japanese as Chiang Kai-Shek Forces Retreat
Shanghai surrendered to Japanese forces after Generalissimo Chiang Kai-Shek ordered a quiet withdrawal toward the winter line near Nanking. About 3 million Chinese residents and many foreigners were cut off as railways and roads were blocked, with 6 000 troops holding Nantao and 600 vowed to resist to the death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shanghai
Chiang Kai-Shek
Nanking
Japan
China
Nantao
French Concession
Hungjao
Shanghai Bureau of Foreign Affairs
Chungshan Hospital
Rockefeller Foundation
Shanghai American School
Armistice Day Remembered In An Era Of War And Peace
Mr Winchester notes next Thursday marks another Armistice anniversary. He recalls both the joy at 1918's end and the grief for lives lost on the field of armageddon. The observance honors valor and prays for lasting peace through honorable means.
Litvinoff Quits Parley Against Excluding Russia
Russian Foreign Minister John Litvinoff abruptly leaves Brussels for Moscow protesting moves to sideline Russia from major conference committees. China vows to preserve friendship with Soviet Russia and rejects exclusive blocs. Japan signals openness to share talks with nine power treaty signers but not outsiders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph E. A
Brussels
John Litvinoff
Moscow
Litvinoff
Russia
Japan
China
V. K. Wellington Koo
Berlin
Koo
Far East
Litvinoff Belt
Anthony Eden
Tempting Armistice Night Menu At George Washington Hotel
American Legion Auxiliary plans for Armistice night at the George Washington Hotel rapidly take shape. Mrs. S C Brooks oversees turkeys, Mrs Richard E Griffith handles sweet potatoes, with peas hot rolls cranberries ice cream and cake arranged by committee chairs. Proceeds from the event fund the Auxiliary’s yearround work including veteran rehabilitation, care for their children, and war orphans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Washington Hotel
American Legion Auxiliary
S. C. Brooks
Richard E. Griffith
Auxiliary
Chicureans
Winchester
Powder Blast Blamed on Pranksters at McPherson Temple
Police say four Bible College students staged a prank that exploded on the Angelus Temple dome. Blue flame and shattered windows injured two coeds and three others fainted. July 9: Gordon Atwater and Edwin Bond among the wounded. Norman McGrew and Robert Blanchfield charged with felonious setting off the blast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Los Angeles
Aimee Semple McPherson
Angelus Temple
Temple
Bible College
Lietu
D. R. Patton
Gordon Atwater
Albuquerque
N. M
Edwin Bond
Norman McGrew
Robert Blanchfield
Bond
Atwater
Patton
Tne McPherson
Policemen Wanted For Winchester Police Force
Applications are invited for the position of policeman by November 10. Candidates will undergo a four hour weekly training course in Winchester for six weeks. Selection based on fitness and course results. Appointment for an indefinite term with six months probation and good behavior.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester
Sale of Residence and Store Room in Front of Court House
Desirable property of late Henry F. Haines at 568 N. Cameron St. to be sold in front of Court House at Noon on Saturday November 13. Auction listing notes time and property type including residence and store room.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry F. Haines
N. Cameron St
Court House
Death removes Miss Motter in local hospital
Miss Sarah B. Motter of Hagerstown and Winchester died at Memorial Hospital at 10 30 p m after a long heart ailment. She moved from the James B Russell residence on South Washington street to the hospital when her condition worsened. A lifelong member of Christ Episcopal Church she attended faithfully with her sister Miss Henrietta Motter and supported church auxiliaries in the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sarah B. Motter
Hagerstown
Winchester
Memorial Hospital
James B. Russell
South Washington Street
Miss Motter
Christ Episcopal Church
Henrietta Motter
Young Minister To Hold Service At Loudoun Street Church
A week of nightly evangelistic services will run November 29 to December 3 at Loudoun Street Presbyterian Church. Rev. Ronald R. Wilson announces sermons by Rev. Peter Marshall of Washington DC, describing him as an outstanding young preacher in the Southern Presbyterian Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Loudoun Street Presbyterian Church
Ronald 8. Wilson
Peter Marshall
Washington, D. C
Wilson
Winchester
Marshall
Southern Presbyterian Church
Winchester Troop Seeks National Honor for Ten Year Program
Scout Executive Dan Henry announced that Troop 21 led by Scoutmaster Fred Bame has applied to national headquarters for recognition for a decade of work. If approved the troop would receive a plaque for its flag pole and a special seal for its charter. Lions Club sponsors the troop with committee members John L. Glaize Charles Shewbridge E S McGavock and G O Henshall. assistants include Harry Stewart Hetzel Lewis. Members listed include John Chambers Kelly Estes John Fierro Jr Paul Hunter Elmer and Gordon Laing George Ritter William Sempeles Steve Spanos Chris Yeatras Pete Yeatras and James Keffer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dan Henry
Troop 21
Fred Bame
National Headquarters
Winchester
Lions
Winchester Lions Club
John L. Glaize
Charles Shewbridge
E. S. McGavock
G. O. Henshall
Mr. Bame
Harry Stewart
Hetzel Lewis
John Chambers
Kelly Estes
John Fierro, Jr
Paul Hunter
Elmer
Gordon Laing
George Ritter
William Sempeles
Steve Spanos
Chris
Pete Yeatras
James Keffer
Armistice Day Observance On General Scale
Armistice Day ceremonies in this city feature Rev. T. M. Swann and Col. Parker Hitt as main speakers. A parade led by chief marshal W. A. Baker will include American Legion posts, Virginia National Guard units, Boy Scouts, bands, and various veterans groups before a luncheon at the George Washington Hotel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. M. Swann
Braddock Street
M. E. Church
South
Col
Parker Hitt
Front Royal
Mr. Swann
Christ Episcopal Church
Colonel Hitt
George Washington Hotel
Virginia
American Legion
W. A. Baker
R. Y. Conrad Post
Winchester Post
Veterans of Foreign Wars
One Hundred and Sixteenth Infantry
Virginia National Guard
J. C. Baker
United Spanish War Veterans
Mcllwee
Seeks Freedom To Wed Simpson In Reno Suit
Mrs. Mary Kirk Raffray filed for divorce from Jacques A. L. Raffray in Reno on November 9, making possible her marriage later this week to Ernest Simpson, former husband of the Duchess of Windsor. She accuses Raffray of cruelty and has long been connected to the Duchess.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reno
Mary Kirk Raffray
Jacques A. L. Raffray
Ernest Simpson
Duchess of Windsor
Raffray
Earl Winfield Spencer
Raffrays
Baltimore
Connie de Bower
Herbert de Bower
Raf
Raf- Tay
Apple Festival King Crowned With Court at Martinsburg Parade
Edgar A. Leatherman of Rada to be crowned Apple King Edgar III at 2:45 p m tomorrow at the high school athletic field. A parade featuring military and band units, floats, firemen and scouts follows, with an expected 20 000 visitors if weather cooperates and a special court of representatives from Berkeley Jefferson Hampshire Morgan and Preston counties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martinsbur
W. VA
American Legion
Edgar A. Leatherman
Rada
Edgar III
Oswaldo Aranha
United States
Prince
Berkeley
Elizabeth Miller
Preston Hopper
Morgan
Earl Marie Havermale
Richard Forney
Hampshire
Dr Frederick W Boatwright Elected Virginia Baptists Leader
Dr Frederick W Boatwright president of the University of Richmond was chosen president of the Baptist Association of Virginia at its annual convention opening at First Baptist Church. The meeting elected S G Harwood E L Peyton E F Campbell as vice presidents T F Wood as auditor Edward T Clark as secretary Kenneth E Burke as assistant clerk and Frank Crump as treasurer for the board of missions and education.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newport News
Frederick W. Boatwright
University of Richmond
Baptist Association of Virginia
First Baptist Church
Solon B. Cousins
Association
S. G. Harwood
Victoria
E. L. Peyton
Roseville
E. F. Campbell
Lynchburg
T. F. Wood
Richmond
Edward T. Clark
Winchester
Kenneth E. Burke
Norfolk
Frank Crump
Board of Missions and Education
Roosevelt Encourages Young Democratic Clubs of America
President Roosevelt said in a message to the Young Democratic Clubs of America that their interest in government is one of the most hopeful signs of the times. The report notes public engagement and a call for continued civic participation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Roosevelt
Young Democratic Clubs of America
War Department awards 654000 dollar attack plane contract
The War Department awarded a $654,155 contract to Douglas Aircraft Company of Santa Monica California for 29 attack airplanes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
War Department
Douglas Aircraft Company
Santa Monica
Calif
Norris urges nine power conference to denounce Japan
Senator Norris of Nebraska urged the nine power conference at Brussels to denounce Japan in a speech recorded on November 9. The remarks align with U.S. concerns over aggressions in Asia and call for a united front among participating nations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Norris
nd-Neb
Brussels
Japan
Roosevelt to decide on curtailing or boosting spending
President Roosevelt studies the economic situation and must decide soon whether to curtail or increase government expenditures to aid business. The decision could affect policy direction and market conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Roosevelt
Forest Fires Threaten Homes Across Virginia Maryland
About 100 acres of timber and a fire engine were destroyed as brush and forest fires swept Arlington and Fairfax counties in Virginia and Montgomery County in Maryland. Several homes were menaced as flames spread overnight. Mrs Leslie Carter, 75, once a stage star, is sinking after heart attacks from influenza, per Dr C D Dickey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Rover Arlington
Fairfax Counties
Montgomery County
Los Angeles
Leslie Carter
C. D. Dickey
Air Lines Official Slays Wife and Wounds Friend in Glendale
Paul Wright 38 president of United Air Terminal shot and killed wife Evelyn Wright and critically wounded John Bryant Kimmel airport traffic manager in their Verdugo Vista home after an early morning encounter following an O B Club initiation. Wright said he found them embracing and fired after retrieving a pistol. The child and maid were unharmed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glendale
Calif
Paul, Wright
United Air Terminal
Evelyn
John Bryant Kimmel
Kimmel
E. B. Browne
Wright
Verdugo Vista
Helen
Death Summons Mrs. Howard in Advanced Age
Mrs Eleanor Washington Howard 81, last child born at Mount Vernon, died at her Alexandria home after a ten month illness. Widow of Julian Smith Howard, she was a great great granddaughter of John Augustine Washington and sister to the late Mrs. R. Preston Chew. Survived by daughter Mrs. Sarah Howard Caldwell, four grandchildren and two great grandchildren. other relatives noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mount Vernon
Washington
Potomac
Fairfax County
Eleanor Washington Howard
Alexandria
Brantz M. Roszel
Winchester
R. Preston Chew
Charles Town
W. Va
Julian Smith Howard
Warsaw
Howard
John Augustine Washington
George Washington
Big Issues Will Be Before Grange Opening
Harrisburg May 9 Grange leaders prepare for the seventy first annual session to set policy on crop reduction soil conservation cooperative marketing and buying. National Grange Master L J Taker voices expectations ahead of Congress farm bill actions. Henry Wallace Secretary of Agriculture and senators Borah Capper Byrd and Barkley are among speakers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrisburg
America
National Grange
Congress
L. J. Taker
Columbus
National Grange Master
The
Grange
Henry Wallace
Agriculture
Borah
Idaho
Capper
Kansas
Byrd
Virginia
Barkley
Kentucky
Will of Mrs Williams Admitted to Record at Stephens City
The will of the late Mrs Martha E Williams of Stephens City provides specific bequests to Ora Wise and granddaughters Mabel Brown Lucille Williams and Louise Headly. The remainder may be divided among children and grandchildren with items sold as desired. Mrs Wise is bequeathed the house and lot valued at $2,000 and serves as executrix with a $4,000 bond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martha E. Williams
Stephens City
Ora Wise
Mabel Brown
Lucille Williams
Louise Headly
Speakers Highlight Frederick County Home Demonstration Meet
The Frederick County Advisory Board and Achievement Day programs were held at Christ Episcopal Church Parish House. Miss R Belle Burke from Charlottesville spoke at the Advisory Board meeting, and Dr B B Bagby from Richmond addressed the Achievement Day program. Attendance was excellent and reports showed clubs met or surpassed objectives. Mrs Landon Whitacre chaired, with songs led by Mrs Paul Braithwaite and invocation by Rev Robert B Nelson. Miss Blair reviewed 1937 accomplishments before Dr Bagby spoke on Virginia health program phases. Members of the Stephens City and
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick County
Christ Episcopal Church
R. Belle Burke
Charlottesville
B. B. Bagby
Richmond
State Department of Health
Madeline Blair
Elizabeth Farrar
Landon Whitacre
Paul Braithwaite
H. P. Lovett
Robert B. Nelson
Nation Called Upon To Render Thanks Nov 25
President Roosevelt urges nationwide Thanksgiving on November 25 to honor abundant harvests and stable employment. He notes world strife yet praises U S peace and urges collective worship and gratitude for national heritage and shared duty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Roosevelt
United States
Friendship Fire Company Plans Hose Tower Project
Members of the Friendship Fire Company progress on a brick hose tower with a concrete base at the north end of Friendship hall on East Cork street. The $600 project funds were budgeted for 1937 but delayed till now. Ladders are built into the wall, rising to the top.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Friendship Fire Company
Friendship Hall
East
Cork Street
Wanted Good Homes for Pretty Male Kittens
Shelter ad seeks homes for three attractive male kittens. Call 1331-W or 41-1p-1 to arrange adoption and learn details on age and care. Local effort to place pets quickly.
Rivalries Rise as Anti-Communist Pact Forms Across Nations
London reports a worldwide shift as Fascist Italy joins Nazi Germany and Japan in a possible anti-Communist front. France seeks closer ties with Russia and Britain while Spain and Portugal show potential adherence. Czechoslovakia and Poland face tense diplomacy amid fears of German intervention and U.S. involvement via the Monroe Doctrine.
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London
Italy
Germany
Japan
Soviet Union
Tokyo
Rome
Hitler
Munich
France
Russia
Britain
Yugoslavia
Czechoslovakia
Rumania
Poland
Europe
Paris
Berlin
Bravil
United States
Star
Brazil
U. S
Spain
Moscow
Warsaw
Portugal
Membership Cards Mailed for Winchester Concert Association
A. C. Halvosa announced that membership cards will be mailed this week to Winchester Branch members of the National Concert Association. The season opener features the Fisher and Baird dance team on November 18 at 8:30 p.m. in Handley High School auditorium.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. C. Halvosa
Winchester
National Concert Association
Fisher and Baird
Handley High School
Wanted to find owner of home for his black and white male cat
A notice seeks the owner of a small not fully grown black and white male cat found at a residence. The finder requests the owner to contact by phone at the listed number. The item is a brief missing animal notice from a local paper.
Wanted Young Man Seeks Business Course Tuition Help
Advertisement notes a young man seeking a business course and financial support for tuition at Winchester Business College with contact via phone 1219. The brief offers a tuition earning plan through enrollment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester Business College
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MR Winchester
Christ Church
Mr. Marshall
Col. Hitt
Simpson
Mrs. Raffray
Mrs. Spencer
Martinsburg
Dr. Boatwright
Baptists
E. T. Clark
Bulletins
Peiping
Taiyuanfu
Snahsi Province
Air Lines
Paul Wright
J. B. Kimmel
B. M. Roszel
Wallace
Dr. Bagby
Miss Bell
New ‘World Triangle
U.S. A
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