Two Japanese Bombers Hit Nanking Killing Civilians
Shanghai dispatch reports two Japanese bombing planes protected by pursuit craft dropped a score of projectiles on Nanking main streets killing 40 civilians. The raid damaged the national art gallery and targeted the airfield between Nanking and Wuhu as foreign observers urged a neutral zone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shanghai
Nanking
National Art Gallery
Wuhu
Yangtze
United States
Nelson T. Johnson
Wusih-Kiangyin Line
A Farmer’s Thanksgiving Proclaimed to Life Old Faith
Mr Winchester recalls Dr Franklin noting how New England settlers chose a day of Thanksgiving over a fast during hard times. An old farmer urged gratitude for mercies, changing a public assembly’s aim, and the custom has endured. The corner urges gratitude as another Thanksgiving dawns, warning against taking blessings for granted amid hardship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Franklin
New England
Chimes To Open Pneumonia Seals Campaign In Winchester
Winchester launches its annual tuberculosis seals drive with Grace Lutheran Church bells at noon on Friday signaling the start. A Christmas carols program by Marshall Snapp and a district nurse association drive support sanatorium care and X ray services for the indigent. Meanwhile L H Stokes, 81, dies of pneumonia after three weeks illness at Memorial Hospital. he was a Prince Edward County Virginia native educated at Hampden-Sydney College and longtime tobacco businessman in Blackstone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester
Grace Lutheran Church
Marshall Snapp
Virginia Tuberculosis Association
Nogaingther
Memorial Hospital
Llewellyn H. Stokes
Leicester Street
Stokes
Virginia
Prince Edward County
Henry
Anna Eliza Stokes
Hampden-Sydney College
Hampden-Sydney
Blackstone
Presbyterian Church
Albert Burleson Dead in Texas at 74
Albert Sidney Burleson, 74, former post master general under Wilson, died at his Austin home after months of declining health. Survived by widow Adele Steiner Burleson, three daughters E D W Negley, Charles Grimes, Bryant Smith, two sisters, six grandchildren. He left public life after 1921, having served in Congress eight terms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Tex
Albert Sidney Burleson
Woodrow Wilson
Adele Steiner Burleson
E. D. W. Negley
San Antonio
Charles Grimes
Dayton
Ohio
Bryant Smith
Burleson
Congress
Queen Marie of Romania Improves in Suffering Internal Hemorrhages
Dowager Queen Marie of Romania shows notable improvement today after suffering internal hemorrhages. The report from Bucharest notes her condition has lessened in severity as doctors monitor her recovery.
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Bucharest
Marie of
Romania
Thanksgiving Day Garbage Collection Notice
Oak Grove residents are advised that trash and debris will be collected on Thanksgiving Day Thursday November 25. Please place carts curbside by the usual collection time and follow local guidelines for holiday service.
Shooting Match at Lat City Park For Prizes
Lat November 27 1 P M shooting event at Rouss City Park offers prizes such as turkeys chickens geese. J C Kelchner Coats Sweaters and Underapparel for Juniors Moling Cather all listed in the notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rouss
J. C. Kelchner
Moling & Cather
Pastor Charles Funk to Lead Church of Christ in Winchester
The Rev. Charles Hume Funk of Hagerstown Maryland has accepted a call to lead the Church of Christ in Winchester succeeding the Rev. George Earle Owen. He plans to assume duties January 1 and anticipates rewarding experiences and relations in the city. Funk, a Kentucky native, attended Phillips University Enid Oklahoma earning BA and MA degrees and studied divinity at Yale. He has served at Girard Kansas Fairview Avenue Christian Wichita and was involved with the Seaman's Friend Society in New Haven.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Hume Funk
Hagerstown
Church of Christ
George Earle Owen
Winchester
Mr. Punk
Kentucky
Elizabethtown
Funk
Phillips University
Enid Oklahoma
Yale University Divinity School
New Haven
Conn
Girard
Kansas
Fairview Avenue Christian Church
Wichita
Yale
Divinity School
Seaman’s Friend Society
Sailors Home of
Central Christian Church
Clarksburg
Water Works Fatame Nearing Close Have Collected Wealth of Data
After 19 days of continuous operation a wealth of data on the municipal water supply has been gathered. Engineers M H Klegerman and Rodney Coltart of Alexander Potter & Co prepared to dismantle their miniature treatment plant and ship it to New York. The report will propose corrections and note that softening the water can be achieved at no extra cost, with annual savings of 20 000 to 30 000 dollars projected while removing calcium carbonate from limestone water.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. H. Klegerman
Rodney Coltart
Alexander Potter
New York
Klegerman
Winchester
Fears of Violent Outbreak in Truckers Union Drive
In Washington County Sheriff Brady and District Attorney Banes vow to keep highways open and prevent bloodshed as a truckers union drive expands across six states. A livestock dealer reported being shot at after refusing to stop, and bullets hit a truck cab. Union leader Scott Marshall announced a campaign for 20 000 members, while authorities warn against intimidation and gunplay.
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Washington
Fred, Brady
J. C. Banes
Washington County
Charles E. Crothers
Taylorstown
Bane
Donaldson Crossroads
Scott F. Marshall
General Council No. 40
Teamsters, Chauffeurs, Stablemen and Helpers’ Union
American Federation of Labor
Pennsylvania
Indiana
New York
Virginia
West Virginia
Maryland
Ohio
Brady
Cold Night Temperature Drops to 18 Above Zero
The report notes a record low of 18 degrees above zero for the night, marking the coldest spell of the fall. The following daytime high reached 52 degrees as the cold snap began to ease temporarily.
No Dearth Of Game In West Virginia Says Warden Whitacre
Supervising Game Warden C. T. Whitacre reports West Virginia has abundant game this year. He noted Randolph and Pocahontas counties near Middle Mountain show the strongest populations with deer plentiful after 20 years. The two day season runs November 29 30. hunters can reach the daily three ruffed grouse limit quickly, and seven bears were taken on opening day. Squirrel and smaller game are less plentiful than larger species.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Virginia
C. T. Whitacre
Elkins
Winchester
Mr. Whitacre
Frederick County
Greenbrier
Nicholas
Fayette, Webster
Pocahontas
Randolph and
Tucker
Randolph
Middle Mountain
Whitacre
Ford Workers Strike At St Louis Ford Plant
About 150 United Auto Workers pickets guard the Ford St Louis plant after a morning demonstration. Some 1 200 marchers, many from CIO unions, clash with police as 584 workers enter to work. Union official says strike continues until Ford recognizes the union.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ST. Louis
United Automobile Workers of America
St. Bowls
Ford Motor Company
CIO
Milton N. Johnson
Ford
Desmond Garst
Automobile Workers’ Union
General Motors
Housewife Sees Husband Killed in Front of Home
Baltimore on November 24 report of Wilbur E. Mitchell a cabinet maker aged 60 killed by an automobile in front of his home while his wife watched from a window. The driver Samuel J. Butler a negro is held pending a coroner's investigation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
Wilbur E. Mitchell
Samuel J. Butler
Navy Sends Six Patrol Planes to Sitka for Training
The Navy Department disclosed six patrol planes will stay in Sitka, Alaska for the winter. Officials emphasized the mission is training oriented and not military.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Navy Department
Sitka
Alaska
Square Dance Appleway Cabin Camp Auction Notice
Antique auction announced at Winchester Virginia 326 North Cameron Street on December 1 at 10 A.M. conducted by Miles B. Dean. Event linked to Appleway Cabin Camp with scheduled dance buyers invited. Confirmation of date and location provided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Appleway Cabin
Cameron St
Winchester
Miles B. Dean
Greyhound Bus Drivers Ordered to Strike Nationwide
Union officials announce a 12:01 a m strike by 1,300 Greyhound drivers across eight lines east of the Mississippi and north of Norfolk Virginia. The walkout targets wage increases and closed shop provisions after six weeks of talks. companies vow to operate despite the action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Greyhound Bus Lines
Mississippi
Norfolk
S. R. Harvey
Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen
Ohio Greyhound Company
Pennsylvania Greyhound
Canadian Greyhound
Illinois Greyhound
Eastern Greyhound
New England Greyhound
Harvey
Ivan Bowen
Atlantic Not Affected By Greyhound Strike
The Atlantic Greyhound System in Winchester is not affected by a proposed driver strike on eight Greyhound lines and schedules will continue. Capitol Greyhound drivers between Washington and the west via Winchester largely will not strike, though if drawn into the walkout the company plans to operate busses as usual.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlantic
Atlantic Greyhound
Winchester
Greyhound Lines
Capitol
Farmers Plan Four Meetings For Next Week
Frederick county farmers schedule four meetings next week to explain the 1938 agricultural conservation program. Key speakers include George C. Herring, E M Funk, J L Hershman, and J W Larrick Jr. John R Hutcheson outlines a simpler program at Blacksburg Extension.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick County
Gainesboro
George C. Herring
Blacksburg
R. L. Omps
Stephens City
E. M. Funk
Gravel Springs
J. L. Hershman
Winchester
J. W. Larrick, Jr
John R. Hutcheson
Quezon Improves After Appendectomy Report
Manila November 24 Quezon the commonwealth president underwent an appendectomy yesterday and his condition is reported slightly improved today by medical officials in the capital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manila
Commonwealth
Manuel L. Quezon
Household Property Sale From A L Pingley
Household property of late A L Pingley offered for sale November 26 at 1 PM three miles northwest of Grade. Auction details appear in the notice and list items to be sold under the local sale authority.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. L. Pingley
N. W. Grade
Firestone offers Winter Car Storage with Free Delivery
Firestone Auto Supply and Service Store advertises heated garage storage and service for cars. Free will call and delivery included with no extra charge. Reasonable monthly rates available.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Firestone
Firestone Auto Supply and Service Store
Death of Fred S. Hunt Sr. Sudden heart attack shocks Winchester
Fred S. Hunt Sr. longtime superintendent of Winchester Woolen Mills died suddenly at his West Piccadilly home after returning from his brother in law C Fred Barr’s house. Born August 4 1870 in Honeoye Falls N Y he held senior textile posts in several cities before returning to Winchester in 1932 to lead the mill. Survived by two sons and a sister. (Continued on Page 9)
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Fred. S. Hunt
Winchester Woolen Mills, Inc
West Piccadilly Street
Mr. Hunt
C. Fred. Barr
West Boscawen Street
Winchester
New York
Hunt
Honeoye Falls
N. Y
Arthur H
Harriet Hunt
Philadelphia
Virginia Woolen Company
H. B. McCormac
Knoxville
Tenn
Dunn Woolen Co
Martinsburg
W. Va
Louisville
Sweetwater
Kentucky
Fred Sidney Hunt, Jr
Arthur B. Hunt
Charles Lang
Rochester
Fred. Barr
Wir
Mrs. Vernie Anderson Dies at Home in Virginia
Mrs. Vernie T. Anderson, 48, died at 3 30 a m at her daughter’s home near Hayfield Virginia after a week of illness and a paralytic stroke. She was born in Frederick County daughter of Berry McKee and Isabel Elliott McKee widow of Carl Anderson and survived by four children Camillus McKee of Gore a sister Mrs Lee Anderson of Winchester and grandchildren. Final rites at Bethel Church near Trone at 1 p m tomorrow followed by interment in a nearby cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vernie T. Anderson
Loring Barr
Hayfield
Anderson
Frederick County
Berry McKee
Isabel Elliott McKee
Carl Anderson
Willis Smetzer
Bluemont
Daisy Anderson
Virgie Calvert
Winchester
Camillus McKee
Gore
Lee Anderson
Bethel Church
Trone
Thanksgiving Advertising Notice by The Star
Special Attention announces advertisers that The Star will not be published on Thanksgiving Day November 25 due to a national holiday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Special Attention
The
Star
Plot to Replace Republic with Dictatorship Uncovered in France
Paris police seized papers detailing a nationwide plot to topple the republic. The documents include a map of Paris sewer passages and depots, lists of mobile guard officers, and plans to seize transit systems and leftist offices. Leon Blum’s Paris apartment is noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy Porter
Paris
Surete Nationale
France
People's Front
Republic
Spain
Paris Joan
Chamber of Deputies
General Federation of Workers
Cjalist
Leon Blum
Marx Dormoy
Fatal Fall in Centreville Switchyards Kills Brakeman
J. G. Queck of Wilmington Delaware was killed when he slipped and fell beneath a coal car in the Centreville Maryland switch yards. The incident occurred today and the railroad brakeman died at the scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Centreville
J. G. Queck
West 36Th St
Wilmington
Del
Pennsylvania Railroad
Lady Astor’s Humor Wins Over Hardboiled Conservatives
A sense of humor aids business and politics as Lady Astor, Virginia’s contribution to British Parliament, gains support from Conservatives through wit and laughing at herself. Though seen as American, she earned respect in Parliament and faced both private and public scorn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lady Astor
Virginia
House of Lords
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Lake Tai
Shantung Province
Tsingtao
Hangchow
MR Winchester
Edna Lewis
Loretta Harynek
Warren Stanley
Chicago Military School
Estelle Stanley
Miss Harynek
Young Stanley
Central Press
L. H. Stokes
Prince Edward
City
Albert Burleson
Texas
Oak Grove
Fatame
Mr. Klegerman
Navy
Greyhound Bus
Quezon
Fred. S. Hunt, Sr
Woolen Company
Evening Star
Blum
Dale
Carnegie
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