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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Oct 02, 1940
Page
3
Secretary of State Hull maintains a steady workday at 8:45 a.m. in Washington, with long papers, a short lunch, limited official duties, and evenings at home. His focus remains on building cooperation among American nations and aiding Great Britain with measures short of war.
Monday shipping points for Winchester Martinsburg and Western sales list U S No 1 2 3 4 in per car prices for apples including Jonathans Delicious Yorks and U S Utility. Prices vary by size and container with prices from 75 cents to $1.05 per bushel or per box depending on grade and packaging.
Harold McKain faced two speeding summonses in Kansas City. He told the arresting officer he was hurrying to police court to answer another summons. Judge Edmund B. Smith fined him 7.50 dollars for the first and 5 dollars for the second, noting a seven mile per hour difference in speed.
Baltimore's marriage license bureau issued 1,263 licenses in September, an 18 percent rise over any prior September and second only to August's all time high of 1,370. Clerks note about 8 to 12 percent of applicants did not return for the license.
Maryland plans for a new Potomac River bridge at Sandy Hook Md mile below Harpers Ferry W Virginia feature open deck design low railing for unobstructed river views A bluff level approach includes a large parking area and plaza for sightseers The route relocates the old approach at the confluence of Potomac Shenandoah rivers and reroutes via Virginia and West Virginia bridges while shortening the trip by about a quarter mile.
In Baltimore on October 2 Patrolman Russell Disney stopped a man carrying an overcoat and bags claiming he was out to protect President Roosevelt. Police at Northern Headquarters seized two loaded revolvers, knives, flashlights, pens, magnifiers, notebooks, wallets, a Bible, and other personal items. Roosevelt had toured the city the day before.
A Washington press dispatch reports that Argentina has relaxed its embargo on fruit. The Argentine government will permit unlimited imports of United States apples and pears through December 31, 1939, with previous limits adjusted from 80 percent of 1938 values during the second half of 1938.
Spokane noted Marion Hogan, operator of an elevator, was unhurt but uncomfortable when doors closed on his neck. A building engineer climbed in through a trap door at the top to remove the doors, and Hogan watched from inside for about twenty minutes before rescue.
In Indianapolis on October 2 a traveling salesman sold Mrs. D. L. Cowser seeds promising water orchids. The seeds grew into milkweed and she now wishes to see the seller.
In Berkeley County the state Supreme Court upheld a circuit court decree allowing Shenandoah Valley National Bank of Winchester to sell orchard and farm land to satisfy judgments totaling 7 475, rejecting W Fred Hiett of Frederick County VA's appeal and mandamus request. The case centered on notice and filing issues and involved Rogers D H. Rodgers.
Miss Matilda V. Shirley 80 died at her home in Charles Town Monday. Funeral held at Zion Episcopal Church at 3 this afternoon. She was daughter of the late Robert V. and Julia Baylor Shirley. Survived by sisters Misses Mary M Julia B and Ruth A Shirley of Charles Town and brothers Henry G. Shirley of Richmond Va and George T. Shirley Jefferson county commissioner.
Evanston Ill October 2 William John De Correvont has been largely ignored by football's drum-beaters this season and De Correvont himself is pleased. A year ago the tow headed halfback rode Northwestern to high publicity and mythical heights but the Wildcats faced disarray in 1939. Now the team lacks veteran linemen yet shows a fighting spirit aiming to prove the experts wrong against four other Big Ten schools.
Chicago truck driver Vincil Salmon reported 24 disappearing chickens from a cold storage, totaling 288 birds. He said he slept while waiting for the storage house to open and woke to find no birds.
Wartime columnist Dewitt Mackenzie argues Britain’s survival hinges on naval blockade resilience and air warfare with Germany. He notes a postponed Gibraltar attack, Italian North Africa limits, and predicts a harsh winter with potential spring strength gains if Britain holds.
London reports the 1066 invasion details with Duke William of Normandy landing at Bulverhithe on September 28. After three days of unloading, the Norman forces besieged Harold II at Hastings, using arrows and cavalry to defeat Saxon shield walls and seal England’s fate.
Army ground tests in Baltimore on a compact 60 mph gnat tankette designed for three soldiers a .30 cal machine gun and 3 000 rounds of ammo The 80 inch wheelbase weighs about 2 000 pounds and will undergo a 1 000 mile torture run next week under Holabird depot supervision to gauge durability for a War Department contract.
Frederickstown Virginia October 2 Freshmen Winifred L Watkins of Richmond and Winifred L Watkins of Birmingham Michigan clash in a playful exchange at Mary Washington College as they trade letters from boyfriends amid campus chatter.
Radio highlights list programs on WJSV WM Last week’s quiz results list Gerard Darrow Van Dyke Tiers Cynthia Cline Jack Lucas Hamburg. Allen recalls October 2 birthdays while Mighty Allen Art players seek network. Willkie speaks Cleveland and Pittsburgh. Dr Arnulfo Arias repeats inaugural address in English for US audience.
Judd Woods and Bill Dietz faced a gaggle of odors after a car collision with a skunk in Lincoln Nebraska. The garaging man would not store the car until washed. Woods's dog hid under a bed while Dietz slept in a shoe behind their apartment.
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