Leaders Seek To Wipe State Of Remaining Legislation
Congressional leaders pressed to clear remaining defense measures before a recess next week. The $1.482 billion defense appropriation passed both houses and heads to Roosevelt for signature. Also approved were a $200 million War Department civil functions bill and housing and civil service items. A one year sugar quota extension and defense worker housing plans await conference.
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English resolve shown in wartime air and land struggles
Ma Winchester notes England's shift from accused passive stance to actively fighting on many fronts. She cites wartime scenes from England including daily life under strain while English resolve to defend their nation and allied countries grows amid aerial and ground combat.
Thaw Hosts Open House in Quaker City Mansion
Philadelphia reports Harry K. Thaw hosted a event at his new home drawing about a thousand adults and teens. The former millionaire Playboy greeted guests as a five piece orchestra played Tschaikowsky and Beethoven. He plans to stay through winter and play bridge while distributing pamphlets on the Belgian food situation.
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Winchester Armory dedication committee named
George W. Dellinger, Winchester’s lone Confederate veteran, named honorary member of the Armory dedication committee. Council authorized the panel to arrange the ceremony with Dr. C. R. Anderson announcing members and a meeting set for next Thursday at 7 30 in the council chamber to elect a chairman and form subcommittees.
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Winchester
Winchester Armory
C. R. Anderson
Dr. Anderson
Dellinger
H. T. Cook
James C. Baker
United Spanish War Veterans
Harry McCann
Robert Y. Conrad
American Legion
John O. Boyce
Paul R. Hartman
Lawrence C. Hollis
C. P. McVicar
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A. T. Hawthorne
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Handley Schools
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Roosevelt quotes Times dispatch on Axis aims in election
President Roosevelt read a New York Times Rome dispatch claiming the Axis aims to defeat him for policy reasons. He said he was merely quoting the press and found it somewhat amusing, noting no blanket denial and discussing aid to England and speed of defense plans.
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William S. Knudsen
National Defense Commission
Stephens City Youth Injured in Route 11 Crash
Walter Scothorn about 21 son of I W Scothorn residing east of Stephens City was seriously injured today when the car he rode in sideswiped a trailer truck and caught fire south of the city on Route 11. He was taken to Memorial Hospital in an ambulance with suspected skull fracture and was unconscious hours after the crash.
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World Wide Communion Call to Winchester Churches
The World Council of Churches calls a world wide Holy Communion on Sunday October 6 to confess shared failures and pray for peace. The Winchester Ministerial Association urges all congregations to respond with renewed consecration to Christ and unity, aiming to strengthen spiritual power to avert war. Rev. Hermann S. Womeldorf, Secretary.
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Stalwarts Of Tennessee In Ball Classic
In Detroit October 4, 1940 the Tigers and Reds clash in World Series game three. Turner starts for Cincinnati while Lombardi returns from injury as both teams feature early scoring and near-misses in a pitching duel at Briggs Stadium.
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Willkie Urges Unity to Revive Nation Ahead of Election
Willkie tours Harrisburg Pennsylvania urging end to class warfare and unity to boost industry and defense. He predicts 9.6 million unemployed will vanish if cooperation returns and warns of war if depression persists. Governor James supports his message as crowds cheer in the State Capitol plaza.
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Winchester Junior Board to hear registration plans at hotel
Harper and Arthur of the Winchester Electoral Board will speak at the George Washington Hotel tonight at 8 about registering men for military service. The Junior Board of Trade volunteers will assist, following a governor’s call for citizen volunteers.
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Hitler and Mussolini Meet in Border War Council
In Brennero Italy Oct 4 the Rome Berlin Axis chiefs Mussolini and Hitler convened a two hour forty minute war council in the Alps. Their foreign ministers Ribbetrop and Ciano joined for a luncheon as part of a sequence of secret talks amid plans for an extended war against Britain and U S influence.
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Will Attend Lutheran Meet
The Rev. Carl Honeycutt of Grace Lutheran Church will be among eight Virginia ministerial delegates to the United Lutheran Church convention in Omaha Nebraska September 9 to 16. E. R. Miley of Toms Brook will be the sole lay attendee from the local area. Other delegates include Dr. J. J. Scherer president of the Virginia Synod and Dr. L. W. Strickler of Norfolk.
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Grace Lutheran Church
Virginia
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Omaha
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Toms Brook
J. J. Scherer
Virginia Synod
L. W. Strickler
Norfolk
R. Homer Anderson
Roanoke
Hugh J. Rhyne
Marion
C. J. Smith
Salem
A. M. Huffman
Knoxville
Tenn
J. L. Sieber
Presbyterians Hear Gov Price on 16 October Registrations
Governor James H. Price spoke to the Presbyterian Church Men’s Club last night urging Virginians to prepare and urging volunteers as registrars for the October 16 selective service registration period for men ages 21 to 35. He outlined a three step plan including manpower inventory and eventual induction, noting about one in 18 registered would receive training. A rummage sale notice follows for Reform Church benefiting.
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Virginia
T. Russell Cather
For Sale of Charles J Gordon Farm See Page Seven
Classified notice indicates a sale of the Charles J Gordon farm with details on page seven. The short notice directs readers to consult the page for terms and timetable.
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Toress Inn Special Dinner Sunday Post
Daugherty property including a small farm and brick dwelling at Albín Virginia offered for sale Saturday October in front of the Court House at noon.
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Sarah Zane Fire Co to Meet Friday Evening
The regular monthly meeting of the Sarah Zane Fire Co will be held Friday evening Oct 4 at 8 PM. All members are urged to attend. Refreshments. Capt Loryn M Crabill notes the gathering.
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Noted Methodist Educator Dr William M Alexander Dies
Dr William Marvin Alexander secretary elect of the Board of Education of the Methodist Church died in his sleep on his sixty third birthday from Angina Pectoris in Nashville Tennessee on October 4. He was a prominent educator and church leader.
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Axis Leaders Meet as Italian Forces Mass Frontiers
Reports say 130000 Italian troops with 120 tanks mobilize near the Greek frontier while Hitler and Mussolini hold talks at Brenner Pass. Konoye warns the Pacific can war or peace depend on mutual understanding. Allied observers note potential big events and continued Axis confidence amid U-boat successes. A public sale of bank stock is announced for October 5 in front of the County Courthouse.
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Britain’s Air Force Presses Raids on Dutch Coast
London reports daylight attacks on the German held Netherlands coast continuing from yesterday. Royal Air Force forays targeted shipping and harbors from Rotterdam to Cherbourg, with a convoy off Dunkerque sprayed by bombs.
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Swiss government seizes bread grain stock for price control
In Bern on October 4, the Swiss government issued a sweeping decree taking over the entire crop and all bread grain stores. From now on grain will be sold and distributed at prices fixed by the government to prepare for possible lean years if the European war prolongs.
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King George VI Tours London Air Raid Shelters
King George VI toured London air raid shelters during a German raid this afternoon. He spoke with scores of residents taking refuge as Nazi warplanes droned overhead.
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Catholic Bishop Declares German War Just in Pastoral Letter
Berlin reports Dr Pranziskuk Markowski, Catholic bishop of the German army, writes to Catholic soldiers that the German people know it is waging a just war. The letter follows the first year of conflict and is published today.
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Americans May Withdraw From Far East Ahead of Crisis
Women and children are likely to leave Shanghai as American sentiment grows that U S and Japanese policies in the Pacific are moving toward a frontal clash.
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Woolen Mill to Resume Work on New Lines
Winchester Woolen Company will resume operations Tuesday morning after a mid season shutdown. Officials cited a between seasons stalemate in business. Women’s material lines are finished and men’s lines will begin next on orders.
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Dinner guests watch Bing Crosby sing with local quartet
Raymond Guest of Success entertained Bing Crosby at a Tuesday dinner where four colored singers led by Charlie King performed favorites like Dry Bones. Crosby praised the Kings and joined in Swing Low Sweet Chariot and All God's Chillun Got Shoes.
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Auction of W. L. Kuhn property at Court House
At noon on Saturday October 5 in front of Court House the W. L. Kuhn property will be sold. The nine room building at 137 South Loudoun Street with lot extending to the alley and adjoining lot facing Cork Street with buildings.
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Charlie Rouss Fire Co. Plans Rockingham Turkey Festival Trip
Regular monthly meeting will be held Friday evening October 4. Members are urged to attend and discuss plans to attend the Rockingham Turkey Festival in Harrisonburg. D Weav er, President.
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