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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Oct 04, 1940

Page

7

Governors to be elected in 34 states this year

Washington dispatch notes 34 states elect governors this year. Democrats hold 30 of 48 governorships. 18 incumbents seek renomination, including 12 Republicans and 6 Democrats, with many not up for reelection. Featured candidates include Neely Edison Dill Talmadge Davey Jangle Clark and others.

Washington Naional Lacer Sewall Vasagg United States Matthew M. Neely Dwva Secretary of the Navy Charles Edison D-Nj Clarence C. Dill D-Wash Eugene Talmadge Martin L. Davey Ohio A W. Bacon Wiemington Arthur B. Jangle Seattle Chase A. Clark Idaho Falls Idaho

Governor Price details registration plans and hours

Governor Price outlined a 10 hour registration effort estimating 10 men per registrar. About 1,960 registered in Frederick County would need 200 registrars, and 1,700 in Winchester would need 170 registrars. He praised Dr. Frank T. McFaden, praised Presbyterians, and announced Rabbi Edward Calish as next speaker. He stayed with the Cathers and headed to Richmond. About 200 members attended.

Frederick County Winchester Price Frank T. McFaden Loudoun Street Presbyterian Church Richmond T. Russell Cathers Cather Rabbi Edward Calish

Bundsters Trained for Day of Reckoning Revealed

Richard Werner the 36 year old New York Bund member testified before the Dies committee that his group trained for a day when a government like Nazi Germany would take over the United States. He described plans to march on Wall Street to seize leaders and hang them, with time set by top leaders possibly even Hitler. Werner said he resigned from the Bund last February.

Cannes Tsk the Nitest Dies Committee New York Germany United States Richard Werner Storm Representativ Starnes D-Ala Werner Nazi Germany Wall Street Morgan Kuhnard Loeb Adolf Hitler Bund

Children’s Home Fund Is Started Campaign Push For Virginia Society

A local drive for funds for the Children’s Home Society of Virginia is under way led by Mrs. treasurer Rowland T. Bryarly and others. The 1939 annual report shows 26 to 40 children assisted last year with many under two years old. funds are needed to accept more children in 1940. Contributions acknowledged include H. C. Sheetz Miss Edmonia Grim Miss Rebecca Bell Robert S. Bell Miss Dorothy Ewing Earl J. Clowser Charles P. McVicar Highland Avenue Presbyterian Sun School Mrs Belle Stokes Mann Page Carter Dr. James A. Miller Harry F. Byrd Jr. George W. Haddox Burr P. Harrison and others.

Children's Home Society of Virginia Rowland T. Bryarly Champe Carter Caer Lewis H. Hyde McCormac and Co Barton H. C. Sheetz Edmonia Grim Rebecca Bell Robert 8. Bell Dorothy Ewing Earl J. Clowser Charles P. McVicar Highland Avenue Presbyterian Sun School Belle Stokes Mann Page Carter James A. Miller Harry F. Byrd, Jr George W. Haddox Burr P. Harrison Earl E. Baker Aulick Elise Louis Laker

Clarke County registrars named for polling on October 16

Clarke County electoral board appoints chief and assistant registrars for Berryville Millwood Post Shenandoah and Morgan districts. Names include George W. Airy David J pace 5 ner Iris Shumate Russell Kaplan C T Hardesty Jr Kitty Polhamus Denzil Kackley Cary Russell Ed gar Kackley E L Alger Randolph Gaunt Allen Gaunt Mrs Gardner Henry Rodgers White Post Mitchell Mary Thompson Mae Lanham Helen Lane Shade Moore Stella Moore Tom Locke Harry Turner Jim Ed Carroll Elsie Riggan Joe Elsen George H Levi Pan Murphy D Earl Brown Walter Doll Berlin Maria Morris Lucy Allen Elsie Cadwalader.

Berryville Clarke Airy George W. Os David J Paces Ner Iris Shumate Pierce—Russell Kaplan Aot C. T. Hardesty, Jr Kitty Polhamus Russell John O. Hardesty Denzil Kackley Cary Russell Edgar Kackley Millwood E. L. Alger Randolph Gaunt Allen Gaunt Robert H. Gardner Henry Rodgers White W.B. Stuart Henry Post Mitchell Mary Thompson Mae Lanham Helen Lane Shenandoah Shade Moore Stella D. Moore Tom Locke Harry Turner Morgan’s Mill Jim Ed Carroll Elsie B. Riggan Joe Elsen George H. Levi Pan Murphy D. Earl Brown Walter Doll Berlin Maria Morris Lucy Allen Elsie Cadwalader

Afternoon News Timings Across World Cities

The Star notes press time varies by zone with 9 P.M. in London 10 P.M. in Berlin 11 P.M. in Rome and Alexandria Bucharest also marked in the schedule.

the Star London Berlin Rome Alexandria Bucharest

Stalwarts of Tennessee In Ball Classic

In a tense baseball game, Tigers and Reds navigate defensive miscues and timely hits. Gehringer, McCosky, York, and Campbell fuel a late Tigers surge with a homer by York and a two-run rally, while Reds pitchers Kell and Bridges struggle to contain the barrage. The field chaos mirrors a packed park as waves of debris delay play and crowds react to the drama.

Cormick Goodman McCosky Tigers Mc Cosby Gehringer F. McCormick Greenberg Werber Joost York Reds Myers Turners Campbell Higgins Tebbetts Bridges Bartell M. McCormick Ripple Lombardi Whitey Moore Turner Ae Bridges McCormick

Lutheran Church of Our Saviour to Meet at Fire Hall

Beginning Sunday the Lutheran Church of Our Saviour will hold services in the Sarah Zane Fire Co auditorium while the new church is built on the Willis property at Washington and Wolfe. Pastor Rev. C. W. Lowe said construction will start soon, otherwise services may move to members' homes. The congregation, organized about a year and a half ago, has met at the McCormick property at North Washington and Amherst.

Lutheran Church of Our Saviour Sarah Zane Fire Co C. W. Lowe Washington and Wolfe Streets Willis Lowe McCormick North Amherst Streets

Hatch Hears Act May Be Lacking In Enforcement

Sen. Carl A. Hatch says there is doubt as to administration and enforcement of the Hatch Act, the bill banning political activity by federal employees, after presenting the measure in Cleveland on October 4.

Hatch Cleveland Carl A. Hatch D-N. Mex

Axis Leaders Meet At Brenner Pass In Three Hour Talk

Hitler and Mussolini held a three hour discussion at Brenner Pass in the presence of Ciano Ribbetrop Keitel and Alfieri with pre lunch ceremonies and a noon rally by Axis gun crews. Italian officials called it a new step toward political economic systematizing of Europe.

Ciano Ribbentrop von Keitel Berlin Rome Brenner Pass Hitler Mussolini Fas Cist Hans-Georg Viktor von Mackensen Wilhelm Keitel High Command Dino Alfieri Italy Fuehrer Trauce

Leaders Seek Clean Congress Amid Three Day Layoffs

Senate Leader Barkley pushed for a longer recess possibly beyond the November election while vowing no business would be transacted without prior notice. He said final decisions would be announced by Monday or Tuesday.

Senate Barkley

Italians Mass Near Greece (Continued on Page 1)

The admiralty said the campaign gained steam after France fell and German control of Atlantic ports widened U boats range. Nazi long range guns on the channel coast shelled British shipping near the Strait of Dover, firing three shells per salvo from cliffs at Gap Gris Nez. Despite big gunfire, the convoy continued along the coast as bad weather and the battle of Britain limited reporting from London.

Admiralty France French Atlantic Hitler Reich Channel Britaath Strait of Dover Berthas Gap Gris Nez Tne Britain London Staan Ea’ Dee Rere

Winchester Teachers Plan October Banquet and meetings

The Winchester Education Association discussed a banquet for October 24 at its first business session. Miss Lemma Snyder and Miss Mary Glenn Lupton were chosen to represent the local group at the Virginia State Education Association session in Richmond over Thanksgiving. Lupton reported on the Warrenton regional conference held September 28 with attendees including Nancy Kittton, Ruby Shiley, Mary Belle Bear, Sue Jolly, and Nellie McCartney. Members noted a District 6 teachers meeting at New Market on October 12.

Winchester Education Assocition Vonerdey Lemma Snyder Mary Glenn Lupton Virginia State Education Association Richmond Warrenton Miss Lupton Winchester Nancy Khitton Ruby Shiley Mary Belle Bear Sue Jolly Nellie McCartney Association New Market

South End Co Benefit Promises Daredevil Acts and Stunts

South End Co plans a week long benefit with high diving and yard tricks to support the company fund for a new fire engine. Oliver performs a 116 foot dive into shallow water with a flip en route, while Johnny Eck, the half boy, demonstrates hand walking and feats on the lower stage portion.

South End Oliver Johnny Eck Barn An

Grain Prices Dip As Wheat Leads Decline In Chicago Market

Chicago wheat futures slipped about a cent amid sturdy domestic flour demand and restrained world exports. Quotes show Dec Wheat at 81 1 8, May 80 3 4, with corn and oats also easing and government loan stocks totaling 177,020,802 bushels.

Chicago Chicago Cash Grain Baltimore Grain Baltimore Winchester Dea

Mayor Hague Orders Respectful Hearing For Willkie

In Jersey City Mayor Frank Hague tells Public Safety Commissioner Daniel Casey to ensure a respectful hearing for Republican presidential candidate Wendell Willkie on Monday. He cites past rowdy receptions and urges orderly conduct as Willkie speaks, noting a 1938 incident with Norman Thomas where Thomas lacked a permit.

Jersey City N. J Frank Hague Wendell L. Willkie Public Safety Daniel Casey Hague National Democratic Committee Willkie Watt Wakeen Roosevelt Michigan Norman Thomas Socialist Party de Ported Journal Square Thomas

Vehicle Crash Near Virginia Apple Storage Injures Youth

Investigators report a collision involving a 19 year old from Stephens Gi and a 40 year old from mobile driven by Sam FP Wilkins. Grim’s car was forced into a trailer owned by W Hunter Atkins Philadelphia. Harry Preston of Philadelphia drove the northbound trailer. A fire broke out in Grim’s car and firefighters extinguished it. The other occupants sustained no serious injuries.

Virginia Grim Stephens Mobil Irene Wilkine Mobile Sam Wilkins

Baptist Fellowship Club Meet Tonight

The Baptist Fellowship Club holds its first meeting tonight at 45 o clock with a chicken dinner and an address by Rev. C. W. Caulkins as the main attractions. The non-denominational group will charge a year fee to cover meals and central expenses including travel for visiting speakers.

Baptist Fellowship Club C. W. Caulkins Docome New Eo

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