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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Oct 07, 1940

Page

3

Salvation Army outlines transient aid policy in Winchester

Captain Bott explains Salvation Army practice during apple picking season. Meals are provided to all transients after records. lodging only for illness. Women and children cared for. funding strained, Octobers policy adjusted. 113 transients applied in 30 days. 56 cared for with meals, lodging, clothing, shoes, and some rejections.

Winchester Salvation Army Citizens Advisory Board Loudoun Clifford Bott

Virginia Wins Federal Grants for Social Programs

Washington reports Virginia received 2,535,400 in federal social security grants in the last fiscal year, up from 1,954,700 prior year, with allocations for old age assistance, aid to dependent children, aid to the blind, unemployment administration, public health work, maternal and child health, crippled children, and child welfare services. Employers and workers paid 7,315,600 in social security taxes that year, including 6,238,300 in insurance contributions and 1,077,200 in unemployment taxes. Since the act began, Virginia has paid 21,381,900 in total insurance contributions and 3,188,100 in unemployment taxes through June 30 this year.

Virginia

Rev Mr Essex Dies After Stroke in Virginia

The Rev. Mr. Essex a native of St Louis born June 5 1869 spent most of his life in Virginia as pastor of multiple churches and retired three years ago. Survived by his widow Lois Eley two daughters Mrs E T Clark and Mrs R B Eaton and a son P Essex Jr. his pallbearers include deacons from Middleburg and Long Branch Loudoun county.

Aubrey Williams Richmond Baptist General Association of Virginia R. E. Alley Religious Herald Goodwin Frazier Charles Town W. Va Baptist Middleburg Long Branch Loudoun County First Baptist Church St. Louis Mr. Essex Virginia University of Ridmond Southampton County E. T. Clark This City R. B. Eaton Montclair N. J A P. Essex, Jr Madison

Half Pay For Men In Service

A Canton Ohio employer announces half pay for employees who enlist or are conscripted. The policy covers seven Brush-Moore newspapers and two affiliated radio stations for one year of military service. Roy Moore, vice-president, sent letters to workers in Ohio Salisbury Maryland and Portsmouth Ohio branches.

Canton Brush-Moore Roy Moore Ohio Salisbury Portsmouth

Mrs. Nettie Benson Clark 51 Dead After Illness

Mrs. Nettie Benson Clark 51 of the Glengarry section West Virginia died after a lingering illness at Memorial hospital Saturday night at 8. She was a Berkeley county native and daughter of the late oe and Martha Hut er. She leaves four children Edith DeHaven Ida May Clark Preston Clark and Alfred Clark all in Frederick county and three brothers Alston Hubert and Harris Hut sler. Funeral Tuesday at 4 from Chestnut Grove Methodist Church with Rev L D Grover officiating. Interment in adjoining cemetery. Body at Parlett Funeral Home until service.

Nettie Benson Clark John Henry Clark Memorial Hospital Clark Berkeley County West Virginia Martha Mason Huter Edith DeHaven Ida May Clark Preston Alfred Clark Frederick County Alston, Hubert Harris Hutsler Glengarry

Navy and Marine Reservists Ordered to Stand By

Navy and Marine reservists were ordered to stand by in a mobilization affecting 28 000 men. The move aims to boost sea service strength to 240 000 and will soon notify assignments and reporting dates in coming days. The order targets Navy and Marine Corps Reserve veterans and excludes volunteer reserves and Merchant Marine Reserve.

Washington Navy Marine Corps Reserve Naval Forces Volunteer Reserves Volunteer Marine Corps Reserve Merchant Marine Reserve

Garlic Feeding Supposedly Cures Sneezing Study

In Clarksville Arkansas Dr Earl H Hunt reported he started feeding garlic to 21 year old Juanita Lallis Saturday night and by Sunday the sneezing fit rate of two to twelve per minute from Thursday had subsided allowing her to sleep The hospital room was strong with garlic odor but the doctor claimed the remedy cured her

Clarksville Ark Juanita Lallis Earl H. Hunt Lallis Sandya

Be Quick To Treat Bronchitis

Advertising copy touts Creomulsion as the effective remedy for bronchitis and chest colds. It claims quick cough relief without narcotics and promises a money back guarantee if it does not restore rest and sleep.

Britain targets military industries in Germany to cripple war effort

The column explains Britain's air strategy focusing on military and industrial targets, notably the Krupp munitions works at Essen, to erode German resources and morale. It notes over 700 bombing attacks, emphasizes oil plants, and cites plans for a European offensive once air supremacy is achieved, alongside the naval blockade’s impact.

Berlin London England Germany Westminster Abbey Krupp Essen British Air Ministry Lord Croft Royal Air Force London Daily Express Lord Beaverbrook Britain

No Director Is Named For Draft

Washington on October 7 officials warn that delaying a draft director until after the November election could slow conscription. Lt. Col. Hershey acts without title while Maj. Gen. Gullion could be candidate. Roosevelt hints a civilian appointee may be chosen, uncertainty remains about timing.

Washington Selective Service Roosevelt Joint Army-Navy Selective Service Committee Lewis B. Hershey Friends of Hershey War Department Allen Gullion Hershey Gullion

Weather forecast for northern and middle Atlantic States

The Weather Bureau in Washington forecasts generally fair and warmer weather for the first half of this week. The semi weekly outlook bulletin covers northern and middle Atlantic States and replaces the former weekly statement.

Weather Bureau Washington Middle Atlantic

War News Censored Caution to Readers of The Star

Readers are warned that European war reports reach the United States only after censorship. The Star cautions that much of Europe’s news is filtered before transmission.

the Star Europe United States

Group 3 Bankers To Convene In Warren

The Virginia Bankers Association Group 3 annual meeting will be held in Warren County on Saturday October 12. Speakers include Edgar E. Mountjoy Maxwell G Wallace R B Jarrett and Elliott H Thomson. The event begins at 10 o clock with a 130 pm banquet at Skyline Terrace Restaurant and includes 18 counties and about 80 banks.

Virginia Bankers Association Front Royal Edgar E. Mountjoy New York American Bankers Association Wallace Maxwell G. Wallace Federal Reserve Bank Richmond R. B. Jarrett Mountain National Bank of Clifton Forge Virginia Bankers Association Committee On Jarrett Warren County Skyline Terrace Elliott H. Thomson Washington Loan and Trust Company Washington, D. C Virginia Staunton Alexandria Frank S. Driver Farmers and Merchants Bank of H. Ewing Wall First National Bank of Woodstock

Afternoon News Is LATE News Phrase

The note compares press time zones and lists cities including London Berlin Rome Alexandria and Bucharest as reference points for late afternoon news deadlines.

The Star London Berlin Rome Alexandria Bucharest

Treasury Status October 4 Receipts and Debt Figures

Treasury daily status shows receipts of 19.02 million dollars and expenditures of 34.02 million. Gross debt stands at 4.0609 billion, up 1.46 million from the previous day.

Washington The Treasury

New Ruling On Wage And Hours

Washington reports a new ruling on wage and hour limits. Starting work before October 23 allows 42 hours without overtime pay, while if work starts after midnight October the limit drops to 40 hours. The present 30 cent per hour minimum pay remains unchanged.

Washington Philip Fleming

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