Clarke Red Cross Drive in Clarke County Outlines Goals
Clarke County Red Cross plans described by Miss Via Dowdell include aiding the national defense, providing aid to the new camp, and relief to England and China. The county quota is 550 members with district sub chairs named, and sewing centers planned in Boyce and Berryville to support production of dressings, clothing, and hospital items by January 1, 1941.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evols
Via Dowdell
National Red Cross
Clarke County
Nan Thomas
Dowell
England
China
J. Tyson Dortch
E. J. Smith
Battletown
Triplett Hardesty
Longmarsh
William B. Watkins
R. G. Mitchell
Greenway
Oscar Ramsburg
Polly Winslow
Gaylord
Marvion Chapel
Millwood
Hawthorne
Glendale
Mt. Carmel
Rose MacDonald
Red Cross
W. S. Powers
Boyce
Berryville
Edward Jenkins
Thomas Byrd
Boyce Center
Gardiner
Slyde Levi
Lawrence
Joseph F. Moore
Joseph F. Moore Will Again ‘Chairman of the Production Comittee
F. B. Whiting
H. B. Harris
Hos. Elsen
Ollie Thomas
Loring Rackley
Griffing
Clarke Yunty
Thomas
Tyson Dortch
Virginia Page
Graham Doughjerty
R. 3. Mitchell
Lucille Smith
Virginia Dowdell
Emily Powers
E. P. Berlin
Garland Williams
Ralph Dorsey
W. D. Wisecarver
Benjamin Crampton
John B. Neill
C. T. Hardesty, Jr
William Beverley
BE. A. Lindsey
James Lindsey
Clay Carr
Mary Lewis
Kenneth ‘Levi
John Hardesty
Wiliam Barrett
A. F. Robertson
Canadian Men Report for 30-Day Training Under Mobilization Act
Ottawa reports nearly 30,000 Canadian men aged 21 to 23 gathered at 29 concentration points for the first 30 day compulsory training period under the national resources mobilization act. A second group will start its 30 day course in November.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ottawa
Wheat Market Mixed As Trade Dims On Subsidy News
Chicago price activity shows wavering wheat futures and cash grain rounds amid subsidy elimination rumors. In Chicago cash grain, No 4 wheat and No 2 mixed bids listed, with corn and oats varied. Baltimore and Winchester quotes reflect regional price shifts on a light trading day.
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Chicago
Tokyo
Uni
China
Broomhall
Portugal
Vancouver
Ad- Sweden
Jaly
Chicago Cash Grains
Baltimore Grain
Baltimore
Winchester
Greek ban on Romanian oil cuts supply to Athens
Oil companies in Greece were advised that exports of Romanian oil to Greece are forbidden. Greece's chief source of supply is cut off and executives said they were investigating whether the ban is political or due to transport problems.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
Greece
Prayer Service at Lutheran Church of Our Saviour
The Lutheran Church of Our Saviour holds a regular prayer service tonight at 8 at the home of Mrs. Elizabeth Kern on Amherst Street. Rev. C Worthington Lowe will speak on The Power of The Gospel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lutheran Church of Our Saviour
Elizabeth Kern
Amherst Street
C. Worthington Lowe
Larkin Defendants Must Appear in Winchester Court
In the Trial Justice Court for Winchester Virginia the case Farmers & Merchants National Bank v Schuyler Larkin Barbara W Larkin and co defendants Bank and J W Arthur seeks to attach property and subject co defendants debt to plaintiff to $100 plus interest from July 7 1940. Due to no service in Virginia the order requires appearance within 10 days after publica tion and to protect interests. The order will be published weekly for four weeks in the Winchester Star and posted at the Frederick County Courthouse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester
Farmers & Merchants National Bank
Schuyler Larkin
Barbara W. Larkin
J. W. Arthur
Schuyler
Winchester Star
Court House
Frederick County
No Raid-Proof Defense In Sight Admits Balfour
London October 9 Captain H H Balfour undersecretary for air told the House of Commons that a completely raider proof defense is not in sight despite a growingly effective London barrage. He said large mass day attacks remain the major threat though the enemy has failed to break fighter defenses in this effort and no system could guarantee zero raiders under cloud or night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
H. H. Balfour
Air
House of Commons
Balfour
Italians Renew Fights in Egypt and Malta Raid
Rome reports renewed Italian motorized column activity in Egypt and aerial strikes on a British convoy in the Red Sea and on the Malta base. The Malta raid hit a torpedo factory and oil tanks, with one British and one Italian plane down.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rome
Egypt
Red Sea
Malta
British Warned To Keep 20 000 Ton Troop Transport Offshore
The high command ordered leaving a 20 000 ton British troop transport 125 miles off the Scottish coast northwest of Ireland. They also disclosed a German cruiser had sunk 52 000 tons of enemy shipping in overseas waters. RAF bombers hit Bremen Wilhelmshaven Essen Amsterdam and other targets dropping hundreds of fire bombs and explosives. Large fires reported at Bremen and Wilhelmshaven raid described as equally punishing with over 15 tons of bombs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scottish
Ireland
High Command
London
Britain
Air Ministry
Bremen
RAF
Wilhemshaven
Krupp Armaments
Essen
Fokker Aircraft Factory
Amsterdam
Holland
Wilhelmshaven
Senate Advances Home Guard Bill Amid Labor Concerns
The Senate moved a bill to form Home Guards to replace mobilized National Guard units for a year. Majority Leader Barkley urged a quick vote as lawmakers faced questions delaying progress. Critics warned the plan could permit armed vigilantes, though senators said added safeguards require authorization by the War Secretary and state laws.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barkley
Dky
Senate
House
Holt
Wva
Home Guard
Thomas
Utah
Johnson
Cole
Senate Military Committee
Secretary of War
State
Mission Status Is Disturbing At Lutheran Convention
War in Europe threatens foreign missions as United Lutheran Church of America members face funding ten lands and potential war burdens. President Knubel asks approval for foreign mission support. federation with American Lutheran Church is debated with a Detroit ballot upcoming.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Omaha
Neb
Europe
United Lutheran Church of America
Frederick H. Knubel
New York
United Lutheran Church
American Lutheran Church
Detroit
United States
Investigation Ordered Into Lovettsville Plane Crash
The Senate voted to investigate the August 31 airliner crash near Lovettsville Virginia that killed Senator Lundeen of Minnesota. The Inter-State Commerce Committee will conduct the inquiry with a $5,000 expenditure approved by Senator McCarran.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate
Inter-State Commerce Committee
Lovettsville
Lundeen
Minnesota
Chamber
McCarran
Dnev
French Vessel Reported Sunk
Unconfirmed reports from Algeciras say a French vessel that refused halt orders was sunk by Gibraltar guns after shells roared across the Mediterranean last night. A new attempt to evacuate civilians from the British stronghold began this morning as aged persons and children moved toward the docks for a steamer expected to sail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Algeciras
Spain
Gibraltar
Mediterranean
Pears
Durocher Returns to Manage Dodgers Next Season
New York reports Leo Durocher will manage the Brooklyn Dodgers again. Larry MacPhail announced the 1941 contract was signed during the World Series and approved by the board, with salary terms not disclosed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Leo Durocher
Brooklyn Dodgers
Larry MacPhail
Tri County Odd Fellows Meet Friday in Middle Town
The Tri County Fellows gather Friday evening October 11 at 8 in Middle town school building with Marsh Run Lodge hosting. W Clifton Cunningham Deputy Grand Master of the Grande Lodge of Virginia will attend with an unannounced guest speaker. Miss Virginia Coffman vice president of the Rebekah Assembly of Virginia will also attend along with lodge officers and representatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middletown
Marsh Run
W. Clifton Cunningham
Grande Lodge of Virginia
Virginia Coffman
Rebekah Assembly of Virginia
Baldridge Heads to Chicago Parley for Junior Chamber meetings
Tom Baldridge regional vice president of the Junior Board of Trade eastern states left today for Chicago to attend an executive committee meeting of the United States Junior Chamber of Commerce and sessions of the National Board of Directors returning to Winchester Monday. The conscription act effects and opportunities will be reviewed by the national directorate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Baldridge
Junior Board of Trade
Chicago
United States Junior Chamber of Commerce
National Board of Directors
Winchester
Eagles Lodge Initiation Ceremony At Aerie No 824
The Winchester Fraternal Order of Eagles Aerie No 824 announces a special meeting Sunday at 3 PM to initiate a new class. A plate luncheon will follow the session, with all members urged to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester Fraternal Order of Eagles
Aerie No
Resumes Hearing In Seaboard Case
Special master Tazewell Taylor resumes a hearing in Baltimore on the Seaboard Airline Railroad reorganization plan. The third hearing in as many cities aims to shape a plan for reorganizing the railroad's property and present it to the court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
Tazewell Taylor
United States District Court
Norfolk
Seaboard Airline
Taylor
Captain Roosevelt Ordered to Stand By for Active Duty
The Navy announced Captain James Roosevelt has received stand by orders along with other Marine Corps and Navy Reservists as he awaits summons to active duty. He is attached to the 22nd battalion of the Organized Marine Corps Reserve in the Los Angeles district.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Navy
James Roosevelt
Marine Corps
Organized Marine Corps Reserve
Los Angeles
Explosion rocks guaranty trust building in Philadelphia
An oil feed line overfilling a basement water heater caused an explosion at the Guaranty Trust Company building on Broad and Walnut Streets. No injuries were reported though windows rattled at the Bellevue Stratford Hotel across the street. Fire officials blamed the overfed oil for ignition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Guarantee Trust Company
Broad and
Walnut Streets
William Simmler
Bellevue- Stratford
Special Communion Service Thursday at Christ Church
A special communion service will be held Thursday at Christ Episcopal Church at 11 00 am as part of Episcopal Church services nationwide. The Kansas City event accompanies the annual Thank Offering by the church women, expected to total about 1 000 000 dollars to support missionary work and projects for women.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christ Episcopal Church
Kansas City
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Clarke Red Cross
Valley Pride
United Food Stores
del Monte
Lutherans of America
Nebraska
Tri-County Odd Fellows
Baldridge
Eagles Lodge
Seaboard
Captain Roosevelt
Jack
Virginia
Dodge Rata
DODGE
Pine Motor Company
Braddock & Cecil
Winchester, VA
Philadelphia Bank
Dows
Rockwell Quality
Kellys
Duncan Bros
Millwood Ave
Nce
RCA Victor
BAKER
Anderson
N. Braddock St
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