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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Oct 11, 1939

Page

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Clark decries repeal of arms embargo as taking sides in war

Senator Clark declares the push to repeal the arms embargo amounts to choosing sides in the European conflict. He denounces the administration plan as public foolery and cautions it could grant the president emergency powers only during war or imminent threat, urging a joint congressional foreign policy committee.

Washington Clark D.-Mo United States Senate Hitler Missouri Cary Congress House Europe

Wood chopper Winchester described as exact though unintentional

Joseph Joel Keith portrays Wood Chopper One as a figure with a muscled will and a laborious dream. His work is framed as an architectural scheme built by steady effort, not a mere experiment, with the tower becoming more than a tree to observers.

Hugh Kline 81 Died After Illness at Vaucluse

Hugh Boyd Kline longtime Frederick County Board of Supervisors member and former chair died at 4 15 pm after a two week illness. Born January 15 1858 he served 16 years on the board and held posts including Vaucluse postmaster and local merchant. Funeral Thursday at 2 pm from the Vaucluse residence with interment Mount Carmel Cemetery Stephens City.

Hugh Boyd Kline Frederick County Board of Supervisors Mr. Kline Board of Supervisors Vaucluse Frederick County W. Strother Kline Annie R. Dinges Kline Lily R. Muse Kline W. W. Kline Fred E. Kline Roger A. Kline Alison Kline Middletown Vernon B. Kline Pittsburgh Julian C. Kline Thomas Campbell Jon Henderson Washington F. Estes Kline J. I. Wise Grace Methodist Church J. T. Brown Julian T. Owen Presbyterian Church Stephens City Mount Carmel Cemetery

Alleged Auto Thief Sent To Grand Jury In Virginia

Claude Lingle waived a preliminary hearing and was sent to the next grand jury in Berryville Clarke County Virginia. The case connects to a car allegedly stolen from Dr. C H Iden and may go before the Clarke circuit court at its November 27 term. Ernest Carroll was fined 10.25 dollars for a drunkenness count in the same court session.

Berryville Claude Lingle Winchester C. H. Iden Loring C. Rackley Lingle Washington,d. C Clarke Circuit Court Dr. Iden Ernest Carroll

Soviet Gains Extend Across Baltic States and Finland

Soviet Russia extended gains by incorporating Lithuania as a protectorate under pacts with Baltic states. Finland sent former premier Paasikivi to Moscow for talks amid fears of further Soviet demands and increased civilian blackout drills in Helsinki.

Associated Press Russia Britain France Germany Lithuania Finland Juho Kusti Paasikivi Moscow Helsinki Wilno Poland Asociated Communist Party Organ

President Seeks Peace In Labor Amid Convention

A Roosevelt message at the CIO convention urges labor unity and world peace through small acts. It praises the joint labor committee for promoting harmony and asks the AFL to continue efforts in mills mines and factories. No immediate action was taken.

Francisco Rocenvelt American Federation of Land Ene American Federation of Labor Reesswell

Health Unit Discussed by Officials in Clarke County Plan

Clarke County ready to co sponsor a public health unit serving Winchester and Frederick County in cooperation with Clarke. Eight council members heard from Dr. L C Roper and Dr. R P Cooke about costs and the need for joint sponsorship by Frederick and Winchester with Clarke contributing funding and state support contingent on both jurisdictions agreeing. The unit would be preventive in focus and not interfere with private medical practice.

Common Council L. C. Roper R. P. Cooke Rockbridge County Winchester Frederick County Clarke County C. R. Anderson Board of Trade Health Unit Clarke Roper Frederick

Betty Grable Granted Divorce From Jackie Coogan

Betty Grable won an interlocutory divorce in Los Angeles Superior Court from Jackie Coogan. The ex couple had longstanding marital strains including separations and public quarrels over alleged infidelity and furniture sales. Grable, famous for film bathing suit roles, gains freedom as Coogan faced accounting claims over estate funds once earned from The Kid.

Los Angeles Betty Grable Jackie Coogan Betty Etaloner Jackie Charlie Chaplin Kid

Cardinal Faulhaber Ill With Heart Ailment at 70

Berlin dispatch reports Michael Cardinal Faulhaber archbishop of Munich, long at odds with the Nazis, is seriously ill with a heart ailment. He is 70 years old.

Berlin Boersen Zeitung Today Michael Cardinal Faulhaber Munich

Decline in Letters to Senators Amid Neutrality Debate

Postal workers report a drop in mail to 96 senators, with only about 50 000 letters daily now versus 200 000 at the peak two weeks earlier. The big green truck carries 25 bags daily, far below its capacity of over a hundred. Several senators expect a surge before the final neutrality vote.

Washington Senate Post Office

Bad Weather Hampers War In West Area

Paris dispatch says bad weather hindered Western Front operations as French forces repelled fresh German patrol attacks south of Sargbruecken and Pirmasens. The fighting followed Sunday thrusts on a 35 mile front east of the Moselle and echoed Daladier’s speech rejecting Hitler’s peace formula.

Paris Sgarbruecken Pirmasens Moselle Daladier Adolf Hitler

AFL warns on premature mediation in European war

The American Federation of Labor cautioned against premature U S mediation in the European conflict. While President William Green advocates early peace moves as the nation’s primary role, the policy committee warned that offering mediation too soon could cause embarrassment and fail to achieve results. The convention adopted the stance in a report.

Cincinnati American Federation of Labor United States William Green Federation

O Sullivan Rubber Co Leads Winchester Industry Growth

O Sull ivan Rubber Company in Winchester produces about 3 000 000 rubber heels monthly, enough yearly output to span from Winchester to San Francisco end to end. Plant expansion will raise capacity by 33 1 3 percent soon, solidifying its status as the citys largest year around industry.

Robert Ripley Winchester O'Sullivan Rubber Company R. L. Hun Over the Star O'Sullivan The Virginia Woolen Company

British Send 158 000 Men to France in Early War Weeks

War Secretary Hore-Belisha reported to the House of Commons that Britain dispatched an expeditionary force of 158,000 troops to France in the first five weeks. Churchill announced a shipping balance in Britain's favor with 50,000 tons of new ships entering trade and no losses since October 9.

London Leslie Hore-Belisha House of Commons Britain France Hore-Belisha Winston Churchill The Admiralty Churchill Hore- Belisha Middle East Channel

Russians Sign Pact In London For Timber Rubber And Tin

In London the British ministry of supply and a Soviet trade delegation signed an agreement to exchange Russian timber for British rubber and tin. The press association noted political aspects were not disclosed. The deal aims to ease trade before Russia’s Arctic ports freeze, halting timber exports.

London British Ministry of Supply Authoritative Press Association White

National Concert Association Cancels Winchester Membership Drive

The National Concert Association will not solicit membership in Winchester this season after failing to secure preferred artists. Members who paid last year will receive refunds by check in several weeks. Local officers included Walker Bond as president and Rev. Dr. E. T. Clark as vice president.

National Concert Association Winchester Walker Bond Ray Sartelle E. T. Clark A. C. Halvosa Robert McNally Irvin O’connell

Three Students Die As School Bus Plunges

A school bus crash leaves three students dead and sixty two injured as details unfold. The incident triggers emergency response and investigations across the scene.

South Enders Test New Truck Demonstration

Under supervision of G G Rosenberger of the Southeastern Underwriters Association Atlanta the Seagrave pumper built for the South End Hose Company undergoes official tests at the Rouss Spring in Columbus Ohio. Public demonstration set for Friday at Handley grounds with two flood lamps and a 1250 foot spotlight.

G. G. Rosenberger Southeastern Underwriters Association Atlanta Seagrave Seagrave Corporation Columbus South End Hose Company Rouss Spring Rosenberger Avenue Seagrave Company Handley Grounds Gerrard Washington Streets Gochenour South End Taylor Barr Fire Department

State Budget Group On Tour

A Virginia budget committee travels to inspect state programs and view projects as part of ongoing oversight. The tour includes visits to offices and facilities to assess spending and efficiency before reporting to the General Assembly.

Rummage Sale At 9 North Loudoun By Hospital Auxiliary

Hospital Auxiliary sponsors a rummage sale at 9 North Loudoun Street on October 13 and 14. Proceeds support hospital programs and patient needs.

N. Loudoun

Bus Crash Kills Three. Dozens Hurt Near War West Virginia

A disabled school bus carrying 64 students veered off a highway near War WV and plunged down a 75 foot embankment injuring 62 and killing three, including Mazine Beavers Lucille Mullins and Ernest Wood. Hospitals were overwhelmed as authorities blamed a broken front axle spindle.

W. VA Big Creek High School Norfolk and Western Railway Mazine Beavers Bartley Lucille Mullins Raysal Stevens Clinic Welch Ernest Wood Grace Hospital West Virginia H. M. Auer

Dennis Hayley Nearing U.S. Citizenship After Residency

Dennis Hayley a 24 year old son of Capt and Mrs J P Hayley British natives received his first U S citizenship after twelve years abroad He traveled from Louisville where he worked for American Tobacco Co to Michigan and Windsor Canada before returning to Virginia court reports say he will complete the process in five years

Dennis Hayley J. P. Hayley United States Louisville Ierican Tobacco Co Mich Winsdor Canada Cane

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Bill MR Winchester Joseph Joel Keith Christian Science Monitor Dies J. B. Matthews Dies Committee Hugh Kline Stalin Dr. Cooke Coogan Bathing Suit Fame West Area John H. Martin A.F.L O’sullivan Rubber Co West Coast San Francisco Kaunas Lithuanian Estonia Latvia British Home Office Chamberlain Fuehrer South Enders Richmond, Va State Education Department Charleston Norfolk and Western Ree Excelsior Negro High School Dry Fork River Virginia Belcher
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