Red Cross Publicity Committee Formed for Local Drive
The Win Chester Red Cross Publicity Committee organized under chairman Mrs Schuyler Larkin to promote the national roll call drive Keep your Red Cross ready. Miss Margaret Keller analyzed the 1938 39 budget while Miss Harriet Krise was named executive secretary and liaison. Members will work in departments and report progress at the November 1 meeting with county and roll call officials present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross
Win Chester
Schuyler Larkin
Mgne
City Cross
Margaret Keller
Europe
Inchester
Mary Gray
Richard Griffith
Harriet Krise
Alvin Pennypacker
Dan Henry
Louise
Dorothy Moore
Virginia Tayloe
Anne Quirk
Frances Beverly
Alice Dew
Larkin
R. & Funk
Roy, Ryden, Jr
Norwegian fishing boat reports naval battle near North Sea
Norwegian skipper Kvaley described an hour and a half battle as five British warships faced about 150 German planes. Bombs exploded around the vessel forcing lifeboat evacuation though no hits to ships or planes were confirmed before the ships withdrew. A later explosion and fire were seen on the horizon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norway
Kvaley
Nurse Group Elects Officers For Coming Year
District Nurse Association met at the president Mrs. H D Fuller home with a strong turnout. Officers elected unanimously include President Mrs H D Fuller first vice president Mrs Daniel Lupton second vice president Mrs Mason Snapp third vice president Mrs C S Burgess secretary treasurer Mrs Martin Wisecarver and nurses for the year Miss Mary L Pearson and Miss Evelyn C Dean. Tuberculosis fund treasurer remains Mrs H D Fuller. September activity notes show 368 visits across prenatal postnatal infant preschool TB and adult cases with various supports from Rotary and Kiwanis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
District Nurse Association
H. D. Fuller
South Stewart Street
Fred L. Glaize
Stewart Bell
Grover C. Rose
Coening
Daniel Lupton
Mason Snapp
C. S. Burgess
Martin Wisecarver
Mary L. Pearson
Evelyn C. Dean
Tuberculosis Fund
University Virginia Hospital
Red Cross Motor Corps
Rotary
Kiwanis Clubs
Fuller
Catawba
Blue Ridge
Yale to Conduct Novel Auto Accident Study
Yale University will launch a new research project through its Institute of Human Relations to study the human element in automobile accidents. Dr. Harry R. DeSilva will run tests funded by the Esso Safety Foundation and the Standard Oil of New Jersey to develop uniform standards for driver examination.
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Equi
UN Ua
Institute of Human Rkerztions
Yale University
American Association of Motor Vehicle Administrators
Harry R. DeSilva
Esso Safety Foundation
Standard Oil Company of
New Jersey
DeSilva
Motor Vehicle Department
Motor Vehicle Commissioners
Michael A. Connor
Connecticut
Arthur Magee
Administrators’ Association
Carroll E. Mealey
New York State
Wilfred Paquin
Rhode Island
Louis R. Morony
Mileage Hints By J F Winchester
A(news) article stresses that autos have become common across income levels and offers practical tips to extend a car’s life. It cites care, proper lubrication, battery water, early defect repair, and avoiding reckless driving or poor fuels to increase miles of usefulness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Petroleum Institute
United States
No Early Peace Seen In Europe
Washington reports Chamberlain told Parliament no immediate peace terms. Senate leaders say his stance reduces chance of a ceasefire unless Hitler or Stalin change plans. King suggests a peace negotiation could follow if leaders show willingness to discuss.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Europe
Washington
Chamberlain
White House
State Department
Barkley
D.-Ky
Hitler
George
D.-Ga
King
D.-Utah
Stalin
Russia
Germany
Idleness For Thousands Poses Major Problem
Detroit auto industry faces a major labor standstill as Chrysler and United Automobile Workers fail to resolve a five day dispute over production speeds. About 60 000 idle workers across Chrysler plants plus 15 000 at Briggs Manufacturing hold potential losses while material shortages from Chrysler cripple Briggs output.
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Detroit
Chrysler Corporation
United Automobile
Corporation
Chrysler
Briggs Manufacturing Company
O Sullivan Rubber Plant Shines With Large Press and Lab
The O Sullivan Rubber Co plant details its vast operations from India crude rubber shipments to its 200,000 pound press, lab driven quality tests, and new building. Management lines include R J Funkhouser president and R L Hunter plant manager with several foremen and an extensive board of directors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia
R. L. Hunter
Chemical Laboratory
O’sullivan
Hunter
O'Sullivan
O’sullivan Rubber Co
R. J. Funkhouser
Charles Town
W. Va
H. H. Jennings
Winchester
W. P. Harty
R. P. Funkhouser
Gettysburg
A. C. Halvosa
R.M. Hoffman
J. K
CIO adopts discretionary bargaining stance with AFL
The International CIO convention rejected President Roosevelt’s call for a labor peace with the AFL. A one paragraph resolution says CIO already has a negotiating committee and should be allowed to exercise discretion in future talks. The draft was prepared by Van A. Bittner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
CIO
Roosevelt
AFL
van A. Bittner
Packing House Workers’ Organizing Committee
CLO
Fall feast salad with macaroni and asparagus casserole
A home style menu outlines a fall meal with chiffonade dressing over romaine and head lettuce, a vegetable beef soup starter, and a macaroni and asparagus casserole baked in a cream cheese sauce. The dressing uses cider vinegar olive oil parsley onion and hard cooked egg. served with crisp salad greens.
Chocolate Crunch Sundae Dessert Recipe Card
Dainty dessert directions describe turning crisp golden rice flakes coated in melted dipping chocolate into a chocolate crunch sundae. Break the crunch into crumbles and serve over vanilla or frozen custard for ten servings.
Communiques On Progress Of War From Berlin And Paris
Berlin reports eastward advance with Bug river reached in central Poland. West shows minor reconnoitering and air activity over the North Sea. Paris says French forces extended activity along the Moselle and Rhine fronts during the night.
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Berlin
Poland
North Sea
Lauterbourg
Paris
Gen
Moselle
Rhinevers
Safety Carnival Here Thursday
Safety carnival activities with the state police show How Accidents Happen will feature 12 troopers, realistic wrecks, crane and ambulance displays, and demonstrations of driving rule compliance to prevent traffic accidents. The event aims to accommodate thousands of students and adults next Thursday afternoon.
Charlotte Man Heads Postmasters
The National Association of Postmasters elected Paul Youths of Charlotte North Carolina as president for 1940. Columbus Ohio was chosen for the next convention likely in October 1940.
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Washington
National Association of Postmasters
Paul &. Youths
Charlotte
N. C
Columbus, O
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YALE
J. F. Winchester
Esso
Gulf of Mexico
Texas
Louisiana
India
Netherlands East Indies
Spain
O’sullivan’s
C. E. McComack
George Redding
Harry Ford
Mr. Mackie
W. O. Grove
Grove
Ray Carlisle
R. J. Punkhouser
R. M. Hoffman
Earl Bunting
Washington, D. C
H. C. Moffett
Pittsburgh
R. 8. Beck
New York City
Adams
E. Piccadilly St
State of
Providence Plantations
Frances Peck
Heinz Home Institute
Bug River
Charlotte Man
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