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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Oct 12, 1940

Page

9

Willkie Seeks Fair Rules as Lowell Crowd Hears Appeal

In Lowell Massachusetts Willkie denounced punitive New Deal measures and urged clear rules to revive business. He warned against dirty play by government and praised competition while noting factory smokelessness and a crowd of about 20 000 heard Edith Rogers and Michael Winn.

Endell L. Willkie Lowell Mass United States Ilckie Haverhill Lawrence Worcester Willkie Cante Evergy Edith Rogers R.-Mass Michael H. Winn Lowell Police Wade Jllkie Rooselt

Desperate hero dies after dormitory fire rescue

Miss Dessie Scott, 24, a Washington Pa. native and Little Kentucky mission school teacher, died in Jackson hospital after attempting to save nine orphan girls who perished in a dormitory fire at a mission school in Little Kentucky.

Dessie Scott Jackson Little, Ky Washington, Pa

Fire safety tips for home and business

Do not drop lighted matches and use deep ash trays. Ensure wiring is safe and approved. Avoid inflammable cleaners and dry cleaning. Check for gas leaks in plumbing and teach family or employees fire safety. Remove old hazards and place fire extinguishers nearby at home and at work.

Eyes of The World On U S Women Demand Silk Stocks

New York report notes silk stockings as a key piece in global trade tensions with Japan. It outlines how U S restrictions on steel scrap and gasoline affect Japan, the $100 million silk market, two Japanese factions, and possible price swings from $4 to about $2.50 a pound.

U.S New York United States Ben Japan Ted China Indo-China Germany Italy Brooklyn Tokio Washington

Boy Parson Who Teased is Spanked

Article presents William Frederick Knight a six year old ordained minister who preaches fire and brimstone while teasing his sisters. It notes his early pulpit work in California, his frequent spankings for mischief, and his habit of carrying a large Bible during sermons. The piece blends child prodigy tone with humorous family details and a brief World War Today section.

Phoenix Ariz William Frederick Knight ABC Mr. Knight Los Angeles Billy William Knight Roscoe Cal

Public Sale of Shawnee Heights Lots in Winchester

Special Commissioner announces public auction of Shawnee Heights Addition lots in Winchester Virginia on October 19 1940 at 12 M fronting Parkway Shawnee and Shenandoah avenues. Terms require 40 percent cash with balance in two yearly installments secured by deed of trust. Sale may adjourn to October 26 1940 if not all lots sold.

Commercial and Savings Bank Vs Shawnee Realty Co. Inc Als Corporation Court Winchester Shawnee Heights Parkway Avenue Shawnee Avenue Shenandoah Avenue

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