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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Oct 13, 1939

Page

3

Global Trade Boom Predictions From War Disruptions

Roger W. Babson argues Pacific trade lanes surge as Europe war disruptions shift Germany’s trade to Japan and the United States. He forecasts American merchant shipping growth, Latin American exchanges, and a push to adjust wages and living habits to sustain growth amid tariff walls and global competition.

Roger W. Babson San Francisco Pacific Ocean Japan United States Germany England France America Latin America South America Europe China Britain Orient Russia Wellesley Fool's Paradise Central America Frances Perkins

In Memoriam for George W Swartz

In remembrance of our dear husband and father George W Swartz who departed this life four years ago October 13 1935. Just a thought of sweet remembrance and memory sad and true. We think of you in silence and shed many silent tears when others sleep. Death shall never end our love and we look forward to reunion in the skies. 11 By his wife and children.

George W. Swartz

Coal and oil prices per ton from Consumers Coal Co.

Advertisement from the Consumers Coal Co. lists prices for egg and stove coal at 6.50 per ton, Lemwester treated coal at 5.50, and pea coal (stoker) at 5.50 per ton, with a Cork Street phone number 139.

Lemwester Pea Consumers Coal CO Cork St

Rhodes Named to Post in Frederick Circuit Court

Rhodes of Middletown in Frederick county appointed to the vacancy created by Mr Baker’s resignation as clerk of the Frederick Circuit Court.

M. H.rhodes Middletown Frederick County Baker Frederick

Keller Receives Honor as Yankees Star Receives Gun Gift

Charley Keller, World Series star of the New York Yankees, was feted in Frederick Wai at a dinner in his honor. Fans presented him with a brand new automatic shotgun to use while hunting this season, and Mrs. Keller received a toaster and flowers.

Frederick Wai Charley Keller New York Yankees Keller

War Department orders 8000 trucks for streamlined divisions

The War Department plans to draft orders for about 8000 motor trucks and assorted vehicles to standardize equipment for new divisions. Bids seek roughly 15 million dollars of light combat and recon vehicles with deliveries starting within weeks and finishing within six months.

Washington War Department Army Resouth Northwest Louis Johnson Divi

Shaffer Hosts Winchester Frederick Republican Dinner

About 50 Republicans from Winchester and Frederick County attended a dinner honoring Maurice Shaffer of Maurertown, Republican candidate for the State Senate. Clarence Robinson chaired. organizers included Ansel Solenberger and Bryan Stotler. the meeting extended late as plans for the campaign in the area were mapped.

Winchester Frederick County William Shaffer Maurertown State Senate Clarence Robinson Republican Executive Committee Ansel Solenberger Bryan Stotler Republican County Committee Allen Bond M. K. Sandy

Red fox chased by hounds roams Andover street

A red fox dashed down a quiet Andover street as a pack of baying hounds pursued it yesterday. Residents remain surprised by the unusual city sight as the chase unfolded through the neighborhood.

Andover Mass

Army mobilization speeds 30 mph with 1100 vehicles

The brigade and the motorized second division in Texas drive at 30 miles per hour in long distance moves. The second division fields 1100 vehicles of all types. Contracts include 329 light tanks about six million dollars and 65 000 semi automatic rifles as part of the arms rearmament push.

Texas

Higher Pay Under Federal Act Increases Expected

Federal wage hour changes set October 24 raise the minimum from 25 to 30 cents per hour and reduce the work week to 42 hours for interstate commerce employers. About 650,000 workers to gain pay boosts and 1,100 to earn shorter overtime. Textile and hosiery sectors see additional minimums and a projected $100,000,000 rise for the year.

Washington Elmer F. Andrews Textile Industry Committee United States

Kiwanis Clubmen Open Twenty-First Convention Session

In Baltimore, October 13, Kiwanis Capital District delegates began the twenty first annual convention with a first business session. International president Bennett O Knudsen of Albert Lea Minnesota spoke at the opening, as Mayor Howard W Jackson and Baltimore club president William H Clifton greeted 700 delegates.

Baltimore Capital District Bennett O. Knudsen Albert Lea Minn Howard W. Jackson William H. Clifton Baltimore Club Irving Diener

Queen Inspects Hospital Train Fleet for War Wounded

Queen Elizabeth today inspected one of a fleet of newly built hospital trains prepared to transport wounded in potential air raids to rural base hospitals.

London Queen Elizabeth

Cedar Grove Notes Mixed Socials and Health News

Cedar Grove Virginia reports a weekend of family visits and visits from neighbors. Frances Lewis returns home after surgery at Winchester Memorial Hospital about ten days ago. Attendees include the Larrick Fries and Smith families plus Ethel Barrett and Alvin Barrett. A Pleasant Valley church program plan and Halloween event are announced with community church groups participating.

Cedar Grove Alvin Barrett Ethel Barrett H. K. Dick Jessie Lewis Stephens City Frances Lewis Winchester Memorial Hospital Ssten Larrick Herbert Fries John Smith Joel DeHaven Albert DeHaven Geraldine Richard Christian Endeavor Pleasant Valley U. B. Church

Missionary Society Meeting At Mrs Dick Home

The Missionary Society met at the home of Mrs. H. K Dick on Wednesday with attendees including Mrs. Charles Bailey and Miss Lubell Randles. Mrs. Edna Smith visited Mrs. Wi O Parlett in Winchester Saturday afternoon.

the Missionary Society H. K Dick Charles Bailey Lubell Future Farmers of America The Future Home Makers Junior Farmers Club

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