Death Car Driver Fined in Reckless Driving Case
Grim of Stephens City was found guilty of reckless driving by Trial Justice Donald Weems and fined 19 dollars plus costs. He also paid 10.25 dollars costs for operating without a permit. The incident killed Walter Scothorn, 21, of Leons City, near Winchester ten days earlier. Other drivers faced charges but were exonerated or fined for various offenses.
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Grim
Stephens City
Donald Weems
Walter Scothorn
Leons City
Winchester
Samuel Wilkins
Lantz Mills
Harry Preston
Jefferson Street
Philadelphia
Weems
Garland Whitlock
Eugene Carter
South Loudoun
Clarence Manuel
Cambria
William Finn
Christiansburg
David Shifflet
Green County
Panhandling
Silas Luttrell
Charles Gordon
Byrd F. Click
College Avenue
York
Cameron Street
Bert Wayne Zimmerman
Martinsburg
Father O Connell Preaches Tonight at 40 Hour Devotion
Father Thomas O Connell of St Pauls Richmond will preach at the 40 hour devotion at Sacred Heart Church tonight at 7 30 He is a World War veteran and a judge of the Diocesan Synod and active in the American Legion A large congregation is expected as he addresses the men in the church basement and participates in electing new Holy Name Society officers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Father Thomas O'Connell
St. Paul's Catholic Church
Richmond
Sacred Heart Church
Father O'Connell
American Legion
Holy Name Society
Chanters Concert Aids Cedar Cliff Manse Fund
A Cedar Cliff Presbyterian Church audience heard the Chanters directed by Floyd Haines with Andrew Bell as announcer to raise funds for the manse. An estimated 400 needed. 308 secured yesterday plus small local gifts from Cedar Cliff Claude McLeod estate Mount Hope Nineveh and Winchester Presbyterial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Cliff Presbyterian Church
Chanters
Floyd Haines
Andrew Bell
Cedar Cliff
Claude McLeod
Mount Hope
Nineveh
Winchester Presbyterial
Notable Hollywood Facts and Tidbits from Early Screen Era
A roundup noting Lew Ayres finishing a symphony and planning its premiere, Lionel Barrymore's long hiatus from acting, Nat Pendleton's claims about Frank Gotch champions, Lynne Carver’s singing prowess landing her first screen contract, Bucquet’s two Academy Awards for Crime Does Not Pay, Judy Garland real name Gumm and Jessel's influence on her stage name, and Astor’s extensive filmography with no minor roles, plus Walter Pidgeon’s famously large shoe size.
Winchester Considers Parking Meters Opinions Split
Residents and business leaders weigh in on proposed parking meters for Winchester. Shop owners worry about shopper traffic while some favor meters for ease of loading and reduced crowding on Main Street.
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Winchester
L. T. Dodd
Allen B. Gray
Gray and
Eddy’s
Winston L. McKay
Food Center
Berryville Pike
George H. Snyder
Thomas H. Sprint
Thrift Auto Store
Arabella Hartley’s Ex Husband Arrested Over Car Theft Bid
Arabella Hartley had her ex-husband arrested after he allegedly tried to steal her car following a ride to LaGuardia Field New York. She aimed to reach Washington to have her ex-fiancé jailed for assault. In the capital she sought to free her former mate by telegram but the court demanded her appearance to clarify the case. Ziegler, a Warenton Virginia airport manager and Eastern Airlines pilot, is involved in the broader dispute.
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Arabella Hartley
New York
LaGuardia Field
Washington, D. C
Clifford Zieger
James Feeley
Ziegler
Warrenton, Va
Eastern Airlines
Handley Junior Varsity to Open 1940 Season at home
The Handley Junior Varsity meets Randolph Macon Academy Jay Vees at 3 30 tomorrow on the local gridiron. Coached by Otis Sargent the team features backfield prospects for the varsity next year and is mostly seventh to ninth graders averaging about 135 pounds. Last year the Handley juniors split two games with the Yellow Jackets.
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Handley
Jay Vees
Randolph Macon Academy
Otis Sargent
Yellow Jackets
Wheat and grain quotations lead off market reports
Chicago and Baltimore market notes show December wheat at 84 3 4 cents, corn around 59 5 8 to 60 3 4, oats near 32 3 4, and soybeans near 79 to 82 with rye and lard prices listed. Cash grain prices vary by grade, with No. 1 hard wheat at 86 to 86 1 2 and field seeds also quoted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Chicago Cash Grains
Baltimore and Ohio Freight Cars Decline Across Weekend
The Baltimore and Ohio Railroad reported 52,768 freight cars handled during the weekend of October 12, down from 57,908 a year ago. For the next week ending October 5 the total was 56,723.
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Baltimore
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Over 700 Valley Teachers Take Part In Conference
NEW MARKET Oct. 14 Over 700 teachers attended the District G meeting of the Virginia Education Association at New Market High School under officers Miss Ethel Spilman Garland Quarles and G. S. Glick The meeting drew teachers from Augusta Bath Clarke Frederick Highland Rockingham Page Shenandoah counties and several cities. Dr Glenn Kendall urged schools to strengthen democracy through home and community education and noted teachers must lead in studying democracy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Market
Virginia Education Association
District 6
Ethel Spilman
Harrisonburg
Garland Quarles
Winchester
G. S. Glick
Staunton
Augusta
Bath
Clarke
Frederick
Highland
Rockingham
Page
Shenandoah
Wayne
Chase
George S. Click
Department of
Reesa McGuffin
Marvin Suter
R. S. Reidell
Hollywood Stars Occupy City With Quiet Previews and Plans
Katharine Hepburn waits in a New York apartment for a late report on Philadelphia Story preview from George Cukor. Clark Gable escapes Hollywood for a weekend hunting trip as stars attend studio and personal errands around town.
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Katharine Hepburn
New York
George Cukor
Clark Gable
Hollywood
Norma Shearer
Frank Morgan
Ann Morriss
Farmer's Market
Virginia Grey
Judy Garland
Jackie Cooper
Lew Ayres
Weather Bureau
Great Garbo
Hedy Lamarr
Ann Sothern
New York City
Laraine Day
Jeanette
MacDonald
Nelson Eddy
Roosevelt pledges total defense for the Americas
President Roosevelt announces a policy of total defense against any attack in the western hemisphere and vows United States navy and air force support for all American nations. He warns against appeasement, condemns dictators, and calls for unity to defend oceans and territories from European and Asian aggression.
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Dayton
Roosevelt
Americas
United States Navy
Air Force
Atlantic
Pacific
Britain
Western Hemisphere
United States
Europe
Asia
Curotlves
United States of America
The
Mr. Roosevelt
Newfoundland
British Guiana
Hemisphere
Holland
Belgium
Winchester businessman Perry suffers appendicitis
Howard F. Perry of Valley Avenue was rushed to Memorial Hospital Saturday with appendicitis. He underwent surgery and his condition was reported as satisfactory, though he will remain under treatment for some time.
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Howard F. Perry
Winchester
Valley Avenue
Memorial Hospital
Perry
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Ralph Grim
Father O’connell
Stoxal
Sis
E. Piccadilly St
Thor
S. Braddock St
Red Cross
En T. Nicholson
Poland
Virginia
West Virginia
George Washington
Lionel Barrymore
Nat Pendleton
Frank Gotch
Lynne Carver
Bucquet
Dr. Idare
Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences
Metro-Goldwyn- Mayer
Gumm
George Jessel
Garland
Astor
Walter Pidgeon
Haat
Star
RMA
Baltimore Grain
B. & O. Decline
Jones Funera
Kendall
Glenn Kendall
Tennessee Valley Authority
M. H. Bell
Hot Springs
H. Craig Sipe
Winnie Heatwole
Saxton Samsell
T. J. Shortz
J. 8. Hill
Ruth Miller
Goodrich Truck Tires
Easy Terms
Goodrich
Silvertown
Braddock & Boscawen
Potomac By-Products Co
Harpers Ferry
W Va
Fairfax Lane
O’connell
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