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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Oct 17, 1939
Page
10
A survey titled The American Teacher by Dr Willard S Else bree of Columbia University finds that of about 900000 teachers, 340000 or 37 percent are protected by tenure laws of varying degrees.
Washington reports over 1 200 persons sent views to the Treasury on federal tax laws. About 250 attended in person for remarks to John W Hanes and other officials. A former broker invited 1 368 people to air grievances.
Reports detail the Royal Oak sinking at Scapa Flow after a submarine torpedo strike and a second German raid by bombing planes. Admiral Chatfield notes the Royal Oak’s position at the harbor edge and a delayed rescue amid ongoing protection measures.
The Rev James R Clinton D D of Philadelphia will speak at 7 30 pm at the Winchester Congregational Christian Church on The Romance of Christian. He then plans a second event tomorrow at Timber Ridge Church describing street preaching in Ireland in Faith Fun and Fury.
BLACKSBURG VA October 17 When the first killing frost arrives it signals sowing wheat. W H Byrne agronomist Virginia Agricultural Extension Division outlines why fertilizing wheat pays off including higher yields lower costs insurance against winter kill and better subsequent crops. He recommends fertilization rates based on soil and rotation history and notes that top dressings may be needed for grazed or thin land.
Col. M. S. Battle of the Virginia Division of Motor Vehicles asks college and school presidents to urge students and alumni to remove or avoid windshield football stickers. He praises last year’s cooperation and calls this a safety reminder. He notes license emblems are safe if not obscuring the plate and only approved inspection stickers should appear on the windshield.
Dr James A Miller of this city yesterday earned the top rank in surgery as a fellow of the American College of Surgeons. He joined 495 doctors in Philadelphia as new fellows, each presenting records of 100 surgical histories. Don Wilbur McLean of Detroit received a life membership valued at 500 dollars. Other Virginians named include Francis I Bloise Alexandria Samuel H Garst Staunton Richard B Nichols Norfolk and William Langley Sibley Roanoke.
Testimony describes guns hidden under burlap in the hold of the Athenia and heavy reinforcements in beams and braces as evidence it was fitted for use as a raider. Witnesses say crew and officers knew of the modification after Munich agreement era.
Debate grows over how to modify the neutrality bill as administration aides push changes to strike 90 day credit limits and tighten shipping rules. A Maritime Commission amendment would let American ships travel to zones the President designates as safe, widening access while keeping combat areas restricted. Senator Taft proposes allowing ships within 300 miles of Europe and the British Isles.
Richard Gallogly, seeking to avoid return to a Georgia prison and possible death sentence, waits as Governor W Lee O Daniel weighs extradition. Georgia officials contest defense claims of mistreatment while Gallogly asserts promises of pardon influenced his plea and testimony.
A M Schewel is scheduled to speak here to the Odd Fellows and Elks. Special commissioner Harry R. Kern notes real estate transfers including Minnie H Brown at 522 North Loudoun Street valued at 4700 and Clarence M Brown on Kern Street at 475. William Brown involved in transfers.
Anna Muriel Brown and Harry Daniel Brown receive two parcels at 419 and 421 North Cameron street for to carry out decretal orders. Maude J. Brown gains two parcels at 402 Kent and 202 Baker streets in a 1500 dollar transaction. Maude J. Brown also receives parcels at 1215 and 1219 South Braddock street to carry out decretal orders. Farmers and Merchants Bank and Trust Company transfers property on West Leicester street to Daniel M. Hoffman for 1625 dollars.
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