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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Oct 18, 1939

Page

9

Virginia FFA Fourth Place in National Contest

Virginia delegates Marcus Oliver and Jack McAboy attend the national convention as Powhatan high school earns best Virginia chapter. The state reports 236 of 245 agriculture departments host FFA chapters and 7 592 active members from 9 217 students, with 105 chapters in the national contest and a year of growth in memberships and activities.

Rte Marcus Oliver Virginia FFA Jack McAboy Stephens City Kempville Powhatan High School W. H. George Catlett Ralph O Hamilton West Virginia Fred Jackson Cleveland Angus Myers Warrenton Donald William Paulette Appomattox Lyle H. Pond Wakefield Harvey Smith Whaleyville Saumel

War Blame On Woman Continues From Page One

A historical account notes Hitler's takeover of the armed forces after a palace coup involving Von Blomberg and Von Fritsch. It cites Sir Nevile's report to Lord Halifax detailing police and military intrigues that isolated Hitler and pushed him toward war without adviser input.

Hilter PT A Pidtreia Marshall von Vereha Jomberg von Hermanhelm Goering Werner von Pritsch Reischswehr Corp Inar G Hitler von Blomberg von Fritsch Warsaw Sir Nevile Pits Pregram Lord Halifax Nevile

German armored forces readiness and Allied defenses described

The piece notes four armored units with machine guns and cannons, radio gear, and tanks capable of about 25 mph. Observers describe fortified positions on both sides, with expected maneuvers and a defensive camp to blunt German advances as Britain relies on naval blockade to sap German morale during a period of inactivity.

Page Oservers Ted Ench Interwea

Prayer Service At Lutheran Church With Rev Lowe

The regular Wednesday evening prayer service at the Lutheran Church of Our Saviour begins at 8 o clock with Rev. C Worthington Lowe delivering a message titled Peace at Alone oun cree rr 1. Immediately after, a Sunday School teachers meeting will be held and all teachers are asked to be present.

Lutheran Church of Our Saviour C. Worthington Lowe

Torpedo Proves More Deadly than Air Attacks

London reports British experts rate the submarine torpedo a deadlier weapon than Germany's air force. The sinking of the Royal Oak at Scapa Flow alarms observers, with calls for naval inquiry and revised defense plans. Public reaction criticizes delayed air raid alarms during the Edinburgh raid.

London Germany Scapa Flow Royal Oak London Times Anchorage Naval Court of Inquiry Dolly Express the Express Winston Churchill The Admiralty Churchill

Grand Cross For Submarine Crew Honors Hitler Parley

Berlin October 18 Hitler awarded Commander Prien Germanys highest war decoration the grand cross after a gala day with the submarine crew at the Reich Chancellery. Prien recounted his Scapa Flow patrol as Hitler praised the crews loyalty and victory信

Berlin Hitler Prien Scotland Germany Priva

British Prime Minister Denies Spy Damage At Sea

In a wartime briefing from London, Prime Minister Chamberlain dismissed enemy attacks on British fleet bases and claimed the claims of damage to Hood Repulse and Ark Royal were fantastical. He noted the attacks were fully expected and downplayed any dis appointment from their failures.

Marine Scapa Rar Ey Islands Scottish Chamberlain Hood Repulse Ark Roy

Poets Essayists and Editors form IWC initials

The initials P E N in the International Writers Club name stand for Poets, Essayists, and Editors.

International Writers’ Club Bee Deci

Extradition Hearing on Richard Gallogly Opens in Texas

Georgia vs Texas justice weighs heavy as Gov. O Daniel conducts a two day hearing on extradition of Richard G Gallogly. Attorneys claim mistreatment while Gallogly argues imprisonment in Georgia would be fatal and that he was coerced to plead guilty to save a fellow student.

Austin Tex Richard Gray Galday Oehoety Georgia Ino Wei Texas W. Lee O’daniel Richard G. Gallosly Seven Salle Oglethorpe College Gallogly

Baltimore Markets Show Mixed Notes On Livestock

Market quotations from Baltimore and Philadelphia dated Oct 18 show steady prices for chickens ducks and poultry with turkeys dull. Cattle hogs calves sheep and lambs posted varied steady to higher readings, with open market receipts around 11 000 and top lamb prices near 9 40. Philadelphia offerings echoed stable to firm poultry and egg values with Leghorns Rocks and Reds cited.

Baltimore Philadelphia P. R

German claim of French retreat and air losses reported

Berlin reported that 10 enemy planes were shot down and that German forces captured numerous prisoners as French troops allegedly retreated from positions between the Cape river and the Palatinate. British raids and a Scapa Flow incident were also noted with a bomb strike on an older fishing base.

Berlin Cape River Palatinate St Tees Scapa

Spain Recognition Question After Franco Victory

The note asks whether the United States has re recognized Spain since Franco's victory and who currently recognizes the present Spanish government. It mentions recognition by the prninen and asks who recognized it.

United States Spain F. B

Apple Market Mpichenars and Sarke Sales Report

Fragmented notice summarizes market goods with two items priced. mentions U S locations and wholesale sizing. No clear event or names. Details are unclear due to OCR errors but indicate price and size of items at a market.

Stock Market Report from New York and Baltimore trading floors

New York stocks faced profit taking and mixed gains amid uncertain peace news from European mediation talks. Trading slowed after initial advances in steel and aircraft shares. currencies showed strength with sterling around 3.98 and staples movers listed alongside grain quotes from Baltimore showing No 2 red wheat at 96 3/4 cents per bushel and corn at 63 to 58 cents depending on delivery.

New York Brokfe Estate Baltimore

Grain prices drift but hold with slow profit taking

Chicago futures faded gradually as absence of new war news and unsettled securities cooled buyers. Wheat traded around 82 7 8 to 83, corn Dec 50 1 2, May 53 1 2 to 3 8, oats Dec 35 5 8 to 1 2, May 34 3 4, soy Oct 88 1 4, Dec 85 1 2, May 87, rye Dec 54 1 2, May 54 7 8, July 54 1 2, lard Oct 6 90, Dec 6 92.

Chicago Europe Aenea

Storm Strikes Steamer President Harding Injuring Dozens

The President Harding reports 45 injured passengers and 28 crew in a heavy gale near New York. Captain Roberts says 13 passengers and 10 crew are seriously hurt. cabin waiter Paul Johnson is missing presumed lost overboard. The liner had halted offshore and sent distress calls as British ships reportedly attacked nearby vessels.

New York Harding United States Line Prium James E. Roberts Paul Johnson Roberts

Ship Provisions May Be Relaxed

Washington October 18 A group of Democrats on the Senate foreign relations committee agreed in principle on a plan to relax shipping controls. The Connally amendment would allow American vessels to carry all goods except arms to belligerent ports in South America the Pacific Ocean the China sea the Indian Ocean the Bay of Bengal and the Arabian Sea. Connally said a final agreement had not been reached and another session would work out details.

Washington Senate Foreign Relations Committee Connally D.-Tex South America Pacific Ocean China Sea Indian Ocean Bay of Bengal Arabian Sea

Population 60 and over in 1930 United States

In 1930 there were 10,306,000 persons aged 60 years and over in the United States.

C. A United States

Quotations Va Livestock Market N Kent St Extended Sales

Quotations Va Livestock Market at N Kent Street holds extended sales every Tuesday with steers and heifers priced by grade. Cattle prices include fat cows top 6.00 and bulls butcher 5.75 to 6.50 per cwt, calves to 11.00, hogs to 7.35, lambs to 9.20, and sheep around 2.85. Fresh cows and springers listed 45.00 to 80.00.

Pena Ceeree Saebsneas N. Kent St

Young Democrats Meet Tonight

The Young Democrats of the party will gather tonight at 1:30 in the hall. All members, men old or young, are urged to attend by President W. Brie Bawards.

Young Democrats W. Brie Bawards

Cameron Street Resurfacing Project Planned

A resurfacing project for Cameron Street is planned with work extending from the south end to the north. Traffic will be redirected during construction and surface conditions will determine if a full new surface is required. Work is currently in progress.

Little Theatre Worth $715 Shows Cash Balance

The annual report filed by Tom Baldridge and approved by Ben Belchie outlines a cash balance of 715 dollars for the Little Theatre. Members discuss the possibility of a "Stage Door" event at the studio with Cr Ridgely White noted among the backers.

Tom Baldridge Ben Belchie Sand von Ridgely White Winchester

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