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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Oct 21, 1939

Page

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Senators Push Early Vote on Neutrality Bill Amid Embargo Fears

Senator Reynolds of North Carolina warned that repealing the arms embargo could invite defeat for allies as Nazi and Soviet powers threaten the West. He said his view was that Soviet Russia bore clearer guilt in the sinking of the Athenia. Senate leaders urged rapid debate on the neutrality measure to avoid a Nazi-Soviet bloc advantage.

Senate Washington Barkley Andrews D-Fla Congress France Britain Atlantic Downey

General Rains and Cooler Weather Midweek

A weather outlook notes general rains in the middle of the week with colder temperatures expected Thursday night into Friday. The period spans October 23 to October 28, with a shift to cooler conditions and unsettled skies.

Washington

Interior designer Joseph B Platt shapes Gone With the Wind sets

MA Winchester notes Joseph B Platt House and Garden decorating consultant designed interiors for Gone With the Wind. The article highlights Scarlett’s Tara bedroom parlor for her wedding Aunt Pittypat’s Atlanta home and Scarlett’s postwar Atlanta house reflecting Tara’s poverty and appetite for opulence.

Joseph B. Platt House and Garden Sharlett Tara Aunt Pittypat Atlanta

Manville heads to marriage with Elinor Troy in Newark

New Jersey October scene as heir Tommy Manville embraces Elinor Troy at Newark airport and announces plans after a cross country trip. Troy, 23, from Hollywood, is eager to wed with Manville saying war news bored him and he acted. Troy confirms altar plans but date remains unspecified for next week.

Newark N. J Tommy Manville Elinor Troy Hollywood Miss Troy Manville Ello Janey Troy Tommy

Bankheads Demand More Relief Funds For Rural Aid

The Bankheads of Alabama, both in Congress, threaten to derail Roosevelt's plan to limit the special session to neutrality laws. They seek an emergency appropriation of at least 50 million dollars for rural relief across 29 states as crop reverses and drought drive up needs for federal grants or loans to 115 000 farm families this year. Senate and House groups plan to meet Monday to map strategy, potentially linking relief funds to other military provisioning after neutrality issues are settled.

Washington Alabama Congress Roosevelt William B. Bankhead House Brother John Senate Janus Five Ee Eee Farm Security Administration Bankhead Grof Rep Woodrum D-Va House Appropriations Committee Mat- Congress

P. R. R. Main Line Blocked An Hour

A panic halted the P R R main line for about an hour as an injured engineer was taken to New Brunswick Hospital. Injuries were reported not serious. Trains from New York and Philadelphia were stalled and offices disrupted.

P.R.R New York Brunswick Hospital New Yorkelphia Ee

1936 Ford Pick Up Mechanical Condition Good

Winchester Credit Corp ad notes a 1936 Ford pick up in good mechanical condition with good tires. Listing includes contact or reference details (10-19-21-24-1p-31).

FORD Winchester Credit Corp

Antique Auction at 326 N Cameron Street Winchester VA

Antiques at auction set for October 25th at 10 a.m. located at 326 North Cameron Street Winchester Virginia. Auctioneers listed as B Dean and Boyd G. 10-18-1p-61.

N.cameron Street Winchester B. Dean Boyd G

Radio Demonstration Planned in Winchester Police Work

A short wave broadcasting system used by police will be demonstrated in Winchester soon. A manufacturer representative met with Chief C. W. Hollis and City Manager S. Lee Grent to discuss leaving the equipment for thorough testing. The move follows a National Avenue Service Station robbery in which over $200 was taken, with officials believing radio use could aid enforcement.

Winchester C. W. Hollis S. Lee Grent National Avenue

Ship arrives after stormy voyage with 26 stretched to safety

New York reports 26 passengers and crew on stretchers from the United States liner President Harding after a hurricane swept the ship, injuring 73 in all. A cabin boy, Paul Johnson, was lost at sea as the vessel docked with flag at half mast and ambulances at the scene.

New York United States President Harding Heronspool Paul Red) Johnson

Handley Faces Allegany in A. L. Gridiron Showdown

Handley High travels to Allegany High for an early season game. Allegany favored to win after defeating Handley 6 0 last season. KNODLE S ANTIQUE SALE set at Company B in Hagerstown on October 26 at 9 A M.

Handley Segeem Gag A. L Allegany High Maryland Knodle Company B Hagerstown

For Sale Meat Processing Equipment

Auction notice details sale of meat processing gear from Moore and Atty reference. Includes limited readable text suggesting equipment sale terms and date notation 10 21, 1p 11.

Stephens City Considers Municipal Water Bond Issue

The Stephens City council received a petition from the Independent Hose Company seeking a municipal water supply and a $9,000 bond to fund a 75,000 gallon reservoir and artesian well. An election date may be set after tonight’s meeting with an attorney to petition Judge Philip Williams. The plan calls for about 4,000 feet of 6 inch pipe to serve the town.

Stephens City Independent Hose Company Julian Steele P. E. Lineburg F. Grove White E. W. Clevenger G. W. Lemley Howard Massie Philip Williams Frederick The Star

Lloyd George Defends World Settlement Policy

In Carnarvon Wales on October 21, David Lloyd George told Welsh constituents his push for a general world settlement was misrepresented. He said he remains committed to no surrender to Germany while open to conference talks. He warned Soviet Russia as the key to peace and cautioned that Russia’s collaboration with Germany could prolong the war.

Carnarvon Wales David Lloyd George Britain Germany Lloyd George Hitter Tenacy

Trafalgar Day Observed Amid Wartime Draft Signups

London honors Nelson as about 250000 men aged 20 to 22 are urged to register for possible duty. Wreaths lay at Nelson Column as Britain mirrors Napoleonic victory with modern sea war and growing winter strain on German incursions.

London Great Britain Lord Nelson England Trafalgar Square Britain Spain Napoleon Hitler Germany

British Transports Move Troops Across Channel At Night

Paris reports semi official sources say British transports cross the English Channel at a rate of three nightly, landing thousands of troops to bolster the western front. Limited fighting noted, patrol raids and harassing artillery cited. Daladier convened a cabinet meeting to discuss economic problems.

Paris English Channel Oen War Ministry Moselle Saarbruecken Zweibruecken

Farm Meetings To Be Held Next Week

Frederick County farmers are reminded of district meetings starting Monday. Gainesboro will host at the school at 7 30 p m. Opequon district gathers at Stephens City school and Mountain View hosts Back Creek district on Wednesday at 7 30 p m. Committeemen for the ensuing year named.

Frederick County Gainesboro Opequon Stephens City Mountain View Back Creek

International Developments and World War II Warnings

London reports air raid warnings with no attacks on the east coast while 250000 men aged 20 to 22 register for service. Rome notes anti air action and Ankara pact commentary. Moscow cites Turkey edging toward war as a Russian German partnership. Paris says transports move British troops across the channel as Daladier reviews economics. minor western front activity.

Associated Press London

Two British Steamers Sunk In Atlantic Disaster

At least 67 people died when the York shire and the City of Mandalay were torpedoed in the Atlantic about 500 miles off the Spanish coast. Some 300 survivors landed in Bordeaux aboard the Independence Hall. Survivors said a convoy of 19 ships was separated from its protectors near Gibraltar.

Bordeaux France Atlantic Yorkshire Mandalay England Independence Hall D. J. McKenzie Gibraltar

Boston Police Prepare for Hallowe'en Night of 100000 Kids

Boston police under Commissioner Timilty outline 60 parties to host 100000 youngsters on Halloween. Lieutenant Carey aims to reduce damage from last year by 50 percent with tickets for communities outside the city. Activities include music by W P A orchestras, cookies doughnuts milk apples and games.

Boston Goblins Pixes Hallowe Police Star Joseph F. Timilty William J. Carey Lowe’en Carey

Infection Fatal To A M Morris From Berryville Obituary

Armistead Mason Morris a Berryville Clarke county farmer died at Winchester Memorial Hospital from an infection shortly after 11 PM. He was about 60, survived by wife Nellie McGuire Alder Morris and four children Maria Virginia Nellie Marshall Howard Enders Mason Parker Morris, two sisters and two brothers. Funeral plans not yet made.

Armistead Mason Morris Berryville Clarke Winchester, Memorial Hospital Morris John G Annie Enders Morris Loudoun County Winchester Clarke County Nellie McGuire Alder Morris Maria Virginia Nellie Marshall Morris Howard Enders Morris Mason Parker Morris Washington, D. C Catherine Morris Minnie Mitchell J. Enders Morris F. H. Morris John H. Enders Mr. Morris

Bundists Worked In Boeing Plant

A college journalism student told the Dies committee that two German American Bund members were employed at the Boeing aircraft factory in Seattle, one under a false name. Witness Richard T. Forbes, 25, said Lechner had been a foreman for nine years and his name appeared on the firm's list, with Stoll also employed.

Washington Seattle Wash Dies Committee Boeing Aircraft Richard T. Forbes Aberdeen University of Washington Federal Bureau of Investigation Customs Service Forbes Boeing Harry Lechner Paul Stoll Lechner

Pact Criticized by Soviet Press Over Turkish Pact

Izvestia denounces the British French Turkish mutual assistance treaty as drawing Turkey toward war and compromising peace. It claims the USSR retains freedom of action and need not regret the accord as propaganda boosts for tomorrows plebiscite in Polish western Ukraine and western White Russia.

Turkey Mediterranean Dardanelles Balkan Britain Moscow Izvestia Today Russia Izvestia Adolf Hitler U. S Kaunas Twenty Amgens Germany

Berryville Cop Targets Double Parkers with Car Repositions

Berryville Virginia town sergeant Harley P. Cheshire has started an unusual plan to deter double parkers. He locates offending vehicles on Main Street and moves them around the block to clear the clogged artery, aiming to curb obstructive parking by motorists.

Berryville Harley P. Cheshire Cheshire

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America Florida West Reynolds Hollywood Beauty Alabama Brothers Harding Allegany BEL Rumania Greece Ratumsource Ipper Black Sea Batum Western Front Rome Gayda Ankara Italy Daladier Hallowe’en Police Department A.M. Morris Clarke Farmer Ukraine By Witt Hancock
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