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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Oct 21, 1940

Page

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Aides of Long Fail In Pleas To High Court For a Review

Seymour Weiss a top lieutenant of Huey Long in Louisiana failed to obtain Supreme Court review of his conviction for using U S mails in a scheme to defraud Louisiana State University He and two others Lesage and Adams were denied review Weiss was sentenced to 30 months and fined 2000 Lesage and Adams received lesser terms The court also denied review to Morton David Bluestone and heard arguments on labor and free speech related cases including Harry Bridges and a Los Angeles Times contempt matter

Washington Seymour Weiss Huey P. Long Louisiana Supreme Court United States Louisiana State University Louis Lesage J. Emory Adams University New Orleans Weiss New York Lesage Standard Oil Company of Louisiana Adams Morton David Bluestone Pittsburgh Jehovah's Witnesses Drayton S. C D. Langston E. F. Godwin Perkins Los Angeles Superior Court Los Angeles Times

Phil H. Gold Improves at Memorial Hospital

The Star reports Phil H. Gold is showing considerable improvement at Memorial Hospital this afternoon. Family members say hopes for recovery are now held.

Phil H. Gold Memorial Hospital

Pedestrians and drivers face equal safety rules

A Winchester column argues for consistent penalties for running red lights and for pedestrians who ignore signals. It notes a driver was fined for a red light violation and recalls a case where a pedestrian crossed against the signal, delaying another vehicle. It urges courtesy and adherence to traffic rules by both groups.

Willkie Presses for Baltimore Debate on October 30

Willkie urges Roosevelt to debate in Baltimore on October 30 sharing platform if needed. He plans final campaign stops in Wisconsin Chicago Madison Square Garden New York and other cities with brief talks from his private car.

Chicago Madison Square Garden New York Louisville Charleston W. Va Camden N. J Willkie Minneapolis

New Englander Fortunate Survives Car Crash Near Tyngsboro

Fortunate Le blanc of Nashua New Hampshire escaped serious harm after an out of control car struck two telephone poles and five concrete guard rails, then fell 15 feet into a embankment near Tyngsboro Massachusetts. He stepped out with a minor scratch and no major injuries reported.

Tyngsboro Mass Fortunate Leblanc Nashua N. H

Making Headway On The Armory In Winchester

Construction of the Winchester armory nears completion with heavy work done. Roof work, window glass, and interior painting remain. City handover hoped for November 1, dedication set for November 17 chaired by C P MecVicar, with the 316th Infantry possible to attend. Exterior brickwork looks handsome from Millwood avenue. Grounds still to be landscaped.

Winchester C. P. MecVicar

Clarke County Advisory Board Names Eight Associate Members

Clarke county agent Chamblin C. Funkhouser announced eight associate board members for the Clarke advisory board. They are Rey E. Potts Berryville Ralph N. Ware Berryville Mrs C. Van Devanter Boyce Wilton B. Stuart White Post Russell Kaplan Swimley A MacKay Smith White Post Mrs Clarke Lloyd Millwood J Glen Burch Boyce The board begins after draft numbers are drawn to aid draftees with selective service cards and offer counsel without compensation.

Berryville Chamblin C. Funkhouser Clarke County Rey E. Potts Ralph N. Ware C. van Devanter Boyce Wilton B. Stuart White Post Russell Kaplan Swimley A. MacKay Smith Clarke Lloyd Millwood Glen Burch

Comforts for draftees as Guardsmen train in Louisiana

Alexandria dispatch reports officers plan to train up to 100000 soldiers in pine forests with home comforts. Six men per tent will have stoves, electric lights, cotton mattresses and blankets as the army builds camps with roads, water, sewage, showers and cooking facilities to harden civilians into regular troops.

Alexandria America Louisiana John Doe Michigan Wisconsin Ohio 37Th National Guard Camp Shelby Miss Fort Benning

President Roosevelt declines Willkie debate offer in Baltimore

The administration said Roosevelt will not share an auditorium with Willkie in Baltimore on October 30. Instead he plans to address Brooklyn's Academy of Music, with possible stops in Washington and Cleveland, as Democratic leaders push a Brooklyn venue while continuing campaign events nationwide.

Willkie Milwaukee Wendell L. Willkie Roosevelt Baltimore Washington Stephen Early Academy of Music Hall Brooklyn N. Y Early Constitution Hall Edward J. Flynn Democratic National Committee Flynn National Committee Brooklyn Academy of Music Frank Kelly Brookyn Cleveland New England Ohio Philadelphia United States

Chest Clinic Set for November 2 at Winchester Hospital

The orthopedic clinic for youths will run from 9 30 a m to 2 p m Saturday November 2 at Winchester Memorial Hospital. Dr Robert V Funsten of the University of Virginia Hospital will lead. Sponsored by the District Nurse Association the date was changed from November 9.

Winchester Memorial Hospital Robert V. Funsten University of Virginia Hospital District Nurse Association

19YearOld Mother Held In Shooting

Berryville Virginia October 19 a 19 year old mother Mrs Floyd Riley is held for a hearing in the fatal shooting of her sister Mrs John Shiflett The rifle shot through a screen window struck in the yard near the Reardon farm north of Cook s Garage The victim died shortly after admission to Winchester Memorial Hospital The affidavit notes domestic tensions and an altercation preceding the incident with Riley arrested without resistance The case involves local sheriff and state troopers with bail not yet set and charges pending methodical inquiry ongoing

Berryville Floyd Riley John Shiflett Shiflett Winchester Memorial Hospi James P. Reardon Cook Old Salem Church Williams Hugh N. Willoughby James Smoot Gene Wiloughby Puller George F. Miller R. W. Buckner S. M Pete” Carper Boyce

Injuries Fatal To Mr. McKee in Winchester Crash

Lott Purcell McKee 74 died Sunday at 4 43 PM from injuries after being struck on Fairmont Avenue while pushing a two wheeled cart. Driver Glenn Crane Capon Bridge WV said he was blinded by oncoming lights. McKee resided at 116 North Avenue and was a former farmer. Survived by wife Maude Keller, daughter Mrs Asbury H Jackson Jr and son Charles G McKee. siblings and in laws noted. Funeral Tuesday at 11 AM from 116 North Avenue with interment Mount Hebron.

Lott Purcell McKee Winchester Memorial Hospital Winchester Mr. McKee Fairmont Avenue Glenn Crane Capon Bridge W. Va National Safety Council George Jones McKee North Avenue White Hall Gideon Lydia Purcell . McKee Frederick County Maude Keller Asbury H. Jackson, Jr Charles G. McKee Janney McKee C. G. Boyles Harry Boyles Ashby Boyles Harry Keiter Howard Patton

Turks Reject Peace If Dishonor Follows in Southeast Europe

The Turkish press reiterates its challenge to German aims in southeast Europe and notes Sofia newspapers reflect Bulgaria's bitter attitude. An Yeni Sabah editorial says Turkey wants peace but prefers bitter struggle to peace gained dishonorably.

Istanbul Turkey Germany Europe Bulgaria Sofia Yeni Sabah

To Study War Art Instructs Japanese Commanders

Tokyo Oct 21 War Minister Lieut Gen Tojo called on army commanders to cultivate the art of war to build a premier position in the world. The statement framed a push for stronger military art as a national aim.

Tokyo Eiki Tojo

Loch Lomond Off Ireland Chased by Submarine

The British steamer Loch Lomond of 5452 tons, which radioed yesterday about being chased by a submarine off the Ireland coast, has sent no further word today.

Glasgow Scotland Loch Lomond Ireland

Levi Tax Case Up In Richmond

J Raymond Levi of Berryville goes on trial in Richmond Federal Court on charges of tax evasion for 1935 and 1936 and failure to file a 1936 return. The defense says Levi had no taxable income in 1935 36 and that 1937 return was proper. Bank testimony supported deposits and withdrawals tied to Levi during 1935.

Richmond J. Raymond Levi Berryville Federal District Court Robert N. Pollard Levi Sherlock Bronson Ray Levi Bronson Snead Charles Town W. Va Roy E. Potts Bank of Clarke County

RAF Broadside Smashes Berlin and Northern Italy

London reports RAF raids hit Berlin with a direct strike on an important target in the heart of the city and damaged a large warship. Allied bombers also struck Krupp works, oil refineries, docks, and Italian factories on a long non-stop flight to Turin and Milan, as Luftwaffe raids faltered.

London Berlin Germany Italy Atis Royal Air Force Air Ministry Krupp Turin Milan Alps Associated Press Great Britain Tromso Norway Arctic Circle West Berlin Britain Rome Channel Liverpool Hitler Leoten Eiing

Rev McKay to Falls Church and other Virginia assignments

The Virginia conference in Roanoke announced pastor appointments including Rev. Herman McKay to Falls Church Va and Rev. George L Waters transfer from the Frederick Circuit. Succeeding McKay will be Rev. Garland Evans Hopkins. Farewell sermons set for next Sunday ahead of new posts. Winchester district listings show multiple appointments across parishes.

George L. Waters Frederick Middle Bedford Lynchburg Herman McKay Market Street Methodist Church Falls Church Virginia Roanoke George Waters Winchester T. M. Swann Braddock Street Methodist Church Harry Balthis Montague Avenue Church W. W. McIntyre McKay Garland Evans Hopkins Lekie’s Memorial Church Norfolk Methodist Episcopal Baltimore Conference Associated Press Berryville A. O. Lyons Brucetown R. B. Moore Bridgewater B. L. Hoffman Pineridge S. F. Fridley Edinburg G. S. Lightner Elkton W. A. Lynch Front Royal J. F. Owen Gainesboro C. B. Larrick Harrisonburg A. B. Clarke Keezletown McGaheysville C. R. Curtis Linden A. B. Sapp Luray D. L. Fringer Loud

Winter Scenes And Small Notes From Front Royal Area

Citizens spotted a car with a snow man on its hood on Skyline Drive as four inches of snow lay along the road. A motorist reported his car skidded three times on Valley Pike, narrowly missing a truck. Dahlias near Middletown suffered frost, while roses bloomed beneath snow elsewhere. The Gray and Eddy window featured game birds including a wild turkey, pheasant, ruffed grouse, turtle dove, oriole and wood duck.

Front Royal Winchester Valley Pike BE. Rogers Middletown Gray and Eddy W. Nelson Page Mcey Turner Edwin Snider Warren Luttrell Ralph Mulvey

Davis Cleaners Offer Plain Suits and Dresses Half Price

Classified brief notes a sale at Davis Cleaners with plain suits and dresses discounted to 50 cents. The item appears as a short line on page 7 column 4 indicating a regional ad inside the issue dated 10 21 23 25.

DAVIS

Valley Service Station Closes Saturdays Early

A closing notice states that beginning October 26 the Valley Service Station will close at 3:00 PM on Saturdays.

Valley Service Station, Inc

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Long High Court Army New Clarke White House Rustic Tavern R.A.F Bulletins Rome-Berlin German Reich Twe Cabinet Iine Dover Boulogne Calais Strait Mr. McKay Bulletin Mr. Hopkins
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