Better Government Possible With Only 50 Counties
Dr. Raymond Pinchback, University of Richmond dean, told Clarke County Woman's Club members in Berryville that Virginia could be better governed if 100 counties were reduced to 50. He warned centralization could erase county government as a local self rule within a generation. New club officers were announced, to be voted on at the November meeting.
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Berryville
Virginia
Raymond Pinchback
University of Richmond
Virginia Commission On County
Woman's Club of
Clarke County
William S. Powers
Pinchback
Tyson Dortch
Rose MacDonald
Archie Robertson
Robertson
Agnesage
Ralph M. Ware
Thomas Jones
Pinchbeck
Steel Workers Return End Eight Day Strike at Great Lakes
DETROIT Oct 24 State police stood guard as striking workers of the Great Lakes Steel Corporation returned to work ending an eight day stoppage that halted armament steel production.
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Detroit
Great Lakes Steel Corporation
Steps To Preserve Macedonia Cemetery Beauty
A Macedonia Cemetery committee approved a rule requiring gravesites to receive approval from Petrie Newcome or J W Perry or the Rev H G Balthis to protect and beautify the burial ground. The group plans a tool house and oversight by church trustees to coordinate protection and courtesy.
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Macedonia
Richard Petrie
J. W. Newcome
Arthur R. Armel
W. R. Armel
J. S. Perry
H. G. Balthis
R. L. Petrie
Front Royal Road
Stephens City
East Germain Street
Winchester
Trustees of
Macedonia Church
Boston Clearing Story Mistake
The Maritime Commission corrected a prior statement that all aid to Russia cargoes would go through Boston after October 28. Defense cargoes will be split among ports as practical. Secretary Hull said he had not seen the order before reading it in the press.
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Washington
Maritime Commission
Boston
Commission
Hull
Sergeant of State Senate Dead in Clifton Forge
CLIFTON FORGE, Va. Oct 24 Arthur Beverly Davis 71 Sergeant-at-Arms of the State Senate and former mayor of Clifton Forge died at his home at noon today Surviving are his widow Mrs Addie Davies a daughter Mrs Joseph E Bettles of Richmond and three sons Frank W Davies of Birmingham Ala A B Davies Jr of Clifton Forge and Lieut Pierce Davies of West Palm Beach Fla Funeral arrangements have not been completed.
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Clifton Forge
Arthur Beverly Davis
State Senate
Addie Davies
Joseph E. Bettles
Richmond
Frank W. Davies
Birmingham
Ala
A. B. Davies, Jr
Pierce Davies
West Palm Beach
Fla
Senate Leaders Move Toward Repeal Of Neutrality Act
Senate leaders plan a vote on repealing the neutrality act provisions. A Senate poll shows up to 60 members may back an amendment to lift the ban on arming merchant ships and allow entry to belligerent ports. A separate GOP-led proposal backed by Wendell L Willkie seeks full repeal of the act.
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Wendell L. Willkie
Drought Persists With Slight October Rain Totals
October so far brings little relief as total rainfall reaches 0.47 inch versus 0.45 inch in September. Through the year to date the region has 21.82 inches of precipitation, far below the 27 year average of 35.80 inches. Vibrant pasture and late crops have suffered frost risk and drought damage, with forecasters predicting a dry November and a stout December based on 1930 patterns.
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Department of Agriculture
Frederikson Warns on Axis Dominance and U S Readiness
Dr. Frederikson argues one third of humanity is under Axis control with Germany, Japan, Italy expanding influence. He warns Britain and Russia face strategic pressures, cites Leningrad and Moscow power losses, and urges caution before entering war while noting U S production aims for 1943 readiness. Introduced by Honeycutt, the Rotary Club meeting at the George Washington Hotel included President L. J. McElligott.
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France
Germany
Frederikson
America
Axis
Japan
China
Indo-China
Italy
Russia
Soviets
Leningrad
Moscow
Armany
Britain
England
United States
Hitler
Suez
Gibraltar
United States Navy
Honeycutt
Carl Honeycutt
George Washington Hotel
L. J. McElligott
Tanks production pushed to double 1942 output
President Roosevelt said tank production is speeding but needs expansion. Knudsen told Congress that 1942 schedules target 1,000 medium tanks a month with efforts to double. Production focuses on medium 75 mm and 37 mm armed tanks while light tanks remain a lesser priority. Multiple plants now produce several hundred monthly of both types, with output already above 200 medium tanks monthly.
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Congress
Knudsen
Local Eagles To Hear Bendheim Tuesday Evening
Winchester Aerie No. 824 of the Fraternal Order of Eagles meets Tuesday October 28 with a large class of new members to be inducted. LeRoy S. Bendheim Alexandria and Washington attorney will address the gathering, and Lewis Lyles Alva Aerie president and Virginia State Aerie trustee will attend. The degree team will conduct initiation and a buffet supper will be provided after.
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Winchester Aerie
Order of Eagles
Alexandria
Washington
LeRoy S. Bendheim
Bendheim
Alva Aerie
Eagle
Lewis Lyles
Virginia State Aerie
Trustees
the Aerie
Restrictions On Use of Water in Winchester
City of Winchester imposes emergency water rules with penalties until further order. Industrial users must provide emergency facilities or face cutoff. citizens urged to sacrifice during shortages as water pumping runs 24 hours. Reservoir levels have fallen due to high demand and a fire incident, with industries agreeing to cooperate to conserve water.
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Common Council of the City of
Winchester
Water Department
Rouss
Shawnee Springs
Swimley
Men of 29th Given Three Day Rest
Morven North Carolina October 24 Soldiers of the 29th Division began a three day rest after maneuvers finished ahead of schedule following night marches. A number received passes through Sunday night. The 175th Infantry tent compound burned to ashes due to a trash fire while guards failed to contain it.
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Morven
N. C
Red
175Th Infantry
Local Teachers Prepare for District G Meeting in Virginia
A large group of Winchester public school teachers will attend the District G meeting of the Virginia Education Association at Madison College in Harrisonburg tomorrow. Garland Quarles, Winchester superintendent and District G vice president, leads the local delegation with numerous teachers including Miss Bessie Corkey, Mrs. Luther Hale, Miss Katherine Pannill, Miss Lena Payne, and others.
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Publc
Winchester
Virginia Education Association
Madison College
Harrisonburg
Garland Quarles
Bessie Corkey
Luther Hale
Katherine Pannil
Lena Payne
Alan Peery
Susan Saulsbury
Ruby Shiley
Andrew Bell
Walton
Marguerite Daughtery
Elizabeth Dunlap
Annie Irby
Eleanor Mccartney
Sue Jolley
Robert McNally
Evelyn Pearman
Virginia Lucas
Mary Glenn Lupton
Nancy Larrick
Rally Day Service At Rural Church The Ridings Chapel
The Ridings Chapel Sunday School announces its annual rally day service on Sunday morning October 26. A 10 o'clock sermon will be delivered by Rev C P Walz. A quartet will perform and Virginia Willis joins in a duet with Mary Wissman. The Evans children Bobby Thomas Thelma will also present a number. The opening hymn Onward Christian Soldiers will be sung by the primary class. Recitations are planned and all are invited.
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Ridings Chapel
William Ss. Sargent
C. P. Walz
Gervis Grim
Dorothy Willis
Virginia Willis
Anna Lee Grim
Mary Wissman
Evans
Bobby, Thomas
Thelma
Forty years in prison makes old horse thief vow to stay out
Joseph Buzzard, 82, says he has spent 40 years behind bars since 17 and will not return after release from Eastern State Penitentiary. He recalls his brothers in the Buzzard gang, noting nonviolent crimes, large prison terms, and his regret over crime born of desperation.
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Philadelphia
Joe Buzzard
Joes
Eastern State Pecuiary
Joe
Lancaster County
Eastern
Herbert Smith
Buzzard
Placid
Pennsylvania
John
Ike
Eastern Penitentiary
Abe
Mike
Brother Abe
Roosevelt backs LaGuardia for third term as New York mayor
President Roosevelt endorsed Fiorello LaGuardia for a third term as New York mayor, calling his administration the most honest and efficient in memory. He noted the city holds about half of New York state’s population and laughed off claims of taking part in the local election.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Fiorello LaGuardia
New York
LaGuardia
New York City
Gasoline Curfew Lift Prompts Mixed Dealer Reactions
The curfew on night service for gas stations is lifted as fuel rationing ends. Ickes says British fuel loans back to normal, freeing 40 US tankers to resume gulf to Atlantic runs. Many dealers favor keeping some curfew, others push to end nightly closures nationwide. Michigan groups suggest 7 pm to 7 am hours.
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Washington
Harold L. Ickes
Defense Petroleum
United States
Gulf
Atlantic Seaboard
Ickes
Gasoline Station Council
Metropolitan
New York
Jersey Petroleum Marketers’ Association
New Jersey
Peter J. Urban
Michigan
Gasoline Dealers’ Association
Knox Claims Clash Impending
The article notes Japan ready to fight the United States to protect its interests in the Orient while Japanese media assails U S efforts to base in Soviet Siberia. Japan permits ships to depart for the United States as U S liners cancel Orient cruises and return to friendly ports.
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Japan
Vladivostok
Japan Times
Tokyo Foreign Office
United States
Orient
Soviet Siberia
Far East
Manila
Shanghai
Winchester Gun Club Sponsors Quail Shoot
The Winchester Gun Club announced a quail shoot at the grounds starting at 2 o'clock tomorrow afternoon inviting sportsmen and Game and Fish Protective Association members to attend. Club officials say receipts will fund restocking Frederick with game birds for the coming hunting season next month.
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Winchester Gun Club
Game and Fish Protective Siation
Frederick
Answers From Page Four Quiz Summary
The list provides the 14 Q and A items including fruit true France June 30 evaporation false explorer Montana James Gibbons and a phrase about a time at bat without all.
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France
Montana
James Gibbons
crochet diamond rug pattern 7098 instructions
Crochet guide explains making a diamond motif rug and joining motifs into a single rug. Describes where it can be used in living rooms bedrooms or bathrooms and urges readers to start now with illustrated instructions.
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Peue
Richmond University
Steel Company
Pittsburgh
Wallhide
Rae
Wiliamsburg
Giese
Beckést
Williamsburg
Eae Ee Eee
Thomas Credit Jewelers
N. Loudoun &T
Boston Clearing Story
Senate
Hun
Mr. Roosevelt
The
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Loudoun
Pate i
Sheriff's Sale
H. W. Ebert
Geo. Ritter
J. B. Bywaters
Coleman Dunn
Knox
Gun Club
Quail Shoot
Rosenberger's
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Braddock St
Solas
Jround Meat
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Shen
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RCA
RCA Radio
Miles Music CO
Copa Wee
Household Arts, Inc
Alice, Brooks
Aerous Family
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