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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Oct 30, 1939

Page

10

Threat to sue over Dies charges spurs league meeting

In Philadelphia 300 members of the American League for Peace and Democracy met in executive conference amid controversy. Dr. Ward of Union Theological Seminary said he would sue Rep. Martin Dies if he waived congressional immunity, calling Dies bluff as the gathering opened.

Philadelphia Martin Dies D.-Tex American League For Peace and Democracy League Ward Union Theological Seminary Dies

Membership Drive Expands Middletown Community League

The Middletown Community League expands its campaign for members with local signups rising. Teacher W. W. Kline aimed for 50 memberships and reached 53 while Mrs. J. F. Judy became the hundredth signer. Funds from memberships support school improvements.

Middletown Community League Middletown W. W. Kline J. F. Judy

Three German Subs Surface Near Brazilian Liner

The Brazilian liner Santarem bound for Brazil reported off the Canary Islands that a flotilla of three German submarines surfaced to check her nationality.

Rio DE Janeiro Santarem Brazil Canary Islands

Three Chicago Drivers Seek Record Auto Leap

Errd Lee 28 Carl Larson 30 and Michael Hojnacki 52 escaped with minor injuries after their car struck a cemetery fence stone base on Foster avenue and flew a 60 foot river leap in a bid for a record.

Chicago Errd Lee Carl Larson Michael Hojnacki Foster Avenue

Social pressures push Gals toward sport at femininity cost

Dear Miss Chatfield responds to a reader about women adopting masculine social roles and athletic interests. The doctor notes most well bred women stay morally conventional while many pursue sports and social life, risking loss of femininity. He concludes many women aim to please boyfriends and doctors wives.

Miss Chatfield Caroline Chatfield

Treasury status shows October 27 receipts and debt rise

The Treasury reported October 27 receipts of 13,547,212.96 and expenditures of 24,297,060.08, bringing gross debt to 41,024,808,069.96. The daily increase was 1,568,282.73.

The Associated Press Washington Treasury

Pledge for Missions At Grace Methodist Church

At a Francis Asbury Union meeting in Middletown at Grace Methodist Church $200 was pledged for Missions. The forth of November was designated for a month of peace. Miss Katherine Dehaven directed the devotional, Robert C. Lee presided. The council plans November meeting at Rev. R. B. Moore's residence in Winchester. Grace Church youth served refreshments after the service.

Francis Asbury Union Grace Methodist Church Middletown Katherine Dehaven Stephenson Robert C. Lee Union R. B. Moore Morningside Drive Winchester Grace Church Cee

Otterbein Bible Class Convenes Tonight

The Otterbein Bible Class of the United Brethren Church meets in the church auditorium tonight at 7 30 for a special business session. All officers and members are urged to attend as important matters will be discussed.

Otterbein Bible Class United Brethren Church

Puzzle clue list and answer note from King Features Syndicate

A mixed puzzle page lists across and down clues with numbers and partial phrases. It includes language fragments such as English Hebrew Dancers' amount and Hog Shed Body of water and ends with an attribution and instruction about the previous puzzle answer.

Steech Jialy Swiatlik Sie IE OIS

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