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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Sep 13, 1939

Page

9

Protest On Censorship In England

London report notes neutral countries receive little London news while Germany sends more. Swiss journalist blocked from sending German language article by mail and a neutral state head’s activities were publicly read and censored. American journalists faced gasoline ration limits at the ministry of mines, with neutral reporters' access shaping public sentiment.

London News Chronicle Germany News-Chronicle Ministry of Information Ministry of Mines

Winchester Lions Plan Picnic Dance and Weight Lifting Event

Several Winchester Lions Club members will attend a picnic and dance at Lost River State Park in West Virginia Thursday under Moorefield Lions Club auspices. They also plan to attend charter night in Hancock Maryland next Tuesday and a Lions luncheon at Golden Glow at 12 30. Charles Lillis demonstrated weight lifting during the luncheon and the club will sponsor a championship weight lifting contest at Sarah Zane Hall Saturday night at 6 with the main event at 10 30. Members who attended other clubs' meetings during the summer discussed the progress of their activities.

Winchester Lions Club Lost River W. Va State Park Moorefield Lions Club Lions Hancock Charles Lillis Sarah Zane

Executor's Sale of Mary C Rhyan Property in Winchester

The executor will auction the Mary C. Rhyan property at 12 noon on Saturday Sept 30 1939 in front of Winchester Court House Virginia. The home at 26 Valley Avenue fronts 39 feet on Valley and 100 feet deep to South Braddock Street with two parcels offered separately or as a whole. Immediate possession with terms 1/3 cash and balance in two annual installments secured by deed of trust and fire policy. auctioneers Duvall & Dunn.

Court House Winchester Virginia Mary C. Rhyan Valley Avenue Braddock Street Ray Grim E. W. Cather

Conduct Rites For Mr Crowl

Funeral services for E. A. Crowl of 112 North Washington street were held at 9 this morning at Omps Funeral Home with interment in Rose Hill Cemetery Hagertown Md. Rev. R. H. Hannon and Rev. O'Leary officiated. Pallbearers included C. B. Mallory W. B. Pingley L. J. McElligott Bruce Gorham Ray Curtis and J. L. Everhart. Crowl had served 25 years with C P Telephone Company, 15 as local wire chief.

E. A. Crowl North Washington Street Omps Rose Hill Cemetery Hagerstown R. H. Hannon Sacred Heart Catholic Church Father O'Leary Hagers Town C. B. Mallory W. B. Pingley L. J. McElligott Bruce Gorham Ray Curtis J. L. Everhart Mr. Crowl C. & P. Telephone Company

Pershing Calls for Bigger Army at Special Congress

General John J. Pershing urged Congress at its coming special session to fund a full peace strength for the U S military. He proposed 280000 in the regular army and 424000 in the National Guard, noting current expansions to 227000 and 235000. From Walter Reed Hospital he recalled World War I lessons and warned against delay if war returns.

Washington John J. Pershing Congress National Guard Europe Roosevelt Guard Walter Reed Hospital

Negro Is Held On Liquor Count

Homer Butler, colored, of Middletown, Va., was taken into custody by county and state authorities yesterday on a charge of possessing illegal liquor. A pint bottle and several empty jugs were found in the building. Hearing before Trial Justice A. J. Tavenner has not been set.

Homer Butler Middletown A. J. Tavenner

Funeral Rites For Mrs Prince In Rest Virginia

Funeral services were held for Mrs Sue Prince at 2 30 Sunday afternoon at the home of her son in law and daughter Mr and Mrs E W Smallwood. Rev W C Talbert of Winchester conducted the rites though Rev Fielding was sick. Several relatives from a distance attended and many beautiful floral tributes were given.

Rest Sue Prince E. W. Smallwood W. C. Talbert Winchester Rev. Fielding Grant Ashwood Stephenson le Noah Small Brnning George Clark William Frazier Snap

Rotary Head To Visit Winchester For Official Visit

Rotary Governor Dave R. Shearer of Johnson City Tennessee will tour the Winchester Club tomorrow in an official visit. He is district governor of the 186th district elected at Rotary's 30th annual convention last June. The Winchester club founded in 1921 meets weekly at the George Washington Hotel with president Covington and secretary Coffman and about 60 members to discuss club administration and activities.

Dave R. Shearer Johnson City Tenn Rotary International Winchester Rotary Club Shearer Rotary Covington Coffman

French Insist British Force Is In Battle

Saarbruecken remains a focal point as French claim control of two thirds of the Warndt forest west of the town amid ongoing counter attacks. Observers say the campaign is still in a preliminary phase with a major offensive anticipated. British expeditionary force supposedly completed its landing as air combat activity increases and three German planes are reported shot down.

Saarbruecken Saar Warndt Tage Allied Supreme War Council War Ministry

Aerial dogfights as French and German forces clash near Saarbruecken

German planes crossed the border to scout Allied movements while French fighters engaged in dog fights above the front. French reports claim both sides lost several planes in crashes as a fresh French squadron pressed toward Paris. German artillery shelled villages near Saarbruecken as French forces advance on Siegfried line under heavy fire.

Paris Saarbruecken Siegfried Line

Artillery Exchange Resumes Across Frontline Skirmish

French guns thundered in a fierce reply as lines clashed at the front. Reporters describe heavy artillery duels and advancing positions amid grim battlefield conditions.

Prayer Service at Lutheran Church of Our Saviour

Mid week service at the Lutheran Church of Our Saviour begins at 8 o clock with a sermon from the pastor on Four Square of Life. A choir rehearsal follows the service.

Lutheran Church of Our Saviour

Grove Will Is Recorded Admitting Executor and Life Interest

The will of the late E. H. Grove is recorded in Coc. M. Smith's office with Claude M. Grove named executor and a $5,000 bond. His mother Mrs. Sallie E. Grove signs as surety. The widow has a life interest and the estate will be sold after her death with proceeds divided among the children Maude Virginia Hockman, William A. Grove, Charles E B Grove, Claude M. Grove, Stanley H. Grove, Lovell H. Grove, Sarah E. Henshall, and Bright Viola Grove.

E. H. Grove Coc. M. Smith Corporation Court Claude M. Grove Rs. Sallie E. Grove Grove Maude Virginia Hockman William A. Grove Charles EB. Grove Stanley H. Grove Lovell H. Grove Sarah E. Henshall Bright Viola Grove

Winchester Evening Star Information Bureau Notice

Information Bureau of the Winchester Evening Star in Washington D C offers answers to questions of fact. Refer to page 4 column 4 for details.

Winchester Evening Star Information Bureau Washington, D. C

Enroll Now for 12 Week Secretarial Course

Enrollment open for a 12 week Secretarial and Office Practice course aimed at advanced and high school commercial graduates. Positions and career skills highlighted.

DuPuy Rites To Be Tomorrow

Funeral services for Mrs. Nelia Booker DuPuy who died yesterday at her son in law and daughter’s home at 408 West Clifford Street will be held tomorrow at 2 PM at the Hampden Sydney College campus church. The remains will be moved with family to Hampden Sydney tomorrow morning.

Nelia Booker DuPuy J. B. Beverley, Jr West Clifford Street Hampden-Sydney College Hampden-Sydney

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