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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Sep 19, 1939
Page
2
The O'Sullivan Company reports a surge in orders in September with the Sullivan Rubber employees benefiting from a major business upswing and an outing to Elizabeth Furnace in the past weeks.
Funeral rites for Wilbur Quaintance Tidler former resident of Wernstown were held at 3 p.m. at Mount Hebron Cemetery chapel Clarendon Va. Rev Homer Welch Methodist Church Imlstown officiated. Interment followed in the Tidler family lot. Pallbearers included Stanley John W George Tidler J Walker Tidler C B Walborn and Daniel Walborn. Tidler a retired tractor operator native of Rap ock county.
Canada provides about 90 percent of the annual nickel production. The note highlights Canada's dominant role in global nickel supply.
London reports say Britain and France will consult Polish leaders on the military situation after the Soviet invasion of Poland. The British information ministry said Soviet action cannot be justified by their arguments, while no sign of a war declaration against Russia appeared. The full implications are not yet clear, but Britain pledges support to Poland and continuation of the war with energy until goals are achieved.
A mass meeting of city Democrats is set for 8 o'clock this evening in the Corporation Court room. Noble C. Pierce called the gathering to select a new city Democratic executive committee.
The president pledges to define air force plans to strike military targets, hoping to spare civilians from bombing and slaughter. The statement, reported amid European war repercussions, follows preparations for Congress’s special session Thursday.
Ralph Snapp of Stephens City and Kenneth Boyer will be superintendents. Betty Hack of Springdale niece of Frank Hack will head home economics for Stephens City with Martha Richard and Silva Carper assisting. Margaret Mathews of Middletown will head home economics there with Dorothy Tevalt assisting. FFA Aides from Stephens City unless noted include Poultry James Yeakley James Summell Winston Huffman Middletown. Corn Henry Carbaugh Christian Ebersole Arthur Shipe Middletown. Apples Franklin Brumback Harold Cooper Homer Petty Farm Display Ralph Snapp Vegetables Roscoe Edwards Gervis Grimm Middletown Denzil Fawcett Grain Home Hack Malcolm Brumback Middletown Robert Carbaugh Refreshments Robert Richard Richard Boyd Roland Snapp Russell For Jr. Farmers Robert Russell was named superintendent for Junior Farmers. The fair draws hundreds from the county and neighboring areas and this year is again expected to attract many visitors. It showcases student training results from public schools.
Berlin reports Hitler moves toward flag decked Dan zig as Soviet forces enter eastern Polish provinces and German armies claim capture of 50 000 prisoners and immense booty. Polish forces north of Lodz defeated ending a nine day battle while Warsaw resists encirclement as Germany widens pressure and occupation advances loom.
British admiralty reports approximately 681 survivors from 1260 aboard the aircraft carrier Courageous after a submarine attack. It sank in about 35 minutes. many men jumped or clung to debris while destroyers launched lifeboats.
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A doctor advises addressing the cause of constipation to avoid symptoms. It suggests increasing bulk via high fiber foods, noting bulk is food not absorbed but leaves a soft mass in the intestines. Recommends Kellogg's All-Bran crisp cereal for breakfast.
Tens of thousands of Polish refugees trudging back toward their homes across Galicia near Krakow and Jaslo. They walk barefoot or hitch rides in decrepit carts as German trucks shuttle back from the front. Refugees cluster at Tarnok awaiting empty military transports.
About 2,000 to 3,000 Polish troops fought on the heights of Obiesz west of Gdynia and in Ochschoeft as Germans bombarded Danzig beach and Steinberg Heights. Eye witnesses saw three German waves advancing with air and artillery support while waiting for the British arrival.
New York reports the pound rising in the exchange market to 3.94 dollars, trading 114 cents above parity and eight cents below the official rate, with traders citing the pound, francs, and Canadian dollar as blocked currencies.
The Nippon civilian monoplane presses toward a round the world route from Miami on September 19 as it aims to beat wartime disruptions and complete its planned flight.
Frederick County George E Armel et ux transfer to E H White a tract called Armel school for ten dollars and other considerations. Winchester W E Bridgeforth et ux transfer to Homer E Hockman a lot and dwelling in Liberty Heights for ten dollars and valuable considerations.
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