Registration Master Forms Are Dispatched To All States
Distribution of draft registration forms began today as master copies for the first four blanks sped to 48 states by air service. The 64 cards will enroll 16.5 million men next month and help select some for military service, with total draft printing costs estimated in the state program.
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Washington
Illinois
3 Vest
House Appropriations
George C. Marshall
Army
Roosevelt
Navy
Harvard musician Montford Variell dies from own action
Cambridge dispatch reports a verdict of death by own action by inhaling illuminating gas in the death of Montford Schley Variell, 25, a Harvard graduate and musician. Medical Examiner David C. Dow announced the findings.
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Cambridge, Mass
Montford Schley Variell
Harvard
David C. Dow
Winchester tribute to J. Few Brown marks loss to community
In memoriam for J. Few Brown Winchester notes his outstanding worth and unselfish community service. The piece highlights his longevity, habit of making friends, and ability to live life well. It ends with a warning to tyranny and a jab at Hitler and Mussolini.
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J. Few Brown
Winchester
Ribbentrop Mussolini Hold Parley On War Turn
In Rome Ribbentrop met Mussolini at Palazzo Venezia amid talks that could shift the European war. A broadened axis drive possibly drawing Spain into the conflict against Britain and Gibraltar was discussed. Present were Galeazzo Ciano and ambassadors Mackensen and Alfieri. The meeting began after 5 p m Rome time.
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Rome
Adolf Hitler
Joachim von Ribbentrop
Mussolini
1 Duce
Palazzo Venezia
Spain
Britain
Gibraltar
Virginio Gayda
Galeazzo Ciano
Hans-George Viktor von Mackensen
Dino Alfieri
von Ribbentrop
Hitler
Roosevelt to Address Philadelphia Visit Preview
President Roosevelt plans a overnight departure from Washington to Philadelphia for an Army and Navy defense inspection and a Convention Hall address. Officials say the speech may be political or non political and subject details remain uncertain. He will view warehouses and naval facilities in the morning and may not tour the York Ship Corporation yard in Camden.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Philadelphia
White House
Army and Navy
Naval Hospital
York
Camden
N. J
Jones Becomes Secretary of Commerce in Quiet Ceremony
Washington Sept 19 Jesse Jones took the oath as Secretary of Commerce. He was sworn in by Associate Justice Stanley Reed in the White House in the presence of President Roosevelt. Jones noted his eight years directing the Reconstruction Finance Corporation and related agencies during which he disbursed about 10 billion dollars.
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Washington
Jesse Jones
Stanley Reed
Supreme Court
Roosevelt
White House
Inquirers
Reconstruction Finance Corporation
Hauling Service Ad by J H Huff in Bradenton
Local and long distance hauling offered by J H Huff based at 707 8S Bradenton with telephone 1824. Service ad notes pickup and delivery options for residents and businesses in the area. Various dates and page indicators imply a newspaper classified listing.
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J. H. Huff
Brad
Clarke Schools Closed in Clarke County Through Sept 30
Berryville and surrounding districts shut schools as a precaution against infantile paralysis. Clarke Superintendent A F Robertson announced the closure of Berryville Battle town Longmarsh area schools including Berryville High and several elementary campuses. The measure follows the death of Rixey Moore, a 12 year old, from infantile paralysis and involves health officials coordinating with local leaders.
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Berryville
Clarke
A. F. Robertson
Battletown
Longmarsh
Glandale
Gaylord
Hawthorne
Marvin Chapel
Riverside
Pine Grove
Greenway
Chapel
Robertson
Board of Health
Moore
Rixey
Josevfi, Jr
Caracas
Venezuela
Standard Oil Company
William Cabell Moore
Washington
Frank E. Tappan
Charlottesville
Willkie Visits Los Angeles as Johnson Praise Grows
Willkie tours southern California on the way to Los Angeles to discuss defense and industry with plans to visit North American Aviation and Douglas Aircraft. Johnson says he will wait to comment on tribute in California until back home after Congress adjourns, predicting it will end by September 28.
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Willkie
Los Angeles
California
Hiram Johnson
Wendell L. Willkie
Los Ano
North American Aviation
Douglas Aircraft Company
Congress
Obtain Use of Legion Building
Spokesmen for the Winchester recreation and handi craft program announce securing the American Legion building on North Loudoun Street for all three floors. The first committee meeting is set for September 27, with a full-time supervisor likely hired. The organization, yet unnamed, plans to operate a swimming pool.
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Winchester
American Legion
Loudoun Street
Legion Building
Stn
Highlands Avenue rummage sale advertises furniture and china
A rummage sale notice lists Highlands Avenue with sale date Saturday September 21 from 1 to 2 PM featuring furniture including an armoire, a sofa, tables and chairs, plus a walnut china closet. Another sale at 205 Fairmont Avenue runs with similar items noted.
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Fairmont Ave
Doctor’s Facetious Cure Hint At Health Forum
Dr Warren T Vaughn of Sammond Virginia told a health forum a story about two girls seeking advice on clothing styles. He facetiously suggested joining a colony and noted that one girl did and was cured too, illustrating his point with a humorous anecdote.
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Kansas City
Warren T. Vaughn
Sammond
George
Funeral rites held for 12 year old Rixey Moore
Simple funeral services were conducted for Rixey Moore 12 at his home on South Buckmarsh Street with Rev. Ernest H. Williams officiating. Interment followed at Green Hill Cemetery. Moore, a Berryville High School freshman, died yesterday afternoon of infantile paralysis after a three and a half day illness.
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Berryville
Rixey Moore
Joseph F. Moore
South Buckmarsh Street
Ernest H. Williams
Grace
Berryville High School
Rixey
Health Board
Glass Scores Bond Policies
Senator Glass argues banks were maneuvered into buying federal bonds during debate on taxing income from future government securities. He asserts banks fear not taking allocated bonds, noting proposed $20 billion of bonds to support the national debt. He cites depreciation risks to the economy if bonds fall below par.
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Washington
Glass
D.-Va
Federal Reserve Banking System
Virginian
Adams
D.-Colo
Used Gas Ranges and Stoves for Sale
Five used gas ranges priced at ten dollars each advertised by The Gas Co with contact phone 564. The notice lists a used Magic Chef four burner cooker with oven and mentions a gasoline stove in addition to the ranges. Dated September 19, 1921.
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the Gas Co
Brown Rites To Be Held At 3 P. M. Friday
Funeral services for J Few Brown 92 who died yesterday afternoon will be from Grace Lutheran Church Friday at 3 with Rev George S Bowers. Interment in Mount Hebron Cemetery. Pallbearers include W Nelson Page Woodhull Baker and others. Survived by daughter Edith Brown Painter and several nieces and nephews. last of a family of ten.
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J. Few Brown
Grace Lutheran Church
George S. Bowers
D. D
Mount Hebron Cemetery
W. Nelson Page
W. A. Baker
Woodhull Baker
William C. Miller
Robert McNally
Fred S. Boyd
H. D. Puller
John I. Sloat
Jacob Yost
John W. Rosenberger
B. B. Dutton
R. Gray Williams
Albert Bradford
B. F. Davis
Robert S. Bell
Stewart Bell
A. D. Henkel
Mr. Brown
Oliver M. Brown
Susan Catherine Baker
Christian Streit
America
Brown
Baker and Company
Shenandoah Bank
Sarah Zane Fire Company
Notes Decrease In WPA Ranks
Acting WPA Commissioner Howard O Hunter told the United States conference of mayors that WPA October employment would total 1 800 000, 525 000 less than February’s peak. He said the figure matches Congress schedules and is 525 000 below the February 28 peak for the year.
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New York
WPA
Howard O. Hunter
United States Conference of Mayors
Congress
German Press Calls for Unlimited Bomb Warfare
Berlin reports the German press calls for unlimited bombing of Britain in retaliation for hospital bombing. Propaganda outlets demand harsh retaliation, threaten extended conflict, and promise actions after Rome talks. High command cites intensified raids on London docks, oil depots, ships, and various targets across England with ongoing mining of southern ports. British losses listed at 38 planes.
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Associated Press
Berlin
England
Rome
London
High Command
Tilbury
Chatham
Victoria Docks
Silvertown
Royal Albert
Liverpool
Billingham- on-Tyne
Newcastle
English
Britain
9 174 Planes Are Ordered
Secretary Stimson announced the War Department has signed contracts since July 1 for 9 174 of 18 641 war planes funded by Congress this session. He reviewed defense reinforcement progress over the last three months, noting the figures reflect purchases as of today. He also disclosed tentative plans to call to active duty about 37 000 National Guard officers and new enlistees in November, the third and fourth guard increments. no further orders are planned before January 3.
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Washington
Stimson
War Department
Congress
Army
National Guard
Willkie Favored by New York Times for Defense Lead
The New York Times editorial backs Wendell Willkie for president, arguing he is better equipped than Roosevelt to provide national defense. It cites Willkie’s liberal practicality, need for increased production, and critiques Roosevelt’s fiscal policies, warning against extending presidential power to a third term.
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N. Y. Times
Willkie
U. S
New York
New York Times
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Wendell L. Willkie
the Times
Ter
Roosevelt
Bank of England Declares Dividend
The directors of the Bank of England met in the vaults and declared a 6 per cent dividend after hearing governor Montagu Norman’s report. Norman said precautions are taken to ensure the bank’s business will be carried on through all emergencies.
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London
Bank of England
Montagu Norman
Norman
Wartime bulletins from London and Washington reported raids and health moves
New York and London dispatches on September 19 describe limited routine reports from London due to censorship, British raids on French and Belgian ports causing damage, and naval air actions in Libya. Roosevelt forms a health committee to bolster emergency readiness. Atlee promises full Commons discussion on a possible British French union, while German planes are said to aid Italy in the Mediterranean with RAF losses noted.
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New York
Associated Press
London
Royal Air Force
Air Ministry
Belgium
Germany
Clement R. Atlee
Privy Seal
House of Commons
France
United States
Churchill
Italy
NBC
Mediterranean
RAF
Malta
Yesteray
Draft Board Policies Flagged by AFL President
William Green, president of the American Federation of Labor, warned at a convention of the International Association of Machinists that draft board policies must avoid repeating World War mistakes of pulling skilled mechanics from their positions.
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Draft Board
Cleveland
American Federation of Labor
William Green
Green
International Association of Machinists
Camel eats after hunger strike at Broadmoor Zoo
Dinner Bell at Colorado Springs Broadmoor zoo tells of Tehel a 42 year old camel refusing food after Pritz a male camel crushed a Tibetan bell worn by Ethel for 20 years Virgil Crisp bell maker tried to duplicate it but failed Ethel resumed eating after the third bell tone was produced
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Colorado Springs
London Feels Heaviest Raid and Severe Damage
London faced its heaviest daylight raid as German bombers struck east and central districts in the Nazi assault. Three German planes were shot down, while casualties and property damage rose, sparking calls for deeper shelters and mass evacuation plans.
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London
England
Air Ministry
East Anglia
English Channel
French
Belgium
Lancashire
Hertfordshire
Essex
Sussex
Kent
Midlands
Merseyside
Erie
Associated Press
Royal Air Force
Woman's Auxiliary To Meet Sept. 24
The Woman's Auxiliary of the Synod of Virginia schedules its annual meeting September 24 to 26 at Ginter Park Church in Richmond. President Mrs Frances R Crawford will preside with speakers Gov James H Price Rev Charles R Erdman D D Princeton Theological Seminary Rev D W Richardson Union Theological Seminary Mrs S H Askew and Mrs S R Gammon. Annual reports will be presented.
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Synod of Virginia
Ginter Park Church
Richmond
Frances R. Crawford
James H. Price
Charles R. Erdman
D. D
Princeton Theological Seminary
D. W. Richardson
Union Theological Seminary
S. H. Askew
S. R. Gammon
Public Auction of Household Goods in Winchester Area
Public sale scheduled Saturday September 21 at 1 p m on Bufflick Road four miles east of Winchester. Items include household goods live Brumback and G M Largent Largent estate administrator A H Largent.
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Bufflick Rd
Winchester
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