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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Sep 19, 1940

Page

2

Frederick County Agriculture Board Chooses Walker Bond Chairman

Walker McC Bond was elected chairman of the Frederick County Board of Agriculture at the organization meeting yesterday in the county courthouse. The board discussed forming a Frederick County conservation district with Rockingham and All counties and set November date for a referendum. Members and advisors were listed, with talks on livestock surveys and soil and livestock improvements. The next meeting is scheduled for Wednesday afternoon.

A. W. Wright E. M . John W. Larrick, Jr R. Eback O. Carpenter Fredrick J. H. Fisher G. R. Marker R. P. Anderson T. Snapp J. H. Funkhouser Phil H. Gold Herbert Manuel C M. Rosenberger Harry L Mc Ann W. R. Lezee J. A Everley Rees Frederick County M. Punk Punk Segmen

Andrew Jackson and Butler Named in Canada Event

Andrew Jackson and Nicholas Murray Butler are linked to a Canada related matter on New Year's Day with references to Richard Wagner in the context.

Andrew Jackson Nicholas Murry Butler Canada Richard Wagner

Duke of Kent Narrowly Escapes Exploding Bomb

In southwest London a time bomb exploded within 80 yards of the Duke of Kent’s car as he passed a roped off danger zone. He was uninjured as his auto halted just as the blast occurred. Bystanders cheered the Duke leaving the area and one woman called out a greeting.

London Duke of Kent Mg George VI

Smith Trial Set Monday in Clarke Court

Clarke Circuit Court opens Monday in Berryville with two cases on the docket. A 42-member jury panel was drawn, including a $10,000 civil suit against the Norfolk and Western Railroad and the trial of L. C. Smith, Berry’s ferryman charged with the slaying of Wired Smallwood on June 14. The railroad suit is set for Thursday, filed by William E. Eagle and George H. Levi, administrators, over Edgar Francis Eagle’s death in a January 13, 1938 train track collision on the Boyce grade crossing.

Berryville Clarke Circuit Court Philip Williams J. Ed Thoma Norfolk and Western Railroad L. C. Smith Berry Wired “Doodge” Smallwood William E. Eagle George H. Levi Edgar Francis Eagle Boyce

Eligibility and Poll Tax Rules for Virginia Voters in 1940

The notice explains residency requirements for voters in Virginia in 1940, detailing how long one must reside in the state county and precinct, and outlining poll tax obligations by year of entry. It instructs registrars to register all individuals within specified dates and to carry tax receipts when registering. It also covers coming of age rules and a deadline for precinct transfers before October 5, 1940.

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Legion Meet Plans Reception for Ralph B Snapp Cabin Capon River

The Robert Y. Conrad Post American Legion holds a regular meeting on September 20 at Ralph B. Snapp's cabin by Capon river. Members meet at City Hall 5 15 p m, travel via Route 50 to Gore Virginia then Route 275 to Yellow Springs West Virginia, reach a mailbox marked Dr Ralph B Snapp, with a reception committee and steak charcoal dinner at 6 p m. Newly elected officers will be installed for the ensuing year.

Capon River Robert Y. Conrad American Legion Ralph B. Snapp Gore Yellow Springs W. Va

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