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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Sep 22, 1939
Page
10
DETROIT September 22 Henry Ford reiterates his unalterable position against war and declares no plans for another peace ship to Europe He opposes any amendment to the neutrality law warning changes could lead the nation into war and misery for millions He intends to speak against movements he perceives as spreading war in Europe
Philadelphia report states Josephine Romauldo, 44, Brazilian widow and former tobacco company worker, was found guilty of poisoning her lamplighter husband Antonio to collect a $10,378 life insurance. Jury of four women and eight men handed down the verdict with the death sentence to be considered after a motion for a new trial.
In the early days after European hostilities began, marriage licenses issued in Minneapolis rose about 30 percent above normal. In recent days, wedding activity declined as anti-war sentiment grew, reflecting shifting social mood.
In Norfolk Connecticut two golfers investigated missing balls from the Norfolk Country Club’s second fairway and unearthed 64 balls in a squirrels winter cache.
Brush Creek Virginia reports social visits from Harrison Mauzy and family in Moorefield. Whitacre and Whitacre visits in Winchester Martinsburg. Ruth Mauzy teaches at Howards Chapel. DeHaven employed with Abige Whitacre. Whitacres visit Grace Whitacre in Martinsburg and call on Rev Collis. United Brethren conference in Martinsburg. Laura Dailey family guests. Nelson Beard and Stultz visit Bailey home. Elsie and Frances Heironimus return to Washington after two weeks here. Work begins on a new bridge over Big Brush Creek at Siler with a completed bridge over Brush Creek awaiting fill completion.
Caroline Chatfield argues farm wives can overcome isolation and poverty with education, a little time for reading, and shared family effort. She notes radios, books, magazines, and nature study enrich the home, while warnings about illusion and contentment guide practical everyday choices.
Funeral services for Mrs. Robert Lee Loy were held at Grace Lutheran Church Falls Church Virginia after she died in a Alexandria hospital from a brief illness. She was 65, born in Bloomery West Virginia, widow of Robert Lee Loy, and mother of thirteen surviving children. Pallbearers included six sons, with extensive floral tributes noted.
Peace For America Inc prepares to circulate 10 000 petitions across the United States demanding absolute neutrality of Congress members. The group, formed by patriotic organizations, calls for an arms embargo in peace and war plus government ownership of munitions plants, halting trade with belligerents and a national referendum before entering conflicts. It also seeks a strong army and navy to defend both Americas.
In Garfield New Jersey Pat Momiskey knocked out Tony Celli in Worcester Massachusetts in two rounds. In Philadelphia Wally Sears outpointed Buddy Ryan in six rounds. Baltimore fighter Nick Fiorentino won a decision over Marty Gallagher in Washington District.
Treasury summary for September 20 shows receipts 31 million 888 thousand 186.26 dollars and expenditures 32 million 875 thousand 878.67 dollars. Gross debt stands at 40 billion 868 million 322 thousand 273.14 dollars with an increase of 2 million 855 thousand 684.86 over the previous day.
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