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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Sep 27, 1940
Page
3
Vast Finnish swamps and forests are being cleared to create new homes for evacuees from Karelia. The government funds relief, furnishes land and tools, and builds housing with state sections and Swedish gifts. About 51 percent of Karelians receive outright relief as projects expand and compensation schemes unfold.
John McCormack 48 of Musetts named majority leader of the House succeeding Sam Rayburn Texas who becomes Speaker after Bankhead Alabama death. Notes on Karelia reflect 20 000 industrial workers displaced and 3 600 Ladoga fishermen moved to new grounds. Government aims to aid the farmer artisans by near town housing and access to farm land plus winter town jobs.
Baltimore September 27 David Tilghman Jr Maryland Republican chairman said he has no influence with the army or national guard over promotions after reports that parents and wives asked his help for sons or husbands to receive commissioned status. He noted Elliott Roosevelt was commissioned as a captain in the army specialists reserve and argued some prefer non combatant posts near the front lines to stay out of danger.
In Chicago on a disorderly conduct charge Leon Abrams avoided a conviction after the judge ordered him to shave his heavy beard. Police noted Abrams generally stays out of trouble but said women are frightened by his facial foliage, and the charge was dismissed.
Authorities struggled to recapture a 350 pound brown bear named Andy that escaped from a cage. Keeper Ed Phillips used a box of cookies to lure Andy from a porch to his confinement, guiding the bear step by step back to his quarters.
Bernard Caine president of the Sioux City Kiwanis Club said the Nazi salute is not theirs and that Hitler will have to change his salute, asserting the gesture was invented long before Hitler. He addressed complaints that their greeting resembles the Nazi salute.
Dan Leatherman will depart Friday for Hershey Pennsylvania to attend the Dale Carnegie Directors School as a guest. He previously directed Woodstock Class No 1 last winter and will form Winchester Class No 2 upon returning for sessions in Winchester starting next month.
Dr I C Riggin State Health Commissioner notes Hampton Roads rapid military expansion makes the area a national defense hub. He cites vaccination campaigns sewer and water improvements as essential to protect new workers families and local communities amid housing and environmental challenges.
In Topeka police hunt two dummies stolen from Washburn College football practice. Coach Elmer Holm expects a tough game versus Tulsa Saturday and says the missing tackling dummies hinder practice.
Sunday School and preaching schedule announced for multiple Methodist churches. A unified church school and preaching service starts October 6 at Green Green woods with a monthly first and third Sunday rhythm. Additional services listed for Stephens City Fairview Kernstown Refuge Salem White Post and Millwood programs with guest speaker A C Halvosa.
St Pauls Sunday School at 10 a m with J W Richard as superintendent. Service at 11 a m with sermon Peter Lovers. Luther League at 8 p m. Trinity Sunday School at 9 45 a m Vespers at 8 p m Sermon Gods Angels. Prayer Service Thursday 7 30 p m. We welcome you to all our services.
The Frederick Circuit Methodist Church reports Sunday School at 10 a m and preaching at 11 a m led by George L Waters. Carpers Valley and Relief offer 2 p m Sunday School and 3 p m preaching, with relief services at 7 30 p m. St John rally at 9 30 a m and Fremont Holy Communion at 11 a m. Preparatory services at Bethel are set for Oct 1 2 and 3 at 8 p m.
The Poinciana grows to a height of 20 to 40 feet. The royal Poinciana originated in Madagascar.
A moral reflection on wealth from Proverbs and Luke 16. The piece warns that riches tempt pride and deceit, while true happiness comes from righteous living. It contrasts honest gain with dishonest methods and urges laying up treasures in heaven over earthly wealth.
Bible School 10 a m led by Charles E McVay with the largest attendance last Sunday. Communion at 11 30 a m. Rally services planned in each church school. J E McDonald to speak Paynes Chapel 11 a m. Gerrards town Methodist unites with Presbyterians for evening services. Public invited. Q Inbreeding livestock effects discussed with note on vigor and fertility.
Cedar Cliff group Presbyterian led by Julian T Owen minister. Cedar Cliff church school 9 30 a m evening worship 7 30 p m Thursday young people 8 p m Cedar Creek church school 16 a m morning worship 11 a m Mount Hope morning worship 9 45 a m church school 10 45 a m
In Lepanto Arkansas on September 27 the annual American Legion terrapin derby produced an unexpected winner named Shanghai Lil as Roosevelt and Willkie stayed at the starting line.
In Santa Monica on February 27 delegates to the State Federation of Labor convention were seated only after proving their suits and ties bore AFL union labels. No record of a turnout was noted.
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