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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Sep 28, 1939
Page
5
Stella Daniels testified that she was a former sweetheart of Peter Schewchuk at his Camden N J murder trial. She described Wanda Dworecki s death and said Schewchuk warned her at Wanda s wake not to reveal anything to police.
Funeral services for Charles McCann Stottlemyer son of the late John R. Stottlemyer were held Saturday at 11 o clock from the Welltown Methodist Church Reverend W Talbert officiated and interment followed at Mount Hebron Cemetery Surviving are seven children Retha Greenwalt Lucy Greenwalt Rutha Lena Lena Charlena Conway Ed Allen and other relatives including sisters and a brother Pallbearers were Jon Rudolph Will Cae Wil Tweets I W Ebert E Clevenger and George Ra and W C Stottlemyer
The text calls Tampa Florida the cigar capital of the world. It notes a Cuban section with shops and factories and claims over 1,500,000 Havana cigars are produced daily.
London reports Prime Minister Chamberlain framing a long war effort to crush Hitlerism with a 2 billion pound budget. Sir John Simon outlines a 35 percent income tax rate through March and 37.5 percent the following year, while the Bank of England lowers rediscount rates to three percent to support about one billion pounds in borrowing.
In West Palm Beach court a girl testified about being lured from her home with false promises by Thomas Cochran self styled film scout. She said he attacked both girls and murdered Frances Ruth Dunn 17. The witness described the events leading to Dunn’s death and the role Cochran played.
Tulips provide a vivid spring palette for gardens and art. The article explains May flowering hybrids from Darwin and cottage groups, their color range, and the history from Dutch breeders to modern garden use. It notes color harmony, classification by bloodlines, and the appeal of tulips as dependable, striking bloomers from early spring through May.
Two of Grover Cleveland Bergdoll's five children testified that he lived secretly in Philadelphia during part of the 19 years he was a fugitive in Germany. Alfred Bergdoll, aged 12, said he recalled his father living with the family in Wynnefield Avenue while in Philadelphia, as part of his second to fourth grades.
The Junior Auxiliary of the hospital will hold an October diphtheria clinic in the District Nurse Association office near the county courthouse. Registration will occur on the first day and immunizations on the second day, administered by local doctors. The clinic offers one toxoid shot at no cost for city children ages 6 months to 6 years whose families cannot pay a doctor, with both white and colored children eligible.
Radio host Jimmy Fidler discusses Hollywood scene and entertainment notes in a daily segment. The piece highlights Fidler’s insights and coverage of film figures, events, and industry chatter.
London reports indicate belief Hitler aims to end the war by forcing Britain and France to accept a Polish fait accompli while pursuing peace talks with the Soviet Union in Moscow. Lord Halifax seeks clarity on Russian policy as observers warn of a broader peace offensive and renewed aerial strikes.
An old advertisement promotes PASTEETH powder to secure upper or lower plates without sliding or slipping. It claims a non acid alkaliné formula with no gummy taste and helps control plate odor. Available at drug stores.
The high command reported no note worthy fighting on the western front while confirming one enemy plane was brought down, signaling a brief air action in the continuing conflict.
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