Blockade of Bilbao Broken as Andra Sunk
Amsterdam April 21. Insurgent forces reported executing Dutch officials aboard the steamer Andra before its sinking in the Bay of Biscay on April 6. The Dutch ministry later said the crew was freed and sent home, though the term crew may have included the officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amsterdam
Netherlands
Bay Biscay
Foreign Ministry
Lisbon
de Telegraff
St. Jean de Luz
France
Bilbao
San Sebastian
Driver Is Given Year in Frederick Circuit Court
Edwin Robertson colored was sentenced to one year in jail in Frederick Circuit Court after a drunken driving incident near Stephens City. His car veered off the road tearing down wire fence and posts. A witness said Robertson exited the vehicle with two liquor bottles, one broken, the other surrendered to officers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edwin
Bluegum
Robertson
Frederick
Stephens City
Wright
County women sponsor roadside beautification contest
MA Winchester notes county women plan roadside development to beautify surroundings. Frederick county filling station operators agree to cooperate and a contest will involve most stations. Wishing success to all, the effort promises mutual benefit through full cooperation.
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Frederick County
Red Cross To Hold Session For Winchester Delegates
On May 12 Junior Red Cross members from Winchester and Frederick County will attend the national convention in Washington D C. Delegates will visit National Headquarters and the Red Cross Museum before touring Mount Vernon and returning to Winchester by 6 30 p m.
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Red Cross
Winchester
Frederick County
Washington, D. C
Helen Wright
Winchester- Frederick
The
Shrine
National Headquarters
National Red Cross Museum
Washingtonton
Mount Vernon
George ee _ lans
Joan Winchester
Rouss City Hall
Pastors Shape Banquet Plans for Frederick County
Frederick County Ministerial Association prepares the annual banquet at the Golden Glow on South Loudoun Street. Rev. W. B. Obaugh will serve as toastmaster with ministers inviting laymen and Winchester pastors to join, aiming to unite Christian workers for a larger kingdom effort. Rev. E. E. Miller of the First United Brethren Church will deliver the principal address.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick County Ministerial Association
Golden Glow
South Loudoun Street
W. B. Obaugh
Winchester
Kingdom of God
E. E. Miller
D. D
First United Brethren Church
Mrs. Roosevelt To Attend Funeral
White House sources said Mrs. Franklin D. Roosevelt would likely attend the funeral of W. Forbes Morgan. She sent condolence messages to Mrs. Morgan and the treasurer’s son in New York.
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Washington
White House
Franklin D. Roosevelt
W. Forbes Morgan
Roosevelt
Britain faces budget clash over prosperity profits tax
London reports show Chancellor Chamberlain defending a 1937 38 budget amid Tory dissent. Some MPs warn the excess profits levy could push tax rates toward 45 to 75 percent with surtaxes, threatening enterprise, while Labour and opposition back tighter spending to fund a 7.5 billion rearmament plan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Neville Chamberlain
Chamberlain
House of Commons
Robert Horne
Horne
Sir Robert
T'yve
Mellwees Municipal Band Praised After Capitol Theatre Concert
The Mellwee municipal band drew strong praise after a Sunday Capitol Theatre concert. A Winchester lawyer, R Gray Williams, attended and sent a letter plus a contribution toward the band’s expense fund. The group plans further programs including Apple Blossom Festival performances May 7 and 8.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mellwee
Capitol Theatre
R. Gray Williams
Winchester
W. H. Mellwee
Williams
Sea Gulls Aid Jersey Farmer in Battle Against Beetles
In Bridgeton New Jersey April 21 swarms of sea gulls head inland to help farmers combat a 15 year beetle war. Birds feed on beetle grubs unearthed by plows following tractors and may roost inland, spreading the effort along the coast.
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Jersey
Bridgeton
N. J
New Jersey
Cumberland County
Francis A. Raymoley
Federal Department of Agriculture
Raymoley
Utah
Father Divine Rumored In Distant Heaven by Lawyer Madison
NEW YORK April 21 Ar tha A Madison negro lawyer who handles Father Major J Divine’s terrestrial affairs says the godlike leader is communing with spirits in some distant heaven. Police seek him over the beating and stabbing of Harry Green. Madison says no surrender and calls him a god not a man. Continued on Page 3 Col 6.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Arthur A. Madison
Major J. Divine
Harry Green
Weehawken
N. J
Father Divine
Madison
Young D A R Urges Youth Tenfold Growth At Congress
3000 delegates attend the Daughters of the American Revolution congress as Mrs. William H. Puch reports junior groups rising from 64 to 136. She says young members are essential as the organization risks aging without their leadership. Mrs. William A. Beckler adds remarks for the press.
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Washington
Daughters of the American Revolution
Society
William H. Puch
New York City
William A. Beckler
G O P Chairman Sued by Wife in Kansas District Court
Mrs. Laura Hamilton filed for separate maintenance against John D M Hamilton chairman of the Republican National Committee in Topeka Kansas. She seeks custody of two children Daniel 20 and Laura 12 and cites gross neglect and extreme cruelty. Hamilton a 45 year old attorney became R N C chairman in 1986 after Alf Landon nomination.
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Topeka
Kas
Laura Hamilton
John D. M. Hamilton
Republican National Committee
Cleveland
Alf M. Landon
Kansas
Hamilton
Landon
Fort Madison
Iowa
House of Representatives
Washington
Mountaineer E P Browning Speaks at Kiwanis Luncheon
Ken tuckian E P Browning of Handley High School told Kiwanis Club members about The Kentucky Mountaineer. He discussed mountain traditions customs and living as Superintendent Garland Quarles introduced him. Only visitor was T Mer Bonner Jr from Baltimore Interclub Relations Committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Garland R. Quarles
Quarles
Handley School Board
E. P. Browning
Handley High School
Kiwanis Club
Browning
Garland Quarles
Recentere
T. Mer- Bonner, Jr
Interclub Relations
Baltimore, Md
Sibley Declines To Seek Third Term As Chamber President
Harper Sibley said he cannot accept a third term as president of the United States Chamber of Commerce. He told the nominating committee he notified them he could not serve again upon his arrival home in Rochester New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rochester
N. Y
Harper Sibley
United States Chamber of Commerce
Cherry Trees Bloom Near Nicodemus Orchard
The Nicodemus cherry orchard two miles north on the Martinsburg pike is near full bloom after recent heat and rain. The 1,000 tree orchard draws spring pilgrims who view blossoms said to rival apple blossoms in beauty and should last until Sunday.
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Martinsburg Pike
Washington
Women Sponsor Health Program Announced in Frederick County
Miss Elizabeth Farrar announced a county wide health program to be sponsored by Home Demonstration groups in Frederick County. County and local committees are named with Mrs. Edwin Marker as county chair and local chairwomen listed for Stonewall Middletown Gravel Springs Shawnee Stephens City North Frederick Gore Mount Williams and Brucetown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth Farrar
Frederick County
Edwin Marker
Shawnee Club
Stonewall
L. O. Dick
Middletown
R. R. Stickley
Gravel Springs
Harold Cooper
Shawnee
Marker
Stephens City
John Jackson
North Frederick
Charges Against Friend of Carol in Iron Guard Case
In Bucharest the military court blocked attempts to bring Mme Magda Lupescu before the proceedings. The ten iron guard members face charges over the July killing of Mihail Stelescu. Lupescu’s possible influence on the king and state affairs was not explored. Stelescu dies in hospital after an appendicitis operation. no death penalty exists in Romania.
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Bucharest
Romania
Mme
Magda Lupescu
Carol
Iron Guard
Mihail Steleshev
Mme. Lupescu
Stelescu
Guardist
Rumania
Special 1936 Chev Coupe With 8000 Miles
Bickers Used Car Lot lists a 1936 Chevrolet coupe with 8 000 actual miles priced at 485 00 dollars. Contact information not provided.
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Bickers
All Hair Cuts 35 Cents at All Barber Shops
Public notice advertises hair cuts for 35 cents at all barber shops with a dated reference. The brief item notes a promotional price likely valid across locations.
Reign of Terror Among Residents Near Oaklands Md
Homes of relatives guarded near Oak land Maryland and at least two residents in hiding amid a wave of intimidation. Authorities pursue suspects as community fear grows and residents seek protection.
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Oakland
Mountaineer Clyde Friend Confesses in Quinter Hook Killing
State's Attorney Neil C. Fraley says Clyde Friend 36 of Friendsville confessed to shooting and killing Quinter Hook 60 four days earlier. Friend surrendered after police surrounded his parents' home and was taken into custody in Markleysburg Pennsylvania.
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Oakland
Neil C. Fraley
Clyde Friend
Quinter Hook
Friendsville
Friend
Maryland
Markleysburg
Pennsylvania
Harry Friend
West Virginia
Bunch
Perjury charge for grand jury tied to coal mine case
Ted Creech a Kentucky coal mine superintendent was released on bond after being charged with perjury before the La Follette Civil Liberties committee. He testified that Richard Tackett admitted being drunk and mixed up when speaking against Kentucky coal operators. The committee plans to present Creech’s case to the grand jury as further questioning followed.
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Washington
Ted Creech
Kentucky
Senate
Harlan County
Creech
Richard C. Tackett
la Follette Civil Liberties Committee
John J. Abt
United States
Robert L. Bonham
No Directed Verdict For Mrs. Norton
In Los Angeles a federal judge denied a motion for a directed verdict to acquit Violet Wells Norton of charges she sought money from Clark Gable by naming him the father of her daughter Gwendoline. Gable denied paternity in court as Norton’s defense prepared its case.
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Los Angeles
Violet Wells Norton
Clark Gable
George
Osgrave
Gable
Gwendoline
Morris Lavine
Frank Billings
England
Lavine
Death Summons Mrs Nina Taylor
Nina Taylor wife of Wixthanyeres died at 7 last evening at her Deep Wells home St James Long Island after illness. She was native to this city daughter of J Brown and late Cornelia Luke Brown of Winchester. Survived by husband son Jeremy, father sister Mrs Thomas A Painter and brothers Edwin F Brown Henry W Brown. Body to be brought here for interment with funeral at Loudoun Street Presbyterian Church.
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Nina, Taylor
Wixthanyeres
Deep Wells
St. James
Long Island
Taylor
Joen Brown
Loca Bank
Cornelia Luke Brown
Winchester
Jeremy Taylor
Thomas A. Painter
Swannanoa
N. C
Edwin F. Brown
Henry W. Brown
Loudoun Street Presbyterian Church
Traffic Blocked By Auto Mishap Near Winchester
An Ohio driver lost control of a 1937 eight near Winchester on Route 50 causing a long blockage. Forty cars and trucks were delayed in both directions as crews cleared the scene. the motorist, Mr. Levy from near Akron, escaped serious injury and spent the night in Winchester.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester
Ohio
R. E. Bayliss
Levy
Akron
Byrd backs revised budget message and curb in spending
Senator Harry Flood Byrd of Virginia said he strongly endorsed the President's revised budget. He warned deficits threaten permanent security and urged retrenchment in expenditures. He cited potential savings from government reorganization and eliminating duplicate activities and unnecessary personnel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry F. Byrd
Washington
Harry Flood Byrd
Virginia
Byrd
Virginian
Congress
Strike Leaders Seek Peace Talks With Ontario Premier
J L Cohen for 3,700 General Motors strikers travels to Toronto to press Premier Hepburn for a peace conference or direct talks. Hepburn agrees to meet Milard as a striker representative while a plan to return workers stalls amid accusations of a strike breaking plot. Homer Martin delays his Canada visit as the union's leadership contemplates strategy.
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Oshawa
Ont
J. L. Cohen
General Motors
Mitchell Hepburn
Toronto
Cohen
Hepburn
John L. Lewis
General Motors of Canada, Ltd
C. H. Millard
United Automobile Workers of America
Milard
Hugh Thompson
United Automobile Workers
Thompson
Harry J. Carmichael
General Motors of Canada
Homer Martin
CIO
Washington
Denhardt Loses Plea for Continuance in Murder Case
Brigadier General Henry H. Denhardt loses a motion for a continuance in the murder case of his fiancee Mrs Verna Garr Taylor of La Grange. He must stand trial in Henry county after defense efforts to transfer venue due to alleged passion prejudice. The defense cited absence of key witnesses barber J B Handley and chemist R O Sherberg as basis for delay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Castle
Henry H. Denhardt
Verna Garr Taylor
la Grange
Henry County
J. B. Handley
Auto Lights To Be Inspected Statewide May First
State Officer R E Bayliss announced a semi annual auto inspection starting May 1. Winchester stations remain unchanged except one garage lacking space. Beginning tomorrow night cars will be stopped for lights inspection. Drivers with burned out lights and no spare bulbs will be summoned to court.
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R. E. Bayliss
Winchester
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Ed Robertson
Mrs. Roosevelt
House of
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Prof
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Harlem
Congress of D. A. R
G.O.P
John Hamilton
Kansas Court
Mountaineer
Sibley
Bulletin
Mrs. Norton
Death
Mrs
Nina Taylor
J. Few Brown Paasses
Premier Hepburn
Martin
Denhardt
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