Heavy Democratic Primary Vote in Winchester Contest
Nearly 1,000 ballots cast in the Winchester Democratic primary by 3 p.m. as Burr P. Harrison and incumbent T Russell Cather vie for the Twenty fifth district Senatorial nomination. Districtwide turnout also looks heavy with Clarke Frederick and Shenandoah counties signaling strong interest in the race. By 2 45 p.m. Winchester's box held 934 votes, 56 shy of the June municipal election total.
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Winchester
Burr P. Harrison
T. Russell Cather
Clarke
Frederick
Shenandoah
Election Returns From Winchester and Nearby Precincts
The Star reports election returns with estimates from Winchester city precincts and nearby areas. Precincts including Charley Rouss Friendship Sarah Zane City Hall and Clarke County towns show varying ballots cast and qualified voters as returns come in through the night.
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Charley Rouss
Sarah Zane
City Hall
Middletown
Stephens City
Carpers Valley
Clarke
Clarke County
Berryville
Pierce
Russell
White Post
Millwood
Strasburg
The Best Loser Wins the Townspeople’s Favor
A defeated merchant in a small town posted a sign offering a $25 reward for the name of the voter who cast his ballot against him. The bold gesture turned laughter into respect as neighbors and farmers visited the store, boosting trade and showing humor can redeem a defeat.
Cabinet plans undisturbed August recess in Britain
London reports the British cabinet will stay near London during the August September danger period. Chamberlain and Halifax are likely to keep offices as Japan talks and a British French Soviet pact unfold. Health Minister Elliot plans a brief French trip returning August 16.
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London
Chamberlain
Britain
Japan
Lord Halifax
Halifax
Leslie Burgin
Kingsley Wood
Leslie Hore-Belisha
England
Walter Elliot
Cap d’Antibes
France
House of Commons
Adolf Hitler
Russell Carpenter Opens Barber Shop on Main Street
Russell Carpenter opens a new barber shop at 3 South Main, with August 3rd noted for the opening event.
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Russell Carpenter
South Main
Victor Products Declares 15 Cents Per Share Dividend
Victor Products Corporation based in Hagestown Maryland approves a 15 cents per share cash dividend payable August 10 1939. Directors report six month earnings of 57501 73 with earned surplus 106731 80 and deem the firm financially sound. Directors include T B Patton H H Jennings J C Woolfolk and Paul Haldeman. The company makes milk cooling cabinets shelving and reclaimed rubber products.
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Victor Products Corporation
Hagerstown
R. J. Funkhouser
Punkhouser
Messrs
T. B. Patton
H. H. Jennings
J. C. Woolfolk
Paul Haldeman
O'Sullivan Rubber Company
Chanters Will Sing Tonight at City Hall Plaza
The Chanters concert, postponed from Friday July 21 due to rain, will be held tonight at 8 30 on City Hall Plaza. Chairs will be provided for elderly attendees and the public is invited.
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Chanters
City Hall Plaza
Sberry Anniversary Sale Highlights Today
SBERRY marks anniversary with sales event on August 1 at multiple locations. Storewide discounts advertised, with doors opening in the afternoon and limited-time specials expected to draw shoppers.
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Sberry
Temporary Span Is Being Built At Castleman's
At Castleman’s Ferry Virginia work crews cleared debris after a 90 foot span collapsed under a loaded truck and car. A temporary span will carry traffic until a new bridge opens about November 30, with speed expected on completion.
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Castleman’s
the Star
Berryville
Highway Department
Castleman’s Ferry
Shenandoah River
William C. Poston
Winchester
L. C. Carr
Mecca
Smith McFillen
Carr
Washington
Arthur Beahm
Rileyville
Beahm
Frank E. Tappan
Crvvile
Tappae
Weathe
Blue
Free City Nazis Threaten Danzig Trade Clash
Aug 1 reports show Nazi leaders in the Free City of Danzig threatening to defy Polish customs rules after Polish officials halted shipments from the Amada-Unida margarine firm. They warn such moves could cost Danzig about 5 million dollars in yearly trade and note no senate approval for exports. Warsaw circles say Danzig sales of margarine and herrings are under customs control due to noncompliance with agreed inspections.
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Free City
Danzig
Poland
Amada-Unida
Warsaw
Lady Weds Jockey in Newmarket Ceremony
Lady Alexandra Egerton sister of the Earl of Wilton married jockey Pat Beasley in Newmarket England on August 1. The ceremony united two well known racing and aristocratic circles with local spectators noting the alliance between nobility and sport.
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Newmarket
England
Alexandra Egerton
Earl of Wilton
Pat Beasley
Country Doctor Uses Fruit Jar And Welders Oxygen To Save Twins
In Idabel Oklahoma a 29 year old doctor improvised an oxygen breathing device from a fruit jar rubber tubing and welder's oxygen to save four month old twin boys Charles and Larrie Faulkner who had nearly stopped breathing after whooping cough. He coordinated oxygen from a welding shop and a stomach pump to deliver life saving aid until 99.5 percent pure oxygen arrived.
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Mitchell Curtis Idabel
Okla
Charles
Larrie Faulkner
George K. Pisher
Louis Paulkner
Dr. Pisher
U S stake in China reduced by two years of war
An unofficial survey shows America’s stake in China cut by two years of Sino Japanese conflict. Investments fell from 132 million to 98 million with 40 million in default Chinese obligations. American in country residents and armed forces declined. naval units remain in Asian waters.
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Andrue Berding
Washington
America
China
Japan
Hull
Garner
Piping
Tientsin
Shanghai
United States
Augusta
Philippines
Hong Kong
Attacked Twice Within A Year
Miss Minnie Wedenecki, 55, was beaten and found naked tied to her bed in Boston. She was hospitalized on the danger list at City Hospital. Landlady Celia Shapiro said the assault followed a prior beating about nine months earlier, with two girls allegedly involved.
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Boston
Minnie Wedenocki
City Hospital
Rioting in Bombay Injures Fifty Five Including Police
Fifty five people were injured in Bombay during rioting after a demonstration against the new prohibition law. Twenty seven police officers were hurt, six people in the crowd were wounded by bullets, and most others suffered injuries from flying stones.
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Bombay
Bomber crosses U S A in nine hours flight
The Army's Boeing 39 flying fortress landed at Floyd Bennett Field at 1 24 p m completing a nonstop flight from Burbank California in nine hours 14 minutes 30 seconds. The four engine bomber carried 2500 gallons of gasoline and cruised at 25 000 feet averaging about 250 miles per hour. Pilot Major Stanley M Umstead led the flight from Wright Field Dayton Ohio.
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New York
Army
Floyd Bennett Field
Burbank
Calif
Stanley M. Umstead
Army Air Corps’ Material Division
Wright Field
Dayton, O
Pastor Schmucker Case Heard In Virginia Court
Rev. Roy Schmucker appeared before Judge Philip Williams in Corporation Court to determine if he may continue performing marriages in Virginia. Witness Rev. Charles Hume Funk described ordination requirements and active congregation membership. A ruling was adjourned for about two weeks as evidence was reviewed.
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Roy Schmucker
Philip Williams
Corporation Court
Virginia
Tomahawk
W. Va
Williams
C. H. Funk
Charles Hume Funk
Cork Street Church of
Funk
John A. Tate
Richmond
Schmucker
Disciples of Christ
Tate
Sanitary Seeking Site for North Braddock Street Lease
Sanitary Grocery Company negotiating with Bond Brothers for lease of the North Braddock street lot formerly used by Bickers Motor Company for used cars. If concluded, the firm plans to operate a market on the site. Previous talks with Frederick County Board of Supervisors over Kitching yard lot at Boscawen and Cameron stalled over lease period. Allen Bond declined comment.
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Sanitary Grocery Company
Bond Brothers
North Braddock Street
Bickers Motor Company
Sanitary Company
Frederick
Likely To Prove Discouragement In Seeking Housing Bill Action
A brief item reports possible discouragement in pursuing action on a housing bill. Officials weigh political risk as lawmakers consider how to move forward amid public pressure and limited time.
House Defeats Consideration of Roosevelts Lending Bill
Washington August 1 The House refused to consider the administration lending bill valued at 1.95 billion dollars hindering quick action on the housing measure. A coalition of Democrats and Republicans blocked debate while Senate passage of a 1.615 billion dollar lending bill was noted.
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House
Senate
Rayburn
D-Tex
Washington
Barkley
Congress
Bankhead
Roosevelt
United States Housing Authority
Gore Picnic Postponed to August 5 With Balloon Ascension
The Gore picnic event is postponed and will now take place next Saturday, August 5. Attractions include George deGrange performing a balloon ascent and a parachute jump, announced by H. M. Windle, secretary.
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Star Office
Star
MR. Winchester
Edgar A. Guest
the American Magazine
State Library
Victor Products
U.S.A
Bulletin Washington
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