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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 04, 1937
Page
9
Women and children flee the Chinese quarter of Tientsin as Japanese air bombardment shatters the city. Thousands of natives reported killed amid the flare up, mirroring earlier distress.
The article notes Peiping possibly becoming the capital of a North China puppet state after Sino-Japanese clashes. Japanese troops suffered a defeat at Peiping's southwest gate and attacked a Chinese force at Tungchow, 15 miles east, with further march on Peiping anticipated. Martial law was declared at Tientsin, a key rail center.
Mass meetings to protest dawn drills by the New York National Guard were planned by simmer residents east of Peekskill. Loud cannon blasts and rifle fire shattered morning silence around Lake Mohegan and Lake Osceola disturbing sleeping residents.
Vincent E. O'Neill retired broker and former NY Curb ex‑VP fled with his wife to Great Barrington Mass after failing to halt firing. Brigadier General Burnett said soldiers and guns go together and trained men are needed for night attacks as dawn drills continue near Camp Smith.
Local print shop advertises wedding invitations at reduced rates. Deals highlight customizable templates, fast turnaround, and bulk discounts for couples planning ceremonies in the near term.
The 89th annual conference of the Virginia Valley Central Congregational Christian Church opened at Mt. Olive Christian Church near McGahesville. Rev. R. A. Whitten of Winchester led the opening sermon. Delegates from Winchester and Timber Ridge attended with church representatives.
No hunting or trespassing allowed on Hollingsworth property near Rouss Springs. Violators will be prosecuted to the full extent of the law. Signed Miss A B Hollingsworth. (8-44-16)
Connie B Smalts notifies customers that Connie Beauty Shop will remain open from August 7 to August 16 during her absence.
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