Death by Own Action of Demented Congressman
Spectacular death of Representative Marion A. Zioncheck occurs when he dives from a fifth story window as his bride waited in a car. The coroner cites death by own action with an inquest planned. brother-in-law William Nadeau was present and blamed himself for not stopping him.
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Seattle
Marion A. Zioncheck
Zioncheck
Maryland
William Nadeau
Washington State
National Capital
Falls
Bride
Otto Mittelstadt
Mittelstadt
Department of Justice
Nadeau
Knocking Knows a Playful Word Game Fringe Humor
The piece teases a humorous exchange about a verbal game with puns. It mentions Winchesters and a learned man who labeled whistlers as morons, then presents examples like Knock Knock jokes including Hiram and Carmine. It notes English teachers should not take it seriously.
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Hiram
Hiram I
Olive
Miau
Miss Stanley Dies of Injuries in Baltimore Car Crash
Miss Betty Snowden 18 of Laurel Maryland died at Johns Hopkins Hospital from a skull fracture after an automobile crash on the mountain road near Gibson Island. Zebulon Stafford 23, riding with her, was slightly injured when the car skidded in rain and struck a pole en route home from a dance. Miss Stanley was a great niece of Mrs. Miller of this city, a General Mills executive’s wife, and had been visiting the Miller home in recent years.
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Betty Snowden
William Stanley
Laurel
United States Attorney-General
Baltimore
Miller
Col
Ashby Miller
General Mills, Inc
Stanley
Johns Hopkins Hospital
Gibson Island
Zebulon Stafford
Jack Stafford
Easton
Miss Stanley
Stafford
Charles H. Peckham
Staunton to Host State Apple and Peach Inspection Office
A State Board of Agriculture committee designated Staunton as the site for the supervisor of apple and peach inspection office. The office will handle accounting and records with inquiries to Box 726 Staunton Va. Robert Bier will supervise this year and spend much time in Virginia. T W Ayres chosen as state supervisor of apple and peach inspection. Ayres comes recommended by the federal department and has decades of Virginia experience in inspection.
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State Board of Agriculture
Staunton
Robert Bier
Virginia
T. W. Ayres
Board of Agriculture
Ayres
Federal Department
Centennial Parade Opens Warren County Celebration
Front Royal hosts a 100th anniversary centennial parade with Miss Laura Trout crowned Queen and her court. Ex servicemen corps from three states provide escort as Major S. R. Miller leads the event.
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Front Royal
Warren County
Laura Trout
Airport site in Winchester approved for development
A. H. Pettigrew of the Virginia Highway Department personally approved the proposed Front Royal road site for a municipal airport in Winchester. Andrew Bell of the Chamber of Commerce says Pettigrew’s review boosts prospects for a modern landing field, with maps to aid cost estimates and potential funding.
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A. H. Pettigrew
Richmond
Virginia Highway Department
Winchester
Andrew Bell
Chamber of Commerce Anda Aa
Pettigrew
Bell
Front Royal Road
Landon praised by speakers at Woodstock festival
Rain dampened the Maurertown civic festival in Woodstock Virginia but drew large crowds for the annual event. Former Congressman John R Norton of Nebraska spoke on the Democratic campaign and Harold McGugin of Kansas compared Landon and Byrd on economy and government. Norton said Roosevelt will win reelection and favor for progressive policies grows.
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Woodstock
Maurertown Civic League
John R. Norton
Nebraska
Shenandoah County
Phi
Shenandoah
Harold McGugin
Norton
Virginia
Roosevelt
Maurertown
McGugin
Gov
Landon
Harry F. Byrd
Sharp Advance In Wheat Price on Winchester Market
Wheat rose to 1.09 per bushel on the Winchester market this afternoon driven by advices from Chicago and Baltimore. The move marks a three cent gain from yesterday’s 1.06, reflecting rises in the two principal markets.
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Winchester
Chicago
Baltimore
Locust Bloom in August Sparks Farm Interest at Kernstown
A locust tree on W. L. Cooper’s Kernstown farm is blooming for a second time this year. The first bloom appeared in May, the usual time, and Mr. Cooper notes August blooms are unprecedented while the blossoms appear normal and plentiful.
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W. L. Cooper
Kernstown
Mr. Cooper
Vacant Lot Clean‑up Urged by City Chief
Chief of Police C W Hollis directed drivers to stop using the rear post office passageway to turn and to avoid blocking federal property. He warns trespass charges for violations and urges vacant lot owners to remove weeds and rubbish under a sanitary enforcement directive.
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C. W. Hollis
Piccadilly
Braddock Streets
Hollis
Harrisonburg
Common Council
Armed Posse Hunts Thug Through Night
An armed posse conducted an all night pursuit of a suspected thug merchant across the area. Reports describe a tense search with residents alerted as authorities coordinated the effort.
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Armed Posse
Postmaster’s husband attacked in Lynnhaven. search for suspect
In Norfolk Virginia on August 8 authorities hunted a unidentified man who struck John P. Mills 55 at his home last night. Mills, husband of Lynnhaven postmistress, suffered a fractured skull and serious injuries. Neighbors aided him as a tall assailant fled in darkness. Sheriff Guy Eaten and Princess Anne county deputies questioned nearly a dozen suspects before releasing them with alibis.
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Norfolk
Princess Anne County
John P. Mills
Lynnhaven
Mills
Sarahra
Ead
Guy Eaten
Jefferson Group Forms National Jeffersonian Democrats
A Detroit meeting formed the National Jeffersonian Democrats a campaign organ to carry an anti-Roosevelt appeal to every state. Former Senator James A. Reed was named chairman with Sterling E. Edmunds as secretary. The group plans state and national committees and to seek anti New Deal support for Landon or stay home.
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Detroit
James A. Reed
Reed
Sterling E. Edmunds
Landon
Edmund
Winchester To Play Berkeley In Tri County League Match
Winchester Park Association schedules a game with Berkeley Springs Club tomorrow in Winchester. Berkeley brings a strong offensive record and is seen as one of the season’s top contenders. Proceeds support the Play ground fund.
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Winchester Park Association
Berkeley Springs
Berkeley
Winchester
Uniform notice for Martinsburg convention uniforms
Uniforms for the Martinsburg Convention will be issued at the engine house on Monday and Tuesday evenings August 10 and 11. Members planning to attend the August 12 convention are urged to obtain uniforms early. Uniform Committee.
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Martinsburg
Engine House
Thorpe to Offer Diary as Evidence in Custody Battle
Dr. Franklyn Thorpe aims to present a 187 page diary as evidence of Mary Astor's romances as custody dispute with ex wife continues. Through attorney Joseph Anderson Thorpe notes possession of “other weapons” more sensational, foreseeing disclosure.
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Thorpe
Los Angeles
Franklyn Thorpe
Mary Astor
Joseph Anderson
Hollywood
Miss Astor
Rouss Co. To Seek Awards In Martinsburg Parade
Members of the Charley Rouss Fire Company plan to travel to Martinsburg on August 12 to compete for cash prizes offered by the Cumberland Valley ASA and the association. The parade starts at 4 50 p.m. with McIlwee’s Municipal Band. Nine events offer prizes including 100 first and 50 second for largest all around company and best appearance with band or drum corps. Rouss firemen won 200 at Hagerstown for largest best looking company with band. Captain M D Weaver will lead the company newly remodeled uniforms ready for the Martinsburg event.
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Japan
Los Angeles
Iso-Hollo
Harold Manning
Glen Dawson
Joe McClusky
Glenn Morris
Fort Collins Cole
Robert Clark
San Francisco
Jack Parker
Sacramento
Jesse Owens
Ralph Metcalf
America
Charley Rouss Fire Company
Martinsburg
Cumberland Valley ‘Sg. Asa
Ent View's Association
Mcllwee
Hagerstown
Rouss
Maryland
M. D. Weaver
Weaver To Speak On Pensions For Police Officers
State Senator Aubrey G. Weaver will discuss a proposed statewide police pension system for Virginia at the Virginia Police Executives Association convention in Winchester September 16 and 17. The meeting will also cover a revision of the state police training program. Hugh H. Clegg will speak on Modern Police Administration. Major R. B. Jordan and Sergeant Ted Miller will report on pension and training matters.
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Richmond
Aubrey G. Weaver
Virginia
Virginia Police Executives’ Association
Winchester
Hugh H. Clegg
Federal Bureau of Investigation
Hoeding
Norfolk
R. B. Jordan
Pension Committee
Ted Miller
Police Instructors’ Institute
Some Showers Due Next Week Forecast
Weather outlook for the week beginning Monday shows scattered showers in the North and Middle Atlantic States near the start and again around Thursday. Temperatures are expected to be near or slightly above normal.
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Washington
North
Middle Atlantic States
Franco Leads Moroccan Troops In Bold Rebel Move
Gen Francisco Franco marched at the head of Moroccan troops described as a threat to Madrid’s government. Reports placed him in Burgos Seville Morocco and other locations as Liberal forces claimed victories against Fascists across central and southern Spain.
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Franco
Francisco Franco
Burgos
Madrid
Melilla
Spanish Morocco
Seville
Morocco
Badajoz
Caceres
Associated Press
Spain
Sjalist
Germany
Europe
Gudadlajara
Tampash
Zaragoza
Algeciras
Cadiz
Huelva
Cordoba
Granada
Avilla
Balearic Isles
Alto de Leon
Cortes
Paris
Berlin
Reich
France
Good Prices For Apples Expected From Continent
A Rotterdam firm reports a bountiful apple crop across Europe and suggests higher prices. Fruit growers in Winchester receive the notice noting strong continental conditions and the potential for better business than last year.
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Rotterdam
Holland
Winchester
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