Three Towns Awaiting Armory Debate and Committee Action
Peyton Marshall announces a working committee to gather data on a WPA funded Winchester armory project. The panel includes Dr. Allen T. Hawthorne and other city leaders to secure a modern facility, with speed urged to obtain a 45 percent grant portion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Common Council
Winchester
Company I
Paul
Cather
T. Russell Cather
Harold G. Brown
H. B. McCormac
Paul Hartman
Ridgeley White
L. M. Nurton
Andrew Bell
Peyton Marshall
Wendell Goode
James A. Anderson
PWA
Winchester Day Birds Visit Early Morning Porch
Early callers include a baby catbird a cardinal and Pete the song sparrow who sings for meals on the back porch Pete is bold with a keen ear and limited repertoire of music and enjoys dry bread crumbs Cats wandering near threaten local birds as several families have been disrupted this year The writer recalls a past legislature allowing hunters to eliminate felines in the field.
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Pete
Finance Chairman Bak From Acting As Purchaser
City council discussed purchasing and voted down a proposal to empower the Finance Committee chair to work with the city manager in opening bids and awarding contracts. The measure, framed by Mayor Dr. Charles R. Anderson and Finance Chair Herman Hable, failed six to three amid calls for a formal investigation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bak
Fairmont Avenue
Finance Committee
Charles R. Anderson
Herman Hable
Dr. Anderson
W. W. Dellinger
Mr. Hable
Peyton Marshall
C. D. Barnett
R. Frank Barr
A. Lee Coble
Fred Forney
Wendell Goode
Japan Repels a Russian Charge at Siberian Frontier
Japanese troops repelled a Russian infantry and 40 Soviet tanks assault following heavy artillery shelling. The four mile border front remained tense with ongoing bombardment and an attack aimed at recapturing Changkung Hill amid a disputed territory crisis.
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Yuki
Korea
Siberian
Cne
Changkufeng Hill
Corrigan greeted by massive Washington welcome
Douglas Corrigan the "wrong way" Atlantic flier arrived in Washington to a giant crowd as throngs filled Pennsylvania and Constitution Avenues. Police estimated about 150000 spectators watched the parade and tossed paper scraps while officials urged decency.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Douglas Corrigan
Atlantic Flier
Pennsylvania
Constitution Avenues
Fairfax Naulty
Naulty
Corrigan
Baltimore
B. C. Boulton
Martin Company
Martin
Friendship Fire Reels Aim For Luray Meet Tomorrow
The Friendship Fire Company reel team of 19 members departs at 6 am for Luray Virginia to contest Virginia Firemen's Association races. Delegates Fred Forney George Eagle Jr and Wilmer Comer accompany other events include ladder evolutions and a first aid contest along with the grand parade. Luray currently holds the reel team record of 24.35 seconds with Winchester's 150 yards at 23 1 2 seconds setting high hopes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Friendship Fire Company
Luray
William Cain
Harold Rowe
Kenneth Fansler
Henry Thompson
Riddick Smith
William Pollard
Ray Campbell
Charles Cather
Wilfred Cather
Lewis
Lester Forney
John Jones
Ward Snyder
Robert Campbell
Howard Haymaker
Alton Hoover
Bernard Hodson
Maynard Patterson
Harold Anderson
Forney
Vern MacMillan
Winchester
Guardsmen accused in 1937 little steel strike abuse report
A Cleveland journalist testified before the Senate civil liberties committee that National Guardsmen in Canton Ohio during the 1937 little steel strike roamed residential streets roughing residents and beating victims. Witnesses described clubbing, manhandling and delayed medical aid with prisoners crowded in trucks and a guard officer urging bayonets.
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Washington
Cleveland
National
Canton
Ohio
Garland Ashcraft
Cleveland Press
Senate Civil Liberties Committee
George Cory
Ashcraft
Roosevelt backs Camp for Georgia Senate nomination
Bulletin from Warm Springs reports President Roosevelt expressed hope that Lawrence S. Camp of Atlanta, running on a New Deal platform, would be nominated to succeed Senator Walter F. George in the Georgia Senate race.
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Warm Springs
Roosevelt
Lawrence S. Camp
Atlanta
Walter F. George
Roosevelt to Visit Warm Springs and Georgia Campaign
President Roosevelt arrives at Warm Springs Georgia for a two day visit tied to a potential discussion of the state's Democratic Senatorial primary. He will attend an honorary degree at Athens and dedicate a rural electrification project at Barnesville while a Camp George political clash looms over hisBarnesville stop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warm Springs
Roosevelt
Georgia
Pensacola
Fla
Warm Springs Foundation Institute For
University of Georgia At
Athens
Barnesville
Lawrence
Camp
United States
Atlanta
Walter F. George
Mother and Son Seek Help to Save Gold Bricks
An Italian woman Virginia Venturoli and her son Robert petitioned Treasury Secretary Henry Morgenthau for aid to save their life savings two gold bricks from seizure. They invested 1254 in two bricks as Italy restricts currency export. United States Attorney George L. Grobe filed libel to seize the bricks though not claiming smuggling.
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Buffalo
N. Y
Secretary of the Treasury
Henry Morganthau
Italy
Virginia Venturoli
Robert
United States
Plate Supper and Yard Party for Mary Martha Class
Pri Aug 12 6 p.m. at Grace Lutheran parsonage lawn Stewart St supper 25c fundraiser for Mary Martha Class. If rain, moved to parsonage.
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Grace Lutheran
Stewart St
Public Sale Notice and Classified Wants
Public sale item lists Trenary Tot fronting 55 feet on West side of South Washington street with depth of 183 feet. Awning details and contact for E. W. Armstrong Co at 39 East Piccadilly Street. Also a notice seeking an owner or good home for a fine male tan fox hound with contact numbers.
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Washington Street
Wall Paper 5c Gardner B Hillyard Painting Ad
Wanted good home for a beautiful male half grown kitten. Phone 41 or 1182. Billing note appears in classified style with contact numbers and a brief pet offer.
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Gardner
Hillyard
Yard Party at Burnt Church Albin High School
A yard party is scheduled Thursday at Burnt Church in Albin for a community gathering. Funds likely support the high school event with stew served from 5 to 10 pm.
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Burnt Church
Albin
Carroll Takes Stand For Denial of Doctor Slaying
SOUTH PARIS Me August 10 Carroll, former deputy sheriff, took the stand denying involvement in the murder of Dr James G Littlefield. Prosecutor alleges a motive from letters by Barbara Carroll. defense lists 36 witnesses including Carrolls wife and daughter. Carroll testified he was a carpenter before joining the sheriff office and discussed a lighter found at the Dwyer home.
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South
Paris
Francis M
Carroll
James G. Littlefield
Paul N. Dwyer
Clyde R. Chapman
Barbara
Dwyer
Dr. Littlefield
Ruby
North Arlington
N. J
Chapman
Grace Lutheran appoints Rev Carol Honeycutt as supply pastor
The Grace Lutheran Church council announces Rev Carol Honeycutt of Marion Virginia will serve as supply pastor for a period. He will be relieved by Dr Copenhaver president of Marion College while in Winchester. Honeycutt, a Roanoke College graduate and Southern Seminary alum, arrives late this week to lead services and teach the Men's Bible Class.
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Council of Grace Lutheran Church
Carol Honeycutt
Lutheran Church of
Honeycutt
Copenhaver
Marion College
Winchester
Mr. Honeycutt
Roanoke College
Southern Seminary
Columbia
S. C
Synod of Virginia
Marion
Virginia Synod
Luther League
Massanetta Springs
Grace Church
No Developments In Hardy Slaying
MOOREFIELD W Va Aug 10 Commonwealth's Attorney Ralph Bean said there are no new developments in the investigation of William H Combs a 53 Wardensville storekeeper who was shot to death early Sunday by an unknown assailant. He declined to say whether arrests are imminent. Austin Copeland a former WPA worker is held as a material witness but has not been charged.
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Moorefield
W. Va
Comstmonwealth
Ralph Bean
William H. Combs
Wardensville
Mr. Bean
Austin Copeland
WPA
Frederick County School Board Sets September 14 Opening
At a long meeting the Frederick County school board decided to open schools on Wednesday September 14 for an eight month term unless funds allow an extra month. The extension hinges on tax collections and state aid, Superintendent Kline noted.
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Frederick County
Golden Glow Coffee Shop Ad Offers Dinners and Package Service
During shopping hours the Golden Glow Coffee Shop invites patrons to leave packages and meet friends there. The venue also promotes its special platter dinners for diners.
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Golden Glow Coffee Shop
Public sale notice for Shawnee Avenue lot
Public sale set for eleven o clock Saturday August 13 in front of the Court House. James P Rdo Trustee oversees the bid process and discloses the auction details in this notice.
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Shawnee Avenue
Court House
James P Rdo
Idaho Senator Pope Loses Key Democratic Primary
Idaho Senator James P. Pope, a Roosevelt ally, loses the Democratic primary to Rep. D. Worth Clark amid darkening administration doubts. Clark's victory follows similar defeats elsewhere as Bulkley and Caraway secure renomination while Taft shows in Ohio. Pope’s setback comes despite hull and postmaster general support and trade policy praise.
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Associated Press
James P. Pope
Idaho
Rep
D. Worth Clark
Herbert E. Hitchcock
South Dakota
Tom Berry
Pope
Robert J. Bulkley
George White
Ohio
Bulkley
Roosevelt
Farley
Hull
Hattie W. Caraway
Arkansas
John L. McClellan
Marietta
Robert A. Taft
Taft
Arthur
H. Day
Caraway
Hattie Caraway
McClelan
White House
Clar
Senate
Washington
Bud
General Parley
Nebraska
R. L. Cochran
Charles J. Warner
Attfr sale notice for trucks and trailers at 32 National Ave
Public auction notice listing trucks and trailers at 32 National Avenue on Friday August 13. Details appear from Bearnon and Tri Ree. Auction location and organizer abbreviated in OCR text.
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National Avenue
Triree
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Hartman
Allen T. Hawthorne
C. RR. Anderson
116Th Infantry
H. G. Brown
H. F. Byrd
Charles P. McVicar
Fred Glaize, Jr
Hable
Japan
Doug Corrigan
Capital
Horshoe
Star Office
Icims
Picket
Michael Breazy
Breazu
Republic
Breazy
Frank
Hardester Hardeste
Ferron
J. G. Stewart
Republic Steel Company
Philip Murray
Steel Workers Organizing Committee
Tom Girdler
Simon
George
Talmadge
McRae
New York
Dublin
Ireland
Central Press
Bulletin
E. W. Armstrong CO
E. Piccadilly St
Minniewood
Davey
Martin L. Davey
Democrat
Legion Social
Carl Honeycutt
Marion, Va
Sawyer
Ohie
Charles
Social Security Board
Penson
Hed
Carl E. Bailey
Sibi W. Clark
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