Kidnappers Captured After Gun Battle Near Effie
FBI announces the arrest of Otis Jones Meredith and John Couch near Effie Minnesota for kidnapping Miss Peggy Gross and Daniel Cox Fahey Jr of St Louis. They were surprised at Merediths father in laws farm nine miles east of Effie. Meredith was wounded. Couch captured. Bail requested at 100000 each. death penalty likely.
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ST. Paul
Federal Bureau of Investigation
Otis Jones Meredith
John Couch
Effie
Minn
Peggy Gross
Daniel Cox Fahey, Jr
St. Louis
FBI
Charles Roots
Anderson
Meredith
Couch
Miss Gross
Fahey, Jr
St. Ot
Yard
Miller
Big Fork
Harry Lamson
Itasca County
Fahey
Eee Og
Daniel Cox Fahey
Otis J. Meredith
Effie, Minn
Silay Rriendiedl
Torent
Tntabe
Girl Dies From Gunshot Wound In Hagerstown
Frances E. Bowers, 13, of Pinesburg, died at Washington County Hospital from a self inflicted gunshot accident. She had been at her home when her mother says the gun discharged after being set down. Soldiers visiting at the home assisted in transporting her to the hospital. An investigation will be conducted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hagerstown
Frances E. Bowers
Pinesburg
Washington County Hospital
Susan Bowers
Kenneth Stangle
Stangle
Carlisle
Winchester backs legion project for Berryville building
MA Winchester commends Lloyd Williams Post members for building a community center in Berryville Virginia. The facility will provide space for National Guard drills and offers broad local benefits as the region supports this civic endeavor.
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Lloyd Williams Post
American Legion
Berryville
Winchester
Chuck and Ray Barbeque Dance Night Advertisement
Local notice promotes Chuck and Ray events with barbeques and country ham sandwiches. Beer priced at ten cents. Weekly Tuesdays through Fridays schedule hinted.
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Chuck & Ray
Handley Library 25th Anniversary Observance Planned
The Handley Library in Winchester marks 25 years since opening funded by Judge John Handley of Scranton. A public program Monday August 22 will include Dr Hamilton James Eckenrode as principal speaker and feature a formal observance in the library lecture hall.
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Handley
John Handley
Scranton
Winchester
Board of
Handley Trustees
Judge Handley
Maurice M. Lynch
Eckenrode
Hamilton James Eckenrode
Virginia Conservation Commission
Richmond
Dr. Eckenrode
America
Fredericksburg
Hamilton” John and
Mary Elizabeth (Myer
Johns Hopkins University
Virginia State
University of Richmond
Appoin
Virginia
Virginia Historical Society
Southern Historical Society
Sons of Confederate Veterans
Ain Ae
Presb
Westmoreland Club
Ned En
Na B. Forrest
Jefferson Davis
B. Hayes
P. W
Eof Yorkin
E. Eent
James
State Office
Massed Forces Reported Around Hankow Amid Tension
Chinese Generalissimo Chiang Kai Shek reportedly massed 1,000,000 troops around Hankow as Japanese forces press toward Kiukiang and Nanchang. Japanese units probe the Yangtze banks and threaten the Chinese air base 90 miles south of Kiukiang.
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Shanghai
Chiang Kai- Shek
Hankow
Kiukiang
Yangtze River
Nanchang
Severe quake reports reach Bombay and Dehra Dun
A severe earthquake, believed centered in upper Burma, was registered today by seismographs at Bombay, Alipore and Dehra Dun.
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Bombay
India
Upper
Burma
Alipore
Dehra Dun
Farm Bureau Picnic at Rouss Spring Park Winchester
Annual Frederick County Farm Bureau basket and picnic set for Friday at Rouss Spring Park Winchester inviting farmers and families. Music contests prizes promised with speaker to be announced later. Amateur show and country grocery store at Oak Grove Wednesday with $25 in groceries to be given away.
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Farm Bureau
Frederick Co-Operative Farm Bureau
Rouss Spring Park
Winchester
Oak Grove
Wed
Navy planes suffer triple disaster over San Diego area
Seven Navy fliers died in three accidents during routine maneuvers near San Diego yesterday. A PBY patrol bomber ditched in San Diego Bay killing two, another crew died in a Camp Kearny Mesa torpedo plane crash, and two other bombers damaged during a night landing left four injured. Names and statuses of some crew were reported as officials investigated.
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San Diego
Calif
Navy
Camp Kearny Mesa
San Diego Bay
No Islands
Panama
Coto Sole
St. Navy
Wake
H. Boeckman
A. A Bellamicima
R. O. Chrisinger
Berryville Horse Show Officials Complete Schedule
Official programs for Berryville Horse Show and races on Thursday August 18 and Friday August 19 show 310 total entries across two days with 56 exhibitors. The timetable lists heavy draft classes 27 28 30 29 midmorning and thoroughbred and pony classes from 10 to 12 20 pm with a note that details continue on page 9 column 7.
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Berryville S
Hines Racket Trial Jury Rapidly Assembled
In New York Aug 16 a blue ribbon jury for James J Hines Tamany leader in a 100 million dollar policy racketeering case was quickly chosen with two alternate jurors left to select. Prosecutor Dewey and defense attorney Stryker sparred as the speedy process trimmed tedious preliminaries and jurors were questioned by judge Ferdinando Pecora.
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John Fermis
New York
James J
Jimmy) Hines
Tammany
Thomas E. Dewey
Lloyd Paul Stryker
Hines
Supreme Court
Ferdinand Pecora
Veniremen
P H Beck Arrives For Armory Cost Meeting
P H Beck of Richmond arrives to represent General Gard ner Waller at a city armory cost meeting. The special committee chaired by Dr. Allen Hawthorne will meet at City Hall to gather data on funding options, including a possible PWA grant and a bond election, with risks of disbanding local National Guard units if better facilities are not provided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. H. Beck
Richmond
S. Gardner Waller
Paul Hartman
H. F. Byrd, Jr
Arthur M. Field
Andrew Bell
Council
PWA
War Department
National Guard
Testing Dynamite Blamed For Death of Dan Dodge
A woman and her husband were injured when a dynamite blast occurred during a test at a honeymoon camp fifty miles west of Little Current Ontario. Daniel G Dodge age 21 heir to a Michigan fortune died in Georgia Bay after a fall or push from a speed boat en route to a hospital. His bride of 18 days, age 19, suffered serious injuries and underwent surgery. She was reportedly cut on the face legs and arms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daniel G. Dodge
Michigan
Georgian Bay
Dodge
North Woods
Etta Gervin
Arthur Held For Grand Jury In Break In Case
John H. Arthur, 30, of Worth, W Va, was ordered held for the grand jury by Judge Doda on charges of breaking and entering the residence of Mr. and Mrs. B. F. Davis at 119 Peyton Street. Sally Boyd and others testified though identification was tentative. Witness Lance Hauptman said Arthur made no move to resist as police arrived. the incident occurred last Wednesday night.
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John H. Arthur
Worthmares W. Va
Doda
B. F. Davis
Peyton Street
Sally
Boyd
Fairmont Avenue
Arthur
Lance Hauptman
Burr P. Harrison
Mr. Davis
Mrs. Davis
Senators back third term talk meets skepticism
Senator Murray of Montana pledged support for a possible third term for President Roosevelt arguing for continued reforms and Western trend toward the idea. Senators McKellar of Tennessee and Minton of Indiana doubted a 1940 bid, with Minton hosting a reception linked to Paul V. McNutt. A warning followed about potential backlash if a non Roosevelt candidate led the party. A rough economic note warned of depressions and job losses undermining democracy. Also a puppy listed for adoption with two contact numbers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Murray
D-Mont
Roosevelt
West
McKellar
D-Tenn
Minton
D-Ind
Paul V. McNutt
Philippines
Democratic Party
America
Free Swimming Tests and Life Saving Classes Announced
Mrs Helen Wright announces free Friday morning swimming tests at the Legion pool open to all, with buttons awarded to passers. New Junior Life Saving class starts next Monday at 9 am for two weeks for swimmers 12 plus, with full attendance required. Senior Life Saving class begins Monday at 6 pm for ages 17 and up over two weeks, with full participation. Derek and Colin Hayley will instruct, assisted by others, and registration is urged at the pool.
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Legion Bul
Helen Wright
Winchester-Frederick
The
Red Cross
Ara
Swimming Pool Association
Wright
Derek
Colin Hayley
B&O Directors Plan Canal Sale and RFC Loan Steps
Baltimore and Ohio directors will approve selling the Chesapeake and Ohio canal to the federal government for park use at a $2,000,000 price credited to the railroad’s RFC account. The board also backs a fixed charge reduction program for Interstate Commerce submission, and may not require ICC loan approval.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
New York News Bureau
Baltimore and Ohio Board of Directors
Chesapeake and Ohio Canal
Interstate Commerce
RFC
ICC
Firefighters Battle Cocoa Shell Fire at Marine Terminal
In Wilmington on August 16 firemen and volunteers, under extreme heat, fought a blaze threatening the rambling marine terminal building. The fire began from spontaneous combustion in a pit filled with cocoa shells used in fertilizer production, with crews moving shells outdoors to prevent water damage to other stored materials.
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Wilmington
Gel
Th Marine Terminal
Campaign Under Way Says Witness to House Probers
A witness representing over 100 patriotic groups testified that un American forces control 6.5 million Americans and seek allegiance from 20 million foreigners. He alleged the Communist Central Committee spent over 700000 for U S propaganda and outlined six major un American menaces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
UN American
House Committee
Walter Steel
American Coalition Committee On National Security
Communist Central Committee
United States
Steele
Dies
D-Tex
John P. Frey
American Federation of Labor
CIO
Frey
The
House
Labor Organization
Ao L. Lewis Ageeds
United Automobile Workers
A. F of L
Lewis
A. F. of L
Pennsylvania
Communist Party
Pittsburgh
Martin Young
Judge Weems Returns From Canada With Bass Proof
Judge Donald Weems returned from Canada with several large bass and photographs of other catches from the party. Most fish were caught on live bait and the lakes were full of bass. The party kept only the big fish, with a daily limit of 15.
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Donald Weems
Canada
Furniture sale and dental office opening notices
A brief lists a furniture sale at 415 N. Loudoun St at 10 A M on Thursday Aug 18 including some antiques by E Miller Streit. Also announces Dr Edwin C Yost opening of a dental office with extended hours Aug 17 9 A M to 5 P M and contact numbers. Nearby Brucetown Methe en church event noted for Thurs Aug 25.
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Loudoun St
E. Miller Streit
Edwin C. Yost
Dental Office Valley Free
Yard Party and Cafeteria Dinner Night at Valley Ave
A yard party and cafeteria dinner are set for Friday August 19 from 7 to 10 p.m. at 115 Valley Avenue. Home made food will be served with proceeds supporting local activities.
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Valley Avenue
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Otis Meredith
Dolf
Benito
Handley Library
Chiang Kai-Shek
Bulletin
Dr. Allen
Clifton
Chatelaine
Diana
Dan
Women’s Christian Temperance Union
San Francisco
Mildred Washburn
Augusta
Helen Tyler
Evanston
Mary Louise Lovett
Santa Cruz
Cal
Betty Jean Ford
Los Angeles
House Probers
Homer Martin
Brucetown Metheen Church
Thurs
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