Winchester approves police commissioner measure 9 to 1 vote
The Winchester common council passes an ordinance creating the police commissioner’s office with a 9 to 1 vote. Mayor Charles R. Anderson would assume the post upon final passage. Only Herman Hable dissenting cites charter conflicts and mayoral control concerns.
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W. W. Dellinger
Fred Forney
O. L. Jamison
Allen Hawthorne
John Rosenberger
Hable
Herman Hable
Ony
James P. Reardon
Coun
Winchester Park Welcomes Visitors and Campers
Winchester Park attracts many visitors this year for outings and camping. People travel from afar with permission from park officials and express appreciation for the courtesy. A Pennsylvania Boy Scouts troop visited recently, and today army officers from Washington camp here to study military problems on nearby battlefields.
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Winchester Park
Winchester
Pennsylvania
Washington
Wanted Old Damsons for Sale at Butler's Packing House
Wanted damsons in good firm condition paid 75 cents per bushel by delivery on Saturday August 21 at Butler's Packing House. Seekings raw fruit from local suppliers and jam makers.
Property Sale Notice for Laf Metze 503 North Loudoun
The property of Laf Metz 503 N Loudoun will be sold Saturday in front of the house at 1 p.m. The brick dwelling and two desirable buildings are offered for sale. Sale date August 21st. Public auction details indicate onsite viewing and transfer upon payment.
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Metz
Loudoun
Cincinnati Woman Arraigned in Mass Murder Case
Mrs Anna Hahn, 31, of Cincinnati is arraigned on murder charges connected to the poison death of George Gsellman, 67. Prosecutor Dudley Outcast calls the case one of the biggest mass murders in the country as Hahn declares innocence in court with her attorney Joseph Houdin.
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George Gsellman
Anna Hahn
Cincinnati
Joseph Houdin
Hahn
Dudley
Central Press
House Waiving Rules to Hasten Adjournment
The House adopted a resolution to dispense with some rules for the remainder of the session. It would allow suspending rules by two thirds vote, dispense with morning prayers, and enable day to day recesses. Some Democrats criticized the move over wage hour bills and farm tenancy funding.
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Washington
House
Wagner Housin
Rules Committee
Rankin
D.-Miss
O'Connor
House Appropriations Committee
Martin
D.-Cole
Boileau
Banks Officers Meeting To Map Virginia Group Work
Officers of Group No 3 of the Virginia State Bankers Association will meet at the George Washington Hotel here at 5 pm Tuesday August 24 to plan the group s work for the coming year Shirley H Smith of Shenandoah Bank and Trust Company Woodstock chairs the session which covers territory from Alexandria Culpeper Winchester Staunton and includes several large counties
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Virginia State Bankers’ Association
George Washington
P. W. Anderson
Marshall
Shirley H. Smith
Shenandoah Bank and Trust Company
Woodstock
State Association
Alexandria
Culpeper
Winchester
Staunton
Anderson
Marshall Bank
Clearing House Association
Fauquier
Loudoun
Prince William Counties
Senate Battle Over Black Nomination Sparks Klan Debate
The Senate hearing on Senator Black as Supreme Court nominee stirred a clash over a Klan link. Senator Copeland urged rejection if the Klan ties were true, or an investigation if doubt remained. Senator Burke branded the immemorial rule as dangerous and urged caution in confirming senators.
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Burke
Senate
Washington
Copeland
Black
D.-Ala
Supreme Court
D.-Neb
Fay Wins A Prize At Golf Matches
The Virginia Senior Golf Association held its ninth annual tournament at White Sulphur Springs. Local figures Wm Nelson Page and Logan Fay attended from Winchester. About 150 prime golfers began three days of play divided by age groups from 50 to over 70. Prizes were offered in each class for 36 holes with gross and net scores.
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Virginia Senior Golf Association
White Sulphur Springs
W. Va
Nelson Page
Winchester Golf Club
Winre
Logan R
Policeman Baker Dismissed for Reckless Firearm Use
Winchester police officer C. L. Baker was dismissed after a police committee found him guilty of reckless use of firearms. The Sunday night incident involved three men in a motor vehicle that ignored his orders to drive to the police station. He fired once after the vehicle allegedly threatened his safety.
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Baker
Carter Baker
Winchester
Police Committee of Common Council
C. W. Hollis
C. M. Carden
Martinsburg Turnpike
State Line
West Virginia
Philip Williams
Frederick
Berryville
Elmer Mason
J. W. Greenwalt
Lloyd Boyce
Piccadilly
Cameron Street
Cameron
Baltimore and Ohio
Stephenson
New Con
Warren Grim Held In Mishap Case
Warren Grim was placed under arrest today after a car struck William Bowley a cripple employed at a local shoe shop Bowley was crossing Berryville Avenue when a car rounded a corner and hit him a hearing is to be held probably tomorrow
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Warren Grim
William Bowley
Bowley
Berryville Avenue
Tempting Foods of Large Variety at Pure Food Store
A short notice highlights lp-11 Pure Food Store offering a wide range of tempting foods to add variety and break monotony in menus.
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Lp-11
Pure Food Store
Body Found in Trunk for Shipment to Memphis
New York reporters describe the discovery of a male body wedged in a trunk at the Railway Express Agency freight office in New York City. A clerk noticed blood dripping from the trunk and police began fingerprint identifications while awaiting further examination.
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New York
Memphis
Tenn
Railway Express Agency
10Th Avenue
33Rd Street
New York City
Joseph Marshall
Railway Express
Michael Bertogatti
Special
Hurdling
Benjamin Vance
Dance at Oak Grove Aug 18 with Colored Rhythm Aces
Wednight event at Oak Grove features a dance with music by the Colored Rhythm Aces on August 18. Tickets likely available locally. residents urged to attend for entertainment and community gathering.
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Colored
Rhythm Aces
Marines Ordered From West Coast To Shanghai
Secretary Hull announced 1,200 U S Marines would sail from San Diego to Shanghai to protect American nationals. Congress was asked for 500 000 dollars for relief and evacuation expenses. The move aims as precaution and possible replacements for guards in China. About 2 500 nationals expected to remain in Shanghai this week.
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Washington
Hull
San Diego
Shanghai
Department
Congress
China
National Guard Unit Camps at Winchester Park
National Guard units from the District of Columbia under Major F. F. Bernsdorf pitch camp at Winchester Park. About 90 men with 22 vehicles from Company A and Company B of the 1st Battalion 104th Quartermaster’s Regiment, with officers Captain J. T. O’Neill Lieut H M Boudi Lieut Ed D Mulvanty and Lieut William Putnam. An advance detail led by Sergeant Harry A Nelligan and Sergeant Martin Kehoe prepared the camp early today.
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F. FP. Bernsdorf
104Th Quartermaster’s Regiment
District of Columbia National Guard
Winchester Park
Bernsdorf
J. T. O'Neill
H. B. Cockrell
Harry M. Boudinot
Ed D. Mulvanty
William Putnam
Harry A Nelligan
Sergant
Martin Kehoe
4-H Club Camp Hosts Picnic At White Rock August 21
Forty five Frederick county 4-H members head to Camp White Rock on the Ca pon river for a week of camping and invite parents and friends to visit on Saturday August 21. The camp directors Miss Elizabeth Farrar and I Fred Stine signed the invitation inviting attendees to the camp picnic.
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Frederick County
White Rock
Capon River
Elizabeth Farrar
Fred Stine
Camp White Rock
Shanghai Atack Shocks International Settlement Amid War
Explosions rock the French concession as Chinese and Japanese artillery fire rips into Shanghai. Foreign and Chinese casualties mount as thousands seek safety in an escalating five day battle. U.S. and British evacuations move refugees via Dollar Line steamers, while British and American troops reinforce and withdraw toward Hongkong.
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French Concession
International
Oriental
Whangpoo River
Kiwanians Ready For Celebration
Preparations are complete for the Winchester Kiwanis Club’s 15th anniversary tomorrow at the George Washington hotel. About 100 people are booked including 56 club members and guests. Merle Towner of Baltimore will deliver the principal address, with Major R. T. Barton of Richmond introducing George Cheery of Salem as district governor. The Blue and Gray Orchestra led by Prof. Knieling will provide music, and other notable Kiwanis leaders from Alexandria and beyond plan to attend.
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Winchester Kiwanis Club
George Washington Hotel
Merle Towner
Baltimore
Capital District
R. T. Barton
Richmond
George Cheery
Salem
Blue and Gray
Knieling
Irving Diener
Alexandria
Lost envelope with cash at 326 Amherst Street
A missing envelope was left between Republic Filing Station at the corner of Water and Amherst streets and 326 Amherst Street. It contained one five dollar note four one dollar notes and 75 cents in silver. A reward is offered at 326 Amherst Street.
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Republic Filing Station
Cor. Water & Amherst
Amherst St
Brown Farmers
Merchants Bank
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