Committee Considers Armory Plan for National Guard
A special committee met to review armory needs for Company I and Headquarters Company. Engineer P H Beck presented data from Gen E Gardner Waller and discussed War Department concerns about facilities. A citizens meeting with General Waller and PW A Administrator James Anderson supported seeking a PWA grant and a court-ordered board election to fund the project.
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P. H. Beck
Gardner Waller
War Department
National Guard
Citizens
Waller
James Anderson
PWA
Council
Allen Hawthorne
Salvation Army Tent Services Begin Here
Tent services start at 7:30 nightly, led by Captain Bott with Mrs. Bott. The Frederick String Band will join later, and special speakers are planned. Caven and Mrs. Robert Bott of Frederick Md will take a service with the band. John Hillyard provides the lot. Baltimore Salvation Army lends the tent.
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Salvation Te ‘Ard
Kent Winllowes
Captain Bott
Caven
Robert Bott
Frederick
Salvation Army
Baltimore
John Hillyard
Prayer Service at Lutheran Church of Our Saviour
The public is invited to attend the regular Wednesday evening prayer service at 7 45 p m in the Lutheran Church of Our Saviour. Rt Rev Worthington Lowe will speak.
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Lutheran Church of Our Saviour
Worthington Lowe
Disagreement Over Senate Campaign Accounting Methods
The Senate campaign expenditures committee split on making senatorial candidates account for running mate expenses and contributions. Chairman Sheppard said a move to require full itemized accounts was debated but postponed. The panel also paused its probe into a Pennsylvania campaign fund letter allegedly signed by Senator Guffey as secretary Bailey denied authorization.
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Washington
Senate Campaign Expenditures Committee
Sheppard
D-Tex
Senate
Pennsylvania Democratic Campaign Committee
Guffey
R. H. Bailey, Jr
Europe
Two Escaping Convicts Shot Dead in Texas Hunt
A posse returned with the bodies of two of eight escapees from Eastham prison farm after a chase along the Trinity river. Bloodhounds trailed the others. the convicts reportedly stopped to threaten guard dogs and were recaptured or killed as the manhunt continued near Huntsville Texas.
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Huntsville
Tex
Trinity River
Eastham
Jeweler Missing With Gems Sought
Pittsburgh detective seeks Walter E. Meyer 38 a jewelry store owner missing since Saturday along with 25000 in gems. Mrs Meyer and the couple s newborn child born last Wednesday are in a hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburgh
Samuel Wheeler
Walter E. Meyer
Search Continues For Dodge's Body
Planes and fishing vessels joined in a search for the body of 21 year old Daniel Dodge, heir to a Michigan motor fortune, who drowned after a dynamite explosion. Mrs Dodge, suffering a serious head injury, was said to be improved. Attending surgeons believed Lloyd Bryant, camp caretaker, would recover from internal injuries.
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Daniel Dodge
Michigan
Barkley Sees Ample Majority for New Deal Democrats
Senator Alben W. Barkley sailed for Europe predicting an ample majority of New Deal Democrats in both houses. He defended government relief spending and said borrowing from the Social Security fund for federal expenses seemed acceptable.
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New York
Alben W. Barkley
Kentucky
Senate
Chandler
Europe
Two Soldiers Killed By Arabs In West Bank Mine Attack
In Jerusalem on August 17 two British soldiers were killed and two wounded when Arabs using a tactic associated with Lawrence of Arabia exploded a land mine under a military car traveling between Nablus and Jenin.
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Jerusalem
Lawrence of Arabia
Nablus
Jenin
Faith Camp Opens at Wardensville Methodist Grounds
The Wardensville Faith Mission of the Christian Missionary Alliance opened August 12 in the tabernacle on the old camp ground, one half mile north of Wardensville on Route 23. Rev. W. E. Smith and Rev. B. W. Monroe lead the event with Mrs. V. E. Smith and Mrs. J. E. Kerr guiding music. Unfurnished cabins are free for campers with bedding, meals available on site, and grounds patroled for safety.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wardensville
C. R. Miller
W. E B. Smith
Isms Avoided At Youth Congress Opening
Poughkeepsie delegates and observers at the World Youth Congress opened at Vassar College Chapel avoiding the issue of ism. Officials acknowledged presence of Communists among nearly 600 delegates and 400 observers. Mrs. Eleanor Roosevelt praised the Good Neighbor policy as a step toward peace.
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Poughkeepsie
N. Y
World Youth Congress
Vassar Collge Chapel
Eleanor Roosevelt
United States
F B I Agents Watch Meredith in Grand Rapids Hospital
Federal agents kept vigil beside Otis J. Meredith s hospital bed as he lay near death from pistol and shotgun wounds after a botched kidnaping attempt. John Couch was jailed in Itasca county under heavy guard.
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Grand Rapids
Minn
Otis J. Meredith
J. L. McLeod
Federal Bureau of Investigation
Meredith
John Couch
Peggy Cross
Daniel Cox Fahey
St. Louis
Couch
Itasca County
Rail Revenues Decline for 91 Class One Lines in July
The Association of American Railroads reports 91 class one railroads earned 240 million in July, down from 293 million in 1937 and 369 million in 1930. The 91 railroads cover about 80 percent of total revenue with freight at 190 million and passenger at 31 million, both lower than 1937 and 1930 levels.
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Washington
Association of American Railroads
Japs Skirmish Along River To Find Soft Spots
Shanghai dispatch reports Japanese troops skirmishing along three routes on both Yangtze banks in an effort to probe Chinese defenses around Hankow. Nine Chinese divisions counterattacked in the Hwangmei sector north of Kiukiang, as Japanese columns probed the Yangtze north bank about 50 miles from the river.
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Shanghai
Yangtze River
Hankow
Hwangmei
Kiukiang
Yangtze
Hunger Triggers Woman's Collapse in Annapolis
Mrs Sadie Elizabeth Wilson about 40 collapsed on a street before the Court of Appeals after not eating since Friday. She said she and her husband traveled from near Elvallon to seek welfare aid refused by the county board. Hospital staff ordered food and rest. she expects to leave later this day. She has three children and a brother in the home. Welfare officials said they are investigating the case.
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Annapolis
Sadie Elizabeth Wilson
Court of Appeals
Elvallon
Anne Arundel
Welfare Board
Four Doorknobs Stolen From Pennsylvania Capitol
Harrisburg report states four doorknobs were stolen from the front entrance of Pennsylvania's capitol building. Maintenance superintendent Harry Morton said a likely souvenir hunter used a monkey wrench to remove the four-pound bronze handles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrisburg
Pennsylvania
Harry Morton
Lions' Picnic A Success For Winchester Lions Club
Winchester Lions Club members held an unusually successful picnic at Elizabeth Furnace in Powell's Fort Valley. Activities included softball, horseshoe pitching, swimming, and a dinner of fried chicken and Virginia ham. Guests returned to city to find cooler evening temperatures and were given favors.
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Winchester
Tribute by Valley Bank honors Howard M Solenberger
The Shenandoah Valley National Bank board unanimously memorializes Howard Metz Solenberger director since January 12 1937 who died July 25 1938 at Mount Alto Veterans Hospital Washington DC in his 48th year. Born Winchester Virginia June 12 1890 he served in World War I and built a respected hardware business with his brothers. He was praised as industrious efficient honorable and public spirited and a cordial director. The memorial will be copied in the board minutes sent to Mrs Solenberger and published locally.
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Shenandoah Valley National Bank
Howard M. Solenberger
Howard Metz Solenberger
Mount Alto Veterans’ Hospital
Washington, D. C
Winchester
John S. Solenberger
Howard Solenberger
Eightieth
Blue Ridge
Solenberger
President Roosevelt Heads to Kingston for Queens Degree
President Roosevelt departed at 1 30 P M for Kingston Ontario to receive a degree from Queens University and dedicate a new international bridge. The special train carried Edward Noble chair of the Civil Aeronautics Authority and George T Summerlin chief of the State Department's division of protocol. He will return to Hyde Park Friday.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Kingston
Ont
Queens University
Edward Noble
Civil Aeronautics Authority
George T. Summerlin
State Department
Division of Protocol
Hyde Park, N. Y
George R. Jordan Elevates to Lions International Presidency
George R. Jordan of Dallas Texas has been elected third vice president of Lions International and will automatically ascend to the presidency when the office becomes vacant. The move places him on track to lead the organization as its highest officer.
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Lions International
George R. Jordan
Dallas
Tex
Central Press
Zoning Changes to Ease School Bus Crowding near Winchester
The Frederick County School Board adjusts bus routes for the coming session to relieve overcrowding after population growth. Northern Front Royal turnpike pupils go to Carpers Valley, others to Armel, and Northwestern Grade riders shift to Round Hill with sixth graders staying at Miller School via Singhass Road. Letters will notify affected patrons.
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Winchester
School Board
Frederick County
Front Royal Turnpike
Carpers Valley
Armel
Round Hill
Singhass Road
Opequon
Cedar Creek
C. W. White
Mount Airy School
Miller School
Bryarly
David Lillis Leads Old Milwaukee To DC League Glory
Washington morning papers declare Old Milwaukee softball team captained by David Lillis the champion in the District of Columbia Sunday Morning League and the Commercial Twilight League. Lillis, a native of West Monmouth Street, has resided in Washington nine years and works as a decorator with brothers active in local sports. The squad seeks the city title and additional honors in the upcoming contest.
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Washington, D. C
Milwaukee
David Lillis
C. H. Lillis
West Monmouth Street
District of Columbia
Washington
Lillis
Victor
Barratts
Lutheran Prayer Service Tonight at Grace Lutheran Church
Mid week prayer services will be conducted at 8 o'clock in Grace Lutheran Church by Rev. Carl A. Honeycutt supply pastor. He will speak on Which Way Do Our Windows Face. The Rev. Mr. Honeycutt is pastor of the Lutheran Church in Marion Va.
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Grace Lutheran Church
Carl A. Honeycutt
Mr. Honeycutt
Lutheran Church
Marion
Women to Dedicate Tablet at St. Marys City
Members of the Maryland Federation of Women's Clubs will visit St. Mary's City to dedicate a bronze tablet in the recently restored state house. The memorial honors Mistress Margaret Brent, an early Maryland suffragist and participant in governance. Mrs. Robert Moss of Annapolis chairs the pilgrimage.
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Baltimore
Maryland Federation of Women’s Clubs
St. Mary’s City
State House
Margaret Brent
Maryland
Robert Moss
Annapolis
Heat Fatal To Baltimore Man
Baltimore man dies from heat during third day of heat wave. George H. Kern, 55, collapsed in a grocery store and died while en route to a hospital. John Yeager, 69, treated for heat prostration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
George H. Kern
John Yeager
Slaps Fine On Wife Slapper
Baltimore August 17 Magistrate Elmer H Miller fined Elmer Barthlow 28 eleven dollars forty five cents after Barthlow admitted slapping his wife Mary who testified he had choked her. Mrs Barthlow said she bore a 2 year old child and had retaliated against her husband over another woman.
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Baltimore
Elmer H. Miller
Elmer Barthlow
Barthlow
Mary
Frederick
Skater Sophia Grund Dies After Fall At Park
In Baltimore on August 17 a 13 year old girl named Sophia Grund died seven days after a fall while roller skating at an amusement park. She had been treated for a fractured collar bone, examined twice by doctors, and died en route to a hospital while unconscious this morning.
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Baltimore
Sophia Grund
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Iowa
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