Council Moves To Secure 500000 For New Water Supply
The Common Council approved an ordinance to issue bonds not exceeding 500000 to develop a new water supply and provide fire protection in the western part of the city. A third reading is set for Monday, with some members seeking a larger outlay for a gravity-fed system. The measure also contemplates possible federal aid and a trunk main for western fire protection.
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Common Council
J. H. Henry
Philip Williams
Fred Forney
Fire Committee
Courtfield Avenue
Handley Boulevard
National Fruit Company
C. R. Anderson
H. F. Byrd
Secretary of Interior
Grant
Winchester
Public Works Administration
Winchester Visitors Call For Clean Streets Now
A visiting Pennsylvania teacher praised Winchester's historic homes and institutions but urged cleaning the dirtiest streets, saying the city has a glorious past and a brighter future and urging swift city cleanup efforts.
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Winchester
Handley School
Handley Library
Pennsylvania
Sproul Resigns as State Board of Agriculture Chief
Governor Peery announced the resignation of W. W. Sproul of Staunton from the State Board of Agriculture presidency. Charles W. Wampler of Harrisonburg, poultry man and banker, will fill the unexpired term. Wampler is president of the Virginia Poultry Federation and former Rockingham County agent, currently leading the First National Bank of Harrisonburg.
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Richmond
Peery
W. W. Sproul
Staunton
State Board of Agriculture
Charles W. Wampler
Harrisonburg
Sproul
Wampler
Virginia Poultry Federation
Rockingham
First National Bank of
Crash Cause Mystery After Langley Field Accident
The Navy Department said an informal inquiry into the June 10 Langley Field crash near Virginia killed two sailors. The department indicated the exact cause would never be known fully.
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Washington
Navy Department
Langley Field
Democrats See A Majority In New York State Governor
The piece reports mixed expectations after Governor Lehman’s decision to seek re election in New York with Roosevelt urging him on. Farley may resign as postmaster general or take a leave of absence, while Roosevelt and Lehman are set to discuss the matter with Farley due tomorrow. The American Liberty League denounces Farley’s remarks linking the DuPont Liberty League to behind the Republican ticket.
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Washington
Herbert H. Lehman
Roosevelt
New York State
John D. M. Hamilton
James A. Farley
Lehman
Farley
Atlantic City
Philadelphia
American Liberty League
League
DuPont Liberty League
Republican Organization
Actress Helen Hayes Pressing Suit Hearing in Chicago
Actress Helen Hayes says she will press to a conclusion the $100,000 alienation of affections suit filed by Chicago critic Carol Frink as the case is called for hearing in Chicago.
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Chicago
Helen Hayes
Carol Frink
McCarl Aids Byrd After 15 Years as Comptroller General
John R. McCarl, retiring after fifteen years as U S Comptroller General, announces he will aid Senator Harry F Byrd and his government reorganizations committee. He criticizes emergency agencies as tax consuming and plans to retire to law practice while remaining interested in governmental fundamentals and potential European study trips.
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Washington, D. C
John R. McCagh
United States
Harding
McCarl
Treasury
Europe
One Way Traffic Planned For Skyline Drive Friday
Front Royal officials announce one way traffic in two windows on Friday to speed dispatch. Incoming traffic 7 30 a m to 1 30 p m from Skyland to Big Meadows and outbound 2 30 p m to 6 30 p m from Big Meadows. Roosevelt party rumored to pass through Front Royal en route to Big Meadows with possible routes via Boyce White Post Road or Lee Highway. Town Manager Dutrow orders cleanup of main routes.
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Skyland
Big Meadows
Front Royal
Roosevelt
Skyline Drive
White House
U. S
Panorama
Warrenton
Sperryville
L. B. Dutrow
Friendship Fire Company Calls Members to July 2 Meeting
The Friendship Fire Company urges all members to attend the regular monthly meeting on Thursday July 2 at 8 p m. Business of importance will be discussed with a social session following the business. Richard Boxwell, Captain.
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Friendship Fire Company
Rchard Boxwell
Parker's Grocery Extends Hours for Independence Day
Parker's Grocery WILL be open Friday night until 10 p m and all day Saturday July 4th to serve the large country trade harvesting in progress. The store offers a full line of fireworks and free delivery. Phone 1030. Parker's Grocery Winchester Va.
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Parker's Grocery
Winchester
Style Shop Hat Sale Starts Thursday at 9
Mary S. Yeakley invites ladies to a sale at The Style Shop at 150 N. Main St. Hats felt fabric and straw priced at 1.00. Sale runs Thursday and Friday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
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Mary S. Yeakley
N. Main St
Closing notice and local events in Winchester area
Closing notice states Winchester Dry Cleaners will be closed Saturday July 4 with Friday evening hours. Yard Party planned Thursday July 2 in front of Market Street M E Church for Epworth League. Also mentions White Palace restaurant and a plea for a good home for a fine female police puppy to be placed by phone numbers 41 J or 629.
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Market St. M. E
Epworth League
Nations May Quit League as Resignations Echo Across Assembly
In Geneva today warnings of wholesale resignations from the League of Nations arose amid talks that Latin American states might withdraw. Panama's delegate cited strong opinion favoring withdrawal. other foreign ministers voiced doubts over the league's ability to resolve the Italo Ethiopian conflict.
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Nations
Geneva
League of Nations
Panama
Leagage Assembly
Denmark
Finland
Norway
Sweden
Netherlands
Spain
Switzerland
Leon Blum
France
League of Nations Assembly
Italy
Ethiopia
Blum
Germany
Rhineland
State Prescribes Prison Diets
Arthur W. James state commissioner of public welfare announced that under 1936 act jailer menus provided by the department become mandatory in Norfolk effective today. He said Norfolk will adopt the department menus as the official bill of fare for inmates and jailers.
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Richmond
Arthur W. James
Bus Crash Near Natural Bridge Kills Five and Injures Twenty
Eye witness accounts describe a Greyhound from Roanoke to Lexington and Washington plunging down a slope near Natural Bridge during a squall. The crash left five dead and twenty injured with victims jammed in the crushed bus near a cliff edge.
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Natural Bridge
Berenice Walker
Greyhound
Roanoke
Lexington
Washington
Shenandoah
Macedonia Church Homecoming Set With Dated Re-dedication
Macedonia Methodist church will hold re dedication exercises Sunday July 5 with Rev J D Russell preaching at 11 am. A basket dinner follows. Afternoon services start at 2 pm with another sermon by Reverend Russell. Evening service led by the Young People Division. Public invited. The event doubles as a homecoming for members and friends.
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Macedonia Church
J. D. Russell
W. W. McIntyre
Winchester
Friends
Macedonia Methodist Church
Mr. Strother
Stephen City
D. M. Brown
White Post
Frederick Circuit
Gaza and Jerusalem violence fuels Arab revolt driving strikes
Arab and Jewish clashes erupt daily near Jerusalem as Arabs strike since April 19 seeking freedom from immigration and autonomy. Bombs hit trains. roads and streets are dangerous. business stalls. officials report scores dead and widespread destitution amid insurgent camps and heavy security.
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Edward J. Neil
Associated Press
Palestine
New York
Jerusalem
High Committee
Palestine Mandate
Thunderheads Bring Relief Across Virginia in Heat Wave
Thunderheads moved through Virginia bringing cooling relief as Richmond hit 104 degrees, a new monthly record. A sharp shower broke the daylong heat, while Roanoke also peaked at 104. Wind storm uprooted twelve trees on the W M I campus in Blacksburg, and Marion reported rain after the day’s heat.
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Associated Press
Virginia
Richmond
Weather Bureau
Blacksburg
W. M.I
Marion
Roanoke
Cape
Six Die as Floods Sweep Quadelupe River South Texas
Cloud bursts flood the Quadelupe river and tributaries in South Texas. Six people are known dead and twelve more are feared dead after rivers and creeks rose rapidly. Urgent weather relief follows as authorities seek rain and aid. Washington reports rain shortages worse than 1930 and 1934, with Secretary Wallace deploying to the drought area.
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San Antonio
Texas
Washington
Weather Bureau
Wallace
Perry in finals Wimbledon bid for third straight title
Fred Perry advanced to the final round of the all England championship by defeating Cali es Don Budge in straight sets 5 1 7 6 4 6 3. The match produced Perry in the finals seeking a third consecutive Wimbledon crown.
Hillyard Wallpaper & Paint Co advertising paint and paperhang
Virginia wide painting and paperhanging estimates offered by competent workers. No job too large or small. Satisfaction guaranteed. Winchester business promotes services and a phone contact.
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Virginia
Hillyard Wallpaper & Paint CO
Phone
Winchester
Style Shop sale cut prices on coats dresses hats
The Style Shop at 150 North Main Street launches a Thursday sale with hundreds of ladies coats dresses and hats offered at astonishing prices aimed at drawing skeptical shoppers into the event.
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Main St
Bus Crash at Natural Bridge Kills Three Drivers and Eight Others
A Greyhound bus veered off near the 215 foot gorge at Natural Bridge Virginia in a rain storm. Seven dead and twenty injured overall with twelve aboard uninjured. driver J. J. Olderson and two other drivers among the dead. Rescue crews evacuated victims to Lexington and Roanoke hospitals as authorities investigated highway marks for possible intentional swerving.
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Natural Bridge
Passerizer
Virginia
J. J. Olderson
Olderson
Atlantic Greyhound
L. A. Brugh
B. Ring
Horace Hudgins
Christiansburg
Lexington
Roanoke
Ree
Atlantic Greyhound Line
Southeastern Greyhound Lines
Philadelphia
Birmingham
Ala
J. P. Hamilton
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Parker’s Grocery
Winchester Dry Cleaners
Winchester Dry Cleaners Association
White Palace
Over League
Ation
Haile Selassie
League of Nations’ Assembly
Berne
Rome
Macedonia
M. E. Church
South
Supreme Court
Bradley Lumber Company
Warren, Ark
Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals
Jones and Laughlin Steel Corporation
H. M. Windle
Purcell Ave
Crum’s Chapel
Swimley Station
Welltown
Benefit of Church
Tom Thumb
First Baptist Church
O. B. Ring
Woodstock
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