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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jul 01, 1937

Page

12

Institute To Open July 4 Peace Institute in Charlottesville

Virginia officials named delegates for the Institute of Public Affairs at the University of Virginia. The peace conference runs July 4 to 13 with a theme of International Cooperation For World Peace and Collective Security. Speakers include R. Walton Moore James H. Price and John Lloyd Newcomb. Local delegates from Winchester include Mayor C R Anderson and several residents and clergy.

Charlottesville George C Peery Institute of Public Affairs University of Nia Askers Charles G. Maphis United States R. Walton Moore Department of State James H. Price Virginia John Lloyd Newcomb Maphis Winchester C. R. Anderson Frances W. Beverley Herbert Larrick Robert B Nelson Martin Wisecarver

Predicts Woman Will Be Elected Mayor of Annapolis

Former mayor Quenstedt campaigns for Mildred M. Clements a Republican candidate for Annapolis mayor. He says the party is better organized and many influential Democrats expect Mrs. Clements will win if nothing unforeseen occurs before the election.

Clements

Woman Struck by Car in Frostburg

Miss Mary E. Hocking, 78, sustained serious injuries after walking into an automobile in Frostburg Maryland on July 1. Police said she suffered a broken right leg head and hand lacerations and body bruises.

Frostburg Mary E. Hocking

Call For Bids On Overhead Bridge Odenton MD

The state roads commission invites bids for a grade crossing elimination bridge at Odenton Anne Arundel to cross Pennsylvania Railroad tracks. Bids open July 13 for a three span steel bridge with concrete substructure and 30 foot roadway plus two four foot sidewalks.

Baltimore State Roads Commission Odenton Anne Arundel County Pennsylvania Railroad Fort George G. Meade Crain Highway

Fireworks display planned with 87 pyrotechnic pieces

Salisbury on July 1 reports a large display arranged for Monday night. Fire department will stand by as an expert from a fireworks company sets off the show lasting about four hours and featuring 87 distinct pyrotechnic pieces.

Salisbury

League To Meet At Virginia Beach

The thirty second annual convention of the League of Virginia Municipalities will be at the Cavalier Hotel Virginia Beach on September 20 and 21. The Virginia Police Executives Association meets September 22 and 23 along with the Building Officials Conference of Virginia and the Virginia Weights and Measures Association on September 22 and 23. Virginia Public Finance Officers Association will meet about the same time, dates to be announced.

Richmond League of Virginia Municipalities Cavelier Hotel Virginia Beach Virginia Police Executives Association Building Officials Conference of Virginia Virginia Weights and Measures Association Virginia Public Finance Officers Association League

Senate Debates Farm Tenancy and Other Bills on Capitol Hill

Nation's lawmakers in session on Capitol Hill consider a farm tenancy bill as agriculture and labor committees advance hearings on power flood control wage-hour regulation and gas regulation. A military panel weighs helium legislation while tax dodging inquiries continue. Bull Thomas at Palmyra, Missouri adapts to charged fencing amid shocking experiments. despite electricity, the herd remains wary of wires.

The Associated Press Senate la Follette Committee Chicago Agriculture Committee

Cows Killed by Lightning Strike in Woodstock Area

Three valuable cows were killed by a bolt of lightning that struck a willow tree in a French meadow east of Woodstock during a heavy downpour. The lightning also struck a shock of wheat on Charles Fadely’s property near Columbs Furnace, while residents stayed in their cars as the rain poured.

French Meadow Woodstock Charles Fadely Columbs Furnace

Fire at Hospital for the Insane in Crownsville

A fire broke out in a dormitory at the state hospital for the insane in Crownsville. The hospital telephonist said it was a small blaze and no patients were endangered.

Crownsville State Hospital For the Insane

Wedding Invitations Now At Special Prices

Special wedding invitation sale promoted by Star Job Print offers reduced rates on multiple card styles. Limited quantity and decorative options available, with customization services and quick turnaround.

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