Theft of silver and clothing at Millwood
A 15 year old colored boy, formerly employed at the Birch residence, stole about 150 dollars in flat silver and 50 dollars of underclothing from Dr and Mrs Sam Birch at Millwood. He led police to where he hid the items, scattered silver in a field and clothing in woods. About 15 dollars in cash from two banks remains missing. He is held for juvenile court.
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Sam Birchear Millwood
Olice
C.A. Seale
Burch
American steel ingot capacity doubles by 1938
The report notes that American capacity to produce steel ingots doubled from 1910 to 1938. It tracks the growth in blast furnace output and overall industrial expansion linked to wartime demand and postwar infrastructure programs.
Sain Wins 10th as Braves Extend NL Lead
Johnny Sain pitched the Boston Braves to a 4-1 victory over the New York Giants for his 10th win, a pace that could reach 20. The win widened the Braves’ lead over the Cardinals to two and a half games as the Cubs topped St Louis. In the AL, the Indians lost to Detroit while Philadelphia beat Washington, keeping pace at a half game back.
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Johnny Sain
Boston Braves
Mort Cooper
Sain
Belleville
Ark
Braves
New York Giants
Giants
Cardinals
Cubs
Philadelphia
Cleveland Indians
Washington Senators
Indians
Tigers
Detroit
Victory over St. Louis with a double and three-run homer
Yesterday's results show the National League games with Boston beating New York 4 to 1 and Chicago defeating St. Louis 4 to 3. In other NL action Pittsburg won 5 to 2 over Cincinnati, Philadelphia 4 over Brooklyn, and a 10 to 7 score for New York over Boston in the American League. Detroit beat Cleveland 9 to 5, Philadelphia edged Washington 3 to 2, and St. Louis defeated Chicago 8 to 5 in the other AL tilt.
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Boston
St. Louis
Pittsburgh
New York
Philadelphia
Brooklyn
Cincinnati
Cleveland
Detroit
Washington
Chicago
Johnny Sain
Braves
Vic Yorktory
Andy Pafko
Cubs
Pittsburg
Fishermen Must Hold New Licenses In Frederick County
Earl Cather warns sportsmen that new fishing and hunting licenses are required under the Crockett Act passed by the General Assembly. Exemptions include landowners and spouses with land boundaries, bona fide tenants with landlord consent, residents under 14, and box trap rabbit traps. New fees list county and state licenses for resident and nonresident hunters and fishers.
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Frederick County
Earl Cather
Cather
General Assembly
Nonresident hunting and fishing licenses abolished
The text notes the elimination of two day nonresident hunting and two day nonresident fishing licenses. It contrasts the new pricing trap at twenty dollars for nonresidents and fifty dollars for state season access.
Fireworks Monday at Rock Enon Scout Camp
Boy Scouts at Rock Enon Scout camp will see a fireworks display Monday evening during opening week. The show will launch from platforms on Lake Shenashwpotoo and from stations along the shore, viewed from Chapel Hill overlooking the lake.
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Rock Enon
Lake Shenashwpotoo
Chapel Hill
Protect Your Health and the Health of Your Neighbors
A public notice urges residents to cut weeds to reduce health risks and prevent vector breeding. The call emphasizes community cleanliness and compliance to local health codes.
Cork St. Swamps Sacred Heart in Church League
Cork St Christian extended its winning streak with a 21-10 victory over Sacred Heart Catholic. Christ ians now 5-3 in the second round, have beaten two of the top three first round teams, and need one win over Montague Ave Methodist to clinch a spot. United Brethren beat Baptists 18-10 and Braddock 8-1. Lavecchia hit three homers and a double. Wilson Barker and Burkhart each went 3-for-5. Standings show Cork St 4-1, United Brethren 2-2, Presbyterian 1- no, Montague Ave 1-2, Braddock 1-1, Baptist 1-2, Catholic 1-2, Christ Episcopal 0-3. Tonight's games: Elks vs Ward's Grocery Diamond 1, Winchester News vs Royal Crown Diamond 2, Christ Episcopal vs Montague Ave Meth Diamond 4, Cork St Christian vs United Brethren postponed.
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Cork
Methodist
Lavecchia
Wilson
Barker
Burkhart
W. L. Pet
Cork St
United Brethren
Market St
Presbyterian
Walnut Springs Names New Pastor Rev Harvey of Louisa
Rev Harvey of Louisa Virginia has been called to lead the Walnut Springs Christian church. He recently graduated from Milligan College and will preach Sunday as the congregation commends its newly dedicated edifice.
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Harvey
Louisa
Milligan College
Walnut Springs
The
Christian Church
Child tumbles 13 basement stairs escape injury
James Robert Lowery Jr., son of Officer and Mrs. Robert Lowery, slid down 13 basement stairs in a stroller walker combo. He was rushed to a hospital where Dr. M D Custer Jr. found no bones broken.
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James Robert Lowery Jr
Robert Lowery
Valley Ave
M. D. Custer Jr
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Ilver
Millwood
Pepsi
Cloverdale Springs Co
Newville
Pepsi-Cola Company
N. Y
Murphy’s Feed Store
D. A. Stickel & Sons
Gaines & Ken’s Ration
Chick Feeders & Waterers
Brooder
Royster’s Fertilizers
Harry Murphy & Bro
West Amherst St
R. R
Purina
PURI
Crick
N. Cameron St
Winchester
Fukui
Japan
U. S
U. S. Army Radianhata Tram International
Associated Press
Philco
Miller & Anderson
E.boscawen $T
Wanchester
Virginia
Fred B. Omohundro
Fox Co. Poultry Industry Products
Rockingham Memorial Hospital
Robert L. Chaplin
Loudoun St
Presbyterian Church
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