Free Red Cross swimming instruction announced for pool tickets
Miss Margaret Keller of the Winchester Frederick Red Cross says free instruction is offered to all Ameri can Legion pool ticket holders. Otis Sargent reports 120 tickets issued. Halford Baker tutors beginners while a lifesaving instructor will be named soon. Classes run adults Tue Thu 7:30 8:30 pm children Tue Thu 4:30 5:30 pm Sat 10:30 11:30 am.
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American Legion
Margaret Keller
Winchester-Frederick
The
Red Cross
Otis
Snag) Sargent
Halford Baker
Shoemaker Granted Probation After Outlaw Band Era
Randolph West Virginia reports Shoemaker of the Lost City in Hardy county heads an outlaw band once famed for robberies. He receives one year probation instead of six months jail, bond of 500 dollars accepted by Judge H. M. Calhoun. The elder outlaw is last of the Shoemaker gang. two sons killed and one jailed after clashes with police.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Randolph
Shoemaker
Lost City
Hardy County
W. Va
West Virginia
Virginia
H. M. Calhoun
Hardy Circuit
British Ambassador Sir Ronald Lind Say Tallest at 6 Feet 4 Inches
The British Ambassador is described as 6 feet 4 inches tall in the inquiry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sir Ronald Lindsay
E. R
Radio broadcasting ruled interstate commerce by Virginia
In a lengthy opinion, the Virginia State Corporation Commission held that radio broadcasting is interstate commerce and not subject to state regulation. The Columbia Broadcasting System case involving station WJSV in Alexandria led to CBS being freed from domesticating in Virginia and paying a $1,000 entrance fee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond
William Meade Fietcher
State Corporation Commission
Columbia Broadcasting System, Inc
WJSV
Alexandria
CBS
Virginia
Fievwner
Congress
Singing School To Continue At Jubilee Church
The singing school opened a week ago on Front Royal road by Prof. J. H. Hall of Harrisonburg Va. It will continue for another week with daily sessions 7:30 to 9:30 pm. Enrollment is $1 with family tickets at $3. A free song service led by Prof. Hall is scheduled at 2:30 pm tomorrow at the church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jubillee Church of
How to Get a College Education booklet revised
The booklet HOW TO GET A COLLEGE EDUCATION has been revised with updated facts on choosing a college costs entrance requirements student aid and self help. It draws from US educational agencies and covers admission requisites and earning part of expenses with representation from schools nationwide. Send ten cents postpaid to the Information Bureau Washington DC.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Winchester Evening Star Information Bureau
Frederic J. Haskin
Washington, D. C
McNutt Warns Philippines Aid Must Persevere
Charlottesville July 8 Paul V McNutt High Commissioner to the Philippines warned that withdrawal of U S aid would bring trouble for at least a generation and stressed maintaining flag sovereignty and a broad autonomous Philippines while pursuing a favorable trade deal. He spoke at the University of Virginia and urged a long range policy study to harmonize Philippine independence with American interests.
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Charlottesville
Paul V. McNutt
Philippines
United States
McNutt
University of Virginia
Institute of Public Affairs
Washington
Roosevelt
Indiana
Institute
Island
Far East
America
Pacific
Busy Stephens City County Notes Highlight Births and Visits
Mrs Barbara Steeleppley of Washington visited her parents the Carters in Arlington with son. Mr and Mrs Loring Staples of Martinsville stayed with Charles and wife. Several births, funerals and society events at Stephenson Church and local homes amid heavy rains and harvest concerns.
Chambersville Notes Highlight Weekend Visits
Chambersville Va July 8 Mrs Stewart Castleman and two children visited her mother in Winchester. Mrs George Smith and son from Hagerstown Md stayed with her parents. Mary Bradfield returned to Paw Paw W Va after visiting son Raymond Bradfield. Maynard Brewer and sister Bessie Lonas of Winchester visited G L Rosier family. Henry Boyce and daughters spent Sunday with his parents F C Boyce. Loring Ritter Roy Baylas and families of Kernstown visited Mrs P H Ritter. Roy Fisher of Washington DC spent Sunday with Miss Myra Payne.
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Stephens City
Barbara Steeleppley
Washington, D. C
Ripley Carter
Arlington
Warm Springs
Ella Carter
Loring Staples
Martinsville
Charles Staples
Mack Riggieman
Winchester Memorial Hospital
Riggleman
Nellie Grove
Womans Missionary Society of the
M. E. Church
Mary Terault
Homer Welsh
Eldridge Lemley
Edwin Fritts
Miller Barley
Carmel Golliday
Henry Ritenour
Gervis
Charles Hampton
Washington
Julian Owens
Massanetta
Minnie Orndorff
Oranda
Effie Steele
Joe Strode
Elmer Clevenger
Winchester
Melda Baker
Fishers Hill
Rachel Williams
White Post
Misses Campbell
Hugh Racey
John Ward
Hamilton
Louise Lemley
Alice McCarty
Annie Williams
Rachel Miller
Emily
Martinsburg
Paul Malm
Newport News
Joe Clevenger
Harry Booth
Greenbrier
Clinton
S. C
Norman Bean
Cora Rebecca
S. S
T. A. Grim
Julia Grove
Refuge
Mrs. Gladman
Nell Huber
Chambersville
Stewart Castleman
Stewart
George Smith
Hagerstown
Scott Hawkins
Mary Bradfield
Paw Paw
W. Va
Raymond Bradfield
Maynard Brewer
Bessie Lo
Pennsylvanian Workers Fund Two Trucks For Borough
In DuPont Pennsylvania 150 workers halted delays by pooling voluntary contributions to raise 450 dollars. They bought two trucks and turned the titles over to the borough council after the WPA said it could not supply trucks for the project. The workers now commute to work in the donated vehicles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DuPont, Pa
WPA
Armel Brevities News from Armell Virginia July 8
Mr W L Armel age near seventy nine remains critically ill at home with a serious heart condition. Holiday guests included E A Fleury and son Sandy from Norristown New Jersey and Ned and Miss Sarah Fleury from New York City. Several relatives and friends visited or hosted at homes in Armell and nearby towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter Boxwell
Baltimore
G. D. Gray
Skyline Caverns
Nicholson
Odessa
Del
G. E. Armel
Charles White
Washington
W. E. White
Hogue Creek Locals Share Visiting Guests and Illness
Hogue Creek Va July reports numerous guests visiting area residents from Cumberland Md to Norfolk and Alexandria Va. Several families hosted gatherings including Larick Braithwaite Marple and White households. Annie Shuller remains ill and Ernest Davis shows improvement after a mosquito bite.
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Hogue Creek
Albert Weaver
Ada Kerns
S. T. Larick
E. E. Brengle
Harry Larick
Newport News
Clyde Stump
Jackie
Betty
Rosie Braithwaite
Cumberland, Md
Clark Braithwaite
Joe Aglatt
Nancy
Toney Sperman
Baltimore
Walter Miller
L. C. Mesick
Viva Simmons
Franklin
W. Va
Marie Boward
Bedington
Katie Marple
Alexandria
Jack Boden
Brucetown
Betty Boden
Cleve Marple
Ernest Davis
Fourth of July fireworks at Bean home in North Mountain
North Mountain Va July 8 Mr and Mrs Joseph H Bean hosted a Fourth of July gathering with friends from Washington DC and a crowd enjoying fireworks and home stored watermelons. Visitors included Frank Schropp and two sons from Hoxie Kansas and Esther Chrismore of Edna Kansas. St Johns Lutheran Bible School opens July 10 at 8 pm through Friday night with hoped for good attendance.
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North Mountain
Joseph H. Bean
Washington, D. C
Bean
Frank Schropp
Charles
William
Hoxie
Kan
Esther Chrismore
Edna
St. Johns Lutheran Church
Stephenson Notes and Friends Gather for Various Visits
Stephenson Notes outlines a Childrens Day program at Stephenson Church drawing a large crowd. It also lists weekend visits by Hollis Snapp of Hagerstown and Bertha Ashwood’s family from Winchester, plus multiple guests at Mrs. Armel and Mr. Orndorff homes from Winchester, Stephens City and Old Hickory.
Brush Creek Socials Include Washington Visitors
Brush Creek reports weekend guests from Washington D C including Raymond Heironimus Jr William Mockabee Elsie and Frances Heironimus and Margaret Sayre visiting relatives for two weeks. The Lamp sisters and Nettie Lamp hosted local family visits while A L DeHaven and Kerns attended a dinner at Darkesville W Va.
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Nora Whitacre
Chaffie Whitacre
Ruth Maury
Siler
Lottie Coffey
Kausada Shanholtz
Winchester Memorial Hospital
Alvin Shade
Winchester
Philip Shade
H. O. Kerns
R. M. Kerns
H. L. DeHaven
Harry Kerns
Ruth Kerns
Elsie
Frances Heironimus
Margaret Sayre
Buddy Heironimus
William Mackabee
Washington
Nelson Beard
Harvey Mauzy
Shepherdstown
W. Va
Purcell Whitacre
A. P. Whitacre
H. R. Reynolds
Martinsburg
Sperry H. Reylands
Dorothy
Philadelphia Pa
Alva H. Lamp
Grant Nesmith
Messrs
Howard and
Elmer de Haven
Warrenton, Va
Brush Creek
Laura Dailey
Raymond Heironimus
William Mockabee
Washington, D. C
J. R. Whitacre
Thelma
Eva
Gladys Lamp
Nettie Lamp
Howard’s Chapel
Harry O. Kerns
Ruth M. Kerns
A. L. DeHaven
Harry G. Kerns
Gainesboro
Ambrose Whitacre
Darkesville
Whitacre
Albert Mason
George Whitacre
Audrey
Maggie Shockey
Sergeant's Sale in Winchester Virginia
By virtue of an attachment in my hands in the matter of H. Larrick vs. W. T. Hayden I will offer for sale at public auction at 23 E Piccadilly Street Winchester Virginia July 10 at 10 A M the defendants personal property including 1 lot of dishes and glasses 1 ice refrigerator case 1 pair scales 1 cash register tables and chairs Terms CASH announced by Taylor L Barr City Sergeant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Larrick
W. T. Hayden
E. Piccadilly Street
Winchester
Virginia
Local Social Visits Reported in Community Notes
The record lists residents visiting relatives and neighbors including Mrs. Opal Cooper and daughter Catherine, Mrs. John Gochenour and daughter Mary, Miss Anna Hedrick, and Mrs. Wallie Cooper along with Minnie White visiting her mother. The noted medical issue mentions a swollen foot causing trouble.
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Opal Cooper
Catherine
John Gochenour
Mary
Scott White
Anna Hedrick
Wallie Cooper
Minnie White
Surety Bond Rates Reduced For County Treasuries
Richmond July 8 L McCarthy Downs state auditor announced a 25 percent reduction in premium rates on surety bonds for county treasuries in Virginia effective Jan 1. Downs estimated the cut would save about 35000 annually in public funds with the state paying one third of the prior rate.
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Richmond
Virginia Counties Cut Surety Premiums For Bonds
The article notes two reductions in surety premiums since 1936, including a 1937 cut of 25 percent saving about $35,000. Downs expects the new rates to be among the lowest, with the Tanner Rating Bureau expected to push further reductions via the commission. He credits county treasuries for cooperation enabling the lower premiums.
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Mium
Localities
Downs
Amot
Virginia
Corporation Commission
Tanner Rating Bureau
County
Treasuries
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