Miller to Lead Virginia Rifle Team at Camp Perry
Lieutenant Miller named to succeed Major H B Jordan as captain of Virginia rifle team. This ninth national match marks Miller's participation with the Camp Perry squad, after recovering from a shotgun wound. Coach Lohr of Richmond will guide the team at the encampment and trials run July 10 24.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Guard
Jordan
Miller
H. B. Jordan
126Th Infantry
Bedford
Teany Pears
Mifer
Camp Perry
Otdo
Virginia
Sesson
State Police
George Pingley
Mountain Falls
J. W Newcoome
Pichmond
State Farm
War Department
Walter
T. J.B. Lohr
Richmond
116Th Infantry
Ohio
Biography Of Fanny Kemble Is At The Library
Margar et Armstrong presents Fanny Kemble a Passionate Victorian a vivid portrait of a theatre family figure who debuted as Juliet and navigated fame with reluctance. The biography paints a bustling social and theatrical scene and mentions figures like Sydney Smith Scott Wellington Irving. The Handley Library offers the book for borrowing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fanny Kemble
Margaret Armstrong
Footlights
Juliet
Fanny
Kemble
Sydney Smith
Lord Bryan
Sir Walter Scott
the Duke of Wellington
Washam Irving
Handley Library
Winches ter golfer leads Virginia State Amateur after round one
The Winches ter team member, a consistent performer, carded 78 in the opening round at Cascades course Hot Spring. First-round results include Fieht-Kerninst over Grim two up and several other matches decided by margins or defaults. Third flight play has begun and first-round matches must finish by July 3 with finals set for the last week of the month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester Hean
Virginis
Cascades
Hot Sprime
Pest Fieht
Kerninst
Grim
Stame
Cooper
Gefantt
Goss
Weems
Gialet Arnokt
Fowle
Seulir
Campbell
Read
Kern
Hill
Arthur
Eo Schroth
Buncutter
Gime
Bosserman
Goode
G. White
Hawthorne
Gibson
Page
Harris
Cather
McKee
Fay
Spain approves withdrawal plan to end foreign soldiers
The Spanish government signals general approval of the 26 nation non intervention committee plan to withdraw foreign forces from the civil war. Premier Negrin's government says the move serves the general interests of peace and special messengers deliver the proposal to Barcelona and Burgos for consideration by the two regimes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Government of
Spain
Barcelona
Juan Neagrin
London Committee
London
Burgoe
Young People Expected Home From Massanetta Springs
Representatives of Braddock Street M. E. Church South who attended the Young People's sessions at Massanetta Springs are due home tomorrow. The group includes Miss Mary Glenn Lupton director of young people's work Miss Margaret McIntyre John Hawse once Butler and Miss Meriny.
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Braddock Street
M. E. Church
South
Massanetta Springs
Mary Glenn Lupton
Margaret McIntyre
John Hawse
Butsler
Meriny
Overheard Plot Against Railroad Reported
Chester detective says a sea captain overheard three men planning to blow up a Northern Pacific locomotive weeks before a Missoula explosion that killed five. William Peterson of Chester said he heard the discussion on a ferry from Camden to Philadelphia and reported it to Northern Pacific in a two page statement.
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Chester
Frederick Seaman
Northern Pacific
Missoula
Ont
William Peterson
Camden
N. J
Philadelphia
Peterson
the Northern Pacific
Recital Features Three Artists At Lutheran Chapel
Townspeople filled the Lutheran Chapel and parsonage for a concert by Sidney Gottlieb and Sid Willoughby plus a trio of artists. Gottlieb performed Danse Trigoné Adoration and a Vivialli concerto revealing masterful technique. Willoughby presented a medley of Old Familiar Melodies and leads the organ department for Droop and Sons in Washington. The audience enjoyed lawn festival closing with a silver offering of 80 dollars for church activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Federated Guild of Organists
Sidney Gottlieb
Washington, D. C
Nachez
Borowski
Sid Willoughby
South
Chautauqua
National Broadcasting Company
E. F. Droop and Sons
Willoughby
Luthern
Young Women’s Bible
Luthern Church of Our Savior
Sky Overcast But Shower Is Brief
Hopes of relief from dry weather rose this afternoon but faded as a light sprinkle failed to develop into a downpour. The brief shower did little to dampen dry streets and crops.
Miller Will Is Put On Record
The will of Catherine Miller was admitted to record in Frederick Circuit Court. It disposes of horses and farm implements money in bank and other property to four children. Oliver F. Miller named executor with bond set at 10000 dollars. Appraisers named include Taylor Rudolph J B Singhass J W Richard John Marker and Herbert Harmer with any three serving.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Catherine Miller
C.C. Brannon
Frederick Circuit Court
Oliver F. Miller
Taylor Rudolph J. B.singhass
J. W. Richard
John Marker
Herbert Harmer
Authority Granted to Buy Surplus Foods for Relief
Secretary Wallace gave the Federal Surplus Commodities Corporation blanket authority to buy surpluses of oranges vegetables fresh peaches wheat flour and cereal products for the next 12 months. Purchases will be distributed to needy panics through state relief agencies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Wallace
Federal Surplus Commodities Corporation
Silence cloaks grand jury probe into Earle and associates
Silence today cloaked the next move in the grand jury investigation ordered to proceed next week against Governor George H. Earle and 13 associates. Judge Paul N. Schaeffer told reporters there will be a grand jury investigation and that the formal order will be made Monday with no further news until then.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George H. Earle
Paul N. Schaeffer
DeGrange Uses Emergency Parachute In Night Jump
Several hundred spectators at the airport witnessed George deGrange fall from 2000 feet after an entangled main parachute. He deployed a second emergency chute which opened as the main freed, marking his 245th jump to require a second chute. An additional night flight exhibition is planned for next month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DeGrange
George deGrange
de Grange
City confirms low-bid purchases and fair processes
City officials outline competitive bidding for large and small orders with three firms for small buys and lowest bid for most items. For special items and emergencies, experienced firms and rapid price checks guide awards. Gasoline sold to employees at cost plus tax, all in line with standard practice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Field
Alice Taylor
Star
Senators Move to Block Roberts Judicial Nomination
Richmond July 9 Senators Carter Glass and Harry Byrd announced plans to oppose in the Senate the confirmation of Floyd Roberts of Bristol as the western district of Virginia’s second federal judge. They favored alternative names from Virginia officials and bars urged by local attorneys.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond
Carter Glass
Lynchburg
Harry Byrd
Senate
Floyd Roberts
Bristol
Virginia
White House
Roberts
John W. Flannagan
Ninth District
A. C. Buchanan
Tazewell
Frank Tavenner
Woodstock
United States
Western Virginia
Charlottesville-Albemarle
Department of Justice
John Battle
Alfred D. Barksdale
Don Halsey
Sixth
Stephens City Grads Organize Alumni Association
Mrs. Elsie Hovermale of Stephens City elected first president of the Alumni Association formed by old graduates at the Tokus Inn. Carl Gordon acts as vice president with Mrs. Virginia Shryock secretary and Howard Massie treasurer. Executive committee includes Martha Funk Susie Carbaugh Edythe Gregory Orndorff James Golliday and Harry Sherman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elsie Hovermale
Stephens City
Alumni Association of
Tokus Inn
Susie Carbaugh
Edythe Gregory Orndorff
James Golliday
Harry Sherman
State Farm Official To Visit Frederick County Area
George H. Blick of Richmond supervisor of agency development for Virginia Farm Bureau Federation will visit Winchester and Frederick County the week of July 11 to enlarge the local agency force. He will meet city and county leaders local farm bureau officials and prospective agents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George H. Blick
Richmond
Insurance Division
Virginia Farm Bureau Federation
Winchester
Frederick County
Mr. Blick
Farm Bureau
Open office policy on gas purchases in Winchester
A Winchester official explains gas buying requires signed tickets noting mileage to deter resale. Gas bought and sold is inventoried monthly to prevent theft. Purchases are done openly and the office doors remain unlocked, with the record open to any interested citizen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester
Militia Halts Retreat on Eastern Front Near Valencia
Spanish militiamen halted a two day retreat at the eastern front and began counter attacks against insurgent positions. They claim recapture of Hill 221 near Nules and domination of the road from Nules to Moncofar five miles southeast near the coast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hendaye
France
Nules
Valencia
Miguel Aranda
Moncofar
Reports of Dog Snatch Unfounded Joke Stirs Local Talk
A rumored dog snatch involving a prominent citizen’s dog was dismissed as a joke. The owner who allegedly received a ransom note said the dog was ill for about two months and was euthanized.
Roosevelt entourage rolls through Oklahoma and Ohio for campaign swing
President Roosevelt travels with a large party including Hattie Caraway John E Miller and other politicians across Oklahoma with stops at McAlester Shawnee and Oklahoma City while Elliott Roosevelt prepares to join in Fort Worth. In Columbus Senator Bulkley dismisses implied endorsements as not public backing amid remarks at Marietta and the Northwest Territory memorial ceremony.
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Roosevelt
Robert Bulkley
George White
Ohio
Robert J. Bulkley
Ator Bulkley
New Deal
Democrats
Marietta
White
James M. Gox
Dayton
Central Press
Ators Hattie Caraway
John E. Miller
Akansas
Booneville
Oklahoma
McAlester
Shawnee
Oklahoma City
Thomas
Marland
White House
Tennessee
Josh Lee
Lyle H. Boren
Wilburn Cartwright
Will Rogers
Lloyd C. Stark
Missouri
Arkansas
Hattie W. Caraway
John
Bulkley
Bob Bulkley
Northwest Territory
Martin L. Davey
Charles Sawyer
Cincinnati
Davey
Mr. Roosevelt
Busy Week Ahead For Blair County Home Agent
Blair county home agent outlines a full week of meetings and demonstrations across 4 H clubs and home demonstration groups. Activities include project sessions at school houses and homes, pest control and sandwich demonstrations, yard parties, and an outdoor activities program for youth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blair
Bryarly Jr
Middletown Home Demonstration Club
C. C. Bowen
Castleman's Ferry
Shawnee Home Demonstration Club
White Hall
Mt. View
Ott Snapp
Miss Blair
Light Showers Bring Relief After Hottest Cumberland Day
Light showers touched Cumberland early today easing the heat after yesterday’s 99 degree peak. The reading tied the warmest day in the city since August 19, 1937 when 100 degrees was recorded, staying hotter than any July day last year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cumberland
Colored Teams Play Tomorrow at Winchester Fair Grounds
Hard slugging colored baseball teams schedule a game for 4 oclock tomorrow at the Winchester fair grounds. Genie Parker will pitch for the Winchester All Stars and Elliott will start for the Middletown outfit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester Fair Grounds
Genie Parker
Winchester All- Stars
Elliott
Middletown
Reid Rites To Be Held Tomorrow
Funeral services for M. L. P. Reid 81 of Boyce Va will be held tomorrow at 3 p m from the home of Mr. and Mrs Alexander Jolliffe burial will be in the Green Hill Cemetery Berryville Rev Louis Tucker officiating Pallbearers are D Buntner Calvin R Buntner Paul Reid E E Barr Julian Averly and Frank Chandler Mr Reid a lifelong resident of this Virginia region was an educator instrumental in establishing an accredited high school at Boyce He helped form Boyce State Bank and served as director until its merger He was unmarried survivors include sisters Mrs J L Carper Mrs Alexander Jolliffe and brothers R E Reid and C S Reid
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mortal Hospital
Alexander Jolliffe
Green & Cemetery
Berryville
Louis Tucker
D. Buntner
Calvin R. Buntner
Paul Reid
E. E. Barr
Julian Averly
Frank Chandler
Reid
Hampshire County
W. Va
Dorsey
Louisa Reid
Virginia
Boyce
Boyce State Bank
Bank of Clarke
Episcopal Church
J. L. Carper
R. E. Reid
C. S. Reid
Roanoke
Chilean delegate limits immigration quota increase
Garcia Oldini announced Chile cannot raise industrial or agricultural worker quotas pending technical studies. Jewish welfare agencies clashed over evacuation methods from Germany while other nations outlined refugee policies. Ecuador and Uruguay kept quotas tight. Venezuela favored selective immigration. Denmark seeks removal of German refugees already settled. Proposals ranged from mass emigration to an international fund of up to 250 million dollars. American delegates noted Roosevelt’s committee purpose. Austrian delegation discussed evacuating 25 000 to 40 000 Austrians by August 1 with no promises.
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Garcia Oldini
Germany
Ecuador
Urugay
Venezuela
Denmark
Roosevelt
Heinrich Neumann
Myron C. Taylor
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Virginia State National Guard
Will
Waller
Firestone Auto Supply and Service
N. Main St
P. Glaize
Roy Ryden
E. Boscawen St
Nets
Messrs
Slater
Gottlieb
Miller Will
Good Republic
Cammer Tire Co
Braddock St
Valley Ave
F. D.R
Atlantic
Gala
Republic
Judge Roberts
Stephens City Grads Organize
Frederick
Militia
Round Hill
Castleman’s Ferry
Gainesboro
Shawnee Home
Ce Ee Ettey
Fitzgibbons
O’connell
South Braddock St
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