Nationwide Textiles Strike Hits Alabama Mills
The Times reports about 30 000 Alabama textile workers voted to strike with a Birmingham meeting to set a strike date. Demands include a 30 hour 12 dollar weekly minimum, abolition of stretchout, reemployment of laid off workers, and union recognition under the NRA.
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Associated Press
Huntsville
Ala
The
Times Today
Alabama
Birmingham
United Textile Workers of America
Union
Textile Workers of America
Isha
Britain to Aid France If Invasion Occurs
Louis Barthou, French foreign minister, said Britain would aid France if the Franco-Belgian area were invaded. He left London for Paris after talks with British officials and stated Britain supported the Eastern Security Pacts in principle. He said France and Britain are agreed on the European situation and that no formal pact was signed, only a friendly understanding.
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Associated Press
London
Louis Barthou
Britain
France
Paris
Great Britain
Home Run by Medwick Gives the Nationals Lead
Joe Medwick of the Cardinals hit a third inning homer with Frisch and Traynor aboard off Lefty Gomez to put the Nationals ahead 4 0 in the all star game at the Polo Grounds in New York. Carl Hubbell of the Giants held the Americans scoreless in three innings, striking out six including Ruth Gehrig and Foxx in the first.
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Associated Press
Polo Grounds
New York
Joe Medwick
Cardinals
Frisch
Traynor
Spray For Moth Control Scheduled For July 12
Entomologist W. B. Hough of Winchester Research Laboratory advises a July 12 to 18 spray window to combat codling moth side-worms. He notes July injuries are typical and outlines lead arsenate as standard, with substitutes like oil nicotine or nicotine bentonite for fruit washing requirements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. 8. Hough
Winchester Research Laboratory
Junior Endeavors Picnic At 2 P.M. Tomorrow
The Junior Christian Endeavor Society of the United Brethren Church will hold a picnic at Clevenger's tomorrow. All members meet at the church at 2 o'clock. transportation will be provided. Anna Kiracofe, acting junior superintendent, oversees with seniors assisting. About 30 juniors are expected for the weiner roast outing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Junior Christian Endeavor Society
The
United Brethren Church
Clevenger’s
Anna Kiracofe
Money to Loan On City of Winchester Real Estate
KERN and KERN announce funds available secured by Winchester real estate. Yard party planned for Saturday July 14 at Double Tollgate to benefit the Ladies’ Aid, public invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City of Winchester Real Estate
Ladies’ Aid
Ridgeway School Benefit at Rest Church
A Ridgeway School lawn event on Thursday July 12 offers a benefit with good home made eats. Proceeds support the school and church work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ridgeway School Lawn
Benefit Rest
Hat Cleaning and Blocking Service Opens at Winchester
Winchester Dry Cleaning Works announces installation of new hat cleaning and blocking equipment. Hats for men fifty cents and ladies twenty five cents, plus cleaning and pressing for men’s linen suits and ladies dresses. Items accepted at 210 S Braddock Street with phone 80.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester Dry Cleaning Works
S. Braddock Street
Winchester Park Association backs health drive and yard party
At a July city hall meeting the Winchester Park Association offered its dance hall and grounds for a yard party to aid the District Nurse Association. Proceeds from a July 21 baseball game, with the Park team facing the Washington County League All Stars, will go to the nurses. The group planned more swings for playgrounds and urged local firms to buy fence ads to fund health efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
District Nurse Association
Raymond Bayliss
Potts
A. R. Conner
District Nurses Association
Roanoke
Greyhounds
Park Association
J. William Stryker
C. G. Whetzel
Simple Service Conducted For Late Mrs. Small
Funeral services for Eleanor Chiles Small wife of Dr. George William Small of the University of Maine were held at Plainfield Kernstown. Rev. T H Daffin and Rev. Guy M Morrow led the rites with a choir and musicians. Interment in Mount Hebron Cemetery was deferred to 5 PM tomorrow to allow Jacksonville relatives to arrive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eleanor Chiles Small
George William Small
University of Maine
Bangor
T. H. Daffin
Gerrardstown
W. Va
Guy M. Morrow
Lucketts
Opequon Memorial Presbyterian Church
Kernstown
Jacksonville
Fla
Robert B. Nelson
Christ Episcopal Church
Hitler to convene Reichstag Friday for second revolution review
Berlin July 10 Associated Press Chancellor Hitler summons the Reichstag to meet Friday at 8 PM to address questions about the June 30 events and the so called second revolution. Storm troopers to hand over arms described as state property in Munich per orders issued.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Berlin
Hitler
National Riechstag
der Fuehrer
Munich
Victor Lutze
Reichstag
Will Prosecute in Stale Bread Cases 10 Limit
E. W. Braithwaite, assistant to Virginia Dairy and Food director, says the duty is clear and inspectors will enforce the Bakery Products Law. He cites a Fairfax County case alleging stale bakery goods are traded to bakers who market them with fresh consignments. He denies a code exists and calls for strict enforcement to stop out of state bakers granting credit.
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E. W. Braithwaite
Virginia
Fairfax County
Koin
City groups unite to aid nurses with July yard party
Chamber of Commerce committees and local civic groups plan a three night yard party at Winchester Park Grounds July 19 to 21 to raise funds for the District Nurse Association. A $1,000 goal is set as salaries have been cut and donations fall short. Dr C R Anderson and Mrs H D Fuller spoke, with local leaders arranging entertainment and games to boost contributions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commerce
The
Park Association
Rotary, Kiwanis and Lions Club
American Legion
Veterans of Foreign Wars
District Nurse Association
Council Chamber
Winchester Park Grounds
Andrew Bell
H. D. Fuller
Winchester
C. R. Anderson
American Legion Auxiliary
Martin Wisecarver
Amherst Street
Lee Coble
Ralph Snapp
May Effort to Organize Local Textile Workers
Reports from Winchester indicate union organizers plan to form a local textile workers chapter with organizers traveling from Philadelphia. Previous efforts stalled over meeting space and local hall access. no public statement from Virginia Woolen Mill or Berkeley Woolen Company. Local plants Virginia Woolen Winchester Woolen reportedly operating normally despite labor activity rumors.
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Winchester
Philadelphia
H. B. McCormac
Virginia Woolen Mill Company
Berkeley Woolen Company
Martinsburg
Virginia Woolen Company
Winchester Woolen Company
Soft water used at Winchester steam laundry
A brief notice reports the Winchester steam laundry used soft water. The item lists a phone number 28 and a date 3 26, with a follow up code 1p e. o. d. tf.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester Steam
Benefit Rest Chuck on Ridgeway School Lawn
On Ridgeway School lawn Thursday July 14 a benefit rest with good home eats runs 7 to 9 p m and 4 to 1 p m. Proceeds support the Chuck family.
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Ridgeway School Lawn
Young Man Dies From Motorcycle Collision Injuries
Gibson Shull aged 21 died after injuries suffered in a June 23 head on collision between a motorcycle he rode and a truck driven by Washington D C resident John Frederick near Cedar Creek bridge. Madigan survived with minor injuries. Frederick faces involuntary manslaughter charges. Shull lingered in critical condition at Marlboro hospital until death yesterday afternoon. Funeral set for Marlboro home with burial at Mount Hebron.
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Gibson Shull
John Frederick
Washington, D. C
Cedar Creek Bridge
Young Shull
James Madigan
Stephens City
Madigan
Frederick
Cedar Creek
Strasburg
Madgan
Young Skull
Burr P. Harrison
H. E. Shull
Marlboro
Briscoe C. Shull
Norton Clagett
Frederick County
Louise
Helen Shull
Clay
Howard
William
James Shull
Joseph E. Clagett
Hamilton
Ernest C. Shull
Herndon
Claude M Showalter
Horace G. Shull
Russell J. Shull
Hugo
Okla
Charles C. Shull
Oklahoma City
Fred Shull
Terry W. English
Winchester
Harry Clagett
Allen Jones
Cedar Cliff Presbyterian
Harry M. Crim
Mount Hebron
Square Dance at Rouss Park Pavilion Thursday Night
A square dance will be held at Rouss Park pavilion Thursday night with the Twilight Orchestra of five pieces providing music. Admission is 40 cents per couple and dancing runs from 8 to 1 o'clock. The venue is the Valley’s only open air pavilion and is known for cooling night breezes.
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Rouss Park Pavillion
Twilight
Round Dance at Shady Rest Gore With Red Bailey Orchestra
Wednesday night dance at Shady Rest in Gore starts at 8 o clock. Red Baileys Orchestra provides the music. Dance runs from 7 to 10 with a 1 to 11 time window noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shady Rest
Gore
Red Bailey
Free Square Dance at Elm Springs Filling Station
Elm Springs Filling Station located half a mile east of Stephens City hosts a free square dance on July 11 with sandwiches and refreshments available to attendees.
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Elm Springs
Stephens City
Robbery at Hampshire Farmhouse Strikes Deep in West Virginia
A large loss of cash is reported from Jefferson Davis of Hampshire County after thieves found and stole money hidden in a cedar box at his Capon River home during a church gathering at Timber Ridge Christian Church. The theft occurred while most residents attended services, with the total taken estimated over four thousand dollars.
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Winchester
West Virginia
Jefferson Davis
Hampshire County
W. Va
Yellow Springs
Capon River
Davis
Christian Church
Timberge
Timber Ridge Christian Church
Winchester Students Earn VT I Honor List Scholarships
Three Winchester students, a sophomore and two freshmen, are among 115 Virginia Polytechnic Institute scholars honored this year. D. Hayley, the sophomore, joins freshmen J. W. Resseguie and J. K. Robinson from Winchester.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester
Virginia Polytechnic Institute
D. Hayley
J. W. Resseguie
J. K. Robinson
Navy Recruiting Station Opens in Martinsburg
Virgil G. Parker, torpedoman second class, U S Navy, announces an open recruiting station in Room 9 of the Martinsburg West Virginia post office building. He will accept applications for first enlistments from men aged 17 to 25.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virgil G. Parker
U. S. Navy
Navy
Martinsburg
W. Va
Desirable 70 Acre Tract Near Cedar Grove To Be Sold
The 70 acre grazing and timber land owned by D. A. Smith near Cedar Grove will be sold at noon on Saturday June 14 in front of the Court House. Sale bills available.
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D. A. Smith
Cedar Grove
Godfrey Miller
Court House
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Winchester Park Association
Russell Potts
Fred W. Forney
Sunshine Lady
Carrie Gill
Jefferson, Wis
Earl B. Gentry
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Ferdinand Probst
Small
Thurs
Germany
C. W. Braithwaite
Rouss Park
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