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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jul 10, 1939

Page

3

Navy Experts Describe Raising Submarine Squalus

Navy spokesmen recount a delicate three stage lift off the Atlantic coast near Portsmouth as divers, technicians and pontoons work to raise the 1500 ton submarine Squalus. The operation involves Falcon supply ship, 59 crew survivors, and planned to bring the vessel to a navy yard drydock.

Sam Kendrick Portsmouth N. H Atlantic Navy Navy Yard John B. Longstaff William F. Amsden Nomarine Falcon Longstaff Amsden

Notables At Burial Rites Of Swanson

Richmond July 10 for the burial of Claude A. Swanson secretary of the navy in Hollywood Cemetery. Honorary pallbearers include Governor James H. Price and 46 prominent Virginians. Body transported from Washington arriving Broad Street station at 5 30 p m with a 19 gun naval salute. Active pallbearers listed for Richmond ceremony.

Richmond James H. Price Claude A. Swanson Swanson Navy Virginia National Guard Military Guard of Honor Rapidan Shenandoah National Park W. D. Cardwell Henry T. Wickham Hanover J. Turner Clement Chatham N. E. Clement Dr. Bennett John W. Carter Danville W. A. Garrett Ridgeway Kennon C. Whittle Martinsville M. S. Battle Joseph H. Chitwood Roanoke James P. Woods John W. Williams Blacksburg A. H. Hopkins Rocky Mount Peter Saunders J. D. Eggleston Farmville S. C. Hatcher Ashland Arch Williams Wytheville Co. S. Carter Bristol C. W. Bondurant Preston W. Campbell Abingdon George L. Browning Orange O'Conor Godrick Fredericksburg J. Frank Wysor Pulaski E. E. Holland Suffolk Norman R. Hamilton Portsmouth W. R. Boutwell Norfolk Carl Nolting Louisa N. B. Early John B. West Amelia J. Murray Hooker Stuart H. Lester Hooker Aubrey Weaver Front Royal Albert Fletcher Warrenton James H. Fletcher Sperryville George W. Koiner Charles A. Johnston Bluefield W. Va Col. B. R. Roberts Chase City Sydney Bosham Surry Lee Long Dante Charles H. Consolvo F. B. Watson J. Fulmer Bridght Melville C. Branch Alexander H. Sands P. L. Reed James Rawles Osmond Jamerson John M. Taylor, Jr A. Churchill Young, Jr Charles Talbot Young Fielding L. Williams R. Turner Arrington Paul W. Howle, Jr

Seven Die In Bus Fire Near Marseille

A bus near Roquevaire, 19 miles from Marseille, burned seven people to death when a package of photographic film caught fire. Thirteen passengers escaped unharmed and five suffered burns as the blaze started on a film package near the heater behind the driver's seat.

Marseille France Roquevaire

Colored woman Effie Jackson operated on for appendicitis

Effie Jackson of Berryville underwent an appendectomy at Winchester Memorial Hospital today. The operation was performed on a colored patient and the condition is reported as satisfactory.

Effie Jackson Berryville Winchester Memorial Hospital

Church Told It Has Great Task Ahead

In Charlottesville Rev. John F. Cronin warned the church must probe society’s cerosities and apply healing, to safeguard democracy amid unemployment and youth without opportunity. Dr. Russell J. Clinchy urged action driven by religious conviction as a duty of Christians.

Church Charlottesville John F. Cronin Baltimore Vesper Services University of Virginia Institute of Public Affairs Father Cronin St. Mary's Seminary Russell J. Clinchy Hartford Conn Dr. Clinchy First Church of Christ Mount Pleasant Congregational Church Washington, D. C God Earth Paul Savonarola John Institute Max Habicht League of Nations Thomas C. Blaisdell, Jr Securities and Exchange Commission Wendell Berge U. S William Jett Lauck John L. Lewis Congress For Industrial Organization Aubrey Williams National Youth Administration Clarence K. Streit New York Times J. G. Harbord Robert A. Taft Ohio Rotary International

Funds Raised in America to Aid Czechoslovakia Secret Group

An official of the United Czechoslovakian Club in Baltimore said money raised in the United States for Czechoslovakia goes to Chicago headquarters and then abroad by messenger to support armed groups seeking independence from Germany. The club has already sent a $600 installment from Baltimore with more promised.

Baltimore Czechoslovakia Germany United States United Czechoslovakian Club Anthony J. Svedja Chicago Svedja Bohemia Moravia

Education For C C C Discussed At Conference

Civilian Conservation Corps educational advisers from Pennsylvania Virginia Maryland Delaware and the District of Columbia gathered at the University of Maryland for the fifth annual educational conference in College Park Maryland. Every camp in the Third Corps Area was represented by multiple educators as the five day session began.

College Park Mda Civilian Conservation Corps Pennsylvania Virginia Maryland Delaware District of Columbia Third Corps University of Maryland

Swimmers Warned On Drowning Dangers And Safety Rules

Dr. I. C. Riggin state health commissioner urges safety measures to curb drowning deaths. Do not enter water after meals. wait two hours. Do not swim alone far from shore and stay with a boat. Cool down after exertion and enter cold water gradually. Quit the water at first chill to avoid cramps and danger.

I. C. Riggin

Anonymous donor offers free coats and shoes for needy children

A New York resident, unnamed, offers to supply free shoes and overcoats to Worcester county children next winter. A secret committee will select recipients. First shipment for ages 6 to 15 expected around September 15.

Snow Hill New York Worcester County D. J. McCarthy

Suckers Still Exist In Dixie

In Columbia, July 10 a man calling himself a federal lightning rod inspector collected fees from farmers for inspecting lightning rods. Tickets ranged from 6 to 2 dollars. The state highway patrol is seeking the suspect.

Columbia D. C State Highway Patrol

Dancehall registration rules in Japanese public venue

Patrons at a public dancehall in Japan must register their names addresses and occupations. The requirement aims to track attendees and ensure orderly entry to events at the venue.

Japan

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