Girl Scout fund drive to aid camp costs grows
The Girl Scout Committee asks for small gifts to raise at least 5 dollars for camp and training as a large planned garden project was dropped due to conflicting dates. Donations may be sent to Miss Carrie Hunter on Washington Street, with supporters urged to remember the joys of camp and outdoor crafts.
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Grey Gables Inn
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Entertains At Bridge Party For Sister-In-Law
Mrs. John H. Snyder hosted a bridge party for her sister-in-law Mrs. Harvey Snyder of Chambersburg Pa at her North Avenue home. Three tables played and refreshments were served in the afternoon.
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North Avenue
Harvey Snyder
Chambersburg
Snyder
Mrs Melvin Green Ill With Grippe In Winchester
Mrs Melvin Green a civic figure in Winchester is ill at her South Washington Street home with grippe and likely to be confined for several days. The report comes as residents express concern while other local residents travel and visit.
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James M. Thomson
Washington
New Orleans
Melvin Green
Winchester
South Washington Street
Green
J. A. Koons
No. 314
North Braddock Street
Memorial Hospital
Byrd Dedicates Lindbergh Field At St. Louis
Rear Admiral Richard E Byrd flies to St. Louis to dedicate Col Charles A Lindberghs Lam bert St Louis Field with army air forces General James E Sechet and city officials. He arrives from Chicago with a convoy of about 25 planes and seven Antarctic expedition members.
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ST. Louis
Richard Evelyn Byrd
East Park
Charles A. Lindbergh
Lambert St. Louis Field
Explorer
Chicago
Lambert Field
Scott Field
Illinois
James E Sechet
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Richard E. Byrd
Antarchiffe Expedition
Colored Mothers Sail To Visit the Graves of Sons
Sixty Negro gold star mothers embarked at Hoboken on the steamship American Merchant for France to visit the graves of their sons. The pilgrimage, funded by a congressional act, included a reception at City Hall, the first for these mothers since the first contingent.
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France
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Americans Victors In International Track Meet
The combined track and field teams from Cornell and Princeton defeated Oxford and Cambridge at Stamford Bridge London. The Americans won seven first places to five, in a closely fought and interesting contest.
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Cambridge
Shorts Close Out As Big Bull Returns Early
The market closed the third week of relative stability with a strong finish. Trading stayed moderate as commission houses remained cautious, but a prominent bull operator returning from Europe prompted many shorts to cover. Weekend news cast little bullish light with total sales near 900000 shares.
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Daring Band Concert Overcomes Winchester Man
S. J. E. Golladay, an elderly Winchester resident, was overcome by heat yesterday while listening to the Evening Sun Newsboys' Band concert on the Court House lawn. He received medical aid and was later sent to Memorial Hospital, where he is employed.
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Winchester
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Reverend Sampsell Injured in West Piccadilly Auto Crash
Rev. W H Sampsell a retired United Brethren minister was struck by an automobile driven by Miss Elizabeth Smith as he crossed near Hotel Jack on West Piccadilly street. The injuries were described as slight, with paint on his back. he was taken to his National avenue home.
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Frank Bell Taylor
Frank A. Taylor
Strasburg
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Hotel Jack
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National Avenue
Gang Warfare Claims Another In Detroit Area
Garigwart reports another victim in Detroit area during a gun battle on East Jefferson Avenue around 12:30 a m. Sam Cilufo a veteran bootlegger and racketeer was killed when a second car opened fire on his coupe forcing a stop. His companion escaped as the assailants left. Police found Cilufo mortally wounded in his car clutching his revolver. He died without speaking.
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Mich
Garigwart
Sam Cilufo
East Jefferson Avenue
Cilufo
Five Die As Oil Rig Fire Claims Farm Workers
An oil well fire on a Haynesville area farm near Owensboro Kentucky killed four boys and one man. Victims are James Crowe 12 Matt Crowe 14 Elmer Fuqua 13 James Mattingly 25 and Harold Cornell. Three other men were hospitalized with serious burns. The rig owner A C Cornell and Fred Cornell among the injured with two more in critical condition. The blaze followed the well sinking when油 gas and oil ignited by a spark from the machinery.
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James Mattingly
Whiteville
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Sherman Crowe
A. C. Cornell
Fred Cornell
Cornell
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Bomb explosion rocks New York block injures no one
A bomb exploded early today on a window ledge of the Simpson Social Club in a five story building on West Fifty third street between Fifth and Sixth avenues. The blast shattered many windows but caused no injuries.
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Sixth Avenues
Tragic Accident Kills Five Year Old in Covington
Wendall Childs, son of Hobson Childs and Miss Sheldon Robinson of Harrisonburg, was instantly killed when a truck driven by his father backed over him at their Covington home. The boy, five, was the couple's second child. Doris Amelia, one, is their other child.
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Harrisonburg
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Governor Pollards Western Trip Noted by Carter Wormeley
Virginia Governor John G Pollard returned from the Western Conference in Salt Lake City with remarks on regional ties and the 1932 Virginia Virginia conference. He was featured on executive committee and presented a silver copper gavel from Utah mines. He spoke in Utah Arizona and Chicago and commented on Virginia road policy and government reorganization. Senator Smoot praised Virginia ancestry. The trip included meetings with Mormon Church leadership and noted stark contrasts with Washington.
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Boy Scouts Offer Large Fly Traps For Sale
In Winchester and nearby areas residents are urged to buy large fly traps made by the Boy Scouts to keep the community clean. The traps catch millions of flies and are sold at a modest price with receipts aiding summer camp costs under A. B. Pennypacker who oversees the sales and can take orders.
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Winchester
Boy Scouts
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Shaffer Accepts Ninth District Republican Nomination
Bristol Va July 12 Congressman Joseph C Shaffer Wytheville was renominated by Ninth district Republicans. He agreed to run after urging from friends despite earlier opposition and after Bascom Slemp declined the nomination.
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Wytheville
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C Bascom Slemp
Slemp
Two Week Bride to Seek Divorce in Los Angeles
Mrs Eugenia Bankhead Butt-Lee of Alabama files annulment proceedings against Howard Lee whom she married at Reno on November first. The two week marriage ends as she says the union was short and sweet with no compatibility or companionship.
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Los Angeles
Calif
the Examiner
Eugenia Ney
Escaped Convict Peters Captured Near Camp No 383
An escaped prisoner from Winchester who pried loose cell bars was recaptured by guards near Camp No. 383 south of OF ini Virginia. A trusted inmate spotted him hiding in rocks 500 yards away and alerted authorities. Peters had earlier escaped June 7 and received a year on the road plus a prior non support sentence.
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Rona
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Winchester
Rushed to Granite Reformatory Washington Confesses Slaying
Sherman Texas July 12 Jessie Lee Washington a Black man was held at the Granite Oklahoma reformatory after being hurried out of Texas to avert mob violence. Officers say he confessed to killing Mrs Henry Vaughan whose body was found beaten at her farm yesterday.
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Texas
Jessie Lee Washington
State Reformatory
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Okla
Henry Vaughan
Here
Yesteray
Jones Tops Open Title Tourney With Bold Third-Round Rally
Jones moves into the lead at the United States Open after a spectacular third round. He posts a 54 hole total of 212, seizing the advantage from Horton Smith who previously led. A late stretch, including strong birdies, prevents Bobby from scoring a 66 as the field tightens.
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President Goes To Virginia Camp
President Joe arrives at his Virginia camp with guests for a weekend rest before returning to Washington. Local reports say the trip aims at relaxation and recharge ahead of ongoing duties.
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Salvation Army Services Schedule at Héige Auditorium
Major and Mrs. James Mars in charge announce open air services at 10 a m on Southwark street and 7 30 p m with preaching at 8 o clock Sunday night text Widow's Mite. Sabbath school at 2 p m all are welcome.
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James Mars
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New Time Table On B. & O. Leaves Off Some Trains
A continuing report on railroad schedule changes notes minor alterations to the Baltimore and Ohio timetable. It cites revised departure times including a morning 7.10 a.m. and 1.50 p.m. service and updated arrivals. The item also mentions a Pennsylvania system change in April and a Strasburg Virginia council protest by the town.
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Strasburg
Strasburg Council Hears Rescission On Train Schedule
The Strasburg Virginia Council adjourned to consider a resolution opposing the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad change announced July 13 1930 reducing two daily trains between Winchester and Strasburg and delaying express and mail service. The council voted to rescind the schedule change and restore present service levels for passengers between Winchester and Strasburg with ongoing need for freight and express facilities.
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