Accusations of Spain Annoying To Committee
London reports accused Spain of pressuring the non intervention committee as Italy slows troop withdrawal. Britain received a Barcelona note claiming 6 666 Italian soldiers and 334 aviators have entered Spain since April. The note says 10 000 ill soldiers would return home and rest join the Spanish Foreign Legion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Mussolini
Spain
Barcelona
Italy
Spanish Foreign Legion
Neville Chamberlain
Great Britain
TM Duce
Earl of Perth
Rone
Galeazzo Ciano
Conflicting Testimony in Harman Murder Trial Roanoke
In Roanoke on July 12 the trial of George Harman, an investigator for the Federal alcohol tax unit, continued over the May 19 distillery raid shooting of Donald Collins in Patrick County. The prosecution argues deliberate homicide, while the defense says the fatal shot was accidental as Harman reached for his gun. The jury visited the scene as witnesses finished testimony and rebuttals began.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roanoke
United States District Court
George Harman
Federal Alcohol Tax Unit
Donald Collins
Patrick County
Frank P. Burton
Patrick County Commonwealth
Collins
Students from nine universities attend Virginia forum on democracy
Participants at the University of Virginia Institute of Public Affairs twelfth annual session in Charlottesville discuss economic stability social security. Students from Virginia Tech Princeton Pennsylvnia George Washington University University of North Carolina and others present talks on democracy education and statecraft.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Institute OF Public Affairs
Charlottesville
University of Virginia Institute of Public Affairs
J. W. Green
Chatham
Virginia Polytechnic Institute
George Shaskin, Jr
Lawrence
Princeton University
Edgar F. Shannon, Jr
Lexington
Washington and Lee University
McIntire Amphitheatre
Martha Trippe
Easton
Columbia University
Robert Bolling Lambeth
Bedford
University of Virginia
Alexander Heard
Savannah
University of North Carolina
Charles W. Keifer, Jr
Washington, D. C
George Washington University
Samuel K. C. Kopper
Madison, N. J
Lightning Fires Garrison Forest School After Thunderbolt
A lightning bolt caused the top two floors of Moncrieffe Hall at Garrison Forest School for Girls in Baltimore to burn in a severe thunderstorm. The building was unoccupied. firemen battled flames for over five hours.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
Garrison Forest School For
Baltimore County Institution
Moncrieffe Hall
Winchester Girls Connected to Garri son Forest School Faculty
A number of Winchester girls have studied at the Garri son Forest School in recent years. Miss Margaretta Whiting of Berryville, daughter of the late Judge Frank B. Whiting of the Circuit Court, has been a member of the school's faculty for several years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester
Garrison Forest School
Margaretta Whiting
Berryville
Frank B. Whiting
Circuit Court
Most Mountain Fever Cases in Virginia Fatal, Health Official Says
Richmond July 12 Dr I C Riggin state health commissioner said an estimated 20 percent of Rocky Mountain spotted fever cases in Virginia this year may prove fatal Three deaths have been reported since the start of the year Fifty cases were reported last year and 35 already by mid year in 1938 He noted no further details were available.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond
I. C. Riggin
Virginia
Riggin
Youth Shot Trespasser in Clarke Rights Found
Berryville Virginia July 12 sixteen year old John Dean who shot James Nichols twenty four of Middleburg Va in the foot with a .22 revolver was found to be within his rights by Trial Justice L C Rackley The incident followed Nichols and companions being ordered off Dean's property by Dean and his sister Mrs Kenneth Levi near Castleman's ferry The group from Middleburg was arrested in Winchester and charged with disorderly conduct and trespassing while Miss Lillie Green and Mr Purr Jr had their charges dismissed
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Berryville
John Dean
James Nichols
Middleburg
L. C. Rackley
Dean
Kenneth Levi
Nichols
Florence Green
Lillie Green
Fred McGuinn
B. O. Farr, Jr
Fred. McGuinn
Shenandoah River
Castleman’s Ferry
Wesley Dean
Lawrence Castleman
James Corden
Washington, D. C
Winchester
Memorial Hospital
Young Dean
Mr. Purr, Jr
John A. K
Hampshire County
Geo. A
Gardiner
Joel Lupton
John
George F. Glaize
Zion’s Advocate
Front Royal
Fairmont Republican
Western Virginia Republican
Richard Maury
Lewisburg Chronicle
S. A. B. Gilmer
Ambler Hill Female Seminary
Bent
Oak Grove Academy
N. T. Stephensonburg
William A. Carter
Winchesters Academy
Wm. Johnston
A. M
Winchester High School
Angerona
Henry W. Thorpe
Wm. L. Clark, Jr
Senseney's Row
Robert L. Brooking
C. Lewis Brent
Harrison Addresses Lions on Virginia Old Age Aid
Mr. Harrison, commonwealth's attorney of Frederick County, spoke to the Lions Club on Virginia old age assistance legis lation. He explained age limits, deserving cases and the expected impact on state and communities. Lion Brown of Martinsburg attended with guests C. W. Thrall of Richmond and L. V. Smith, guests of Lions Goode and Oates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burr P. Harrison
Commonwealth
Frederick County
Lions Club
Harrison
Virginia
C. W.W. Thrall
Richmond
Lion Goode
L. V. Smith
Lion Oates
Tickborne disease prevention and symptoms outlined
A medical expert details a disease spread by ticks, noting treatments and a pre infection vaccine. Blood plasma from Shas and sulphanilimide were tried. a key preventative is removing the transmitting tick. Infection occurs after ticks embed under the skin with symptoms of dull headaches body aches malaise and pink rashes on wrists and ankles.
Groundhog Catches Bass Cast By Banzhof Brothers
In Williamsport Maryland on July 12 two brothers John and Paul Banzhof cast for bass near the Potomac shore. Paul felt a strong tug and pulled in a half grown groundhog about five pounds with a plug hook piercing its ear. They kept the catch for dinner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Williamsport
John
Paul Banzhof
West Virginia
Potomac River
Paul
Old Winchester Republican: Notices From 1854 Offer Oysters to Farms
Rediscovered issue of the Winchester Republican dated March 17, 1854, highlights a Berryville Chamber of Commerce name change to Berryville and Clarke County. lists committees, ads for services including oyster saloon, real estate for sale, and a reward notice. Editorials cover Gardiner case and local industry openings.
Draft details of wheat loan program issued
Federal farm officials drafted details of a mandatory wheat loan program as a near record crop looms. Loans likely around 59 cents a bushel with max near 86 cents, available to farmers who store wheat until prices rise. If July production exceeds 750 million bushels, loans become law. Tolley says exports will be used to curb surplus.
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Washington
H. R. Tolley
Deputies Assigned to Bethesda in Response to Attacks
Montgomery county commissioners authorize moving two deputy sheriffs from Glen Echo Park to night duty in Bethesda after several women reported attempted attacks in recent weeks. Commissioner Hagner cited police strength limits under wartime regulations.
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Rockville
Board of Commissioners of
Montgomery County
Glen Echo Park
Bethesda
Robert D. Hagner
Navy invites bids for Quantico and Annapolis projects
The Navy issued a call for bids on construction contracts at Quantico Virginia and Annapolis Maryland. The auctions are funded by recent Public Works Administration grants.
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Washington
Navy
Quantico
Annapolis
Virginia to Spend 69 915 For Syphilis Treatment Fund
Richmond reports the State Health Department will allocate 69 915 to treat and cure syphilis in Virginia. Governor Price said free drugs will be provided, with 11 915 from the 1938 legislature and about 58 000 from the U S Public Health Service. He noted many patients cannot afford treatment and emphasized the disease crosses economic levels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond
State Health Department
Virginia
James H. Price
Health Department
General Assembly
U. S. Public Health Service
Price
Liquor Indictments Return in Federal Case
The Federal Grand Jury returned indictments in liquor cases from Washington and Dorchester counties. Matthias N. Barker is charged with operating a still in Washington county on September 29. Lee Coulbourn Harold W. Coulbourn and Raymond Knock are charged with operating a still on July 2 in Dorchester county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
Federal Grand Jury
Washington
Dorchester
Matthias N. Barker
Washington County
Lee Coulbourn
Harold W. Coulbourn
Raymond Knock
Dorchester County
State Game Commission to restock game with federal funds
The State Game Commission approved using 80 percent of its Pittman RobertsonAct funds for restocking deer turkey quail and other game. The remaining funds would support research projects with one fifth earmarked for research and four fifths for stocking. Nolting said plans include consulting the U S Biological Survey and releasing stock in the Washington and Jefferson National Forests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Game Board
Richmond
State Game Commission
Pittman-Robertson
Carl Noltitz
Virginia
Nolting
U. S. Biological Survey
Washington
Jefferson National Forests
Secretary of Agriculture
Odd Fellows Install New Madison Lodge Officers
Officers of Madison Lodge No. 6 International Order of Odd Fellows were installed at a regular meeting on East Boscawen Street. Due to illness, the ceremony was led by A. N. Carroll’s staff with visitors from Middletown Stephens City and Front Royal.
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Madison Lodge
International Order of Odd Fellows
East Boscawen Street
Tom Downing
A. N. Carroll
Middletown
Stephens City
Front Royal
Noble Grand
Everett Kline
Earl Bailey
Erle Edwards
Irwin Carper
Harold Edwards
Taylor Barr
George Reading
Edgar Mason
David Hottle
Harry Seabright
Inside Guardian
Garland Rogers
Outside Guardian
Roy Cather
Lee Miller
Charles Chaplin
John Bywaters
Jesse Carpenter
Ryland McInturff
Emory Larrick
Harry Brill
William Perry
John Fisher
Sam Miller
Norval Hottle
Boyd Fogle
Alonzo Snapp
Truck Hijacking Mystery Draws FBI Aid
A interstate truck hijacking and the driver’s disappearance prompted FBI involvement. The Roadway Express vehicle from Newark returned abandoned with $30000 in cigars missing. Patrick Fitzpatrick of New York drove it. police suspect possible kidnapping.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morris Levine
Brooklyn
Republicans To Nominate Candidate At August Convention
A sub committee of the Eighth district Republican committee met in Culpeper to select a party candidate for the fall election. The nominee will be named at a Republican convention on August 18. Members present included B. I. Bickers Standardsville Col H. B. Albemarle Col. R. R. Farr Fairfax J. B. Nichols Purcellville and Joseph L. Crupper Arlington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Culperer
Eighth District
Republican Committee
B. I. Bickers
Standardsville
Col. H. B. Albemarle
Col
R. R. Farr
Fairfax
J. B. Nichols
Purcellville
Joseph L. Crupper
Arlington
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Small Loan & Finance CO. Inc
E. Boscawen St
Edward M. Vinson
Cordele, Ga
Georgia School of Technology
John T. Hermanson
Philadelphia
University of Pennsylvania
V.or Wroinia
Soyey. Autr
Pennsylvania
Geo. Washington Ul
George
Tom
Alexander Hea, UM Eeer Ty
North Carolina
Firestone Auto Supply and Service Store
Main St
Clarke
William Harper Dean
Mr. Harrison
Lions
Lion Brown
Martinsburg
W. Va
Winchester Republican
Berryville Commerce Body
O’bryan
S. G. O'Bryan
S. Powers
R. E. Potts
M. F Wisecarver
W. D. Burtner
C. C Funkhouser
New Enterprises
R. N. Dorsey
Bruce Gorham
R O. Locke
Stacy B Lloyd
E. B. Berlin
K. G. Levi
A. F. Robertson
E. B. Moore
John B. Neill
Miller Barley and
Miss Cora Barley, of
J. A. Crawford
Martin
Republican
Wm. Layton
Royal Society
Taylor Hotel
George Aulick
Braddock Street
Island
Ford
Ren County
James R. Brooking
John Y. Parlett
J. C. J. Chipley
Wichita
Kas
Kansas
Southwestern
Dust Bowl
Baker & Anderson Elec. Co
N. Braddock St
Stark Bros. Fruit Trees
J.B. Vanorsdale
S. Kent St
Winchester, Va
Odd Fellows
Erle Edward
Alexandria
John W. Rosenberger and Co
John W. Rosenberger & Co
South Braddock St
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