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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jul 13, 1939
Page
2
Nearly 50 Methodist children from Winchester depart Monday for Camp White Rock on the Capon River, with a strong staff led by Rev. H G Balthis. Camp runs until Saturday evening with counselors, art, athletics, and crafts, plus a Thursday parent visit.
A mysterious explosion swept a sheet of flame across the Ranger, leaving a charred hull and burned machinery. Seven enlisted men escaped with exhaustion and shock, treated aboard. officials estimate possible damage around $50,000 with repairs underway at the navy yard. Witnesses cite a muffled roar and theories include gasoline leaks or vapor gas ignition.
Chicago-George Petty painted a poster for the American Legion convention but the Legion chose a more somber image. The artist’s slim drum majorette with minimal clothing prompted officials to select a uniformed trio instead.
Funeral services were conducted at Macedonia Methodist Church for William L. Armel retired merchant and carpenter of Frederick County who died early Monday. The community recalled his generous nature known as Uncle Bill. The service was led by Rev. George L. Waters with Rev. L. D. Russell and Rev. W. D. Mitchell assisting, hymns read included Jesus Lover of My Soul and When I’ve Gone The Last Mile of The Way. Pallbearers were William Bailey Dr Charles O Dearmont R L Petrie W D Biggs C D Price and J R Affleck. The two surviving siblings are Mrs. George W. Haymaker and John W. Armel.
The notice advertises a loan service offering easy payment plans to cover travel costs. It lists the company name COMMERCIAL SMALL LOAN & FINANCE CO and the address 39 E Boscawen St with phone number 1092.
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