Exposition Debates Cancellation as Public Seeks 1948 Bid
Civilian group opposes cancellation but concedes to stronger influence. Organizers hope to pursue a 1948 exposition bid amid mounting pressure and official scrutiny.
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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jul 14, 1938
Page
1
Finland Ready to Sponsor 1940 Olympics If Offered
Urho Kekkonen home minister and Finland Amateur Athletic Union president says Finland would host first class games if offered, despite accommodation difficulties. In Tokyo, RELMAN MORIN reports Japan cancels plans for 1940 Olympics amid war pressures and expo cancellation, shocking the nation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helsingfors
Finland
Urho Kekkonen
Amateur Athletic Union
Kekkonen
Japan
Relman Morin
Tokyo
China
Berlin
Germany
Jimmy Tenno
B. C
Hoichi Kido
Fumimaro Konoye
Marquis Kido
Seihin Ikeda
Commerce and Industry
Finance
Kido
Remembering L Neill Woods Crowned by Last Earhart Memorial
One year after the death of L Neill Woods, the Ma Winchester creator and longtime Winchester Evening Star cartoonist, friends recall his simple yet powerful drawings and his dedication. His final work memorialized Amelia Earhart with a sky and sea scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. Neill Woods
Ma Winchester
Winchester Evening Star
Amelia Earhart
Winchester
Office of the Star
Margot Grahame Plans Reno Divorce Then Hollywood Return
Margot Grahame the English film actress returning from Europe said she will first go to Reno to obtain a divorce and then return to Hollywood to make a picture. Her husband English actor Frank Lister is identified as her spouse, and their seven-year marriage is noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Europe
Margot Grahame
Hollywood
Reno
Miss Grahame
Frank Lister
Harold Scheuer Elected Seventh District American Legion Commander
Harold L. Scheuer of Berryville was elected commander at a Luray Virginia meeting of ex-service men. Delegates approved two constitutional change proposals to be presented at Charlottesville state convention next month. Capt Edward C. Goss Major C. G. Mason and Captain B. E. Klingstein named to present changes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Luray
Harold L. Scheuer
Berryville
American Legion
Charlottesville
Edward C. Goss
Winchester
C. G. Mason
BE. L. Klingstein
Department
Robert Y. Conrad
Commanders’ Club
Simple Service Held For Late Wilton Strickler
The funeral of G. Wilton Strickler, a prominent Winchester businessman, followed a Monday death after a stroke. The service at National Avenue extend addressed by Rev. Ronald G. Wilson included prayers and scripture, with many floral tributes and interment in Mount Hebron Cemetery. Pallbearers named were Zirkle Williams James L. Grant R. Bruce Sloneker Ansel Solenberger Henry W. Brown and Thomas Solenberger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. Wilton Strickler
Winchester
Memorial Hospital
Neon National Avenue
Ronald 8. Wilson
Loudoun Street Presbyterian Church
Mount Hebron Cemetery
Zirkle Williams
James L. Grant
R. Bruce Slonaker
Ansel Solenberger
Henry W. Brown
Thomas Solenberger
Condition of Rivers At Riverton Virginia
The report lists the North Branch Clear and the South Branch Clear as part of the Riverton river system. Details describe water status and clarity conditions affecting local navigation and drainage. No incidents or events are noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Riverton
Bombing Killings Shock Canton China As City Sundered
Canton China July 14 Japanese air raids killed an estimated 150 people and injured 500 as 37 planes targeted the Pearl River bridge and the East Bund. Rescue workers pulled mangled bodies from wrecked shops while daily life collapsed amid gruesome scenes and hospital chaos.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canton
China
East Bund
Honan
Commissioner Wade Miles Opens Hearing on ABC Licenses in Winchester
Wade Miles, commissioner of the Alcoholic Beverage Control Board, held hearings in Winchester on pending cases including the American Restaurant owned by Mrs. Rena Cooper at 213 North Loudoun Street. Objections cited location near a residential area and undesirable trade as grounds for transferring beer sales. Miles urged strict enforcement and higher standards, stating inspectors are sent to observe conditions and report back.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wade Miles
Alcoholic Beverage Control Board
Winchester
Rena Cooper
Coopers
Loudoun Street
Cooper
Harry R. Kern, Jr
Miles
Former Baltimore Mayor James H. Preston Dies at Home
James H. Preston former mayor of Baltimore from 1911 to 1919 died at his home after about two months with heart trouble. A Harford County native he graduated from St. John's College Annapolis and the University of Maryland Law School and had practiced law in Baltimore since 1880.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
James H. Preston
Preston
Harford County
St. John’s College
Annapolis
University of Maryland Law School
Public Sale of 259 Acre Farm and Households
Auction announces 259 acre farm with implements and household furniture including antiques. Sale set for Thursday July 21 at 10 a.m. eight miles west of Winchester near Lamps School A S Racey. Du val Dunn Auctioneers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester
Lamp's
A. S. Racey
Duval & Dunn Aucts
Roosevelt Plans Navy Review and Golden Gate Speech
President Roosevelt travels toward Crockett and San Francisco for a day of sightseeing and an exposition luncheon speech. He will board the cruiser Houston for a seven hour fleet review and visit Nevada with mentions of Senator McCarran and Albert Hilliard in support of administration allies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roosevelt
Tran
San Francisco
Pacific Coast
Crockett
Exposition Grounds
United States
Golden Gate International Exposition Grounds
Navy
Houston
Oakland
Nevada
Pat McCarran
Albert Hilliard
McCarran
Hilliard
al Hilliard
Sudden Rebel Advance Threatens Mora de Rubielos Front
Rebels pushed about eight miles along the Teruel highway near Mora de Rubielos and captured Sarrion after night fighting. Government lines reformed despite a surprise Teruel attack while other Franco fronts held positions and went on the offensive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hendaye
France
Teruel
Sarrion
Mora de Rubielos
Albentosa
Teruel-Valencia
Doubts on PWA financing for Savage River Dam
Administrator Ickes said the PWA is unlikely to advance funds for the Savage river dam in Maryland without prior congressional authorization. A Maryland West Virginia delegation urged $2,460,000 for the project, but Ickes asked the legal division for an opinion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Ickes
PWA
Savage River
Maryland
West Virginia
Wimbledon Mystery Slain Woman Found Near Center Court
The body of a 36 year old brunette woman wearing a black fur trimmed dress and net gloves was found in a bloodstained lane opposite Wimbledon center court. Investigators believe she was beaten with a bottle stabbed and then run over by a car. A wedding ring was on her finger as police question a suspect seen in a brown trilby near midnight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wimbledon
Eng
Scotland Yard
Bernard Spilsbury
Helens
Moody
Jacobs
Wimbledon Center Court
Somerset Road
Wimbledones
Goes On Trial In Wife's Death
Lorenzo D. Collins a 63 year old Anne Arundel county farmer went on trial before a Baltimore county jury for the murder of his 60 year old wife. State's Attorney Roscoe C. Rowe said capital punishment was not asked in opening. An alleged beating left Mrs. Collins semiconscious May 6 and she died a week later in a Washington hospital. During jury selection Collins directed his attorney to toughen challenges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Towson
Lorenzo D. Collins
Anne Arundel County
Baltimore County
Roscoe C. Rowe
Dare To Drink Preceded Slaying
Cambridge Maryland July 14 A defense attorney told the jury that a dare to drink a pint and ride a bicycle preceded the slaying of Elwood Murphy. Charles Lyons 57 Finchville handyman is charged with first degree murder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cambridge, Md
Elwood Murphy
Emerson C. Harington, Jr
Harrington
Charles Lyons
Finchville
Murphy
Benton assumes command of Reina Mercedes at Naval Academy
ANNAPOLIS Md July 14 Captain H H J Benton today assumed the command of the station ship Reina Mercedes at the Naval Academy following brief ceremonies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Annapolis
H. H.J. Benton
Naval Academy
Local resident finds 18 Japanese beetles in garden
J E Ware of 106 Luthwork street reports finding 18 Papilia Japonica in his Winchester garden this year and last. The State Department of Agriculture fights to keep the pest out of Virginia as inspectors deploy traps citywide. Frank Pierce, city inspector and Duke student, has set 280 traps but only four beetles have been found so far. The insects are finger sized, greenish copper, and capable of flight, threatening crops and foliage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jersey
J. E. Ware
Luthwork Street
Ware
New Jersey
State Department of Agriculture
Virginia
Aoe
Frank Pierce
Noble Pierce
South Stewart Street
Duke University
Durham
N. C
Winchester
Unionists Press For Belongings After Westwood Riot
In Westwood California CIO unionists and families forced from town return seeking belongings as sheriff deputies and 800 deputies enforce order after a street battle that involved more than 2000 workers and followed a 17 t 12 percent wage cut dispute with Red River Lumber Company and the Independent Industrial Employees Union.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Guard
Coast Artillery
CIO
Westwood
Red Bluff
Here
Red River Lumber Company
Independent Industrial Employes Union
Many Stars In Celtic Line Up Sunday
An impressive array of athletic stars joins St. Marys Celtic lineup as the Alexandria nine meets the Park association team Sunday afternoon. Otts Zahn Gettysburg coach and former George Washington standout leads the list alongside Alex Cabell an 8 V A idol Dick Ayers Virginia pitcher Joe Wood Maryland James Titcomb once hailed top high school pitcher Russell Kidwell veteran catcher. Park's starter Reid Lunsford who pitched last week is expected to be on the mound.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Marys Celtic
Alexandria
The
Park Association
Otts Zahn
Gettysburg
George Washington University
Washington
Alex Cabell
Dick Ayers
University of Virginia
Joe Wood
U. of Maryland
James Titcomb
Russell Kidwell
Chub Mallory
Reid Lunsford
Wanted to place high school girl for home
Help sought to find a home for a high school girl. In return for services, contact City Welfare Office as soon as possible.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City Welfare Office
Hallgren vows to beat Tydings and crush political machine
Baltimore July 14 Mauritz A Hallgren backer of Rep David J Lewis in the Democratic Senatorial campaign against Senator Millard E Tydings pledged to defeat Tydings and smash the Tydings Radcliffe political machine Hallgren a former Baltimore newspaperman withdrew as candidate in favor of Lewis Tydings contends political terrorism is used against his appointees Hallgren says voters are not saps and that Tydings Radcliffe use federal patronage to win renomination Tydings says he has enough Senate support to block a political purge of jobholders named by him
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
Mauritz A. Hallgren
David J. Lewis
Millard E. Tydings
Millard Tydings
Tydings-Radcliffe
George Radcliffe
Tydings
Hallgren
Rep. Lewis
Maryland
Radcliffe
Roosevelt
Senate
Cumberland seeks flood protection plan outlined by city leaders
Cumberland MD July 14 flood protection tops nine projects agreed by the mayor and city council. Also listed are cross-town water line three foot main from Lake Gordon to Cumberland new airport Memorial Hospital improvements bridge street work and sewer system upgrades.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cumberland
Lake Gordon
Memorial Hospital
Hughes Sets World Flight Record In 91 Hours At Floyd Bennett
Howard Hughes and four crew members completed a around the world flight in 91 hours 17 minutes less than four days. They landed at Floyd Bennett Airport New York after a Minneapolis stop with a tumultuous welcome from cheering crowds. The flight from Fairbanks Alaska and Minneapolis leg totaled 2 441 miles over rough weather aided by a tail wind.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hughes
Flying Mates
Floyd Bennett Airport
New York
Howard Hughes
Wiley Post
Minneapolis
Minn
Fairbanks
Alaska
Cost of glasses varies by where bought
Hodson & Brown registered optometrists advertise eyewear pricing as very moderate without sacrificing accuracy or quality, noting higher service levels yet affordable options.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hodgson & Brown
Yard Party Benefit at Little Mountain M E Church
A yard party is planned for Wednesday night July 27 at Alvin Barrett’s Ridge Road field if it rains the next night. The event benefits the Lady Aid of Little Mountain M E Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alvin Barrett
Ridge Road
Lady Aid
Little Mountain M. E. Church
July 19 at Trimbles Woods Mt Pleasant U B Church
A brief notice announces an event on July 19 at Trimbles Woods near Mt Pleasant U B Church. The item notes a community gathering location and date for local residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trimbles’ Woods
Mt Pleasant
U. B. Church
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Bulletin
Harold Scheuer
Goss
Wilton Strickler
Canton Hospital
Associated Press
ABC Board
U. S
Beauty
Post
Mark
Edmonton
Post Hughes
Yakutsk
Rukhlovo
Wirkutsh
OMSK
Hughes and Post
Central Press
California
Calif
Celtic
Welltown Thurs
Bennett Field
Minnesota Point
Shatters Records
Star Now
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