Skeleton Found In Kernstown Battlefield Ground
A partially buried skeletal remains of a man, about five feet seven inches tall, was found by R W Bayliss in Kernstown near a site once occupied by an early Methodist church. A brass cavalryman’s whistle, a long knife, and an improvised bayonet were unearthed nearby. Relics suggest Civil War era but origin and allegiance remain undetermined as remains are preserved for further study.
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R. W. Bayliss
Kernstown
Featherbed Lane
Bayliss
S. M. Chiles
Chiles
Mr. Bayliss
Unique Plea In Police Court Over Ardent Spirits Charges
Mrs. Minnie Welch 34 of West Germain st faced Judge Donald Weems in police court on illegal possession of liquor charges. She objected to jail but was found guilty of both fine and three months in jail after a raid seized five cases of home brew and other liquor. Ray Kerns received a 50 fine with suspended jail time. Paul Coble had 100 fine and three months jail with license revoked. other defendants faced fines.
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Minnie Welch
West Germain Street
Donald Weems
C. W. Hollis
Weems
Ray Kerns
West Wolf Street
Paul Coble
M. C. McGee
Waterlock
Douglass Strange
Alice Lovett
Albert Adams
Gainesboro
J. W. Largent
Yard Party Tuesday Night at Highland Avenue Church
Rainy forecast for a yard party at Highland Avenue Church on Tuesday night. Event listed in local church notices with date and time referencing a single evening gathering.
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Highland Ave
Wreck Victim In Critical Condition Near Knoxville Md
Sam Vincent, son of Ada Vincent of this city, remains in critical condition after a truck automobile collision near Knoxville Maryland last week. He is semiconscious much of the time as doctors await X rays to determine full injuries. The crash occurred when a beer truck driven by Vincent collided with the Marker car near a hill, killing William C. Marker and his mother Mrs John Marker. Howard Marker, 14, shows a favorable condition. Funeral services for the deceased were held.
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Sam Vincent
Ada Vincent
Knoxville
Vincent
William C. Marker
Middletown
John Marker
Howard Marker
Marker
Baltimore
Garber Ice Cream offers value at 215 S Market
Garber Ice Cream Corp manager C E Garber invites customers to visit before buying ice cream at 215 South Market Street. Ad notes picnic yard party and weekly schedule Monday and Thursday.
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C. E. Garber
Garber Ice Cream Corp
S. Market Street
Yard Party Relief Church Benefit
A yard party benefit event is announced by Relief Church on July 18 to raise funds. Proceeds support church activities and community outreach.
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Yard Party Relief Church
Benefit S
Modern Beauty Shop Ad Promotes Hair Services
Special this week offers permanent for five dollars ends. shampoo trim finger wave wet wave priced at twenty five cents. Located at 14 West Water Street, former Blanche Dove Shop. Ends date noted as 7-16 with one tailed item.
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Modern
Water Street
Blanche Dove
U. S. Chamber Sees No Balanced Budget Before 1937
Washington reports the U S Chamber of Commerce says balancing the budget before 1937 is doubtful despite presidential hopes. The belated stance hints at higher taxes and notes emergency spending limits hinder near term balance.
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U. S. Chamber of Commerce
Washington
Chamber of Commerce of the
United States
Chamber
Roosevelt
Delay Decision in Krol Case May Lose 5000
Max Krol, ex textile maker, facing embezzlement charges of 4412.32 from Arthur G. Jones Woolen Mill, failed to appear in Corporation Court. His attorneys sought affidavits claiming illness. judge took the matter under advisement for July term. If bond is forfeited, it would mark his second $5000 forfeiture.
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Krol
Max Krol
Arthur G. Jones Woolen Mill Corporation
Harry R. Kern
Chicago
Philip Williams
Commonwealth
James P. Reardon
Virginia Supreme Court
New York
Arthur G. Jones
Library meeting weighs motion picture ethics
A late afternoon Handley Library gathering discussed endorsing a Catholic led campaign to condemn indecent films and approve suitable ones. City ministers reportedly invited attendance while the Ministerial Association denied taking any action and noted no solid resolve had been made.
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Handley Library
Robert B. Campbell
Ministerial Association
Liraray
Cera
Summer Benefit at Edgar Dick’s Field Near White Hall
The notice lists a Thursday July 19 event at Edgar Dick's field two percent miles north of White Hall to benefit Mt. Pleasant Junior C. E. and W. M. A. This short community gathering aims to support local religious groups.
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Edgar Dick
White Hall
Mt. Pleasant Jr. C. E
W. M
Death summons William McCoy at advanced age
William A. McCoy, longtime Winchester resident, died about 7 o'clock yesterday morning in Memorial Hospital at age 716 years. He was a carpenter, builder, and farmer, with ties to the Fraternal Order of Eagles and Friendship Fire Company. Funeral services will be held at 10 tomorrow at Jones chapel with Rev. Father Paul V. Heller officiating and interment in Mount Hebron Cemetery. Pallbearers named.
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William A. McCoy
Winchester
Memorial Hospital
Mr. McCoy
William A
Susan Davis McCoy
Tipperary
Ireland
West Virginia
McCoy
Rock Enon Springs
Winchester Aerie
Fraternal Order of Eagles
Friendship Fire Company
Jones Chapel
South Loudoun Street
Paul V. Heller
Church of the Sacred Heart
Mount Hebron Cemetery
James O. Ritter
O. J. Franks
C. Adams
R. K. Willey
James W. Rosenberger
M. B. Noonan
Benefit for Bethel Methodist Church Repairs
A church benefit sale at Bethel Methodist Church is planned for Thursday July 19 to raise funds for repair work. Proceeds support ongoing maintenance and restoration efforts.
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Old Bethel Methodist Church
Bloodhounds, Police Seek 21 Month Bobby Connor
Bloodhounds scoured bush and woods as a large search group hunted for 21 month old Bobby Connor in Hartsdale New York. Police broadcast descriptions of a drug peddler seen near the time of the child s disappearance. The parents Charles and Conner Denied ransom notes or kidnapping links and sought rest with attorney Frank A Saporito who said the case lacks kidnapping markers. A theater usher Bernard Seidenberg was held under the Lindbergh law for offering information about the case.
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Associated Press
Hartsdale
N. Y
Bobby Connor
Bobby
Charles H. Conner
Frank A. Saporito
Mount Vernon
Saporito
Conners
Tonight
Bernard Seidenberg
New York City
Committees Plan Report Night For City Lawn Fete
City committees gather at City Hall for final reports on the District Nurse Association lawn fete set for July 19 to 21. Andrew Bell urges all committees and sponsor reps to attend and outline completed work and remaining tasks. Contributions, cakes, prizes, and volunteer support are requested to fund nursing services for the needy.
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Council Chamber
Andrew Bell
Chamber of Commerce
District Nurse Association
Martin Wisecarver
Amherst Street
Clarence Hardy
South Braddock Street
American Legion
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Winchester
Three Speakers of Note Listed By the Grangers
The Middletown Grange picnic at Woodman s Park near Middletown on Saturday July 21 features three notable speakers. John A McSwarren director of Agriculture of Pennsylvania, Dr Meade Ferguson master of the Virginia State Grange, and Fred Brenckman Washington representative of the National Grange will address attendees during an all day event with band music refreshments and social time.
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Middletown Grange
Woodman’s Park
Middletown
Grange
John A. McSwarren
Agriculture ‘of
Pennsylvania
Harrisburg
Dr. Meade Ferguson
Virginia State Grange
Richmond
Fred. Brenckman
Washington
National Grange
Washington, D.C
German Students Stage Revolt Amid Hitler Opposition
A mob of 1,500 men storms a grocery store and loots it while police raid an alleged Communist office. Ten German students are held after staging a revolt against Adolf Hitler as a general labor strike spreads over the Frisco Bay area. An artillery unit is also sent there to restore order.
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Adolph Hitler
Frisco Bay
160Th Infantry
Los Angles
Galines
National Guard
Trans-Bay Region
Associated Press
Goettingen
Adolf Hitler
Berlin
Nazi Bureau For
People’s Welfare
Reichsbishop
Ludwig Mueller
Germany
Mueller
Austria
Vienna
Four Killings in Austria Amid Strikes and Protests
A tumultuous day across Europe features a general strike paralyzing major cities, clashes in Gottingen between students and Nazi supporters, a Berlin Tag Day promoting donations to mothers and children, and violence in Austria with four killed amid political turmoil.
Robbers Attack Truck Take Cigarettes in Elkton
Luther W. Johnson of Baltimore said two men jumped his truck on Principio Hill and forced him to a side road. They bound and blindfolded him and fled with the cargo of cigarettes in a second truck. Local state police investigated the highway robbery near Elkton, Maryland.
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Associated Press
Elkton
Luther W. Johnson
Baltimore
Principio Hill
Philadelphia
Government Plans Taking Direct Hand In Meat Canning For Needy
Washington reports the federal government plans to directly run meat canning projects as a relief measure. The program would use federal funds to help states set up plants and may extend to canning vegetables fruit and fish on a large scale. Lawrence Westbrook drafted the booklet for emergency relief administrators.
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Washington
Lawrence Westbrook
District of Columbia
Relief Administration
Harry L. Hopkins
Westbrook
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Andy Bell
Iil
Reardon
Ginsberg
William McCoy
Frederick County
Dolfuss
Italy
Mussolini
San Francisco
Calif
Hayward
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