Deathly ambush near Roanoke robs deputy of life
Deputy Sheriff Simmons was killed by buckshot while driving south on Rocky Mount road near Roanoke. Companion Deputy Boone, asleep in the car, survived as the assailants fled in a second vehicle. Police rounded up about a dozen suspects for investigation as the case echoed a prior Franklin County slaying.
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Roanoke
Rocky Mount Road
C. E
Simmons
Charles Boone
Boone
Simons
George Richardson
Rocky Mount
Red Hill
Front Royal Tour Describes Warren County Seat
MA Winchester recalls visiting Front Royal and Warren County seat. The couple rides toward the town at dusk, admiring shade trees, dwellings, and the new city hall and courthouse arches. Main Street traffic is heavy as they note changes since earlier visits.
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Front Royal
Warren County
South Branch
Two Suspects Face New Charges in Bank Robbery Case
In Halifax County Virginia two Richmonders, Joseph H. Williams and Herman M. Lowenstein, face bench warrants for impersonating federal officers in a futile attempt to extort from John R. Powell. The men, linked to the July 7 Citizens' Bank holdup with three others, were said to have posed as Washington officials while seeking Powell’s supposed bonus money.
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J. A. Tune
Halifax County
Citizens’ Bank
John R. Powell
Joseph H. Williams
Buckroe Beach
Powell
Tune
Washington
Ross Roland
Halifax
Williams
Loyenstein
Clover
Jeter Henderson
John Daniel
Taylor Campblel
Lynchburg
Richmond
Walter A. Lewis
South Boston
Henderson
Loven
White Palace Eatery in Cool Sanitary Air Conditioned Restaurant
A clipped notice highlights a dining establishment called White Palace offering air conditioned surroundings and a focus on sanitary conditions in its dining space.
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White Palace
Crab apples wanted by National Fruit Product Co
Local notice seeks crab apples offering buyers to contact National Fruit Product Co. Inc. by telephone or letter for any supply.
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National Fruit Product Co., Inc
McMahon's Claim on King Edward Revolver Incident
George Andrew McMahon, the 34 year old Irish writer, told police he deliberately threw the revolver into the street as King Edward VIII rode past. Scotland Yard sought witnesses as McMahon faced mental observation and possible court action next week amid rumors about a mysterious "woman in grey."
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Associated Press
London
George Andrew McMahon
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Death toll in swelter belt nears four thousand
Chicago July 17. A withering sun over the swelter belt continues a 14 day heat drought siege. Loss of human life mounts and crop damage is estimated at more than a billion dollars. No relief in sight as Weather Forecaster Lloyd notes extreme heat persists.
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Midwest
J. R. Lloyd
Bus Transfer Is Approved for Washington Virginia Maryland Line
The State Corporation Commission approves transferring the intra state motor vehicle certificate from Arnold Bus Line to Capitol Greyhound. The certificate covers service between Winchester and the District of Columbia via Berryville and Bluemont. Capitol Greyhound plans to add local service and reroute Route 50 operations to Route 7 pending final schedules.
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Arnold Bus Line
Capitol Greyhound Company
State Corporation Commission
Winchester
District of Columbia
Berryville
Bluemont
Capitol Greyhound
Arnold
Washington
Virginia
Sunday Openings and Local Ads Highlight Millers Medicine News
The notice promotes Sunday hours for Miller's Medicines News at 107 North Loudoun Street. It indicates a publication date or section marker with codes (7-17-1p-2t) and urges readers to visit or consult the paper for Sunday service and related listings.
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Medicines News
Loudoun Street
War Made On Hams That Never Saw Ol Virginia
Richmond officials say the Richmond Better Business Bureau targets ham firms using the name Ol Virginia for hams not produced in Virginia. An appeal aired on WRVA urged cooperation with Virginia producers, with FTC action possible. The 1936 Assembly urged enforcement to stop misleading use of state names.
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Virginia
Richmond
Co. V. Werne
Bureau
Four death notices in Clarke County reported by coroner
A series of four death notices in Clarke County were reported with the acting coroner's verdict on the deaths. The notices reference abrupt or unclear passing and ongoing investigations. A coroner's jury viewed a 19 year old's mutilated body in Asheville and recessed without findings.
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Clarke County
Asheville
N. C
Helen Clevenger
New York
Roosevelt sails toward Cape Sable aboard Sevanna
The president on the yacht Sevanna coasted toward Cape Sable Nova Scotia today after leaving Seal Harbor Maine under a light breeze. The National Labor Relations Board faced a court restraint from Justice Oscar R Luhring in Akron Ohio preventing a planned hearing Tuesday on an unfair labor practices charge against Goodyear Tire and Rubber Co.
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Bay OF Fundy
President Roosevelt
Sevanna
Cape Sable
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Seal Harbor
Maine
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National Labor Relations Board
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Ohio
Goodyear Tire and Rubber Co
Townsend rift widens as Smith is dropped by movement
Cleveland July 17. Dr Francis E Townsend condemns Gomer Smith as no longer a member of the Townsend organization. Oklahoma City district leader J F Nightswander warns of secession to form an Oklahoma Townsend club if Smith is removed. Smith attacked Father Coughlin and Gerald L K Smith during a Townsend convention speech.
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Townsend Old Age Pension Movement
Francis E. Townsend
Gomer Smith
Townsend Movement
Oklahoma City
J. F. Nightswander
Smith
Charles E. Coughlin
Roosevelt
Park Nine May Add New Talent for Weekend Games
Local baseball leaders hinted at unidentified new players joining the Park lineup for weekend games against Boonesboro and the Chevy Chase Grays of Washington. A Park Association meeting last night discussed securing additional talent before Sunday’s matchup, building anticipation after a narrow early season win over Chevy Chase.
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Boonesboro
The
Park Association
Chevy Chase Grays
Washington
Vestries Meet This Evening with Episcopal Leaders
The vestries of Clarke Warren Page Shenandoah and Frederick counties will gather at Christ Episcopal church this evening after a supper at 6 30. The meeting begins at 7 30 with Bishop Henry St George Tucker and Bishop Coadjutor F P Goodwin in attendance. Charles Davison of Richmond, chairman of the Field Board, will also be present. A confirmation service will be held during the evening with Bishop Tucker officiating.
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Warren, Page
Shenandoah
Frederick
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F. P. Goodwin
Charles Davison
Richmond
Tucker
Free Dance at Kernstown Va Dance Hall
Community event in Kernstown Virginia hosts a free dance at the local hall on Saturday night July 18 with music and social dancing for residents and visitors.
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Kernstown
City Leaders To Meet Here In September Convention Week
Winchester hosts four major gatherings the week of September 14 including the annual League of Virginia Municipalities convention. Other sessions include Virginia Police Executives Association Building Officials conference and Virginia Weights and Measures Association meetings. Morton L. Wallerstein urges full representation.
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League of Municipalities
Winchester
Virginia
League of Virginia Municipalities
Virginia Police Executives’ Association
Building Officials Conference of Virginia
Virginia Weights and Measures Association
Morton L. Wallerstein
Mrs Tierney Enters Southwestern Virginia Golf Championship
Bluefield based Golfer Mrs. Tierney formerly Miss Katherine Baker played for the Bluefield team in a southwest Virginia golf championship at the Bluefield Country Club. Galax edged Bluefield 280 to 283 for first place with Roanoke third and Bristol fourth. the Bluefield Sunset News called the event among the best ever held.
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Lawrence E. Tierney
Bluefiel
W. Va
Katherine Graham Baker
W. A. Baker
South Washington Street
Bluefield
Southwest Virginia
Bluefield Country Club
Galax
Roanoke
Bristol
Couple Heads North for New England Tour
Mr. and Mrs. Harry Schmidt and Mr. and Mrs. Ward Thresh plan an early tomorrow motor trip to Canada and the New England states. They will visit Vermont New Hampshire through the White Mountains Massachusetts and Maine before returning to Long Island to see Mr Schmidt's brother at his Amityville summer home.
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Harry Schmidt
Ward Thresh
Canada
New England
Vermont
New Hampshire
White Mountains
Massachusetts
Maine
Long Island
Mr. Schmidt
Amityville
Key Testimony Backs Verdict in Mrs Smallwood Case
Dr. A. P. Osborne and Officer Funk testify as attending physician and witness that Mrs. Smallwood committed crime and killed herself, supporting the verdict.
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A. P. Osborne
Funk
Coroner rules murder suicide in Smallwood killings
Berryville Virginia coroner returns verdict of murder and death by own action in the shooting and burning of four Smallwood family members in the Blue Ridge mountains. Testimony from Dr A P Osborne and police experts pointed to Mrs May Smallwood firing on her mother and two sons before killing herself. The inquest recorded detailed injuries and ranges of fire at the Smallwood home.
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Smallwood
Blue Ridge Mountains
May Smallwood
A. P. Osborne
Francis M. Funk
Winchester
Susan Ey Elsen
Daugh' Ar Smallwood
Wee
Elbert
Ali
Mhi
8Wood
Thomas Chapel
C. H. Iden
Small- Woo
Edward McC. Williams
Comemonwealth
Osborne
Elbert Smallwood
Alkin Smallwood
Weather in Winchester Today Readings From Star Lab
Winchester temperatures and conditions reported by The Star via the Winchester Research Laboratory. Today's high reached 93 degrees at 3.30 p m and a low of 59 degrees at 3 a m with no additional details provided.
Dance Tonight at Chuck and Rays with Bill Burke Orchestra
Dancing 9 until late tonight at Chuck and Rays featuring Bill Burkes 12 piece orchestra on the floor. Satisfaction guaranteed.
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