Route 50 project delayed as rights clash with owners
Henley, state highway engineer, reports indefinitely postponing Route 50 improvements in Frederick and Clarke counties after failed negotiations with four property holders. He notes transfers of the convoy camp to Route 7 near the West Virginia line and provides a brief case history of Golightly property claims and compensation figures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrew Bell
Chamber of Commerce
F. D. Henley
State Highway Commission
Frederick
Clarke Counties
Highway Department
West Virginia Line
Henley
Mr. Bell
R. B. Golightly
Frederick County
Clarke County
Ellen R. Wheeler
E. V. Cook
J. B. Cook
J. R. B. Golightly
Lee Coble Appointed District Commander for Seventh VFW
Lee Coble commander of Winchester Post 2123 VFW is named District Commander for Virginia's 7th Congressional district. The newly created post will allow him to appoint officers and oversee VFW affairs in the district. The appointment was announced by Virginia Department Commander Major James Sipolski during a Winchester meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lee Coble
Winchester
Veterans of Foreign Wars
James Sipolski
Virginia Department
Coble
Health Warning Urges Keeping Children From Crowds
Dr. L M Allen announced the Ministerial Association should suspend Sunday School services as a precaution against infantile paralysis. Dr I C Riggin reports rising cases and urges parents to keep children away from all large gatherings, especially carnival attendance, while ministers cooperate in the safety measure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. M. Allen
Allen
I. C. Riggin
Riggin
Dr. Allen
Lomax Parker Buys Micciche Store Interests
Announcement reports the sale of Frank Micciche's fruit and vegetable market interests at 103 North Lou doun street to W. Lomax Parker. Parker operates a nonprofit grocery and meat shop in the same storeroom and plans full delivery service as he expands his green groceries and meats. The telephone number 461 remains unchanged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Micciche
North
Loudoun Street
W. Lomax Parker
Micciche
Parker
Winchester
Waley Kidnap Case Ties to Alcatraz Transfer
Mrs Margaret Waley the Weyerhaeuser kidnapper expresses satisfaction at a 20 year sentence while her husband Harmon Waley is moved to Alcatraz and a Washington state detainer doubles the time before any possible reunion. The couple faces long terms with no parole for him and a likely long wait for her. The report adds telegrams funding lobbying costs and record destruction in a separate Washington inquiry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tacoma
Wash
Margaret Thulin Waley
Weyerhaeuser
Harmon M. Waley
Alcatraz Island
Washington State
Waley Waley
George Weyerhaeuser
Waley
Harmon
Milan
Mich
E. E. Cushman
Federal District
Greyhound Team and Local Schedule Announced
The Roanoke Greyhound Bus team will visit the park Sunday for a fast paced game with proceeds split on a percentage basis. Local manager Puckett says the home team must topple the visitors while Geoghan expects an easy win for Roanoke. The locals also travel to Moorefield Saturday to face the Giants, whom they view as tough opponents. The West Point semi pro club will play here August 3 and 4 with a return trip August 11, a high profile series Winchester proudly hosts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roanoke
Geoghan
Greyhound Lines
Puckett
Moorefield
Giants
the Park Association
West Point
Winchester
Special Hosiery Sale by Margaret L Hodgson
A local advertise offer promotes triple quality full fashioned hosiery at 2 pairs for 1.00. The sale is attributed to Margaret L Hodgson with a date code 7-18-1p-1it and appears in a newspaper classified style.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret L. Hodgson
Start Work On Improvements At Handley School
Work has begun to dismantle the Handley school cafeteria to allow long needed improvements. Garland R. Quarles asked City Manager Arthur M. Field about installing sewage facilities on Jefferson Street, and the manager confirmed plans. Improvements will use space formerly the cafeteria due to sewer main shortages on Jefferson Street amid approved paving ordinances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Handley School
Garland R. Quarles
Arthur M. Field
Jefferson Street
Hangley
House Debates Resolution to Bar Damages Suit Risk
The House debated a resolution to prevent suits against the government for damages from dollar devaluation. Administration spokesmen warned of a potential $7 billion loss. Republicans argued the measure could harm government credit and was too broad. Former secretaries Glass and McAdoo labeled the plan repudiation in a tense exchange with Attorney General Cummings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
House
Supreme Court
House Banking Committee
the Treasury
Glass
D-Va
McAdoo
D-Calif
Senate Banking Committee
Cummings
Morgenthau
Draws Term On Liquor Charge
Officers gained evidence on April 6 and last night captured Harry Marpole, 34, charged with possession of illegal liquor. He begins a 1 month jail term plus a $35.25 fine and costs after today’s trial. E. E. Sargent of Winchester was fined $10.25 for drunkenness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eastern Street
Harry Marpole
E. E. Sargent
Winchester
Dr Shields To Address Men Friday Meeting
Dr Randolph T Shields medical missionary to China, now home on furlough, will speak about his China work to the Presbyterian Church men's group Friday evening July 18 at 8 o'clock. Men from other churches are welcome to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Randolph T. Shields
China
The
Presbyterian Church
Dr. Shields
Emperor Haile Selassie Calls Ethiopians to Battle for Freedom
Addis Ababa July 18 Emperor Haile Selassie urged Ethiopians to follow him into battle to defend independence. He warned Italy’s growing military threat and vowed to lead the forces, stating Ethiopians would rather die free than live under oppression. He appealed for unity and courage before parliament and troops.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Addis Ababa
Ethiopia
Haile Selassie
King of Kings
Lion of Judah
Italy
Yalual
Mussolini
Southampton
Eng
Lady Ashley
Douglas Fairbanks
G&r
S. S
Piccolo Solo Highlighted At Winchester Band Concert
Courtney Jones will perform a piccolo solo White Black Birds by E Damare at an open air Winchester Concert Band event on the John Kerr School playgrounds at Cameron and Cork streets. Under Prof W H McKiwee the program includes King Cotton Fall of Jericho Millochland and Stars and Stripes Forever among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Courtney Jones
Winchester
John Kerr
Cameron
Cork
E. Damare
Jones
Handley High School
W. H. McKiiwee
King Cotton
Sousa
Fall of Jericho
Millochland
Piccolo
A Damare
Road Builder Notified To Show Improvement
City Manager Arthur M Field said C S Mullen Virginia chief highway engineer informed that the contractor on the Millwood entrance project has been told to show decided improvement before July 23. A complaint to the state said conditions were unsatisfactory and Field asked Mullen to send a representative to review the job and resolve the matter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur M. Field
C.S. Mullen
Virginia
Millwood
Field
Mr. Mullen
Yard party announced by The Ladies Aid group
A yard party is set for July 20 at the Double Toll Gate hosted by The Ladies' Aid. The notice lists the event as a community gathering with no further details provided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies’ Aid
Good Threshing Coal Sold by Snider and Son
A brief notice reports the sale of coal labeled Good Threshing Coal by W B Snider and Son. Details are limited in the fragment with no clear quantities or buyer names provided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W.B. Snider & Son
Price to announce candidacy for Democratic gubernatorial nomination
Richmond reports indicate Lieutenant Governor James H. Price will announce his run for the Democratic gubernatorial nomination within days. He did not confirm the report and declined to discuss a platform, saying he will formally join the race to avoid preempting friends from backing others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond
James H. Price
Price
15000 First Aid Stations To Be Set Up
Washington notes a national drive to establish 15000 roadside first aid stations this fall. American Red Cross chairman Cary T. Grayson outlines use of trained volunteers from 37000 chapters to provide on scene aid, talks, and moving pictures, with involvement from telephone workers and Scouts. The Winchester Frederick chapter is highlighted for pioneering the program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Ned States
Cary T. Grayson
Red Cross
Dlive
Bureau of Public Safety
Winchester
Winchester-Frederick
The
Fireside Inn
Stephens City
Police Watch New Traffic Signals at Cameron and Piccadilly
Police at Cameron and Piccadilly streets are warning drivers about the newly installed four way traffic lights during a 30 day trial. An officer will remain at the intersection to caution motorists before summons are issued as the signals aim to reduce accidents at the heavily traveled site.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Piccadilly
Cameron Streets
Cameron
Hollis
Dollar Day Sale Friday and Saturday
Dollar Day sale advertised for Friday and Saturday July 19 and 20 features discounts across merchandise. Promotional flyer lists savings and participating departments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester
DeathsCurtain Draped Around Mrs M B Bryant
Mrs Margaret Blanche Bryant 84 widow of William R J died at her home 335 North Loudoun Street after paralysis left her in a semi coma. Born March 30 1851 she was a devoted Centenary Reformed Church member and a talented music teacher and organist at Sacred Heart Church for over 25 years. She leaves two sons, Charles S. and Harry R. Bryant, and memories of the Snapp family heritage. Continued on page five.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret Blanche Bryant
William R. J
Loudoun Street
Bryant
Joseph
Mary W. Snay
Joseph Snapp
Reformed Church
Charles S
Harry R
Harry
Fort Hill
Sacred Heart Catholic Church
More Soldiers Sail for East Africa from Naples
The U. S. Gange sailed today for East Africa with more than 1,000 soldiers. Seven steamers are being loaded with men and materials intended for East Africa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Naples
East Africa
World News at a Glance
A head on collision in Pasco kills the engineer and at least three transients. The American Bar Association keeps Huey Long’s LSU Law School on probation. Mrs. Waley begins a 20 year sentence for Weyerhaeuser kidnapping complicity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pasco
Wash
Los Angeles
American Bar Association
Huey Long
Louisiana State University Law School
Tacoma
Margaret Waley
Weyerhaeuser
Chicago
Journal of American Medical Association
Washington
United States
American Red Cross
Washington House
Also Mentioned on This Page
Bell
High V. F. W. Office
W. J. Harahan
J. J. Bennet
Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad
New York
Associated Press
Lomax Parker
Warren County
Front Royal News
Star Today
Vlyuinus Tillu
Idaho
Cushman
Alcatraz
Associated Gas and Electric Company
Washington Western Union Manager
Senate
E. W. O'Brien
Erie
Associated
A. E. Beach
Securities Department of Associated
Ithaca
N. Y
R. P. Herron
Warren
Congress
O’brien
Wheeler-Rayburn
Schwellenbach
D-Wash
T. B. Kingsbury
Western Union
Mary S. Yeakley
Evening Star
Chiqueta
Barnard
Bucalossi
Caprice
Princess
National Red Cross
M.B. Bryant
OLD Snapp
Catholic Church
SAIL
Africa
World News
Winchester’s
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