Nine Winchester Girls Attend Salvation Army Camp at Catoctin
Nine local girls join a ten day Salvation Army camp at Camp Misty Mount on the Blue Ridge at Catoctin Maryland. They will study leadership public speaking Bible swimming music nature study and handicraft under Brigadier George H Hershall and camp staff.
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America Trains With Parachutes
Washington July 18 The War Department announced a test parachute platoon for training of troops at Fort Benning Georgia and using Safe Parachute Company facilities in Hightstown New Jersey near Fort Dix The platoon includes two officers and 48 men and will wear air corps uniforms Secretary Stimson also announced a contract for a twenty five million dollar smokeless powder plant to boost ammunition output and warned of a bleak outlook without compulsory military service.
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Young Roosevelt Marches For Dad
In Chicago on July 18 a Texas delegation cast 46 votes for John Nance Garner at the Democratic National Convention. Elliott Roosevelt, the President’s son, joined Senator Josh Lee in a playful parade as he marched with a grin, then returned to his seat.
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Vacation Bible School session opens at Methodist Church
Stephens City Va July 18 The Vacation Bible School began July 15 with 16 present. Teachers and assistants listed across primary junior groups. At close on Friday July 19 children go to Rouss Park for a picnic and final exercises are Sunday July 21 at the church.
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French Reid
June Lemley
Norman Bean
Garland Strickler
Maxineen
Maxine Baker
Ella Louise
Mrs Roosevelt Heads to Democratic Convention in Chicago
Franklin D. Roosevelt plans a late travel to the Democratic National Convention in Chicago from New York. Reports say she may address delegates, with Elliott Roosevelt confirming a 5 p.m. arrival in CST.
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Franklin D. Roosevelt
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Texas
Roosevelt to Accept Nomination for Vice President
Roosevelt is expected to announce his nomination by telegram to be read to delegates after Alben Barkley secures order. He will address the convention by radio at 8 pm CST with Mrs Roosevelt likely speaking briefly beforehand. Wallace, serving in the New Deal cabinet since 1932, is seen as the running mate on the first ballot amid Roosevelt’s push to end the two term tradition.
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Seek Young People for Defense Industry Positions
A National Youth Administration representative will interview 18 to 24 year olds at Frederick schools superintendent Leslie D. Kline’s office on Saturday morning. The work relates to the national defense program and volunteers for training may be exempt from military service due to their role in strategic defense industries. Interviews run 9 to 12 at the county courthouse second floor.
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Leslie D. Kline
Frederick Schools
Kline
County Court House
Roosevelt's pick for vice president stirs political chatter
Newsmen report Hopkins and Byrnes discussed the convention’s notification with the White House. Byrnes has ruled himself out of the VP race. Hull reportedly refused consideration. Roosevelt’s camp weighs Wallace who once was a Republican as Willkie once was a Democrat, reflecting a farm‑state balance.
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Police Court Actions Read Today in Trial Justice Weems
Carl L. Carr, 25, faced violation of bad check law with one month and costs, jail term suspended. Clyde Howell, charged with disorderly conduct, dismissed with warning.
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Carl L. Carr
Clyde Howell
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