Byrd Party Prepares Perilous Ice Trail Trip From Little America
Five man expedition led by Dr Thomas Poulter plans to reach the Bolling weather base between July 23 and 28. Their aim is to advance meteorological observers and return Admiral Byrd to Little America aboard a single tractor, with two standbys. The journey faces extreme cold crevasses and navigation hazards, but techs have improvised a searchlight and modified tractors to survive the polar crossing.
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Mackay
New York Times
Little America
Antarctica
Richard E. Byrd
Little Amerca
Thomas C. Poulter
Bolling
Admiral Byrd
Litle America
Admral Byrd
C E Picnic Set for Tuesday July 24
The United Brethren Church Christian Endeavor picnic is planned for Tuesday July 24 at Bubbling Springs near White Rock on Capon river. Attendees meet at the U B Church at 5 pm for transportation, with cars needed to complete arrangements. Chair Mary Cather leads baskets committee. last year about 30 Endeavorers attended, this year expected 50 to 60 attendees.
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Christian Endeavor
United Brethren Church
Bubbling Springs
Baker's
White Rock
Capon River
U. B
Mary Cather
Death claim for Miss Anna LeFevre, longtime Frederick county figure
Miss Anna LeFevre of Frederick county died early today at Memorial Hospital after about a month of treatment. She was 73, born February 16, 1861, daughter of the late Lewis LeFevre. Survived by sister Mrs Joseph W. Sargent and brother J A LeFevre. Funeral at 2:30 Sunday from Mrs Sargent’s home with Rev Dr Hubert Sydenstricker officiating. Interment Mount Hebron Cemetery.
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Anna LeFevre
Frederick County
Memorial Hospital
Miss LeFevre
Lewis LeFevre
Winchester
Joseph W. Sargent
South Cameron Street
J. A. LeFevre
Baltimore
Sargent
Hubert Sydenstricker
Braddock Street Methodist Episcopal Church
South
Mount Hebron Cemetery
The Thin Man In The Spotlight At Winchester Theatre
Critics call The Thin Man the best American detective story adapted for film. Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer brings a witty mystery to Winchester with a two day run. Billy Barnes provides organ music with Moon Songs and the cartoon Why Do I Dream Those Dreams.
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Capitol
Alexander Woolcott
America
Smith's Park Attracts Many
Smith's Park near Marlboro draws large crowds this sultry season for bathing boating and fishing. It is described as the valley’s oldest beach with family picnics free camping shaded grounds and cold drinking water. Access is via Cedar Creek grade past Marlboro or by Marlboro road to Hite’s Chapel Church then to the park.
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Smith’s Park
Marlboro
Cedar Creek
Hite’s Chapel
Middletown
Presbyterian Clearbrook Service News
Rev R B Campbell pastors the Clearbrook church with Sunday School at 10 a m led by Henry Cline, and a worship service with communion at 11 a m.
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R. B Campbell
Henry Cline
Market Street Methodist Episcopal Church Service Schedule
Cor Cameron and Cork streets Rev Wallace M Brashears pastor. Sunday School 9 45 a m Wilbur Johnston superintendent. Morning worship 11 o'clock Rev Dr Frank Steelman will preach. No Epworth League or evening worship. Women Service Guild meets Tuesday 8 pm. No Wednesday prayer meeting due to pastor's absence.
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Cor
Cameron
Cork
Wallace M. Brashears
Wilbur Johnston
Frank Steelman
Epworth League
Women’s Service Guild
Lions and Woolen Lead Speedball Standings With Wins
The Lions defeated the Elks 12 to 2 to move into a tie for second with the Post Office. Virginia Woolen Mills upset the undefeated Sarah Zanes 8 to 6, dropping them from a first place tie.
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Lions
Virginia Woolen
Elks
Post Office
Virginia Woolen Mills
Sarah Zanes
Fireboys
Playground Boys Issue Challenge
The Harris Addition playgrounds report rising attendance at Friends Church and colored playgrounds. Harris Addition girls won croquet round one against Friends Church and await round two next Thursday. Seven softball games pitted Harris Addition vs Friends Church with scores 32-5 11-7 13-12 15-9 25-15 13-8 and 22-12. They challenge Virginia Woolen Mill and Snapp Foundry. contact John I. Brown Jr or Charles Armel at Harris Addition playgrounds.
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Friends’ Church
Harris Addition
Friends Church
Virginia Woolen Mill
Snapp Foundry
John I. Brown, Jr
Charles Armel
Colored Teams Battle in Sunday Doubleheader
A doubleheader baseball game is set for Sunday at Winchester Fair Grounds between the Winchester Athletic Club and Millwood Athletic Club. Winchester comes in with 7 wins in 10 games this season and faces a fast colored opponent.
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Winchester Fair Grounds
Winchester Athletic Club
Millwood Athletic Club
Winchester Club
Funeral Rites Held for Cora Brooks
Funeral services for Cora Brooks, wife of Charles Brooks, colored, were held at Mount Carmel Baptist church Friday afternoon with Rev. S. S. Spriggs officiating. Many relatives traveled from Staunton, her former home, to attend, and a brother and minister from St. Petersburg, Florida, were present.
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Cora Brooks
Charles Brooks
Mount Carmel Baptist Church
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