Bus Crash Kills Sixteen On Ossining Outing
A New York bus caravan to Sing Sing prison baseball game ends in tragedy as brakes fail and the vehicle plunges 30 feet. Sixteen die, many burned, with survivors describing a chaotic escape and a fire that devastates a lumber yard.
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Associated Press
Ossining
N. Y
Brooklyn Democratic Young Peoples League
New York Central Railroad
Sing Sing Pentitentiary
Main Street
Frank H. Coyne
Frank Imperator
Coyne
Hudson River
Ossinings
Brooklyn
Sing Sing
Young Democratic League
New York Central
Funds For Outings Are Solicited
Generous citizens support a country home fund for unfortunate Winchester children under Welfare Board care. Donations help provide outdoor activity, wholesome living, health and training opportunities away from difficult surroundings. To contribute contact Mrs. R. T. Barton Miss Margaret Hurst or Mrs. G. C. Rose.
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Winchester
Welfare Board
R. T. Barton
Margaret Hurst
G. C. Rose
Grave concern for safety of Byrd at lonely weather outpost
A relief party failed to locate the trail leading to Rear Admiral Richard E. Byrd at the weather observatory outpost. The search, aided by tractor parties and scouting skiers, faced bitter weather with temperatures from 50 degrees below to 71 degrees below zero as flags marking the route were obscured or buried.
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Associated Press
Little America
Richard E. Byrd
Lonely Weather Observatory
Byrd
Thomas Poulter
Poulter
Local Branch of Young Democrats To Meet Tonight
The Winchester Virginia Young Democrats Club will meet at City Hall at 5 30 this evening to appoint delegates for the state convention later this week. A billfold containing $21 was lost between Woodward's Barbershop and 35 South Main Street. liberal reward offered. Return to Star Office. July 23.
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Young Democrats
Winchester
Young Democrats’ Club of Virginia
Evening Star
Woodward
S. Main St. Bill Fold
Export Apples Prospects Favorable for Duchess and Williams
Prospects favorable for Duchess and Williams apple shipments. Deliver to Winchester Cold Storage for loading in iced cars. Wednesday latest delivery. Barrel packs. Petley & Cather, Inc. Winchester Virginia. 7 23 1p 21.
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Duchess and Williams
Winchester
Petley & Cather, Inc
Yard Party at Red Bud School House
A Wednesday night yard party at Red Bud School House on July 25 raises funds for a church benefit. Items listed include 7 18 20 23 1p 31 in the notice.
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Red Bud School House
Benefit of Church
Dillinger’s Death Lauded as Major Crime Blow
Washington and government officials hailed John Dillinger’s death as a smashing blow in the fight against organized crime. J. Edgar Hoover called Dillinger a rat as agents vowed to pursue all members of the Dillinger mob and those who aided them. The $10,000 reward seemed unlikely to be claimed, with DOJ offering $5,000 for information leading to his apprehension.
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Associated Press
Washington
Government
John Dillinger
United States
Dillinger
Cummings
Desperado
Department of Justice
Hoover
J. Edgar Hoover
Bureau of Investigation
Melvin H. Purvis
Chicago
Justice Department
New Deal
George “Baby Face
Nelson
Homer van Meter
Department
W. Carter Baum
Wisconsin Woods
West
Will of Henry Jenkins Probated in Stephens City Area
The will of the late Henry Jenkins was admitted to probate in the county clerk’s office. He left 45 acres four miles east of Stephens City and personal property to his widow Annie F. Jenkins, who is named executrix with a $100 bond. One daughter, Lonie Fogle, is the sole other heir. The document was dated August 13, 1928, witnessed by F. O. Clevenger, Fred M. Lemley, and Russell Shryock.
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Henry Jenkins
Stephens City
Annie F. Jenkins
Lonie Fogle
F. O. Clevenger
Fred M. Lemley
Russell Shryock
Dillinger Jail Escape Photo Widely Condemned
The image showing Crown Point officials and John Dillinger drew sharp criticism from Attorney General Homer S. Cummings who called the episode one of the most disgraceful he knows. The photo features Sheriff Lillian Holley Deputy Sheriff Carroll Holley and Prosecuting Attorney Robert G. Estill posed with Dillinger during the escape.
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Homer S. Cummings
John Dillinger
Torious Desperado
Crown Point
Ind
Lillian Holley
Carroll Holley
Robert G. Estill
Dillinger
Cummings
Capon River Area Swept by Storm and Flooding
A fierce wind and rain storm swept Capon river country last evening. Rain torrents lasted about half an hour and hail the size of nuts fell near Yellow Springs. Small streams overflowed, marooning Winchester visitors for hours while Capon Springs Hotel drew large crowds and Capon River sites hosted many bathers seeking relief from heat.
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Capon River
Yellow Springs
Winchester
Capon Springs
Frank Baylis
Homemade Ice Cream Sale at Market Street Church
Cake and candy for sale at Market Street M E Church Friday July 27. Sale begins at 5 p m.
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Market Street
M. E
Garber Ice Cream Corp Ad Promotes Pickup Ice Cream
Garber Ice Cream Corp manager C E Garber invites customers to visit before buying ice cream. Ad notes store at 215 S Market Street and mentions events on Monday and Thursday June 19.
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C. E. Garber
Garber Ice Cream Corp
S. Market Street
L. H. McKinster Laid To Rest In Mount Hebron
The funeral for Luther H. McKinster a Winchester hotel clerk and former traveling salesman occurred Saturday from his North Loudoun street home. Rev. Dr. Hubert Sydenstricker led services with hymns sung by Alma Bean Mrs. Page Louderback and W. H. McIlwee. Interment followed in Mount Hebron Cemetery with pallbearers Charles P. McVicar Louis Zuckerman Howard Grove E Miller Streit M Lohr Capper and R. Frank Bari. Out of town mourners included J. S. Carr Leetown W Va William Eddy Boyce Va and Mrs William Reed Nelia Anderson Charles Town W Va.
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Luther H. McKinster
Winchester
North Loudoun Street
Hubert Sydenstricker
Braddock Street Methodist Episcopal Church
South
Alma Bean
Page Louderback
W.H. McIlwee
Mount Hebron Cemetery
Charles P. McVicar
Louis Zuckerman
Howard Grove
E. Miller Streit
M Lohr Capper
R. Frank Bari
Out of Town
J. S. Carr
Leetown
W Va
William Eddy
Boyce
William Reed
Nelia Anderson
Charles Town
W. Va
Misses Scully and Russel Head to Washington Tomorrow
Misses Jane Scully and Mary Greenway Russel plan a motor trip to Washington starting tomorrow, outlining travel plans and expected arrival.
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Jane Scully
Mary Greenway Russel
Washington
Man Struck by Hit Run Driver In Hospital
Harry Real of Front Royal, about 25, married with two children, was struck near Miller's station while walking home to Riverton Saturday evening. He suffered a broken leg and head injuries from a hit and run. He was taken to Memorial Hospital and his condition was improving today. no trace of the driver.
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Riverton
Front Royal
Harry Real
Memorial Hospital
Miller’s
Real
Funeral Rites Conducted For Miss LeFevre
The funeral of Miss Anna LeFevre, longtime Frederick city resident, occurred yesterday afternoon at her sister Mrs. Joseph W. Sargent’s home 405 South Cameron Street. Rev. Dr. Hubert Sydenstricker led services at Braddock Street Methodist Episcopal Church South. Pallbearers included Edgar Mason Cecil Bailey William Perry David Grim Edward Sartelle and Charles Knight. Relatives and friends from Baltimore Gerardstown Brucetown attended.
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Anna LeFevre
Lewis LeFevre
Frederick County
Memorial Hospital
Joseph W. Sargent
South
Cameron Street
Hubert Sydenstricker
Braddock Street Methodist Episcopal Church
Mount Hebron Cemetery
Edgar Mason
Cecil Bailey
William Perry
David Grim
Edward B. Sartelle
Charles Knight
J. A. LeFevre
Baltimore
David LeFevre and
Gerardstown
W. Va
Hiram Stimmell
Brucetown
Washington Courts Have Say Over New Deal
In Baltimore the U S District Court discussed whether attacks on the National Recovery Administration must be filed in the District of Columbia. The hearing on a temporary restraining order sought to bar federal prosecutors from pursuing L Greif and Brother Co and from reclaiming its blue eagle. The firm faces repayment of over one hundred thousand dollars in back wages to employees or lose its emblem.
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Associated Press
Baltimore
National Recovery Administration
District of Columbia
United States District Court
W. Calvin Chestnut
L. Greif and Brother Company
Blue Eagle
Greif Company
Scholarships Free To Worthy Young Students
County Superintendent Leslie D. Kline reports Virginia colleges and universities have many emergency relief scholarships for the coming session. Each award is 135 dollars, with half for first year entrants and half for older students. Interested youths should contact their high school principal and school superintendent promptly to secure information and recommendations. The Virginia quota is expected to be filled quickly.
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Leslie D. Kline
Virginia
Funeral Rites Held For John W. Larrick Sr
A large gathering at Round Hill Presbyterian Church paid final tribute to John W. Larrick Sr of Chambersville Frederick County. Rev Dr Charles D Gilkeson led services with interment in Mount Hebron Cemetery. Pallbearers included Larrick family members and in laws. Relatives traveled from Richmond Purcellville Washington and other areas to attend.
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Round Hill Presbyterian Church
John W. Larrick
Chambersville
Frederick County
Larrick
Home Place
Round Hill Church
Chas. D. Gilkeson
Home Missions
Winchester Presbytery
Mount Hebron
Huch S
Jonah L
J. W. Larrick
Clare Paxson
Robert Pancoast
T. Russell Cather
Frank L. Buckley
Rebecca Bell
Jas. Hay, Jr
Washington, D. C
Nurse Society Receives 277 In Contributions
Mrs. Martin Wisecarve, secretary treasurer of the District Nurse Association, reports 277 in cash and check contributions for the general expense fund since a week of appeal. The total excludes lawn festival funds but includes gifts from E. C. Dellinger 1, Mrs. Virginia Lines 5, Mrs. Catherine Y. Richards 3, W. Nelson Page 10, and Harry F. Byrd 5.
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Martin Wisecarve
District Nurse Association
Rouss City Park
E. C. Dellinger
Virginia Lines
Catherine Y. Richards
W. Nelson Page
Harry F. Byrd
Annual Lawn Party And Sale at Rectory Millwood
A lawn party and sale are planned at the Rectory in Millwood on Wednesday July 25 at 4 p.m. Proceeds go to church and community activities.
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Millwood
Wed
Piano and Organ Instruction Offered by Peabody Faculty
Six weeks course of piano and organ lessons by a Peabody Conservatory of Music faculty member. Location at 429 West Leicester Street.
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Peabody Conservatory of Music
Leicester St
Fatal Chicago Theatre Shooting After Armed Standoff
A man swaggering in a small Chicago theatre walked into direct fire from federal guns. He drew a revolver but was too late, collapsing on the pavement in a tense scene. Crowds surged forward as police held them back. He was taken to hospital and died en route.
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Chicago
Dillinger Shot by Federal Operatives After Tip
Chicago July report states John Dillinger lay dead at Cook County morgue after being shot by unnamed federal operatives who were tipped off by a woman. Crowds gathered to view the corpse as two women were held incommunicado as alleged companions of the gang leader.
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Associated
Chicago
Dillinger
Cook Ana Morgue
John
Dillinger Is Dead After Chicago Shootout Near Biograph Theater
John Dillinger was fatally shot outside the Biograph Theater in Chicago as government agents closed in. He staggered from a neighborhood venue at 10:40 p.m. and was hit by three bullets, ending the famed bank robber’s career amid a crowd of onlookers and agents.
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Chicago
Dillinger
John Dillinger
Biograph Theatre
Department of Justice
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