Red Cross Reports Flood Relief Efforts Across Regions
The American Red Cross presents a preliminary tally of flood relief and rehabilitation in the Ohio and Mississippi valleys. More than 700,000 cared for, 3,600 nurses, 300 emergency field hospitals, and $10.29 million spent in emergency relief as dissemination continues across 206 flooded counties and 114 adjoining counties.
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The
American Red Cross
Cary T. Grayson
Red Cross
Ohio
Mississippi River
Pennsylvania
West Virginia
Kentucky
Indiana
Alabama
Louisiana
Mississippi
Tennessee
Illinois
Missouri
Arkansas
Bombardment Hits Central Madrid Amid Heavy Shelling
Fresh heaps of stones and gaping holes mark a second bombardment across central Madrid. Shells pounded Grand Via and the Chambers area near the United States embassy as government guns returned fire in the early hours.
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Madrid
Grand Via
Broadway
Chambers
United States
Nanking and Peiping Near Local Agreement for Cleanup
The Seek Lasting plan calls for a full clean up by local authorities with endorsement by the Nanking government expected soon after. Reports say Chinese troops from Peiping are evacuating the city and nearby areas under a mutual withdrawal accord. Domei agency notes Nanking accepts the local settlement, reducing potential friction.
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Cal Council
Nanking
Peiping
Domei
Lafollette Rites Set for Sunday at Mount Hebron
Mrs. Kiracofe of Lehew Mrs. Turner Anderson of High View W Va and Mrs. Robert Renner and Mrs. John A Spaid of this city plus two brothers Raymond F Lafollette of Lehew and Arthur C Lafollette of Winchester Funeral from National avenue home at 2 30 Sunday with Rev Hubert Sydenstricker of Braddock Street Methodist officiating Interment in Mount Hebron Cemetery Pallbearers named George Patton Emory Larrick Henry Moling Jr Frank Gearing Hoye Riley and Henry Schneider
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Lehew
Turner Anderson
High View
W. Va
Robert Renner
John A. Spaid
Raymond F. Lafollette
Arthur C. Lafollette
Winchester
National Avenue
Hubert Sydenstricker
Braddock Street Methodist Episcopal Church
South
Mount Hebron
George Patton
Emory Larrick
Henry Moling, Jr
Frank Gearing
Hoye Riley
Henry Schneider
Public Welcome at McCormacs Garden Parly for Hospital Elevator
The event offers door admission with a delightful refreshments and a musical program. Proceeds go to the auxiliary for a new hospital elevator and improved emergency care, inviting couples to attend for charity and enjoyment.
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McCormacs
Radio Clean Up Continues As Field Advises Caution
Mr Field notes ongoing efforts to reduce radio static and urges buyers of electrical devices to seek assurances from sellers. Others have adopted filterettes to eliminate interference, with plans to address the issue further in the near future.
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Field
Virginia Senators Vote For Low Interest Rates on Farm Loans
Virginia's senators supported overriding the President's veto to extend a 3 12 percent federal land bank loan rate for one year and 4 percent thereafter. Senator Byrd argued farmers deserve low rates, while Senator Glass urged overriding to assist farmers, saying economy should benefit agriculture without harming the treasury.
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Washington
Virginia
Byrd
Congress
Reconstruction Finance Corporation
Federal Treasury
Federal Land Bank
Glass
Senate
Pythian Knights Install Officers at Winchester Lodge No 65
Winchester Lodge No. 65 Knights of Pythias installed officers led by Chancellor Commander Joseph A Stretchberry with Lt. Ritter Strothers Spurr Schneider Proffitt Ritter Orndorff. Grand Lodge of Virginia meets in Fredericksburg in October with Stretchberry as delegate and Schneider as alternate.
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Winchester Lodge
Knights of Pythias
Lewis Pearson
Joseph A. Stretchberry
QO. T. Ritter
James M. Strothers
J. Madison Spurr
Henry Schneider
Herbert Miller
B. S. Proffitt
James O. Ritter
Divorce Decrees Filed In County Clerk Office
Divorce decrees recorded list Lela M. Miller versus Harrison M. Miller for desertion Artie R. Romick versus John L. Romick for desertion Edna M. Todd versus Elmer R. Todd for statutory grounds Each decree forbids the principals from marrying for six months.
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Lela M. Miller
Harrison M. Miller
Artie R. Romick
John L. Romick
Edna M. Todd
Elmer R. Todd
Radio Commission Tackles Widespread Static Nuisance
Expert radio engineer examined the problem for the Radio Commission chaired by E. A. Crowl. Crowl and aides have worked for over a year to eliminate the interference.
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Radio Commission
E. A. Crowl
Front Royal City Area Sees Muddy Rivers Reported
In Warren County, rivers including North Fork South Fork and Cedar Creek are muddy as noted by the local news, with editorial and advertising service details listed and a contact Royal 149-A.
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Front Royal
Warren County News
Eee
Advertising Service
Telephone
Royal 149
No Work Yet At Front Royal
Front Royal Va July 23 no announcement has been made on when large scale labor will be employed for the Viscose plant project. Out of town seekers are turned down yet keep arriving hoping for work.
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Front Royal
Parker Named for Opening Davis Cup Singles Match
The United States bench Bryan M. Grant and selects Frankie Parker of Milwaukee to face Henry Austin at Wimbledon in the opening Davis Cup singles. Don Budge meets Charles Hare in the second singles with Budge and Gene Mako chosen for the doubles. British picks are C R D Tuckey and F H D Wilde.
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London
United States
Bryan M
Bitsy) Grant
Atlanta
Frankie Parker
Milwaukee
Parker
Henry Wilfred
Bunny) Austin
Wimbledon
Don Budge
Oakland
Calif
Charles E. Hare
Budge
Gene Mako
Los Angeles
C. R. D. Tuckey
F. H. D. Wilde
Veterans to Host Confederate Veterans Reunion in Sperryville
Mrs. William G. Wood of Sperryville and her husband invite Confederate Veterans to their annual reunion on Saturday August 7 on the lawn of their Sperryville home. The Woods have hosted the event for many years.
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Front Royal
William G. Wood
Sprryville
Sperryville
Wood
Mrs Reinburg Sings At Music Festival
Mrs Annabelle Reinburg of Front Royal and New York was guest soloist at Massanetta Springs Virginia Artists Program. The Front Royal Glee Club performed this afternoon during the ongoing musical festival, opening at 1.45 with two numbers sung by the guest soloist.
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Front Royal
Front Royal Glee Club
Massanetta Springs
Virginia
Annabelle Reinburg
New York
British victory sparks shifts in American tennis team
In 1933 Britain kept the cup after a surprise shakeup in the American squad following Grant's defeats to Heinrich and Baron Gottfried Von Cramm in the interzone finals with Germany last weekend.
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Great Britain
Grant
Heinrich
Baron Gottfried von Cramm
Germany
Handley Band Calls Off Tom Mix Meet Plan
An earlier announcement that the Handley High School Band would meet Tom Mix on his arrival was rescinded. A band spokesman said the gathering could not be organized at this time due to graduations and members being away.
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Tom Mix
Handley High School
Sergeant's Sale in Winchester Va Over Various Personal Property
By virtue of an execution in my hands and a levy under it I offer for sale at public auction in front of the Court House Winchester Virginia on July 31 1937 at 10 A M the defendant's described personal property including 6 office desks an adding machine feed scales a Model A Ford truck and other items. Terms cash. Taylor L Barr City Sergeant. 7-21-23-26-28-30-51
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Spence and Seldon
J. Jos. Sullivan
Court House
Winchester
Virginia
Taylor L. Barr
June Visitors Boost Shenandoah Park Traffic in Virginia
Shenandoah Park drew 98 402 visitors in June, up about 37 percent from a year ago, second only to Colonial National Park in Virginia. May totals were 130 938, with 71 752 last year. The Conservation and Development Commission notes statewide tourism rose 18 percent from June last year, and plans for new tourist signs at City Hall are announced by Thomas M. Kerns of the Retail Merchants Association.
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Front Royal
Shenandoah Park
Virginia
Colonial National Park
Jamestown
Williamsburg
Yorktown
Conservation and Development Commission
Thomas M. Kerns
Retail Merchants Association
Truck Driver Held After Seven Die In Crash
King pulled a Manning child from a burning car after a truck knocked it into a tree and the vehicle flipped onto its roof. He could not free six others tangled in the wreck as flames spread. The Manning child died at Casualty Hospital in Washington. Bowie firemen arrived too late to save others. An inquest is scheduled with Sgt. Elon Turner and E. C. Cissell holding King on an open charge in bond.
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King
Manning
Clyde Peach
Casualty Hospital
Washington
Bowie Fire Department
Laurel Undertaking
Elon A. Turner
E. C. Cissell
Justice of the Peace
Percy Duvall
Family recalls carnival trip ends in fatal roadway error
Sergeant Turner quoted relatives saying the group had visited a carnival in Glen Burnie Maryland. They believed they were returning home and missed a turn, then continued. Lammer likely stopped to let a truck pass before turning around according to the family.
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Turner
Glen Burnie
Lammer Mustave
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