Fear Admiral Byrd Hurt In Antarctic Tractor Tr y
The Poulter expedition near Little America reports the tractor party, blocked by extreme cold and crevasses, will resume toward the Byrd base. Admiral Byrd may have an arm injury, radio out, as the party battles 71 below zero and sixty mph winds on a half dozen miles of trail.
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Associated Press
Little America
Antarctica
Mackay Radio
Thomas C. Poulter
Richard E. Byrd
Poulter
Antarctic
Bolling
Admiral Byrd
Chest Tuberculosis Clinic Set For Monday
A tuberculosis clinic conducted by a state health specialist will be held at the District Nurse Association office on Monday July 30. The free examination requires a written doctor’s request or nurse-arranged appointment. call 1189 between 2 and 3 pm. Children under fifteen are not examined unless referred.
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State Department of Health
District Nurse Association
Withsicians
Richmond
Delegates Appointed for Young Democrats Convention
Winchester and Frederick county Young Democrats of Virginia meet at City Hall to elect delegates for the state convention in Lynchburg on July 27 and 28. Names include Lester D. Arnold Burr Powell Harrison Harry F Byrd Jr Kenneth Rice and others with a ruling that present members may cast the full delegation vote if absentees cannot attend.
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Winchester
Frederick County
Young Democrats of Virginia
Lynchburg
Lester D. Arnold
Burr Powell Harrison
Harry F. Byrd, Jr
Kenneth Rice
Earl Clowser
Jack Engle
S C. Brooks
James P. Reardon
B. M. Knight, Jr
Walter Shade
George Haines
Carl Haines
Constance Turner
Leonard Sirbaugh
Nat Hawkins
Lucy Ritenour
Thurman Ritenour
Kenneth Henry
Charles P. McVicar
Borah Urges Destruction of Monopoly at Pioneer Day
Idaho Senator William E. Borah denounced monopolies as the New Deal’s worst enemy and challenged defenders to fight openly. He warned that monopolies curb purchasing power, depress farmers and workers, and block national recovery efforts during a Pioneer Day speech in St. Anthony.
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Associated Press
ST. Anthony
Idaho
William E. Borah
Organizing Winchester Legion of Decency Meeting Held
A Winchester gathering at Handley auditorium by pastors and citizens aims to form a local Legion of Decency chapter. Officials urged theatre managers to advance wholesome films and a pledge was circulated to condemn vile pictures and protect youth.
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Winchester
Handley Auditorium
Legion of Decency
E. T. Clark
First Baptist Church
E B Sheetz declines Hotel Jack manager post
E Blair Sheetz, longtime Baltimore traveling salesman, has declined the offer to become manager of Hotel Jack by the George Washington Hotel Corporation. He stated he has not retired from the traveling business and plans to continue serving his Virginia and West Virginia territory.
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The
Star
E. Blair Sheetz
Jack
George Washington Hotel Corporation
Sheetz
Baltimore
Rouse, Hempstone and Company
Askin Brothers’ Company
Virginia
West Virginia
Shenandoah Valley
Bus and Auto Collide on Leesburg Highway
A large bus and an automobile collided east of Leesburg on the Leesburg highway late Sunday night. Reports say improper parking by several cars caused a traffic snarl, delaying both vehicles. No injuries were reported.
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Winchester
Washington
Leesburg
Mrs. C W Hardesty Visits Sister in Baltimore
Mrs C W Hardesty of Stephenson visits her sister Mrs D S Crossy in Baltimore Maryland during a stay with family.
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C. W. Hardesty
Stephenson
D. S. Crossy
Baltimore, Md
Yard Party at Stephenson July 26 Benefit Ladies Aid
A yard party at Stephenson is planned for Thursday July 26 to benefit the Ladies Aid. If rainy, the event will move to the next night with the same schedule.
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Stephenson
Berryville Ave Property Owners Seek Road Completion
Berryville avenue residents along National Avenue to the city limits petitioned the Common Council on June 5 to finish the uncompleted road. City Manager P P Pilcher noted two rights of way agreements signed, with others possibly joining. residents demand concrete action due to hazards and property impact from unfinished grading, one way traffic, and exposed base materials.
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Berryville Avenue
National Avenue
Common Council
P. P. Pilcher
Homemade ice cream cake sale at Market Street church
Sale of ice cream cake and candy at Market Street M E Church on Friday July 27 begins at 5 PM. Proceeds support church activities. Local shoppers invited to attend and buy treats.
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Market Street
M. EE
Square Dance at Elms Springs Near Stephens City
Square dance event at Elms Springs east of Stephens City on Wednesday night. Refreshments of all kinds available. Admission 40 cents.
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Elms Springs
Stephens City
Wed
Deacons Direct Wardensville Conference on Church Administration
Under Winchester Presbytery stewardship, a Wardensville conference on church problems and deacon administration will be held Thursday. Rev. E. B. McGukin and Dr. J. D. Eggleston headline. Dr. C. D. Gilkeson explains apportionments. Rev. J. W. Hogshead leads devotionals. Open forums precede lunch and a Capon Springs visit.
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Stewardship Committee of
Winchester
Winchester Presbytery
State Farm
Capon Springs
Lost River
Twilight League Begins Second Half With Bantams vs Woolen Mill
The City Twilight League starts its second half schedule at 6 this afternoon. The Bantam Boys captured the first half title with four wins and one loss and face the Woolen Mill nine this evening. Thursday features Esso All Stars vs Ball Hawks with two Park players allowed per team and no O'Sullivan players.
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City Twilight
Bantam Boys
Bantams
Esso All Stars
O’sullivan
Indictment Sought in Ossining Bus Tragedy After 17 Die
Westchester County prosecutors prepare to indict several persons on manslaughter charges linked to the Ossining bus crash that killed 17 and injured many. Gov Lehman ordered state aid as investigators probe owner and operator negligence and the bus condition.
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Associated Press
White Plains
N. Y
Frank H. Coyne
Westchester County Grand Jury
Grand
Coyne
Herbert H. Leyman
Charles Neidhardt
Town and Country Bus Company
Ind
New Jersey
Osfining
Secor Hill
Herbert Lehman
New York State
Westchester County
Brooklyn
Democratic
Sing Sing
Amos G. Squires
Council Tonight Seeks Funds for Emergency Relief Equipment
City Council meets at 7 30 in City Hall to arrange more than 950 for renting equipment for emergency relief projects. Federal funds cover labor only, hindering diversion of town run improvements to Handley Library. Providing equipment funds could cut direct relief rolls as new jobs open.
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Handley Library
Civic League To Meet Wednesday
A special Civic League meeting will be held tomorrow at 11 o'clock at Mrs. Melvin Green's home. The group will discuss a possible club gift to the District Nurse Association and to the Children's Country Home Fund. Members are urged to attend.
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The
Civic League
Melvin Green
District Nurse Association
Children’s Country Home Fund
Soft Water Used at Winchester Steam Laundry
Notice states usage of soft water at Winchester Steam Laundry and provides dated references 3 26 11, referencing Paxton Chapel on July 25 and 7 24 1p it.
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Winchester Steam
O. d
Paxton Chapel
Export Apples Prospects Favorable For Duchess And Williams
Prospects for apples from Duchess and Williams look favorable. Deliveries to Winchester Cold Storage for loading in iced cars are planned by Wednesday with barrel packs coordinated by Petley & Cather, Inc. of Winchester, Virginia.
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Duchess and Williams
Winchester
Petley &Cather, Inc
Gasoline price drop to 18 cents a gallon spreads locally
Motor car owners in Winchester began fueling at 18 cents per gallon after distributors met competition from an independent station. The price cut expanded from city limits to nearby areas including Kernstown and Stephens City, with general approval from the public and station operators who said the higher price harmed business.
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Winchester
Corporation Line
Tony
Stephens City
Kernstown
Shoot Cattle As Feeders Strike At Stock Yards
Chicago stockyards shut down as 1500 workers strike halting feeding and watering amid 100 degree heat. 750 commission men quit at midnight causing paralysis. no cattle market and shipments held up. Farmers sent cattle home. police cordon in place.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Livestock Commission Men's Union
Commission
Arrest 1 200 In Plot To End Dolfuss' Power
In Vienna on July 24 twelve hundred Socialists were arrested in an alleged plot to overthrow the Doll fuss government. Police said Socialist Communist and Nazi factions had merged into a common front for a large terror campaign against the Fascist regime, the largest political roundup since February's civil war.
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Associated Press
Vienna
Dollfuss
Dillinger Sr Claims Son’s Body At Mooresville Undertaker
Crowds gathered at an Indianapolis area morgue as John Dillinger’s 70 year old father waited to claim his son’s corpse. E F Harvey transported the elder Dillinger in the same hearse, with services planned at Mrs Audrey Hancock’s home in Maywood. Federal officials withheld the killer’s name and Melvin Purvis denied Samuel Cowley’s involvement.
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John Dillinger
Dillinger
Mooresville
Ind
Chicago
E. F. Harvey
Audrey Hancock
Maywood
Indianapolis
Motion Picture
Samuel A. Cowley
Melvin H. Purvis
Department of Justice Bureau of Investigation
Purvis
Admit Will Of Mrs S F Hoar Probate
The holograph will of Mrs. Sarah F. R. Hoar of Middletown was admitted to probate. The will directs that all property go to her husband with jewelry shared among the family. After Mr Hoar's death half the estate goes to her son and the other half to other purposes.
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Sarah F. R. Hoar
Middletown
Brannon
Hoar
Oxford Bank Robbery Ends With Bandit Wounded
Four machine gunners robbed the Oxford bank at 8 30 this morning taking about 5000 dollars and five hostages. Marion Carson and bandit shot during the escape. Carson shoulder wound not serious. Bandit cheek wound and bleeding. Harold Littrell 18 shot in abdomen during street gunfire. All hostages released shortly after. Ted Donley last to be released unharmed 12 miles west of Arkansas City.
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Associated Press
Oxford
Kan
Marion Carson
Carson
Harold Littrell
Ted Donley
Arkansas City
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Borah
Decency League
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E. B. Sheetz
Trade Connection
Berryville Ave
Wardensville
Prterian Church
Ossining
Indiana
Frederick
Dolfuss
Slayer
Melvin Purvis
Bureau of Investigation
Samuel Cowley
Underworld
Crown Point
S. F. Hoar
Rob Bank
Bandit
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