Pittsburgh Fire Kills 26 at Home for the Aged
A blaze at the Little Sisters of the Poor Home for the Aged in Pittsburgh kills 26, including 25 inmates and a nun, with 217 hospitalized. Nuns and attendants stay at posts to rescue others as the building collapses and emergency services mobilize.
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Associated Press
Pittsburgh
Little Sisters of the Poor Home For the
Richard L. Smith
Penn and Laiken Avenues
East End
Plans for Inter-Denominal Standard Training School
Plans complete for the third annual Inter-Denominational Standard Training School for church workers at the Methodist Church Gainesboro starting Monday August 3. Rev John Locke approved by Religious Council of Religious Education named teacher. Enrollment expected from Gainesboro District church schools. Credits awarded for units earned. Cost is one dollar registration plus textbook. Communications to Mrs A P Whitacre Siler Va.
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Gainesboro
John Locke
Religious Council of Religious Education
A. P. Whitacre
Siler
Russia's success isn't surprising
A reflective line notes that sensible Americans could achieve wonders if others would cooperate, framing Russia as an example and urging broader collaboration.
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Russia
Vinegar For Sale At 25 Cents A Gallon
Willas A. Hess advertises vinegar for sale at 25 cents per gallon in Le nore with phone 2033 F 11. Listing appears in a small classified notice.
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Willas A. Hess
Lenore
Pageant to be staged by Girl Scouts at Camp White Rock
Girl Scouts at Camp White Rock Capon Bridge W V plan a pageant in costume titled The Gift of the Fire to be presented Sunday evening at 7 15 during the regular camp service The week featured nature study handicraft swimming hikes song programs and a growing camp journal with 15 new initiates adding to the camp’s supporters
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Camp White Rock
Capon Bridge
W. Va
S. L. Flickinger
Camp Fire
White Rock
Boy Scouts
Ice Mountain
Beauty Specialist Laura Hogan to Visit Emmerts Store
Miss Laura Hogan, a graduate beauty specialist and representative of Dorothy Perkins, will be at Emmerts next week to discuss modern science of beauty, offer private consultations, and provide facial treatments at no charge. Appointments are limited as the visit lasts only one week.
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Laura Hogan
Emmerts
Miss Hogan
Dorothy Perkins
L. R. Smith
Foreign War Vets Meet Monday Night
Winchester Post No. 2123 Veterans of Foreign Wars calls all members to assemble Monday evening July 27 at the Sarah Zane Fire Company hall for the monthly social meeting. Adjutant A. P. Barnhart requests members to bring a new member.
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Winchester Post
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Sarah Zane Fire Company
A. P. Barnhart
Winchester Men Win Injunction Against Land Sale
Charles Town July 25. Harry C. Stouffer and Harry M. Sartelle of Winchester were granted an injunction by Judge Rodgers restraining trustees from selling a tract of land along the state highway in the north end of Rawson. The land was to be sold today by Forrest A. Brow and Thomas R. Moore, trustees.
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Charles Town
W. Vax
Harry C. Stouffer
Harry M. Sartelle
Winchester
Jurge Rodgers
Rawson
Forrest A. Brow
Thomas R. Moore
Oil Paintings of Apple Queen Are Sent to England
The American Legion post in Winchester Virginia prepared two oil portraits of Miss Patricia D. Morton as Queen Shenandoah VIII with attendants and Admiral Richard Evelyn Byrd. One portrait went to Miss Morton and the other to the Lord Mayor of Winchester England. One painting was displayed in Gray and Sheetz show window before mailing.
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Robert Y. Conrad Post
American Legion
Patricia D. Morton
Shenandoah VIII
Barr Studio
Winchester
Miss Morton
Richard Evelyn Byrd
Admiral Byrd
Walter Hamblin
England
Former Festival Queen Sings The Band Wagon on TV
Miss Mary Jo Matthews, former Festival Queen, will sing several Broadway hits from The Band Wagon on Columbia Broadcasting Monday evening. The appearance highlights her return to the airwaves with a selection of popular numbers.
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Mary Jo Matthews
Broadway
Fast Ball Game At Rouss Park Sunday Afternoon
Park Association will play Rippon Sunday evening at Rouss City Park at 3 o clock. Rippon has faced strong teams and holds a solid record. Winchester has 18 wins and 6 losses this season.
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Rouss Park
Overheated stove triggers fire alarm on North Cameron Street
An alarm of fire at seven this morning followed an overheated stove at a North Cameron Street house. Firemen extinguished the slight blaze with chemicals. Another brief fire alert Thursday afternoon at C. C. Atheyons Park Way home, in a closet, was put out with booster tank aid from a fire company.
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Cameron Street
C. C. Atheyon
Parkway
Sunday Evening Special Program at St Stephen's C M E
A religious program is set for Sunday evening July 26 at St Stephen's C M E Church on Haddox Avenue. The best talent from Front Royal C M E Church will participate. Rev. W. M. Grant is pastor.
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St. Stephen’s C. M. E. Church
Haddox Avenue
Front Royal C. M. E. Church
W. M. Grant
Washday Worries Fade From Winchester Steam Laundry
Local notice notes customers facing issues at Winchester Steam Laundry with complaints about service on washday. The item cites customer frustrations and references pending remedies and dates.
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Winchester Steam Laundry
Police Chief of Alexandria Is Relieved After Arrest
Alexandria July 24 Police Captain W W Campbell chief of the local force was arrested last night on charges of housebreaking and larceny after reportedly taking provisions from a city market ice box Julian Chauncey and Carl Winterwerp claimed they caught him in the act and a warrant was issued by Chauncey Campbell was released on $1000 bond and city officials placed Sergt Heber Thompson in temporary charge pending a hearing Campbell said he resigned amid accusations by Commonwealth's Attorney and City Attorney He has seven children and a long police family history.
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Alexandria
W. W. Campbell
Julian Chauncey
Carl Winterwerp
Campbell
Albert Bryan
Chauncey
William S. Snow
Com
Wallace Lawrence
Capt. Campbell
Sergt
Heber Thompson
Commonwealth
Bryan
Budwesky
Joseph Chauncey
Winterwerp
Haywood Currer
Police
Rotary clubs of state hold big conference in Charlottesville
The Fifty sixth District Rotary Clubs will hold their annual conference in Charlottesville on August 5 and 6. More than 150 club leaders and members will attend with Charles K Brown of Staunton presiding. Sessions cover club service, extension, administration, and Rotary Foundation.
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Rotary Clubs
Fifty-sixth
Charlottesville
Seth Burnley
Chub
Eigeste
Virginia
Charles K. Brown
Staunton
Norfolk
Brown
Europe
Rotary International
Vienna
Winchester
John Weyrpouth
Hampton
Charlottesville Club
International Secretariat
Charles Smith
Roanoke
Model Club Assembly
Rotary Foundation
Contributions Pour In For Winchester Firemen Fund
Winchester and vicinity residents contribute generously to support expenses for the August firemen convention. Donations list includes amounts from W. E. Cooper and Son, Herbert S. Larrick, Lee Baking Company, American Oil Co, and many local residents and businesses. Checks or cash can be given to James H. Jones, treasurer, or mailed to the fund.
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Winchester
James H. Jones
Francis Page
Ethel H. Baptist
Kater’s Grocery
Ovea
Winchester Junk Co
I. Ok
Gruber Cas Eee
Tage Oy Vas
Valley Fruit & Candy Co
Davis W. Ritter
Los Hartiss
J. EB. Baker
John Cather
May McCarty
Warrerpsotnaots
Orndorff
Ed Brooks
George Heists Cec
J. A. Massie
Charles Barnett
Clinton Stouffer
Annie Hunter
Trovellis Clark
Scott Affleck
Martinsburg Girl Reported Strayed From Her Parents
Local authorities seek Dorcas Turner a 16 year old Martinsburg West Virginia girl missing from home. Description lists height 5 feet 4 inches weight 119 pounds red and white dress white on gray eyes and blond wavy hair. A Harley Davidson motorcycle in good condition for sale is also advertised by a cash buyer at Friendship Engine House.
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Dorcas Turner
Martinsburg
W. Va
C. W. Hollis
Friendship Engine House
Apples Buy at Duchess Warehouse This Week
U S Na Cmer Gp-11 F A SHRYOCK announces a wholesale apple purchase at the Duchess warehouse on Monday and Tuesday, inviting buyers to attend the market event.
Valley Optimism Amid Wheat Shortages and Growth Hopes
The Shenandoah Valley column highlights optimism despite low wheat prices, noting farmers can endure with full granaries and livestock support. It cites Daniel Willard on milder views of hard times, U S shipbuilding gains, and a predicted fall bulge in business activity tied to European developments and gradual U S recovery.
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Shenandoah Valley
Daniel Willard
Clarksburg
W. Va
Chicago and Alton Road
Kansas
United States
Europe
Gage P. Wright
New York Stock Exchange
Mr. Wright
Bruening Returns From London Meet With Urgent Berlin Cabinet
German leader Bruening and Foreign Minister Curtius returned from the seven power conference to Berlin for an urgent cabinet session. Secretary Stim son arrived on an unofficial visit, amid concerns over the London meeting’s results and the global economic crisis. Governor Ritchie warned the U S moratorium shifts world finance and could force new intergovernmental debt readjustments with lasting consequences.
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Associated Press
Berlin
Heinrich Bruening
Curtius
London
Vonne
Bruening
Germ
Stimson
Henry L. Aseed
Ritchie
Norfolk Auto Found Abandoned On City Streets
Winchester police recovered a Chevrolet roadster with Virginia plate 30 064 and Norfolk tag 8820 abandoned on public streets. Chief C. W. Hollis asked Norfolk authorities to determine ownership of the vehicle. Also notice: Wanted Commercial and Savings Bank stock in connection with J. W. Baker.
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Winchester
Virginia
Norfolk
C. W. Hollis
Chryslers For Officials In The Firemen's Parade
The Cumberland Valley and Virginia State Firemen's Association joint convention plans include twelve new Chrysler automobiles for official use. L. J. Hook, local Chrysler dealer, will supply the cars to Winchester from the Washington plant.
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Cumberland Valley
Virginia
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