Velma West Escape Tale From Dallas Prison Break
Velma West and four others escaped a Dallas prison gate, aided by keys, with Florence Sheline and Virginia Brandy among the group. West later said she fled after losing hope for a pardon and wished to glimpse the outside world while mother Glad Woert welcomed the capture as relief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dallas
Mrs. West
Florence Sheline
Virginia Brandy
Florence
Mary Ellen
Velma
Mr Swimley Buys Washington Farm
In CARLES TOWN West Virginia on July 26 Judge D H Rodgers approved the sale of the one sixteenth undivided interest of John Augustine Washington a minor in the 221 acre Westwood farm in Kabletown district guardian Elsie Gibson Carney reported that R M Swimley offered 12995 for the farm and asked that the minor s share be sold with the remainder Westwood farm was formerly Christine Washington s property and borders the Beckwith Burns and R V Shirley tracts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Westwood
Christine Washington
Beckwith, Burns
R. V. Shirley
Ground floor space for beauty parlor rental sought
Classified notices list ground floor beauty parlor space for rent with reasonable rate. Also included are help wanted ads seeking experienced orchard manager, house workers, and an auction notice for 60 head of breeding and market hogs at Winchester Stock Yards on Friday August 4, 1939.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hable’s Real
Winchester
Berkshire
Duroc-Jersey
Dear Miss Chatfield Helps a Young Woman Make Friends
Caroline Chatfield offers three steps to overcome self consciousness and build friendships. She advises self presentation, daily grooming, and cultivating an enquiring mind to spark conversation and interest, noting awareness as a key attractive trait.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Turkey
Daily Crossword Puzzle Clue Grid From Old Paper
The page presents a dense list of across and down crossword clues with partial solutions and a garbled fill of letters. The run together text hints at an interwar or mid century puzzle page with theme notes and fragmented answers.
Fendler Boy Relates Bears Fleeing During Hunt for Help
Donn Fendler a 12 year old Rye New York youth recounts his eight day trek near Mr Katahdin. He says he kept faith his father would approve and he was not truly scared even when he sighted two bears which fled. He asked about his family and shared relief at being found safe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sherman
Mr. Katahdin
Donn Fendler
Rye
N. Y
Penobscott River
Pop
Mother
Mrs Adams Dies at Home Near Siler Age 63
Martha Alice Adams widow of Nimrod Adams died this morning at 1 o'clock at her home near Siler. She was in her 64th year and a Frederick native. Survived by son Elmer N. Adams of Grimes and several Luttrell children from a former marriage. Funeral Friday at 2 p.m. at Shockeysville Methodist Church with Rev J R Collis officiating. Burial in nearby cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martha Alice Adams
Nimrod Adams
Siler
Shockeysville Methodist Church
J. R. Collis
Martinsburg
W. Va
Navy expands Japan’s fleet as reservists called to duty
Tokyo reports increased naval manpower with 175 000 reservists available to back more than 100 000 regulars. Admiral Yonai outlines a new squadron to join the fleet for “special maneuvers” amid tensions with Britain over East Asia and the Soviet dispute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tokyo
Britain
East Asia
Japan
Soviet
Russia
Admiralty
Mitsumasa Yonai
Yonai
Siberia
Foreign Office Spokesman comments on British aid stance
The Foreign Office spokesman said Britain does not expect to provide further help to Generalissimo Chiang Kai-Shek that would involve areas of China under Japanese occupation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foreign Office
Japan
Chiang Kai-Shek
China
Boys' Club Activities Include Indoor Sports
The article describes ongoing Boys' Club programs with a range of indoor activities such as bowling and basketball and notes expected stabilization until early spring as activities continue and equipment is arranged.
Club stored for summer funds and staff honored
The club materials were stored for summer use after costing 375 dollars. Supervising the project was W W McIntyre Jr with Mr Swann as supervisor. Judge Weems praised the service and urged continuation of the club. P G Ireland acted as treasurer, keeping detailed accounts of all funds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Swann
W. W. McIntyre
Weems
P. G. Ireland
Sealed bids for Virginia highway projects invited
Bids due 10 a.m. August 10 1939 at Richmond VA Dept of Highways Room 821 for multiple routes in Appomattox Frederick Bath Craig Nelson counties. Projects require Federal labor standards and a $1000 bid bond. Plans available in Richmond and district offices. The commission may reject all bids.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Va. Dept. of Hwys
State Office
Richmond
Appomattox County
W. B. Mac
Bath County
Cow Pasture
Craig County
Nelson County
C.&co. RR
Afton
U. S
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Walter Winchell
John Garfield
Claude Rains
Jeffrey Lynn
Donald Crisp
May Robson Brunk Mcttagh
Dick Forse
the “Four Daughters
Priscilla Lane
Rosemary Lane
Lola Lane
Gale Page
Warner Bros
Michael Curtiz
Zane Grey
Capitol Theatre
Winchester Little Theatre, Inc
Velma West
J. W. Arthur
General Insurance
Rouss Ave
Mr. Swimley
Washington Farm
Loudoun
Leicester St
Loudoun Street
Palace Theatre
Nice Pike
N. Cameron
Bailey Bros
Fairmont Ave
N. Kent St
Ford
Winchester Credit Corp
N. Braddock St
Gibson
Fred Morgan
Loudoun St
Bath
Route
Stephens City
Kemp
Care Star Office
W. F
Care Star
American Cooperage Company
N. Kresson Street
Baltimore
Manor Leeds Orchards, Inc
Markham
S. Cameron Street
Serne
Fred Yeakley
N. Braddock Street
Jane
Kaynee
Panama
H. C. Sheetz & Son
Gray & Sheetz
Grabill
Lupton Orchard Service Co
Farmers & Merchants National
Federal Deposit Insurance Corp
Roosevelt
Jim Farley
Hyde Park
Caroline Chatfield
Ieee
Miss Chatfield
Daily Cross
Little Island
Sand Hills
Vasewitha
Latvia
Liettitilie Riabediaigees
le Iclely
Msie lalSio
NNI Aeieins
Vwiailie
UIN
Irieide Inidioir Mme
Ile
Fendler Boy
Adams
Frederick County
Lone Wolf
the Lone Wolf
Warren William Rita Hayworth
Virginia Weidl
Ida Lupino
Morgan
Kenny Baker
Gray & Eddy
Airgora
the Doctor
Winchester Small Loan and Finance Coo., Inc
E. Piccadilly
Barr’s Orchard & Farm Supply
Hansbrough
Carter
Rhodes Drug CO
George W. Kurtz
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