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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jul 28, 1938
Page
2
Leaders open their annual camp at White Rock on August 2 and require a complete health history for each Scout. Parents and physicians must return detailed questionnaires listing illnesses, vaccinations, and medical conditions to the camping director Dan Henry.
The piece notes many women seek information on funeral services and prices before need arises to avoid snap judgments. It mentions firms like Jones Funeral Home offering honest guidance and inviting inquiries at any time to discuss concerns.
A Detroit witness identifies a former Communist party member who tells the UAW trial about a reported deal to give Communists control of the Wayne county unit of Labor's Non-Partisan League. Martin, UAW president, says the witness heard of a deal with Dick Frankensteen at a Communist meeting.
Praha July 28. The government transmitted to the Sudeten German minority a draft law laying bases for territorial self administration. The proposal would modify administrative structure for provinces districts and communes.
New York July 28. Hollywood will spend 1 million dollars to promote the film industry. About 300 producers exhibitors and distributors will attend a meeting announcing the nationwide publicity drive starting September 1. The campaign funds will cover newspaper advertising and a nationwide contest with 250000 in prizes.
BOURLAMAQUE Quebec July 28 Five engineers were killed instantly and another was injured critically when a cage dropped 700 feet in a shaft at a 7 000 000 gold mine.
A 1938 camp registration form shows a family physician’s health assessment with exercise guidance and a parent guardian waiver. It records Scout Troop Number and Shenandoah Area Council approval, consent to camp rules, and waiver of claims for camp activities.
The article chronicles how news gathering evolved from scarce papers to near real time reporting enabled by the Associated Press. It notes the shift from no “Reporter” term to modern wire services and global coverage, highlighting a full-page illustrated feature on progress.
Helen Wright executive secretary of the Winchester Frederick Red Cross resigns effective September 28 to enter the University of Chicago for a Master’s in medical sociology. A successor is tentatively named pending National Red Cross approval.
The Baltimore and Ohio Railroad announced it will meet August 1 bond payments. For July, carloadings in the first 21 working days totaled 136,991, an average of 6,523 per day, up from June’s 129,642 across 22 days for an average 5,893.
The Winchester Park team will play its first away game at Staunton tomorrow night. All players expected to travel should report at the Park tonight at 6 for practice. Fans planning to attend should contact Manager Mallory or club staff if they can offer car space to reduce travel costs.
Laymen of the Stephens City Charge M E Church South will lead a quarterly laymen service at Refuge Church on Sunday July 31 at 8 oclock. The program includes hymns scripture readings talks and offerings with participants from Refuge Kernstown Stephens City and Fairview churches and led by Pastor Rev Homer Welch.
Berryville Virginia July 28 The Berryville High School will erect a story and a half Home Economics cottage designed for modern student use. The plan includes a map and living room front, a fireplace, kitchen and bedroom on the first floor, with bedrooms and closets upstairs.
The Cumberland Valley Firemen's Association set for next month in Chambersburg will restrict beer at the August 7 to 12 events. A committee asks city fire company captains to avoid serving beer and letters will urge uniform observance. Police asked to ban parade street parking for the August 11 procession. Henninger Field hosts drill contests August 12, with Hotel Washington as headquarters. Charles Doyle will decorate streets and solicit merchant support.
Wall Street broker Bernard E. Smith, reportedly missing after a flight over the Alaska Yukon region, was said to be aboard the overdue plane with Ontario Premier Mitchell Hepburn. A Thomson and McKinnon spokesman noted Smith had left ten days earlier to inspect properties in the northwest and joined mining magnate J. P. Bickell aboard the same vessel.
The article portrays Admiral Miklós Horthy de Nagy-Banya as the central stabilizing force in Hungary a constitutional monarchy and Regent. It notes his refusal to crown himself king his restraint amid rival legitimate claimants like Charles and his restraint within parliament while keeping Hungary peaceful and prepared. Horthy is described as popular and pivotal in maintaining peace in Central Europe amid Nazi tensions and unsettled postwar borders.
I thank neighbors and friends for kindness and sympathy during the illness and death of my husband William T Grim. I also thank for floral designs and the use of Mrs Blanch Grim. 7 28 11
Two soldiers, Sergeant Clyde Ryberg and Private Clarence Hansen, persevere on a rock ledge above the Rio Grande in Santa Helena canyon after a failed inner tube crossing. Private Harry Buckman is presumed dead, with rescuers awaiting river conditions before boat extraction and army planes from San Antonio planned to search.
Nashville July 28 The unexplained postponement of National Guard departures for out of state maneuvers fuels reports Governor Gordon Browning may dispatch troops to Memphis for next week’s Democratic primary. Browning says plans will be announced Tuesday during a Memphis speech led by Crump, the Democratic National Committeeman and Browning foe.
All persons owing the estate of Miss Mollie L. Bromley and those with claims against it must settle with M. L. Capper and J. H. Bromley, administrators.
Dr. C B Loomis of Greenville D C spoke at Virginia Tech on industry in rural life and planning for populations. Dr Frank Lorimer discussed dynamics of population. W S Meacham presided as Dr W E Garnett and others spoke on rural education and youth in Virginia.
The Rev. T. M. Swann of Braddock Street M. E. Church will preach at the Helping Hand Mission in Indian Hollow at 3 o'clock Friday. The public is invited to attend.
Mor chairman of the Tennessee Valley Authority reopened the long running feud by accusing Dr. Arthur E. Morgan of spreading distrust and sowing dissension within the board before a Congressional investigation panel. The witness said Morgan’s charges lacked factual support and were aimed at creating discord.
Viola Swartz daughter of Ethr Swartz of Senssne road found a spider in her garden about three miles out of town. The creature appeared as a black widow with two bars on its shoulders, raising questions about its identity and origin.
Vancouver authorities suggest a deliberate act caused the $1,000,000 blaze that destroyed Pier D of the Pacific Railway Company and injured seven people. Officials hinted at arson as the possible motive in the incident.
The undersigned will appear before the Alcoholic Beverage Control Board on August 8 for a license to retail beer and ale above 32 percent at Piccadilly Shop 39 W Piccadilly Winchester VA. Public notice from Sherwood Packet Winchester Va.
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