Roosevelt lauded in Quebec during official Canadian visit
President Roosevelt received a propitious reception in Quebec as he spoke in French and English on world affairs. He praised frank dealing and cooperation between nations and cited the Canada United States trade pact as proof of neighborly good will. He visited Duffering Terrace and attended a luncheon at the Citadel with Governor General Tweedsmuir and Prime Minister Mackenzie King, outlining mutual concerns for English speaking nations.
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D. Harold Oliver
Associated Press
Quebec
Roosevelt
Canada
United States
Duffering Terrace
St. Lawrence River
Oes
James
Weedsmuir
Mackenzie King
Adelard Godbout
J. E. Gregoire
Lord Tweedsmuir
Republic of the United States
British Commonwealth
Citadel
Arnold
Montgomery
Aemaican
Canadian
Sparrows Impress Winchester Crew With Debut at Sea
Fishermen off Winchester reported bold behavior of land birds at eight miles off shore. A tired sparrow fell toward the water but floated and recovered, landing on the deck after a brief scare. It later visited the craft again and ate bread crumbs before departing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester
Floridian Taken On Ride In Robbery Mutilation tale unfolds
Clarence L. Sullivan a 42 year old farmer from Antioch near Tampa lay in a Tampa hospital with a fair chance of recovery after police investigated his claim of being robbed and mutilated by two men and three women. He said he was abducted in a large sporty car while hitchhiking to Tampa to find work to support his wife and four children. Deputy Hatton pressed questions as Sullivan insisted the attack was real and denied backwoods vengeance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tampa
Fla
Clarence L. Sullivan
Sullivan
Antioch
Plant City
L. M. Hatton
Ritter Assigned as State Vehicle Inspector in Centerville
Frank C. Ritter formerly with Winchester police now sworn as state motor vehicle inspector with police authority is assigned to Centerville district for highway duty under Sergeant F J McDermott. Other new officers in the region also under his command.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank C. Ritter
Winchester
Centerville
Eetasinetter- TV
Accor
F. J. McDermott
Parachute Jumps Tonight and Saturday At Byrd Airport
Former army jumper George DeGrange will perform moonlight parachute jumps at Admiral Byrd airport at 9 p m tonight and Saturday night. Admission and parking are free. He tests an illuminated jumpers suit with about 100 bulbs, potentially showcasing a 1 000 foot drop before the parachute opens.
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George DeGrange
Bolling Field
D. C
Admiral Byrd Airport
Valley Airways
Stinson
DeGrange
Anti Jewish Plot Revealed in Detroit Typhoid Plan
Prosecutor Duncan C. McCrea announced a Black Legion defendant claimed the terrorist group once plotted to infect Detroit Jews with typhoid fever by placing germs in milk and cottage cheese deliveries. The plan was never carried out.
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Detroit
Duncan C. McCrea
Black Legion
Protest Grant in ABC License To J. E. Nicholson
Woodstock hearing before Virginia ABC licensor Wade H. Miles probes whether J. E. Nicholson’s restaurant attracts drunks and causes police trouble. Police testify of disorder and inebriates around the Nicholson place while Nicholson denies wrongdoing and cites external drinking venues. Transcripts were made for board review.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ABC
J. E. Nicholson
Woodstock
C. W. Ho
Francis M. Funk
Winchester
Virginia Abc
Wade H. Miles
Virginia Alcoholic Beverage Control Board
Nicholson Place
Nicholson
ABC Board
Coble Named To VFW Post
J Earl Jones of Staunton announced department officers for the Virginia VFW to replace expired terms. A. Lee Coble of Winchester Post 2123 was named director of Junior Activities and remains post commander. A meeting of the Winchester Post is set for Monday at 8 PM.
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J. Earl, Jones
Staunton
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Department of Virginia
A. Lee Coble
Winchester
Mr. Coble
Seventh District
Virginia Department
Jones
A.B. H
Portsmouth
R. Stultz
Harrisonburg
Ernest R. Duff
Charlottesville
W. W. Ackerley
Lexington
H. MacGregor Smith
Lynchburg
Harry Browning
Marquis Avenue
Frank E. Davies
Blue Ridge Avenue
Front Royal
O. Tarbell
Virginia
James Sipolski
Norma Taylor Enters Denial
Norma Taylor denies allegations in Mary Astor custody case and seeks vindication of testimony by Nellie Richardson. A telegram from New York states she may pursue action against those responsible for perjurious testimony. Richardson testified Miss Taylor visited Dr Franklyn Thorpe's home and stayed overnight.
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Los Angeles
Norma Taylor
Mary ‘Astor
Franklyn Thorpe
New York
Miss Taylor
Nellie Richardson
Miss Richardson
Dr. Thorpe
Miss Astor
Marlyn
Revival at Burnt Factory Draws Growing Interest
The revival meeting at Burnt Factory continues with much interest and seven professions on the last night. Pastor Rev. Thomas Morgan preaches now. Rev. Floyd Lucas of Stephens City preached two nights last week. Rev. W. W. McIntyre, the presiding elder, led the first three nights this week. Services tonight begin at 8 oclock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burnt Factory
Thomas Morgan
Floyd Lucas
Stephens City
W. W. McIntyre
Man who flung gun at King to stand trial in autumn
George Andrew McMahon was committed for criminal trial at Bow Street on three charges after testifying he threw a revolver toward King Edward on Constitution Hill two weeks earlier. He said he planned to shoot himself but tossed the weapon in a protest against wrongful imprisonment and will be tried at Old Bailey in the autumn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
George Andrew McMahon
Bow Street
King Edward
Constitution Hill
McMahon
Old Bailey
Higher Tides Lash Shores in Florida Storm
July 31 Pensacola reports hurricane winds and high tides strike Fort Walton Panama City and surrounding shores. Surf reaches seven to eight feet, wind 90 to 100 mph. several vessels beached and wharfs damaged. two deaths earlier in the event. Red Cross aiding marooned residents and refugees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pensacola
Fla
Fort Walton
Valparaiso
Malva
Honduras
Panama City
Florida
Gulf of Mexico
Carrabelle
Pla
Mobile
Ala
Coast Guard
Choctawhatchee Bay
Douglas Arant
Birmingham
Alabama Bar Association
Lynn Haven
Red Cross
Hairs Found in Slaying Case in Asheville
Chief of Police W J Everett announced a hair clue from a towel in Helen Clevenger case was sent to the FBI for analysis. The hairs did not match D H Gaddy the hotel nightwatchman held for investigation. Everett said the strands could matter if a new suspect is taken in.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Asheville
N. C
W. J. Everett
Helen Clevenger
Washington
D. H Gaddy
Everett
New York University
Fred Jones
Federal Bureau of Investigation
Laurence E. Brown
Gaddy
Bridegroom Flees After Bride Underage Demand
Independence Virginia July 31 a man who sought a marriage license fled when told parental consent was needed for his underage would be bride. Deputy McKnight found him hiding in an attic. the woman insisted she wished to marry, while the groom claimed he did not want to wed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Independence
McKnight
July Snowstorm Over New Jersey Delays Sky Ranger Landing
Theo Transcontinental and Western Airways report a July snowstorm over New Jersey as their Sky Ranger makes an approach to Newark. The Chicago to Newark flight faced frost on windows at 12,000 feet and a dense snow swirl between cloud layers. The airline attributes the chill to a cold air mass over the eastern U S.
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New York
Theo
Transcontinental
Western Airways
New Jersey
Newark
N. J
Sky Ranger
Chicago
United States
Grain Prices Rally Worldwide Amid Drought and Heat
World grain values surged to their highest in six years as drought and heat slashed North American crops while Europe faced excess moisture. Corn topped $1 a bushel in Chicago for the first time since 1930, with September corn at $1.02 reflecting a 42 cent jump since mid June.
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Chicago
North America
North American
Europe
Atlantic
Liverpool
Kansas City
Board of Trade
Mr Bell Sprains Ankle While Inspecting Renovations
Ste wart Bell was carried from his Kent street building after a fall on edged-up planks injuring his ankle. The sprain keeps him in bed and sidelined for several days as he recovers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stewart Bell
Kent Street
Mr. Bell
Late Winners in Byrd Trophy Golf at Winchester
Winners in the Byrd trophy matches at Winchester Country Club since yesterday noon include J. P. Hayley defeating Ed Goss 2 and 1, Carl Campbell beating W. Nelson Page 1 up, T. R. Cather over Arthur Robinson 7 and 5, John S. Scully Jr. defeating Fred L. Glaize Jr. 5 and 4, and H. B. McCormac Sr. winning by default from the Rev. R. Nelson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester Country Club
J. P. Hayley
Ed Goss
Carl Campbell
Nelson Page
T. R. Cather
Arthur Robinson
Johns. Scully, Jr
Fred L. Glaize, Jr
H. B. McCormac, Sr
Rev. R. Nelson
Federal Relief Assistance Increases Drought Aid Across States
The Resettlement Administration announced $975,000 in loans and $512,000 in grants for drought relief in 16 states. Grants fund subsistence needs while loans support rehabilitation and emergency feed and seed programs. Virginia gets $25,000 loan and $10,000 grant.
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Washington
Resettlement Administration
Virginia
Opening Notice for Mr Grocery Store in Aug 1936
An opening notice announces Mr Grocery Store will begin business Saturday August 1 1936 offering general merchandise and meats. Patronage is appreciated by H C Bailey.
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H. C. Bailey
Artillery Guns Trained On Madrid as Rebels Move In
Lisbon reports say three advancing rebel columns near artillery range of Madrid threatening a siege on the Spanish government. A Seculo dispatch from Avila claims Communists mutilated and burned an elderly priest, Bastilo Sanchez, as Fascists imposed reprisals.
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Lisbon
Portugal
Madrid
Seculo
Salamanca
Avila
Bastilo Sanchez
Richmond Man Held on Bigamy Charge After Two Marriages
James Edward Staton 32 of Richmond was ordered held for the October grand jury after arraignment in police court on bigamy charges. He allegedly married Ruth E Blackwell of Hagerstown on February 15 1924 and Helen V Poneneude of the same city on March 2 1925. The first wife is mother of three. the second has a baby a few weeks old. The second marriage was discovered when the second wife was sent to the city home for care.
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Richmond
James Edward Staton
Hagerstown
Staton
Ruth E. Blackwell
Helen V. Poneeneude
McCann Elected Head of Virginia Sheriffs Association
Harry L. McCann sheriff of Frederick County was elected president of the Virginia State Sheriffs Association at Farmville. Other officers named include G. M. Gilkeson Staunton vice president A. B. Shackleton Lu nburg second vice president George R. Richardson Roanoke County treasurer and Charles C. Curtis Elizabeth City County secretary. L. Clark Schiller of the Department of Justice urged closer cooperation with the FBI in a related address.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry L. McCann
Frederick County
Virginia State Sheriffs’ Association
Farmville
G. M. Gilkeson
Staunton
A. B. Shackleton
Luenburg
George R. Richardson
Roanoke County
Charles C. Curtis
Elizabeth City
Federal Bureau of Investigation
L. Clark Schiller
Department of Justice
Scouts to Meet in Winchester and Frederick County
Boy Scouts of Winchester and Frederick County are asked to meet tonight at 7 30 with Troop 2 in the annex to the Presbyterian Church. This is the last meeting before the Scout Camp opening on August 4 with final camp instructions and the required physical examinations for each Scout. Attendance of those going to camp on Tuesday is urged.
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Boy Scouts
Winchester
Frederick County
Presbyterian Church
Winchester Post Office Sets Air Mail Closing Time
The Winchester post office announced excellent air mail service with a 5.15 p.m. closing time, correcting yesterday's 8.15 p.m. error. The earlier mail goes by train to Washington, then on mail planes the same evening, delivering next morning to many northern eastern southern and midwestern towns including St. Louis and Kansas City. Pacific coast points receive service that afternoon.
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Winchester
Washington
St. Louis
Kansas City
Charter for Pifer Printing Company Inc recorded
Certificate of incorporation filed in the Corporation Court clerk's office. Charter sets maximum capital stock at 5100 dollars and minimum at 2600 dollars. Edith M. Pifer is president, S L Porney vice president, Upton L Snider secretary, Elizabeth A Renner treasurer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pifer Printing Company, Inc
Corporation Court
Edith M. Pifer
S. L. Porney
Upton L. Snider
Elizabeth A. Renner
Wanted Apples All Varieties
Help sought for purchase of apples of all varieties. Contact E. W. Barr with offers or inquiries. Published in local classified section.
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E. W. Barr
Americans Evacuated From Madrid As Palma Bombed
Virtually all Americans wishing to leave Madrid were evacuated to Valencia aboard the USS Quincy after trains brought 93 to the port. About 100 Americans remained, with many staying in Madrid. Italian airmen linked to rebels caused international alarm as loyalists bolster in the northwest and refugees report Barcelona devastation.
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Madrid
Valencia
United States
Quincy
Washington
Exochorda
Hgenda
Balearic
Mac Bea
New York Tte
State Department
Palma
Repulse
Spain
French
Morocco
Spanish
Mediterranean
radical-Socialist Party
Paris
Zaragoza
Huesca
Plymouth
England
Barcelona
Returning Bill Burkin Orch Sat Night Chuck and Rays
A brief local entertainment listing announces a return engagement by Bill Burkin Orch at Chuck and Rays on Saturday night. The note notes show timing and venue details for readers seeking live music.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill Burkin
Chuck & Ray’'S
Park and Herndon Ath Chiab Face Off at Winchester Park
Base ball game set for Saturday at Winchester Park between Park and Herndon Athletic Chiab strong in the league. Pitchers McDaniel of Herndon and Willis for Park. Bleachers five cents and grandstand twenty five cents.
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Winchester Park
Park
Strong Herndon Athletic Chiab
McDaniel
Herndon
Willis
Grandstand
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Frank Ritter
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T.k.carthmell
Cameron Street
City Hall Plaza
Coble
VFW Post
Winchester Post
Thorpe
Tria
Andrew McMahon
Bow Street Court
Gulf
Sweetheart
Jersey
U.S
Casanovas
Sheriff's
Luis Como 5
Juan Casanovas
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