Roosevelt proposes seven regional power authorities nationwide
President Roosevelt asks Congress to create seven regional authorities to plan and oversee federal power projects aimed at flood drought and dust storm safeguards. The plan covers the Atlantic seaboard Great Lakes Ohio Valley Tennessee Cumberland Missouri Red Rio Grande Arkansas Colorado and Columbia river basins with Mississippi River Commission kept intact.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Congress
Atlantic Seaboard
Great Lakes
Ohio Valley
Tennessee
Cumberland Rivers
Missouri
Red River
North
Arkansas
Red
Rio Grande
Colorado
Pacific
Columbia River
Mississippi River Commission
Vacant Lots Show Signs of Growth After Early Showers
Mr Winchester notes owners of empty properties may discover their lots no longer vacant as weeds and stray plants surge. Flowers and trees could wait for removal but waist high weeds abound due to frequent showers accelerating the usual problem.
No Veteran May Attend Confederate Memorial Day in Winchester
June 5 ceremonies at Stonewall Cemetery will honor fallen soldiers with a parade led by the McIlwee Municipal Band. Veterans Daniel F. Miller and George W. Dellinger are absent due to age and travel, and the principal speaker is William W. Glass, introduced by Burr P. Harrison. The Rev. E T Clark will give the invocation.
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Winchester
Stonewall Cemetery
Daniel F. Miller
George W. Dellinger
Miller
Dellinger
Greenville
S.C
McIlwee Municipal Band
City Hall
Stonewall Memorial Association
Daughters of the Confederacy
Veterans of Foreigns Wars
American Legion
Company I
The
National Guard
William W. Glass
W. W. Glass
Glass
Burr P. Harrison
Commonwealth
Frederick County
E. T. Clark
First Baptist Church
Registration cards issued for Virginia Endeavor convention
Miss Colleen Hoover announced she received registration cards for the Virginia State Christian Endeavor convention to be held at Massanetta Springs June 17 20. Registration costs are one dollar for those over 17 and fifty cents for those under 17. A goal of full local society attendance is set, with Rev. George Earle Owen and others from the city to participate in the programs.
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Colleen Hoover
Christian Endeavor
Massanetta Springs
George Earle Owen
24 F F A members to be honored at state rally
Twenty four Future Farmers of America from Northern Virginia including Handley High School will be recommended for the Third Degree at the state rally to be held in Blacksburg June 14 to 17. Handley High School will send its largest delegation in 12 years with about 35 band members and the Handley FFA degree team. The group will travel from Winchester for the opening sessions and the Handley band will broadcast from the VPI studio in Roanoke.
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Future Farmer Organization
Blacksburg
Jonas Chamberlin
Handley
Ross Lillard
Stephens City
Herbert Manuel
Middletown
Woodrow Larrick
Boyce
Poor Man's Parson Escapes Church Action Over Windsor Wedding
June 3 London report notes Rev. Anderson Jardine defied Anglican hierarchy by blessing Edward and Wallis Warfield’s marriage at Chateau de Cande in France. Bishop of Fulham indicated no disciplinary measures. church tempests spark debate over forgiveness versus forgetting abdication era.
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London
Edward of Windsor
Wallis Warfield
Church of England
Anderson Jardine
Fulham
France
Windsor
England
Simpson
Darlington
R. Anderson Jardine
Chateau de Cande
Stores Grant Employees Half Day Weekly This Summer
Stores will give workers a half day off each week during the summer. Sanitary and American stores will close at 1 pm on Wednesdays, and A. and P. stores are expected to follow next week. A. and P. employees already have a weekly half day. Details on other retail food stores were not available this afternoon.
Sarah Zane Fire Company May Meeting Notice
The Sarah Zane Fire Company schedules its regular monthly meeting for Friday June 4 at 8 p.m. All members are requested to attend. L M Crabill Captain.
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Sarah Zane Fire Company
L. M. Crabill
Tempting cold cuts platter at Pure Food Store
A Pure Food Store advertises a tempting platter of twelve different cold cuts for lunch enjoyment during warm days. The notice emphasizes variety and appealing options for hungry shoppers.
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Pure Food Store
Peonies For June 6th Red White and Pink
Advertisement from The Flower Shop offers freshly cut peonies in red white and pink for June 6th with prices 50c 75c and 1 00 per dot.
Duke and Duchess Thank All For Good Wishes
The Duke and Duchess of Windsor in Monts France thank well wishers for kind gifts and prayers for their marriage. They say they seek a happy private life after Edward's abdication and the public note expresses gratitude to the press for coverage.
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Duke and
Edward
Mola Killed In Air Crash
Spanish insurgent radio reports announce Gen Emilio Mola, chief aide to Franco, killed in an airplane crash off the Bay of Biscay front. Two pilots and two staff officers died in the same accident near Salamanca and Vitoria.
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Mola
Salamanca
Vitoria
Emilio Mola
Bilbao
Ofte
Generalissimio
General Mola Described as Franco's Deputy Leader
The article notes General Miguel Cabanellas and General Emilio Mola as key leaders in the insurgent movement with Mola described as the number two man to Generalissimo Francisco Franco. Continued on page 7.
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General Mola
Hurst RainbowRidge Gardens Captiowers Note
June 6th captions and contact 819 appear in a fragment describing Hurst RainbowRidge Gardens. The readable text lists a captioner or guide and a phone number, indicating an event or notice related to garden attractions in the area.
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Hurst Rainbowridge Gardens
No Apology From Dizzy Dean Indefinite Suspension
New York June 3 Dizzy Dean refused to sign any apology to the National League for remarks on and off the field and remains under indefinite suspension. National League president Frick announced after a conference with Frank Frisch Clarence Lloyd and Dean. Dean denied making the statements but would not sign a refuting statement.
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New York
Dizzy Dean
National League
Frick
Frank Frisch
Clarence F. Lloyd
St. Louis
Dean
Shenandoah Valley's Largest Music House Sells Pianos
Shenandoah Valley's largest music house offers new and used pianos with 88 note keyboards in smallest size priced from 94.50 and regular size from 49. All instruments carry full guarantee. Miles Music Co. 145 Loudoun St Winchester VA. Micth hie Bled.
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Shenandoah Valley
Miles Music CO
Loudoun St
Winchester
Bled
Glamorous Wedding Dress in Wallis Blue to Windsor
Mrs Wallis Warfield wore a soft silk gown in Wallis Blue for her marriage to the Duke of Windsor at Chateau de Candé France on June 3. The outfit included a blue straw hat with pink feather trimming and a long dramatic ensemble that fashion experts say will influence brides with brunettes.
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Chateau DE Cande
Montsa France
Wallis Warfield
Wallis
Duke of Windsor
Baltimore
Trousseau
Cannes
Monts
Azure
Reduced Rates For Children at Fair Grounds
Sponsored by the Friendship Fire Company the Sam Lawrence Shows announce reduced rates for children this week at the fair ground. Saturday afternoon until 6 p m children admitted free and rides 5 cents. Proceeds help defray modernization of the Friendship fire truck.
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The
Friendship Fire Company
Sam Lawrence
Fair Ground
Friendship Fire Truck
Rouss Fire Co. Notice for June Meeting
Charley Rouss Fire Co. holds its regular monthly meeting Friday evening June 4 at 8 o'clock. All members are urged to attend. M. D. Weaver, President.
Rexall One Cent Sale At Brooks Pharmacy
The Rexall one cent sale continues at Brooks Pharmacy with promotional pricing noted. Customers are invited to visit the store for the advertised discounts and limited time offers.
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Rexall
Brooks Pharmacy
Ex King Weds Wallis Warfield in French Chateaux Ceremony
The Duke of Windsor and Wallis Warfield exchange vows in two ceremonies at Château de Candé Monts France. Edward renounced the English crown 25 weeks earlier to marry, with Rev Jardine officiating and Welsh gold ring placed on Wallis. The marriage spans civil and church rites as guests witness the moment at 12 14 p m.
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John Lloyd Chateau DE
Evans Tolupply
R. Anderson Jardine
Darlington
Engani
Mont
Chateau Salon
Wallis
Warfield
Duchess of Windsor
Mr. Jardine
Edward
Edward Dudley Metcalfe
Herman L. Rogers
Marcel Dupre
Mr. Hardine
Windsor
Jardine
Classified Ad Brings Lost Boston Bulldog Home
Beverley Wright reports posting a four line ad in The Star's classified column Monday for a lost Boston bulldog. After several days of searching, the dog was returned before 6 30 that night, proving the ad's effectiveness.
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STAR
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