Serryville Council Attempts Fixes for Sewage Plant
Berryville Virginia June 7 the town council unanimously approved a resolution to compel J B McCrary Engineering of Atlanta to fix the faulty sewage disposal system by July 1 or hire a civil engineer to study and possibly sue the company for a satisfactory settlement. The body also voted to buy a used asphalt heater for street repairs at 80 dollars fob Hagerstown and to fund up to 50 dollars for repairs to the reservoir caretaker Luther Thompson's home near Mt Weather. The next meeting is July 11 to decide hogs within city limits.
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Berryville
Edward Williams
J. B. McCrary Engineering Company
McCrary Company
Atlanta
McCrary
Hagerstown
L. N. Russell
Luther Thompson
Mt. Weather
Council Warns Young Riflemen
In a regular session the council discussed damage from airguns and .22 rifles used by local youths. Chief Hollis urged action to restrict firearm purchases by minors and council instructed the city manager to publish applicable state and city laws governing these weapons.
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Clayton Hollis
Hable
Lee Grant
One Night Enough For Her Honor
Miss Frances Scott Rhodes, a Baltimore county magistrate appointed by Gov. O Conor, resigned after one night at Reisterstown police court. The governor accepted the resignation and will fill the vacancy soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Annapolis
Frances Scott Rhodes
Baltimore County
Herbert R. O’conor
Reisterstown
Shawnee District Plans 28th Sunday School Convention
Plans were underway to map the program for Shawnee District Council of Religious Education's 28th annual convention at St. Paul's Lutheran Church near Fawcett's Gap. The event starts Thursday, June 15, at 10 AM and runs all day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shawnee District Council of Religious Education
St. Paul's Lutheran Church
Fawcett’s Gap
Decorations Money Gone Continues Prominent Page One
The article describes extensive preparations for royal visits with King George and Queen Elizabeth. It notes a planned parade route including Rock Creek Park and landmarks, uncertain weather, and meticulous security measures at Fort Hancock.
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Rock Creek Park
Lincoln Memorial
National Cathedral
Washington
Mrs. Roosevelt
White House
King George
Queen Elizabeth
New York Bay
Manhattan
Fort Hancock
N. J
Second Army Corps
New York
King and Queen Enter U. S. Tonight
The article notes colonial resolve toward independence with the 1776 Declaration of Independence, stating that the United Colonies are free and independent from Great Britain and dissolved from allegiance to the British crown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Great Britain
George III
Posy-Decked Spread Pattern 6393 for Embroidered Flowers
A brief pattern notice describes Pattern 6393 for a bedspread sized 31 by 15 inches with a single motif. It offers splashy bouquet embroidery in varied or single color schemes and explains how to obtain the transfer and instructions by sending a coin to Winchester Star Household Arts Dept. at 259 W. 14th Street, New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester
Household Arts Dept
14Th Street
New York
Wingfield Death Attributed To Crash In Clarke County
Retired caterer William E. Wingfield died from injuries after being struck by a car at Castleman's Ferry Sunday. Clarke County Coroner C. H. Iden ruled the death due to the crash with a crushed chest and broken legs. The vehicle, owned by Lodge Clay and driven by William Clay, was described as operated recklessly. Nine witnesses testified at the inquest. the Clay men are jailed awaiting Trial Justice Rackley’s hearing before possible grand jury action.
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Berryville
William E. Wingfield
Cater
Castleman's Ferry
Clarke County
C. H. Iden
Iden
Wingfield
W. E. Wingfield
Lodge Clay
William Clay
Clay
Rackley
Sells Two New Houses In A Day
E. S. Nicholson a stonemason contractor and builder sold two new houses near the Pront Royal pike without an agent. He completed both transactions in one day totaling about four thousand dollars.
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E. S. Nicholson
Pront Royal Pike
Severe Wind Storm Lashes Minneapolis and Nearby
A severe wind storm tore through a swath from southwestern Minnesota to the Twin Cities causing damaged buildings toppled trees littered streets and blocked traffic. The gale reached 57 mile per hour velocity the strongest June wind in over five decades.
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Minneapolis
Minnesota
Twin Cities
You, Too, Jimmy? Roosevelt Finishes Boat Purchase
Jimmy Roosevelt will complete payments on the pleasure boat Half Moon under a conditional sales contract filed with the county recorder. The deal shows a cash outlay of 10 000 on a 12 717.50 craft, with the remainder due in 12 monthly installments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Los Angeles
Jimmy Roosevelt
Roosevelt
County Recorder
Slaying of Girl Leads to Trooper Arrest
Corporal Benjamin Franklin is jailed on a homicide charge in the death of Joan Stevens a seventh grade coal miner’s daughter shot during a police interview about a bank robbery tip. The coroner said death was caused by gunfire and a grand jury will consider the case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benjamin Franklin
Albert Heimaback
Joseph Gallagher
Joan
John Stevens
Clark
Nesquehoning
Franklin
Edward J. Switaj
Pennsylvania
Graduation Rites to Honor Handley Class of 1939
The Senior Class will present a gift to Handley School accepted by incoming student body president Robert Bridgers. A Cappella Choir will perform Goin Home and Shadow March with Bridgers as soloist. Mrs. Alan Peery and Russell Joyce receive sponsor’s awards followed by Isabelle Simpson’s valedictory. Diplomas will be awarded by Mr. Garland R. Quarles as the Mixed Chorus performs Greeting to Spring.
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Dent Council
Robert Bridgers
Handley A Cappella
Dvorak
Protherae
Alan Peery
Russell Joyce
Isabelle Simpson
Garland R. Quarles
Winchester
Handley High School
R. A. Whitten
Handley Orchestra
W. H. McTiwee
Handley Glee Clubs
Gwendolyn Haynes
Winchester Public Schools
Mt. Hebron Cemetery
John, Handley
John Kerr
Handley School
Judge Handley
Virginia Avenue
Bicyclists Nabbed Near Old Chapel
In Berryville Virginia on June 7 deputies caught two youths riding bicycles reported stolen from the Fred Jones residence. Shirley Jackson 18 and Teddy Brooks 15 were believed headed to an outing in Millwood when detained near Old Chapel around 8 o clock.
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Berryville
Fred Jones
Buckner
Millwood
Old Chapel
Shirley Jackson
Teddy Brooks
Burro Ball Set For Clarke County High Field
Berryville Virginia June 7 Special Tomorrow night the Junior Board of Trade and Modern Woodmen of America will stage a burro ball on the high school diamond. The Inter Board event starts at 8 under flood lights with ten players and a regular softball. All players ride burros except batter and pitcher. The batter must mount a burro to reach first after a hit.
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Berryville
Junior Board of Trade
Modern Woodmen of America
Inter Board
Britain and Russia Seek Mutual Aid Pact Talks
Prime Minister Chamberlain said a foreign office representative would go to Moscow to negotiate a mutual assistance pact among Britain France and Soviet Russia. He noted general agreement on main aims, with details to be worked out and full reciprocity promised.
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London
Chamberlain
Foreign Office
Moscow
Great Britain
France
Soviet Russia
Commons
Britain
Russia
Communist Party
Pravda
Vyachesloff -Molotoff
Finland
Estonia
Latvia
Germany
Baltic States
Denmark
Norway
Sweden
Chanters to Sing for Governor Reception at Virginia Day
T Beverley Campbell official Virginia New York World's Fair exhibit supervisor informs Andy Bell of the Chamber of Commerce that the Chanters will be featured on Virginia Day July 6 at the fair. He notes the afternoon Governor's Reception in the Virginia Room and that detailed program plans will follow.
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T. Beverley Campbell
Andy Bell
Chamber of Commerce
Virginia
Bell
The
Star
New York
Chamber of Comerce
Reuss Fire Company
Kiwanis Club
Fies Zane
South
Elizabeth Peyton Dies In Night At Clarke County Home
Elizabeth Peyton colored resident of Clarke county died at 9 30 last night at her brother George Monroe's East Cork street home. She leaves father Robert Peyton two sisters Isabel le and Marian Peyton and four brothers George Peyton Nelson Monroe Willie Peyton and George Monroe. Services set for tomorrow at 2 pm at Little Chapel in Clarke county with Rev Laws officiating.
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Elizabeth Peyton
George Monroe
East Cork Street
Clarke County
Robert Peyton
Isabelle
Marian Peyton
George Peyton
Nelson Monroe
Willie Peyton
Little Chapel
Laws
Hillbillies Set Free Show at Elm Springs June 21
Farmer Ray and his Virginia Hillbillies announce a seven act show at Elm Springs near Stephens City on Wednesday June 21. Sponsor Joseph McCarty invites the public to attend at no charge.
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Farmer Ray
Virginia Hillbillies
Elm Springs
Stephens City
Joseph McCarty
Market Quotations From Baltimore and Philadelphia
Produce and livestock prices across Baltimore Philadelphia and Chicago are reported. Apples sweet potatoes and old potatoes hold steady while U S cobblers target around 3.00 per 100 lb sacks Virginia and South Carolina markets show mixed quotes. Poultry eggs and dressed poultry prices vary by breed and weight with live fowl and turkeys listed.
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Baltimore
North Carolina
U. S
Virginia
Norfolk
Hampton
South Carolina
Philadelphia
Plymouth Rocks
Quotations Va. Livestock Market Tuesday Sales
Quotations Va. Livestock Market N Kent St extends sales each Tuesday with prices for steers heifers fat cows bulls veal calves lambs hogs pigs and stocker steers listed. June 6 1939 figures include top and bulk ranges for each category and per head or per cwt prices.
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Baltimore Livestock
Baltimore
U. S. Dept. Agri
Chicago Livestock
Chicago
N. Kent St
Wheat futures rise then soften in light Chicago trading
Chicago June 7 Wheat futures moved up as much as 7-8 cents in light volume but failed to hold gains. July slipped to 75 5-8 after peaking at 7-1-2 and closing at 75 1-2 to 5-8. September gained 7-8 to 76 3-8 and December 3-4 to 77 1-2.
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Chicago
Stock Market Report Sees Modest Gains On June Trade
New York June 7 trading kept the market moving upward with a trickle of buy orders. Some prominent issues paused after a late spurt but many stocks posted fractions to about two points gains near the close. About 600000 shares traded for the full session with a wide list of leaders and declines.
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New York
Prayer Meeting Tonight at Lutheran Church
The weekly prayer service of the Lutheran Church of Our Savior will be held tonight at six o'clock and all friends are invited to worship with the congregation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lutheran Church of Our Saviour
Mrs Roosevelt stresses debts over hunger in Workers Alliance talk
Mrs Franklin D. Roosevelt told cheering workers at the Workers Alliance convention that she prioritized alleviating underfed children and youths over piling up financial debts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Workers Alliance
Executor's Sale of Fine Limestone Farm in Frederick County
The executor will offer for sale at public auction in front of the Court House in Winchester Virginia at 12 o clock noon on Saturday June 24 1939 the limestone farm home of late Charles M Ebert. About 172 acres in Frederick County four miles north of Winchester along Route 11 near Welltown Turnpike. Improvements include a nine room house a large bank barn a stone dairy a blacksmith shop and a machine shed. Possession to tenant until February 1940 but buyer may enter after harvest this year. Purchaser to take five sixths of landlord's share of crops growing on the premises including 45 acres wheat 23 acres corn 14 alfalfa 18 hay and 150 peach trees along with 12 acres of timber. Terms: one third cash on day of sale balance in two equal annual installments secured by bonds.
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Court House
Winchester
Vginia
Thatches Farm
Charles M. Ebert
Frederick County
Martinsburg Turnpike
Welltown Turnpike
Annie Rees
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