Heat Wave Relief Follows Western Storms Across Midwest
Associated Press reports relief from a blistering heat wave as storms moved from the Rocky Mountain region into the Midwest. Sunday tolls near 157 deaths nationally, with cooler weather expected as cloud cover, rain, and wind reduce temperatures. Damaging winds and tornadoes struck multiple states, wrecking buildings and interrupting communications. In Maryland and nearby areas a thunderstorm caused minor damage to lines, flooded subways, and injured a few, while rapid temperature drops occurred in Des Moines and Wray.
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Associated Press
Ghicago
Middle West
Rocky Mountain
Tennessee
Ohio
Lower
Lake Region
Little Falls
Minn
Omaha
Neb
Vision
Ardmore
Okla
Wray
Davenport
Iowa
Nee ‘Wray
Des Moines
Mercury
Cumberland
Maryland
Potomac-Edison Company
Howard Street
Owen
J. S. Sanderson
Raymond Shade
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Winlow Street
Nec
One American Balloon Lands At Treport France
One of two American balloons in the Gordon Bennett cup race, piloted by Lt Flood and Lt McCormick, landed safely near Treport France at around 3 30 this morning, about 17 miles from the starting point. A separate balloon crashed when a rope caught on a moving freight car during landing. the pilot was unhurt but a crewman suffered a serious injury.
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Brussels
Flood
McCormick
Treport
France
Boe
Fresh Air Fund Friends Invited to Meet Miss Beyer
Miss Beyer of the New York Tri Air committee will speak at Wayside Inn Middletown at 2:30 PM Wednesday on the Fresh Air Fund work. No funds solicited. Ice cream cake served. Mrs Claude Stickley chairwoman addresses reception for Miss Beyer.
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Miss Beyer
New York Tri- Air Committee
Wayside Inn
Middletown
Claude Stickley
Rev J C Hooks Loses a Letter in Downtown
Rev Mr Hooks of 448 Main Street reports the loss of a letter with Staunton Va postmark found in downtown this morning. The letter contained no money or valuables but personal information. He asks the finder to drop it in a mailbox or at the post office.
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J.C. Hooks
Main Street
Staunton
Imae
British note to France delivered by AP in Geneva
Geneva June 8 The British Foreign Secretary presented to the French Foreign Minister a proposal for a new security pact. The note outlines terms to ensure mutual defense and regional stability amid rising tensions. Peggy Brewster and Beulah Harlowe are noted as guests of friends during the day.
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Associated Press
Geneva
Great Britain
Fond
France
Shing
Peggy Brewster
Beulah Harlowe
Admiral and Mrs Nulton Entertain During June Week at Navy Academy
Society notes describe Admiral and Mrs. Louis M. Nulton hosting a garden party at the Naval Academy superintendent's quarters for the June week graduates and naval officers. The farewell ball for the class of 1925, a luncheon for President Coolidge, and a roster of prominent guests followed, including Secretary Curtis D Wilbur and Gov. Albert C Ritchie. Also mentioned are visits by Miss Dorothy Nulton and Miss Dorothy Fowler as well as other social functions tied to the academy events and relatives of the Nulton family.
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Nulton
Junapole
Naval Academy
Washington Sunday Star
Louis M. Nulton
Academy
Annapolis
Curtis D. Wilbur
Navy
Wilbur
Edward W. Eberle
President Coolidge
Albert C. Ritchie
Maryland
Benjamin Hutchinson
Henry Hough
Washington
John Hoffman
Wilmington
Del
Herbert Larrick
Winchester
Nurton
Walter Gherardi
Gherardi
Admiral Nulton
Howard S. Nulton
Richmond
Dorothy Nulton
Dorothy Fowler
Holton Arms School
Miss Dorothy Clark Hosts Kitchen Shower For Thelma Clark
Miss Dorothy Clark hosted a kitchen shower at her home on the Northwest ern grade in honor of her sister Miss Thelma Clark who will marry Mr William Brown. Guests followed a ball of twine through rooms to a yard where a red white and blue decorated wheelbarrow held gifts. Refreshments were served and bridesmaids were among the guests.
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Dorothy Clark
Thelma Clark
William Brown
Miss Clark
Nellie Coffelt Weds Clinton Barr at First Christian Church
A simple Saturday ceremony at the parsonage of the First Christian Church joined Mrs. Nellie Coffelt and Clinton H. Barr in marriage. Rev. J. F. Morgan officiated for a county farmer groom and Stephens City bride, witnessed by close friends. Wishes for a long happy life together poured in from their many friends.
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Nellie Coffelt
Mr. Barr
First Christian Church
Clinton H. Barr
J. F. Morgan
Stephens City
Mrs Worsley Returns From Denver Amid Family Illness
Mrs. Robert Worsley arrived home from Denver Colorado after visiting her ill eldest son Richard Worsley whose condition improved upon her bedside visit. The journey back was delayed nearly 24 hours due to washouts from heavy storms west of the line. Mrs Worsley had been away about a month.
Blunts and Iris Blunt Visit Hott Couple in City
Mr and Mrs Herbert Blunt and his sister Miss Iris Blunt of Alexandria Virginia spent the weekend as guests of Mr and Mrs Al son B Hott in this city.
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Herbert Blunt
Iris Blunt
Alexandria, Va
Mrs. Alson
Syracuse visitor Mr Lanier Gray at Woodbury Forest visit
Mr Lanier Gray of Syracuse New York has been visiting his alma mater Woodbury Forest and is spending his stay with his mother Mrs Stew Bell at her home on North Mar Fat Street.
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Lanier Gray
Syracuse, N. Y
Woodbury Forest
Mrs. Stew- Bell
North Mar- Fat Streat
Mr. Asa Larrick in Harris Addition after stroke
Mr. Asa Larrick lies ill at his Harris Addition home following a stroke of paralysis. His condition is reported as serious though stable.
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Asa Larrick
Harris Addition
Mrs Helen Fletcher Returns To Baltimore From Visit
Mrs Helen Fletcher and her daughter Virginia have returned to Baltimore after visiting relatives here.
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Helen. Fletcher
Virginia
Baltimore
Mr. Fred Hable Returns to Washington After Stay
Mr. Fred Hable has returned to Washington following a short stay at his home here, ending a brief visit that lasted a day or two.
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Fred Hable
Washington
Mr. Mortimer Harkins and Son Visit Washington Town
Mr Mortimer Harkins and his son of Washington are spending several days in town with friends.
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Mortimer Harkins and Son
Washington
Visitor From Columbia Stays With Keating Family
Mr. Thomas Fitzpatrick of Columbia, Pa., has been visiting for several days at the home of his uncle, Mr. William Keating, on South Main Street.
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Thomas Fitzpatrick
Columbia, Pa
William Keating
South Main Street
Frederick County constable visits friends in McKeesport
Mr James Stottlemyer once a well known Frederick county high constable spent a short visit with friends in McKeesport Pennsylvania. He is now living in McKeesport and was seen in town during the visit.
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James Stottlemyer
Frederick County
McKeesport
Guests at the George Washington Club
Mr and Mrs Earl Neale of Charlottesville were guests. Neale recently served as football and baseball coach for the University of Virginia during the past year.
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George Washington
Earl Neale
Charlottesville
University of Virginia
VanHorn Family Visits Shenandoah Valley Academy
Mr. and Mrs. C. W. VanHorn and son C. R. VanHorn traveled today. C. W. VanHorn serves as vice president of the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad and visited his son, a student at Shenandoah Valley Academy, in his private car.
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C. W. VanHorn
C. R. VanHorn
VanHorn
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Shenandoah Valley Academy
River bungalow party hosted by Mr J F Rodman Jr
Mr J F Rodman Jr entertained a group of friends yesterday at his river bungalow. Among the guests was Mr A C Stickley of Woodstock.
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J. F. Rodman, Jr
River
A. C. Stickley
Woodstock
Mrs Charles Kitchen Bargains in Bartonsville Today
Mrs Charles Kitchen of Bartonsville was seen shopping in town today.
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Charles Kitchen
Bartonsville
McGee Family Weekend Visit From Cumberland
Mr and Mrs James McGee and their three children from Cumberland were weekend guests of Mrs McGee’s mother Mrs Robert Goss, staying at her home and visiting relatives during the stay.
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James McGee
Cumberland
Mr and Mrs Cline and guests at Larrick home
Mr and Mrs R L Cline and their guests join Mr and Mrs D L Larrick at their Gray street residence for a social visit.
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Mrs. R. L. Cline
Chis Ten
D. L. Larrick
Gray Street
Mr N H Barcus visits George Washington Hotel stay
Mr N H Barcus formerly with the San Carlos Opera Company and now with the Scripps-Howard Newspaper Syndicate in New York was a week ten at the George Washington Hotel.
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N .H. Barcus
San Carlos Opera Company
Scripps-Howard Newspaper Syndicate of
New York
George Washington Otel
Miss Virginia Silver Hosts Handley High Tea Honors Seniors
Miss Virginia Silver hosted a Friday afternoon tea at her home to honor Handley High School advisees and the senior class. The event highlighted appreciation for students amid the school community.
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Virginia Silver
Handley High School
Miss Salome Crisman at Farmville Graduation Visit
Miss Salome Crisman travels to Farmville Virginia to attend her sister Helen Crisman’s graduation at the State Teachers College and visit family during the ceremony.
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Salome Crisman
Farmville
Helen Crisman
State Teachers’ College
William Gold to Spend Summer with Hampden-Sydney Roots
Mr. William Gold, formerly a Hampden-Sydney student, is staying at his parents home on North Braddock Street to spend the summer. The household is listed as Mr. and Mrs. P. H. Gold.
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William Gold
Hampden-Sidney
North Braddock Street
Robert Barton Returns From Baltimore and New York
Mr. Robert T. Barton has returned from Baltimore and New York after spending several days there.
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Robert .T. Barton
Baltimore
New York
Jones Returns to Washington After Shenandoah Valley Finals
Mr. Garridon Jones arrived in Washington yesterday after visiting Dr. and Mrs. E. C. Stuart at their Northwestern grade home since Friday. He attended Shenandoah Valley Academy finals, having graduated there last June.
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Garridon Jones
Washington
E. C. Stuart
Mr. Jones
Shenandoah Valley Academy
Supreme Court Reaffirms New York Criminal Anarchy Act
Washington June 8 The Supreme Court ruled the New York Criminal Anarchy Act valid and constitutional and upheld the conviction of Benjamin Gitlow, asserting the statute's legality and application in the case.
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Associated Press
Washington
New York
Supreme Court
Benjamin Gitlow
Nine Killed as C and C Freight Train Jumps Track
In Converse Indiana a westbound Chesapeake and Ohio freight train overturned on a curve killing nine men. Eight negro track layers and one trainman died buried beneath wreckage of engine tender and fifteen coal cars. Fifteen injured were hospitalized.
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Associated Press
Peru
Ind
Chesapeake and Ohio Railway
Converse
Here
Pennsylvania Railroad Band Performs at Confederate Memorial Day
The Cumberland Valley Division Band from Chambersburg Pa entertained on Confederate memorial day with a parade along East Cork Street to Stonewall Cemetery and a mid afternoon concert before the Court House under Prof J Earl Traxler. An immense crowd gathered and the band contributed to a cemetery fund for soldiers graves while public courtesy was extended by the Board of Supervisors and George Cochran.
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Cumberland Valley Division
Pennsylvania Railroad
Chambersburg
Dixie
East Cork Street
Stonewall Cemetery
Court House
J. Earl Traxler
George Cochran
Board of Supervisors
Cochran
Stonewall Memorial Association
Winchester
Oe Washington Hotel
Need of a Rocker for an infirm woman
The District Nurses Association appeals for an arm rocking chair to comfort a needy infirm woman under their care. A donor may call the district office at 340-J to arrange pickup, as the chair will be sent for rather than delivered to the office.
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District Nurses Association
District Nurse Association
Ideal of Youth as High as Ever Says Minister
The 1925 graduating class heard Rev. F. R. Casselman preach at Handley Auditorium on the Acts verse about obedience to divine vision. He praised today’s youth for high ideals and readiness to endure hardship in service. A ceremony followed with Glee Club performances and prayers led by local ministers.
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Handley Auditorium
F. R. Casselman
Centenary Reformed Church
Casselman
Agrippa
Mr. Casselman
No Further Disturbances Amid Shanghai Strike
Reports say water works and electric plants continue to function in Shanghai cities. The recent shooting sparked protest against foreign powers but overall strike activities remain unchanged with defense measures in foreign colonies continuing and no new disturbances expected.
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Shanghai
Strikes Spread Worsen China Situation London June 8
Official circles in London report the Chinese situation growing more serious as strikes spread to multiple cities including Peking Shanghai and Canton. No details on missionaries in the interior, while demonstrations continue and public utilities appear affected.
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London
China
Peking
Shanghai
Canton
Death of infant Conrad Price in Clarke County WV
Four month old Conrad Price, son of Mr and Mrs Conrad Price, died Thursday at home in Clarke County. Burial held Saturday at North River near Capon Bridge West Virginia.
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Conrad Price
Conrad
Price
Clarke County
North River
West Virginia
Capon Bridge
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The
Fresh Air Fund
Mr. Hooks
Morton Harjoe
Miss Brewster
St. Paul
Rev. Casselman
Mr. Morgan
Glee Club
Hortense Cortes
Mexico
J. Concepcion Saucedo
Saucedo
Overland
Ator
Toledo
C. Be. Organ
Rouss Garage
South Braddock St
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