Rural Health Director Named for Virginia
Richmond June 8 The appointment of Dr C L Roper as rural health director of Virginia was announced by Dr I O Riggin state health commissioner formerly Portsmouth health officer He replaces Dr who left Johns Hopkins to join the university hospital program in Baltimore Maryland
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Richmond
C. L. Roper
Virginia
I. O. Riggin
Portsmouth
State Health Department
Roper
School of Hygiene and Public Health
Johns Hopkins University
Baltimore
Fliers Find A Snake In Plane
Lieutenant J W Haskett and radioman Private Rosen on a triangular test flight from Langley Field to Fort Bragg and Blacksburg report a two foot snake aboard their observation plane. The reptile crawled to Haskett’s seat prompting a quick landing at Blacksburg where spectators killed the snake after it emerged from the fuselage. The airmen could not explain how the reptile boarded the craft.
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J. W. Haskett
Earth
Haskett
Rosen
Blacksburg
Langley Field
Fort Bragg
N. C
Protests over window smash target in Chicago store
Chicago police express protest after a sporting goods store window was smashed three times and $750 worth of merchandise stolen. Manager Karl W Keefer replaces goods with signs warning passersby the area is unsafe due to brick-wielding thieves.
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Chicago
Karl W. Keefer
Keefer
Good Results From Cooperation At Mount Olive Church Cleanup
The Mount Olive Church official board in Hayfield Va reports a strong cooperative effort for a church and cemetery cleanup. About 40 volunteers, 15 women and 25 men, worked with scrub brushes, hot water, and soap, plus cleavers and pitch forks. The atmosphere remained harmonious as the improvements pleased the preacher.
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Hayfield
Mount Olive Church
Slain Couple in Front Seat of Car in Chicago
In Chicago crowds witnessed the slaying of Phyllis Lewe and Harry Johnson after a rendezvous with Lewe's wife’s companion. Police officer William McCarthy arrived but the killer John Lewe, a 22-year veteran, fled the scene after the shooting on Randolph Street and Wa bash avenue.
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Chicago
Loop Rialto
Randolph Street
Wabash Avenue
William McCarthy
McCarthy
John Lewe
Phyllis Lewe
Harry Johnson
Evening Star Postal Delivery Notice in Winchester
Advertisement says you can receive the Evening Star in Winchester for Fort Delivery via Postal Telegraph with no charge for this service.
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Winchester
Iowa results signal liberal versus conservative split for 1940 race
In a crowded Iowa Democratic Senate primary the choice between Wearin and Gillette signals a party struggle over a New Deal loyalist stance. The contest suggests Washington influence on party direction and potential shifts in support for anti New Deal lawmakers ahead of 1940 campaigning.
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Washington
Iowa
Wearin
Gillette
Dickinson
Thurston
Harry Hopkins
James Roosevelt
White House
Senate
Hopkins
Lawmakers Debate Deficiency Bills and Pay Minima
Capitol Hill notes show wage hour conferees continuing study of pay minima while the House considers amendments to a 274 million deficiency bill. Peete resumes actions for broadcaster investigation as Senate handles minor bills and debates seven member House committee on un American activities cases. Senate also passes scores of minor measures.
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House
Senate
Camp Joins Georgia Democratic Senate Race
U. S. district attorney Lawrence 8 Camp of Atlanta enters the Georgia Democratic primary for the U S Senate joining incumbent Walter F. George Gov Eugene Talmadge and William G Mc Rae in the race The primary is set for September 14 Camp says he is 100 percent for Roosevelt. Central Press
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Lawrence
Camp
U. S
Atlanta
Georgia
Roosevelt
Walter F. George
Eugene Talmadge
William G. McRae
Central Press
PALACE Rabie's Making Headlines at Hable's Palace Theatre
Winchester's Jack Holt stars in Making Headlines at Hable's Palace Theatre Thursday only. A tale of eerie mystery features a two fisted detective pursuing the Ghost gang with a necklace noose. Fox News Reel and a screen snapshot supplement the feature.
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Jack Holt
Winchester
Hable’s Palace Theatre
Fox News
Quarterly Meeting At Mount Olive This Friday Afternoon
United Brethren West Frederic conference officers meet at Mount Olive Cheek conference center at 2 30 o clock Friday afternoon as stated by pastor Rev B F Spitzer. Big tent meeting at Mount Olive is progressing well with about 500 attending Sunday services. Evangelist Beard delivers powerful sermons and singing marks each service. Rev Mr Spitzer expects Rev E R Crockett to speak tomorrow on The Signs of the Times. Everyone is invited.
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United Brethren West Frederi Conference
Mount Olive
B. F. Spitzer
Evangelist Beard
Spitzer
E. R.crockett
Bristol Man Reports Suspected Counterfeit Bill to Police
Bristol, Connecticut resident Vito DiPinto feared a $2 bill was fake and brought it to authorities. Police examined the note as part of a currency authenticity check and pursued further leads.
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Bristol, Conn
Vito DiPinto
Bill Denomination Controversy Sours at Jefferson Street
Police agree the two rowers bill circulated near Jefferson was worthless after a reading that included odd phrases such as guy's and we who accepts this. The dispute centers on validity and possible fraud.
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Bill
Jefferson
Guy's & We
DiPinto
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ASCO
ISCO
Hughes
Main
Cork Streets
Winchester, Va
Plymouth
FORD
DODGE
Bicker’s Used Car Lot
Bickers
Certified Bargains
Shenandoah Motor Co., Inc
Nada
Over Machen
Firestone Auto Supply
Citizens State Bank
Belton
Kansas City
Lyle Snyder
Fairmont
Robinson Apts
Loudoun
S. Loudoun
Valley Ave
Capon
A. L. Baker
Amherst St
Fairmont Ave
Eresse
Pughtown Tame
Royal Road
Harry H. Veero
Elgin Bicycle
National Ave
Harry Ridgeway
Ridgeway
W. Va
S. Cameron St
Rene
Berryville Ave
Shawnee Ave
John Deere
Aanh Lew
Scott
Myers
Greencastle
Hagersto Furniture
Wn Equip, Etc. Company
Hagerstown
C. I. Brumback
J. M. Fishpaw
P. O. Box
Winchester Academy of Beauty Culture
S. Loudoun St
Robert
Cedar Grove
Tire Service
Goodrich
Republic Gas, Oil and Lubrication
Cammer Tire Coo
Handley School
Braddock & Valley ‘Avenue
Capitol Hill
The
Associated Press
Peete
Roosevel
Palace Rabie
Chapman Motor CO
Loudoun St
Braddock St
Pine Motor CO
Dodge &Plymouth
Braddock & Cecil Sts
Lararef
Hudson
New
C. I. Plan
Winchster Motors Corp
South Braddock Street
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