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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 09, 1938

Page

11

Insurgent Pressure Advances in Spain Front Near Useras

Insurgents in Spain press a steady offensive 12 miles northwest of Castellon de la Plana supported by heavy artillery and air bombardment. Government lines hold except in the Useras sector where counter actions claim regained ground while insurgent commanders report nearing Useras and heights to its southeast.

Spain Castellon de la Plana Salent Useras Mora de Rubielos Albocacer Adzaneta

Vatican Protests to Franco Over Civilian Bombardments

Vatican City reports the Holy See continues continual insistence to General Francisco Franco against bombing civilians. The Vatican says it seeks to diminish suffering in war and is not coordinating with other powers.

Vatican City Vatican Holy See Francisco Franco Spain Franco

Rivers and Harbors Bill Advances to White House

The House completed congression al action on a bill authorizing 37 million dollars for rivers and harbors projects. The measure, sent to the President for signature, authorizes a wide variety of projects but provides no funding.

Washington House White House

Death of Charles C. Hopkins Former Field Partner

The last issue of Engineering News-Record reported the death of Charles C. Hopkins, a Rochester consulting engineer known for water works, sewerage systems and street paving, who was once partnered with Arthur M. Field, city manager, for about ten years.

Engineering News-Record Charles C. Hopkins Rochester N. Y Arthur M. Field

Jacobs Sidelined by Stiffness Ahead of Wightman Cup

Wimbledon June 9 Helen Jacobs was dropped from the U. S. Wightman Cup tennis team because of a stiff neck and shoulder. A cold last week worsened the condition, forcing her to stop practice after a single set.

Wimbledon Eng Helen Jacobs America Great Britain Miss Jacobs

Memorial Rites At Rural Church

The annual memorial service will be held at Payne's Chapel Methodist Church at 3 o'clock Sunday afternoon June 12. The pastor Rev L H Smallwood announced the service will feature special music and graves in the nearby cemetery will be decorated with flowers. Everyone is invited to attend, especially those with relatives or friends buried there.

Payne’s Chapel Methodist Church L. H. Smallwood

Study Profiles Representative David J. Lewis of Cumberland Md

A new character study examines David J. Lewis of Cumberland Maryland and contrasts him with Millard Tydings in the Democratic Senate scene. The piece analyzes political positions and personal background to illuminate the 1930s Maryland Senate contest.

David J. Lewis Cumberland, Md Millard Tydings

Formers Officers Begin Alibi Defense in Tampa Case

Bartow Florida June 9 Pi F W Switzer a former policeman in the Tampa flogging case testified in Criminal Court denying any link to the Eugene Poulnot kidnapping. He described an alibi for himself and John P Bridges as part of their defense.

Phyllis Lewe John Lewe John Chicago Harry Johnson Phyllis Lowe Central Press

Fliers Push On Across Pacific

Six air pioneers push a science flight as the American Museum of Natural History Cuba flying boat travels 2300 miles between Wake Island and New Guinea. Richard Archbold commands the ship on its third leg of an 8000 mile Pacific crossing begun last Thursday from San Diego California.

Wake Island American Museum of Natural History Cuba New Guinea Richard Archbold Pacific Ocean San Diego Calif

Rev William J Lowe to Lead Opening Sermon at Synod Meeting

The retiring moderator Rev William J Lowe will deliver the opening sermon as the Evangelical Reformed Potomac Synod convenes in Frederick Maryland. The session runs from next Monday evening until Thursday noon with ongoing meetings and decisions.

William J. Lowe Evangelical-Reformed Potomac Synod

For Rent Apartment at Rob nson Apts

Apartment rental ad for Rob nson Apts listing contact at phone number 562.

Robnson Apts

Townsend Anderson tops class at St Emma's Institute

Townsend Anderson son of David and Hattie Anderson of Rocke Va graduated from St Emma's Industrial and Agriculture Institute with highest honors. He earned a $50 prize for top scholastic average, a $2.50 award, and a four year Xavier College scholarship. He was cadet band second in command and participated in the drill. The ceremony featured Rev Peter L Ireton and Rev Cornelius J Ahern.

David and Hattie Anderson St. Emma’s Xavier College New Orleans St. Emma's Peter L. Ireton D. D Cornelius J. Ahern

Pittsburgh armless student earns bachelor degree in Pittsburgh

Johnstown native Pirukowsky, who writes with a pencil clenched in his teeth, graduates with a bachelor degree at the University of Pittsburgh. He lost both arms in an accident at age four and overcome adversity to achieve this academic milestone.

Pittsburgh Joseph Armless Pirukowsky

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