Virginia Christian Endeavor Union Holds Thirty Seventh Annual Convention
More than 400 delegates from across the state gathered in Winchester for the Virginia Christian Endeavor Union's thirty seventh annual convention in progress through Tuesday. State president Claude E Barfield presided at the opening prayer and sessions at Loudoun Street Presbyterian Church with a theme of Fellowship With Christ.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian Endeavorers OF Virginia
State Union
Claude E. Barfield
Winchester
Virginia Christian Endeavor Union
International Organization
Society of Christian Endeavor
Susie May
Jane Ellen
Jimmie Jones
Jack Johnson
George Washington Hotel
Newport News
Loudoun Street Presbyterian Church
S. L. Flickinger
Centenary Reformed Church
Presbyterian Church
Warren Hoopes
Pennsylvania
West
Man Buried Under Stones Is Rescued Alive
Kansas City dispatch reports William Pashel a 35 year old truck driver was buried for 25 minutes under five tons of small stones and a concrete mixer. He was rescued uninjured, refused a stretcher, and told workers I’m all right, boys.
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Associated Press
Kansas City
William Pashel
Pashel
Defers Flight To Spend Sunday At Home
New York June 13 Ruth Nichols postpones her ocean flight to France to spend Sunday with her family in Rye. She postponed the take off until Monday awaiting propitious weather for the leg to Portland Maine then Harbor Grace Newfoundland St Johns New Brunswick and Sydney Nova Scotia before crossing to Paris.
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Associated Press
New York
France
Ruth Nichols
Miss Nichols
Nichols
Rye
Portland
Harbor Grace
Newfoundland
St. Johns
New Brunswick
Sydney
Nova Scotia
Paris
Stock Market Rebounds From Early Decline Amid Quiet Trading
The stock market eased in early trading but trimmed losses as shorts covered in the session. Irregular declines were noted across sectors with Rafils declines spreading. total volume reached about 500000 shares as prices recovered slightly in the latter half.
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Associated Press
New York
Torn Coat Connected to Starr Faithfull Case
A torn black coat resembling Starr Faithfull's disappearance garment was recovered from the surf at Long Beach LI. A detective forwarded the item to Mineola police as part of the investigation into the bruised body found on Long Beach earlier. The body was found clothed only in a dress, shoes, and stockings.
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New York
Starr Faithfull
Long Beach
L I
Mineola
Atlanta Pastor Is Found Slain After Note to Wife
The Rev. Young A. eBals, pastor of Jefferson Street Methodist Episcopal Church South, was found shot to death in East Point near his car. A shotgun with two charges fired lay nearby and a pocket note to his wife read I love you above all others but this is the best for us and all concerned.
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Associated Press
Atlanta
Young A. eBals
Jefferson Street Methodist Episcopal Church
South
East Point
Helen
Allen
Ho hum cigar tuning in Toledo Blade brief
A short Toledo Blade line plays on choosing a cigar for the evening. The note conveys a casual mood and local voice without asserting any event or outcome. No individuals or organizations are named in the readable text.
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Toledo Blade
Meeting to Plan School Dental Clinic in Frederick County
An inter est meeting in Frederick City aimed to create a plan for a schoolchildren dental clinic. Local dentists inspected children last December and State Board of Health funds cover one third. communities must raise another third. A fundraising committee led by R B Nelson was formed with parishioners and educators to secure funds and arrange a visiting dentist through the Board of Health.
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Frederick County
Winchester
N.talley Ballou
State Board of Health
Richmond
Virginia
Ballou
Board of Supervisors
Clarke County
Patrons Leagues
R. B. Nelson
C. B. Harlee
B. M Knight, Jr
J. A. Richard
FE. C. Yost
R. B. Snapp
E. W. Braithwaite
Roy P. Duvall
D. F. Kern
M. C. Garvin
Avalon Orndoff
Leslie D. Kline
Mary C. Wood
Martha Stowers
Per R. B. Nelson
Elijah Pifer
Ava Jon Ornoff
M. C Garvin
Fred J. Larrick
Contributions To Children s Fund Support Highlight Local Giving
Mrs R T Barton received multiple contributions for the emergency fund of the Children s Home Society of Virginia from Mrs H H Jennings and others including Mrs W G Hardy Mrs Frank W Magruder John W Larrick Sr Mrs S A Affleck Mrs Robert L Gray Mrs Stuart H Edmonds and Miss Lily Baker. Lost German police dog tag No 222951 reward 25 offered by John C Blackburn 440 Fairmont Ave.
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R. T. Barton
Children’s Home Society of Virginia
H. H. Jennings
W. G. Hardy
Frank W. Magruder
John W. Larrick, Sr
S. A. Affleck
Robert L.gray
Stuart H. Edmonds
Lily Baker
John C. Blackburn
Fairmont Ave
For Sale Sixty Feet Used Fence Near George Washington Hotel
Short obfuscated ad notes a used fence for sale, roughly sixty feet, offered by R. Swimley east of the George Washington Hotel. No clear contact details or price provided.
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R. My Swimley
George Washington Hotel
Winchester Weather Records Show 89 Degree Peak
The Winchester area saw the thermometer hit 89 degrees today after climbing from yesterday. Records at the Winchester Research Laboratory list 93 and 92 degrees as the season highs on two days in late May. Forecasts suggest little temperature change over the weekend with possible showers tomorrow.
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Winchester
Winchester Research Laboratory
Motor Truck Owners to Meet in Winchester Monday
About 200 owners of motor trucks from Winchester and suburbs will gather at 8 p.m. Monday in the Handley Library auditorium under the Virginia Truck Operators Association. James V. Yarnall of the National Automobile Chamber of Commerce will speak on truck issues and unite owners on a common program for the industry. Admission is open to all commercial vehicle owners with no invitation needed.
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Winchester
Virginia Truck Operators’ Association
Handley Library
A. J. Novick
Yarnall
James V. Yarnall
National Automobile Chamber of Commerce
New York
Virginia Association
Bludgeon Hidden in Crowley Cell at Sing Sing
Guards at Sing Sing report finding a home made bludgeon in the mattress of Francis Crowley who is under death sentence for shooting a policeman. The weapon was a tightly wrapped magazine bound with wire from cot springs.
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Associated Press
Ossining
N. Y
Sing Sing Prison
Francis Crowley
Crowley
Handley High Alumni Close Finals Week With Dance And Lunch
Handley High School alumni wrapped up finals week with a luncheon at the school cafeteria and a 9 pm dance in Rouss Hall. Officers were elected for the coming year, with Richard Gray as president and Dorothy McCann Rice as vice president.
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Handley High School
Rouss Hall
Handley
Edna Holland
Richard Gray
Winchester
Dick Gray
Dorothy McCann Ricej
Virginia Rehill
Hazel Lodge
Alumni Association
Red .Bailey
Colegians
Hanna Miners Picket at New Lafferty Mines
Four hundred miners and their families picketed the New Lafferty mines of M. A. Hanna Coal Co in St Clairsville Ohio to press for an eight hour day and rehire of men discharged for union ties. Pickets moved from the mine to the tipple and were kept moving by deputy sheriffs. A stray note on summer sports attire closes the item.
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ST. Clairsville
Ohio
Lafferty
M. A. Hanna Coal Company
Buggy Sells For 40 Cents At Sale Here
A public sale yesterday fetched a horse drawn buggy for 40 cents after spirited bidding. The initial bid began at 5 cents and rose by 5 cent increments until reaching a quarter dollar, then continued by 1 cent steps to the final price.
Meetings Planned by Local Groups Next Week
The home demonstration agent lists a busy week with 4-H club demonstrations, garden visits, and a county canning meet. Activities include club meetings in Branson Mountain Fall Star Tannery Mount Williams committee planning and a Friday canning session at Christ Episcopal Church chapel open to women and girls.
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Clarke County
Aftrnoon
Branson
Star Tannery 4-H Club
Mount Williams
Frederick County
Chapel of Christ Episcopal Church
West Boscawen Street
Cooler Weather Expected Late Week In Atlantic States
Washington June 13. Weather outlook for the week beginning Monday calls for periods of showers in the North and Middle Atlantic States. Most of the district should see near normal temperatures with a cooler spell around Friday. For sale antique mahogany chest of drawers at 422 S Cameron St. (6 11 1p tf)
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Associated Press
Washington
North
Middle Atlantic States
S. Cameron St
Lost Tan and Rose Tint Purse Near Betsy Ross
A tan and rose tint purse was lost on Tuesday in or near Betsy Ross. It contained money. A reward is offered for its return to a designated address.
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Betsy Ross
Observance of Flag Day urged by the D A R
The Daughters of the American Revolution Port Loudoun Chapter urges Flag Day observance over the weekend of June 14. They stress the flag as a living inheritance and noble emblem of freedom, education, justice, and national unity, calling for reflection on its meanings across the nation.
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Winchester
Port Loudoun
Daughters of the American Revolution
Many Marriage Licenses Issued Thus Far In June
Records in the corporation clerk's office show eight marriage licenses issued in the first 11 days of June. Through 1931 there has been a steady rise from 1930 and 1929 totals of 4 and 6 respectively and a total of 60 licenses by mid June. Citizens from Pennsylvania New Jersey New York Virginia and West Virginia have obtained licenses to wed in Winchester.
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Corporation Clerk's Office
Corporation Office
Winchester
Pennsylvania
New Jersey
New York Virginia
West Virginia
Park Association To Play Martinsburg All Stars
The Park Association ball team will face the Martinsburg All Stars at Rouss City Park at 3 o clock Sunday afternoon. Park officials promise an A 1 team and urge wide public support for a fine game. A telephone line 1154 W is listed for park patrons.
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The
Park Association
Martinsburg All Stars
Rouss
Special Meeting of Sarah Zane Fire Co
By order of Capt. R B Brown a special meeting will be held in the hall Monday night June 15 at 8 p m. Business of importance. George R Barr secretary.
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R. B. Brown
Sarah Zane Fire Co
George R. Barr
Summer school starts June 17 at Handley School
Summer school sessions open for students seeking to makeup failures at Handley School beginning Wednesday June 17 at 8 a.m. All students must register at the general office on or before noon Monday. G. R. Quarles superintendent.
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Handley School
General Office
G. R. Quarles
Portrait of Major Conrad Gifted to Frederick County Court
A life size portrait of Major Holmes Conrad, noted Winchester lawyer and former DOJ attache, was presented to the Frederick County Circuit Court in a special session. Speakers included Judge T W Harrison and Maurice Lynch, with R Gray Williams presenting the gift. The portrait now hangs behind the bench as part of court history.
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Major Holmes Conrad
Winchester Bar
Department of Justice
Cleveland
McKinley
Frederick County
Major Conrad
Conrad
Philip Williams
Seventeenth Virginia
T. W. Harrison
Seventeenth Circuit
A. C. Carson
Supreme Court of the Philippine Islands
Maurice A Lynch
Winchester
R. Gray Williams
Harrison
Holmes Conrad
Same
Lynch
Deligh
Iley Board of Trustees
R. Williams
Mr. Williams
Army of the Confederate States of Bry Ica
United States
Frederick
Commonwealth
Seventeenth Judicial Circuit
Virginia
Esquire
Thomas L. Rosser
Confed
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Valley City
F. T. McFaden
Eloise Caldwell
Loudoun Street Church
Virginia Union
Starr Faithful
Children’s Fund
Virginia Bureau OF Research
Sing Sing
Dunlop Tire
Lis
Idliche
Williams
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