Sea Plane and Crew of Three Believed Lost In Gulf Storm
Coast Guard divers found the body of Lieut. Charles Martin Perrott in the wreckage of an amphibian plane in Tampa Bay near St. Petersburg during a storm patrol. No trace of Radioman Walter O. Morris or Aviation Mechanic William D. Eubanks was seen. The craft lay in about fourteen feet of water and a marine crane was awaited.
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Jacksonville
Fla
Charles Martin Perrott
Coast Guard
Tampa Bay
St. Petersburg
Walter O. Morris
William D. Eubanks
P—Coast Guard
Nemesis
B.S
Cc. M. Perrott
Loudoun Street Paving History Remembrance
Loudoun Street was not paved until 1811 when macadam replaced a corduroy road built of logs and stone. Six-horse teams once stalled on the main thoroughfare near Town Run, and early travelers would be astonished by modern road extensions into the countryside.
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Loudoun Street
William G. Russell
Town Run
Mr. Russell
Town
Pittsburgiddlin Mayor Blocks Police Shakeup War
Pittsburgiddlin Mayor William N. McNair recalls Public Safety Director Thomas A Dunn from a 15 day furlough after Dunn refused police changes. Dunn says he will supervise the jubilee, while Dunn as acting director ignored the furlough and ordered pay no attention to McNair. Judge Ralph H. Smith orders an investigation of the police magistrates offices amid city turmoil.
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Pittsburgh
William N. McNair
Thomas A Dunn
Tom
Dunn
McNair
Ralph H. Smith
Mrs Campbell Called By Death In Washington
Mrs Katherine Massie Campbell widow of James R Campbell of Stephens City Frederick county died Saturday night at her Washington DC home after a protracted illness. Funeral services at her home tomorrow at 10 am then burial at Green Hill Cemetery Stephens City at 1 30 pm with Rev Floyd M Lucas officiating. She lived in Stephens City after marriage and later resided in Washington with her son Paul Campbell. Survived by two brothers Frank and Benjamin Massie of Stephens City and two sisters Mrs Edward E Murray and Miss a Massie of Washington.
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Katherine Massie Campbell
James R. Campbell
Stephens City
Frederick County
Jenifer Street
Northwest
Washington, D. C
Green Hill Cemetery
Floyd M. Lucas
Methodist Episcopal Church
South
Campbell
Thomas Massie
Relief
Washington
Paul Campbell
Frank
Benjamin Massie
Edward E. Murray
Missa Massie
Washingon
Presbyterians Plan Addition to Sunday School Building
At Loudoun Street Presbyterian Church a meeting approved a two story addition to the Sunday School complex to provide 18 classrooms a kitchen and an assembly room. The project likely costs up to 17000 with part already pledged and committees to raise the balance.
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Loudoun Street Presbyterian Church
Jury Returns Ten True Bills From Special Grand Jury
A special grand jury returned eleven true bills this morning at the June term opening before Judge Philip Williams. Indictments include May Renner for receiving stolen property from J J Benington valued at 124, Gilbert Renner for receiving stolen property, Henry Marple for breaking and entering and related thefts, Joseph Smith for larceny of yarn valued at 65, Walter V Green for theft of a Buick valued at 300, Marshall Butler for breaking and entering a dwelling, John Romic for receiving cloth from Virginia Woolen Mill valued at 193.05, Delbert Leight for forgery, W J Gardiner for theft of a Chevrolet valued at 300, Arthur Jackson for receiving stolen cloth from Virginia Woolen Company valued at 193.05, and Nathaniel Diehl for forgery on three checks. Some defendants may enter guilty pleas tomorrow as dispositions are set and other trial dates arranged.
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Corporation Court
Philip Williams
May Renner
J. J. Benington
Charles L. Bowly
Gilbert Renner
J. J. Bennington
Henry Marple
Lloyd Carper
Joseph Smith
Virginia Woolen Company
Walter V. Green
E. A. Humston
Marshall Butler
C. H. Lillis
John Romic
Stores Adopt 5 P M Weekday Closing Hours
City stores will close at 5 p m on weekdays and at 10 p m on Saturdays under a summer schedule set by the Merchants Association of the Chamber of Commerce. Cards will note the new hours at all locations.
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Merchants Association of the Chamber of Commerce
Youth Problems Considered at Winchester Presbytery Meeting
The annual meeting of the Winchester Presbytery youth gathered from Virginia, West Virginia, and Maryland at Loudoun Street Presbyterian Church. Miss Eloise Caldwell presided as group president. Rev. E. B. McGukin delivered the inspirational address on the church's challenge to today’s youth. An open forum led by Miss Kessie Lewis with Rev. Dr. T. K. Currie followed, with several group conferences. Officers were to be elected and installed at the late session.
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Winchester
Virginia
West Virginia
Maryland
Loudoun Street Presbyterian Church
Eloise Caldwell
E. B. McGukin
Kessie Lewis
Richmond
T. K. Currie
Penney's Ready to Wear Clearance Sale Spotlight
J C Penney offers clear away dresses coats and suits in a ready to wear clearance. Featured items include off season selections with emphasis on value and quick move pricing. Stores promote substantial cuts to attract shoppers during the sale period.
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Penney’s
J.C. Penney
Penney
J. C. Penney Co
Glass Flight Delayed by Poor Visibility
Adverse weather halted Senator Carter Glass from flying to Norfolk. Poor visibility led to airport cancellation. he departed by automobile for Burlington with hope of flying from the Burlington airport if conditions improve.
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White River Junction
Carter Glass
Norfolk
Senator Glass
Burlington
Postal Force Delivers Soldier Bonds Amid Large Circulation
Government experts expect $1.65 billion in soldier bonds to be circulated and converted into cash quickly as the postal service handles distribution to the public.
Important To Veterans Bond Pickup Instructions
World War veterans who expect to receive bonus bonds are urged by Postmaster Page to be at their residence or place of mail delivery after 5 15 p m today for delivery by a regular city carrier. If unknown, have a witness identify you. Bond pickup ends at 7 pm for lockbox or general delivery. Nightly delivery resumes tomorrow morning.
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Page
Civil Service Room
Uncle Sam Pays Bonus to World War Veterans
Washington reports the adjusted compensation bonds worth almost 1.65 billion dollars were mailed to about 3 million ex service members from 12 federal reserve cities. By week’s end cash will flow as veterans exchange bonds for government checks at 248 paying post offices.
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Uncle Sam
Washington
Federal Reserve
Three Negroes Die In Front Royal Auto Crash
Three colored men from Front Royal die when their car skids off the Front Royal pike east of Double Tollgate. Jackson, about 21, dies instantly. Martin and Payne die later at Memorial Hospital. Driver blamed for excessive speed after fog blinded a long straight curve. Funeral plans pending as families mourn.
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Front Royal
Front Royal Pike
Double Tollgate
Aoe Jackson
Russell Martin
Thomas Payne
Jackson
Martin
Payne
Memorial Hospital
Great Speed
R. E. Bayliss
Stephens City
Maddox
Samsell
Scott
Stokes
Mark Reid
Warrenton
Middleburg
John Stevenson
Washington
J. E. Ware
Jerry Triggs
Winchester
Harrisonburg
Pendleton County
W. Va
Here
Brandywine
Alleghany Mountains
Roosevelt Returns to Capitol After Westward Trip
President Roosevelt concluded a 4,000 mile speaking tour across a dozen states returning to Washington from a westbound trip that began last Monday night. The Senate committee approved the Guffey-Vinscon coal bill aimed at stabilizing soft coal prices. Dartmouth awarded an honorary degree to Senator Carter Glass of Virginia, praised as one of the nation’s great figures. A California magnate Adolph Spreckles remained seriously injured after a runaway racing boat crash, while pirates attacked an American hospital in Amoy, China, in a machine gun battle leaving five dead.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Capitol
West
Senate Interstate Commerce Committee
Glass
Hanover
N. H
Carter Glass
Virginia
Ernest Martin Hopkins
Dartmouth
Amoy
China
Yard Party at Clearbrook Presbyterian Church
A yard party is announced by Clearbrook Presbyterian Church for June 18 at 6 o clock. If rain is forecast, the event moves to the following night.
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Clearbrook Presbyterian Church
Nickols 14 charged with murder of father in Lions Gap
Marion Virginia reports Vinda Nickols aged 14 is jailed in Smyth County charged with murdering his father Silas Nickols 51 at the Nickols home at Lions Gap Sunday evening with the case proceeding in local the authorities.
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Marion
Vinda Nickols
Smyth County
Silas Nickols
Nickols
Lions’ Gap
Virginia Opens Six New State Parks to Public Use
Richmond reports six new state parks opened in Virginia with Park Director R. E. Burson noting nearly 300 cabin reservation applications already filed for the next three months.
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Richmond
Virginia
R. E. Burson
French Government Launches Clean-Up of Extremists
Paris reports the government began a sweep against extremists to prevent a renewed strike wave and curb disruption to stability. The move targets groups blamed for intensifying labor unrest and public disorder.
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Paris
Yard Party Benefit for Frederick Circuit Ladies Aid Society
A yard party benefit is set at 113 Whitlock Ave on Thursday June 18. Proceeds support the Frederick Circuit Ladies Aid Society with harmoniing community work and social outreach.
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Whitlock Ave
Frederick Circuit Ladies Aid Society
Ann Harding Boards Ship to England for Film Work
Screen actress Ann Harding sails to England with her daughter Jane to film a picture. The voyage caused a headline stir after her former husband Harry Bannister tried to block the trip with a warrant alleging abduction of the child.
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Ann Harding
England
Liverpool
Miss Harding
Jane
Harry Bannister
Central Press
Library Adopts Summer Hours Closing 7 30 P M
Handley Library announces summer schedule starting this evening with daily closing at 7 30 p m until September first. It will open at 10 a m daily except Sundays, continuing the summer hours pattern used since June 15.
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Handley Library
Hagerstown Hosts Maryland Firemen Convention In June
Thousands of firemen from Maryland and nearby states will attend the Maryland State Firemen's Association convention in Hagerstown June 24 to 26. Baltimore and Westminster units join a large parade with historic equipment from Greencastle and dozens of other towns. Prizes exceeding 2000 dollars will be awarded for parade, drilling, and band contests at the fairgrounds.
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Hagerstown
Maryland
Maryland State Firemen’s Association
Baltimore
Westminster
Greencastle
Lonaconing
Winchester
Martinsburg
Frederick
Chambersburg
Waynesboro
Hagerstown Fairgrounds
Virginia
West Virginia
Weather note from Old Bethel near Albin
A weather note reports conditions at Old Bethel Methodist 24 miles east of Albin for Thursday night and Friday with possible rain.
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Old Bethel Methodist
Albin
White Palace Yard Party at Paxton Chapel
A yard party hosted by Paxton Chapel takes place Wednesday June 17 at the White Palace venue. The event invites attendees to enjoy a cool air conditioned restaurant atmosphere and community gathering.
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White Palace
Paxton Chapel
Peery Leads Capital Party To Norfolk Conclave
About 100 Frederick County farmers met at the county courthouse to organize the Frederick County Agricultural Conservation Association. Four districts Gainesboro-Back Creek Opequon Stonewall Shawnee elected committeemen for a year, county agent Stine presiding.
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Frederick County Agricultural Conservation Association
Gainesboro
Back Creek
Opequon
Shawnee
Stonewall
I. Fred Stine
R. L. Omps
M. J. Pease
L. H. Ramey
J. L. Hershman
W. J. Muse
J. H. Funkhouser
Stine
Historic Site To Be Repaired On Braddock Street
Workmen began preparations to repair the George Washington headquarters building on Braddock street using a $500 appropriation approved by council last year. Repairs include a new roof, replacing decayed exterior wood, and fixing floors and foundation while the roof is kept as resembling an old one as possible to match the site’s historic character. The building is a noted Winchester tourist site, and the Head Quarters Committee urged action.
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George Washington
Braddock Street
Council
Winchester
Radio Commission announces arrival of interference eliminators
Chairman Crowl said new interference eliminators for electric razors have arrived and may be obtained at the Smith battery shop. Engineers developed a new unit to meet the need. A large unit for Memorial hospital is installed and ready for a test, and a similar unit in Dr. Charles R. Anderson’s office has proven successful.
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Crowl
Radio Commission
Smith
Memorial Hospital
Charles R. Anderson
For Rent Location for Beauty Parlor or Office
A rental notice offers space at 226 Main St suitable for a beauty parlor or professional office. The listing notes a single location with address clarity and a 1p-11 reference.
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Main St
State Democratic Convention Prep Delays Statehouse Activity
Virginia's Democratic leaders gathered in Norfolk for preconvention talks as about 4 000 delegates prepare to vote for Roosevelt. Governor Peery and other officials head to the convention while Richmond operates in standstill. Clifton Woodrum will give the keynote, Ashton Dovell to be permanent chairman, and Colgate Darden to give the welcome.
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Richmond
Peery
Norfolk
Virginia
Roosevelt
Democratic State Central Committee
Monticello
United States
Harry F. Byrd
John Garland
George C. Peery
R. Combs
J. Murray Hooker
T. McCall Frazier
A.B. Foe
Oe Samers
M. A. Hutchinson
James H. Price
Carter
Dartmouth College
Teasday
Woodrum
Clifton A. Woodrum
Roanoke
Ashton Dovell
House of Delegates
W. R. L Taylor
Colgate W. Darden, Jr
Patrick H. Drewry
Fourth
Army Officers Tour Virginia Battlefield Circuit
About 110 Army War College officers and instructors from Fort Humphreys Virginia tour Civil War battlefields. They visited Chancellorsville Wilderness Spotsylvania Cold Harbor Fortress Monroe Langley Yorktown Williamsburg and the Seven Days sites before heading to Petersburg and the Gettysburg campaign. The trip includes Shenandoah Valley Jackson campaign reviews and ends with stops at Carlisle and arsenals in Frankfort and Edgewood.
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Army War College
Fort Humphreys
Winchester
Chancellorsville
the Wilderness
Spotsylvania
Coid Harbor
Fortress Monroe
Langley Field
Yorktown
Williamsburg
Petersburg
Shenandoah Valley
Jackson
George Washington Hotel
Gettysburg
Virginia
Carlisle
Frankfort
Edgewood
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Lake Okeechobee
Miami
Weather Bureau
Fort Myers
South Florida
Atlantic Ocean
Bob King
Bonita Springs
Bonita
MR Winchester
Pittsburgiddlin
Presbyterians
John S. Scully, Jr
Bulletins
Seattle
Adolph
Spreckles
California
Ann
Gov. Peery
Capital Party
County Farmers Elect
Rep. Woodrum
Dovell
War College
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