Norfolk Woman Elected State President of Postoffice Auxiliaries
Mrs J W Nixon of Norfolk was elected state president of the Virginia Federation of Postoffice Clerks Auxiliary at a convention held at the George Washington Hotel. Other officers include Mrs W E Pettigrew of Danville as first vice president and Mrs E H Koons of Winchester as second vice president.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Nixon
Norfolk
Virginia Federation of Postoffice Clerks
George Washington Hotel
W. E. Pettigrew
Danville
E. H. Koons
Winchester
Taylor Simpson
R. R. Walker
Richmond
Federation
J. R. Denny
J. W. Simpson
Alexandria
Roy H. Bible
Roanoke
James B. Bryant
Charles J. Turrisi
H. C. White
Ashland
H. M. Lee
K. B. Williams
Valley
Arlington
Lynchburg
Martinsville
Noke
Leo E. George
National Federation
Alfred Horton
Smith W. Purdum
R. A. Buchanan
Herman H. Lowe
National
R. i . State Federation
Father’s Day Reminders From a Humble Household
Ma Winchester notes Dad governs the home one day a year, tomorrow. She praises his generally kind nature and jokes he may blunder, but his good traits shine. Girls should avoid overdoing gifts, a five cent cigar or two bit tie suffices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnny
Becky
Mother
Father
Dad
Held in protective custody in New York spy case witness
A mysterious figure at airports in and near New York, Senta De Wanger, is held in protective custody by federal authorities as a key witness in the spy investigation. She owns a Hempstead liquor store and is linked to many army flyers. She was taken into custody as she prepared to sail for Germany.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Senta de Wanger
Miss de Wanger
Hempstead
L. I
Germany
Central Press
Berlin Jews Targeted as Nazi Cadets Smear Windows
Berlin reports reveal Gestapo ordered a nationwide checkup of Jews amid rising anti Jewish actions. Nazi squads painted over 100 Jewish shop windows with taunting anti semitic slogans while police were absent, sparking crowds along a four mile stretch near the city hall.
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Berlin
Gestapo
Simple Funeral Rites For Late Mrs L Jackson
Funeral services were held for Minnie Fries Jackson wife of Llewellyn Jackson a Winchester businessman dying Thursday morning. Revs Millard J Miller and George W Stover officiated at the home 432 West Cork Street with a large gathering and many floral offerings. Interment followed in Mount Hebron family lot. Pallbearers included Trovellis ey Caren Dette ee ey Carson and Silas G Cather.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minnie Fries Jackson
Llewellyn Jackson
Winchester
West
Cork Street
Jackson
Millard J. Miller
United Brethren Church
George W. Stover
Mr. Miller
Erica
Mount Hebron
Trovellisey
Caren Dette Ee Ee Ey
Carson
Anderson
Silas G. Cather
Lectures Set For Teachers
Dr. Craig of Columbia University will lecture at Madison College Harrisonburg June 27 to 29 for teachers. Dr. Richmond state supervisor of music will lecture July 19 to 21 on music for primary intermediate and high school grades. Teachers urged to attend.
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Craig
Columbia University
Madison College
Harrisonburg
Richmond
Winchester Honors Charles Broadway Rouss with 180 Pound Crate of Resolutions
A large packed crate weighing 180 pounds containing embossed resolutions of thanks to Charles Broadway Rouss for his benefaction arrived in Winchester and was unpacked in the council chamber. Mayor Thomas A. Lupton oversaw the hanging of the resolutions beside the portrait of the famed Broad Street merchant. The gift of $30,000 was to fund an additional water supply, and the document was signed by longtime city officials including Sicees H. Clay Krebs oy James H. Haymaker Julian F. Ward Charles E. eichelberger Harry H. Baker John W. Rice C. W. Gibbens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Broadway Rouss
Winchester
Rouss
Charles R. Anderson
Thomas A. Lupton
Seicees H. Clay Krebs Oy
Cameron Street
James H. Haymaker
Julian F. Ward
Charles E. Eo
Ruself
Loudoun Street
James B. Russell
Charles F. Eichelberger
Piccadilly Street
George Washington Hotel
Harry H. Baker
Woodhull Baker
John W. Rice
C. W. Gibbens
City Treas
Flooded Yellow River Worsens as 200000 Trapped
Shanghai reports Japanese sources say 200000 Chinese are trapped beyond rescue as the Yellow River floods for months. With 700000 refugees fleeing, roads vanish under mud and water. Children suffer severely while some units lack food, airplanes delivering concentrates, and engineers warn floods may extend until September.
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Shanghai
China
Yellow River
Hankow
Yard Party Announcement for Red Me Church
Community notice advertising a yard party at Red Me Church on Thursday June 23rd. Details remain sparse with only the event timing and location readable from the fragment.
Anne Clark Marries John Roosevelt by Massachusetts Coast
Anne Lindsay Clark and John Roosevelt wed in a noon Episcopal ceremony at an old church by the sea in Nahant Massachusetts watched by President and Mrs Roosevelt. The bride wore a gown with 620 yards of satin ribbon and a tulle veil. The ceremony was led by Bishop Henry Knox Sherill, with Franklin D Roosevelt Jr and Anna Roosevelt Boettiger among the wedding party.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anne Clark
John Roosevelt
Old Church
Massachusetts
Nahant
Mass
Jo Roosevelt
Anne Lindsay Clark
Roosevelt
John
Anne
Clark
Union Church
Russell Sturgis
Franklin Roosevelt, Jr
Anna Roosevelt Boettiger
Henry Knox Sherifl
Episcopal
Senators Question Campaign Ties to Officials and Funds
Senate expenditures chairmen plan to require all Senate candidates to disclose any federal official connections and provide campaign contribution data. A general questionnaire will also seek violations of corrupt practices acts. Senator Walsh proposes regional reps to trigger inquiries and hearings in states with complaints.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
D.-Tex
Senate Campaign Expenditures Committee
United States Senate
Sheppard
United States Supreme Court
Senate
Walsh
D.-Mass
Major Robertson Declared Democratic Nominee for Seventh District
William E. Carson of Riverton announced on behalf of the Democratic Committee of Virginia's Seventh District that Maj. A. Willis Robertson of Lexington is the party nominee. The chairman said Robertson met all legal requirements and no other candidate filed before the legal deadline. Robertson is thus renominated by the party.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William E. Carson
Riverton
Democratic Committee
Seventh Congressional District
Virginia
Major A. Willis Robertson
Lexington
Carson
Major Robertson
Robertson
Roosevelt Clark wedding menu at Na nant Club listed
Food steward James J. Scully ordered for today's Roosevelt Clark wedding reception at the Na nant Club. Items include chicken 300 pounds salmon 15 of 12 pounds each peas 14 bushels ham 90 pounds turkeys five of twelve pounds each two whole lamb 12 tongues 12 gallons of temperance punch 25 pounds of potato chips 40 gallons of ice cream 300 boxes of strawberries 70 dozen assorted cakes 25 pounds of coffee 50 pounds of lump sugar five 8-quart cans of cream 25 pounds of butter 80 dozen rolls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nahant
Mass
James J. Scully
Roosevelt - Clark
Nahant Club
Death of Copeland Triggers Double New York Senate Bid
Roy S. Copeland's sudden death in Washington opens the way for two New York senators. Wagner's term ends and a vacancy could prompt Gov. Lehman to appoint or Roosevelt foe Alfred E. Smith to seek the seat, reshaping state and national politics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New YO
New York
Royal S. Copeland
Roosevelt
Copeland
Washington
Senate
Robert F. Wagner
Lehman
Wagner
Alfred E. Smith
Congress
Tammy Hall
Quantico to Play Tomorrow at Winchester Park
The Quantico Indians meet Winchester Park tomorrow in a fast paced game expected to draw a big crowd. The match starts at 3 o clock with Old Export Club of Hagertown Md scheduled to play the Park this afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester Park
Quantico Indians
Hagerstown
Stern foreign policy stance hints emerge as Congress lapses
Washington dispatch notes stern Roosevelt Hull lines may appear more: keep aggressor nations guessing. Secretary Hull cites public condemnations of civilian bombings and Admiral Yarnell rebuffs to Japanese advice on China, signaling firmer language ahead while Congress is quiet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hull
Milo Thompson
Washington
Roosevelt-Hull
Congress
State Department
Senate
America
Ood
Fire destroys Repossessed Car Corporation building
A five alarm blaze gutted the two story brick Repossessed Car Corporation building in Baltimore. Firefighters at a three day state convention witnessed an explosion as flames 50 feet high threatened neighboring factories. Police said 187 vehicles were inside with only three removed. No damage estimate yet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
Car Corporation
Lillian C. Coleman
Michael D. Tritsines
Percy J. Leigh
Leigh
Armed Robber Steals From Baltimore Cashier
An armed robber took 855 dollars in cash and 8350 in checks from a brewing company cashier in Baltimore and fled in the cashier’s car. Police broadcasts delayed as Edward Crowding, the thief, retrieved the license number from his home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
Brewing Company
Edward F. Crowding
Frederick county plans wide teacher transfers
Superintendent Leslie D. Kline outlined a broad shake up across Frederick county schools. Many teachers will be reassigned or moved to positions best suited to their qualifications, with 16 appointments tentatively made and more decisions to come before the new term begins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick County
Leslie D. Kline
Kline
Gore
Paul E. Behrens
Clementine Ward
Rebecca Adams
Ethel Spaid Slonaker
Clara F. Shook
Gravel Springs
Nellie Painter
Hayfield
Thelma C Fletcher
Mountain View
Minnie Tucker
Marjorie Atwell
Gainesboro
Fred C. Bra
Viola Dunlap
Stephens City
R. E. Ayler
R A. Wall
B. Stickley
Sister Hovermale
Ida Saxton Samsell
Pauline H. Rhodes
Pauline Hotinger
Mary Brown
Effie Argenbright
Nettie Argenbright
William Sickley
Samuel Stickley
Ella Affle
Miller
Frank Whitacre
Ruth Samsell
Bessie Thornton
Elizabeth Krouse
Ruth, Haines
Albin Cadwallader
Sara R. Clowser
Airy
Carrie L. Brumback
Brucetown
Grace Carpenter
Bryarly
Nina Williams
Virginia Stickley
Cathleen Thompson
Kauffmann
Dora Waldeck
Lillian Oakes
Round Hill
Retha Cooper
Virginia Homer
Grace Miller
White Hall
Lewis B. Newton
Martin Funk
Dorothy Flowers
Lucille Jackson
Margaret Isner
Middletown
Alice Thomas
Alma Syphax
Cedarhill
Pocahontas Jackson Cartwright
Ethel Cooper
Frances Berry
Lola Petrie
Winchester Post 2123 VFW Meeting Notice
A Winchester VFW Post 2123 meeting is scheduled for Monday evening June 20. All members are requested to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester Post 2123
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Weather outlook for week in Middle Atlantic regions
Washington weather bulletin forecasts local showers and near normal temperatures in the first half of the week for the Middle Atlantic states with fair conditions in the north Atlantic states at the start. The latter half should be generally fair with temperatures likely above normal.
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Washington
Middle Atlantic States
North Atlantic
Success Story of Boy Reunited with Lost Dog
A boy named Tommy Harrison lost his black and white setter Jupe alias Parson Nelson. An ad in The Star led local merchant M K Shirkey to find and return the pup to the Harrison family on Washington Street within a little over an hour.
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Jupe
Parson Nelson
Thomas Brinton Harrison
Burr Powell Harrison
Tommy
STAR
M. Kk. Shirkey
Harrison
Washington Street
Tom
Shirkey
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P.O. Auxiliary
L. Jackson
Foo “Aid
C.B. Rouss
Thomas N. Lupton
Maj. Robertson
Quantico
Blaze
Seventy Sixth
O’connor
House Rules Committee
Eet
House
Seventy-Fifth Congress
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