Food Poisoning Hits Maryland Women Short Course
Approximately 175 of nearly 800 women attending the University of Maryland short course were sent to the infirmary with an intestinal illness blamed on mild food poisoning. Authorities, including Dr. Leonard Hayes and Dr. Raymond A. Pearson, said no serious cases. chemists will test chicken salad and other foods as officials investigate the outbreak amid graduation events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
College Park
Maryland
Universary
Leonard Hayes
Raymond A. Pearson
Dr. Pearson
Winchester Park hosts Blairton in Berkeley County League showdown
Winchester Park invites fans to a Sunday game with Blairton West Virginia by Berkeley County League leaders. Martinsburg Blue Sox clash looms as both sides aim to even the series following early losses. Welfare drive seeks used clothing and household articles for indigent families. residents urged to donate at fire stations. Orrick Cemetery trustees clear grass and weeds. owners of nearby building lots urged to remedy months of neglect.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester Park
Blairton
W. Va
Teaders
Berkeley
Martinsburg Blue Sox
Winchester
Martinsburg
Orrick Cemetery
Orrick
Ed R Johnson Elected Rotary International President
Ed R Johnson of Roanoke Virginia won the Rotary International presidency for the next year at the Rotary convention in Mexico City. He defeated Donato Gammara of Montevideo Uruguay the first South American candidate for the post. Johnson succeeds R L Hills of Columbus Missouri. Delegates reported Johnson won about twice as many votes as his opponent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mexico
D. F
Ed R. Johnson
Roanoke
Rotary International
Rotary
Donato Gammara
Montevideo
Uruguay
Johnson
R. L. Hills
Columbus
International Organization
Dynamite Attack on Martinsburg Power Line Suspected
Police probe an attempted sabotage at the Standard Lime and Stone quarry near Martinsburg where a dynamite charge exploded at a pole base and a second charge was found nearby. State police and local officers seek clues with strike sympathizer theories. 33 090 volts were carried before the line strained but did not snap.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Standard Lime and Stone Company
Martinsburg
Francis Funk
Frank Ritter
Captain Hayley to Represent Houghton Apple Firm
Captain J P Hayley, a leading apple export agent, returns aboard the City of Newport News after five weeks in England. He will represent J C Houghton Ltd of Liverpool and London and the North Pacific Sales Company of Rotterdam, leaving W Strong. He notes frost damage to crops but a brighter export outlook and improved economic conditions in England.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. P. Hayley
Newport News
Baltimore
England
Hayley
J. C. Houghton, Ltd
Liverpool
London
North Pacific Sales Company
Rotterdam
W. Strong
Fire Sweeps Edessa Town in Macedonian Fire
A blaze destroyed Edessa in Macedonia burning 350 buildings including a court house and schools leaving 1500 residents homeless. No casualties were reported. The fire occurred in Edessa with Athens reporting details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
Edessa
Macedonia
Cornelius Smith Property Sale At Courthouse
The property at South Loudoun Street and East James Street will be offered in separate lots and as a whole in front of the Court House at noon on Saturday June 29 1935. See sale bills.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cornelius Smith
Loudoun
East James Streets
Court House
Open to Public Opequon Creek Park
The notice proclaims public access to Opequon Creek Park at Golight ly's Bottoms with details obscured in OCR. It signals a local land access or park use opening and invites community attendance or enforcement guidance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Opequon Creek Park
Golightly's
Golightly’s
Man pleads guilty in Lovers Lane murder case
Earl Connor Williams, 23, pleaded guilty to the May 21, 1934 murder of Fannie Kurz at Military Park near Fredericksburg. His escort, George Milton Brown, was badly beaten. Williams was arrested earlier in Mississippi and confessed per federal agents. He was sent to the October grand jury in U S district court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond
Earl Connor Williams
Lovers’ Lane
Fannie Kurz
Military Park
Fredericksburg
Miss Kurz
George Milton Brown
Williams
Iuka
Miss
United States
Melvin Flegenheimer
United States District Court
Assisant
John Cogbill
R. B. Jordan
Henrico
Inka
Department of Justice
Virginia
Spotsylvania National Military Park
Ridhpe
Falmouth
Daniel Lupton's Body Arrives From Oberlin
The body of Daniel W. Lupton who died on the Oberlin college campus arrives by train in Martinsburg West Virginia about 4 am. The funeral will be held tomorrow at 1 am from his North Washington street home with interment in the Hopewell Cemetery. Dorothy Lupton traveled from Oberlin with Professor Williams and Mr. Morse. Virginia Lupton returns from New Jersey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daniel W. Lupton
Oberlin
Ohio
Martinsburg
W. Va
J. William Stryker
Kurtz Funeral Home
North
Washington Street
Hopewell
Clearbrook
Dorothy Lupton
Professor Williams
Oberlin College
Morse
Prof. Williams
Virginia Lupton
New Jersey
Big Enrollment At Presbyterian Vacation School
The Presbyterian Vacation Church School reported 165 enrollments after the first week. Awards for perfect attendance and honor roll were given. Rev. E. B. McGukin notes a second term begins Monday at 9 o'clock, with a Friday closing ceremony and commencement. Parents and friends are invited to attend Friday’s opening exercises and last-day commencement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian Vacation Church
E. B. McGukin
MacDonald Returns Home After Loss of Premiership
Ramsay MacDonald returns to Lossiemouth Scotland after Baldwin becomes prime minister. In the photograph he stands with wife Mrs Mackinnon two daughters and son in law Dr Mackinnon as he prepares to take his granddaughter Margaret to his home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stanley Baldwin
England
Ramsay MacDonald
Lossiemouth
Scotland
Mackinnon
Sheila MacDonald
Dr. Mackinnon
Margaret
Difficulties in Clarke County Right of Way
Clarke county faces hurdles between the State Highway Commission and local property owners. Chamber of Commerce secretary Andrew Bell met Berryville officials including Capt. Frank Wray to seek a resolution. State highway commissioner H. G. Shirley cited serious problems and the removal of a convict camp from the road to Route 7. Fears arise that Route 50 construction through Clarke county may be postponed if issues are not settled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Highway Commission
Clarke County
Winchester
Chamber of Commerce
Andrew Bell
Berryville
Frank Wray
H. G. Shirley
Clarke
Debates on Rush Holt Seat and Deficiency Bill Actions
The commerce committee continues probe into Rush D Holt and Ewing Mitchell charges. Senate debated denying Holt seat yesterday while the house considered a 224 million deficiency supply bill. The interstate commerce committee backed a recommendation that holding companies not be abolished.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rush D. Holt
Commerce Committee
Ewing Y. Mitchell
Senate
Mitchell
Morro Castle
House
Interstate Commerce Committee
For Sale Items Listed with Contact at B&O Yards
Classified notice lists binder twine from International Standard, Bradford paint, and Turkey mash for sale. Contact John O. Hardesty at B and O Yards. phone 1082. Includes date stamp 6 10 1p eod 6t.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bradford's
Turkey
John O. Hardesty
Sees Die Result If Duffey Bill Passes Congress
Louis ville attorney J W Norman told a House ways and means sub committee that the Duffey coal stabilization bill if enacted would drive 40 percent of the nations soft coal producers out of business. He argued the price fixing provisions would force 40 percent to sell below production cost.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Washington
J. W. Norman
Louisville
House
Ways and Means
Norman
Spada Corsican Bandit Executed at Dawn
Andre Spada a Corsican bandit chief died at dawn on the guillotine. He and his gang terrorized Corsica, committing at least six slayings and aiding escapes since 1922. He refused a cigarette and rum, saying courage was lacking, and spoke of divine grace before death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bastica
Corsica
Andre Spada
Robin Hood
Rutili
Roper Defends Commerce Dept Against Mitchell Charges
Secretary Roper testifies before the Senate commerce committee denying ex assistant secretary Ewing Mitchell's graft and inefficiency claims. He calls Mitchell suspicious and says his removal was due to inactivity and the need for a better qualified aide. The Leviathan retirement and outside influence are rejected as factors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roper
Commerce Department
Ewing Mitchell
Washington
Ewing Y. Mitchell
Mitchell
Senate Commerce Committee
Roosevelt
United States
Leviathan
Shipping Board
United States Lines
Alabama Man Slays Dagg Druggist Over Wife
Sheriff Patterson said E. N. Avant signed a statement admitting he killed John E. Norman, a Fort Deposit druggist, and Mrs. Norman at his Fort Deposit home last night. He said he shot Norman because Norman had approached his wife and claimed he killed Mrs. Norman accidentally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montgomery
Ala
Haygood Patterson
E. N. Avant
John E. Norman
Fort Deposit
Arant
Norman
House Adopts Deficiency Bill for Public Building Funds
The House passed a $224,477,562 deficiency appropriation bill funding construction of new public buildings across nearly every district and sent it to the Senate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
House
Senate
John H. Saylor Dies in Baltimore
Relatives in the area learn of the death of John H. Saylor in Baltimore Maryland yesterday. He was husband of the late Annie E. Saylor. Funeral services will be held at the residence of his daughter Mrs. Lucy Willey, 115 West Clement Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
John H. Saylor
Annie E. Saylor
Lucy Willey
West Clement Street
Farmers' National Bank of Salem Chief Heads Virginia Bankers
J Sinclair Brown president of the Farmers' National Bank of Salem was elected president of the Virginia Banker's Association for the coming year at the convention. Carroll Pierce of Citizens National Bank of Alexandria becomes past president. J B Day Jr of National Bank of Commerce Norfolk named vice president. C W Beerbower of First National Exchange Bank Roanoke re-elected secretary. Thomas D Neal of Scott and Stringfellow Richmond elected treasurer. Brown is former speaker of the House of Delegates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hot Springs
J. Sinclair Brown
Farmers’ National Bank of Salem
Virginia Banker's Association
Carroll Pierce
Citizens National Bank of Alexandria
J. B. Day, Jr
National Bank of Commerce of Norfolk
C. W.beerbower
First National Exchange Bank
Warden Refuses Custody of Life-Sentenced Boys
Indiana reformatories chief at Pendleton refuses to take Bascum Ray Jr age 14 and Maurice Sherman 17 from Huntington for life kidnapping term. State law bars admitting life-term sentences or prisoners under 16. Ray's father hires attorney T Ernest Malcolm for a new trial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Ind
P—A. F. Miles
State Reformatory
Bascum Ray, Jr
Maurice Sherman
Huntington
W. Va
Pendleton Reformatory
T. Ernest Malcolm
Ray
1200 Jobs Found In State Since June 1
The State Relief Administration reported that in the first two weeks of the reemployment drive begun June 1 more than 1200 private sector jobs were secured for relief families. Sidney T. Adair said volunteers aided by job-finding committees contributed to the results, aligning the effort with Roosevelt's program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond
State Relief Administration
Sidney T. Adair
VERA
Roosevelt
Adair
Mrs W O Talbert To Address Class At Braddock Street
Mrs William T Colbert will present the devotion program of the Margaret Collins Denny Bible Class at Braddock Street M E Church South 9 45 Sunday morning on the topic Courage A reading by Mrs J F Bly a vocal duet by Jessie Mae Hillyard and Evelyn Creswell and a quartet featuring O D Lauderback Mary Lou Steele and Kenneth Strawhbridge will perform The lesson Liberty Under Law will be discussed by Mrs W Q O Talbert A 100 percent attendance is requested and visitors are welcomed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret Collins Denny
Braddock Street
M. E. Church
South
William T. Colbert
J. F. Bly
Jessie Mae Hillyard
Evelyn Creswell
O. D. Lauderback
Mary Lou Steele
Kenneth Strawhbridge
W. QO. Talbert
Lost black and white dog seeks home owner found
Wanted to find owner for a pretty short haired dog with a black body and white neck and head. Contact phone 629-1 for details and potential reunification.
Benders Announces New Millinery Department Opening
Benders Inc announces the opening of a new millinery department showcasing summer hats in a wide range of colors and styles priced at 1 and 1.95. The firm invites public inspection.
Turkey Dinner at Fairfax Inn Sunday June 23
Community event listing for a turkey dinner at Fairfax Inn on Sunday June 23 from 12 to 3 PM. Fundraising yard party at Minniewood Chapel on June 27 to benefit the church. Contact numbers and dates provided for event planning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fairfax Inn
Minniewood Chapel
Benefit Church
Man Resembling Weyerhaeuser Kidnapper Detained at Jackson
County Attorney W. W. Nielson said a man fitting William Mahan’s description was detained in the Jackson Wyoming jail for fingerprint comparison. Department of Justice agents in Denver began review as officials note a possible likeness to the fugitive who abandoned ransom money in Butte Montana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of Justice At
Denver
Jackson
Wyo
W. W. Nielson
William Mahan
Weyerhaeuser
Wesark
Yellowstone National Rk
Nielson
Jim Francis
Robert Burns
Bill Mahan
Department of Justice
Mahan
National Park
Livington
Mont
Butte
Duchess of Kent Cancels Engagements Amid Pregnancy Rumor
London reports an official statement from the Duke of Kent's residence says the Duchess has canceled forthcoming engagements and will not undertake summer functions. It notes Princess Marina of Greece, married to the Duke on November 29, 1934, is expecting a child.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Duke of Kent
George
Duchess of Kent
Marina
Greece
Large transport plane arrives in city for short stay
A large tri motored transport plane touched down this morning at 11 45 for an indefinite visit. It offers 12 mile flights at a low rate. City officials including City Manager Field John Mc Kown and assistants Thelma Payne and Mary Wingfield traveled to New Market and then Winchester aboard the big ship. The aircraft is equipped with Goodrich Silvertowns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Field
John McKown
Thelma Payne
Mary Wingfield
New Market
Rooe
Winchester
Goodrich Silvertowns
World News Snapshots From Across The Globe
Tacoma federal pleas awaited on Harmon Waley and wife in a kidnapping case. Yale and Harvard win regatta races in New London. Hauptmann decision delayed by New Jersey Court of Errors and Appeals. Jockey Coffman rides four wins at Charles Town. Commerce Secretary Roper defends against Evans on Kansas tax issue. Tornadic storms cause damage and two deaths near Washington. City of Victoria freighter grounded near Tokyo. Wilmer Allison reaches semi finals at Queens Club in London.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tacoma
Wash
Harmon M. Waley
New London
Conn
Yale
Harvard
Trenton
N. J
New Jersey Court of Errors and Appeals
Hauptmann
Charles Town
W. Va
C. Coffman
Washington
Secretary of Commerce
Roper
Ewin
Tokyo
Victoria
London
Wilmer Allison
Queens Club
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E. R. Johnson
Capt. Hayley
Houghton Firm
Macedonian
Mississippi
Fannie Kurt Slain
Daniel Lupton
Presbyterian Vacation School
Warren County
Front Royal News
Star Today
MacDonald
Ramsay. MacDonald and Family
Capitol Hill
The
Associated Press
Spada
Evening Star
Alabama
Is Sinclair
W. O. Talbert
Benders, Inc
Lke Mahan
Yellowstone National Park
Kent Dutchess
World News
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