President Roosevelt Honors Swedish Pioneers in Rain
In Wilmington on the 300th anniversary of Swedish colonists arrival at The Rocks Roosevelt welcomed Prince Bertil and Crown Princess Louise under a rain drenched canopy. The President accepted a monument from Swedish people and noted Crown Prince Gustaf Adolf could not attend due to illness.
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Wilmington
Del
Roosevelt
Sweden
Prince Bertil
Louise
New World
Gustaf Adolf
Bertil
Prince
Crown Prince
Kungsholm
Atlantic
Christina
Delaware
Gustaf V
America
Finland
Rudolf Holsti
Fourth of July safety plea from Ma Winchester
Ma Winchester urges caution as the Fourth of July approaches. She warns of a weekend spike in reckless behavior and accidents and calls for safe celebration whether monitoring, using fireworks, or enjoying outdoor sports.
Winchester building permits rise early in 1938 total
City records show six month total of 202650 for building permits in Winchester with June 21 665 estimated project cost still pending. May 615 above average, while January through May totals break down to 3850 17450 28000 420 68615. Local projects include Pentecostal Church 3500 Paul Constable dwelling 2500 Sanitary Dairy garage 65 C A Fauver gasoline tank and several dwellings and small shops.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur M. Field
Winchester
Pentecostal Church
South Braddock Street
Paul Constable
Woodland Avenue
Sanitary Dairy
Gerrard C. E. Hogan
South Street
C. A. Fauver
Berryville Avenue
Halvosa
Valley Avenue
C. A. Eee
Louis Neken
Loudoun Street
New Front
Duncan’ Brothers
Millwood Avenue
Kent Street
Lions Meet Tuesday at Winchester Golf Club
The Lions Club will hold its regular weekly meeting and meal at 6 30 p m Tuesday at the Winchester Golf Club. The installation of officers for the coming year will take place. H T Goode is the current president and P G Ireland is retiring.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lions Club
Winchester Golf Club
H. T. Goode
P. G. Ireland
Wanted to accommodate orchestra of eleven men and instruments
Business ad seeks a space in A-1 mechanical condition for an eleven man orchestra with musical instruments. Contact Henry F. Seal, phone 6 J. p-
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry F. Seal
Won't Vacate Until Wealthy Man Weds Her
IRVINGTON N Y June 27 Mrs Hedi Heusser 28 year old mother of two children refused today to leave the home of Rollo K Blanchard wealthy meter manufacturer Through her attorney Mortimer D O Brien she said she would stay in the mansion until Blanchard 48 a civil worker and sportsman married her The lawyer said his client moved into the home a week ago and Blanchard and his two children Kimball 15 and Betty 17 moved out Blanchard was in seclusion on his yacht at the Terrytown Yacht Club Mrs Heusser peeping thru a second story window told reporters today I want to see Mr Blanchard Why doesn t he come He promised to marry me this month The home was protected by Private detectives Irvington police said they would not take action unless a court order was produced O Brien said he didn t see what action he would 2
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Irvington
N. Y
Hedi Heusser
Rollo K. Blanchard
Mortimer D. O’brien
Blanchard
Kimball
Betty
Terrytown Yacht Club
Heusser
O’brien
Floods Do Much Damage Across Pennsylvania
Heavy rain and hail caused widespread flooding across Pennsylvania. Volunteers rescued two men from a tree after Beaver Creek carried away their home in New Providence Lancaster County. Three and a half inches of rain fell in three hours in Lancaster, with Meadville and Mercer also reporting heavy downpours. Highways were temporarily blocked and bridges washed out near New Castle Hettenbaugh Run.
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Pittsburgh
Pennsylvania
New Providence
Lancaster County
Beaver Creek
Charles W. Barr
Quarryville
Frank White
Meadville
Mercer
New Castle
New Holland
New Holland Reformed Church
Britain and France warn Japan off Hainan Island
London reports Britain and France vow to aid each other if complications arise over Hainan. Under secretary Richard Austen Butler says occupation of Hainan would trigger warranted support tones. Shanghai dispatch notes ongoing Chinese Japanese deadlock in the Yangtze with aerial attacks and bombed forts near Hainan.
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London
Britain
France
Japan
Hainan
South China
House of Commons
Richard Austen Butler
Foreign Affairs
Gulf of Tonking
Butler
Tokyo
Shanghai
Yangtze River
Hankow
Yulin
Hainan Island
Swatow
Chaochow
Namoa Island
McIlwee Band to Perform Open-Air Concert Friday
The McIlwee Municipal Band will give an open air concert at 8 o clock Friday evening on the steps of the Cameron street entrance of the City Hall. The program is in preparation and includes several feature numbers, generating exceptional interest.
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McIlwee
Cameron Street
City Hall
Foul Play Suspected In Virginia Teen Death
In Clarke County Virginia Sheriff W W Smallwood said he doubts Wanda Whetzel 17 died by her own hand and suspects possible foul play. Autopsy planned by Drs Iden and Miller as investigation continues. Wanda had been married about a year to Wilson May but they did not live together. Funeral services set for Bergton Lutheran Church with family listing including multiple Whetzels.
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The
Star
Berryville
W. W. Smallwood, Sr
Clarke County
Wanda Whettell
Richard H. McAtee
Grimes
Miss Whetzel
Omps Funeral
Winchester
Wilson May
Frederick and Clarke
Iden
Maurice Locke
Harvey R. Whetzel
Stephens City
Lula Dove Whetzel
Omps
Jason Whetzel
Victor Whetzel
Olin Whetzel
Warren Whetzel
Criders
Basil Whetzel
Mt. Jackson
Lucy Whetzel
Bergton
Bergton Lutheran Church
Missees
Hardy County, W. Va
Two Are Injured In Accidents In Kernstown And Worcester
William Clark of Kernstown Virginia remains in Memorial Hospital after a heavy timber crushed his foot at the C L Robinson Ice and Cold Storage plant during scaffold removal. James Sumption of Winchester Steam Laundry was taken from a water softener area after a fall to a concrete floor with injuries described as scrapes and contusions. doctors expect further evaluation and a possible return home tomorrow.
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William Clark
Kernstown
Memorial Hospital
C. L. Robinson Ice and Cold Storage Company
Clark
Sumption
James Suption
Winchester Steam Laundry
Tomor
Doctor Hough Recovers From Leg Fracture
Dr. Walter S. Hough entomologist at the Winchester Research Laboratory is recovering from a fractured small bone in his right leg. He sustained the injury about two weeks ago after slipping and falling on the driveway at his home. He can move about on crutches.
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Walter S. Hough
Winchester Research Laboratory
Hough
Legion Denounced as Unpatriotic by Educator Gellermann
A 280 page study by Prof William Gellermann of Northwestern University for Columbia University labels the American Legion fascist and unpatriotic. He accuses the Legion of being controlled by business and military interests and urges schools and the National Education Association to sever ties with the organization.
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New York
American Legion
Veterans’ Organization
Teachers’ College of
Columbia University
William Gellermann
Northwestern University
National Education Association
Gellerman
Northwestern
Gellermann
Jewish Club Affiliates with B Nai Brith in Winchester
The Winchester Jewish Club met at the George Washington hotel and became affiliated with B Nai Brith. Officers elected were Sam Edlavitch president A J Novick vice president Ben Belchie secretary Abe Leven treasurer Philip Klompus monitor and M Levine warden winchester lodge No 1298. Guest speakers included Judge Philip Fromberg and Mayor Charles R Anderson.
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George Washington Hotel
National Jewish Organization
B’nai Brith
Winchester B’nai Brith Lodge No. 1298
Sam Edlavitch
A. J. Novick
Ben Belchie
Abe Leven
Philip Klompus
M. Levine
Charles R. Anderson
Fisher
Becker
Shefferman
Washington
H. Adelberg
Roanoke
Virginia Grand Lodge B'Nia Brith
Rosenbloom
Baltimore
Philip Fromberg
D. C
United States
Belchie
Odd Fellows
Boscawen and
Cameron Streets
Notice of early closure due to family death
The office will close from nine to one tomorrow due to a death in the family. In's Meat Met.
Jordan Springs Property To Be Put Up For Sale
Jordan Springs property near Winchester is to be sold under a deed of trust dating to 1921. J Sloan Kuykendall is named trustee with Herbert Latrick and Larrick. Judge Williams steps aside. The site includes a three story brick hotel, extensive land, a pool, cottages, stables, and historic social appeal.
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J. Sloan Kuykendall
Winchester
Jordan Springs
Philip Williams
Herbert Latrick
Judge Williams
Mr. Larrick
Frederick
Kuykendall
R. Gray Williams
H. H. Baker
Herbert S. Larrick
Stephenson
Renewed Search For Missing Bay Climber At Sandia Peak
An army of 350 searchers scoured Sandia peak near Albuquerque as the five day mystery of Medill McCormick deepens. They battled heat and storms while continuing the hunt for the 21 year old heir amid grim fatigue, with his mother Mrs Ruth Hanna McCormick Simms present.
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Albuquerque
N. M
Sandia Peak
Medill McCormick
Richard Whitmer
McCormick
Ruth
Hanna McCormick Simms
Méedill
Dividend Notice at The Commercial & Savings Bank
The bank’s directors declare a semi annual dividend of three percent on capital stock payable July 1 1938. Checks will be mailed by The Commercial & Savings Bank with John I Sloat as cashier.
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Commercial & Savings Bank
John I. Sloat
Wanted Transparent Apples at Winchester Packing House
E. W. Barr advertises for transparent apples at Winchester Cold Storage Packing House dated June 27. The notice requests supply from producers or suppliers with attention to shipment details and location.
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Winchester Cold Storage Packing House
E. W. Barr
Prime Minister Faces Rampant Commons Demands on Ships
In London on June 27, Neville Chamberlain faced a hostile Commons demanding action after two more British ships were bombed in Spanish ports. Opposition pressed for arming merchantmen with anti aircraft guns, but Chamberlain cited difficulties and structural changes needed for such equipment.
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London
Chamberlain
House of Commons
Philip J. Noel-Baker
Neville Chamberlain
Valencia
Alicante
Huntsberry Estate Liquation Sale Seeks 10 Extra Clerks
Wanted ten extra clerks to assist during final liquidation sale of the Huntsberry estate. Applications accepted any time Tuesday for a saleWednesday morning at nine o'clock. Sede’ (1p-11) Huntsberry's.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. E. Huntsberry Estate
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Berthl
Hull
HE Enduwe
Vietor Promets Corp
HE O'Sullivan Rubber CO
MFCS
Episcopal Church
Masons
State Library
Columbus
Clay Hill Academy
Millwood
Sophia Meredith
Radford
Ann Meredith
Thomas Nelson
B.C. Dunned
Wetminster M9
Copa Cola Bottling CO
TYRE
Sinclair Berning OD
Sinecair Refining OD
Frederick and
Plarke
John C. Woolfolk
Lions
Golf Club
Wanda Whetzel
Near
Smallwood Scouts
Legion
Big Veterans
Jewish Club
Waterford
Nova Scotia
Farnham
Spain
Sede
Huntsberry
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