Kiddies to Begin Play on Friday
Three playgrounds reopen under the Wine Playgrounds Association with John I. Brown supervising Pittston schools. Miss Olinger Jane Rosenberger and Mrs. Lucille Lewis direct Harris Addition Shenandoah Valley Academy and Douglas School for Colored children. Activities include baseball croquet volleyball story telling slides swings and supervised play daily from 9 am to 12 noon and 2 pm to 6 pm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wine Playgrounds Associacy
John I. Brown
Fom Pittston
Iset
Harris Addition
Th Olinger
Shenandoah Valley Academy
Jane Rosenberger
Douglas School For Colored Children
Lucille Lewis
Brown
Girl Dead After Hayloft Fall Near Berryville
Testimony and statements describe a girl found with a rope tied to a beam in a hayloft, not strangled, with dislocated vertebrae likely from a fall. Sheriff Smallwood discussed the scene, while Dr. Iden noted a neck abrasion and an crude knot. Authorities questioned John Edmonds as part of the investigation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sheriff Smallwood
Iden
Smallwood
Edmonds
John Edmonds
Locke
Planning A Holiday Trip Roads Guide From State Highway Dept
Holiday travelers get route notes and road conditions for the Fourth of July weekend. Skyline Drive, Blue Ridge Parkway, Crabtree Falls and Peaks of Otter areas are described with gravel sections, detours, and ongoing construction. Officials warn of loose stone, rough grades, and one lane conditions near bridges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Highway Department
Skyline Drive
Front Royal
Swift Run Gap
Afton
Roanoke
Abney Gap
Pinnacles of Dan
Sherando Park
Lake
Waynesboro
Cave Mountain Camp
Natural Bridge
Rt. 259
Rocky Point Bridge
Crabtree Falls
Massies Mill
Montebello
Love Post Office
Cascades
Otter
Belford
Buchanan
Route 43
Balcony Falls
Apple Orchard Mountain Fire Tower
Cave Mountain
Blue Ridge Parkway
Pinnacles
Meadows of Dan
Goshen Pass
Rockbridge
Lexington
Funeral Services Set for Mrs May at Lutheran Church
The funeral for Mrs May will be held tomorrow at 2 p.m. from the Lutheran Church in Buregton Virginia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
May
Buregton
Plans To Probe Bombings Halted
Paris June 28 A British sponsored plan to send a neutral commission to Spain to investigate bombings of civilian centers hit a snag as Sweden refused to participate without the United States The United States rejected the proposal earlier and a substitute three nation commission including Britain Sweden and Norway was under consideration The delay may push the start of the inquiry past Toulouse France tonight as officials seek another neutral participant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Foreign Office
Spain
Sweden
United States
Netherlands
Britain
Toulouse
France
Huge Circus Heads South After Strike Action
The Ringling Brothers Barnum and Bailey Circus, halted by a strike, began the southward trek ending a nine week summer tour. Workers viewed the rains as trains rolled to winter quarters in Sarasota Florida. Ringmaster Fred Branda voiced heartbreak over the abrupt closure of the 54 year old show. The strike cut short a 30 week season marking a first in circus history.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scranton
Ringling Brothers
Barnum and Bailey Circus
Sarasota
Florida
Fred Branda
Attacker of a Little Girl Sentenced to Death
Albert Turner, 25, was sentenced to die for criminal assault on a 12 year old girl in Rockville Maryland. Chief Justice Hammond Urner pronounced the sentence after three hours of testimony. Turner pleaded not guilty last week but admitted guilt as the trial began. He was ordered placed in solitary confinement until the governor signs a warrant for execution by hanging.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rockville
Albert Turner
Hammond Urner
Circuit Court
Turner
Urner
Life Term For Slayer of Wife
James L. Landis a 24 year old rookie fireman was sentenced to life imprisonment for second degree murder in the death of his wife. He pleaded not guilty and answered nothing when asked for a statement. parole eligibility set at 15 years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
James L. Landis
Landis
Jesse Adkins
Two Miners Die as Slate Falls at Indiana Mine
Twenty tons of slate toppled on two miners at the American coal mine near Bicknell Indiana crushing them to death. A third miner was buried beneath a console but escaped serious injury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bicknell, Ind
Here
Dam Collapse Submerges Four Square Miles in New Jersey
Burlington New Jersey June 28 Four square miles of land remain under water after a lake dam burst following 24 hours of heavy rain. The flood drove about 40 families from their homes as the breaking structure released a torrent that sounded like thunder when it reached the city limits 95 feet below.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burlington
N. J
Final Rites Held for Col. Edgar M. Whiting
Final rites for Col. Edgar M. Whiting U S A retired who died Friday at Walter Reed were conducted yesterday afternoon at 3 in Alexandria. The ceremony at Fort Myer chapel included full military honors and interment followed at Ivy Hill Cemetery. Whiting, a native of Alexandria, was survived by his wife Mrs. White.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edgar M. Whiting
U.S. A
Walter Reed Hospital
Alexandria
Fort Myer
Ivy Hill Cemetery
Col. Whiting
White
Shooters To Go In Action At Rouss Park
Winchester Gun Club announces a clay shooting match at Rouss Park Thursday starting at 11.0. Competitors from West Virginia Pennsylvania and the District of Columbia expected. The club, claiming the region’s best five man team, seeks strong performances ahead of a July 28 registered shoot and the August 12 13 Virginia State Trap Shoot in Roanoke. Local spectators invited to watch the champions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rouss Park
Winchester Gun Club
West Virginia
Land
Pennsylvania
District of Columbia
Siarco
Virginia State Trapshooters’ Association
Roanoke
Washington, D. C
Insurgents Being Dislodged Near Teruel Front
Spanish government forces report slow insurgent dislodgement from heights along the Muela de Sarrion range southeast of Teruel as Franco's campaign hinges on the Teruel Sagunto corridor. Government counterattacks drive insurgents from key positions while insurgent tanks and air power push along the coast toward Valencia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hendaye
France
Valencia
Teruel
Francisco Franco
Teruel-Sagunto
Muela de Sarrion
Jose Miaja
Franco
River Seco
Conduct Rites For Mr. Lewis
Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock for James E. Lewis who died at his residence 1020 South Kent Street Saturday morning at 3 30 o'clock. The Rev H J Womeldorf officiated and interment was at Grange Hall Cemetery. Pallbearers were Clark Braithwaite John Hoover Lashly Ramey Carlton Ramey Boyd Ramey Walter Miller and Sloan Wolfe nephews.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James E. Lewis
South Kent Street
H. J. Womeldorf
Highland Avenue
Presbyterian Church
Grange Hall Cemetery
Clark Braithwaite
John Hoover
Lashly Ramey
Carlton Ramey
Boyd Ramey
Walter Miller
Sloan Wolfe
Two Brothers Finishes Newport to Hamilton Race
The schooner Two Brothers, a previously unreported boat in the Newport to Hamilton race, crossed the finish line at 10 30 a m in port Hamilton Bermuda.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hamilton
Bermuda
Two Brothers
Newport
Baseball Great to Visit Winchester for Fourth of July Doubleheader
Johnson and the Dr Pepper team from Washington DC will play a 10:30 am and 3:30 pm doubleheader against Winchester Park nine. A parade and speeches at Capitol Theatre accompany the visit, with notable names Tuffy Leemans Cliff Battles Charlie Malone and Riley Smith in the lineup.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnson
Willo
Winchester
Dr. Pepper
Washington, D. C
Hunting Park
Hugh Crisman
Dr. Pepper Company
Capitol Theatre
Park Nine
Tuffy Leemans
George Washington University
Cliff Battles
Washington Redskins
Charlie Malone
Redskins
Riley Smith
Insurgents Bomb Barcelona Again
Insurgents bombed Barcelona again in an air raid as the Spanish government accepted Britain's plan for a neutral commission to investigate bombings. Planes flew over at high altitude dropping bombs on the outskirts with no reports of victims or damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barcelona
Great Britain
Lighter Title Bout Put Off
The light welterweight championship fight between Lou Ambers and Henry Armstrong was postponed from July 26 to August 10. Ambers requested the delay through his manager Al Weill as Ambers bruised his hand in a fight in Los Angeles last week with Jimmy Vaughan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Lou Ambers
Henry Armstrong
al. Weill
Ambers
Los Angeles
Jimmy Vaughan
Barbara Bell Fashion Pattern No 1537 B for Summer Frock
Barbara Bell pattern No 1537 B offers a semi-tailored sports frock with a shirtwaist look and umbrella flare skirt. Sizes 12 to 20 with busts 30 to 38 inches. size 14 requires 3 1/4 yards of 35 inch material. Send fifteen cents for the Barbara Bell spring and summer pattern book.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barbara Bell
Williams Speech to Workers Labeled Unfortunate by Committee
Aubrey Williams deputy WPA administrator told the Alliance workers to keep their friends in power. Newspapermen relayed a transcript of Williams urging the unemployed to support allies and allies’ leaders. Williams sent a letter to Senator Sheppard saying remarks were extemporaneous and not what was reported. The Senate committee reviewed his reply and accepted his statement while noting the incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aubrey Williams
WPA
Alliance
Sheppard
D.-Tex
Senate of Wate
Williams
Workers’ Alliance
Relief Labor Organization
Roosevelt
Illiams
Works Progress Administration
Senate
Move To Open Pool In Legion Building
A community drive began to recondition the American Legion building pool on North Lou doun street for public use. Richard Owen led a plan to fund with 100 to 150 sustaining members paying $3 each, with a Red Cross office meeting and a board of governors to oversee finances and policies. The project aims for non profit operation with lifeguard and attendant, heating plans, and boiler repairs after the old boiler burst.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion
North
Loudoun Street
Richard
Dick) Owen
George E. Owen
Church of Christ
Helen Wright
The
Red Cross
Otis Sargent
Helen Massey
Andrew Bell
Tom Baldridge
Brookes Flickinger
Dan Henry
BE. T. Clark
Richard Owen
Handley Board of Trustees
Winchester
Owen
McQuillan Plays Against Chicago
Former Park star Glenn McQuillan with the St. Louis Browns played left field for a full game against Chicago yesterday. He had four at bats and one hit. McQuillan lives in Brunswick Maryland and sent his mother a large signing bonus, according to friends here who are rooting for his success in the major leagues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glenn McQuillan
St. Louis Browns
Chicago
Brownies
McQuillan
Brunswick
St. Louis
Winchester Junior Board of Trade Meeting Tonight
The Winchester Junior Board of Trade holds its regular monthly meeting at 7 30 p m tonight in the George Washington Hotel. Kenneth Robinson urges all members to attend as important matters and a program are planned. Reports from Joe Thomas H B McCormac and Tom Baldridge on the national convention in Oakland California will be presented.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester Junior Board of Trade
George Washington Hotel
Kenneth Robinson
Oakland
California
Joe Thomas
H. B. McCormac
Tom Baldridge
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Winchester Playgrounds Association
John W. Rosenberger & Co
South Braddock St
Richmond-Washington
Fredericksburg
Ashland
Culpeper
Sperryville
New
City
Old Road
Staunton
Woodstock
Harrisonburg
Bristol
Whiting
Mr. Lewis
Winchester Furniture CO
South Main St
Baseball
Walter Johnson
Welter Johnson
the Evening Star’s Daily
Legion Building
Barbara Bell Pattern Service
Winchester Evening Star
Times Square Station
New York, N. Y
Peoples Service Drug Store
Loudoun St
Board of Trade
Goodrich
Silvertown
Braddock & Boscawen
SLLCO
N. Loudoun St
W. B. Snider & Son
Tarmae Veet
Coca - Cola Bottling Works
E. E. Harbaugh
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