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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 29, 1938

Page

2

4-H Camp Plans Formulated for Brick County Meeting

A committee outlines the annual Brick County 4-H Club camp to be held August 16 to 20 at White Rock on the Capon River. Orville Willey chairs the camp, with Mrs. Mary Whitacre and other leaders guiding daily activities, recreation, crafts, wildlife, and administration.

Brick County White Rock Capon River Orville Willey Middletown Mary Whitacre Gainesboro Edwin Marker Opequon Hilda Cather Round Hill W. R. DeGramp Blacksboro Charles Gibbons Norman Cooper Winchester Margaret Larrick Alonzo Fox Kenwyn Triplett Jean Johnson Mary Crisman Madeline Blair

Noted Royalist Sheet Forbidden By Nazi Regime

Berlin reports Der Aufrechte a semi monthly monarchist publication forbidden until further notice and ceasing publication. Publisher Ernst Pfeiffer had earlier resisted a December suspension while Gestapo allowed continuation. this time Pfeiffer says the ban is final, ending the Hohenzollern house’s last mouth piece.

Berlin Germany Ernst Pfeiffer Gestapo Pfeiffer Hohenzollern House

Japan hit by historic rains across main islands

A vast flood across Japan leaves twenty one dead and fifteen missing as the heaviest rain in two decades pounds Tokyo and all major islands, officials report.

Tokyo Japan

Blanes Bombed by Insurgent Planes Near Barcelona

Bombing of Blanes near Barcelona leaves nine dead and 34 wounded as six insurgent airplanes attack the sea coast town about 40 miles northeast of Barcelona.

Barcelona Spain Blanes

Safe Fourth Program Announced by Local Service Groups

Local Lions Rotary Kiwanis and the Robert Y. Conrad Post of the American Legion sponsor a safe and patriotic Fourth of July program in Winchester with a parade from Handley School to Capitol Theatre at 9 am. The Handley Band will join, followed by a Flag Program by the Legion and free refreshments, teaching youths the holiday’s meaning.

Capitol Theatre Management Kiddies Winchester Frederick County Lions, Rotary Kiwanis Clubs Robert Y. Conrad Post American Legion Slégan Handley School Capitol Theatre Handley Band Craigo Mottling Company

Mid-Week Service At Lutheran Church S Ford

The Lutheran Church of Our Saviour on North Washington Street hosts a mid week prayer service at 7 30 pm with Rev C W Lowe delivering a sermon on Significance of the Trinity A special musical program by Sid Willouby head of the organ department at Droop will perform on the Hammond organ.

Lutheran Church of Our Saviour North Washington Street C. W. Lowe

Leemans Undergoes Emergency Appendicitis Operation

Tuffy Leemans of the Dr Pepper baseball team and former George Washington University star will miss the July 4 double header at the park due to an emergency appendicitis operation in Washington. He is resting this summer and hopes to be ready for professional football with the New York Giants this fall.

Tuffy Leemans Dr. Pepper Washington George Washington University Kospendix Leemans New York Giants

Shields of Brass at Round Hill Methodist revival

The Rev Dr Austin spoke on Shields of Brass during Round Hill Methodist Church evangelistic services. He cited Rehoboam’s brass shields after the gold were taken, urging that in life losses can be rebuilt into something good with divine help, Jesus as key example. Services run nightly at 8 o'clock. all are invited.

Austin Round Hill Methodist Church Rehoboam Israel Egypt Rustin Jesus

Richmond peddler fined for selling cantaloupes without license

Joseph L. Smith age 40 of 311 North 23rd street Richmond was found guilty in police court of peddling without a license and fined 25 dollars with 4 dollars costs. Louie Valente age 27 of 417 North 25th street Richmond was acquitted on a similar charge.

Joseph L. Smith North 23Rd Street Richmond Donald Weems Louie Valente North 25Th Street Smith

Abandoned search for missing youth on Sandia Peak

In Albuquerque on June 29 the hunt for Medill McCormick, 21, disappeared a week earlier during a climbing trip with Princeton student Richard Whitmer, was called off on the cliff face of Sandia Peak. Families doubt he is on the peak, while searchers persist in canyon country below. Whitmer’s body was found last Thursday. a gunshot and an unknown object on a canyon wall add to the mystery.

Albuqurque N. M Medill McCormick Sandia Peak Richard Whitmer Princeton Johnny Cortland Barnes, Jr Medill McCormick and Whitmer Ruth Hanna McCormick Simms Simms McCormick Whitmer

Pershing Eyes Another Cemetery Tour In France

General John J. Pershing, recovering at Walter Reed, hopes to make another inspection of American World War monuments in France. He plans to stay about two more months and may travel if his health allows.

Washington John J. Pershing Tucson Ariz Walter Reed Military Hospital France

Leadership of Republicans At Stake This Year

The campaign may decide whether Alf Landon or Herbert Hoover is the GOP leader. Friends say both claim the role, with London as past standard bearer and Hoover as the last President. Washington Republicans expect campaign activity to offer a yardstick for leadership and influence over nominee selections.

Washington Alf M. Landon Herbert Hoover London Hoover

Death Calls R. B. Carter

Reese Best Carter 66 a Clarke county native long active in farming near Inwood Berkeley county Va died at 315 am at his son Harry Carters Gerrardstown home after months of illness He born April 9 1873 son of C Frank and Belle Blue Carter He was a Methodist and Odd Fellows member Survived by widow Edna Ridgeway daughter Bertha and two sons Harry and Charles Funeral Friday with services at Rest Church and at the family home for a prayer service

Reese Best Carter Clarke County Inwood Berkeley County W. Va Harry R. Carter Gerrardstown Mr. Carter C. Frank Belle Blue Carter Methodist Church Rest Madison Lodge No. 6 Independent Order of Odd Fellows Winchester Frederick County Garter Edna Ridgeway Bertha R. Carter Harry R Charles Carter Harry Carter Ey H. Aie

Sponsors Of Pool To Meet In Winchester

A meeting of the Board of Governors to plan a rehabilitation of the swimming pool in the American Legion building will be held at 7 PM Friday in the office of Mrs Helen Wright Red Cross executive secretary. Richard Owen will chair a committee for a membership campaign. They discussed pool operation and promotion of swimming in Winchester at a Junior Board of Trade meeting, with plans referred to the Project Committee for Friday night.

Board of Governors American Legion Helen Wright The Red Cross Richard Owen Owen Junior Board of Trade Winchester Junior Board

Ridgewood Orchard Inc Granted Charter In Winchester

A certificate of incorporation grants Ridgewood Orchards Inc with offices in Winchester. The firm may own real estate and engage in apple production and marketing in the city and state. Authorized capital stock includes 5000 shares of 6 percent preferred and 5000 shares of common stock. Officers include William P. Massey president, Carl F. Massey vice president, Robert H. McNeill treasurer and general counsel, and Helen P. Massey secretary. Directors listed as Massey, Massey, and McNeill.

Ridgewood Orchards, Inc Winchester Corporation William P. Massey Carl F. Massey Robert H. McNeill Wdshington D. C Helen P. Massey

Two Untagged Dogs Face Police Court Action

Rebecca Smith’s dog was ordered destroyed and G D Powell of 114 West Cecil was fined five dollars plus costs. Game Warden F W Pingley had announced a survey to identify unlicensed and untagged dogs in his area. The law requires licenses and attached tags on dogs with limited exceptions.

Rebecca Smith G. D. Powell West Cecil F. W. Pingley

Lutherans To Hold Midweek Prayer Service Tonight

Grace Lutheran Church hosts an 8 pm midweek service in the basement. Captain Mathias Bott of the Salvation Army leads the service with assistance from Mrs Bott, inviting the public to attend.

Grace Lutheran Church Mathias Bott Salvation Army

Chinese Claim To Hold Boom On Yangtze Barrier

Chinese officials asserted they still held the Matowchen boom, a barrier to Japan’s advance toward Hankow, as the fate of the pivotal Yangtze defense remained unclear amid cautious communiques from both sides.

Shanghai Japan Yangtze River Hankow

Harold Spurling Charged with Reckless Driving

Harold Spurling of 307 Highland Street was charged with reckless driving and assessed a 14 dollar fine in police court today.

Harold Spurling Highland Seu God

Lions Club installs officers at Winchester Golf Club meeting

At a Winchester meet last night Lions Club members installed officers for the year at the Winchester Golf Club. Henry T. Goode was named president with a slate of directors and multiple committees announced. Preston Congratulated.

Winchester Golf Club Lions Club Henry T. Goode P. G. Aa Ag L. C H. Hildamon Tanner J. Glaize L. B. Sirbaugh John Hardesty D. H. Sencindiver C. C. Brannon Lions Brannon Allen Oates Stotler Lions Hengeveld Preston Bird L. Miller Lions Cammer Ritter Belchie Omps Barr H. Shockey Thrush Barry Carper Hawthorne Riley, Anderson J. Shockey Weaver Louderback Jackson Veitel Alexander Barr Health and Welfare Melvin Jones Lion Herman Barr Ireland Henry Goode

Nye Increases Leads In North Dakota Senate Race

Fargo reporting shows U S Senator Gerald P Nye expanding his lead over Governor William Langer for the Republican senatorial nomination with about a third of precincts counted. Burdick and Lemke also lead in their congressional races while Thoresen holds a sizable gap in the governor race.

Fargo N. D U. S Gerald P. Nye William Langer North Dakota Asher L. Burdick William Lemke Congress Burdick Nonpartisan League Langer Lemke Nye T. H. H. Thoresen Max Strehlow Halvor Halvorson E. A. Johanssen Nygaard Oon Oliver Rosenberg Alfred S. Dale Henry Strehlow

Ringling Brothers Circus Plans Abandoned For Winter

George Smith, general manager, announced all plans to resume the Ringling Brothers and Barnum and Bailey tour have been abandoned. The show heads for storage at Sarasota, Florida, while horses may be shipped to circus farms in Peru, Indiana, with remaining acts to depart in the afternoon for Florida.

Washington George Smith Ringling Brothers Barnum and Bailey Sarasota Fla Peru Ind Florida

Vocational Agriculture Conference Convenes at Blacksburg

D J Howard supervisor of vocational agriculture leads Virginia officials and instructors at Blacksburg for the annual conference. Attendees include R A Wall of Middletown and Stephens City and W R Legge Handley High School instructor. Home economics teachers join for a joint session with the two groups.

D. J. Howard Virginia Blacksburg R. A. Wall Middletown Stephens City W. R. Legge Handley High School Mr. Legge

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Miss Ricks de- Gramo Coming Gettysburg President Roosevelt Famous Gettysburg Battlefield Roosevelt Handley Mr. Lowe Lofty Peak Mystery Pershing Death R. B. Carter Ridgewood Orchard, Inc Wm. P. Massey International Secretary Central Relief Association U.S Senate House John W. Rosenberger & Co South Braddock St. Hone Firestone Auto Supply and Service Store N. Main St
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