Fort Hill Band Named Top Maryland Outfit for Apple Blossom
Fort Hill High School band is recognized as one of Maryland’s best scholastic outfits and will travel by bus and private cars to the 16th Apple Blossom Festival in Winchester. Director is Victor Bauman and Charles Seezer serves as president. City decoration plans include banners and bunting in pink white and green with blossoms, replacing worn items from last year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ty-Strong
Fort Hill
Maryland
Winchester
Victor D. Heisey
Victor Bauman
Charles Seezer
Bruce Brothers Captured After Slaying Charge
Authorities nationwide have been notified that the Bruce Brothers Ray and Floyd, sought for the killing of a mail messenger in Guthrie Oklahoma about a year ago, have been captured. Floyd was seized in Illinois, Ray later in Ellevillage. Post office inspectors were in Winchester about ten years ago pursuing clues, with one man reported seen at a local filling station.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bruce Brothers
Ray
Floyd
Guthrie
Oklo
Iillinois
Ellavillega
Winchester
Postoffice Hours Change Saturday Postmaster
Notice directs post office hours to change with Saturday hours closing at 2 o clock effective tomorrow. General delivery stamp and parcel post windows affected as part of the change.
Mrs. Mary Schenck dies at 86 in Middletown
Mrs. Mary Neal Schenck of Stephens City died after months of illness at the Kline Nursing Home in Middletown. A widow of H. C. Schenck, she was 86 on Monday and survived by a sister, Lillian Hardesty, with a son Charles who died in 1911. Funeral services will be held at Stephens City Methodist Church with interment at Green Hill Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Neal Schenck
Stephens City
Frederick County
Kline
Middletown
Schenck
Memorial Hospital
Winchester
Route studies to fix new highways and park fees protest
The article reports on route decisions for a new highway south of Boyce with studies to compare two routes and costs, noting traffic plans and barricades if Route 50 is chosen. It also covers a protest by the Chamber of Commerce over admission fees for Shenandoah National Park, new members joining, and a printing contract for Winchester pamphlets listing licensed tourist homes and hotels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boyce
Gilpin
Shirley
Chamber of Commerce
U. S. 522
Chamber of Comerce
Shenandoah National Park
Andrew Bell
Ickes
Virginia
Congress
H. J. Heinz Company
Hoye Riley
Chapman Motor Company
P. W. Plumley Lumber Corporation
Charles A. Pine
Winchester
Pifer Printing Company
Owl Mistake Snatches Rope Believing It a Snake
Grace Elliott eight was dragging a skipping rope along the road when a large white owl swooped down and seized the rope before flying away. The unusual incident highlights the owl’s error in mistaking the rope for a snake.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace Elliott
Baltimore and Philadelphia Live Market Quotes March 31
Market reports from Baltimore and Philadelphia show milk and produce prices steady. Livestock in Baltimore steady to firm with cattle calves hogs and sheep values listed. Chicago hogs and cattle reported as steady with higher notes for select fat hogs and light cattle receipts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
N. x
Maryland
Pennsylvania
U. S
Rail
Maine
Mountains
Baltimore Butter and Egg Exchange
Philadelphia
Baltimore Livestock
U. S. Dept. Agri
Chicago Livestock Chicago
Stock Market Dips After Early Rally In New York
New York March 31 stocks opened higher but mid day losses of 1 to 4 points followed amid renewed selling. Traders cited anticipated remarks from Hitler and Chamberlain’s pledge to defend Poland as factors roiling sentiment. Key quotes list declines and gains across major issues with Am. Can, Chrysler, General Electric, IBM, U.S. Steel and others noted at 2 p.m. closing levels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Chamberlain
Great Britain
France
Hitler
al. Chem
Can
Rad
Smel
A. T
Anaconda
B. and
Bethlehem
Chrysler
Con. Edison
Cigar
Elec
Genl
Motors
Goodyear
Int. Har
J. Manville
Va.-Car Chem
Va-Car. Pac
Western Union
Woolworth
Seven Isles Taken Over By Japanese
Tokyo announces jurisdiction over the Spratly islands claimed by France since 1933. The 247 acre group lies in the South China Sea between Borneo and Indo China, about 600 miles from a British naval base. Japan would encircle the Philippines if occupied. Paris counters that the Spratly Islands are undoubtedly French and requires review of records.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tokyo
Spratly Islands
France
South China’ Sea
British North Borneo
Indo-China
Singapore
Japan
Philippines
Paris
Grain quotations show modest gains as demand improves
Chicago market notes a preliminary 1939 winter wheat production estimate slightly above expectations, with a narrow price range. Closing quotes place wheat at 68 1 4 to 69, corn around 47 7 8 to 50 1 2, oats near 29 3 4 to 27 1 2, soybeans near 76 to 88 1 4, and rye around 42 to 44 1 4. Cash grain in Chicago and Baltimore shows varied grades and prices per bushel.
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Chicago
Chicago Cash Grain
Baltimore Grain
Baltimore
Winchester
British view Spratly Islands seizure as Japanese profit from Europe woes
British officials in London on March 31 said Japan’s annexation of the Spratly Islands reflects a bid to profit from European distractions. They noted the islets were ownerless until France’s 1933 decree and could serve as an observation post in a potential Far East war.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Spratly Islands
Japan
France
Final Rites for Mrs Roe at Hayfield Church
Funeral services for Mrs. Mary Roe conducted at Mount Olive United Brethren Church in Hayfield with Rev. Roy Smucker officiating. She died after a long illness aged 75, survived by children Turner Anderson, Ida Allamong, Isaiah Roe, Joseph Roe, and several grandchildren, with burial beside her husband Arch Roe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hayfield
Mary Roe
Turner Anderson
Gore
Mount Olive United Brethren Church
Roy Smucker
Winchester
Old Rugged Cross
Gladys Wolfe
Arch Roe
Smucker
Roe
Hiram
Eliza Bowman
Ida Allamong
Isaiah Roe
Joseph Roe
Anna Shuler
Mount Williams
Emma
Martha Bowman
Leslie McCauley
Evelyn
Norman Anderson
Mary Frances
Dorothy Roe
George Smith
Lee Smith
Erva Marple
Douglas Whitacre
Thomas Anderson
Delvin Parish
Gladys Ramey Wolfe
William A. Hoover
L. H. Ramey
Gainesboro
Large Banquet at Garber Ice Cream Plant Opening
The Garber Ice Cream Company hosted a banquet last night for the opening of its new plant attended by about 200 guests. Speakers included Capt. John Carnaghan of Frederick Maryland former Mayor W W Glass Burr P Harrison Commonwealths Attorney and E F Coeman of Abingdon. The Front Royal String Orchestra played and a hearty dinner with generous ice cream portions was served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Garber Ice Cream Company
Capt
John Carnaghan
Frederick
W. W. Glass
Burr P. Harrison
Commonwealth’s
E. F. Coeman
Abingdon
Front Royal String Orchestra
Hitler to Have Plenty to Say at Wilhelmshaven
Berlin report says Adolf Hitler will speak in Wilhelmshaven tomorrow responding to Prime Minister Chamberlain's pledge to defend Polish independence. Nazi sources insist the Fuehrer will not be deterred by a British leader and will present his views once he speaks.
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Berlin
Adolf Hitler
Wilhelmshaven
Chamberlain
Fuehrer
Hitler
Hollywood Club Rival Faces Nephew of Opponent Leader
Out to beat Uncle Hollywood. Les Fleming, pit cher for the Hollywood Club of the Coast League, is a nephew of the president of the rival Los Angeles team.
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Hollywood
Les Fleming
Hollywood Club
Los Angeles
Robert Knight Rites Monday
James Robert Knight a respected farmer from Chambersville near Winchester died last night at 8 40 from heart trouble. He was born in 1876 and widowed with three daughters two brothers and one sister among 20 grandchildren. The funeral will meet at his home Monday at 1 pm then move to First Baptist Church Winchester for rites at 2 pm with interment at Mount Hebron Cemetery. Pallbearers named John W Larrick Manuel Pingley Frances Pingley Newton Cather John McKeever and B E Russell.
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James Robert Knight
Chambersville
Winchester
Frederick County
Joseph N
Fannie Pierce Eddy
Knight
First Baptist Church
Mamie O. Knight
Elsie Boone
Marvin Boone
Harry Armel
Katie Knight
Charles W
Eddy C. Knight
Mount Hebron
E. T. Clark
D. D
John W. Larrick
Manuel Pingley
Frances Pingley
Newton Cather
John McKeever
B. E. Russell
Marshal Baker Dies In Pittsburgh
The article notes the death of Marshal Baker in Pittsburgh. It recalls his role in organizing local Boy Scout troops, serving as Scoutmaster and later Scout Executive for the area. He lent the Legion Building for Scout operations and helped establish the headquarters later bought by the American Legion. He belonged to the Friendship Fire Company. the bell tolled in his memory. He survived by three brothers, and funeral arrangements were pending with plans to bring the remains to Winchester for final rites.
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Legion
Baker
American Legion
Friendship Fire Company
W. A. Baker
Winchester
Albert Baker
Edward Young Baker
New York
Pittsburgh
the Star
Messenger boy rides 18 miles in 50 minutes
Clyde Lineberg of the Postal Telegraph Company rode 18 miles to Strasburg in 50 minutes before returning by automobile. He outdistanced companions and drew praise for rabbitlike speed after a day of message deliveries in town.
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Clyde Lineberg
Postal Telegraph Company
Strasburg
Lineberg
Live Goldfish Eating Diadem Returns To Pa
In Philadelphia on March 31 Gilbert Hollandersky a University of Pennsylvania junior reclaimed the live goldfish swallowing title by consuming 25 fish surpassing a Harvard student who ate 24. He joked they tickle his palate and followed each with an orange juice chaser.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Pennsylvania
Gilbert Hollandersky
University of Pennsylvania
Harvard
Approved Seed Plans for 1939 Conservation Payments
County Agent Stine unveils seeding programs to qualify farmers for 1939 Agricultural Conservation Program payments. Rates vary by species and mixtures, with per acre recommendations including Mammoth clover 10 pounds, Alfalfa 12-20 pounds, Timothy 10-12 pounds, Redtop 5-8 pounds, Orchard Grass 14-20 pounds, Bluegrass 14-20 pounds, and Crimson Clover 12-15 pounds among others. final payment amounts to be announced later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stine
Timothy
Lenten Service at Centenary Reformed Tonight
Special Lenten services will be held at Centenary Reformed Church tonight at 7 45 o clock. The Rev R B Nelson rector of Christ Episcopal Church will be the guest speaker.
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Centenary Reformed Church
R. B. Nelson
Christ Episcopal Church
Stavely Church Cleared of Debt With Ink Ceremony
Stavely Alberta reports the Stavely United Church is debt free with no mortgage. To mark the occasion a bottle of red ink was hurled from the back door as a ceremonial gesture.
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Stavely. Alta
Stavely United Church
Army Baseball Announces 16 Game Spring Schedule
West Point unveils a 16 game spring slate including a game against the New York Giants on April 17 and a May 30 clash with Colgate at Cooperstown New York timed with the 100th anniversary of baseball.
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ARMY
West Point
New York Giants
Colgate
Cooperstown
N. Y
Union Service At Capon Bridge
A union service will be held at Disciple church in Capon Bridge on Friday night April 7 at 7 30 p m Ministers include Rev B W Coe Rev P O Sartelle of Capon Bridge Rev C F Crowe of Gainesboro Rev C R Line and church pastor Rev S J Goode Others may speak and a complete program will be announced next week Special music will feature choirs from town churches uniting in a chorus The addresses center on the Seven Words from Jesus on the cross in a pre Easter service designed for broad attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Capon Bridge
Disciple
B. W. Coe
P. O. Sartelle
C. F. Crowe
Gainesboro
C. R. Line
S. J. Goode
Jesus On the Cross
Britain and France Back Poland in New Frontiers Policy
Prime Minister Chamberlain announced a new British policy shortly after US Ambassador Joseph Kennedy met with officials. Kennedy had been in close contact for 48 hours. The statement, delivering the key pledge, was made in under five minutes as Britain and France prepared support for Poland and the Czech frontier issue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Czecho-Slovakia
United States
Joseph P. Kennedy
Kennedy
Chamberlain
Mrs Jessie Carbaugh dies in Stephens City aged 77
Mrs Jessie F Carbaugh wife of Mack Carbaugh longtime Frederick county resident died at 10 30 p m at her home following heart trouble and complications in Stephens City She was a native of Maytown Pennsylvania and survived by her husband two brothers George Barr and W L Barr plus many nephews and nieces The funeral will be Sunday at 2 30 p m from her home with Rev Homer Welch and Rev Frank Roof officiating Interment in Mount Hebron Cemetery Winchester Pallbearers: Charles Staples Charles Headley Arthur Grim Gervis Lemley H A Ritenour and Miller Barley
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jessie F. Carbaugh
Mack Carbaugh
Stephens City
Frederick County
Carbaugh
Maytown
William S
Eliza Elliott Barr
The
Methodist Church
Frank Roof
Trinity Lutheran Church
Mount Hebron Cemetery
Winchester
Charles Staples
Charles Headley
Arthur Grim
Gervis Lemley
H. A. Ritenour
Miller Barley
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Fort Hill High School
Silco
Loudoun St
Good Housekeeping Bureau
John W. Rosenberger & CO
Braddock
GEM
Ang Ever-Ready
Plymouth Rocks
Stock Market Report
Isles
Mrs. Roe
Mount ‘Olive
Garber
John S. Miller & CO
Robert Knight
Marshal Baker
Britain
Poland
Bell Clothes
M.carbaugh
W. 5
Barr
E. Boscawen St
Antietam Paper Company
Hagerstown
Mervel W. Adams Plumbing & Heating
E. Piccadilly St
Myers
C. I. Brumback
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