Honeymoon Ends in Plane Crash That Killed Kaplans
The fog bound TWA airliner crash near Atlanta Missouri claimed five lives including Mrs. William Kaplan of West Los Angeles and Senator Bronson Cutting of New Mexico. Pilot Harvey Bolton reportedly gasped I ran out of gasoline as the craft failed to reach an emergency field.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Macon
TWA
Atlanta
William Kaplan
Los Angeles
Harvey Bolton
Kenneth H. Greeson
Rena
Bolton
Senator Cutting, Greeson
Jeanne Anne Hillias
Kansas City
Kirksville
Kaplan
Richard Wallace
Hollywood
We Care campaign aims to aid far flung poverty
A column highlights a photo of a little girl at a shack door as proof of wretched conditions in the city. The writer urges local residents to face reality, support the upcoming fund drive, and prove Winchester cares for those in need and other communities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
China
India
Russia
Winchester
Oxygen Tent Used Today For Judge Harrison
Judge T. W. Harrison of Virginia, ex-Congressman, and former judge of the seventeenth circuit, is in serious condition after pleurisy and double pneumonia. He remains conscious with full mental faculties as doctors place him in an oxygen tent to aid breathing and rest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. W. Harrison
Hye
Seventh Congressional District
Seventeenth Judicial Circuit
Virginia
John B. McKee
Robert McC. Glass
Judge Harrison
Harrison
Ward
Turkey Knob Orchard
Shenandoah County
C. E. Gudebrod
Salses
State Supreme Court of Appeals
Billboard Called Great Cheapening Influence In U S
A national statement by the National Council for Protection of Roadside Beauty and allied groups denounces outdoor advertising as a major blight on American highways. It warns that billboards and related structures ruin scenery, harm tourism economics, and degrade the countryside.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Council For Protection
American Civic Association
Garden Club of America
National Council of State Garden Club Federations
American Nature Association
Council For Preservation of Natural Beauty
Penna
Oregon Council For Protection of
Virginia Committee For the
Byrd Antarctic Explorer Wins Welcome In Two Cities
Resolutions praising Admiral Byrd and his Antarctic expedition passed the House and were sent to the Senate. Byrd returns to Virginia and Washington with a hero’s welcome after his second voyage, with receptions planned in Quantico and New York. Winchester Post Office moves Saturday night to temporary quarters at 107 North Kent Street with mail removal timing set. A $40,005,000 post office expansion contract awarded to Wood Construction Company to double capacity, taking eight to ten months. mail will operate from the new quarters in the interim.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate
House
Representative Robertson
D-Va
Glass Quantico
Richard E. Byrd
Virginia Capes
Quantico
Roosevelt
Oakland
Capes
Quanticoe
Potomac
Bear
Byrd
Admiral Byrd
New York
Winchester Post Office
North Kent Street
Stewart Bell
W. Nelson Page
Wood Construction Company
Roanoke
Treasury
Department of the United States Government
Bureau of Public Works
Page
Miller to Attend Camp Peery Training at Virginia Beach
State Officer George Miller plans to leave Saturday for Camp Peery in Virginia Beach for a week of training. Officer Bayliss is at the camp this week and will return to duty on Saturday.
Do You Care Campaign Launches Relief Drive
An elderly couple and four children face hardship while an ongoing relief drive seeks $6,000 in city funds. The plan uses the slogan Do You Care and involves public and industrial employee committees, with meetings set for May 13 and fundraising beginning May 14.
Walton Addresses 25 Home Owners at Hotel Meeting
Shenandoah Valley field representative B F Walton spoke to 25 homeowners at the George Washington Hotel last night. He outlined questions on home ownership under the insured mortgage plan of the federal housing administration and noted borrowing through approved leading institutions for primary residences. Walton will return to Winchester May 15 16 to answer questions on better housing plans.
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B. F. Walton
Shenandoah Valley
George Washington Hotel
Federal Housing Administration
Walton
FHO
Winchester
Junior Century Club Meets at Steck Residence
The Junior Century Club will hold a meeting on Wednesday at 3:30 PM at the home of Mrs. John M. Steck Jr on Fairmont Avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John M. Steck, Jr
Fairmont Avenue
No Excursion Run For Fete, It Is Learned
Discounted excursion plans for the Apple Blossom Festival failed to materialize as announced tickets at one cent a mile were distributed. Rail officials did not publish a cancellation but did not assemble trains, costing the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad an estimated 1,000 potential riders from Winchester and nearby areas. Empty cars were provided for return trips, while others reached the city by other means.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Arpers Ferry
W. Va
Winchester
Strasburg Junction
Ships watch for mystery vessel off New Jersey coast
After a nine hour search for a distressed vessel reported 20 miles off New Jersey, the coast guard urged all ships to watch for the mystery craft. The reported position near Seabright lies in the graveyard of the Atlantic near Morro Castle Mohawk disaster sites.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
New Jersey
Coast Guard
Seabright
Atlantic
Fruit Growers Asked To Oppose Eastman Transportation Bill
The Star prints a letter from Mr Campfield urging Virginia fruit growers to oppose Congress action on the Eastman Transportation Bill. The measure would place motor transport under ICC control, regulating trucks and operators amid hopes for an ample apple crop and open marketing outlets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Eastman Transportation
Mr. Gold
Inter Commerce Commission
Commission
Fed
Four Die in Back Bay Fire at John LaValle Home
A Boston blaze in the Back Bay four story brick residence of portrait painter John LaValle killed four people including his mother and his 14 year old daughter. Several others were hurt and the home suffered about 25000 dollars in damage.
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Boston
John LaValle
Alice LaValle
Mary Dolan
LaValle
Kathleen Costello
Ellen Elaine
Mary Dean
Mary McLeod
Molly O'Reilly
Virginia Wilson
Cincinnati
Robert Wilson
Back Bay
Mary
Ellen
John
LavValle
Alice
Curtis Guild
Massachusetts
Harvard
America
Europe
Capitol Hill Action Bits From Today and Yesterday
The House passed minor measures as the Senate debates a bonus bill and considers private bills. Yesterday lawmakers adjourned after the death of Senator Bronson Cutting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
House
Senate
Bronson Cutting
Hables Palace Previews Apple Blossom Festival Photos
Winchester hosts a pre release week featuring Apple Blossom Festival pictures. Special Mother's Day prices at Barr's Studio with display of a candid photograph of mother available for purchase.
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Hable’s Palace
Winchester
Apple Blossom Festival Pictures
Barr
Stallion Notice at Cedar Creek Farm
My sorrell Belgian Stallion will be at Mr. R A Cooper's Farm just off Cedar Creek Grade Thursday May 9. Those desiring this service please communicate with Mr. Cooper or myself. Arrangements can be made for other locations. C M Hurst. Phone 1091 Winchester.
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R. A. Cooper
Cedar Creek Grade
Virginia pushes early rural electrification funds
Governor Peery and state officials met with Frank C. Walker to urge immediate federal works relief money for rural electrification. Virginia requests 2.5 million for a quick program and 7 million for a long term seven year plan, with officials planning swift application submission.
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Washington
Virginia
Peery
Frank C. Walker
National Emergency Council
Burch
Martinsville
Peery- Walker
Rural Electrification Division
Walker
Resolutions Honor Admiral Byrd Antarctic Expedition
Senator Glass and Representative Roberson introduced a resolution extending the nations gratitude to Admiral Richard E. Byrd and his Antarctic expedition. It calls for a five member congressional committee from each house to greet Byrd on his arrival at the Navy yard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Richard E. Byrd
Glass
Robertson
Virginia
Byrd
Navy Yard
United Brethren Church Observes Mother's Day
The United Brethren Church will observe Mother's Day next Sunday. Attendees are asked to wear a white flower in memory of their mothers and participate in honoring them. All members are urged to attend and take part in the observance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. B. Church
United Brethren Church
Free Chest Clinic to Be Held May 14 by State Expert
A chest disease clinic for adults led by Dr. Charles L. Savage of the State Health Department will take place at the District Nurse Association offices on Tuesday May 14. Hours are 9 10 a m to noon and 2 to 4 p m. Cooperation with city and county physicians. Strong TB concern prompts examination for prolonged colds and coughs, especially if TB deaths in family. No sanatorium exams unless requested by family physician. applies to children under 15.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles L. Savage
State Health Department
District Nurse Association
Highway Patrol and Langdon Comedy at Handley High School
Win prizes and enjoy Harry Langdon’s funniest routines in Comedy at Handley High School on May 8 and 9 at 7 and 9 p.m. Free tickets available at Cammer Tire Co Braddock and Boscawen Streets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Highway Patrol
Harry Langdon
Handley High School
Cammer Tire CO
Senate Chooses Between Cash Bonus Plans In Bond Debate
Washington May 7 The Senate and House clash over how to pay a veteran bonus with a cash option backed by the American Legion. The Vinson bill and Patman measure differ on timing, funding, and interest refunds, risking delays in payout as leaders seek a workable method.
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Washington
Senate
House
Vinson
American Legion
Harrison Miss
Patman
Congress
Morgenthau
Garner
Callez
Thomas
D-Okla
E Patman
Senator Long
D-La
World News Roundup Capsized by Wide Aboard Events
Across cities from Boston to London the day’s brief items report apartment fire deaths four in Boston, the NRA extension debate in Washington, a duke’s death in England, and epidemic spread reaching Alaska and London with varied political and economic notes.
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Macon
LWA
Tell Paneat
Boston
Mayfield
Hugh
Johnson
New York
United States
Alaska
Hawaiian Islands
Florence Garrett Son
Spooner
Chicago
al Jolson
Rule Keller
Baltimore
Atlantic Seaboard
Washington — Administration
House Ways and Means
Democratic Committee
NRA
Preakness
Omaha
Soco
Goodwood
England
Lord Charles Henry Gordon-Lennox
Duke of Richmond
Ankara
Turkey
Point Barrow
London
Xine
Britain
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the Kaplans
Bride of Hollywood Film Studio
Missouri
Billboard
U.S
Fight of the Roadside Council
Ender
Warren County
Front Royal News
Star Today
Physicians and District Nurse Association
Uenees
Nelson Page
Lee Grant
John Rodman
J. C. Oakes
J. K. Wheeler
Ansel Solenberger
Jack Engle
Lee Coble
George Washington
Nestiteltine
JR. Century Club
Campfield
State Horticultural Society
the Star
W. 8. Campfield
Staunton
Virginia State Horticultural Society
Star
Phil H. Gold
Frederick County
Frederick County Fruit Growers Association
Winchester, Va
John la Valle
Capitol Hill
Bill
Administration
Conogress
World News
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