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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

May 12, 1937

Page

5

Wunder Named President Elect At Virginia Dental Meet

Dr. Wunder of Woodstock was unanimously named president elect of the Virginia State Dental Association at its 68th annual convention in session at Virginia Beach. Dr. J. E. John of Roanoke was reelected secretary treasurer for a third term. Installations and other business continued with Dr. A. M. Wash slated to become president for 1937 38.

W. Norfolk H. Wunder Woodstock Virginia State Dental Association Virginia Beach J. E. John Roanoke A. M. Wash Richmond Walsh Association Carter Crafford Norfolk R. H. Phipps R. F. Simmons State Board of Dental Examiners Peery Phipps Simmons C. G. Gifford M. Bagley Walker Dan O. Via Charlottesville State Department of Health I. C. Riggan B. J. Applewhite Newport News

The Hindenburg Disaster Board Questions Ground Crew

The inquiry began with Lieutenant Tyler of the naval air station as the first witness, who supervised the ground crew that aided passengers and crew during the Hindenburg explosion. The board considered static electricity as a possible ignition and planned to question ground crew members about any electrical shocks when ground ropes were released.

Tyler Naval Air Station

Street Work Continues With Surface Asphalt Plan

The street maintenance program will wait until all main work that disturbs the surface is finished. A proven asphalt type, similar to last year, will be applied again this year to provide a smooth surface and reduce unevenness.

Nue

Conduit Work Resumes After Apple Blossom Festival

The Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone Company restarts conduit construction from Indian Alley to Cameron Street in Boscawen, removing overhead wires and preparing to eliminate poles. Work runs between Indian Alley and Loudoun Street after the festival interruption. A prior conduit on Indian Alley enabled pole removal and overhead wire reduction. In Dubuque Iowa Charles Meyer finds a mine shaft hole 15 feet by 85 feet width and depth after mowing his lawn.

Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone Company Indian Alley Cameron Street Boscawen Loudoun Street Dubuque Charles Meyer Meyer

Front Royal Lions hear Dr. Allen on health topics

Health officer Dr. B R Allen of the State Department of Health spoke at the Front Royal Lions Club meeting held at the Royal Club. Guests included W W Bird of Harrisonburg and W E Clifton of Winchester.

Front Royal Front Royal Lions Club B. R. Allen Luray State Department of Health W. W Bird Harrisonburg W. E Clifton Winchester Dr. Allen Royal Club

Old School Baptists Meet at Thumb Run Church

A three day meeting of the Old School Baptists begins Friday at Thumb Run Church in Fauquier county with Elder L. Harrison as pastor. Front Royal Old School Baptist Church hosts events from Friday May 21 through Sunday with ministers from several states expected.

Front Royal Old School Baptists Thumb Run Fauquier County E L. Harrison Old School Baptist Church

Front Royal Baseball Beats Strasburg 10 5

The Warren County High School team defeated Strasburg High on the Strasburg diamond by 10 to 5. Sparky Peffer pitched well for Warren. Haun and Newell pitched for Strasburg. Tomorrow Charles Town high teams visit Front Royal for an All-Star diamond game. Harpers Ferry high plays Saturday at 3.

Front Royal Warren County High School Strasburg High School Strasburg Sparky Peffer Haun Newell Charles Town Harpers Ferry

Spring meeting of Valley Convocation women at Front Royal

About 75 ladies and several visiting ministers attended the spring meeting of the Woman's Auxiliary of the Valley Convocation of the Episcopal Church at Calvary Episcopal Church in Front Royal. The local branch served lunch in City Hall.

Front Royal Woman's Auxiliary of the Valley Episcopal Church Calvary Episcopal Church

Deaths in Milldale: Joseph McDonald 68

Funeral services will be held tomorrow at the Milldale Presbyterian Church for Joseph McDonald 68 of Milldale who died yesterday of pneumonia at Claude Robinson s home. He is survived by his wife one daughter Mrs Roy Oliver of Milldale and two sons Hubert and Leonard Mrs Donald of Milldale two sisters Mrs Solomon Herrel of Washington and Mrs Bertie Wilson of Stone Bridge. Interment will be in Milldale Church Cemetery.

Front Royal Milldale Presbyterian Church Joseph McDonald Milldale Claude Robinson Roy Oliver Hubert Leonard MrsDonald Solomon Herrel Washington Bertie Wilson Stone Bridge

King and Queen Address Nation After Coronation

The sovereign vocalizes gratitude to all corners of the empire, pledging service to the crown and unity of the Commonwealth. He speaks of the crown as a symbol of unity and duty, noting the grave responsibility and the support shown by representatives at the abbey.

Perse One

King and Queen Address Commonwealth Citizens in Solemn Speech

In a reverent royal address the king and queen promise enduring unity across the empire. The monarch expresses hope that future generations will travel widely within the commonwealth and nurture peace and progress through shared heritage and friendship. The Prime Minister introduces the king to the empire audience as he speaks with careful, deliberate clarity.

Commonwealth Empire Stanley Baldwin

Pastors Qualify To Perform Rites In Virginia

Two pastors have qualified to celebrate the rites of marriage in Virginia. The Rev. Ronald B. Wilson of Loudoun Street Presbyterian Church was granted a license after proving ordination with a $500 bond, secured by Clifford D. Grim. The Rev. William M. Kelly of the Roman Catholic Church received a license with Rev. Robert E. Hannon acting as $500 bond surety.

Virginia Ronald 8. Wilson Loudoun Street Presbyterian Church Clifford D. Grim William &. Kelly Robert E. Hannon

Nettie Darlington Estate Divided Between Sisters

The will admitted to record in Corporation Court directs that Nettie Darlington's share of the house and lot at 517 North Market Street and all other possessions be equally divided between her sisters Wannie Shiner and Georgia Darlington. No qualification has been made.

Nettie Darlington Corporation Court North Market Street Wannie Shiner Georgia Darlington

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Dr. Wunder Heinen Warren County The Winchester Evening Star Guesse McFall Telephone Front Royal Front Royal News Mary Spencer Florida Fairlawn Warren County Garden Club Harold Smith Smith Aubrey G. Weaver Sue Compton Ethel Wilkerson Sammy Dunn Mrs Robert Weir Baltimore Anne Legge Floyd Sager Remount Julian N. Major Henry Coe Orville Bowen Thomas Johnston Circle of the Kings Daughter E. H. Keyser Dr. Keyser R. W. Shannon Milldale Church Ree Leef Tubfast Good- Housekeeping Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone Co W. Boscawen St Pisega Batiste Mien Montgomery Ward South Loudoun St
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