Winchester Girl Scouts Set White Rock Camp July 21 August 4
Miss Beatrice Bell of Roanoke Va to direct the annual Girl Scout Camp at White Rock from July 21 to August 4. She brings extensive camping experience including White Rock councilor duties and leadership at Camp Powhatan and the Red Cross Camp Roanoke. About 40 scouts are hoped to attend with registrations urged before June 9.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester Girl Scouts
White Rock
Beatrice Bell
Roanoke
Miss Bell
Powhatan
Red Cross
Winchester
Charles Town
Herbert Solenberger
West Leicester Street
E. B. Cooper
Ray Gerdt
Walter Bosserman
Readers Debate Convoying in War Aid Dilemma
The Inquiring Reporter captures opinions on convoying as a path to aiding Britain. Ralph Pifer supports convoying to deliver munitions and materials. John Glaize opposes it as risky involvement. Slim Melton favors convoy or risk loss. Mrs P G Ireland backs convoy as the only safe route.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph Pifer
Mr. Willkie
England
Atlantic
P. G. Ireland
Britain
Dr Denny Addresses Men’s Club and Brady Largent Elected President
Dr George H Denny former Washington and Lee and University of Alabama leader was guest of the Presbyterian Church Men’s Club stressing church home and school values and praising Handley School. The year end meeting named Brady Largen t president with Dave Reardon vice president Harry Ridgeway treasurer and Harold Edwards secretary. Reverend Ronald Wilson commended retiring president T R Cather for leadership and Dr G G Snarr praised the program committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George H. Denny
Washington & Lee University
University of Alabama
The
Presbyterian Church
Denny
South
Handley
Largen
Brady Largent
Dave Reardon
Harry Ridgeway
Harold Edwards
Ronald Wilson
T. R. Cather
G. G. Snarr
Groninger Named Division Freight Agent for B and O
Carl H. Groninger appointed division freight agent of the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad in Baltimore to succeed the late Charles S. Stout. He comes from Rochester New York, joining the company in December 1918 and has held posts in Cleveland Akron Huntington Parkersburg Rochester.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl H. Groninger
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Baltimore
Charles S. Stout
H. G. Settle
Mr. Groninger
Rochester
N. Y
Cleveland
Akron
Huntington
W. Va
Parkersburg
Answers to the Daily Quiz Listed on Page Four
The page presents quiz answers including clues: It signifies success and a set of states and nations. It lists Son Asia John Masefield Frances Perkins and Repatriation. Farragut appears as a name. Some items are incomplete or unclear but the overall entry records quiz answers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Hampshire
New York
New Jersey
New Mexico
Son
Asia
John Masefield
Frances Perkins
Tahar
Call for Prompt Removal of Dead Animals Urges Action
A civic notice urges authorities to promptly remove dead animals from streets. It warns that delay increases health risks and invites residents to report locations and times for inspection. Authorities are named as responsible bodies for cleanup.
Minerals Check On Livestock Ills
Richmond Va May 16 The state division of animal industry reports minerals in pasture improve grazing and hay feeding values. Alkaline lime and phosphate boost grass quality and animal production, with benefits seen beyond bluegrass regions and before early spring.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond
State Division of Animal Industry
AnimaleuterGoes
Ena
State’ Department of Agriculture
Virginia
Rural Life Meeting At Mt Williams On Sunday
Rural Life Sunday mass meeting for Frederick County set for Sunday at 2 30 p m at Mt Williams area church near Mount Williams The program aims to link Christianity and agriculture with speakers from local churches and the Virginia Council of Religious Education The event invites the public and features music and readings from area choirs and schools
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rural Life
Frederick County
T. Ae Eats
Mt. Williams
Neate
Leslie O. Shirley
F. L.roof
Stephens City
E. B. Smith
Macedonia Methodist
Gainesboro
Minor C. Miller
Virginia Council of Religious Education
Bridgewater
Virginia
America
Ashby
Brumback
Middletown Grange
Jesse B. Lewis
Union Hotel At Hagerstown Swept By Fire
A spectacular blaze destroyed the five story Union Hotel in Hagerstown Maryland last night. Firemen fought for two hours to stop the flames from spreading to adjacent buildings as occupants were evacuated. Robert Fader of Baltimore was trapped on the fourth floor for about thirty minutes before rescue crews saved him and he was taken to Washington county hospital with burns and cuts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hagerstown
Union Hotel
Robert Fader
Baltimore
Statutory Charge Held Against Ashby in Middletown Case
Ashby is held on a statutory charge by county authorities at the Middlesex office of Commonwealth Attorney Erle Edwards. The exact nature of the charges was not disclosed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Meons Ashby
Middletown
Commonwealth
Erle Edwards
War developments and political shocks sweep war zones
Britain and France face tensions as Eden confirms RAF bombings in Syria, Berlin and Hamburg raids continue, Mussolini escalates in Ethiopia, and Roosevelt appeals to France against collaboration. Hess intrigue and Croatia monarchy moves compound a swift, uncertain strategic picture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
Aosterday
Sec
Anthony Eden
House of Commons
RAF
Syria
French Mandate
Iraq
Germany
Berlin
Reich
Hannover
Hamburg
Cuxhaven
Hitler
Luftwaffe
British Isles
North Africa
Mussolini
Amba Alaji
Ethiopia
Washington
Roosevelt
Problems As To Safety Are Slated For Discussion
Representatives of public utilities in the Old Dominion gather in Norfolk through 24 for the Virginia State-Wide Safety Conference. Victor B. Fitzpatrick leads the utilities section with speakers from utilities across several states and agencies to discuss visual education accident analysis training and traffic safety improvements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Old Dominion
Norfolk
Virginia
Public Utilities
Victor B. Fitzpatrick
C E and Potomac Telephone Company
Cent Orublic
Paul C. Hilliard
Bluefield
W. Va
Appalachian Electric Power Company
D. C. Duncan
J. H. Hancock
Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone Company
Richmond
E. C. Bookman
Virginia Electric and Power Company
E. 8. Miner
East Coast Telephone Company
John F. Woods
J. H. Ruddy
Tidewater
Virginia Society of Safety Engineers
New Radio Fight Appears Brewing in Broadcaster Conflict
A brewing clash tests NBC CBS and the FCC over anti monopoly findings. NAB and MBS show support or opposition and court action is hinted. NBC Red program plans a defense broadcast with Milo Warner and Niles Trammell as speakers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
National Association of Broadcasters
NBC
CBS
Federal Communication Commision
MBS
St. Louis
FCC
Commission
Nbc-Red
Milo J. Warner
San Francisco
Niles Trammell
Trammell
Winchester Star Cooking School Ends After Crowded Run
The Winchester Star annual cooking school at Sarah Zane Hall ended this afternoon after four days of lectures and demonstrations led by Miss Edna Ferguson. Hundreds of homemakers attended daily and prize winners were announced for yesterday and today, including bundles of market bags and a Bendix washer as grand prize.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester Star
Sarah Zane Hall
Edna Ferguson
L. Zuckerman
Winchester
Market
R. F. Barham
Acorn Heights
Charles Barton
Route 1
Prentiss Gentry
R. W. Hockmanville
J. A. Sirbeugh
C. V. Hillard
North Kent
Lux and Rinso
Dorsey Bryan
Fairview Avenue
Zelda Largent
Bloomery
Dr. Pepper
R. A. Omps
Valley Avenue
W. H. Clemm
Euclid Avenue
B. J. Funk
N. Loudoun Street
Local Eagles Pay Tribute To G. C. Ritter At Winchester Aerie
Winchester Aerie No 824 passes a unanimous resolution honoring G C Ritter Jr a loyal member and brother. The note acknowledges his death and offers condolences to his wife and family with copies to be placed in minutes and sent to members and Winchester G C Ritter Sr.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester
Aerie
G. C. Ritter
Aeria
Frater- Order of Eagles
G. C. Ritter, Sr
Henry Keller
Alvin Wenzel
Senators and Representatives Named to Departmental Committee
The committee announcement lists senators McNary Holman Walgren Lucas Capper and representatives Cannon Snyder Kinzer Leavy Angell Hoffman Woodrum Tabor Ludlow and White among those taking part. The department committee has just been named.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McNary
Holman
Oregon
Walgren
Washington
Lucas
Illinois
Capper
Kansas
Cannon
Missouri
Snyder
Government defense drive promotes apples in war effort
The fruit industry story details a national push by apple producers to secure government support. Delegation leaders from the Washington State Apple Commission and New York New England Apple Institute visited key health and defense agencies in Washington. They pressed for apples to be highlighted for health value and potential inclusion in lend lease food supplies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Home Economics Bureau
Department of Agriculture
United States
Europe
Washington
Messrs
Stark, Nold and Miller
Chase
Washington State
Apple Commission
O'Neill
New York- New England
Apple Institute
Daleitation
United States Public Health Service
Army and Navy
Ee Security Administration
Wickard’s
Jers
Byrd
Randolph
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Charles Town, W. Va
Mallet
Willkie
Artery
John Glaize
L. M
Slim" Melton
Dr. Denny
Carl Groninger
Farragut
Leesburg
Rinso
Edna M. Ferguson
Petain
U. 8
American Sore
Normandie
Marshal Petain
Hess
Rudolf Hess
Scotland
Italy
Victoria
Miles Music Co
W. Boscawen
T. A
Margaret McElroy Story
Pittsburgh
Evening Star Cooking School
Eagles
Winchester Aerie
Goodrich
Silvertown
Braddock & Boscawen
Sts
WINCHESTER u/ co
W. B. Snider & Son
N. Cameron St
du Pont
John W. Rosenberger and CO
Cou Pont
Shenandoah Valley
Stephens City, VA
U. S. 11
Valley Pike
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