Ralph Embrey Wins Marble Tournament At Virginia Avenue School
Ralph Embrey of John Kerr School won the marble tournament at Virginia Avenue School and will represent John Kerr in finals next month. Edward Everhart reached the finals with Embrey as semifinalists. Otis Sargent said the event and awards will be at Handle High School.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph Embrey
Virginia Avenue
National Marbles
Star
Chester
John Kerr School
John Kerr
Ac Samateh
Edward Everhart
Earl Smediey
Earl
Winchester
Otis
Snag) Sargent
Wildwood-by-the-Sea
N. J
Handle High School
Wade Guard
Richard Edward Shull
Vernon Clark
Hugh Hodgson
Ray Haines
Eugene Coclwan
Edward Golightly, Jr
Edward Everhart Alton Cooper
Raymond Morrison
Robert Jenkins
Joseph O'Leary
Iry Lee Shirley
John Combs
Illiam Ritter
Ray Whitacre
Jasper Vance
Herman McDaniel
Donald Lee Henderson
Charles Messick
Freddie Wood
Billy Wolfe
Clarence Cat Jette
Richard Stayton
Frankie Wolfe
Billie Duncan
Donald Garber
James Jenkins
Bobby Miller
Louis Patton
Marshall Creswell
Billy Maskell
British Expert Considers New Cabinet Post for Efficiency
The discussion explores creating a Ministry of Supply to cut red tape and concentrate responsibility for efficiency on one official. Britain eyes Canada and possibly the United States for faster warplane delivery while domestic production expansion is seen as the long term fix.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ministry of Supply
Britain
Canada
United States
Plans for Tent Meeting At Mount Olive U to Meet
Mount Olive University will host a prayer gathering on Wednesday night to discuss plans for a tent meeting with Gnerdh expected to attend and participate in the preparations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Agre Oes i
Mount Olive U. S Gnerdh
Mrs Barrie to be laid to rest in Mount Hebron Cemetery
The body of Gertrude Potter Barrie, wife of Alexander Barrie, will be brought to Winchester next month for interment in Mount Hebron Cemetery in line with her wish expressed to her grandson George Barrie IV. She died May 7 at her Coronado Beach home after a quiet night, with no known illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gertrude Potter Barrie
Alexander Barrie
Winchester
Mount Hebron
George Barrie, IV
George Barrie, III
Mrs. Barrie
Philadelphia
Rut Coffey Finishes Strong At Local Pro Events
E. R. Rut Coffey of Winchester Golf Club returns from Washington with two runner up finishes in the P G A Middle Atlantic Pro Amateur and the Pro Sweepstakes at Woodmont. He shot 73 with an eagle and birdie finish and tied with a 68 in the pro amateur with a Woodmont member partner. The Pro Amateur is set for Monday June 6 at the local course, drawing pros and teams from at least 15 clubs in Virginia Maryland and Washington area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. R
Rut” Coffey
Winchester Golf Club
Washington, D. C
Woodmont Country Club
Rut
Woodmont Club
Coffey
Collie
Virginia
Maryland
Aged Colored Woman Charlotte Hull Dies in Berryville
Charlotte Hull aged colored woman of Berryville Clarke county died at her home after months of ill health. Born in Clarke county in 1843 she had worked in local homes around Berryville and Millwood. She is survived by two daughters Rebecca Perkins of Philadelphia Annie Hull of Berryville a son Edward of Pittsburgh and many grandchildren great grandchildren and a great great grandchild. Funeral arrangements had not been completed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berryville
Charlotte Hull
Clarke County
Millwood
Rebecca Perkins
Philadelphia
Annie Hull
Edward
Pittsburgh
Girl Scouts Hold Court Of Awards In Winchester
Winchester Girl Scouts held a court of awards with Mrs E B Cooper chairing the Badges and Awards committee and Miss Mary Katherine Aulick assisting. The event featured award presentations to Troops 2 3 4 5 6 and 7 including first and second class badges and five years service stripes. Dan Henry of Shenandoah Area spoke on water front scouting life and recreation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Girl Scouts of
Winchester
E. B. Cooper
Mary Katherine Aulick
Aulick
White Rock
Dan Henry
Shenandoah
Miss Aulick
W .P. Massey
Frances Bickers
Natalie Brown
Betty Allen Pifer
Marie Kline
Phyllis Fowle
Marianna Howard
Rosalie Grim
Molly Ann Grim
Dorothy Keckley
Elethea Jones
Estelle Tinsman
Pearl Crismore
Frances Carpenter
Audrey Carpenter
Mary Kerns
Margaret Ann Cammer
Irene Johnson
Miss Lindstrom
Pavey Lupton
Lenora Rush
Janet Lovett
Katherine Kline Marion Hurst
Gene Hamman
Allison Burgess
Farley Massey
Gladys,Garber
Anne Oakes
Eleanor Leatherman
Ruthanna Craig
Troop
Dorothy Hawthorne
Troop 3
Zenith Olinger
Nancy Lee Coble
Katherine Kline
Reba Snarr
Jane Cather
Charlotte Schlack
Helen Schlack
Betty Alden Pifer
Carol Lindstrom
Dorothy Ann Robinson
Virginia Mudd
Cassandra Mudd
Thelma Edwards
Colleen Shine
Marion Johnson
Jean Whitham
Doris Sartell
Betty Ann Thomas
Betty Joe Stretchberry
Betsy Conklin
Susan Shryock
G. Lindstrom
Car Collision Causes Minor Injuries in City Intersection
Mr and Mrs Charles Lee Funk of 220 South Kent street sustained slight injuries in a Sunday collision with a car driven by Winfred Crum of Staunton at the Cork and Kent street intersection. Earlier reports said no injuries. the Funks resumed work Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Lee Funk
South Kent Street
Winfred Crum
Staunton
Cork
Kent Street
Funks
Plane Is Missing as Search Expands Around Burbank
Three hundred CCC enrollees and a large ground crew scour 150 square miles at dawn for a twin engined transport with 500 gallons of fuel. Fog and high altitude hinder aerials while a Los Angeles County sheriff's squadron and National Guard planes press the search within 50 miles of Burbank.
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C. C
CCC
United States and
County Forestry Service
Power ‘Company
Los Angeles
Caroles and
Forest Rangers
National Guard
Union Air Terminal
Claude Morgan
Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Aero Squadron
Burbank
Jess Sevier
Mt. Gleason
Mint Canyon
Fire Destroys Large Bank Barn on DeBrueller Farm
Early today a large bank barn at Ralph DeBrueller’s O. E. Larrick place, one mile south of Middletown Virginia, burned completely. Officials suspect defective wiring. loss runs to several thousand dollars with most farm equipment and supplies destroyed. Livestock were spared and insurance partially covers the damage. The blaze was reported between 4 and 5 a.m. and rapidly consumed the structure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph DeBrueller
Middletown
O. E. Larrick
First Co-op Lamb Shipment Planned from Middletown
The Frederick County Cooperative Livestock Marketing Association plans its first lamb shipment from Middletown on Tuesday afternoon May 24. Growers must notify by Saturday how many animals they will ship and bring stock to the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad station between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. Lambs weighing 75 to 90 pounds should be brought for grading by a state markets expert.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick County Cooperative Livestock Marketing Association
Middletown
Fred Stine
Baltimore and Ohio
Stine
Stephens City
State Division of Markets
Frederick County
Committees Named For Winchester Junior Board Charter Dinner
Lynn Keller as general chairman announces subcommittee heads for the Junior Board of Trade of Winchester charter presentation dinner T B Baldridge heads speakers committee Bob Riley entertainment C Ridgely White special guests Hugh Green reservations Tom Kremer menu Philip Glaize souvenir Roswell Rosengren national president of the Junior Chamber of Commerce will attend as special guest others will join a speakers program to ensure a successful dinner and dance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lynn Keller
Junior Board of Trade of Winchester
T. B. Baldridge
Bob Riley
C. Ridgely White
Hugh Green
Tom Kremer
Philip Glaize
Roswell Rosengren
Junior Chamber of Commoérée
Minister's Widow Dies In Hospital
Mrs. Georgia L. Robertson widow of Rev. W. W. Robertson of Delaplane Virginia died in Winchester Memorial Hospital from a broken hip. Aged 84 she had been a patient since May 13 with the injury occurring earlier. She was born Georgia Riley in Atlanta and is survived by two daughters Mrs. W. W. Triplett and Miss Mary Robertson of Delaplane, Ripley Robertson of Delaplane, Frank Robertson of Warrenton and a stepson Dr. Robertson of Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgia L. Robertson
W. W. Robertson
Delaplane
Winchester Memorial Oe
Ripley Robertson
Frank Robertson
Warrenton
Dr. Robertson
Washingon
Court ruling limits labor board power in strike cases
The court held a worker on strike remains an employee under the act if unfair labor practices occurred. It approved the Mackay Radio approach where no hearing was held on the trial examiner’s tentative report. Senator Thomas urged a “hands off” stance until the board proves itself.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mackay Radio and Telegraph Company
Thomas
Utah
Senate Labor Committee
Labor Board
Civic Groups Meet Over Venereal Disease Clinic Feasibility
Local civic clubs plan a joint meeting tomorrow at 8 pm in the Episcopal Parish House with Dr. L M Allen and Dr James Miller to discuss establishing a venereal disease clinic. All designated representatives are urged to attend promptly to pursue a citywide coordinated effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Episcopal Parish
L. M. Allen
James Miller
Winchester
Heavy Balloting In Pennsylvania Primary Tests CIO Power
Philadelphia and statewide voting featured clashes and fraud charges as Pennsylvanians cast ballots in a heated party contest. The day's turnout, weather, and election officer refusals affected access while factions backed candidates in the gubernatorial and U S Senate races.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
John L. Lewis
CIO
Arthur H James
Gifford Pinchot
John B. Kelly
James A. Farley
Farley
Thomas Kennedy
George H. Earle
State Committee
United States Senate
Exservice Institutes On Claims Work Friday
Nelson Richards of the World War Service Bureau will lead an exservice claims institute for ex service organizations and the Home Service bureau of the American Red Cross. Sessions are 2 30 to 5 pm and 7 30 pm at the George Washington Hotel with commanders and post leaders from Leesburg Mt Jackson Berryville Edinburg Front Royal Idiray Harrisonburg and Winchester expected. Richard Boyce adjutant of Post 2123 VFW in Winchester invites attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelson Richards
World War Service Bureau
State Department of Public Welfare
Home Service Bureau
American Red Cross
George Washington Hotel
American Legion
Leesburg
Mt. Jackson
Berryville
Edinburg
Front Royal
Idiray
Harrisonburg
Winchester
Richard Boyce
North
Loudoun Street
Boyce
V. F
Mexico Increases Troop Deployments to San Luis Potosi
Mexico extends troop buildup as central San Luis Potosi tension rises after revolt rumors. Eight thousand soldiers already in San Luis, pilots held in barracks await action, and two more trainloads are prepared for an unannounced northbound destination. President Lazaro Cardenas says no danger from General Saturnino Cedillo and his alleged peasant following.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mexico City
San Luis Potosi
San Luis
Lazaro Cardenas
Cardenas
Saturnino Cedillo
Bishop Cannon backs church unification delays civil suits
Richmond Virginia May 17 Bishop James Cannon Jr of the Methodist Episcopal Church South said the judicial council’s unanimous ruling on unification will deter civil suits. He cited large conference majorities for union and noted the council’s Birmingham hearing affirmed the procedure’s legality, urging respect for its ruling in civil courts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond
James Cannon, Jr
Methodist Episcopal Church South
Judicial Council
Cannon
Judicial Council of the Church
Birmingham
Lions Hear Of Zone Meet And Plans For Richmond Event
Lions Club luncheon reports on the Alexandria zone meet and plans to pool 1500 dollars with the state convention in Richmond for entertainment. Two new members were welcomed with Lions keys, and six members will attend the Charles Town zone meeting. Delegates to Oakland urged support for Pittsburgh as 1939 convention site.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Piccadilly
Lions Club
C. F. Schenck
Alexandria
Richmond
Lions
A. T. Hawthorne
Bryan Stottler
Cee Brannon
Lions’ Keys
Norfolk Man Elected Head of Va Labor Group
O. C. Moore of Norfolk, a carpenter, was chosen president of the Virginia State Federation of Labor to succeed Joseph Rossano of Portsmouth. John A. Titmus of Petersburg was elected first vice president after Moore defeated W. Dan Anderson of Richmond and Titmus defeated A. Edmonston of Portsmouth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond
O. C. Moore
Norfolk
Carpenters‘ Union
Virginia State Federation of Labor
Joseph Rossano
Portsmouth
Eee
Ofce
John A. Titmus
Petersburg
Moore
W. Dan Anderson
Titmus
A. Edmonston
Jurors Selected For Terror Cases In Harlan County
London Kentucky May 17 A jury of 12 men most of them farmers was tentatively chosen to hear the Harlan county labor terrorizing cases when federal courts recessed at noon today. None of the prospective jurors was from Harlan county. Only 29 veniremen had been called.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Harlan County
Woman Freed With Suspended Sentence In Wheat Theft Case
Elizabeth Knight, 40, was granted a six month suspended sentence to avoid birth in the House of Correction. Judge Harold G. Smith freed her as Montgomery county women urged State's Attorney James H. Pugh to seek leniency after she was charged with stealing wheat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rockville
Harold G. Smith
Elizabeth Knight
House of Correction
Montgomery County
James H. Pugh
Mrs Ward's Will Placed On Record At Court
The will of Louisa V. Ward was admitted to record with Shenandoah Valley National Bank named executor and bond set at 13500. Provisions include burial beside Isabella Harbaugh, a 200 stone, 200 for Mount Hebron Cemetery, bequests to Itosalie Garnet Ward Louise Reiis Jones and Julia Vaughn's children, Masses for Sacred Heart, and remaining estate to Missionary Sisters of the Sacred Heart Home Hyattsville Md. Appraisers M M Lynch H K Grove S C Brooks B M Sullivan H W Copenhaver named.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louisa V. Ward
Clark M. Smith
Corporation Court
Shenandoah Valley National Bank
Mount Hebron
Isabella Harbaugh
Itosalie Garnet Ward
Louise Reiis Jones
Julia Vaughn
Sacred Heart Catholic Church
Sacred Heart Church
Missionary Sisters of the Sacred Heart Home
Pine Hills
Hyattsville, Md
M. M. Lynch
H. K. Grove
8. C. Brooks
B. M. Sullivan
H. W. Copenhaver
Councilmen Postpone Special Session Over Federal Hurdles
The Common Council postpones a planned meeting to consider concessions for a shoe company seeking a Winchester plant. Delays stem from unspecified federal regulatory technicalities about relocating an industry, with company officials awaiting board approval before proceeding. The company president and an architect were en route to inspect a site and present plans, reportedly in Washington today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Common Council
Winchester
Washington
Bankers Hear Bristow Tell Of New Laws
M. E. Bristow of Richmond spoke at the Clearing House Association meeting held at Shenandoah Caverns near Mount Jackson. He explained measures from the Virginia General Assembly affecting banks and urged uniform bank examinations by state and federal authorities. Two new banks, First National of Shenandoah and Farmers and Merchants National of Stanley, were admitted. Directors will meet bi monthly and dinner meetings will be held bi monthly. Next directors’ meeting is June 20 at Page Valley Bank in Luray and the next dinner is July 18 in Berryville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. E. Bristow
Richmond
Clearing House Association
Frederick
Clarke
Warren
Shenandoah
Page Counties
Shenandoah Caverns
Mount Jackson
Bristow
Virginia General Assembly
First National
Farmers and Merchants National
Stanley
Page County
Page Valley Bank
Luray
Berryville
Illness Fatal To Mr. McNaughton
Charles S. McNaughton of 506 North Avenue died at home yesterday at 5 20 PM. A Swift and Company salesman in his forties, he had lived in Winchester after moving from Pennsylvania. He is survived by his wife Ruth Miller McNaughton and his parents James and Huldah McNaughton. Body sent to Jones Funeral Home. burial in Harrisburg after local service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles S. McNaughton
North Avenue
McNaughton
Swift and Company
Winchester
Pennsylvania
James McNaughton
Huldah Stephens McNaughton
Ruth Miller - McNaughton
Jones Funeral Home
Harrisburg
Subway Trains Disaster Amid Panic In Tunnel
Eyewitness accounts describe panicky scenes as a battery sparked beneath a train in the tunnel. Women screamed and crowds pressed onto the tracks while stretchers moved by. Noted attorney K. C. Norman Birkett recalled the eerie, upsetting experience and shaken compartment passengers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ness
K. C
Norman Birkett
Wallis Warfield Simpson
Birkett
States to receive relief funds under grants in aid plan
Senator Vandenberg proposed returning all relief administration to the states with federal grants in aid. He introduced the plan as a substitute for the lending spending bill’s direct work relief appropriations and urged Congress to remove pump priming from the measure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senator Vandenberg
Michigan
Congress
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California
Evening Star
Hughes Motor Co
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Exservice Men’s Institute
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Church Council
Oakland Calif
P.G. Ireland
E. T. Clark
Lee Miller
James E. Madden
Malone
van, Fausen
Leonard Sirbatgh
Charlottesville
Culpeper
Catholic
Hyattsville
Mr. McNaughton
Conk
Winchester Coca-Cola Works, Incorporated
E. Harbaugh
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