U S Moves to End War in South America
The United States urges joint actions with Argentina Brazil Chile and Peru to stop the Bolivia Paraguay conflict in the Chaco region while Roosevelt drafts a quick arms embargo bill for Congress. The League of Nations debates an embargo with Bolivia opposing its application. Britain says it will not sanction Japan without U S cooperation.
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Washington
Associate Press
United States
Bolivia
Paraguay
State Department
Argentina
Brazil
Chile
Peru
Roosevelt
Congress
Jurists
Geneva
League of Nations Council
Costa Durells
Council
Chaco Boreal
London
Sir John
Great Britain
China
Japan
Former Cuban President Faints Upon Return
Ramon Grau San Martin fainted entering his Havana home after a huge May 18 welcome by about 100,000 well wishers who greeted him off the boat returning from Mexico, carried to his bedroom unconscious from the vigor of the crowd.
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Associated Press
Havana
Cuba
Ramon Grau San Martin
Mexico
Strong Martinsburg and Funkstown Set For Weekend Park Games
Baseball fans will see the Martinsburg Blue Ridge League Club this Saturday at the Park with stars Hill Kilmer Lefty Bradshaw Hassan Gregory and others. On Sunday at 2 PM a doubleheader features Funkstown with Williams and a Tampa Florida State League third baseman. One admission covers the whole afternoon. Park players will participate as usual, despite no umpire Summers’ resignation.
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Martinsburg Blue Ridge League
95 ‘Hill
Kilmer
Lefty Bradshaw
Hassan
Gregory
Blue Ridge
Tcher
Waynesboro
Florida Tate League
Tampa
Fla
Enre
Johnny Summers
Two Police Court Hearings Draw Large Crowds
Woodrow Millburn and William Wellingham faced charges for unlawfully entering Winchester Seed Co. store while Herman Schneider of Gore stood trial for threatening a witness. Schneider was found technically guilty with only costs assessed, and Millburn and Wellingham were held to answer by the next city grand jury with bonds set at $500 each. A vagrancy case against William Hayes ended in a three month suspended sentence conditioned on leaving the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woodrow Millburn
M Wellingham
Winchester Seed Co
Herman Schneider
Shady Rest Tea Room
Gore
Schneider
John Williams
Jack Bowers
Bowers
A. J. Tavenner
Sykes
Schnieder
Wilmer Shryock
Meyer Hamburger
W. E. Oates
Harley DeHaven
Yles Oates
Loring Johnson
Williard Oates
Sam Schneider
Corporation Court
Millburn
Wellingham
Mr. Seabright
Fred Wingfield
Funk
William Hayes
Ohio
Hayes
Mrs. Fletcher Dies Suddenly In Berryville
Mrs Blanche Albin Fletcher 52 wife of Charles Lee Fletcher died at 9 last night at her Berryville home from a sudden heart attack. Daughter of James C Elkins she leaves eight children Evelyn Thelma Russell William Herbert Harry Howard and Daniel Fletcher and one sister Mrs James Royston. Funeral arrangements pending with Rev Connerly of the Seventh Day Adventist Church to conduct services at Nineveh Warren county.
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Blanche Albin Fletcher
Charles Lee’ Fletcher
Berryville
Clarke County
Connerly
Seventh Day Adventist Church
Winchester
Nineveh
Warren County
Riley Suit Settled For 3500 In Virginia Case
Andrew Riley minor via father sued for 30000 over injuries suffered in an automobile crash near Woodstock during a thunderstorm. Virginia Public Service Co and Glenn W Hottle named defendants. Before juror verdict a compromise was reached totaling 3500 with 2000 for youth injuries and 1500 for loss of services and medical bills.
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James P. Reardon
Shenandoah County
Andrew Ey
8. A. Riley
Frederick County
Valley Pike
Woodstock
Virginia Public Service Company
Glenn W. Hottle
Young Riley
F. S. Tavenner
Frank H. Brumback
Riley
Philip Williams
Mr. Anderson
Alexandria
Virginia Public Service
Noted Old-Time Printer Braithwaite Dies at 74
Robert Emmett Pete Braithwaite 74, famed Shenandoah Valley printer and Spanish American War veteran, buried after services at First United Brethren Church. A native of Harrisonburg, he worked in Virginia cities, was a skilled compositor, and active in Confederate reunions and veterans groups. Survived by sister Fannie Stone and multiple nephews and nieces.
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Robert Emmett
Pete) Braithwaite
Old School
Shenandoah Valley
Woodbine
First United Brethren Church
James W. Wright
Pete
Rockingham Memorial Hospital
Harrisonburg
Virginia
Richmond
Newport
News
Char- Luray
Winchester
Stanton
Standardsville
D. H. LeMartz
Sons of Confederate Veterans
Virginia Volunteer Regiment
Woodstock
Virginia National Guard
Fannie Stone
Portsmouth
James Braithwaite
Sam Braithwaite
Charles White
Alexandria
Wilmer Bowers
Cora Stone
Official State Inspection Station Ad
Official state inspection station promotes day and night service at George Washington Garage with multiple date codes 5 17 18 21 Ip 31.
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George Washington Garage
Beauty Nook Ad For Mrs De Vonde Hair Styling
Local beauty shop Mrs De Vonde advertises permanent waving and hair styling at 129 S. Loudoun St. The Beauty Nook promotes itself with the claim By Reputation The Best and lists contact phone 1312.
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Beauty Nook
S. Loudoun St
Luther M. Miller Property Sale Near Opequon
An opportunity to own a nice home offers a pro perty about 40 acres with a residence and outbuilding. About 5 acres orchard and 15 acres timber located one mile west of Opequon. Sale in front of Court House at noon Saturday May 26. A very desirable home.
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Luther M. Miller
Opequon
Court House
New neckwear and ruffling by Molting and Cather
A brief item notes new neckwear and ruffling designs by Molting and Cather. It highlights fashion updates and stylistic offerings visible on page one.
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Molting & Cather
Tarife measure tests opposition but fails to dash Democratic hopes
The report notes ongoing tariff measures pressuring opposition yet not silencing Democratic momentum. Constant hammering by critics persists, while the party remains confident.
Senate Debates Tariffs as Committees Rush to Act
In Washington on May 18 Republicans attack the reciprocal tariff bill while committees push favored measures before adjournment. Senator Millard Tydings urges a unified long term reconstruction plan and a citizen body to weigh temporary expedients for funding and policy.
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Washington
Senate
House
The
Washington Post
Millard Tydings
Roosevelt
United States
Maryland
Congress
Public Sale At Court House On May 19
Auctioneers Dunn and Duvall announce a public sale Saturday May 19 at 12 o clock noon in front of the Court House. Available shares include 12 of Union Bank 7 of Virginia Apple Storage and 10 of Prof. Potomac Edison Co. This notice lists the items and timing.
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Front Court House
Union Bank
Virginia Apple Storage
Prof. Potomac Edison Co
Dunn and Duvall
Mountain Folk to Be Grouped on New Tracts
Alexandria May 17 A government plan to transplant 340 Shenandoah National Park families into five grouped 10 acre communities near the park is outlined to Episcopal Council delegates. The project aims to provide land on easy payments and modest homes with federal funds totaling 457000, while assisting destitute families via emergency relief.
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Associated Press
Alexandria
Sam
Virginia
Shenandoah National Park
Episcopal Diocese of
B. L. Hummel
Hummel
Episcopal Council
Ocoes
Virginia Polytechnic Institute
Shenandoah Homestead
Blue Ridge Mountains
Page
Rockingham
Rappahannock
Madison
Greene Counties
Evaporated Prunes and Fruits Ad at Pure Food Store
An advertisement for evaporated prunes pears peaches and apricots from the Pure Food Store promotes dried fruit products for shoppers seeking preserved fruit options.
Two Ministers Nominated For District Governor By Rotary Meet
At the 56th district conference in Roanoke May 17 two ministers Dr James W Wright of Harrisonburg and Rev Paul D Bowden of Warrenton were nominated for district governor. Balloting results will be announced Friday. John E Martin retiring governor urged E R Johnson to be president next two years.
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Roanoke
James W. Wright
Harrisonburg
Paul D. Bowden
Warrenton
Rotary Club
John E. Martin
Suffolk
Martin
E. R. Johnson
Rotary International
Johnson
Rotary
Richmond
Martinsvill Christiansburg
Marrisonburg
Buena Vista
Leesburg
Luray
Martinsburg
Waynesboro
South Hill
Tazewell
Front Royal
Wytheville
Fredericksburg
Radford
Otto F. Frederikson
Harrisonburg State Teachers College
Harrisonburg Club
John R. Hutcheson
Virginia Polytechnic Institute
Christiansburg Group
Betty Makes A Most Stirring Sermon Appeal
A 17 year old evangelist Betty Weakland preached at Market Street Methodist Church on Romans 1 16 with the theme A preacher Unashamed The Lions Club attended and Rev Wallace M Brashears led an opening song service Betty closed with memories and plans to present Love as the evening topic with continued special music.
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Jesus Christ
Betty Weakland
Market Street Methodist Church
Betty
Lions Club
Wallace M. Brashears
Mail Delivery Boost For Winchester Firms
Pennsylvania officials and railroad representatives met at the post office to speed mail into Winchester. The mixed train will arrive at 10 20 a m and post office clerks will rush the mail into boxes by about 11 00 a m, shortening wait times for local businesses.
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Pennsylvania
Winchester
W. Nelson Page
Andrew Bell
Chamber of Commerce
Ralph Fansler
The
Star
C. A. Beemer
Philadelphia
Pennsylvania Railroad
Harrisburg
H. T. Wolfe
B. L. Bunch
Page
Bell
Altercation At Barracks On East Piccadilly Street
Last night Giles Fletcher and Stover Haymaker fought near the barracks on East Piccadilly Street. Bystanders say Fletcher dealt heavy punishment before friends separated them. Officials say the incident was personal, not drill related, with police investigating and no arrests made.
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Giles Fletcher
Stover Haymaker
East Piccadilly Street
Fletcher
Haymaker
Square Dance At Shady Rest Camp In Gore Virginia
Shady Rest Tourist Camp in Gore Virginia hosts a Friday and Saturday night square dance at 8 PM with a four piece string band. Men 40 cents, ladies free.
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Shady Rest
Gore
Dillinger linked bank raid nets big cash haul
GANG OF seven including a Dillinger lookalike robs Citizens Bank on Glenwood avenue Flint Michigan taking 25 000 to 30 000 in cash from an armored car delivery. Witness Kirk Roland identifies a man with a machine gun as Dillinger.
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Associated Press
Flint
Mich
John Dillinger
Glenwood Avenue
Citizens Commercial and Savings Bank
Harry Stannon
Gbut
Grand Rapids
Kirk Roland
Dillinger
Desperado
Roland
Miss Louise Dixon Receives Ovation At Winchester Cooking School
At the final session of a Winchester cooking school Miss Louise Dixon and her assistant received a warm farewell from a large audience of local women and visitors. Prizes were awarded to numerous attendees and major gifts announced by Mayor Dr. R. Anderson and Mrs. Thurman Ritenour.
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Louise Dixon
Palace Theatre
Willis
Winchester
Miss Dixon
New York
R. Anderson
Co. E. Burke
Clearbrook
E. P. Bean
South Stewart Street
John Rogers
Berryville Avenue
Rose Harvie
South Braddock Street
Ada Middleton
Berryville
Fannie Brill
North Avenue
Walter Cooper
South Market Street
Lucy B. Randall
Julia Well
South
Washington Street
Clara €Olbert
Toudoun Street
Raymond Watson
Glaize Avenue
J. C. Helsley
Fairmont A Avenue
Crisco
Sylvia Albeck
West Bond Street
R. E. Mudd
Andreson
Thurman Ritenour
West Cork Street
Red Cross
Huntsberry’s
Shoe
M. B. Clowe
H. S. Zigler
West Piccadillya Street
George W. Kurts Company
B. F. Strother
City Radio
Miller and Anderson
C. F. Burgess
Shirley Street
Magic Chef
Consumers' Utilities Company
Beatrice Cooper
First Degree Murder Verdict In Killing Case
Bernace Bausell, 28, found guilty of first degree murder in the January slaying of T Eugene Cornett of Rural Retreat Virginia by a Wytheville jury. Jury recommends 32 years. sentence postponed for defense motions.
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Associated Press
Wytheville
Bernace Bausell
T. Eugene Cornett
Rural Retreat
Machine Gunmen Wound Two Officers in Newton NC
In Newton North Carolina on May 18 two officers were seriously wounded when a small sedan with Tennessee plates, driven by three men, fired a machine gun as they tried to halt the vehicle. Patrolman Arthur Huff and deputy sheriff Ray Pitts were struck as the car fled.
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Associate
Newton
N. C
Arthur Huffman
Ray Pitts
Tennessee
Spo
Oak Grove Villa Dining and Dancing at Clearbrook
Clearbrook venue Oak Grove Villa announces new management offering plate lunches country cured ham and assorted drinks. Dancing with Hepe Seal providing piano music and picnic parties welcome. Located seven miles north of Winchester Virginia.
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Clearbrook
Winchester
Hepe Seal
Quality Dry Cleaning At Rite Way Cleaner Offer
A Rite Way Cleaner Corp ad promises quality dry cleaning at no higher cost than other local options. The notice appears in a 18-19-1p-2t layout reference.
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Rite Way Cleaneré Corp
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League Council
Scneider
Ashby
Pete Braithwaite
Mrs. de Vonde
Tarife
Hee
Tydings
House Banking Committee
Seras Davis
Vandenberg
Uncle Sam
Peery
U. S
Rotary Clubs
John R. Hutchinson
W. P. I. Extension Service
GANG
Little June Robles
Arizona
San Quentin
Calif
William F. Gettle
San Quentin Prison
James F. Kirk
Roy A. Williams
Larry Kerrigan
Kerrigan
Williams
Kirk
Oak Grove Villa
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