Franco Italian impasse mirrors historic tensions
May 20 Paris and Rome clash as Franco Italian talks stall over Franco recognition and Tunisia rights. Mussolini’s blunt Genoa speech signals deep distrust amid Spain’s war and Rome Berlin axis concerns. France strengthens Africa garrisons while Paris bank loan boost bolsters resolve.
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Dewitt MacKenzie
Associated Press
New York
Thomas Brown
Doctor Fell
Paris
Rome
Mussolini
Genoa
Spain
France
Francisco Franco
Italy
Africa
Tunisia
Libya
Mediterranean
Hitler
London
Germany
Public Sale In Winchester For 1929 Chevrolet Sedan
By virtue of an execution and levy, the case H. R. Kern vs Amos E. Shoemaker proceeds to public auction in front of the Winchester Court House at ten in the morning on Saturday May 21 1938. Cash is required. Taylor L. Barr City Sergeant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. R. Kern
Amos E. Shoemaker
Winchester
Virginia
Taylor L. Barr
Methodism Celebrates Two Century Milestone Worldwide
The article marks the bicentennial of Methodism founded by John Wesley. It notes Wesley's conversion on May 24 1738 in London and describes Methodism as a democratic revival movement blending Protestant and Catholic elements, now a global church celebrated by Methodists and allied denominations through May 24.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Wesley
Aldersgate Street
London
Civil Service Exam For Medical Technician Position
The U S Civil Service Commission announces an open competitive examination for a medical technician in field roentgenology with a 1800 dollar annual salary less 3 12 percent retirement deduction. Applicants must have four years high school or 14 units or pass a mental test. x ray experience including chest radiography and portable clinic work required. Information from Herman Lee, secretary, U S Civil Service Board of Examiners, at the local post office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Civil Service Commission
Herman Lee
U. S. Civil Service Board of Examiners
Colored Recreation Center Opens Monday at North End
The colored recreation committee announces the North End Recreation Center opening Monday at 9 am at the North Kent street playground in the former Elks building. A WPA recreation leader will oversee activities and invite children not in the Sunshine Play Center to attend.
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The
Colored Recreation Committee
North Kent Street
the Elks
North End
Sunshine Play Center
WPA
World Map Atlas Offered by Washington Bureau
The Winchester Evening Star promotes a five color world map printed on durable paper 21 by 28 inches. It includes official statistics on areas populations religions commerce airline distances and World War data. Priced at ten cents and available through the Washington Information Bureau.
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Times
Washington Information Bureau
Smithsonian scientists explore new cavern near Front Royal
Dr. Austin H. Clark leads a group of experts from the Smithsonian Institution to Skyline Cavern near Front Royal for an all day search. The team includes William M. Mann Leonard P. Schultz and Charles W. Gilmore with possible attendance by Professor John W. Bailey. They aim to uncover cave salamanders insects and perhaps bones of prehistoric creatures and plan to study specimens in Washington. Temporary lighting on corridors near the entrance has revealed new formations.
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Front Royal
Smithsonian Institution
Austin H. Clark
Washington
Smithsonian
Clark
William M. Mann
National Zoological Park
Ts. Mann
Leonard P. Chults
United States National Museum
Charles W. Gilmore
United States
Berit
L. B. Front Royal Town Man Aid
The
Virginia Commerce
Sakentero
Dutrow
Radio Highlights With West Point and Ste. Cyr France
Broadcasts hail an exchange between military academies and France on WEAF NBC at noon Saturday with West Point superintendent Gen. Jay L. Benedict as speaker. The schedule lists multiple stations and programs including talks on unions, marketing, Spain, stock exchanges, prize fights, concerts, and Saturday sports events across NBC CBS and WOR networks.
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New York
France
Weaf-Nbc
West Point
N. Y
Ste. Cyr Prance
French Military Institute
Jay L. Benedict
Wm. Green
WABC
CBS
Clarence Francis
WJZ
NBC
Gerald P. Nye
America
Spain
WOR
O. Douglas
SEC
Association of Stock Exchange
So Krieger
Glenn Lee
Church Delegates Decry Alcohol Advertising At Conference
The Charlottesville district conference of the Methodist Church adopted resolutions deprecating newspaper and magazine ads for alcohol and supporting bans. They urged backing of efforts against the liquor system and alcohol-serving venues, and promoted educating students on liquor dangers. Rev. B T Candler presided. about 500 delegates attended at Oak Grove Church. E R Collie elected secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madison
Charlottesville
The
Methodist Church Today
E. L. Bain
Orange
B. T. Candler
E. R. Collie
E. B. Loving
Gasoline Fatal In Owensboro Child Died From Inhaled Fluid
Five year old Donald Ray Trunnel watched his mother siphon gasoline from an automobile tank. In her absence he tried the fluid and died from its inhalation.
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Owensboro, Ky
Donald Ray Trunnel
George Washington National Forest reports income for period
The George Washington National Forest posts income of 14723 for July 1 1937 to April 1 1938. National Forest System net receipts total 3 080 096. Twenty five percent of GWNF receipts go to Virginia and West Virginia counties for schools and roads. an additional ten percent returns to GWNF for road construction. Funds come mainly from timber sales plus grazing fees and land rentals.
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George Washington National Forest
Forest Service
U. S. Department of Agriculture
George Washington
Virginia
West Virginia
Alleghany
Amherst
Augusta
Bath
Frederick
Highland
Nelson
Page
Rockbridge
Rockingham
Shenandoah
Warren
Hampshire
Hardy
Pendleton
National Forest
Ebenezer Cemetery Work Day Scheduled
Members of the Ebenezer Church meet Thursday June 2 to clean the grounds and perform repairs in the church building. If rain arrives the event moves to Friday June 3. The annual Memorial Service will be held on the second Sunday in June as in years past.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ebenezer Church
Students Seek Memorial Fund For A School
University of Virginia students petition Congress to use a Jefferson memorial fund to establish a Jefferson School of Government and Public Affairs at UVA. Bolling Lambeth says several hundred more signatures expected as a student committee promotes the measure with campus supporters and alumni backing.
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Charlottesville
University of Virginia
Congress
Jefferson Memorial Fund
Bolling Lambeth
Board of Visitors
Alumni Association
Congress of the
United States
Thomas Jefferson
Jefferson
Jefferson School of Government and Public Affairs
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Atper
Baker & Anderson Electrical CO
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Richmond
Luray
Culpeper
Sinclair Pennsylvania
Sinclair
John C. Woolfolk
PLAZA
Front Royal Rd
U. S. Civil Service
Colored Recreation Center
Winchester Evening Star Reader
Wastin J. Ae
Washington, D.C
Dorothy Thompson
Ben Cutler
Paul Whiteman
Buddy Rogers
Cesar Saerchinger
Tim and Irene
Belmont Park
Indianapolis
Wabccbs
Cincinnati Musicale
Nlign
T. V. Smith
Wjz-Nbc
Oak Grove Church
H. N. Snyder
National
Ebenezer Cemetery
Alwa
National Gold Seal Beer
National Brewing Company
Baltimore, Maryland
Lewis Schwellenbach
D-Wash
University
Lambeth
William M. Moore
John J. Owen
Fontaine C. Armstead
James A. L. Mathers
S. Hughes Garvin
Louisville
E. W. McGrath
Berwyn
Ill
Yankee
Ingersoll Watch
Able
Shenandoah Valley National Bank
Member
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
Potomac By-Products Company
John L., Perry, “O
Harpers Ferry
R. M. Swimley
George Washington Hotel
DU Pont
Dupond
White House
Dupont
John W. Rosenberger & CO
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Pduco- Dulux
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