Six Naval Flyers Die As Giant Bomber Crashes At Sea
Six naval fliers on a mercy mission perished when their large patrol seaplane 6P7 crashed during mid Pacific fleet maneuvers. The tragedy, disclosed from the Pennsylvania, raises total fatalities to eight from these maneuvers, with four ships damaged in collisions and three planes lost. The crash occurred 50 miles south of Midway Island during night operations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania
Mid-Pacific
Harry A. Brandenburger
Belleville
Charles Joseph Skelly
San Francisco
P. C. Lits
Ocean View
Frank R. Derry
Gloucester
Mass
P. J. Poteau
Saratoga
Richard Chadwick
Pearl Harbor
Hawaii
Midway Island
Midway
Pacific
Rockville
Anne Lyddane
Washington
Senate
House
Dayton
Peter Dana
Jay Fisher
Dear Ma Winchester Plea Over County Hitching Yard Cleanup
A reader asks Pa Frederick to enforce cleanup of the county hitching yard deemed a disgrace to the city and county. They describe trash and unsanitary conditions after a Washington visitor’s critique and urge weekly sweeping and a covered trash can to improve appearances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pa Frederick
Winchester
Washington
County
Pat
Farmers to vote on wheat production program Saturday
Farmers in the wheat belt will decide whether the AAA should continue its control efforts by voting on a production adjustment program after the current one expires with the 1935 crop year. Eligibility covers farmers who produced wheat in 1929 to 1932 and who were eligible to sign a contract, with polls open from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.
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Washington
AAA
Wheat Belt
Farm Administration
Severe Weather Wrecks European Fruit Crops Across Regions
A Winchester cable from a leading New York exporter reports severe cold and unusual weather across Britain and continental Europe damaging apples, plums, cherries, pears, and strawberries. Messages note temperatures 10 to 12 degrees below freezing, with Paris and Switzerland reports of heat and deep snow, and Massachusetts orchards largely unaffected except for Baldwins.
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Winchester
England
British Isles
Europe
Associated Press
The
Star
Paris
Switzerland
Simons and French Company
Hudson Street
New York
Glasgow
Kent
Cambridgeshire
New England
Massachusetts
Begin Work On Application For Funds For Water
City council approved a plan to apply for federal funds to develop a new water supply. City manager Arthur M. Field is heading the six page application process and will oversee legal aspects. The process will take at least a week and requires detailed information on rates and other data.
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Arthur M. Field
Fire Department Fire School Meeting Schedule
All members of the fire department interested in the fire school are asked to meet at the John Kerr School building at 5 30 p m on Monday Wednesday and Friday each week until further notice. Chief C Lee Barr signs the notice.
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John Kerr School
C. Lee Barr
Administrator's Sale At County Court House Winchester Va
A sale conducted in front of the county court house in Winchester Virginia on Saturday May 25 at 11 a.m. offers 20 shares of Farmers and Merchants Bank stock. The notice lists multiple docket entries and indicates legal actions surrounding the bank shares. Aimed at interested bidders and creditors, the sale details include the time and location and the quantity of stock.
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County Court House
Winchester
Britain expands air recruitment drive in London
The air ministry opened an enlarged recruiting station in downtown London as Britain expands its home defense air strength. Ten more stations will be set up across England Scotland Ulster and Wales to meet Germany's challenge with a three fold expansion.
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London
Air Ministry
Royal Air Force
Great Britain
Germany
England
Scotland
Ulster
Wales
100 Passengers Die In Ship Fire Near Chanteh China
Chinese reports say 100 passengers aboard a boat on the Tishui river near Chanteh in Hunan Province were burned to death when boilers exploded. The vessel was described as approaching the city when the disaster occurred on May 23.
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Chanteh
Hunan Province
China
Sing With
Tishui River
Here
Radio Chairman Is Reappointed
President Roosevelt reappointed Anning S. Prall of New York as chairman of the Federal Communications Commission for a seven year term. Prall is a former House member and currently serves as FCC chairman.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Anning S. Prall
New York
Federal Communications Commission
Prall
House
Berlin execution over military secrets betrayed by Krueger
Wilhelm Krueger of Dusseldorf was executed in Berlin today for betraying military secrets. He was convicted in October and Reichsfuehrer Hitler refused clemency.
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Berlin
Wilhelm Krueger
Dusseldorf
Exploding Stove Triggers Large Chestertown Fire
A fire in Chestertown Maryland destroyed one house and damaged three others when an oil stove exploded. The blaze started in the home of Charles Lloyd on West High street and drew the rapid response of the volunteer fire company.
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Chestertown
Charles Lloyd
West High Street
Shortage Reported in Chicago County Clerk’s Office
Chicago May 23. State's Attorney Thomas J. Courtney announced his office would assist an investigation into the finances of the county clerk's office held for 24 years by Robert M. Sweitzer. An audit ordered by Michael Flynn will be reviewed by the county board. Sweitzer now serves as county treasurer amid reports of a shortage estimated between 380 000 and 414 124 dollars.
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Chicago
Thomas J. Courtney
Robert M. Sweitzer
Democratsc
Michael Flynn
Sweitzer
Hns
Col Williams Guilty Of Solicitation And Dishonorable Dismissal
Alexander E. Williams former assistant quartermaster general of the army was found guilty by an army court martial and sentenced to be dismissed. He solicited and obtained a $2,000 loan tied to War Department contracts from an automobile tube firm representative and gave false testimony denying the loan before a House committee.
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Washington
Alexander E. Williams
Army
Williams
War Department
House
Six Die as Plane Crashes at Canton Aviation Field
Six men were killed and 44 injured in a freak airplane accident at the Canton military aviation field Tuesday. One of three airplanes in formation flew too low and smashed into a building, killing the pilot instantly. The wall fell in upon 49 soldiers listening to a lecture, five of whom were fatally injured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canton
Canton Military Aviation Field
Giant Clipper To Undergo Government Tests
The Glenn L. Martin built Clipper No. 7, the largest flying boat ever built in the United States, will begin government tests tomorrow. If successful, it will receive an official government number and is constructed for Pan American's trans Pacific service.
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Baltimore
Glenn L. Martin
United States
Pan-American
trans-Pacific
Hastings Attacks Measure to Abolish Public Utility Holdings
Senator Hastings assails the bill to abolish public utility holding companies in a minority report. He criticizes President endorsement and Wheeler handling of hearings while noting only government witnesses favored the bill. Hastings says thousands of investors protested as no consumer or labor group testified.
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Hastings
Washington
R-Del
Wheeler
Dmont
Senate Interstate Commerce Committee
Hentia
Wife Of Pastor 70 To Inherit From Brother Estate
Beatrice Schmucker, wife of Rev Roy F Schmucker, will receive about 100000 from the estate of her brother Col Charles Wilson Chase, retired US Army, who died in Los Angeles last March. The estate totals 250000 with major bequests to ex wife Lillian Rice Brigham and Mrs Schmucker. Nurse Bernice Meeks gets a Los Angeles home valued around 20000 and 5000 cash.
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Beatrice Schmucker
Roy F. Schmucker
Gore
County
Charles Wilson Chase
United States Army
Los Angeles
Calif
Winchester
Chase
Lillian Rice Brigham
Nurse
Kelly Field
Texas
Bernice Meeks
Kalamazoo
Mich
Park Nine Faces Majestic Radio Sunday Showdown
Park Nine, after beating Front Royal, travels to meet Washington’s Majestic Radio in a tough Sunday tilt. Washington has been dangerous on the road this season, while Front Royal edged the same club 1 0 on Warren diamond. Winchester fans should expect a tight start to finish. Park Nine will also host Williamsport Md Wildcats Saturday in a bid to settle old scores.
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Park Nine
Front Royal
Majestic Radio
Washington
Washingtonians
Warren Diamond
Winchester
Park
Williamsport
Wildcats
Presbyterian Churchmen To Hold Meeting
The Men of the Church of Loudoun Street Presbyterian Church will meet tomorrow evening at 8 in the Sunday School room. It is the third monthly gathering led by Rev. E. B. McGukin and John S. Scully Jr. on Home Missions with Scully in charge and Moling Jr and Mason presenting.
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Loudoun Street Presbyterian Church
E. B. McGukin
John S. Scully
Scully
McGukin
J. Henry Moling, Jr
E. W. Mason
New Met Director Aims to Boost Met Opera Popularity
Edward Johnson becomes Metropolitan Opera director succeeding the late Herbert Witherspoon. Johnson, a tenor with the Met since 1922, seeks to make the company compete with Broadway in popularity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Johnson
Metropolitan Opera Company
Broadway
The
Metropolitan
Johnson
Herbert Witherspoon
United Brethren Mission Group Chooses Winchester Next Year
The annal convention of the Women's Missionary Society of the Virginia Conference United Brethren Church in Cumberland Md closes naming Winchester Va meeting place for 1936. Officers elected include R L Brill Martinsburg W Va president and Grace Fries Winchester secretary of literature among others.
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Cumberland
Women's Missionary Society of the
Virginia Conference
United Brethren Church
Winchester
Tulsa
Bellerenice
Rs. R. L. Brill
Martinsburg
W. Va
J. W. Wright
Harrisonburg
R. F. Hicks
Lucius G Bridges
F. G. Senger
Grace Fries
Bank
L. M. Leach
Petersburg
Stewardship
Ora Yeage
Staunton
Otterbein Wuil
Illinois Enacts Tax to Fund Needy Relief
Springfield May 23 The Illinois Legislature approved a law raising the sales tax from 2 to 3 percent to generate 3,000,000 dollars monthly for federal relief requests. The measure aims to provide food and shelter for about 1,200,000 needy residents.
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Springfield
Ill
Illinois
Date Set For Conspiracy Trial
In Rockville Maryland on May 28 the trial date of June 4 was set for Mrs Anne Lyddane and four men charged with conspiracy to murder her husband and another woman.
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Rockville
Anne Lyddane
Winchester Public Schools First Grade Registration Notice
Parents with children entering first grade for the September 1935 session must register at John Kerr School on May 28 or 29 from 9 AM to 3 PM. Bring birth certificates and vaccination proof. Children may enroll if turning six by January end. compulsory attendance requires seven by the birthday and continues until fifteen. Registration avoids delays in fall class assignments.
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Winchester Public Schools
John Kerr School
School Board
Winchester Public
Sesson
Dream Pictures at Brad St M E Church May 24
Royal A. Rice travels to Brad St M E Church for moving pictures titled Western Wonderlands California Colorado and Utah. Show starts 8 p m with admission 25 cents for adults and 10 cents for children.
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Dream Pictures
Royal A. Rice
California
Colorado
Utah
Brad
St. M. E
Church
S. S&s. Ouse
Dults
Patman Bonus Bill veto upheld by Senate vote
In Marion Virginia on May 23 the Senate backed the President in the veto of the Patman Bonus Bill by a 34 10 40 vote. Governor Peery’s party toured Hungry Mother Park where NPS official Weatherwax praised Virginia's park system as unmatched in the south and ahead of Indiana and New York in development.
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Senate
Marion
Virginia
H. E. Weatherwax
National Park Service
George C. Peery
South
Indiana
New York
Weatherwax
Delaware
Hungry Mother Park
Wild Flower Show Draws Hunters to Monterey Virginia
The Mountain View Garden Club of Monterey Highland county Virginia hosts its seventh annual All Wild Flower Show at the Monterey Court House on Saturday May 25 from 1 to 10 pm. Judge W Clifton Curry urges flower lovers to visit, noting wild blossoms flourish in the Alleghany mountains. hundreds of visitors come yearly by motor from across the state to view flowers gathered from remote mountain recesses, with Monterey 46 miles west of Staunton and 56 miles west of Harrisonburg.
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Mountain View Garden Club
Monterey
Highland County
Monterey Court House
Winchester
Lower &Lonandoah Valley
Virginia
W Clifton Curry
Alleghany Mountains
Staunton
Harrisonburg
Romney
W. Va
South Branch
Moorefield
Petersburg
Franklin
Senate Debates Veto Sustained on Bonus Bill
Yesterday the Senate debated sustaining the president's veto of the bonus bill as the House transacted miscellaneous business. Ways and Means and Military committees continued hearings on NRA extension and TVA legislation with further testimony. A veto message was heard, and an amended naval appropriation bill of 460 million dollars was considered alongside a 332 to 98 vote to override the presidential veto.
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Associated Press
Senate
House
Ways and Means
Roosevelt
White House
Washington
Vinson
Walsh
D-Mass
Thomas
Utah
Public Auction of Victor Products Corp Shares Saturday
Public auction at 12 o clock Saturday May 25 offers 520 Class A common and 527 Class B common Victor Products Corp shares in blocks of 50. Terms cash. Attorneys B P Harrison and John M Steck. Dunn and Duvall are auctioneers.
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County Court House
Victor Products Corp
B. P. Harrison
John M. Steck
Dunn & Duvall
AUCTS
Soddy Haines 8 Dance Pieces At Chuck & Rays
Eight dance pieces titled Soddy Haines premiere at Chuck and Rays with Wednesday and Friday night showings at LP 21 21 and 23 locations.
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Soddy” Haines
Chuck & Ray
Campaign Push for Veterans Certificates Resumes in Congress
Vinson offers new plan to cash veterans certificates as House moves forward. Senate action defeats Pitman bill but clears path for a renewed drive on similar legislation.
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Vinson
House
Senate
Pitman
Senate Blocks Patman Inflationary Bonus Bill Over Roosevelt Veto
The Senate voted 54 to 40 to override the President's veto, killing the Patman inflationary bonus bill though signaling new drive options. Administration supporters urged caution while supporters pressed continued action, including a possible replacement rider to naval funds.
Battleship Pennsylvan ia crash claims six naval fliers
Six naval fliers died when a ship on a mercy mission crashed during maneuvers in the mid Pacific aboard the battleship Pennsylvan ia.
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Funds For
Hungry Mother State Park
Smyth County
Peery
H. E
Weatherax
Britain
Radio
Col. Williams
Colonel Chase
Milar
Presbyterian
New Met
United Brethren Mission Group
Lower Valley
Enchanted Realm
Capitol Hill
Bulletin
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