King George VI Declares Use of Force Banished
King George VI on Empire Day urged no force or threat to settle disputes between the British empire and the United States. He spoke in Winnipeg amid steady rain after a royal street procession in front of cheering crowds. About 200000 locals and 100000 visitors from Manitoba and the U.S. joined in the celebrations and parade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank H. King
Winnipeg
George VI
Empire
United States
George
Canada
Manitoba
Main Street
England
Queen Elizabeth
Europe
Ottaway
Franchot Tone Recovering After Kidney Surgery
Franchot Tone is reported doing very well in a New York hospital after an operation for a kidney stone. The actor underwent the procedure and is improving, with doctors optimistic about his recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Franchot Tone
New York Hospital
Henry Ford Early Career as Apprentice in Detroit
Henry Ford moved to Detroit at seventeen to start as an apprentice and shop mechanic. He held two jobs to support himself, one at an engine works for ten hours daily earning $2.50 a week and a night job repairing watches for four hours earning $2 a week. His combined wages totaled $4.50 weekly for fourteen hours a day six days a week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Ford
Detroit
Miss Anne Kerr Russell to Represent Shenandoah Apple Blossom Festival
Miss Anne Kerr Russell was chosen to represent the Shenandoah Apple Blossom Festival at the Annapolis Valley Apple Blossom fete in Kentville Nova Scotia. She will sail from New York next Tuesday and be joined by Mrs Blanton B Dutoon and C Ridgely White as they travel to meet Miss England for the Kentville event.
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Russell
Shenandoah
Annapolis Valley
Kentville
Nova Scotia
Winchester
Gladys Harris
Blanton B. Dutton
C. Ridgeley White
Anne Kerr Russell
England
N. 5
New York
Blanton B. Dutoon
C. Ridgely White
Largent to Speak at Decoration Day Ceremonies
Winchester lawyer F A Largent Jr will be principal speaker at Decoration Day observances May 30 at the National Cemetery. Mayor Anderson will serve as master of ceremonies. Blending prayers, Gettysburg address, and songs, the event features multiple veterans groups, bands, and Boy Scouts with attendance urged.
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F. A. Largent, Jr
Winchester
National Cemetery
Charles R. Anderson
Ci Rein
Handley Library
Ladies’ National Memorial Association
American Legion
Veterans of Foreign Wars
United Spanish War Veterans
Company I
Virginia
National Guard
Handley and MclIiwee
Boy Scouts of America
George Washington Hotel
America
E. T. Clark
First Baptist Church
Lincoln
Gettyburg
Coal Miners Return to Work Amid Harlan Pact Tension
In Harlan Kentucky 1100 miners joined the sixth United Mine Workers contract, while the county operators oppose the union ship clause. UMW leader Turnblazer pledged more talks and signings as 2600 of 4900 miners and 6725 of 13904 county miners were already covered. National guardsmen in the county may stay for a few days after contracts to curb unrest under governor Shandler's directives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harlan, KY
Harlan Field
United Mine Workers
Harlan County Coal Operators’ Association
U M. W
William Turnblazer
Harlan County
A. B. Shandler
Lions to Attend Virginia Convention in Roanoke
A large Winchester Lions delegation led by District Governor Samuel G Preston travels to Roanoke for the Twenty fourth district convention opening tomorrow. The group includes Henry Goode and other club officers and members. Helen Keller and Lions International official Alexander Wells will speak at the banquet. Local members doubt Winchester will host the next convention due to recent hosting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester Lions
Virginia
Roanoke
Samuel G Preston
Winchester
Mr. Preston
Henry Goode
C. C. Brannon
Robert Schenck
Bryan Stoller
Herbert Miller
Clayton Cochran
Marvin D. Weaver
Preston
Helen Keller
Alexander T Wells
New York City
Lions International
Swimley Named To Pension Board
Frank Swimley appointed a member of the Frederick County pension board to succeed the late Daniel F. Miller. The board currently includes Leslie D. Kline, F. Estes Kline, and Frank Swimley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Swimley
Pension Board
Frank Swimley
Frederick County
Daniel F. Miller
Frederick Circuit Court
Leslie D. Kline
F. Estes Kline
Prayer Service at Lutheran Church Tonight
The regular weekly prayer service at Our Saviour Lutheran Church begins at 8 o clock led by Rev. C Worthington Lowe with a message titled A Mod Samaritan A Sunday school teachers meeting precedes in the Men's Bible Class room
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lutheran Church of Our Saviour
C. Worthington Lowe
Roosevelt Holds Tax Conference To Reevaluate Corporate Levy
President Roosevelt met with Representative Cooper and Senators Harrison and Byrnes to discuss the undistributed profits tax as reports circulated of possible repeal. A compromise lowering rates from 24 to 11 percent was mentioned, with Morgenthau possibly invited to present Treasury studies. Harrison indicated the two talks could align with presidential conditions for repeal if revenues are recouped from large corporations.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Cooper
D.-Tenn
House
Ways and’ Means
Harrison
D.-Miss
Senate Finance Committee
Byrnes
Morgenthau
Ways and Means Committee
Treasury
American Retail Federation
Handley High Seniors Feted At Banquet With Civic Leaders
Two hundred twenty five attendees from Lions Kiwanis and Rotary honored the Handley High School senior class. R Gray Williams spoke on world conditions and US citizenship as Henry Goode welcomed guests and S C Brooks and Herman Stine sent club greetings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lions, Kiwanis
Rotary Clubs
John Handley High School
Henry Goode
Lions Club
R. Gray Williams
Handley Board of Trustees
Williams
United States
Virginia
Winchester
Handley
Goode
Lions
S. C. Brooks
Kiwanis
Herman Stine
Rotary
Alan Peery
Russell Joyce
Withrow R. Legge
Leslie D. Kline
Frederick County
Garland Quarles
Handley School
Herman Womeldorf
Highland Avenue Presbyterian Church
Blue Peter Wins Derby at Epsom Downs
Blue Peter won the 155th derby at Epsom Downs on May 24. Fox Cub ridden by Edward Esmond finished second. Helipolis carrying Lord Rosebery's silks was third. Blue Peter, a 7 to 2 favorite after coming from behind, beat 26 three year olds by four lengths. Casanova and William Woodward's Hypnotist also ran.
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Epsom
Eng
Blue Peter
Fox Re
Helipolis
Lord Rosebery
Fox Cub
Edward Esmond
Lord Derby
Casanova
William Woodward
Drought Threat Looms Over Western Wheat Belt
Federal officials warn a broad mid western wheat and corn area faces a dry spring and potential drought similar to 1934 and 1936. Soil dryness already hinders seeding and planting, with declines in pasture and feed supplies prompting cattle market pressure and possible hog price shifts.
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Washington
North Dakota
Minnesota
Texas
New Mexico
Oklahoma
Kansas
Nebraska
Iowa
Missouri
Illinois
Indiana
Agriculture Department
Testimony Builds Case Against Judge Manton in Bribe Trial
U.S. Attorney John Cahill presented more witnesses in the Manton corruption trial. Alfred F. Reilly testified he paid 39,850 to Fallon, Manton's alleged bagman, amid claims of bribes tied to the 1933 World Series box and other benefits. Francis Nolan described further payments including 500 for a box, 3,500 for aid, 1,000 for a health voyage, and tax assistance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
U. S
John Cahill
Martin T. Manton
Alfred F. Reilly
Massachusetts
William J. Fallon
Manton
Francis Nolan
Reilly
Fallon
Three Vestrymen Elected To Christ Church Vestry
Three new vestry members were elected to fill vacancies at Christ Episcopal Church. The outgoing vestrymen were B. F. Arthur Jr., Senator H. F P Byrd, and John C. Woolfolk. New members are J. P. Arthur H. F Byrd Jr Noble C. Pierce. Rotation in office now governs vestry terms with four year terms and annual vacancies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christ Episcopal Church
B. F. Arthur, Jr
H. F P. Byrd
John C. Woolfolk
J. P. Arthur
H. F. Byrd, Jr
Noble C. Pierce
Dr. L. M. Allen
J. W. Arthur
William Beverley
Harold G. Brown
George B. Bushnell
H. H. Covington
D. J. Howard
P. J. Marshall
Co. F Massey
W. Nelson Page
Joseph B. Thomas
Christ Church
Commission Visualizes Route 50 Path Amid Debate
The State Highway Commission plans a final Richmond hearing on routing the nine mile Route 50 segment between Shenandoah River and Winchester. Engineers completed surveys of Millwood and Boyce versus Waterloo alternatives. Kenneth N. Gilpin says both routes will be studied, despite local controversy.
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Boyce
State
Richmond
Shenandoah River
Winchester
Kenneth N. Gilpin
Highway Department
Millwood
Commission
Testimony by Deatherage links anti semite drive to Newport elites
George E. Deatherage head of the Knights of the White Camellia told the House Un American Committee he discussed an anti Semitic campaign with wealthy Newport socialites before the 1936 election. He traveled mainly to see Howland Spencer a New York real estate man described as the land seller to Father Divine of New York.
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Washington
George E. Deatherage
Knights of the White Camellia
House Un-American Committee
Newport
R. I
Howland Spencer
New York
Father Devine
Hudson River
President Roosevelt
Hyde Park
White Orchids serial romance begins in The Star
A new serial by Marie Blizard titled White Orchids debuts tomorrow. It follows Eleanor Parrish a modern woman who pursues fame and luxury, while her husband seeks tradition. The tale promises passion, jealousy and social climbing in a colorful, real people narrative.
Squalus rescue saves seven as deeper dive continues
Seven men lifted to safety from the sunken submarine Squalus after nearly 29 hours under 240 feet of water. The rescued include Lieutenant J. C. Nichols and six others as rescue operations continued to reach remaining crew of 52.
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Sculpin
Wandank
Squalus
New Hampshire
Portsmouth
N. H
J. C. Nichols
Chicago
Falcon
Roland Blanchard
Hershey
Mich
Harold C. Prebble
Navy Department
Washington, D. C
William Isaac
Theodore Jacobs
Staten Island
N. Y
U. S
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U.S
King
Royal Pair
Ent
Largent
Handley Grads
Epsom Downs
Rea
West Bergdoll
Dodger
Grover Cleveland Bergdoll
Sheppard
Senate Military Affairs Committee
Bergdoll
Berdoll
Harry Weinberger
Senate
Germany
Manten
Rt. 50
Written By
Marie Blizard
Eleanor Parrish
Thor
Deck of the Falcon
U. S. Naval
M. B. Bickers
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