President Roosevelt calls for world peace action and warns of chaos
President Roosevelt denounces aggressor nations and urges peace loving countries to unite in a concerted effort to restore international tranquility. He cites treaty violations and lawlessness threatening civilization, without naming nations, and says the U S will stay out of war yet not remain aloof from efforts.
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Chicago
Roosevelt
America
Manchuria
Italy
Fire Prevention Week Emphasized By Winchester Leader
MA Winchester urges adherence to the prevention of fires with the old saying an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. He highlights national Fire Prevention Week October 3 9 proclaimed by the President and notes efforts by the U S Bureau of Education fire underwriters and teachers to cut fire loss. He cites National Board of Fire Underwriters data linking most fires to carelessness and calls for thrift and careful habits to protect lives and property.
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U. S. Bureau of Education
Winchester
Actuarial Bureau
National Board of Fire Underwriters
Berryville Fall Festival Crowned by Byrd Guest
Harold L. Scheuer announces Senator Harry F. Byrd will crown Miss Anne Harris at Berryville's Fall Festival. The queen’s ball follows Friday at Berryville High School with Joe Rowe’s Orchestra. Four district princesses feature velvet gowns and autumn colors.
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Berryville
Harold L. Scheuer
Chamber of Commerce
Harry F. Byrd
Anne Harris
Clarke County
Colonial Court House
Berryville High School
Joe Rowe
Adabelle Yowell
Virginia Burch
Jean Levi
Alice Cary Polhamous
National Preaching Mission to Launch in September
Winchester ministers announce a nationwide four day National Preaching Mission starting September 13 in Toronto and continuing through December 9 in New York. The effort aims to awaken Christianity across America with top interpreters from the U S and abroad.
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Winchester Ministerial Association
National Preaching Mission
America
Christiaan
United States
Canada
Toronto
New York
Council to Hold Meeting Tonight
Members of Council convene in regular session to discuss a full calendar of business. A water committee report is anticipated, with recommendations expected from the panel after recent meetings and collected information.
Appreciation for Guides Support After Service Pause
With guides returning to school the 7 AM to 7 PM service is suspended until next morning. Sponsors thank hotels restaurants tourist homes civic clubs and individuals who contributed to our success. Winchester Guide Travel Service 10-5-7-1p-2t
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Winchester Guide & Travel Ser
Valley Dental Society Elects New Officers
The Northern Virginia Dental Study Club held its annual reorganization at the George Washington Hotel with Dr Vernon B Ames of Baltimore delivering a talk on long dental practice. Dr R H Kerlin presided, and Dr Maphis reported as secretary treasurer while officers for the coming term were elected led by Dr C B Harlee of Winchester.
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Vernon B. Ames
Baltimore
Northern Virginia Dental Study Club
George Washington Hotel
Ames
R. R. Sartelle
R. H. Kerlin
Maphis
C. B. Harlee
Winchester
Plac
V. F. W. Post Is To Be Chartered
Winchester Veterans of Foreign Wars members plan to attend Leesburg Virginia on October 7 for the installation of a new post. Department Commander Mike Duffy will present the charter to A. Lee Coble who leads Winchester Post. The post has 35 charter members and attendees are asked to assemble at 6 30 p m and bring their cars if possible.
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Winchester Post
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Leesburg
Mike Duffy
A. Lee Coble
Coble
Edgewood Reopens Tonight With Free Music and Refreshments
The Edgewood announces a reopening tonight with newly refinished floors and free music, beer, and sandwiches. Also seeks the owner of three lost dogs: a brindle male with collar, a black smooth haired female with white feet and tail tip, and a tan female puppy. Call 411 or 1182.
Mussolini Son Heads Bombers in Spain Campaign
Bruno Mussolini leads 23 Savoia Marchetti bombers in an attack on Valencia as Britain and France pressure Italy over intervention in Spain. Depth charges and submarine activity in the western Mediterranean raise fears of broader conflict. Royal forces pursue the raider off Cape San Antonio.
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Fred Vanderschmidt
London
Bruno Mussolini
Spain
Rome
Mediterranean
Italy
Valencia
Francisco Franco
Paris
Mussolini
Basilisk
Cape San Antonio
Royal Air Force
Man electrocuted during Roosevelt bridge dedication viewing
Joseph Zlowoposki aged 40 was electrocuted while trying to get a better view of President Roosevelt at the Outer Drive Bridge dedication in Chicago. He touched a live overhead wire during the event.
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Chicago
Joseph Zlowoposki
Outer Drive
Roosevelt
AFL heads warn on Wagner act amendment risk
Denver bureau J Warren Madden, NLRB chairman, cautioned at the AFL convention that the federation's proposed Wagner act amendment could create a breeding ground for company unions. New York police hunted weapons linked to the Scarlet Circle murders of Lewis Weiss and Frances Bajek, with Dr Gettler confirming both had been drinking before their deaths.
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Denver
J. Warren Madden
National Labor Relations Board
American Federation of Labor Convention
New York
Queens Village
Long Island
Lewis Weiss
Frances Bajek
Alexander Gettler
Mountain State Forest Festival Opens With Queen Sylvia VIII
Elkins West Virginia welcomes autumn as the Mountain State Forest Festival begins with the coronation ceremony. Jane Greer, daughter of a Morgen town publisher, will be crowned Queen Sylvia VIII during Thursday afternoon events.
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Elkins
W. Va
Mountain State Forest
Jane Greer
Morgentown
Sylvia VIII
Fire damages Montagu Theatre in Nassau averted spread
Fire swept the Montagu Theatre in Nassau causing slight damage after firemen and a large corps of volunteers battled flames. The blaze did not spread to adjacent buildings and crews kept damage contained.
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Nassau
Bahamas
Montagu Theatre
Baltimore receivers oppose liquidation bid by shareholders
Charles S. Wachner of Cleveland, Ohio, receiver for Continental Shares Inc., testified in City Circuit Court that he opposes liquidating the company now as requested by certain shareholder groups.
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Baltimore
Charles S. Wachner
Cleveland
Ohio
Continental Shares, Inc
City
Aimee Semple McPherson Wins Book Dispute Clash
Aimee Semple McPherson defeated her longtime attorney Jacob Moidel in a scuffle over possession of corporation books of Angelus Temple. The event was described in a deposition filed in Superior Court today in Los Angeles.
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Aimee
Los Angeles
Aimee Semple McPherson
Jacob Moidel
Corporation
Angelus Temple
Registration drive aims to register all firearms nationwide
Attorney General Homer S. Cummings declares a finish fight to register all firearms, despite pistol manufacturers who have blocked every honest attempt, as reported in Baltimore on October 5.
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Baltimore
Homer
Cummings
Peace Conference Hinted in Jerusalem Under British Umpire
In Jerusalem on October 5 a Jewish Arab peace conference under British oversight was predicted by informed quarters as the likely result of the four month military campaign aimed at ending terrorism in the Holy Land.
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Jerusalem
Holy Land
Nyon Pact Signers May Examine Sino-Jap War
Geneva reports the League of Nations Sino-Japanese sub committee finds Japan violated treaties and invaded China. It proposes inviting nine power treaty signatories including the United States to review the situation and recalls possible convocation of signatures. The panel urges delaying assembly adjournment to allow swift action.
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Geneva
League of Nations
Japan
China
United States
League Assembly
Park Property Damaged at Winchester Park
Winchester Park Association reports unknown person damaged property over several days. The miscreant allegedly destroyed electric bulbs at the wading pool and playgrounds likely with a rifle, while a late night car circled a tennis court causing damage. Officials vow to pursue those responsible.
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Winchester Park Association
Fred W. Forney
Unemployment Census Questionnaires Go Out Nationwide
President Roosevelt urges cooperation in the unemployment census as 14 questions on the card ask for family job status. Cards distributed November 16 and 17 to about 31 million families, with extra cards for multiple jobless members.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Congress
Stock Auction at County Court House
Five shares of Commercial and Savings Bank stock to be sold at the County Court House steps on Saturday October 9 at noon. Dunn and Duvall act as auctioneers.
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Commercial and Savings Bank
County Court House
Dunn and Duvall
Supreme Court Considers Over 400 Petitions
The Supreme Court opened its secret review of more than 400 petitions including two challenges to Hugo L. Black’s right to stay on the bench. The conferences, in a guarded room, run through Thursday and Saturday with a Monday decision expected on whether to pass on questions about Black’s eligibility. The challengers Albert Levitt and Patrick Henry Kelly argue Black’s appointment was unconstitutional for voting on the bill granting retired justices full pay for life. Black is not participating in the consideration.
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Washington
Supreme Court
Hugo L. Black
Black
Albert Levitt
The
Virgin Islands
Patrick Henry Kelly
Boston
Special Congress Session Sought For Farm Legislation
Secretary Wallace announced a special session of Congress would be called late this fall to consider farm legislation. He aims for two months of full debate to reach a decision on a long time permanent farm program. The call follows Roosevelt urging prompt action on a broad farm policy.
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Retary Wallace
Congress
Wallace
The
New York Herald-Tribune
Japanese Claim 300 Planes Destroyed in Three Months War
United States Marines face shrapnel and a temporary withdrawal as Japanese air raids strike near Shanghai. Japanese claim 300 Chinese planes destroyed in three months of undeclared war. Chinese machine guns pin Japanese Marines. Pantheon Theatre becomes no mans land near the international settlement.
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Shanghai
United States
Chapei
John C. Beaumont
Pantheon Theatre
No-Man’s Land
How is bamboo used in building
The reader is directed to Page 4 Column 4 for detailed answers on bamboo applications in construction and related questions. The query suggests a range of topics including materials, methods, and potential uses in architecture.
Friendship Fire Company October Meeting Announcement
The regular monthly meeting of the Friendship Fire Company will be held in the hall at 8 o clock Thursday evening October 7. All members are urged to arrive as a social session will be held. Also notices a pet dog ad seeking owners or homes for three young dogs.
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The
Friendship Fire Company
Richard Boxwell
Beautician Wanted in Front Royal
Classified notice seeking an experienced beautician to work in Front Royal. Respond with "Beauty" care of Star. Includes contact and timing details. Short posts note 10-4-10-2t classification.
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Beautician
Front Royal
Star
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