Russell Surrenders to West Virginia Officers in Harrisburg
J Richard Russell charged with embezzlement at Farmers Bank and Trust Company surrendered in Harrisburg Pa and then Charles Town West Virginia, accompanied by his wife son and daughter. Officials noted possible Chicago visit and ongoing bank audit with passbooks requested. He has not yet retained counsel and a court hearing is anticipated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Star
Charles Town
W. Va
J. Richard Russell
Farmers Bank and Trust Company
Harrisburg
Pennsylvania Railroad
Russell
H. R. Shields
West Virginia State Police
Chicago
Winchester
Winchester Seeks Courtesy Parking Cards for Tourists
A letter notes old Chamber of Commerce cards approved by the Chief of Police granting visitors special parking with discretion. The writer argues publicity for Winchester if these cards are used consistently, especially as council considers stricter parking regulations to be enforced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commerce
Poice
Winchester
Warehouse Gang Eludes Officers After Factory Break-In
A burglary at the W. E. Cooper and Son warehouse on Piccadilly and Kent Street sparked a large police response. Officers searched the building after an alarm sounded at 5:15 AM and found a basement window ajar. No suspects were captured, though a cartoon of cigarettes was found on the floor. Police believe an organized gang was involved and continue investigating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. E. Cooper and Son
W. H. Bosserman
Piccadilly
Kent Street
Clarke T. Cooper
C. W. Hollis
Lester Forney
Friendship Ambulance
Baltimore
Friendship Engine House
Loor
Northern Virginia
Cooper Warehouse
Rotarians Enjoy Outdoor Meeting at Richards Farm
Members of the Winchester Rotary Club held an outdoor dinner at the Richards farm last night. The informal gathering featured unlimited chicken and roasting ears with no speaker, and a number of guests attended including J. W. McCalllum Don Thompson Norman Ochs Daniel O. Henry H I Tusing Howard Solenberger Mr McCardell John Eddy Fred 8 Boyd Edward Walton Edward Lee Hamilton Page Robert Page Fred Read Dr Van Dusen Dr Thomas Gibson Harry Lovett H A Richards and Ralph Dorsey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester
J. W. McCallum
Don Thompson
Norman Ochs
Daniel O. Henry
H. I. Tusing
Howard Solenberger
Mr McCardell
John Eddy
Fred 8. Boyd
Edward Walton
Edward Lee
Hamilton Page
Robert Page
Fred Read
van Dusen
Thomas Gibson
Harry Lovett
H. A. Richards
Ralph Dorsey
Typhoon Devastates Hong Kong Amid War Refugee Crisis
Hongkong faced widespread wreckage as Typhoon battered the city and harbor. Bodies washed ashore while cholera deaths rose in a refugee city with a death toll likely 500 or more. Ships drove inland, steamers beached, and rail lines washed out affecting regional service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hongkong
Canton
Pan-American Airways
Hongkong-Canton
Taipo Market
Stephens City to Host Frederick County Sunday School Meet
The Frederick County Sunday School convention will be held at Stephens City Lutheran Church September 8 and 9. Three sessions are planned with leaders including Rev. Minor C. Miller Dr. W. W. McIntyre and Dr. Theodore G. Shuey. Delegates from county Sunday schools are urged to attend all sessions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick County
Stephens City
Nelson Huffman
Bridgewater College
Snyder Alleman
W. D. Mitchell
W. A. Clark
Minor C. Miller
W. W. McIntyre
Winchester
M. E. Church
South
Theodore G. Shuey
Augusta County
Floyd M. Lucas
Frederick County Association
Announcement of piano lessons starting after Sept
Mrs Julian Steele says she will begin piano lessons after Sept 20. The Pure Food Store ad lists products and services and notes Monday Sept 6 closure. A live in helper position advertised with references and address 150 N Main.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Julian Steele
Pure Food Store
Young People Of Winchester Presbytery Hold All Day Rally
Members of the Young People's League of Winchester Presbytery from northern Virginia and nearby parts of West Virginia and Maryland gathered in Strasburg for an all day fall rally at the Presbyterian Church led by Rev. Harry M. Crim. Miss Modena Pyles of Washington, D C presided as president and Ada Glass Baker Kernstown as treasurer. The opening worship service was led by Dorothy Greenawalt with the theme Christ the Master Workman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young People’s League of
Winchester
Virginia
West Virginia
Maryland
Presbyterian Church
Strasburg
Harry M. Crim
Christ
Modena Pyles
Washington, D. C
Ses
Ada Glass Baker
Kernstown
Dorothy Greenawalt
John Dillis Ill In Hospital For Heart Condition
John Dillis, dean of the Greek restaurant operators of Winchester, is a patient at Memorial Hospital. The veteran caterer, known for opening the city’s first Greek restaurant, sought treatment after his heart condition worsened in the hot humid weather. He has long been associated with the local dining business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Dillis
Winchester
Memorial Hospital
Dillis
Guest Pastor to Serve Sunday at Church of Christ
The Rev. Lloyd Black of Rockville Maryland will be the guest pastor at the Church of Christ next Sunday morning. He is among several pastors who have occupied the pulpit recently after the resignation of the pastor the Rev. G E Owen effective October 1 to enter the University of China.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lloyd Black
Rockville
Church of Christ
Mr. Black
G. E. Owen
University of China
Cochran Leads Bendix Derby Finish in 10 Hours 29 Minutes
Jacquelin Cochran of Indio California wins the 2072 mile Bendix trans continental derby start to finish with an elapsed 10 hours 29 minutes and an average speed of 194.4 mph securing a $2500 prize as six other starters arrive near Cleveland airport for the national air races. Seven planes led the field from Los Angeles to Cleveland with Cochran heading the pack among the fastest transports at the aviation event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Jacquelin Cochran
India
Calif
Burbank
Beech
Derby
Miss Cochran
Benny Howard
Floyd B. Odlum
Atlas Corporation
Los Angeles
Vincent Bendix
Indio
Atlas Corporatheir
County adopts zoning to ease school congestion
Superintendent Lesle D. Kline announced a countywide zoning system for schools. Pupils must attend within their designated zone as the county covers transportation and instruction costs, with an option for parents to privately send children to Handley High or another institution if desired. The plan targets new housing on Winchester’s outskirts and frequent moves during the school year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lesle D. Kline
Winchester
Kline
Handley High School
Handley School
Handley Class of 1932 Reunion Saturday
The Handley High School class of 1932 plans a Saturday night reunion at the George Washington Hotel. John Hawse will be toastmaster. Charlotte Campbell leads the business session. Edwin Glaize hosts the secretary duties and introduces spouses. Frances Forney will discuss unique experiences in imparting knowledge. Mrs. Dorothy Swartz Davidson and Peachy Hockman offer humorous talks. Robert Babb and Robert Grove contribute performances and papers.
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Handley High School
George Washington Hotel
John Hawse
Charlotte Campbell
Edwin R. Glaize
Frances Forney
America
Miss Campbell
Dorothy Swartz Davidson
Peachy Hockman
Robert Babb
Robert Grove
No Immediate Move on Neutrality Act for Far East Crisis
Washington reports say there is no urgent plan to invoke the neutrality act amid Japan China tensions. Officials note rapid changes in the region could alter the situation, and emphasize the act would not vastly increase protection for shipping or Americans in Shanghai. Decisions remain with Ambassador Johnson in Nanking, Admiral Yarnell, and Consul Gauss in Shanghai.
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Washington
State Department
Japan
China
Far East
Harry E. Yarnell
Shanghai
Hull
Nelson T. Johnson
Nanking
Yarnell
Clarence Gauss
Shangal
Three Killed In Payroll Robbery Near Ohio Town
In Clark county near Medway Ohio three bandits robbed a Springfield case proprietor of 1297 dollars on a downtown street then abducted him. Patrolman Martin Randolph and Chief Deputy Sheriff Edward Furry were killed and Patrolman Martin Donnelly wounded in a gun battle. One bandit was captured and the others fled toward Dayton.
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Medway
Here
Clark County
Springfield
Martin Randolph
Edward Furry
Martin Donnelly
Robert M. Smith
Smith
Randolph Furry
Dayton
Mrs. Fannie V. Smith Dies in Maryland Visit
Mrs. Fannie Viola Smith of Baltimore died at her sister Mrs. Mary Kane’s home 697 Loudoun Street at 5 15 yesterday afternoon. She was 53, daughter of the late Charles and Caroline Parker, a Middletown native. Survived by husband Albert J. Smith and daughter Elizabeth, plus four brothers. Funeral Saturday at Stover Funeral chapel Strasburg with interment in Mount Carmel Cemetery Middletown.
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Fannie Viola Smith
Baltimore
Mary Kane
Loudoun Street
Smith
Charles and
Caroline Murray Parker
Middletown
Albert J. Smith
Elizabeth Smith
Winchester
T. M. and
Levi Parker
Frank Parker
W. D. Parker
Stephens City
Stover
Strasburg
Mount Carmel Cemetery
Kraft and Dres product sampling at Grubbs Market
Demonstration and sampling event Friday and Saturday at C R Grubbs Meat Market 213 N Cameron St. Free samples and receipt books available.
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C. R. Grubbs Meat Market
N. Cameron St
Canning Apples Receipts Open at National Fruit Plant
The National Fruit Product Co. announces the factory is open for receiving canning apples. Authority: internal notice dated 9-3-1p-3t. Site: factory plant. Action: accept apples for processing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Fruit Product Co., Inc
Joseph Funk Named President of Tri County Odd Fellows
Joseph Funk is elected president of the Tri County Odd Fellows Association for the coming year. Other officers named at the Middletown high school meeting hosted by Marsh Run Lodge include C. F. Menefee as vice president Earl Edwards as secretary E F Coffman as treasurer Edgar Mason as chaplain and Taylor Barr as publicity director. Front Royal lodge will host the next gathering in November date to be announced. Miss Virginia Coffman heads the Rebeccas district and says the next Rebeccas meeting will be in Bentonville on a date to be announced. The session opened at 8 30 with O B Willey presiding and Lester Wright welcoming visitors. Minutes were read by Secretary Menefee.
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Odd Fellows Association
Middletown High School
Marsh Run Lodge
C. F. Menefee
Front Royal
Earl Edwards Winchester
E. F. Coffman
Edinburg
Edgar Mason
Winchester
Taylor Barr
Front Royal Lodge
Virginia Coffman
The
Rebeccas
Bentonville
O. B. Willey
Middletown
America
Lester Wright
C. F Menefee
Edwards
Earl Edwards
Dr J A Miller Buys A Residence Ends Up In New Home
Dr J A Miller and wife move from McCormac apartments on North Cameron to a newly bought home on Angerona Terrace. The house, taken from W P Harty, is in a fashionable new city district. Mrs Miller, formerly Susan Steck, is daughter of Mr and Mrs John M Steck Sr of Fairmont Avenue. Angerona Terrace contains part of the old homeplace of Mrs Miller’s grandparents, the late Mr and Mrs Thomas Cover.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James A. Miller
McCormac
North Cameron Street
W. P. Harty
Angerona Terrace
Miller
Susan Steck
John M. Steck
Fairmont Avenue
Sarah Zane Fire Co to Hold September Meeting
The regular monthly meeting of the Sarah Zane Fire Co. is scheduled for Friday at 8 p m September 3. All members are requested to attend. Captain L M Crabill.
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Sarah Zane Fire Co
L. M. Crabill
Charley Rouss Fire Co. plans Labor Day Picnic meeting
The Charley Rouss Fire Co. will hold a Friday evening meeting on September 3 at 8 o'clock to finalize Labor Day Picnic plans. President M. D. Weaver presides.
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Charley Rouss Fire Co
M. D. Weaver
Clearance Sale At The Shopping Centre
Summer dresses and coats offered at price ranges from $1.00 to $5.99 in a clearance sale at The Shopping Centre. Local shoppers are invited to visit the store for bargain clothing and seasonal discounts.
Chinese Guns Roar Along Whangpoo In Shanghai Battle
Chinese forces counterattack as Japanese third fleet fires on Shanghai. Flames rage along the Whangpoo as ships bombardments threaten districts. French warning to curb hostilities accompanies evacuation of 650 refugees aboard the Sphinx.
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Shanghais
Imperial Japanese Third Fleet
Shanghai
Whangpoo
Winchester Water Satisfactory Report Declared
The latest water quality assessment from the State Board of Health shows a Satisfactory rating. City Manager Field forwarded the report dated September 2 to each council member and to Health Officer Dr. L M Allen. Samples came from Old Town Spring Pumping Station and a tap at Rouss Spring Pumping Station.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester
State Board of Health
L. M. Allen
Old Town Spring
Rouss Spring
Yard Party at Ridgeway School Lawneri Benefit Rest Church
A yard party benefit is announced for Ridgeway School Lawneri and Rest Church Ifrain on Saturday August 31. Proceeds support church and school activities.
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Ridgeway
Lawneri
Benefit Rest Church
Ifrain
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China Sea
Cooper
Bulletin
S. S. Meeting
McIntyre
Shuey
Moling & Cather
Strasburg, Va
Jac’ Cochran
California
Bendix
Handley Class
J. Hawse
Ohio
Joseph Funk
Odd Fellows
Tri-County Association
J. A. Miller
Rouss Fire CO
James A. Mills
Nippon
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