Mediterranean U Boat Menace Draws U S Officials Concern
Secretary Hull said Mediterranean raiders pose a growing threat and discussed the issue with Maritime Commission Chairman Kennedy. State Dept. maintains no general warning or action, upholding noninterference policy while noting no recognition of a Spanish waters blockade. Paris reports French effort to ease Soviet Italy crisis and to clear C-4 submarine of piracy links.
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Washington
Hull
Mediterranean
Kennedy
Maritime Commission
State Department
Department
United States
London
Nurnberg
Adolf Hitler
Germany
Antipiracy
European Non-Intervention Committee
Paris
Russia
Italy
Foreign Ministry
Joseph Beck
Geneva
Yvon
Calm Newfound Land dog seen at Stewart and Handley
Mr Winchester notes a large brown and white Newfoundland calmly lying in the street at the Stewart and Handley Boulevard intersection. The dog awaits drivers and passersby, while parents remind children to stay on sidewalks on their way to school.
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Stewart and
Handley Boulevard
Russia Far From Italy Rumors of War Rise
The Central Press notes the Soviet Union accuses Fascist Italy of sinking two Soviet ships in the Mediterranean. The piece discusses Europe’s concern about potential war and includes a map illustrating Russia’s distant route from Italy and the difficult navigation for Soviet ships.
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Soviet Union
Italy
Mediterranean
Europe
Russia
Central Press
American Waterworks seeks control shift of Potomac Edison
The Public Service Commission was asked to approve a reorganization to dissolve the intermediate holding structure over Potomac Edison. American Waterworks and Electric Company filed to acquire Potomac Edison stock and dissolve West Penn Electric, with hearing set for Sept. 23. The plan, a bookkeeping change for customers, involves Northern Virginia Power Company as a long standing affiliate.
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Baltimore
Public Service Commission
Potomac Edison Company
American Waterworks and Electric Company, Inc
Delaware Corporation
Maryland
West Penn Electric Company
Potomac Edison
American Waterworks and Electric
West Penn Electric
Commission
Federal Securities and Exchange Com
The
West Penn
American Waterworks
West Penn Company
Northern Virginia
Northern Virginia Power Company
Winchester
Washington City
Martinsburg
W. Va
Virginia
West Virginia
Engineman Of Train Killed In Derailment
A Wabash Railroad train bound for St Louis from Detroit derailed near Fort Wayne Indiana. Engineer David Karicofe died as the locomotive and five cars left the tracks. Five others were badly hurt with multiple injuries and over 500 feet of track torn up. Traffic was expected to be limited for hours.
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Fort Wayne
Ind
St. Louis
Detroit
Here
David Karicofe
Robert E. Miller
Louis Prough
Ora Jacobson
Fergus Falls
Minn
Clayton R. Brosher
Ralph Hoffman
Potomac Toll-Free Bridge Urged for Maryland to West Virginia
Representative Jenning Randolph of Elkins West Virginia urged the federal roads bureau to press the Maryland Roads Commission to speed the Potomac River toll-free bridge project from Maryland to Shepherdstown West Virginia. He said assurances were given the bureau would act immediately to hasten the June contracted work as locals in the panhandle grow restive over the delay.
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Washington
Jenning Randolph
Elkins
W. Va
Federal Roads Bureau
Maryland Roads Commission
Potomac River
Maryland
Shepherdstown
Randolph
Bureau
West Virginia Panhandle
Remarkable Berryville Garden Yields Break Records
Henry Patteson of Berryville Virginia demonstrates extraordinary harvests from tiny plots. A two by twelve foot patch produced 540 tomatoes with 172 more ready, and a single stalk held 186 tomatoes. Okra plots reached nine foot plants with 55 pods from seven plants. Peppers and zinnias also wow observers.
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Henry Patteson
Berryville
Winchester
Patteson
Mr. Patteson
Contamination Found in Water Sample at Rouss Spring
Major Richard Messer of the State Board of Health reported today that a water sample from the Rouss Spring pumping station taken September 2 contained contamination in one tube. City health officer Dr. L M. Allen announced the unfavorable result to Lee Grant, superintendent of the water department.
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Rouss Spring
Richard Messer
State Board of Health
Lee Grant
Water Department
L M. Allen
Yard Party at Burnt Factory Church Benefit
A yard party is planned at Burnt Factory Church on Sept 8 to raise funds for a light plant. Proceeds will support the church’s utility needs and community programs.
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Burnt Factory
Pretty Girl Held as Slayer of Wedded Man in Bedtryst Scene
Margaret Drennan a 20 year old student from New Brunswick secretarial school admitted to fatally shooting Paul Reeves 25 a father of two when he tried to assault her Reeves body found nude and dying in his Elizabeth plant workers room Drennan seen fleeing bungalow where he was killed before police arraigned her she pled innocent and was jailed without bail Mrs Reeves alerted by police while Reeves died at hospital
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Iselin
N. J
George E. Keating
Paul Reeves
Woodbridge
Margaret Drennan
New Brunswick
Keating
Reeves
Arthur Brown
David I. Stepacoff
Elizabeth Copper Products
Paul
Emma
Wee
Myra Reeves
Rahway
Drennan
Sunday School Convention at Stephens City
Sunday School workers and Frederick countyReligious Education County Council members gather at Stephens City tonight for the annual convention in Trinity Lutheran Church. The program opens at 8 with a song service, followed by devotion led by Rev Alleman and greetings from Rev Dr Min or C Miller.
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Frederick County
Stephens City
County Council of Religious Education
Trinity Lutheran Church
Snyder Alleman
Nelson Huffman
Alleman
Floyd M. Lucas
Defenders Of Gijon Inflict Defeat On Rebs On Biscayan Coast
Report from Hendaye says Gijon defenders halted Francoist advance after 13 days retreat. About 500 of Franco's advance guard were killed or wounded in a fierce clash four miles west of Llanes and 45 miles east of Gijon on the Biscayan coast. The Saranaga battalion and Basque remnants held coastal road positions, firing all ammunition and then engaging hand to hand with bayonets. Over 100 enemy dead were left on the field as insurgents pressed a 20 mile westward advance from Picos de Europa.
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Hendaye
Gijon
Francisco Franco
Biscayan
Llane
Saranaga
Santander
Franco
Picos de Europa
Rappahannock Scouts Eye Shenandoah Area Council
Scout Executive Dan O Henry returned from Sperryville Virginia where a Rotary Club meeting approved including Rappahannock County in the Shenandoah Area council. A troop committee led by H B Winfrey Archie Fry J Hill OBannon A C Latham and Harris Chief will arrange the organization. Sixteen business men from six communities attended showing strong support for local Scouting participation. Fred D Maphis of Strasburg joined the meeting. Moore Field West Virginia also seeks greater Scouting involvement.
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Dan O. Henry
Sperryville
Rotary Club
Rappahannock County
Shenandoah
H. B. Winfrey
Archie Fry
J. Hill O'Bannon
A. C. Latham
Harris
Rappahannock
Fred D. Maphis
Strasburg
Moorefield
W. Va
Valley Co operative Fruit Exchange crates sought for return
Winchester Cold Storage announces it has purchased all crates owned by the Valley Co operative Fruit Exchange and requests the return of all crates so marked to their storage facility. A full line of Beech-Nut Gerbers Baby Food is advertised as available at Pure Food Store.
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Valley Cooperative Fruit Exchange
Winchester Cold Storage Company
Gerbers
Mrs Roosevelt Attacks Roosevelt Over China Policy
Mrs Theodore Roosevelt Jr recounts escape from Shanghai shelling and criticizes President Roosevelt for Americans in China. She recalls two near deaths, the Whangpoo river under fire, and says ships stayed at anchor as refugees faced danger.
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Seattle
Theodore Roosevelt, Jr
Shanghai
Orient
Jefferson
Whangpoo River
Franklin D. Roosevelt
China
Roosevelt
Philippine Islands
Cathay Hotel
Americans in China Warned to Leave Danger Zones
Officials said the State Department would not surrender any rights in China while urging Americans to exit danger zones in Shanghai. Roosevelt clarified the stay-or-leave guidance as a personal risk choice, with critics urging neutrality action to avert war as commerce in Shanghai shows signs of collapse.
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Washington
State Department
China
Shanghai
American Chamber of Commerce
Roosevelt
Hull
Connally
Texas
United States
Hamilton Fish
D-Ny
House Foreign Affairs Committee
Col Oats Springs
Colo
Japan
Commerce Department
Frederick County Sees 30 Percent Teacher Turnover
Frederick County reports a 30 percent turnover in school staff the largest since 1918 21. Superintendent Leslie D. Kline pins the high rate on low salaries and resignation to pursue business or industry. The board also approves zone based attendance with six year olds required by October 5 and full enrollment day.
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Frederick County
Leslie D. Kline
Kline
Training For Marriage Urged Upon Churches
In Richmond Virginia on September 8 the Presbyterian Synod of Virginia was urged to place training for marriage in church programs. Dr Abner S Robertson of Richmond appealed to ministers to give marriage training a conspicuous place. Dr J L McWilliam of First Presbyterian Church Norfolk was elected moderator Rev Julian T Owen of Stephens City was elected reading clerk and Rev Robert W Kirkpatrick of South Boston was elected publicity clerk.
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Richmond
Presbyterian Synod of Virginia
Abner S. Robertson
J. L. McWilliam
First Presbyterian Church
Norfolk
Julian T. Owen
Stephens City
Reading
Robert W. Kirkpatrick
South Bsxton
Handley Schools Open New Session
Handley Schools opened a new session with 806 students in the high school. Officials expect total enrollment in all schools to exceed 500 in other departments. Classes began promptly with schedules set and students attending all their sessions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Handley Schools
Handley
Anderson May Appoint Chief At Early Date
Dr. C. R. Anderson as mayor and Police Commissioner said he will likely appoint a Chief of Police soon. Council failed to achieve a quorum and was adjourned early. the new system begins January 1 with council confirmation of the appointee.
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C. R. Anderson
Peyton Marshall
Dr. Anderson
Anderson
Midweek Service Resumes at Market Street Church
The Market Street Methodist Church resumes Wednesday night meetings at 7 30. The fall and winter program continues with tonight's theme a demonstration of what life is like when it is Christian Mrs A C Halvosa will sing a solo Rev Herman McKay pastor in charge of the service
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Market Street
A. C. Halvosa
Herman McKay
Dr J T Hundley to Preach at Church of Christ Sunday
Dr J T Hundley emeritus president of Lynchburg College will occupy the pulpit of the Church of Christ Sunday morning. He is a widely known educator and churchman in the state and his presence will draw a large congregation.
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J. T. Hundley
Lynchburg College
Church of Christ
Hundley
Wanted Find Owner Of Small Brindle Bull Puppy
Help sought to locate the owner of a small brindle bull puppy found by caller. Contact 624-W with details or ownership proof for reunion.
Train Blown To Atoms Killing 300 and injuring 400 in Sungkiang
A Japanese air strike destroyed a passenger train at Sungkiang station near Shanghai killing about 300 Chinese and wounding 400. The packed refugees were crushed as five cars derailed and shattered. Red Cross aid rushed from Shanghai as foreign residents faced greater danger amid China Japan hostilities.
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James A. Mills
Sungkiang Station
Shanghai
Sungkiang
Hankow
Red Cross
Call Declined By Rev J A Lollis For Bristol Pastor
A letter from Rev J A Lollis of Bristol Virginia declined the church of Christ in this citys call to become pastor. He says he has accepted a church in Washington DC. The congregation must now seek a new pastor as Rev George Earle Owen leaves October 1 for the University of Chicago.
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J. A. Lollis
Bristol
Church of Christ
Gertrude Clevenger
Louis
Washington, D. C
George Earle Owen
University of Chicago
First Aid Station Dedication Announced Near Winchester
The American Red Cross executive secretary Mrs. Helen Wright announced a new highway emergency first aid station will be dedicated tomorrow at 10 30 at The Edgewood on the Front Royal pike three miles from the city. The Jewish Community of Winchester sponsors the project and invites all to attend.
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American Red Cross
Helen Wright
Edgewood
Front Royal Pike
Winchester
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U. S
Market Street Church
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