Britain Hopes For U S Aid In Easing Mediterranean Peril
London reports Britain welcomes Cordell Hull's hint that complete isolation is no longer possible and American aid could ease rising tensions in the Mediterranean amid fears of Italian German backed patrols. Rome wary of ceding sea lanes to non-Italian ships. Italy ready to escort Italian shipping. Chamberlain seeks a balanced approach with France and Britain to curb marauders while not weakening allied unity. The British press notes Hull's speech as potentially signaling action in international efforts for peace.
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London
Great Britain
Mediterranean
Europe
Cordell Hull
United States
America
Paris
Italy
Germany
Portugal
Albania
Rome
Neville Chamberlain
France
Britain
Hull
Roosevelt
Winchester Concert Association Opens Season in 1937 38
The Winchester Branch of the National Concert Association begins its season today. The group has provided fine musicians and enriched the city culture, with rumors of possible dance artists joining this year. Local workers are wished success in the 1937 38 efforts.
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Winchester
National Concert Association
Virginia
Veteran Pastor Owes Much To Sam Jones Influence
In an interview with George W. Stover, Winchester United Brethren Church veteran pastor reflects on a life rich in work and study. He recalls early days fanning a fiddle, barn raisings, and the 1881 marriage to Emma Fuller, plus diverse jobs from farming to mill work. He pursued reading, University of Virginia courses, and self study in medicine and law as his calling grew. Sam Jones’s visit to Augusta is noted as a pivotal moment in his later ministry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam Jones
Garnet Hamrick
George W. Stover
Winchester
Augusta County
Emma Fuller
Springhill
Virginia
Grafton
West Virginia
Follys Creek
Folly Mills
Roller’s Academy
University of Virginia
Air raid maneuvers terrify Berlin headline
Berlin endured a dramatic morning as air raid maneuvers sparked panic. Sirens at 8 19 a m sent crowds to cellars while bombers approached and anti air batteries opened fire. A direct hit damaged Goering ministry as relief efforts organized under Goering himself.
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Berlin
Propaganda Ministry
Kaiserhof
Foreign Office
Hermann Goering
Goering
Fire Department
Air Defense Corps
Third Reich
Delegates Arrive for United Brethren Conference Session
Delegates for the 138th Virginia Conference of the United Brethren in Christ register at the North Braddock Street church. Ministers and laymen arrive for committee meetings and floor reports, as Bishop G D Batdorf speaks tonight and opens tomorrow with worship and Holy Communion services assisted by local clergy.
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Virginia
United Brethren In Christ
North Braddock Street
G. D. Batdorf
United Brethren Church
Batdorf
A. P. Havermale
Martinsburg
G. W. Stover
Winchester
Stock Ewes and Rams For Sale In West Virginia
For sale notice from Rumsey Smith of Hanging Rock West Virginia lists several flocks of stock ewes and full blood rams turned in September 15th. Contact details given for inquiries.
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Rumsey Smith
Hanging Rock
W. Va
WANTED Large lot near town center and six room brick home
Classified notice seeks a large residential building lot near town center or a six room brick house suitable for modernization. Respond with full details and price in first letter addressed to J at Star.
Garbage collection notice requires curb placement by 7 30 AM
Garbage rules state all kitchen waste must be placed in separate covered containers and curbside by 7 30 in the morning. Wet garbage is collected in the morning before 10 o'clock, with a date reference of 9 16 16 3t.
Loyal Spain Denied Seat On League Council
The League of Nations Assembly refused to grant Spain a seat on the council for three years, yielding to nine votes short of a two thirds majority. Spain’s term ends this year, but it remains a member and may attend sessions on matters concerning it without voting rights. Peru was elected to replace Chile on the council, Iran to replace Turkey. Eden deplored war fever and urged peace while signaling tensions over colonial demands and Mediterranean patrol areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles H. Gugtin
Geneva
League of Nations Assembly
Spain
League Council
Nations
Francisco Franco
League
Peru
Chile
Iran
Turkey
Eden
Anthony Eden
Britain
Germany
Italy
Nyon
Mediterranean
Hull Pleads For Return Of Reign Of Law In World
Secretary Hull urged a return to a reign of law and to end unlicensed force. He called for worldwide liberalization of trade on the basis of equality of treatment, stressing the need to uphold human rights and secure enduring peace through strong economic foundations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hull
Boston
Boston Conference On Distribution
Legion Is Urged To Continue War For Democracy
Thousands of Legionnaires and visitors packed Madison Square Garden for the American Legion convention opening in New York as Governor Lehman urged continuation of democracy and liberty. Retiring national commander Harry W. Colmery presided, warning of Nazi influence and calling for constitutional protection and an independent judiciary.
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New York
Madison Square Garden
American Legion
Herbert H. Lehman
Harry W. Colmery
Topeka
Kane
Legion
America
National Champion Legion Band of Musician’s Post 394
St. Louis
Lucy Monroe
Massachusetts
Colmery
Lehman
Fiorello
Los Angeles
Swing Music Found To Be A Cause For Necking
New York report states laboratory tests with a boy and girl watching each other showed swing music arouses listeners before they realize it. Arthur Cremin, music official and head of the American Creative League of Music Students, says the experiment proves swing is more harmful than obscene songs and leads to necking. The test contrasted classical pieces and waltzes with swing tunes, noting increased boldness and physical closeness in the second session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Arthur Cremin
New York Schools of Music
Cremin
American Creative League of Music
Staff Of American Embassy Quits Nanking
Washington reports that Ambassador Nelson T. Johnson in Nanking has full authority to act in response to Japanese warnings for foreigners to leave the Chinese capital. No specific orders have been issued, but Johnson may use discretion to protect embassy personnel if safety becomes a concern.
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Nanking
Japan
Washington
Sept
State Department
Nelson T. Johnson
Johnson
Cholera Epidemic Fears Prompt U S Screening Worldwide
Surgeon General Thomas Parran reported Shanghai cholera is now epidemic and said strict surveillance is under way in Honolulu and Manila to stop spread to the United States. Vessels from the Orient are inspected and aircraft passengers are screened, with officials confident in precautions. Meanwhile in Manchoukuo, Domei reported 198 Bubonic plague cases in the area as the illness spreads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Thomas Parran
Shanghai
Parran
Health Service
Honolulu
Manila
United States
Orient
Oriental
Hsinking
Manchoukuo
Domei
Vast bombing zone warned in Central China
Peiping dispatch says Japan plans extensive bombing of a vast Central China area. Foreign residents north of the Lunghai railway urged to display banners. Lunghai line runs from Haichow inland. fear is troops may land at Haichow to disrupt North China. First American evacuees, 19 people, left Hai Chow aboard the destroyer Pope. News also lists arriving Americans at Tsingtao including Dr James Graham, Mrs Graham, Sophie Graham, Dr Nelson Bell, W C McLaughlin, Richard Grassin, Mrs Grassin, Esther Rice, and A R Craig.
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Peiping
China
United States
Lunghai Railway
Lunghai
Central China
Haichow
North China
Ameri
Cans
Pope
Grahams
Tsingtao
Nakhow
James Graham
Sophie Graham
Winchester
Nelson Bell
W.C. McLaughlin
Waynesboro
Richard Grassin
Milwaukee, Wis
Esther Rice
Nashville, Tenn
A. R. Craig
Pendleton
8. C
Fruit Growers To Convene On September 22
Fruit growers from Frederick Clarke Loudoun Shenandoah and Warren counties will gather Wednesday night September 22 at 7 30 in the Handley library auditorium to discuss disposal of surplus apples to the Federal Surplus Commodities Corporation. A plan to set up an organization with committees will be outlined by R A Palen and R W Tyson. A H Teske is expected to attend to talk production and marketing conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick
Clarke
Loudoun
Shenandoah
Warren
Handley Library
Federal Surplus Commodities Corporation
I Fred Stine
R A. Palen
R. W. Tyson
Washington
A. H. Teske
Blacksburg
Mr Stine
Rural Women To Hold Exhibits In Frederick County
Rural women plan several exhibits this week to show summer achievements and invite public attendance. On Wednesday September 22 the Stonewall Home Demonstration Group will host a flower show and health program at Stephenson Methodist Church South. The flower show runs from 4:00 to 9:30 with the health program in the evening led by Gertrude Organ Handley school nurse. Group singing and music will accompany the events.
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Frederick County
Stonewall Home
Stephenson M. E. Church South
Gertrude Organ
Handley
Pickers Tickets Printed at Star Office
Pickers tickets are now printed at the Star Office as of January 21. The notice indicates availability and directs readers to obtain their tickets promptly for upcoming events.
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Star Office
Apples Take on Brilliant Coloring in Winchester District
Frosty nights and sunny days after abundant rainfall are producing bright red apples in the Winchester district. Growers expect excellent color this season aiding selling quality as harvest begins. Early fall varieties like Jonathans have shipped in large export quantities with steady abroad demand and fair prices.
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Winchester
Jonathans
Two Hurt In Sunday Collision On Route 50
Two people were hospitalized with severe injuries after a Sunday afternoon crash on Route 50 west of Winchester two miles. George and Cornelius Butler, both from Collinsville, Pa., suffered fractured skulls. Mrs. John F Hart, 44, and Mrs. Charles F White sustained shocks, cuts, and bruises. Reckless driving charges will be filed against Cornelius Butler when he leaves the hospital.
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Winchester
George
Cornelius Butler
John F. Hart
Collinsville
Charles F White
September Term of Court Opens
The September term of Corporation Court opened today before Judge Philip Williams. No grand jury was summoned for this term. Usual motions in several civil matters were made. The criminal docket was not called this morning.
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Corporation Court
Philip Williams
Usagl
Chinese Disappointment After Bombing Civilian Rest Areas
Chinese forces faced disappointment as invading planes dropped bombs on private residences meant to shelter government buildings, signaling tensions and civilian impact amid ongoing military actions.
Chinese Make New Air Raids Upon Japanese
Shanghai dispatch reports Chinese fliers conducted night raids on Japanese airfields in the Yangtze area. Anti-aircraft fire scattered over the International settlement but did not stop the Chinese planes. Cholera epidemics worsen in foreign areas with 1015 known cases and 120 deaths, including nine deaths among foreign residents.
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Shanghai
Yangtzepoo
Evacuations as Japanese bombard Nanking on Sept 20
United States Ambassador Nelson Johnson and aides rushed documents to the Luzon for a Yangtze evacuation to Wuhu as Chinese capital Nanking faced a morning air raid that killed 40 civilians and destroyed 40 homes. Embassies debated staying or leaving while Japanese planes bombarded for three hours.
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Shanghai
United States
Nelson Johnson
Luzon
Yangtze
Wuhu
Johnson
Washington
Nanking
Guam
Japan
China
Asiatic Fleet
Harry Yarnell
Winchester Park Association Meeting Notice
All members are requested to meet at the Council Chamber at 8 o'clock Monday night. C D Barnett secretary reports the gathering for Winchester Park Association affairs.
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Winchester Park Association
Council Chamber
C. D. Barnett
Secty
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U.S
Church of the United Brethren In Christ
Mr. Stover
Augusta
Grover Cleveland
Mr. Bodley
Staunton
Senate
Richmond
Conference of U.B. Church
Potomac
Franco
Cision
Mr. Hull
Twirls Legion Baton
Priscilla Eveleth
Winter Haven
Fla
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