William Green Speaks At Cleveland Convention Urging Neutrality
At the Cleveland convention William Green urged support for neutrality legislation. New York was named the 1937 American Legion convention city. Harry W W Colmery of Topeka was poised to win the national commander post while Mrs O W Hahn of Wayne Nebraska led unopposed for Auxiliary president.
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William Green
Cleveland
Cleve
Ohio
New York
American Legion
Cleveland, CO
Quimby Mellon
Griffin
Neb
American Legion Auxiliary
Hahn
Hines Cleveland
T. Hines
Veterans Bureau
Ameri- Legion
Ately
An- Federation of Labor
A. F. of L
Legion
American Federation of Labor
United States
Veterans, & Trifle
Ray Murphy
Bob Feller
Cleveland Indians
Murphy
Feller
East Clifford Street Fence Warns Neighbors on Yard Safety
A local column urges residents to inspect and repair the fence along East Clifford Street between Loudoun and Cameron. The deteriorating barrier causes pedestrians to walk in the street and raises safety concerns for children during school sessions while noting fences define boundaries and help neighborly conduct.
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East Clifford Street
Loudoun
Cameron
Legion Will Shape Policy in Virginia Winches ter Meet
The American Legion Virginia Department holds its annual “little convention” in Winchester October 18 and 19. Post commanders adjutants and service officers from across the state gather with Auxiliary leaders to map plans for the coming year. Events include a Sunday membership meeting adjutants meeting a Commander’s Club dinner and a reception by auxiliary members. The regular business session is expected to start at 10.
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American Legion
Department of Virginia
Winchester
American Legion Auxiliary
Robert Y. Conrad Post
Miss M Guire Dies In Night
Miss Laura Holmes McGuire longtime Winchester resident dies at 2 this morning at her Amherst street home after a protracted illness. Born in Winchester she was a widely known civic figure and daughter of Dr. William P. McGuire and Mrs Nannie H. McGuire. Brother Dr. Hunter H. McGuire inherits the family home. Continued on page nine.
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Laura Holmes McGuire
Winchester
Amherst Street
Miss McGuire
McGuire
Braddock and
Amherst Streets
Hunter H. McGuire
William P
Positions Open in City Administration
The Common Council will consider applications on October sixth for 1937 openings including City Manager Milk and Meat Inspector Police Justice Chief of Police and Policemen. Applications invited from qualified residents.
Trucks Wanted to Haul Coal Near Frostburg
Man with truck or trucks urged to report to City Manager at once for coal hauling work near Frostburg.
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Frostburg
Ellis Jones Dies From A Bullet Wound
Ellis W Jones 61 dies at Memorial Hospital from a .32 revolver shot that passed through the brain. He was found on the second floor after his wife heard the report and located him. Coroner says death appears self-inflicted. Survivors include wife and eight children from Winchester. fireman at National Fruit Product Co. member of Friendship Fire Co and Spanish-American Camp.
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Ellis W. Jones
Memorial Hospital
Jones
Friendship Fire Company
Lester Forney
James A. Miller
National Fruit Product Company
Winchester
Ellis Jones
Virginia Wool
Clarke County
Ingham Jones
Scout Drive Underway for Shenandoah Area Council
The ninth annual Boy Scout Finance Week began in Winchester with Rotary Kiwanis Lions American Legion and Scout officials meeting at Handley Library to organize committees and gather donor names. A local boy arriving from out of town expressed desire to become a Scout as volunteers emphasized the drive to promote good citizenship through Scouting.
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Shenandoah Area Council
Winchester
Rotary
Kiwanis
Lions Clubs
American Legion
Scout
Handley Library
Jap Flare Into Warlike Mood Over Fatal Shooting
Japanese marines moved to seize control of Shanghai's Hongkew district after three Japanese were shot, one fatally. Tokyo's naval minister assumed command as 2000 marines reinforced the landing party and Chinese suspects faced charges.
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Morris J. Harris
Colloyted
Ghai
Shanghai
Hongkew
Tokyo
Osami Nagano
Red District
Whangpoo River
International Settlement
Brothers Bannister Hanged for Baby Doll Kidnap Slaying
In Dorchester New Brunswick on September 23 two brothers Arthur Bannister 19 and Daniel Bannister 20 were hanged for killing Phillip Lake during the abduction of his four month old daughter used in an extortion plot tied to their mother Mrs May Bannister. The execution used the same ropes as the prison grave lowering.
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Dorchester
N. B
Arthur Bannister
Daniel
Arthur
Phillip Lake
Pacific Junction
Bannister
Lake
May Bannister
Ethiopians to Sit in League Assembly After Credentials Vote
The League of Nations assembly approved a credentials report 39 to 4 allowing Ethiopian delegates to remain seated and rejected sending the Ethiopia sovereignty question to the World Court. Haile Selassie’s government argued for recognition amid Italian annexation.
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Geneva
League of Nations Assembly
World Court
League of Nations
Ethiopia
Haile Selassie
Italy
League
Water bond election set for Winchester voters
The Winchester Water Committee issued a statement detailing six reasons for a bond election to fund a new pure soft water supply. The vote is scheduled for next Tuesday September 29 with a simple choice to approve or oppose the bond issue.
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Water Committee of Common Council
Winchester
Percy D. Miller
W. W. Dellinger
Allen T. Hawthorne
Baby spared mercy death in dramatic Chicago case
Six day old Julian Tafel Jr underwent an intestinal operation after a last minute family decision. A 17 minute surgery by five surgeons at Danish American Hospital left the infant in good condition with a 50 50 chance to survive.
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Chicago
Julian Tafel, Jr
Eva
Julian
Tafel
Julian, Jr
Richard Lesler
Lewis K. Eastman
Eastman
Painter Falls From Ladder Hurting Self At Handley Avenue
John Birmingham about 26 of 35 West Boscawen street was critically injured when the ladder slipped while he painted the W A Shiner residence at 315 Handley avenue. He sustained a back fracture and a compound fracture of the right arm. He remained conscious during transport by Friendship ambulance to Memorial hospital. He was with his uncle George W. Fritts and another worker. Birmingham, a Winchester post office temporary substitute, is a Charley Rouss Fire Company member. Doctor E C Stuart said outcome unknown.
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John Birmingham
Boscawen Street
W. A. Shiner
Handley Avenue
Friendship
Lester Forney
James Loyd Wilmer Comer
Memorial Hospital
Birmingham
George W. Fritts
West Boscawen
Mr. Birmingham
William T. Birmingham
Winchester Post Office
Charley Rouss
E. C. Stuart
Dennis Collins Property Auction At Front Court House
The Dennis Collins property at No. 411 South Loudoun Street will be sold in front of the Court House on Saturday October 10. See sale bill on page 7.
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Loudoun Street
Court House
Public Sale of 35 Mixed Cattle at Longbranch
Tilman Shumate will sell 35 head of mixed cattle at public auction on Friday September 25 at 1 p.m. at Longbranch located 3 miles east of Millwood on West Millwood. Sale advertised September 22.
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Longbranch
W. Millwood
Tilman Shumate
Incessant Attack Near Alcazar in Toledo Front
Troops loyal to the government pressed an incessant assault on the Fascist holdout at the Alcazar in Toledo as Madrid sent reinforcements by road. insurgent leaders predicted Madrid’s fall and Franco prepared to storm the capital with Mola, threatening a joint northwest push from Guadarrama.
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Toledo
Spain
Alcazar
Madrid
Torrijos
TALAVERA DE LA_ REINA
Talavera-Madrid
Maqueda
Francisco Franco
Emilio Mola
Guadarraman
Caps
Winchester Apple Shows Planned to Boost Virginia Fruit Industry
Horticulturists urged by A H Teske outline plans for apple shows at Winchester September 28 to October 3 with exhibits in barrels baskets or plates including apples pears quinces and Japanese persimmons. Early entry deadline is September 19 but late acceptance may occur. premiums awarded with a ten percent deduction for non Virginians. Exhibits shipped to Richmond will receive careful handling and full disposal directions.
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Winchester
A. H. Teske
Southeater
Teske
State Horticultural Society
Frederick County
Virginia
Richmond
U. S. Diplomat Stabbed In Tokyo By A Robber
U S diplomat Earle R. Dickover first secretary and charge d affaires at the U S Embassy in Tokyo was stabbed in his home by a burglar who escaped. The assailant targeted Mrs Dickover first while the household slept and Dickover grappled with the attacker, receiving a left arm dagger wound. Doctors expect a two week recovery.
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Tokyo
Earle R. Dickover
United States
No Hot Meals as Militias Labor Under Fire
Socialist soldiers hampered by heavy rains and scarce food plan a two point push to Madrid while government commanders threaten martial law to curb desertion. Refuges flee toward the capital as troops brace for renewed action near Torrijos and Talavera.
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James C. Oldfield
Associated Press
Santa Cruz del Retamar
Spain
Madrid
Pereerie Ee i
Rsk
Maqueda
Iariano
Tala’ Madrid
Aarasie
Julio Mangarda
Oropesa
Talavera de la Reina
Asensio
Toledo
Alcazar
Torrijos
By-Product Plant Under Construction Near Mount Jackson
Mount Jackson Va Sept 23 Construction of an apple butter and apple sauce plant is under way a short distance north of Mount Jackson by H C Gilbert Apple Products Inc Rochester N Y The 30 by 70 foot building should be finished in about 10 days and about 35 men and women will be employed A former vinegar plant will house part of the equipment in current plans
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Mount. Jackson
H. C. Gilbert Apple Products, Inc
Rochester
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Ines Warners
A. F. L. Head
MR Winchester
NEW Bankers’ Head
Tom K. Smith
Boatmen’s National Bank
St. Louis
American Bankers’ Association
San Francisco
Central Press
M’guire
Evening Star Office
Arthur and
Daniel Bannister
New Brunswick
Committee On Credentials
Assembly
Maxim Litvinoff
Russia
Julian Tafel
Mother
Painter
Dennis Collins
FORD
Motor CO
Eea
Apple
U. S
Mount Jackson
The
Boy Scouts
Herbert Hoover
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