Apple Blossom Festival Seeks Community Support
The Shenandoah Apple Blossom Festival finance committee reports 21 additional contributors bringing funds needed to 7 630 out of a 10 000 goal. Names include Ray Robinson Shenandoah Apple Cider Co Winchester Cold Storage Bakers' Drug Co and F W Woolworth Co plus several individuals, urging united local support for the famous celebration.
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Ray Robinson
Shenandoah Apple, Cider and Vinegar Co
George Washington Hotel
Winchester Cold Storage
Winchester Dry Cleaners
R. S. Underwood
A. Leven
Bakers’ Drug Company
John H. Snyder
Robert Schultz
E. W. Armstrong
I. Brumback
James Pappas
S. M. Perry
W. Nelson Page
E.G. Rusk
Robert Stryker
L. H. Stokes
P. L. Tomney
Valley Fruit and Candy
F. W. Woolworth Company
Hankins Exonerated Again in Bank Robbery Case
In St Paul Minnesota lawyers report a second confession exonerating Leonard Hankins serving life in Stillwater for the December 16 1932 Minneapolis Third Northwestern National Bank murders. Lawrence Devol joined with Jess Doyle in exonerating Hankins though his account differs from Doyle’s. Doyle and 11 other defendants face arraignment tomorrow in Federal Court over the Edward Bremer kidnapping.
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ST. Paul
Min
Leonard Hankins
Stillwater
Minneapolis Third Northwestern National Bank
Lawrence Devol
Jess Doyle
Hawkins
Doyle
Edward G. Bremer
Doctor Driver Fined 154 Pounds and Banned for Life
London Morning Post reports Dr William Graham of Manor Road Tynemouth fined 154 pounds at Newcastle and banned for life for five drunken driving offenses. He pleaded guilty to driving while intoxicated in Grey Street Pilgrim Street and failing to stop or conform to signals, with 15 pounds 11 shillings costs.
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William Graham
Manor Road
Tynemouth
Newcastle
Grey Street
Pilgrim Street
Lambert
England
Wagner Bill Opposed By Petroleum Industry Leaders
E K Lederer of the Petroleum code authority told the Senate labor committee that the Wagner labor disputes bill would harm oil industry relations. He argued it aims to back the AFL, would promote disputes and strikes, and would outlaw company dominated unions while creating a permanent labor relations board.
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Washington
E. K. Lederer
The
Petroleum Code Authority
Senate Labor Committee
United States
American Federation of Labor
Lederer
Wagner
Akron Sheriff swears in 1,000 deputies as strike vote continues
Sheriff James Flower announced the swearing in of 1,000 special deputies in Akron Ohio as a precaution during a second day of AFL union strike ballots at Goodyear. Similar strike polls are planned next Sunday at B F Goodrich and Firestone Tire and Rubber.
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Akron
James Flower
American Federation of Labor Union Workers
Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company
B. F. Goodrich Company
Firestone Tire ,and, Rubber Company
Coal Miners Pay Tribute To John Mitchell
About 200000 soft coal miners in Pennsylvania West Virginia and Ohio marched in parades honoring John Mitchell father of the eight hour day. The wage truce averted a general walkout as operators and mine union leaders agreed to extend the coal code to June 16 in Washington negotiations.
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Pittsburgh
John Mitchell
Pennsylvania
West Virginia
Ohio
Washington
Ford Favored In Lincoln Case
Pittsburgh April 1 By a five to two decision the Pennsylvania Supreme Court reversed a 100000 award to the Sweeten Automobile Company of Philadelphia and awarded Ford Motor Company 6800, which it had originally asked. The ruling ends the second major legal controversy over Ford's 1922 purchase of Lincoln Motor Company.
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Pittsburgh
Pennsylvania Supreme Court
Sweeten Automobile Company
Philadelphia
Ford Motor Company
Ford
Lincoln Motor Company
Sweeten Concern
Motor Mishaps Mark Week End In Rockingham
Several accidents marked the weekend in Rockingham Maryland and nearby. Elkton man Alfred Howell of Huntington West Virginia suffered head wounds in a North Main collision with a New Market driver. A Mount Clinton youth named Shoemaker injured when a Model T plunged into Black's Run after the starter was pressed by a rider. Police recovered the vehicle and will remove it from the creek bed today.
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The
Star
Dofflemyer
Shoemaker
Mount Clinton
Black
West Water Street
North Main
Alfred Howell
Huntington
W. Va
W. W. Williamson
New Market
Williamson
E. R. Price
Washington
Wheelwright
Kemper Staples
Price
Russell Davis
Mt. Clinton
John Kelley Buried at Chestnut Grove in Gainesboro
Funeral services for John Kelley 49 of Gainesboro section were held at 2 PM today at Memorial Hospital and Chestnut Grove Cemetery. He died Saturday night after emergency surgery for gangrenous appendicitis and peritonitis. Survived by widow two sons Lynn and Guy two daughters Lydia Bell Kelley and Mrs Andrew Wright one sister Bloomery W Va and his mother. Kelley was a prominent farmer and lumberman in Gainesboro and Siler areas. He was born in Bloomery raised there before moving to Gainesboro.
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John Kelley
Gainesboro
Memorial Hospital
C. G. Russell
M. E. Church
South
Chestnut Grove
Russell
Lynn
Guy
Lydia Bell Kelley
Andrew Wright
Bloomery
W. Va
Kelley
Siler
Screen Stars Face Mass Loss If California Taxes Drive Industry Out
Hollywood reports warn that severe state taxes could force the motion picture industry to relocate. The Los Angeles Chamber of Commerce cites a $400 million local investment, with studios possibly costing $150 million and homes owned by thousands of stars valued in the millions. If productions move, stars and crews may auction costly homes, and many in the 30 000 industry workers could lose homes and incomes. New Jersey is eyed as a nearby alternative.
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California
Hollywood
Calif
Chamber of Commerce of
Los Angeles
Los Angeles Chamber of Commerce
New Jersey
New York
Dr Clendening Sails to Europe on Mediterranean Cruise
Dr Clendening leaves New York for Europe and plans a Mediterranean cruise. He will travel aboard a liner and visit several ports during the voyage.
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DR. Clendening
Europe
Clendening
New York
Mediterranean
Youth Draws 3 Sentences In Court Today
Edward Lee DeHaven of Green Spring section found guilty on three of five charges. He received 30 days in jail, a $100 fine, and a one year Virginia driving license revocation for drunk driving. plus one month jail each for illegal liquor possession and for possessing a still with bond and liquor-law restrictions. John P. Thomas sentenced to four months in jail and a $100 fine for joint still possession. A separate case in front of Shady Rest dance hall patrons yielded Theodore Webster 30 days, $100 fine, and one year license revocation for DUI. Willard Webster acquitted.
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Edward Lee DeHaven
Green Spring
Arge
Virginia
John P. Thomas
Page County
Clearbrook
R. E. Bayliss
DeHaven
Hunting Ridge
Shady Rest
Gore
Theodore Webster
Wardensville
Willard Webster
Schneider Brothers
Regular meeting of South End Hose Company notice
Regular meeting of the South End Hose Company will be held Monday night April 1. All members are requested to attend. (3-29-1p-30) . Secretary.
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South End Hose Company
Brain Paralysis Causes Death of Perry C. DeHaven
Perry C. DeHaven died early Sunday at age 61 at his Timber Ridge home after a week of illness. Born January 30, 1874 in Chestnut Grove Virginia, he farmed and ran a saw mill. Survived by two sons Eldridge and Lester and two daughters Audrey and Geneva, plus three sisters, two half siblings and five grandchildren. Funeral services set for Tuesday at Salem Southern Methodist Church with the family meeting at the house at 10 AM.
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Perry C. DeHaven
Timber
Mr. DeHaven
Chestnut Grove
Virginia
George
Fannie DeHaven
Texana Virginia Omps
Timber Ridge
DeHaven
Eldridge DeHaven
Big Pool
Lester DeHaven
Effie Braithwaite
Rose Braithwaite
Cross Junction
Laura Luttrell
Shepherdstown
W. Va
Oliver DeHaven
Luther DeHaven
Lottie Whitacre
Norma Luttrell
Grimes
J. C. Spindler
Salem Southern Methodist Church
Baer Denies He Will Marry Mary Brown
Chicago April 1 Max Baer denied reports he plans to marry Broadway socialite Mary Kirk Brown. He said the romance fizzled near Miami and noted Mrs Brown obtained a divorce last week, denying any engagement.
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Chicago
Max Baer
Mary Kirk Brown
Miami
Chicago Democrats Mobilize for Record Mayor Vote
Chicago Democrats mobilize to secure a large turnout for Tuesday's mayoral race. The party aims to match an all time high ballot count with 751 653 votes cast for mayor Edward J. Kelly. A stray notice asks for a good home for an attractive young female black cat, phone 41 J one A pt.
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Chicago
Chicago Democratic
Democratic
Edward J. Kelly
Mellon Says He Conducted Sale Of Coal Stocks
Andrew W. Mellon testified at his income tax hearing about a large sale of Pittsburgh Coal common stock. He said a tax loss of 5.6 million dollars arose from selecting securities to offset gains and that the sale was conducted by his own plan with assistance from his secretary. The government estimates Mellon owes 3.089 million dollars, while Mellon contends he overpaid by 139 thousand.
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Mellon
Pittsburgh
Andrew W. Mellon
Frank J. Hogan
Hogan
Johnson
Howard M. Johnson
Lafollette Seeks Strength in Wisconsin County Races
Governor Philip F. LaFollette faces a pivotal test as ten counties vote in state senate and assembly contests. The results could bolster his Progressive agenda of social legislation tax reform and expanded work relief. The governor hopes for victories to reinforce a divided legislature against his program.
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Madison
Wis
Wisconsin
Ditizenary
Philip F. LaFollete
Senate
Assembly
Robert M. LaFollette
Movie Manager Fined For Sunday Shows In Roanoke
Roanoke police justice Harris S Birch fined E G Richardson manager of the American Theatre $2 for showing Sunday motion pictures on March 24. The judge said operation on Sunday was not an absolute necessity and the law must be followed. an appeal to Hastings Court was expected.
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Roanoke
G. Richardson
American Theatre
Richardson
Hastings Court
Apple Blossom Festival Cancelled During Holy Week
No festival will be held in Winchester during Holy Week. Despite progress in apple orchards, the Apple Blossom Festival is canceled for April 14 week, announced by Fred A. Read Jr director general.
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Winchester
Fred A. Read, Jr
New Trials Are Ordered in Alabama Death Case Teasers
The U S Supreme Court orders new trials for Clarence Norris and Haywood Patterson two black defendants condemned for the Scottsboro assault case in Alabama. Chief Justice Hughes voices the ruling amid claims of grand jury bias and juror exclusion based on race.
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Alabama
Washington
Supreme Court
Clarence Norris
Haywood Patterson
Scottsboro
Ala
Hughes
Supreme Goebe
Jackson County
Construction of New Generating Plants Advocated
Washington report shows the Power Commission urging early construction of new electric generating plants costing at least 300 million dollars to avert a critical power shortage. The study, ordered by President Roosevelt, says no preference between private and public power, but calls for careful planning under federal supervision.
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Washington
The
Power Commission
Roosevelt
Winchester Park Baseball Opens With Rainout
Rain halted the Winchester Park team first practice of the season yesterday. If conditions improve, practice may be held next Sunday afternoon and possibly during the week. The grandstand has been enlarged to accommodate more cash customers this season.
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Winchester Park
Kingfish Attacks Roosevelt Third Party Move In 1930s
Huey Long claimed Roosevelt already started third parties in 1932 and 1933 and said current government is a St. Vitus Dance party led by a blue buzzard. He declined to name witnesses but urged readers to ask Roosevelt for denial.
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Kingfish
Washington
Huey Long
Roosevelt
Louisiana
McKee
Laguardia
New York
St. Vitus
Evergreens Annual Sale at The Flower Shop
Advertisement notes Evergreens sale with shrubs priced 25c, 50c to 1.50, running Thursday and Friday the 3rd and 4th with standard shrub offers. Also seeks a second-hand bath tub in good condition via P. O. Box 217, City.
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Thursand Priday
P. Q
Roosevelt backs work relief bill to remove direct work limit
Congress races to return the 4.88 billion relief measure to conference with the Senate to strike the direct work clause. House leaders push gag rules and debate limits while Senator Glass and Senator Robinson advocate action to prevent a conference stalemate.
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HOUSE
Washington
Roosevelt
Senate
Aeeo
Congress
Robinson
Us Esman
Glass
D-Va
Ickes
Providence-James F. Duffy Dies Grand Treasurer of BPOE
World brief notes the death of James F. Duffy, longtime grand treasurer of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks. Other items report political tremors over constitutional tests in Seattle, weather forecasters predicting a moist cycle, and military promotions in Washington.
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James F. Duffy
Washington
Seattle
John B. Kincer
Eng
Crop Weather Service
Henry V. Butler
Washington—Munitions Committee
Huey Long
Roosevelt
Vatican City
Pius
Tokyo
Japan
Far East
Russia
Beauvais
France
Robert Bajac
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London Morning Post
William Lyon Phelps
Petroleum Code
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Rockingham
Dr. and
Mrs. Clendening
Logan Clendening
Central Press
Warren County
Front Royal
Star Today
R. B. Kater
Moling & Cather’s
Baer
Mary Brown
Elim
Senator Glass
Virginian
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