County Supervisors Cut Road Taxes in 1932 Levy
Frederick County supervisors set 1932 levies about half 1931 levels due to Byrd plan road control. General county levy 25 cents, school levies totaling 1.50, district levies by district, and a 15 cent countywide road debt levy. A 10 cent general road levy and district road taxes were also listed. A public hearing on the tentative levy is scheduled for April 20.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick County Board of Supervisors
General County
Stonewall
Back Creek
Opequon
Shawnee
Gainesboro
Philip H. Gold
Philip Williams
Circuit Court
Scott Grant
Cc. I. Brumback
William H. Branner
E. W. Adams
Cc. M. Rosenberger
Grant
G. M. Carson
Gold
Messrs. Adams and
Rosenberger
State Highway Department
New Road
John M. Massie
Frederick County
Winchester
Court House
Clerek
County Court House
Betty Shoppe Dresses at Two Ninety Five
Classified notice for children s dresses offered at 2.95 by The Betty Shoppe Lime for whitewashing and W B Snider and Son listed as the contact or issuer of the ad.
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L W. B. Snider & Son
World Peace Menace Worse Says Hoover
President Hoover told reporters that economic burdens and the world peace menace had increased. He said Secretary Stimson would go to Geneva to push for concrete results from the armament conference and that there would be no discussions on the debt question. Stimson sailed Friday.
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Associated Press
Washington
Hoover
Stimson
Geneva
Darrow Seeks Unbiased Jury in Kahahawai Case
In Honolulu on April 5, veteran Clarence Darrow pressed to seat an unbiased jury amid media attention to the Kahahawai murder trial. Assistant prosecutor Barry Ulrich won a ruling on juror bias after Darrow questioned veniremen, with Beckley declared as Ulrich wished among six tentative jurors: two Chinese, two Americans, a Japanese and a Hawaiian.
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Honolulu
Kahahawai
Clarencé Darrow
Darrow
Barry
Ulrich
John C. Kelley
Joseph Kahahawai
Thalia Massie
Veniremen
Henry Beckley
Chartes S. Davis
Beckley
Clinic For Cripples To Be Held Saturday
A second cripple clinic under the District Nurse Association will be held Saturday April 9 in the association office beside the county clerk. Examinations by Dr C W Smith of the University of Virginia Hospital will occur from 10 am to 12 pm and 2 to 3 30 pm with no charge. The association urges all young people crippled or deformed to attend for free exams and expert advice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
District Nurse Association
C. W. Smith
University of Virginia Hospital
Ruby Jackson Shop to Display in Geo Washington Gift Shop
Hagerstown Md. retailer Ruby Jackson Shop will display at the Geo Washington Gift Shop located in the Geo Washington Hotel Building on Thursday April 7. The display features frocks for all occasions knitted suits afternoon and dinner ensembl es coats and accessories for misses and women. INEZ McKINSTER proprietor.
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Hagerstown
Geo. Washington
Geo. Washington Hotel
Inez McKinster
Death of Walter Lisle MacCorkle noted in Winchester
Friends in Winchester report the death of Walter Lisle MacCorkle a New York corporation lawyer and former trade publisher who died after a two week illness in New York. A Lexington Virginia native and Woodrow Wilson booster he held many roles including founder of the Southern Society of New York and past governor of Virginians. he taught in Kentucky and was active in Phi Beta Kappa and Phi Kappa Psi.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester
Walter Lisle MacCorkle
New York Corporation
Metropolis
New York
Mr. MacCorkle
Woodrow Wilson
Lexington
T. B. Patton
E. C. Luke
Berryville
J. Few Brown
MacCorkle
Washington and Lee University
Gen. R. E. Lee
Kentucky
Wilson
New Jersey
William F. McCombs
Walter Hines Page
Great Britain
Southern Society of New York
Hotel Waldorf-Astoria
Society
War Fund
Society For
Virginians
Phi Beta Kappa
Phi Kappa Psi
Washington and Lee Alumni Association of New York
American Bar Association
The
Association of the Bar of the City of New York
Kentuckians
New York Athletic Club
Democratic Club
Minister Urges Aid for Policeman Attacked by Three Women
A Highland avenue minister, awakened by a disturbance, cried for help as three women attacked Officer Cline and knocked him down. The fight, involving Officer Strosnider and three irate women, ended with the officer regaining his feet and using his nightstick to quell the disturbance.
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Highland Avenue
Mellee
Strosnider
Cline
Winchester Chamber Straw Vote Favors Water Bond Issue
The Winchester chamber report shows 1,036 in favor and 265 against the water bond. Of 2,463 qualified voters, about 1,350 ballots have been sent in, though many are uncounted due to being blank or marked both for and against.
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Winchester Chamber of Commerce
Graf Zeppelin resumes ocean flight to Pernambuco
The Graf Zeppelin departed Friedrichshafen at 6.32 a m for a second nonstop year flight to Pernambuco Brazil after a 25 hour delay due to hull damage during yesterday's launch. Eight passengers and 300 pounds of mail and freight are aboard.
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Associated Press
Friedrichshafen
Pernambuco
Brazil
Fresh truck load of oranges and grapefruit at Orange Store
Fresh truck load of oranges and grapefruit arrived last night. Best grade keeping quality for three weeks or more. Direct from tree to you. Thin skin, full of juice and sweetness. Located at 154 N Main St two doors above Crystal.
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N. Main St
Crystal
Notice to Redeem Bonds Winchester Cold Storage Co
Winchester Cold Storage Co offers redemption of a limited quantity of bonds at par plus interest on application. See William Beverley, Manager. Dated April 2.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester Cold Storage CO
William Beverley
Apple Prices Steady in Liverpool and Hamburg Markets
Apple prices abroad showed little change with Albemarle Pippins and Yorks steady in Liverpool, Winesaps and Baldwins slightly lower. Washington Winesaps moved slowly. Newtowns similar to last week, Oregon Newtowns steady. London sale slower for Virginia Albemarle Pippins. Hamburg auction saw steady demand with large boxed offerings and good fruit condition.
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Liverpool
Fred A. Motz
Europe
Foreign Service
Department of Agriculture
Albemarle
Yorks
Ben Davis
Virginia
Yorks Light
New York
Delaware
Ganos Light
Ben. Davis
U.S
U. S
Washington
Oregon
London
Baldwins
Newtowns
Hamburg
Motz
Virginia Ganos
French finesse warned by Shenandoah Valley guide
A fruit and produce guide from New York notes exporters may need to spray extensively or face rejection, urging strict adherence to meticulous standards and weighing up export prospects in the Shenandoah Valley and western New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shenandoah Valley
New York
San Jose
Fruit and Produce Guide
Local Democratic primary vote tallied at 961 by 3 PM
By 3 o clock this afternoon 961 ballots were cast in the City Democratic primary to choose candidates for the June municipal election. Precinct tallies were 132 at City Hall 243 at Friendship Engine House 389 at Reuss Engine House and 197 at Sarah Zane Engine House. Mayor F Amos Shryock faces challenger Dr Charles R Anderson while first and second ward council candidates include Percy Miller L M Allen Edward Goss Engle Hable Henkel Harper Nelson Page Sale Snapp. Official voting list shows 2 463 citizens. Polls close at 6 34 this evening.
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City Hall
Friendship Engine House
Reuss Engine House
Sarah Zane
F. Amos Shryock
Charles R. Anderson
Percy D. Miller
L. M. Allen
Edward C. Goss
Jack T. Engle
Herman H. Hable
J. Henkel Henry
H. Harper
W. Nelson Page
W. A. Sale
Ralph B. Snapp
Former Heads Of Lions Club Attend Meeting
All living past presidents of the Winchester Lions Club attended the weekly luncheon at the George Washington Hotel. Present were Ferbert S. Larrick, Dr. Charles R. Anderson, Rev. E. T. Clark, Joseph B. Newlin, David Sencindiver and Dr. Allen T. Hawthorne, with Elmer Griffin noted as deceased two years earlier. Newlin spoke, awarded Hawthorne and Hoye Riley with membership keys for bringing in two or more new members. Newlin and Thomas Hiltzimer led the program. musical features came from Donald Patton and Kermit Whitacre. Dr. R. Ray Sartelle was welcomed back to membership.
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Winchester Lions’ Club
George Washington Hotel
Ferbert S. Larrick
Charles R. Anderson
E. T. Clark
Joseph B. Newlin
David Sencindiver
Allen T. Hawthorne
Elmer Griffin
Newlin
Hawthorne
Hoye Riley
Thomas Hiltzhimer
Donald Patton
Kermit Whitacre
R. Ray Sartelle
Merchant Dies At Front Royal
E. H. Hoffman 82 retired merchant died at his home Hoffman Heights Front Royal born in Shenandoah county moved here in youth engaged in mercantile business retired years ago survived by widow daughter Mrs Ross Parker Miami Fla son E H Hoffman Jr three sisters Mrs Virginia Smith Mrs L D Weekly Mrs M E Bell all of Front Royal funeral services will be held Wednesday afternoon.
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Front Royal
E. H. Hoffman
Hoffman Heights
Shenandoah County
Ross Parker
Miami, Fla
E. H Hoffman, Jr
Virginia Smith
L. D. Weekly
M. E
Dr J M Rowland to Speak on Prohibition at Market Street Church
Dr J M Rowland editor of the Richmond Christian Advocate will address a public mass meeting on Prohibition at 8 PM in Market Street Methodist Episcopal Church tonight and will speak again at 8 PM tomorrow in the same venue. Also notes on ponies from Russia and Siberia with thick furry hair and colors mainly black and brown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. M. Rowland
Richmond Christian Advocate
Market Street Methodist Episcopal Church
Rowland
Lower
Volga Region
Siberian Steppes
Mary Virginia Russell Dies Sudden Stroke at Oatlands
Funeral services were held in the Episcopal Church at Oatlands Loudoun county for Mrs Mary Virginia Russell wife of James E Russell who died suddenly last Saturday evening. Interment was in Leesburg cemetery. She was 72 and survived by her husband a son two grandchildren and three sisters and two brothers.
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Episcopal Church
Oatlands
Loudoun County
Mary Virginia Russell
James E. Russell
D. Campbell Mayers
Leesburg
Russell
E. O. Russell
Mildred Lee
Jack Russell
A. B. Wyndham
Berryville
Daingerfield L. Wyndham
Winchester
Edward Windham
Washington, D. C
George Evans
Ida L. Wyndham
Dr. Pinkerton Preaches at Special Church Services
The Rev. Dr. W. H. Pinkerton delivered a strong discourse at the Church of Christ on Genesis 1 1, explaining God as creator and spirit with Jesus as the fuller image. The Sunshine Choir, led by Mrs. W. L. Dudley, provided inspiring music as attendees listened intently. Tonight’s subject is How Old is God.
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W. H. Pinkerton
Church of Christ
Sunshine Choir
W. L. Dudley
Moses
Jesus
God
Pinkerton
Revival Draws Big Crowds in Stephens City at United Brethren Church
Large crowds attend nightly evangelistic services led by Rev. A. R. Sweet, former South American missionary, at the United Brethren Church in Stephens City. The xylophone is a featured element and 7:30 p.m. services draw many worshippers. Novelty nights and weekly themes mark the revival through Sunday with guest music from Martinsburg planned.
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United Brethren Church
Stephens City
A. R. Sweet
South America
Sweet
Martinsburg
Stephens City High
Jesus
New Management at Geo Washington Hotel Barber Shop
The Geo Washington Hotel Barber Shop announces new management in Denver. Manager A. Spring invites patrons and assures continued service.
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Geo. Washington Hotel
Denver
P. Spring
Hoover proposes three plans to cut federal spending
President Hoover outlined three general directions to reduce federal expenses by as much as 200 million dollars to balance the budget with the new tax bill. He urged creation of a joint congressional administration committee to study the question. Senate and House leaders signaled readiness to act on administration proposals.
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Associated Press
Washington
Hoover
Congressional Administration Committee
Garner
Capitol
House
Commission
Senate
Jones
Appropriations Committee
Iin
Quoted Advice on Persuasion and Temper
A fragment cites Watts warning that persuading a person of faults should not happen when their mood is ruffled. It urges restraint and timing in correcting mistakes to avoid conflict. The source presents a generalH moral instruction in concise aphoristic form.
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Watts
Col Lindbergh Seeks Freedom From Questions
Col Lindbergh faces relentless inquiries as a fire breaks out on his estate. Mrs John H Curtis returns after a week away, signaling ongoing turmoil surrounding the family.
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Col. Lindbergh
Lindbergh Fights Fire Near Home in New Jersey
Colonel Charles A. Lindbergh joined more than fifty firemen neighbors police and newspaper staff to fight a brush fire that threatened his white stone residence in Hopewell New Jersey. The blaze fanned by strong winds burned toward the Lindbergh estate and approached brush piles near the house after moving about a mile and a half from its start.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hopewell
N. J
Charles A. Lindbergh
White Stone
Mrs Curtis Returns After Absence In Lindbergh Negotiations
Mrs John Hughes Curtis wife of one of three Norfolk men acting as Lindbergh baby negotiators returned to Norfolk after a week away and refused to say if her trip was connected with the negotiations. She would not discuss the matter until her boy returned or she expected his return with.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Curtis
Norfolk
John Hughes Curtis
Fire damages chapel at Woodberry Forest
Early yesterday a fire swept the Woodberry Forest School chapel near Orange Virginia destroying the roof and most of the building. The marble altar, a cherished gift, survived under a canvas cover as repairs are set to cost about 1000 dollars.
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Woodberry Forest
Orange
Woodberry Forest School
Orange Volunteer Fire Company
Slemp Denies Wet Plank Endorsement After Virginia Vote
Virginia Republican leaders refuse to interpret Henry W. Anderson’s nomination as endorsement of a Chicago platform. C Bascom Slemp states Virginia backs the Eighteenth Amendment, while Anderson advocates a government liquor dispensary. Slemp plans retirement in June.
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Washington
Bascom Slemp
Virginia
Henry W. Anderson
Slemp
Anderson
Wickersham Commission
Judge McDowell To Hear Certain Cases
Lynchburg Virginia Judge Henry Clay McDowell returns from vacation to assist his successor in handling court work. He will hear cases where Judge Paul is disqualified due to prior interest before his elevation to the bench.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lynchburg
Henry Clay McDowell
Federal Court For
Western District of Virginia
Paul
Harrisonburg
McDowell
Infected Tooth Causes Death of Man in New Jersey Visit
Purcellville Virginia garage owner Mathew S. Hindman aged 45 died in a Camden hospital after an extended illness from an infected tooth. Hindman was a Loudoun County native and son of the late Robert Hindman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Purcellville
Mathew S. Hindman
Camden
N. J
Mr. Hindman
Loudoun County
Robert Hindman
Roanoke minister misses dinner after chicken mishap
Roanoke Virginia Reverend C H Hayes, a colored pastor, killed a four pound Brody Island Red hen from his flock and found the bird carried 13 ounces of liver. He gave the hen to his dog and burned the rest, losing any desire for chicken meat.
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Roanoke
C. H. Hayes
Brody Island
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Chicago
Ruby Jackson
Walter M'Corkle
Uerse
Graf
Apples Abroad
Lions’ Club
Merchant
Mars
T. O. Wyndham
Loudoun Co
Loudoun
Dr. Pinkerton
Lone Eagle
Son
John H. Curtis
Lindbergh
Richmond
Virginia Choral Festival
Virginia State Commission On Conservation and Development
Virginia State Chamber of Commerce
Dvorak
National Symphony Orchestra
Dr. T. Tertius Noble
Hans Kindler
MR. Slemp
Judge McDowell
Philadelphia
Smedley Butler
Fishkill
N. Y
William Craig
Craig
Boston
Robert Noseworthy
Noseworthy
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