Social and Personal News From Winchester
Winchester residents are noted at home and visiting, with updates on Maurice Lynch’s slow recovery from neck carbuncle, Rush family housing in Baltimore, and travels of Misses Dudley, Fay and Baker. Civic groups plan Apple Blossom float, while Dr Buchanan of Japan fame is set to speak in Grace and Presbyterian churches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maurice
Lynch
Winchester
Nestor
South Washington Street
Katherine
Esther Dudley
Rev
W. L. Dudley
Cameron Street
Scarsdale
N. Y
Buchanan
William C. Buchanan
Southern Presbyterian Church
Japan
Grace Lutheran Church
Daniel Buchanan
Katherine Baetjer
J. George Baetjer
Presbyterian Church
Rebels Retreat In West As Federals Advance In Mexico
General Escobar reports heavy rebel losses at Jimenez after a four day federal assault and withdrawal to La Reforma. US State Department shields citizens as Naco tensions rise and 295 Mexican federal troops depart El Paso for Naco to reinforce the border garrison.
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Non
Jimenez
la Reforma
Escobar
Associated Press
Chihuahua
Morrow
State Department
Naco
Arizona
Sonora
Culiacan
Juarez
Phillips
Washington
el Paso
Texas
Mexico
Bank Robbery Suspects Identified by City Employees
Baltimore April 6 Two bank employees recognized photos from police files of two men linked to the Farmers and Mechanics National Bank robbery in Westminster. Police questioned two Baltimore residents after a stolen car with New York plates aided the getaway, later abandoned in Westminster and Emmitsburg. The original New York car was returned to its owner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Baltimore
Farmers and Mechanics National Bank
Westminster
Bertillon
New York
Emmitsburg
Coolidge Apparent Breath Clears Reserve at White House
A brief report notes any movement by former President Coolidge at the White House is broadcast, with even a throat clear or cough interpreted as breaking the reserve he kept during his stay.
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Coolidge
White House
Ohio State Journal
Mexican Armies Celebrate Safety First Campaign Success
The Indianapolis Star notes two Mexican armies are to be congratulated on the success of their safety first campaign.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis Star
Apple Blossom Festival Urges Immediate Donations
Finance committee appeals for rapid pledges to finish plan funding as warm weather accelerates schedules. Clifford D. Grim as treasurer invites solicitors to turn in checks. list of contributors includes Anderson, Beverley, Byrd, Cather, Daw, Farmers and Merchants National Bank, Shenandoah Valley Apple Cider and Vinegar Co, Winchester firms, and many individuals with gifts ranging from 1 to 225 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clifford D. Grim
W. P. Anderson
William Beverley
H. F. Byrd
Cc. A. Bahlman
C. Fred Barr
A. L. Baker
S. C. Brooks
Ethel H. Baptist
BE. W. Cather
M. B. Clowe
G. L. Craig
Russell H. Carpenter
E. B. Cooper
M. Lohr Capper
Carl T. Cather
Howard Cather
Fred A. Crisman
Mrs. Robt. Y. Conrad
Loring A. Cover
Edward A. Daw
Dr. B. B. Dutton
Geo. H. Eagle
C. Vernon Eddy
H. W. Bobert
F. S. Emmert, Son and Co
Jos. Fisher and Sons
Farmers and Merchants
National Bank
Cc. A. Freed
H. D. Fuller
Judith C. Gibson
Frank Gearing
Geo. Washington Garage
Hugh K. Green
Wm. G. Hardy
Hodgson and Brown
Geo. H. Heist
R. E. Hafer
Hamburger’s Specialty Shop
C. B. Harlee
Irwin Drug Company
S. D. McFaden
A. S
Shenandoah Valley Apple Cider‘and Vinegar Company
Shenandoah Valley National Bank
Robi. S. Smith
John I. Sloat
Snapp Foundry
IRC
E. J. Snapp
G. O. Snapp
Paul L. Tomney
Jesse H. Trenary
Virginia Barrel Company
Valley Marble and ‘Granite Works
Valley
Virginia Restaurant
R. Gray Williams
Winchester Cold Storage
Winchester Printers
Winchester Cooperage Car
Winchester Auto Sales
Winchester Furniture Co
G. Fred Yeakley
J. H. Yost
E. C. Yost
Louis Zuckerman
Cameraman’s helper injured by rebel bombs near border
Harry Baker, an American movie cameraman’s assistant, was wounded when Mexican rebels’ bombs intended for Naco Sonora fell on the U S side. Photo credit cites telephoto shot from Los Angeles.
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Harry Baker
Naco
Sonora
Border
Telephoto
Los Angeles
Death tolls cited in enforcement of national prohibition
Assistant Secretary Lowman reported that enforcement of national prohibition has cost 195 lives since the law began. He said 1235 people were killed by prohibition agents and 55 agents slain, with 16 deaths in the last 15 months including 11 by agents and five by Coast Guardsmen.
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Washington
Lowman
The
Treasury
Treasury Department
Prohibition
Hearings Close On Application of Power Project
The Virginia State Corporation Commission closed hearings on its jurisdiction over Virginia Public Service Company’s plan to build a dam and power plant at Goshen Pass in Rockbridge County. After arguments, the commission will advise. opponents argue state rights apply due to navigable North River and interstate commerce impact. The company seeks jurisdiction, then approval. if denied, it may proceed.
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Richmond
Virginia State Corporation Commission
Virginia Public Service Company
Goshen Pass
Rockbridge County
F. W. King
Charlottesville
King
North River
Commonwealth
Labor Leaders Report Kidnapping In East Tennessee
Edward McGrady and A J Hoffman said they were abducted by men with revolvers outside Elizabethton Tennessee. They were driven toward Bristol Virginia with threats to never return. Local union members protected them as police pledged protection. In North and South Carolina textile workers held idle with planned strikes at several mills. Governors and officials discussed investigation and settlement delays amid intimidation claims.
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Elizabethton
Tenn
Edward McGrady
American Federation of Labor
A. J. Hoffman
United Textile Workers of America
McGrady
Hoffman
Bristol
North Carolina
J. M. Moreland
Carolinas
Charlotte
N. C
Gastonia
Frid EF. Beal
National Textile Workers Union
High Shoals
Gaston County
Manville Jeckes Company
Chadwick, Hopkins and Highland Park
John G. Richards
South Carolina
J. A. Latimer
Greenville
Brandon Corporation
Poinsett Union
Claims Southern Job Holders Gave T. G. O. P. Campaign
Washington reports from April 5 describe Senate committee evidence that federal officeholders in five Southern states donated large sums to Republican campaign funds. Mississippi affidavits show 110 postmasters gave over $12,000, with hints of quid pro quo for posts. Arkansas, Tennessee, Alabama, and Texas records detail similar contributions and solicitations by party figures.
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Washington
Brookheart
Senate
Mississippi
Post Office Department
E. T. Booze
Republican National
Arkansas
Tennessee
Alabama
Texas
R. B. Creager
Creager
Craeger
Protest Planned Over Sinking of Schooner Im Alone
The Telegram reports a lengthy communication from Canada to U S authorities protesting the sinking of the schooner Im Alone. It is addressed to Canadian minister Vincent Massey in Washington and will be delivered to the U S secretary of state. Officials kept details secret pending delivery.
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Toronto
United States Coast Guard
Washington
Vincent Massey
Admits Lying To Protect Brother In Diamond Ring Case
Frances Landau the 21 year old New York jewelry firm member testified she lied to police to shield her brother Sidney and her father Maurice and a police officer named John McIntyre who aided a family run diamond smuggling ring importing gems through customs. The family is described as the brains of the operation with McIntyre acting as a go getter on the waterfront.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Frances Landau
Sidney
Maurice
John ‘'T. McIntyre
Government witness testifies against McIntyre in shipping case
A government witness described foreign shippers and domestic receivers during testimony against McIntyre, outlining alleged involvement in the case and signaling key evidence presented at trial.
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McIntyre
Spring Showers Spark Flood Menace Along Michigan Rivers
Torrential spring showers across Michigan threaten Detroit and the Tobacco and Tibbetawassee rivers. About 300 Midland families evacuated as dams near Gladwyn and Sanford failed or weakened, with 10,000 people at risk in Sanford Beaverton Edenville Averill.
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Detroit
Michigan
Gladwyn
Midland
Mich
Consumers Power Company
Gladwy A
Sanford
Stanford
Beaverton
Edenville
Averill
Kidnapping Claim In Elizabethton Textile Worker's Abduction
Edward L. McGrady a textile worker labor leader says he was abducted from a hotel in Elizabethton Tennessee by about 20 men who ordered him to leave the area. He was active in organizing textile workers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward L. McGrady
Elizabethton
Tenn
Salesmen Face Easier Crossing When Meek Inhibits Earth
A terse aphorism from the Toledo Blade notes salesmen may gain an advantage as meek restraint ascends globally. The remark hints at shifting power dynamics and market behavior powered by restraint.
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Toledo Blade
Former Baseball Star Crook Dies From Wreck Injuries
Thomas Crook of Washington a former professional baseball player and umpire died today from injuries suffered in the Quantico wreck that involved a Cornell University bus carrying the team to Washington. The Cornell squad opted to play Georgetown earlier but canceled the game due to wet grounds. other injured, including trainer Jank Sherman, are expected to recover.
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Washington
Thomas Crook
Quantico
Cornell University
Cornell
Georgetown University
Jank Sherman
For Sale Country Store at Double Toll Gate
Printer’s note announces sale of country store and stock at the Double Toll Gate Whi Post Va. by John T. Gord Jr, due to taking up other work. Contact Boyce 41-F-12 for details. Dated 4-1-61.
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Whi Post
Boyce
John T. Gord
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Mr. Ruch
Burton S. Rush
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Logan R. Fay
Philadelphia
Martin S. Glaize
Effie Byers Funk
Florida
Mart
Petersurg
Fla
George Washington Hotel
Buckley School
New York City
J. H. Coleman
School
Emma Ginn Baker
W. A. Baker
Violet Steele
Club
Chamber of Commerce
Women’s Civic League
Melvin Green
League
Shenandoah Valley, Inc
Staunton
State Federation of Women’s Clubs
Suffolk
Alexandria
Harry Lovett
Mrs. J. Lovett
J. Lovett
Robert Noerr
William G. Hardy
M. G. Chamberlin and
Greencastle, Pa
Joseph Newlin
Charles Town
W. Va
C. T. Owen
Roanoke
Caer Royne
Huntsberry’s
Santa Rosalio
Prim.s. Loy North
Loudoun
Herrick
Paris
Myron T. Herrick
Southern
T. G. O. P. Campaign
Ississippi
Belle Felder
Ruth
Miss
Woman's College
Hattiesburg
Dry
A. Michaelson
Chicago
Jacksonville
Key West
Lovett Bros
Lucette
North Main Street
Carter & Glaize
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