City Council Debates Water Taxes and County Claims
City council defers payment of Frederick county joint expenses while a city county ownership suit proceeds. Water and sewer taxes face strict penalties with 20 day notice before shut off, tenant responsibility dropped, and a $1 reconnection fee. Plans to extend a water main to Whittier avenue were approved with cost borne by the proposer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Council
County of
Frederick
City County
Hollis
Frank L. Harris
Harris
Rosenberger
Beverley
Millwood Pike
Page
Harper
Walker McC. Bond
Whittier Avenue
Forney
Bond
Rivers Near Flood With Heavy Virginia Rainfall
Rain drenched Virginia since Saturday, averting floods on several streams. Dan, Roanoke, and James rivers ran near or below banks as forecasts called for fair warmer relief. Farmers welcomed moisture, but dry spells remain a concern for April and farming, with roads boggy and some detours advised.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond
Virginia
Dan
Roanoke
James
South Boston
Halifax County
Weldon
N. C
Pulaski
Clinch
George W. Koiner
State Highway Department
Oilville
Charlottesville
Ashland
Six Prisoners Removed From City Jail
Six inmates were moved to the State Farm to serve their sentences. Names listed are Harvey Greenwalt Howard Hockman George Carter Dick Brill Grantham Harman and George Atkinson. After the transfer the jail population drops to 18 with other prisoners already sent to Berryville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Farm
Harvey Greenwalt
Howard Hockman
George Carter
Dick Brill
Grantham Harman
George Atkinson
Berryville
Byrd Antarctic Ship on Display at 7th Steel Wharf
The Byrd Antarctic ship is exhibited at the 7th Steel wharf in Washington. Reservations for the United Utilities special bus excursion must be made by Thursday April 9 for the trip on Saturday April 11. Make your reservations now.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Byrd
7Th Steel Wharf
Washington
United Utilities
Apple Blossom Festival Decoration Plans Revealed in Winchester
Festival authorities unveil an extensive decor program for the Apple Blossom Festival. Winchester streets will glow in green pink and white with banners streamers and store-front trimming coordinated by Director General Richards. Princesses Frances Coleman and June Barnum announced for Piedmont Virginia and Connecticut roles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester
Richards
Piccadilly Street
Braddock
Kent
Loudoun Street
Cork
Piccadilly
Boscawen Street
Cameron
Washington
Frances Coleman
Culpeper
State Teachers’ College
Farmville
Piedmont
Virginia
June Barnum
Vanderbilt Road
West Hartford
Conn
Wilbur L. Cross
Connecticut
Ex-Treasurer of Orphanage Loses Case on Appeal
James P. Jones a former treasurer of the Virginia Methodist Orphanage in Richmond loses a writ of error and must start serving a five year penitentiary term after the Court of Appeals refused review. Bonds set at fifteen thousand dollars. Jones faced a thirty five thousand dollar shortage cited earlier and had held posts with the Virginia Anti Saloon League and the local Y M C A.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Richmond
James P. Jones
Virginia House of Delegates
Virginia Methodist
Virginia Court of Appeals
Jones
Liberty
Commonwealth
Dave E. Satterfield
Virginia Anti-Saloon League
Reform goals stalled by persistent business improvement
The speaker notes that as reforms loom to address the current business downturn, hopes are likely to be dashed again by ongoing efforts at business improvement and efficiency.
Jack Crowl Returns to Washington and Lee After Easter Visit
Mr. Jack Crowl arrived back at Washington and Lee University in Lexington this afternoon following a Easter visit to his parents in the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Crowl
Washington and Lee University
Lexington
Indictments Sought in Orndorff Case Result Inconclusive
A special Frederick County grand jury found evidence insufficient to indict anyone in the Orndorff murder of Mrs Rebecca Orndorff at her western Frederick County home. The probe focused on who possessed the shotgun during the melee that led to the fatal shot. Despite hearings with 27 witnesses over two days, no indictments were returned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orndorff
Frederick County
Rebecca Orndorff
Mrs. Orndorff
Precious Orndorff
Constable Bageant
George W. Pingley
Chester Hockman
Orndorffs
A. J. Wigginton
Orndoff
Winchester
Bageant
Hockman
Pingley
Williams
Sours
Blue Ridge Mountains
Skyland
D. H. Radford
Staunton
Cermak Wins Large Chicago Mayoral Victory
Anton J. Cermak, Democrat, defeats Mayor William Hale Thompson by a record majority of 191 000 to become Chicago mayor. Unofficial tally shows 667 529 for Cermak and 475 613 for Thompson. five wards支 deserted Thompson including the Bloody Twentieth and the First Ward downtown Loop. Cermak prepares to form his cabinet for the World’s Fair term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Chicago
Anton J Cermak
William Hale ‘Thompson
Election Commission
Cermak
Anton J. Cermak
William Hale “Sampson
Thompson
Repuba
Bailwick
Norris Eller
Norris Eller. Even the First Ward
Loop
Miss Macken to Address W C T U Public Meeting
Miss May B. Macken will be the principal speaker at a public meeting at 8 p.m. Friday in Braddock Street Methodist Church South under the Winchester branch of the Woman's Christian Temperance Union. Music will be provided and all are invited to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
May B. Macken
Braddock Street Methodist Episcopal Church
South
Winchester
Woman's Christian Temperance Union
Miss Macken
Philadelphia
Pennsylvania
William Barnes Lower
Holy Trinity Presbyterian Church of Philadelphia
Macken
Taste B and C Bread Pleases With Fine Flavor
An advertisement extols B and C Bread for rich flavor and creamy texture. It invites readers to order a loaf today and promises they will return for more.
Sours Freed by Jury in Slaying Trial at Page County
David Sours 33 is acquitted of murdering neighbor Edward Buracker 36 in an ambush on a Blue Ridge path March 5. The Page County circuit court verdict ended a two hour deliberation after a daylong trial that drew crowded rooms, calm testimony, and disputed bloodhound evidence.
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Star
Luray
David Sours
Blue Ridge Mountain
Page County
Edward Buracker
H. W. Bertram
Buracker
Blue Ridge
James Buracker
Sours
Baracker
Sai
Lynn Lucas
E. D. Ott
Harrisonburg
Commonwealth
S. Lynn Walton
Robert Keyser
The Ghost Hunters Benefit in Boyce Virginia
A Friday night event titled The Ghost Hunters takes place on April 10 1931 at Parish Hall Boyce Virginia to aid the Millwood Junior Auxiliary. Admission is 15 and 25 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boyce
Millwood Junior Auxiliary
Police Report Shows Work of the Department
City Council received the March police report from Chief C. W. Hollis. The department made 49 arrests including drunkenness and illegal liquor. 9 prohibition warrants were issued with 3 convictions and one noted bootlegger. Three gambling houses on Main Street were shut, 109 lodgings provided to people, 3 store doors found open and secured, 3 arrests on telegrams for out of town officers, 1,764 city license tags issued, auto traffic enforced with discretion, three houses entered with two cleared and one under investigation, 17 delinquent school warrants served, and no serious crimes reported for the month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Nelson Page
C. W. Hollis
Police Department
Coclaanen
Protors
Specialist On Artistic Cars Aids 1931 Apple Blossom Parade
E. O. Burdy artistic specialist of Schack Artificial Flower Co in Chicago is at Hotel Jack offering help to entrants for the Apple Blossom Festival parade. He will sketch proposed floats and display decorative materials while Director General Richards urges many decorated cars as costs drop about 50 percent from last year and prizes are plentiful.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. O. Burdy
Schack Artificial Flower Company
Chicago
Hotel Jack
Burdy
Richards
Mrs Whisson Improves After Five Weeks Illness At Home
Mrs William Whisson on South Braddock street has shown great improvement after five weeks of illness at home. Friends express happiness at her progress and recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Whisson
South Braddock Street
Winchester Steam Laundry Ad Announces Clean As a Pin Service
An advertisement for Winchester Steam Laundry offers linen cleaning with the slogan Clean As a Pin. The notice lists operating days Monday Wednesday Saturday and a 1 p.m. time slot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester Steam Laundry
Bank and hotel preferred shares offered at court house
Dunn & Duvall advertise sale of 25 shares Shenandoah Valley National Bank and 35 shares George Washington Hotel Preferred at Court House at 12 noon Saturday April 11, 1931. The notice provides the share details and the time and location for the transaction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shenandoah Valley National Bank
George Washington
Court House
Dunn & Duvall
Moling é and Cather Unveil New Curtains Rugs
Moling é and Cather announce new curtains draperies and rugs on display. The local showroom invites customers to view patterns and materials, promising refreshed interiors and lighter shopping burden for households.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moling É& Cather
Winchester to form local Veterans of Foreign Wars post
Plans for a new Winchester Veterans of Foreign Wars post advance with a smoker on April 16 at the George Washington Hotel. Capt A O Lynch of Norfolk will preside as department commander. honored overseas veterans from Winchester and vicinity are invited. Distinguished guests from national and district posts are expected to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Winchester
George Washington Hotel
A. O Lynch
Norfolk
Hogy
Lynch
Commonwealth
Rosorfo
Isa Eee
Robert E. Coontz
U. N
James E. Loeinier Miller
Bment
District of Columbia
Miller
Drum and Means
Aga ST Theate
Charlottesville
Nueden Fine Wars
Weighty Subjects To Be Tackled By Local Debaters
The Winchester Debating Society plans two debates this week. On Thursday at 8 PM in the Gainesboro school house the topic is That the Ties of Matrimony Should Not Be Annulled by Divorce Laws. On Friday at 8 PM in Welltown the topic is That the Present Peace Movement Will Not Bring Universal Peace, sponsored by the Community League.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester Debating Society
Gainesboro
Community League
Pingley Tops The Shooters At Last Practice Meeting
Members of the Winchester Gun Club at Rouss Spring Park posted strong scores in rifle matches and clay target shooting. F W Pingley led the 16 yard and 23 yard events with 47 of 50, as the club plans a Shenandoah Apple Blossom Festival shoot at 1 PM.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester Gun Club
Rouss Spring Park
F. W. Pingley
Shenandoah
A. Seabright
EB. Cuthbert
W. F. Anderson
R. T. Jones
J. Shine
B. Seabright
C. DeHart
E. Cuthbert
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Millwood Avenue
Davis Grocery
Shenandoah Valley
Natural Bridge
Lynchburg
Danville
Burkeville
W. P. Steuart
United States Weather Bureau
New York
Meta
J.P. Jones
Orndorf
Circuit Court
Cermak 10
Chicago Council
W. C. T. U. Public Meeting
Ghost Hunters
Council of Police Department
United States
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