Ill and crippled embezzler in six year sentence questioned
Judge Williams has medical reports on Max Krol serving six years for embezzlement from Arthur G. Jones Woolen Mill. Doctor Elliott says Krol is a bed-ridden helpless cripple with complete right sided paralysis and cerebral damage, hindering travel to Winchester for court.
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Philip Williams
Max Krol
Arthur G. Jones Woolen Mill Corporation
Charles A. Elliott
Krol
Shepard Remington
Chicago
Williams
St. May
Winchester
Virginia
Father Founded Famous Foundry Leader Dies at 90
Charles Joseph Snapp of Brucetown Frederick County died suddenly at his home aged about 90 after a brief heart related collapse. He was born March 11 1854 in Winchester son of Joseph and Mary Snapp founder of Snapp Iron Foundry later revived under Francis R Snapp. Survived by wife Catherine Hyatt two sons John H Snapp Carroll L Snapp a daughter Mrs S Leslie Hensel four sisters four grandchildren and numerous relatives. Funeral Wednesday at 2 pm from Brucetown Methodist Church with Rev Thomas Morgan officiating. interment nearby.
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Charles Joseph Snapp
Winchester
Brucetown
Frederick County
Mr. Snapp
Foundry
Joseph and
Mary Conrad Snapp
Snapp Iron Foundry
Francis R. Snapp
Robinson Interests
Snapp
Rebecca Mol
Julian B. Snapp
Florida
Catherine Hyatt
Jefferson County
John H. Snapp
Hagerstown
Carroll L. Snapp
S. Leslie Hensel
Martinsburg
W. Va
J. Henry Moling
Maggie Bryant
Emma Snapp
Brooke Hodgson
Rs. Paul Shirkey
Selma Hensell
Charles Snapp
Gladys Snapp
Methodist Episcopal Church, South
Thomas Morgan
West Virginia Truck Over Bank Damages Vehicle
A West Virginia truck leaving Route 50 crashed over an eight foot bank five miles west of town. Officer R E Bayliss said the left front wheel locked and caused the rollover. The truck suffered about 300 dollars in damage. two men inside were uninjured. Ownership remained undetermined.
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West Virginia
Route 50
R. E. Bayliss
Gager To Address Night Students In Martinsburg
E P Gager director of educational service of the International Correspondence Schools Scranton Pa will speak to all I C S students on Wednesday night at 630 in the Shenandoah Hotel Martinsburg A number of Winchester students plan to attend and there are 500 to 600 I C S graduates in the city Gager will organize the Iota Gamma Sigma fraternity of Martinsburg Also Wanted Secondhand bath tub in good condition address P O Box 217 City 3 30 1p tf
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E. P. Gager
International Correspondence Schools
Scranton
I. Cc. S
Shenandoah
Martinsburg
Gager
Winchseter
Iota Gamma Sigma Fraternity
Frederick County to Receive About 36000 From AAA Reductions
Frederick County will gain about 36000 dollars in 1935 from Agricultural Adjustment Administration contracts. By April 1, 1935, 260 corn hog applications were signed, reducing 1160 acres of corn and 700 hogs. Payments total around 22000 dollars, with 235 wheat contracts plus corn hog plans.
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Frederick County
State Board of Review
Richmond
Washington
5 Inches Snow Blanket Valley This Morning
A spring storm dumped about five inches of snow in the Shenandoah Valley with three inches remaining on wet ground. Temperatures fell to 31 and 29 degrees in local stations, with ongoing rain and snow expected. minor damage to early fruits and branches is unlikely if temperatures stay above freezing.
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Shenandoah Valley
Here
Great North Mountain
Messanutten Mountain
Strasburg
Winchester Laboratory
White Hall
SPECIAL SALE Crocheted Bedspreads and Linens
Crocheted bedspreads and linens offered at a special sale. The notice lists a location at 14 S Washington Street with no additional details on dates or prices.
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S. Washington St
Bound to Marry 3-act play at Dicks School
Local program announces a three act comedy titled Bound to Marry at Dicks School this Saturday April 13 at 7 p m Admission 10 and 20 cents labeled lip-lt tickets expected to be sold at the door.
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Dicks School
Mrs Fultz Opens Attractive Shop In Martinsburg
Mrs Clara Pultz Bentz formerly of this city now resides in Martinsburg West Virginia opened her new Martinsburg store at 405 West King Street Saturday. She will feature Le Gant foundation garments and carry silk underthings stockings and accessories. Miss Mary Payne assists at the Martinsburg establishment.
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Clara Pultz Bentz
Martinsburg
W. Va
West
King Street
Bentz
Winchester
Mary Payne
Wanted at once good home for beautiful young female cat
Classified item seeks a loving home for a beautiful young female black cat and lists contact number 41 1. Another ad promotes new curtains rugs and drapery from Moling and Cather at 1p 1t.
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Moling & Cather’s
Civil suit over bank note draws wide interest in Frederick County
Harry K. Benham special receiver for the defunct Peoples Bank of Stephens City opened a civil action in the Frederick county circuit court for a $3,000 note dated December 31, 1930, from Farmers Exchange later renamed Farmers' Exchange. Defense argues note signed without member knowledge and that officers liable only if member was bona fide. Jurors sworn. first witness L H Ridgeway, former Peoples Bank assistant cashier, testified with ledger statements and notes.
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Frederick County
Harry K. Benham
Peoples Bank, Inc
Stephens City
Farmers’ Exchange
Mr. Benham
David C. Petrie
James Russell Sayeed
Ollie L. Grim
I. W. Scothern
Old
T. Russell Cather
Ray Robinson
Robinson
Exchange
Donald L. Weems
F. S. Tavenner
James Russell Shrycck
Farmer's Union
Harry R. Kern, Jr
James Russell Shryock
B. F. Hubbard
T O. Snyder
F. M. Bageant
H. W. Murphy
J. Walter Clark
R. M
Little Oklahoma Girl Slain By Mentally Deficient Youth
Drumright Oklahoma April 86 Gay Williams 20 described as mentally deficient was arrested and confessed to beating Kathryn Cline year old daughter of a Crow oil field worker to death with a rock. He told Chief Jack Ary the girl asked to be killed so she could visit her dead mother and Williams said I hit her with the rock. He was taken to the Drumright city jail and a large crowd gathered.
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Drumright
Okla
Gay Williams
Kathryn Cline
Crow
Jack Ary
Williams
Chief Ary
Apple Blossom Festival Dates Delayed by Snow
Dr. Walter S. Hough assures April blossom bloom for Winchester trees despite last night’s snow and sleet. Festival preparations continue with Drum and Bugle Corps from several states invited, including Tarentum and American Legion units, while winter weather protects buds awaiting spring pageantry. The piece notes the date remains set barring freezing temperatures.
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Walter S. Hough
Winchester Research Laboratory
Winchester
Pennsylvania
Maryland
Virginia
West Virginia
W. A. Baker
Tarentum Drum and Bugle Corps
Tarentum
Penna
American Legion Drum and Bugle Corps
Baltimore
Francis Scott Key
Frederick
Sons of the American Legion
Washington, D. C
Veterans of Foreign Nas
Fortsmon A
Bow+ Fee
Wirrionbere
Kelly’ Mansfield
Piedmont
Fort Stevens
American’ Legion
Auto Skids Into Bus Near Lenah No Injuries Reported
An Atlantic Greyhound bus en route from Washington to Roanoke skidded on snow near Route 50 in Loudoun County and was forced off the road by a District of Columbia automobile driven by a woman. The bus front ended in a ditch but no one was injured. an extra bus was sent from Washington to continue the trip.
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Lenah
Loudoun County
Atlantic Greyhound
Washington
Roanoke
District of Columbia
New Members For Civilian Conservation Corps Sought
Washington April 8 The Civilian Conservation Corps seeks 110 756 new members to reach full strength by May 1 Enlistment quotas set for nine areas including Baltimore and other regions as the $4 88 billion work bill awaited passage.
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Washington
Civilian Conservation Corps
Baltimore
Ludendorff Declines Title as Field Marshal in Germany
Gen Erich Ludendorff refuses to accept the government offered field marshal title stating his present rank as Feldherr remains sufficient. The Munich report notes the decision came on April 8 with no change to his command status.
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Munish
Germany
Erich Ludendorff
Feldherr
Feld
Street Repair Delayed by Snow in Winchester
Old Man Winter halts Winchester street improvements set to begin today on South Stewart Street. Officials expect several hours of sun to allow work to proceed. Berryville and National Avenues slated next. program to be completed after the festival.
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King
Winchester
South Stewart Street
Berryville
National
Parking Ban Enforced in Indian Alley and Amherst Street
Police report the parking ban in Indian Alley and the north side of Amherst Street between Braddock and Indian Alley largely observed with some fines issued. The ban continues due to fire department complaints and congestion hindering bus access to the terminal.
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Indian Alley
Amherst Street
Braddock
Amherst
Fire Department
Murder charge not indicated in Lawson case
Lancaster dispatch reports state police lieutenant said no murder is indicated in the disappearance of Gladys Lawson 26. Dr H E Zimmerly remains jailed on illegal operation charges as investigators probe the Mechanics Grove farm for clues and a possible body while grandparents take custody of the missing woman’s two children.
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Lancaster
Harry L. McElroy
State Police
John Punk
H. EB. Zimmerly
Gladys Lawson
H. E. Zimmerly
Zimmerly
James
Mowbray
Randall
Calvert
Mechanics Grove
Louisa D. Keasley
Nazi and Pole Shot in Brentau Violence Outbreak
In the Free City of Danzig on April 8 a Nazi and a Pole were shot and another Pole beaten during Brentau violence. The stepson of a gas company employee was shot in the chin and the Nazi in the stomach, both seriously wounded, as Poles claim Nazis entered the employe home and violence followed with shots fired.
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Free City of Danzig
Brentau
Medical Society Holds Meeting in Woodstock Virginia
The Medical Society of Northern Virginia will meet in Woodstock on Tuesday April 9 at 11 a.m. Dr. Dearmont, president, calls for full attendance to hear Dr. Robinson as invited guest. Topics cover clinical cases thyroid gland hoarseness health insurance and gastrointestinal tract review from an X ray perspective.
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The
Medical Society of
Northern Virginia
Woodstock
Dearmont
State Society
Robinson
P. Y. Boyd
Winchester
George Smith
Alexander Robinson
Staunton
Impeachment Charges Hit Lancaster Doctor Case
Lancaster county physician Dr H E B Zimmerly faces charges over alleged improper operation linked to the disappearance of 26 year old Gladys Lawson of Calvert MD. Washington leaders discuss Social Security rules with President before final action. Roosevelt heads to New York for Warren Delano Robbins rites. A weekend storm claims 31 lives in the South. American Red Cross delegates receive a presidential pledge of support. Mussolini may press Stresa choices on Lacrano treaty. Ethiopia ships war materiel to Somaliland and Eritrea. Russia warns Stresa decisions must suit Soviet peace aims.
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Lancaster
H. E B. Zimmerly
Gladys Lawson
Calvert
Washington — House
Jacksonville
Roosevelt
New York
Warren Delano Robbins
Washington
The
American Red Cross
Rome
Mussolini
Stresa
Addis Ababa
Eritrea
Moscow
Russia
Europe
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