Ransom Note Bulletin Details Lindbergh Case Bank Checks
A 57 page bulletin lists plate and serial numbers of five and ten dollar notes paid for the Lindbergh ransom. Banks are urged to notify Washington if any notes appear, as tracing each serial is a near impossible task. Cashiers call it like finding a needle in a haystack.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles A. Lindbergh
United States
Washington
Federal Reserve
Treasury Department
Spen
Lindbergh's Bank
Bus Line To Run Between Here And Washington
Roanoke based Southern Coach Corporation to operate inter state bus service with 13 modern coaches between Washington and Knoxville via Shenandoah Valley. Limited coaches will offer faster two hour plus runs, with connections to north east south and west and terminals at Staunton Winchester and Roanoke. K. Pflung named manager with E R Pflug as general manager and vice president.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Knoxville
Pflug
Roanoke
E. R. Pflug
Harrisonburg
Winchester
Staunton
Greyhound
Here
Eastern Public Service Corporation
Shenandoah Valley
Greyhound Lines
Apple Festival Parade Offers Prizes Near $1000
The Apple Festival officials announce nearly $1000 in prizes for parade participants. Cash awards are spread across multiple categories and divisions to reward standout floats and performances.
Trail of the Pink Petals Prize List At Apple Blossom Festival
The prize list for The Trail of the Pink Petals features seven hundred fifty dollars in cash eleven silver cups and a $200 International Correspondence Schools scholarship for parade participants. Awards cover ten fields including artistic and commercial floats bands and drum corps with several cups and a grand prize.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shenandoah
Fete
American Legion Post
Veterans of Foreign Wars
American Legion
Boy Scout
Fred A. Read, Jr
Grover C. Schlack
City of Front Royal
Winchester Cold Storage Co., Inc
Banks of Winchester
Massanutten Military Academy
Woodstock
Washington-Lee High School
Clarendon
Thompson
Welch
W. Va
F. W
Washington
D. Ca
Quantico Marine Band
Spencer
Auction Sale of Washington Household Effects
All household effects of William R. Washington, deceased, at 115 West Leicester Street. Auction at 2:00 PM Saturday April 16. Terms cash. Duvall & Dunn, auctioneers.
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William R. Washington
West Leicester Street
Duvall & Dunn
Counties Cut Tax Levies in Virginia Road Plan Reforms
Caroline, Charlotte, Craig and Culpeper counties report tax reductions tied to the 1932 road levy plan. Caroline trims the 60 cent road levy and retains 25 cent general and 80 cent schools levies to reach 1.05 total. Other counties like Charlotte Craig Culpeper outline varying cuts amid bonded debt and district adjustments. The News Leader notes broad state progress toward economy in local government and benefit of the road tax reduction.
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Caroline
Charlotte
Craig
Culpeper
Richmond News Leader
Accomac
Accomac County
Midway
Board of Supervisors
Newcastle
Simmonsville
Allegheny
Catalpa
Cedar Mountain
Stevensburg
Jefferson
Salem
Virginia
Attendance Climbs at Church Revival Services
The Church of Christ revival drew its largest week night audience yet led by Dr H H Harmon of National City Christian Church and Rev Carl Cheek with Mrs Cheek. The service closed with a baptism and Dr Pinkerton spoke on What Constitutes a Man a Member of the Church citing Matt 16 18 and the church centered on Christ. Services continue at 8 o clock tonight.
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Church of Christ
H. H. Harmon
National City Christian Church
Carl Cheek
Washington
Jesus
Christ
Pinkerton
Strasburg Man Hit By Engine Back Fire
Reuben Funk of Strasburg was injured when a stationary gasoline engine back fired near the motor’s exhaust. He suffered severe damage to his right cheek and was taken to Winchester Memorial Hospital with facial injuries likely to require grafting. Funk, 21, is the son of Mr. and Mrs. O. W. Funk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reuben Funk
Strasburg
Winchester Memorial Hospital
Funk
Crawford
O. W. Funk
W C T U Dues Now Payable At Handley Library Meeting
The Woman's Christian Temperance Union declares dues for the year running September 1 to September 1 are now due for all members except those who paid since September 1, 1931. Members should bring dues to the Handley Library meeting Thursday afternoon or send them via a proxy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman's Christian Temperance Union
Handley Library
Ruby Jackson Shop Display in Geo Washington Gift Shop
Ruby Jackson Shop of Hagerstown Md will display frocks ensembles coats and accessories for misses and women at the Geo Washington Gift Shop George Washington Hotel Building on Thursday April 14. Inez McKinster proprietor. Sundaes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hagerstown
Geo. Washington
Geo. Washington Hotel
Inez McKinster
Lions hit 100 percent attendance at weekly luncheon
The Lions Club at the George Washington Hotel reported full attendance for yesterday's regular luncheon. Rev. Dr. W. H. Pinkerton of Washington and local pastor Rev. W. L. Dudley were guests, joined by visitors including E. O. Burdy and Stephen Gates.
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Lions’ Club
George Washington
Ay Civic Club
W. H. Pinkerton
Washington
Church of Christ
W. L. Dudley
E. O. Burdy
Charles Shewbridge
Stephen Gates
Craft Cheese Company
C. F. Schenk
Winchester Park Association Sees Bright Baseball Prospects
Enthusiasm runs high as Winchester Park Association prepares Rouss Spring Park for the season opener on April 30. Mayor Shryock to throw out the first ball with band music and flag ceremonies, Roosevelt unable to attend, Potts named to draft tribute for W. A. Sale, bleachers and playground gear updated, Potts wins concessions bid, carnival permit granted, and the team trains daily with new uniforms for the April 30 game.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester Park Association
Rouss Spring Park
F. Amos Shryock
Franklin D. Roosevelt
New York
H. Russell Potts
Roosevelt
Park Association
Sale
Russell Potts
W. A. Sale
Common Council
Rouss
Whetzel
Large Class of Candidates Taken In By M. W. A
Members of the Modern Woodmen of America from Shenandoah Valley gathered in Winchester for a big jollification meeting. A large class of candidates was initiated in Rouss Hall under District Deputy J. M. Dawson Jr. about 200 attended with speeches by Dr. C. B. Harlee H. R. Edwards and the Rev. S. J. Goode.
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Modern
Woodmen of America Fraternity
Shenandoah Valley
Winchester
Rouss Hall
J. M. Dawson
Woodstock
Harrisonburg
Mount Clinton
Mountain Falls
Conkcville
Millers
Mount Jackson
Wheatfield
Cross Junction
Whitacre
Gore
Criglersville
Stephenson
Middletown
C. B. Harlee
H. R. Edwards
J. Goode
D. F. Kern
James Mooney
Col
A. D. Clauser
Reading, Pa
J. C. Johnston
W. R. Heft
H. H. Millard
Washington, D. C
The Spanish Main coastline definition
The mainland of the northeast coast of South America from the Orinoco to the Isthmus of Panama and the former Spanish possessions in Central America bordering the Caribbean was known as the Spanish Main.
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South America
Orinoco
Panama
Central America
Caribbean Sea
Friendship Fire Co Banquet Invite Notice
All members of the Friendship Fire Company are invited to attend the tenth annual banquet on Thursday evening April 14. Meet in the lower hall at 7 45 o'clock. Fred W Forney, Captain.
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Friendship Fire Company
Learn to Dance at Washington Hotel This Week
A local notice announces Learn to Dance classes at the Washington Hotel every Thursday with sessions spanning 2 to 8 PM and continuing across a weekly schedule through the month. Participants can join on any Thursday and progress per instruction.
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Washington Hotel
Apple Trees Attract Low-Cost Quality Offer From Libert Fruit
Libert Fruit Corp advertises all standard apple varieties of best grades at low prices with phone contact 445. Oriental bug display promoted for Moling and Cather's next week.
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Libert Fruit Corp
Moling & Cather’s
Valley canvass for publicity fund launched in Shenandoah Valley
Under O W Trapp Shenandoah Valley Inc launched a valley wide publicity canvass with a complete fund raising organization The Valley Inc aims to raise 25000 for a region wide advertising push beginning in Staunton and expanding through April Endorsed by major local business leaders and with an appointed steering committee executive director campaign director and a large slate of county and city leaders named to drive the effort
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O. W. Trapp
Shenandoah Valley, Inc
The
Valley, Inc
Virginia
Staunton
Howard J. Benchoff
Valley
George Washington
Col. Benchoff
A. T. Moore
J. C. Temple
Natural Bridge
Fay Thomas
Roanoke
E. W. Opie
W. H. Hunt
West Virginia
W. E. Hudson
Louis Spilman
Waynesboro
F. P. Loth
E. R. Branch
Winchester
Thos. R. Moore
Charles
J. W. Wilson
J. H. Mims
Louis Spilmian
Holcombe Parkes
George Andrus
Curtis P. Bowman
Clara Hamrick
Shenandoah Valley,Inc
Trapp
Richard Stokes
B. C. Moomaw, Jr
Alleghany County
D.T
Frederick
E. B. Jones
Highland Thos
R. Moore
John S. Alfriend
J. C. Eackles
Jefferson
Cw, Va
John Wright Mims
Robert Mharnsberger
Page
E. Lee Trinkle
B. F. Moomaw
O'Neal Moses
Francis P. Gaines
Rockbridge
J A. Garber
Henry Ney
Harry Lee Dechert
Rockingham
H. J. Benchoff
H. H. Newman
H. B. Chapman
Shenandoah
H. E. Naylor
Orville van Dusen
George N Buck
Warren
C. C. Logan
Holly Stover
E. M. Brown
Col
E. T Brown
J. C Temple
Nelson F. Richards
Bryarly Insurance Agency Holds Anniversary Meeting
H R Bryarly and Brother general agents for Home Life Insurance Company of New York plan an agency meeting with home office officials from New York and agents from Washington Western Maryland Eastern Western Virginia and Northern Virginia to celebrate the firms thirty fifth anniversary in this city this month Leigh Cruess and Alan B Doran will attend as guests from the New York head office.
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H. R. Bryarly
Home Life Insurance Company of
New York
Home Office
Washington
Maryland
Western
Virginia
Leigh Cruess
Alan B. Doran
Lovett Brothers Contest Draws Nearly 300 Entries
Nearly 300 entries have been received for the Lucky Lady contest by Lovett Brothers. Harry L. Lovett notes more entries are coming in due to Winchester Star ads. The contest requires words formed from letters in the firm name with no proper nouns plurals or foreign words allowed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lovett Bros
Harry L. Lovett
Winchester Star
Lovett
Neighbors Testify in Kahahawai Lynching Trial
In Honolulu on April 13 prosecutors rely on neighbors to complete circumstantial case against Mrs. Granville Fortescue and three Navy men for the Kahahawai killing. Witnesses describe the Fortescue home scene and blood stained sheets as the trial proceeds.
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Associated Press
Honolulu
Granville Fortescue
Navy
Joseph Kahahawai
Fortescue
Kahahawai
Clarence Leader
Shizuka Yamamoto
Helen Tickney
Lindbergh Baby Kidnap Negotiator Reports Renewed Talks
Dr. John F. Condon says he renewed negotiations with the Lindbergh kidnapers after paying a $50,000 ransom and receiving a mysterious message hinting at a lead. State Police Superintendent Schwarzkopf notes an anonymous tip directing where definite information on the child's whereabouts might be obtained.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Hopewell
N. J
John F. Condon
Dr. Condon
Clue
Col. H. Norman Schwarzkopf
State Police
Passion Play Set At Cabell Hall April 21 22 23
University of Virginia presents a reverent Passion Week drama in Cabell Hall on April 21 22 and 23. From Freiburg Germany pilgrims bring a message to the new world led by George Fassnacht Sr. with a cast and chorus of hundreds. The religious drama portrays the life of the Son of Man with ancient fervor and modern technique.
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University
Cabell Hall
Freiburg
Germany
George Fassnacht
Son of Man
Big Slump in Freight Revenue at Southern Railway
Richmond Virginia Fairfax Harrison, president of Southern Railway, reports after analyzing last year’s revenues that about 70 percent of the loss is due to reduced business activity and 30 percent to competition. The 1931 freight revenue fell $27,880,000 below the eight year average. anticipated rate increases from ICC could add $2,000,000 annually in gross revenue.
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Richmond
Fairfax Harrison
Southern Railway
Southern
Interstate Commerce Commission
Harrison
Chicken Thieves Must Serve Jail Time and Whippings
James and Frank Dickerson were convicted of stealing 75 chickens near Ellendale. They receive three years in Sussex county jail and $75 restitution plus ten lashes at the whipping post on April 23.
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Georgetown
Del
James
Frank Dickerson
Sussex County Court of General Sessions
Dias Spicer
Ellendale
Sussex County
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Kivi
Ransome
Southern Coach Corporation
K. A. Pflung
Office
Messrs. Read and
Schlack
Messrs
Read and
Warner Brothers
Capitol Theatre
Shenandoah IX
Helen Ames Washington
Overbrook
Princess
California
Maxine Doyle
James Rolph, Jr
Sacramento
Page Wight
W.C. T.U
E. L. Hott
Ruby Jackson
Lions
Gov. Roosevelt
Fred W Forney
Valley Canvass
Benchoff
Shenandoah Group
Bryarly Insurance Meeting
Winchester Steam Laundry
Condon
Fleischer
Stranger
Ontario
Lindberghs
W. E. Clough
Leesburg
Virgil E. Clough
Bluemont
Clayton Littleton
J. R. H. Alexander
Loudoun County
Charles F. Harrison
Cecil Connor
Clough
Alexandria
George Washington Memorial
Shooter's Hill
Knights Templar
Freemasonary
Grand Commandary of
Philadelphia
Cornelius Dugan
London
J. L. Wood
Hempstead
Lichfield
Fred Sammons
Payette
Ind
J. C. Stewart
Oregon Trail
lIna Claire
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