World Capitals Await U S Action On Tokyo Policy
Capitals from London to Paris weighed Washington's response to Japan's policy declaration. The State Department studied the issue in silence while Britain and China pressed for clarification and warned against meddling in China.
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Associated Press
Washington
Japan
State Department
Great Britain
Tokyo
China
Japan Foreign Office
Hirota
Lindley
London
Switzerland
Geneva
U. S
United States
Bingham
Paris
Indo-China
Foreign Office
Holland
Bankers Group 3 Weigh Bank Code Changes in Virginia
John I. Sloat and other Bankers Code Committee members met in Marshall to discuss Group 3 Bankers Codes of Fair Practice. The codes, prepared for Gen. Hugh Johnson, may take effect around June 1 after approval. debates focus on clerical hours and open-time limits, with proposals for 40 hour weeks and 33 hours open time, or alternatives of 36 hour weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John I. Sloat
Bankers Code Committee
Virginia Bankers’ Association
Marshall
Hugh Johnson
NRA
Gen. Johnson
Virginia
Winchester
Frederick
Clarke
Warren
Fauquier
Shenandoah
Rockingham
Wm. H. Byrd
Harrisonburg
T. E. Sebrell, Jr
Clarendon
C. C. Louderback
Stanley
W. B. Timberlake
Staunton
S. H. Smith
Madison
H. H. Cooley
Round Hill
P. W. Anderson
Overheated Stove Triggers Fire At Local Home
Fire at 17 East Pall Mall street damages kitchen and wall studs in residence of Frank Washington, a well known colored resident. An overheated cookstove ignited the flooring, forcing firefighters to remove plastering to stop the blaze. Fire did not spread to other rooms.
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Frank Washington
East Pall Mall Street
Automobile owners must move 1933 licenses now
Notice warns all cars and trucks on city streets with 1933 licenses must be removed at once or be towed to city yards with storage charges. Citizens may apply for special policeman roles during Apple Blossom Festival by leaving names at police headquarters. Chief of Police Co. W. Hollis confirms.
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Co. W. Hollis
Lp-11
Illinois Bankers Bold Stand Backed by Bullet Proof Glass
Round Lake Illinois bank president E C Weber recounts a bank raid thwarted by bullet proof glass and local vigilantes. Robbers fired on the bank, exchanges shots with Weber and neighbors ending with three bandits driven off and one feared captured. Local marshal Jack Stadtfield barber Will Madsen and druggist Glen Peterkort aided.
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Illinois
First State Bank
Round Lake
Ill
E. C. Weber
Jack Stadtfield
Will Madsen
Glen Peterkort
New Lions Club Welcomes Three New Members
Three new members Grover Henshall of Braddock Motor Co Howard Shockey of National Fruit Products Co and Carroll Henkle of the Virginia Woolen Co are inducted at the Lions Club weekly meeting Tuesday M S Eckerd member gives address on old age pensions and its effects on workers The On to Farmville committee reports strong local attendance for the 24th district conference and Donald Shockey leads the float committee with the Apple Blossom Festival parade float under construction.
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Grover Henshall
Braddock Motor Company
Howard Shockey
National Fruit Products Company
Carroll Henkle
Virginia Woolen Company
Lions Club
M. S. Eckerd
Curtis Puckett
Farmville
Donald Shockey
Arguments Begin in Case of Bishop Cannon Trial
In Washington AP reports four hours were allotted to both sides as John J. Wilson argued that Bishop James Cannon Jr. had an ingrown hat red of the corrupt practices act. The case concerns Conspiracy to violate the act by failing to report all contributions for the 1928 Anti Smith campaign.
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Associated Press
Washington
James Cannon, Jr
John J. Wilson
Southern Methodist
Ada l&. Burroughs
House
Bishop Cannon
Miss Burroughs
Virginia
Alfred E. Smith
Edwin C. Jameson
New York
Stock Market Sags As Inflation Fears Persist
New York reports stock and staple prices drifting lower amid waning silver enthusiasm and a presidentially frowned market. Silver falls to 42.2 cents per ounce, wheat corn and cotton ease, rubber declines, and international dollar rates rise as bonds show irregular activity. Call money steady at 1 percent.
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London
Sinclair to Pitch Sunday Against Millwood Athletic Club
Sinclair, who led Winchester Park to a 3-2 win over the Front Royal All Stars last Saturday, will start Sunday afternoon at 3 against Millwood Athletic Club. A Hagerstown, Maryland native, he starred for Hancock Md last season, helping them win the Potomac Valley Maryland League pennant.
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Sinclair
Winchester Park
Front Royal All- Stars
Millwood Athletic Club
Hagerstown
Hancock
Williamsport
the Park Association
Lawn Mower Sharpening by Electro-Keene Factory Style
Local ad offers guaranteed lawn mower sharpening by Electro-Keene method. Contact R. B. Kater with phone number 802 for service. Includes dates 1p 4 23 and 25.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Electro-Keene
Auction Sale of Mrs. J. B. Violet Furniture
Household and kitchen furniture from late Mrs. J. B. Violet offered at auction on Saturday April 28 at 10 am. Sale at 402 S Braddock Street features antiques. Conducted by Mrs. Arthur Anderson.
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J. B. Violet
S. Braddock Street
Arthur Anderson
Handley pageant to feature Queen Shenandoah XI
The Spirit of the Years pageant at Handley Stadium May 3-4, during Apple Blossom Festival, features Queen Shenandoah XI and her court. Garland R. Quarles directs, Virginia Hunter Boyd leads, Handley Band by Prof. W H McIlwee provides the score. About 800 Handley students in costumes perform with no admission charged.
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Handley Stadium
Shenandoah Valley
Garland R. Quarles
Handley Band
Handley High School
W. H. Mcllwee
John Hay Whitney
The
Star Today
Festival Programs On Sale Through Boy Scout Troops
The Apple Blossom Festival official program goes on sale through city Boy Scout troops. Frank R. Horton announces 9 000 copies are allocated to troops for sale at 10 cents each, with orders possible by contacting the Scout office for mail to friends ahead of the festival.
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Boy Scouts
Frank R. Horton
Horton
Firemen Plan Parade for Apple Blossom Festival
City Hall hosts final plans for a Firemen Apple Blossom Festival parade at 8 pm on opening night. C. Lee Barr chairs the committee with hundreds of firemen, torches, bands, floats, and comic features. Prizes total 5 and 2.5 dollars per best feature for local and out of town entrants.
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C. Lee Barr
Charley Rouss Fire Company
President to Seek Naval Construction Authority
President Roosevelt plans to ask Congress in a supplemental appropriation bill to authorize starting actual naval construction to reach treaty limits. The measure, totaling about $1.5 billion, will proceed after the revenue bill is finalized. He also urged creation of a definite industrial arbitration board amid labor disputes near the White House.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington
Roosevelt
United States
Congress
White House
Pythian Officers Visit Winchester Lodge No 65
Dr B B Bowers Timberville district deputy grand chancellor and E M Rice New Market home superintendent will make official visits to Winchester Lodge No 65 at 8 oclock tomorrow evening. A large attendance is expected and both officers will speak informally. Rice will share information about the Grand Lodge of Virginia home management at New Market.
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B. B. Bowers
Timberville
E. M. Rice
Pythian
New Market
Winchester Lodge
Knights of Pythias
Rice
Grand Lodge of Virginia
New Baseball Uniforms Here For Local Show Window
Players and fans were disappointed the new baseball uniforms were not ready for the opening game against the Front To All-Stars last Saturday. They arrived today and will be on display this week at The Men's Shop on North Loudoun Street. The uniforms, similar to the Boston Red Sox, honor local merchants who contributed and earned the right to have their firm names printed on the backs. Curtains, draperies and rugs at Moling & Cather Split.
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Satuday
North Loudoun Street
Boston Red Sox
Uni
Fresh Fish Every Thursday and Friday at Pure Food Store
Fresh fish available on Thursdays and Fridays at Pure Food Store. Sea bass and catfish selections offered with daily specials. In-store displays highlight seasonal catches and price discounts.
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Pure Food Store
Beauty Nook Ad Promotes Hair Tinting and Waves
An advertisement for Mrs De Vonde offering permanent waving and hair tinting services at Beauty Nook located at 129 S Loudoun St with the slogan By Reputation The Best. Dial 1312 for appointments.
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Mrs. de Vonde
Beauty Nook
S. Loudoun St
Desirable 197 Acre Farm Near Winchester To Be Sold
The John Newlin farm of 197 acres seven miles northwest of Winchester, adjoining Holmes Mc Farland and others, will be sold in front of the Court House at noon on Thursday April 26th. See sale bills.
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Winchester
Holmes McFarland
John Newlin
Court House
Who Owns Frick Engine Trial in Frederick County
A Frederick County Circuit Court jury will decide whether Fred L. Glaize or Thomas D. Cather owns the Frick sawmill engine. The case centers on a 1933 bill of sale to Glaize from Winchester Credit Corporation while Cather asserts ownership from H. Himelright and possession until Glaize moved the engine. The trial surfaced procedural questions about evidence and damages connected to engine removal.
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Frick
Fred L. Glaize
Thomas D. Cather
Frederick County
Rear Williams
Chambers
Glaize
Winchester Credit Corporation
Credit Corporation
Cather
H. Himelright
Himelright
Williams
Catherwoods
R. R. Whitmore
B. A. Rowland
H. L. Braithwaite
C. W. Shiitzer
J. C. Nesselrodt
Burr P. Harrison
J. Sloan Kuykendall
Clean Up Week Aids City Effort Titled By Mayor
Mayor C. R. Anderson proclaims the week as Clean Up Week and reports strong public support. City trucks will assist property owners to remove curbside rubbish by tomorrow night.
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C. R. Anderson
Dr. Anderson
Frost Warning Covers Virginia Tonight
Heavy frost is forecast for this section of Virginia tonight per a Weather Bureau telegram from the Richmond office. Brisk winds last night prevented frost in the Shenandoah Valley, while temperatures dropped to the mid thirties.
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Virginia
Star Today
Richmond
Weather Bureau
Shenandoah Valley
Mission Group To Hold Meeting
The eleventh annual convention of the Woman's Missionary Society of the Winchester Conference of the Lutheran Synod of Virginia will be held Thursday at St. Peter's Church in Shepherdstown W Va Delegates and visitors from Grace Church are expected to attend The theme is Witnessing For God Dr Nellie Cassell Helisley, former India missionary, will speak
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Woman's Missionary 5 Society
Winchester
Lutheran Synod of Virginia
St. Peter’s Church
Shepherdstown
W. Va
Society of Grace Church
Nellie Cassell Helisley
India
Independent gas strike aims to seal Cleveland fuel supply
A faction of independent dealers moved to close all greater Cleveland gasoline stations tonight, threatening fuel shortages for about 225000 motorists. Earlier 2,500 attendants for 18 major oil firms shut 800 directly operated stations and 275 company truck drivers joined the walkout. A caravan of 50 independents in about 20 cars was touring to enforce the action.
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Cleveland
Greater
School Parade Route Set For May Day Festival
Officials announce the revised parade line for the Festival on May 3 starting at 10 o clock. The march forms on Cameron Market street and travels west to Piccadilly Main Loudoun Cork Braddock Water Stewart Clifford Market to disband.
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Cameron (Market) Street
Piccadilly Street
Main
Loudoun
Cork
Braddock
Boscawen
Water
Stewart
Clifford
Market
Decorators To Begin Trimming Up Fete City
Messrs. Bellenot and Perrin of Bell Decorating Company Richmond arrange with Apple Blossom Festival committee to decorate streets and buildings. Headquarters at George Washington Hotel. work to start after materials arrive. Downtown Winchester to be trimmed by next Sunday and remain until the Sunday after May 3-4 festival.
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Messrs. Bellenot and Perrin
Bell Decorating Company
Richmond
George Washington Hotel
Bell Company
George Washington
Winchester
Armstron g Co. Awning Listing at 39 East Piccadilly
Awning service for residences or stores listed by E. W. Armstrong Co at 39 East Piccadilly Street. Phone number 639. Advertisement appears in period publication.
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E. W. Armstrong CO
East Piccadilly St
Akron Bank Robbery Sparks Dillinger Car Trail Near Mogadore
The Mogadore Savings Bank was robbed of 4000 dollars by two bandits who kidnapped four people and released them north of Akron on the Cleveland Akron road. Police traced Illinois license plates and a Ford V eight 1932 model similar to Dillinger gang cars was seen near Muncie.
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Associated Press
Akron
Ohio
Mogadore Savings Bank
Mogadore
Cleveland-Akron Road
Akron Police
Illinois
Dillinger
Wisconsin
Muncie
William Brill
Dean Adolph
Charles Abbott
Mercer
Wis
Melvin H. Purvis
Bureau of Investigation
United States Department of Justice
John Dillinger
Here
Lakeland Development Association
Walances Stat Gron
ney-General
Cummings
Railway Wage Talks Show Early Progress in Settlement Talks
Labor leaders and executives report progress toward settling the wage dispute, but strikes continue in Cleveland and Birmingham with oil workers targeting a broader shutdown and 8,000 Fisher Body workers idle awaiting union recognition. Birmingham miners vote for action and more than 21,000 mines may return soon under a joint wage scale agreement.
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Rift
Cleveland
Birmingham
Fisher Body
Ala
Parrish
United Mine Workers of America
Diggins
Washington
Fisher Body Company
Tarrytown
N. Y
Saline County
Illinois
Progressive Miners of America
Nigmber
Chicago Teamsters Uniofe
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America
Bankers Group
Mr. Weber
Der
Staples
Millwood Club
Mr. Quarles
Virginia Boyd
Boy Scout
of Town Comics
Friendship Fire Company
Staunton Military Academy
South End Fire Company
Mount Union High School
Sarah Zane Fire Company
Rouss_ Fire Company
Moling & Cather
Frick Engine
Fred. L. Glaize
Thos. D. Cather
Market Street
Federal Justice Department
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