Resignation Of Clerkc Rejected At Grace Lutheran Church
The Grace Lutheran congregation rejected Rev. C Worthington Lowe s resignation by about 143 to 96 following a congregational meeting prompted by a 70 member petition. Lowe announced he would reconsider but the pulpit was filled by Rev Dr W C Waltemyer from Gettysburg for the evening. Further steps remain undecided.
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Grace Lutheran Church
C. Worthington Lowe
Church Council
Star
J. J. Scherer
First English Lutheran Church of
Richmond
Virginia Synod
Lowe
W. C. Waltemyer
Gettysburg
Weekend crowds swell Shenandoah Valley festival traffic
Traffic into Winchester swelled for the Shenandoah Apple Blossom Festival with record crowds seen on weekend roads. An accident on Route 7 near the city involved William E. Bean and Boyd Butler. Bean was charged with driving under the influence. Butler sustained minor injuries. Davidson of Hagerstown was arrested for DUI and concealed weapons with companion Forbes charged with being drunk. Hearing dates are set for Wednesday.
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Winchester
Shenandoah Valley
Shenandoah
City
William E. Bean
Alabama Avenue
S. E
Washington
Boyd Butler
Butler
Bean
West Virginia
Aaron H. Davidson
North Potomac Street
Hagerstown
Davidson
Eugene C. Forbes
Funeral services for James J. Lillis held at Sacred Heart
Many friends and relatives attended the funeral for James J. Lillis who died suddenly of a heart attack last week. Service at Sacred Heart Church was conducted by Rev. Charles Comesky, with burial beside his parents Thomas and Susie Lillis in Sacred Heart Cemetery. pallbearers included Edwin Sibert and Joseph Taylor. Distant attendees included George A. Lillis of New Jersey and Mrs Maurice Wilfe with grandson Joseph Burch of Washington, plus Saylor Thorne of Waynesboro Virginia and others from Buena Vista and Cherrydale.
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Maurice J. Lillis
James J. Lillis
Sacred Heart Church
Thomas
Susie Lillis
Father Charles Comesky
Edwin Sibert
Eg Wylie
Clayton Ritter
Carpenter
Charles Shoalter
Joseph Taylor
George A. Lillis
New Jersey
Maurice Wilfe
Joseph Burch
Washington
Saylor Thorne
Waynesboro
Wilton Hill
Buena Vista
W. J. Jackson
Cherrydale
Presbyterial Convention Proceedings Noted in Address and Reports
Rev Dr Minor C Miller speaks on religious education and Rev Julian T Owen covers foreign missions with remarks by Rev Dr W F McElroy of the Belgian Congo. Synodical president Mrs Ru fus P Clark delivers a message. Officers listed include Mrs R Bruce Slonaker vice president and Miss Ruth Rhodes recording secretary.
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Minor C. Miller
Julian T. Owen
W. F. McElroy
Belgian Congo
Rufus P. Clark
R. Bruce Slonaker
Winchester
Ruth Rhodes
Woodstock
Marvin Ellis
Hedgesville
W .Va
Claude B. Stickley
Vaucluse
Mattie Wood
Moorefield
W. Va
William MacDonald
Keyser
J. Henry Moling, Jr
Slonaker
George G. Snarr
Charles D. Gilkeson
President Presses Tax Reform Against Tax Exempt Bonds
The president argues Congress should curb tax exemptions to enable a fair progressive income tax and a large reserve of tax exempt bonds. He notes economists view exemptions as incompatible with progressive taxation and questions constitutional constraints. He urges immediate action without waiting for constitutional amendments.
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Congress
President Urges End To Tax Exemption On Government Pay
The President argues for swift action to terminate tax exemptions for federal and state government salaries and for granting states power to tax federal bonds issued in the future. He notes current inequities where government earnings are not taxed and calls for equitable treatment across public and private employment.
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Congress
Exposition by Firemen Set to Open in Winchester Festivities
The World’s Exposition sponsored by the Sarah Zane Fire Department returns to the North Main street grounds for a night program. New world fair features from Dallas and Cleveland, a Paris replica casino, and acts by Miss Ruby Davis Miss Emily Godwin and others highlight a program of 16 shows and 14 rides including the Octopus and Lindy Loop. A large Bingo with 144 seats and various prize merchandise rounds out the entertainment.
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Winchester
Sarah Zane Fire Department
North Main Street
Dallas
Texas
Cleveland
Paris
France
Europe
Mons. de Loupe
Ruby Davis
Alabama
Montgomery
Ala
Emily Godwin
Charles Joy Gramlich
Signorina Marguerite Montanaro
1 Duce
Noma Estelle
Roosevelt Voices on Government Securities and Tax Equity
The speaker argued that government securities tax policy is a principle issue not political. He noted the current system favors the wealthy who can invest tax exempt funds, while lower income earners pay relatively higher taxes on secure government obligations.
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Roosevelt
England Signs A Pact With Irish
London April 25. Neville Chamberlain and Eamon De Valera signed a pact aimed at easing enmities and settling trade and defense disputes between Britain and Ireland. It focuses on aligning Ireland’s farm product duties with Britain and Dominions, abolishing retaliatory tariffs, and waiving land annuities of 5 million pounds yearly if Ireland boosts defense spending.
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London
Neville Chamberlain
Eamon de Valera
Great Britain and Ireland
Ireland
No. 10
Downing Street
Irish Free State
Britain
Mayor Wilson Calls Suspension of McCloskey PWA Contracts
Philadelphia Mayor Davis Wilson urged Secretary Ickes to suspend all contracts held by Philadelphia contractor Matthew McCloskey until investigations finish. Wilson, campaigning for the Democratic U S Senate nomination, also urged McCloskey to withdraw from state projects as PWA adds inspectors in Pennsylvania for protection.
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Pittsburgh
Davis Wilson
Philadelphia
Secretary of the Interior
Harold 8. Ickes
Matthew McCloskey
Pennsylvania Authority
Wilson
U. & Senator
Pennsylvania
McCloskey
Washington
Johnstown
Guffey
D-Pa
PWA
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Mr. Lowe
Grace Church
API
Norge
RES. U
O’connell
S. Braddock St
Winchester, VA
Virginia
Barred Rocks
White Leghorns
New Hampshires
Jersey Black Giants
R. L. Reds
Shenandoah Commercial Hatchery
Maurertown, Va
James Lillis
F. D. Compton
Red Jacket
Grundy
Grimesleyville
Marline
Ruby
Edith
Sarah Zane Company
England
P.W.A
Iskes
McClos
Public Works Administration
Akes
Globe Brewing Company
Baltimore
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