Court crackdown on local racket nets two one-year sentences
Judge Weems sentenced Hubert Campbell and Charles Ritter to one year each for assault and robbery tied to luring victims into a Highlands Avenue field after酒 intoxication. The incident reportedly involved Burke, Huff, and a $5 bill, with Burke robbed of $8 after a blow to the mouth.
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Weems
Ums
Highland Avenue
Hubert Campbell
Charles Ritter
Brown Burke
Clearbrook
Cecil Huff
Burke
Ritter
Campbell
Queston
Germany Eyes Submarine Build Up and Portugal Links
London reports indicate Germany plans rapid naval expansion including battleships cruisers destroyers and submarines. Cabinet members study the program with France and Italy while Britain weighs legal options under the League of Nations and contemplates possible protest.
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Reich
Germany
Portugal
Azores
London
France
Berlin
Hitler
Francois Pietri
Paris
Great Britain
Japan
Italy
League of Nations Council
House of Commons
Lonlon
Sir John Simon
League of Nations
Unanswered Question on Naval Talks Between Britain and Germany
A man declined to answer whether it was proposed to proceed with naval conversations between Great Britain and Germany. The brief remark leaves the status of talks unclear as officials consider next steps.
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Great Britain
Germany
Clarke County Schools Enter Spelling Bee Match
A. F. Robertson, superintendent of Clarke County Schools, arranges the Clarke county contest for the National Spelling Bee sponsored by the Washington Post. The event will be held at an unspecified location.
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Clarke County
A. F. Robertson
The
Washington Post
Berryville High School Spelling Match Set For May
On Saturday May 11 at 11 a.m. Mr Robertson will preside over a county spelling match. Due to few entries one room schools may send four contestants and consolidated schools eight to ensure a lively event.
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Berryville High School
Robertson
Consolidated
First Silver Spoons from Salem Owned by Essex Institute
The first silver spoons made in the colonies are owned by the Essex Institute in Salem Massachusetts. The items represent early colonial metalwork and are part of local historical collections.
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Colonies
The
Essex Institute
Salem
Mass
Poppies Don’t Like to Be Transplanted by Garden Expert
Central Preas Garden Expert Dean Halliday explains that many annuals resent root disturbance. Seed frames or pots can start plants then transplant carefully to outdoor beds. Keep soil moist to prevent cracking and avoid compacting soil around the root ball. Many annuals, including Boltonia Calendula Candytuft Clarkia Larkspur Love in a Mist and others prefer being left undisturbed.
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Dean Halliday
Central
Stir Ire of Party Chieftains in House Liberal Bloc
Aggressive independence by two rookie leaders of the liberal bloc in the House has stirred party chieftains. Harold Knutson of Minnesota warned Vito Marcantonio of New York to “go to hell” when advising him. Maury Maverick of Texas told Democratic leaders he would speak up when he wanted courtesy.
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House of Representatives
Harold Knutson
Minnesota
Vito Marcantonio
New York
Maury Maverick
Courtiel
Dupont Dulux
Oberon and Niven Engagement Rumors Halted in LA Picture
In Los Angeles Merle Oberon and David Niven are seen together as reports of their engagement are called premature and exaggerated. Niven, linked to Scottish nobility, recently signed a film contract. Oberon had previously been reported engaged to Joe Schenck.
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Merle Oberon
David Niven
Los Angeles
Niven
Comyn Platt
Mies Oberon
Joe Schenck
Drunken Driver Fined In Wardensville Case
State Officer Bayliss spotted Holmes Snyder on Route 50 and found him drunk. Snyder was fined 100 dollars plus costs and given 30 days in jail. William Orndorff and Harry Baker, both of Wardensville, were fined 10.25 dollars each for drunkenness.
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John Carver
Walker Johnson
Millwood
Charles Grim
Winchester
William Harris
Boyce
Elsie Hawkins
William Orndorff
Orndorff
R. E. Bayliss
Holmes Snyder
Wardensville
Snyder
A. J. Tavenner
Ordworff
Harry Baker
Council Sets 4 PM Meeting on Millwood Road Entrance
City council calls a special session this afternoon at four to discuss straightening the Millwood road entrance. Officials expect a brief meeting focusing on eliminating angles and curves as part of the project.
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Millwood Road
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Maverick
Stewart Inn
Stewart St
Fairmont Avenue
Loudoun Street
Berryville Ave
S. Sameron St
A. B. Gas Range
South Main Street
Johnston Refrigeration Service
Mulberry Ave
Hagerstown
R. S
Chev. Radio
Apply Friendship Fire Co
Broilers
Clearbrook Poultry Farm
Edgar McCartney
Vaucluse
Braddock Street
South Kent Street
W. E. Barr
Presbyterian Church
Peyton St
Montgomery
Loudoun St
Ward
MT. View
Creamery
N. Kent St. C. M. Russell, Mer
Hall
Peoples Service Drug Store
North Main Street
People’s Service Drug Store
NewGoodyear
Buncutter- Tire Co
Wenders
1.C. Penney Company
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