Wray Announces Candidacy for U S House Seat in Virginia
Capt. Frank M. Wray Clarke County Commonwealth Attorney declared his bid to succeed the late Henry St. George Tucker as Democratic standard bearer for the Seventh Virginia District in the US House. He backed the Chicago Democratic platform including prohibition and pledged to cutting federal costs if elected. Friends urged him to run, with support across Clarke and the district.
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Berryville
Frank M. Wray
Clarke County
Henry St. George Tucker
United States House of Representatives
Virginia
Tucker
Wray
Alexandria
Virginia Department of the American Legion
Capt. Wray
Chicago
Democratic Post
New
Seventh District
Congress
John W. Fishburne
Charlottesville
J. A. Garber
Harrisonburg
Randolph-Macon College
University of Virginia
Lee
Young Wray
France
Ractice
R. S. Blackburn Smith
Yard Party at Paxton Chapel Church Benefit
Yard Party at Paxton Chapel Church is planned for Thursday night August 4 with a rain date the following night The event is a benefit organized by the committee R 2 1n 21 and aims to support the church.
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Paxton Chapel
Benefit Church
Youths Accused of Kidnapping Walk Into Trap
Two men misidentified as Jack Liggett and Carl Whittington were arrested in Richmond after guiding George N. Davis and R. K. Robertson to a bank for a ransom withdrawal. Davis and Robertson said they were lured from their homes last night by armed captors demanding ten thousand dollars. State and county officers hunted in Greenbrier county for Davis and Robinson after they vanished during a planned meeting with a suspected Internal Revenue collector.
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Associated Press
Richmond
Jack Liggett
Charles Town
W. Va
Carl Whittington
Wheeling
George N. Davis
R. K. Robertson
Lewisburg
West Virginia
Davis
Robinson
Greenbrier
I. K. Robinson
Internal Revenue
Davis- Stewart
Will of Mrs. Georgianna Pulliam Probated in City Court
The will leaves everything to her husband and close relatives. Debts are to be paid and a burial lot bought in Mt Hebron Cemetery with an appropriate gravestone. Specific bequests include $100 to Katherine Myers and $150 to Maud Sapinger and to Katie and Ruby Echard. Mr Pulliam is named executor with a $300 bond. The instrument dates to July 16 1928 with two bank witnesses.
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Georgianna Pulliam
Corporation Clerk’s Office
Maryland Casualty Company
John I. Sloat
Harold R. Edwards
Commercial and Savings Bank
Veal Chop Claim After West Wolfe Street Fracas
Dan Wilson, a prominent colored party figure, contested reports of stealing meat after a disturbance at Buddy Gee's home on West Wolfe street. He stated the item was a veal chop, not pork, and said a judge suspended his fine for future good behavior following the melee that left him with a fractured arm and bruises.
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Dan Wilson
Buddy” Gee
West Wolfe Street
Dan
Weems
Girl in critical condition after two autos collide near airport
Miss Elizabeth Shiner 16 of South Kent Street is in Winchester Memorial Hospital in critical condition from a skull fracture after a crash just south of Admiral Byrd Airport. Passengers Bessie Brinson and Louis Dunn sustained injuries but the latter escaped serious harm. driver Samuel N Giles faces no charges yet.
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Elizabeth Shiner
South Kent Street
Winchester Memorial Hospital
Admiral Byrd Airport
Winchester
Louis Dunn
Shiner
Bessie Brinson
Washington
D. C
Samuel N. Giles
Morgan Street
Dunn
Robert DeHaven
Rosenberger Lane
Giles
Oliver Brinson
Mr. Dunn
Miss Shiner
Lewis M. Allen
Eva Dean
Maurice Shiner
Stuart Shiner
East Cork Street
DeHaven
Rev Fulton to Lead Highland Avenue Church August September
The Rev Charles C Fulton a 1929 Union Theological Seminary graduate will lead the Highland Avenue Church for August and September. He is to arrive in Winchester and attend the prayer meeting. He will preach at Clearbrook on the first and third Sundays at 11 am and at Nineveh on the second and fourth Sundays, while overseeing the Highland Avenue work.
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Charles C. Fulton
Union Theological Seminary
Richmond
Highland Avenue Church
Winchester
Fulton
Clearbrook
Nineveh
Highland Avenue
Naval officer wounded by accidental pistol discharge
Lieut. Joseph I. Dahlgren of the United States Navy was wounded in the chest at his Wardour home last night by what is believed to be an accidental discharge while he prepared to retire. He is in favorable condition today but cannot answer questions.
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Associated Press
Annapolis
Joseph I. Dahlgren
United States Navy
Wardour
Misquoted Mrs McCloskey Denies Martinsburg Report
Mrs Grace Slifer McCloskey denies a Martinsburg paper quoted she and her husband Dewey M Haines traveled the country for a year in a car he had stolen and funded by worthless checks. She says the car was bought locally and her husband painted signs. She married as William McKinley McCloskey and only recently learned his alias.
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Grace Slifer McCloskey
Martinsburg
Dewey M. Haines
Star Today
William McKinley McCloskey
Haines
Florida
Americans Spend Four Billion for Amusement in 1931
Report notes high figure for consumer leisure amid economic strain. It explains the spending reflects a broad search for amusement rather than luxury, with households pacing purchases and entertainment options expanding nationwide.
Early and Wray enter Virginia Seventh District race
State Senator N. B. Early of Greene County and Capt. Frank M. Wray of Clarke County announced Democratic bids for the Virginia House seat in the new Seventh District left by the death of Henry St. George Tucker. Maj. A. Willis Robertson had already announced.
U S Deficit Rises at Start of 1933 Fiscal Year
Washington reports the first month of the 1933 fiscal year closed with a deficit of 263,290,620 dollars, 62 million dollars more than July a year earlier.
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Washington
Virginia fruit growers plan export cost cuts and quality control
The Virginia Horticultural Society board met in Harrisonburg to press lower export rates for Virginia apples and to confine shipments to well graded fruit. Harry F. Byrd was named to discuss rates with New York steamship agents and to inform English importers of efforts to exclude unclassified apples from export. The group also discussed inspection plans, reciprocal truck agreements with other states, spray residue management, and the 1932 annual convention in December with bids from Harrisonburg and Staunton.
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Virginia
The
Virgini Horticultural Society
Harrisonburg
Harry F. Byrd
New York
Byrd
Richmond
Pollard
J. H. Meek
Virginia Marketing Service
Pappe
U. S. Food and Dairy Division
W. S Camspfeld
Horticultural Society
Staunton
Smith's Nephew Shoots and Kills Another Man
Deputy Sheriff Vincent J. Glynn, nephew of former Governor Alfred E. Smith, shot Walter L Webel Jr after Webel allegedly struck him and attempted to flee service of a contempt of court warrant. Glynn fired twice in the air, then a fatal shot as Webel did not halt. Glynn was later arrested on homicide charges.
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Associated Press
New York
Vincent J. Glynn
Alfred E. Smith
Walter L Webel, Jr
Webel
Glynn
Downie Brothers Circus Opens With Big Parade and New Acts
This morning the Downie Bros circus set up at the Fair Grounds, erecting a 20 tent city and preparing for an 11:45 parade. The afternoon show featured new acts from the Hanneford family and Morales company, with thrilling aerials and the closing Independence Days tableau. A final performance is scheduled tonight at 8 p.m.
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Winchester
Downie Bros. Circus
Fair
Hanneford
George Hanneford
Buck” Owens
Hollywood
Morales
Mexico
Theresa Morales
Felix Morales
Gorizales Sisters
Marion Schuford
Downie Brothers Circus
Ex-Chancellor Ignaz Seipel Dies in Austria at 58
Vienna report says Monsignor Ignaz Seipel, former Austrian chancellor, died today aged 58. Seipel had led the government in earlier years and was a prominent church figure in Austria.
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Associated Press
Vienna
Monsignor
Ignaz Seipel
Austria
Arrests Two Men With 250 Gallons Of Liquor
Annapolis Md Aug 2 state police corporal James O Shockley arrested two men who gave names as James Cohalet and Joseph Stanley on charges of reckless driving. A car contained 250 gallons of liquor piled to the ceiling with keys hanging outside.
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Associated Press
Annapolis
James O. Shockley
James Cohalet
Joseph Stanley
Waynesburg Pa Observes Rainless July 29 Tradition
In 58 years Waynesburg has not seen rain on July 29 except twice. Miss Wilma Anderson and Miss Mildred Silvers noted the event by an early evening watch for rain. A heavy downpour began before midnight, requiring an umbrella.
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Waynesburg
Wilma Anderson
Mildred Silvers
Mrs. Gertrude Over Improves After Charles Town Accident
Friends say Mrs. Gertrude Over wife of C K Over improved though not yet conscious after an accident near Charles Town West Virginia ten days ago. Mrs Cahill wife of Howard Cahill injured in the same crash continues to show general improvement and takes nourishment daily.
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Gertrude Over
C. K. Over
Charles Town
W. Va
Margaret Cahill
Howard Cahill
Over
Chicago Grain Closing Prices on August 2
Closing prices for grain futures at the Chicago Board of Trade show Wheat September old and new at 49, December 5244, May 5634. Corn September 30 percent, December 3042, May 3454. Oats September 17, December 1914, May 22. Rye September 31, December 3014, May no sales.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Chicago Board of Trade Today
Winchester Youth Democrats Club Organized at City Hall
The Winchester Young Democrats Club formed last night at City Hall with Burr P. Harrison elected president and officers including Mrs. Douglas Barnett Thurman Ritenour and W. W. Glass. John Galleher from Leesburg outlined aims to promote Democratic principles and civic involvement among Virginia youths.
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Winchester
Young Democrats Club
Burr P. Harrison
Douglas Barnett
Thurman Ritenour
W. W. Glass
Club Times
L. D. Arnold
Seventh Congressional District of
Virginia
Young Democrats
W. W. Glass 3d
John Galleher
Leesburg
Young Democrats of Virginia
Thomas Jefferson
Falligant
Louise Falligant
Miami
Fla
Miss Falligant
T. Russell Cather
Party of
Jefferson
Janie Edmiston
Sperryville
R. &. Wright, Jr
Strasburg
Young Democratic Movement
Frank Stover
Ae Carroll Menefee
Pinchot Heads to Washington for State Relief Funds
Governor Pinchot left Harrisburg for Washington to press Pennsylvania’s claim to $45,000,000 in Reconstruction Finance Corporation relief money. He said he is keen to avoid delays and would identify and help remove any obstacles to immediate action for unemployment aid.
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Harrisburg
Pinchot
Washington
Pennsylvania
Reconstruction Finance Corporation
Fatigue Signs Dampened Stock Market Rise
New York on August 2 reported a market fatigue after three weeks of gains. The copper group failed to sustain bullish momentum as prices weakened in early trading. Sterling cables slipped to $3.5154 and call money reopened at 2 percent.
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Associated Press
New York
Sterling
John Doe Warrants Issued in Johns Town Wash DC Complaint
Warrants issued by officers in Johns Town on complaint from Washington authorities against John Doe. Warrant action targets Doe pending further orders. Court records and case number not disclosed in available text. Authorities emphasize cross jurisdiction cooperation.
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John Doe
Johnstown
Food Swamps a Maryland Camp in Bonu s Army Coverage
The Johnstown Pa Brest August 2 reports tents looted from National Guard stock and warrants served on camp leaders including William Waite Isadore Kanner Frank Miggie and Buck Reynolds. In Maryland Camp Waters crowds faced food surpluses while water was scarce amid protest in Arlington military rites for William Hushka.
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Associated Press
Johnstown
William Waite
Bonus Expeditionary Force
John Doe
Isadore Kanner
United States
Ray Patton Smith
Frank Miggie
Buck Reynolds
National Guard
Washington
Waterbury
Camp Waters
Bonus Army
Pennsylvania
Maryland
State Health Department
E. M. Lambert
Walter W. Waters
Lambert
Arlington National Cemetery
William Hushka
Chicago
Hushka
George Shinault
Ice Cream Special at Braddock Store
Follow the traffic to Jack Frost for delicious homemade ice cream priced at 25 cents per quart. Located at 204% S Braddock Street, visible on the July listing with Thursday and Friday hours.
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Jack Frost
S. Braddock St
Winchester Day Cleaning Works Ad
Summer prices for suits and dresses offered with cash on delivery at 210 South Braddock. Phone 84 R-1-1n-6t.
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Winchester Day Cleaning Works
South Braddock
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