Mexico City Quake Felt As Smooth Rolling Tremor
David Marshall reports a Mexico City earthquake described as a smooth rolling motion like a ship at sea. He and Ruth witnessed walls, doors, and a chandelier swaying, lasting four to five minutes with no noise, and noted significant new cracks while news later cited fatalities in Orizaba and damage in Cordoba.
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David Marshall
Mexico
Marshall
F. J. Marshall
Cedar Creek
Tivoli
Ramon Guzman
Mexico City
Mr. Marshall
Ion
Tacuaya Observatory
Tacubaya
Chapultepec Heights
San Angel
Vera Cruz
Pueblo
Oxaca
Orizaba
Dad
Concordia
Cordoba
Ruth
Orizaba Earthquake Destruction and Mountain Fire Report
The earthquake damaged Orizaba and Vera Cruz areas causing tunnel collapses and railway disruptions. Maltrata village suffered near total destruction with many deaths while Peak of Orizaba erupted in flames, linked to Citlatepetl activity. Some residents fell ill from shock and seasickness-like symptoms, with tourists fleeing in nightwear.
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Orizaba
Dad
Tierra Blanca
Tuxtepec
Osaca
Vera Cruz
Maltrata
North America
Ruth
Esperanza
Citaltepetl
Citlatepetl
Who's Who in Winchester Business and Industry
A feature lists local firms and individuals deemed the community backbone, with brief notes on their operations. Valley Food Co records growth to 2,000 pounds weekly chips and 900 accounts served, while Winchester Motor Corp highlights Packard cars and parts with 27.15 mpg test. The piece also notes Schenck Cheese Co distribution, Winchester Seed Co varieties, and Chapman Motor Co Chrysler Royal delivery.
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John
Solenberger Co
J. F. Kremer
Jones Funeral Home
Mary S. Yeakley
Hansbrough and Carter
Orndorff Monument Works
B. M. Sullivan
George Washington
Jack
Baker and Anderson
John W. Rosenberger Co
Hodgson d Brown
G. B. Hillyard Pifer Printing Co
Shenandoah Electric Ap. Co
Winchester Furniture Co
Piccadilly Soda
B. & C. Baking Corp
Haldeman Creamery
Winchester Steam Laundry
Willis Bicycle
Riley’s Market
the Treasure House
H. L. James
D. C
Ruby Jackson
Alecia
Dr. Pepper Bottling Works
Cammer Tire Co
Nehi Bottling Co
H. W. Ebert
Cooper Mdse. & Oil Co
Buncutter Tire Co
Winchester Milling Corp
E. Earl Shade
Henry T. Goode
Blue & Gray
Mervel W. Adams
Bryarly & Green
Hamburger
McClintock Motor Lines
Pine Motor Co
A.C. Oates Lumber
Wender’s. Griffin Wall Paper & Paint Co
John H. Snyder Plumbing
Chapman Motor Co
Hugh 8
Lupton & Son
E. C. Heilmuller
Good and Co
Ansbacher-Southern Chemical Corporation
Vanity Fair
Hudson-Terraplane
Commercial Small Loan and Finance Co
O. L. Jamison
A. C. Slonaker & Son
Snider
City Meat Market
Valley Food Co
Winchester Motors Corp
Schenck Cheese Co
Winchester Seed Co
Winchester
Valley Food Company
South Kent St
Howard J. Cahill
Cahill
Mr. Cahill
Nucva
Blue Moon
Borders
Richardsons Mints
Pabsett Cheese
Hellman’s
The
Packard
Packard Motor Company
Winchester Motor Corp
S. Braddock Street
H. G. Sikes
West Germain Street
C. F. Schenck
Schenck Nut Co
Kraft Company
Schenck Company
Winchester Seed Company
W. W. Baker
Earl S. Bailey
Harry M. Seabright
H. Baker
Baker Seed Co
Harrisonburg
Washington
Chapman Motor.Co
Wonder
A. C. Oates
Giffin Wall Paper and Paint Co
John H. Snyder
Lutheran Church
United Brethren Church
Dodge
Mrs Buckne Feted by Gibson Hosts in Upperville
Mrs W R Buckne of Amherst Street was guest of Mr and Mrs J G Gibson at their Upperville home on Wednesday.
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W. R Buckne
Amherst Street
J. G. Gibson
Upperville
Clarke County Schools To Start Nine Month Term
Clarke County reopens September 9 with a teachers meeting in Berryville and students report the next day for a nine month term. New hires include Elizabeth Withers George Pope Theodora Cox Opal Gardiner and Retha Gaunt among others.
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Berryville
Clarke County
A. F. Robertson
Elizabeth Withers
George Pope
Theodora Cox
Opal Gardiner
Dearmont
Lucille Carper
Helen Anders
Retha Gaunt
Berryville High School
D. G. Cooley
Eva B. Massey
Virginia Richards
George S. Pope
Mary K. Kerns
Frances V. Crampton
Boyce
Ella Holland
Lucille Hardesty
Ruth Berlin
Eleanor Fishpan
Garnett Levi
Mary Lou Fritts
Jessie Fadely
Elizabeth Burks
Mae Burch
Elspeth Peyton
Henry M. Davis
Albert Purcell
Boyce High School
Charles E. Miley
Nettie Vowell
Grace Johnston
Jessie Carpenter
Elizabeth Blackwell
Lillie Garver
Mary Thompson
Rose MacDonald
White Post
Vaida Gardiner
Mount Carmel
Jane Gardiner
Providence
Local Names Listed in Partial Phone Directory
Readable fragments name residents across several towns including Pine Grove Shenandoah Millwood Glendale Hoyt Marvin Chapel and Hawthorne. Individuals named include Cille Carper Helen Anders Stella Moore Elizabeth Kepner Retha Gaunt Nellie Mae Ivans Mabel Glasscock Georgianna Glasscock Mae Wagner and H. H. Burks.
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Cille Carper
Pine Grove
Helen Anders
Shenandoah
Stella Moore
Millwood
Elizabeth Kepner
Retha Gaunt
Hawthorne
H. H. Burks
Pine's Corner
Nellie Mae Ivans
Hoyt
Mabel Glasscock
Glendale
Georgianna Glasscock
Marvin Chapel
Mae Wagner
Pick A Star at Capitol Theatre Opens with Satire
Warner Bros. CAPITOL showcases Pick A Star, a star-spangled satire of Hollywood studio life at Capitol Theatre. The film promises titters and guffaws through melodious mirth as it follows absorbing human interest around screen icons.
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Capitol Theatre
Hollywood
Hometown success story filmatized in Hollywood scene
A local tale of a hometown boy and girl who find fame abroad is dramatized for a Hollywood audience reflecting a town pride theme. The piece contrasts modest origins with sensational showbiz outcomes.
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Hollywood
Will Rogers Humorous Story Notes on East and West View
Will Rogers jokes about easterners and westerners including Chicago life and crime Lord, sharing a crook story from a friend. A judge scene prompts the thief to plead insanity after confirming the robbery involved a gold watch.
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New York
Chicago
American News Features, Inc
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