Floods Drive Holly Residents From Homes and Maroon Towns
Heavy rain caused 18 inch deep floods in Kit Carson and Syracuse, with Holly inundated by four feet of water after Horse Creek Dam breached. About 200 residents were marooned on a hill for hours as the town faced extensive property damage and several farm houses swept away.
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Kit Carson
Colo
Syracuse
Kan
Holly
Kas
Horse Creek
FERA
Syra
Gratified reflections on local events and progress
MR WINCHESTER laments no desire to be Pollyanna and lists recent local positives. He cites safer roads and railroad crossings, polio decline enabling school openings on time, a strong anniversary edition of The Evening Star, and hopeful fruit-season prospects, urging readers to find reasons for gratitude in the world.
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Pollyanna
Loudoun Street
the Evening Star
Huey Long Seethes Over Filibuster Rule Change
New York August 28 Senator Huey Long warned that Senator Robinson would be gone if the Senate amends its rules to end one man filibusters. Long called Robinson a target of any perk and said he would offer an amendment to let the House vote on bills. He spoke after a five and a half hour filibuster over deficiency bill amendments for wheat and cotton loans.
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New York
Senate
Huey Long
Robinson
Louisiana
Joe
Senator Long
Washington
House
Long
Historic Home Razed for New Filling Station in Winchester
Workmen began razing the 126 122 North Cameron street home once owned by the late Mrs Charles C Robinson. The house, linked to Confederate officer and Virginia Governor Frederick W M Holliday, sits for replacement by a filling station permit valued at 5000 dollars.
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Charles C. Robinson
North
Cameron Street
Common Council
Robinson
Virginia
Frederick W. M. Holliday
Holliday
Capitol Hill
Richmond
Winchester
Mount Hebron
Fairmont
W. Va
Farmer Fatally Shoots Wife Neighbor Then Dies
In Defiance Ohio a 44 year old farmer Edgar N Burd shot his wife Margaret Burd 40 and neighbor Fred Kline 37 and injured Klines daughter Helen 14 before killing himself. Coroner Dr Fred Watkins termed the act jealousy driven and recorded it as murder and self inflicted death.
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Defiance
Fred W. Watkins
Watkns
Here
Edgar N. Burd
Margaret Burd
Fred Kline
Kline
Helen
Burd
Kine
Watkins
Ashley Nite Club Dance at Castleman's Ferry
Friday night event at Ashley Nite Club Castleman's Ferry features music by Bob Russell from 9 30 to 2 00 with a spicy floor show admission one dollar printed 8 28 item number 1p 21
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Castleman’s Ferry
Bob Russell
States fret over WPA rollout lag as FERA ends
An Associated Press survey of 31 states and the District of Columbia finds uncertainty over WPA project approvals and funding. States warn of a relief gap between FERA shutdown and WPA relief, with many communities set to bear load before November 1.
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Washington
Associated Press
District of Columbia
WPA
Ohio
FERA
Montana
Michigan
Texas
Kentucky
Maryland
Kansas
California
West Virginia
New Mexico
Utah
Idaho
Pennsylvania
Indiana
Missouri
New Hampshire
Rhode Island
Carolinas
Nevada
FFRA
Oklahoma
Florida
Tennessee
North Carolina
Reds Menacing Flood Stricken Chinese Areas
Changsha China Aug 28 The Communist Army and leader Ho Lung pierced government lines and advanced toward Lichow and Changteh as flood ravaged Hunan refugees clogged roads. Evacuations include Mrs G R Snyder Akron Ohio and Mrs G T Tootell Chicago Illinois. Reds hold British missionaries Arnolds Hayman and R A Bosshardt. Southern Kansu area largely cleared of missionaries.
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Changsha
Hunan
China
Ho Lung
Lichow
Changteh
G. R. Snyder
Akron
Ohio
G. T. Tootell
Chicago
Arnolds Hayman
R. A. Bosshardt
Reds
Kansu
Officers Inspect Vehicles for Defects and Permits
Four members of the State Police under Lieut. Bingham of Appomattox continued checks of automobiles on highways near the city for defective brakes and lights and for drivers permits. Yesterday afternoon several defective cars were found among those inspected.
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Lieut. Bingham
Appomattox
Pickers Tickets Offer Quick Service and Low Prices
Pickers' Tickets advertise fast service and affordable prices with an emphasis on ordering now to avoid rush. The Evening Star promotes the offer as a simple, economical way to secure tickets.
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THE
Evening Star
Beauty Culture Classes Start September at Vanity Fair School
Miss Kay Logan will instructor beauty culture training starting September 2 at Vanity Fair Beauty School located 21 North Main. For enrollment information call 636.
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Vanity Fair
Kay Logan
N. Main
President and Hull Discuss Soviet Note Response
President Roosevelt planned an afternoon discussion with Hull on the Soviet note. Officials report a telephonic briefing with the Secretary of State but no public decision yet, as further talks are arranged to clarify action. The Soviet stance on Third Internationale activities surprised U.S. officials, who noted the protest cited interference on Soviet territory and referred to the 1933 Roosevelt Litvinoff agreement.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Congress
United States
No New Cases Of Paralysis In State Reported
Richmond Virginia August 28 The State Health Department morning report shows no new infantile paralysis cases for the first time since July 1 Health officials caution that more cases may appear later but Commissioner I C Riggin says the outbreak is unquestionably on its last legs The Rustic Tavern opens a new tap room inviting the public tonight and advertises beer prices by case or bottle.
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Richmond
State Health Department
Virginia
Health Department
I. C. Riggin
Public Sale Local Stocks at Front County Court House
Public sale at the County Court House at 12 noon Saturday August 31 for 28 shares Union Bank 5 shares Va Apple Storage. Terms cash. Duvall Dunn Aucts. 8 28 11p 3t.
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Front County Court House
Union Bank
Apple Storage
Duvall & Dunn
Aucts
City Jobs Open for 1936 Positions Deadline Sept 3
Applications for City Manager City Solicitor Police Justice Meat and Milk Inspector Janitor of City Hall Chief of Police and Policemen for 1936 will be received at the City Manager's office up to 8 p m Tuesday Sept 3.
Mayo Memorial Play Starts With Tennis Talent
Mayo memorial handicap tournaments begin Thursday for women at 3 pm in Millwood Virginia with finals Monday afternoon. Men compete Friday 2:30 pm through Saturday with finals Monday. Notable former winners, local residents and visitors noted amid social events at Ryton and surrounding homes.
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Millwood
Elizabeth Bradford
Joseph F. Moore
Susan Roy Carter
Mary F. Page
George H. Burwell
Gwynn Harrison
Agnes Page Mitchell
Cary Harrison
Robert B. Nelson
D. D
J. Hamilton Page
Lucy Hansucker
Surgeon-General
War Department
Washington
Miller & Anderson Rent Store Space
Charles H. Harper conducts extensive repairs on a large building behind the Virginia ABC store on East Boscawen Street. The alley access is used for work and the completed building will be rented by Miller and Anderson for storage purposes.
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Charles H. Harper
Virginia Abc
Miller and Anderson
Four youths die in crash at Hagerstown
A grade crossing collision near St James station in Hagerstown Maryland killed four youths and derailed six freight cars. The victims were John Lewis 16 Merle Lewis 17 James Weller 18 and Marvin Moats 17. The Norfolk and Western train struck the car, causing a switch to break and a train crew to escape unharmed. Coroner John Dunn opened an investigation.
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Hagerstown
Mad
Washington County
Norfolk and Western
St. James
John Lewis
Merle Lewis
James Weller
Marvin Moats
John Dunn
Sharpsburg
Williamsport
Ira M. Zimmermann
Rockville
Werckage
G. B. Menefee
Dunn
William R. Miller
W. M. Norman
Shenandoah, Va
Safe robbery at Pennsylvania Railroad station in town
It was learned today that the Pennsylvania Railroad station here was entered Saturday night and the safe robbed of more than 80 dollars. Entrance was gained through a window. No clues have been found. The station has been entered several times during the past year.
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Dr. Wilmer
Ryton
William H. Wilmer
Wilmer
Hugh M. Nelson
Long Branch
Thomas Nelson Carter
Powhatan
Robert C. Randolyoh
Spencer Carter
Rosney
John Atkinson
Richmond
J. Townsend Burwell
Minturn
John HH. Farrar
N. B. Page
John Farrar
Chevy Chase
Elizabeth Jones
Page
Grayson Deshields
William Beverley
Cecil Bagley
Baltimore
Wilmer WI
Chester River
Lewis B. Meade
Louise Gatewood
Washington
Joseph Lawless
Georgetown University
Juliette B. Jones
Prescott Huidekoper
Ruxton
Prescott Huidekoper, Jr
Page Huidekoper
Mrs
Nelson
Rosalind Huidekoper
Miss Page Huidekoper
Meadsville
Kidder
Pennsylvania Railroad
Auto License Plates Stolen From Local Manager’s Car
A set of automobile license plates was stolen from the Oldsmobile of W. E. Myers, manager of Montgomery Ward, who lives at 441 Han Boulevard. The windshield wiper was broken and the hood damaged, the gas tank cap found nearby, and Myers is away from town. Records are being checked to obtain the plate number.
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W. E. Myers
Montgomery Ward
Han Boulevard
Rexall Factory to You Sale Offers Chevrolet Prize
Rexall sale at Brooks' Pharmacy advertises a chance to win a Chevrolet car. The event runs through Saturday August 31 with the slogan urging shoppers to save. The notice appears in the 8-28-11p-1t edition.
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Rexall
Brooks’ Pharmacy
Conductor’s note sparks 220 mile rescue of five youths
In Sterling Illinois a Chicago and Northwestern conductor Elmer Jackson sent a message from two miles east of the Rock River. The chain traveled 220 miles to dispatch a rescue squad that saved five youths including Paul Sharp Junior Rocke Willam Heaton Joseph Heaton and Joseph Kannally after their sail boat capsized on Rock River.
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Sterling
Rock River
Elmer Jackson
Elmhurst
Chicago
Chicago and Northwestern
Here
Nelson
Ill
John Babin
Paul Sharp
Junior Rocke
Will'am Heaton
Joseph Heaton
Joseph Kannally
County School Attendance To Be Compulsory
County schools will enforce compulsory attendance and vaccination this year. No child under 12 may be excused from work. those over 12 may be excused briefly with permission. Enroll first day. lunches encouraged. Schools open September 17. teachers’ institute September 16 in the courthouse.
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Erick County
Leslie D. Kline
Kline
Court House
Ship Workers Vote to End Strike in Camden
In Camden New Jersey 2300 workers at the New York Shipbuilding Corporation voted to end their strike and prepare to return to work tomorrow after adopting President Roosevelt arbitration. Union and company representatives are in Washington for a preliminary conference with the arbitration board to settle outstanding points.
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Camden
N. J
New York Shipbuilding Corporation
Industrial Union of Marine and Shipbuilding Workers
Roosevelt
Washington
Arbitration Board
More Paralysis In Massachusetts
Boston reports twenty two new infantile paralysis cases raising August total to 488. Fall River, a hotspot, added two cases yesterday for a total of 73 in the month.
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Boston
Massachusetts
Gaylord Anderson
Fall River
London Trades Union Congress Reviews Plans Amid Mussolini Crisis
London unions prepare to review strike and boycott plans aimed at pressuring Mussolini over Ethiopia. Reports state Britain’s war cabinet orders no holidays as labor movements grow, with France backing Laval against sanctions and deserters streaming into Yugoslavia.
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London Trades Union Congress
Mussolini
London
British War, Office
Army Council
Italy
Ethiopia
Great Britain
Geneva
Eee
Valletta
Malta
Glorious
Suez
Gibraltar
H. M. S. Revenge
Valiant
Paris
Laval
League of Nations
Zagreb
Yugoslavia
Zara
Split
Washington House weighs probe into Senator Long dictatorship
Domestic news reports indicate the House threatening to investigate Senator Long over alleged dictatorship in Louisiana. Washington notes shift as WPA project start dates remain uncertain and housing administrator James A. Moffett resigns. Local incidents include a fatal car train collision in Hagerstown and voting disturbances in Jackson Mississippi.
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Washington—House
Senator Long
Louisiana
Washington
James A. Moffett
Hagerstown
Alamenda
Calif
Pan-American Airways
Philadelphia
Jackson
Miss
Holly
Cole
Rome
Ittaly
London
Paris
France
League of Nations
Italy
Zagreb
Yugoslavia
Valetta
Malta
Glorious
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MR Winchester
Joe Robinson
Huey
R. E. Freer
Cincinnati
U. S. Federal Trade Commission
Hull
Warren County
Wand Front Royal News
Star Today
Mayo
Mrs. Wilmer
Farmer
Miller & Anderson
Moling & Cather
Special Attention
the Star
Winchester Junk Co
Fairfax Lane
Main and
Braddock
Cross Frontiers
APDIS
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