Commerce and Agriculture Report Gains in Cash
Government and private agencies report broad cash gains across commerce and agriculture. July and August show rises in carloadings, industrial production, employment, electric energy use, construction, and excise tax receipts. July building up 2 percent from June and home costs up 43.7 percent. permits for home construction up 90 percent from a year ago. Farmers’ cash income from July marketings reaches 711 million dollars, up from 582 million and 451 million in prior periods.
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Washington
Chamber of Commerce of
United States
Labor Department
Agriculture Department
Dern's Body To Be Taken Home
The special funeral train bearing Secretary Dern's body will leave Washington at 6 30 pm and reach Salt Lake City at 8 am Tuesday. Stops en route to Chicago will occur at Cumberland Maryland Newcastle Pennsylvania Willard Ohio and Garrett Indiana with the Baltimore and Ohio railroad operating the train.
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Washington
Dern
Utah
Salt Lake City
Chicago
Baltimore and Ohio
Cumberland
Newcastle
Willard
Ohio
Garrett
Ind
Black Legion Chief Virgil Effinger Still Absent in Lima
Virgil H. Effinger, named national commander of the Black Legion, remained hidden for a fourth day in Lima Ohio as his attorney suggested he may appear today or tomorrow.
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Lima, O
The
Black Legion
Virgil H. Effinger
Bar Association to Hold 1937 Convention in Kansas City
The American Bar Association board announced the 1937 convention will be in Kansas City. Philadelphia and Columbus submitted bids for the event.
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Boston
Board of Governors
The
American Bar Association
Kansas City
Philadelphia
Columbus
Rooster Egg Tale Sparks Townsfolk Rumor
A Tunstall Virginia farmer reports a rooster laid an egg and the incident, described by a news weekly, ignited headlines as a practical joke gone public. The magazine notes the bird laid five more eggs in a coop, though no official explanation is given.
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News
Tunstall
Mussolini Thresher Earns Quarter On Farm Visit
Il Duce Benito Mussolini threshes wheat on a farm near Littorio earning about 25 cents for an hour of work. The annual practice is noted by Central Presse as part of his routine in the region.
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Benito Mussolini
Italy
Littorio
Il Duce
Central Presse
Convict Escape Sparks Fatal Guard Shooting in Atlanta
In Atlanta on August 29 Clyde Gresham, a 35 year old chain gang guard, was shot in Emory University Hospital after two convicts escaped a road crew and hijacked a laundry truck with pistols. The fugitives Theron Cranston and Charles Brown led police on a statewide search. Cranston was previously captured in a 1931 drugstore holdup incident.
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Atlanta
Clyde Gresham
George Jackson
Theron 22
Charles Brown
Gresham
Emory University Hospital
Fulton
Dekalb
Cranston
Brown
Jackson
James Cranston
Georgia
New Romanian Cabinet Formed After Resignation
Premier George Tatarescu announced a new government assembly in Bucharest, excluding Foreign Minister Nicolas Titulescu due to illness. Cabinet members accuse the militarized Iron Guard and Nazi sympathizers of threatening political figures.
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Bucharest
Rumania
George Tatarescu
Nicolas Titulescu
Titulescu
Iron Guard
Apples Wanted by E. W. Barr
Notices seek apples from readers for sale or trade at 113 North Main Street with contact via phone 234 as of August 28.
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E. W. Barr
N. Main St
Winchester Park Showdown Stars vs Park Aug 30 Tilt
On August 29 Winchester Park Lat hosts fast Hagerstown Blue All Stars from several league teams. August 30 features Millville Champions of Tri-County West Va League and stars Raton Burch Bros Schumacher Coopy Goodwin Lefty Michael against Park. New Winchester players appear. bleachers 15c grandstand 25c.
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Winchester Park
Hagerstown
National Fruit Product Co opens factory for apples
Our factory is now open and receiving apples of all kinds. Tele phone 434. See our Mr. Joseph Dellinger or Mr. Ed Cather. National Fruit Product Company, Inc.
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Joseph Dellinger
Ed Cather
National Fruit Product Company, Inc
Roosevelt urges long range drought relief program on train
President Roosevelt stops at Pierre and discusses drought relief with Governor Berry and Governor Miller. He promotes better land use and spending money to save money, warning the drought could threaten large investments and human lives if not planned.
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Pierre
S. D
Roosevelt
Rapid City
South Dakota
Wyoming
Berry
Miller
Aberdeen
Huron
Lutherans Close Convention With Reelects For Virginia Synod
The fifty third annual conven tion of the Lutheran Synod of Virginia held at Grace Lutheran Church concluded with the installation of reelected officers. Mrs. B. C. Shuler of Shenandoah, Va., presided at closing, and the Rev. Paul Andrew Kirsch of Philadelphia delivered the evening address on Caring And Caring To Advance. He urged forward action and personal commitment to propagate the faith, asking Do I care to advance with the Lord, my church, my congregation.
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Lutheran Synod of Virginia
Grace Lutheran
Johnson No Better After Brief Rally From Sinking Spell
LITCHFIELD Minn Aug 29 The condition of Agnus Johnson former United States Senator stricken with pneumonia was reported as only fair today after a slight rally from a sinking spell.
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Litchfield
Minn
Agnus Johnson
United States
Man's Body Found Hanging in Baltimore Park
Police found the body of an unidentified white man about 50 years old hanging from a tree limb in a Baltimore park. The death is under investigation and authorities have not identified the decedent.
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Baltimore
Middletown Grange Picnic Features Tariff Talk and Contests
W R Legge was set to speak as Middletown Grange hosts its annual picnic at Wood men’s grounds with Congressman A Willis Robertson delivering the morning address. A variety of events including contests and games for families were planned for the afternoon amid light rain.
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Middletown
Middletown Grange
A. Willis Robertson
W. R. Legge
T. S. McSparren
Pennsylvania State Grange
Champ Clark
Congress
America
Walter Henry 69 Dies In Winchester After Ill Health
Walter Henry died at 2 PM at his home 29 Southwerk street after years of declining health. A native of Winchester he spent his life here and was son of the late Mr and Mrs George R Henry. He leaves a widow Mollie Henry a son Theodore R Henry and three brothers Emmett L Henry J Henkle Henry. A member of the Friendship Fire Company for 50 years. Continued on page 9.
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Walter Henry
Southwerk Street
Mr. Henry
Winchester
George R. Henry
Winchester News
Friendship Fire Company
Mollie Henry
Rebels Storm San Marcial In Iran Battle Deepens War
Thousands of dead were reported as Fascist rebels attacked the San Marcial fort near Iran. Government troops fought back with heavy machine gun fire though ammo ran low as rebels pressed the assault and reinforced artillery prepared for a frontier bombardment. Deserters told of heavy legion casualties and escalating violence across the region.
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San Marcial
Iran
Fori San Marcial
San Sebastian
Irun
Hurley Attacks New Deal Debt Critics in West Virginia
Patrick J. Hurley former Secretary of War denounced the New Deal as creating the greatest national debt in the history of the republic while addressing a crowd in Buckhannon West Virginia on August 29. He condemned Democratic economy pledges as repudiated.
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Buckhennon
W. Va
Democratic Party
Patrick J. Hurley
Republic
Nothing To Offer Says Cudahy on Neutrality Guidance
John Cudahy United States Ambassador to Poland said the Republican party and Gov. Alf Landon have nothing to offer for guidance in maintaining neutrality beyond the rules of international law.
Prominent Quiz Reveals Men Prefer Prompt Dates
Twenty five men answered seventeen questions on what qualities attract in a partner. Nearly all reject the idea of a girl who keeps him waiting, while behavior on drinking and smoking shows more tolerance. The survey lists exact yes counts for traits from chewing gum to swearing and flirtation.
Council To Elect Sept 1 Names New Members
New terms start next Tuesday as three new council members take office. O L Jamison and John Rosenberger of the Second Ward join, and Dr Allen T Hawthorne of the First Ward is elected. Retiring are E J Snapp and J H Henry. Rosenberger had been serving after a prior appointment to fill a vacancy.
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Common Council
O. L. Jamison
John Rosenberger
Allen T. Hawthorne
Rosenberger
Peyton J. Marshall
Pred Glaize
E. J. Snapp
J. H. Henry
Snapp
Owens to turn pro as entertainer in Columbus
Jesse Owens, the United States Olympic star, decided today to become a professional entertainer. His coach Larry Snyder of State University announced the decision in Columbus.
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Columbus
Jesse Owens
United States
Larry Snyder
On State University
Elberta Peaches Sold by S. O. Watson
Local notice from Stephens City reports Elberta peaches being sold by S. O. Watson.
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Elberta Peaches
S O. Watson
Stephens City
Madrid Bombing Shakes Capital as Rebels Strike
Fascist rebel bombs hit central Madrid causing injuries and window damage to key government buildings. The attack, fourth of the week, prompted swift responses from Madrid planes and local militiamen mistaking their own craft for the enemy in a day of air raid activity.
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Spain
Madrid
France
Spanish Foreign Legion
Spanish
Morocco
Resbels
Ramon Blardoney
Associated Press
Hom
Aing
Ministry of War
Bank of Spain
General Post Office
Vicalvaro
Airport option set to expire September 7
Local airport committee awaits state aid details from Richmond as the city nears the September 7 deadline to exercise its option on land east of the city. City Manager Field delegated duties to Andrew Bell who says development talks will continue this week. The option rests with heirs of Anna E. Lewis, with administrator Blanton L. Lewis overseeing the estate.
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Richmond
Arthur Field
Andrew Bell
Chamber of Commerce
A Committee
Bell
Anna E. Lewis
Blanton L. Lewis
Front Royal Road
A. H. Pettigrew
State Highway Department
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