Bridge Tourney Draws Wide Attendance At George Washington
The Tri-State Bridge Tournament at the George Washington Hotel drew enthusiasts from Maryland Pennsylvania and Virginia and progressed well as organizers prepare to announce silver cup winners. Mrs Fred Fletcher of New York and Greencastle Pa directs the event marking six weeks of bridge classes in multiple towns.
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George Washington Hotel
Maryland
Pennsylvania
Virginia
Fred Fletcher
New York
Greencastle
Hagerstown
Chambersburg
Staunton
Winchester
Weekly Social Calendar of Local Clubs and Groups
A detailed weekly schedule lists meetings and events from Thursday to Wednesday. Highlights include Girls Athletic Association gatherings, American Legion Post luncheon at Geo Washington Hotel, Women’s Civic League at Frederick Tea Room, Braddock Street Methodist churches activities, Community League spelling bee at Kaufman School, Winchester Public Schools Alumni charity hall, Centenary Reformed Church pageant Sir Galahad, Music Lovers Club at Mrs Buckley’s home, Kiwanis Club at George Washington Hotel, and choirs at United Brethren and Grace Lutheran churches.
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American Legion Post
Geo. Washington
Women's Civic League
Frederick Tea Room
West Boscawen Street
Young People's Choir
Braddock Street Methodist Episcopal Church
South
Young Christian
Braddock Street Methodist Episcopal South
Monty
Music Lovers’ Club
Frank L. Buckley
South Stewart Street
Lions’ Club
George Washington Hotel
Kiwanis Club
United Brethren Church
Grace Lutheran Church
Girls Ath letic Association Plans Varied December Program
The Girls Athletic Association holds its regular monthly meeting at 7 30 in the club rooms on West Piccadilly street with emphasis on a varied December program. Mrs Herbert H Jennings heads to Washington for thyroid operation with her husband and two companions returning tonight. A birthday surprise honors Miss Louise Robertson at the Relief home with friends and gifts.
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Burnt Factory
Woolford
Earle Woolford
Orlean Woolford
Salt Lake City
Utah
E. H. White
Front Royal Pike
Opequon
The
Girls' Athletic Association
West Piccadilly St
Girls Athletic Association
West Piccadilly Street
Herbert H. Jennings
West Boscawen Street
Washington
Jennings
Frank L. Buckley
Dailey Slonaker
Miss Robertson
Russell W. Robertson
Relief
Miss Louise Robertson
Gerrevieve Massie
Helen Crim
Mabel Shiley
Marie Pifer
Carl Hicks
Floyd Snapp
Mary R. Buckner
Ambherst Street
Senate Leader Promises Earl Repeal Action
Senate Democratic leader Robinson promises speedy action on prohibition repeal if House approves. He met with President-elect Roosevelt at Warm Springs and says a short session program will cover prohibition farm relief war debts and federal economy.
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Arkansas
Senate
House
Roosevelt
Warm Springs
Garner
Washington
Milligan
Missouri
Judiciary Committee
Representative Montague
Virginia
Football Awards At The Capitol
The committee for the Handley High School versus Shenandoah Valley Academy charity game announced the silver cup and sweaters for top players will be presented on stage at the Capitol Theatre at 9 oclock tomorrow night.
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Handley High School
Shenandoah Valley Academy
Capitol Theatre
British debt note to White House seeks postponement
Paris and Washington report a new British note demanding postponement of the December 15 debt payment. Paris also outlines a French position urging postponement of its 20 million due date. Hoover aides in Washington discuss plans for a world economic conference as debt talks continue.
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Paris
Cabinet
Washington
State Department
Britain
Chamber of Deputies
Treasury and Commerce
Hoover
Treasury
Mills
Receiver Named For The Savoy Plaza
The Irving Trust Company was appointed receiver in bankruptcy for the Savoy Plaza Corporation owner of the Savoy Plaza Hotel at Fifth Avenue and Fifty Ninth Street New York. The receivership petition was filed by the corporation itself with a concurrent voluntary bankruptcy petition. The filing states the firm cannot meet its obligations.
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Associated Press
New York
Irving Trust Company
Savoy-Plaza Corporation
Savoy-Plaza
Fifth Avenue
Fifth-Ninth Street
Stock Market Quiet Session Buoys Some Industrial Shares
The stock market drifted through a quiet session in New York with prices up fractions to over a point on occasion. Several industrial shares bought recently declined. Sterling cables traded around 3.23. Call money hovered near 1 percent.
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Associated Press
New York
Kojene Sore Throat Antiseptic Promises Quick Relief
Baker's Drug Store introduces Kojene, an antiseptic prescription claiming instant throat relief and pain reduction. Gargle at first signs of dryness and make it a daily health habit with a money back guarantee.
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Baker’s Drug Store
Baker's Drug Store
Ady
Leader of Conservative Party Addresses Glasgow Cabinet Member
The leader of the Conservative Party and a cabinet minister spoke in Glasgow outlining policy goals. The address emphasized fiscal reform and regional economic plans.
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Glasgow
Chicago Grain Closing Prices Rise on Wheat Crop Damage Reports
Grain values in every pit rose on the Chicago Board of Trade as traders absorbed reports of widespread winter wheat crop damage in the west due to arid weather. A large Chicago brokerage firm issued a report noting reduced winter bread grain acreage across the belt.
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Chicago Board of Trade
West
Chicago
Ford Appendix Strangulated In Hernial Sac
Henry Ford’s illness, initially thought a simple strangulated hernia with infected appendix, proved rare as the appendix was gangrenous and strangulated in the hernial sac. Dr. Roy D. McClure said the four inch incision revealed the condition. Ford recovers with remarkable speed.
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Associate Press
Detroit
Henry Ford
Roy D. McClure
Ford
Virginia Leaders Debate Tax Relief and School Funding
Governor Pollard and lawmakers discuss shifting school costs to the state to ease local tax burdens. They consider a possible extra session to explore relief, with opinions on economy, Volstead act timing, and district redrawing. Local officials urge practical plans over clamor.
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General Assembly
Hilliard
Pollard and Legislature Outline 1932 Tax Savings in Virginia
In the 1932 session Virginia moved toward April 15 1933 for auto license use, avoiding new tag purchases and saving about 1.3 million dollars. Real estate and tangible property taxes were trimmed by counties, school funding rose roughly 0.5 million over 1931, and governor reductions exceeded 1 million, totaling about six million in state tax relief. Senator Smith回应 Governor Pollard noting ongoing economic strain and the need to ease real estate farm and city burdens.
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General Assembly of Virginia
Virginia
General Assembly
Pollard
Smith
Assembly
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