Chicago Lawyer Wins Silver Buffalo Award for Boy Scouts
At the Rotary International convention in Detroit, Paul Harris of Chicago, founder of Rotary and a lawyer, received the Silver Buffalo Award from the Boy Scouts of America for distinguished service to boys. J Walter W Head presented the honor noting Rotary’s global youth work and Harris's contribution to Scouting worldwide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rotary Clubs
Detroit
Rotary
Paul Harris
Chicago
Boy Scouts of America
J. Walter W. Head
Harris
Mr. Head
America
Rotary International
Drouth States Need Much Winter Forages
A USDA leaflet outlines the drought impact on mid western grain states and lists needed feeds for stock. It advises buying feeds near home to cut hauling costs and highlights roughage like hay clover alfalfa soybeans. Prices from central points are given, with contact to County Agent Fred Stine for details.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Drouth
Fred Stine
Discovery and early neon signs timeline
Neon was discovered in 1898 by Sir William Ramsey and W M Travers. The neon gas tube as a gaseous conductor traces to about 1911, with commercial advertising using neon emerging more recently.
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Sir William Ramsey
W. M. Travers
Enforcement of Local Radio Law Is Being Urged
Winchester Virginia resident Kathryn Geddes Conrad urges enforcement of a local radio interference law. She cites local noise from electric devices and a city ordinance intended to reduce afternoon interference, calling for enforcement to preserve enjoyment of broadcasts and public programs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Star
Evening Star
Winchester
Washington
Walter Reed Hospital
Civic League
Northern Virginia Power Company
Anderson
Kathryn Geddes Conrad
Walnut Market Found in Baltimore for Hulled Walnuts
County agent announces a Baltimore market for hulled black walnuts with prices of $1.00 per hundred pounds for hulled walnuts and 23 cents per pound for walnut meats delivered. Contact Mr. Stine for further information.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
Stine
South End All Stars Defeat Capitol Theater 7-6
The South End All-Stars defeated Capitol Theater 7 to 6 on a wet muddy field. A late drive by Swanson sparked the winning score as Allen added the point. Line-up.
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South End All—Stars
Capitol Theater
All Stars
Swanson
Allen
Racial Population Growth Projections
A historical note states the white population grows faster than the negro population. If trends continue, the negro share would not catch up. estimates place the negro population at about one twentieth of the national total by 1965.
Thanksgiving Day Guests and Local News From Middletown
Thanksgiving guests at C B Cougill home include daughters and families Ellsworth Keller Miller Barley from Stephens City. Amye Clark of Fauquier teaches at Hume visits parents. Hudsons of Culpeper visit relatives. Ropp attend Virginia State Teachers’ Association in Richmond. Brumback fractures leg catching guineas. Martha Reely of Alexandria visits. T Y Conway visits Troutville Roanoke. Kathryn Watson attends state teachers convention in Richmond.
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Middletown
C. B. Cougill
Ellsworth Keller
Miller Barley
Stephens City
Amye Clark
Hume
Fauquier County
George Clark
C. 8S. Hudson
Culp
T. A. Williams
J. C. Reely
T. Y. Conway
Troutville
Roanoke
Kathryn Watson
State Teachers’ Association
Richmond
Local Social Notes Hit Happenings Across County
Hogue Creek families the Orndoffs and Fawcetts gathered at Mrs. Laura Orndoff's Sunday while Mrs. Lineburg visits the Coopers. McCormicks visit Annabess. Frank Orndoff callers. Barton attends Richmond school convention as Frederick County primary delegate.
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Statton Orndoff
Boyce
Edison Fawcett
Fawcett
Scott White
Charles Baker
Gettysburg
Grapes
Augusta
W. Va
Vernon Baker
Lydia Barton
Hayfield School
Richmond
Barton
Frederick County
Annabess McCormick
Lewis Foster
David Foster
Cannot Magnetize Gold Silver
The national bureau of standards states this is an experimental fact with no definite explanation. Gold and silver do not react to magnetic influence as iron nickel and cobalt do due to their distinct atomic structure.
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National Bureau of Standards
Reynolds Store Notes from Virginia Weekend Gatherings
Mrs. R P Anderson of Ebenezer and Mrs. Richard Havermale hosted visitors. Guests included Lineweaver and Dill families from Winchester Indianapolis and Washington DC. News mentions illnesses births and local social visits with numerous named residents and towns in Virginia.
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Catlett
Roy McKee
Mandy McKee
Winchester
Mildred Kiger
Bunker Hill
W. Va
Gilbert Puffinburger
Washington, D. C
Philadelphia aristocrat Anthony Drexel Biddle Jr slated as U S minister to Irish Free State
In Philadelphia circles a Biddle cousin Frank Biddle has been named chairman of the National Labor Relations Board. In Virginia, the circuit court orders a master commissioner to report on Frank W Bailey real estate liens and taxes, with notice by Winchester newspaper publication.
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Philadelphia
Biddle
Anthony J. Drexel-Biddle, Jr
America
U. S
Ae Een County
Virinia. A.C Oates and Southern Chemical Co
Frank W. Bailey
Als
W. E. Edwards
Alice S. Bailey
Winchester
Court Square
Preacher L B Williamson to Speak at Fairview Sunday
Cross Roads notes list visits and gatherings in the area. Rev L B Williamson will preach at Fairview Sunday to Mr Marshall Hardee and family of Romney who were visiting Mrs Hardee's parents, Mr and Mrs George McKee. Other social visits include the Powers family of Paw Paw W Va with R N McKee and trips to Winchester.
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Gijerulft
Winchester
Ardell Moore
Tucsdy Og
Mollie Dick
R. B. Place
B. N. Luttrell
C . Lineweaver
Foster Lineweaver
Ridge
W. Va
C. W. Moore
Minnie Crossen
Utah Crossen
Homer Shade
Cassidy
Lynchburg
D. K. Muntzing
Cross Roads
L. B.williamson
Fairview
Marshall Hardee
Romney
C. F. Giffin
Schilcott
W. W. McKee
Evelyn
Robert
Marie
Dorothy
J. B. White
W. W. Carpenter
G. J. Lochstampfor
Ruth Carpenter
Orville DeHaven
Stephens City Bank Property Sale By Receiver
Public auction to sell real and personal property of The People Bank Inc in Stephens City Virginia and Shenandoah County Virginia. Includes Main and Marlboro street bank site with brick building and vaults, 24 1/2 acres residence, and assorted banking equipment. Real estate split into two parcels with one third cash and two annual installments at 6 percent. personal items cash sale. Receiver H E Dunn & Duvall, clerk J C C Brannon.
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State Corporation Commission
People Bank Inc
Frederick County
Virginia
Miller
R. L
James R. Beaty
Stephens City Bank
Stephens City
Stephens Corner
Main
Marlboro Streets
Main Street
Marlboro Street
Said Peoples Bank Inc
Silas M. Stickley
Davis Magisterial
Shenandoah County
Peoples Bank, Inc
Preston Spiker
Clerk of the
Circuit
Court
Shenanwerd County
Wiehalkein
Burroughs Electric
Cain
H. E
Dunn & Duvall
J. C. C. Brannon
Circuit Court
Trustee's Sale of Frederick County Farm
The trustee will offer for sale at public auction in front of Frederick County Court House Winchester Va on Saturday Dec 15 1934 at 11 AM a 45 acre tract near Grimes Post Office improved by a dwelling and barn with roughly 12 acres in orchard. Terms: one third cash sale day, balance in two equal annual installments secured by bonds and a deed of trust with insurance. Herbert S. Larrick trustee. I Brumback auctioneer.
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Alvin Dick
Frederick County
Winchester
Grimes Post Office
Herbert
Larrick
I. Brumback
Victory Shoe Shine Hat Cleaning Barber Shop Opens
The Victory Shoe Shine Hat Cleaning and Barber Shop opens a modern new location at 154 N Main St two doors from the Crystal offering service. Ikey Lazazzera signs the notice dated November 30, 1941.
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Victory
N. Main St
The
Crystal
State Case In Kidnap Mystery Held Complete
Flemington New Jersey December 1 The case of the state against Bruno Hauptmann for the murder of Charles A Lindbergh Jr is declared complete by Hunterdon County Prosecutor Anthony M Hauck Jr with new witnesses and evidence. The state will convene at Trenton to plan a reply to the defense on a bill of particulars and decide whether to seek trial for premeditated murder or murder during a felony.
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Flemington
N. J
State of
New Jersey
Bruno Hauptman
Charles A. Lindbergh, Jr
Hunterdon County
Anthony M. Hauck, Jr
David T. Wilentz
Hauck
Hauptmann
Statehouse
Trenton
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Chicago Lawyer
Scouts
Silver Buffalo
Rotary Club
Drouth States
Conrad
Walnut
Capitol Theatre
Coapitol
J. Swanson
T.' Jakimier
W. Anderson
N. Grim
C. Anderson
C. Trenary Morrison
F. Yeakle -Haunsfluck
Manning Thompson
J. Ritter
B. Manning
F. Cone Clevenger
Cc Patton L. G. A. Locke Suttler
L. T. Himbleright
Allamong
L. E. Thompson
Big Sister
Seth
Louis
MR . Stokes
Hogue Creek
H. B. Dick
Murvil Dick
I. D Shade
Earnest Batt
Walter Moore
John Nesmith
W. B. Nesmith
Whitacre
N. M. Havermale
Osccar Luttrell
John Lineweaver
Dearl Lineweaver
Odie Dill
Indianapolis
Ind
Ardell
Oscar Lutrell
E. L. Luttrell
George Bowers
Chestnut Grove
E. D. Shenk
Edgar Largent
F. J. Gardner
Sun x
Yuearedoze
Setezuy So
oSoroz
Ubattins
Denton
Tex
Helen Gardner
North Texas State Teachers’ College
Tooner Sidney
Wichita Falls
Stephens City Banking House
John W. Rosenberger & CO
Braddock St
Shell Station
Martinsburg Pike
Amherst & Boscawen Sts
Valley Ave
Twin-City Oil & Gas Corp
John S. Miller & Company
Sherwin-Williams Paints
Zinz
J.S. Solenberger & Co., Inc
N. Loudoun St
Ikey Lazazzera
Cammertire CO. Vulcanizing
Rea Pog A Leh
Bickers Motor Co
Winchester, Va
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