Democrats Hope to Gain Last House Seat in New Hampshire
The Democrats, buoyed by Percy Stewart's victory in New Jersey, see a path to capturing the remaining vacant House seat in New Hampshire’s first district. The party holds 219 seats, with five of seven recent special elections tilting to Democrats, signaling possible momentum for 1932. Stewart’s win came as a repudiation of Hoover policies, boosting Democratic prospects in the opening Congress.
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Associated Co
Washington
New Jersey
New Hampshire
Percy Stewart
Plainfield
N. J
Garner
Texas
Stewart
Elizabeth
N. C
Percy M. Stewart
Congress
Ernest Ackerman
Donald McLean
Hoover
House of Representatives
A. Harry Moore
Moore
Fifth
McLean
National Republican Party
Ackerman
National House
Farmer-Labor
Prohibition
House Republicans
Representative Snell
New York
Winchester Steam Laundry Ad
Advertisement for a laundry service calling the work thoroughly gratifying. Includes note about bicycles and velocipedes with 1932 models at lower prices from Willis' Bicycle Shop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ip-11
Willis’ Bicycle Shop
Citizenship Restored for Mrs. Virginia Boy-Ed After War
Mrs. Virginia Grace Mackay-Smith Boy-Ed, widow of German naval officer Captain Karl Boy-Ed, regains U S citizenship after returning to America. She waited through World War I to wed her sweetheart and used the Cable Act to restore citizenship. The couple had one child, Vaida, and plan to reside in Clarke County Virginia on a farm near Annefield.
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Associated
Washington
United States
Virginia Grace Mackay-Smith Boy-Ed
Karl Boy-Ed
America
German, She Waited Her Turn In Naturalization Court
Maria Stevens Hicks
Virginia Mackay-Smith
St. John's Church
Secret Service
Captain Boy-Ed
Capt
Boy-Ed
Hamburg
Reece
Clarke County
Annefield
William Bell Watkins
Boyce
Pilcher Named Virginia Delegate to Roads Convention
Governor Pollard selected P. P. Pilcher as Virginia’s representative at the American Road Builders Association meeting in Detroit from January 11 to 15, 1932. The city manager, noted for his national stature, is praised for this honor. Pilcher recently became vice president of the National City Managers Association.
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John Garland Pollard
P. P. Pilcher
Virginia
American Road Builders Association
Detroit
Pilcher
Old Dominion
National Meeting of
National City Managers Association
Blacksmith Suffers Dual Wrist Fractures in Porch Fall
E. W. Clevenger of Stephens City fractured both wrists after a fall from his home porch roof about 10 feet. He was brought to Dr. Charles R. Anderson for treatment and was reported to be doing well despite pain.
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E. W. Clevenger
Stephens City
Clevenger
Charles R. Anderson
Beauty Nook Special on Shampoo and Wave
Special available for short hair at $1.00 and long hair at $1.25. The Beauty Nook advertises a discounted shampoo and wave service with clear pricing for different hair lengths.
Virginia Grange Debates Federal Department of Education
At the fourth annual Virginia Grange convention in Winchester and a George Washington Hotel venue, resolutions opposing a federal department of education and a cabinet secretary were introduced. Visitors toured Winchester landmarks before sessions, with committee reporting due later. organization growth noted and district group council meetings scheduled in Braddock Street Church with programs on youth leadership and education.
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Department of Education
Virginia State Grange
George Washington
J. R. Horsley
Winchester
Charles P. McVicar
Andrew Bell
Council of Christian Education
Braddock Street
Methodist Episcopal Church
South
Frederick
Berryville
Stephens City
Middletown
Ridgeway
Brucetown
Young People’s Union
Epworth League
District Council of Christian Education
E. L Woolf
D. D
Watson E. Holley
Ruth ‘Tansler
Tuberculosis Concerns Virginia Towns and County
In Winchester and Frederick County many risk cases are reported with 2300 people affected statewide. The appeal urges funding through Christmas seals to support prevention and cure efforts, noting TB can be controlled with timely care and education.
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Virginia
Winchester
Frederick
Frederick County
Child Swallows Safety Pin at Winchester Memorial Hospital
David Lee Bell Jr., a 2 year old from Bluemont, swallowed a safety pin while playing. Dr George H Smith Jr used a bronchoscope to remove the pin from the oesophagus at Winchester Memorial Hospital. The child was admitted and is doing very nicely and is expected to return home this afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester Memorial Hospital
David LL Bell, Jr
Bluemont
George H. Smith, Jr
David Lee
David Lee Bell
Dr. Smith
Arrest for Non-Support in Winchester Police Sweep
Leslie McCauley was arrested last night by Winchester police on a warrant alleging non-support of his wife Grace and two children Erwin nine and Grace six. West Virginia officials were expected to arrive this afternoon to take custody.
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Leslie McCauley
Winchester
Hampshire
County
W. Va
Grace McCauley
Erwin
Grace
West Virginia
Boiler Explodes At Woodstown Still Killing Two Men
A three ton boiler attached to a 10000 gallon still exploded in a Swedesboro area barn near Woodstown New Jersey. Two men were killed and several others endangered as the blast tore through Fred Danner’s farm home, tossing the boiler across a field and injuring no one in the house. Danner had leased the barn to two men who planned to manufacture tallow, names unknown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Swedesboro
N. J
Woodstown
Fred Danner
Japan Means Business Says Her Spokesman
Paris December 2 The Japanese government insists Marshal Chang Hsueh-liang government and troops withdraw from Chinchow a demand the council is taking seriously while warning it means business in pursuit of a pacific Sino Japanese settlement in Manchuria.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Japan
Associated Press
Paris
Chang Hsueh- Lians
League
Manchuria
Council
Chinchow
Reichers Aims to Beat Hawks Havana Flight Record
Lou Reichers aviation editor for Liberty magazine leaves Newark at 8 04 a m in a speed plane to break Frank Hawks Havana and return record. He is accompanied by T O Warfield. Hawks set July 23 17 hours 3 minutes with 14 hours 35 minutes airborne.
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Newark
N. J
Lou Reichers
Frank Hawks
Havana
Cuba
Reichers
Liberty
T. O. Warfield
Hawks
Snider and Son Coal Ad Seeks Hearth Heating
Local ad from Sp 11 W. B. Snider & Son promotes coal for heating with ash and clinker details and a pledge to keep dust out of cellars.
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W. B. Snider & Son
Delicious Apples From Pure Food Store
United States No. 1 Grade apples offered at Pure Food Store priced at $1.25 per bushel.
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Delicious Apples
United States
Death Summons John H. Clowser in Winchester
John H. Clowser a longtime Winchester resident died suddenly at 6 30 pm at his East Leicester street home in the seventy third year of age. He had suffered facial paralysis in recent years and leaves a widow nine grandchildren five sons and three daughters with siblings and extended family. Funeral at 3 pm Thursday from the family home with Rev Robert B Nelson conducting service at Christ Episcopal Church and Mount Hebron interment.
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John H. Clowser
Winchester
East
Leicester Street
Mr. Crowser
Mr. Clowser
Rosenberger
Frederick County
George
Margaret Rosenberger Clowser
Frederick
Clowser
Cornelia
J.’ Cooley
James B. Cooley
Clifton J
Martinsburg
W. Va
George W
Earl J
Maynard
Orville Clowser
Maynard McCauley
Emma Miller
Robert N. Boyd
City
Frank
William Clowser
Mount Williams
Philip Caplin
Swimley
Edward Haines
Edgar Hannum
Rockville
East Leicester Street
Robert B. Nelson
Christ Episcopal Church
Mount Hebron Cemetery
William G. Hardy
Charles H. Harper
C. R. Grubbs
Robert W. Schultz
Edward L. Lupton
John W. Rosenberger
Two Found Guilty Killing Turkeys Are Heavily Fined
Raymond Golightly and C. E. Orndorff were found guilty of killing three tame turkeys owned by Mellon Adams near Gainesboro. They must reimburse Adams $17 and pay $33.50 in fines and costs, totaling $50.50, or serve three months in jail. They were jailed or allowed to appeal while two youths charged were dismissed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Justice Tavenner
Raymond Golightly
C. E. Orndorff
Mellon Adams
Gainesboro
Mr. Adams
A. J. Wigginton
T. R. Cather
Cather
Aoe
Fuure
Photo gift idea from Barr's Studio adds warmth this Christmas
A photo from Barr's Studio offers a cherished keepsake for family and friends this Christmas season, highlighting how a printed or framed image captures memories for years.
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Barr
Fowle Moves Law Office to New Address
Ilip R. Fowle announces the removal of his law office to 32 Rouss Avenue on December 2. The move details include new location and legal practice note.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ilip R. Fowle
Rouss Avenue
Ralston Urges U S Farmers to Cut Low Grade Apple Shipments
William S. Campfield reports a cable from G S Ralston warning Europe’s apple market is depressed by heavy low grade fruit. Growers should withhold substandard apples and ship only U S No 1 to help rebuild prices as market conditions improve.
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United States
William S&. Campfield
Campfield
Virginia State Horticultural Society
G. S. Ralston
Virginia Apple Interests
London
Ralston
Mr Campfield
Europe
British Isles
Quilt to Aid Anti T B Fund At Baker's Drug Store
County woman from Mountain Falls makes a patchwork quilt to support the Anti Tuberculosis Society. Each year she donates a quilt and sells tickets at Baker's Drug Store to raise funds for the tuberculin drive. The elderly seamstress hopes buyers win a useful prize while aiding the campaign.
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Baker’s Drug Store
Mountain Falls
Dickens Christmas Carol Dramatization at Market Street Church
The Sunday School of Market Street Methodist Episcopal Church plans a dramatized adaptation of Charles Dickens Christmas Carol with strong cast to portray Old Scrooge and other figures. Further date announcements will follow.
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Market Street Methodist Episcopal Church
Charles Dickens
Scrooge
Eam
Christmas Countdown by Opal Semler
Merrie and Christy twins agree to help trim the Christmas tree. They review last year’s baubles and buy new decorations for Christmas cheer. It notes there are 19 days until Christmas.
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Opal Semler
Virginia college basketball set to start without coach
With the season opening this week several Virginia colleges face coaching uncertainty. Gus Tebell leads Virginia while others like Ray Ellerman at Washington and Lee and Frank Dobson at Richmond are mentioned along with multiple candidates from independents and smaller schools.
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Virginia
Dusty
Rhodes
Tech
Gus Tebell
William and Mary
Charles Bernier
Hampden-Sidney
Norman Shepard
Randolph-Macon
Howard Tallman
Lynchburg
Joe Kagey
Bridgewater
Gordon White
Roanoke
Pedre Jackson
Emory and Henry
Helms
Appethe State
Leigh A Liams
Washington and
Fame
Generals
Richmond
Historical Society to Convene at Handley Library Tomorrow
Members of the Historical Society meet at Handley Library at 7:30 p m tomorrow for the annual book presentation. Judge Philip Williams, first vice president, will discuss the yearly volume and share remarks on local history.
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These Historical Society
Handley Library
Philip Williams
Song Services Revival At Mount Pleasant United Brethren
Special revival services at the Mount Pleasant Virginia United Brethren Church continue with good attendance and spirited singing. W C Miller led the song service Sunday evening and E A McGlathery was the song leader at last meeting. Mount Olive Church will handle music tonight and the Gore quartet will sing Friday evening. Each evening features a special highlight as the pastor invites all to attend.
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Mount Pleasant Va
United Brethren Church
C. J. Racey
W. C. Miller
E. A. McGlathery
Laster
Mount Olive Church
Gore
Musical Comedy Hit at Palace Tonight
George White's sensational farce Flying High stars Bert Lahr and Charlotte Greenwood with a chorus of dancers. Playing Hable's Palace tonight through Thursday, seats start at 25 cents plus a 5 50 dollar top price, new traction at regular prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George White
Bert Lahr
Charlotte Greenwood
Hable's Palace
Bus Ordinance Stalled Again in Winchester Council
The Winchester city council postponed action on a bus ordinance aimed at curbside loading and traffic congestion. Traffic officials and bus representatives met Monday to discuss terms, with plans to limit loading to termini. Water tests at Town Spring show about 300,000 gallons daily, affecting a proposed reroute to Rouss Spring.
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Sale
Sta
Winchester
Old Town
Northwestern Pike
Rouss Spring
Dr Allen to Be League Speaker at Civic League Meeting
The Civic League holds its regular monthly meeting at 3 30 Friday afternoon in Handley Library committee room. Dr M Allen will speak on Quarantine and Isolation of Contagious Disease. The topic attracts mothers and others are urged to attend and hear him.
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The
Civic League
Handley Library
M. Allen
Friendship Fire Company Sets Thursday Meeting at Eight
Regular meeting of Friendship Fire Company will be held Thursday evening at 8 o'clock. Captain Fred W. Forney will preside.
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Friendship Fire Company
Fred W. Forney
Apple Market Report Shows Mixed Shipments to British Ports
Apple exporters report shipments from New York to all British ports for the week ending November 28, 1931, with totals to Liverpool London Southampton Manchester Glasgow Bristol Cardiff and more. Market notes indicate moderate demand for the best varieties and a generally pressed market, with a sales suspension recommended until after New Year.
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New York
Brils
Bxs
Bskts
Liverpool
London
Southampton
Manchester
Glasgow
Bristol
Cardiff
Otals
G. R. Cooper
Harnden & Co
Cable
Fol Z
Toltec
Britannia
Yorks
Ben Davis
I G
R. Cooper
Scotland
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Winchester Steam Laundry
U.S
Belle
Special Fruit
T-B Fund
Merrie
Christy
Gage
Mt. Pleasant
Mr. Harper
Dr. Allen
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