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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 03, 1931
Page
9
The Associated Press reports city neighborhood units grouping single family homes around schools churches and recreation circles. Hoover committees urged elimination of slums and blighted areas and state action to buy land for development with easy homeownership terms and better standards.
Mayor Reuben Musey of Hagerstown Md refused to shelter and feed 300 unemployed marchers en route to Washington to press relief demands. Herman Benjamin as field representative said the group would seek two hot meals and shelter at the state armory Saturday night and a second meal Sunday before continuing to the capital. The mayor noted the city recently raised funds for its own unemployed and has no authority over the armory or other shelter for transients. Benjamin came from Cumberland seeking similar aid.
The 1931 Inter national Live Stock Show grand champion steer Briarcliff Thickset, owned by Oakleigh Thorne of New York City, sold for $1.27 a pound, the lowest price since 1923. Weighing 1,140 pounds, it fetched $1,447.80 from Abergast and Bastian of Allentown Pa. The animal will be shipped to Allentown for slaughter before Christmas.
The Railroad Workers' Congress representing 48,500 rail workers in Spain will launch a general strike unless the government agrees to nationalize the railroads within 15 days. This action comes as labor groups press for state control amid broader economic tensions.
Fort Loudoun Dp A R observed an anniversary with a program featuring pictures of the historic Fort and Washington's mother’s home. Mrs. Smith emphasized preserving tangible objects of American history for the rising generation. A musical program under Mrs. Buckley drew applause with performances by Mrs. Stouffer and Miss Evva Stouffer. A seasonal supper followed hosted by local ladies.
Berryville Virginia notes Frederick Eustler of Berea College Kentucky won second in the Kentucky peace oratorical contest with “First Steps To Peace.” Local families welcomed visitors and welcomed weekend guests at multiple country homes including Exedra Purcellville and Rose Cottage.
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