Prohibition Trial Session Opens in Frederick Court
Frederick County Circuit Court began a daylong session with 18 defendants awaiting trial on prohibition violations. Ernest Morris faced a jury in a case tied to manufacture and sale of intoxicating beverages as Judge Philip Williams presided. Indictments included forging a Thaw check and various liquor offenses. The court scheduled multiple trials through Saturday, with McIlwee’s murder case continued to February term.
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Frederick County
Philip Williams
Ernest Morris
H. J. Flowers
L. D. Pifer
Guy Smith
Verner Bayliss
J. W. Mumaw
H. S. Shiley
C. S
Z. W. Bageant
Turner H. Anderson
F. M. Adams
H. M. Brumback
J. P. Bauserman
W. W. Bennington
James H. Haggard
Washington
Harry K. Thaw
Haggard
W. L. Parker
Stephens City
Thaw
Charles Johnson
Ardent
James Hare
Frank Johnson
Jerry
Giles
Gilbert
Lawrence
Will Payne
P. B. Stickley
George Elliott
Frank Johnston
James Hardin
Walter Ryder
William Barrett
Woodrow DeHaven
Walter Elliott
W. K. Henderson
Glen Hutzler
McIlwee
Wayne
Pete” McIlwee
Frances Nicholas Orndorff
Star Tannery
Hoover urges tax plan and 11 percent pay cut for federal workers
President Hoover in his final message calls for a broad manufacture s sales tax and an 11 percent federal pay cut with a 1000 exemption, plus budget balance and federal reorganization. He says acute crisis phases have passed and stresses bank reform, reduced public works, and foreign cooperation to restore confidence and recovery.
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Associated Press
Washington
Congress
Hoover
United States
Dividend Declared Again by Farmers and Merchants Bank
The Farmers and Merchants National Bank and Trust Company board voted a 3 percent semi annual dividend for January 1 1933. The bank’s six percent annual return for 1932 matches last year’s payout. Directors reported strong finances and high customer confidence.
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Farmers and Merchants National Bank and Trust Company
Mrs Emma Slonaker Dies After Sudden Paralysis
Mrs Emma E Slonaker 63 widow of J W D Slonaker died at her North avenue home after a few hours illness from paralysis. Born October 3 1869 in Hampshire Co W Va she lived in Hampshire Co and Winchester moving ten years ago. Survived by three daughters Lillian McDonald Lois Massie Nelle Slonaker two sons W L and Berlyn Slonaker and two brothers Candy J Eldridge Nixon. Funeral Thursday December 8 at 11 am from her home with Rev George W Stover and service at Capon Chapel Cemetery with Rev Wright officiating. Pallbearers listed.
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Emma E. Slonaker
J. W. D. Slonaker
North Avenue
Slonaker
Lillian McDonald
Akron, O
Lois Massie
Winchester
Nelle E. Slonaker
City
W. L. and
Berlyn Slonaker
Washington
Candy J
Eldridge Nixon
Capon Bridge
W. Va
Capon Chapel
Merry Christmas for Children Aims at Winchester Aid
The Fellowship Club asks Winchester residents to become Santa Claus for children facing a giftless Christmas. Job losses leave families unable to provide gifts, and a central list coordinated with the Salvation Army Red Cross and District Nurses ensures no duplication. Call 113 to get a child’s name and bring happiness at low or no cost.
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Winchester
Santa Claus
Fellowship Club
Salvation Army
Red Cross
Ministerial Association
Rotary Club
Kiwanis Club
Lions’ Club
American Legion and
Elks’ Club
Chrismas
Reynolds estate settlement talks advance for February
Negotiations toward a final settlement of the Smith Reynolds estate are planned for February. Attorneys for the Reynolds family and Libby Holman Reynolds, the widow of the tobacco heir, report progress on the proceedings in Winston-Salem.
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Associated Press
Winston-Salem
N. C
Smith Reynolds
Reynolds
Libby Holman Reynolds
Yost Sells Winchester Dental Practice to Madden
Dr Edwin C Yost sells his entire Winchester practice to Dr James E Madden of New Market Shenandoah county for 4500. The contract covers all office equipment and goodwill of the firm, ending Yosts local dental career.
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Edwin C. Yost
James E. Madden
New Market
Shenandoah County
Dr Yost
West Piccadilly Street
Yost
Winchester
All Accounts Due Brown and Fisher Must Be Presented
Court notices demand all accounts due Brown and Fisher be presented to the court by December 10. Jas P. Reardon, Trustee.
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Brown & Fisher
Jas. P. Reardon
Mrs. Martin of Ebbittsburg Dies, Service Planned
Mrs. Burl Martin of Emmittsburg Md died at her home Sunday at 1 30 PM. She was mother to Mrs. John D. Palmer of this city. Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 10 30 AM at Emmittsburg.
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Burl Martin
Ebbittsburg
For Sale by SPCA cabinet Victrola in perfect condition
Classified: Victrola cabinet offered by SPCA for sale in excellent condition. Contact phone numbers 624 or 41-1, 12-6-1ptt for details and purchase inquiry.
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S.P.C.A
Wanted Home for Young Male Police Dog
A notice seeks a caring home for a young male police dog. Contact numbers 624 or 41-1, with pick up and care arrangements to be discussed.
Million Dollar Mail Robbery Strikes Chicago Loop
Five masked bandits halted a postal carrier and guard in the Chicago loop and seized a pouch of registered mail bound for the First National Bank. Officials estimate the loot at about $1,000,000 in negotiable stocks bonds and checks.
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Chicago
Loop
First National Bank
Virginia fruit growers convene in Charlottesville for 37th annual meeting
About 1,000 Virginia fruit growers meet in Charlottesville for three days to discuss problems with federal and state specialists and commercial growers. Harry F. Byrd delivers the opening address as W. S. Campfield presents the secretary treasurer’s report.
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Virginia
Charlottesville
Virginia State Horticultural Society
Harry F. Byrd
Winchester
W. S. Campfield
Staunton
J. H. Meek
State Division of Markets
Richmond
G. 8. Ralston
Onley
England
Jerome Fanciulli
Washington, D. C
Farmer Resists Foreclosure in Wisconsin Shootout
Max Dichon, a Wisconsin farmer, fought off 20 deputy sheriffs with shotgun and rifle fire during a mortgage foreclosure clash at his Elkhorn home. After windows were shot out and bullets narrowly missed his wife and two children, he surrendered without anyone being hit.
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Associated Press
Elkhorn
Wis
Max Dichon
Winchester Beggars Target Homes Prompt Police Notice
Winchester residents are urged by Chief C W Hollis to report any person asking alms at homes. Police say several "professional" beggars operated last week, feigning hunger yet refusing food in exchange for money. Local charities are reviewing aid options while police aim to curb such individuals.
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Winchester
C W. Hollis
Hunger Army May Start Homeward Trek Through Virginia
Virginia officials brace for the Hunger Army marchers as they head from Washington toward Winchester. State police and guards prepared to escort the group along U S Route 50 while avoiding food or shelter provision, with evictions possible if they overstay.
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Congress
Winchester
Washington
T. McCall Frazier
Virginia
Alexandria
Virginia District of Columbia Boundary Line
National
Old Dominion
Raymond E. Bayliss
George F. Miller
Hunger Army
C. W. Hollis
Hollis
National Guard
Brown
Ernest W. Brown
Capitol
White House
Curtis
South Enders To Serve Oyster Supper Benefit
The Ladies' Auxiliary of the South End Hose Company plans an oyster supper at the new hall on West Monmouth street on December 8 and 9. Supper is available in hall or hot-delivered to any home or business for 50 cents by calling telephone 1165. Service runs 5 to 9 p m.
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South End Hose Company
New Hall
West Monmouth Street
Antique furniture auction in the Valley
An antique furniture auction is set for Thursday and Friday December 8–9 starting at 10 o'clock. The sale will take place in the store room next to Farmers and Merchants Nation Bank. Promises the finest lot ever offered to the public in the Valley.
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Farmers and Merchants Nation Bank
Hunger Watchers Press Relief Petitions Before Leaders
The Ministerial Association met at Handley Library led by Rev W M Brashears. They approved a Christmas cantata at Capitol Theatre and recommended appointing a community relief committee to regulate fund solicitation. Plans cover feeding sleepers, Christmas baskets, Week of Prayer January 9 to 15, and a study series on The Church led by pastors.
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Handley Library
W. M. Brashears
Market Street Methodist Episcopal Church
Capitol Theatre
Federated Council of Church Women
Ministerial Association
Red Cross
L. A. Thomas
Grace Lutheran Church
F. T. McFaden
Postmaster Dies in Fire at Princio Furnace Store
Edward White aged 60 suffocated in his post office and store in Principio Furnace Maryland after falling asleep as a fire broke out early today. His son Raymond White discovered the blaze and tried to rescue him but flames blocked the entrance. Raymond says his father often slept in the building.
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Associated Press
Principio Furnace
Edward White
Raymond White
Raymond
Petitioned unemployment relief presented to Curtis and Garner
Delegations from 3000 demonstrators marched to the Capitol under police escort and delivered petitions for cash relief and unemployment insurance to Vice President Curtis and Speaker Garner. They claimed 15 million unemployed and dependents face starvation and urged action, while Garner promised to take the plea under consideration.
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Associated Press
Washington
Curtis
Senate
Capitol
Garner
Department of Justice
Wiliam Rey
Reynolds
Smuggling Fur Neckpiece Backfires in Minneapolis Trial
William Hennan offered a valuable fur neckpiece for 15 dollars to F B Schwartz who told friends and police. The fur proved to be from a tom cat, leading to orders for Hennan to leave town.
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Associated Press
Minneapolis
Minn
United States
William Hennan
F. B. Schwartz
Hennan
Yale campus police ordered to daily workouts
New Haven authorities tell Yale University campus police to reduce waistlines by reporting to the gym for daily workouts as part of a health department order.
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New Haven
Conn
Yale
University
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C. E. Seitz
T. W. Ayers
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Federal State Agricultural Statistician
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C .H. Hadley
Bureau of Entomology
E. D. Nininger
Roanoke
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Greenwood
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