Virginia State Horticultural Society Weighs Advertising
At the George Washington Hotel the Virginia State Horticultural Society debated advertising Virginia apples and restricting immature exports. The convention endorsed advertising but left final action to the board of directors. The issue of porting restrictions and other topics were deferred pending further deliberation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia State Horticultural Society
Virginia
Anl Pacers
Sikerton
George Washington Hotel
Board of
See
Taion
Bonham
Saar Oe Segation
Water Hough
Winchester Research Laboratory
RR. L. Cagle
Virginia Polytechnic Institute
W. S. Campfield
Staunton
Warner Brothers Plans to Buy Sixty Theatres
Warner Brothers Pictures, Inc. seeks outright purchase of 60 cinemas in 25 cities across Pennsylvania Ohio and Maryland with completion expected in a week or ten days Albert W Warner indicates names of cities and prices will not be released The deal would extend Warner Brothers expansion and feature pictures alongside stage offerings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
New York
Warner Brothers Pictures, Inc
Pennsylvania
Ohio
Maryland
Albert W. Warner
Warner
Warner Brothers
Double Header Basketball Friday at Handley School
Friday night double header features G A A facing Upperville while Tions Athletic Club meets Interwoven A Chub at Handley School. Games start at 7 p m with local clubs and schools competing in a community basketball double bill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Upperville
Tions’ Athletic Club
Interwoven
A. Chub
Eres
Handley School
Antiques For Sale At Manmouth Street
Antique items offered for sale at 117 E Manmouth Street with gift merchandise options at reasonable prices from Moting and Cather.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moting & Cather's
Opis
Judge Harrison Concedes 7th District Seat Contested
Dec 13 report notes Judge Harrison, trailing Republican Garber by 234 votes after the November 6 election, says a House contest would be costly and unlikely to succeed in a heavily Republican Congress. Harrison has served since 1916 and faced costly campaigns in Virginia's Seventh District.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. Manning
Saunbee Ie
Garber
House of Representatives
Harrison
Smith
Republican Congress
John Paul
House
Paul
Congress
James Hay
Hay
Seventh District
Wilson
United States Court of Claims
Hartigan
State Senate of
Virginia
Seventeenth Judicial Circuit
West Inquiry Expands to Salt Creek Oil Contract Probe
The Senate public lands committee broadened its inquiry beyond Roy C. West’s Interior secretary nomination to include the Salt Creek royalty oil contract once held by the Sinclair interests. Senator Walsh stated the subjects are only remotely related as former officials testify on renewal actions and government approvals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate Public Lands Committee
Roy C. West
Chicago
Salt Creek
Sinclair
Inquirer
Walsh
Montana
Hopet
Work
West
Scretary of the Interior
Harry F. Sinclair
Herbert Hoover
Department of Justice
Retaliation After Carrie Nation Act Shatters Window
A brick was thrown through a plate glass window of Mrs Maude Wilsons restaurant in Kansas City Missouri in retaliation for Carrie Nation era actions. The brick came from a passing motor car occupied by several men reportedly involved in the act.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Kansas, City
Carrie Nation
Maude Wilson
More Money For Dry Enforcement
The House adopted an amendment to the Interior department bill to boost by 78 000 dollars the appropriation for enforcement of liquor laws among Indians. The piece appears amid a broader debate on prohibition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington
House
Interior Department
Christmas Seal Drive Sees Urgent Response Needed
In Winchester a cache of about 800 dollars worth of Christmas seals from the Virginia Tuberculosis Association awaits remittance. Mrs. C M Henkel, district nurse committee chair, reports only half accounted for as mailers requested prompt response. If unable to pay one dollar, buyers may return partial seals with reduced remittance. Richmond HQ seeks all unused supplies back due to heavy demand elsewhere.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester
Virginia Tuberculosis Association
CM. Henkel
District Nurse Association
Joliffe Bays Studio Equipment Remains in Winchester
Henry C. Robinson once acquitted for a double shooting will leave Front Royal and relocate westward. His Front Royal studio furniture printers enlarging gear and supplies moved to Jolliffe's North Loudoun street studio in Winchester.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry C. Robinson
United States Naval Air
Shey Ochant
Front Royal
Middleton Johnson
Johnson
John M. Johnson
Nolle
West
Lawrence V. Jolliffe
Winchester
Mr. Jolliffe
North
Loudoun Street
Paraguay and Bolivia Face Shadow of War Squeeze
Paraguay notes to the State Department and Pan American conference chair Dr. Maus report massing troops and war material on the Bolivian border. Bolivia denies government information of such prep but wary readers fear an imminent clash along the frontier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington
State Department
Victor Maustua
Paraguay
Pan- American Conference Committee
Bolivia
Former Sheriff Arrested By Federal Agents In Raid
Salisbury, Md. James Sterling former Somerset county sheriff and Charles Guenther were arrested by Sterling’s successor Sheriff Lon Merrill and two federal agents in a raid on a house near Princess Anne. Sterling appeared before US Commissioner Hearne and was released under a $1 bond while Guenther was remanded for lack of bond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Salisbury
James Sterling
Somerset County
Charles Guenther
Sterling
Lon Merrill
Princess Anne
United States
Hearne
Guenther
Winchester Steam Laundry Wins Health Harmony Prize
A local business, Winchester Steam Laundry, earns a health harmony happiness award for its community service and indoor cleanliness standards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester Steam Laundry
Subscriptions to Magazines and Newspapers Gift Idea
Miller's Drug Store promotes subscriptions as Christmas gifts. Davis Grocery lists items and a black walnut meats request. The brief notice fragment hints at local shop listings and ads from a historical page.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miller’s Drug Store
Davis Grocery
Alderman Calls Hepburn Drinking Charge Immoderate
Dr Edwin A Alderman president of the University of Virginia rebuts Anti-Saloon League charges that student drinking is a statewide scandal. He says the claim is immoderate and unsound and reports to Gov Byrd following an inquiry. He maintains university efforts and policies address liquor issues and denies excessive drinking.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Alderman
University’ of Virginia
Richmond
Anti-Saloon League
University of Virginia
Edwin A. Alderman
Harry F. Byrd
Alderman
Gov
Byrd
Mussolini
David Hepburn
Gay. Byrd
Thal
Two Auto Thieves Arrested After Abduction of Parkesburg Girl
A 15 year old girl Vera Garnett was rescued and returned home to Parkesburg Pennsylvania after two men Irving Shepherd and Chester Gibson were arrested in Winchester Virginia for stealing a Chevrolet touring car from Williamsburg Virginia. The car thieves abducted the girl who is now with her parents. The pair, about 21, resemble each other and are not related. The incident began when a garage reported radiator cap theft and a chase ended with arrest and recovery of the stolen vehicle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania
Irving Shepherd
White House
Kent County
Chester Gibson
Rhinelander
Wisconsin
Valley Pike
Hinkins
Williamsburg
Vera Garnett
Parkesburg
Penna
Martha Stowers
Lewis Garnett
Winchester
Agera
Lindbergh Receives Harmon Trophy From Flight League
Charlies A Lindbergh was awarded the Harmon trophy by the International League of Aviators for the year. Pierre Etienne Flandin presented the award at the International Civil Aeronautical Conference where Lindbergh is an official delegate. Orville Wright accompanied him to the platform as applause rose.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington
Charlies A.lindbergh
Harmon
International League of Aviators
Pierre Etienne Flandin
Chamber of Deputies
Orville Wright
Lindbergh
Strong Military Guard for Hoover Arrival in Buenos Aires
Police hold alleged plotters Alejandro Searson and Jaime Gomez Oliver as government protection unit readies for President-elect Hoover. Colonel Graneros leads 1,500 officers with naval and military forces from nearby yards. Hoover’s arrival expected 6:30 to 7 p m guiding crowd control at Central Argentina Railroad station.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buenos A Aires
Alejandro Searson
Jaime Gomez Oliver
Hoover
Graneros
Central
Argentina
Senate Appropriation Bill Passed With Senate Additions
The Senate approved the one billion dollar treasury and post office department appropriation bill today, with additions totaling nearly three million dollars above the House-allowed amount.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington
Treasury and Post Office Department
Senate
House
Big Reduction on Coats and Dresses at Grove Bros
Grove Bros promotes after Christmas sale with large reductions on coats and dresses. Gift goods shown, inventory complete and on display. Sale emphasis on after Xmas pricing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gift Goode
Grove Bros
Brooks Pharmacy and Beatuey Farm Sale Notice
The Robert N. Beatuey Farm of about 120 acres near Stephenson Frederick County will be sold in front of Court House at noon Saturday December 15. A very desirable home. Denton and Brooks Pharmacy advertise Christmas candies on page four.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert N. Beatuey
Stephenson
Frederick County
Court House
Two Men Questioned in Mysterious Farm Fire
LANCA PA Dec 18 authorities continue to probe a fatal fire at a farm that killed Neff 20 his wife 28 and their 3 year old son. Investigators found barrels and parts of a still in the ruins raising bootlegger suspicion. One shell with a discharge mark linked to recent firing. Jesse Monger owner of the farm is being sought after leaving for Virginia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
LANCA
Neff
Housekoerr
Jesse Monger
Virginia
Experts Fear Celtic Is Nearly Doomed
In COBH Ireland on December 14 a change in weather hampered salvage of the liner Celtic which ran ashore on the Cow and Calf rock. A fresh east wind and high seas hinder lightering of cargo and experts warn continued conditions could cause the ship to break up.
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Cobh
Celtic
Square dance at Hogue Creek with police protection
An item notes a square dance at Hogue Creek tonight with police protection. It lists Lonas and Cooper and Stephens City Mills with a sale date noted for Saturday December 15.
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Hogue Creek
Buy Stephens
City Mills
Experienced Men Direct Operations In Glass Industry
A New York based publication reports on formation of a company to develop a silica and glass plant near Gore Virginia. The project aims to expand capacity with improvements, including a rock tram car system, and lists V Pechin and Allen Cole among board members. The former Berkeley Springs Glade Company head serves as manager. Continued on Page Nine.
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A. Layse
Ghaew Technology
Mcoverey
Sugvesett Maha
V. Pechin
Baltimore
Hannes
Eon
Hohennes
Mani
Berkeley Springs ‘Glade Company
Glans Sand Corporation
Berkeles
Springs
W. Va
Stock Market Underscores Firm Undertone in New York
New York stock market showed an undercurrent of firmness with a quiet session and strength in dividend paying railroads. Wide swings persisted among high priced industrials and speculative issues, while overall market steadied as reports of rising car traffic and possible dividend resumption boosted sentiment. Interest held near 7 percent.
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Associated Press
New York
Christmas Dinner at the George Washington
Readers are invited to reserve for a Christmas dinner at the George Washington. The ad promises a home like atmosphere with a traditional menu and easy planning, with special turkey options for larger parties. Hours run from noon to 8 pm with pricing details noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Washington
Hats for sale at one dollar this Friday and Saturday
A fragment indicates hats priced at one dollar available on Friday and Saturday with a person named Margaret Ly associated and a date string near December 4th.
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Satuday
Margaret Ly "Ho
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Jules Brazil
Canada
Girls’ Athletic Association
E. Manmouth St
West Inquiry _ Causes Committee
The
Rochester Democrat and Chronicle
Moline & Cather’s
Joliffe Bays
H. C. Robinson
University
King George
London
George
Buckingham Palace
Oeman
Queen Mary
Prince of Wales
League of Mercy
Mary
Aviators’Leags League
Lindy
Party
Brooks’ Pharmacy
Molling & Cather’s
Lonas & Cooper
Glass Sand Mine
Rose Interests
Carload
Shryock
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