Recovery accelerates as 1934 gains surge in December
The Associated Press index of industrial activity climbs to 86.7, the highest in five years, with carloadings and production at new peaks. Power output reaches 1,969,662,000 kilowatt hours, while steel scrap prices hit five year highs in Pittsburgh Chicago and Philadelphia. Construction rises nearly 10 percent from 1934 and Christmas buying overshoots prior season by about half a billion dollars. More than $100 extra and special dividends appear in Wall Street. Banking reports show most of the 140 to 150 firms paying from profits.
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Associated Press
New York
Ate Mills
Financial
Pittsburgh
Chicago
Phila
Pillars of Hope
Wall Street
Examinations In U S Civil Service Open Competitive Tests
The United States Civil Service Commission announced open competitive examinations for positions at several agencies. Listings include Awning maker earning 1800 dollars, Senior animal husbandman genetics with 4600 dollars, Social worker psychiatric 2000 dollars and junior social worker 1800 dollars, Senior chemist distillation 4600 dollars, Welding engineer 2600 to 3800 dollars. Requirements include specified education and experience. Full details from J H Taylor secretary US Civil Service Board of Examiners at the local post office.
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United States Civil Service Commission
National Park Service
Department of the Interior
Washington, D. C
Bureau of Animal Industry
Department of Agriculture
Veterans’ Administration
Treasury Department
Navy Department
J. H. Taylor
United States Civil Service Board of Examiners
Presidents as chancellors at National University Law School
The school lists five U.S. presidents as chancellors Grant Hayes Garfield Arthur and Cleveland who signed diplomas and presented them at graduations. The piece notes a belief that one accident tends to attract two more thereafter.
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National University Law School
United States
Grant
Hayes
Garfield
Arthur
Cleveland
Middletown Notes on Holiday Visits and Local Get Togethers
Holiday time brings many visits as Mr. and Mrs. M. H. and sister Nellie McCartney host and friends travel from Washington D C to see families. Mrs. C E B Baker remains ill with two children under the weather, while other residents, including Mr. Ben Rogers stationed at Brentwood Md and Mr. R Paul Rhodes, spend Sundays visiting kin in Richmond Warren ton Riverton and Bartonville. Mrs. Os borne celebrates her ninetieth birthday tomorrow December 17 with family.
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M. H
Nellie McCartney
Ben Rogers
Brentwood
Rogers
C. EB. Baker
Julia Margaret Colfelt
Will Larrick
Washington, D. C
Ella N. Didawick
Susie D. Wilkins
Don
P. C. Petrie
Bartonville
Austin Duganne
Calhoun
W. B. O'Neal
Henry Whissen
Susan Osborne
Osborne
Fall
Wilbur Costello
Costello
Duke
Martinsburg
W. Va
J. R. Costello
Clayton Henderson
Henderson
Illnessed Ladies Receive Attention in Washington Visit
Mrs. Alice McInturff and Mrs. Niles Thorne of Washington D C are staying with her father northeast of town as he has suffered ill health for some time and is cared for locally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alice McclInturff
Niles Thorne
Washington, D. C
Tow
Hogue Creek Local Visitors Share Sunday in Area
Hogue Creek Virginia residents report a flurry of social visits. Ralph Cather and Mrs. Newton Cather Dcnnchester hosted guests with several nearby families hosting relatives and friends through Sunday evening.
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Hogue
Creek
Ralph Cather
Newton Cather Py
Ollie Clowser
Neecy Chapin
Frances Lar
Frances Adame
Gainesb Vernon Unger
Oro
Pauline Clowser
Richard Orndoff
Betty
Mildred McCormick
Wilson Gardiner
Massie Larrick
T. Larrick
Ella Bowman
N. K. Larrick
William Good
William Clowser
Cleve Marple
Shenandoah County Corn and Poultry Show Dates Set
STRASBURG VA December 16 Plans for the annual Shenandoah County Corn and Poultry Show to be held January 23 and 24 are near completion. Sponsored by local financial institutions and directed by F W Wall Jr agricultural instructor with help from G G Dickenson county agent the exhibit grows to top Virginia rank. Farmers urged to select and cure corn entries now.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Strasburg
Shenandoah County
F. W Wall, Jr
G. G. Dickenson
Virginia
Three youths confess to New Market robberies and more
The trio of Burkholder Rice and Clyde Price admitted to recent New Market robberies including Dalke's Theatre and Burkholder's grocery and Moores department store. Rice said he and companions planned two more robberies and that loot was found in their car. Burkholder stays silent. hearings set for Wednesday before Judge Walton.
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New Market
Rice
Lewis Taylor
Tuck
Department of Justice
Washington
M. L. Walton, Jr
Trial Justice Court
Gilbert E. Pence
Dalke’s Theatre
Burkholder
Burkholder’s Grocery
Moores Department Store
Prize winner in national Barn-E-Gram contest
M. F. Seldon of Winchester has been advised by Allied Mills Inc. Wayne Feeds that he earned honorable mention in the national Barn-E-Gram contest for November. More than 3,000 Wayne feed units were involved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. F. Seldon
Winchester
Allied Mills Inc
Wayne Feeds
Wayne Feed
Beyn-E-Gram Monthly Service Bulletin Promotes Livestock Profits
Dealers in 34 eastern states compete for prizes in a monthly contest. The Beyn-E-Gram is distributed by local Wayne dealers and judged for originality and worthwhile information to help livestock producers improve feeding results and profitability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rocky Mountains
Wayne
The Horn Blower Faces Highway Renown and Danger
A commentary condemns the Horn Blower as a nuisance and dangerous on highways. It argues the horn should not grant right-of-way and urges drivers to use caution and head instead of blaring.
Christmas Wreaths at Smalts & Son
Smalts ad promotes a large selection of Christmas wreaths at reasonable prices. Located at 440 National Ave with phone 563-W.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. B. Smalts & Son
National Ave
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U. S. Civil Service
County News
Middletown
Hogue Creek
B. J. Reynolds
And
Prince Albert
John W. Rosenberger & Co
Winchester, Virginia
Middletown High School
W. H. Dinges
Om Oss Robinson
Capitol Rock Wool Insulation
Shenandoah Electric Appliance Co
Loudoun St
Camel Care
Power-House
Sam
Goodrich ZedroPak
Cammertireco Vulcanizing
Braddock & Boscawen Sts
Chevrolet
Shenandoai Motor CO
Daily
General Electric
Loudoun Street
Bickers
Republic
Amherst & Boscawen
Valley Ave
Braddock
Republic Oil CO
Winchester Furniture Co
Main St
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