Tax Rate Up Assessments Going Down in U S Cities
A National Municipal League survey of 270 municipalities finds real property tax rates rising while assessed values fall. Fort Smith Arkansas has the lowest rate and Atlantic City New Jersey the highest.
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New York
National Municipal Lea
Fort Smith
Ark
Atlantic City
N. J
Wheeling
W. Va
Rosina Mohaupt
Detroit Bureau of Municipal Research, Inc
Migs Mohaupt
Jeweler Slays Wife Then Self in Washington Case
Ram say, 77, a retired jeweler and watchmaker with clients among statesmen, and his wife were found dead together. Coroner Macdonald ruled murder and death by own action, saying Ramsay shot his wife then himself. No notes found. Ramsay, a Horological Institute life member and former VP, suffered losses in real estate during a downturn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ington
Ramsay
A. Magruder MacDonald
Horological Institute
Washington
Principal admits affair with Florida trip teacher in court
E Ross Wyatt testified he and a young teacher took multiple trips to tourist camps and a 10 day Florida visit without his wife knowing. He denied trying to kill Mary Jo Miller by a dynamite laden suitcase in her room, as alleged in the trial. Anyatt, his wife, said the teacher initiated the improper relations and the Florida trip occurred.
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Dallas
Tex
E. Ross Wyatt
Florida
Mary Jo Miller
Anyatt
Miss
Keystone Singers Here On Sunday
The Rev. S. S. Spriges and Margaretta Turner announce that the Keystone Quartet of Pottstown will sing at Mt. Carmel Free Baptist Church Sunday at 3 pm. A silver offering will be taken at the door and refreshments served before and after.
League of Nations coordinates arms for Finland in secrecy
In Geneva the League of Nations secretly coordinates arms and ammunition for Finland while Finns seek to form a foreign legion against Soviet Russia. Officials stress secrecy to control sea and land routes, with Paris and London offices ordered to organize transport credits from France and Britain.
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Geneva
League of Nations
Finland
Russia
League
The
Paris
London
France
Great Britain
Beer's Foam Is Going To Last Longer
Urbana Illinois reports at the University of Illinois two chemists Dr George L Clark and Sydney Ross found how to extend beer foam life. They identify proteins and trace metals as killers of bubbles and show ultra violet light removes bad proteins while eliminating dissolved metal extends foam life by up to twice as long.
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Urbana
Ill
University of Illinois
Illinois
George L. Clark
Sydney Ross
Local Counts of Social Visits Span White Post Area
In White Post Virginia on December 16 Mrs. Charles Lee of Waterford visited Mrs. Emmett Stuart and left with her. Dr. and Mrs. Warner of Washington DC spent the prior Monday with Dr. and Mrs. Dearmont. Numerous residents travel and host in nearby towns. weddings and hospital news also appear among community notices.
Lebanon Church News Briefs Reflect Local Movements
Mrs. Glenna Dodson and Mr. Ernest Phelps drove to Washington D C recently. Eugenia Franklin Cleaver, daughter of Frank Cleaver, is ill in Winchester Hospital. Madelyn Snarr spent the weekend with relatives at Mt Falls. Lilly Pangle returned from Washington D C after visiting her son in law and daughter George Funkhouser. Communities and family visits across Lebanon area noted.
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George Funkhouser
W. L. Snarr
Russell Bowman
J. J
J. A. Keller
Cletus Campbell
Mary Campbell
John McDonald
Harvey Keller
Howard Win
Betty McDonald
Vernon McDonald
Big scale wartime aircraft production reported in Britain France and U S
British aircraft factories are said to roll out more than one plane per hour, surpassing 1,000 monthly, with French output around 400 monthly. American plants are boosting orders after embargo changes, delivering over 1,000 planes so far, and a first post embargo consignment to France has arrived. German output is uncertain but estimated above 2,000 monthly by some figures.
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Washington
Germany
Britain
Kingsley Wood
House of Commons
Paris
France
Silent On Ickes Thrust At M Nutt
President Roosevelt refused to comment on Ickes criticism of Paul V. McNutt as a potential candidate for the Socratic Presidential nomination. He noted he was too old in political experience to engage in the naming game and avoided discussing the Graf Spee incident. He said he would stay in touch with the state department.
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Hyde Park
N. Y
Roosevelt
Ickes
Paul V. McNutt
Socratic
Washington
McNutt
Graf Spee
Montevideo
Uruguay
State Department
St. David's Locals Share Weekend Visits and Health Updates
St. David's church notes visit and illness mentions. Clarence McInturff of Washington D C spent the weekend at his home in the area. Mrs H E Walter has been ill with neuritis for weeks. A series of visits among local families is listed, including Mrs Lucy Habron and Miss Margie Marrow with neighbors.
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ST. David’s Church
Clarence McInturff
Washington, D. C
H. E. Walter
Lucy Habron
R. L. Walter
F. C. Sonner
T. A. Crabill
Ray Clemande
John Rinker
Mollie Habron
Hararene
Cliff Smoot
Evangelist to Show War Movies at Revival Tonight
Ex servicemen in Winchester and vicinity invited to Sarah Zane Hall for a 7 30 pm revival. Rev John Sproul soldier minister will screen World War I footage by the United States Signal Corps. Film depicts American troops in action from start to finish, illustrating the war's futility.
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Winchester
Sarah Zane Hall
John Sproul
United States Signal Corps
United States
Sproul
Painted hair and holiday ornaments debut in fashion
Ruth Cowan reports from Chicago on a new festive trend as Illinois hair dressers test painted hair in colors to match evening gowns and add metallic accents. A decorative addition includes hanging miniature Christmas trees and ornaments tucked into curls for holiday sparkle.
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Ruth Cowan
Chicago
Illinois Hairdressers’ Association
Gene Pesce
Oak Poe Tll
Margaret Condos
Association
Taken In Instalments Des Moines Plumbing and Garage Vanish
Mrs W Blake reports thefts at her vacant Des Moines property with plumbing removed and the garage dismantled brick by brick, two corners missing already. The incident highlights ongoing property loss in the area.
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Des Moines
Miss Ruth Blaine Bowers Rites Held at Mt Hope Church
Funeral services were conducted Monday afternoon at the family home and Mt Hope church by Rev Julian T Owen with burial at Fauver Cemetery nearby. Aunt Sis known as a local historian who could recount events and relationships from memory. Mrs Bessie Bowers has been ill for several weeks and is ailing. Statton Bowers is listed.
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Ruth Blaine Bowers
Mt. Hope Church
Julian T. Owen
Fauver
Sis
Bessie Bowers
Statton Bowers
Beavers In Idaho Quiet Different Beavers In Idaho Quiet
Interior Department notes Billy the Beaver left a federal project near Strasburg Virginia while Idaho beavers continue to work under government protection to aid soil conservation. Officials say Billy may yet return to dam building and his family. Idaho colonies show steady labor for Uncle Sam.
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Eddy Gilmore
Washington
Interior Department
Billy
Shenandoah National Park
National Parks Service
Beatrice
Beaver
Strasburg
Beavers
Idaho
Hunters Indicted in Damaging Government Planes
In Los Angeles a couple of hunters fired buckshot at low flying planes scattering the aircraft and causing about $1,000 damage per plane. They were indicted on charges of damaging government property.
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Los Angeles
Speeding Motorist Caught After 19 Mile Chase
A motorist fleeing state police for 19 miles admitted he was rushing to see his wife and newborn son in Philadelphia. Police escorted him to a nearby Justice of the Peace who fined him ten dollars for speeding.
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Gettysburg
Philadelphia
City and County Realty Transfers Listing in Pittsburgh Area
A series of property transfers list sales and deeds in the city area. Transfers include 523 North Braddock Street building improvements, 704 South Stewart Street brick dwelling for 4000, and multiple lots on Kent Street Cameron Street and Highland Avenue with prices and conditions noted. Entities include Mary Baker, Genevieve Sullivan, Lola Carper, Shenandoah National Bank, Emma, M M Lynch, J M Steck, Maud J Brown, and Conrad Stotler.
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Beatrice A
Comfort A. Ee
North Braddock Street
Mary
Baker
Genevieve Sullivan
Baker Street
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Herbert S. Larrick
Lola C. Carper
South Kent Street
Shenandoah Rape National Bank
Emma
Sae Ag
Ary Wolfe Mary Brooks
Leicester Street
Washington and
Braddock
S. Camero St
Gerrard
Pall Mall
Cameron Street
Pittsburgh
M. M. Lynch
Highland Avenue
J. M. Steck
Maud J. Brown
East Clifford Street
Freemont Street
W. M. Richards
East Pall Mall Street
Eddie Sue Bryarly
Conrad W. Stotler
Morningside Drive
Answers to Today's Quiz Three
The fragment notes a misprint about auto n and the interior or cargo section below deck called Nero. It attributes the Noah Webster answer to a quiz item and mentions the phrase Sport of Kings.
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Nero
Noah Webster
Crockett packages arrive at Alamo relic from 1836 hero
Two packages addressed to David Crockett have arrived in San Antonio. Crockett, famed bear hunter and Tennessee congressman, died a hero at the Alamo in 1836. Postmaster Dan Quill reports the parcels were mailed recently from an Indianapolis publishing house.
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San Antonio
Tex
David Crockett
Crockett
Bear Hunter
Tennessee
Dan Quill
Indianapolis
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Murmansk
Bremerhaven
Berlin
Bremehaven
White Post
Charles Lee
Waterford
Emmett Stuart
E. Stuart
Lee
Charles T. Warner
Dearmont
H. Mansfield Horner
West Hartford
George Riddick
George Jr
J. H. Funkhouser
Eleanor Conley
George Haymdker
Connie Dale
Winchester Memorial Hospital
Carrie Orndorff
Joe Ryman
Mollie Lindamood
Lindamood
David Glaize
A. H. Kibler
State Highway Commission
W. A. Hockman
Johns Hopkins Hospital
Richard McDonald
Lloyd McDonald
Charles Borden
Leslie Borden
Welltown
Clara B. Keller
Leo L. Brown
Nineveh
Lola Belle Pingley
Norval P. Gore
Woodstock
W. T. Brundick
Oscar Pingley
Effie Pingley
Strasburg High School
Massie Business College
Richmond
Madison College
National Gypsum and Lime Company
Oranda
Gore
Bushrod Gore
Rite-Way
Margaret Catherine Fauver
Simon Fauver
Julia Windle
Viola Wilson
Jimmie Wilson
W. R. Wilson
Annabelle Teets
David Wilson
Luray
Newton
Carson Shaffer
Statton
Walter
Frederick Bowers
Nellie Lillis
Lebanon Church News
M’nutt
St. David’s
Condos
Tucker
Silco Cut Price Store, Inc
Virginia
Daily Cross
Japan
King Features Syndicate, Inc
Victor
Parilett Funeral Home
Gainesboro Road
Mervel W. Adams
E. Piccadilly St
A. F. Rees, Inc
Leesburg, VA
Berryville, VA
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