Senators defend Hoover against 1919 food relief attack
Senate Republicans hit back at criticism of the 1919 Hoover led food relief fund as American Food Administrator. Senator Glenn rebuked the insinuation as unfounded while Senator Vanderberg and McKellar pressed to strike the President allocation provision, stressing Hoover’s war record.
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Associated Press
Washington
Senate
Europe
McKellar
Vadenberg
Michigan
Glenn
Tilmois
Cold Storage Shows Mixed Apple Holdings For December
The Bureau of Agricultural Economics reports declines in dairy, frozen poultry and meats, but fruit stocks rise this year. Apples total 1,454,000 barrels vs 2,097,000 last year. 21,204,000 boxes vs 15,235,000. 7,010,000 bushels vs 6,613. Pears reach 2.34 million boxes vs 1.50 million. 83,000 bushels vs 39,000. Frozen and preserved fruits total 76,559,000 pounds vs 57,860,000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mi Part
Quan' As
Bureau of Agricultural Economics
Jamestown Firm Seeks Makely Over Unpaid Overcoat
The Peoples Clothing Company of Jamestown New York asks Sheriff Pannett to obtain custody of Harold Makely or retrieve an unpaid overcoat he bought and did not pay for. Makely is jailed here for automobile theft awaiting trial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sheriff Pannett
Peoples Clothing Company
Jamestown
New York
Harold Makely
Makely
Christmas Candy at Brooks Pharmacy Bargain Store
Listing from a 1 page section shows natural holly with four clusters of real holly berries priced at 25 cents each, advertised near Shaw and Norris and Brooks Pharmacy as a bargain store item.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shaw and Norris
Brooks’ Pharmacy
Pleasing Gifts: Solon Palmer's Master Per fumes
Solon Palmer's shop offers assorted gifts with prices from $1 to $5. Items include writing paper Eastman Kodaks magazine subscriptions flashlights hot water bottles salsa Holly Wreathes and more at Miller's.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Solon Palmer
Eastman Kodaks
Miller’s
WREATHS FOR CEMETERY AND HOME FROM THE FLOWER SHOP
The Flower Shop offers wreaths suitable for cemetery graves and home use.
Strikers Seek Jobs Back with Demand for Protection
In a strike at textile mills, leaders demand reemployment while seeking protection from reprisals. Officials stated 600 workers, later updated to about 2,000, were involved. Mills' counsel claimed most strikers would be rehired except 50 to 100 labeled agitators. Elizabeth Gilman, Socialist party leader, plans a relief trip to Danville to aid strikers with gifts and support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
SOSE
Waller
Baltimore
Socialist Party of Maryland
Elizabeth Gilman
Danville
Gilman
500 Reds Die in Chinese Air Bombing Action
Shanghai dispatch reports Nationalist forces killed 500 Communists in northern Hunan province by air bombs. The attack targeted areas around Lichow Tsingshih and Kunga where Reds had recently slain many. Despite losses Reds kept up depredations as Red炮 gun crews along the Yangtse River continued to menace.
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Associated
Shanghai
China
Hunan
Reds
Lichow
Tsingshih
Kunga
Yangtse
Revival Meetings Report 21 551 Professions In Memphis Conference
Evangelists of the Methodist Episcopal Church South reported 21 551 persons made profession of faith in meetings during the year. Of these 8 508 joined the Methodist Episcopal Church South and 8 016 united with other churches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Memphis, Tenn
Methodist Episcopal Church, South
Lindberghs Honor Luncheon With Dr Wilmer in Baltimore
Col Charles A. Lindbergh flew from Washington to Baltimore to be luncheon guest of Dr William H Wilmer head of Wilmer Institute at Johns Hopkins Hospital accompanied by his wife Anne Morrow.
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Associated Press
Baltimore
Charles A. Lindbergh
Washington
William H. Wilmer
Wilmer
John Hopkins
Lindbergh
Anne Morrow
Motorist Dies In Ice Crash Near Bellair Road
Charles Payne twenty two and his companion were in a Baltimore area accident when their car skidded on an icy spot and struck a telephone pole. Payne was killed and his companion seriously injured.
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Associated Press
Baltimore
Charles Payne
Bellair Road
Holly Wreaths Loose at Flower Shop
A holiday wreath sale at a local flower shop reports loose holly decorations causing minor disruption. No injuries or arrests noted as staff secure the area and advise customers to proceed with caution.
Snow depths reach 30 inches in North Carolina
The heaviest southern snow of the season closed in with up to 30 inches in North Carolina. Two deaths were linked to the cold, roofs collapsed in six buildings, but no injuries followed. Washington saw a light dusting as icy conditions lingered over the capital.
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Associated Press
Atlanta
North Carolina
Pital
Washington
Shenandoah
Virginia
Lexington
Staunton
Harrisonburg
Winchester
Sylvus and Unger face charges in West Virginia
John Sylvus and Henry Unger were turned over to Morgan County authorities in West Virginia to face charges of stealing chickens and gasoline from Morgan County residents. The two men, arrested after an attempted burglary near Strother's Cross Roads, Morgan County, were found in a car with chicken feathers. One admitted stealing chickens from a Morgan County farmer.
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John Sylvus
Henry Unger
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Morgan County
W. Va
Strother’s Cross Roads
Unger
Sylvus
C. W. Hollis
Hollis
West Virginia
Craun Unconscious After Horse Collision Near Upperville
Towney Craun remains unconscious forty eight hours after a collision between two Piedmont Hunt horses near Upperville. Surgeons suspect a skull fracture from the fall. Memorial Hospital notes no X rays yet due to his condition but may be performed when feasible.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Piedmont Hunt
Upperville
Towney Craun
Adace
Memorial Hospital
Auto Chains Cammer Tire Co Braddock and Boscawen
Braddock and Boscawen advertise tire chains and related auto accessories with a phone listing 932 for orders and inquiries in a classified format.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cammer Tire CO
Braddock& Boscawen
Oyster and Chicken Supper Benefit in Marlboro Va
An oyster and chicken supper will be held in Marlboro Virginia on Friday night December 19 at H E Shulls. The event is a church benefit. Nearby text mentions sleds and a bicycle shop as unrelated items and promotional snippets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marlboro
H. E. Shulls
Postmaster Urges Public Help During Holiday Mail Rush
Winchester postmaster H C Stouffer calls patrons to help move Christmas mail. Suggests plain one side addresses strong boxed wrapping no wire seals on letters back seals only do not seal parcels without printed label avoid colored paper or tinseled cards insure parcels not delayed at doors place seals on back of letters and parcels and do not seal registered matter.
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H. C. Stouffer
Winchester Post Office
November game warden activity in Virginia report
Virginia game wardens collected fines totaling 3992.50 and reported 572 convictions. They inspected 25395 licenses and covered 160695 miles, with 634 dogs killed, per the Virginia commission of game and inland fisheries secretary M D Hart.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia
M. D. Hart
Virginia Commission of Game and Inland Fisheries
Five Stung To Death By Hornets
A Brazilian farmhouse in Rio Grande do Sul saw a hornet attack kill a woman and her four children. The father remains in critical condition after the stinging incident reported from Jaguary beaver region.
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Associated Press
Rio DE Janeiro
Brazil
Rio Grande Do Sul
Death of Miss Martha J. Rowe at advanced age
Miss Martha J. Rowe, 80, longtime Rochester native, died of age-related illness at 12 30 p m at the home of her brother A F Rowe 1008 South Cameron Street Winchester She resided in Winchester several years and was active with Westminster Presbyterian Church Surviving are her brother A F Rowe nephew A Harold Rowe and niece Mrs Edna Clarks Funeral services set for Saturday at 3 p m at Market Street Methodist Episcopal Church with Rev Norris A Lineweaver officiating and interment in Mount Hebron Cemetery
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Martha J. Rowe
A. F. Rowe
South
Cameron Street
Miss Rowe
Rochester
N. Y
Ira G. Rowe
Westminster Presbyterian Church
Winchester
A. Harold Rowe
The
Commercial and Savings Bank
Edna Clarks
Norris A. Lineweaver
Market Street Methodist Episcopal Church
Mount Hebron Cemetery
Hunter L. Brown Again Arrested
Hunter L. Brown was arrested in this city and held for Fredericksburg authorities on a charge of passing a worthless check. He had recently paid charges in Harrisonburg for a bad check and returned, prompting a warrant from Fredericksburg. Brown was taken to Harrisonburg previously and now awaits transfer to Fredericksburg at police headquarters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrisonburg
Hunter L. Brown
Fredericksburg
Brown
C. Let Barr
Try Our No 1 Lunch At Hotel Jack Coffee Shop
A brief lunch advertisement touts a month end deal at Hotel Jack Coffee Shop. The copy promotes a standout lunch offering priced at 60 cents. No additional details on location or hours are provided.
Baton Seabright Passes Away After Long Life of Retail Trade
Baton Seabright aged 85 dies after a long illness in his city home. A pioneer Charley Rouss Fire Company member, he ran a butcher shop tied to a green grocery at Loudoun and Piccadilly streets. Survived by son Adam, funeral Sunday at 1 30 from Millwood Pike with Rev E T Clark officiating. Buried Mount Hebron. pallbearers named Hoye Riley Charles Grim Luther Steele Stewart Perry Robert O'Leary Luther Kremer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Niall
Green
Loudoun
Piccadilly
Sanitary Grocery Company
George W. Kremer
Mr. Seabright
Aton Nurton Seabright
William Seabright
Ella Greenwalt Seabright
Charley Rouss Fire Company
Adam Seabright
William
Millwood Pike
E. T. Clark
First Baptist Church
Mount Hebron
Hoye Riley
Charles Grim
Luther Steele
Stewart Perry
Robert O’leary
Luther Kremer
Xmas Candy Selections For Martha Washington Brands
Special 5 lb boxes of Martha Washington Gobelin Nunnallys and Schraffits available in assorted flavors. Martha Washington Fountain. Prices 1.25 and 2.00. Includes reference to multiple box colors and dates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martha Washington
Gobelin, Nunnally’s and Schrafit’s
Martha Washington Fountain
Jewel shop sale offers wide discounts in Winchester
Genuine Ronson Delight lighters at 3.75 and dresser sets at half price. Gold rings and most stock marked down. F. R. Crane, Jeweler, 6 S. Main St., Winchester, Va. Lost Beagle female with black and brown spots, return to C. H. Anderson, 314 National Ave.
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Ronson
Dresser
F. R. Crane
S. Main St
Winchester
National Ave
Bailey Bros Special Prices to Churches and Schools
Bailey Bros offers special prices to churches and schools as advertised in the notice. The text notes discounts or favorable terms for institutional buyers and identifies potential eligibility criteria.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bailey Bros
Santa Claus visits Winchester Kiwanis luncheon
Santa Claus surprised the Winchester Kiwanis at the George Washington Hotel luncheon, bringing gifts for members as Amos ’n’ Andy promoted tuberculosis vaccines through bonds. The event occurred as members sang “Jingle Bells” and wrapped up shortly after 1 45 p m with Ed Stultz receiving a likeness of Santa.
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Winchester
Santa Claus
Kiwanis Club
George Washington
Santa
Amos 'N’ Andy
Pack
Ed Stultz
Amos ‘N' Andy
Santa’s
Hermas
J. H. Pias
Strasburg
H. I. Pifer
Yorks Lead In New Orchards Being Planted
Frank Robinson of Charles Town leads the Victoria style orchard push by planting 400 acres near Charles Town with York Imperial apples to boost future production. John M. Porterfield of Warm Spring Road Berkeley County adds about 60 acres to York dominated plantings, and Ernest H. Seibert of Falling Waters district plans over 40 acres this winter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Robinson
Charles Town
York
Ernest H. Seibert
Falling Waters
Hoover Sees House Passage Of Drought Relief Bill
President Hoover stayed in close touch with Congress on drought relief legislation, aiming for House approval of the admin backed $30,000,000 drought loan bill before nightfall. The amount exceeds Hyde’s recommendation by 5 million but is half the Senate figure. The House also rejected a move to double the measure.
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Associated Press
Washington
Hoover
Congress
Tilson
House
Administration
Hyde
Senate
Public Sale of Inn Personal Property at Les Olly Va
Public sale of all personal property and equipment of the White Sulphur Inn at Les Ol y Va is announced for December 19. The notice lists items and dates in the official sale record.
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Les Oly
Bread Fugh Favor Wins on Merit
A merit driven victory. Fugh Favor secures top honors in a contested event, demonstrating consistent performance and skill across the competition.
Xmas Plants In The Flower Shop Display
Readable note lists poinsettias cyclamen begonias sansevierias and primroses in a flower shop display. The brief mentions the shop and a date or time fragment 12-16-1p-tf.
Handley Judges Schedule Nine 1931 Football Games
Handley High announces a nine game 1931 schedule under Coach Parsons with seven home appearances. New foes Harrisonburg High and Shepherdstown High join two opening games by McKinley Technical High School, with Randolph Macon and Martinsburg among the away contests.
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Handley Judges
John @arsons
Winchester
McKinley Technical High School
Washington
Randolph-Macon Academy
Front Royal
Mart High School
Gridmen
Shenandoah Valley Academy
Handiians
Harrisonburg
Shepherdstown
W. Va
Parsons
Handley
Waynesboro High
Shepherdstown High
Cumberland High
Randolph-Macon
Hagerstown High
Charles Town
Martinsburg High
Martinsburg
Talks at Rotary on Vocations Led by Charles Coffman
The Rotary vocational service committee led a program with speakers George E. Petley Thomas Yates and John V. Eddy. The club announced next week’s meeting will be Tuesday afternoon instead of Thursday due to Christmas. A Christmas program will feature Tuesday's meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Coffman
George E. Petley
Thomas Yates
John V. Eddy
Apple Markets Shipments to British Ports in Week Ending Dec 13 1930
G R Cooper Harnden & Company Liverpool reports ship cargoes from New York to Liverpool London Hull Glasgow Southampton Manchester Newcastle totals for the week ending December 13 1930. Rates for cargo Adriatic indicate Yorks values 21/0 to 33/0 and other prices with exchange at 25 cents per shilling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Bskts
Liverpool
London
Hull
Glasgow
Southampton
Manchester
Newcastle
G. R. Cooper
Harnden & Company
Adriatic
Yorks
Ben Day
S Mans
Ganos
England
Scotland
Household Furniture for Sale at No 123 North Cameron
Household items of every description offered at a sale beginning 10 a m Saturday hosted by A J Wigginton at 123 North Cameron Street. Public notice urges attendance and lists the seller’s name for the event.
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North Cameron Street
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MR. Hoover
Apple Holdings
Jamestown Firm
Lindberghs
Dr. W. H. Wilmer
Loose Holly
Xmas Greeting Cards
S. Main Street
Mr. Craun
Neee Bicycle Shop
Rameau
the Evening Star
Lindsey
Ben 8. Lindsey
Denver
New York City
Cathedral of
St. John the Civil
William T. Manning
Arthur Hays
Elliot White
Baton Seabright
Xmas
Meet OF Kiwanis
Jolly Old Man
B. & C. Bread
Rotary
APPLE
A. J. Wigginton
Ty Snerift
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