Widow of Legs Diamond Seeks Funeral Funds
New York reports Jack Legs Diamond died broke and his widow Alice Diamond seeks funds from friends for his funeral. The gangster was slain in Albany and his body returned to Newark for burial preparations as authorities pursue leads. Marion Roberts known as Kiki is under inquiry by Albany and Boston officials for information on the case.
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Associated Press
New York
Jack
Diamond
Newark
Albany
East Fifty-seventh Street
Alice Diamond
Bennett
Marion Roberts
Kiki
Boston
John Delaney
N. Y
Marion
Kiki) Roberts
Legs) Diamond
Miss Roberts
Delaney
Liam
Foley
von Afti
Albany, N. Y
Danial A. Prior
Export Apple Freight Rates Set Equal to Domestic Basis
The Interstate Commerce Commission authorized carriers including the Baltimore and Ohio to publish export apple rates from Virginia West Virginia and Maryland to Atlantic ports at parity with domestic first class rates. Shippers may receive refunds for prior time under the old parity and a lower rate comparison is shown for routes to New York. Campfield noted awaiting a decision on Washington State rates before filing further protest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington
Virginia
West Virginia
Maryland
Atlantic
Interstate Commerce Commission
Baltimore and Ohio
Commission
W. S. Campfield
Virginia Horticultural Society
Virginia Commission
Seaboard
National Commission
Campfield
Winchester
Harrisonburg
New York
Staunton
Washington State
Virginia Society and
State Corporation Commission
Shenandoah Valley
Xmas Trees and Parasols at Haines' Marble Yard
Readable ad notes cedar and pine trees for sale at Haines' Marble Yard with assorted numbers. Also mentions parasols and umbrellas as useful gifts showcased by Moling and Cather.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Haines’ Marble Yard
Moling
Cather
Thronges Draw Crowds for Christmas Shopping in Winchester
Downtown Winchester bustled as crowds and cars filled streets on the last Saturday before Christmas. Shoppers from Northern Virginia and nearby West Virginia counties sought holiday bargains while evergreen vendors drew steady buyers amid light snow prospects for a white Christmas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester
Virginia
West Virginia
Londoun Street
Boscawen
Piccadilly Street
Frederick Plaza
Stock Market Maintains Gains In Most Issues
The Associated Press reports a steady session with broad advances in securities prices despite late liquidation. Railroad stocks and bonds led gains after Daniel Willard of Baltimore and Ohio assured President Hoover of progress toward wage reductions. Trading remained active with 1,500,000 shares changing hands in two hours as sterling exchange rallied and opening cables rose 3 cents to 3.41.
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New York
Daniel Willard
Baltimore and Ohio
Hoover
Sterling Exchange
Misses Oakes Return Home for Christmas Visit
Misses Shirley and Lillian Oakes of Virginia Intermont College Bristol Virginia are due this afternoon to spend the Christmas holidays with their parents Mr and Mrs J C Oakes on West Cecil Street. Shirley teaches at Virginia Intermont and Lillian studies there. They left Bristol yesterday for Winchester and stopped in Roanoke last night.
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Shirley
Lillian Oakes
Virginia Intermont College
Bristol
J. C. Oakes
West Cecil Street
Shirley Oakes
Virginia Intermont
Winchester
Roanoke
Fates Target Downtrodden Civilization in Popular Song Era
The phrase hints that new popular songs reflect a belief that this civilization may face destruction. The idea links cultural trends to existential risk, implying music mirrors public fear about looming upheaval. No specific events or names are provided.
Valley men urged to attend Culpeper highway hearing
F S Tavenner Jr of Woodstock seeks a large Valley delegation to travel to Culpeper on Monday December 21 to present before the State Highway Commission. The aim is to influence the half million dollar allocation for the Valley pike in 1932. The drive will likely depart Woodstock at 8 30 am via Strasburg Front Royal and Sperryville.
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F. S. Tavenner, Jr
Woodstock
Culpeper
State Highway Commission
Commercial and Savings Bank declares dividend and boosts surplus
The Commercial and Savings Bank board approved a 3 percent semi annual dividend payable January 1 to stockholders. They moved $10 000 from undivided profits to surplus totaling 300 000 combining capital and surplus. The bank nears its 16th anniversary on March 6 while maintaining a strong financial position and eligibility for the Honor Roll of banks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Commercial and Savings Bank
Loose. Holly And Holly Wreaths. 18-11p-21
The Flower Shop presents Holly and Holly Wreaths in a public listing. This item notes availability and catalog details from an OCR segment.
Brooks Pharmacy Christmas Gift Selections Highlight
Christmas gifts including candy stationery electrical perfumes and smokers featured at Brooks Pharmacy with seasonal displays and specials noted for shoppers seeking variety.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brooks’ Pharmacy
Gifts For Poor To Be Massed At Christmas Tree
Residents of Boyce Clarke county are invited to a community Christmas tree program on December 21 at 7 30 p m on the Parish Hall lawn. Toys clothing food and supplies for needy families are urged. The event features carols and massed gifts around the tree hosted by the Community Sing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boyce
Clarke County
Davis May Quit Post as Philippines Governor General
Dwight F. Davis told President Hoover and Secretary Hurley at the White House he was considering resignation as governor general of the Philippines after a White House conference on December 19.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington
Dwight F. Davis
Hoover
Hurley
White House
The
Philippines
Senate Hopes For Ratification Of Moratorium
Senate leaders plan continuous sessions starting Monday to secure ratification of the moratorium before Christmas recess. Smoot says more votes are pledged than needed and his committee approved the measure with a House amendment opposing debt payment revision. Charles E. Mitchell testified National City Bank earned 24 million dollars from foreign bond transactions in twelve years and urged further extension or revision of debt payments.
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Associated Press
Washington
Senate
Smoot
Senate Finance Committee
House
Congress
Charles E. Mitchell
National City Bank
Mitchell
Senate approves $200 million bonus loan measure
The Senate adopted the Hoover resolution providing an additional 200 million dollars for payment of loans on soldiers bonus insurance certificates. After President Hoover signs, the veterans administration can resume lending on the bonus certificates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate
Hoover
Veterans Administration
Funeral Rites for Arthur Holland Attract Large Crowd
Arthur P. Holland, a respected Gainesboro farmer, died after a weeks long illness. His funeral was held at the Southern Methodist Church with Rev. C V Van der Linden and Rev. Charles Wagner officiating. Interment followed at Mount Hebron Cemetery in Wirtchester. Pallbearers included Ernest Adams Jamney Davis C T Adams Walter Adams A R Rinker Edward Roberts Clastin Brown and Mack De Haven. The community filled the church in tribute to his quiet, helpful life and wide regard.
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Gainesboro
Arthur P. Holland
Southern Methodist Church
Stewards
C. V van der Linden
Boyce
Charles Wagner
van der Linden
Holland
Hoenshel
Waynesboro
Mount Hebron
Wirtchester
Ernest Adams
Jamney Davis
C. T. Adams
Walter Adams
A. R. Rinker
Edward Roberts
Clastin Brown
Mack DeHaven
Farm Board Plans Wheat Relief for Unemployed
The Senate agriculture committee approved a measure to let the Farm Board divert some wheat to feed the unemployed. Chairman McNary named a subcommittee to draft terms and report this afternoon. The goal is passage before the Christmas recess, with wheat given to the Red Cross or other qualified charities. The amount awaits subcommittee decision.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington
Senate Agriculture Committee
Farm Board
McNary
Senate
Red Cross
Ultimatum to China on Chinchow troop withdrawal
Dispatches from Mukden say an ultimatum will be sent to Chinese authorities demanding withdrawal of troops at Chinchow to within the Great Wall within a set time. The report was virtually confirmed by authoritative sources in Tokyo.
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Associated Press
Tokyo
Rengo
Mukden
Manchuria
Chinchow
Great Wall
Schrafft’s Xmas Candies at the Golden Glow Soda Grill
The Golden Glow Soda Grill lists Schrafft’s Christmas candies in stock with festive confections for holiday season shoppers. The display emphasizes seasonal sweetness and giftable tins available for customers.
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Schrafft
Golden Glow Soda Grill
Willard disputes wage cut ultimatum framing
Daniel Willard president of the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad, at the White House, said he has confidence wage reductions will be settled peaceably. He cited potential gains of 200 million to operating coffers and 100 million from the Railway Credit Corporation, and rejected reports of a 30 day ultimatum. He argued the formal notice would not have been issued if not necessary and that negotiations would proceed regardless of such a notice.
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Associated Press
Washington
White House
Daniel Willard
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Hoover
Railway Credit Corporation
New York
Willard
Part Time Class Studies Black Leg of Cattle
In Stephens City Maryland area school reports a Part Time class on cattle disease held at Stephens City High School. Twelve boys attended led by Mr. Wall. The group planned a future basketball game with Stephens City High and set the next class for January 6 at Middletown after New Year.
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Stephens City
Stephens City High School
Wall
Middletown
All Kinds of Weather Due Coming Week
Weather outlook for the week beginning Monday notes rain or snow over central and northern portions of the North and Middle Atlantic states around Tuesday. Rain on Thursday or Friday with variable temperatures. colder at week’s start, warmer on Tuesday, colder Wednesday, much warmer Thursday or Friday, and much colder at week’s end.
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The
Associated Press
Washington
North
Middle Atlantic
Christy Buys Red Pocketbook Ahead Of Christmas
The misty day sees Christy sharing cheer as she buys a dainty red pocketbook for Merrie. She notes it’s lonely shopping without her, and mentions Christmas is four days away.
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Christy
Merrie
Christmas Club Promotes Apple Gifts at Winchester Hotel
A regional advertisement urges readers to join the Christmas Club run by Independent Fruit Co and Union Bank of Winchester. Members can save through 16-16-41 installments to fund Christmas presents and festivities with some surplus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo. Wash
Independent Fruit CO
Union Bank of Winchester
Candy and Holly Specials at Bailey Brothers Flower Shop
Special prices advertised for churches and schools plus holly wreaths and candy boxes offered by Bailey Brothers Flower Shop. Includes price line 15 1p 51 and shop location hint 18 1p 21.
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Bailey Brothers
Reconstruction Bill Urged To Pass Before Holidays
Senate leaders expect a final push on Hoover’s half billion reconstruction corporation plan before Christmas. President Hoover pressed discretion in action while railroads would gain emergency aid if needed. Democrats cooperate, leaders say bill to be a major January item with revisions likely.
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Associated Press
Washington
Wolcott
Republican
Connecticut
Hoover
Senate
Ick
Reconstruction Corporation
Rainey Ofllinois
Snell
New York
House
Truse
Treasury
White House
Senate Interstate Committee
Balmy breeze lifts Washington to 63 in December
A balmy breeze and bright sun warmed Washington on December 19 as the temperature rose to 63 degrees, one of the season’s warmest readings for the capital.
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Associated Press
Washington
Mercury
Capitol
Mr Brill Kills Another Turkey Near Hunting Ridge
W E Brill of East Boscawen street harvested a 12 pound wild turkey yesterday after an earlier 10 pound bird in the same Hunting Ridge area. A flock of 18 birds in the vicinity has diminished as hunters continue. Also small ad notes maltese cat and kitten homes and a local bike shop promotion.
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W. E. Brill
East Boscawen Street
Jack
Hunting Ridge
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