Valley Battlefields Development Eyed as Tourist Draw
Shenandoah Valley Inc plans to develop historic battlefield sites around Winchester and nearby towns with signs markers and parking to attract federal support and tourist traffic. A committee led by C K Brown will report, aiming to create a park like attraction and possibly federal acquisition of lands for battlefield parks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shenandoah Valley
Stonewall Jus
Shenandoah
Hove Night
Conservation Commission
Valley
Fredericksburg
Virginia
Shenandoah National Park
MA Winchester Urges Safe Driving In Snowy Roads
Winchester cautions readers about icy streets causing curb and ditch mishaps. He urges leaving cars in garages during snow and ice and notes few travel needs in severe conditions. He argues motor vehicles should be used only in necessity to reduce accidents.
Chimpanzees Run Rampant at Johns Hopkins Medical School
Three female chimpanzees escaped from Johns Hopkins Medical School and caused chaos on campus. They shattered glass, attacked with a punch, hurled an apple and a camera, then were recaptured after repairs to their quarters. The animals are cared for by Dr. Adolph H. Schultz.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
Johns Hopkins Medical School
Maine
Anatomy
Adolph H. Schultz
Hauptmann Plea on File Monday
Hauptmann’s attorney indicated a clemency petition would be filed on Monday with the New Jersey Court of Pardons. The draft awaits Hauptmann’s signature as Governor Hoffman plans to convene the court between Christmas and New Year for action.
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Hauptmann
Court of Pardons
Fisher
Hoffman
Postage Reminder On Forwarding Christmas Cards
The post office cautions about errors in forwarding Christmas greetings in unsealed envelopes. Cards addressed to people believed to live in town but actually elsewhere were forwarded by relatives or friends without adding the required extra postage for forwarding.
FHA and Justice Target Racketeers Posing as Agents
In a nationwide operation, the housing administration and the Department of Justice cooperate to arrest racketeers who pose as FHA agents.
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Washington
Department of Justice
The
Housing Administration
FHA
There’s Always Another Year The Story of a Checkered Life
Mrs. Marguerite E. Harrison Baltimore social editor and Sun critic, who served in the American Army intelligence division, describes her travels and imprisonments in Germany Russia Poland Japan and China. Her new book recounts her experiences and reflections. Books may be borrowed at Handley Library.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marguerite E. Harrison
Baltimore
Baltimore Sun
Germany
Russia
Poland
Japan
China
Winchester
Let Us Roast Your Christmas Turkey and Deliver It
Golden Glow Coffee Shop advertises roast turkey delivery to homes. Crosley "Fiver" Radio priced at 19.99 dollars appears alongside bicycle and radio shop offerings. The fragment references shopping items and home delivery service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Golden Glow Coffee
Crosley
Golden Glow Coffee Shop
Towns Seized From Italians By Ethiopians
Ethiopian government reports near Aksum recaptured Enda Silasi and Dera Shah from Italy. Troops claimed 10 tanks 28 machine guns two trucks two automobiles and seven Italian prisoners. Three foreigners expelled for espionage including Josef Hinterzatz and his wife.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Addis Ababa
Atch Ayele
Enda Silasi
Aksum
Dera Shah
Ethiopia
Josef Hinterzatz
Frankfurter Tagezeitung
Ladislas Pharago
Hinterzatz
Takkaze
Holy City
Ras Imeru
Haile Selassie
Mai Timbhet
Dembe Guina
Dedjazmatch
Ayele
Asmara
Eritrea
Quorum
Lake Ash
Chill Northwest Wind Bites Valley With 10 Degree Chill
Wintry blasts with blinding snow surprised Valley residents yesterday. By 6:40 this morning the thermometer at Admiral Byrd Airport read 10 above zero with a northwest wind near 24 mph. The wind rose to 26 mph later, then eased to 22 mph at 8:40 as the temperature inched to 12. Reports from the county say temperatures around 8 degrees were common.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Valley
Admiral Byrd Airport
Va Apple Storage Public Notice For Meat And Fruit Locker Rent
Advertisement promoting Va Apple Storage in Winchester Virginia offering freezing room and personal lockers to hold meats and fruits for months at a small cost. Includes telephone number 177 and an office rental listing on Reuss Avenue with heat furnished.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Apple Storage, Inc
Winchester
Reuss Avenue
Suit Filed To Test Legality Of ABC Fund Use
Frederick County filed suit in the circuit court to obtain a ruling on whether using ABC funds to pay the five magisterial district road debts is legal. Commonwealth Attorney Burr Harrison sought a court opinion after state officials indicated possible illegality, while local officials pressed to use the funds despite advice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick County
County of
Frederick
Burr P. Harrison
Burt P. Harrison
Harrison
Commonwealth
Circuit Court
T. Russell Cather
C. I. Brumback
R. S. Smith
Richmond
ABC
Wedding Jewelry Worth Eleven Thousand Four Hundred Dollars Missing
In Baltimore on December 21 detectives report theft of 11,400 in bride's jewelry from Alexander E. Dundance's home after a prominent wedding reception for Miss Elizabeth Ross Duncan and Edward E. Yagey Jr. The items include a 700 bracelet a 9000 emerald ring a 1000 wrist watch and a diamond brooch. The jewels were left in a pocketbook with 150 cash inside after the reception attended by hundreds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
Alexander E. Dunance
Captainohn H. Minuens
Elizabeth Ross Duncan
Edward E. Yagey, Jr
New York
Captain Mintiens
Britain Considers More Sanctions Against Italy
London reports Britain to step up precautionary measures amid Mussolini threats. A League of Nations meeting is discussed, with Britain seeking international support under the sanctions covenant. Officials confirm moves aimed at deterrence in the Mediterranean.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ben Robertson
Associated Press
London
Mussolini
Italy
Great Britain
Council of the
League of Nations
Cairo
Eritrea
Egypt
Libya
Samuel Hoare
House of Commons
Mediterranean
Mayor Urges Aid for Fellowship Club Christmas Baskets
Mayor Dr. Charles R. Anderson called on city organizations to assist the Fellowship Club at Christmas. He urged cooperation to avoid duplicate baskets and ensure no one is left in the cold, endorsing the club and its master list to prevent anyone being overlooked.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles R. Anderson
Fellowship Club
Anderson
Two Industries Seek Winchester Location For Plants
Andrew Bell of the Chamber of Commerce reports inquiries from two industries considering Winchester. One hosiery company may build two units, each employing about 100 workers, needing 20,000 square feet and $150 equipment value. The second firm makes enamel ware and seeks a site allowing future expansions. Rail rates for carload shipments of sheet steel and enamel ware have been requested, with favorable tax and labor conditions noted. Rates are being prepared by B and O and Pennsylvania railways to Boston Los Angeles and Portland.
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Andrew Bell
Chamber of Commerce
Bell
Baltimore and Ohio
Pennsylvania Railways
Boston
Mass
Los Angels
Calif
Portland
Oregon
Hats for sale and gift subscriptions offered
Classified note lists hats priced at $1.00 and $1.50 sold to Margaret L. Hodgson and promotes The Evening Star gift subscription for one year as a lasting present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret L. Hodgson
Foe
Cerane Evening Star
Not Too Late For Xmas Sittings At Barr's Studio
Barr's Studio announces extended Christmas sittings with night appointments. City Quarry operation has ended and no stone will be sold after December 21. Stewart Perry notes the discontinued operation and timing.
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Barr
City Quarry
Stewart Perry
Wilbur Trout Granted Release On $5,000 Bond
Front Royal attorney Wilbur FP Trout, found guilty of voluntary manslaughter in the October slaying of Harvey Saffell, was released on a $5,000 bond with his brother as surety. The bond runs until the January term, when motion to set aside the verdict will be argued in Warren County Circuit Court. Trout had been jailed in Winchester.
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Wilbur FP. Trout
Front Royal
Harvey (Slick) Saffell
Warren County
Marvin A. Trout
Trout
Saffell
William Newcome
Winchester
Newcome
107 Baskets Of Christmas Food Sent Today
The Winches ter Fellowship Club distributed 107 Christmas baskets filled with toys and food to aid needy city families. Volunteers worked all day delivering and assembling the items and the club still needs donations to reach an estimated 150 baskets. Residents are urged to adopt families or contribute goods or money to ensure a bright Christmas for all eligible households.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester Fellowship Club
Siiteia Beass
Variana
Fellowship Club
Progress On City Radio Survey Aids Static Reduction
E A Crowl, chairman of the city radio commission, says progress is being made on a survey to locate static sources and a report will be presented to Common Council next month. He urges radio owners to have aerials and groundings inspected by a competent electrician and notes many static causes come from aerial defects and cheap equipment. He cites Kent street aerials running parallel to power lines and suggests they be placed at right angles to reduce interference.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. A. Crowl
Common Council
Crowl
Kent Street
Good Jewelry and Local Notices Ad In Winchester
Watch and jewelry shop promotes fine gifts with motto Honesty and Justice. Local ad highlights coat sales at Moling and Cather and Norris Exquisite Candies Xmas packages. Brooks' Pharmacy also listed among notices on Main Street Winchester Virginia.
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F. R. Crane
Main St
Winchester
Norris
Brooks’ Pharmacy
Winter's icy grip cuts path across nation with deaths
A cold blast from the Dakotas to New York and Maryland left fourteen deaths linked to freezing weather. Subzero readings pressed Chicago near zero as Duluth and Pensylvania towns reported deep freezes and drifting snow across the Midwest and East. In Salt Lake City a naked elderly woman was found dead, with police unsure if cold exposure or foul play caused it.
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Chicago
Dakotas
New York
Maryland
West Virginia
Kentucky
Texas
Midwest
Weather Bureau
Great Lakes
Devils Lake
N. C
Duluth
Minn
Oklahoma City
Utah
Idaho
Missouri
Pennsylvania
Ohio
Pensylvania
Salt Lake City
Cold Wave Hits Hayfield Section
The Hayfield area in Virginia felt a sharp deep freeze as a severe cold wave swept the region. Temperatures fell to near zero, freezing streams and ponds and signaling an exceptionally cold period with strong skating conditions ahead.
World News At A Glance
A digest of international items: Mendocino State Hospital plan to free 300 insane patients revealed. Hauptmann appeals parole process in New Jersey. Olga Steck commits suicide. Peek condemns agriculture in trade pact remarks. Mexico seizes rebel guns. Ethiopian troops recapture Enda Silasi. Mussolini outlines Ethiopian drive. three Japanese elevated to baronies. Turkey seeks 17.5 million loan for air force. British move to form League police may occur. Pan American Clipper crash probe begins in Port of Spain.
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Calif
Mendocino State Hospital
Chicago
Trenton
N. J
Bruno Richard Hauptmann
New Jersey
San Francisco
Olga Steck
Washington
George N. Peek
Canada
Mexico City
Addis Ababa
Enda Silasi
Rome
Italy
Mussolini
Tokyo
Ankara
Turkey
Paris
League of Nations
League Council
Port of Spain
Trinidad
Pan American Airway
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Star Today
Britain
Bailey Bros
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Warren
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Star Office
Moling & Cather
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