Bannerman War Stocker Blames Crazy Neutrality Laws
Edward J. Neil reports Francis Bannerman of Bannerman sons, famed purveyor of discarded war materiel since 1865, blames stringent neutrality laws for weak demand. The firm, once a vast arsenal on Pollepel Island, trades in historic relics and bulk wartime gear, while maintaining a museum-like stock and resisting sales of certain artifacts.
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Edward J. Neil
New York
Spain
Francisman and Sons
Francis Bannerman
Bar- Leysoo
Bahnerman
Polopel Island
Hudson River
West Point
Bannerman
United States
Peary
North Pole
Constitution
Yorktown
Hudson
Seek Her Assailant Latest Victim in Chicago Hotel Attack
Mrs. Eleanor Gauldin, 25, mother of two, was bound, assaulted, and robbed in her Chicago hotel room, becoming the latest victim in a string of attacks reported by Central Press.
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Chicago
Eleanor Gauldin
Central Press
Man of Family Named by King After Banner Rescue
The king nicknamed the man of family after he saved a fallen banner during a battle, bestowing a lasting title in honor of the deed.
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Robert Bruce
Water Main Repaired on North Kent Street
City workers completed repairs on a water main break along North Kent Street under adverse weather. Traffic had ruptured the line by pressing it against a solid rock base, and service has been restored to normal.
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North Kent Street
Youth Falls From Bridge Into Bayou In Laughter Lapse
In Houston Texas Joe Eugene a young Black man sat on a bridge railing with three companions when a joke caused him to lose balance and fall about 30 feet into a bayou. His friends pulled him from the water and he survived.
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Houston
Tex
Joe Eugene
Joe
Will Pay Bonus To Employees After Looting
A robbery looted envelopes that held about 13 dollars each for women workers totaling nearly 2000 dollars. The owner vowed to pay bonuses despite the loss. Snow and wind hindered the investigation as three or four intruders blasted safes at multiple sites.
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Rohr
Date Set For The Annual Meeting Of Valley League
Woodstock will host the Valley District League annual meeting on April 2, 1937 with C. V. Shoemaker announcing. The league covers Harrisonburg Winchester Shenandoah Warren Clarke Rappahannock Rockingham Frederick and Page counties and towns. Local committee members include M. S. Roller Prof Douglas Evans Prof Gilbert Curtiss Miss Grace Henslee and Miss Maci Henderson.
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Woodstock
Valley District League
C. V. Shoemaker
Shenandoah
Harrisonburg
Winchester
Warren
Clarke
Rappahannock
Rockingham
Frederick
Page
Shoemaker
I. G. Bierer
League
Christian Church
Bierer
Virginia Tuberculosis Association Urges Seal Sale Support
Richmond report warns the Virginia Tuberculosis Association may fall short of its 1937 anti tuberculosis program without a prompt generous response to the Christmas Seal sale. President H Laurie Smith calls Virginians to fund life saving work aiding patients and promoting sanatorium care, with emphasis on mailed seals and holiday gifts to sustain county and city branches.
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Richmond
Virginia Tuberculosis Association
H. Laurie Smith
Virginia
Mr. Smith
Association
Boards of Health
Catawba
Blue Ridge
Piedmont
Wyatt Richard
Frederick County
Warren County High School plans meeting for upper grades
D Gasque principal at Warren County High School Front Royal announces a gathering for upper grades from fifth to seventh at Toms Brook High School auditorium under Miss Starling Rural Supervisor Frederick county. Programs start 10 a m with adult session ending 3 P m and youth session ending 2 30.
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D. Gasque
Warren County
Front Royal
Toms Brook High School
Miss Starling
Frederick County
Young Peoples
Three Jailed On Charge Of Robbing Safe
Three men Marvin Williams Shenandoah William Gaines Harrisonburg and Charles Byrd Harrisonburg are jailed in Rockingham County on charges of robbing Bottling Works on North Main Street two weeks ago. Williams confessed involvement and implicated the others as they wheeled a 1000 pound safe from the building during a rainstorm and fled when panicked. The safe was found unopened the next morning. one hinge showed damage possibly from removal.
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Harrisonburg
Marvin Williams
Shenandoah
William Gaines
Charles Byrd
Rockingham County
North Main Street
Williams
Wintry Be tees or Plane Victims
Northwest authorities report five hundred ete ven. Ranger M. T. a ed to gy serth or Coronot A aa Ha Haid remains missing since piae.
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Ranger M. T
Piae
Labor Group Seeks to Check Reverae Assemblymen
Labor organizers target Reverae Assemblymen over unemployment aid and votes on legislation. They urge supporters to focus on lawmakers who assisted or blocked key measures. Community groups plan to monitor votes and advocate for workers.
Program At Round Hill December 23 With Santa Visit
The Round Hill event on December 23 begins at 7 30 PM. Four girls from grades two and three perform songs including A Doll s Lullaby. A bake sale with cream cake and candy will run in the evening to benefit the school. Santa Claus will be present for photos and visits.
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Round Hill
Haem Claus
Jack Morner
Recey
wcDooaie
Metonald
Santa
Treasury records show steady gain in federal income
Treasury data for July to November reports total receipts of 1.986 billion dollars, up from last year. Income taxes lead the gains with 413.863 million, including 237.918 million from corporations and 174.944 million from individuals.
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Treasury
Innovation woman and police witness a dramatic reversal
A female pedestrian was struck by Henry J. Staffa in his car and knocked to the pavement. Believing her badly hurt, Staffa summoned officers who arrived as the woman rose and then vanished into a nearby area.
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Staffa
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Scotland
S-L-I-P
Buncutter Tire Co
Tes Nya
Valley League
Tuberculosis Association
Smith
Mrs. Richard
Winchester, Virginia
Legisaive
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