13 year old girl confesses to murder of classmate
A 13 year old girl confessed to the murder of 8 year old Josephine Woropay in White Plains New York. She said she killed Josephine after an argument over rumors and then concealed the body under the porch at St Matthew's Lyceum in Hastings on Hudson.
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Associated Press
White Plains
N. Y
Frank H. Coyne
Mary Kavala
Coyne
Josephine Woropay
Josie
Josephine
St. Matthew’s Lyceum
Hastings-on-Hudson
Mary
Fresh Buying Strengthens Markets Across Districts
The Associated Press reports that wholesale buying reached high levels not seen since 1928 in many districts, with fresh merchandise demand rising due to wintry weather. Dun and Bradstreet noted continued market stimulation in their weekly trade review for the past week.
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Associated Press
New York
Dun and Bradstreet
Trade Review
Winchester Freezes Out False Check Suspect Varney
Local merchants misidentified Ralph B. Varney as the man who passed counterfeit checks. Chief C. W. Hollis obtained photos and prominent description, but fresh in-person identifications proved Varney was not the offender. Varney faces no local claims and is released after other jurisdictions did not pursue.
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Ralph B. Varney
C. W. Hollis
Varney
Richmond
Lynchburg
Winchester
Hollis
C. Lee Barr
Staunton
Clifton Forge
Caldwell
Ohio
Tonawanda
Wellsboro
Harrisburg
Thomas E. Frank Named Acting Postmaster in Warrenton
Thomas E. Frank has been appointed acting postmaster of Warrenton by Postmaster General James A. Farley. Frank, re-elected mayor for multiple terms, is editor and publisher of the Fauquier Democrat and a Democratic leader in Warrenton and Fauquier County, succeeding Republican J B Grayson who serves as district committeeman from the old Eighth District.
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the Star
Warrenton
Thomas E. Frank
James A. Farley
Frank
Fauquier Democrat
Warenton
Fauquier County
Mr. Frank
J. B. Grayson
Eighth
High Lights Of Speech By The President
Washington dispatch reports key phrases from President Roosevelt's address. He says world peace depends on political leaders, lauds the League of Nations as a prop to peace, and calls for replacing war by peace by peoples rather than governments.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Woodrow Wilson
League of Nations
Shenandoah Boy Dies of Accidental Gunshot Wound
Leonard Downey an 18 year old Shenandoah City resident died at Rockingham Memorial Hospital after an accidental gun discharge by his hunting companion Ralph Jenkins during a rabbit hunt. Downey was struck in the side when the gun fired with the safety off. The incident occurred several miles west of Shenandoah City in Rockingham County.
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Harrisonburg
Leonard Downey
Frank Downey
Shenandoah City
Rockingham Memorial Hospital
Ralph Jenkins
Jenkins
Downey
Rockingham County
Lost Dog Black Pointer Seeks Owner in Shawnee
A solid black male dog pointer known as Blackie is missing in town. Please notify E. Cuthbert at Shawnee Filling Station with any information leading to the dog's return.
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Ito
Blackie
E. Cuthbert
Shawnee
Year End Specials at City Fruit Market
City Fruit Market promotes oranges grapefruit and tangerines at 25c per peck and 95c per bushel with the ad dated December 28 from proprietor L Giuliani listing limited stock for the holiday season.
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City Fruit Market
L. Giulianl
Youths Held For Stealing Portion Of a Ford Auto
Two men Floyd Campbell and John Fries, both 23 and 25, from Stanley Virginia, were arrested after a chase around Amherst and Braddock streets. The Ford roadster had its windshield stripped and the car contained empty cans and rubber hose. They face larceny charges and are jailed.
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Amherst
Braddock
Betty Freed
Miss Freed
Jack Bowers
Amon Strosnider
Snow Plow Crew Clears Frozen Snow on Loudoun Street
A crew with picks crowbars and shovels works to break up caked snow on Loudoun street. Snow lingered since Monday night, edges scraped, sidewalks loaded, traffic packed. Trucks haul away the removed snow.
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Loudoun Street
Shenandoah Valley National Bank Completes Capital Increase
The Shenandoah Valley National Bank reports a four hundred thousand dollar increase in capital with three hundred thousand dollars of its new preferred stock purchased by the Reconstruction Finance Corporation at par. The bank now holds a strong capital base of over seven hundred thousand dollars against about two million dollars in deposits, with all deposits insured up to twenty five hundred dollars. The bank remains a member of the Federal Reserve System in good standing and continues to invite deposits while guaranteeing safety and service.
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Shenandoah Valley National Bank
Reconstruction Finance Corporation
United States
Federal Reserve System
Valley Bank
Shenandoah Valley Bank
Death by Electric Chair Near Huntsville
Dewey Hunt, condemned slayer of a Dallas streetcar patrolman, was executed at the state penitentiary with the current on at 12 02 a m and pronounced dead at 12 10 a m. He was followed by Carl Stewart 23 and Clarence Baker 25 who also received the death penalty for separate killings.
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Associated Press
Huntsville
Tex
Dewey Hunt
Dallas
State Penitentiary
Hunt
Carl Stewart
Austin
Clarence Baker
Andy Smith
Cameron
Milam County
Riots in Argentina Leave Dozens Dead in Two Cities
At least 20 killed and 100 wounded as outbreaks erupt in Rosario and Santa Fe amid radical protests against government action. Authorities report 300 to 500 arrests as conventions reject participation in March elections for one-third of the Chamber of Deputies.
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Buenos Aires
Argentina
Rosario
Santa Fe
Chamber of Deputies
Kappa Alpha Receives Byrd Radiogram at Convention
Members of Kappa Alpha Southern Fraternity cheered at their thirty seventh annual convention after receiving a radiogram from Admiral Richard E. Byrd. The explorer sent warm regards from Antarctic headquarters noting the K A emblem rests at the head of his bunk.
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Associated Press
Columbia
8. C
Kappa Alpha
Southern
Richard E. Byrd
Order
Antarctic
K. A
New Anti-Gold Hoarding Order Targets Big Hoards
Acting Secretary Morgenthau announced a year end drive to seize several millions in gold and yellow backs held by large hoarders. He said small hoarders may follow and turn in gold as the Treasury pursues the end of year mopping up. He declined to discuss calls on gold at Federal Reserve Banks, noting a 24 hour basis.
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Associated Press
Washington
Morgenthau
Treasury
Federal Reserve Banks
Mongenthau
Shooting Match on New Year's Day Near Winchester
A New Year event features a one mile shoot near Winchester on Northwestern Grade with prizes of turkeys geese and chickens. Organizers promote a festive melee tied to local hunting customs. Carl Renner is listed as a contact.
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Winchester
Carl Renner
France tightens imports with three ply trade weapon
Paris reports a three ply trade weapon to restrict imports by expanding quotas and licensing taxes. Three quarters of quotas will favor French exports, with license taxes set at 175 francs per 220 pounds of pears and 125 francs per 220 pounds of apples. Apple and pear quotas total 24 200 tons for Q1 1934, up from last quarter and 1933.
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Associated Press
Paris
United States
Appeal for Volunteers for a Transfusion
Winchester Memorial Hospital issues a public appeal for blood donors to save a critically ill patient described as rare in blood type. Many tests over weeks have failed to find a match. Volunteering involves a painless blood test at the hospital with a potential reward to donors and employers.
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Winchester Memorial Hospital
Public Invited To Temperance Meeting Sunday
The Winchester Temperance Committee invites the public to a 2:30 Sunday meeting at First Baptist Church. Oliver Stewart of Chicago, president of the Flying Squadron Foundation, will be principal speaker about nationwide temperance education plans. The event is free to all attendees.
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Winchester Temperance Committee
First Baptist Church
Oliver Stewart
Chicago
Flying Squadron Foundation
Stewart
United States
Winchester
More Funds For Direct Relief To Be Sought
Washington December 29 Harry L Hopkins federal emergency relief administrator said Congress will request 100 million dollars to fund direct relief through July. He added extra Public Works Administration funds will be needed to sustain the Civil Works Administration through May.
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Associated Press
Washington
Harry L. Hopkins
Federal Emergency Relief Administrator
Congress
Hopkins
Public Works Administration
Civil Works Administration
Executors Sale of Household Furnishings at Fairmont Ave
Shirley Hicks as executor of J. B. Hicks dec d offers household and kitchen furniture for sale at 507 Fairmont Ave on January 6 at 11 a.m. Duvall and Dunn, auctioneers, handle the proceedings with items to be sold as listed in the notice.
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Fairmont Ave
Appeal Made For Feeding Of The Birds
The Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals urges feeding birds as ground is snow covered and temperatures drop. Thousands may perish from hunger and cold unless people provide food, including crusts of bread scraps of meat or tallow. Food should be placed in sheltered sites where visible.
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Society For the Prevention of Cruelty
Brain Operation On Sue Trammell Held Successful
Baltimore doctors report the brain operation on five month old Sue Trammell was successful. Dr. Walter E. Dandy performed the procedure to relieve hydrocephalus after the infant was transported 1400 miles from Houston in 11 hours. The bulletin notes the obstruction causing the hydrocephalus was removed and the child's condition is good, though ultimate outcome is undetermined.
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Baltimore
Little Sue Trammell
John Hopkins Hospital
Walter E. Dandy
Houston
Raw Wind Deepens Cold Toll This Week
The city woke to a raw biting wind making the cold feel harsher. Officials report seven degrees last night, eight degrees at 8 this morning, down from Thursday night, with the sun hidden and a frigid march toward the season’s nadir.
Funeral Rites For Mrs Dragoo At 2 P M Saturday
Funeral services for Mrs Bernice Sartelle Dragoo widow of Del Dragoo Redkey Indiana attorney who died yesterday at her sister Miss Sartelle East Leicester street will be held at 2 o'clock tomorrow afternoon at the home of her brother Mr and Mrs E B Sartelle 410 South Loudoun street conducted by Rev Wallace M Brashears pastor Market Street Methodist Episcopal Church interment in Mount Hebron Cemetery Pallbearers named Bennett E Russell George H Eagle John I Sloat J Madison Spurr Frank Dorsey and Harry H Willis
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Bernice Sartelle Dragoo
del Dragoo
Redkey
Ind
Ella Sartelle
Leicester Street
E. B. Sartelle
South
Loudoun Street
Wallace M. Brashears
Market Street Methodist Episcopal Church
Mount Hebron Cemetery
Bennett E. Russell
George H. Eagle
John I. Sloat
J. Madison Spurr
Frank Dorsey
Harry H. Willis
No Mail To Be Delivered Next Monday Jan 1
There will be a postal holiday on New Year’s Day. General delivery and stamp windows open 11 am to 12 pm and 1 to 2 pm. No money order R F D or city delivery. All mails dispatched as usual. collection from city mail boxes for night dispatch.
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Winchester
Contests at Brooks Pharmacy Prize Winners Named
A Rexall Company children's contest at Brooks Pharmacy Winchester ended Saturday night. Votes were earned by purchases since December with eight girls and eight boys winning prizes such as a electric train tool chest fire truck roller skates football toy car scooter and more. Winners include Ann Copenhaver Betty Gearing Betty Sullivan Joanne Castleman Peggy Galliday Gretna Patton Hilda Armel and the Bledso twins for girls and Elam twins Ross Knee George Clowser Jr Harry Farmer Tee Mor sans Billy Pappas Robert Gray for boys.
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Winchester
Brooks Pharmacy
Rexall Company
Brooks’ Pharmacy
Ann Copenhaver
Harry Copenhaver
Betty Gearing
Frank Gearing
Betty Sullivan
National Avenue
Joanne Castleman
Peggy Galliday
Gretna Patton
George Patton
Hilda Armel
Bledso Twins
Elam Twins
Ross Knee
George Clowser, Jr
Harry Farmer
L. L. Traham, Jr
Billy Pappas
Tee” Morsans
Robert Gray
Receiver Sought for Maryland Publishing Company
John W. Coffman of Takoma Park files suit in Circuit Court Rockville seeking appointment of a receiver for the Maryland Publishing Company. He alleges the bi weekly Maryland News at Silver Springs is published for political gain rather than for stockholders, naming Major E. Brooke Lee as company head. Coffman owns stock in the firm.
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Associated Press
Rockville
Maryland Publishing Company
The
Maryland News
Silver Springs
John W. Coffman
Takoma Park
Takoma News
E. Brooke Lee
Coffman
Senators Rally Behind Free Coinage Bi-metalism Push
Washington Dec 29 27 senators went on record for free unlimited coinage of gold and silver. The group including 14 Democrats three Republicans and one Farmer-Labor endorsed a bi metalism policy at a conference called by Senator Wheeler and urged a law established ratio.
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Associated Press
Washington
Wheeler
Montant
Market Shuffles Along Wearily in New York Trading
New York markets moved slowly today with dull activity and wide gaps between trades. Sterling opened at 5.08 percent, call money at 1 percent as year end tax selling eased and brighter New Year prospects appeared.
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Associated Press
New York
Funeral rites for David C. Dinges held in Stephens City
Funeral services for the late David C. Dinges, 81, were held tomorrow afternoon at 2 o clock at Trinity Lutheran Church in Stephens City with Rev. Snyder Alleman officiating. Interment followed in Green Hill Cemetery. pallbearers named were George Shryock, Russell A Shryock, Harry J Shryock, Harry Lemley, William Lemley, and Edgar Lemley.
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David C. Dinges
Trinity Lutheran
Four Ocean Going Vessels Freeze Tight In Hudson River
A severe cold wave halted transit and four ocean going vessels froze tight in the Hudson River between Poughkeepsie and Albany. In Worcester Massachusetts hundreds walked four miles in 20 below wind to avoid street flooding from a broken hydrant.
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Associated Press
Toonto
Canada
Sudbury-North Bay
Ontario
Washington
Lake Huron
New England
Pennsylvania
New York
Lake Michiigan
Canton
N. Y
Greenville
Maine
Albany
Montreal
Virginia
Carolinas
Ohio Valley
Northwest
Missouri Valley
Texas
Louisiana
North Pacific Coast
Hudson River
Poughkeepsie
Worcester
Mass
Thrivo Dog Food Sale At Pure Food Store
Thivo dog food three cans priced at 25 cents per purchase with no starch content promoted by Pure Food Store in a brief retail notice.
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Little Chum
Thomas Frank
Shenandoah Boy
Page County
W. Watwame
Adm
Byrd
Move
Sue Trammell
Howev
Bulletin
Dragoo
Mr. Dinges
Boston
Weather Bureau
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