V. F. W. Leader Discusses The Bonus Problem
The Front Royal Virginia post of the Veterans of Foreign Wars outlines how the 1945 bonus would impact local veterans and statewide totals. It cites daily veteran deaths, interest costs to the government, and estimates possible payments to Veterans of Foreign Wars members in Warren and surrounding counties, urging overseas veterans to join and support a bonus bill when Congress convenes in January.
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Front Royal
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Mr. Mellon
Secretary of the Treasury
Congress
Senate
Treasury
Warren County
Winchester City
Rappahannock County
Richmond
Virginia
Post
Sidney Johnson
Veterans of Foreign
Ars
Advertising in Newspapers Gains in November 1934
Chicago reports that newspaper advertising rose 5.7 percent in November 1934 compared with November 1933. Store copy led with 11.4 percent, classified lineage up 7.2 percent, and general advertising up 6 percent across 77 leading cities.
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Chicago
Mayor Reads A Paper On The 30 Hour Week
At the Rotary Club final 1934 meeting in Front Royal Mayor B J Hillidge read a paper titled The 30 Hour Week Motion or Progress The paper from the National Association of Manufacturers argued the Connery 30 hour bill would lower living standards create unemployment harm workers slow recovery be unconstitutional and fail to solve unemployment It outlined the association side and noted guests Rotarian Walker Bond L B Agee Guy S Kidwell attended.
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Front Royal
Rotary Club
National Association of Manufacturers of the
United States
B. J. Hillidge
Association
Walker Bond
Winchester
L. B. Agee
Warrenton
Bailey Stickley
Guy S. Kidwell
Hagerstown
Boss Hillidge
Huge Armada Set for Unprecedented Pacific War Games
Admiral Reeves announced a massive fleet maneuver plan covering more than 5,000,000 square miles of the east Pacific. From May 3 to June 10 the force will range from the Aleutians to Midway with 177 surface ships, 477 planes and 12 dirigible Macon. Four aircraft carriers will boost air striking power as fleets head to Pearl Harbor and Puget Sound bases.
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San Pedro
Calif
Joseph M. Reeves
United States
East Pacific
Oriental
Pacific
Aleutian Islands
Siberian
Midway Island
Honolulu
Pearl Harbor
Hawaii
Puget Sound
Front Royal Social and Personal News Highlights
Dr and Mrs F E White returned from Richmond visiting their daughter Mrs Smethie. Miss Mildred Cameron hosted a Riverton gathering with games and refreshments. Harold W Smith and guests enjoyed a theatre party in South Riverton. Several locals hosted friends and visited kin in Riverton Fairfield Frostburg Washington and Charlottesville.
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Front Royal
F. E.’"White
Richmond
Smethie
Mildred Cameron
Riverton
Harold W. Smith
South Riverton
Richard Garber
Josephine Garber
Fairfield
Evelyn Griffith
Frostburg
E. R. Thompson
Weaver to be toastmaster at Carson dinner
State Senator Aubrey G. Weaver will be toastmaster at a testimonial dinner for W. E. Carson on January 2 at Randolph Macon Academy Front Royal. Speakers include R. Gray Williams and Dr. W. J. Showalter with J. B. Camerer, plus a musical program directed by Edward S. Williams and Mrs. Stewart Payne. Notables from state and national life are expected to attend.
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Park Service
National Parks
J. B. Camerer
Department of the Interior
Edward S. Williams
Stewart Payne
Benefit Dance Aids Local Athletics And Community
In Front Royal Virginia a large alumni crowd and many locals attended a benefit dance at the town’s school auditorium. An orchestra led by Mrs. Q. D. Gasque provided music, and proceeds went to the Boys Athletic Association to buy basketball uniforms and equipment.
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Front Royal
Q. D. Gasque
Boys Athletic Association
Ray Houghton
Hubert Potts
B. Ney Scheuer
Ernest Echardt
George Duncan
Movie Men Find Work Clothes Too Expensive
Hollywood December report explains why screen stars spend on tailored wardrobes. Cassimere suits cost $200 or more with most executives paying around $150 for daily wear and $200 for dress attire. Shoes run to $50, sports coats about $75, and sports trousers $20 to $60.
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Hubbard Keavy
Associated Press
Hollywood
Calif
Douglas Fairbanks
England
Herbert Marshall
George Brent
Adolphe Menjou
Brent
Marshall
Menjou
Fred Astaire
Nelson Eddy
Ronald Colman
Ricardo Cortez
Paul Muni
Leslie Howard
Gary Cooper
Edward G. Robinson
California
Clark Gable
John Boles
Joe E. Brown
Lowell Sherman
Mercury Deposits in Donez Basin Russia
Russia holds extensive mercury deposits in the Donez basin. Geological surveys indicate sizable reserves and ongoing exploration to assess mining viability and regional economic impact. Local authorities discuss environmental safeguards and potential development timelines for extraction projects.
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Russia
Donez
Card of Thanks for Ramona Louise Combs
Mr and Mrs Robert Combs thank neighbors and relatives for kindness during illness and death of their infant daughter Ramona Louise Combs gratitude for flowers and use of cars the notice ends with appreciation from the family.
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Ramona Louise Combs
Robert Combs
Little Theatre Revival Of Old Time Drama At Green Gables
The Little Theatre staged a revival of the five act and 16 scene drama The or the Pallen Saved at Green Gables Tavern on Martinsburg turnpike. John J. Williams directed with flair as Sawyer Squibbs and Julia Middleton drew strong reactions from the audience. Cast members included W. W. Glass Mary Lyman Jim March Leon Slavin Helen S. Ziegler and Jane Scully. sets by Virginia Boyd Mary Miller Lewis Barton John Steck Jr. and Mary Steck. stage management by R. E. Griffith. Master of Ceremonies J. Victor Arthur. A third performance was announced to meet demand.
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Fiage
McDienter Little Theatre
Green Gables
Martinsburg Turnpike
Little Theatre
Laadiees
Geentlemen
Williams
John J. Williams
Sawyer Squibbs
W. W. Glass
Julia Middleton
Georgia Conrad
Mary Wilson
Mary Lyman
Edward Middleton
Leon Slavin
Mrs. Wilson
Helen S. Ziegler
Boos
Farmer Gates
Harry Hanst
Mr. Hanst
Virginia Boyd
Mary Miller
Lewis Barton
John Steck, Jr
Mary Steck
R. E. Griffith
Elsie Mae Gaunt
R. E. Griffith, Jr
Virginia Hunter Boyd
Court of
Yourope
J. Victor Arthur
Green Gables Tavern
New Leisure to Educate Americans for Literacy
Washington reports federal education expert Dr. L. R. Alderman urges using the shorter work day to raise literacy, calling for every school house to host adult classes. He says America can be literate within a year and that existing facilities like churches libraries and clubs can be used without new talent or machinery. The 70-year-old notes adults eagerly learn from books and pursue handicrafts and hobbies.
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Washington
America
L. R. Alderman
Japan backs new naval pact amid peace aims
Tokyo reports that Japan denounced the 1922 Washington Naval Treaty on December 29 1936. The foreign office said the move seeks peace and disarmament, with no wish to enlarge armaments, and hopes a successor pact may be negotiated that follows Japan's basic principles.
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Japan
Foreign Office
Deep Regret In London Sees Washington Treaty Denounced
London dispatch reports American and British spokesmen lamenting Japan's denunciation of the Washington naval agreement. They warn the pact’s collapse risks political instability in the Pacific and a new naval buildup after 1936, while noting the treaty saved large defense costs and provided security.
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London
Japan
Pacific
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