District 6 President Invited to Winchester Meeting
Frederick County Teachers Association leader R A Wall plans a Winchester meeting Saturday from 10 to 12 to discuss teachers participation in the Shenandoah Apple Blossom Festival and other topics. D J Howard and E B Morse report on out of school youth and farm youth training. Committees include Apple Blossom Festival and Publicity with State Senator T Russell Cathere invited to review legislation. Miss Ethel Spillman will speak on the District G plan for the county teachers banquet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. A. Wall
Frederick County ‘Teachers’ Association
Winchester
Wall
Frederick County
Shenandoah
D. J Howard
E. B. Morse
Howard
Morse
Middletown
Stephens City
Aining
T. Russell Cather
Ethel Spillman
Teachers’ Association
Harrisonburg College
Wi Hakars
Will of Catherine Fahnestock Recorded in County Office
The late Catherine Fahnestock's will is on record with County Clerk C. C. Brannon. It leaves a half share in the James Carr property on Woodstock Lane to son Garrett Fahnestock, provides cash bequests to Helen Fahnestock Kendall Fahnestock Lorraine Lee Fahnestock and names Harry Fahnestock as administrator with bond set at 83 400.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Catherine Fahnestok
C. C. Brannon
James Carr
Woodstock Lane
Garrett Fahnestock
Helen Fahnestock
Kendall
Lorraine Lee Fahnestock
Harry Fahnestock
Falmer v Cline Case Postponed to Thursday Morning
The suit of Charles Falmer against B C Cline seeking 10000 for alleged injuries after his arrest during the 1936 Apple Blossom Festival was continued in Corporation Court to Thursday at 10 o'clock. Judge F S Tavenner of Woodstock and Frank Brumback represent the plaintiff, while Kern and Burr P. Harrison defend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Falmer
B. C. Cline
Sntiff
Corporation Court
F S. Tavenner
Woodstock
Frank Brumback
Winchester
Kern
Burr P. Harrison
Hodges Seeks Virginia Comptroller Post
Col Leroy Hodges, director of the Social Security Board old age benefit bureau, said he would accept as Virginia state comptroller if confirmed by the General Assembly. He was named to the post yesterday by Governor James H. Price and would replace E R Combs who has held the office since Byrd’s administration began. The Social Security Board said no replacement for Hodges had been chosen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Leroy Hodges
Old Age Benefit Bureau
Social Security Board
General Assembly of Virginia
Hodges
Virginia Post
James H. Price
E. R. Combs
Harry F. Byrd
Resolution For Aid To China Delayed In League
In Geneva a proposed League of Nations resolution on aid to China was delayed by a council wrangle with Poland and Peru objecting to being treated as rubber stamps. They planned to abstain in protest as Britain France and Russia shaped the text. The meeting adjourned and may reconvene tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geneva
League of Nations
China
Poland
Peru
Britain
France
Russia
A. 8. Quevedo
Ecuador
Appraise Estate of Mr Dodson
The estate of the late Alonzo Dodson has been appraised at $4,228.99, recorded in the Frederick Circuit Court office. The appraisal was made by Fred D. Manphis, H. H. Snarr and Albert Keller.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alonzo Dodson
C. C. Brannon
Frederick Circuit Court
Fred D. Manphis
H. H. Snarr
Albert Keller
Market Quotation Summary for New York Stocks
New York stocks fluctuated with leaders sustaining gains while trading was slow. After a rally yesterday, many traders reduced commitments. transfers ran about 800000 shares with prices listed for 40 plus major issues at 2 pm including American Can 78 1/4 and General Electric 39 17/8.
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New York
al. Chem
Tel
Tob. B
Anaconda
A. T
B. and
Beth Steel
Case
Chrysler
Colum. Credit
Con. Edison
Livestock And Produce Markets Reported From Multiple Cities
Baltimore notes U S Dept of Agriculture market activity with cattle calves hogs and sheep prices and trends. Philadelphia reports live poultry butter eggs and prices for various fowl and dairy items. Chicago reports hogs cattle calves with market declines and mixed demand affecting prices and loads.
Westminster Choir to Perform at Handley High School
Chorus director Dr John F Williamson leads the Westminster Choir in a ~600 attendee concert at Handley High School auditorium on Thursday evening February 3 at 8 o clock. Mrs F L Buckley praises the choir after hearing them in six prior concerts and notes its global reach. Seat reservations available at Baker's Drug Store 2 to 5 PM.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John F. Williamson
Westminster Choir
Handley High School
F. L. Buckley
Eulalia Savage Nalley
Baker’s Drug Store
Livestock Prices Slump Amid Mixed Bids and Open Market
The market shows steady to 25 lower for cows, bulls 10-15 off, vealers steady to 10.50 with early tops to 12.00. Weighty bulls to 6.75, sheep at 14,000 head including 2,500 direct, fat lambs opening slow with bids and sales weak to 15 lower. Choice lambs around 17.65-75, some sheep near steady, medium 110 lb ewes around 3.00.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
U. S. Dept. Agri
Philadelphia
P. R
Chicago
U.S. Dept
Wheat, Corn Futures Rise on Liverpool Boost and Drought Worries
Chicago and Baltimore grain markets show wheat futures advancing due to a Liverpool market upturn and drought signals in the central plains. Prices for wheat, corn, and soybeans shift alongside nearby contracts as traders weigh U S crop prospects and potential demand from France.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Liverpool
France
United States
Propa
Cana
Boltimore Grain
Baltimore
Wincheester Grain Market
Borah Warns Of Loose Talk On Navy Alliance
Senator Borah argues against alarmist talk of a Britain United States naval alliance warning it could echo prewar tensions. He voices concern during a foreign policy debate as Senator Johnson criticizes policy while Senator Pittman defends nonintervention and noninterference under Roosevelt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Borah
Navy Alliance
Washington
R.-Idaho
Senate
Great Britain
United States
Idaho
Pittman
D.-Nev
Foreign Relations Committee
Johnson
R.-Calif
Esterday
Roosevelt
Farmer Convicted After Mule Leads Wagon Incident
Patrolman J. F. Bradshaw joked the mule steered the wagon when a Dunn, North Carolina farmer was charged with driving while intoxicated. The observer noted the mule was the brains of the outfit and the farmer was convicted.
Plunged Into Icy Water At Bartonsville
Mrs Ina Orndorff wife of R8 Orndorff a well known painter of Stephens City narrowly escaped drowning at Bartonsville dam when ice broke and she fell in. Her husband and son Hugh pulled her to safety over the bank while she recovered at home with a cold and nervous strain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ina Orndorff
Stephens City
Orndorff
Bartonville Dam
Hugh
Miss Mary Theiss To Address Civic League Meeting
Miss Mary Theiss accepted an invitation to speak at the Civic League meeting on Friday February 4 at the George Washington Hotel. Luncheon attendees should contact the luncheon committee Mrs. E G Rusk Mrs. Earl Parsons and Mrs. Harry Schmidt, while others may hear the talk on Character Building for Pre-School Children around 1 30.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Theiss
Civic League
George Washington Hotel
E. G Rusk
Earl Parsons
Harry Schmidt
Miss Theiss
New Judge Takes Oath of Office in Virginia
John B. Draper was sworn in as judge of Virginia's twenty first judicial circuit in Pulaski before about 150 people. He praised the honor and asked for full cooperation while pledging courteous, just, and fair court administration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pulaski
John
Draper
Twenty-First Judicial Circuit
Virginia
Three Fugitives Caught After Lorton Escape
Three prisoners who escaped last night from Lorton Reformatory were recaptured after a three hour hunt by seventy five guards and eight bloodhounds. The trio— Jay C. Lankford 23 from Inion 8 C, serving two to three years for assault and robbery, Robert J. Evans 21 of Washington serving two to five years for robbery and joy riding, and Cecil R. Kennedy 18 of Washington serving eighteen months to three years for robbery—were found in a ditch near the prison grounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Lorton Reformatory
Jay C. Lankford
Inion
Robert J. Evans
Cecil R. Kennedy
Faithful Gather At Weather Mill
Punxsutawney Pennsylvania February 1 The Ground Hog Day tradition brings the faithful to Cobbler's Knob to learn the woodchuck's six week forecast if shadows appear stormy weather if not balmy weather remains the belief of the seer and the groundhog lodge supporters.
President to Attend Fort Myer Horse Show Charity Ride
President Roosevelt will attend a Fort Myer Virginia horse show tonight to benefit a charitable performance, with Mrs. Roosevelt riding in the event. The outing is part of a social aid effort in Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Roosevelt
Fort Myer
Final rites for Graden Wallace among Frederick county crash victims
Auto victims from Frederick county weekend crashes are identified. Graden Wallace of near Mount Williams died from injuries after a crash north of Stephens City. His funeral was at the Lutheran Church at Lebanon with Rev. P. B. Shealey officiating. Funeral services for two others, Jilie McFarland and Boyd Puff nberger, are scheduled for tomorrow at Mount Olive and Salem Church respectively.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Graden Wallace
Mount Williams
Frederick County
Wallace
Stephens City
Mount Olive
Theestites
Salem Church
Hear Ridge
W. Va
Reed In Robes: New Associate Justice Stanley Reed
The newly confirmed Associate Justice Stanley F. Reed is shown in his court robes as he joins the U S Supreme Court. Central Press notes his arrival and formal attire marking the moment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reed
Stanley F. Reed
U. S Supreme Court
Central Press
Ladies Aid Society Meetings Set This Week
Frederick Circuit Methodist Church Ladies Aid will meet at the parsonage on Whitlock Avenue Friday at 7:80 PM with Mrs Russell Robertson of Relief as leader. Macedonia Church Ladies Aid meets Thursday at 2 PM at Mrs Jay Mate's White Post home for important business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies’ Aid Society of
Frederick
Methodist
Whitlock Avenue
Russell Robertson
Relief
Ladies’ Aid Society of Macedonia
Jay Mate
White Post
Three Children Perish In Farmhouse Fire
WAVERLY Tenn Feb 1 Three small children Joe Ann 3 Walter Robert 2 and Kay Frances Rushton five months burned to death when a fire destroyed their farm home. Parents Francis M Rushton and wife were in the barn at the time.
Hollis Seeks Scout Car and Radio for Police Department
Chief Hollis urges city council to provide a Scout car and short wave radio amid a 1937 drop in total arrests but rises in drunken driving cases. He notes staff shortages, cites reorganization and a new traffic ordinance, and commends local officials while outlining a long term plan for improved patrols and resources.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seema
Ano
Arnold
Hollis
Charles R. Anderson
John H. Rosenberger
Peyton Marshall
James P. Reardon
Commonwealth
Donald Weems
Arthur M. Field
Obhunes Dee
Ieee
Gielen Smee
Varpanch
Alee
Dowels Sthenes
Sacred Movie To Be Presented Tonight
The Rev. C Worthington Lowe of Grace Lutheran Church announced a sound motion picture showing at 8 o clock this evening as part of the anniversary appeal. The feature Thunder of the Sea has a rich musical background and will be accompanied by a choir, inviting friends to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. Worthington Lowe
Grace Lutheran Church
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Richmond News-Leader
Clarke
Blackburn Moore
Berryville
Col. Hodges
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Gen. Foods
Gen. Mills
Gen. Motors
Int. Harvester
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Kennecott
Mont.-Ward
Nat. Distillers
N. Y. Central
Owens Il
Glass
Penn R. R
Proctor & Gam
Repub. Steel
Sears Roebuck
Skelly Oil
Sou. Pac
Sou. Ry
Ltd. Oil of N. J
Texas Corp
UN. Pac
U. S. Rubber
U. S. Steel
Va-Chem Ptd
West UN. Tel
West el
Woolworth
Winchester Coca-Cola Bottling Works, Inc
E. E. Harbaugh
Mer
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Scout
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Dranken
Winchester Furniture CO
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