Deferred ruling in three gasoline theft cases heard
Judge Donald Weems reserved decision in a case charging three men with city gasoline theft until the fourth case against W. C. Hodge is heard. Two defendants pled guilty, Howard Haines pleaded not guilty, and Henry Boyd testified about siphoning gasoline from a street department truck.
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Donald Weems
W. C. Hodge
Charles Hodge
Winchester
Haines
Henry Boyd
Howard Haines
Street
John G. Miller
City
Commonwealth Reardon
5 Field
Field
Reardon
Weems
Hodge
Drops Dead On Loudoun Road
Newton Elsea of Bluemont died on the Loudoun Road near Round Hill as he walked this afternoon around 1 30. Two Winchester travelers saw him fall and heard a deep breathe the coroner and physician were summoned and attributed the death to a heart attack.
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Bluemont
Newton Elsea
Round Hill
Winchester
C. H. Driver
Brown Lovett
Elsea
J. S. Patterson
F. T. Hauser
John Gibson
Leesburg
Fresh seafood and cold treats at lower prices
Fresh frosted swordfish steaks salmon perch haddock filets scallops and shrimp offered. Hats 50c and 1.00 Friday and Saturday. Mary Yeakley listed. Pure Food Store for sale rear fountain fixtures 12 and 6 feet J H Henry notice.
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J. H. Henry
Special Saturday Cakes at Home Maker Market
Classified advert notes all layer cakes 65 cents at Home Maker's Market. Also lists sale of a 196? Plymouth with $221.95 credit for $100 cash. Signed by Robert Puckett, Soda Shop.
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Homemaker’s Market
New Plymouth
Robert Puckett
Fascist Press Attacks Hoover Over European Policy
In Rome on February 2 a Fascist paper cites Hoover remarks as proof of U S opposition to European conciliation and features quotes from U S senators and American papers. Il Lavoro Fascista questions if the President’s talk is sales rhetoric for arms to France and urges paying in gold for a future European war.
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Rome
Herbert Hoover
Chicago
United States
France
Roosevel
Il Lavoro Fascista
Il Lavoro Pascista
Berlin
London
Russians Break With Hungarians
Moscow reports that Maxim Litvinov informed Hungary's ambassador in Budapest that the Hungarian legation in Moscow would likely be closed. The move follows Hungary's Munich pressures and its adherence to the three power pact against the Communist International, signaling a loss of independence.
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Moscow
Tass
Maxim Litvinoff
Budapest
Hungary
Japan
Germany
Italy
Communist International
Litvinoff
Michael Jungerth- Arnothy
Ses Artic Conte
Charley Rouss Memorial Rites Sponsored by Fire Company
The Charley Rouss Fire Company holds its annual sermon and memorial service at Loudoun Street Presbyterian Church on Sunday February 5 at 3 o'clock. Rev. Robert A. Whitten will lead with assistants. members to meet at Reuss Engine House at 2:30 and march in. Special music by the Chanters directed by Floyd W. Haines. Executive committee requests each member to attend.
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Charley Rouss Fire Company
Loudoun Street Presbyterian Church
Robert A. Whitten
Congregational Christian Church
Reuss
Floyd W. Haines
Armstrong advertises weatherstripping and caulking services
E. W. Armstrong Co offers metal weatherstripping and caulking for windows and doors. For estimate call 639. Located at 39 E. Piccadilly St. Advertisement notes service availability Tue Thu Fri for times noted.
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E. W. Armstrong Co
E. Piccadilly St
Pastor McIntyre Finds Relaxation in Wood Work and Keeps Gavel Legacy
Dr W W McIntyre presiding elder of Winchester district M E Church South retires from duties to craft furniture from walnut and mahogany. He has given gavels from ancient benches in Barretts Chapel Delaware and the Strawbridge Oak in Maryland to bishops, reflecting his hobbyist skill and historic connections. He turned to woodwork after medical advice urged activity, noting prior athletic interests.
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W. W. McIntyre
Winchester
M. E. Church
South
Bishop Moore
Baltimore
Barrett's Chapel
Delaware
Francis Asbury
Coke
England
Peele
McIntyre
W. W. Peele
Braddock Street
Strawbridge Oak
Maryland
Robert Strawbridge
Executioner of France Is Dead
Paris reports Anetole Deibler aged 75 known as Monsieur De Paris and hereditary head executioner of France died suddenly after collapsing in a Paris subway station. He inherited the office from his father and carried out more than 300 guillotine executions since the 19th century. He was seen as a mild man despite his grim role and described himself as a disciplined government employee.
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Paris
Anetole Deibler
France
Monsieur de Paris
Deibler
Louis Deibler
Chicken and Oyster Supper Benefit for Welltown Church
A chicken and oyster supper is planned for Thursday February 9 from 5 to 9 pm to raise funds for Welltown Church. Tickets are 50 cents. Local volunteers organize the event with proceeds supporting church activities.
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Welltown Church
Rally Anticipated At Braddock Street Church Friday
A large Youth Crusade rally is expected at Braddock Street M E Church South with strong district representation and a Randolph Macon cadet delegation. Bishop William Walter Peele will speak, joined by Dr Edward J Reese and local participants including Robert Lee T M Swann Jr Mary Glenn Lupton and W W McIntyre.
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C. A. York
Front Royal
Baltimore
M. E. Church
South
Braddock Street
M. E
Roanoke
Randolph-Macon Academy
Randolph-Macon
Bishop Peele
William Walter Peele
Edward J. Reese
Alpheus Wilson Memorial Church
Robert Lee
T. M. Swann
Mary Glenn Lupton
W. W. McIntyre
Truce Sought To Keep Army Out Of France
Perpignan France Feb 2 French authorities pursue a border truce to keep Spanish forces from crossing into France Generalisimo Franco pushes toward the north as reinforcements move to the frontier. Authorities hope a halt to fighting will deter a spillover into Catalonia and influence Franco to seek a broader truce.
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France
Charles S. Foltz
Perpignan
Francisco Franco
Great Britain
Franco
Gerona
Catalonia
Figuras
Spain
John Fishpaw Seeks Third Term On Clarke Board
John M. Fishpaw of Long Marsh district announces reelection bid for Clarke County Board of Supervisors in the Democratic Primary. A lifelong farmer and livestock dealer, he has served three terms since succeeding F. H. Pierce. He is married to Juanita May Rinker with a daughter and two sons.
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Berryville
John M. Fishpaw
Long Marsh
Clarke County Board of Supervisors
Fishpaw
Juanita May Rinker
Samuel Hurst
Winchester
Harvey L. Fishpaw
Commissioner of Revenue
Raymond R. Fishpaw
Prince William County
Manmassas
Haymarket
F. H Pierce
Aged Donor Busch Volunteered Blood at St Agnes
John H. Busch 76, veteran of two wars and former Annapolis instructor, was the oldest member of his American Legion Post to donate blood at St. Agnes Hospital. His action underscores the enduring service of older veterans in wartime relief efforts.
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Philadelphia
John H. Busch
America
Navy
Annapolis Naval Academy
American Legion
St. Agnes Hospital
Regional food tastes reveal Dixie favorites and coast contrasts
A Reuters report summarizes an Agriculture Department palate poll showing Southern Negroes average 12.9 pounds of poultry and 308 pounds of watermelon annually, while Pacific Coast households lead in spinach and lettuce. North Atlantic states top poultry, New England and mid Atlantic lead cabbage, and beef consumption concentrates in Alabama and Tennessee. Milk favors the Rockies, bread and rolls the Southwest, onions the West Coast.
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Eddy Gilmore
Washington
Agriculture Department
North Atlantic States
Pacific Coast
Dixie
New England
Middle West
Indianapolis
Detroit
Grand Rapids
Marquette
Milwaukee
Cincinnati
Columbus
New
Senate Delays Action On Roberts To Be U.S. Judge
The Senate delayed the nomination of Floyd H. Roberts to a Virginia federal judgeship. The Judiciary Committee voted 15 to 3 to disapprove, with Virginia senators Glass and Byrd expressing personal offense. Majority Leader Barkley asked to hold over, and at least 75 senators reportedly favored rejection.
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Washington
Senate
Floyd H. Roberts
Virginia
Senate Judiciary Committee
Glass
Byrd
Barkley
D-Ky
Burke
D-Ned
Judiciary
Roberts
Ashurst
Ferry Bridge Bids Called By Va. Commission
The State Highway Department called for bids on seven projects, to be opened February 16. Among them is a 1,651 foot bridge over the Shenandoah River at Castlemans Ferry on Route 7 in Slar ke County.
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Richmond
State Highway Department
Shenandoah River
Castleman’s Ferry
Slarke
Hitler's Journal Attacks Roosevelt Backing Europe Defense
Berlin reports say Volkischer Beobachter accuses Roosevelt of pledging to defend democracies against Fascism. It claims his talks with the Senate military affairs committee show a push to bind America to Europe, with headlines questioning U.S. entanglements and Bolshevism. The Deutsche Allgemeine Zeitung and DNB echo concerns that readers oppose entering a war path and warn of treason implications.
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Berlin
Hitler
Voelkischer Beobachter
Roosevelt
Senate Military Affairs Committee
North America
Fuehrer
Hoover
Chicago
Rootvelt
Senate Committee
Boersenzeitung
France
England
Germany
Italy
Deutsche Allgemeine Zeitung
Washington
DNB
White House
Groundhog Shadow Omen Debunked In Punxsutawney
Punxsutawney Groundhog Lodge reports the woodchuck did not see its shadow at Gobbler's Knob as revealed by the Sage of Gobbler's Knob. Weather observer W S Brotzman dismisses the superstition saying the sun did not shine.
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Gobbler
Gobbler’s Knob
Woodchuck
W. 5S. Brotzman
Pittsburgh
Initiation Set For Gainesboro Future Farmers
Tomorrow evening at 7 30 o clock members of the Gainesboro Future Farmer Chapter will be formally initiated into the order by the Degree Team from the Stephens City Chapter at the Gainesboro Consolidated School. The Stephens City team includes Jack McAboy president Robert Russell vice president Cecil Teets secretary Ralph Snapp treasurer James Yeakley reporter R A Wall advisor Harold Bolen watch dog Gervis Grim first conductor Baker Russell second conductor Thomas Russell and Robert Richards candidates. The 24 Gainesboro members will then undergo an informal initiation with tricks and pranks. Next week Stephens City leaders will help organize the Gainesboro chapter and adopt a future program.
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Gainesboro
Future Farmer
Stephens City
Gervis Grim
Baker Russell
Thomas Russell
Robert Richards
Effort Made To Call Off Strike
New York city officials sought settlement in a mid-town elevator strike that disrupted 100000 workers and cost the needle and fur industries 15000000 in a single day. Stanley Isaacs and union and realty representatives planned a 1030 am conference. Local 32B president Bambrick said 95 landlords had signed contracts granting a dollar weekly raise and a 44 hour week.
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New York
Needle and Fur Industries
Manhattan
Stanley M. Isaacs
James J. Bambrick
Building Service Employes’ International Union
City to Delay Filling Vacancies Amid Slowed Workload
City Manager Arthur M. Field said four resigned positions will not be filled for now due to a light city workload. Despite many applications, officials plan to avoid hiring additional workers at least for the near term.
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Arthur M. Field
Rouss Fire Co. Holds February Meeting Evening
The Charlie Rouss Fire Co. will hold its regular monthly meeting Friday February 3 at 8 oclock. All members are urged to attend. A special entertainment is planned. M D Weaver president.
Friendship Fire Company to Install January Officers
The Friendship Fire Company holds its regular monthly meeting on Thursday evening February 2 at 8 o'clock. Officers elected in January will be installed into office at this meeting. All members urged to attend. William Argenbright, Captain.
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Friendship Fire Company
William Argenbright
Capi
Hunger Strike at San Quentin Continues Amid Food Dispute
About 3,500 prisoners remained on hunger strike at San Quentin as others ate breakfast and took jobs. Warden Court Smith, meeting inmates in the yard, blamed organizers for the unrest while offering menu changes. no vote on the strike would be allowed.
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San Quentin
Calif
Court Smith
Smith
Church Grace Lutherans paces change of Chamber meeting date
A Cham ber of Commerce board met in special session this morning and moved the annual meeting from February 16 to February 17 at the request of Grace Lutheran Church officials. The Men’s Bible Class had already set February 16 for its 20th anniversary celebration.
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Chamber of Commerce
Grace Lutheran Church
Sarah Zane Fire Co. Meeting Notice
Sarah Zane Fire Co. will hold a Friday evening meeting on February 3 at 8 p m. All members are requested to be present. L M Crabill Captain.
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Sarah Zane Fire CO
L. M. Crabill
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Loudoun Road
Mary
Yeakley
Charley Rouss
Margaret L. Hodgson
Youth Crusaders
Bishop W. W. Peele
Edward J. Rees
Alpheus Wilson Church
Pastor
Fr. McIntyre
Subway
John Fishpaw
U.S
Va. Commission
Claim Groundhog
Warden
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