Roland J Mitchell dies in Clarke home after heart attack
Roland Greene Mitchell longtime Northern Virginia banker and former Virginia House of Delegates member died at his Clarke county home The Glen near Boyce after a sudden heart attack at age sixty He had moved to Clarke county in 1906 and was active in Christ Episcopal Church and Democratic politics The Clarke County death ends a life of public service in Rockbridge and Clarke counties with a noted career in banking and real estate provided by a long time friend and associate
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Boyce
Roland Greene Mitchell
Virginia House of Delegates
Northern
Virginia
Democratic Party
Roy
the Glen
Mr. Mitchell
Ots Peace
Mrn
Mitchell
Sur
Dutton
Rockbridge County
Washington and Lee University
Lexington
House of Delegates
Glenn
Here
Clarke County
Christ Episcopal Church
Millwood
Christ Church
Special Debate After Hose Co Meeting Sparks Civiliation Progress Talk
Special feature debate follows the South End Hose Co business meeting held Monday night February 6. The resolution states that civilization’s progress will not continue much longer. Pro and con speakers include W. F. Luttrell H. Luttrell Alfred Luttrell and Arthur Luttrell Ernest Luttrell J D Luttrell. Meeting called at 7 30 prompt.
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South End
Hose Co
W. F. Luttrell
H. Luttrell
Alfred Luttrell
Arthur Luttrell
Ernest Luttrell
J. D. Luttrell
Kidnap Gang Sought After Virginia Girl Abduction
In Stafford County Virginia members of a suspected kidnap gang are being sought after 14 year old Caroline Musante was found tied to a tree in woods near Fredericksburg. She said abductors forced her to walk with them and questioned her about ransom plans involving local families.
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Associated Press
Fredericksburg
Caroline Musante
Stafford County
Lee Musante
Harry
H. P. Porter
John Musante
Freight rate cut on export apples by 12 cents
A Read ing Railway Company letter from Harrisburg Pa reports a 25 percent reduction in export apple rates from origin points in trunk line territory. The cut, effective until June, saves about 12 cents per barrel for shipments to the coast. The Virginia State Horticultural Society had pressed for the reduction.
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H. F. Byrd
Reading Railway Company
Harrisburg
Trunk Line
New York
Virginia State Horticultural Society
Seaboard
Bluegum Robinson Fined for Reckless Driving After Crash
Edward Bluegum Robinson of Stephens City was fined $12 in Winchester Police Court for reckless driving following a crash with E T Hevener’s truck south of Winchester yesterday. He testified he did not see the parked truck while watching an approaching car. Other docket items included John Ash for stealing coal, 60 days. Roger Ritter for disorderly conduct, $19. J Hollowell for illegal possession of liquor, $73.
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Edward
Bluegum
Weems
John Ash
Roger Ritter
J. Hollowell
Regular meeting notices for Sarah Zane Friday night
Regular meeting scheduled for Friday night February 3 at 8 o'clock. R. B. Brown, Captain.
Win thur Public Safety Notice at Northwestern Grade Auction
Tomorrow at 10 o clock a public safety incident near Winchester on the Northwestern grade will be addressed. Prizes include turkeys geese chickens and guineas. Iplt Carl Ner.
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Winchester
Iplt
Carl Ner
Nurses Report February Visits and Health Clinics
The February nursing meeting of the Di Nurse Association at their Court House area office, with Mrs. H. D. Puller presiding, reported 642 visits for January. Visit types included 10 prenatal, 22 postnatal, 64 infants, 138 pre school, 77 school, 299 adults, and 32 tuberculosis patients, with 39 scarlet fever and 2 white cough cases.
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di Nurse Association
Court House
H. D. Puller
Martinf Wisecarver
Josephine F. Arthur
Evelyn C. Dean
Robert F. Punsten
University Hospital
Frederick County
AE de Clark
Abducted Girl Found Dead in Brush Near Massapequa
Mary Helen O Connor 15 disappeared after asking her mother not to worry A ransom note demanding 1000 dollars arrived at her father Police found the body in a real estate development scene with bruises and torn clothing Officials suspect possible abduction and struggle but no immediate criminal charge reported
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Mineola
N. Y
Mary Helen O’connor
James O’connor
Massapequa
Mary Helen
O'Connor
Special At Home Demonstration Mar Aoe Full Size Cakes
An item lists a home demonstration event with cakes offered at 50 cents each. The small ad reflects a simple sale or sample for attendees.
Nine Women Burned to Death in Sanatorium Fire
A mysterious fire at a Ridgecliff sanitarium dormitory in Wisconsin killed nine female patients. Dr. William Glendenning accused an adjacent farmer of incendiary action after a telephone threat saying he would get even. Eleven other patients were rescued, with damage near ten thousand dollars.
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Associated Press
Cleveland
Arts
Lottie Roback
Helen Kovack
Agnes Dorrington
Lorraine Dean
Fannie Laundon
Ethel R. Zipp
Mary Bennett
Isabel McBride
Newcastle
Gladys Frazer
William Glendenning
Grenga
Ridgecliff
Wicxaise Ae ‘Dhe
Glendenning
Virginia Glendenning
Youth Liberty Dash After Jail Escape Near Front Royal
Winchester police sought Millard Finchum an 18 year old Frederick County youth wanted in Front Royal for alleged auto thefts. He was jailed there but escaped as Sergeant Smith locked him in the Front Royal facility. Police here alerted to watch for him.
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Winchester
Millard Finchum
Frederick County
Front Royal
Finchum
Sergeant Smith
Cyclemen Cash Sale Announced For Weekend Event
A local shop advertises a special cash sale this Saturday and Monday with items priced at 5 cents 85 cents and 1.25 dollars. The feature highlights likely bargain bicycles and related goods from the FLOWER SHOP.
Oyster and Chicken Supper Benefit in Gore Lodge Hall
Ip-11 OYSTER & CHICKEN SUPPER Thurs night Feb 9 in Lodge Hall at Gore. Supper 25 cents. Benefit Ladies' Aid. Also note JIG-SAW PUZZLES rent by the day at Colonial Art & Craft Shop opposite Postoffice. Bear's Sane advertised for winter cold relief. 2-1p-
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Colonial Art & Craft Shop
Postoffice
Lodge Hall
Gore
Ladies’ Aid
Largent opens second cash grocery and meat store
The formal opening of Largents Sanitary Cash Grocery and Meat Store No 2 at Loudoun street and Valley avenue begins today and continues tomorrow. Proprietor B W Largent invites friends and the public to visit, enjoy ham sandwiches and coffee, with a large stock of new merchandise and price savings on a cash basis.
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Largent
Sanitary Cash
Loudoun Street
Valley Avenue
B. W. Largent
Blic
George W. Riley and Son
Star of
Sargent
Opera
Cameron and
Piccadilly Streets
Sargeant’s Sanitary Cash Store
Bride of Aged Man Slain by Son at Wedding
In Pittsburgh a 22 year old son is jailed for killing Irene Carbett minutes after her marriage to his father John Coyne 66. He shot her with a rifle and beat the father with a hammer as guests fled. Coyne senior survives head wounds in hospital.
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Associated Press
Pittsburgh
John Coyne
John
Irene Carbett
John, Jr
Coyne
John Jr
Detroit
Patrick
Edward
Rouss Fire Co. Sets Feb 3 Regular Meeting
Rouss Fire Company announces its regular monthly meeting Friday night February 3 at 8 o'clock. All members are requested to be present. Signed M. Lamp, president.
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M. Lamp
Roosevelt Heads to Open Sea Vacation Before Inauguration
President-elect Roosevelt plans a final vacation at Warm Springs Georgia as he solidifies policy and staff for the new administration. He aims to tackle the debt crisis with a possible extra congressional session, seeks tariff and currency reforms, and weighs cabinet posts including Secretary of the Treasury and possibly Secretary of State for Hull.
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Associated Press
Warm Springs
Roosevelt
Open Seas
United States
New York
Congress
the Treasury
Hull
Tenn
Georgia
Warns Against State Tampering With Mortgages
Franklin W. Fort, chair of the Federal Home Loan Board, warned state legislatures not to alter mortgage terms or collection policies. He warned such moves could halt new lending by institutions and cited banks pursuing liberal policies toward borrowers despite months of missed payments.
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Associated Press
Washington
Franklin W. Fort
Federal Home Loan Board
Fort
Topeka
Little Rock
Des Moines
Murder Charge Placed Against Young Farmer
Benjamin Jackson, 26, a farmer, is charged with first degree murder in the death of John Dalton, 46, after a dance incident. Jackson is jailed without bail in Prince Georges County. William Cheney, 49, is seriously wounded and hospitalized in Washington. Mollie Cheney, the only eye witness, testified the assailant became infuriated when Dalton urged him to leave the dance for drinking.
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Upper Marlboro
Benjamin Jackson
John Dalton
Jackson
Prince Georges County
William Cheney
Washington
Mollie Cheney
Dance
Final Winter Hat Clearance Sale
Margaret L Hodgsom announces a final clearance sale of winter hats with two for one dollar. The notice lists offer details and dates.
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Margaret L. Hodgson
Hardy Renamed President of Winchester Chamber of Commerce
William G. Hardy, cashier at Shenandoah Valley National Bank, was re elected president for a second year by the Winchester Chamber of Commerce. Andrew Bell was re elected secretary, Howard M. Solenberger treasurer, and Dr Charles R Anderson named vice president with a new eight member board. The annual banquet is set for February 7 at 6 30 PM in the Canton Hotel.
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William G. Hardy
Shenandoah Valley National Bank of Winchester
Winchester Chamber of Commerce
Hardy
Chamber of Commerce
Andrew Bell
Howard M. Solenberger
Charles R. Anderson
Winchester
John H. Rosenberger
Ansel Solenberger
William B. Wagner
Bam C. Brooke
Claude Cammer
W. G. Hardy
Lawrence C. Hollis
Caeatin Hotel
State Solons Encouraged in Study of Taxes
A bipartisan group of state legislators pursues a plan to untangle overlapping federal and state taxes. President Hoover and President elect Roosevelt express support for a coordinated, scientific division of tax sources among government levels to curb double taxation and improve efficiency.
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Associated Press
Washington
Hoover
Shoreham Hotel
Interstate Legislative Assembly
Roosevelt
Hancock and Dixie College Baskeball Tonight
Hancock Maryland hosts Dixie College at Handley Court at 8 o clock. Public invited as both teams remain undefeated this season.
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Hancock
Dixie Collegans
Handley Court
Ipli
Steel Industry Hit by Tax Burden and Low Demand
W H Jennings of United States Steel spoke to the Rotary Club on the 1932 downturn and tax load. He cited $48 051 000 in 1930 taxes versus about $30 000 000 in 1932 and argued high taxes strangled recovery while steel still backed modern life with vast product variety. The Worcester mill and others illustrate steel’s reach across 10 000 uses.
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Rotary Club
W. H. Jennings
United States Steel Corporation
Steel Ind
Jennings
Deane Ing.eee
Aote
Inter
American Steel and Wire Company
Massachusetts
Worcester
Mass
Jenning
Herbert Solenberger
Charles F. Coffman
Debaters Set by Two High Schools in Stephens City
Middletown and Stephens City high schools faculty plan a debate on February 9 at Stephens City High School auditorium. The topic asks if free text books should be provided by Virginia for all elementary pupils. G W Ropp and Miss Virginia Grantham support the affirmative. R E Ayler and Mrs Elsie Smallwood oppose. Community League invites all to attend.
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Middletown
Stephens City High Schools
Stephens City High School
Stephens City School
State of
Virginia
G. W. Ropp
Middletown High School
Virginia Grantham
R. E. Ayler
Elsie Smallwood
Community League
Pippins Play Here Tonight
The Maryland Pippins of Hancock face the Dixie Collegeans of Winchester on the Handley floor tonight at 8 o clock in a Western Maryland basketball clash.
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Maryland Pippins
Hancock
Maryland
Dixie Collegians
Winchester
Fordsons for sale at Lupton Orchard Service
Several Fordsons available in A 1 condition. One 15 30 McCormick Deering listed as like new. Lupton Orchard Service. Ip 21 3 9.
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Fordsons
McCormick Deering
Lupton Orchard Service
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Roland J. Mitchell
Clarke Home
Directorate of Farmers and Merchants National Bank and Trust Company
Stafford
Sarah Zane
R. B. Brown
IRL
Helen O’conner
The
Farmer
Superintendent of Institution
Largeant
Riley
Rouss Fire Co
Open Sea
Commerce
Bank
Bell
Moling and Cather
Stephens City
Pippins
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