Roosevelt sails for ten day fishing cruise from Jacksonville
President-elect Roosevelt departs Jacksonville aboard Vincent Astor’s Nourmahal for a ten day southern fishing voyage. He waves farewell, explains plans to involve a congressional committee on British debt talks, and greets crowds and relatives including Vincent Astor and Kermit Roosevelt.
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Jacksonville
Fla
Roosevelt
Astor
Nourmahal
Vincent Astor
James A. Farley
White House
Kermit Roosevelt
Theodore Roosevelt
Major Alsop
Alsop
Bahamas
George St. George Tucker
Frederick C. Kernochan
New York
Lester Helter
Mobile
Ala
Traces of coal found near Mountain Falls raise Winchesters hopes
Tests by A J Hilgras of Pennsylvania on the J W Keffer 250 acre tract near Great North Mountain and the Winchester and Wardensville Railroad area suggest a potential for an excellent grade of bituminous coal within about 12 miles of Winchester. Hilgras cautions he has not proven large quantities but will continue tests at scattered points and on other lands in the vicinity.
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Winchester
Mountain Falls
Frederick County
A. J. Hilgras
Pennsylvania
J. W. Keffer
Keffer
Great North Mountain
Wardensville
Baltimore and Ohio
William B. Cornwell
Romney
W. Va
Winchester and
Warrensville
Cornwell
John J. Cornwell
West Virginia
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Hilgras
Maryland
Weitzel Lectures on India and Japan at Grace Lutheran
Baltimore treasurer of the Foreign Mission Board of the United Lutheran Church in America, Mr. George R. Weitzel, speaks twice at Grace Lutheran Church. At 10 he presents India conditions with a moving picture reel. at 11 he discusses Japan. Public invited.
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George R. Weitzel
Baltimore
Foreign Mission Board
United Lutheran Church In America
Grace Lutheran Church
India
Public Invited To Tilt Tonight At Handley High
Attendance at the basketball game in Handley High School gym tonight at 7 30 to decide the Future Farmers of America northern Virginia championship is open to the public. Organizers expect a large Winchester area turnout. Admission 25 cents to cover contest expenses. A battle royal is anticipated.
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Handley High School
Farmers of America
Northern
Virginia
Winchester
Builders start 9 houses in Winchester for jobs
Announcement by Glaize and Brother coat tor engine contractors says 9 dwelling houses will begin on Paper Mill road along South Loudoun street and Shirley street. Fred L. Glaize Jr notes 25 to 30 men will be employed to provide work and voices optimism that better days are coming.
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Coat Tor Engine Contractors
Winchester
Paper Mill Road
Loudoun Street
Shirley Street
Fred L. Glaize, Jr
Glaize and Brother
Mr. Glaize
New Members Admitted to Sarah Zane Fire Company
Six new members joined the Sarah Zane Fire Company at its monthly meeting in the engine house on North Loudoun street. Captain Richard B. Brown announced committees for 1933 and plans for the annual sermon and drum corps practice. The group discussed a proposed 40 cent tax cut and urged no reduction in local volunteer fire funding.
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Sarah Zane Fire Company
North
Loudoun Street
Richard B. Brown
Sarah Zane
Reginald Frye
Grover C Dicks
R. W. Lockhart
Paul Riley
Galfrey D. Carper
Roy Golliday
George W. Stover
Winchester Pied
L. E. Patton
E. C. Lupa
Ray McDonald
L. M. Crabill
George Sumption
Taylor Barr
United Brethren Church
Sarah Zaners
Winchester
Common Council
Trustees named for Winchester Firemen's Relief Fund
Judge Philip Williams in Corporation Court confirms the selection of three trustees for the Winchester Firemen's Relief Fund. The appointees are Fred W. Forney attorney Donald L. Weems and Walker McC. Bond.
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Philip Williams
Winchester Firemen's Relief Fund
Fred W. Forney
Donald L. Weems
Walker McC. Bond
Snowy Weather Forecast For Early Week
Weather outlook for the period beginning Monday across the North and Middle Atlantic States calls for snow at the start of the week with snow or rain around Wednesday and again at the end of the week. The first half stays cold with moderation Thursday and colder again toward week’s end.
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Washington
North
Middle Atlantic
Steward Stipe Takes Over Martinsburg Pike Station
Steward Stipe announces he has taken over the Pure Oil Filling Station on the Martinsburg pike next to Earl Shade's Garage. He says all business appreciated and will operate independently.
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Pure Oil
Martinsburg Pike
Earl Shade
Final Clearance Sale Of Winter Hats
Winter hats offered at two for 51.00 in a final clearance item listing from L Hodgson. Limited quantity advertised with a single line contact and no date.
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L. Hodgson
Winchester Historical Society Holds Annual Meeting at Handley Library
The Winchester Historical Society met at Handley Library with President John M. Steck in charge. He outlined 1932 achievements and 1933 plans including annual papers on Joist Hite George Washington at Winchester and the Braddock Road through Frederick County. Notes on Fort Loudoun plans by Washington were found in the Library of Congress and a ground survey and markers were prepared.
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Winchester, Virginia
Frederick County
Garland R. Quarles
Philip Williams
Richard E. Griffith
Braddock Road
Griffith
Leslie Neill Woods
Scully Suggees
Highway Commission
Alexandria
Cumber
Steck
Enrollments For Nations Business Being Solicited
Alvin F. Fritz of Washington visits Winchester promoting enrollments for Nation's Business the official chamber magazine. Merle Thorpe edits the monthly publication with a 250000 copy circulation aimed at business minded readers.
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Alvin F. Fritz
Washington
Nation’s Business
Chamber of Commerce of the
United States
Winchester
Merle Thorpe
Raymond Willoughby
Winchester Steam Laundry Promises Perfect Washing
Local notice announces Winchester Steam Laundry offering thorough cleaning services for all garments, with emphasis on quality results even under high scrutiny.
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Winchester Steam Laundry
Bear's Emulsion Ad Shoppers Urged For Winter Cold
An old classified style note advises readers to ask a druggist for Bear's Emulsion to treat winter colds. The ad emphasizes a simple purchase routine and brand familiarity without medical claims.
Winchester Union Christian Endeavor Banquet Marks 52nd Anniversary
About fifty Christian Endeavorers of the Winchester Union gathered at the Church of Christ for a festive banquet celebrating the society’s 52nd founding. The hall featured red and white decor, guests were grouped by birth season, a Ladies' Aid supper was served, and an engaging program included songs, toasts, seasonal vocal selections, and remarks from Pastor Dr. F. T. McFaden. The meeting noted upcoming state convention in Roanoke next June and the international convention in Milwaukee in July.
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Winchester Union
Church of Christ
Society of Christian Endeavorer
Christian Endeavor
Ladies’ Aid Society
The
Ruth Atwell
Union
F. T. McFaden
Melvin Miller
Roanoke
Milwaukee
Tariff Boosting Bills Rejected by House Subcommittee
The House ways and means sub-committee rejected bills designed to boost tariffs against depreciated currency today. The measures were under consideration as part of a Republican tariff plan.
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Associated Press
Washington
House
Ways and Means
Japanese Claim Repulse of Fifth Chinese Attack in Eight Days
Chinese forces attacked Chinmenkow near the Great Wall of China but were repulsed after three hours of heavy fighting. Japanese headquarters reported heavy Chinese losses and claimed defense of the position.
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Associated Press
Chinchow
Manchuria
Chinmenkow
Great Wall of China
Virginia Snow Blankets State as Temperatures Edge Up
A statewide snowfall began early this morning and covered most of Virginia by noon. The coastal area saw light rain for a time while cities reported rapid melting, and the western mountains recorded several inches of snow. Temperatures rose a few degrees above freezing.
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Associated Pre
Richmond
Virginia
Gentle Sag In Stock Market
A dull weekend session closed with a gentle sag in stocks as declines ran from fractions to over a point and turnover hovered around 400 shares. Sterling cables opened at 2.40 dollars as market activity faded. Plans for a church Ladies Aid Society benefit chicken and oyster supper in Gore proceed for February 9 at the Lodge Hall.
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Associated Press
New York
Sterling Cables
Ladies’ Aid Society
Gore
Lodge Hall
Florida Truck Brings Indian River Fruit to Market
A Florida truck arrives at 5 p m today with a large cargo of Indian River fruit and a variety of vegetables. Prices are advertised as low. Winchester Fruit & Veg Market, next to Union Bank, phone 461.
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Winchester Fruit & Veg
Union Bank Lp
Funeral Rites Planned for Roland G Mitchell at Millwood
A large outpouring of condolences from Virginia Maryland Pennsylvania New York and Washington follows the death of Roland G Mitchell prominent banker politician and realtor who died of a heart attack. Final rites are set for Christ Episcopal Church Millwood at 3 pm with interment at Old Chapel Cemetery. Pallbearers and honorary pallbearers include local and distant officials and friends.
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Boyce
Virginia
Maryland
Pennsylvania
New York
District of Columbia
Roland Greene Mitchell
Mitchell
Legion of Friends
Christ Episcopal Church
Millwood
B. D. Chambers
J. A. Welbourne
Leesburg
Robert B. Nelson
Winchester
Old Chapel Cemetery
Tirney Carter
Shirley Carter
H. C. Warden
Jank M. Wray
John 8. Goldsmith
Berryville
C. O. Dearmont
White Post
Benjamin Huber
Lexington
William E. Carson
Riverton
Police raid finds liquor in two Winchester houses
Acting on warrants sworn by Chief C. W. Hollis, Winchester police raided two homes yesterday and seized liquor. At Harry Ransom's East Piccadilly Street residence four pint bottles were found, while at Grant Campbell's Highland Avenue home officers discovered 112 gallons of whiskey. Both men were arrested and charged with illegal possession of liquor.
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C. W. Hollis
Winchester
Harry Ransom
East Piccadilly Street
Grant Campbell
Highland Avenue
Ransom
Campbell
Men’s Shop Opens on North Loudoun Street in Winchester
A high turnout greeted the opening of the Men’s Shop at 27 North Loudoun Street. D. D. Crenshaw serves as president with W. Lee Fisher as vice-president and William H Brown as secretary. Brown and Fisher, noted in local commerce, led the opening with friends from Winchester Warren Clarke and Loudoun counties visiting to wish success.
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Winchester
Loudoun Street
D. D. Crenshaw
W. Lee Fisher
William H Brown
Messrs Brown and Fisher
Richard Crenshaw
Warren
Clarke
Loudoun
Ginger Ale Firm To Contribute To T B Treasury
A well known ginger ale bottling company will donate one cent per bottle cap returned to the District Nurse Association in Winchester to support the tuberculosis fund. Mrs Roland T Bryarly chairs the campaign committee and can provide details on launch and duration. Mrs Cohea can be reached at telephone 386 W.
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District Nurse Association
Winchester
Roland.t. Bryarly
Cohea
Campfield Explains Apple Freight Rate Cut
W S Campfield secretary of the Virginia Horticulture Society says trunk line railroads have agreed to a 25 percent cut in export apple freight rates. The minimum carload rises from 24 000 to 32 000 pounds, shifting per hundredweight from 30 to 22 cents and per barrel from 48 to 36 cents, benefiting growers and cold storages in Patrick County.
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Staunton News-Leader
the Star
W. S. Campfield
Virginia Horticulture Society
United States
Hudson River
Pittsburgh
Norfolk and Western Railroad
Norfolk West
Winchester
International Apple Association
R. G. Phillips
Rochester
N. Y
Transportation Committee
Roanoke
Patrick County
Campbell
92 Arrests in January by Winchester Police
Winchester police report 92 arrests in January averaging nearly 3 per day. Records list arrestee age past record and the arresting and investigating officers along with the offenses under city ordinances state laws and special investigations.
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Winchester
C. W. Ho
Death summons Mrs. Janney at advanced age
Word comes of the death of Mrs. Anne Webb Janney 71 Baltimore widow of Dr Edward Janney noted for Friends charity temperance and peace work She is survived by two daughters Mrs Walter Johns Media Pa and Mrs Harry Timbres now in India on missionary service for the Society of Friends.
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Anne Webb Janney
Society of Friends
Maryland
Virginia
Temperance
Baltimore
Edward Janneqy
Loudoun County
Janney
Anne Webb
Pennsylvania
Walter Johns
Media
Harry Timbres
India
Cyclemen Special Cash Sale Ad
The FLOWER SHOP promotes a cash sale at 3 1 p times. Offers include 55c 85c and 1.25 dollars. Limited weekend and Monday promotions likely at a flower shop location.
Barry admits writing offensive article up for Senate action
Washington February 4. Senate Judiciary Committee to meet Monday to decide whether to pursue further action against David S Barry suspended as Sergeant at Arms for writing a magazine article hinting some members sold votes. Barry admitted writing the piece but said he had no evidence yet believed it true. The chamber debated punishment as Reed urged immediate dismissal. Norris proposed hearing evidence before a final decision next week.
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Associated Press
Washington
Norris
Senate Judiciary Committee
David
Barry
Senate
Ian Sergeant
Congress
Congressional
Ate
Reed
Judiciary Committee
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Democratic Party
Warm Springs
Miami
Mr. Weitzel
Japan
Capt. Brown
Steward Stipe
Ley Library
South End Hose Co
W. F. Luttrell
H. Luttrell
Alfred Luttrell
Arthur — Luttrell
Ernest Luttrell
J. D. Luttrell
U. E
Florida
the Glen
T-B Treasury
EOE Iis
MR. Campfield
Mrs. Janney
David Barry
Walsh
Mont
New Outlook
Alfred E. Smith
Watson
Robinson
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