Need More Weavers At Clearbrook Woolen Mill
Clearbrook Va Feb 5. W H Lawrence Jr owner of Clearbrook Woolen Co says the mill runs three shifts with over 120 workers and idle rooms on some shifts. He cites need for about ten more weavers to boost production and employment while meeting a U S Army blanket order and rising demand for women’s woolens. Local merchants note widespread employment and cash flow in Brucetown and nearby areas.
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Clearbrook
W. H. Lawrence, Jr
Clearbrook Woolen Co
Clearbrok
Stephenson-Brucetowncl
U. S. Army
Lawrence
F. W. Swimley
Brucetown
Hill
W. Va
City
Sermon and Synod Meeting Highlight Arlington Event
John H. Kern led a continuation of the notable record as 250 delegates gathered for the synod business meeting presided by Dr. J. J. Scherer of Richmond who also delivered the communion sermon. The Evangelical Lutheran Church of Arlington welcomed the delegates led by Rev. Carl F. Yaeger and Rev. Raymond D. Wood hosted the welcome. Committees were postponed to this morning due to lay delegation changes. The Brotherhood of the Synod annual banquet at the Stonewall Jackson Hotel featured Miller Ritchie as president and Luther G. Bolick delivering the principal address with about 150 attending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John H. Kern
Scherer
J. J. Scherer
Richmond
Synod
Evangelical Lutheran Church of
Arlington
Carl F. Yaeger
Lee Grove
Raymond D. Wood
The
Brotherhood of the Synod
Stonewall Jackson Hotel
Miller Ritchie
Brotherhood
Luther G. Bolick
Brotherhood of the North Carolina Synod
Clarke County to name Outstanding Farmer of the Year
The Clarke County board announces an award to honor a resident farmer for community service and agricultural advancement. Nominations require farm income, 10 year residency, and active farming for five years, with a nomination window led by Irvine Price and a panel of community professionals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cesek Sea Wl
County Board of Agriculture
Clarke County
Farm Bureau
Farmers’ Union
Southern States
Production Credit Association
4-H Club
Federal Land Bank
Farm Security Administration
Irvine Price
Berryville
R. E. Antrim
C. ©. Dearmont
Charles Ramsburg
Roy Potts
Hollis Reports Winchester Police Annual Statistics
The 1,245 crimes and 1,011 arrests were reported by Police Chief C. W. Hollis to Council. Stolen property worth 17,396.76 with 13,962.88 recovered. 80 percent returned to owners. Radio calls cut response to 3–5 minutes. no armed robberies since installation. Identification identified 1,011 offenders, 35 fugitives linked by fingerprints.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester
C. W. Hollis
Senate panel seeks official confirmation on British Fleet commitments
Senator Vandenberg asked for a formal inquiry into reports that Britain promised to use its fleet in exchange for American aid. Chairman George directed aides to obtain official confirmation from the department. President Valentine urged retaining control of defense while aiding Britain under lease lend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Vandenberg
R.-Mich
George
D.-Ga
Department
Alan Valentine
Rochester University
Congress
Britain
Dorothy Thompson
Dr Snarr Elected To Handley Board And Other City News
Dr Snarr is elected to the Handley board. West Boscawen studio development discussed. Bell and McVicar urge exclusive radio franchise. Ordinance Committee to study. Lamar Keen condemns sidewalks on Rouss avenue and Cameron street. Fairfield avenue voters favor a special permit for a dwelling-to-apartment renovation. Theodore Morris seeks Virginia Stage Line bus parking in front of Apple Blossom Restaurant as terminal. sent to Police and Traffic. Treasurer Baker reports month collections $6,000 over last year and seeks delinquent list posting and sale. McVicar extends business license window to month end after Atlantic Greyhound protests. Elwood Smith’s filling station permit approved amid neighborhood protests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Boscawen
Bell
Lewis
Virginia Avenue School
C. D. Barnett
A. Lee Coble
Miller Streit
Messrs. Bell
McvVicar
C. R. Anderson
Lamar Keen
Capitol Theatre
Rouss Avenue
Cameron Street
R. T. Bryarly
Fairmont Avenue
Ae J. S. Kuykendall
Theodore Morris
Tor
Apple Blossom
Virginia Stage Line
Police and Traffic Committee
W. A. Baker
McVicar
Atlantic Greyhound
Elwood Smith
Kerr and
Berryville Avenue
Clarke Red Cross Workers Are Commended For Knitting and Sewing
Clarke County Red Cross workers receive high praise from National Headquarters for prompt, high quality knitting and sewing. The second quota delivered 135 garments, including 37 by Miss Ella Smith, with 2,416 total hours logged. The third quota plans 16 men and 32 women sweaters, 24 pairs of socks, and 26,000 surgical dressings, with more volunteers sought.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berryville
Clarke County
American Red Cross
Thomas Elsen
Gardiner
Boyce
The
Knitting de
Ollie Thomas
Clyde Levi
S. H. B. Whiting
M. P. Wisecarver
Leonard Bell
J. M. H. Clagett
R. E. Potts
J. D. Griffing
Miss Thomas
Joseph F. Moore
Mrs Bell's Father Dies
Mrs Andrew Bell of Handley High School left for Charlottesville with her husband after learning her father Hiter C Witt 85 died after a protracted illness at 9 30 this morning. Witt a retired dentist had long been active in Charlottesville life. Survived by two sons Dan in New York and John in Charlottesville and four daughters including Mrs Bell, funeral set Friday at 2 pm from John W Witt's residence 835 East High Street Charlottesville with interment there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrew Bell
Handley High School
Charlottesville
Hiter C. Witt
Witt
Fire in cotton mill room traps workers, deaths amid blaze
Ten workers were burned in a cotton mill room as fire spread rapidly among cotton bales. Some victims reportedly returned for coats while others tried to fight the flames or retreated to a rear wall. Firemen said unconsciousness from smoke likely caused the deaths. An extinguisher was found near one body and investigators linked the fire to a garnett used for fluffing cotton, started by a friction spark or static electricity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donner
In Memoriam Harry F. 1931 Obituary Verse
In loving memory of Harry F who died February 1931 the family shares a quiet tribute. The poem recalls daylight fading and the Land of Long Ago as memories of the departed surface at twilight.
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Harry F
Lowery Rites Conducted for Jacob Summers Lowery
Funeral services were held yesterday at Gravel Springs Lutheran Church for Jacob Summers Lowery 71 a Mountain Falls native who died in Staunton Saturday night. He was a farmer all his life until ill health forced retirement. Survived by daughter Mrs Roy Hardesy of Brunswick Md and sisters Eliza and Mary Lowery. Burial followed at the church cemetery.
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Gravel Springs Lutheran Church
Jacob Summers Lowery
Mountain Falls
Staunton
Mr. Lowery
George W
Ann Orndorff Lowery
Roy Hardesy
Brunswick
Eliza
Mary Lowery
C. G. Russell
Wardensville Methodist Church
Merchants Honor Front Royal Ladies at Event
Front Royal Merchants Association held a ladies night at Hotel Royal attended by about 100 members and friends. A B Hentz was introduced as newly elected president with other officers at a brief business session. Music by Jimmy Doman and his orchestra followed. Dan E Leatherman of Winchester gave a humorous address praising Front Royal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Front Royal Retail Merchants Association
Hotel Royal
A. B. Hentz
Jimmy Doman
Dan E. Leatherman
Winchester
Front Royal
Car Owners Buy Licenses in Stephens City
Stephens City Virginia February 5 at the town council meeting it was reported nearly all automobile owners paid the $1 license with 123 of 124 licenses issued. The council directed Sergeant Hartley to start collecting delinquent taxes. Planned spring street improvements include back streets and hazardous sections. Water extension toward the Baltimore and Ohio tracks to begin when weather allows, aided by a WPA grant. Several new street lights will be installed and some public lights relocated. Several bills were approved for payment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stephens City
Hartley
Baltimore and Ohio
Willkie Seeks Freedom Support Amid War Tour
Willkie tells Nazis he backs freedom and aids Britain during a nine day stop in wartime England. He notes British courage, visits London bombed areas, meets King George VI and Queen Elizabeth, and plans to testify before the Senate on aid to Britain. A London columnist says his trip moves the U S closer to war entry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lisbon
Willkie
London
T. H. J. Underdown
Britain
Eamon de Valera
Ireland
England
Dublin
de Valera
Senate Foreign Relations
U. S
London Daily Mirror
United States
Banquet by Young People at Church of Christ
The Rev. William Norment of Hagerstown Md will give an address tomorrow night for the 16th anniversary banquet of the Christian Endeavor at the Church of Christ Young People's group. A brief program features songs selections a piano solo a spiritual and a magician act with Garland Whitlock presiding as master of ceremonies.
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William Norment
Hagerstown
Christian Endeavor
Young People
C. E
Church of Christ
Mr. Norment
Young People’s Quartet
Anna Lee Funk
Rhodes Huntsberry
Garland Whitlock
Young People’s Organization
Phrase Etiquette Derives From Louis XIV Customs
The term etiquette traces to Louis XIV practice of asking guests to observe garden bed and path markings at Fontainebleau. A reader asks about its origin and a separate line mentions a person with three Purple Heart awards, though the wording is garbled.
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Louis XIV
Fontainebleau
Parrot fever and other quiz items from 1890s page
The list provides assorted quiz answers including 2 Parrot fever 3 Constellation 4 Grover Cleveland 5 intersection of three es 6 Yes 7 1898 8 Boxing 9 Government 10 Victor Herbert with notes on a printed mailing card.
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Grover Cleveland
Victor Herbert
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Easy Terms
Goodrich
Silvertown
Braddock & Boscawen
Mr. Fruitgrower
Bbarr’s
Clarke Board
Rene Densley
Belgium
Europe
Hollis
Virginia
John Bywaters
Robert DeHaven
James P. Reardon
C. Douglas Barnett
Donald Weems
C.C
Dr. Snarr
Handley Board
Winchester Electric & Construction Co
Frank Bell Taylor
Clarke Red Cross
Memoriam
Ny, Aegan
Lowery
Gravel Springs
America
Philco Hy Ste Radio
E. Boscawen St
Anderson
Winchester Stalion
Washington, D. C
Jones Funeral Home
Rees
Restone
SARGO
Firestone Farm Service Bureau
Champion Farmers’ of America Association
Firestone Auto Supply & Service Store
Largo
Farmers OF America
Champion Farmers OF America
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