Winchester Readies George Washington Bicentennial Events
Citizens elect Andrew Bell chairman as they form a local bicentennial committee. A tentative program planned for the year begins February 22 with an Andrews talk at Christ Episcopal Church and a major pageant slated for May 1 as part of the Apple Blossom Festival.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Washington
Manchester
Andrew Bell
Frank B. Crawford
Winchester
Christ Episcopal Church
Matthew Page Andrews
Baltimore
Boy Scout Court of Honor
Handley Library
Washington
Washington Moving Picture
Capitol Theatre
Frederick County
Frank Boucher
Beware the Cough or Cold That Hangs On
An advertisement promotes Creomulsion as a two fold remedy for persistent coughs and colds. It claims to soothe inflamed membranes halt germ growth and argues creosote is a premier healing agent. The copy guarantees satisfaction with a money refund if relief isn’t achieved and urges asking a druggist.
Loading Mixed Load Wednesday February 10th
James Amick reports a mixed load event on Wednesday February 10th. The brief note lists names and a local venue or route, with emphasis on timing and participants.
County Writer Hayes Tops Railroading Tale Debut
A veteran writer known for detective and railroad fiction debuts in the Saturday Evening Post with Big Engine a mountain railroading drama. Hayes, praised for strong characters and vivid transport scenes, has lived in Shenandoah Valley and is currently in Old Mexico on a National Geographic assignment with plans to return by March 1.
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Tomorow
Ory
New York
Philadelphia
Winchester
Sameeow Evening Post
S Tors
Mr. Hayes
Hayes
Great Iron Road
Dom
S Uut
Frank A. Munsey
Detective Piction
David Larrick
Hayfield
Virginia
Shenandoah Valley
Old Mexico
National Geographic Magazine
Mrs. Hayes
Mexican Republic
Byrd for Virginia State Congress and Governor
The article profiles Harry Byrd, noting his rise from business founder of a major apple storage plant to Governor of Virginia. It highlights his progressive reforms, constitutional amendments, and balanced budget achieved with legislature cooperation and broad public support.
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Prem Pace Cone
Harry Byrd
Virginia
Union
Sim
Natex Designed by Professor on Roots and Herbs
A Roanoke reader reports Natex, a triple strength herbal prescription, greatly improved her pleurisy fatigue indigestion and nerves after other medicines failed. Sold locally by People's Drug Store and other druggists with a strong endorsement to accept no substitutes.
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F. C. Klander
Stewart Ave
S. E
Roanoke
Natex
Virginia Presents Democratic Leader With Broad Credentials
The passage lauds Harry Byrd as a strong, cooperative, and principled Democratic leader. It highlights his Senate experience, party councils work, executive capacity, courage, decisiveness, and talent for friendship. Described as a popular, farmer and businessman, he stands for equal rights and opposes privilege.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Byrd
Senate
Congress
Thomas Jefferson
Virginia
Legislators Grapple With Gas Tax Diversion Debate
Eastern lawmakers push to divert gasoline and license taxes from roads to schools. A bill would allocate road funds by unbuilt mileage per district, aiming to finish western routes and protect the segregation program amid funding tensions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oandth Valley
Governor Pollard Aims Budget Cuts Favoring Public Schools
A Virginia gubernatorial note describes Governor Pollard proposing reductions in all state appropriations for the next biennium except public schools. The plan trims overall funding by about eight million dollars from the prior period as General Assembly works through over 150 Senate bills and many in the House. The writer reflects on following a line of notable predecessors in the Twenty sixth district and the high standard set by prior leaders.
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Virginia
Pollard
Ted
General Assembly
Senate
House
Byrd
Smith
Denny
Clarke
Wright
Tavenner
Shenandoah
Fleet’s Clemency Bid Faces Final Chance
The 65 year old hardware merchant was fatally shot by Fleet late Saturday night January 16. On January 20 Fleet and Wallace were arrested in Baltimore by Officers Punk and Boyd after police learned Fleet owned a 25 calibre Spanish type automatic pistol.
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Fleet
Wallace
Baltimore
Punk and
Boyd
For Rent Classified Snippet
Listing notes multiple rental units including a room at 303 Fairmont Ave, a Davis Grocery apartment, a Bailey Bros house, a three room apartment at 124 E Monmouth St, a six room house with garage at No 7 North Stewart, and contact options 302 W Boscawen or 169 J.
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Fairmont Ave
Monmouth Street
North Stewart Sr
W. Boscawen
Lost tan leather handbag at library
Mrs. John A. Thomson of Milldale Virginia reports a lost tan leather handbag left in a library. The bag contains eye glasses an old gold brooch and money. A reward is offered.
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John A. Thomson
Milldale
Fleet confesses to murder and is sentenced to electric chair
The article reports Fleet admitting to murder and robbery to Commonwealth's Attorney James P. Reardon. He pleads guilty to first degree murder in Corporation Court and is sentenced by Judge Williams to be electrocuted at the State Penitentiary, with the date noted as February 6. Wallace faced similar charges but was held as a material witness.
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Fleet
Boyd
Edge
Commonwealth
James P. Reardon
Wallace
Donald L. Weems
F. Keller
Corporation Court
Williams
State Penitentiary
Keller
Memorial Hospital
Mr. Keller
Notice of amendments to workmen's compensation rules
Notice to employers and the public that Etna Life Insurance Company and other carriers seek state approval to amend the qualification and inspection rules of the Industrial Compensation Rating Schedule effective March 1, 1932. Proposed changes set minimum premiums and payrolls for certain classifications and tiered inspection intervals based on premium ranges. hearing set for February 26, 1932 in Richmond.
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Virginia
State Corporation Commission
Bureau of Insurance and Banking
State
Richmond
Workmen's Compensation Inspection Rating Bureau of Virginia
Broad-Grace Arcade
State Office
Aetna Life Insurance Company
E. E. Cadmus
Workmen’s Compensation Inspection Rating Bureau of Virginia
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Matthews Page Andrews
Life of
Theodore Roosevelt
Japan
James Amick
Big Sister
Buddy
Wirst Aid
Byles Forgrave
W. E. Hayes
Saturday Evening Post
Pel Tis
PT ER Malena
S. J. Swimley
Brucetown
Houser’s Hatchery
Romney
W. Va
Loudoun St
Peyton St
West Cork St
Davis Grocery
S. Braddock St
J. W. Baker
North Loudoun St
Morningside DS
Berryville
Woodstock
Front Royal
Warren
Frederick
Rawleigh ‘Co
Dept
Adelaide Coleman
Summit Point
Bailey Bros
T J. Dale
E. Piccadilly
Harry H. Willis
Nero
Oso
IWD
C. Pita
Peoples Service Drug Store
North Main Street
Philco
E. Water St
Hamburger
Palace Theatre
Main
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