Ransom's Size Not Announced in Bremer Abduction
Edward G. Bremer, seized January 17 for a ransom reportedly around 200000 dollars, returned home after 23 days in an unseen hideout. Doctors say he is weak and nervous. three men released him from a small sedan last night near Rochester Minnesota. Police, investigators and Ramsey County Attorney Kinkead attended the home as the search for the gang continues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ST. Paul
Minn
Edward G. Bremer
Joseph Sprafka
Sprafka
Commercial State Bank
Bremer
Hoarding Old Gold Turned to Cash by Jewelers
Hodgson Brown Jewelers buys any object made of gold silver or platinum. Cautions about travelers and danger accompany the offer as a local ad encouraging readers to convert precious metals into cash.
Lifelong Shockeysville Resident Mary Mason Dies at 49
Mrs. Mary Agnes Mason wife of William E Mason died suddenly at her home near Shockeysville. She was 49 a lifelong resident a member of Shockeysville Methodist Church for 35 years. She leaves six children two aged parents eight siblings and an extended family. Funeral services will be held tomorrow at 1 30 pm at the Shockeysville Church with Rev J R Collis and Rev Mr Baker officiating. Burial at the nearby graveyard. Pallbearers listed.
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Mary Agnes Mason
William E. Mason
Shockeysville
Mason
A. B. Luttrell
Elizabeth Luttrell
Elva Mason
Ora
Lester
Pauline Willa
Mary Mason
Elmer Luttrell
Zenia
Ohio
Jennie Puffinberger
Shanghai
W. Va
Bessie Catlett
Carter
Harry Luttrell
White Hall
Ernest
Eva Luttrell
Lancaster
Hore
J. R. Collis
United Brethren Church
Berkeley Springs
W Va
Mr. Baker
Hedgesville
Southern Methodist
Shockeysville Church
A. P. Whitacre
J. T. Taylor
Ward Kerns
Lee Whitacre
Norval Dick
Doyle Dick
Two Nurses Struck Ill At Memorial Hospital
Miss Madeline Miller of Martinsburg West Virginia and Miss Mina Royston of Boyce Clarke Virginia, graduate nurses at Memorial Hospital, suddenly fell ill yesterday. Their condition improved after stomach pumps and specimens sent to the state chemist for analysis.
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Madeline Miller
Mina Royston
Memorial Hospital
Miss Miller
Martinsburg
W. Va
Miss Roylston
Boyce
Clarke County
Misses Miller
Royston
Richmond
Fresh Vege Daily Highlight at Pure Food Store
A local notice promotes fresh vegetables daily at Pure Food Store, emphasizing a big selection of greens and produce for customers.
Past Rulers of Elks Honored and Special Session
Winchester Lodge of Elks held its annual past exalted rulers session with the largest attendance in years. Notables included George B. Bushnell E. Bruce Capper and Herbert S. Larrick. The gathering featured reminiscences, degree work, boxing bouts, and a Dutch supper for over 150 members.
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Winchester Lodge of Elks
Elks’ Club
George B. Bushnell
E. Bruce Capper
Herbert S. Larrick
Lawrence C. Hollis
Les Lamp
Ralph Pifer
Edwin T. Snider
Warren Eddy
M. B. Clowe
Messrs
Bushnell
Larrick
Capper
Lodge
Mr. Hollis
Harry W. Butler
Jack Johnsons
Delinquents In Alimony Club To Face Judge
Two defendants, Clarence W. Smallwood and Hugh Grant Rudolph, are to appear before Judge Philip Williams in Frederick County Circuit Court to answer contempt charges for failure to pay alimony. Smallwood owes 2476.74 plus interest and 30 dollars monthly to the clerk for his infant child, suit brought by Elsie Smallwood Hovermale. Rudolph faces similar charges to Louise Rudolph. Both cases expected to be heard in chambers tomorrow morning.
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Philip Williams
Frederick County
Clarence W. Smallwood
Smallwood
Elsie Smallwood Hovermale
Hugh Grant Rudolph
Louise Rudolph
City Committee Backs Delegate for Winchester Frederick District
At a Democratic City Committee meeting a resolution was adopted urging成立 allocating a House of Delegates seat to Frederick County and the city of Winchester. The proposal notes Shenandoah County’s delegate status and asks the same treatment for Winchester and Clarke County. The resolution was sent to Senator T Russell Cather for support.
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Democratic City Committee
House of Delegates
Frederick County
Winchester
Clarke County
City of
Shenandoah County
Frederick
T Russell Cather
Removal Notice for Martha Washington Costume Shoppe
Martha Washington Costume Shoppe has moved to 21 N Braddock St Davis. Apartment hem sticking remodeling and dress making lp 3t 2 6 34.
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Martha Washington
N. Braddock St. Davis
Chicken and Oyster Dinner at Bethel Lutheran
Frid ay February 9 from 12 to 9 pm Bethel Lutheran Church in Albin Virginia hosts a chicken and oyster dinner. Price 50 cents. PF. P. 3T. 2 5, 7 and 8.
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Bethel Lutheran Church
Albin
Box Social at Opequon School House
A Friday night box social at Opequon School House offers free delivery and low prices. The event runs from 8 o clock to 11 and 2 to 8 1p 11 paw. phone number 1444.
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Opequon School House
Career on ration revenue policy must put own house in order
Wide differences of opinion persist among members on revenue and tax problems as discussions focus on policy implementation and the need for internal reforms. The article notes ongoing debates and varied positions within the group.
Board Endorses Koiner for State Agriculture Post
The State Board of Agriculture endorsed George W. Koiner for another term as commissioner of agriculture. Koiner, a veteran official, has not been reappointed by Governor Peery. The board will send a copy of the resolution to the governor and notes other names have been mentioned for the position.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond
George W. Koiner
State Board of Agriculture
Koiner
Peery
Peery Proposes Tax Cuts to Fund School Term
Governor George C. Peery told a joint session in Richmond that he removed taxes on moving picture receipts and on domestic corporate dividends from his ten point revenue plan. He urged passage of remaining items to fund an eight month school term and called for a million-dollar yearly school budget increase while promising a balanced budget. He noted auto tax relief for 300000 taxpayers and endorsed keeping public service receipts tax at 3 percent for an estimated 500000 yearly revenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
General Assembly
House of Delegates
E. Lee Trinkle
State Board of Education
Pollard
Democrats File For City Primary On April 3rd
The City Democratic Committee sets April 3 as the primary date to nominate six Common Council seats for September 1. Incumbents Peyton J. Marshall Lawrence C. Hollis Fred W. Forney seek reelection in the first ward. R. Frank Barr Hoye L. Riley Ralph B. Snapp James E. Keffer also run in their respective wards.
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The
City Democratic Committee
Common Council
Peyton J. Marshall
Lawrence C. Hollis
Fred W. Forney
R. Frank Barr
Hoye L. Riley
Ralph B. Snapp
James E. Keffer
Registration Of Unemployed Is On The Decline
During the last week only five persons applied for registration at the Reemployment Office. A few more names were added in the first half of this week at Mr. Shade's office.
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Shade
Miss Sartelle Guest Artist On Fourth Music Lovers' Club Program
Miss Mary Louise Sartelle, a prominent young local violinist, will be the guest artist at the Music Lovers' Club fourth winter recital. The program starts 8:15 pm Monday February 12 in the Gold Room of the Washington Hotel. Non-members pay 25 cents at the door to attend.
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Mary Louise Sartelle
Music Lovers’ Club
Ee Washington
Virginia
Miss Sartelle
Harry M. Sartelle
Austin Sloat
Henri Sokolov
Washington
National Capital
Sartelle
Star
Peery Strikes Two Tax Items And Bremer Abduction Update
Richmond Governor Peery removes two tax program items and announces his personal staff. Edward G Bremer is home after 23 days with kidnappers, having paid an unannounced ransom. DoJ agents intensify the search as a federal probe into War Department contract lobbying expands. Stocks drift as market sells. Doumergue urged to lead a new French government.
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Richmond
Peery
Washington
Army
Senate
Edward G. Bremer
Department of Justice
St. Paul
Trinity Lutheran Junior Choir Presents Aunt Jerushy Comedy
The Trinity Lutheran Church junior choir of Stephens City presents the three act comedy Aunt Jerushy On the Warpath at Stephens City High School auditorium Friday evening at 8 20. The 17 character cast features humorous and romantic scenes with songs and chorus girls for fundraiser night.
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Trinity Lutheran Church of
Stephens City
Jerushy
Stephens City High School
Chief Sunny Sky to Address Handley High School
Chief Sunny Sky, an American citizen with Iroquois heritage, will speak to Handley High School students tomorrow at 9 am. Patrons may attend for 10 cents. Despite claims of 60 snows, his appearance suggests a much younger age.
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Sunny Sky
Handley High School
Chief Sunny Sky
Federal probe of lobbying nears spread in Washington
In Washington on February 8, a widening federal probe into lobbying practices was reported as Justice Department agents expanded the investigation with White House backing. Senate leaders moved to vote on a 950 million dollar civil works and relief bill amid graft and pork barrel accusations. Postmaster General Farley and President Roosevelt discussed air mail contracts as scrutiny expands to Army motorization and Navy audits. Edward Hayes of the American Legion arrived to examine improper promotion schemes, with additional subpoenas and potential appearances before committees shaping a broad inquiry into wartime contracts and administration decisions.
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Associated Press
Washington
War Department
Justice Department
White House
Senate
Roosevelt
Farley
Edward Hayes
American Legion
EU Department
Army
Navy Department
House Investigation Committee
Walter F. Brown
Hoover
Senate Airmail Investigation Committee
Two More C W A Projects Approved in Frederick County
Frederick County moves to add about 200 C W A workers as more projects gain approval. Star Tannery Road project costs 1774 dollars with 30 workers, following a widened route and a new bridge. Middletown sanitation and grading project worth 3115 dollars will employ 30 to 35 workers. Additional projects await payroll orders and Congress may appropriate more C W A funds soon.
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Federick County
W. Erle Edwards
Star Tannery Road
Middletown
Gainesboro
Washington
Congress
Special Dress Sale Friday and Saturday
A brief notice announces a special sale of dresses on Friday and Saturday by Eer L. Hodgson.
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Eer L. Hodgson
Districts Form Local Corn Hog Assns In County
County Agent I Pred Stine organizes corn and hog reduction contracts and district groups. Stonewall district held sign up day. Opequon district formed its organization and elected J H Funkhouser chair and director for the Frederick county association. Shawnee district plans sign up tomorrow with strong interest noted and projections equal to last summer’s wheat program.
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I. Pred Stine
Stonewall
Opequon
Agricultural High School
Stephens City
C. I. Brumback
J. H. Funkhouser
Pearl H. Wakeman
A. F. Lillard
Federick County
Shawnee
Stine
Rouss Fire Company Plans Fortieth Banquet Monday
The Rouss Fire Company will hold its fortieth annual banquet Monday evening at 5 30 in the company building. The event honors Charles Broadway Rouss whose birthday is near the date. Harry Stouffer chairs the speakers committee with Burr P Harrison and Andrew Bell, while Douglas Brown leads the menu committee. The club once known as Union Stem Engine Fire Co now numbers over 800 members.
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The
Rouss Fire Company
Charles Broadway Rouss
Monay
Harry Stouffer
Burr P. Harrison
Andrew Bell
Douglas Brown
Union Stem Engine Fire Co
Park Group To Select Manager At Next Meeting
Winchester Park Association members are urged to attend a City Hall gathering at 8 pm Monday February 12 to decide 1934 baseball season plans. The meeting aims to appoint a business manager for team operations and choose players for the lineup, plus select a captain and a coach.
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Winchester Park Association
Sale of A. B. Richard Orchard Farm
Sale of the A B Richard orchard farm scheduled for February 17 as advertised. Reference to advertisement 1p 41 1 1825 2 1 8 provides the locating and bidding details.
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A. B
Richard Orchard
Aged Statesman Forms New Cabinet in France Crisis
Premier designate Gaston Doumergue moved to form a new cabinet as Paris faced riots and the threat of civil war. He called for a truce among parties while Socialists and royalists voiced strong opposition and a 24 hour general strike loomed.
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Paris
Gaston Doumergue
France
Doumergue
Associated Press
Albert Lebrun
Edouard Daladier
Sanma
Lebarun
The
National Union
Lebrun
Chamber of Deputies
Socialist Party
Duc de Guise
Action Francaise
French Federation of Labor
Chicago and Baltimore Wheat Prices Reported
Closing quotations in Chicago and Baltimore wheat markets are supplied daily to The Star via Winchester Milling and Stickell Sales Corp. Real prices shown include Chicago May 91 and July 91 with September 2044, Baltimore spot wheat 98, Winchester spot wheat 95.
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Chicago
Baltimore
the Star
Winchester Milling Corporation
Stickell Sales Corporation
Cash
North
Washington Street
Hagerstown
Winchester
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Brewer
St. Paul Bank
Hodgson & Brown Jewelers
Nina Royston
Rulers of Elks
Koiner O. K
Handley
Star Tannery
Ganize
Rouss Company
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