France’s 724,000 Ton Naval Claim Sparks London Talks
At a London conference, France set naval needs at 724,479 tons by 1936, prompting Americans and Britons to push for a 550,000-ton cap. Italy’s Dino Grandi warned parity with France would force similar tonnage, while Japan signaled halting capital ship builds until 1936.
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Grandi
Italy
France
London
United States
Great Britain
Prince’s
Dino Grandi
Andre Tardieu
Charac
Rev Fr Martin to Say Good-bye Here on Sunday
The Rev Father Martin will say farewell Sunday January 16 to members of the Church of the Sacred Heart in Winchester before leaving Friday for Roanoke to become pastor at St Andrews Catholic Church. He has led the local church since 1927, succeeding Rev Father Rankin, and many friends will miss him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Bartin
Church of the Sacred Heart
Winchester
Roanoke
John A. Kelliher
St. Andrews’ Catholic Church
Richmond
Father Martin
Thomas A. Rankin
Clarendon
Four year old Melvin Horst slain after yearlong hunt
In Wooster Ohio on February 14 the boy Melvin Horst reportedly was murdered during a drinking party. In sworn statements Earl Donald 42 and Charles Hanna of Waster claim the other killed the child. A 10 year old boy named Junior provided the tale.
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Associated Press
Wooster
Ohio
Melvin Horst
Walter J. Mougey
Mougey
Earl Donald
Charles Hanna
Waster
Hanna
South End Hose Co Builds New Winchester Facility
The building committee of the South End Hose Company met enthusiastically to plan a new structure with a second floor design for shop areas a truck room and driver quarters on the first floor plus a large cellar and furnace a possible roof garden for revenue. Plans are drawn and bids and pledges will follow. The oyster supper added to contributions and thanks are given to donors and workers led by treasurer O H Lewis for future donate or pledge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South End Hose Company
Winchester
O. H. Lewis
Motor car tourism and a rainy day shower bath
A fragment notes a motor car provider offering a shower bath on a rainy day, contrasting it with another vehicle described in a Boston Transcript quote. The piece captures a nostalgic transport vignette and urban whimsy amid weather.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston Transcript
Radio Program Set for Tomorrow by Local Entertainers
Tomorrow WJSV will host a varied program featuring Robert Barr and the Haines Trio along with Mrs Roy Cather violinist Harriet Harris and pianist Sylvia Grim. The broadcast aims to support Mr Bell’s Garden of vg claim and includes introductions by Andrew Bell.
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WJSV
Robert Barr
Chamber of Commerce
Mr. Bell
Reuss
Garden of
Shenandoah Val
Anouncer Bell
Roy Cather
Pine
Milk Fund Helps Nervous School Children
A Civic League drive promotes a school milk fund giving primary students a morning glass of milk and cracker. Donations cover children who cannot afford it while contributing to better focus and behavior, with Mrs. Phil Gold as treasurer and twenty five cents a week or a dollar a month suggested.
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Tommy
Winchester
Civic League
Civic League Milk Fund
Phil Gold
Treas
Last Rites Today For E. C White
Funeral held at 3 o clock this afternoon from the residence of Ray Ebersole 715 Berryville avenue Rev Snyder Alleman of the Lutheran Church of Stephens City led the service Hymns Abide With Me Some Time We ll Understand read at the house Asleep in Jesus read at Mount Hebron Cemetery Pallbearers Beverley Wright Paul Rhodes James Clevenger Earl Shade Gus Noonan Ray Lewis intimate friends and business associates of the deceased
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. C White
Ray Ebersole
Berryville Avenue
Snyder Alleman
Lutheran Church of
Stephens City
Mount Hebron
Jesus
Messrs
Beverley Wright
Paul Rhodes
James Clevenger
Earl Shade
Gus Noonan
Ray Lewis
Two building lots for sale near Gainesboro Road
Two building lots offered at 200 dollars cash or terms. Each has several large apple trees. Last two of twelve lots. Seller: Bryan Stottler. Located on first new yellow house to right of Gainesboro Road about a half mile from city limits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryan Stottler
Yellow House
Gainesboro Road
DON T SAY BREAD (1p-11) SAY B. & C.
Instruction notes instruct readers to replace the word bread with the initials B. and C. in a specific listing. The guidance implies a labeling convention for a document or page item and excludes direct use of the word bread in the text.
Merrymakers 10 Bring Dramatic Moments To Winchester
The Merrymakers present a varied program titled Dramatic Moments at Handley School Auditorium on Thursday February 20. The act features dances songs a short play and comedy with Yale guided direction and approval promising an entertaining evening with color lights costumes and strong performances. School children can attend for 35 cents with tickets available at the box office.
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Winchester
Allied Arts Extension
Handley School
Merrymakers
Allied Extension
Alexander Dean
George F. Baker
Yale
Sarah Zane Bazar Opens With Legionnaires Support
The Sarah Zane Fire Company bazar opens at their hall with luncheon for the Robert Y. Conrad Post American Legion. A fine menu earns praise. opening night plans a large crowd. Suppers, games like Bingo, free tickets, and nightly prizes to encourage patronage for a worthy cause.
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Sarah Zane Fire Company
Robert Y. Conrad Post
American Legion
Legionnaires
Wanted at once for district census HQ equipment
Classified notice seeking immediate rental of 3 large desks 2 typewriters 1 adding machine 1 large office table 1 davenport and several office chairs. Contact H. R. Potts at 39-W or 463-W at once.
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H. R. Potts
For Rent and For Sale Notices Stated
Modern six room house at 423 W Leicester Street available immediately. B M Sullivan listed as contact. Also advertised sale of 1 000 bundles fodder by H M Lantz with phone 2020 FP 5.
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Leicester St
B. M. Sullivan
Phorie
Reverend Dr Maden Named Virginia Masons Grand Master
The Rev Dr Frank T McFaden pastor of Loudoun Street Presbyterian Church Winchester was yesterday elected grand master of masons in Virginia at the 102nd annual Grand Lodge. Winchester Masons led by Dudley Lichliter attended as delegates. Presentations followed including a bag of gold coins from Hiram Lodge Winchester a silk hat from Meridian Lodge Richmond and a silver dish from Dove Lodge Richmond.
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Frank T. McFaden
Loudoun Street Presbyterian Church
Winchester
Virginia
Grand Lodge
Senate
A. M. Showalter
Chris
T. W
Dudley Lichliter
Hiram Lodge
No. 21
Philip Kiompus
C. Vernon Eddy
H. C. Sheets
C. W. Trncary
H. B. McCormac
M. V. B. Snake
Harry Seabright
Frank H. Dorsey
Walter M. Shade
Clyde DeHart
O. C. Cassell
Lester H. Morgan
Special Meeting Closes Tonight At Christian Church
The First Christian Church held a special service led by Rev. O D Poythress who warned against drifting from salvation and urged earnest heed to divine teachings. The final homecoming service tonight invites all to attend.
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Christian Church
First Christian Church
O. D. Poythress
Dettra
Thieves Break Into County Garages and Stores
Thieves robbed two county locations on Valley Pike near Stephens City and Kernstown, breaking windows or doors to enter. They took cash from a register, food items, cigarettes, cigars, gloves, gum, pennies from a vending machine, and other articles. A lone man was seen nearby shortly after closing. The incidents occurred late last night or early this morning.
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Stephens City
Kernstown
Valley Pike
Parker Place
J. W. Cammer and Sons
Levi to Conduct Clarke County School Census
Charles Levi of Berryville was appointed by the Clarke County School Board to take the five year census of public school children. About 2,100 children of school age in Clarke County will be visited at homes to compile a complete tabulation for submission to the State Department of Education.
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Charles Levi
Berryville
Clarke County
Public Sale of Desirable Stocks in Winchester VA
Executors of Asbury Swimley and J Harvey Canter dec’d offer stocks at a public sale Saturday February 15 1930 at 11 in front of the County Courthouse Winchester Virginia. Listings include Rile Way Cleaners and Cleansers Corp George Washington Hotel Corp National Fruit Product Corp Farmers and Merchants National Bank and Trust Company Shenandoah Valley National Bank and others with par values and shares as shown. Auctioneers Duvall and Dunn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester
Virginia
Rile-Way Cleaners & Cleansers Corp
George Washington Hotel Corp
National Fruit Product Corp
Farmers and Merchants National Bank and Trust Company
Shenandoah Valley National Bank
Asbury
C. Swimley
Farmers and Merchante National Bank and Trust Company
J. Harvey’ Canter
Dec
Charges of political activity against high court renewed
Washington reports renewed calls by four women opponents of the Eighteenth Amendment during a House Judiciary hearing on crime and prohibition. Witnesses including former Senator Bruce and advocates push for modification or repeal while urging local option under federal supervision. Adjournment set for next Wednesday after two days of testimony.
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High Court
Dill
Washington
House Judiciary Committee
Bruce
Maryland
Graham
Mary T. Norton
New Jersey
Charles H. Sabin
Republican
New York
Congress
House
Stock Market Volatility Surges With Mixed Sector Moves
New York on February 14 reported another session of erratic price action. Steel and public utilities led gains while merchandising issues and rail stocks declined most. Trading remained heavy with scattered early lag, call money rising to over 4 percent as banks tightened loans at the Federal Reserve.
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New York
Federal Reserve Bank
Hughes Confirmed as Chief Justice After Senate Battle
After four days of open debate, Evans Hughes was confirmed 52 to 26 to become chief justice of the United States. The vote sealed his nomination by President Hoover to succeed William Taft amid a partisan struggle led by Senators Norris and Borah.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Supreme Court
State Legislatu
Washington
Evans Hughes
Fenell
United States
Senate
Hoover
William Taft
Mr. Taft
Art Hughes
Falce Didate
Norris
Nebraska
Borah
Idaho
Hughes
Fifty Chicks Die In Garage Fire Near Court Clerk Home
A garage at City Court Clerk J. Gray Beverley’s North Loudoun Street property burned at about 4 am yesterday. Fifty chicks perished in a brooder fire near the garage. Beverley had insurance on the house but not the garage.
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J. Gray Beverley
Loudoun Street
Chas. W. Braithwaite
S Beverley
Boots Shoppe Ad Promotes Silk Sese Offer
Local ad for Bott's Boot Shoppe touts a Friday and Saturday sale. Every pair of men's and women's shoes includes one pair Silk Seése. The fragment hints at a store promotion and special sale details on a two page reference.
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BOTT
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