Condemned Pair Take Last Auto Ride To Rockview
Irene Schroeder and W. Glenn Dague left Newcastle for Rockview Penitentiary to die Monday for the killing of a state highway guard. A patrol of vehicles accompanied by armed guards will cross about 250 miles to the prison. Schroeder faces the electric chair, the first woman to be executed in Pennsylvania. Another appeal for respite was sent by Judah Benjamin, but Governor Pinchot planned no clemency.
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Associated Press
Newcastle
Irene Schroeder
W. Glenn Dague
Rockview Penitentiary
Lawrence County
Frank Johnston
Brady Paul
State Highway Police
Butler
Schroeder
Pennsylvania
Harrisburg
Benjamin
Rain or Snow Indicated For a Portion of Week
Weather outlook for week beginning Monday in the North and Middle Atlantic States shows rains over the south and rain or snow over the north on Tuesday and again Friday night or Saturday. The week starts slightly colder in the south and much colder in the north, with warmer conditions Tuesday and Wednesday followed by a sharp drop in temperature toward the end of the week.
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The
Associated Press
Washington
North
Middle Atlantic
South
Hit and Run Forces Car Off Road in Frederick County
R. P. Anderson a local fruit grower reports a hit and run damaged his Model A Ford near Cross Junction on the North Frederick pike about one mile east. The car suffered minor damage estimated at several dollars. it was insured.
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R. P. Anderson
Winchester
Cross Junction
Frederick Pike
Fire Company To Attend Services
The Friendship Fire Company will attend preaching services at 7 30 o'clock tomorrow evening in the Church of Christ on West Cork street. Pastor Rev W L Dudley will preach a sermon. Firemen meet at the engine house at 7 o'clock and march to the church in a body. There will be special music.
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Friendship Fire Company
Church of Christ
West Cork Street
W. L. Dudley
Revenue Collector To Aid Taxpayers
J S Ashworth deputy collector of internal revenue announces a federal deputy collector will be at the post office building in Winchester March 4 5 and 6 to assist taxpayers in preparing their income tax returns for the year 19xx.
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J. S. Ashworth
Internal Revenue
Winchester
Young people drink less now than before prohibition
The Senate heard from Prohibition Director Woolcock via the Wickersham commission survey of 30 educators in as many states. It showed less drinking by youths and in homes since prohibition, fewer 80day gatherings, a small proportion of high school students drink, and little contribution of liquor to delinquency, though conditions are not ideal.
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Associated Press
Washington
Wickersham Commission
Prohibition
Woolcock
Senate
Mrs. Taylor Granted Divorce In City Court
Judge Philip Williams signs a decree in Corporation Eva Virginia Taylor v Wilbert Taylor granting a mensa et theren divorce from bed and board. The couple wed March 19 1928 in Hagerstown and he deserted her around February 11 1930, failing to provide support. case stays on the docket for further orders.
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Philip Williams
Eva Virginia Taylor
Wilbert Taylor
Braddock Street Church Announces Training School
Braddock Street Methodist Episcopal Church South will host a Standard Training School from March 8 to 13. Miss Mary Louise Steele announced the event, inviting Methodists and leaders in Winchester to study church work. Courses cover The New Testament, Evangelism and Christian Education, and Children's Work led by Rev. Dr. E. L. Woolf Rev. W. G. Winton and Miss Skinner.
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Braddock Street Methodist Episcopal Church South
Mary Louise Steele
Winchester
Iuperintendent
E. L. Woolf
W. G. Winton
Miss Skinner
Nashville
Southern Methodist Church
Two Injured In a Richmond Apartment Fire
In Richmond Virginia two men were hurt early today one in critical condition. Voige M Gardner a 23 year old Greensboro resident and senior at the Medical College of Virginia suffered severe burns. Ernest Blair age 45 a life insurance company assistant cashier sustained back injuries and a broken arm when an improvised rope broke during his escape from a third floor apartment. Fire officials say the blaze started from a cigarette igniting a bed and residents were guided to safety as firefighters controlled the smoke filled building.
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Richmond
Voige M. Gardner
Greensboro
N. C
Medical College of Virginia
Ernest Blair
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Bryarly School Debate Ends With Afffirmative Victory
Bryarly School House drew a large crowd for a Bryarly Community League debate on whether the emergence of women from the home is a depressing feature of modern life. The judges voted 3 to 2 for the affirmative. Speakers included Ford Luttrell Howard Luttrell Arthur Luttrell for the affirmative and Harry M Seabright Rev C E Seastrunk Flood M Brill for the negative.
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Bryarly
Pughtown Pike
Bryarly Community League
Ford Luttrell
Howard Luttrell
Arthur Luttrell
Harry M. Seabright
Rev. C. E. Seastrunk
Flood M. Brill
Pearl Harmer
Louise Greenawalt
W. M. Ee
Charles E. Garber
Winchester Debating Society
Luttrell
Handley High School Play Set For March 6
Handley High School faculty prepare a production of It Pays To Advertise a Roy Cooper Megrue and Walter Hackett farce. Directed by Mrs Alan Peery, the cast includes many teachers and staff from the high and elementary schools.
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Handley High School
Roy Cooper Megrue
Walter Hackett
Handley School
Alan Peery
Bell Clothes Shop Inc Receives State Charter
The State Corporation Commission issued a charter to Bell Clothes Shop, Inc. of Winchester with a maximum capital of $1,500. G. Shendon is president. The firm aims to operate a retail clothing business. Marshall and Cogron of Front Royal served as attorneys in the charter process.
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State Corporation Commission
Bell Clothes Shop, Inc
Winchester
G. Shendon
Marshall and Cogron
Front Royal
Regulators Move to Extend IC C Jurisdiction Over Railroads
Washington August 21 Chairman Parker of the Interstate Commerce Commission introduced a bill to bring more railroad holding companies under ICC control. The measure aims to implement key recommendations from the committee report on railroad ownership.
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Associater
Washington, B
Parker
Ae Fese
Interstate Commerce Comm
Interstate Commerce Commission
Community demonstrations invited for women to attend
Public demonstrations are open to all and women across communities are urged to attend and participate in the events.
Laundry tips to Save Energy and Worry Less
Vague notice advises saving energy in laundry with unclear timing and scheduling. Mentions days and a winch phrase, but lacking concrete facts, names, or locations to confirm details.
Contributions To Free Soup Kitchen Fall Off
The Salvation Army served another 100 meals yesterday at the free soup and lunch kitchen on West Boscawen Street. Meals are now restricted to mothers and children due to food shortages, with only $1 contributed to the fund. Community support and in kind gifts are urged to sustain the kitchen and aid local families modestly.
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Salvation Army
West Boscawen Street
Ridgeway
W. Va
Jones
Grayson
Major
Mrs Coolidge Christens Ship President Coolidge in Virginia
Mrs Coolidge christened the liner President Coolidge in Newport News Virginia using water from a Vermont river. The ceremony drew several thousand spectators and a special trainload of guests from New York Philadelphia and Washington. The launch followed a luncheon at the Tidewater Club with Mrs Coolidge as guest of honor.
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Associated Press
Newport News
Plymouth
Calvin Coolidge
President Coolidge
American Merchant Marine
New York
Philadelphia
Washington
Fresh Advance in Bull Leaders Push Market Higher
New York stocks rose in a brisk five to six point advance as traders bought in large blocks after holding firm through pre holiday liquidation. Utilities led gains with several issues up one to three points and some specialties climbing five to ten. Total volume about 2.4 million shares as the two hour session closed strong.
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Associated Press
New York
Mr. Irving Cather Heads to Baltimore for Visit
Mr Irving Cather departed yesterday afternoon for Baltimore where he is spending time with friends.
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Irving Cather
Baltimore
Vis Haare
Virginia Home Players Broadcast From WRVA Studio
The Virginia Home Players Orchestra returned from Richmond after a delightful program broadcast on WRVA from 3:15 to 4:00 pm yesterday. The station plans further engagements due to the strong reception. Alva Wigginton, Lee Laingre, Hunter Crisman, C. L. Richards, and others performed old-time music and popular dance tunes.
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Virginia Home Players
Richmond
WRVA
C. L. Richards
Alva Wigginton
Lee Laingre
Hunter Crisman
Virginia
Mount Vernon
Death Removes Two Sisters In The Same House
Two sisters in Stephens City Frederick county died within hours of each other this week. Laura Gibson died of a heart attack while nursing her sister Maggie Gibson who had been an invalid for years. Funeral services for Laura Gibson were held yesterday with burial in Green Hill Cemetery. Maggie Gibson’s funeral is planned for Sunday at 3 PM at the family home, conducted by Rev. O D Lambert. Surviving siblings include Edward Gibson Ella Gibson and Mrs John Barton Guard.
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Gibson
Stephens City
Laura Gibson
Maggie Gibson
Laura Gilson
O. D. Lambert
Methodist Episcopal Churc South
Green Hill Cemetery
Edward Gibson
Ella Gibson
John Barton Guard
Frederick County
Certificates Less Than Two Years Old May Be Barred
Washington Feb 21 Veterans hope to borrow half of their compensation certificate value under a proposed loan act but officials say certificates under two years old may carry no loan value. Veterans Administration officers cited past rules that set two year age before any loan value and noted no official interpretation of the new measure.
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Associated Press
Washington
Hoover
Veterans’ Administration
Widow of Nathan Appell Found Dead in San Diego
Mrs Helen Grayce Appell former actress and magazine writer widow of Nathan Appell founder of a theatre chain was found dead in her San Diego bedroom. She was last seen Sunday and an autopsy planned authorities indicated natural death. Deputy Coroner Herbert notified Louis Appell in York Pennsylvania.
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Associated Press
San Diego
Calif
Helen Grayce Appell
Nathan Appell
Herbert
Louis Appell
York
Appeal for Church Census Workers in City
A committee of the Ministerial Association advances plans for a citywide religious census on Sunday afternoon March 1. About 350 people were asked to assist. under 100 replied and fewer than half agreed to help. The chairman urges timely response and full cooperation to ensure a successful census.
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Ministerial Association
EB. T. Clark
Navy Demonstrates Defense in Canal Zone Exercise
At U S S Arkansas on February 21 the navy wrapped up its annual war game. The blue fleet defended the Panama and Nicaraguan approaches, using aircraft for search and attack to locate the black fleet. After discovery the blue force crippled the enemy, preventing a canal attack.
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Associated Press
U. S. S. Arkansas
Panama
Panama Canal
Nicaraguan Canal
Canal
Army officers held in Argentina plot against government
Buenos Aires February 21 army officers, estimated at ten to fifteen, are being held here in connection with a plot to stage an uprising during the pre Lent celebration.
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Associated Press
Buenos Aires
Argentina
Mary Lee Hicks Returns Here From Penn City
Mary Lee Hicks, missing since November 1930, was found in Philadelphia earlier this week and returned with her grandfather E. M. Hicks to Winchester. Police had searched nationwide, and a December 1930 letter hinted she left with a man and his wife to work as a nurse in Europe before heading home.
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Mary Lee Hicks
E. M. Hicks
Philadelphia
Winchester
Frederick County
Mary Lee
Hicks
Europe
Auto Headlights Must Be Tested By March First
Virginia motorists must have all auto headlights inspected at official stations before March 1. Virginia State Motor Vehicle Commission warns drivers that a wind shield sticker proves testing and fines apply after the deadline. Tests are free. repairs or supplies are charged. Official testing stations listed in Winchester, Berryville, Boyce, Millwood, Stephens City, and Middletown.
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Virginia State Motor Vehicle Commission
Maynard Bayliss
Winchester
North Braddock Street
Dellinger Brothers
East Piccadilly Street
Shenandoah Motor Company
Valley Avenue
George Washington
Loudoun Street
Berryville
Nail! “Motor Company
Boyce—Boyce
Millwood
Stephens City
Parker’s
Lemley
Middletown
R. D. Long
One Killed Two Wounded In East Side Gang War
In New York on February 21, a gang war on the east side left Albert Wagner dead and Abe Wagner and Harry Brown wounded at the Hatfield House on Thirty ninth Street. Earlier, John Mazza, known as Aces, 20, was killed outside a lower east side cafeteria in aConflict that followed and also marked Abe Wagner's second near miss with racketeers.
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Associated Press
New York
Hatfield House
East Thirtyninth Street
Albert Wagner
Abe
Harry Brown
Brooklyn
John
Mazza
Abe Wagner
East Side
New Ford Coupe For Sale Lightly Used With Low Mileage
New Ford coupe advertised with two and a half months of use and practically no mileage. Offered at a price below that of a new car. Contact H. W. Ebert for details and arranging sale.
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H. W. Ebert
H E Shull Announces Sheriff Candidacy in Frederick County
Political ad states H E Shull will seek the sheriff's office in the August primary, notifying voters of Frederick County about his candidacy and intention to run.
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Frederick County
H. E. Shull
Striking Woolen Mills Disrupt Lawrence Work
In Massachusetts, 400 strikers at Ameri can Woolen Co invade Woods and Washington mills halting operations. About 8,000 workers affected as owners suspend work to next Tuesday. Meanwhile in Philadelphia one youth jailed and seven held on bail after holiery workers protests.
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Associated Press
LA E
Mass
American Woolen Company
Woods
Washington Mills
Combers
Philadelphia
Holiery Workers
Three Dead In Wild Battle Over Sale of Horses
Three people die in a chaotic fight over a horse sale. The clash involved knives hatchets shovels and iron staves with casualties mounting. Police and authorities in Budapest detained several gypsies linked to the melee.
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Anen
Budapest
Wild Gas Well Near Tioga Pa Puts Area On Alert
A gas well near Tioga Pa erupted last night and increased today to a flow exceeding 75 million cubic feet per day. Guards patrolled the countryside to warn residents and deter curious onlookers while experts debated how to curb the pressure and prevent fire as the roaring plume was heard four miles away.
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Ee N. Y
Tioga
Man who sent fellow gangster to prison is slain in Bronx
John Franzone, the witness who helped convict Frank Correlli of a 45 year prison sentence, was found shot dead in the upper Bronx. Police say the killing occurred elsewhere and the body was dumped on a Bronx byway after a gun battle on McCombs Dam bridge last July in which Detective Thomas E. Hill was killed. Franzone was free on bail awaiting trial with three others.
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Associated Press
New York
John Franzone
Frank Correlli
Laconia Avenue
Bronx
Franzone
McCombs Dam
Thomas E. Hill
Correlli
Tris
Writ Issued Against McLean In Support Case
Edward B. McLean publisher of the Washington Post was ordered to show cause why he should not be held in contempt of the DC Supreme Court for seeking a divorce in Mexico after the court had ordered him to pay his wife 7500 monthly. The court also directed possible impoundment of his estate and potential imprisonment.
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Associated Press
Washington
Edward B. Mclean
The
Washington Post
District of Columbia Supreme Court
Mexico
Soa
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