South Carolina farmer disputes soil bill fairness in subsidies
Washington February 22 The Senate disagreed with House amendments to a soil conservation subsidy bill and sent it to conference. Senator Smith of South Carolina condemned the measure as unfair to landowners, arguing tenants and sharecroppers receive subsidies without strings while owners bear taxes and production costs. Tarver urged tenant and sharecropper compensation for losses when land is enrolled in conservation. Continued on page eight.
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Washington
Senate
House
McNary
Oregon
Smith
Garner
Murphy
D-Ida
Carper
Secretary of Agriculture
Tarver
D-Ga
South
Winchester Celebrates George Washington Link With Old Fort Loudoun
IMA Winchester notes Frederickshure spotlight on a George Washington birthday feature. Walter Johnson plans to throw a silver bar across the Rappahannock, a claim the writer doubts. The passage recalls Washington arriving in Winchester October 10 1775 to aid Fort Loudoun and his ties as surveyor soldier and statesman.
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Frederickshure
George Washing
Walter Johnson
Rappahannock
Tge Washington
Ge Washington
Inchester
Fort Loudoun
Winchester
Terity
Walter Johnson Tosses Dollar Across Rappahannock in Fredericksburg
In Fredericksburg Virginia Walter Johnson pitched a silver dollar across the Rappahannock river to a cheering crowd. Sol Bloom loaned the 1796 silver dollar for the toss and commented on the river’s width in Washington’s era. Governor Peery and state officials witnessed the event arranged by the Fredericksburg Chamber of Commerce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eddy Gilmore
Associated Press
Fredericksburg
Walter Johnson
George Washington
Rappahannock
Bloom Washington
Sol Bloom
D-Ny
Rappahannock River
Bloom
Washington
New Yorker
Johnson
Walter
New York
Peery
Virginia
Oil Tanker Albert Hill Hit By Explosion Near Charleston
Coast guard reports four sailors missing from the burning oil tanker Albert Hill, with 32 crew aboard. The ship, en route from Atreco Texas to Philadelphia, exploded about 200 miles east of Charleston, but the fire is described as under control. Rescue ships answered the SOS and the Pan, Dora, Colfax, and Vigilant were recalled to patrol duties.
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Jacksonville
Fla
Coast Guard
Albert Hill
W. F. Bradell
Modoc
Charleston
S. C
Atreco
Texas
Philadelphia
Pandora
Colfax
Vigilant
South Atlantic
Warmer On The Skyline Drive
State Officer E L Keyser visited Winchester to assess Skyline Drive conditions after heavy snows. He noted temperatures on mountain tops and along the route run 10 to 15 degrees cooler than valley floors, debunking the belief of universal mountain chill. CCC camps and snow plows keep the scenic road open, with about 10 cars per day using it in winter.
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E. L. Keyser
Luray
Winchester
Skyline Drive
Keyser
Blue Ridge Mountains
CCC
Predict Early Pay Restoration in Virginia
Richmond February 22 delegate Frank Moore of Lexington chairman of the House Appropriations committee and Senator Aubrey Weaver of Front Royal predicted today the full restoration of the 10 percent in state employees salaries on July 1.
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Richmond
Frank Moore
Lexington
House Appropriations Committee
Aubrey Weaver
Front Royal
Sarah Zane Fire Company Meeting Notice
All members are requested to meet at the hall at 7 o'clock Sunday night February 23 to attend the annual sermon at the U B Church. Full attendance is requested. R B Brown Captain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sarah Zane Fire Company
U. B. Church
R. B. Brown
Whited Sought For Questioning In Lindenberg Case Testimony
Millard Whited, a key witness in the Lindbergh Hauptmann trial, reached Trenton to answer questions Gov Hoffman may have about Flemington testimony. Prosecution officials seek voluntary questioning, with counsel available, while noting Whited’s past statements to police. A governor supervised inquiry was proposed, with possible transport to a state location for inter view.
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Trenton
N. J
Millard Whited
Hauptmann
Harold G. Hoffman
Flemington
Lambertville
Anthony M. Hauck, Jr
Hunterdon County
Whited
William Rittenhouse
Rittenhouse
Hauck
Sourlands
Clinton
Hopewell
Family of Twelve Seeks Help After Illness Strains Finances
Mr and Mrs J with 12 children face hardship as the father’s illness keeps him in hospital and the mother, now employed with one child, adjusts routines. Welfare Office supplies milk for younger children as supplementary aid.
Price of fruit stays steady in British sales
Apples held steady at British auctions on Wednesday February 19 while pears declined amid abundant South African soft fruit and heavy orange imports. Prices for top apples remained strong with Winesaps and similar varieties showing higher values. Nova Scotia season ending earlier while Australian season could start earlier.
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Fred A. Mots
London
South Africa
Virginia
Nova Scotia
Starks
Gano
Ben Davis
Oregon
Hood River
Newtown
Delicious
California
Washington
Relief drive seeks large subscriber boost for year long aid
The Monday opening relief drive aims to raise 14500 for a full year of relief. Workers face a need to exceed last year's subscriber count and past 6 month fundraising to meet the quota. Chairman John H. Rosenberger stresses the campaign funds a 12 month program, unlike last summer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John H. Rosenberger
Two Killed In Crash On An Icy Highway
Henderson North Carolina February 22 Coroner Jasper W Shearin Warren county said Mrs H B Dodge 48 and Miss Eloise Bell 5 both of Fort George Meade Maryland were killed in an automobile crash on No 1 highway a quarter mile south of the Virginia line at 1230 am Three other persons were injured two seriously when the auto mobile in which the five were riding skidded on an icy stretch and smashed into the abutment of a bridge They were H B Dodge Sr and Mrs Emily Neal both under treatment in Henderson hospital for serious injuries and H B Dodge Jr 16 who was hurt least of all
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Henderson
N. C
Jasper W. Shearin
Warren County
H. B. Dodge
Eloise Bell
Fort George Meade
Virginia Line
H. B. Dodge Sr
Emily Neal
Henderson Hospital
H. B. Dodge Jr
Special Notice to Farmers Milk Wanted by Vendors
Special notice invites farmers to supply B and C grade milk with no inspection required. Contact Koman Bros at Indian Alley, behind Bicker's Used Car Lot. Dated February 22.
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Koman Bros
Indian Alley
Bicker
Family of Eight Poisoned Bread Attackin West Virginia
HAMLIN West Virginia February 22 a family of eight lies critically ill in a hill cabin home after what prosecutor W S Damron called a 14 year old daughter retaliation for a chastisement Gladys Dillon admitted mixing poison with flour used in bread she intended only to poison her mother Edgar Dillon 40 likely will not recover Mrs Dillon 36 and six children ages 3 to 12 are in serious condition in a three mile from Hubball mountain cabin unable to be moved to a hospital Gladys arrested as she did not partake of the bread she reportedly broke down crying when told how ill her father was saying she did not mean to hurt him just mamma.
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Hamlin
W. Va
W. S. Damron
Damion
Gladys Dillon
Edgar Dillon
Dillon
Hubbal
Damien
Gladys
Orchard Tract Sold Ordered After Court Ruling
The Virginia Court of Appeals denied a rehearing in Gudebrod v Ward. Frederick County Circuit Court ordered sale of the 600 plus acre Turkey Knob Orchard near Mount Jackson, Woodstock courthouse set for March 138. Sale follows appeals outcome and long litigation cost totaling about 25 000 with receivers appointed and major figures including Judge Frank S. Tavenner Sr. and Herbert S. Larrick.
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Virginia Court of Appeals
C. FE. Gudebrod
Artemus Ward
Philip Williams
Frederick County
Turkey Knob Orchard Company
Mount Jackson
Shenandoah County
County Court House
Woodstock
Court of Appeals
Williams
Circuit Court
Gudebrod
H. F. Byrd
T. B. Byrd
Byrd
Frank 8. Tavenner
Tavenner
Herbert S. Larrick
Mr. Larrick
Burr P, Son
Aoe
New York City
Turkey Knob Orchard
New York
Ward
Hearing Set In Auto Crash Involving Packard
A hearing before Trial Justice A. J. Tavenner will review the Route 50 Packard crash that heavily damaged the car. Lawrence Reardon of the city is named as the driver and is charged with operating under the influence. The date remains open while Reardon recovers from injuries.
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A. J. Tavenner
Packard
Lawrence Reardon
Reardon
Route 50
Buff Lick Run
Winchester
Anniversary of Baptist Church Observed in Winchester
The First Baptist Church marks its tenth anniversary of the building program with a 9 45 AM radio style program in the Sunday School, recounting ten years from the pastor's call in 1926 to the building fund drive in February 1936. Dr Garnett Ryland of the University of Richmond will speak at 11 AM on the church’s history in the valley. he will also speak at 7 30 PM on Christian Education. All members and the public are urged to attend both services.
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First Baptist Church
Columbia Broadcasting System
Garnett Ryland
University of Richmond
Virginia Baptist Historical Society
Ryland
Baptist Church
Winchester
Terete
Birthday Tribute to George Washington Father of His Country
A commemorative piece marking the 204th anniversary of George Washington birth. It praises his leadership during the Revolution, his push for a strong, lawful government, and his Farewell Address urging independence and restraint in foreign entanglements. It notes his moral courage and status as a revered churchman and founding father.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Washington
America
Washington
Frederick
Prussia
United States
Plenty of Snow Forecast Again
Weather outlook for February 24 to 29 calls for snow in the North and Middle Atlantic states, with snow or rain in the south portion early in the week, again midweek and late week. Temperatures start mild, become colder Tuesday night, ease Thursday, and drop again Friday.
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Washington
North
Middle Atlantic
Chuck and Rays Open Tonight and Sunday
Chuck and Rays announces hours open tonight and Sunday from 1 PM to 11 PM. The notice invites patrons to visit the service hours and plans for weekend operations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chuck
Roosevelt Speech at Temple Honors Jurisprudence Degree
President Roosevelt visits Temple University in Philadelphia to receive an honorary doctor of jurisprudence as he delivers remarks on fair play and freedom in truth seeking. He notes Washington's birthday, avoids direct quotations to preempt critics, and is escorted by Gov. Earle and Sen. Guffey as crowds fill Mitten Hall.
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Roosevelt
Temple University
Philadelphia
Velt
George Washington
Republic
Woeshington
Library of Congress
North P
Pennsylvania
Broad Street
Uni
Mitten Hall
Temple
World News At A Glance Highlights Global Tensions
A digest of incidents across the globe and U S notes including business government clashes in Washington, Farley on tour, a poison outbreak in Hamlin West Virginia, Roosevelt's call for truth in the Philadelphia event, a fatal car crash in Warrenton Maryland, ships aiding a burning tanker off Jacksonville, a Duke Power appeal ruling in Buzzard Roost South Carolina, a Germany court sentencing serial killer Adolf Seefeld, UN sanctions talks on oil embargo for Italy, and Spain’s amnesty for political prisoners.
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Washington
United States Chamber of Commerce
James A. Farley
Mid-West
Hamlin
W. Va
Philadelphia
Roosevelt
Warrenton
M. C
Jacksonville
Fla
Charlotte
N. C
U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals
Duke Power Company
Buzzard Roost
S. C
PWA
Schwerin
Germany
Adolf Seefeld
Ticktock
Geneva
League of Nations Sanctions Committee
Italy
Madrid
Spain
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Senator Smith
Ima Winchester
Hoffman
Lord Fairfax
Loudoun
Yeo
Australia
New Zealand
Turkey Knob
Dr. Ryland
World News
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