Byrd Receives Letters From American Schoolchildren
Thousands of U S schoolchildren tributes bound into ten volumes were presented to Rear Admiral Richard E Byrd at the National Education Association convention in Detroit. The gift included ship models and illuminated scrolls from students, plus letters from Winchester youths. Byrd accepted on behalf of his men as educators praised his polar feats and Antarctic conquest by air.
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United States
Richard E. Byrd
America
Department of Superintendence
National Education Association
Detroit
Garland R. Quarles
Handley School
Winchester
Admiral Byrd
Hattie Eckley
Mary Wilson Bowyer
Columbia Broadcasting System
Byrd
Explorer
Washington
City of New York
Norman Kk. Crozier
Crozier
Antarctic
Marco Polo
Columbus
Peary
Lindbergh
Children of America
Discrimination Charged by Valley Farmers
Washington seed loan chief denied any discrimination against Shenandoah Valley farmers in drought relief loan approvals. County Agent J. D. Wyser alleged Eastern Virginia farmers receive easier loans, with Montgomery county and Southwestern Virginia farmers facing stricter scrutiny and reduced loan amounts.
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Associated Press
Washington
George L. Hoffman
Washington Seed Loan Office
Shenandoah Valley
Jean Wyser
Montgomery County
Hoffman
Virginia
North Carolina
Wysor
Christiansburg
J. D. Wysor
Wyser
Southwe T
Northern Valley Counties
Seed Loan Office
Luther Pannett Seeks Re election as Frederick County Sheriff
Political advertisement announces Luther Pannett as candidate for re election to the office of Sheriff of Frederick County Virginia subject to the Democratic Primary on August 4 1931. He credits past services and asks support from voters who approved his management.
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Frederick County
Virginia
Luther Pannett
Mealtime Tribute Slices Spotlight on Bread
A brief item notes a bread brand or bakery’s tribute to mealtime with a playful series of slices and a catchy line about repetition. The fragment hints at themed branding or promotion, with emphasis on multiple slices and a light celebratory tone.
Plans Complete for Festival Mass Meeting
A large and representative gathering from Shenandoah Cumberland Potomac region is assured for the Apple Blossom festival mass meeting on Thursday February 26 at 8 pm in the George Washington Hotel. Invites went to eastern sessions with railroads B and O Pennsylvanian Southern Norfolk and Western Atlantic Coast Line and Fruit Growers Express to speak Malcolm Bridges of the Richmond Chamber of Commerce is among speakers expected to share ideas and garner support. The housing committee appointed includes Andrew Bell Mrs F L Harris and Eugene Branch.
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Shenandoah-Cumberland - Potomac
Nelson F. Richards
George Washington
Richards
Baltimore and Ohio
Pennsylvania
Southern
Norfolk and Western
Atlantic Coast Line
Fruit Growers Express
Malcolm Bridges
Richmond Chamber of Commerce
Andrew Bell
F. L. Harris
Eugene Branch
Woman Striker Dies of Wounds in Pennsylvania
Miss Alberta Bachman twenty, a Mammoth Hosiery Mills striker, died of a gunshot wound during a strike clash in Stroudsburg on February 24. Two other United Textile Workers members, Elsie Bachman and Russell Hastie, were wounded as gunfire erupted when strikebreakers Miller and Arnold fired at fleeing assailants.
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Associated Press
Stroudsburg
Alberta Bachman
Mammoth Hoisery Mills
United Textile Workers of America
Elsie Bachman
Russell Hastie
Clark Miller
Russell Arnold
Miller
Arnold
Lewis Foreman 34 B and O Worker Dies At Cumberland
Mrs. Luther Shanholtz of Cumberland reports the death of her nephew Lewis F. Foreman 34 an electric crane operator for the Baltimore and Ohio Rail Road He died yesterday at his home 133 Arch Street Cumberland Md He was ill for some time Foreman served in the motor transport corps during World War He is survived by his widow Louise Foreman his mother Mrs James M Foreman three brothers Elwood Raymond and Eugene Foreman all of Cumberland and one sister Mrs Frank Browning of Connellsville Pa His father died a little over a year ago His mother formerly Miss Margaret Snyder of Cumberland The funeral was held today from St Marys Catholic Church with interment in the Catholic Cemetery
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Luther Shanholtz
Lewis F. Foreman
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Arch Street
Cumberland
United States
Motor Transport Corps
Foreman
Louise Foreman
James M. Foreman
Elwood
Raymond
Eugene Foreman
Frank Browning
Connellsville
Margaret— Snyder
St. Mary's Catholic Church
Wits Interimaugt
Lions Club hears of Washington and Winchester link
Judge Philip Williams spoke at the George Washington Hotel about George Washington’s early ties to Winchester. He noted Washington arrived in Winchester at about 16, worked as a surveyor, helped Braddock on a doomed campaign, and later served in the House of Burgesses, with local streets named for Washington. Guests included Mr. Ritter and Rev. Mr. Phillips. program led by Lyle Herrel and Kenneth Rush.
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Philip Williams
Corporation Court
Lions Club
George Washington
Winchester
Virginia House of Burgesses
Lions
George Washington Hotel
Allen T Hawthorne
Judge Williams
Washington
Thomas Lord Fairfax
Braddock
Fort Duquesne
George
House of Burgesses
Williamsburg
Staposaille
Investigate Competitors of Railway Lines
The House interstate commerce committee approved the Parker resolution to authorize the Interstate Commerce Commission to investigate all interstate transportation concerns in competition with railroads. The inquiry covers coastwide and inland waterways, motor buses, pipelines and other systems with a view to recommending regulation and possible legislation.
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Associated Press
Washington
House Interstate Commerce Committee
Parker
Interstate Commerce Commission
Pneumonia Fatal to 13 Month Old Boy Colvin
Arthur W. Colvin aged 13 months died at the Boyd Richard farm near Albin after a brief pneumonia illness. Survived by parents Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Colvin and sister Miss Helen Virginia Colvin. Funeral at Old Bethel Methodist Episcopal Church South at 10 o clock tomorrow conducted by Rev. G. J. Morrow with interment in Grange Hall Cemetery.
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Arthur W. Colvin
Jacob Colvin
Boyd Richard
Albin
Helen Virginia Colvin
Old Bethel Methodist Episcopal Church
South
G. J. Morrow
Grange Hall
Public Sale Note Near Winchester on Sulphur Spruey Road
A public sale is set for Friday February 27 at 10 o clock in the morning three miles from Winchester via the Millwood pike on Sulphur Spruey Road. Items include two mules five cows twenty ewes one buck three shoats chickens and farming implements listed by LS Asper.
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Winchester
Millwood Pike
Winchester Child Society Seeks 3000 Dollar Local Quota
The Children s Home Society of Virginia in Winchester opened its annual fund drive at First Baptist Church with church chairmen and workers. J T Phillips detailed 31 years of service and the need for local charity support, aiming a Winchester quota of 3000 dollars to fund foster care, Richmond receiving home, boarding homes, and state wide child care.
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Chrildren's Home Society of Virginia
Winchester
First Baptist Church
Cmp
J. T. Phillips
Phillips
Ise
Richmond
Frederick County
John I. Sloat
Commercial and Savings Bank
Boy Escapes Injury In Street Car Collision Near Gray and Sheetz
Robert Stover a few steps from Haddox Terrace narrowly escaped serious harm when a Chevrolet sedan driven by James Tharpe struck him on North Loudoun Street as he darted from behind a parked car. Tharpe stopped, a physician treated the boy for a severe nervous shock, and he was sent home in good condition with police reports filed.
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Robert Stover
Jennie Stover
Haddox Terrace
North Loudoun Street
James Tharpe
Berryville
Robert
N. Loudoun Street
Gray
Virginia Senate Run Announcement for 26th District
A candidate announces bid for the State Senate representing Virginia's Twenty sixth Senatorial District, subject to Democratic primary action. The notice is dated February 24 and signed by SS SUA E CATHER.
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State Senate
Virginia
Mrs. Louisa Baughman Dies After Illness at 82
Mrs. Louisa Lewis Baughman 82 widow of George W. Baughman and lifelong Winchester resident died at her son-in-law and daughter J Carson Haymaker 209 South Cameron street after an illness of age. Survived by daughter Viola Haymaker funeral at 3 pm with Rev. E T Clark officiating and burial at Little Mountain Cemetery. Pallbearers named Breck Haymaker Anderson Miller Knight Russell.
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Louisa Lewis Baughman
George W. Baughman
J. Carson Haymaker
South
Cameron Street
Baughman
Frederick County
John Lewis
Pughtown Pike
Winchester
First Baptist Church
E. T. Clark
Viola Baughman
Haymaker
Little Mountain Cemetery
William D. Breck
Frank Haymaker
Frank M. Anderson
Percy D. Miller
Charles Knight
Benjiman Russell
Soup Kitchen Feeds 101, Major Mars Supports Lodging
Salvation Army soup and lunch kitchen served 101 meals, mainly to mothers and children. A Indiana couple walking to Charlottesville were fed after two weeks on the road, with one night’s lodging paid by Major Mars. A young girl sent 10 cents to aid hunger relief, while Herbert S. Larrick praised the effort and pledged a contribution.
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Salvation Army
Indiana
Charlottesville
Mars
Harris Revue at Capitol Theatre Opens This Week
Dave Harris presents the Harris Revue with Prankie the dancing comedian Mickie and Manning and Pam Peggy Garvin performing singing dancing and clowning at the Capitol Theatre Wednesday and Thursday. The revue has been well received on tour praising its light comedy and stage energy.
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Dave Harris
Prankie
Mickie
Manning
Pam d- Peggy Garvin
Capitol Theatre
Harris
MRO Whitney 5 Classic Winner at Oak Hill
Middleburg Va February 24 As part of George Washington birthday celebrations the Middlebury Hunt trials were held at Oak Hill James Monroe estate Frank C Littleton grounds host 8000 spectators with 69 entries across three classes Whitneys Light Ha tidden first in green hunters and Whatside owned by Mrs J H Whitney won the open champion silver bowl worth 2000 dollars ridden by Arthur White One accident occurred when Jack Skinner was bucked and suffered several broken ribs Judges included Lurman Stewart and others from Maryland Massachusetts and New York
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Middleburg
George Washington
Oak Hill
James Monroe
United States
Monroe
Frank C. Littleton
Fairfax
Washington
Baltimore
New York
Philadelphia
Richmond
Virginia
Woodrow Wilson
Littleton
Ogden Mills
R. Walton Moore
Cabell Bruce
Maryland
Claude A. Swasson
Westmoreland Davis
George Langhorn
Chicago
Green Hunters
Light Ha . Tidden
Jack Skinner
Thornback
John Hay Whitney
Louis Leith
Arthur White
Whatside
J. H. Whitney
Time Lock
Fannie Whitfield
Silvery Jim
Etude
Winifred Maddux
Golden Corn
Mr. White
Sensation
H. D. Whitfield
Middlebury Hunt Club
Hampson
Skinner
Lurman Stewart
Monkton, Md
William Almy, Jr
M. F. M. Quansett Club
South Newport
Mass
Edward H. Carle
M. F. H. Smithtown Hunt
Smithtown
Frederick Bontecue
Millbrooke
N. Y
Urges Printing of 5 000 Copies of Dry Report
Senator Tydings proposes printing 5 000 copies of the Wickersham prohibition testimony to avoid waste of government funds by hiding evidence. Senator Robinson persuades delaying a formal request until cost is known.
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Washington
Tydings
Maryland
Senate
Robinson
Fined for Defective Lights After Traffic Stop
Albert Burchan was fined $5 and costs by a county magistrate after arrest by Officer Bayliss of the state police for operating a vehicle with a tail light out and only one headlight.
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Albert Burchan
A. J. ‘Tavenner
Bayliss
State Police
Genetes
Chicago Primary Heats Up As Thompson Closes Campaign
Chicago voters head to a heated Republican mayoral primary with William Hale Thompson seeking a fourth term. Anton J. Cermak, the Democratic nominee, has no opposition. Poll guards from American Legion and police prepare for possible disorder while Capone is sought on a vagrancy warrant. James Hamilton Lewis aids Cermak, denouncing city governance.
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Chicago
Anton J. Cermak
Thompson Chicago
William Hale Thompson
Thompson
Republicss
Arthur C. Albert
John H
American Legion
Capone
Frank M. Padden
al Capone
Miami
Fle
Patrick Moche
Anton J Cermak
Col. Lewis
Bulls Groom New Leaders For Market Boost
New York stock market rose to new year highs as bulls strengthened leadership sectors. Rails and oils joined the rally after initial hesitations, with copper and chemicals showing strength while utilities and industrials shared notable gains. Call money rebounded to 1 percent amid the broad advance.
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Associated Press
New York
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Soup Kitchen
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Larrick
Margaretta Miller
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