Death of American Aviator Robert Short Confirmed
Shanghai dispatch reports official Chinese sources confirm the death of American aviator Robert Short serving with the Chinese army. Short reportedly volunteered for service a week earlier and on February 21 shot down a Japanese plane near Woosung before his own craft was hit.
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Chapei-Woosung
Kiangwan
Japan
Woosung
Tsai Ting-Kai
Nineteenth Route Army
Hongkew
Chapei
Short
Shanghai
Kuomin
Nanking
Robert Short
Soochow
America backs open door in China policy and nine power treaty
Secretary Stimson states the open door policy and the nine power treaty remain essential as China struggles to develop free institutions. He argues no evidence shows adherence would hinder foreign rights and says revising the treaty would not resolve Sino Japanese tensions. He replies to Senator Borah on China conditions and treaty relevance.
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Associated Press
Washington
America
China
Japan
Borah
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
Stimson
Wreath Placed On Mary Washington Tomb By Winchester Group
The Winchester Bicentennial Committee sent a wreath to the tomb of Mrs. Mary Washington in Fredericksburg. Local citizens crafted it from box wood ivy and myrtle. The tribute was one of several from Virginia cities and was described in the Fredericksburg Free Lance Star clipping.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boxwood
Mary Washington
George Washington
Fredericksburg
Winchester
Blacksburg calls local pastor Rev E D Witherspoon
The Rev E D Witherspoon, pastor of Highland Avenue Presbyterian Church in this city and of Nineveh Church in Warren County, has received a call from the Blacksburg Presbyterian Church in Virginia. If he accepts, he will succeed Rev Norman Johnson who resigned to move to Rocky Mount North Carolina. Witherspoon is a Davidson College and Union Theological Seminary graduate noted for his success in Winchester and is highly regarded by both congregations and the community. Mrs Witherspoon was formerly Frances T McFaden daughter of Rev Dr and Mrs F T McFaden.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. D. Witherspoon
Highland Avenue Presbyterian Church
Nineveh
Warren County
Presbyterian Church
Blacksburg
Roanoke Valley
Berryville Clarke county exhibit committee names sub chairs
Mrs. Kenneth N. Gilpin announces a Clarke county Washington chair and appoints sub chairmen for discovering and returning loaned articles, costumes, insurance duties, labeling, publicity and exhibit logistics ahead of Apple Blossom Festival events. A two week exhibit will run with nominal admission to aid the bicentennial effort.
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Berryville
Kenneth N. Gilpin
Washington
Clarke County
R. 8
Bryarly
White Post
Ken Page
Boyce and
Millwood
Emily McCormick
Rose MacDonald
J. D. Griffing
Nannie Thomas
Frank M. Wray
John B. Neill
Edward P. Berlin
William S. Powers
T. Carter Page
Frank Tappan
Courtney Jones
Virginia
Fairfax
K. N. Gilpin
Agnes Page
R.S. Bryarly
Tappan
F. M. Wray
T. C. Page
Greenway Court
George Washington
Lord Fairfax
Winchester
England
History And Novel Courses Start Thursday At UVA
University of Virginia extension offers new modern and contemporary European history and American novel courses starting Thursday February 25. Classes suit teachers and general learners. credit available with exams, noncredit option also offered. Sessions meet at Handley Library auditorium 4:30 PM and 7:30 PM. contact 778 or attend with the class.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
University of Virginia
Handley Library
Firemen To Hold Oyster Supper For Hose Company
Oyster supper to benefit the South End Hose Company will be hosted by the Ladies Auxiliary at the company hall on Thursday and Friday evenings this week. Meals will be hot and delivered to any city area. orders can be placed by calling 261-R.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South End Hose Company
Ladies’ Auxiliary
Byrd plan fuels road bill moves in Virginia Senate
Richmond reports that the Senate Roads Committee cleared non controversial road bills and prepared for major road legislation. A public hearing on Senator Ferguson's Byrd plan bill was set for Thursday, with the Darden Eggleston and Layman measures tied to divert funds and restructure districts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond
Senate Roads Committee
Ferguson
Byrd
Layman
Richmond News-Leader
Eeac
House Finance Committee
Teachers Pension Fund
House Committee On Schools and Colleges
John S. Battle
Charlottesville
Moseley
Senate Committee On Fish and Game
Major A. Willis Robertson
Department of Game and Inland Fisheries
General Assembly
House
Senate
B. F. Buchanan
Annual Sermon for Sarah Zane Fire Company Planned
The Sarah Zane Fire Company will hear its annual sermon at United Brethren Church next Sunday evening February 28 at 7 30. Chaplain Rev George W Stover will preach with assistance from Rev Norman Cooper and former chaplain Rev 8 D Skelton. Members meet at 7 00 pm then proceed to the church arriving at 7 30. All members urged to attend and others invited. Music and familiar hymns will be provided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sarah Zane Fire Company
United Brethren Church
George W Stover
Norman Cooper
D. Skelton
Berkeley Springs
W. Va
First Aid Course Taught Here by Red Cross Expert
The Red Cross First Aid Course at Rouss Fire Company began last evening led by Dr. W. J. Fenton. The two week program aims to train instructors and requires full attendance. it stresses high standards and practical first aid, with detailed guidance on calling a doctor and emergency procedures.
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Red Cross
Rouss
W. J. Fenton
The
Washington, D. C
Fenton
United States
Ingtown
Guten Castat
American Red Cross
First Aid
Apple Market Shipments and Prices From New York for Week Ending Feb 20 1932
Shipments to British ports show Liverpool London Southampton Glasgow totals across barrels boxes baskets. Cargo reports include Adriatic bronzing and varying condition. Prices given for Yorks Albermarle Winesaps Ben Davis Staymans and other varieties with exchange rate governing final prices. G R Cooper Harnden Co Apple Exporters.
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New York
Bxs Bskts
Liverpool
London
Southampton
Glasgow
G R Cooper
Harnden & Co Iverpool
Adriatic
Yorks
U. S
Albermarle
Winesaps
Ganos
U.S
Ben Davis
Utility
Staymans
G. R. Cooper
Harnden & CO
Bea — Scotland
Elks Call Special Meeting This Wednesday Evening
Elks Lodge announces a special meeting this Wednesday night with a social session and initiation. All members are requested to attend. E. T. Snider, secretary.
Admiral Byrd Delights Winchester Students With Polar Lecture
Rear Admiral Richard Evelyn Byrd spoke to hundreds of schoolchildren at Handley High School about his Little America expedition with 9,000 feet of film shown. He returns tonight at 8 15 for another lecture with admission set at 1. He arrived in Winchester after a stop in Harrisonburg and was hosted by his mother on Amherst street.
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Richard Evelyn Byrd
Winchester
Handley High School
Little America
Admiral Byrd
Antartica
South Pole
Harrisonburg
Amherst Street
Explorer
Kiwanis
Rotary
Lions
American Legion
George Washington Hotel
Chicken and Waffle Supper at First Baptist Church
A chicken and waffle supper is listed at the First Baptist Church for Thursday night with a price of 50 cents. Also notices Learn to Dance at Washington Hotel with sessions on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday evenings.
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First Baptist Church
Price
Washington Hotel
County Supervisors oppose gas tax diversion to cities
Frederick County Board of Supervisors pass a resolution opposing a Virginia bill that would divert gasoline tax revenue from counties to cities. The board calls on Sen T Russell Cather and Del Joseph S Denny to oppose the measure while noting county school system short term loans totaling 18524.04 and plans to borrow 6500 from the State Literary Fund with a lien on the Whitlock avenue school.
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Frederick County
Frederick County Board of Supervisors
Virginia
Commonwealth
Scott Grant
C. M Rosenberger
Board of Supervisors
T. Russell Cather
Joseph S. Denny
Branner
Adams
Whitlock Avenue
Opequon
Back Creek
Funeral Rites Held For Late Sutton Harris
The funeral of Sutton I. Harris, of Winchester, died early Monday at his brother in law and sister’s home at 305 National Avenue. Services were at the Pearson home conducted by Rev. Brashears of Market Street M E Church. A quartet sang hymns, and many friends attended. Interment was in Mount Hebron Cemetery. Pallbearers named Edward Sartelle J M Spurr William C Miller Robert S Bell Reginald Haines Edward Kremer.
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Sutton I. Harris
Winchester
Lewis Pearson
National Avenue
Pearson
Brashears
Market Street Methodist Episcopal Church
R. E. Griffith
Rebecca Bell
Godfrey Miller
Joseph Hodgson
Jesus
Mount Hebron
Edward B. Sartelle
J. M. Spurr
William C. Miller
Robert S. Bell
Reginald Haines
Edward Kremer
Demonstrations In Food Preparation For Group Heads
An adult leader training meeting led by Miss Janet Cameron of Virginia Polytechnic Institute demonstrated five one dish meals showing how to combine meats vegetables rice spaghetti and bread crumbs. Two regular dinners were planned prepared and served. Leaders will assist in future demonstrations during March and April at the Northern Virginia Power Company store laboratory. Attendees included multiple county leaders with Middle town absent.
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Janet Cameron
Virginia Polytechnic Institute
Blacksburg
Northern Virginia Power Company
Middletown
Nora Newcome
Wright
Cal Garvin
J. W. Muse
J. C. Bowman
Ivah Flagel
C. M. Rosenberger
J. W. Stipe
Snapp Williams
H. P. Lovett
S. H. Braithwaite
Walter Adams
Winchester unit wins indoor rifle match with high scorer Blount
Company I Winchester under Captain Hartman tops 12 rival teams in Staunton February 13 indoor match scoring 2536 with Sergeant Blount as high scorer. The victory earns a berth in the state militia indoor rifle event, with Colonel Opie congratulating all teams and urging continued success.
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Winchester
Paul Hartman
Staunton
H. L. Opie
One Hundred and Sixteenth Infantry
Virginia National Guard
W. B. Breckenridge
W. O. Orndorff
Paul R
George P. J. P. Blount
Glen Seabrgiht
E. Smith
Coreporal
R. Golightly
F. Golighty
5. Parti
Arate J. Thrift
Rheece
Harold Castleman
Lee Garber
Militia Bureau
Opie
Lynchburg
Alta Vista
Charlottesville
Harrisonburg
Roanoke
Farmville
Service Co
Chase City
South Boston
Santmeir and Hoover Sentenced Over Jail Escape
Virgil Santmier jailed six months and fined 250 dollars for smuggling saw blades into the jail. Burton Hoover received an additional six month term for jail breaking. The escape involved Clarence Butler and Corbit Purtlebaugh.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virgil Santmier
Donald L. Weems
Burton Hoover
Santmier
Hoover
Clarence Butler
Corbit Purtlebaugh
Orchards Pruned by Experts Cost Similar to Amateurs
Orchard pruning by local experts costs no more than amateur work. R. B. Kater offers services with phone contact 802. 1p 21 24 27.
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R. B. Kater
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Tokyo
Ugeda
Mr. Morah
Washington and
Darden- Eggleston Road
W. S. Braithwaite
BAY Cal Ramey
Front Court House
APPLE
B. P
ELKS
E. T. Snider
Admiral
Yeo
Winchester Steam Laundry
Marharee L
Hodgson P
Ounty Board
Sutton Harris
Sergeant Blount
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