Du Bois sisters die in plane plunge in England
Elizabeth and Jane Du Bois, daughters of the U S consul general in Naples, leaped from a transport plane in England. A coroner’s jury ruled death by own action while of unsound minds after reading letters to their father and mother.
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Romford
Eng
Elizabeth
Jane du Bois
Aonee
Court du Bois
United States
Naples
Frank C. U
England
P. Kirton
Gowen
Letter Writer Warns of Falling Fence and Firebug Fine
A letter signed Jim warns Pa Frederick to beware on Water street of a hitching yard fence that may fall. It also suggests fining people who follow firemen from curiosity if they linger near a fire, to curb the nuisance. The note notes spring and seeds, urging gardening plans for the year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jim
Pa Frederick
Water Street
Lee Highway Improvement From Boyce To Winchester Progress
Construction on the Lee Highway major improvement from Boyce to Winchester advances after bad weather delayed 6 miles. A 33 foot wide macadam surface replaces 16 feet with a 7 foot dirt shoulder on one side and a foot shoulder on the other. Entailed are 14,000 cubic yards earth removal and dynamite blasting through a rocky hill, with 90 convicts under Sergeant Brent at the Thornton Goode estate site.
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Lee Highway
Washington
Boyce
Winchester
C. P Bozell
Brent
Thornton Goode
Firms On Honor Roll Of Fire Department
A partial list of Winchester businesses and citizens who contributed to the Roll of Honor history of the fire department includes Burr P. Harrison Ford Meter Box Co Wabash Ind Winchester Seed Co Old Dominion Brush Co and others. Residents may donate via the committee and funds stay in Winchester.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester
Fire Department
Burr P. Harrison
The
Ford Meter Box Co
Wabash, Ind
Winchester Seed Co
Old Dominion Brush Co
Conggressman
A. Willis Robertson
Logan R. Fay
L. H. Stokes
W. H. Bosserman
W. H. Bosserman and Son., Mrs. O. L. Jack, R. Gray Williams, Solenberger’s
Caskey Bakery
Alfred M. Kerfoot
Col
B. M. Roszel
Lupton Orchard Service Co
Carl T. Cather
M. M. Lynch
Miles
W. Nelson Page
Valley Bottling Works
Homer Harlee
Community Baking Co
Boyd’s Drug
Mrs. Lupton
N. Cameron Street
Sam Preston
Dr. L. B. Bryan Dies After 50 Years Practice
Springfield West Virginia February 25 Dr. L B Bryan 84 died early today He practiced in the region for more than fifty years A University of Pennsylvania graduate he was both physician and dentist His wife Mary Isabel la Guthrie survives He was brother of Flora Patterson Romney West Virginia and Mrs Betty Patterson Davis West Virginia Distant cousin of William Jennings Bryan
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Springfield
W. Va
L. B. Bryan
University of Pennsylvania
Mary Isabella Guthrie
Flora Patterson
Romney
Betty Patterson
Davis
William Jennings Bryan
City relief crisis under Field plan calls for centralized control
City Manager Arthur M. Field warned of a relief administration crisis in Winchester as about 8000 dollars in federal aid is withdrawn. He told the Welfare Advisory Board that nine local charities and several organizations duplicate relief work, risking more direct relief being needed from community funds. Field urged centralized control to prevent waste and curb future aid cuts.
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Winchester
Arthur M. Field
Welfare Advisory Board
Field
Ity
Production Committee Meeting Set By Red Cross Chapter
The Winchester Frederick county Red Cross production committee will meet tomorrow at 2 pm in the John Kerr School sewing room. Mrs. Mayme Collins, chairwoman, announced the gathering and urged all members to attend for important business.
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Winchester- Frederick County
The
Red Cross
John Kerr School
Mayme Collins
Long resumes Louisiana phone rate inquiry
New Orleans February 25. Surrounded by bodyguards Huey P Long arrived by train from Washington and drove to Baton Rouge where martial law has been in force for about a month. He stated as counsel for the Louisiana Public Service Commission he resumes today his investigation of telephone rates before the commission.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Orleans
Huey P. Long
Washington
Baton Rouge
Louisiana Public Service Commission
Edward C. Bell Declared Sane After Jury Case
Fredericksburg report states Edward C. Bell now sane at Marion State Hospital for observation following a mistrial on charges of attempting to poison his wife. Prosecutor Bryan confirms hospital finding and expects a speedy trial return. judge Coleman likely orders Bell back within days. A separate note mentions a 3 act play at Ravist Church on Feb 28 with a silver offering.
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Fredericksburg
Marion State Hospital
Edward C. Bell
Bell Baptist Church
Marion
Albert V. Bryan
Bell
Frederick W. Coleman
Israes
Thurs
P. m
Frechette Prepares for Trial in Brown Slaying
Fawcett provided fingerprints as Frechette faces trial for the murder of Brown. Prosecutors say Frechette drove Brown’s body across the country after an alleged remark about his girlfriend triggered the killing.
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Fawcett
Frechette
Brown
Howell, Mich
California
Robert Brown
Clarence Frechette
Claude
Ball of Elks Club draws large crowd for charity
A Washington birthday ball hosted by the Elks Club drew 150 couples to the George Washington Hotel. Tickets brought in 75 dollars for the Elks Charity Fund. guests from Charles Town Martinsburg Front Royal and Clarke County attended. The event featured purple and white decor and the Elk Clock with a toast to Absent Brothers led by Exalted Ruler S L Farmer.
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Washington
S. L. Farmer
Charles Town
Martinsburg
Front Royal
Clarke County
Three Held on Charge They Poured Evidence
Hearing continued for three defendants charged with destroying evidence after a liquor raid led by Sergeant Funk Officer Strasnider and City Sergeant Barr. Theadon Vanorsdale Mrs Della Vanorsdale and Bertie Vanorsdale face counts of destroying evidence and interfering with an officer. Dorothy Clifford case continued. Other locals were fined for related offences including reckless driving drunk and improper rights with fines of 10.25 each.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Francis Funk
Strasnider
C. Lee Barr
Theadon Vanorsdale
Della Vanorsdale
Bertie Vanorsdale
Dorothy Clifford
Irene Clifford
Eugene Fox
Senseney Road
Lee Strawderman
Clifton Putman
Strasburg
Victor Miller
Middletown
Oyster Ham Supper at Centenary Reformed Church
Centenary Reformed Church Tueseve hosts an oyster ham supper on February 26 from 5 to 8 PM priced at 50 cents. Proceeds support church activities and missions.
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Tueseve
Mission Worker Believed Held For Ransom In China
Sian Shensi, China. Feb 25. The Rev. 8S. S. Frenchan, a young Australian missionary, is believed captured by bandits at Ninking in southwest Shensi. His wife, a Londoner, has disappeared and is feared to be with him. Communications broken down as local missionaries search snowbound western and southern Shensi for both. Authorities report other missionaries located.
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Sian Shensi
China
S. Frenchan
Ninking
Shensi
Frencham
Inland Mission
Ninkiang
Fenssiane
Murder Charge Against Boy Who Slew His Father
SAYRE Oklahoma February 25 Jack Campbell fourteen said his father Rev Earl Campbell a Holiness preacher was killed by a shotgun blast at their home last Saturday night The boy held on a murder charge after reportedly telling the under sheriff he could not face his father.
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Sayre
Okla
Jack Campbell
Earl Campbell
K. T. Henson
Jack
Teyr
Mellon Made No Report on Tax Free Bonds
Pittsburgh February 25. Andrew W Mellon did not report a large sum of tax free municipal and federal loan bonds on his 1931 income tax return. Details of a gift of 8 791 000 to his son Paw on March 23 1932 were also related. Robert H Jackson secured an admission from Howard M Johnson that the bonds report was omitted.
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Pittsburgh
Andrew W. Mellon
Secretary of the Treasury
Paw
Robert H. Jackson
Howard M. Johnson
1934 Chevy Dual Wheel Truck for Sale
Practically new 1934 Chevy dual wheel pickup truck offered by J. H. Henry. Clearl y described as in excellent condition and ready for sale. Contact details not provided.
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J. H. Henry
Roosevelt Sit-Rep: Senate Delays Major Work Relief Bill
The Roosevelt plan for a $4.88 billion work relief bill stalls as Senate rofects on wage provisions and relief targets, with administration hopes pinned on public sentiment. Bethlehem Steel chief Eugene Grace testifies war bonuses totaled 3.669 million. NRA monitors textile industry for code changes. Roosevelt stays silent at Hyde Park asReaction to Senate vote unfolds.
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Washington
Capitol Hill
Roosevelt
White House
House
Senate
Hyde Park
Pennsylvania Avenue
Senator Cutting
New Mexico
Chavez
NRA
N. Y
Senate Appropriations Committee
Congress
Practice Tonight For Grapplers Before Woodberry Forest Match
Members of the Men's Athletic Club wrestling team are called to practice tonight at 7 30 in the club rooms ahead of the Wednesday evening meet with Woodberry Forest. Robert DeWitt will replace Joe Hershberger in the lineup due to Hershberger's season ending knee injury from the recent Hagerstown game.
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Woodberry Forest
Robert DeWitt
Joe Hershberger
Hershberger
Hagerstown
Furnished offices for rent in Wonder’s building
Wanted to locate owner or good home for a fine female shepherd with black coat and white collar. Contact numbers 629 J or 41 1 for details. Also listing furnished offices for rent in Wonder’s building with phone contact 43.
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Wonder’s
Upright Piano For Sale At 10 East Clifford Street
Local ad lists a used upright piano for sale with a medium finish and guaranteed mediary effect. Contact 845 ip-11 for details and price inquiry at 10 East Clifford Street.
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Maro
East
Clifford St
Lewis Jones Knitting Go Sold to New York Firm
Washington February 25. Roy W. Knubenshue, balloonist and manufacturer, told the House patents committee that sabotage may have contributed to the loss of the air ships Akron and Macon. He urged investigation of the structure and wreckage to determine if sabotage occurred during the flight.
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Washington
Akron
Macon
House Patents Committee
Roy W. Knubenshue
Two Legs Of Man Found On British Train
London police and Scotland Yard investigators probed a grim find after two severed legs were found under a Waterloo station seat on a train. Detectives confirmed the remains were male and opened a murder inquiry as they sought a broader suspect description.
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London
Waterloo Station
Scotland Yard
Criminal Investigation Division
Mine Workers Back Guffey Bill for Soft Coal Utility
A. F. Bittner, president of the United Mine Workers of America, told a Senate subcommittee that West Virginia miners are entirely in accord with the Guffey bill to make the soft coal industry a public utility. He dismissed newspaper opposition as normal.
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A. Er
United Mine Workers of America
Senate Interstate Commerce
West Virginia
Bittner
Initial Steps In Coblentz Trial Heard In Baltimore
Judge George A. Solter heard preliminary proceedings for the Emory Coblentz trial set for March 4. A defense claim argues county court decisions favoring Coblentz dispose of the Howard county charge pending in Baltimore.
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Baltimore
George A. Solter
Emory Coblentz
Frederick County
Coblentz
Howard County
Eight-year twins found after night in swamp
World news round up reports the eight-year old twins John and Margaret Miller found early today on the Baltimore Washington Pike after a night missing in a swamp. Huey P Long visits Louisiana guarded by armed escorts. Bell reported in Trenton prison. Stanley Pryor mails offer to replace Hauptmann for six thousand dollars. Raymond Hamilton escapes McKinney patrols leaving a bullet torn car. Jimmy Walker faces lawsuits in London. Cuban troops patrol Camaguey amid a school strike. Schuschnig and Austrian minister visit London offices. Rome hints at peace talks.
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Washington
John
Margaret Miller
New York
Huey P. Long
Louisiana
Fredericksburg
Marion State Hospital
Edward C. Bell
Trenton
N. J
Stanley Prystop
Brooklyn
Harold G. Hoffman
Bruno Hauptmann
McKinney
Texas
Raymond Hamilton
Desperado
Oreign
London
Jimmy Walker
Havana
Camaguey
Cuba
Kurt Schusschnig
Austria
Rome
Real estate sale advertised at noon Wednesday
Roy Gearing realty to hold sale in front of the County Court House at noon on Wednesday. commissioners T. W. Harrison and J. P. Reardon listed as special agents. Also mentions New Wagner Sweepers sold by Moling and Cather.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy Gearing
Wagner
San
Moling & Cather
Northern Virginia knit mill sold to New York interests
A Lewis Jones Knitting Company plant in Winchester will be purchased by New York investors and operated as Winchester Knitting Mills Inc. George T. Seckel Jr. will head the new firm with Frank Kelleher and William P. McGrail as officers. The plant aims to expand output of men’s cotton knit underwear and maintains local employment heritage dating to founder Albert Baker.
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Albert Baker
Lewis Jones Knitting
New York
Winchester Knitting Mills, Inc
George T. Seckel, Jr
Frank Kelleher
William P. McGrail
Lewis Jones
Joseph W. Leafe
Portsmouth
W. Nelson Page
Baker
Arthur Leafe
Page
North Cameron and
Fairfax Streets
Winchester Seed Company
North Kent Street
Lewis Jones Knitting Company
Mr. Baker
Virginia
Vireginia
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Warren County
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Bethlehem Steel
Munitions Committee
Lewis Jones Knitting GO
Guffey
World News
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