Gasoline Revenue Breaks Records in 1931 for State Road Funds
The 1931 calendar year brought record gasoline tax receipts for the state division of motor vehicles with estimates above 12 million dollars in gasoline taxes and over 6 million in license taxes. Through November receipts reached 11.21 million, and September alone hit 1.21 million. Tightened revenue supervision curbed bootlegging and evaded licenses, while a modernized highway patrol improved enforcement during the Yorktown sesquicentennial period.
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State Division of Motor Vehicles
Highway Department
Yorktown
Ing. the
Merry Makers Killed In Train Collision At Glenolden
Four young Philadelphians bound for a New Year party were killed when a Baltimore and Ohio express train demolished their car on a grade crossing at Glenolden. Victims include Oscar M. Davis Charles Danenberg Lynette Lacheen and an unidentified girl with a fifth woman seriously wounded.
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Associated Press
Santa Claus
United States
California
Mississippi Valley
Plains
Montanaer
Bacher Torado
Washington
Jan
Hoover
White House
Philadelphia
Baltimore and Ohio
Glenolden
Oscar M. Davis
University of Pennsylvania
Charles Danenberg
Lynette Lacheen
Rosamund Chase
Rev Lambert Speaks On Temperance At Winchester T U
The Winchester branch of the Woman's Christian Temperance Union held a well attended semi monthly meeting at Braddock Street Methodist Church. Rev E A Lambert pastor of Braddock Street spoke on temperance topics in an earnest and instructive address.
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Winchester
Woman's Christian Temperance Union
Golden Rule Bible
Braddock Street Methodist Episcopal Church
South
E. A. Lambert
Braddock Street Church
Mr. Lamar
Turkey Harvest Report From Timber Ridge Hunters
W. E. Jones of South Loudoun Street bagged a 12 pound wild turkey on Timber Ridge on the last day of the season. His brother Roger Jones and William Anderson of Gore also bagged a good number of birds.
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W. E. Jones
South Loudoun Street
Timber Ridge
Roger Jones
William Anderson
Gore
Clock Ticks For The Bicentennial
In Fredericksburg Virginia a grandfather clock once belonging to Mary Ball Washington told the noon hour as radio listeners heard the striking of 12 o clock marking the bicentennial birth of George Washington.
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Associated Ress
Fredericksburg
George Washington
Mary Ball Washington
Church Services At 7 30 Tonight At Presbyterian Church
The Presbyterian Church on South Loudoun street will hold an evening service at 7 30 led by Rev. Dr. F T McFaden. It is a preparatory service for Sunday communion. All who wish to attend are invited to worship.
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Presbyterian Church
South Loudoun Street
F. T. McFaden
Year Ends in Tragedy and Holiday Dangers Across States
A year closes with deadly incidents across Illinois Ohio and Virginia. An auto crash into the Calumet river claims nine lives while a Waterloo Ohio cave fire ends with three deaths. A truck plunges into a pond near Galax Virginia killing two men and a woman. Auto accidents dominate the fatalities and many injuries follow amid a surge of shootings drownings and personal crises.
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Calumet
Illinois
Waterloo
Ohio
Galax
Boy Found Unconscious In Rock Creek Park With Tape Bindings
A 15 year old high school student Bromslaw Golkoski was found in Rock Creek Park lying on wet ground with his shins and feet bound and tobacco stuffed in his mouth sealed with a handkerchief. He recalled standing on a street corner last night around 11 o clock before awakening in hospital.
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Washington
Rock Creek Park
Bromslaw Golkoski
Three Killed In A Tornado At Robinson Springs
Three people were killed and 15 injured when a tornado struck Robinson Springs eleven miles from Montgomery Alabama early yesterday. Five homes were destroyed and many others damaged. news reached Montgomery today.
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Montgomery
Ala
Robinson Springs
Mr Atwell Still Ill at Shannon Hill Home
Friends report Samuel Atwell remains confined to his home Shannon Hill with unchanged condition. A Miami Daily News note mentions H G Wells wishing universal currency someday.
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MR. Atwell Still
Friends Today
Samuel Atwell
Shannon Hill
H. G. Wells
Miami Daily News
Banks Close Saturday Evenings During 1932 Season
The Banks of Winchester will not open on Saturday evenings from January 1 1932 to September 1 1932 to adjust hours for the apple packing and Christmas shopping seasons. Banks named include Farmers Merchants National Bank and Trust Company Shenandoah Valley National Bank Union Bank of Winchester Commercial and Savings Bank with respective cashiers including J H Yost Wm G Hardy Geo B Bushnell and John I Sloat.
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Winchester
Farmers'& Merchants National Bank & Trust Company
J. H. Yost
Shenandoah Valley
Nat l Bank
Wm. G. Hardy
W.P
Union Bank of Winchester
Flickinger Addresses Kiwanis on Williamsburg Restoration
Prof Floyd Flickinger of William and Mary College spoke at the Winchester Kiwanis Luncheon on York Williamsburg Jamestown restoration efforts. He reviewed progress, discussed future plans expected to take years, and noted leadership changes at the club with Dr R M C Glass stepping down and Dr George G to succeed in January.
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Yorktown - Williamsburg
Jamestown
Virginia
Floyd Flickinger
William and Mary College
Winchester Kiwanis Club
Flickinger
R. McC. Glass
George G
Glass
Ieee Omae
Alate
Livestock Loading at Winchester Yard
A brief shipping notice lists livestock loading at B and Q yards in Winchester on Thursday January 7. J M Fishpaw is mentioned as a consignor or contact for the sale.
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Winchester
J. M
Let Nothing You Dismay Brightens 1932 Greeting
In welcoming 1932 the author urges courage and renewed effort. He reflects on cycles of mood and urges business leaders and citizens to overcome pessimism, expand industry, and improve personal efficiency. The piece emphasizes shedding caution and embracing a positive, proactive spirit.
Miss Lindamood of Stephens City Dies of Pneumonia
Miss Lula Campbell Lindamood, a longtime Stephens City resident from a well known local family, died at her home after bron chial pneumonia. She was about 56, survived by sister Miss Sadie and brother William, with funeral at 10 Sunday from the Lindamood home conducted by Rev. Rhodes. Burial will be in the local cemetery with pallbearers Beatty Edward Campbell J C Hiser Charles E Headley John Staples and Harry Stickley.
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Lula Campbell Lindamood
Stephens City
Miss Lindamood
Robert and
Mary Lindamood
Sadie Lindamood
William Lindamood
Lindamood
Rhodes
Methodist Episcopal Church
South
Hae Beatty
Edward Campbell
J. C. Hiser
Charles E. Headley
John Staples
Harry Stickley
Four Die In Ohio Plane Crash Near Springfield
The Cleveland to Louisville passenger plane crashed near Springfield Ohio killing four people. Victims included Louis E Stone 34 Cincinnati and A C Mayer Jr 38 Louisville with W D Wieback of Cincinnati dying from injuries hours after the wreck. Pilot Captain Frank McKee leads an aero nautics inquiry into cause as the pilot remains critically ill.
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Associated Press
Springfield
W. D. Wieback
Cincinnati
Frank McKee
Cleveland
Louisville
Lewis L. Bowen
A. L. Wenner
Louis E. Stone
Embry Riddle
American Airways
A. C. Mayer, Jr
General Electric Company
Kidnapped Girl Recovers After Brutal Abduction
Adda B. Ruhl, seven hours after being kidnapped near her home in Columbus, was found dazed and taken to a hospital. She described being seized while running an errand for her parents and held for hours in a garage by a well-dressed white man.
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Associated Press
Columbus
Adda B. Ruhl
J. Fred Ruhl
Marriage License Issued At Wane Maryland
A marriage license was issued at Wane Maryland to James William Wistler of Capon Springs West Virginia and Miss E Madeline Clark of Hancock Maryland. If the ship wasn’t launched and the troops didn’t parade that would make news but not news reel.
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Wane
James William Wistler
Capon Springs
W. Va
E. Madeline Clark
Hancock, Md
Richmond
1931 Rainfall Surpasses Averages in Frederick County
A 1.16 inch, 12 hour rainfall ended 1931 and opened 1932, pushing Frederick county’s yearly total past 35 years and over 2 inches above the 18 year Winchester average. The year 1931 recorded 36.33 inches, more than double 1930, with January through December varying monthly, December adding 2.97 inches. Observers warn that despite excess rainfall, underground water remains low and heavy snows and rains are still needed.
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Frederick County
Winchester Research Laboratory
Virginia
Wnchester Research Laboratory
Winchester
Ton Military Academy
Rouss Spring Park
Follow Thru Musical At Palace Tonight
Paramount's color production Follow Thru featuring Charles Buddy Rogers and Nancy Carroll plays Hable's Palace Theatre tonight. The musical romance of country club life drew big crowds at New Year's Eve shows and tickets are advertised at 10c and 25c as the week's top thrift entertainment.
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Paramount
Charles
Buddy” Rogers
Nancy Carroll
Hable
Palace Theatre
Sarah Zane Fire Company to Elect Officers at January Meeting
Notice to firemen announces regular monthly meeting of the Sarah Zane Fire Company at 8 o clock Friday evening January 1. Officers for the ensuing year to be elected and other important business to be transacted. Full attendance requested. Signed G R Barr Secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sarah Zane Fire Company
G. R. Barr
Sect
Newberry's Offer Big Dress Sale Deals
The ad promotes a larger dress sale with two for $1.00 or 59 cents each and lists a wide selection of special prints at 11c per yard.
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LLC
Farmers and Merchants Bank mailed 370 dividend checks
The Farmers and Merchants National Bank and Trust Company mailed 370 dividend checks to 370 shareholders at $6 per share for six months or $12 per share per year. STAR OFFICE advertises for large clean cotton rags.
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Farmers and Merchants National Bank «and Trust Company
Winchester Sees Record Year for Marriage Licenses in 1931
The Corporation Clerk’s office reports 162 marriage licenses issued in 1931, a new record, with December alone yielding 20 licenses the highest month yet. Licenses traveled from 15 states including Kansas Ohio Texas and the District of Columbia. Notable unions include J. Freeland and Mary R. Roberts. Robert W. H. Blake and Arbutus Harrison. William P. Harley and Mary H. Baughman.
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Corporation Clerk's Office
Winchester
Shenandoah
Gretna Green
Corporation Clerk
Union
Chester
Kansas
Carolina
West Virginia
Isee
Maryland
Virginia
Vania
Pennsylvania
New York
Ohio
North Carolina
Newo Texas
District of
Columia
Robert W. H. Blake
Keyser
W. Va
Arbutus Harrison
Antioch
Earle Blake
Idewin Harrison
Blake
William P. Harley
Washington, D. C
Mary H. Baughman
Licenses Due for Winchester and County Businesses
Commissioners notify that licenses including business and signal are payable by February 1 for the year starting January 1. A 10 percent penalty or minimum $2 fine applies for late payment. Transfers required for changes in business. merchants must report total year 1931 purchases and provide accurate records for state tax officers. restaurant licenses deduct restaurant purchases from merchant totals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Enite
Winchester
Commissioner of Revenue
South End Hose to Elect Officers at January Meeting
The regular meeting of the South End Hose Company is set for Monday January 4 at 8 p m. Elections for the ensuing year will be held. Refreshments and smoker after the meeting. All members urged to attend. President.
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South End Hose Company
Rouss Fire Co Sets January 1 Meeting for Officers
Regular monthly meeting scheduled for January 1, 1932 at 8 o’clock by the Rouss Fire Co. Election of officers to be held. Members urged to attend. notes mention cats and cigars. Lee M. Lamp, President.
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Lee M. Lamp
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Milwaukee
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Roy Williams
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Mdiss Schaefer
Geneva
Norman H. Davis
Wilson
Mr. Lambert
W.C. T.U
Temperance
Turkey
The
Prof. Flickinger
Kiwanis Club
NEW L. C. C. Chairman
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Interstate Com
Merce Commission
Claude R. Porter
Des
Evening ‘Star
Concensi
Boston
Aimee McPherson
Altho
Detroit News
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M. L. P. Rewa
National Ave
Rouss Fire CO
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