Change of plans for rural power and REA bid
City officials press ahead with plans to build an auxiliary to the steam plant without a loan to supply Shenandoah rural electric lines. REA letter details decision to avoid joining with Harrisonburg and to finance the rural project independently while considering a local rate offer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Domas
City Electric Committee
Shenandoah
Senator Byrd
Cooke
Rural Electrification Administration
Harrisonburg
Byrd Cooke
Thomas
Shenandoah Wédlley
REA
Ex-Convict Questioned in Kidnap Case in Tacoma
Police in Tacoma detain a man described as a former convict who resembles Charles Mattson's kidnapper. He was arrested while selling a woman's cameo ring, unarmed and penniless, and fingerprinted by federal agents. Descriptions list the suspect as 5 feet 8 inches, 145 pounds, age 33, possible seaman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia Chatfield
Seattle
Olympia
Tumwater
Wash
Dove
Ray Hays
Mattson
Hays
Charles Mattson
Captain Hays
Paul Sceva
Gus B. Appelman
Sceva
Appelman
Department of Justice
Tacoma
Mattsons
Seattle Times
Rucker Place
Federal Bureau of Investigation
George Burgeson
al Farrar
Washington State Reformatory
Bestia
Pacific Coast
Snaper
Scully Indicted and Other Indictments In County Court
A county court session opened with Scully indicted on driving related charges after a lengthy list of numbered offenses cited by the prosecution. The crowded courtroom heard jurors sworn with Clagett named foreman as additional indictments surfaced for thefts from poultry houses and a store including 100 chickens valued at $60 and other poultry losses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Clagett
J. G. Baker
John W. Anderson
James C. Sawyer
Ellsworth Dodson
J. M. Bennett
J. H. DeJarnett
Margaret Layman
Poulsey
Hugh Funk
Elwood Ritenour
James Amick
A. C. Mahen
Joshua Elliott
Arthur Boyce
Theodore Campbell
Eisnew
William Barrett
David Barrett
J. McKee
Deam
Not To Answer General Motors Latest Letter
Homer Martin, president of the United Automobile Workers, said the union would not answer GM's latest communique until after the UAW conference in Flint. Delegates from ten cities will push a collective bargaining proposal to GM as strikes impact auto plants and 30,000 workers.
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Detroit
Homer Martin
United Automobile Workers of America
General Motors Corporation
Flint
General Motors
Charles E. Coughlin
Royal Oak
Jesus Christ
Williams
Knudsen
Martin
Moors
Desmond Garst
U. A.W.A
Fisher Body
St. Louis
Garst
Vincent Dirkes
Fisher
Widow Mayor Maintains Hold As New Officials Face Court
In a Gainesville confrontation, Mrs. Armstrong refused entry to Wilcox claiming a legal writ and removal order. The court barred new officials from taking duties or disturbing city property. Guards were withdrawn after Governor Sholtz’s resignation. Fred P. Cone to succeed.
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Collins
St. Augustine
Sanford
Sholtz
Fred P. Cone
Daytona Beach
Armstrong
Planes Missing After Alabama Crash Flight Inquiry Begun
Maxwell Field dispatch reported an A-17 plane and Langley Field craft involved in a crash near Heflin Alabama as heavy rains hampered flying. Four officers and two ambulances left Fort McClellan for the scene while authorities investigated survivors and traced passengers from San Diego California amid uncertain death tolls.
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Clarke
Maxwell Field
Elgin
Maxwell Field O
Heflin
Alabama
Fort McClellan
Anniston
Ala
Fire Tower
Langley Field Army
Owen
Maxcell Field
C. M.H
Insurgent Spanish Warships Fire on French Vessel Off Spain
BAYONNE France Jan 2 insurgent Spanish war ships fired more than twenty shells at a French merchant vessel off the northern coast of Spain near Elanchove. French planes pursued the insurgents after a radio alarm, border reports stated tonight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bayonne
France
Spain
Elanchove
Extend Greetings To Station WFMD
Local officials could not attend a New Year broadcast from Station WFMD in Frederick Maryland. The Chamber of Commerce forwarded greetings on behalf of the city and citizens. The message was signed by Chamber President 8 C Brooks and Secretary Andrew Bell. The broadcast aired at 1 15 yesterday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
WFMD
Frederick
Mreetings
Chamber of Commerce
Anderson
8. C. Brooks
Andrew Bell
Park Charge we feel fully confident the Department of Interior will act
A brief editorial note expresses confidence that the Department of Interior will act in the best interests of all parties involved. It stresses faith in federal leadership and requests prudent handling of park matters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of Interior
Kent Street Church Pastors Through Merger With Loudoun Street
The article traces Kent Street Church leadership from its early ordination in 1828 through pastors including William M. Atkinson, Beverly Tucker Lacy, and James R. Graham. It notes a 1990 merger with Loudoun Street Church, Jackson’s Civil War worship, post merger sale of the Kent Street building, and subsequent uses as a laundry and auto repair shop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Page One
Old Stone Church
Kent Street Church
William M. Atkinson
Beverly Tucker Lacy
James R Graham
Graham
Kent Street
Loudoun Street
Jackson
Thomas J
Stonewall) Jackson
Winchester
Band Concert Preview With Sacred Providence Fantasia
The program highlights a sacred fantasia Providence by Tobani with baritone Joseph DeMayo and cornet solo Stabat Matre by Andrew Danko. Selections include marches, overtures, serenades and Fantasia Echoes From the Operas. Herman Hable offers Palace Theatre for the series and R T Jones and Company donate stage chairs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Providence
Tobani
Holy City
Joseph DeMayo
Andrew Danko
Tannhauser
Wagner
Roberts
A. Margis
Lincoln
F. V. Suppe
Old Gate
E. Clark
Herman Hable
Palace Theatre
R. T. Jones and
Mrs Swartz Warren Native Dies After Lingering Illness
Adelaid Swartz 86 widow of John Swartz of Warren county died at the home of her son in law and daughter Mr and Mrs Clarence Wisecarver in Baltimore after a lingering illness. She is survived by a daughter Mrs Wisecarver and a son Russell Swartz both of Baltimore and several grandchildren. Funeral services will be in Baltimore with interment at Green Hill Cemetery Stephens City tomorrow at 1 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adelaid Swartz
John Swartz
Warren County
Clarence Wisecarver
Baltimore
Swartz
Browntown
Old School Baptist Church
Virginia
Mrs. Wisecarver
Russell Swartz
Green Hill Cemetery
Stephens City
Fourth Woman Dies of Burns In Salma Hospital
SELMA AL A January report confirms Mrs Bernard Rey died from burns suffered in a holiday costume ball fire. She was among eleven society matrons burned when a cigarette lighter match ignited Cossack costumes during the Phantoms Club Christmas ball grand march. Earlier fatalities included Mrs T P Gayle and two others. eight patients remain hospitalized and concern is shown for two more.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Selma
Ala
Bernard Rey
Phantoms Club
T. P. Gayle
Tyler Wilby Cleveland
Alston Keith
Charles Huff Dies at 76 in Winchester Memorial Hospital
Charles Huff 76 of 1316 South Cameron Street died at Winchester Memorial Hospital at 10 this morning from paralysis. He was a native of Hardy County West Virginia and worked as a painter. Survived by widow Amanda Reedy Huff three sons C E Huff J H Huff W M Huff all of Winchester and sister Annie Long Middletown. Funeral Monday 2 pm at Jones Funeral Chapel Reverend Herman McKay officiating with interment Mt Hebron Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles H. Huff
South
Cameron Street
Winchester Memorial Hospital
Mr. Huff
Hardy County
W. Va
Winchester
John W
Annie Jenkins Huff
Amanda Reedy Huff
C. E. Huff
J. H. Huff
W. M. Huff
Annie Long
Middletown
Et Street Methodists Church
Jones’ Funeral Chapel
Herman McKay
Mt. Hebron Cemetery
Pope Reports Improved Yet Suffering Pontiff Struggles
Osservatore Romano released the Vatican bulletin noting the Holy Father’s condition has improved since Christmas but remains frail. It cites neurotic pains and better local circulation, with a varicose, arteriosclerotic condition in his leg. The report marks the first official statement after public demand for direct sources.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Holy Father
Osservatore Romano
Vatican
Prominent Clarke County Resident Died Yesterday
Mrs. Lucy Beverley Harris widow of Charles S Harris died yesterday around noon at her Millwood Virginia home. Born August 27 1858 she was 78. She leaves two sons Jamaica New York and W B Harris Clarke County a daughter Mrs A Douglass East Falls Church. Funeral at her Clarke County home 10 30 Monday Rev R A Goodwin to officiate. She was active in Bethel Baptist Church and later the Episcopal Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Star
Millwood
Lucy Beverley Harris
Charles
Doctor Sought In Raging Storm
HOXIE KAS Jan 2 A blizzard trapped Dr L H McCartney an osteopath while visiting two rural patients. His car was found stalled in a ditch and rescuers searched as the storm raged. He did not reach a farmhouse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hoxie
Kas
L. H. McCartney
Rev. C. W. Lowe Hospitalized With Grippe
The Rev. C. Worthington Lowe pastor of Grace Lutheran Church was taken to Memorial Hospital yesterday for grippe treatment. Because of his illness worship services at the church will not be held tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. Worthington Lowe
Grace Lutheran Church
Memorial Hospital
Ne .Lutheran Church
Hitchcock Named U S Senator From South Dakota
New Dakota solon Herbert E Hitchcock of Mitchell South Dakota Democratic state chairman for four years has been appointed U S senator by Gov Tom Berry to fill the unexpired term of the late Senator Peter Norbeck who died recently His term runs to 1939 and the appointment raises the Democratic majority in the senate to a high record Central Press
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Herbert E. Hitchcock
Mitchell
S. D
South Dakota
U. S
Tom Berry
Peter Norbeck
Hitchcock
Senate
Central Press
Livestock And Produce Markets Roundup
Philadelphia market notes list poultry prices for various fowls and ducks, with colors and weights. Chicago U.S. Dept. of Agr. reports live cattle and calves market activity, including price ranges for good to choice steers, yearlings, heifers, cows, and veal, plus sheep and lamb movements and prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phladelphia
Chicago
U. S. Dept
Local Market Prices Tie Up With Daily Listings
The Star reports routine wholesale market figures listing patent and feed products. Prices are given for bags and sacks of corn, meals, screenings, bran, middlings, and assorted dairy and baby chick feeds at various bag sizes per barrel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foghorn Srotiers
Vbaak
Star
Ceeeens
Kasco
Rites Held For Miller Child Near Gore
The infant son of Mr and Mrs Clarke Miller near Gore died Wednesday night of double pneumonia. The funeral was held yesterday with services at Fairview Lutheran and burial nearby. Pallbearers were Roy Lee Sirbaugh Glenn Wisecarverween Bowman and Harold Larrick. Survived by parents a brother Varilus and grandparents Mr and Mrs D S Miller and Mr and Mrs Roy Michael.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarke Miller
Gore
Fairview Lutheran Church
B. F. Spitzer
United Brethren Church
Roy Lee Sirbaugh
Glenn Wisecarver
Ween Bowman
Harold Larrick
Varilus
D. 8. Miller
Roy Michael
Hat Release Sparks Courtroom Buzz
A Frederick Circuit Court spectator reported a hat incident involving a hornet that apparently fell into the headwear during the morning session. The insect crawled out feebly, flew away, and was promptly dispatched, leaving the hat owner puzzled about when the bee arrived and why it stayed inside.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick Circuit Court
Stock Market Opens Year With Broad Declines
New York January 2 stock market opened the year with generally lower prices led by motors and steels. Losses of fractions to over two points marked a wide range of issues as union tensions in the automobile sector cooled sentiment. Trading was light with about 700000 shares moved and many traders absent for the weekend. Bonds mixed and currencies steady with sterling at 4.91 dollars and franc at 4.67 cents. Closing quotes included Allied Chemical 2.25, Am Can 11.7, Am Radiator 2.53, Am Smelters 9.75, Am Tel Tel 18.5, Anaconda 6.38, Baltimore & Ohio 2.11, Beth Steel 1.48, Chrysler 11.31, Consolidated Edison 4.4, Corn Products 6.7, Gen Electric 5.75, Gen Motors 6.21, Goodyear 2.81, Int Harvester 10.54, Johns Manville 16.05, Kennecott 6.61, Montgomery Ward 5.58, N Y Central 4.5, Penn Railroad 4.25, Southern Railway 2.67, Stand Off NJ 6.825, Texas Corp 5.4, Union Pacific 12.68, U S Steel 7.64, Woolworth 6.3.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
General Motors
Stock Exchange
Nursday
Allied Chemical
Radiator
Smelters
Tel
Anaconda
Baltimore and Ohio
Beth: Steel
Chrysler
Consol. Edison
Corn Products
Gen. Electric
Gen. Motors
Goodyear
Int Harvester
Johns Manville
Young People Present New Year Program at Braddock Street
Miss Margaret McIntyre will lead a Braddock Street Methodist Episcopal Church South young people's meeting at 6 45 p m Sunday evening. The New Year and New Life program includes scripture notes prayers hymns stories poems and musical selections from Miss Lorena McIlwee Miss Helen Bailey and Miss Isabelle Bailey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret McIntyre
Braddock Street Methodist Episcopal Church
South
Evecretie
Jesus
Lorena McIlwee
Helen Bailey
Isabelle Bailey
Mary Glenn Lupton
Jane
Lord
Father
Fire Companies To Name Officers Election Schedule
Four fire companies hold annual officer elections with Friendship and Sarah Zane voting Thursday night and Charley Rouss taking part Friday night. The event follows a long-standing local tradition in the South and Money district.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ane
Hela South
Me Money
Friendship
Sarah Zane
Charley Rouss
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FRE
Federal Rural Electrification Administration
Scully
Automotive
Salma Hospital
Charles Huff
Clarke County
Charles 8. Harris
C. W. Lowe
New Dakota
Solon
Winchester Evening Star
Miller
Stock Market Report
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