Congress urged to extend power in war on crime
Attorney General Homer Cummings asks Congress for new federal crime powers half focusing on firearms regulation and interstate transportation of stolen property. proposed measures include machine gun control universal procedures reforms in removal proceedings and alibi defenses.
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Associated Press
Washington
Congress
Homer Cummings
Con
Cummings
Copeland
Senate Crime Investigating Committee
New Ocean Is Discovered By Adm. Byrd
Rear Admiral Richard E. Byrd and four companions flew 150 miles south in poor weather along the 117th meridian to about 72 degrees 30 minutes south and 1 050 nautical miles from the South Pole. They saw no land as sea borne ice extended to the horizon, a returning storm forced them back, and magnetic effects near the south magnetic pole caused compass deviation.
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Admiral Byrd
Antarctic
Richard E. Byrd
Pacific Ocean
South Pole
Lynch Named Administrator of Bayliss Estate
M. M. Lynch appointed administrator of the estate of Laura M. Bayliss, deceased. He posted a $300 bond in the county clerk's office with American Bonding Co. of Baltimore as surety.
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M. M. Lynch
Laura M. Bayliss
Lynch
American Bonding Co
Baltimore
T. M. Shirley Sale At Greenspring Area
Auction listing for T. M. Shirley holding a sale 115 miles west of White Hall in the Greenspring area scheduled for Wednesday January 10 with page notice.
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T. M. Shirley
White Hall
Greenspring
Aera
Fred Forney Reelected Captain Of Friendship Fire
Fred W. Forney was reelected Captain of the Friendship Fire Company for a fourteenth consecutive term at the annual officers election last night. George Purcell, who declined the chief pipeman post, was replaced by James O. Johnson. Officers elected include Forney as captain and James O. Johnson as chief pipe man with Richard Boxwell and Wade Guard as lieutenants, plus secretary treasurer and physicians among the roster.
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Fred W. Forney
Friendship Fire Company
W. L. Dudley
George Purcell
Richard Boxwell
Wade Guard
Ryland Conner
George Eagle, Jr
Marion Anderson
James Shryock
John Eagle
J. P. Reardon
C. R. Anderson
G. G. Snarr
Robert B. Nelson
Wallace M. Brashears
James O. Johnson
Cramer Lycett
Boseman
J. P. Haddox
William Dushon
W. E. Jones
Memorial Rites For Little Girl Sunday Afternoon
Memorial services will be held at Ridings Chapel United Brethren Church Sunday afternoon January 7 at 3 o'clock for Katherine Evans eight year old daughter of Mr and Mrs Elmer Evans of near High View who died from scarlet fever last October The Rev H E Richardson pastor of the church will be in charge The child had many young friends and attended school near High View
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Ridings Chapel
United Brethren Church
Katherine Evans
H.E. Richardson
Elmer Evans
Near
High View
Local Bargains At Moling And Cathers Store
Shoppers flock to Moling and Cathers as exceptional bargains lure buyers. Limited stock prompts quick purchases and competitive prices.
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Moling and Cather’s. Lp
Butler's Meat Sale Brings Home Grown Beef
Meat sale offers choice home grown beef at 8 to 15 cents per pound. Any cut desired from Butler's Packing House.
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Butler’s. Packing House
District nurses report busy December with 349 visits
December district nurse visits totaled 349 across prenatal postnatal infant and child care plus adults. 15 patients were examined at the chest clinic with 5 directed to sanatorium treatment and 8 for X rays. Christmas aid included 50 baskets for needy families and a brace repair via the crypted children’s fund.
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Josephine Arthur
Evelyn Dean
District Nurse Association
Charles Savage
State Board of Health
Association
Clarence Hardy
Gto
Martin Wisecarver
D. W. Ritenour
Mason Snapp
Kiwanis Club Installs New Officers at George Washington Hotel
Kiwanis Club members were installed at a luncheon led by Jesse C. Oakes. Harold C. Sheetz became president, succeeding Gar land R. Quarles. A slate of officers and standing committees for 1934 was announced, with Quarles receiving a gold past president pin.
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Kiwanis Club
George Washington Hotel
Jesse C. Oakes
Capital District
Harold C. Sheetz
Winchester
Garland R. Quarles
Quarles
Sheetz
Ansel Solenberger
Andrew Bell
M. L. Copper
C. I. Brumback
E. P. Bean
M. B. Clowe
Jack Hayley
Myer Hamburger
Dave Hawthorne
C. Arthur Robinson
Howard Solenberger
R. E. Buncutter
Wilbur Krise
Richard Brown
Tom Baldridge
Clark Smith
J. Sloan
L. I. Miller
W. O. Parlett
Dr. Glass
Billy Barnes
Philip Williams
Wendell Goode
Garland Quarles
E. B. Cooper
Sam Brooks
F. W. Bailey
Ralph Pifer
O. L. Jamison
Burr Harrison
Rhodes Huntsberry
Jack Engle
L. Hollis
John Glover
Louis Wonder
Winchester Park Association to Elect New Officers
Members are reminded that the annual election of officers for the new year will be held Monday night January 8 at 8 at Kurtz furniture store. The constitution requires new officers this year as all old officers have served as long as permitted. Full attendance is urged to express the association’s choice.
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Winchester Park Association
Kurtz Furniture
Rouss Fire Co Regular Meeting January Night
Rouss Fire Company holds its regular monthly meeting Friday January 5 at 8 o clock with election of officers for the coming year. All members requested to attend. Smoker. Signed M Lamp President.
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M. Lamp
Court Confirms Sale of Property by The Peoples Bank
An order in the Circuit Court confirms the sale of a property owned by The Peoples Bank Inc now defunct of Stephens City to W D Riden our. The highest bid of 2075 dollars was offered at public sale.
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Circuit Court
The
Peoples Bank, Inc
Stephens City
W. D. Ridenour
Glances At News of Day
New cars introduce many new ideas for consumers. Comptroller calls for bank statements as of December 30. Frick Coke Company urged to sign labor contract. Baltimore detectives pause probe into Mrs. Brumbley death amid mob threat reports. Congress seeks ways to raise large sums for recovery. Sackville outbreak prompts mass abandonment near Media. President and Congress push domestic problem solutions. Evelyn Frost dies in crash near Nevers. England may retaliate if Germany pays war debts.
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New York
Washington
H. C. Frick Coke Company
Crisfield
Baltimore
Margaret Brumbley
Congress
Media
Sackville
Here
Pifer Bags Four Foot Bobcat Near Star Tannery
Elijah Pifer a Frederick county hunter from Star Tannery shoots a bobcat four feet long during a mountain hunt. The county pays a five dollar bounty for bobcats and the entire carcass must be shown to the game warden for a certificate.
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Elijah Pifer
Star Tannery
Frederick County
Pifer
Stary
Lige
Evelyn Frost Killed In Crash
Evelyn Frost, an American aviatrix, was burned to death when her airplane collided with high tension wires in fog near Nevers France. She was piloting the plane en route to Egypt and became trapped as it burst into flames. British aviator Ruttled, her passenger, was slightly injured.
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Nevers
France
Evelyn Frost
London
England
Germany
Miss Frost
Egypt
Retaliation by British Planned
London reports the British government may take retaliatory measures if Germany does not provide a satisfactory answer on debt payments. Britain awaits replies to protests sent to Berlin on November 7 and December 23.
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London
Germany
Great Britain
Berlin
Rotary hears talk on G W A by P P Pilcher
Rotary hear a Winchester city official describe the Civil Works Administration program. He outlines national and state leadership, local office roles, and how projects proceed in Winchester and Frederick County including Handley Library and county road work with staged labor.
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Rotary
P. P. Pilcher
Rotary Club
Virginia
W. A. Smith
Richmond
Staunton
Day
Margaret A. Hurst
Frank W. Bailey
W. A. Baker
Winchester
Washington
Berryville
Millwood
Handley Library
George Washington
Handley
Walter Shade
Congress
Frederick County
Three Months and Fine For Possessing One Gallon Liquor
Russell Whitacre of Indian Alley received three months in jail and a 124.25 dollar fine from Judge Donald L. Weems for possessing one gallon of liquor. James Leake, 20, of Culpeper, was sentenced to six months for petty larceny. Bernard Jenkins, 15, also of Culpeper, will be turned over to his parents. Police found stolen coils from a truck and a blanket in their car.
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Russell Whitacre
Indian Alley
Donald L. Weems
James Leake
Culpeper
Bernard Jenkins
Leake
Sarah Zane Fire Co Regular Meeting and Officer Election
The Sarah Zane Fire Company calls a regular meeting Friday at 8 p m to elect officers for the year full attendance requested A notice signed by Captain R B Brown. Also ad seeking a good home for a male collie mix puppy with phone contact.
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R. B. Brown
Valley Airways Opens At Winchester With Charter Flights
Valley Airways begins operations at Admiral Byrd Airport Winchester offering charter flights across the United States. George J. Schecter manages the venture which owns two Curtis Robin airplanes and operates independently from the airport. Pilots C R Douglass and G M Smith bring 1000 hours each and full transport licenses.
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Admiral Byrd Airport
the Valley Airways
C. R. Douglass
G. M. Smith
Valley Airways Company
Fellowship Club Praises Winchester Boy Scout Aid
A letter to the Scout Office from the Fellowship Club expresses deep appreciation for the cooperation and assistance of Winchester Boy Scouts during Christmas. Daniel J. Howard of the Fellowship signs gratitude to the Executive Secretary of the Boy Scouts and the various troops for their splendid help.
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Boy Scouts of
Winchester
Fellowship Club
Boy Scouts
Daniel J. Howard
Demand the Best Beer Prices Highlight Popular Brands
Advertisement urges shoppers to choose Budweiser and Schlitz as best beer options priced at 15 cents, listing multiple page references for emphasis and attracting customers with value.
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Budweiser & Schlitz
Roosevelt and Congress Plan Broad Domestic Program
President Roosevelt and Congress pursue a comprehensive domestic readjustment program with bi metalism studied as a monetary option. House leaders push the administration liquor tax bill amid treasury credit borrowing plans and a debt outlook of thirty one billion by 1936.
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Associated Press
Washington
Roosevelt
Congress
Capitol Hill
White House
Senate
Capitol
House
Chamber
Treasury
Atin Pettten
Robinson
Arkansas
Morgenthau
Kepler Testifies He Was Told to Use His Own Judgment
Irvin T. Kepler former executive vice president of Elkton Banking and Trust Company testified in his defense amid two indictments of larceny and false pretenses. He said he had full charge of bank affairs and was instructed to use his own judgment in managing the bank’s business as investigators detected a funds shortage.
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Associated Press
Elkton
Elkton Banking and Trust Company
Irvin T. Kepler
Kepler
Bank Regulator Seeks End of Year Bank Statements
The Comptroller of the Currency ordered a call for the condition of all national banks at the close of business Saturday December 30. The measure aims to assess the financial status and health of the banking system.
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The
Associated Press
Washington
Comptroller of the Currency
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Pat Malloy
Adm. Byrd
City Hall
William N. McNair
Pittsburgh
Fred Forney
Seal Sale
Rarland R. Quarles
Park Society
Rouss Fire CO
Wwe
Bobcat
Sarah Zane Fire CO
Dorothy Beuscher
Long Beach
L. L
Marion
Brooklyn Supreme Court
Jacob Manowitz
Manowitz
New Air Lines
Boy Scout Aid
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