Budapest reports to big gun bombardists on border at Minkacs
Budapest reports two Czech Slovan bombardments of Munkacs near the border as Hungarian forces clash in a pitched battle. The city, ceded to Hungary two months earlier, saw shells hit a hotel and theater while both sides reported casualties.
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Budapest
Minkacs
Alvin J. Stein Kopr
Jan
Munkacs
Czecho-Slovakia
Hungary
Foreign Office
Prague
Vienna
Small Percent of City Taxes Uncollected
City Treasurer W A Baker reports for 1930 to 1935 less than 11 percent of taxes charged remain unpaid. The document lists totals for 1930-1938 and shows unpaid amounts under 44 thousand dollars from over a million in taxes charged, with the city continuing collection efforts.
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Baker
Common Council
W. A. Baker
King Apple Varieties Told In Baltimore Magazine Tale
An article by Q. O. K. Quivey in Baltimore and Ohio Magazine recounts the origins of Old World and New World apples. It follows the search for the famous Golden Apple varieties from the Grimes Golden in Wellsburg West Virginia to the Rome Beauty at Practorville Ohio and the Golden Delicious found near Odessa West Virginia after a long trek and an orchard discovery. The tale blends history with a gardener’s adventure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore and Ohio
QO. K. Quivey
Grimes
Thomas Grimes
Wellsburg
W. Va
Rome
Practorville
Fairground
Paul Stark
Alton
West Virginia
A. H. Mullins
Odessa
Garden of Eden
Meont
Eureka
Thad
New Church Planned for Opequon Chapel Grounds
At a Worker's Council meeting in Opequon Chapel tentative plans were set for a brick church to be built on the current lot behind the present building. Groundbreaking is scheduled for 9 oclock Tuesday morning with J B Singhass and Mrs Minnie White as committee members. The new 30 by 50 foot church will include a balcony and classrooms and will replace the former schoolhouse worship site in use for 75 to 80 years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Worker's Council
Opequon Chapel
Opequon
J. B. Singhass
Minnie White
E. Summers McGavock
Opequon Group of Churches
Fewer Dominion Apples Reported in United Kingdom and Australia
Apple supplies were moderate and demand active in the United Kingdom though prices edged lower. English cooking apples appear off the market with light stocks with jobbers and retailers. Australia and New Zealand may ship about 4.75 million boxes, 250 900 less than last year, first arrivals around the third week of March. North Africa shipments also expected lighter with output at 70 percent of last year's crop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Kingdom
F. A. Motz
London
Foreign Agricultural Service
Australia
New Zealand
Eye Glasses by Hodgson and Brow Optometrists
Safeguard your vision with Hodgson and Brow Optometrists. Registered practitioners offer comprehensive eye care and eyewear selection. Service includes exams, fittings, and quality frames for all ages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hodgson & Brow
Optometrists
Hopkins Seeks Business Advice for Commerce Department Policy
Secretary of Commerce designate Harry L. Hopkins said he will seek input from prominent businessmen before framing policy. He noted meetings with Averell Harriman and others, and declined to discuss WPA spending charges or the Eala vessel dispute, clarifying he would not use the department ship.
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Washington
Harry L. Hopkins
Commerce
Averell Harriman
Hopkins
Daniel C. Roper
WPA
Senate
Commerce Department
Eala
Elliott
Roper
Rouss Fire Co. Notice for January meeting and elections
The Charley Rouss Fire Co. schedules its regular monthly meeting for Friday evening January 6 at 8 oclock. Members are required to attend as officer elections for the coming year will be held. M. PD. Weaver, Pres.
Congress Probes WPA Relief Funds and Distribution
Senate committee seeks to curb WPA discretion by inserting a simple formula into relief bills. Senator Murray backs tying the $875 million emergency relief fund to a fixed state allotment, while President Roosevelt asks swift funding and careful review before changing distribution methods. Col. Harrington testified as the first witness in hearings on relief needs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Col. Harrington
Senate Unemployment Committee
WPA
Byrnes
D-Sc
Murray
D-Mont
House
Roosevelt
Congress
Col
F. C. Harrington
Adams
D.-Colo
Domination of All East of Rhine Hitler Ambition
Berlin reports that Hitler met for over three hours with Polish foreign minister Beck at Obersalzberg. Observers say the exchange signaled Poland’s potential cooperation in Nazi plans to dominate east of the Rhine. The regime believes France and Britain withdrew and that most of Europe is in its sphere of influence. Poland may resist.
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Berlin
Hitler
Europe
Rhine
Joseph Beck
Obsersalzberg
Beck
Poland
France
Britain
Infant Daughter of Amos and Andy’s Partner Dies
Hollywood report states Mrs. Charlies J. Correll wife of Andy from the radio team Amos n Andy gave birth less than a day ago and her infant daughter died today in a Linliteenned hanniel in Hollywood California. The brief item notes the tragedy occurred within 24 hours of birth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hollywood
Cal
Charlies
J. Correll
Andy
Amos ‘N' Andy
Health unit need urged by Dr Allen in Winchester
Dr L M Allen health officer argues for a full time health unit after a state report shows Frederick county infection rates far above state levels. He cites diarrhea and dysentery and measles as main differences and says food and water supply are likely factors while early recognition and quarantine remain key to controlling outbreaks.
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L. J. Roper
State Health Department
Winchester
Frederick County
L. M. Allen
Star
Allen
Leon Slavin
Lindbergh reports on Germany air strength to officials
Colonel Charles A. Lindbergh has given a confidential report on Germanys air strength to government officials. President Roosevelt said he had not received such a report. Lindbergh remains in the U S Army Air Corps reserve and renewed his commission in 1937. He has traveled to Europe to study aviation facilities and visited Berlin in October.
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Washington
Charles A. Lindbergh
Germany
Lindbergh
Roosevelt
United States Army Air Corps Reserve
Europe
Obergh
Berlin
Paris
Ivoe
Chamberlain
Great Britain
Sarah Zane Fire Company Annual Officer Election
The Sarah Zane Fire Company holds its annual election of officers Friday evening January 6 at 8 p m. All members are urged to attend. L M Crabill Captain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sarah Zane Fire Co
Sarah Zane Fire Company
Atlantic Service Station Opens For Business
Notice announces the opening of Atlantic Service Station at Eberts Garage located at Amherst and Braddock Streets. Paul Smith and Wayne Capper operate the business offering courteous service and quality products with greasing options.
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Business Atlantic
Ebert
Amherst & Braddock Sts
Paul Smith
Wayne Capper
Burr Harrison Enters State Senate Race
Burr P. Harrison a Winchester lawyer and former Frederick County Commonwealth Attorney announced his candidacy for the State Senate to represent Winchester and Frederick Clarke and Shenandoah counties. He seeks the seat held by T Russell Cather, who has not stated his plans. Harrison became Commonwealth Attorney in 1931 and was reelected in 1935. He studied law at Georgetown and was a longtime partner of his father, the late Thomas W Harrison. He has served on the Union Bank board and is active in several fraternal and civic groups.
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Burr P. Harrison
Winchester
Frederick County
State Senate
Frederick, Clarke
Shenandoah
Harrison
T. Russell Cather
Cather
Commonwealth
Georgetown University
Thomas W. Harrison
The
Union Bank
Charley Rouss Fire Co
Argenbright Heads Company At Friendship Fire
At a meeting last night E. W. Argenbright was elected captain of the Friendship Fire Company to succeed Richard Boxwell. Officers include George H. Eagle Jr as first lieutenant Harry Lewis second lieutenant Ryland Conner third lieutenant Bernard Hodgson fourth lieutenant Harold Rowe treasurer Walter Shade secretary William Cain chief boseman Raymond Campbell chief pipeman. Newcomers Argenbright Conner Hodgson Shade. Fred W. Forney elected fire warden and Lester Forney re elected driver with assistants Raymond Campbell C D Barnett Marion Anderson George Eagle Jr Wade Guard. Chaplains are Rev Herman McKay Rev W W Dudley and Rev Robert B Nelson. Company surgeons are Dr Charles R Anderson and Dr George Snarr. About 100 members and guests attended the refreshments.
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E. W. Argenbright
Friendship Fire Company
Richard Boxwell
George H. Eagle, Jr
Harry Lewis
Ryland Conner
Bernard Hodgson
Harold Rowe
Walter Shade
William Cain
Boseman
Raymond Campbell
Argenbright
Conner Hodgson
Shade
Fred W. Forney
Charles Harper
C. D. Barnett
W. E. Jones
William DiShon
Lester Forney
Marion Anderson
George Eagle Jr
Wade Guard
Herman McKay
W. W. Dudley
Robert B. Nelson
James P. Reardon
Charles R. Anderson
George Snarr
Gamble on Life of Mr Roosevelt
A Board of Tax Appeals ruling centers on a New York stock trading firm that bought life insurance on President Roosevelt in 1933. The policy paid 60 000 pounds upon his death and the firm could not deduct the premiums or the partner's share from taxable income.
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Washington
Board of Tax Appeals
New York
Roosevelt
Jacquelin
de Copper
Broadstreet
Equity and Law Life Assurance Society of London
Commissioner of Internal Revenue
Heifman Godel
Auto Plunge Injures Three Near Round Hill In Fog
Three people were injured four miles west of Round Hill Loudoun county when their car left the highway and plunged down a steep embankment in heavy fog. Mrs Phoebe Howell of Round Hill and Mrs Annie Symons of Martinsburg W Va were making satisfactory progress at Memorial Hospital. Clayton Eberhart 55 of Round Hill suffered severe shock possible internal injuries. Howell had a fractured dislocated shoulder Symons a leg injury and cuts bruises.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Round Hill
Loudoun
Memorial Hospital
Phoebe Howel
Annie Symons
Martinsburg
W. Va
Clayton Eberhart
Howell
Symons
Eberhart
Bowman Dies At Mayo Clinic In Rochester
J W Bowman veteran employee and superintendent at Virginia Woolen Company died at the Mayo Clinic Rochester Minnesota at 1 PM after a pneumonia relapse following a major operation His daughter Mrs William Cline rushed to the clinic on hearing of his death and his wife was also a patient at the time Funeral arrangements remain unavailable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James W Bowman
Virginia Woolen Company
Mayo Clinic
Rochester
Minn
Bowman
William Cline
Fresh as a spring morning raspberries offer bargain
Frosted red raspberries priced at 27 cents per pound appear in a Pure Food Store ad dated as a spring promotion. The listing highlights fresh fruit items and a low price point for shoppers.
Roosevelt Reveals Justice Dept Probe Into Un Americans
President Roosevelt disclosed that the Justice Department has opened an investigation into alleged violations of federal law by Nazis, Communists, and other groups. The inquiry was initiated after a Dies Committee request and follows a letter from Attorney General Murphy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Roosevelt
Justice Department
Murphy
Department
Dies Committee of
Dies
D.-Tex
State
War
Navy Departments
Arthur J. Hepburn
Navy
Congress
Capitol
Summer Welles
Cummings
Communist Party
Bund
Communist Party of the
United States
Communist Third International
Moscow
Germany
Police Fight With Dope Gang On Brooklyn Pier
A waterfront gun battle on a Brooklyn pier wounded Patrolman James Bute and led to the capture of three men and seizure of narcotics valued at 50 000 pounds after an undercover operation. More than 60 shots were exchanged as police surprised the trio.
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New York
Booklyn
James Bute
Japanese Drive Across the Yellow River in Shansi
Japanese columns pushed into southwestern Shansi seizing three towns on the east bank of the Yellow River after a Chinese retreat. Frigid conditions persisted as Japanese artillery followed with heavy shelling on new Chinese positions. The towns named include Wencheng Kuhsien and Kafenzian.
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Shanghai
Shansi
Yellow River
Wencheng
Kuhsien Kafenzian
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Carpathian Mountains
Rufus M. Jones
Haverford College
Haverford
Philadelphia
Mr.winchester
Robert C. Harper
Richmond
Citizens Road League of Virginia
Price
Mr. Harper
Carter W. (Bishop) Wormeley
W.P.A
Washington, Wan
L. M. Crabill
Burr Harrison
Judiciar
Friendship Firemen
Mr. Roosevelt
Loudoun County
J. W. Bowman
Pure Food Store
Yellow
Winchester Evening Star
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