City Council Attempts Ground Purchase For Street Widening
Citizens favor widening Soest Wosmanen Street after a recent fire at the Bell building, citing prior 1917-1918 efforts to condemn and acquire land. Ordinances authorized purchase offers and steps to condemn parcels from Bell and Miller properties to gain a 12 foot wide right of way.
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Soest Wosmanen Street
Bell Building
Common Council
Bell
Mariana
Margaret Miller
Boscawen Street
Loudoun
Indian Alley
Stewart Bell
Misses
Deranged Slayer Hides In Woods
Willie Maguire 38 former constable hid in the woods from a posse seeking him for killing his mother in law and father in law before 40 high school students. Corporal R D Wooster charged him with shooting Mr and Mrs Andrew Marshall in Lenore high school yesterday. The elderly Marshall was janitor at the mining town 25 miles from Williamson.
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Williamson
W. Va
Willie Maguire
R. D. Wooster
Maguire
Andrew Marshall
Lenore
Marshall
Athletics sell rookies Fink and Archer to Buffalo
The Philadelphia Athletics announce the sale of rookie pitchers Herman Fink and Fred Archer from North Carolina to the Buffalo team in the International League.
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Philadelphia
Philadelphia Athletics Today
Herman Fink
Fred Archer
North Carolina
Buffalo
Intelligent wife of the well-to-do man urged at talk
Buffalo New York Mrs Chase Going Woodhouse a Connecticut College economics professor addressed a women’s club urging that the least crowded occupation for women today is being the intelligent wife of the well to do man She said we need a lot of her and spoke on women’s roles and opportunities in society.
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Buffalo, N. Y
Chase
Woodhouse
Connecticut College
Women's Club
McIlwee Municipal Band to Perform Sunday Concert
The McIlwee Municipal Band will present a Sunday program at 3 pm in the Capitol. Five soloists join the lineup including Courtney Jones flute Richard Eddy horn Joe De Mayo baritone Andy Dance cornet and Kenneth Windle xylophone. The program features works by Sousa Schubert Rossini and Stob with Don Quixote and a Trio of pieces. A large audience is expected for the winter kickoff.
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McIlwee
Capitol
Shubert
Rossini
Chiquita
Barnard
Londonderry Air
Lake
Washington Post
Sousa
Stob
Courtney Jones
Richard Eddy
Joe
Markets Report From Baltimore and Philadelphia Livestock and Produce
Baltimore and Philadelphia markets show varied poultry prices with turkeys chickens and fowl quotes across regions. Live cattle hogs and sheep in Baltimore Chicago markets display steady to higher trends with top weights and selective price ranges noted.
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Baltimore
Philadelphia
Fissures Open Across Mining Town Center
In Braddenville Pennsylvania residents watched fissures open across Main Street after the earth cracked overnight. A Greensburg fireman measured an eight to ten inch wide crack with no bottom visible in the largest opening while smaller fissures appeared nearby near the Derry No 1 mine. Old miners cited two coal veins beneath the district and possible water undermining supports. Hundreds stayed, delaying any evacuation until officials investigate.
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Bradenville
Westmoreland County
Greensburg
Tom
Derry
Market mixed as copper gains while major stocks pause
New York trading saw copper and lead stocks extend a moderate rally while steel and aircraft shares paused from earlier gains. The franc and U.S. dollar moved fractionally higher with foreign exchange nudging up about a fraction of a cent.
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New York
al. Chem
Am. Can
Am. Rad
Am. Smel
Anaconda
B. and O
Bethlehem
Chrysler
Con. Edison
Corn Prod
Cigar
Elec
Genl. Motors
Goodyear
Int. Har
J. Manville
M. Ward
Natl. Dairy
Packard
Penn R. R
Republic Steel
Southern R
Texas Corp
Union Pac
U. S. Steel
Va.-Caro, Chem
Va.-Caro Pad
Western Union
Woolwith
Wheat futures rally offsets losses on profit taking
Chicago futures closed with gains after late rallies offset about a cent drop from profit taking. Export purchases estimated at 750000 bushels of US wheat and 100000 bushels of Canadian wheat. Volume traded exceeded recent averages but trailed yesterday’s 52461000 bushels.
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Chicago
United States
Chicago Cash Grain
Virginia National Guard Rifle Team Excels at Camp Perry
The Virginia National Guard Rifle Team placed 27th of 122 in the National Rifle Team Match at Camp Perry Ohio and led National Guard entries in the Twenty Ninth Division and Third Corps Area. Adverse winds tested shooters while Virginia plans regional ranges near Roanoke and Richmond to level competition with major services. Team members include Rudd Hudson Jordan Lohr Burroughs Mathewson Barksdale Pugh Blunt Hamellie Roberts Miller Archer Moore and others.
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Virginia National Guard
Camp Perry
Ohio
S.gardner Waller
Virginia Guardsman
Waller
Virginia
National Guard
Third Corps
First Army
Roanoke
State Farm
Richmond
Hinton M. Rudd
Co. E
116Th Infantry
Paul R Hudson
Harry B. Jordan
T. J. B. Lohr
91St Infantry Brigade
John M. Burroughs
Co. I
1St Infantry
T. P. Mathewson
Infantry
William L. Barksdale
Co. B
John R. Pugh
Johnathan P. Blunt
Herbert Hamellie
Co. C
W Cameron Roberts
Coral Frank Gregory
Co. Ifantry
Albert B
George F. Miller
Burton E. Archer
John W. Moore
Peacemaking Sultan Shot Dead in Mindanao Mediation
Manila Jan. 7. Datu Macarimbang the Sultan of Timba and his brother Lalambut were shot and killed near Dansalan, Lanao province, while attempting to mediate between Philippine soldiers and Moros in rebellion.
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Manila
Datu Macarimbang
Timbad
Lalambut
Dansalan
Lanao Province
Winchester Grain Market Wheat and Corn Prices
Barley 86 to 90 cents, feed 43 to 62 cents, making 70 to 90 cents. Wheat 94 cents per bushel. Yellow corn 60 cents per bushel. All prices based on deliveries at mill.
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Winchester Grain Market
Indian Relics Found Along Hogue Creek And River
James Seabright brought five large axes found along Hogue Creek during Sunday walks. The pieces vary in size, with one unusually smooth axe showing signs of high polish. Another axe appears to be a tool for chopping holes in ice to permit fishing, echoing earlier reports of a large battle-axe found near the She river by a Clarke county youth.
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She River
Clarke County
E. C. Goss
Winchester
James Seabright
Star Office
Hogue Creek
Raymond Maxie Richmond Hero Dies at 38
Raymond E. Maxie, 38, World War II veteran and holder of the Distinguished Service Cross, died yesterday at Walter Reed Hospital after three months as a patient. A Richmond native, he served with Company B, 116th Infantry, earning the Purple Heart and DSC for bravery. Funeral services are set for tomorrow at 4 PM at Billip Funeral Home with burial in Oakwood Cemetery. he leaves a wife Lois, an infant daughter Mildred, and siblings.
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Raymond E. Maxie
Walter Reed Hospital
Washington
Maxie
Richmond
American Legion
Richmond Grays
116Th Infantry
Legion
Billip
Churchill J. Gibson
St. James Episcopal Church
Oakwood Cemetery
Regulations Governing The City Refuse Collection
City issues rules for garbage and ashes disposal with specified container sizes and placement on curbs by 7 am. Prohibits broken glass and hazardous materials in garbage, explains monthly large-item pickup, and outlines penalties of 2 to 5 dollars for violations.
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Star
Drue N. Anderson Dies on West Coast at 45
Drue N. Anderson, 45, a native of High View West Virginia, died January 4 in Los Angeles California from a heart attack. He resided in California as a traveling representative for a local firm and is survived by three sisters and one brother. His brother George H. Anderson died in Richmond on November 6.
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Los Angeles
Cal
Drue N. Anderson
High View
W. Va
Anderson
George Anderson
California
Eunice Gill
Myrtle Jackson
Near Capon Bridge
Walter Moreland
Baltimore
Curtis Anderson
Washington, D. C
George H. Anderson
Richmond
Shenandoah Production Credit Assn Meets January 12
The fourth annual meeting of the Shenandoah Production Credit Association is set for Wednesday January 12 at 10 30 in the Sarah Zane Fire Company Hall. Julian A Everly is secretary treasurer. The group serves farmers with cooperative short term credit and disbursed about 300000 in 1937 to Clarke Warren Frederick Page and Shenandoah counties for crops livestock equipment and other farming needs. Members are urged to attend to review 1937 progress and discuss 1938 plans and elect directors.
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Shenandoah Production Credit Association
Sarah Zane Fire Company
Julian A. Everly
United States
Page
Shenandoah
Phil King Dies One of Princeton's greatest athletes passes away
Philip King age 65 died at Emergency Hospital after an abdominal ailment operation. He was regarded as Princeton University's premier athlete and its first paid athletic coach.
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Washington
Philip King
Princeton University
Public sale of Winchester City real estate expected
Special Commissioner will auction a 25 by 150 foot lot on Highland Avenue in Winchester Virginia on Saturday January 22 1938 at 11am. The brick dwelling parcel was conveyed to William F Williams in 1919 and is now subject to a one third cash payment with the balance due in two equal installments over one and two years secured by a deed of trust and a building insurance policy. Clark M Smith Clerk and W E Edwards Special Commissioner certify bond as required by the decree. 1 7 14 21 paw
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Taylor L. Barr
William F. Williams
Winchester
Virginia
Eet
Highland Avenue
Arthur D. Cather
Corporation Court
W. E. Edwards
Clark M. Smith
City of
Fay Wray beaten by former cook in rampage
Actress Fay Wray suffered head and back bruises after a former cook Mrs Ray Duvall 57 attacked her for about 30 minutes. Wray said Duvall quit suddenly and ran amok beating her and nurse Ethel Jackson while Miss Jackson fled with Wray's 15 year old daughter Susan to a neighbor for safety. Duvall was jailed.
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Fay Wray
Raymenteer
Miss Wray
Duvall
Ethel Jackson
Miss Jackson
Permit Lack Results In A Fine of $10
H. F. Nelson, agent for a local oil company, was fined $10 and costs in police court for failing to obtain State Highway Department approval to install drainage at a filling station on U S Route 11. He appealed through attorney J. Sloan Kuykendall. bond set at $250 for appearance in Corporation Court. Commonwealth's Attorney James P. Reardon fought the state. It was alleged the drainage dug up macadam or did not meet requirements.
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H. F. Nelson
State Highway Department
Nelson
J. Sloan Kuykendall
Donald Weems
Commonwealth
James P. Reardon
Greyhound Line Drops Roanoke Washington Trip
Atlantic Greyhound will drop one daily round trip between Roanoke and Washington effective January 5. The Winchester to Washington 7:30 p.m. and Washington to Roanoke 12:10 p.m. departures are affected.
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Atlantic Greyhound Company
Roanoke
Washington
D. C
Winchester
Annual Ball for President to Be Held in Winchester
Winchester plans its annual President's Ball as part of a nationwide drive against infantile paralysis. Mayor Dr C R Anderson chairs the organizing committee with E R Branch and Andrew Bell in key posts. An orchestra is being sought for January 27 or 28, with the event timed to avoid January 29. Proceeds support local efforts and national headquarters for research and epidemic aid.
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Winchester
C .R. Anderson
E. R. Branch
Chamber of Commerce
Andrew Bell
Branch
Expresses Thanks To Fire Department
Stewart Bell owner of the Betsy Ross building thanks Winchester firemen for their service at the Wednesday blaze. He notes the smoke and stubborn flame prevented loss of life or injuries and expresses sincere appreciation for the unselfish, time saving efforts of each firefighter.
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Stewart Bell
Betsy Ross
Winchester
Bank Statement of Virginia Bank Ends With Sworn Declaration
On December 31 1937 the bank held total liabilities of 1 645 118 83 with capital accounts and reserves totaling 9 (nine thousand seven hundred fifty three point ninety five). The statement shows pledged assets for security totaling 107 785 19 and 100 003 79 in other categories. John I Sloat cashier swore the report true before Alice O Cameron public official on January 6 1938 in Frederick County Virginia.
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Commercial and Savings Bank of
Winchester
Virginia
U. S
Oras Cacsre Teres Cne
John I. Sloat
John 1. Sloat
Castifer
Alice O Cameron
State of Virginia
County of
Frederick
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Dulcinea
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Richards
Semper Fidelis—Sousa
W. H. McIlwee
McIlwee Municipal Band
Chicago Livestock
Stock Market Report
Miller
Raymond Maxie
Department of Virginia, American Legion
Veterans
United States Department of Labor
United States Veterans’ Administration
Lois Andrews Maxie
Mildred Audrey Maxie
Leonard H. Maxie
Clarence S. Maxie
E. B. Bierne
V. Burnell
Adele L Maxie
Mr. Anderson
West Coast
Credit Group
Phil King
City Real Estate
Fay
Greyhound Line
Fire Department
Your Very Truly
Federal Reserve Bank
Brumback
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