Front Royal Viscose Plant Expands Heavy Yarn Output
The American Viscose plant near Front Royal Virginia undergoes major expansion to produce heavy industrial yarns in a single large unit. New line facilities aim to speed cellulose processing with improved line production from cellulose to finished yarn. Two large cafeterias, a resident doctor, and enhanced air conditioning accompany the project as construction continues toward spring operation.
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Rayon News
New York Daily News Record
Front Royal
American Viscose Corporation
Nitro
W. Va
Timu
Daily News
Providiwo
First National Bank at Berryville Reelects Officers and Directors
Berryville Virginia January meeting of stockholders reelects J L Humston as president Ralph Ware as vice president and cashier Lewis Stolle as assistant cashier Directors named J T Lindsey Alfred M Kerfoot J Edward Thoma A B Hummer W D Burtner and J L Humston Edward P Berlin acted as chairman pro tem Berlin set directors’ meeting at 6 and named Leonard Bell and L G Lewis as election judges Each director received 193 votes Read that assets as of December 31 1939 totaled 779182 with deposits 471164.45 and capital accounts including common stock 25000 surplus 50000 undivided profits 31928.66 and reserves 802.33 Construction plans for a new building on Church Street near the post office were shown with actual work unlikely before February.
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Berryville
First National Bank
J. L. Humston
Ralph M. Ware
Lewis F. Stolle
J. T. Lindsey
Alfred M. Kerfoot
J. Edward Thoma
A. B. Hummer
W. D. Burtner
Edward P. Berlin
Berlin
Leonard H. Bell
L. G. Lewis
Humston
Ralph Ware
Ware
Church Street
Officials shot in Kulangsu at Amoy China
Domei reports two Chinese officials in the Japanese dominated Amoy international settlement were shot and wounded, one seriously, in Kulangsu.
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Shanghai
Domei
Amoy Today
Kulangsu
Amoy
George Kent Died Today
George William Kent of Boyce Virginia died at 1 25 this morning at age 70 after a fall from a silo disabled him for years. Funeral at Providence Chapel Blue Ridge tomorrow at 2 00 with Rev Clarence Lloyd officiating. Survived by wife Florence E Kent and three children Charley Jenkins Gibson Kent and Mrs Richard King of New York. Burial in the nearby cemetery.
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Boyce
George William Kent
Providence Chapel
Blue Ridge
Clarence Lloyd
Clarke
Lone Ranger Becomes Father in Detroit Birth
Grace Hospital welcomed a daughter to Mrs. Jean E Graser wife of Arle Graser known as the voice of radio's Hi Yo Silver program The birth marks a joyful addition to the Graser family in Detroit on January 9.
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Detroit
Grace Hospital
Jean E. Graser
Arle Graser
Radio
Dinner Meeting of Banks Jan 15 in Winchester
Twenty one banks from Frederick Clarke Warren Shenandoah and Page counties will be represented at a dinner in Winchester on January 15 with an expected attendance around 150. Speakers include Herbert S. Larrick J Sloan Kuykendall and Cornwell a relative of the late ae B. Cornwell. A reception head is H D Puller and a program committee led by Frank Butsler. Jay Lowden will sing with Ms Lowden at the piano.
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Cornwell
Ae B. Cornwell
Winches
Herbert S. Larrick
Commercial and Savings Bank of
Winchester
J. Sloan Kuykendall
Winchester-Frederick County
Potts
John I. Sloat
H. D. Puller
Larrick
Frank Butsler
Jay Lowden
Philadelphia
F. and M. Bank Directors Elected at Annual Meeting
The F. and M. Bank held its stockholders meeting to elect directors for the year. Named were Dr. L. M. Allen H. D. Puller J. D. Glover P. H. Gold B. P. Harrison P. M. Haldeman T. Y. Kinzel T. E. Kremer B. W. Largent M. M. Lynch C. L. Nicodemus Ray Robinson J. M. Steck and F Grove White. The bank noted it is the first stockholders meeting since organization 38 years ago and Lynch was absent due to illness but is recovering. Directors then chose officers H. D. Puller as Chairman Theodore Y. Kinzel as Executive Officer J. M. Steck as President Dr. L. M. Allen and P. H. Goll as Vice Presidents J. H. Yost as Cashier S. Donald McFaden as Assistant Cashier G. F. Butsler as Trust Officer and Assistant Cashier Claude M. Grim and Kenzel F. Whitacre as Assistant Cashiers.
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Dr. L. M. Allen
H. D. Puller
J. D. Glover
P. H. Gold
B.P. Harrison
P. M. Haldeman
T. Y. Kinzel
T. E. Kremer
B. W. Largent
M. M. Lynch
C. L. Nicode
Lynch
Theodore Y. Kinzel
J. M. Steck
L. M. Allen
P. H Goll
J. H. Yost
S. Donald McFaden
G. F. Butsler
Claude M. Grim
Kenzel F. Whitacre
Finnish War Front Stagnates as Russia Lashes Finland
In Finland the war slows with reports of heavy Soviet losses at Soumussalmi and a mass retreat by 10 15 thousand Red Army troops. A Finnish official says the invaders are temporarily exhausted and gathering strength for a new assault while Helsinki celebrates limited central Finland victories. Prime Minister Ryti warns Finland’s national income is sinking and foreign credits are needed to finance defense.
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Soumussalmi
Red Army
Finland
Helsinki
Risto Ryti
Russia
Ryti
Blitzkrieg On Reynard Moves In Cedarville District
State lawmakers weigh fox control in Warren county as farmers urge action against fox depredations. Senator Aubrey Weaver notes opposition to fox killings while B P Harrison earlier requested permission for farmers to kill foxes on their land. The issue was deferred until yesterday's commission meeting amid ongoing poultry losses.
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Page
Cedarville
Warren County
Aubrey Weaver
Ers
Frederick
B. P. Harrison
Chamberlain on war at sea and home front
Prime Minister Chamberlain argues Britain’s naval supremacy remains intact as German naval strength declines. He cites captured ships and sunk vessels, notes the Graf Spee’s defeat, and urges continued vigilance against air raids. He warns of wartime sacrifices and ongoing conscription.
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England
Baltic
Royal Oak
Courageous
Graf Spee
South Atlantic
Ee Ae
Germany
Poland
Finland
Chamberlain
Kerlain
Valley Tourist Office May Be Moved
The Staunton region debates moving Shenandoah Valley Inc. headquarters as Staunton council trims support. Officials note optioned site near Route 11, plus Staunton’s longstanding role in advertising the valley. Stakeholders urge maintained funding to sustain regional tourism promotion.
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Valley Tourist Office
Winchester
Shenandoah Valley, Inc
Valley of the Shenandoah
Gran
Staunton
Our
Conservation Commission
Harrisonburg
Shenandoah Valley
M H Rhodes Re-elected Middletown Bank Leader
The Middletown State Bank annual meeting voted a 4 percent dividend. M H Rhodes was reelected president and W A Everly and Herbert Manuel joined the board. Total assets were $229 000 with 8 percent earnings. Officers listed include Rhodes Humston Funk Campbell and Everly with directors Rhodes Humston Punk Sperry Brumback Pickeral Larrick Everly and Manuel. Shareholders represented totaled 221.
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Middletown State Bank
M. H. Rhodes
W. A Everly
Herbert Manuel
E. L Humston
E, M Funk
W. R Campbell
W. A. Everly
E. L. Humston
E. M. Punk
E. R. Sperry
B. O Brumback
J. J. Pickeral
H. S Larrick
H. B Manuel
Lions Hear All About Termites At Club Luncheon
Lions Club members attended a luncheon at the hotel where L O Lucas of Terminix Memphis displayed a film narrated by Lowell Thomas on termite habits. Guests included Dr W Melton Norfolk Dr Clark and others visiting from New York Waynesboro Scranton and various hosts.
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Lions Club
L. O. Lucas
Terminix Company
Memphis
E. W. Ayers
George T. Schantz
Reinhold Stuever
Scranton
Richard Voitel
Fincham Admits Taking Steers in Rustling Case
Fincham admits taking seven steers from Ed Lees Farm near White Post. Clarke county seeks extradition. FBI holds the case. Sheriff Buckner has traveled to Baltimore three times to secure return of the youth, who was previously jailed on a stolen car charge and later turned over to federal custody.
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Berryville
Noah Fincham
Ed Lee
White Post
Clarke County
Fincham
Maryland
Baltimore
Clarke
Robert Buckner
Landon Attacks Roosevelt Speech Over Unity Critique
Alf M Landon denounced President Roosevelts Jackson Day address as hindering national unity. He accused the president of hiding behind a third term issue and inviting Republicans to a Democratic meeting, saying true unity requires direct White House talks with GOP leaders.
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Peka
Eas
Alf M. Landon
Republican Party
Roosevelt
Landon
White House
Unfairness In Probes Charged By Utah Congressman
Washington January 9 Rep Murdock a Utah Democrat accused the House committee probing the Wag ner Labor Act of unfairness. He interrupted counsel Edmund Toland during questioning of Julius Schlezinger a 29 year old Labor Board attorney about summarizing testimony without conclusions. The dispute prompted the chairman to strike the exchange from the record. The session covered a Labor Board decision on the American Radiator plant in Litchfield Illinois where workers were locked out for union activity despite others favoring the board findings.
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Washington
Murdock
Utah
House
Edmund M. Toland
Toland
Julius Schlezinger
Schlezinger
Labor Board
Smith
D-Va
Litchfield
Another Effort To Exhibit Dionnes
Reports circulated that the Dionne quintuplets might be shown at the New York World's Fair this year but fair officials denied any contract was signed. Guardians previously refused a display at Flushing, and the children have yet to leave their Callander Ontario home.
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New York
Actress Edith Dahl seeks aid to free imprisoned husband
Mrs Edith Dahl wife of American aviator Harold Dahl who served with loyalists in Spain asks Washington for help. R Walton Moore counselor of the state department promises another communication to Madrid to seek release from a Spanish prison hospital.
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Washington
Edith Dahl
Spain
State Department
R. Walton Moore
Madrid
Harold Dahl
Champaign
Gehrig Feeling Hopeful After Mayo Clinic Update
Lou Gehrig, celebrated Yankee first baseman, was cheered by a Mayo Clinic report saying he is holding his own against infantile paralysis. The Rochester scene reflected optimism as doctors conveyed the hopeful assessment.
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Rochester, Minn
Lou Gehrig
Mayo Clinic
Elimination of labor joker bill advances in House
The measure clears the House rules 255 to 114 and heads to the Senate with a similar margin. Senate leaders, in recess, anticipate a later blessing for a sweeping study of fiscal affairs by a 24 member committee to review revenue and spending. McNary and Harrison reportedly compromise on including defense costs. House cool to the plan to avoid delaying appropriations.
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Senate
Deeth
McNary
Oregon
Harrison
D.-Miss
Harison
Uncle Sam
House
Castleman Family Key to Bridge Name in Clarke County
Clarke County Chamber of Commerce and Junior Board of Trade back officially naming the Shenandoah river bridge at Castleman s Ferry The Castleman family long connected with North Hill estate dates back to 1820 and earlier pioneers. The plan would keep the traditional name Castleman s Ferry for the new span.
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Berryville
Shenandoah River
Castleman’s Ferry
Castleman's Ferry
Clarke County
Chamber of Com—s
Chamber
Board of Trade
Castleman
Clarke
North Hill
David Castleman
Charles McCormick
Frederick Count
Duryea Seeks Freedom After 25 Years in Asylum
Chester B. Duryea, 68, confined at Mattea wan State Hospital for the Criminal Insane for 25 years, testified before Supreme Court Justice Lee Parsons Davis seeking release. He admitted shooting and killing his father Gen Hiram Duryea, a Civil War hero, in 1914 as he slept in a Brooklyn home. Duryea said his mind was cloudy at the time and began to clear only in 1922 during habeas corpus proceedings.
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White Plains
N Y
Matteawan State Hospital
Criminl
Chester B. Duryea
Hiram Duryea
Duryea
Brooklyn
Supreme Court
Lee Parsons Davis
Restrictions on Publication of American Warplane Information
The armed forces impose wartime level restrictions on information about American warplane production for export and military use. Pictures and manufacturer announcements require army or navy approval, under espionage act penalties, limiting details on aircraft numbers, types, and use.
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Devon Francis
New York
Jan
Army
Navy
Credit Group To Meet Tomorrow
The Shenandoah Production Credit Association covering Page Shenandoah Warren Frederick and Clarke counties will hold its annual meeting tomorrow in the Sarah Zane Fire Company hall. Julian Everly and M. O. Wilson of the Baltimore Production Credit Company are listed among attendees.
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Shenandoah
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