Winchester Handley Library 1932 report shows high patronage
Handley Library in Winchester reports 73 000 visitors and 74 199 books borrowed in 1932 amid a growing population. Librarian C Vernon Eddy calls the year outstanding with a seven books per inhabitant circulation and notes city funding enabled new books, repairs, and ongoing service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. Vernon Eddy
Handley Library
Winchester
Handley Board of Trustees
Eddy
Annals of Library Service
Handley
Common Council
Bryarly Agency Tops Paid Insurance Year in 1932
Bryarly and Brother general agents for Home Life Insurance Co of New York, with offices in Washington and serving DC and parts of Virginia Maryland and West Virginia, were honored at the Mayflower Hotel. Olden announced 1932 production leaders and pro rata credits for the President's Club. next convention planned for Banff. The firm has 19 years of continuous service and calls 1932 a satisfactory year.
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H. R. Bryarly
The
Home Life Insurance Company
New York
Mayflower Hotel
Washington
Olden
Home Office
Bryarly
United States
Mr. Olden
Robert C. Green
Winchester
Fred. C. Wright
Hagerstown
Paul F. Grove
Washington, D. C
C. R. Keeler
Banff
Canadian Rockies
Bryarly Agency
District of Columbia
Virginia
West Virginia
Maryland
Home Life Insurance Company of
Farmers and Merchants National Bank Holds Annual Meeting
Stockholders represented over two thirds of the bank’s outstanding shares at the meeting held in the North Loudoun Street banking rooms. County Treasurer Robert S. Smith was elected chairman and directors were re elected for the coming year. The board re elected H Douglas Fuller president and William E Cooper vice president with Yost cashier and McFadden Bachman assistant cashiers. The bank reported a healthy condition and optimism for the year ahead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmers and Merchants National Bank and Trust Company
North Loudoun Street
Rouss Avenue
Robert S. Smith
Harry F. Byrd
William E. Cooper
H. Douglas Fuller
John M. Steck
Ray Robinson
Phil H. Gold
R. G. Mitchell
Charles R. McCann
H. H. McGuire
J.S. Haldeman
M. M. Lynch
George W. Haddox
Lewis M. Allen
T. E. Kremer
Frank N. Hackman Smith
Atey M. M. Lynch
Luther Pannett
James Clark
Cumberland
William E Cooper
J. H. Yost
S. D. McFadden
C. W. Bachman
Winchester Debating Society Schedules Wine and Beer Debate
The Winchester Debating Society chaired by Warner W Luttrell will meet at Russell Grove school house at 8 o clock Friday evening to discuss the question Resolved that the sale of wine and beer and opening of breweries will promote business. Howard Luttrell with the negative will be represented by Arthur J D and Roger Luttrell. A school committee will sell refreshments for the school fund and all are invited.
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Winchester Debating Society
Warner W. Luttrell
Russell Grove
Howard Luttrell
Arthur
J. D
Roger Luttrell
Winchester Park Association elects officers for 1933
Enthusiasm for a fine baseball team grows after the annual meeting in City Hall. Pred W. Forney is reelected president with E A Crowl vice president and Ryland Conner secretary. Committees are named and plans discussed for a home talent show and potential schoolboys baseball cooperation.
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Winchester Park Association
W. Forney
Garland R. Quarles
Handley High School
The
Park Association
Mr. Forney
E. A. Crowl
Ryland Conner
William Stryker
S. R. Hawvermale
L. J. Luby
E. L. Keller
Forney
H. Russell Potts
John Seal
John Shine
R. Hawvermale
F. W. Forney
A. R. Conner
J. W. Stryker
L. E. Armel
George Crowser
Hugh Grim
R T. Jones
C. L. Hirth
W. A. Baker
John Seal, Jr
J. L. Shine
Cyril Mee
Hugh Clark
H. R. Potts
Directors Re-elected At Commercial & Savings Bank Meeting
At the annual stockholders meeting the Commercial & Savings Bank re elected all directors for 1933. D B Haines and E W Braith waite served as judges. Over 10000 shares represented. The new board will take oath Friday and officers for 1933 will be elected. Bank reports strong finances with deposits above 1 million and cash reserve well ahead of requirements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commercial & Savings Bank
D. B. Haines
E. W. Braithwaite
J. Henry Moling, Sr
Fred S. Boyd
James M. Brown
Philip Klompus
John W. Rosenberger
Notice of dissolution of Buncutter tire company partnerships
Notice states the partnership between W. A. Buncutter and R. E. Buncutter dissolved. Tire Company becomes sole property of R. E. Buncutter, and W. A. Buncutter & Son becomes sole property of W. A. Buncutter. Dated January 9, 1933, Winchester and Albemarle area references.
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W. A. Buncutter
R. E. Buncutter
Buncutter Tire Company
Winchester
Virginia
W. A. Buncutter & Son
Four Month Old Baby Boy Murdered in The Bronx
In New York the four month old Frank Michael Cammarano was killed in his Bronx crib by a six inch black handled knife. Detectives hunt a killer as the aunt Maria Teresa Cammarano screams and relatives surge into the room. The infant's mother is kept from viewing the scene.
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New York
Associated Press
Frank Michael Cammarano
Bronx
Amanda
Cammarano
Teresa Cammarano
Frank Foreman Re elected Captain of South End Hose
Frank Foreman was reelected captain of the South End Hose Company with no opposition and acclamation. Officers named include Clifton K as first vice president and Gera as second, E L Grim treasurer, B Goode secretary, Earl Armel chief hoseman, Ira Haines and O H Lewis assistants, Kenneth Curli chief pipeman, Alison La Follette and Martin Peters assistants, Dr Hugh Clark surgeon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Foreman
South End Hose Company
Foreman
Clifton K
Gera
Wftatta Vce-Prsident
E. L. Grim
Goode
As Clark
Michael Lillis
O. H. Lewis, Sr
John Shine
M. M. Bailey
Earl] Armel
Ira Haines
O. H. Lewis, Jr
Kenneth Cur
Alison Lafollette
Martins
Peters
Hugh Clark
Robert C. Kremer
Marion Anderson
Friendship Fire Company
Rockne Announcement Promises Dellinger Brothers Event
A Rockne feature announces the Dellinger Brothers event at 1 pm and 6 pm with a public turnout expected. The notice highlights performance and schedule details for the audience.
Hoover Asks Suppression of Arms Trade
President Hoover urged Congress to ratify the Geneva 1925 convention or enact special legislation to limit or forbid arms shipments for military use. He called for stronger authority to control U S arms exports to prevent and limit war and aid international cooperation with major arms producing nations.
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Associated Press
Washington
Hoover
Congress
Bolivia
Geneva
United States
Governor Commutes Death Sentence For Mrs Snipes
Governor Blackwood today commuted the death sentence of Mrs Beatrice Ferguson Snipes to life imprisonment. The 29 year old expectant mother was convicted of the murder of Elliott Harris a York rural policeman. petitions urged commuting before the birth of her child to spare the penalty of electrocution during childbirth.
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Associated Press
Columbia
8. C
Blackwood
Beatrice Ferguson Snipes
Elliott Harris
York
Snipes
McCann Qualifies as Frederick County Sheriff
Harry L. McCann, a Frederick county farmer and National Guardsman, qualified this afternoon to succeed the late Luther Pannett as sheriff. Judge Philip Williams appointed him to fill the unexpired term, with a bond of 5000 by New Amsterdam Casualty Company. McCann will serve about three years, deputies named J. Wiggington and Robert De Haven, jail custody to Minnie Pannett until a successor is chosen. He also serves as a second lieutenant in the Virginia National Guard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry L. McCann
Frederick County
National
Luther Pannett
McCann
Pannett
Philip Williams
C. C. Brannon
New Amsterdam Casualty Company
Baltimore
Lawrence C. Hollis
Winchester
Aent
J. Wiggington
Robert DeHaven
Minnie Pannett
Ny Stephenson
Virginia National Guard
Shenandoah Valley Bank Re-elects Directors at Winchester Meeting
Shenandoah Valley National Bank stockholders in Winchester re elected directors including R Gray Williams Lewis F Cooper M Lohr Capper Fred L Glaize Stewart Bell W Nelson Page Robert Smith Thomas B Byrd Dr Philip W Boyd T Russell Cather and William Beverley. The bank reports deposit gains dividends of 7 percent on 300000 stock and a surplus over 300000 amid low economic mood. W A Baker retires. no replacement elected as board size is reduced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shenandoah Valley National Bank of Winchester
R. Gray Williams
Lewis F. Cooper
M. Lohr Capper
Fred L. Glaize
Stewart Bell
W. Nelson Page
Robert 8. Smith
Thomas B. Byrd
Philip W. Boyd
T. Russell Cather
William Beverley
Staunton
Hagerstown
J. George Baetjer
L. C. Janney
L. R. Dettra
Mr. Williams
William G. Hardy
L. F. Cooper
W. G Hardy
Harold G. Brown
E. G. Rusk
Mr. Baker
Color Blind Business Climate Reassessed
Commentary notes that optimism stumbles as many mistake green light for red due to a bias. Authors argue collective hesitation and caution hinder growth. The piece urges clearer signals and decisive action to unlock economic momentum.
Initial Prayer Week Services Well Attended
The first week of prayer opened at First Baptist Church with Rev. EB Clark leading. Rev. Dr. Luther A. Thomas of Winchester Ministerial Association praised the strong turnout as ministers gathered for a productive week. Services continue nightly at 7 30 with the United Brethren Church hosting tonight and remarks on deepening spiritual life through Scripture.
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First Baptist Church
EB. T. Clark
Luther A. Thomas
Winchester Ministerial Association
E. A. Lambert
Braddock Street Methodistry Church
South
Simon
Jesus
Chapbert
Sirita
Jesus Christ
Rai
Christ
United Brthren
George W. Stover
Frank T. McFaden
E. T Clark
Ares
Free Clinic For Cripples Here January 14
The District Nurse Association, in charge of Dr. Robert V. Funsten of the University of Virginia Hospital, will hold a free clinic for children with natural deformities or crippling injuries on Saturday January 14. Examinations run from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. and from 2:00 to 3:30 p.m. No cost to participants.
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District Nurse Association
Robert V. Funsten
University of Virginia Hospital
Five family members die in Baltimore fire
A three story Baltimore dwelling fire claimed five lives including Cecil Hewitt 53 and Maude Hewitt 45. Cecil Hewitt Jr 20 Evelyn 16 Corinda Bowen 25. A boarder Miss Nettle Young 50 escaped with a broken leg and minor burns. Firemen say deaths likely from suffocation. fire began around 5 am and smoldered hours before control.
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Associated Press
Baltimore
Cecil Hewitt
Maude Hewitt
Cecil, Jr
Evelyn
Corinda Bowen
Sentbad
Nine Die and Many Hurt in Town Train Crash
Nine people were killed and about 20 fatally injured when an express train crashed into a suburban service three miles from Bucharest during a snowstorm. Four suburban coaches were demolished and rescue efforts were hampered by heavy snowfall and freezing conditions.
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Bucharest
Here
Akron Proceeds Northward From Miami Return to Lakehurst
The Navy airship Akron lifted from its Miami mooring at 9 30 a m and headed north for Lakehurst New Jersey to resume its home base. It had issued a brief training flight over Guantanamo Bay Cuba after an earlier stop for the all American air races.
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Asociate d Press
Miami
Fla
United States
Akron
Lakehurst
N. J
Guantanamo
Uba
Used Radios Wanted in 9 Day Philco Trade-In Offer
Miller and Anderson advertises a sensational nine day trade in toward a new Philco. They offer a New Lazy ae and appraiser will call. Phone 849. Open evenings 10 to 1.
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Philco
Lazyae
Maryland House Delegates Open Session Include Prayer
In Annapolis Delegate Jonathan Sleeman from Alleghany county offered a prayer at the opening session. The former clergyman was paid five dollars for his services. In another note from the region, sheriff deputies in Duluth use confiscated moonshine to keep radiators from freezing during cold snaps. In Superior Wisconsin Mrs Bemrick’s children believed Santa Claus was stuck in the chimney. A rescue reveal a grouse pulled from the chimney dispelling the myth.
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Annapolis
Maryland
House of Delegates
Jonathan Sleeman
Alleghany County
Duluth
Minn
Sheriff's Force
Superior
Wis
W. J
Bemrick
Santa Claus
North Pole
Ashland fiddler wins state title despite out-of-line tune
Lincoln’s Al Smith from Ashland wins the Cornhusker state old-time fiddling championship. The contest crowned him champion even though his piece Sidewalks of New York wasn’t his usual style. Philadelphia water tasting prompts chlorine cocktail quips after recent treatment.
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Lincoln, Neb
al Smith
Ashland
Neb
Sidewalks of
New York
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American Relief Association
Franklin
C. Baggarly
Bryarly & Bro. Rank Thigh
Washington Hotel
F. & M. Bank
C. & S. Bank
Rockne
Dellinger Brothers
Mrs. Snipes
H. L. McAnn
Shen Valley Bank
Shenandoah Valley National Bank
Thomas Carlyle
Hewitt
North Avenue
City
Associated’Press
Philadelphia
Bismarck
N. D
Mine D. Craig
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