Prayer Sermon Highlights Spiritual Life Deepening
The Centenary Reformed Church service featured the Rev Emerson J Rohart and DrThomas R Lee with music and a sermon on Deepening the Spiritual Life Through Prayer. Rev Williamson preached from Luke about Jesus praying and outlined three benefits of prayer for aligning with God's will and fostering church unity.
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Emerson J. Rohart
Church of the Brethren
Thomas
Alea R. Lee
Cngregation
Mr. Williamson
Jesus
Decline in Virginia seal sale funds TB relief effort
Reports from 38 counties and 11 cities show seal sale receipts totaling 36086.85 with a drop from 1931 levels due to economic conditions. Alexandria and several counties increased sales. Blue Ridge and Catawba Sanatoriums added 110.74, Piedmont Sanatorium saw no growth. Volunteers remain active as the tuberculosis association urges continued giving.
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Virginia
Virginia Tuberculosis Association
Alexandria
Carroll
Fluvanna
Henry
Peecons
Washington Comes
Blue Ridge
Catawba
Piedmont Sanatorium
Virginia Tuberculosis
Nion
Richmond
Jim A
Mrs OConnell to Sing Sunday at Open Door Class
Mrs Irvan OConnell has accepted an invitation to sing a solo Sunday morning at Loudoun Street Presbyterian Church Open Door Bible Class. Piano accompaniment by Billy Barnes. The class meets at 9 30 a m with the solo following Prof R L Stickel's address around 10 30. Men in the church and visitors are welcome.
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Irvan O’connell
Loudoun Street Presbyterian Church
Billy Barnes
Kirk's Pancake Demonstration at Riley's Food Store
A Saturday event at Riley's Food Store offers free pancakes to all attendees. Kirk leads the demonstration on January 14 with samples and cooking tips for a family friendly shopping outing.
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Kirk
Riley’s Food Store
New Free Chest Clinic Rules Outlined by District Nurse Association
The District Nurse Association announced a free chest clinic for suspected tuberculosis at their offices on Tuesday January 17 from 9 to 11 am and 2 to 4 pm, with State Board of Health staff in charge. A new rule requires written or verbal physician requests before examination, and only new cases will be seen, excluding those previously examined and positive.
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District Nurse Association
State Board of
Heath
Princess born to King Boris II of Bulgaria
Sofia flash celebrates the first child of King Boris II and Queen Joanna a baby girl born to the royal couple. The princess arrival draws warm public affection despite male succession customs. The mother and infant are reported in excellent health.
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Associated Press
Sofia
Bulgaria
Boris II
Joanna
Italy
Gas Station Explosion Shakes Times Square Area
A massive blast at a gasoline station at Fifty eighth street and Seventh avenue in midtown Manhattan killed Gilman Osgood, 27, and injured Patrolman William Butler and Ned Hawley. The blast caused widespread window damage and fires near Times Square at 12:56 a.m. Officials say vapors from a tank seeped into an office where a coal stove ignited them.
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Associated Press
New York
Midtown Manhattan
Times Square
Gilman Osgood
Hempstead
Federal Dry Agents Mopping Up in Pennsylvania
About 14 000 gallons of beer and other liquors were seized in December in Pennsylvania and 163 persons convicted of liquor law violations. Enforcement in the middle district resulted in two complete wildcat breweries, one at Steelton and one at Pittston, with more than 2000 gallons of beer and 2500 gallons of mash confiscated.
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Associated Press
Washington
Pennsylvania
Amos W. W. Woodcock
Prohibition
Middle District
Steelton
Pittston
One of Three Goes To Death With a Curse
OSSINING N Y January 13 Three more murderers whose ages totaled 59 have paid Swaggering and cursing Peter Harris of Olean went to the electric chair last night Only 21 years old he fought a gun battle with a policeman killing a bystander As Harris died Thomas Carpenter and Charles Bates both 19 were electrocuted for slaying a man in a Bronx holdup They wept and were half carried to the death chamber The triple execution lasted 16 minutes Harris spoke last saying This is no laughing matter.
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Associated Press
Ossining
N. Y
Peter Harris
Olean
Harris
Thomas Carpenter
Charles Bates
Bronx
Senate May Cut Beer Bill Alcohol Kick
A Senate committee agreed to modify the House beer bill, lowering alcoholic content to 3.05 percent and allowing wines. The House version was rewritten to avoid constitutional objections. The measure, 3.8 percent by volume, moves to the judiciary committee for review before Senate action.
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Senate
Associated Press
Washington
House of Representatives
House
Judiciary Committee
Speaker’s Role Frames ND House as Open Forum
Commentary notes that the speaker’s job is not to speak but to allow others to speak, emphasizing a leadership style that prioritizes facilitating debate and discourse within the North Dakota House. The remark frames the speaker’s authority as enabling voices rather than dominating proceedings.
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North Dakota
House of Representatives
Fire devastates Fifth Regiment Armory in Baltimore
A blaze at the Fifth Regiment Armory in Baltimore began around 1 50 a m and quickly expanded, forcing evacuations as hundreds fled nearby homes. Firefighters flooded the cellar to cool ammunition as trophies and flags were saved, with estimated losses ranging from 500 000 to 1 500 000 depending on structural damage.
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Fifth Regiment
Baltimore
Woodrow Wilson
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Another Town Now in Hands of Japanese
Japanese forces reportedly captured Yunganpao after a brief battle that drew cavalry infantry and bombing planes. The same force, starting from Shanhaikwan, advanced toward Jehol via Lingyuan, while other sectors showed no activity. The British ambassador urged Tokyo to address threats to British interests in northern China. Dr. Yen denied Nanking appointing a representative to negotiate a Shanhaikwan settlement.
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Associated Press
Yunganpao
Shanhaikwan
Jehol
Lingyuan
Tungliao
Tokyo
China
Geneva
W. W. Yen
League of Nations
Nanking
Stock Market Teeters Through Dull Session
The New York stock market idly teetered through a dull session on January 13 as prices hovered near previous closes. Traders watched the House debate the farm allotment bill while judgment remained largely withheld. Sterling cables opened at 3.34 1/4 and call money stood at 1 percent.
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Associated Press
New York
House of Representatives
Sterling
Reynolds Baby Moved to Separate Room in Hospital
The three day old son of Mrs Libby Holman Reynolds was moved to another room at the Pennsylvania Hospital Philadelphia where he remains in a restricted area described as a hot bed. Officials say the baby cannot be seen by the mother until she can walk to the room likely by mid next week and changes in temperature prevent removal from its resting place. Alfred Holman, Libby Holman Reynolds father, says she is willing to relinquish most rights to a portion of Smith Reynolds estate for a modest sum.
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Mr. Williamson
Wm. T. Manning
Manning
Centenary Reformed Church
S. L. Flickinger
D. D
Wallace M. Brashears
Market Street Methodist Episcopal Church
Associated Press
Philadelphia
Libby Holman Reynolds
John N. Hatfield
Pennsylvania Hospital
Smith Reynolds
Wilmington
Del
Alfred Holman
Fireman Dies in Three-Alarm Blaze in Omaba Nebraska
Homer S. Howes, fire battalion chief, perished in a three-alarm fire that gutted the interior and stock of a three story clothing company building. One other fireman was injured and several men were overcome by smoke. Howes was trapped in the basement.
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Associated Press
Omaba
Neb
Homer S. Howes
Smith Store to Open February 1 in Historic Shenandoah Stand
Rapid improvements continue on the Russell building storeroom on North Loudoun Street leased by L. R. Smith, Inc. The firm plans a full women’s merchandise line and will open about February 1. The store follows a long Shenandoah Valley retail legacy from the Russell brothers to Emmert, Son and Company, now reorganized with $50,000 capital.
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Russell
Loudoun Street
L. R. Smith, Inc
Smith
James B. Russell
Isaac W. Russell
H. K. Green
State Corporation Commission
Shenandoah Valley
Emmert
Miss Stowers Speaks at Winchester Rotary Luncheon
Miss Martha E. Stowers executive secretary of the Winchester Red Cross spoke at the Rotary Club luncheon in the George Washington Hotel on Red Cross relief efforts in Winchester and Frederick County during the Depression. Rotarians expressed strong support for her work at the conclusion of the talk. John F. Rodman Jr. presided in the president’s absence.
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Martha E. Stowers
Winchester
American Red Cross
Rotary Club
George Washington Hotel
Red Cross
Frederick County
Miss Stowers
Rotarians
John F. Rodman, Jr
Chas. F. Coffman
Vernon Eddy Named Potentate Of Acca Temple Shrine
John E. Rose Jr was reelected potentate at the Acca Temple Shrine annual meeting in Richmond. New and returning officers include John C. Goode Allen Saville Joseph Ricketts Overton Dennis Charles Overton James Price John Rose Collom Jones J S C Murphy and Vernon Eddy. Committees report a strong rise in new Shrines in 1932 and the Mosque Temple’s finances show good progress. After business the Shriners hosted a party.
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John E. Rose, Jr
Acca Temple Shrine
Mosque
Richmond
John C. Goode
Rabban
Allen J. Saville
Joseph A. Ricketts
Overton D. Dennis
Charles A. Overton
James H Price
Collom B. Jones
J. S. C. Murphy
C. Vernon Eddy
Imperial Council
Dellinger Brothers Promote The Rockne Announcement
Local note highlights a Rockne related announcement by the Dellinger brothers. Details are limited in the fragment, signaling a forthcoming press or promotional event connected to a regional brand.
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Rockne
Dellinger Brothers
Clearance sale wool dresses at bargain prices 6 to 16 years
Margaret L Hodgson advertises a clearance sale featuring wool dresses for children ages 6 to 16 with prices from 79 cents to 3.95. The notice is dated December 1, 1921.
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Margaret L. Hodgson
Col Howard J. Benchoff Likely to Seek Reelect as Shenandoah Valley President
Here in Woodstock and Staunton supporters urge Col Howard J. Benchoff to reconsider retirement and seek another term as Shenandoah Valley Inc. president. He has led eight years of growth and publicity for the valley and expects to run again if reelected at tomorrow’s Staunton meeting.
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Woodstock
Howard J. Benchoff
Shenandoah Valley, Inc
Staunton
Benchoff
Massanutten Academy
William J. Shewalter
National Geographic Magazine
Holcombe Parkes
Howard J
Swanson Named Academy Visitor
Senators Swanson of Virginia Goldsborough of Maryland Walsh of Massachusetts and Schuyler of Colorado were named as the Senate members of the board of visitors to inspect the United States Naval Academy at Annapolis this year. Senator Shortridge of California, chairman of the naval committee, is an ex officio member.
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Senate
Board of Visitors
United States Naval Academy
Annapolis
Swanson
Virginia
Goldsborough
Maryland
Walsh
Massachusetts
Schuyler
Colorado
Shortridge
California
Naval Committee
Truck Operator Killed Near McConnelsburg
Richard Domer, 25, of Hagerstown, died after losing control of a coal truck on Broad Top mountain near McConnellsburg. The vehicle plunged over an embankment. Domer worked for a local coal firm.
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Associated Press
Hagerstown
Richard Domer
Broad Top Mountain
McConnelsburg
Ee Poe
Hoover Opposes Early Philippine Freedom Move
President Hoover vetoed the inde pendence bill for the Philippines amid a House push to override. He warned the measure risks foreign invasion and economic collapse, would entrust US authority without power to maintain order, and delays full independence by about a decade with an intermediate government and plebiscite postponed fifteen to twenty years.
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Washington
Hoover
House of Representatives
United States
Orient
Islands
Appraisers Report on Sheriff Pannetts Estate
Appraisers Dunn J W ee Yost filed a report before Commissioner J M Steck detailing Sheriff Pannetts estate. Assets include 86 shares of local National Bank stock valued at 11610, life insurance proceeds 1857.31, and a half undivided interest in a 142 acre farm valued at 2130. Other stock in local corporations and personal property are listed. Minnie Pannet t is sole beneficiary. no executor named. James P Reardon of Winchester qualified as administrator cta.
Presidential Blame Weighs On Roosevelt Says He Faces Barbs
President-Elect Roosevelt warned he would be blamed for any action or inaction. He declared that he could not please everyone and acknowledged blame if he moves or fails to move. The remark reflects early political scrutiny as Roosevelt prepares to assume office.
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Roosevelt
Hot Spot Ice and Old Elsiecoal Names in Kentucky
In Flashes of Life Kentucky residents rename their mining hamlet from Elsiecoal to Hot Spot, with Ice nearby for cooler connotations. A postmaster opposes the change while locals push the new identity amid a quirky regional dispute.
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Associated Press
Hot Spot
Elsiecoal
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