Legion Post 10 to Hear Report on Boxing Matches
The Robert Y. Conrad Post No. 21 American Legion plans a meeting at 8 p m in the Sarah Zane Fire Company hall to hear reports on boxing events and a prize fund. Goss will receive a state citation for membership work in the district, and local officers report strong 1934 membership growth and active cooperation with Walter Shade on federal re employment projects aiding veterans.
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Robert Y. Conrad Post
No. 21
American Legion
The
Sarah Zane Fire Company
Loudoun Street
Legion
Post
Acs
Winchester
Walter Shade
Meeting of Seal Chairmen To Be Held Saturday
Mrs. D. W. Ritenour chair of the Winchester Frederick seal sale drive announces a district chairmen meeting in the District Nurses Association offices this Saturday February 20 at 2 30 pm. All who have not contributed or returned seats should do so now to allow final reports. Indications point to a successful seal drive likely to equal last year’s campaign. SALE of A B Richard Orchard Farm Feb 17 see Adv 1 18 25 2 1 8 1p 41
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D. W. Ritenour
Winchester - Frederick County
District Nurses Association
A. B. Richard Orchard
Notice Presbyterians Read Our Adv on Page Five
Classified fragment notes an advertisement for Presbyterians with directions to page five and a printer and stationers reference. The readable snippet cites 17-31 as part of the notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bkar “el Printer & Stationers
Byrd Party Reaches Base at Little America
Admiral Richard E. Byrd and his Antarctic expedition arrive at Little America at 12:30 a.m. EST. They plan to assess the old camp left four years ago as part of their return journey.
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Associated Press
Little America
Mackay Radio
Richard E. Byrd
Byrd
School Project Approved For a Consolidated Blog
Frederick county authorizes the first consolidated school project in Winchester area. W. E. Edwards says state approval granted for a $10,948 plan employing 72 men, including grading, athletic field, and a new 6 to 8 room school with future expansion to 12 to 16 rooms and high school. Land option secured near Shenandoah Apple Cider plant, plans to seek Public Works Admin funds with 30 percent grant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. E. Edwards
J. M. Ribble
Shenandoah Apple Cider and Vinegar Company
North Frederick Pike
Winchester
Stonewall
Shawnee
Gainesboro
Back Creek
Public Works Administration
Frederick County
White Hall
Bryarly
Mountain View
Kernstown
Glances At News of Day
A digest of brief items across cities. Dr George T Harding II, brother of the late President Warren G Harding, dies in Columbus. Senator Huey Long challenged in New Orleans. Hopkins to conduct a house cleaning in Pennsylvania. House coinage committee approves the presidents dollar devaluation bill. Democratic National Committee resignations expected as Roosevelt frowns on lawyers in Washington. A daughter weighing 1815 pounds born to the Zarnokel family in Chester. Admiral Richard E Byrd and Antarctic expedition arrive in Little America. Paris apple and pear import taxes reduced to one third. Carlos Mendieta named president of Cuba. Joseph Delvin, 62, dies in Belfast.
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Columbus
George T. Harding
Warren G. Harding
New Orleans
Huey P. Long
Washington
Harry L. Hopkins
Pennsylvania
House
Democratic National Committee
Roosevelt
Chester
Thomas C. Zarnokel
Richard E. Byrd
Paris
Havana
Carlos Mendieta
Cuba
Belfast
Ireland
Joseph Delvin
Death Claims a Noted Irishman
Joseph Delvin longtime nationalist leader in Ireland died in Belfast at 62. Known as the Irish Demosthenes, he was a prominent political figure for more than three decades.
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Belfast
Ireland
Joseph Delvin
Delvin
Corn Hog Meetings Draw Farmer Participation Across Districts
County Agent I Fred Stine organized a series of voluntary educational meetings on the corn hog program across five magisterial districts. Delegates including W R Legge and George C Herring explained contracts and market contrasts as plans for two weeks of meetings were announced with sessions in Stonewall Opequon Gainesboro Shawnee Back Creek districts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stine
George C. Herring
Department of Animal Husbandry
Virginia Polytechnic Institute
W. C. Shackleford
Northern Virginia
Stonewall
Stephenson
Kauffman
White Hall
White Hall School House
Opequon
Stephens City
Agricultural High
Middletown
Agriculture
Gainesboro
Reynolds
Fairview
Shawnee
Winchester
County Court House
Back Creek
Gore
Gore High School
Mountain Falls
Russell Grove
D. J. Howard
W. R. Legge
R. A. Wall
Buyers Strike Cuts French Fruit Taxes on Imports
Paris cabined by a buyers strike drives government to slash import duties on American apples and pears from about 8 to 2.55 per quintal. Importers had warned prohibitive costs, and soon after taxes were announced prices rose and sales plummeted with no orders from the United States since.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Paris
America
United States
Byrd Presses Against French Apple Tax Threat
Senator H F Byrd of Virginia met with officials from the Commerce and State Departments to oppose a proposed French import tax on apples and pears arguing it would nullify the U S quota gains and almost embargo shipments to France The issue has prompted discussions between the State and Commerce Departments and French representatives and was noted in continued coverage on page seven.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. F. Byrd
Virginia
Departments of Commerce and State
United States
France
State
Commerce
State Department
Senator Long Challenged To Fight By Mayor In New Orleans
In New Orleans on January 18 193 with tensions high in the mayoral race Mayor T Semmes Walmsley publicly challenges Senator Huey P Long to a fight any place any time and under any colors. Long replies hoping Walmsley changes his mind and notes he would not welcome such a confrontation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
New Orleans
Huey P. Long
T. Semmes Walmsley
Long
Washington
Senator Long
John Klorer
Francis Williams
Lost Platinum Ring with Three Diamonds Reward Offered
Lost platinum ring set with three diamonds. Liberal reward for return. Mrs. R. L. Rossman contact phone 1394. Also advert for Fancy Evaporated fruits from Pure Food Store listing prunes apricots peaches pears with a page reference 1p-1t.
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R. L. Rossman
Faith in Man Discussed at Union Service
A crowd heard Rev. Robert B. Campbell preach on Faith in Man from Second Corinthians 5 7 at Braddock Street Methodist Church as part of a Week of Prayer. The message urged faith in God and in people, citing Admiral Byrd and Christ as models. Tomorrow evening services move to Market Street Methodist Episcopal Church with Rev. A R Van Cleave delivering A Sense of Reverence.
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Braddock Street Methodist Church
Hubert Sydenstricker
C. H. Anderson
Assembly of God
Robert B. Campbell
Highland Avenue Presbyterian Church
Mr. Campbell
Jesus
God
Heaven
Byrd
Admiral Byrd
Arctic
Christ
Galilee
Market Street Methodist Episcopal Church
Allen Jones
County Ministerial Association
A. R. van Cleave
Congregational Christian Church
Premiere Tonight For Pirate Gold at Colonial Theatre
Tonight at 8.20 the curtain rises on the Lions Club charity revue Pirate Gold at the Colonial Theatre. Overture starts on time and the 16 scenes move quickly with some numbers under one minute. Prologue helps audience follow the acts and proceeds aid Lions Club charity work this winter.
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Lions Club
Colonial Theatre
L. R. Smith
Hoarding Old Gold Ad Offers Cash Conversion
Hoarding old gold is wasting and can be turned into cash. Hodgson and Brown Jewelers advertise buying gold silver and platinum items.
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Hodgson & Brown
Mrs G W Parrish Dies After Ill Health at 69
Emma Margaret Parrish wife of George W Parrish died at 2 30 AM at 320 South Cameron Street after years of illness She was 69 born June 28 1865 in Dillons Run West Virginia and lived in Parrishville Winchester and finally here Funeral services will be Sunday at 10 AM at the late home then at the Lutheran Church Fairview with Rev C H Anderson Rev Dr S L Flickinger and Rev S J Good Inurnment in church cemetery Pallbearers include C H Smith David Grimm A J Kline Charles Knight M L Heatwole Noah Heatwole She is survived by husband two daughters Nora Parrish and Pearl McIlwee three grandchildren Gordon W June and Arlene McIlwee two brothers Arthur Slonaker and Henry Slonaker
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Emma Margaret Parrish
George W. Parrish
South
Cameron Street
Dillion’s Run
West Virginia
Parrish
Parrishville
Winchester
Lutheran Church
Fairview
C. H. Anderson
Assembly of God
L. Flickinger
S. J. Good
C. H. Smith
David Grimm
A. J. Kline
Charles Knight
M. L. Heatwole
Noah Heatwole
Nora Parrish
Pearl McIlwee
Gordon W
June
Arlene MclIlwee
Arthur Slonaker
Dillons Run
W. Va
Henry Slonaker
Capon Bridge
Holder of $20 Gold Souvenir Finds No Takers
A man displaying a $20 gold piece and hoping to turn it in found banks and the Treasury closed due to local clearing house limits and end of day processing. Officials discussed extending a grace period and an order to this effect was anticipated.
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Associated Press
Washington
Treasury
Middletown Grange Agri Committee Meets For Year Ahead
The agricultural committee of the Middletown Grange met with county agent I. Fred Stine to plan objectives for the coming year. They will cooperate with the county agent on the corn hog program, with E. R. McDonald as chairman and members James Downall Garland Snapp J. H. Brumback and Byron O. Brumback ex officio. Agricultural instructor R. A. Wall attended.
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The
Middletown Grange
I. Fred Stine
Grange
E. R. McDonald
James Downall
Garland Snapp
J. H. Brumback
Byron O. Brumback
R. A. Wall
Sterling Rises In Early New York Trade On Dollar Strength
In New York on January 18, business and industrial news remained bright as the dollar strengthened against the British pound. Sterling opened at 5.03 dollars with call money at 1 percent as Washington plans and dollar implications dominated Wall Street discussion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
New York
Washington
Wall Street
City Fruit Market Reopens at 1 S Loudoun Street
Announcement of the City Fruit Market reopening at 1 S Loudoun Street tomorrow Friday January 19 inviting the public to visit the new location to view a large assortment of vegetables. Phone 415. L Giuliani proprietor.
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S. Loudoun Street
Anniversary of Lees Birthday Observed With Radio Program
Tomorrow marks Gen. Robert E. Lees 127th birthday a Virginia legal holiday observed nationwide. The Daughters of the Confederacy urge flags display and Handley High School hosts an oratorical contest open to 10th 11th and 12th graders with final talks Friday. Turner Ashby Chapter donates Library of Southern Literature to Handley School library.
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Robert E. Lee
Army of
Northern
Virginia
South
Lee
Winchester
Daughters of the Confederacy
Handley High School
Handley School
Gen. Lee
E. Lee
Turner Ashby
Handley School Library
Valley Society Annual Meeting Set For Jan. 23
Shenandoah Valley Inc. will hold its annual meeting at the Stonewall Jackson Hotel in Staunton on Tuesday January 23 at 11 am. Directors for the coming year will be elected. President A T Moore notes the completion of the Valley Pike and the Skyline Drive opening, urging a stronger advertising plan to compete with other Virginia regions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shenandoah Valley, Inc
Staunton
Stonewall Jackson Hotel
A. T. Moore
Shenandoah National Park
Virginia
Skeletons Unearthed By CWA Workers In Charles Town Street
Three human skeletons believed to predate the Civil War were found buried in Church street by CWA street workers Edgar Green Edgar Welch and James Carr during sewer work. Loyal Anderson, Streets Commissioner, suggested the bodies were buried in a regular manner rather than to hide violence as they lie facing eastward and ordered them left undisturbed.
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Charles Town
CWA
Edgar Green
Edgar Welch
James Carr
Church Street
Loyal Anderson
Anderson
Hats 50c and $1 Clearance Sale at Fultz Shop
Mary S. Yeakley promotes a clearance sale at Clara B. Fultz's Shop offering hats for 50 cents and one dollar over Friday and Saturday.
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Mary S. Yeakley
Clara B. Fultz
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Sue Trammell
Anne Swinson
W. D. Trammell
Apple and Pear
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Methodist Church
Mr. van Cleave
G.W. Parrish
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Judge Williams
Handley
Three Swords of Lee
Page Andrews
Arlington Station
Valley Society
C. W. A. Workers
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