Yakima Growers Protest French Apple Tax
Yakima Valley traffic and credit officials wired state and congressional leaders to seek relief from an imposed French import license tax on apples and pears. Shippers warn the levy cuts profits, threatens shipments, and may shift control to private French importers if the quota is not adjusted. Paris broker Caperas and J A Smith, both connected to Gwin White Prince, were noted as coordinating responses in Washington.
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Yakima
Wath
Mment
Yakinga Shippers
Caperas
Paris
Gwin, White & Prince of E
Washington
J. A. Smith
Lost policies declared void by Pittsburgh insurer
The National Ben Franklin Fire Insurance Company of Pittsburgh announces the loss and voiding of Dwelling Policies Nos. D-36001 to D-36025 formerly in the possession of O. L. Jamison at Winchester Virginia. The firm will not be responsible for claims under those policies and requests information to recover them. Reports should be sent to 10 Park Place Newark New Jersey.
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National
Ben Franklin Fire Insurance Company
Pittsburgh
O. L. Jamison
Winchester
Virginia
Ben Fra Fire Insurance Company
Park Place
Newark
N. J
Veterans to Be Entertained by U D C Chapter
Warren Rifles Chapter U D C hosts a luncheon for Warren county Confederate veterans in Front Royal Virginia on January 19 to observe General Lee's birthday. Expected attendees include Thornton V Leach Edward J ginia Cava Ross Laurel Brigade and Albert Moore with several others invited.
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Front Royal
Warren Rifles
Warren County
Lee
Thornton V. Leach
Mosby
Pea
Edward J.ginia
Hensley Smith
Linden
Erastus Compton
Browntown
Philip Rudacille
Limeton
B. Ferguson Cary
Virginia
Nathan Allnut
Madison County Land Payments In Shenandoah Park Area
State Treasurer John M. Purcell sent checks totaling 21000 to five Madison county residents as first payments. Courts have valued land in Shenandoah National Park area at 235000, awaiting owners to act legally to claim it. Purcell explains the process and rights to reclamation.
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Madison County
Shenandoah National Park
John M. Purcell
Mr. Purcell
Sealed bids sought for Woodstock Va school building
Shenandoah County School Board invites proposals for erection of a Woodstock school. Bids due 10 30 a m February 7 1934 with plans distributed by Superintendent Shoemaker after January 22 1934 for a 1 50 plan fee. A 1000 certified check is required with each general bid. Board may reject all bids.
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County School Board of
Shenandoah
C. V. Shoemaker
Woodstock
Wason
N. R
Shenandoah County
Sn M. Smith
You Can Sew This Yourself A Marian Martin Spring Pattern
Advertisement for Marian Martin pattern 9894 detailing a three piece suit with two piece skirt tailored jacket and blouse. Notes sizes 12 14 16 18 20, yardage 36 inch fabric, 15 cents per pattern, order from Winchester Evening Star Pattern Dept New York. Offers book combo price 25 cents and pattern 15 cents.
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Marian Martin
Winchester Eveing Star Pattern Department
18Th St
New York
N. Y
Perfect bridge hand stuns Monty Stone in Virginia game
In Front Royal, Virginia, Monty Stone of New York held a rare 13 spade hand worth an estimated one in a million. His partners C C Maddox, Paul Rudacille, and Edgar Updyke played against him as Rudacille dealt. Stone's seven spades, aided by double passes from Maddox and Updyke, yielded a 3 240 score after redoubling.
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Front Royal
Monty Stone
New Y
C. C. Maddox
Stone
Paul Rudacillie
Edgar Updyke
Rudacille
Maddox
Updyke
Public Sale of Valuable County Orchard Property
A decree from the Frederick County Circuit Court orders Trustees and Special Commissioners to sell at public auction in Winchester on February 17 at 11 a.m. a 241 acre parcel plus a 1 acreBoyce House lot, offered in three named tracts totaling 229 acres and then as a whole. Terms require one third cash and two annual installments with interest, secured by deed of trust.
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Circuit Court
Frederick County
Virginia
A. B. Richards
L. Adolph Richards
Court House
Winchester
J. M. Steck
R. R. Gray Williams
R. Herbert
Larrick
R. T. Russell Cather
R. Bond
Council Rejects Power Franchise in Charles Town
Charles Town rejected renewal of the Northern Virginia Power Company franchise under current terms. The matter was referred to a committee of City Aldermen Link Retneger and Weiner for charter revision and further study amid opposition to the long term extension.
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Charles Town
W. Va
Virginia Power Company
Coun
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