Senate Moves Toward Passage of Cashing Certificates Bill
Senate advances the coalition bill to pay World War II bonus certificates in cashable bonds. Senator Thomas warns the plan may need at least three bond issues and could total about 15 billion dollars in the next 17 months.
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Senate
Thomas
D. Harold Oliver
Gton
House
Harrison
Dmiss
Byrnes
DSC
Ellener
R-Ore
Clark
D-Mo
Roosevelt
Omas
United State Life Insurance Fund
Winchester Hails New Post Office Ahead for City
MA Winchester extols Winchester with praise for the city and its advantages. He highlights the planned enlarged and modern post office as a crucial upcoming public building meeting current needs for mail handling and community activity. He credits Uncle Sam for providing improved facilities.
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Winchester
Sam
City Refuse Trucks May Not Collect Nonstandard Debris
City refuse trucks will not collect trees or other items that do not fit into standard refuse cans. The notice cites ordinance 17 1p 3t and clarifies collection limits for residents.
Dr Joseph Thompson to Speak at Church of Christ Week of January 1926
Dr Joseph L Thompson former Redpath Chautauqua lecturer will speak at the Church of Christ Winchester during the week of January 1926. He will conduct a pageant with children Sunday night January 26 and will preach morning and evening along with a Chautauqua Hour for youths. He travels from Martinsburg West Virginia and will next visit Strasburg and Woodstock. Public invited.
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Joseph L. Thompson
Redpath
Ellsworth Thanks Rescue Directors After Antarctic Flight
Lincoln Ellsworth sent thanks to the Discovery II rescue committee in London and reported their master would meet Sir Hubert Wilkins the next day in the Bay of Whales. Ellsworth and Herbert Mollick-Kenyon were rescued after being missing since November 23 near the Little America site.
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London
Lincoln Ellsworth
Discovery
Little Theco
Ellsworth
Herbert Mollick-Kenyon
Sir Hubert Wilkins
Bay of Whales
Little America
Hollick-Kenyon
Antarctica
Lee Birthday Observance At Christ Church
Services commemorating General Robert E. Lee's birthday will be at 5 PM in Christ Episcopal Church. Rev. Allen Jones will speak, introduced by Rev. Robert B. Nelson, with the church choir performing hymns and special music. Banks will observe Monday closing. legal holiday in Virginia.
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Robert E. Lee
Christ Episcopal Church
Turner Ashby
United Daughters of the One
Allen Jones
Opequon Memorial Presbyterian Church
Kernstown
Robert B. Nelson
Christ Church
Jones
General Lee
Virginia
Williamsburg Hosts State Assembly in Historic Capitol Tour
In Williamsburg Virginia on January 18 1936 legislators gathered in the restored Colonial Capitol for a one day biennial session. Gov Peery led a roll call of past leaders and praised the site as sacred ground while the governors party toured restoration exhibits and shared luncheon at Williamsburg Inn.
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Williamsburg
Virginia
General Assembly
Gov. Peery
Supreme Legislative Assembly
House
Senate
House of Burgesses
United States
Capitol
Trustees of Colonial Williamsburg, Inc
Williamsburg Inn
Richmond
Jamestown
Patrick Henry
Demosthenes
Caesar Brutus
Congress
George Mason
C E Group Has Special Program
The Christian Endeavor Society of the United Brethren Church will be addressed Sunday evening by City Manager Arthur M. Field. Special music by the Handley Quartet and the Lutheran orchestra will accompany the program, which begins at 6 45 oclock sharp. Public invited.
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Christian Endeavor Society of the United Brethren Church
Arthur M. Field
Handley Quartet
Richard Goode
John Hottle
Joe Zuckerman
George Guthridge
Lutheran Orchestra
Dovell Hopes King Recovers At Williamsburg
In Williamsburg Virginia the House of Delegates opened sessions in the restored Capitol as Ashton Dovell spoke of King George II of Great Britain and expressed hopes for his speedy recovery. The scene included the flag swap with the American flag raised over the Capitol and the British flag removed after adjournment.
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Williamsburg
King George
England
Virginia
House of Delegates
Ashton Dovell
Great Britain
General Assembly
Robert E Lee remembered as a great American hero
The Boston Transcript marks the birthday of General Robert E Lee and honors him as a central American figure. It contrasts Lee with Washington and Madison, notes the Civil War divisions, and praises Lee's courage and ideals while acknowledging the lost cause.
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Boston Transcript
Robert Edward Lee
Virginia
Virgina
Washington
Jefferson
Madison
Monroe
Old Dominion
Robert E. Lee
America
Lee
Lowers
Union
Southland
Weather Outlook for North and Middle Atlantic States
Weather outlook for the week beginning Monday calls for generally fair conditions in the North and Middle Atlantic States with rain over the south and rain or snow over the north portion midweek. Much colder Sunday night with continued cold until Tuesday morning, a warmer middle of the week, then colder Thursday and warmer Friday, then colder again by Sunday.
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Washington
North
Middle Atlantic
South
City Tests Two Heavy Tractors for Snow Clearing
City officials observed two heavy industrial tractors in testing yesterday as they plan to buy one to pull the rock crusher on a trailer for street cleaning and other duties. The purchase fits 1936 budget provisions and follows the city’s new garbage truck in service this month.
Brent-Office on Reuss Avenue Square Dance Saturday
Heat furnished. 12-18-wd-sat-1p-1f at the Blue Moon. Admission 40 cents. Square dance event details partial but readable.
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BRENT
Reuss Avenue
Blue Moon
All Officers Re-elected By C. S. Bank
Officers elected yesterday by the board of directors of the Commercial and Savings Bank include Herbert S. Larrick as president H C Sheetz Sr as vice president John S Sloat as cashier and secretary of the board Harold R Edwards and Fred Crisman as assistant cashiers Directors were chosen at the annual stockholders meeting on Tuesday.
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The
Commercial and Savings Bank
Herberts. Larrick
H. C. Sheetz, Sr
John S. Sloat
Harold R. Edwards
Fred Crisman
Sloat
Kenneth Windle's Orchestra at Frye venue Jan 21
The notice lists Kenneth Windle's Orchestra performing Tuesday January 21 from 10 to 12:30 with admission 40 cents on orchestra nights. Ed and managed by G. M. Frye.
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G. M. Frye
Kenneth Windle
Orchestra
Oyster Supper Served by South End Hose Co
South End Hose Co announces an oyster supper on January 21 and 22 with tickets at 50 cents. Suppers delivered to homes. call phone number 1165 for orders.
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South End Hose Co
Confession in Corncrib Slaying Clears Point on Firing
In Rockingham County Virginia Carl Turner 36 signed a confession admitting he fired the fatal shot that killed John Loker a reclusive farmer. Turner said Lester Loker did not shoot due to an earlier agreement to fire together but Turner pulled the trigger. Four women including Mrs Nel an her daughters May tine and Vir Williams were held as witnesses. The crime occurred December 9 and involved looting from a trunk in the farmer's home.
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Harrisonburg
Commonwealth
Wampler Earman
Rockingham County
Carl Turner
John Loker
Turner
Lester Loker
Laker
Rockingham
Loker
Barman
Nelan
Maytine
Vir~ Williams
The
Attoreny
Lester Laker
Urges Payment of Back Taxes
City Sergeant Taylor Barr appeals to residents in arrears on personal property taxes to settle promptly. About $10,000 is owed, funds needed for schools, fire and police, streets, and other public services. Post cards have been sent and collectors will proceed. delinquents may face sale of property to recoup funds.
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Taylor Barr
Wallace says tax passed to consumers in AAA aftermath
Secretary Wallace asserts public opinion will not tolerate refunds to manufacturers of 1 billion dollars in AAA processing taxes and that those taxes have been borne by consumers. He notes 200 million dollars impounded under injunctions are in the same category for the consumer and discusses potential soil conservation legislation.
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Washington
Wallace
AAA
Supreme Court
Cummings
High Court
Congress
Senate
Capitol
Independent Offices
House
Wallaee
Driver Fined for Reckless Driving in City Collision
Lee Miller of 21 West Pall Mall street and Charles A. Rudy faced reckless driving charges. Miller paid a $15.25 fine including costs after a crash at Stewart and Boscawen streets that injured several people. Bennett of 807 South Braddock street saw his case continued to February 22 after his auto struck Robert Green on Route 3, breaking Green’s leg. Green remained hospitalized at Memorial Hospital.
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Lee Miller
West Pall Mall Street
Stewart
Boscawen
Charles A. Rudy
C. D. Bennett
South Braddock Street
Bennett
Robert Green
Green
Memorial Hospital
Honor Conferred On Cog Gaulois Sire Honor
The American Horse Show Association named Cog Gaulois one of the four most valuable sires in America. The famous French race horse, owned by Dr. L. M. Allen, will have his picture published in the association yearbook, due off the press at the start of the next season.
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American Horse Show Association
America
Proposals for 22.8 Million in Virginia Programs
The Virginia Chamber of Commerce tax committee warns eight proposals totaling 22 797 000 require new revenue via sales tax. Items include restore state salary cuts pensions for or age 10 and older teachers pensions, minimum education program, highway system completion, department requests, and a new parole probation and indeterminate sentence system. The committee opposes tax increases but says higher revenues would be needed if expensive policies are adopted.
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Richmond
General Assembly
Virginia Chamber , of Commerce Committee On Taxation and Government
King George V Suffering Severe Heart Setback
British monarch King George V, aged 70, faced a serious heart attack risk amid a bronchial ailment at Sandringham. A 3:30 p.m. bulletin noted increased cardiac weakness and circulatory embarrassment, with doctors and royal officials at his bedside as granddaughters left for London.
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Sandringham
Eng
George V
Sandringham House
Royal Ne
Roth
Thn
Lord Wigram
Beth
Margaret Rose
London
Princess Roy
Countess of
Marewood
Earl of Marewood
Geand
Omiak Hte Math
Virginia Legislature Opens Its Second Biennial Pilgrimage
Goochland Fluvanna Democrats nominate Col. Nathaniel J. Perkins for the vacant House seat after the death of Delegate David M. Pitts. Williamsburg hosts modern legislature proceedings as part of the biennial event.
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Roanoke
Chicago
Middle West
Goochland Court House
Goochland-Fluvanna County Democratic Committee
Col
Nathaniel J. Perkins
David M. Pitts
Williamsburg
Virginia
Washington
Wallace
Fort Payne
Ala
Lynchburg
McCarron
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