Inaugural Washington Tradesmen Brace For Million Dollar Crowds
Boisterous preinaugural crowds flood the capital as Roosevelt and Garner portraits loom over crowds seen by 250000 to 300000 parade watchers. Grandstand seats rush ordered, and visitors pour in with sleeping cars in yards. Bands rehearse as officials speculate on speech length.
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Eddie Gilmore
Washington
White House
Halls of Congress
Franklin D. Roosevelt
John N. Garner
Ernest W. Brown
Melvin D. Hildreth
Joseph Guffey
D-Pa
Quennie
Hermitage
Tennessee
Andrew Jackson
Roosevelt
George Washington
William Harrison
Marine
Army
Navy
A Smile Opens Doors in Work and Life
Mr Wisehaupt quoted an old Chinese proverb about a smiling shopkeeper. The talk argued a cheerful demeanor benefits all professions from doctors to engineers, noting smiles cost little and may yield incalculable results. A smiling attitude boosts courage and may bring greater success and happier outcomes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Wisehaupt
Inaugural Weather Forecast for Roosevelt Day
The weather bureau predicts rain possibly mixed with sleet or snow for Roosevelt's inaugural. A cold, relentless rain drenched Washington as crowds gathered on Pennsylvania Avenue amid drenched stands and festive decorations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Weather Bureau
Roosevelt
Pennsylvania Avenue
Forney Named Park Leader in Winchester Park Association
Fred W. Forney was unanimously elected president of the Winchester Park Association for the coming year at a meeting last night. W A Baker and J William Stryker were named first and second vice presidents. C Douglas Barnett secretary. John Sommers treasurer. Rev R B Nelson chaplain. Floyd Haines may direct and produce a minstrel show for park funds if approved.
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Fred. W. Forney
Winchester Park Association
W. A. Baker
J. William Stryker
C. Douglas Barnett
John Sommers
Treasury
R. B. Nelson
Russell Potts
Floyd Haines
Park Association
Mr. Haines
H. R. Potts
C. D. Barnett
Messrs
Forney
Barnett, Potts and Baker
Ryland A. Connor
Haines
Myrtle Chrismore
WPA
Winchester
Maude Hansucker
Clarke County
Harry T. Cook
Death of Emma Kerr Rosenberger a Winchester pedigree member
Miss Emma Kerr Rosenberger of Winchester dies at the Gaithersburg Maryland Methodist Home for the Aged at age 76 after a long illness. She was born July 13 1860 and lived mostly in Winchester before retiring to the home seven years ago. Funeral services are set for Braddock Street Methodist Church with burial in Mount Hebron Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emma Kerr Rosenberger
Winchester
Gaithersburg
Braddock Street Methodist Episcopal Church
South
Hubert Sydenstricker
Mount Hebron Cemetery
J. H. Yost
J. M. Spurr
Carroll Willis
R. Frank Barr
Allen B. Gray
K Edwin M. Haines
Lawrence C. Hollis
Fred. Pitcock
Miss Rosenberger
Frederick H
Mary Myers Rosenberger
Round Dance Golden Slipper at Appleway
Round Dance at Golden Slipper formerly Appleway Thursday January 21 with music by Jack Miller and his Dixie Ramblers plus one Knoxville tap dancer. Couples and ladies only no stags admission twenty five cents per person. G M Frye proprietor.
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Old Appleway
Thurs
Jack Miller
Dixie Ramblers
Knoxville
Notice of Station Takeover at Republic Oil
Announcement that Republic Oil Station at Brad Dock and Valley Ave is now under control of R B Rogers. Patronage requested. Dated 1 19 1p 31.
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Republic Oil
Braddock and
Valley Ave
R. B. Rogers
Business Analyst Foresees Opportunities Next Decade
Howard J. Wisehaupt, a Winchester business analyst, announces a three lecture series at Handley Library under the Winchester Evening Star. He will discuss Personality In Business Value of Development and How To Earn More Money, stressing practical ethics and speaking to people. Attendees saw strong interest and auditorium crowding for the opening night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Howard J. Wisehaupt
Handley Library
Wisehaupt
Winchester Evening Star
Winchester
Handley Auditorium
Mr. Wisehaupt
Williams to Speak on General Lee Birthday in Richmond
R Gray Williams a leading Winchester lawyer and Lee expert will address the Richmond chapters of the United Daughters of the Confederacy in the old Hours of Delegates hall at the state capitol. The gathering is billed as the most important Richmond observance of General Lee's birthday. Ben A Ruffin of Richmond will be the orator Thursday night in the same historic hall for a Stonewall Jackson Chapter Jackson observance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. Gray. Williams
Winchester
Robert E. Lee
Richmond
United Daughters of the Confederacy
Lee
Mr. Williams
Stonewall Jackson
Ben A. Ruffin
Jackson
Clearance sale of misses and women's dresses
Margaret L Hodgson announces a clearance sale on Misses and Women's Dresses. The notice lists reduced prices and directs customers to visit the store for the discounted inventory during the sale period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret L. Hodgson
Lecture earns cheers in Winchester crowd
Howard J. Wisehaupt’s talk drew strong praise from attendees in Winchester. A prominent insurance man called it the best event here, a leading merchant praised its instruction and inspiration, and a merchant predicted a large repeat audience. Admission was by ticket with free tickets from The Evening Star business office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard J. Wisehaupt
Winchester
The
Evening Star
Speak to People and Be Friendly Quotes in Speech
A fragment quotes advice on social conduct and money. The speaker urges talking with others and staying friendly while noting the ongoing value of every dollar earned and spent. The text hints at broader guidance on personal conduct and finances.
Chimney Fire at Cameron and Leicester Streets
South End Hose Company responded early to a chimney fire at the residence of L. McKim Diffenderfer on Cameron and Leicester streets. The blaze, fed by a kitchen chimney, was brought under control and extinguished without damage to the property.
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South End
L. McKim
General Lee's Christianity Is Extolled At Birthday Commemoration
The Rev Allen Jones praised Lee’s Christian character at a Kernstown gathering in memory of General Robert E. Lee. He described Lee as a soldier educator and statesman with duty and honor, noting his breadth of vision and noble spirit.
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Robert E. Lee
Northern Virginia
General Lee
Westmoreland County
Winchester
L. H. Stokes
Shure Allen Jones
Opequon Memorial Presbyterian
United Daughters of the Confederacy
Allen Jones
Old Opequon Memorial Presbyterian Church
Kernstown
Lee
Mr. Jones
Handley Honors Lee Birthday at Morning Assembly
A Handley school assembly commemorated Robert E. Lee's birthday with remarks by Garland R. Quarles on Lee's character. Turner Ashby Chapter of the United Daughters of the Confederacy read poems. two Lee biographies were highlighted for student information. Dr. Douglass Freeman’s four volume set on Lee was noted, along with a Virginia Assembly quote on Lee's invincible character.
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Handley Auditorium
Robert E. Lee
Garland R. Quarles
Lee
Turner Ashby
United Daughters of the Confederacy
Mr. Quarles
Gamiel Bradford
R. E. Lee
Douglass Freeman
Freeman
Virginia Assembly
Preliminary Balloting In Palace Theatre Baby Contest Ends Tonight
Preliminary balloting in the Palace Theatre Evening Star Baby Popularity Contest closes at midnight. Mail ballots are due by noon Wednesday. Winners and their sponsors will be announced in The Evening Star Thursday. Vote coupons available from merchants sponsors Palace Theatre and The Evening Star.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Palace Theatre
Evening Star
Bearded Ex-Convict Fowler linked to Mattson kidnapping
Eye witnesses from the Mattson case will confront Leigh Haskell Fowler as federal agents finish questioning him in Bellingham. Fowler, 36, faces transfer to the Walla Walla penitentiary for a December holdup, with the kidnap and death of 10-year-old Charles Mattson lingering as investigators pursue leads in Everett and surrounding areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tacoma
Wash
Charles Mattson
Leigh Haskell Fowler
Federal Bureau of Investigation
Fowler
Bellingham
Mattson
Whatcom County
State
Walla Walla
Bellingm
W. T. Farmer
Charles
Cenn
Brushland
Everett Wash
Everett
Road Plans Approved for U S Route 11 North of Winchester
Federal approval for U S Route 11 improvements north of Winchester moves forward after State Highway Commissioner H G Shirley announces bids to be invited within ten days. Construction could start after a 60 day bid period, likely before April 1, with work extending to the West Virginia line and a completed link from Yorks Cabin Camp.
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Arthur M. Field
H. G. Shirley
State Commissioner of Highways
Winchester
Federal Bureau of Public Roads
Shirley
West Virginia
York's Cabin Camp
Shenandoah Valley
Hughes Sets New Record in Transcontinental Flight
Howard Hughes flew his high speed monoplane from Los Angeles to Newark in 7 hours 31 minutes setting a new transcontinental record. He reported cruising at 14 000 feet with speeds up to 370 mph and credited a tail wind for the swift run.
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Newark
N. J
Howard Hughes
Hughes
Union Air Terminal
Los Angeles
Newark Municipal Airport
Earth
Dae
Kansas City
Guy Mays Arrested in Winchester Theft Case
Guy Mays, arrested by Deputy Sheriff Newcome at Kerns Town Saturday night, is sent to the grand jury after Judge Donald Weems heard the case. He faces auto theft charges for allegedly taking the suitcase of 8 F Houshour of Raleigh NC from a Winchester car valued at $250. The suspect wore Houshour’s suit and a gun linked to his brother Harry Mays, who is accused of wounding two Stephens City men. The court convened but no grand jury decision yet.
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Guy Mays
Newcome
Kernstown
Harry Mays
Stephens City
Donald Weems
F. Houshour
Raleigh
N. C
Winchester
Mays
Houshour
Russell Copeland
Oliver Tobin
Golden Slipper Cabin
Negotiations Remain Far Apart In Auto Strike Standstill
Detroit January 19. Disorder flared as a 2000 strong picket line around the General Motors plant forced a shutdown. Police used tear gas. injuries were minor. Gov. Murphy hoped for a peace conference but no talks with GM or the UAW occurred. Frances Perkins urged a way out. President uncommitted.
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Detroit
One Avenue
General Motors
United Automobile Workers of America
Frank Murphy
Washington
Labor Department
MMA
Frances Perkins
Gov. Murphy
John L. Lewis
Committee For Industrial Organization
Auto Workers’ Union
American Federation of Labor
George E. Boysen
Flint Alliance
Murphy
Civic
Colds Peak Monday After Weekend Activities at College
Spokane report cites Monday rise in colds and influenza as evidence of collegiate disregard for hygiene guidance. Dr. Adolph J. Roth of Washington State College attributes the pattern to weekend activities and lax observed practices.
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Spokane
Wash
Adolph J. Roth
Washington State College
Middletown Grange Sets First Meeting of Year
Middletown Grange to hold its first year meeting Friday night with E M Funk presiding. New officers to be installed standing committees named and program work planned. Prof R A Wall to lead the lecture hour and a fine program promised.
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Middletown Grange
E. M. Funk
R. A. Wall
Iron Wanted Paying 35c for 100 Lbs and Shipping
Winchester Junk Co advertises cash for iron at 35 cents per 100 pounds plus shipping. Also buys metal rags hides and furs. Located at 13 Fairfax Lane between Main and Braddock. Advertisement appeared in the local paper on December 22.
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IRON
Winchester Junk Co
Fairfax Lane
Main & Braddock
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MR Winchester
Association
Emma K. Rosenberger
G. M. Frye, Prop
Metggnant
R. Gray Williams
United Daughters of Confederacy
Handley
Daughters of Confederacy
City
Briggs
Middletown
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