Union Week of Prayer Series Ends as Pastors Cite Truth
The Union Week of Prayer concludes with two services at 7 30 in local churches. Rev Mr Clark of First Baptist delivers What Is Truth from John 18 38, urging Winchester to recover truth in personal and social relations amid a crisis in character.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Brethren Church
Robert B. Nelson
Christ Episcopal Church
Hubert Sydenstricker
Braddock Street Methodist Episcopal Church
South
Grace Lutheran Church
L. A. Thomas
W. F. Locke
Winchester
Methodist Episcopal Church
E. T. Clark
First Baptist Church
Mr. Clark
Little America
South Pole
Good Reading Matter Wanted For Schools
Miss Annie Preston Starling, rural supervisor for Frederick county schools, appeals for donations of first class magazines, periodicals and books to enrich school libraries. She seeks wholesome materials suitable for young readers and asks interested people to contact Miss Starling or the school superintendent L. D. Kline at phone 778.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Annie Preston Starling
Frederick County
Miss Starling
L. D. Kline
Council to Act on a Resolution for C W A Fund
The Staunton district C W A administrator demands local work stop until Richmond receives a fully worded council resolution. Fred L Glaize calls a 5 pm meeting to pass the needed text. If approved Pilcher will travel to Richmond with the document as funds tighten and deadlines loom.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank W. Bailey
W. F. Day
Staunton
Richmond
Fred L. Glaize
P. P. Pilcher
Incorporators To Be Chosen At Clarke County Meeting
There will be a meeting at the Court House in Berryville on Tuesday January 22 at 2 30 to elect five incorporators for the Clarke County Production Credit Association County Agent C C Funkhouser urges all interested persons to attend Kraft Cheese line and Swanky Swig Glasses advertised by PURE FOOD STORE
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court House
Berryville
Clarke County Production Credit Association
C. C. Funkhouser
Virginia General Assembly Grapples With Redistricting And Hotel Liquor Bill
Richmond observers report the Virginia General Assembly delaying work over redistricting and a liquor bill. The Holt redistricting measure advances to a second reading with amendments likely. Liquor legislation focuses on hotel dining room sales and potential local option changes amid tourism concerns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond
Virginia General Assembly
Holt
Senate
Robert Swartz Retired Farmer Died in Frederick County
Robert William Swartz a well known retired farmer of Brucetown Frederick county died at his Brucetown home after a brief illness on the day before his 81st birthday He was unmarried son of James and Lavinia Swartz He is survived by a brother and two sisters The funeral will be from Brucetown at 1 30 PM Monday with Rev Thomas Morgan presiding and interment at Mount Hebron Cemetery Pallbearers are John Snapp John Hayslett Ashley Price Silver O Rear Samuel Swimley and Carl Snapp
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert William Swartz
Brucetown
Frederick County
Mr. Swartz
Frederick
Clarke Counties
James and
Lavinia Albin Swartz
James F. Swartz
Rebecca Keller
Reading
Kans
Ollie Swartz
Thomas Morgan
Southern Methodist Church of
Mount Hebron
John Snapp
John Hayslett
Ashley Price
Silver O’rear
Samuel Swimley
Carl Snapp
Local Texaco station owner shifts to Esso on Loudoun Street
Lohr J. Clevenger thanks customers for three years at the Texaco Station on N Loudoun Street and announces operation of the new Esso Station on N Loudoun Street, asking continued patronage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texaco
N. Loudoun Street
Esso
Lohr J. Clevenger
Smith Named Head of Potomac Edison Affiliates
W. M. Krise reports major executive reshuffles at Blue Ridge Lines Potomac Edison. A. C. Spurr resigns as president. R. Paul Smith elected as president overseeing Potomac Edison and all subsidiaries. F. J. Moore to direct bus operations. New appointees include A. F. MacDonald operating manager W. L. Hussong promoted to general traffic manager Linwood Knight merchandiser S. S. Bradford promotional manager formerly with Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone Company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blue Ridge Lines
Potomac Edison Company
Hagerstown
W. M. Krise
Northern Virginia Power Company
Blue Ridge Transportation Company
White Star Lines, Inc
Ohio Valley Transit Company
A. C. Spurr
S. S. Bradford
Bradford
Potomac Edison Organization
Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone Company
Baltimore City
Frank Shaffer Named Manager at Harrisonburg Warner Theatre
Frank K. Shaffer, former Warner Bros. assistant manager in Winchester, is appointed manager of the Warner Bros Virginia Theatre in Harrisonburg succeeding Charles Roth. He arrives to begin duties, bringing 15 years in theatrical work from usher to management, and will reside in Harrisonburg with his wife.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrisonburg
Frank K. Shaffer
Warner Bros. Theatres
Winchester
Warner Bros. Virginia
Charles Roth
Shaffer
Warner Bros. Maryland Theatre
Hagerstown
Frank M. Boucher
Mr. Shaffer
Bees for Orchards for Rent During Pollination Season
Bees for rent during the pollinating season advertised by strong colonies. Address P. O. Box 264 Front Royal Va. 1-20-1p-21.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. O
Front Royal
World Almanac 1934 Now on Sale at Millers Drug Store
Almanac edition for 1934 advertised at Millers Drug Store priced 50 cents. The notice promotes the volume as a lightweight reference with calendar data, statistics, and general facts for readers.
Byrd Expedition Narrow Escape as Ice Crashes Near Ship
Little America, Antarctica Jan 19 The Byrd expedition faces a near disaster when a cliff of ice collapses into the sea 200 yards from the 10,000 ton flagship as a planned landing is attempted. Pilot June safely lands the seaplane and a survey party moves toward the base.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Little America
Antarctica
Mackay
Byrd
June
Bay of Whales
Admiral Byrd
Bay Ice
Weather outlook predicts rain and snow to start week
Weather outlook from Washington on January 20 announces rain for the period starting Monday in the Middle Atlantic states with snow possible in New England and interior New York. Rain returns Thursday then generally fair. Temperatures rise Monday then dip colder Tuesday night and after Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Associated Press
Washington
Middle Atlantic
New England
New York
Popular Books At the Library
Hand ey Library continues its 1933 series with six recommended reads for discerning readers. Testament of Youth by Vera M Brittain. Marie Antoinette by Ste war Zweig. Crowded Hours by Alice Longworth. Andrew Jackson the Border Captain by Marquis James. The Farm by Louis Bromfield. Oil For the Lamps of China by Alice Tisdale Hobart.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Handey Library
Vera M. Brittain
Marie Antoinette
Stewar Zweig
Alice Longworth
Andrew Jackson
Marquis James
Louis Bromfield
China
Alice Tisdale Horart
Democrats Decline to Waver on Dollar Measure Amid Capitol Debates
The Elections Committee recommends declaring the Sixth Louisiana district seat vacant after the Kemp-Sanders contest. Congress fends with Roosevelt dollar revaluation debates as the House weighs a new gold dollar bill while Senate hearings slow. The Nazi propaganda probe gains momentum with a plan for a special committee to continue investigations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elections Committee
Louisiana
Associated Press
Washington
House
Senate
James B. Eastman
Rainey
Ickes
House Elections Committee
Kemp- Sanders
Amendments loom as Roosevelt dollar bill faces House clash
In Washington debates over the dollar devaluation bill intensify as several amendments are proposed in the House. James A. Farley, postmaster general, rumored to eye a gubernatorial bid per the New York Times. Transportation chief Eastman says nationwide railroad consolidation or government ownership is not yet ripe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
New York
James A. Farley
New York Times
Joseph B. Eastman
Chestertown
James H. Groves
Bartlesville
Okla
Pershing
Kansas
Oklahoma
Lewis Dresser
Havre de Grace
Medford
Kearney
Nebr
St. Paul, Minn
Edward G. Bremer
Five Gunmen Rob Kearney Bank Abduct Five People
In Kearney Nebraska five gunmen robbed the Kearney State Bank taking about 10000 dollars. Four robbers entered the bank while a fifth waited in a car. The abducted five were released shortly after the heist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kearney, Neb
Kearney State Bank
Clarke County farmers urged to join corn hog program meetings
Berryville and nearby towns host a series of educational meetings led by County Agent Funkhouser to explain the corn hog program. Farmers are urged to attend for contract details and guidance, with offices open daily in the Courier building for questions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarke County
Berryville
C. Funkhouser
Funkhouser
United States
Washington
Mysterious ransom note claims Brewer bumped off near Anoka
A note mailed to W C Robertson Minneapolis postmaster says Edward Bremer was killed by accident and buried near Anoka Minnesota. The letter signed One of the Gang claims the abduction involved a 200000 ransom and asks forgiveness as investigators converge on the scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ST. Paul
Minn
Edward G. Brewer
W. C. Robertson
Minneapolis
Edward Bremer
Anoka
Wanter Magee
Robertson
Roosevelt
Federal Bureau of Investigation
Rotary Ladies Night Marks Winchester Club Anniversary
Winchester Rotary Club celebrated its twelfth charter anniversary with a ladies night at the George Washington Hotel drawing Rotarians, guests from nearby clubs, and a program featuring Miss Evva Stouffer and Mrs. E A Reinberg. Dr Charles J Smith spoke on internationalism amid world crisis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester Rotary Club
George Washington Hotel
Handley Orchestra
Evva Stouffer
Winchester
John Rodman
H. Douglas Fuller
Fuller
Charles J. Eee
Roanoke Dolge
Also Mentioned on This Page
Union Week OF Prayer
United Brethren
the Presbyterian
Pilcher
Pure Food
Lions’ Club
Colonial Theatre
Kenneth Wendell
Miss Tucker
Winchester Lions’Club
Pat” Gorman
John B. Rogers
Fostoria
Ohio
Bob Munson
Tom Baldridge
Capitol Theatre
Martha Tucker
Philomena Laren
Margaret Jane Athey
Mae West
Soddy Haines
Lions’ Club Charity Fund
Elsie Mae Gaunt
Kate Smith
T. V. DeMasters
General Assembly
Keith
Joint
Wilbur C. Hall
James Barron
Norfolk
Assembly
Control Commission
West Virginia
Maryland
Virginia
Commission
Baltimore
Robert Swartz
Smith
Potomac Edison
W. L. Hussong
General Bus
Frank Shaffer
Byrd Party
Nebraska Bank
Mr. Funkhouser
Help
Farmer Folk
Boyce
Parish Hall
White Post
Pierce's
School House
Courier
Brewer
Alice Clinger
Philadelphia
J. B. Clinger
Roanoke College
Rotary
Miss Stouffer
Mrs. Reinberg
Dr. Smith
al Ny
League of Nations
Nations
England
France
Germany
Italy
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!