Virginia Senate bills ease taxes and craft rest day for drinkers
State Capitol dispatch reports Senate committee approved a gasoline tax exemption for aviation fuel to fund airports, and revised the retail merchants tax to tax purchases. A 75 percent coal freight exemption was proposed, with debate on interstate tax avoidance. A Sunday rest day for drinkers was proposed, hearings set for Monday, and election contests in Wise and Mecklenburg move toward quick decisions.
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State Capitol
Richmond
Senate Ce Committee
Highway Department
Legislative Committee On
W.O. Rogers
Waverly
E. R. Fuller
C. H. Morrissett
Fred
Levering
E. P. Murphy and Sons
Morrissett
Peventi
Virginia
R. R. Parker
Wise County
H. B. Moseley
Mecklenburg
Parker
Wise
Dickenson County
House Privileges and Elections Committee
Golden anniversaries rise with happier years ahead
MA Winchester notes divorce rates fell during hard times and general health improved, predicting more Golden Wedding anniversaries. She reflects on economic stress yet insists the growing joy from long marriages will brighten Frederick County and Winchester as couples celebrate enduring fidelity.
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Frederick County
Winchester
New Municipal Band Holds First General Rehearsal
Prof W H McIlwee's Winchester Municipal Band held its initial rehearsal at the Rouss Fire Company hall. Forty four of fifty four members attended as former Handley High School players joined to form a city wide band. The group plans a memorial service appearance for the Rouss Fire Company and soon a concert once balanced, focusing on standard selections.
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W. H. McIiiwee
Winchester Munici
Prof. Mcllwee
Handley High School
Metivee
Rouss Fire Company
Dr Yost to Reopen Office in Middleburg Following Fire
Dr Edwin C Yost native to the city suffered total property loss and destroyed dental equipment in a Middleburg fire discovered Saturday night The loss is estimated at about 7000 with most of it the dental gear insured while household effects were not insured The blaze started from an exploded oil burner fed by a 250 gallon tank and was fought by locals and the Leesburg Volunteer Fire Department The Yosts returned to town after their home the Carter house burned and the stormy weather aided salvage efforts
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Edwin C. Yost
Middleburg
Dr. Yost
Leesburg
Mrs. Yost
Group Leaders for Discussion Announced in Frederick County
Ten community agricultural discussion groups have been formed covering Frederick County as part of the county agricultural planning program. Fifty leading farmers in committees of five will sponsor discussions on soil resources production practices and prospective demand. The planning committee will meet January 25 at 10 oclock in the county courthouse with speakers from Virginia Extension and local education and agriculture offices.
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Frederick County
Emony
I. Fred ‘Stine
W. Thomas
W. C. Shackleford
Virginia Extension Division
Blacksburg
W. R. Legge
Northern
Virginia
Local VFW Post Installs Officers on Loudoun Street
Winchester Post No. 2123 Veterans of Foreign Wars installed officers for the year in its quarters on Loudoun Street. Commander Lee Coble led the ceremony in the absence of state officials. Officers include F R McClure senior vice commander Harold C Moore junior vice commander F H Way quartermaster Douglas D Spellman adjutant Donald I Weems advocate Rev R B Nelson chaplain Hugh Clark surgeon Harry E Anderson officer of the day Jacob Marple patriotic instructor Edward McGuire Haines historian W A Baker Edson E Fawcett E C Cresswell trustees Bill Zibellis post steward. The commander may hire an assistant to process bonus applications once the law is approved. Plans for a veterans meeting next month will explain how to invest bonus payments in homes.
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Winchester Post
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Loudoun Street
Lee Coble
Mr Coble
F. R. McClure
Harold C. Moore
F. H. Way
Douglas D. Spellman
Donald I. Weems
R. B. Nelson
Hugh Clark
Harry E. Anderson
Jacob Marple
Edward McGuire Haines
W. A. Baker
Edson E. Fawcett
E. C
Cresswell
Bill Zibellis
Clean Pavements Prompted by Police Warning
Chief of Police C W Hollis reports many complaints about uncleared snow on sidewalks. An ordinance requires clearing within two hours after snowfall ends, with fines from 1 to 5 dollars per offense for property owners. Officers will check streets and serve summons if pavements remain uncleared.
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C. W. Hollis
Mr. Hollis
Senate hopes quick action on bond bonus bill in House
In Washington the House may pass the baby bonds bonus measure before nightfall tomorrow after Speaker Burns indicated swift action. The Senate earlier approved the bill 74 to 16. President Roosevelt awaits the likely desk delivery as talks continue on neutrality legislation.
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Washington
House
Burns
Roosevelt
Senate
Jan
Pittman
D-New
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
Power Pruerks
White House
Legion Leaders to Honor State Officials at February Dinner
The Robert Y. Conrad Post 21 American Legion hosts a February 12 dinner at the George Washington Hotel honoring State Department Commander Frank F. Rennie Jr and State Department President Miss Frances Beverley. Invitations extend to Legion Auxiliary Units, past state commanders, and officers from Virginia. The Seventh District American Legion Department will hold its annual meeting that afternoon with Major Carson G. Mason presiding.
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Robert Y. Conrad
American Legion
George Washington Hotel
Frank F. Rennie, Jr
State Department
Amen Legion
Frances Beverley
American Legion Auxiliary
Department of Virginia
American Legion Auxiliary Unita
Winchester
Berrye
Col
B. M. Roszel
Robert Y. Conrad Post
Robert L. Insko
Lorton
Robert T. Barton
Richmond
Frank M. Wray
Berryville
Clinton Knight
Alexandria
W. A. Baker
American Legion Department of Virginia
Carson G. Mason
New Bill Allocates Social Security Aid and Prison Funding
A $58,204,100 deficiency bill replaces a failed measure, funding Social Security through June 30 with about $42,664,500 for grants to states and $3,854,543 below this year’s budget. Provisions cover cotton loans, with 8.8 million bales eligible for payments totaling $39,952,500 plus estimates for 750,000 more. An additional item adds $889,725 for prisons amid higher crime levels.
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Washington
House
Appropriations Committee
Huey Long
Supreme Court Aaa
Building Survey 70 Underway For City Planning
Half the $4 000 grant for a physical property survey has arrived with a $2 250 installment received. WPA director F W Bailey said the survey will begin next week after training sessions for data collectors. City Planning Commission aims to map business and residential zones under engineer supervision with city draughtsman Jack Brandon among personnel.
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F W. Bailey
WPA
City Planning Commission
Jack Brandon
Parliament Swears Allegiance To New King Edward VIII
London January 21 Parliament formally pledges allegiance to King Edward VIII the former Prince of Wales arriving by air shortly after his father King George V died at Sandringham. Speaker Edward Fitzroy Prime Minister Baldwin Chamberlain and Sir John Simon take oaths as the privy council confirms the title.
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G. H. Anderson
Associated Press
London
King Edward VIII
George V
Prince of Wales
Sandringham House
Edward VII
Baldwin Meville Chamberlain
John Simon
Home Secretary
Privy Council
St. James’s Palace
Street Cleaning Equipment To Be Available Soon
The city street department announced the purchase of a McCormick Deering heavy duty tractor costing just over 1000 dollars. It will save about 1500 dollars annually in street cleaning costs and, with a new garbage truck, cut roughly 3000 dollars from next year’s budget. The tractor will power a locally built street flusher, enabling daily downtown cleaning and at least twice weekly service in outlying areas. Currently downtown streets are cleaned twice weekly while residential areas get few cleanings per year. The flusher will resemble the unit rented during the last Apple Blossom festival from the Washington Street Department.
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McCormick- Deering
Washington Street Department
Dr Thompson Guest Speaker at Lions Club Luncheon
Dr Joseph L Thompson, minister of the Disciplins of Christ in Kansas City and former chautauqua lecturer, spoke at the Lions Club luncheon in the George Washington Hotel this afternoon. He praised the club’s many young members and recalled meeting several notable figures, including animal trainer Clyde Beaty who long led Hagenbeck circus before Bert Nel succeeded him.
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Jseph L. Thompson
Disciplins of Christ
Kansas City
Harold Bell Wright
Winchester Church of Christ
Lions’ Club
George Washington Hotel
Thompson
Clyde Beaty
Hagenback Circus
Bert. Nel
City Notice on Waste Pickup Restrictions
City refuse warning states trucks cannot collect trees or other articles not placed in refuse cans. Official notice dated January 21.
Wanted Good Clean Cotton Rags
Help wanted for Star Office seeking good clean cotton rags. Address unspecified. Materials needed for office restocking and cleaning use. Immediate collection requested from local suppliers or individuals with rags in usable condition.
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Star Office
Body of George V Taken On Royal Train To London
The king's body will be transported on a royal special train Thursday to London and lie in state at Westminster Hall. A memorial service was held at St. Paul’s.
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George V
London
Westminster Hall
St. Paul's
State Funeral for King George V Set for Tuesday
The funeral of King George V is planned for Tuesday, January 28, at St George's Chapel, Windsor Castle. The coffin will lie in state at Westminster Hall from Thursday until the service, with the body currently at Sandringham. A full state procession will move from Westminster Hall to Paddington, then to Windsor.
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London
George V
St. George's Chapel
Windsor Castle
Westminister Hall
George
Paddington Station
Windsor
Edward VIII Takes Oath as New British King in Historic Flight
King Edward VIII, proclaimed after King George V's death, flies from Sandringham to London with the Duke of York. He later appears before the privy council at St James's Palace and swears allegiance to the Protestant succession.
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G. H. Anderson
London
An LO
VIII
Sondoo
British Empire
George V
Tee Te
Ceria Oval
Bircham
Newton
Sandringham
Duke of York
Privy Council
St. James’ Palace
Edward
Edward Albert
Christian George Andrew Patrick David
England
World News at a Glance: February Dispatches
Domestic stories report Congress facing neutrality and farm relief as the bonus bill ends. A blizzard kills at least 175. Roosevelt sends condolences to the Royal family. Virginia workers press WPA demands. James River floods warehouses and terminals. Dan River floods Route 501. coal miners found dead in a Virginia mine. six unlocated. Royalty observe King George V’s death privately. Bearded Syria fighting wounds two French soldiers in Damascus. Edward VIII flies to London from Sandringham. first English monarch airborne.
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Washington
Congress
Chicago
Roosevelt
England
Richmond
Workers’ Alliance of Virginia
Virginia Works Progress Administration
James River
Boston
Dan River
Ickes Garena
Teamadge
Chant
Louisville
Colo
Sandringham
Eng
George V
Beirut
Syria
Damascus
London
Edward VIII
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