Winter news from the counties Iowa Martinsburg weekend notes
Winter travel difficulties persist as Miss Lola Ma visits Martinsburg relatives and delays return from Elkins. Local residents attend family events, road mud causes vehicle issues, and several move houses or plan clinics and relocations. A Baltimore funeral is noted and local visits to Ashington, D. C., are recorded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lola Ma
Martinsburg
W. Va
D. W. Mauzy
Elkins
Howards
Promre
Clark Mauzy
Ralphes
Wood Luttrell
C. G. DeHaven
Lebanon Church Notes Recap Of Local Social Events
In Lebanon Virginia on January 23 the Ladies Aid of Lebanon Church enjoyed a delightful gathering hosted by Mrs D A Glaize. Community members report W H Wisecarver's return from Memorial Hospital after a serious fodder shredder injury. Social visits, birthdays and multiple dinners highlight a busy period with many local families hosting relatives and friends. The last snowfall blocked roads in the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lebanon Church
Ladies’ Aid of Lebanon Church
D. A. Glaize
W. H. Wisecarver
Memorial Hospital
Winchester
Cecil Hockman
W. A. Hockman
A. A. Miller
Marguerite Miller
D.A. Glaize
Archie Unger
Martha Ann Unger
Byron Brumback
Don _ Stickley
John Norbeck
Boone
Opequon
James Oates
J. B. Singhass Place
Mabel Orndorff
Edward Maphis
William Estep
Lewis
Hubert Hershman
John Maphis
Himmelright
William Hockman
Pearlie Brill
Ruth
Otis Gouchenour
Harvey Keller
Frank Funkhouser
A. E. Keller
Middletown Notes Highlights Local Family Visits
Miss Stella Hensell spends the week as guest of Capt and Mrs Schauss in Harrisonburg. Mr and Mrs Marvin Robinson visit Robinsons’ parents near Mr James Willis and family moved last week to the Baker dwelling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stella Hensell
Schauss
Harrisonburg
Marvin Robinson
Robinson
James Willis
Oranda Notes Report from Oranda Virginia
Alfred Leake spent the weekend with Mrs. Shelton Bly in Opequon. John Saum worsened after three weeks of improvement. Mrs. W. A. Coffelt visits son Norman in Baltimore. Verne Dove returns from Clarendon. R F D patrons joined to reopen roads as deep drifts formed Sunday. Ada Himelright hosts guests including O O Stickley Lloyd Himelright Mattie Pingley Martha Pingley Russell Edmondson and William Richardson. Norman Coffelt and W. A. Coffelt also spent the weekend with relatives.
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Oranda
Alfred Leake
Shelton Bly
Opequon
John Saum
W. A. Coffelt
Norman
Baltimore
Verne Dove
Clarendon
O. O. Stickley
Lloyd Himelright
Mattie
Martha Pingley
Russell Edmondson
William Richardson
Ada Himelright
Norman Coffelt
Mrs
Storm Briefs Over Country
Snow storm of blizzard-like intensity sweeps Norton and neighbors causing heavy road hazards. Hell Michigan frozen over with snow and ice on Reeves Mill area while residents fish through ice for pike in Highland. Route 52 between Suffolk and Richmond flooded, traffic blocked as Blackwater River subsides. repairs take days.
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Norton
Hell
Mich
Livingston
County
Reeves Mill
Highland
Suffolk-Richmond
Zuni
Suffolk
Richmond
Free test of rupture control claims
An invitation urges readers suffering from ruptures to request a free test of a “Rupture Control” method promised to relieve pain and even remove the rupture. The offer asks only for name and address and promises discreet delivery by mail from W. S. Rice, Inc., 955 Main St., Adams, N. Y. Do this today.
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Rice, Inc
Main St
Adams, N
Long Faction Secures Landslide in Louisiana Victory
Anti-New Deal Huey Long faction celebrates a statewide Democratic win as Judge Richard W. Leche leads the gubernatorial race in unofficial returns. Allen an Ellender win U S Senate seats, while Earl Long defeats Clement Moss for lieutenant governor amid scattered precinct results.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Orleans
Huey Long
Louisiana
Ie Cleveland Dear
Baton Rouge
Richard W. Leche
Dear
Leche
Long
United States Senate
O. K. Allen
Allen J. Ellender
House of Representatives
Allen
Frank J. Looney
Shreveport
Allen May
James A. Noel
Washington
Earl Long
Clement Moss
Lake Charles
100 School Children Rescued From Snow Drifts
Sheriff Howard Duff of Belmont County reports 100 schoolchildren rescued from buses buried in 16 foot snowdrifts along the West boundary. 14 children were left at a Fair Point garage overnight. 60 others were found near Fair Point, and 40-plus were located between St. Clairsville and Glencoe. Temperature was about 8 below zero. no school for rest of the week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard Duff
Belmont County
Childrer
Fairpoint
Highway Department
St. Clairsville
Glencoe
O. O. Crawford
Mexico Orders Vaccination for All Residents
The health department in Mexico City ordered universal smallpox vaccination for every resident. The program starts with the army, teachers, and students, then extends to police prisoners and any plaintiff in new lawsuits must present a vaccination certificate.
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Mexico
D. F
Department of Health
Virginians 65 And Older Eligible For Aid Says Official
Virginia officials report more than 12 000 residents aged 65 or older would qualify for state and federal relief if expanded welfare laws pass. Public Welfare Commissioner Arthur W. James notes 8 000 on emergency relief, 4 000 paupers or in almshouses, 1 365 in state hospitals, and 51 in penal institutions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond
Joint Legislative Committee
Arthur W. James
Gov. Peery
Virginia
James
H. T. Wickham
Ashland
Senator Muse
Peery
James W. Phillip
New Nice Decree Demands Measured Drink Servings
In Nice France on January 22 a decree requires every beverage served in cafes to display the exact quantity on each glass or cup. Cafe owners fear patrons may be discouraged once they see the precise measures reflected on their drinks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nice
France
Man Who Did Little Succumbs To Indifference
A 76 year old man known for never acting much died after neglecting a foot infection leading to blood poisoning. He lived in the area for 35 years and was famed for inactivity his entire life. Despite never marrying or pursuing social outings, his notable achievement remained his ongoing inertia.
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Crane
Simon
Washington
Hable's Palace Features Final Shows at Palace
Alison Shipworth Mae Clarke star in Hitch Hike Lady at the Palace for final showings of the day. The program bills a queen of the highway who saves two hearts with love, plus Fox News Reel Stranger Than Fiction. Gallant Defender comes Friday with Charles Starrett Joan Perry and Phantom Empire cartoon Stars Of Tomorrow supplement.
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Alison Shipworth
Mae Clarke
Palace
Fox News
Charles Starrett
Joan Perry
Peter B. Kyne
Lee's Portrait At MIT Prompts Patriotism Debate
The Gilman camp denounces MIT for accepting a portrait of Robert E. Lee as unpatriotic, while Mrs. Rider of the United Daughters of the Confederacy defends the gesture. MIT president Compton's office said no protest resolution was received and declined to discuss the matter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Karl T. Compton
Washington College
Washington and Lee
Tech
Gilman Post
Lee
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Compton
Institute of Ag
Farm tenancy drops in Oklahoma survey notes
Farm tenancy appears checked in Oklahoma according to surveys by the Oklahoma A and M College. The years 1925 to 1930 show an increase from 59 to 61.5 percent of farms occupied by tenants. In 1935 a slight decrease to 61.2 percent was noted.
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Stillwater
Okla
Oklahoma
Oklahoma A. and
M. College
Antique and livestock sales listed in February directory
Sales Directory lists multiple farm sales and stock auctions across Virginia and nearby counties. Entries cover dates from February 5 to March 18 with buyers such as J L Nethers C M Hurst R T Hilleary Kurtz Butler and more offering stock implements and livestock at locations like Greenspring White Hall Millwood and Berryville.
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Baker Wholesale
Cameron Street
Winchesor
W. E. Cather
Woodstock
J. L. Nethers
White Hall
C. H. Fries
Greenspring
C. M. Hurst
Long Branch
Millwood
R. T. Hilleary
Welltown
B. V. Gore
Clark Purcell
Winchester
Kurtz Butler
R. T. Barton
Apple Pie Ridge
L. Jackson
Swimley Station
Clarke County
B—T. C. Marcus
Plotner
Pierce
R. N. Vorous
Berryville
Thomas West
Jefferson County
W. Va
Inspector Has Novel Experience
Hamilton Ontario report describes a city pound incident where inspector McDonald used a gas chamber on a stray cat. The cat resisted and caused static electricity from friction as the chamber exploded, burning McDonald and blowing the chamber apart. The cat is missing.
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Hamilton
Ont
McDonald
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