Turner Ashby Chapter Observes Gen Lee Birthday
Turner Ashby Chapter of the United Daughters of the Confederacy met at Mrs. Fred L. Glaize Sr. home on January 19 to celebrate Gen. R. E. Lee's birthday. With the president absent, Mrs. H B MecCormac led a business program and members read papers on Lee memorial events, speech etiquette, and life incidents. Tea was served to close the day as wintry weather prevailed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Turner Ashby
United Daughters of the Confederacy
Fred L. Glaize, Sr
R. E. Lee
R. Bruce
H. B. MecCormac
W. T. Colbert
Lee
Washington Cathedral
Douglas Freeman
Mary Buckner
B. Ferguson Cary
Daughters of the Confederacy
Susie Glass Strider
L. B. Stokes
Young Christians' Bible Class Meet Friday Evening
The Braddock Street Methodist Episcopal Church South Young Christians' Bible Class will hold its regular monthly meeting at 8 o'clock Friday evening at 423 West Leicester Street. Members are urged to attend. Group No. 3 members will serve as assistant hostesses.
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Young Christians’ Bible Class
Braddock Street Methodist Episcopal Church
South
Herbert Solenberger
West
Leicester Street
Centenary Reformed Church
Church Party Postponed By Weather And Health News
A social event planned by the Ladies' Bible Class of Market Street Methodist Episcopal Church was postponed due to rough weather. Naval Admiral Reginald F. Nicholson is recovering from bronchial pneumonia and may return home within a week. Various church and community league meetings are rescheduled because of bad roads and winter conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Market Street Methodist Episcopal Church
John A. Rosenberger
Reginald F. Nicholson
Naval Hospital
Washington
D. C
Admiral Nicholson
Jefferson Place
Bryar ly Community League and Local Club Events
Social calendar lists meetings and events for Bryar ly Community League Girls Athletics Association Lions Club Kiwanis Club and church activities at George Washington Hotel Kauffman School Larrick s cottage Grace Lutheran Church United Brethren Church and Winchester Lodge Elks with times from 12 30 p m to 8 15 p m on Thursday Tuesday and Wednesday and weather dependent gatherings noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryarly Community League
Girls’ Athletics Association
West Picca
Robert
Conrad Post
American Legion
George Washington Hotel
Ladies’ Auxiliary
South End Hose Company
Kauffman School
Stephenson
Congregational Christian Church
Larrick’s Cottage
Lions Club
Kiwanis Club
United Brethren Church
Winchester Lodge Benevolent Order of Elks
Grace Lutheran Church
United Brethréfi Chuteh
Surprise Birthday Party for Mrs. Virginia Ritter
A surprise party honored Mrs. Virginia Ritter on her twenty ninth birthday at her home 617 South Braddock street Tuesday night. Attendees included Emma Turner Margaret Wisecarver Maynard Clowser Blanche Jones and others. The event featured games refreshments and many gifts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia Ritter
South Braddock Street
Ritter
Emma Turner
Margaret
Maynard Wisecarver
Benton Jackson
Hilda Patton
Margaret de Velma
Panty ‘Garet Arck
Lee F
Claude Ecatts
Earl Metz
Faye
Maurice Patton
Maynard Clowser
Colleen
Blanche Jones
Mail Robbers Believed to Have Inside Help
Post office inspectors in Fall River Massachusetts believe the $129,800 mail robbery was aided by inside accomplices. They think the four gunmen were informed that a heavy cash and checks shipment was in transit and did not stumble upon it by chance.
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Fall River
Mass
Jat
Twenty two indicted in Bremer kidnapping case
Federal grand jury in St. Paul indicted 22 people in two classes for abducting Edward G Bremer. The second set charges conspiracy to carry out the abduction. Named defendants include Bark vol Davia Campbell Warmer Weaver Sawyer Harrison Bolton Karpis Joe Doe Richard Roe Alderton Berg Moran McLaughlin Vidler DeLaney Wilson Doyle Eaton and a person nicknamed Whitey whose real name is unknown.
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Washington
Edward G. Bremer
St. Paul
Cummings
Ae Bape
Oes
Poe ‘Bark
Davia
Sar
Ry Campbell
Ehast Warmer
William Weaver
Harry Sawyer
William J. Harrison
Byron Bolton
Karpis
Joe Doe
Richard Roe
Harold Alderton
Oliver H. Berg
Joseph Patrick Moran
John Joseph McLaughlin
William Edward Vidler
Paul J. DeLaney
James J. Wilson
Jess Doyle
Edna Murray
Myrtle Eaton
Whitey
Joseph S. McQuay Dies After Brief Illness in Reading
Joseph S. McQuay, 67, Shenandoah County native and longtime Reading resident, died at 9:30 AM in Memorial Hospital after a brief illness. He wintered with his brother John W. McQuay on National Avenue. Survived by daughter Mrs. Frederick Glassner of Philadelphia, brother John W. McQuay, and sisters Mrs. P. W. Dellinger and Miss A. R. McQuay. Funeral arrangements not announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph S. McQuay
Shenandoah County
Reading
Memorial Hospital
John W. McQuay
National Avenue
Mr. McQuay
Shenandoah
Frederick Glassner
Philadelphia
P. W. Dellinger
Conkville
A. R. McQuay
Ealy
Mrs Roosevelt Urged to Help Ousted FERA Aide
Mrs Franklin D Roosevelt was asked to aid Ward H Rodgers former FERA inspector convicted on anarchy charges at Marked Tree Arkansas issuing inflammatory remarks to share croppers. Rodgers is free on 1000 dollar bond pending appeal after six months jail and 500 dollar fine. The telegram urging rein statement was signed by H L Mitchell and Lucien Koch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Memphis
Tenn
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Ward H. Rodgers
Federal Emergency Relief Administration
Rodgers
Liberty Today
FERA
Miss Elizabeth Gardon Dies at Home of Brothers
Miss Elizabeth Gardon about 27 died around 6 15 last night at the home of two brothers at 214 East Clifford street. She was daughter of Mack and Anna Gardon of Maryland and is survived by three sisters and five brothers including Mrs Grace Grim Mrs Emma Heller Mrs Irene Thompson Robert Gordon Frank Charles George and Jess.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth Gardon
East Clifford Street
Gardon
Mack Ahd
Anna Garden
Maryland
Grace Grim
Emma Heller
Jersey City
N. J
Irene Thompson
Ashby Station
Clarke County
Robert Gordon
Alexandria
Frank
Martinsburg
W. Va
Charles
Greenspring
George
Jess
Maryland Sailors Ask Roosevelt Address Legislature
A joint resolution passed by the Maryland House under suspended rules requests President Roosevelt to address the General Assembly at his convenience. The measure, sponsored by Senator Richard S. Dodson, had already cleared the Senate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Annapolis
Roosevelt
Maryland
House
Richard S. Dodson
Talbot
Senate
Heating Plant Blast Kills Three Girls in Monessen Home
Three young girls died from burns after a hot water heating plant exploded at the home of mill worker Gaston Maccioca in Monessen Pennsylvania. Scalding water enveloped the kitchen as the blast occurred.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monessen, PA
Gaston Maccioca
Farmers To Be Asked Concerning Electric Power
Roosevelt's $4 billion work relief aims to survey rural homes on electricity demand and affordability. A study by FERA will wrap by July, evaluating whether to build rural power lines directly or via private contractors, and surveying about 6 million farm families on interest and feasible rates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Roosevelt
Relief Administration
FERA
National Resources Board
Quality Fruit In Good Demand At Liverpool
Demand remained strong for quality apples from the cargo of the steamer Danmark arriving in Liverpool yesterday. Quoted prices ranged from 18 to 25 shillings for Yorks, 15 to 196 shillings for Ben Davis, 24 to 29 shillings for Winesaps, and 23 to 25 shillings for Stayman. Shipments to British ports for the week ending January 19 totaled 22 796 barrels 5 291 boxes and 7 168 baskets across Liverpool London Manchester Southampton Bristol and Cardiff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Liverpool
Eng
G. R. Cooper, Harnden and Company
Yorks
Ben Davis
Stayman
New York
London
Manchester
Southampton
Bristol
Cardiff
Mass Meeting Scheduled for Saturday by County Agent
County Agent S Fred Stine urges all county farmers to attend a mass meeting Saturday afternoon January 26 at 2 o'clock in the county Court House. The 1935 horn hog reduction program will be outlined at this time.
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Fred Stine
Last Rites For Miss Diffenderfer
Funeral services for Miss Charlotte N. Diffenderfer will be held at 2 PM Friday at her sister Mrs Elizabeth C Graichs home 11 South Cameron Street. The Rev Robert B Nelson of Christ Episcopal Church will conduct the service with burial in Mount Hebron Cemetery family lot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlotte N. Diffenderfer
Elizabeth C. Graich
South Cameron Street
Robert B. Nelson
Christ Episcopal Church
Mount, Hebron Cemetery
Tragic flood tale of survival and rescue at Bells
A Bells resident recalls hours of rising water trapping family members on a bed, praying as relatives on higher ground shouted for help. Rescue crews finally reached the home midweek, saving Mrs Harwell while two others remained missing after a futile riverine search.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. S
W. A.) Morphis
J. D. Harwell
Bells
Feeds go farther with new milling terms hinted
An unclear notice from A B Sedberry of 168 Cherry Street Utica New York describes better farming outputs and grinding terms. It mentions mills in use and durability claims plus a truck reference. The spelling is fragmented but indicates a big money maker for farm operations and feeding equipment.
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Bray le
A. B. Sedberry
Chery St. Utica
M. Y
Death summons pastor's widow at 97 in Charles Town
Winchester friends report the death of Mrs. Huldah Mary Dewey Smithson widow of Rev Dr Rumsey Smithson once presiding elder of Winchester District Methodist Church South. She died Monday at her son Rumsey C Smithson's home in Charles Town WV after years between Charles Town and Petersburg granddaughter's home. Funeral at Charles Town Methodist Church conducted by Rev John W Rosenberger, burial in Mansfield Illinois beside her husband.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester
Huldah Mary Dewey Smithson
Rumsey Smithson
Methodist Episcopal Church
South
Rumsey C. Smithson
West 'S Street
Charles Town
West Springfield
Mass
Mary Reed Crawford
Pennsylvania
Mansfield
A. A. Welton
Petersburg
Smithson
Baltimore
the Methodist Church
Mills Operated At Loss Before Textile Strike
The Federal Trade Commission reports woolen and worsted mills operated at a loss just before last September's general strike. Labor costs to income rose when sales were low, especially in early 1934 and in July and August preceding the strike. The study is part of a post strike investigation into labor costs profits and investments in textile plants.
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Washington
Federal Trade Commission
Not To Disrupt Local Wage Plan
City authority received a request from J A Anderson state engineer Richmond for proposed PWA projects in the city. City Manager Field replied no major new projects exist beyond planned ones and the matter will be taken to City Council on February 5. He said the city likely would reject additions altering local wage scales out of line with prices locally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A. Anderson
Richmond
PWA
Field
Making It Official Inking with King’s beard hairs
A medieval custom embedded three hairs from the king’s beard into wax seals to lend greater solemnity to royal documents. This practice linked authority, ritual, and imperial identity in governance and diplomacy of the period.
Soviets Gather To Hear Leaders Review Program
Delegates to the seventh All Union Congress of the Soviet Socialist Republics gather in Moscow to review four years of leadership. The congress opens formally tomorrow with 1500 plus delegates expected. key items include creating a domestic affairs commissariat and amending the constitution for swift trials and execution of terrorists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moscow
All-Union Congress of
Commissariat of
Gay Payou
Central Executive Committee
Stalin
Condition Of Local Jail Receives Approval After Inspection
Sheriff H L McCann and City Manager Arthur M Field were informed by Dr Roy K Flannagan assistant to the State Health Commissioner that an inspection of the jail serving the city and Frederick county shows considerable improvement over the past year. He commended the cooperation shown. Ten single cuts costing 3 50 each have been ordered for the jail through Charles A Osborne director of the division of purchasing and printing Richmond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. L. McCann
Arthur M. Field
Roy K. Flannagan
Frederick County
Charles A. Osborne
Division of Purchasing and Printing
Richmond
Fresh Charges Preferred Against Florida Judge
Fresh charges of malpractice and conspiracy await an answer from Judge E. C. Collins of Dade Criminal Court who is suspended after an indictment on embezzlement and bribery. The county grand jury returned 15 true bills in a partial report and continues its probe into crime conditions. Judge Colings, who sentenced Giuseppi Zangara, is noted as past president of the Florida Baptist Convention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miami
Fla
E. C. Collins
Dade
County Grand Jury
Colings
Giuseppi Zangara
Atemple Wr N
Ar Desco
South
Florida Baptist Convention
4-H Club Girls Medal Honors in Frederick County
Recognition goes to two 4-H Club girls in Frederick County. Hilda Whitacre of the Whitacre club earned a Kerr Jar Company gold medal for budgeting canning and displaying products in county and district contests. Hilda Orndorff of the Bryarly club won a Montgomery Ward and Company home making medal. Fifteen contestants entered the contest for the top improvement report in home economics projects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick County
Hilda Whitacre
Whitacre Club
Kerr Jar Company
Hilda Orndorff
Bryarly Club
Montgomery Ward and Company
Six Overcome In Hudson Tunnel
Six persons including two women were overcome by smoke when a Hudson and Manhattan Railway train stalled by a short circuit beneath the Hudson between New York and Jersey City. The motorman drove the three cars to Courtlandt street terminal and hospital treatment followed.
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New York
Jan
Hudson and Manhattan
Hudson River
Jersey City
Courtlandt Street Terminal
Clean Snow From Around Rural Mail Boxes Urged
Rural Winchester suburbs and all rural free delivery routes are asked by postal authorities to clear snow from around mailbox posts. Snow piles against posts hinder carriers from reaching boxes and federal rules do not require drivers to leave their cars. Cooperation from box owners is needed for efficient service.
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Winchester
Virginia Cities Survey Traffic Light Types and Costs
Data collected from every Virginia city details traffic light types and maintenance costs. City manager Arthur M. Field council member E. J. Snapp and Police Chief C. W. Hollis oversee the study. Funds are set aside to install a number of lights locally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia
Arthur M. Field
E. J. Snapp
C. W. Hollis
Valley Legion Members To Meet In Harrisonburg
The Seventh District of the American Legion will hold its annual conference at Friddle's Grill Room in Harrisonburg on Monday January 28 at 8 p m. Membership plans and other topics will be discussed with many state officers attending. Rockingham Post No 27 will hold its postponed meeting then Commander Virgil Ryan asks all Rockingham Post members to attend District Vice Commander Edward C Goss of Winchester will preside.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
American Legion
Friddle’s
Harrisonburg
Legion
Rockingham Post
No. 27
Virgil Ryan
Edward C. Goss
Winchester
Mexican Farmers Defend Canabal Amid Conspiracy Fears
An army of 500 farmers mobilized in Tabasco to support federal troops against a suspected plot to overthrow Governor Thomas Garrido Canabal. Canabal flew to Tabasco to organize the local auxiliary force and then returned to resume duties as federal secretary of agriculture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mexico
D. F
Tabasco
Thomas Garrido Canabal
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Gen. R. E. Lee
Nicholson
Woman’s Missionary Society
Woman's, Missionary Society of the Baptist Church
Community League
Middletown Community League
Kernstown Community League
Wilbur Tidler
Lena E. Liggett
Clayton Cochran
Charles E. Cochran
Washington, D. C
New York Society
Blue Ridge
Greene County
Plaza Hotel
Mary H. Cole
Protestant Episcopal Diocese of
White Hall
Pleasant Valley Sunday School
White Hall League
RED Cross
Huntsberry
Brooks’ Pharmacy
Edward Bremer
Alvin Karpis
Miss Gardon
Miss Diffenderfer
Making
Florida
Hudson Tunnel
Valley Legion
Canabal
Shep
Franklin
Underwood
N. Loudoun St
Telephone
Lovett’s
Loudoun St
Lovett Brothers
Sampson
R. M. Swimley
Hamman’s Dollar Store
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