Winchester Council Considers 1.10 Tax Rate For 1933 Budget
The Winchester Common Council in a special session approved instructing the finance committee to draft the 1933 budget at a 1.10 tax rate, down from 1.55 in 1932, a move that would lower property taxes by about 20 percent. The meeting covered plumber examinations and salary adjustments while a 275-signature petition urged reducing automobile license fees.
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Winchester
Common Council
Finance Committee
Herman H. Hable
J. Henkel Henry
Page
Forney
Newton McDonald
Hable
John H. Rosenberger
Rosenberger
Health Department and Sanitary Committee
P. D. Plank
Fred W. Forney
Plank
Henry
Hollis
Winchester fire officers to elect relief fund trustee
Winchester fire department officers meet at Friendship Fire Company hall Monday evening January 30 at 8 o clock to elect a Firemen's Relief Fund trustee replacing Harry Reed who resigned. Captains Richard Brown Frank Foreman Lee M Lamp Fred W Forney announce clearance and bargain sale at Moling and Cathers Friday and Saturday Ip-lt
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Winchester Fire Department
Friendship Fire Company
Firemen's Relief Fund
Harry Reed
Richard Brown
Frank Foreman
Lee M. Lamp
Moling and Cather’s
Funeral rites held for late F L Marshall
Funeral services were conducted at 11 oclock at the family home for F L Marshall, longtime Baltimore and Ohio Railroad official and descendant of Chief Justice John Marshall. Burial followed in Graham Cemetery, Orange Virginia. Survived by widow Caroline Gwatkin Marshall daughter in England and three grandchildren six sisters and three brothers. Mary Richard and Caroline Amphlett to Washington after England visit.
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Ficial
John Marshall
1611
Twentieth Street
Northwest
Washington
Ernest Smith
St. Thomas Episcopal Church
Graham Cemetery
Orange
Golder Shumate
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
H. O. Hartzell
Eastern
O. S. Lewis
Samuel House
H. G. Settle
G. S. Harlan
J. L. Hayes
W. F. Harrison
M. T. Hill
J. W. Phipps, Jr
A. H. Glenn
T. M. Raney
R. B. Flynn
G. A. Geiser
E. B. Iser
J. L. Collins
Mr. Marshall
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company
Caroline Gwatkin Marshall
Richard
Evelyn Marshall
John A. Reid
Roanoke
Robinson Nelson
Richmond
Harry T. Taliaferro
White Plains
N. Y
Funeral Services For Mrs. Miller
The funeral of the late Mrs. Emma Fitch Miller widow of T. Reese Miller who died yesterday morning will be held from the home 16 East Piccadilly street at 3 oclock tomorrow afternoon. Rev Robert B Nelson rector of Christ Episcopal Church will conduct services. Interment will be in the Mount Hebron Cemetery family lot. Pall bearers are Miller Jett W W Glass Arthur Wright Louis L Baker Henry T Busey Major Thomas Beardsworth Staunton Va.
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Emma Fitch Miller
T. Reese Miller
East Piccadilly Street
Robert B. Nelson
Christ Episcopal Church
Mount Hebron Cemetery
Miller Jett
W. W. Glass
Arthur Wright
Louis L. Baker
Henry T. Busey
Major Thomas Beardsworth
Staunton, Va
Maryland House Backs Repeal Vote for 18th Amendment
In Annapolis on January 25 the Maryland House accepted the federal relations committee report urging Congress to enact legislation enabling states to submit the repeal of the eighteenth amendment to constitutional conventions. The measure advances to the House calendar.
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Associated Press
Annapolis
House
Federal Relations Committee
Congress
Lower Freight Rates Sought by Grain, Coal and Lumber Groups
Washington January 25 The Farmers Educational and Cooperative Bureau of America the National Grange the National Coal Association and the National Lumber Manufacturers Association filed a plea with the Interstate Commerce Commission asking for lower freight rates on basic commodities.
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Associated Press
Washington
Interstate Commerce Commission
Farmers’ Educational and Cooperative Bureau of America
The
National Grange
National Coal Association
National Lumber Manufacturers’ Association
Apple market shipments to British ports in week ending Jan 21 1933
Shipments from New York to Liverpool London Newcastle Southampton Hull totaled 33 780 barrels exports and 4 014 crates. The Harnden & Co report notes good demand with Yorks prices 26/6 to 32/0, Utility Yorks 24/0 to 27/0, Stayman Utility 22/0 to 25/0, exchange rate governs prices.
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New York
Exs
Bskts
Liverpool
London
Newcastle
Southampton
Hull
G. R. Cooper
Harnden & Co
Cargo
Britannic
Yorks
U. S
Stayman
Utility
RB. Cooper
APPLE
England
Scotland
Lions Club Ladies' Night Planned At Winchester
The Lions Club sets a ladies night for Tuesday at the George Washington Hotel with Keystone Quartet of Philadelphia and a prominent after dinner speaker. Rotary Kiwanis and Lions from nearby towns expected, plus attendance by the Charles Town club and their wives. A charity spelling bee Friday at Handley High School will raise funds for sick and needy in Winchester and Frederick County. doors at 7 30, adults 25 cents, children 15 cents.
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Lions’ Club
George Washington
Hogé Riley
Keystone Quartette
Philadelphia
Pennsylvania Railroad
Amulten
Huntington
Winchester Club
Handley High School
Frank B. Crawford
Herbert S. Larrick
Inchester
Frederick County
Crawford
Larrick
Winchester
C. R. Anderson
Rebert Smith
Robert Schanck
Joseph B. Newlin
Wilmer F. Shryock
Samuel D. Preston
Blacksburg
Blacksburgh
Stock Market Shows Tendency To Go Ahead
Trading remained desultory on the stock exchange with prices edging higher as the session wore on. Mid week statistics provided no fresh impulse and professionals dominated activity. Delaware and Hudson dividends were omitted and reports of a substantial stake bought in New York Central were confirmed. Sterling cables opened at 3.3955. Call money stood at 1 percent.
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Associated Press
New York
Stock Exchange
Delaware and Hudson
New York Central
Sterling Cables
Winchester Steam Laundry Ad Promises Prompt Service
A vintage call line touts Winchester Steam Laundry with a confident claim of prompt, reliable washing and finishing. The message emphasizes satisfaction and timely results for customers seeking dependable laundry care.
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Winchester Steam Laundry
Fencing and posts offered at new low prices
A carload of posts and fencing for spring delivery. Receiving orders for odd styles of fence and posts. Fence low as 1 cent per foot. Leave orders at Bailey Bros. or address P. M. Funkhouser, Winchester, Va.
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Bailey Bros
P. M. Funkhouser
Winchester
Tragic double shooting at Ranson residence
In Ranson West Virginia a gun battle at the Alexander home left Mrs. Joseph Alexander and Arthur Alexander dead. Joe Alexander and Mrs Writt were seriously wounded along with Eddie Writt. Eddie Writt shot himself and died later.
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Ranson
Joseph Alexander
Arthur Alexander
Joe Alexander
Mrs. Writt
Eddie Writt
Charles Town General Hospital
Writt
Alexander
Charles Town Hospital
Charles Town
Destroyer Dahlgren limps into San Diego after collision
The US Navy first line destroyer Dahlgren arrived in San Diego in convoy with Sands and Lawrence after a collision 300 miles off the California coast. Radio reports indicate the vessel is in precarious condition with 105 officers and men aboard. The Dahlgren, en route to Honolulu for a war game, was struck by Tarbell, jammed rudder blamed for the impact. Tarbell suffered slight damage and no injuries were reported.
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San Pedro
Calif
California
Dahlgren
San Diego
Sands
Lawrence
Pennsylvania
Honolulu
Tarbell
Fifty Fishermen Stranded as Ice Breaks on ONeida Lake
Fifty ice fishermen were swept onto treacherous ONeida Lake in New York when wind split weakened ice. Rescue crews using small craft saved all but eight within two hours. By mid afternoon rescuers believed the remaining eight likely reached shore or were saved by independent efforts.
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O'Neida
N. Y
O'Neida Lake
Hoover Urges Swift Move Toward World Economic Parley
President Hoover seeks faster steps to convene the world economic conference to stabilize foreign currencies and curb tariff increases. An admin source says the aim is rapid action within four to five months as European nations drift from the gold standard. Devalued currencies are driving more goods into the United States in recent months.
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Associated Press
Washington
Hoover
United States
Roosevelt
White House
Anniversary of Endeavorers To Be Celebrated
Christian voters of the Winchester City Union observe the second anniversary of the Christian Endeavor movement founded by Dr. Francis E. Clark. The week features a pageant The Spirit of Christian Endeavor presented by Congregational Christian Church Endeavorers on Monday night. A union prayer meeting Wednesday, a banquet Friday, and a union service Sunday conclude the program with all societies joining.
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Winchester City
Ftnd
Arizona Judge Dismisses Charge Against Halloran
In Phoenix on January 25 Superior Court Judge J C Niles dismissed a charge of accessory to murder against John J Halloran as inconsistent with the state case The judge noted a potential trial would be an idle gesture and costly to taxpayers The decision cites Winnie Ruth Judds testimony alleging Halloran aided in disposing of bodies of Hedvig Samuelson and Agnes Anne Le Roy Judd said she killed the two women on October 16 1931 in self defense after a dispute over Hallorans friendship with another woman
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Associated Press
Phoenix
Ariz
Superior Court
J. C. Niles
John J. Halloran
Niles
Winnie Ruth Judd
Slayer
Halloran
Hedvig Samuelson
Agnes Anne LeRoy
Urged To Settle Rift Peacefully By Kelogg Pact
Washington January 25 Secretary Stimson said the United States would send an immediate note to Peru reminding her of the Kellogg pact obligation to settle the dispute peacefully as Columbian gunboats near Leticia on the upper Amazon two days from Peruvian troops.
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Associated Press
Washington
Leticia
Amazon
Stimson
United States
Peru
Millikan Links Cosmic Rays to Outer Space Waves
Robert A. Millikan, a leading expert on cosmic rays, asserts that these rays are waves arriving at Earth from outer space, reinforcing the view that cosmic radiation originates beyond our planet.
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Robert A. Millikan
Earth
Puzzles 1i and 25 Cent Papers at Ip-11 City News Stand
A brief item notes puzzles labeled 1i and 25¢ along with papers and magazines at the Ip-11 City News Stand. The notice highlights available reading material and the location for purchase.
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Ip-11 City News-Stand
Extradition Hearing Delays For George Crawford Case
Boston January hearing on Governor Pollard of Virginia’s requisition for the return of George Crawford to face charges of murdering Mrs Agnes Boeing Ilsley and her maid Mina Buckner in their Virginia cottage last year opened with routine steps. Assistant Attorney General Bacigalupo presided. Governor Ely to act on his recommendations.
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Boston
Mass
John Garland Pollard
Virginia
George Crawford
Agnes Boeing Asley
Mina Buckler
Stephen D. Bacigalupa
Crawford
Joseph B. Ely
Stephen D. Bacigalupo
Worcester
J. W. Galleher
Commonwealth
Loudoun County
Agnes Boeing Isley
Mina Buckner
Ilsley
William Moore Taylor
National Equal Rights League
Galleher
Young Democrats Plan A Dinner Here Saturday
Northern Virginia Young Democratic Club members from several counties hold a dinner at the George Washington Hotel this Saturday January 28. Banquet at 7 pm with Virginia Young Democrats Club President John Galleher among expected speakers. Reservations urged by Friday afternoon requiring a $1 banquet charge.
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Young Democratic Club
Virginia
George Washington
John Galleher
Leesburg
Virginia Young Democrats Club
Galleher
Atlanta
Eliza Tucker
Evening Star
Two Debates Set for Luttrell Team in Two Towns
The Winchester Debating Society of the Luttrell family announces two upcoming debates. On Friday January 27 at Gravel Springs schoolhouse at 8 pm the topic is That Human Happiness Preponderates Misery and Life is Worth Living with Arthur Howard and J D Luttrell as affirmative and Ford Ernest and W W Luttrell as negative. On Tuesday January 31 at Odd Fellows Hall Stephens City at 8 pm the topic is That the Bible Should Not be Taught in Public Schools with Ford Arthur and J K Luttrell affirmative and Ernest Howard and J D Luttrell negative.
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Winchester Debating Society
Luttrell
Frederick County
Gravel Springs
Arthur Luttrell
Howard Luttrell
J. D. Luttrell
Ford Luttrell
Ernest Luttrell
W. W. Luttrell
Society
Odd Fellows Hall
Stephens City
Devaters
J. K. Luttrell
Church Meeting Cancelled Due to Illness
A card from R. M. Kerns of Ster notes the Timber Ridge Primitive Baptist Church meeting scheduled for January 29 is called off for the time being due to illness in Elder A. J. Garland's family.
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R. M. Kerns
Ster
Timber Ridge Primitive Baptist Church
A. J. Garland
Allotment Bill Endorsed by Federation Tells How It Can Be Averted
Federation endorses allotment bill and outlines steps to avert the measure. A fundamental need cited is controlling inflation by reducing the gold content of the dollar, with officials arguing the move would stabilize the currency and public prices.
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Washington
Edward A. O'Neal
American Farm Bureau Federation
Senate Committee
O'Neal
Agriculture Committee
House
Omas
Farm Credit Program Proposed in Massive Legislation
Washington January 25 a sweeping farm credit bill proposes a billion dollar federal corporation to lend on second mortgages, with the Land Bank given power to take over private mortgages extend terms and cut interest. The measure aims to boost farmer credit and stabilize prices amid farm relief debates in Congress.
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Associated Press
Washington
Senator Robinson
Arkansas
Federal Land Bank 50
Jan
House
Senate
White House
Hoover
Secretary of Agriculture
Reconstruction Corporation Treasury
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Henry Push
F. L. Marshall
Whinian
Miller
Maryland
W. Va
Star
Alexanders
Rawson
Associate Press
Mr. Roosevelt
Arizona
Geo. Crawford
Massachusetts
Young Democrats
Glass
Neasure
Democratic House
Joint
Congressional Committee On Internal Revenue Taxation
Internal Revenue Commissioner
Norris
Neb
Treasury
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