Baldridge Named Director General of Apple Blossom Festival
Thomas Baldridge manager of the Capitol Theatre was named director-general of the Fifteenth Shenandoah Apple Blossom Festival to be held in spring 1938. A civic leader, Baldridge accepted the post after a committee invited him and he expects to begin preparations soon.
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Thomas Baldridge
Capitol Theatre
Mr. Baldridge
Virginia
Maryland
J. W. Arthur
Lester Arnold
Fred L. Glaize
L. M. Allen
Baldridge
Arthur
Pred A. Read, Jr
General George Washington Hotel
Shenandoah
Mad Man’s Plot Blows Up in Seattle Harbor
Forsyth, a former University of British Columbia student and faculty member, planned a one man war against Japan by blowing up the Japanese liner Hiyo Maru at Seattle harbor. He drowned during the attempt, and classmates blamed unrequited love and a broken engagement to a prominent Vancouver girl for his erratic actions.
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Rolfe M. Forsyth
Seattle Harbor
University of British Columbia
Vancouver B. C
Vancouver
Japan
Forsyth
Central Press
Climate Critique Highlights English Charm and American Pace
Mary Borden in Harper's argues America's climate drives speed and excess. She contrasts it with England's gentle climate, saying it fosters risk, ambition, and restless energy from New York to San Francisco.
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America
Mary Borden
Harper's
New York
San Francisco
Obituary of Mrs Elizabeth L Rathman at 406 South Loudoun Street
Mrs Elizabeth L Rathman died at 9 45 am after a two week illness. She was 62, native of Winchester, daughter of Vance W Stryker and Elizabeth A Stryker, member of Centenary Reformed Church. Survived by husband who runs a bakery, children Frederick Rathman and Mrs W H Winn, brothers Frederick R Stryker and J William Stryker, with two deceased brothers John P Stryker and George Stryker. Funeral Thursday at 3 from residence. Interment Mount Hebron Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth L. Rathman
William
Loudoun Street
Centenary Reformed Church
Frederick Rathman
Albin
W .H. Winn
Winchester
Frederick R. Stryker
J. William Stryker
Winchester Fire Department
John P. Stryker
George Stryker
S. L. Flickinger
Mount Hebron Cemetery
Long Term Ship Subsidy Signed by Maritime Commission
Joseph P. Kennedy announced that American Export Lines will receive a long term operating subsidy to build ten cargo ships in five years. The Maritime Commission has subsidies with eight steamship firms for 30 vessels by 1942 and plans for 23 more. The AEL route between North Atlantic and Mediterranean ports will get about 1.2 million dollars annually. ten ships are priced at around 20 million.
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Washington
Joseph P. Kennedy
Maritime Commission
American Export Lines
New York City
Kennedy
North Atlantic
Mediterranean
Sporenaver Veynierne
Fancy Thin Skinned Florida Oranges Sold At Pure Food Store
Two dozen medium size Florida oranges advertised at 29 cents per dozen sold at Pure Food Store.
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Florida
Cold Weather Prompts Warnings and Drowning Tragedies Across Regions
A raging blizzard battered the north and west with six to eight inches of snow and ice. Two fishermen were missing and two drownings reported as families fled Illinois and the Midwest. Coast Guard units responded to distress calls near Cape Hatteras and Long Island while air travel faced delays and cancellations.
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Atlantic
Coast Guard
Peru
Diamond Shoals
Cape Hatteras
Long Island
Coast Guards
Atlantic City
Eddie Proctor
Ralph Hartness
Illinois
North Dakota
Minnesota
Pembina
Lake Superior
Cat Island
Wisconsin
Army
Straits of Mackinac
Slaying of Suspect Justified by State Police Chief
Captain H. B. Nicholas, superintendent of State Police, said the fatal shooting of Thomas Smith, a 40 year old wanted by New Jersey authorities, by Sergeant J. M. Johnson and Trooper S. T. Henshaw at Cameron, King George County, was fully justified. He stated the officers acted in self defense after Smith drew a pistol and fired.
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Richmond
H. B. Nicholas
Cameron
King George County
Thomas Smith
New Jersey
J. M. Johnson
S. T. Henshaw
Virginia Police
Nicholas
Henshaw
King George
Smith
Jersey
Bargain Table at Lovetts Smart Shop
Bargain table offers blouses sweaters hats gloves and bags priced at 50 cents each at Lovetts Smart Shop. Local shoppers browse discounted clothing items in a midweek sale.
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Lovetts Smart Shop
Sale Starts Thursday at 9 A.M. Lovetts Smart Shop
A sale begins Thursday at 9 a.m. at Lovetts Smart Shop and customers are urged to come early.
Lovetts Smart Shop Presses Sale Prices
Presses sold from 12.95 down to 1 and 3 dollars at Lovetts Smart Shop.
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Lovetts
Lewis Seeks National Relief Program and Housing Aid
John L. Lewis urged a broad federal relief plan including a social security fund draw for low cost housing, extended unemployment relief, and increased benefits. He called for taxing fuel oil as luxury, blocking firms violating labor laws, and limiting National Guard use in strikes. He highlighted union leverage and alignment with farm workers as key achievements.
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Washington
John L. Lewis
Social Security Serve Fund
Lewis
United Mine Workers’ Convention
Congress
National Guard
Labor
William Green
American Federation of Labor
Green
Miners’ Union
Miami
A. F. of L. Executive Council
Plane Battles Its Way Through Wind and Rain
A 14 passenger Eastern Air Lines plane with five aboard landed safely at Rentschler Field after seven hours of flight from Newark to Washington. Capt Pred Jones said they battled 90 mph headwinds and remained in radio contact. Passengers praised the crew as the craft overshot its radio beam and finally reached the hangar.
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New York
Atlantic Seaboard
Hartford
Newark
Capt
Jones
Norfolk & Western declares quarterly dividend of 2.50
The Norfolk and Western Railway Company declared a quarterly dividend of 2.50 a share on common stock payable March 19 to stockholders of record February 28. December net income totaled 2,566,580, down 547,721 from a year earlier. twelve months ending December 31 net income was 21,799,281, down 1,110,243 from 1936.
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Philadelphia
Norfolk & Western Railway Company
Thwaite Elected President of Union Bank of Winchester
J Fred Thwaite is named to head Union Bank of Winchester succeeding the late H B McCormac Sr The board also selects Charles P McVicar as vice president and adds H B McCormac Jr to the board Thwaite son of the former director is noted for county farming and school leadership The bank traces its history to 1870 and is FDIC insured with James B Russell and William L Clark as past presidents
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Fred. Thwaite
Union Bank Board
J. Fred Thwaite
Union Bank of
Winchester
H. B. McCormac, Sr
Charles P. McVicar
Thwaite
H. B. McCormac, Jr
John Thwaite
Frederick County
Burr P. Harrison
Coleman Dunn
John H. Rosenberger
W. A. Bailey
C. P. McVicar
Llewellyn Jackson
J. W. Richard
H. B. McCormac
Union Bank
Virginia
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
United States Postal Savings Depository
William L. Clark
James B. Russell
Russell
McCormac
Former Princess Brings Wrestler Husband To America
The former Princess Baba of Sarawak introduced her new wrestler husband Bob Gregory to her mother the Rani of Sarawak in New York. The European middleweight champion, 26, was cautious but soon put at ease as the Rani expressed mixed views on wrestling and boxing. Gregory hinted at possible moves to Hollywood after marriage.
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America
New York
Baba
Sarawak
United States
Rani
Atlantic
Bob Gregory
Europe
Cibia
Pai
Bob
Hollywood
Gregory
Florida Solon Resumes Talk On Lynch Bill
Senator Pepper resumes anti lynching bill debate arguing it harms democracy as Reed confirmed for Supreme Court. Connally says chances for sidetracking look good while Barkley pushes to end filibuster and Roosevelt plans defense related talks with House members.
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Florida
Solon
Lynch Bill
Washington
Pepper
D.-Fla
Senate
Stanley F. Reed
Supreme Court
Garner
Connally
D.-Tex
Senator Barkley
Kentucky
Roosevelt
House
Naval
Vinson
D.-Ga
Naval Committee
Prsident
Exchange Member Gets Suspension for Three Years
The New York Stock Exchange suspended T Gail lard Thomas Jr for three years for rule violations. His firm Thomas Griffith failed to segregate full customer stock of Electrol Inc and Eastern Footwear Corp and pledged securities beyond customer indebtedness. The firm also paid commissions to non members and delivered customer securities on firm purchases. Thomas was held responsible as a member for actions of his partners.
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New York
New York Stock Exchange Today
T. Gaillard Thomas, 2Nd
Thomas & Griffith
Exchange
Thomas
Electrol, Inc
Eastern Footwear Corp
Farm for Rent Lewis and Rouss Spring Farms
Lewis Farm about 38 acres with dwelling barn and outbuildings plus 22 acres of adjoining Rouss Spring Farm for rent. Possession March 1. Inquire City Manager's office.
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Lewis
Rouss Spring
Price Eyes Early Budget Talks With Legislature
Governor Price said he will begin budget talks with Senate finance and House appropriations committees immediately and proposed a joint conference with both bodies tomorrow or Thursday. He aims to outline revisions to fund old age assistance and other programs and speed the session to avoid congestion. He expects his list of appointments to be ready soon, with two already made.
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Richmond
Price
Senate
House
Senate Finance
House Appropriations Groups
W. A. Garrett
Henry
House Finance Group
Frank Moore
Rockbridge
House Appropriations Committee
Brigaadjutant Ss. Becae
M Kemper
Danville
Charles L. Spangler
Patrick
Senate Finance Committee
Charles E. Burks
Lynchburg
Harvey B. Apperson
Roanoke
State Tax Commission
Garrett
State Corporation Commission
Col. E. Griffith Dodson
Raymond Levi Plans Houses in Berryville Real Estate
Mrs. Ida Morgan sold a large South Church street parcel to Raymond Levi who plans modern moderately priced dwellings or possibly apartments. The 445 by 147 foot lot sits on east Church street poised for development amid rising Berryville demand tied to Front Royal Viscose Corp. expansion.
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Berryville
Ida Morgan
South Church Street
Raymond Levi
Church Street
Viscose Corporation
Front Royal
Fresh Demand On Russia For Access To Ruth Rubens
The United States pressed Moscow for permission for a member of the American embassy staff to visit Ruth Marie Rubens, held in connection with an espionage inquiry. Secretary Hull ordered a formal note to Maxim Litvinoff asserting that delaying interviews with the prisoner is unacceptable.
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Washington
United States
Moscow
Ruth Marie Rubens
Virginia Budget Hearings Move Up Amid Old Age Aid Push
Richmond reports governor plans to trim appropriations to fund old age assistance and boost school spending. The budget conference with Senate finance and House appropriations committees was moved to tomorrow evening to outline proposals, amid debate on salary increases and state personnel savings.
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Richmond
Senate Finance
House
Fasting Cleric No Longer Needs Saline Injections
MEMPHIS Tenn Jan 25 Israel Harding Noe a clergy man on a 22 day fast shows improvement doctors report no intravenous injections required and vital signs normal though weight has fluctuated from about 200 to 1 pounds during the illness the church leader weighs 1 pounds today after medical setback.
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Memphis
Tenn
Israel Harding Noe
St. Ss Episcopal Cathedral
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CIO
Philip Murray
Thomas Kennedy
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