General Motors Workers Enter Factories Without Hindrance
Detroit and Bedford county reports describe General Motors plant reopenings and a murder inquiry. In Detroit 40 000 workers return to ten Chevrolet plants with 20 000 more to report later as strikes loom and Fisher Body crews prep for shifts. In Bedford county Glenn Schieckner leads police to the body of Jean Seville found in a thicket after her disappearance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chambersburg
Glenn Schieckner
Jean Seville
Wells Valley Road
Bedford County
J. Glenn Benevict
Samuel W. Gearhart
Schleckner
Benevict
Arhart
Jean
Bedford
Lynn G. Adams
Hopewell
Schieckner
Adams
Seville
The Father of Waters In Rupert Hughes Story
The excerpt recounts Rupert Hughes and Milly's father reflecting on the Mississippi River as a living changing being. He likens the river to a person whose thoughts flow like water, aging hills reveal the river's long growth, and contrasts permanence with passing life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rupert Hughes
Milly
Papa
Mississippi
Flood Relief Bill Advances in Congress Amid Broad Backing
Senate expected to fast track a $790 million flood relief bill after House approval in a single session. Administration push defeated Republican aims to cut to $500 million and a rival proposal to raise to $1.04 billion. The package funds Works Progress Administration costs to July 1 and includes $95 million for the Civilian Conservation Corps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate
Congress
House
Senate Appropriations Committee
Works Progress Administration
Birthday of Benefactor Jud ge Handley in Winchester
The birthday of Jud ge John Handley, Scranton jurist and financier, is noted as he was born in Ireland on January 27, 1835. He arrived in the United States at 19 and built a fortune as a lawyer. He left over two million dollars to Winchester, aiding a town rebuilding after the Civil War.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Handley
Scranton
Winches
Enna
Ireland
United States
Winchester
Deputy Ruler Gilmer to Visit Winchester Elks Lodge
District deputy grand exalted ruler Howard C. Gilmer Jr. of Pulaski Va. is making his annual official visit to the Winchester Lodge of Elks. The session opens at 8 pm with expected large attendance and includes a speech and conferring of degrees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester Lodge of Elks
Howard C. Gilmer, Jr
Pulaski
Gilmer
Working Hard To Aid Needy Quota Is Sought
Community group seeks to raise funds and volunteers to meet a projected aid quota. Organizers urge local businesses and residents to contribute groceries, clothing, and cash before a stated deadline at the central hall.
Japanese Agent Named In Plan To Poison Russian Troop Trains
Former Soviet railway chief Ivan Kniazeff testified he organized 63 killings in train wrecks and claimed a Japanese agent called Mr X planned to infest troop trains with deadly bacteria. He cited letters from Mr X and said orders included burning military stores and food trains, with potential poisoning of troops.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moscow
Ivan Alexandrovich
Kniazeff
Southern Railway
Mr. X
Hiroshima
London
Karl Radek
Bank-Farm Meeting Set in Culpeper for 1937 Soil Plans
Information from John R Hutcheson of Blacksburg Va says the banker farmer meeting for this district will be held in Culpeper at 0 o clock Thursday February 4. County agents from Shenandoah Frederick Warren and Clarke counties are to attend along with county committeemen and clerks who will handle the soil conservation program for 1937. Bankers from Winchester are expected to attend and County Agent I Fred Stine has been told to notify J C
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John R. Hutcheson
Blacksburg
Culpeper
Shenandoah
Frederick
Warren
Clarke Counties
Winchester
I. Fred Stine
J. C
Red Cross Appeals Boost Flood Relief Effort in Winchester
County chapters are urged to contribute five times the original flood relief quota. The Winchester Frederick chapter must raise at least 1400 dollars as the second check of 280 has been sent to national headquarters. Helen Wright leaves for Staunton to reach Huntington and join relief work once rail lines reopen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross
Winchester-Frederick
Helen Wright
Staunton
Charleston
W. Va
Huntington
Stroke Fatal To Miss Hicks
Miss Stella Virginia Hicks of Frederick county died yesterday in Amityville Hospital Long Island from a stroke of paralysis. A member of an old Frederick family she had lived in New York for years and had not been well recently. She was removed to the hospital where physicians gave every care possible.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stella Virginia Hicks
Frederick County
Amityville Hospital
Long Island
N. Y
Miss Hicks
New York
France
Park Charge Draws Fire at Kiwanis Program
A pageant by 25 eighth grade pupils under Mrs. Alan Peery titled The Birth of Languages entertained Kiwanis Club members. The event informed spectators about world languages. The club voted $10 to Red Cross flood relief and urged opposition to a Shenandoah National Park admission fee, sending a telegram to Arno Camerer in Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alan Peery
Kiwani Club
Kiwanis Club
Red Cross
Shenandoah National Park
Andrew Bell
Arno B. Camerer
Washington, Register
Death Summons G. F. Lindamood Native of City
George Franklin Lindamood 43 son of Titus J. Lindamood and the late Rose Forney Lindamood died at his father’s home in St Petersburg Florida. He was a native of this city and had lived in McKeesport and Woodstock Virginia. He is survived by his father two sisters Mrs Charles Haag Elizabeth Lindamood and a brother Harry Lindamood. Funeral services will be held at the home of his step grandmother Mrs Katie Forney Friday afternoon. Interment in Mount Hebron Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Franklin Lndamood
Titus J. Lindamood
Rose Forney Lindamood
St. Petersburg
Fla
Lindamood
McKeesport
Woodstock
Florida
Charles Haag
Elizabeth Lindamood
Harry Lindamood
Katie Forney
South Cameron Street
Mount Hebron Cemetery
Army Plans Massive Evacuation Along Mississippi River
The Army organized to evacuate at least 500000 people within 50 miles of the Mississippi to higher ground if flood waters threaten life. Commanding generals from Cairo to New Orleans were told to be ready by Friday 6 p.m. to move people to safer centers and transfer them to Red Cross care as officials assess flood potential and levee capacity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Mississippi River
Roosevelt
Woodring
Cairo
New Orleans
Jackson
Mississippi
Ohio
Red Cross
Army
Sponsors Named for President's Ball Fundraiser
Preparations for the annual President's Ball proceed with Kiwanis and Lions Club sponsors named. Earl Clowser to be floor manager. Bob Riley's orchestra will provide music for the George Washington Hotel dance on Friday night January 29. Clarke County and Winchester join Frederick County for the event with many couples expected from the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrew Bell
Kiwanis and
Lions Clubs
Kiwanis
E. B. Cooper
Arthur Robinson
Ansel Solenberger
J. C. Oakes
Wendell Goode
George T. Snarr
Lions Club
Earl Clowser
Madden
Herbert Miller
Leonard Sirbaugh
James Shockey
Howard Shockey
Bob Rileys
George Washington Hotel
Clarke County
Winchester
Frederick County
Flood Bulletin Dispatches From Across the Midwest and Appalachia
AP reports widespread flood activity and emergency actions. In Louisville 150 officers volunteered for service with ten to transfer. Huntington faces gas leaks and safety bans. Memphis orders evacuation along the Mississippi floodplain. a rescue boat aided three expectant mothers with one birth en route. Tiptonville and New Madrid residents urged to flee to avoid drowning risks. WV penitentiary immunizes guards and inmates after disease cases. the Ohio River crest halts rise on WV border with 11 deaths and property damage estimated at 6.9 to 10 million dollars, offering hope for 56,000 displaced returning home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wheeling
W. Va
Ohio
West Virginia
Virginia Beach Approves Sewage Plant Bond Issue
Residents vote 159 to 49 to authorize borrowing 163000 dollars minus a 75000 dollar federal grant to fund a sewage disposal plant in Virginia Beach. Officials estimate 500 to 600 qualified voters in town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mouuoe
Norfolk
Virginia Beach
Homemaker Exchange on WJSV Tuesday and Thursday
Eleanor Howe hosts the Homemaker Exchange on WJSV and Columbia stations every Tuesday and Thursday at 11 45 a m The program expands local home management tips and advice for listeners seeking practical domestic guidance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eleanor Howe
WJSV
Columbia
Golden Glow leads Palace Theatre Baby Popularity Contest
Golden Glow leads at 10 a.m. with 105 680 votes in the Palace Theatre contest. Ads at page ten carry 50 votes each and Thursday screen showings of the babies' pictures are planned. Other standings include Hodgson & Brown 34 135, Parkers Grocery 95 570, Rhodes Drug 33 780, Winchester Seed 28 760, Timberlake's 70 730, and more as listed in the crowding field of entries.
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Golden Glow
Palace Theatre
Winchester
Page Ten
Hodgson & Brown
Parkers Grocery
Rhodes Drug
Srendotiv
Serserecaus Sans John
Miller
Winchester Seed
Timberlake’s
Chapman Motors
Baker & Anderson
Pingley & Carper
Standard Filling Station
Moling & Cather
Miller & Anderson
Sanitary
Buncutter
Hable's Palace Showings of Roosevelt Inauguration
Today and Thursday special pictures of President Roosevelt's inauguration shown at Hables Palace. The display promises historic scenes and timely coverage for local patrons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pres. Roosevelt
Turkey Dinner at Reformed Church Set for Jan 27
A church event lists a turkey dinner hosted by the Reformed Church on Wednesday January 27 from 7 to 8:30 pm, priced at 50 cents. Proceeds support church activities. Local parishioners invited to attend.
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Reformed Church
Rain and Snow Forecast Provoke Widespread Weather Alert
Weather bulletin flags ongoing rain and snow threats across regions as officials warn of continuing travel hazards and potential disruptions. Forecasters emphasize accumulating precipitation and slick surfaces raising pickup, commute, and school closure contingencies.
Flood Facts Update From Associated Press
The nation reels from floods with at least 141 dead across 11 states including Kentucky and Illinois. Weather teams warn rain and snow in 36 hours over the Ohio and middle Mississippi valleys with no flood producing precipitation expected. Senate leaders push a $790 million flood relief fund as Red Cross seeks donations and medical teams rush supplies to affected areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Kentucky
Arkansas
Missouri
Ohio
West Virginia
Indiana
Tennessee
Ilinois
Pennsylvania
South Carolina
Mississippi
Washington
Senate
Red Cross
Evacuation ordered as great flood threatens vast Mississippi basin
The United States Army ordered compulsory evacuation from Illinois to New Orleans within 50 miles of the Mississippi and Ohio rivers as flood waters rise. Secretary of War Harry Woodring announced a Jackson command center and a sweeping flight from flood paths for up to 750000 homeless as casualties reach 141 dead and losses surpass 300 million dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Mississippi River
Ill
New Orleans
United States Army High Command
Ohio
Harry Woodring
America
Jackson
Army
Mississippi
Cairo
Gulf of Mexico
Eugene Reybold
United States Army Engineers
Ohio River
One Hundred Acres Sale at Middletown Field
The north end of the W. E. Cooley farm along Valley Pike near Middletown will be sold at noon Saturday January 30 in front of the Court House. The notice lists the public sale by auction with potential buyers urged to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. E. Cooley
Valley Pike
Middletown
Court House
Baker's Restaurant Flood Benefit Dinner Announcement
Miller's Drug Store promotes a flood relief event at Baker's Restaurant with 10 percent of receipts donated. The fundraiser runs from Thursday 8 a.m. to Sunday 8 p.m. featuring a Tucey and chicken dinner for 40 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baker’s Restaurant
Tucey & Chicken
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General Motors
Chevrolet
Michigan
Cadillac Works
Detroit
Flint
Civilian Conservation Corps
Handley
Judge John Handley
Elks
Ivan Kniazeff
Warrenton, Va
THE
Evening Star
Carload Apples
Louisville
G. F. Lindamood
Ohio Basin
Coe Dhee Maes
War Department
Lower
Army High Command
Ball
L. I. H. Edwards
District of Columbia
Memphis, Tenn
Tiptonville
Tenn
New Madrid
George Myer
Cross National
Moundsville
Hable’s Palace
Miller’s Drug Store
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