Unidentified trio attacked Robert Simpson near Strasburg
Bo Simpson a well known Royal Virginia businessman is in critical condition after the attack late Saturday night near a railroad crossing three miles east of Strasburg. Police are investigating and Simpson has since changed his story suggesting highway men were not involved.
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Ont Royal
Bo Simpson
Fri Royal
Strasburg
Simpson
Mr. Simpson
Front Royal
D. M. Kipps
Strickler House
Waterlick
Strickler
Winchester Memorial Hospital
Pittsburgh Club Defeats Cadets
Randolph-Macon Academy Yellow Jackets held Dormont Athletic Association to a narrow second half deficit and scored 20 points in a 66 to 20 loss. Dormont A A is reported to be the Heurick Brewers in Washington, a stronger Pittsburgh team.
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Front Royal
Randolph-Macon Academy Yellow Jackets
Dormont Athletic Association
Pittsburgh
Dormont A. A
Yellow Jackets
Heurick Brewers
Washington
Malay States Produce Rich Mineral Exports In Pahang
Malay State outputs include rattan gutta-percha dammar tin gold and lead from Pahang as part of Federated Malay States exports. Thames dredging requires about 1,000,000 tons of mud removed annually to keep river shipping routes open.
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Pahang
River Thames
Social And Personal News Of Front Royal Warren County
Front Royal and Warren County items note visits from Frank Simpson and William Armstrong, a high school basketball game with Hedgesville, a Lions Club luncheon with Rep. Hamilton as speaker, and a Loving Service Circle sale. People mentioned include Capt James Golden Mrs R E Purdum Marie Louise Forsythe Deming Kerns Dalton Johnson Wilbur Trout Fred Van Ness Bradley B J Hillidge Charles Reed Smoot and others.
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Frank Forsythe
W. C. Deming
Thomas Kerns
Dalton Johnson
Washington Lions Club
Deer Hotel
Rep. Hamilton
New York
14 Below Zero At Front Royal Strains Town Resources
The coldest part of winter hit Front Royal with readings dipping to 14 below on Monday morning. Pipe freezes forced plumbers to work early. a barber shop lost business due to frozen pipes. Relief Director A F Clarke notes the local office is devoting most time to aiding Warren County residents against the cold as it persists.
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Front Royal
L. B. Dutrow
A. F. Clarke
Warren County
Twenty Grand May Not Race As Trainer Recommends
Los Angeles report says trainer William Brennan considers Twenty Grand unsound after a third place finish to High Glee and Mate. Brennan writes Maj. Louis A. Beard requesting withdrawal from the $100,000 Santa Anita handicap on February 23 and retirement for the seven year old champion owned by Mrs. Payne Whitney.
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Los Angeles
William Brennan
Payne Whitney
High Glee
Brennan
Maj. Louis A. Beard
Whitney
Shot Fatal To County Child Near Limeton
Robert Lee Willis age four son of Mr and Mrs Walter Willis was instantly killed at his home near Limeton when a shotgun he was playing with accidentally discharged Funeral services were held yesterday afternoon at Willis Chapel
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Front Royal
Robert
Lee Willis
Walter Willis
Limeton
Willis’ Chapel
Smith 18 Fined For Damaging Front Royal Motors Door
Robert Smith, 18, was arrested last week for breaking a glass door at Front Royal Motors. He was fined $5 plus costs, total $12.50, and ordered to replace the glass.
Supervisors Call Meeting Names Advisory Committee
County Board of Supervisors held a special meeting after snow removal. An advisory committee was named by County Agent I. Fred Stine, including William S. Huyett and others. The state refunded 1,737.08 in capitation taxes to be placed in county funds. Rights in the county were re measured. J. M. Massey was contracted to manage the county parish farm for another year.
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County Board of Supervisors
I. Fred Stine
William S. Huyett
A. W. Wright
E. O. Carpenter
R. L. Omps
J. Pease
L. H. Ramey
Fred Jacre
Vernon O. Baker
W. J. Muse
Bryarly Community League Debates Pursuit vs Possession
The Bryarly Community League plans a debate at its monthly meeting Thursday evening. The affirmative team includes Ernest Luttrell and W F Luttrell while Cephas Fahnestock and John W Larrick advocate the negative.
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Bryarly Community League
Ernest
W. F. Luttrell
Cephas Fahnestock
John W. Larrick
Cats Cause Barn Fire In Windom Incident
In Windom Minnesota on January 29 Joe Ellsing tried to save his cattle as several cats pursuing a sparrow knocked over a lighted lantern. The barn burned to the ground but Ellsing rescued the livestock.
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Windom
Minn
Joe Ellsing
Ellsing
Elissing
Voodooism: A Religion Beyond Myths and Secret Rites
A discussion of Voodooism as a religion with a belief in a supreme spirit and divine universe. The text traces its origins to West Africa and Haiti from enslaved laborers, noting contested links to ancient serpent worship in Egypt.
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Haiti
West Africa
Egypt
Relief Office Slaying Sparks Investigation
Police traced a fatal shooting to a relief worker found dead at her home shortly after a shooting scene. The victim, Miss Alice Erwin, had previously interacted with Mrs. Arden and her son during welfare calls.
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Alice Erwin
Birthday Ball Poster Heroine Praised by Christy
New York special report reveals Elise Ford of Mountain View New Jersey 19 years old and a noted athlete served as the model for Howard Chandler Christys 1935 Birthday Ball for the President poster She has won multiple medals in speaking swimming and running and is highlighted for her youth and talent in promoting the infantile paralysis fund supporting birthday events nationwide
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New York
N. Y
Howard Chandler Christy
Christy
Elise Ford
Mountain View
N. J
Miss Ford
Lambs’ Club
United States Fleet
Howard Chai Mei Christy
Simple Rites Held For Late R. T. Bryarly
The funeral for Rowland T. Bryarly Sr. a Winchester insurance figure, occurred at 10 am from the Church of the Sacred Heart. Mass was said by Rev. Charles Comaskey. Interment was in Mount Hebron Cemetery. Honorary pallbearers listed from out-of-town business associates. active pallbearers named.
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Rowland T. Bryarly
Winchester Insurance
Memorial Hospital
Church of the Sacred Heart
Charles Comaskey
Mount Hebron
Mr. Bryarly
Bryarly Insurance Firm
Virginia
West Virginia
Maryland
Jacob H. Yost
Ansel Solenberger
William G. Hardy
Bernard M. Sullivan
Chris Grubbs
Harry W. Ebert
James P. Reardon
Robert L. Gaize
William M. Richards
F. L. Jordan
Charles Town
W. Va
Fred. C. Wright
Hagerstown
O. S. Adams
Luray
C. J. Swank
William L. Maret
Morgantown
George B. Bushnell
Gibson Baker
R. Gray Williams
R. Gray Williams, Dr
C. R. Anderson
Samuel R. Hurst
P. W. Boyd
Phil H. Gold
Meteor fall incidents and library fines in historical notes
Records recount meteor falls across centuries with deaths and injuries in Mhow India 1827 and Brazil 1836 and Bauman Bohemia 1847 when meteorites struck roofs endangering children. Also Croydon England library fines totaling over 500 dollars monthly for overdue books.
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Mhow
India
Brazil
Bauman
Bohemia
Croydon
England
Mrs Farley at Flemington Notables Attract to Hauptmann Trial
Among notable attendees at the Bruno Hauptmann trial in Flemington is Mrs. W. P. Post. The scene draws various social figures and local residents following the high profile case.
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Mrs. Farley
Flemington
Bruno Hauptmann
W. P. Post
Radio Schedule Highlights Prominent Name Guests and Talks
A day's broadcast lineup features tenor Richard Crooks and Lily Pons with the Concert Orchestra. Mayor La Guardia hosts a Jewish women's clubs meeting with speakers. Henry Morgenthau Sr discusses Our President. Richard Whitney addresses the securities market. Secretary of War George H. Dennes attends a Women’s Patriotic Conference. President Roosevelt’s birthday party is aired across multiple stations.
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Richard Crooks
WJZ
Federation of Jewish Women’s Clubs
Ashtor
la Guardia
WOR
Henry Morgenthau
Turkey
WEAF
Richard Whitney
New York Stock Exchange
Lily Pons
WABC
George H. Dennes
Washington, D. C
W4jz
Roosevelt
WMCA
WHN
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Warren County Bureau
The
Winchester Evening Star
WM. Herring
Telephone Front Royal 213
Robert Simpson
Frank Simpson
Rockland
James Golden
R. E. Purdum
Marie Louise
Richmond
Mr.'m. ©. Simpson
Mr. E. “Brokes
William C. Armstrong
Winchester
William Browning
Culpopr
Mrs
A. B. Crigler
Warren County High School
Hedgesville High
Randolph-Macon Academy
Wilbur F. Trout
Fred van Ness Bradley
Charles Reed Smoot
Kings Daughters
Dentox Bros
Peoples Service Drug Store
N. Main Street
Winchester, Va
Chicago
R. W. Arden
University of Chicago
Ruth Arden
Goodrich
Cammertireco
Winchester VA
R. T. Bryarly
Radio Atlas
Europe
Philco
Philcos
Miller & Anderson
Buncutter Tire Co
W. P. Post, Jr
James A. Farley
Wenders
Lowell Thomas
Wabc—Press
Radio Ni
Amos
N’ Andy
Myrt
Marge
Jack Smith
Lum
Abner
Morton Downey
Just Plain Bill
Ing
Jan
Wabc—Jones Orchestra
Sid Gary
Wabc——Gray Orchestra
Wallenstein Sinfonietta
Tim and
Irene
Emery Deutsch
Voice of Crusaders
the Grummits
Philco Radio Atlas
Rand McNally & Co
Free Radio
ATLAS
Philco Radiolas
Winchester Furniture Co
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