Maphis Chosen to Lead Strasburg First National Bank
Fred Maphis, longtime Strasburg resident and former cashier, is appointed president of the First National Bank of Strasburg succeeding the late David F. Yost. He has served as vice president and cashier since Copp’s death and helped organize the bank since 1907. Henry A. Funkhouser is named vice president. both appointments announced by the board.
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Shenandoah
Ng Pi Hern
Tedirginia
Beer
National Ank
Strasburg
David F. Yost
George A. Copp
Maphis
Instituton
Central National Bank
Washington
D. C
National Bank
George “Washington University
Gas Tax Revenues Jump in May 1934
May gasoline tax collections reached 1 135 357 dollars from 22 707 149 gallons at the Virginia Division of Motor Vehicles, the highest in two and a half years. Total 1934 sales trail 1933 first half by 9 000 000 gallons, while license and gasoline revenue slightly lagged last year by 26 526.40 dollars. Gas tax rose 15.8 percent for six months. license and gasoline sales declined 1.2 percent overall.
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Virginia Division of Motor Vehicles
John Q. Rhodes
Lcenses
Kellogg All-Bran Helps Jacksonville Man With Constipation
A 70 year old man recounts decades of reliance on laxatives until his daughter gave Kellogg's All-Bran. He notes improved digestion and no constipation after a week, able to eat any food anytime. The ad claims All-Bran adds bulk like lettuce, aids intestinal waste, and supplies vitamin B and iron. Sold in red and green Kellogg packaging.
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Kellogg
Battle Creek
Airship Los Angeles Condemned for Flight
Los Angeles airship condemned as unsafe for further flight and limited to experimental use in its hangar and around a mooring mast at Lakehurst New Jersey. Built in 1922 it will not be recommissioned due to material deterioration from age. national research commission may seek permission to move it to Akron Ohio for experiments but towing is not feasible.
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Associated Press
Angeles
Seery Swanson
Los Angeles
Lakehurst
N. J
Swanson
National Research Commission
Akron Ohio
State Garden Specialist To Visit County
A food preservation demonstration led by Mrs. John W. Whitacre, Frederick county garden director, was held at Christ Episcopal Church parish house on Water Street with 15 attendees learning canning, soup mix, and drying techniques. A follow up demonstration is planned at Mrs. Julius Richard’s home in Opequon, and supplies for jars and tops are expected for relief garden participants. William Matthews, state garden specialist, will visit Friday to review relief garden work in Frederick County.
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Christ Episcopal Church
Waterstreet
John W. Whitacre
Frederick County
Winchester
Julius Richard
Opequon
Lupe Velez Files Divorce From Johnny Weissmuller
Lupe Velez, Mexican pepper pot of the films, filed suit for divorce in Los Angeles today alleging cruelty by husband Johnny Weissmuller, screen actor and Olympic champion.
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Los Angeles
Cal
Lupe Valez
Johnny Weismuller
May Carnival Aids Nurses Fund Planned Here
Andrew Bell reports talks with C B Ralston on bringing a carnival or road show to Winchester during July 19 20 21 for the District Nurse Association fundraiser. Local committees must approve any act, with Lions Kiwanis pledging support for yard party plans and merchandise donations likely to avoid merchant solicitations.
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Andrew Bell
Chamber of Commerce
C. B. Ralston
Virginia State Fair Association
District Nurse Association
Bell
Winchester
P. G. Ireland
Lions’ Club
Lions
Herbert Miller
Kiwanis
Alcohol and Gasoline Boost Federal Taxes
The fiscal year ending June 30 saw tax income rise by 681 million dollars, driven largely by gasoline and liquor revenues. Internal Revenue Commissioner Guy T. Helvering reported the gains, with fuel and alcohol taxes contributing more than a third of the increase.
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Associated Press
Washington
Guy T. Helvering
Internal Revenue
New Spraying Insecticide Sought In Study
Apple growers may favor a Richmond announcement about research at the Medical College of Virginia. Dr. A M Ambrose of New York under Dr H B Haag plans a year long study on insecticides from derris and rotenone with support from the U S Department of Agriculture. His assistant is W N Cunningham.
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Richmond
Medical College of Virginia
A. M. Ambrose
New York
H. B. Haag
W. T. Sanger
Ambrose
Two Men Fined In Trial Justice Court
Clarence Sirpaugh was fined 100 dollars and costs and sentenced to nine months in jail for operating a vehicle under the influence on U S Route 50 and illegal possession of liquor. Hollis Guess was fined 22 45 for being drunk in a public place near Gore. Both were arrested by Constable W E Oates. Herman Schneider testified. Sirpaugh, a repeat offender, also lacked a valid operator's license.
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Clarence Sirpaugh
A. J. Tavenner
Hollis Guess
Gore
W. E. Oates
Herman Schneider
Guess
Sirbaugh
West Virginia
Virginia
Cumberland Net Team Wins Eight Straight Matches Here
The Dingle Tennis Club of Cumberland Maryland won eight consecutive singles matches against Winchester Tennis Club, marking their fifth victory in six starts over out-of-town teams this season. Players include Curtis Merkle Russell Ponton Lawrence Shaffer Robert Bané and others with decisive scores.
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Dingle Tennis Club
Cumberland
Winchester
Altoona
Hagerstown
Martinsburg
Keyser
Curtis Merkle
Dingle
C. R. Wheeler
Russell Ponton
K. Robinson
Lawrence Shaffer
Charles Baker
Robert Bané
Robert Riley
Loraine Eisenbert
Dr. T. B. Gibson
Jas, Dyche
E. Glaize
Donald Chase
F. Glaize
Newton Heston, Sr
E. Grab
Recent Transfers In County Realty
County records show several deeds recorded. L. L. Hockman to Dr. Charles Bruce Harlee for two Hillcrest lots near Winchester with nominal consideration. A. Taylor Ritter to Bernetta Ritter for 76 acres near Stephens City. Russell A. Shryock to Evelyn M. Lemley for 70 acres with buildings near Stephens City. Warren Rice and J. W. Baker trustees to C. T. Whitacre for 230 acres of mountain land along Packhorse Road and Third Hill Mountain for $100.
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L. L. Hockman
Als
Charles Bruce Harlee
Hillcrest
Middle Road
Winchester
A. Taylor Ritter
Bernetta Ritter
Stephens City
Russell A. Shryock
Evelyn M. Lemley
Warren Rice
C. T. Whitacre
Packhorse Road
Third Hill Mountain
Caviar Delicacy Made From Sturgeon Roe
Caviar is a salted fish roe delicacy valued by many. It is typically produced from sturgeon roe though other roes may be used. Most people must acquire a taste for it.
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Fred. Maphis
Strasburg Bank
D. F. Yost
Mr. Durigan
Kellogg’s
Lupe Velez
The
Herrell Sales Corp
S. Loudoun St
Dellinger Bros
R. B. Rogers
E. A. . Clevenger
P. B. Russell
U. S. Royals
Trial Justice
County Realty
U. S
Aml
IMI
Calif
Bartlett Pears
Freestone Peaches
Tbs
Victor Coffee
Santos
Acme
Java
India
Killarney
ASCO
Glenwood
Farmdale
Fleischman’s Yeast
America
Richland
Pillsbury’s
Victor
la France
N. B. C. Mint
Camay Soap
Satina
WJSV
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