Wave Jumping Causes Congestion in New York Air
Wave jumping is blamed for congestion in the New York air as six local radio stations raise or plan to raise wave lengths after court decisions and failed legislation. Secretary Hoover warned loss of authority could trigger chaos. Stations WMSG WBNY and BBR are among those expanding. One new metropolitan district license was granted.
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Associated Press
New York
Congress
Hoover
WMSG
WBNY
BBR
Albermarle County
Standard Oil Company
Texas Oil Company
Virginia
United States Court For
Western District of Virginia
W. O. Fife
Browning
Circuit Court of
Orange County
Radio interference disrupts entertainment programs
Some jumps have interfered with established wave bands of existing stations. Listeners with medium priced sets cannot receive their usual evening entertainment and are voicing complaints to newspapers.
Staff appointments announced for Virginia division of Sons of Veterans
Commander R. G. Lamkin announces staff for the Virginia division of the Sons of Confederate Veterans. Pean I. Carrington of Richmond is adjutant and chief of staff, with Philip Williams of Winchester as assistant adjutant chief. Many sons of veterans across the state receive other staff posts.
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Virginia
Sons of Confederate Veterans
R. G. Lamkin
Pean I
Carrington
Richmond
Nenkins
Philip Williams
Winchester
Sons of Veterans
State Adds 250 Reward for Capture of William Whirley
Virginia boosts the reward to 350 dollars for William Whirley, charged by the coroners jury with killing Archibald Armel from ambush on June 12. Whirley, last seen in the Blue Ridge Mountains five miles from the tragedy, remains missing as authorities distribute his description nationwide. Some suspect he has gone West.
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Berryville
Virginia
William Whirley
Archibald Armel
Clarke County Board of Supervisors
Whirley
Blue Ridge Mountains
Winchester Golf Club Tournament Schedule Highlights
The Winchester Golf Club lists a summer and early fall slate. Includes July 17 Martinsburg clash, July 20 nine hole women medal play, July 24 men 18 hole handicap sweepstakes, July 31 mixed two ball, and August 7 Tri state at Hagertown. August 14 tombstone, August 21 two ball four some, and Aug 21-29 club championship qualifiers. September features rounds, semi finals, finals, and Tri state at Alexandria.
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Winchester
Martinsburg
Kfor
Womon
Hagerstown
Catoctin
Tombstone
Septeber
Alexandria
Fomen
Target
Golf Tournament Schedule And Women’s Putting Contest
The notice lists a golf schedule with a September 25 handicap event for men, an October 2 Tri-state match at Frederick in medal play and championship format, and a women’s putting contest held each Tuesday on the No 9 green with season-end scoring and a prize for the lowest score.
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Frederick
State Legion To Have Score Floats In Phila Parade
Members of the American Legion Virginia department float committee met at department headquarters in Richmond to plan participation in the national convention in Philadelphia October 11 to 15. The committee chairman is B. & Goodwin of Emporia.
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State Legion
Associated Press
Richmond
American Legion
Virginia
Philadelphia
B. & Goodwin
Emporia
This Woman's Battle
Mrs. Margaret Wallace of Columbus Ohio describes fighting daily to manage housework while weakened by illness. She credits Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound with restoring her health allowing full appetite and strength. The ad portrays a woman battling for family happiness without public praise or banners.
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Margaret Walace
Safford Ave
Columbus
Ohio
Lydia E. Pinkham
Mrs. Wallace
Lydia BE. Pinkham
Virginia department plans large parade display at convention
The Virginia department aims for a major presence at the annual convention parade with twenty or more floats depicting historical events. Commander Wray forms a committee of Virginia leaders to plan the display and meet for the first time. Officials consider asking cities and counties tied to each event to finance a float portraying the event.
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Virginia Department
Philadelphia
Wray
Virginia
Tony
Sammy Mandell Wins Title Then Marries Rockford Bride
Sammy Mandell defeated Rocky Kansas to claim the lightweight title. Three days later he wed Elizabeth Hemming in Rockford Illinois, with the bride admitting she never watched him fight and would not listen to radio results while he pursued the championship.
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Sammy Mandell
Rocky Kansas
Elizabeth Hemming
Sammy
Rockford
Ill
Mandell
Tax return compliance urged for Winchester residents
Winchester residents are urged to file taxable property returns with the commissioner of revenue to avoid a ten percent penalty, with a minimum of two dollars. All adults 21 and up must report, including those with no property, and notes, bonds, stock, and income taxes must also be declared. The commissioner stresses prompt filing to avoid penalties.
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Winchester
Commissioner of the Revenue
Trenary
Moroccan Sultan Objects to Charleston Dance in Paris
Sultan Mullai Youseff of Morocco witnessed a Charleston display at a Bois de Boulogne tea gathering and expressed strong disapproval to M. Steeg, the French resident-general, remarking he cannot understand men allowing their wives and daughters to participate.
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Associated Press
Paris
Sultan Mullai Youseff
Morocco
Bois de Boulogne
M. Steeg
Fort Loudoun Seminary Announces Fall Session Start
The 22nd session opens September 16 for day pupils and resident students under fifteen. Grades include kindergarten through preparatory. Miss Affleck Miss Ardenia Jones and others teach with piano by Mrs. Greene. Kindergarten price is $79.00. Katherine Glass Greene serves as president.
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Affleck
Ardenia Jones
Greene
Katherine Glass Greene
Yard Parties and Picnics Save Money Buying Ice Cream
Garber Mfg. Co promotes discounts for yard parties and picnics by purchasing ice cream and soft drinks in bulk. The memo highlights affordable options for event gatherings and emphasizes value for group purchases.
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Garber Mfg. CO
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