Winchester teachers fixed with 10 percent pay cut
The Winchester City School Board completed faculty appointments for 1932 33 with only six new white hires and one in the colored ranks. A ten percent salary reduction applies to most teachers, exempting those at the minimum pay level. Per pupil costs fell from 68 91 to 59 48 over four years, a 13 7 percent drop.
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Winchester
Gar R. Quarles
Quarles
Handley High School
Bessie L. Corkey
Handley High
Lola Moore
John Kerr
Virginia Avenue
Handley Elementary
Douglas Junior High
City of
Adde Winchester
Park To Play Sharpsburg Sunday at Rouss Park
The Park Association baseball team faces the Blue Birds of Sharpsburg Md Sunday at 3 p m at Rouss Park.
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Sharpsburg
The
Park Association
Blue Birds
Rouss Park
Two Girls Die Struggling at Zumbro River
Rochester reports no poison found in vital organs of Louise Prigge and Frances Polikowski. Married men Reuben Kruger and Jesse Salley of Plainview admit escorting the girls to the river where they disappeared after calling out, leaving investigators to consider the case solved.
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Rochester
Minn
Zumbro River
Plainview
Reuben Kruger
Jesse Salley
Louise Prigge
Frances Polikowski
Kingsport man Hal Crockett dies after illness
Hal G. Crockett 43 of Kingsport Tennessee died yesterday in a Kingsport hospital after illness due to complications. He will be buried in Washington DC after funeral arrangements. He was a native of Bristol Virginia and ran an automobile and garage business in Kingsport. He is survived by his widow formerly Miss Gertrude Lentz of this city and three children Gibson Elizabeth and Marshall Crockett. Mrs Lentz of Hayfield attended the death. Her husband long ago was a prominent Winchester tailor and worked with the late William H Wood.
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Hal G. Crockett
Kingsport
Tenn
Washington, D. C
Crockett
Bristol
Gertrude Lentz
Gibson
Elizabeth
Marshall Crockett
Florida Prison Officials Cleared In Convict Deaths
Raiford Fla July 22 The board of state institutions voted complete exoneration of Florida prison officials and employees in the deaths of two convicts Harold Bradley and Frank Powell following a two day hearing led by Nathan Mayo. Governor Doyle E Carlton attended the session. Bradley’s death was asked to be further investigated by Pennsylvania authorities.
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Raiford
Fla
Florida
Board of State Institutions
Nathan Mayo
Doyle E. Carlton
Harold Bradley
Frank Powell
Bradley
Pennsylvania
Winchester Park plans yard party to fund pool expansion
The Winchester Park Association meets at Friendship Engine House to form committees for a community yard party to fund a larger public pool. They seek cash donations and cake bakers for July 28 to 30, and invite all to help the children of Winchester.
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Winchester Park Associa Party
Friendship Engine House
Winchester
Rouss Park
Rouss Spring Park
Park Association
Mrs W L Cooper Fends Off Large Rattlesnake on Mountain
Mrs W L Cooper and friends hiking Little North Mountain escaped harm when a massive rattlesnake loomed for a strike. She used a stout stick to strike the snake, killing it after noting seven rattles and a button.
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William L. Cooper
Little North Mountain
Mrs. Cooper
Masonic School For Instruction To Open Monday
Virginia Masons from many areas gather at Camp Van Ike near Staunton for a weeklong Virginia Masonic School of Instruction No. 1. John T. Cochran presides. Thomas C. Nelson leads the instruction. Rev. Dr. F. T. McFaden will speak Monday at 8 p.m. Camp Van Ike lies on North River off the Staunton Harrisonburg road.
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Masonic Fraternity
Virginia
Camp van Ike
Staunton
Virginia Masonic School of Instruction
John T. Cochran
the Plains
Thomas C. Nelson
Lynchburg
Winchester Hiran Lodge
F. T. McFaden
Winchester
Winchester Steam Laundry Palm Beach Pants
White Duck and Striped Popular Pants offered at 25 cents. One day's service available when required. Phones 28 and 29. Publication date July 13.
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Winchester Steam Laundry
Palm Beach
Rights of Way Delayed for Valley Pike Improvement South of Winchester
Frederick County property owners resist giving standard rights of way for the Valley Pike 4 mile southern extension toward the West Virginia line. The Virginia State Highway Commission and Winchester Chamber of Commerce are coordinating with local officials, while discussions consider alternatives and other parallel-road plans.
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Valley Pike
City
Frederick County
Winchester
Virginia State Highway Commission
F. D. Henley
Andrew Bell
Winchester Chamber of Commerce
Kernstown
Shirley
Chamber of Commerce
Chamber
Flo Ziegfeld Dies Suddenly From Attack
Hollywood mourns Florenz Ziegfeld at 64 after a heart attack in hospital. Billie Burke rushes from a studio as Patricia Ziegfeld and the wife silhouette attend. The producer suffered pneumonia-linked lung congestion and had been moved from a New Mexico sanitarium weeks ago. His shows included Show Boat Rio Rita Sally and Kid Boots.
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Associated Press
Hollywood
Calif
Florenz Ziegfeld
Billie Burke
Patricia Ziegfeld
Santa Monica
Ziegfeld
California
New Mexico
New York
Chicago
Sally
Yard Party At Burnt Factory July 27th
A yard party was held at Burnt Factory on July 27. The forecast notes rain is expected the following night. The fragment mentions a date and location with minimal additional details.
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Burnt Factory
Betsy Ross and Crystal Restaurant Sale Advert
Regular 35c value ice cream on sale for 23c. Betsy Ross and Crystal Restaurant ad listing multiple page references.
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Betsy Ross and
Crystal Restaurant
Rail leaders endorse plans to merge lines
Washington July 23 Associated Press rail leaders in the East back the Interstate Commerce Commission consolidation plan but warn it will take many months to implement. Senators predict a long road to forming the great systems though markets show approval as rail stocks and bonds rise. Presidents of Chesapeake and Ohio, Baltimore and Ohio, Pennsylvania, and New York Central to meet in New York Tuesday to discuss the plan while others weigh in with cautious optimism.
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Associated Press
Washington
Interstate Commerce Commission
East
Couzens
Senate Interstate Commerce Committee
Chesapeake and Ohio
Baltimore and Ohio
Pennsylvania
New York Central
New York
Pennsylvania Railroad
Philadelphia
W. W. Atterbury
Burnett
Daniel Willard
Charles H. Ewing
Tthe Reading Company
R. BD. Starbuck
Charles S. Valentine
Richmond
Children of New York end country trip in Berryville
Fifty seven Tribune Fresh Air Fund children aged six to ten left Berryville on July 23 returning to New York. One girl cried when her host could not accompany her. one child had mild measles. two twin girls were unruly but overall good behavior. The county lacks a Roman Catholic church, and Rev. T Carter Page led the successful hosting effort.
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Berryville
Tribune Fresh Air Fund
New York
Amily
T. Carter Page
Chest Clinic To Be Held Here On Friday
The next free chest clinic sponsored by the District Nurse Association will be held Friday July 29 in the association office rooms near the Court House. Dr C W Scott of the State Board of Health will supervise inspections from 9 30 a m to 12 30 p m and 2 to 4 p m. Old positive cases and children will not be examined unless requested by physicians. Call 1189 between 2 and 3 p m for appointment with Dr Scott.
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District Nurse Association
Court House
C. W. Scott
State Board of Health
Call
Scott
Reading Company Intercontinental Link Faces Public Benefit Debate
Officials discuss an interstate rail consolidation plan affecting connections among Reading, Baltimore and Ohio, and Chesapeake and Ohio. executives stress ongoing open access to routes while minority holders seek terms benefiting public interest. outcomes depend on whether the plan serves the public.
Famous Doolittle to drop mail at Winchester airport
Major James H. Doolittle plans a low flight over Winchester early next week to drop a mail package celebrating the 157th anniversary of the U S postal service. The drop is to occur at Admiral Byrd airport southeast of the city, with streamered envelopes stamped for an hourly record.
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James H. Doolittle
Winchester
United States Postal Service
H. C. Stouffer
W. Irving Glover
Washington
Stouffer
Admiral Byrd Airport
Doolittle
George Gton
Anne Madison Washington
Major Doolittle
Roosevelt and Young confer on campaign topics at Krum Elbow
Governor Roosevelt and Owen Young held talks at Krum Elbow Roosevelt estate Hyde Park about campaign topics and Lausanne conference details. Young avoided comment on his role while Roosevelt suggested frequent consultation with the industrialist. Opening campaign actions include Sea Girt New Jersey eventAugust 27 with possible 100000 attendees and Hope of Smith support.
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Sea Girl
N. J
Associated Press
Hyde Park
N. Y
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Owen D. Young
Krum Elbow
Roosevelt
Young
Ee the
New York
New Jersey
al” Smith
Sea Girt
Hoover
Hague
Frank Hague
Jersey City
Smith
Chicago
Jersey
Roosevelt Clarion Flares As Election Fumes Rise
In Brookl n Conn a crowd near 300 believes Roosevelt is running for president. Roosevelt’s widow has received over 300 telegrams confusing him with F D Roosevelt the Democratic nominee. In Be loit Wis a dollar bill gifted by Councilman Branigan to a minister is under scrutiny after a pastor’s criticism of city government.
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Brooklyn
Conn
Theodore Roosevelt
T. R
Franklin D Roosevelt
Beloit
Wis
Branigan
H. A. Studebaker
Truman Morgan
F. W. Dodge Corporation
New York
Morgan
Memory expert Nutt fails to keep Johnson City engagement
Nutt of Greensboro North Carolina explains his missed Rotary Club appearance in Johnson City yesterday by saying he forgot about it. The speaker is widely known as a memory expert.
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Binghamton
N. Y
Say Me Nutt
Greensboro
N. C
Johnson City
Rotary Club
Magistrate Orders Hen and Rooster Dinner Solution
Philadelphia magistrate Belcher resolved neighbor disputes over two hens and a rooster by ordering them to be cooked for Sunday dinner. Marcel Donofray agreed and invited the complainants and guests to join the meal.
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Philadelphia
Belcher
Marcel Donofray
Donofray
Ross Outlines Post Election Demands in Speech
Buffalo audience heard Galen Starr Ross recounts from his failed Ohio gubernatorial bid. He framed national desires as jobs, beer, and more personal freedom, urging voters to focus on practical needs over party friction.
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Buffalo
Galen Starr Ross
Ohio
Shark tale and parolee in two coast stories
In San Diego a tuna clipper California was towed after a shark tangled in nets broke the rudder and authorities weighed reports of a 30 to 50 foot shark that may have been faked by witnesses. In San Francisco Kid McCoy, on parole, quits boxing and marriage plans, heading to Dearborn Michigan for work.
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San Diego
California
San Francisco
Kid McCoy
Dearborn
Mich 1
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W. L. Cooper
Masonic School
Henley
Flo Ziegfeld
Children OF
Clarke County Horse and Colt Show Association
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Cater Mulligan Lockwood
Charles Mulligan
William Metzgar
Leesburg
Louis Merryman
Sparks
Wilbur Osborne
Gordonsville
Harry K. Russell
Thompson Sowers
Clarke County
Famous Flyer
Jones Meat Market
Gov. Roosevelt
Owen Young
James A. Farley
London
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