Highway First Aid Station Dedication In Winchester Area
Scene at the dedication of what is believed to be the first highway first aid station in America at the Fireside Inn near Stephens City on the Lee Highway. Notables pictured include Taylor Barr and John L. Teets, with plans for Middletown station equipment and Red Cross training classes starting tonight in Rouss City Hall.
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America
Fireside Inn
Stephens City
Lee Highway
Taylor Barr
Winchester-Frederick County
Middletown
Winchester
Hicks
Red Cross
Rouss City
Hayfield Gentry Witness Airplane Visit First Flight Here
Hayfield, Virginia residents awoke Saturday to a low flying yellow winged plane that touched a tree, made seven circuits, and landed in W O Bakers hay field. The pilot, speaking German, emerged climbed a post marked with a red sign and then took off again, reaching about 2500 feet. The visit sparked theories of moonshiners, gold diggers, or an air port near Hayfield, with officials noting ties to the Admiral Byrd Airport at Winchester.
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Hayfield
Hedrick
Hedrick, Brothers, N. K. Larrick
Mrs. Brown
W. O. Baker
Lowing
Gabriel
Admiral Byrd
Winchester
Virginia
State Liquor Stores Hurt Grocery Trade In Virginia
Richmond reports that profits from state liquor sales boost state coffers but reduce grocer business. Rev. E. J. Richardson of the Virginia Anti-Saloon League criticizes liquor advertising in repeal campaigns. He notes speakeasies and shifts in drinking patterns amid the debate.
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Richmond
Rev
E. J. Richardson
Virginia Anti- Saloon League
Richardson
Success At Any Price Opens At Palace Theatre
A polished drama with Douglas Fairbanks Jr Colleen Moore and Genevieve Tobin leads a balanced cast in the RKO film Success At Any Price opening at the Palace Theatre tonight. Frank Morgan Edward Everett Horton and Nydia Westman fill supporting roles. Fox News reel and a Magic Carpet roundup accompany the program.
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Palace Theatre
Douglas Fairbanks, Jr
Genevieve Tobin
Frank Morgan
Colleen Moore
Fairbanks
Edward Everett Horton
Nydia Westman
Allen Vincent
Henry Kolker
Fox News
Hoar Qualifies As Administrator In Robinson Will Case
Mary Frances Robinson Hoar of Middletown died recently leaving a will. Hoar qualified as administrator c. t. a. under the will and posted a $400 bond with Ida B. Robison, sister of Mrs. Hoar, as security. Appraisers named by Clerk C. Co. Brannon include E. R. Sperry, M. Earl Kline, W. A. Everly, R. M. Campbell and Walter B. Little, all of Middletown.
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Mary Frances’ Robinson Hoar
Middletown
Hoar
Ida B. Robison
C. Co. Brannon
E. R. Sperry
M. Earl Kline
W. A. Everly
R. M. Campbell
Walter B. Little
Virginia ABC Board releases store openings and revenues
The Virginia Alcoholic Beverage Control Board announced personnel lists for new Front Royal and Appalachia stores. Since May 15 the board has crossed 1 215 000 dollars in sales with 475 000 dollars earned in July.
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ABC
Richmond
Virginia Alcoholic Average Control Board
Front Royal
Appalachia
San Francisco Police Chief Vows To Protect Citizens
Police Commissioner Theodore Roche pledges to protect rights and lives as militia gains control during the general strike. The force will be advised by Mayor Angelo Rossi's 500 member citizens' committee.
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Theodore Roche
San Francisco
Angelo Rossi
Citizens’ Committee
North Dakota House Clears Impeachment Steps for Langer
The North Dakota House of Representatives, after days of effort and a bare quorum, approved a resolution declaring itself in legal session and appointed a committee to move toward impeaching state officers. Friends of ex Governor William Langer plan to impeach him to obtain public trial and clear legislature.
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Bismarck
N. D
North Dakota House of Representatives
House
William Langer
Langer
State Supreme Court
P. O. Labre
Ole Olson
Supreme Court
When Trouble Comes By Wilmer F. Shryock
A reflective verse offering guidance on friendship and loyalty. The speaker recalls neglect during others’ troubles and emphasizes that true friendship is earned slowly through consistent aid and consideration over time.
Tells Lions Of Progress In Chemistry
H H Shockey a chemist at National Fruit Products Company spoke at a Lions Club meeting at the George Washington Hotel about 25 years of progress in chemistry. He described oil and gas refining, synthetic rubber, argon, coal by products used in cosmetics perfumes dyes and poison gas, and apple products including butter jelly sauce cider vinegar and the chemist’s role in their manufacture. Experiments to produce sugar from apples were noted. A softball league report by Dick Clevenger urged club support. Mr Sullivan of Washington was the guest of Lion T J Orndorff.
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H. H. Shockey
National Fruit Products Company
Lions Club
George Washington Hotel
Mr. Shockey
Dick Clevenger
Sullivan
Washington
Lion T. J. Orndorff
Man Survives 6600-Volt Electric Shock in Sperryville
Luray resident Drexel Penn, 21, suffered serious burns after contacting a live 6,600 volt line while working for Page Power Co. in Sperryville, Rappahannock County. Horace Estep rendered first aid and Penn remains hospitalized as he is not moved for treatment.
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Luray
Drexel Penn
Page Power Company
Sperryville
Rappahannock County
Horace Estep
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Pairment Ave
N. Loudoun St
Main St
Peyton St
S. Loudoun Street
S. Stewart Street
Miller’s Dry Goods
Loudoun Street
West Falls Church
Harrisonburg
Frank E. Moore
Main Street
Herbert
Rae
S. Cameron Street
Frederick County
G. C. Heberling Company
Dept
Bloomington
Cincinnati
Ohio
Hamburger’s Specialty Shop
Loudoun St
Coats
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