Roosevelt says recovery plan is now success
President Roosevelt declares the industrial recovery program for shorter hours and higher wages a success. He cites 12 000 replies as proof and notes progress on wage and working time codes for oil, lumber and men clothing industries. Governor Pollard pledges aid and cautions trust in leadership. Johnson predicts 5 to 6 million reemployments before Labor Day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington
Roosevelt
White House
Sap
Industrial Recovery Administration
Hugh 8
Johnson
Pollard
San Francisco
John Garland Pollard
Virginia
Hugh S. Johnson
National Recovery
Roe
Promised Integrity in Virginia Governorship Debate
A political advertisement urges voters to judge candidates by character record and platform. It highlights Hon. George C Peery as a Democratic Governor candidate who publicly states his positions and avoids private vote buying promises. The piece emphasizes Peery's integrity and past electoral alignments in the Ninth District.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George C. Peery
Judge Peery
Deal
Congress
Worth Smith
State Senate
Virginia
Shenandoah Valley Pioneer Family Reunions Grow in Popularity
Descendants of frontier era settlers from families such as Bakers Stallards and others unite yearly in the Shenandoah Valley with reunions expanding across states east of the Mississippi. The Bakers and Stallards gather at St Stevens Church and Dundannon with speakers including Rev. Harry P. Baker and Prof. W. M. Phipps while Stallard plans expect 800 guests with leaders like Charles T. Stallard and Judge H. H. Stallard speaking.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shenandoah Valley
American Republic
Snapps
Hotties
Singhass
Imbachs
Duddras
Schindels
Stallards
lEutslers
Paynes
Rink
St. Stevens’ Church
Dungannon
Bakers
John Nicholas Baker
America
Germany
Harry P. Baker
Mds
Ranier
R. H. Baker
Middletown
Minnie Strickler
New Market
Melvin Baker
Pasadena
Frank Baker
Fairfield
Stallard
Charles T. Stallard
LaFayette
Ind
Maude Humphreys
Glen Ellyn
H. H. Stallard
Pikesville
W. M. Phipps
Cornell University
Ithaca
N. Y
Organization Named To Handle City Home Loans
John J. Wicker Jr announces the honorary advisory boards appraisers and lawyers for the Alexandria District of the Federal Home Owners Loan Corporation. District manager H Bruce Green and assistant Nelson Snyder are named, with regional professionals listed for Winchester Frederick County Clarke Loudoun Fauquier and Fauquier counties including boards appraisers and lawyers.
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John J. Wicker, Jr
Richmond
Federal Home Owners’ Loan Corporation
Alexandria
Virginia
H. Bruce Green
Clarendon
Nelson W. Snyder, Jr
Lewis Ansley
Winchester
Frederick County
Shirley Carter
M. Lohr Capper
John H. Rosenberger
W. E. Cooper
John I. Sloat
R. Kline
Middletown
G. W. Lemley
Stephens City
Joseph G. Baker
Kernstown
Charles H. Harper
Noble C. Pierce
Oscar H. Lewis
Roland Bryarly
J. W. Arthur
W. E. Edwards
Burr P. Harrison
Miss Steele's Will Probated In County Office
The handwritten will of the late Miss Sarah E. Steele of Stephens City was probated in Frederick County Clerk's Office. Dated August 5, 1925, the will leaves $100 to nephew W Boyd Steele and the remainder of real and personal property to Maude Steele Baker Alva J Steele and Carson R Steele. Executor Harry R Kern posted a $2600 bond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sarah E. Steele
Stephens City
Frederick County
John I. Sloat
J. M. Steele
W. Boyd Steele
Nerces
Maude Steele Baker
Alva J. Steele
Carson R. Steele
Miss Steele
Harry R. Kern
Yard Party at 327 Valley Pike Announced
A yard party at 327 Valley Pike is set for Thursday July 27 offering home made ice cream cake and a Dutch quilt as giveaways hosted by the organizers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Valley Pike
Thurs
Winchester Chamber of Commerce Urged to Lead Recovery Campaign
Hugh S. Johnson, administrator of the National Recovery Administration, asked Winchester to form a broad campaign committee to educate and organize a national effort to boost consumer purchasing power and reduce unemployment. Andrew Bell and Mayor Charles R. Anderson confirmed the chamber would lead, with instructions to include local civic groups and business associations in the effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester Chamber of Commerce
Hugh S. Johnson
National Recovery Administration
Washington
Andrew Bell
Charles R. Anderson
Johnson
Chamber of Commerce
Winchester
United States
Clearing House Association
Rotary
Kiwanis, Lions, Retail Merchants
Federation of Labor
Advertising Club
Federation of Women’s Clubs
Welfare Societies
Ministerial Association
Bell
Anderson
Shine Opens Bathing Resort on Shenandoah River
John Shine of Winchester recently opened a modern bathing resort on the Shenandoah river at Berry's Ferry in Clarke county. New dressing rooms with lockers have been added, and motor boats as well as oar boats are available. Shine plans to lay out a baseball diamond and hopes Clarke county teams will use it soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shenandoah River
Berry's Ferry
Clarke County
John Shine
Winchester
Shine
Clearance Sale of Hats 2 for $1.00
Margaret L. Hodgson advertises a clearance sale offering hats at two for one dollar. The notice lists a pricing deal and promotes the sale to the public.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret L. Hodgson
Official NRA Badge Design Revealed for Re employment Deals
Gen. Hugh S. Johnson discloses the badge design for National Recovery Administration re employment agreements. The badge features red N R A lettering with blue eagle and U S parts on white, and the slogan We Do Our Part. The colors mirror American national colors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Hugh S. Johnson
National Recovery Administrator
National Recovery Administration
U. 8
Glass Estate Offered as Park for Winchester City
The Glass estate along the Northwestern Grade in Winchester, including 69 acres and the historic mansion, is offered to the city as a park. Mayor Dr C R Anderson reports the site suits park use and includes a perpetual stream, lighting, pools, tennis courts, and large trees. The offer requires extending the Northwestern Grade west of the mansion to Handley Avenue with sewer and water facilities and may be phased over years.
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Glenburnie
Glass Estate
Winchester
C. R. Anderson
Anderson
Mansion House
Handley Avenue
Glass Heirs
Yellow Taxi Service and Summer Bargains Ad
Yellow Taxi Cab Co offers 24 hour service for 1 or 5 passengers for 25 cents in city and light transfer delivery. Attractive summer materials and apparel advertised by Moling and Cather.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yellow Taxi Cab CO
Moling & Cather’s
Ip-Li
National Park Head Cammerer Named NPS Director
Arno B. Cammerer has been appointed director of the National Park Service in Washington. He previously served as assistant director of the government’s park systems.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arno B. Cammerer
National Park Service
Washington
Government
Park Systems
Funeral Rites for Mrs Shade Set for Tomorrow
Funeral services for the late Mrs Marie Shade wife of Walter M Shade Winchester business man will be held from her home 421 West Cecil Street tomorrow morning at 11 o clock Rev E A Lambert pastor Braddock Street Methodist Episcopal Church South will officiate and interment will be in the family lot at Mt Hebron Cemetery Pallbearers include O C Cassell Elmer V Hodges D O Lauderback William H Brown Brady W Largent and Charles P McVicar
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marie Shade
Walter M. Shade
Winchester
West Cecil Street
E. A. Lambert
Braddock Street Methodist Episcopal Church
South
Mt. Hebron Cemetery
Shade
O. C. Cassell
Elmer V. Hodges
D. O. Lauderba
McPherson Hutton Return Sparks Reconciliation Doubt
Aimee Semple McPherson Hutton arrives in Baltimore from Europe as doubts arise among her supporters that husband David Hutton will seek a serious reconciliation. Her attorney Wilfedd Andrews predicts a legal fight over the divorce while McPherson defers to Angelus Temple members for any action. She notes Hutton’s requests to sell the Temple and assets.
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Aimee
Hutton
Angelus Temple
Baltimore
David Hutton
Aimee Semple McPherson Hutton
Europe
Wilfedd Andrews
Havre
Norfolk
Los Angeles
Temple
Peery Pledges Eight Month School Term and Funding
Richmond July 25 A Peery campaign statement commits George C. Peery to a minimum eight month school term and pledges state revenue to cover the cost. He praises the state board of education and vows full support for education. Opponents accuse him of straddling wet and dry positions while noting a Fredericksburg newspaper backing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond
George C. Peery
Tazewell
State Board of Education
Peery
Godlrich
Deal
Smith
Fredericksburg Free Lance Star
C. O’conor Goodrick
Goodrick
Goolrick
Mr. Peery
Bishop Cannon
O’conor Goolrick
Cannon
Byrd
G. Walter Mapp
Virginia Federation of Labor
Virginia
Concert Band Plans Recital Here Friday
The Winchester Concert Band will present a Friday recital on the Court House lawn at eight o clock. Manager J Madison Spear announces Professor W H McKlwee prepared a varied program to please musical friends. Previous concerts drew favorable comments and the group hopes this performance will please again.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester
Court House Lawn
J. Madison Spear
W. H. McKlwee
Lions Club Holds Regular Meeting at Winchester Country Club
The Winchester Lions Club met at the Winchester Golf Club at 7 p.m. Lion Eckard spoke about his Chicago World’s Fair trip and visiting Lions International, meeting Melville Jones, and observing the office. Reports from baseball and playground committees were given and Dr. C. R. Anderson noted the Glass heirs plan to donate a 69 acre park under conditions. Guests included C. R. Swinson, L. D. Arnold, and Trenton Garber. Next luncheon at George Washington Hotel with Messrs Cleven Ger and Alexander in charge.
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Winchester Lions Club
Winchester Golf Club
Lion Eckard
Chicago
Lions International
Melville Jones
Lions’ Internal
C. R. Anderson
Glass
C. R. Swinson
T. J. Orndorff
L. D. Arnold
Allen T. Hawthorne
Trenton Garber
Homer Garber
Swinson
George Washington Hotel
Lions Clevenger and
Alexander
Italian Armada Reaches Shoal Harbor on Return Flight
Italian air armada completes third leg of homeward journey from Shediac to Shoal Harbor Newfoundland. One plane, the Rovi, forced down for repairs at Victoria Harbor, while 23 planes continue toward Shoal Harbor with options for next route via Iceland and Ireland or Azores.
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Associated Press
Shoal Harbor
Newfoundland
Shediac
New Brunswick
tRovi
Revis
Victoria Harbor
Italo Balbo
Shediac Bay
Iceland
Ireland
Azores
Chicago
Victoria
R. P
Italian Air Armada
Prince Edward Isac
Jesse F. Bly Passes At Home In Strasburg Area
Jesse F Bly died at his home 352 Fairview Ave this morning at 9:20 after twelve weeks illness. Born June 10 1882 he was 51. Survived by widow Vernie Keller Bly and four sons Curtis Austin Bly Herman Olin Bly Shirley Orville Bly and Walter Merlin Bly. Funeral arrangements incomplete.
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Jesse. Franklin Bly
Mason Bly
Eliza Seiver Bly
Lebanon Church
Fairview Avenue
Bly
Virginia Woolen Company
Charley Rouss Fire Company
Order of American Mechanics
Strasburg
Woodmen of the World
Christian Endeavor Union
First Brethren Church
Vernie Keller Bly
Curtis Austin Bly
Washington, D. C
Herman Olin Bly
Shirley Orville Bly
Walter Merlin Bly
Charles Bly
Cleveland
Ohio
William Bly
Hugh Bly
Staunton
Abbie Hockman
Minnie Hottel
Strasburg Junction
Mathews family visits Harrisonburg for college summer session
Mrs Thomas W Mathews and her daughter Miss Rene Mathews travel from North Stewart Street to Harrisonburg yesterday afternoon. Rene Mathews enrolled at Harrisonburg State Teachers College for the summer session. Cyril Mathews accompanied them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas W. Mathews
Rene Mathews
Cyril Mathews
North Stewart Street
Harrisonburg
Mathews
Harrisonburg State Teachers
Yard party at South End Hose Co.
Community event invites all residents to a yard party at the South End Hose Company on Thursday and Friday night July 27 and 28 from 1 p m to 11 p m with food music and games for families in the neighborhood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South End Hose Co
Park Group Plans Yard Party For Pool
Winchester Park grounds hosts a three night carnival August 3 4 and 6 to raise funds for the city pool. Park Association offers square dances bingo races and entertainment by Jenkins orchestra and Lees Field’s syncopaters with donations welcomed at R T Jones and Company 125 S Main Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester Park
The
Park Association
Kiddies
Jenkins
Lee Field
R. T. Jones and Company
Main Street
State Aid to Winchester in City Road Funds Debate
The article explains Virginia cities now receive 500000 a year from the state for street upkeep after adopting the secondary road system. Winchester gets over 10000 annually, helping cut the city tax rate. Peery supports continuing state backed roads and aid while Deal seeks to reduce the gasoline tax to end state operation and revenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia
Winchester
Peery
Deal
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Mr. Wicker
J. T. L. Jones
Berryville
W. A. Bradford
Kenneth N. Gilpin
Boyce
Clyde B. Levi
Chamblin C. Funkhouser
White Post
Hugh N. Ritter
Frank M. Wray
Edward McC. Williams
Loring V. Kackley
Loudoun County
H. C. T. Ewing
Leesburg
John Hill Carter
A. C. Norman
Purcellville
Frank Osbourne
H. C. Thompson
Hillsboro
W. C. Whitmore
John Orr Daniel
D. F. Hagin
North Ford
W. L. Jackson
Cecil Connor
Stilson H. Hall
Fauquier County
Harry C. Groome
Warrenton
Thomas B. Glascock
Upperville
L. W. Trenis
Catlett
J. Greer Carter
Chas. R. Bowen
Remington
Paul C. Richards
L. L. Triplett
Marshall
W. J. Humphrey
J. W. Slaughter
the Plains
C. W. Carter
J. Donald Richards
L. R. Bartenstein
R. A. Fifield
Commerce Group
National Park Head
Roberta Smyth
Bernadette Middleton
Lions Club
Balbo
Atlantic
Jesse F. Bly
Park Group
Peery Campaign Committee
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