Martail Law Declared in Pa Coal Fields by Governor Pinchot
Governor Pinchot proclaims virtual martial law in Fayette county soft coal fields to quell disorders amid a 15000 to 16000 miner strike. National Guardsmen from the 112th Infantry en route, deputies clash with strikers, and Sheriff Hackney refuses to withdraw.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Harrisburg
Pinchot
Fayette County
Pittsburgh
Pennsylvania National
Mt. Gretna
National Guards
Brownsville
112Th Infantry
Kenneth Momoyer
Erie
Hackney
Frederick County roads gain under state takeover
The piece argues that county road taxes fell from about 33 000 to 9 159 dollars and notes annual savings of roughly 24 900 dollars. It compares with West Virginia land taxes and explains state road funding of 65 000 dollars from the gasoline tax, urging support for Judge Peery to continue the road program and oppose Deal’s plan to cut the tax by 4 000 000 dollars annually.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick County
West Virginia
Judge Peery
Deal
Virginia
Peery Campaign Committee
Pol
Mass Meeting Of Merchants Here Monday Evening
Winchester and Frederick County merchants will gather at the George Washington Hotel Monday night July 31 to adopt codes under Roosevelt’s Code of Fair Competition and cooperate with the National Recovery Administration. About 20 merchants met last evening and agreed to a 52 hour week with 40 hours billed to employees and occasional extra help to cover the balance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester
Frederick County
Chamber of Commerce
George Washington Hotel
National Recovery Administration
Roosevelt
Solenberger Suffers Stroke at Shenandoah Cabin
John S. Solenberger prominent Winchester hardware merchant suffered a stroke of paralysis shortly before noon at his Shenandoah river cabin. He was moved to his home where an afternoon report said his condition was somewhat undetermined but believed satisfactory.
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John S. Solenberger
Winchester
Shenandoah River
Fatally Injured on Thurmont Frederick Highway
Morris Swoope, 38, was fatally struck by a passing car while stepping on the Thurmont Frederick highway near Lewistown. He died at Frederick Hospital after being admitted immediately. the driver W A Quinn of Alexandria was exonerated by acting coroner Guy K Motter.
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Associated Press
Lewistown
Morris Swoope
Thurmont-Frederick
Here
Frederick Hospital
Swoope
W. A. Quinn
Alexandria
Guy K. Motter
T B Clinic To Be Held Here
The District Nurses Association announces the next anti tuberculosis clinic will be held at the association offices in Winchester on July 31. Dr C W Scott of the Virginia State Board of Health will oversee the clinic which is free and open to anyone concerned they may have TB.
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District Nurses Association
C. W. Scott
Virginia State Board of Health
Winchester
In Memoriam Dr Baetjer Ends Life of Service
Verse honors Dr. F. H. Baetjer with lines about courage and sacrifice in serving others. It notes he offered skilled hands to ease human pain, dying in July 1933 in Mount Airy Maryland and signed by Eve Deekens Durborow. The second sentence references admonitions against alarmist talk of America’s last chance.
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Eve Deekens Durborow
Mt. Wa
Banks and Chamber Protest Move of Public Works HQ
Winchester banks and the Chamber of Commerce urge all local businesses to protest to President Roosevelt against relocating the Tenth District Public Works headquarters from Richmond to Baltimore. They argue the move would jeopardize anticipated funding and regional benefits from the federal program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bankers and Chamber of Commerce
Federal Public Works
Richmond
Winchester
Chamber of Commerce
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Tenth District
Baltimore
Roosevelt
Winchester candidate defends income and tenure in voters appeal
The candidate denies rumors of other income and states he has closed his Main street business to focus on the office. He notes he leads Winchester Woolen Co with no salary and kept the mill running at a loss to protect 100 workers, and cites his time with Wholesale Grocery Corp with no salary. He urges voters to use their judgment and vote.
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Winchester
Main Street
Winchester Woolen Co
Winchester Wholesale Grocery Corporation
Gas tax stance echoed by Capt Grimm in ad
A political advertisement features Capt. Geo. H. Grimm endorsing a 2 cent gasoline tax reduction. He argues it would boost revenue while helping residents and local businesses, noting his wholesale oil and gas experience and filling station operation. The letter is addressed to J Henkel Henry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Appleway
Geo. H. Grimm
J. Henkel Henry
Public Speaking by Henkel for Legislature
Henkel announces campaign stop times for Monday night at 8 in White Hall and 9 in Brucetown. The candidate plans to address voters and present platform details.
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White Hall
Brucetown
Henkel
Coble Endorses Henry Candidacy in Political Ad
Letter from Ivft A Lee Coble endorses Henry for both special and regular sessions. Coble praises Henry as a champion of the people and veterans welfare, urges revenue gains from gas tax, and suggests mutual as a revenue-raising method. A side note mentions “Dancing masters to frame code” and asks about passers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry
Par-Mutual
Lpft
Camp White Rock A Favorite Haunt For Scout Troops
Camp White Rock on the Capon river West Virginia hosts frequent camp activities. Troops 1 and 2 built a new mess hall and prepared for Girl Scout campers from July 11 for two weeks. Stephen’s City and Middletown units return under Scoutmasters Wall and Everly with about fifty Girl Scouts and thirty Boy Scouts enjoying camp life. A August 4 start will bring around 40 Scouts and Scouters for a two week session led by E. B. Cooper and I. Fred Stine with plans for the greatest camp yet.
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White Rock
Capon River
W. Va
Stephens City
Middletown
Scoutmasters Wall
Everly
E. B. Cooper
I. Fred Stine
Man Attempts Self Surgery in Kitchen Tragedy
Floyd Charlton, 66, of Hagerstown Maryland, attempted to operate on his own hip growth using a razor in his kitchen. He cut a large hole in his hip and bled severely, later telling officers the growth made walking difficult before being found by neighbors and taken to a hospital in serious condition.
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Floyd Charlton
Madison Avenue
Hagerstown
Charlton
Diphtheria Clinic Announced By Winchester Groups
The District Nurses' Association will hold a diphtheria clinic at Highland Avenue Chapel tomorrow and Saturday July 28 and 29 from 3 to 5 p m. Colored children will be served at Douglas School at the same times. Sponsored by the Junior Auxiliary of Winchester Memorial Hospital.
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Dstrict Nurses’ Association
Highland Avenue Chapel
Douglas School
Winchester Memorial Hospital
Park Yard Party Planned For Children’s Pool Benefit
Park Association schedules a three day yard party at the park grounds next Thursday through Saturday to raise funds for a sailing pool project. Winchester Concert Band opens Friday night with an open air show at 8. Lee Fields orchestra plays for Saturday round dance while square dancing features on Thursday and Friday. Bingo stands and races add variety. Donations of edible items are urged, with cakes especially welcome. contributions can be left at R T Jones & Co 125 South Loudoun Street.
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Park Association
Winchester Concert Band
Lee Fields Orchestra
R. T. Jones & Co
S. Loudoun Street
Community Vesper Service At Handley High Stadium
The Ministerial Association of Winchester urges all residents to attend the Union Vespers Service at Handley High School Stadium tomorrow at 6.30 p m. Rev. R L Williamson will preside and Rev W M Brashears will deliver the sermon. Music numbers are arranged by the Music Lovers Club.
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Ministerial Association of Winchester
Handley High School
R. L. Williamson
W. M. Brashears
Market Street Methodist Episcopal Church
Music Lovers Club
Wanted by 8 P C A for a good home puppy
A dog seeking a new home described as a female puppy with part police training. The notice urges finding a kind owner and suitable residence through the agency.
Shenandoah River Bathing Beach Opens At Millwood Pike
Free camp on Shenandoah River offers bathing and boating with ample parking. SHINE'S BATHING BEACH on Route 50 Millwood Pike features row boats motor boats surf riding and access to an athletic field lasting from 1 PM to 11 PM.
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Shenandoah River
Shine’s
Millwood Pike
Phone Election Returns To Star
Judges and clerks of election are urged to send in returns quickly after votes are tabulated. The Star offers to reverse toll charges from Winchester if officials report them. Cooperation will help provide complete election results soon after polls close.
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Winchester
Ritchie Improves After Nose Bleed in Ocean City
Governor Albert C. Ritchie is recovering from a severe nosebleed suffered after arriving at the home of State Comptroller William Gordy Jr in Ocean City Maryland He was weak but said he had fully recovered after doctors, including Dr Robert P Bay, treated him and the bleeding stopped following a fifteen minute interval
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Associated Press
Ocean City
Albert C. Ritchie
William 8. Gordy, Jr
Gordy
Francis J. Townsend
Robert P. Bay
Baltimore
Dr. Bay
Rotation facts disputed over House seat in district
The Moore Campaign Committee asserts that no 1925 resolution to rotate the House of Delegates seat existed. It notes a 1925 Senate rotation agreement favoring Shenandoah County and accuses Henry of violating the spirit by running in 1927, despite claims of a turn.
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House of Delegates
Henry
Bradford
Winchester
Clarke
Frederick
Mr. Henry
Winchester Star
Blackburn Smith
Berryville
Denny
Shenandoah County
Richard 8. Wright
Shenandoah
Wright
Moore Campaign Committee
Handley Library picks six popular books for readers
The Handley Library lists six varied titles including Thrills of a Naturalist by R. L. Ditmars, Years of the Locust by Gilbert Seldes, Psychiatry and Mental Health by Dr. J. R. Oliver, We the People by Elmer Rice, Young America’s Story of F. D. Roosevelt by S. and A. Lowitz, and First Wife and other stories by Pearl Buck.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Handley Library
New York
R. L. Ditmars
Gilbert Seldes
J. R. Oliver
Two die in Clarke County dance hall shooting
A deadly shooting at Millwood Clarke County during an Odd Fellows Frolic left Benjamin Thomas Layton dead and David Jackson seriously wounded. Fred Cooper fled then was captured at Charles Town West Virginia and jailed in Berryville. Cooper fired after a remark about liquor at George Mill according to witnesses.
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Millwood
Clarke County
Here
Benjamin Thomas Layton
Winchester Memorial Hospital
Fred Cooper
David Jackson
Cooper
George Mill
Mills
Layton
H. C. Smith
Boyce
Memorial Hospital
Jackson
Charles M. Feltner
Berryville
Winchester
West Virginia
Charles Town
W. Va
Benjamin Layton
Leroy Layton
Winchester Mayor Applauds Memorial Hospital Immunization Clinic
Dr. Charles R. Anderson, mayor of Winchester, commends the Junior Auxiliary of Memorial Hospital for sponsoring a diphtheria immunization clinic for local children. In a letter to Mrs. Clarke T. Cooper, he notes Frederick County had no diphtheria cases last year and offers full city support.
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Charles R. Anderson
Winchester
Memorial Hospital
Clarke T. Cooper
Anderson
Frederick County
County Board of Health
Winchester Steam Laundry Ad Fragment
An OCR fragment advertises Winchester Steam Laundry promising a clean feeling from clean clothes with service on weekdays. Phone number 28 appears, indicating contact details. The snippet suggests a local laundry business offering laundry and possibly ironing or dry cleaning.
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Winchester Steam Laundry
Yellow Taxi Cab Co Offer 24 Hour Service
A 24 hour taxi service advertises rides in the city for one to five passengers at 25 cents, with light transfers and delivery. Contact phone number 777.
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Yellow Taxi Cab CO
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Penna
Keystone State
E. O. D.tf
J. S. Solenberger
T. B. Clinic
F. H. Baetjer
America
C. P. McVicar
Coble
A. Lee Coble
Dancine Masters
Anicamon
Meliwaine
Camp White Rock
Shryock’s
W. T. Sullivan
South End Hose Co
Hall
Church of Christ
S. J. Goode
H. R. Jones & CO
S. Brad. St
Negro
Bennie Layton
Shayock
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