Education For Adults Planned Coming Winter
Dr. Sidney B. Hall announces a statewide adult education program funded by the Federal Emergency Relief Administration. District supervisors will lead programs with August training at the University of Virginia. community councils will advise local superintendents. The plan covers literacy, vocational training, rehabilitation, and general education, plus preschool nursery schools and monthly FEDERAL grants to hire emergency teachers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sidney B. Hall
Federal Emergency Relief Administration
Hall
Leslie D. Kline
Frederick County
University of Virginia
Virginia
West Virginia
Maryland
District of Columbia
Charles G. Maphis
Harry, Hb. Hopkins
Federal Emergency’ Relief Administrator
Virginia Emergency Relief Administration
State Department of Education
Two More Winchester Projects Receive Approval
The Virginia Emergency Relief Administration approved two Winchester projects via local projects engineer F. W. Bailey. A county school sanitation project covering 30 county schools, including Middletown and Stephens City, costs 2714.18 with 2254.18 from the school board for labor and materials, employing about 29 men. The Handley Library repair project costs 353.80, with 25 for labor and 45 for equipment, plus 365.81 worth of Civil Works Administration materials, employing about 16 men. Bailey also announced completion of painting at the Douglas school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia Emergency Relief Administration
Winchester
F. W. Bailey
Middletown
Stephens City
Gainesboro
Handley Library
Civil Works Administration
Bailey
Douglas
None “10 7 ¢ 76” battle criticism review
After the contest concluded, reports say both sides faced criticism for their bidding strategies and the South's play, reflecting mixed opinions on the game.
Grand Slam Chance Missed In Distributional Bridge Hand
A distributional hand leads to debate over the correct play for a potential grand slam. South faces doubled contract after West and North misbid and East doubles. The column analyzes ruffing, trump management, and club play to suggest a sure path to a grand slam with optimal defense and precise timing.
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West
North
East
South
Dummy
Winchester Little Theatre Thanks Public For Support
The Winchester Little Theatre thanks the public for support during its third 1933 34 season production at the Capitol Theatre. The cast led by Mrs Douglas Fuller Smith received high praise for performance and dedication despite illness with understudy Miss Jane Scully stepping in. The theater also credits cast members Helen Shelmire Ziegler Frances Beverley E C Stuart Kenneth Rice Jack Hayley H R Kern Jr Denis Hayley Robert Nelson Jr Ann Elizabeth Quirk Eliza Tucker Betty Ziegler Eleanor Scully and Harry Hanst, plus manager T W Baldridge and Capitol Theatre staff and resident donors for stage and financial support. The group hopes to continue delivering worthwhile entertaining plays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Little Theatre Organization
Winchester Little Theatre
Capitol Theatre
Little Theatre
Douglas Fuller Smith
Little Theatre Is Indeed Grateful To Mrs. Smith
Mrs. Smith
Jane Scully
Miss Scully
Susan Martin
Helen Shelmire Ziegler
Ethel Drake
Frances Beverley
E. C. Stuart
Kenneth Rice
Jack P. Hayley
H. R. Kern, Jr
Denis Hayley
Robert Nelson, Jr
Ann Elizabeth Quirk
Eliza Tucker
Betty Ziegler
Eleanor Scully
Harry Hanst
John J Williams
T W Baldridge
Winchester
Circus Clown at Capitol dazzles with Joe E. Brown
Joe E. Brown shines in The Circus Clown at Capitol in First National release. Described as a complete circus of farce and plot, the film blends thrilling stunts with romance and comedy, featuring lion encounters, a flying trapeze, and comic knife-thrower jealousy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe E. Brown
Capitol
First National
Capitol Theater
Joe E
Will Rogers Stars in Handy Andy at the Palace
Will Rogers appears as a small town druggist who moves to the city to play in Handy Andy at the Palace today through Friday. Peggy Wood and Mary Carlisle co star with Rogers and a Paramount news reel supplements the feature.
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Will Rogers
Handy Andy
Palace
Palace Theatre
Will
Andy Andy
Tarzan
Peggy Wood
Mary Carlisle
Paramount News
Injunction Plea In Slot Machine Case Dismissed
Roanoke federal judge denies the petition for a permanent injunction in the case J. H. Gill v. J. L. Manning. The court dissolves the prior injunction against police interference with slot machines and finds the machines are used for illegal purposes. Judge Paul emphasizes the suit does not determine criminal guilt but denies relief due to lack of proof of legality. The matter follows Roanoke raids and fines on operators.
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Roanoke
John Paul
United States District Court
J. H. Gill
J. L. Manning
Gilbert
North Carolina
Virginia
South Carolina
Paul
Crop Reduction Program Aims Simplicity for 1935
Washington officials outlined a simplified 1935 crop reduction program for farm commodities led by Secretary Wallace and the AAA. The plan centers on a unified contract, pasture incentives, and rental payments tied to production, with debate over continuing the Bankhead cotton act and potential livestock feed control.
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Associated Press
Washington
Wallace
Farm Administration
AAA
American League Standings and Schedule Highlights
The latest American League standings show Detroit leading with 59 wins and 36 losses, followed by New York and Cleveland. Yesterday Boston defeated Washington 8 0 while St. Louis edged Chicago 4 3. Today’s games include Washington at Philadelphia, Detroit at Cleveland, Boston at New York, and Chicago at St. Louis.
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Pet
Detroit
New York
Cleveland
Boston
St. Louis
Washington
Philadelphia
Chicago
Ww. L. Pet
Pittsburgh
Philadelhia
Brooklyn
Cincinnati
Scarcity of Parking Space Sparks City Anxiety
The sage of Chinatown Hi Ho laments shared worries over crowded streets and scarce parking. The note recalls the Truckee pass as the first Sierra crossing discovered in 1844.
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Hi Ho
Chinatown
Sierra Nevada
California
Truckee Pass
Memories of a Movie Fan on Silent Films and Change
The writer recalls early silent cinema in Winchester's old Auditorium, from Biograph and pantomime to Tarzan motifs and romance. They note wartime films bringing stark reality, the advent of sound, and reminisce about the charm of "A Kiss For Cinderella" and Henry Seal's piano.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester
Biograph
St.Vitus
Lillian Rivers
Miss Rivers
Wall Street
Kalem Company
Henry Seal
Schedule Revised By Valley League
Valley League directors keep four clubs Culpeper Harrisonburg Charlottesville and Woodstock. Front Royal did not apply for the forfeited New Market franchise. The schedule opened August 1 with a series of city matchups through September 2 in Charlottesville Culpeper Harrisonburg Woodstock.
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Harrisonburg
Valley League
Culpeper
Charlottesville
Woodstock
Front Royal
All-Stars
Thrilling Firemen's Game Ends 4 3 for Lovettsville
In a Sunday match at Winchester fairgrounds Lovettsville defeated South End Hose Company A C 4 to 3 after a held tied score through the ninth. Butler and Anderson starred for South End while Cooper fanned 14 batters for Lovettsville.
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South End Hose Company A. C
Lovettsville
Butler
Anderson
South Enders
Cooper
Corrigan
Homemade Lemonade Recipe From Lemons and Skins
A simple method to make lemonade by boiling lemon peels in water, then dissolving sugar, and diluting with cold water to taste. The instruction suggests using five to six lemon skins per quart of water and adds juice for final flavor.
Whitney Club Sets Weekend Baseball Schedule at Park Nine
Whitney's Llangollen All Star meets Winchester Park Saturday afternoon in a game sponsored by Mr and Mrs Whitney. Sunday Millwood Giants with top Millwood and Valley League talent face Park club, featuring Curry in Giants cap. Estep and Schumacher head Millwood contingent. Woodstock recent Valley League foe.
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Whitney
Llangollen
Winchester Park
Millwood Giants
Millwood
O'Sullivan
Park
Curry
Giants
Winchester
Estep
Millwood Giant
Schumacher, Artz
Woodstock
Hagerstown Narrowly Beats Martinsburg in Blue Ridge Loss
Mentzer pitched for Hagerstown allowing three hits nine baserunners and eight strikeouts as Martinsburg managed only three doubles and a single. Frederick beat Chambersburg 10 to 7 in the other Sunday results. Billy Doyle signed two Hagerstown players Lefty Shafer and Robert Keller who will join Detroit after the Blue Ridge season.
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Martinsburg
Hagerstown
Frederick
Chambersburg
Winchester
W. L. Pet
Mentzer
Mountaineers
Hobson and the Unkissed Hero of the Spanish American War
Richmond Pearson Hobson led a daring 1898 scuttling of the collier Merrimac at Santiago Harbor with Admiral Sampson's approval to blockade the Spanish fleet. After the action Hobson and his seven crewmen were captured and later released, earning a congressional medal in 1933 and fame as the so called unkissed hero.
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Richmond Pearson Hobson
Santiago Habor
Sampson
Young Hobson
Hobson
United States
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Irene Russem
Russell Bros. Circus
Henry Maine Houghton, Jr
Henry G. Houghton, Jr
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Warner Bros. Capitol
Hable’s Palace
Roanoke Drive
Inal
American League
Paris
Cinderella
Midwest
Loudoun Co
Lovellsville
Whitney Club
Babe Ruth
Bauch
Pop
Uncle Sam
Richmond P. Hobson
Navy
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