Bishop Cannon Defiant Under Senate Questioning On 1928 Campaign
Bishop James Cannon Jr refused to answer questions before the Senate lobby committee about his anti-Smith activities in 1928. Chairman Caraway upheld the bishop's claim that the committee had no right to inquire into his political actions. The session paused with no quorum and a decision expected after Caraway’s return.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caraway
Senate Lobby Committee
Washington
James Cannon, Jr
Southern Methodist
Arkansas
Walsh
Montana
Bishop Cannon
Congress
Senate
Cannon
Little Rock
Ark
T. H. Caraway
Smith
James Cannon Jr
Senate Oil Committee
Harry
Sinclair
Frederick County 1930 Census Totals and District Gains
The 1930 Frederick County census reports a county population of 13,166 excluding Winchester, up 705 from 1920. Winchester adds 10,944, bringing city and county total to 24,110. Opequon district is largest with 3,719 people and 472 farms, including Middletown 416 and Stephens City 606.
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Frederick County
H. Russell Potts
Virginia
Winchester
Opequon
Middletown
Stephens City
Frederick
Back Creek
Gainesboro
Shawnee
Stonewall
Byrd and Expedition Sail for the States from Panama
Rear Admiral Richard Evelyn Byrd and most of his Antarctic expedition voyage home aboard the City of New York and the Eleanor Bolling. They left under heavy rain from Panama Canal Zone amid crowds, aiming for New York by June 19.
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Colon
Panama Canal Zone
Richard Evelyn Byrd
New York
City of
Admiral Byrd
Eleanor Bolling
Panama
Market Firm as Steel Prices Rise Amid Stubborn Trading
New York June 4 indications of stiffening steel prices appeared and changed yesterday's bear drive. Reports of sharp selling of U S Steel surfaced, then buyers pushed the market firm with gains of a point or two in some key shares. Call money renewed at 3 percent as trading closed firm with total volume near 1.7 million shares.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
New York
U.S
Firemen to Join Vets Parade and June 6 Observance
The Friendship Fire Company voted to take part in the Confederate memorial day parade on June 6 and to march in full uniform. They will meet at their hall at 10 o clock Friday morning for practice. The play Aaron Slick From Pun kin Crick repeats June 6 at 28 o clock at Littlemountain School.
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Friendship Fire Company
Littlemountain School
Aaron Slick
Punkin Crick
Finals Week Dances Mark Shenandoah Valley Academy Events
Final week at Shenandoah Valley Academy opens with the Alpha Phi dance at Winchester Country Club as part of a week of fraternity socials and courses. Leaders Announce commencement exercises at Handley Library with diplomas by Col. Roszel and the address by J Victor Arthur.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shenandoah Valley Academy
Alpha Phi Fraternity
Winchester Country Club
Shenandoah Valley Attractions
Winchester
Martinsburg
Shenandoah Valley
Lambda Sigma Fraternity
Delta Sigma Nu Fraternity
Country Club
Tokus Inn
Handley Library
Col. B. M. Roszel
J. Victor Arthur
E. H. Durell
Colonial Dames of America
P. J. Marshall
F. R. Washington
Robert B. Nelson
Gift Watches For Handley Graduates
Hodgson and Brown jewelers begin a year six promotion at West Boscawen Street store. A clock displays names of Handley High School graduates with the girls indicated by the minute hand and boys by the hour hand. The clock runs for several days and winners are chosen when it stops.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hodgson and Brown, Jewelers
Handley High School
West Boscawen Street
Youths Acquitted Of Roost Robbery On Appeal
In Frederick County Circuit Court Clyde Morris William Drummond Hop Lake and Charles Robinson four young white men were acquitted of chicken stealing after appealing previous Magistrates Court convictions that sent them to one year in prison A fifth man pleaded guilty earlier and implicated the quartet but did not testify today as he serves a one year term on the State roads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick County
Clyde Morris
William Drummond
Hop Lake
Charles Robinson
Peonies White Red and Pink
The Flower Shop advertises a selection of peonies in white red and pink tones. {|}
Clayton Hollis Oversees Inquiry Into Massie Police Status
The committee led by Clayton Hollis will probe whether John M. Massie is a sworn policeman. Additional related matters may be reviewed as part of the investigation.
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John M. Massie
Common Council Session At Glance Measures For Water Shortage
The council moves to address a threatened water shortage from a prolonged drought. Clayton W. Hollis is elected Chief of Police to fill the vacancy caused by Chief Doran's death, Tom Boyd named First Assistant and Night Chief. A $100 skating tax revival is discussed. John M. Massie salary claim prompts status question. Steps are ordered to pursue a Shawnee Springs filtration plant to ensure future water supply.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clayton W. Hollis
M. A. Doran
Tom Boyd
John M. Massie
Shawnee Springs
Filtration Plant Proposed To Save Shawnee Spring Water
Council discusses installing a Whitman Reynardt filtration plant at Shawnee Spring to remove pollution and provide 600 000 to 750 000 gallons daily. Estimated cost 40 000 to 70 000 with funds to be arranged if begun. Rainfall shortage and stressed reservoir cited as urgent factors.
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Erate Whitman, Reynardt & Company of
Baltimore
Shawnee Springs
Page
Grouth
Shawnee
State Board of Health
Henry
Allen
Whitman, Reynardt & Company
Friendship Fire Company Meeting Notice
The regular monthly meeting of the Friendship Fire Company will be held at Friendship Hall tomorrow night Thursday June 5 at 8 o'clock. All members are requested to be present.
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Friendship Fire CO
Friendship Fire Company
Friendship Hall
Warner Brothers to Acquire Shenandoah Valley Theatres
The sale of the Shenandoah Valley Theatres group including the Capitol and Colonial in Winchester to Warner Brothers was announced in Staunton by Isaac Weinberg. The transfer, from Universal Pictures, could spark construction of a Harrisonburg theatre and positions Warner Brothers as a major national exhibitor. Universal reportedly plans to retire from theatre operations while Warner Brothers expands holdings with theatres in Staunton, Lexington, Clifton Forge, and Keister.
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Shenandoah Valley
Capitol
Colonial Theatres
Winchester
Warner Brothers
Staunton
Isaac Weinberg
The
Valley Group
Harrisonburg
South Court Square
Weinberg
Universal Pictures, Inc
Universal
Universal Pictures
Motion Picture
Shenandoah Valley Group
Roanoke
Eee Valley Theatres
Keester
Lexington
Clifton
Peres
Funeral Services Held At Capital For Mrs. Sloat
Emma Jean Sloat 86 widow of Jesse B. Sloat died Monday in Walter Reed General Hospital Washington after a period as patient. She mothered Major J Irving Sloat Theodore D Sloat and Mrs Beulah D Foulke all of Washington. Funeral from Fontanel Courts Fourteenth and Fairmont streets NW at 2 30 PM with interment in Greenwood Cemetery.
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Emma Jean Sloat
Jesse B. Sloat
Winchester
Walter Reed General Hospital
Washington
J. Irving Sloat
Theodore D. Sloat
Beulah D. Foulke
Fontanel Courts
Fourteenth
Fairmont Streets
Northwest
Greenwood Cemetery
Bruce's Greater Shows Camp At Rouss Springs Park
Bruce's Greater Shows are camped on the Rouss Springs Park site for a full week presenting carnival novelties. Large crowds attend each evening in Winchester under the Winchester Park Association. The attractions include rides side-shows games and broad entertainment.
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Bruce
Rouss Springs
Winchester
Winchester Park Association
Special services before Whit Sunday at Centenary Church
Special services will be held at 8 o'clock this evening in Centenary Reformed Church by the pastor Rev. Dr. S. L. Flickinger. The services prepare for the celebration of holy communion next Sunday observed as Whit Sunday.
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Centenary Reformed Church
S. L. Flickinger
Fine Estate to Be Sold Saturday at Middletown
The Heater estate of 282 acres with a large brick residence near Val ley Turnpike will be sold in front of the Court House at noon Saturday June 7. Private sales of household goods for ten days offer solid walnut parlor and bedroom suites mahogany finished library table and other items sold by Miss Sara Wood Winchester Virginia.
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Middletown
Valley Turnpike
Court House
Sara Wood
Peyton St
Winchester
Cleaning House Help Wanted At Winchester Steam Laundry
Local laundry ad invites applicants for washing and folding roles at Winchester Steam Laundry. Contact numbers listed as 28 and 29 for hiring inquiries.
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Winchester Steam Laundry
Three Walkers Die In Cumberland Road Crash
In Cumberland Maryland coroner to empanel jury Friday to probe the death of Mrs Faye Walker 37 and her children Barbara 11 Junior 18 and other family members injured after a car struck them on the Cumberland Keyser road John Kierner Keyser man held for investigation and driver John Kib er Keyser detained after reporting his car and events. One killed in Baltimore Annapolis crash nine injured including seven Marines at Naval Hospital.
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Associated Press
Cumberland
Joseph B. Finan
Faye Walker
Barbara
Junior
Cumberland-Keyser Road
Keyser
W Va
John Kierner
Kierner
Edith Walker Johnson
Sadie Walker
Samuel Walker
M. S. Walker
Ene
James Walker
Earnest Walker
Ester Walker
Bettie Johnson
John Kieber
Dawson
W. Va
Baltimore
Marine Corps
Annapolis
Baltimore-Annapolis
Benjamin Phipps
Chester Carpenter
Coatesville
Paul Waldrop
Naval Hospital
W C. Hale
George Hartley
J. Kelleher
John W. Brown
Frank Florrie
Herbert Haynes
Paul Turner
Phipps
Winchester Council Honors Death of Chief M A Doran
The Winchester City Council passed a unanimous resolution of regret for the death of Chief Michael A. Doran who served over twenty years on the force and seven years as chief. The memorial praised his public service, kindness, and steady leadership and ordered copies sent to the family and published in The Winchester Evening Star.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles H. Harper
Winchester
M. A. Doran
Harper
Supreme Court of Last Resort
Michael A. Doran
Common Council
Firemen Urge Friends To Attend Plaza Carnival
Firemen urge local residents to support the World of Pleasure Shows and stands on Reuss avenue and City Plaza for the Sarah Zane Fire Company. Highlights include Taylor-Festis minstrels and Mysteri ous Ray and company and a free kiddies ride day on Friday June 6. Midl town Band performs Thursday night and Handley Band Friday night under Prof. McKilwee. event emphasizes local talent and community support.
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Reuss Avenue
City Plaza
Sarah Zane Fire Company
Taylor- Festis
Ray and Company
Middletown
Handley
Handley Band
McKilwee
Water sprinkling restricted citywide until further notice
City imposes lawn and garden sprinkler ban due to water waste and leaks. Offenders face fines. Water Department notice dated June 4. Also an unrelated rental ad for a house at 210 E. Yes, apply Dr. W. D. Myers.
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Water Dept
W. D. Myers
Yard Party Planned by Paynes Chapel Sunday School
Paynes Chapel Sunday School will hold a yard party at Ridgeway Friday night June 6. The event invites community members to attend for fellowship and fundraising.
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Paynes Chapel
Ridgeway
Auction Sale Wisecarver Farm June 16
Auction notice indicates Wisecarver farm sale scheduled for June 16. Internal advertisement references MB-4 5-R-11-1g-14-La-Bid and urges readers to see inside for details.
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Wisecarver Farm
Mrs Hughes Likely Died of Blood Poison in Clarke County
Coroner reports indicate Mrs Louise Headley Hughes may have died from septicaemia after a May 15 autopsy. Clarke county officials, under coroner C H Iden, continue inquiry as autopsy tissues were sent to the state biologist for examination.
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Louise Headley Hughes
R. J. Hughes
Albin
Clarke County
Frank M. Wray
Atryville
Jones
Richmond
Refuge Church
Ollie A. Clatterbuck
Desirable Sier property near Greenwood School to be sold
A thirty three acre tract known as the Sier property lies 3 4 miles east of Winchester near Greenwood School House. It will be sold at eleven o'clock Saturday June 7 in front of the Court House.
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Sier
Winchester
Greenwood School House
Court House
For Rent Garage and Machine Shop on S Market St
Classified fragment listing rental space for a garage and machine shop on S Market Street. Includes names Bailey Bros and a garbled note possibly advertising elsewhere. No clear dates or prices due to OCR corruption.
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S. Market St
Posenscian Tuwa
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Cumberland, Md
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Leesburg
H. H. Hazen
Washington, D. C
T. W. Keller
E. T. Kenny
Towson
R. C. Linson
Charles Town
Wa. Va
T. Olmsted
Cincinnati
Ohio
Handley Graduates
Grove Bros. Dept. Store
Evening Star
Wat Richie
Uisgusseu DI Common Council
Arners
Movie Chain
Capital
Special Services
Fine Estate
Baltimore Road
Council
Peonies
RJ. Hughes
Bailey Bros
Jos Sullivan
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