Fire sweeps Harrisonburg motor works. losses near fifty thousand
A major blaze engulfed the R. E. Tutwiler Motor Company and adjacent shops in Harrisonburg, drawing aid from Staunton Elkton and Rockingham County units. The fire began in the Tutwiler garage basement around 1 30 this morning and spread to nearby frame structures, threatening the Campbell Hotel and King’s Barbershop as flames and smoke forced evacuations. despite extensive water application, losses are estimated at about 50 000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mertigsaburs
King's Store
Harrisonburg
Campbell Hotel
R. E. Tutwiler Motor Company
Grecteres
Rockingham County
Staunton
Elkton
Fox’s
King’s
S Brothers
Tutwiler
National Hotel
Tutwiler Garage
R. E. Tutwiler
The
Motor Company
PublicSale of F B Hottel Flour Mill
Public sale authorized by the will of Frederick B Hottel to settle his estate. Auction at the mill site five miles east of Winchester on June 24 1933 with buildings, equipment, and stock listed. Terms require one third down with balance in two annual installments, secured by deed of trust and insurance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick B. Hottel
F. B. Hottel
Winchester
Berryville
Sane
Delco
Ting
J. B. Hammer Mill
Munson
Ranmer Buhr
Richmond Empire
Howes
Novadel
Fairbanks
Silver Creek
Howe Make
Toledo
Shenandoah Valley National Bank of Winchester
FPB
Hottel
Dec
C. I. Brumback
Imogene Clark
Farmers & Merchants National Bank & Trust Company
Winchester Evening Star
North South Fulfill 4 Spade Contract in Tough Bridge Hand
A Central Press bridge problem analyzes North and South attempts to fulfill a 4 spade contract. East leads clubs, dummy wins with king, then hearts, with careful play of spades and diamonds. The declarer avoids giving West exits and secures the 10 tricks.
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East
North
West
Declarer
Van Sweringen brothers testify on Morgan loans in Senate
Cleveland financiers C. P. and M. J. Van Sweringen reveal in a Senate Banking and Currency Committee session the loans they received from J. P. Morgan finances. The image captures the rarely photographed brothers in Washington.
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America
C. P. and
M. J. van Sweringen
Cleveland
House of Morgan
Senate Committee On Banking and Currency
Washington
Will of J. E. Affleck Probate Granted Here
The will of J. E. Affleck leaves the entire estate to his wife Mrs. Mattie V. Affleck for her life or until remarriage. If she remarries she receives one third with the remainder to the children. on her death the estate is divided equally among the children. Mrs. Affleck is named executrix without bond. Drafted November 14, 1927, the will has no subscribing witnesses. Genuineness proved by George B. Bushnell and Floyd Haines. Appraisers include 8. C. Curl Emmett Henry O. T. Ritter Ray Grim and Jesse Cammer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. E. Affleck
Mattie V. Affleck
Church Assembly Studies Economy At 1934 Meeting
At Montreal North Carolina the General Assembly of the Southern Presbyterian Church forms an ad hoc committee to improve efficiency and cut overhead costs. Rev. Dr. F T McFaden of Winchester joins seven members with Dr. Thomas Currie of Texas chairing the panel. The group will report at the 1934 assembly session.
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General Assembly
Southern Presbyterian Church
Montreal
N.C
F. T. McFaden
Winchester
Thomas Currie
Texas
Young Man Wrote America by Dr Samuel Francis Smith
Dr Samuel Francis Smith composed the poem America at age twenty four using music from a German songbook. He reportedly wrote the eight verses in about thirty minutes with the first four commonly sung. The piece is linked to early American hymn tradition.
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America
Samuel Francis Smith
Roosevelt plans new industrial board advisory group
President Roosevelt moves to set up an agency to administer the forthcoming industrial law and ensure fair competition. A first advisory committee is expected to include Bernard Baruch Alfred P Sloan Walter C Teagle Alexander Legge and Gerard Swope from major firms and labor leaders.
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Roosevelt
Senate
Bernard Baruch
The
War Industries Board
Alfred P. Sloan
General Motors
Walter C. Teagle
Standard Oil of
New Jersey
Alexander Legge
Federal Farm Board
Gerard Swope
General Electric
Unknown Heirs in Winches ter Will Case
The last will of Mrs Mary Maleady of Winches ter raises questions as heirs and addresses are unknown. Niece Susanne Gallagher and four nephews receive $100 each, with the remainder to be divided among brothers James John and Frank Gallagher. Estate valued about $2000. Executor M M Lynch qualified with bond, with several st rivors named.
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Mary Maleady
Winchester
Copies of Sermons Preached a Century Ago Found
M. 8. Glaize, a prominent brick county farmer, recovered a book found among family effects stating it was published in Winchester a hundred years ago. The volume titled The Evangelical Lutheran Preacher and Pastoral Messenger belonged to his grandfather Solomon Glaize, a leading church member in Winchester in his era. The Winchester Republican office printed the first volume of sermons and articles by Lutheran ministers with editor notes to illustrate and defend Lutheran principles.
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Glaize
Brick County
Winchester
Evangelical Lutheran
Solomon Glaize
Winchester Republican
In Memoriam Charles E Hummer One Year Honored
In sad remembrance of Charles E Hummer who departed life June 2, 1933. A precious one from us has gone, a voice we loved is stilled, a place is vacant in our home. God recalled the boon his love had given. The body slumbers, the soul is safe in heaven. By his wife and children.
Lutherans and National Blessings Sermons Publication
A city editor notes Rev. Dr. Lewis Eichelberger edited and published a book containing sermons by the Rev. Dr. on national blessings and obligations. The sermons, preached in the Lutheran Church on July 4, 1830, extol the advantages of free liberal institutions and the religious duties they entail. The book’s author announced potential pecuniary additions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewis Eichelberger
Eichelberger
Publication aids benevolent African colonization work
A fragment notes advantages arising from a publication and its cost, intended to aid benevolent work for African colonization. The text reflects funding and support aspects tied to missionary or organizational activities.
Not Jim Lillis Fined for Liquor Offense
Police records show John Lillis of East Lane Avenue was fined and jailed for illegal liquor possession, not James Lillis as previously reported.
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Day
James Lillis
John Lillis
East Lane Avenue
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Farmers & Merchants National Bank & Trust Company of
Virginia
Louisa P. Crawford
Rouss Avenue
Chancery
James P. Reardon, P. Q
Noaw Numikute
Noah
Andrew Wise
Ashland
Wis
Rgb
Thatcher
Loui
Central Press
E. V. Shepard Amous
Gan North
Morgan Rail
O. P. van Sweringen
Church Assembly
Goodyear
Buncutter
Brad
Phillip Morris
Eopli Serge
Maleady
Wenders
Jim Lillis
Loudoun St
Fairmont Ave
Peyton Street
Robinson Apts
Stewart Street
N. Loudoun
Cook’s Filling Station
Millwood Pike
Livingston
Cameron
Singer Machines
T. J. Dale
South Kent
Beard
D. W. Kessler
Rosemont Ave
Weentgaren
Rhodes Drug CO
Irwin Drug CO
Mr. Hunter Gaunt
H. P. Rhodes
Braddock and
Boscawen Sts
Frederick Tea House
Rhode’s Drug Co
W. Boscawen St
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