Gas Price War Looms in Staunton and Valley
Staunton chamber of commerce push to force wholesale firms to cut prices. Petersburg and Hopewell retailers now charge sixteen cents a gallon, down from 20.5. Reports say war may spread to Shenandoah Valley as retailers buy only daily supplies amid price uncertainty.
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Ralston
Staunton Chamber of Commerce
Hopewell
Petersburg
Chamber of Commerce
Wistchester
Staunton
Shenandoah Valley
Anniversary of N.R.A. will be observed Saturday
The text notes an anniversary of the N.R.A. to be observed on Saturday. It mentions child labor bans in legitimate plants and limited in trade, increases in trade union membership, and controversy over Section 7A's collective bargaining freedoms.
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N.R. A
Three Man Board Proposal Receives Little Support
M F Tighe president of the Amalgamated Association said the government plan for a Special three man board to settle steel disputes has little merit. He noted the difficulty of finding impartial members and called a Pittsburgh convention for June 14 to decide on a possible strike. The idea was urged by Hugh S Johnson the NRA administrator in Washington last week.
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Pittsburgh
M.F. Tighe
Amalgamated Association of Iron, Steel, and Tin Workers
Hugh 8. Johnson
Washington
Baptismal Rites Set For June 17 At Babb's Run
Revival meetings at Pentecostal Mission 113 South Cameron Street led by Evangelist David Wilson and Rev Shade draw 300 attendees with 16 adults already baptized. A baptismal service is planned June 17 at Babb's Run on the Gainesboro Pike near Charlie Clarke residence with Pentecostal ministers leading.
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Pentecostal Mission
South
Cameron Street
David Wilson
Wilson
Ohio
Shade
Coun
Babb’s Run
Gainesboro Pike
Charlies Clarke
Mr. Shade
Meat Truckers Strike Storms Baltimore Homes
Police report that striking meat truckers in Baltimore’s parking industry pelted the homes of four non-strikers with stones and milk bottles. No injuries were reported. Packers placed guards on delivery trucks to deter further attacks as the walkout began last Thursday across seven plants demanding better conditions, higher pay, and union recognition.
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Associated Press
Baltimore
Supervisors Vote To Borrow 8000 Until December 1
The Frederick County Board of Supervisors adopted a resolution to borrow 8000 for current expenses until December 1 when revenue should repay the sum. They also agreed to refund William Beverley up to 700 for cedar tree cutting and discussed setting closing hours for county dance halls. A full report will appear in the Evening Star tomorrow.
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Frederick County Board of Supervisors
William Beverley
Evening Star
Memorial Rites And Home Coming On Timber Ridge
Memorial and homecoming services planned for Timber Ridge Christian Church near High View West Virginia next Sunday June 17. Rev A R Van Cleave will lead with visiting ministers assisting. sermons at 11 am and 2 pm. dinner on the grounds. crowd expected from surrounding regions and former residents now living out of state.
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Historic Christian Church
Timber Ridge
High View
W. Va
West Virginia
Virginia
A. R. van Cleave
Legionnaires to Hear General Mitchell at Joint Meeting
The American Legion and D A R together invite Legionnaires and citizens to a public session at the George Washington Hotel on Tuesday June 12 at 8 PM General William D Mitchell former chief of the Army Air Corps will speak Fort Loudoun Chapter D A R and the Legion Auxiliary arranged the event Winchester VFW members are also invited State Senator T Russell Cather will introduce the speaker.
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American Legion
Daughters of the American Revolution
American Legion Auxiliary
George Washington Hotel
William D Mitchell
Mitchell
Philip R. Fowle
Fort Loudoun
Legion Auxiliary
Legionnaires
Winchester
Veterans of Foreign Wars
T. Russell Cather
Army Air Corps
Veterans' Picture Placed On Display
Local photographer C. Fred Barr placed a 40 year old photograph of Gen Turner Ashby Camp Confederate Veterans in a display case before his Masonic Temple studio. The image shows Col. John J Williams' group in front of the Frederick County Court House. Barr notes none of the veterans pictured are believed living. Many visitors have viewed the photo.
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C. Fred. Barr
Masonic Temple
Turner Ashby
John J. Williams
Barr
Frederick County Court House
Rev McGukin Launches First Peter Lecture Series
The Rev. E. B. McGukin of Loudoun Street Presbyterian Church will start a Wednesday 8 pm lecture series on the book of First Peter. Attendees receive outlines and a study copy. He preached Sunday morning on Pilate Washied His Hands with no evening service due to the baccalaureate at Handley High School.
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E. B. McGukin
Loudoun Street Presbyterian Church
First Peter
Handley High School
Frank Woore
Three Cases In Police Court With One Man Fined
Three cases were heard in Police Court this morning. Sidney Drummond was fined a month for disorderly conduct and threatening with a knife. Charles Strosnider was fined and charged costs totaling 15.25 dollars for drunken and disorderly conduct. P J Sullivan, charged with investigation, was removed from town.
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Sidney Drummond
Charles
Strosnider
P. J. Sullivan
Stock Market Enthusiasm Waning in Choppy Trading
New York reports waning stock market enthusiasm with little urge to resume a prior rally. Some equities show firming while others soften. volume runs about half of last Friday as grains recover fractions, cotton edges up, silver and rubber fall, bonds idle, and the dollar strengthens against foreign exchanges including sterling at 5.0638 dollars.
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New York
Negro Prisoners To Be Lodged In Baltimore Jail
Sheriff W. Curtis Hopkins of Prince Georges county Md plans to transfer three Washington negroes charged with a fatal shooting and other crimes to Baltimore city for safekeeping. Officials say mob violence fears led to the move while police report the men admitted robberies and holdups in the past two weeks. One victim, John T Geary Jr, was fatally wounded during a holdup at a barbecue stand on Drain and Defense highways.
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Washington
W. Curtis Hopkins
Prince Georges County
John T. Geary, Jr
Drain and
Defense Highways
National Fruit Employees Hold First Picnic
Approximately 400 employees of the National Fruit Product Company and families attended a picnic at Opequon Lake Park on Saturday. It was the first company picnic with plans to make it annual, featuring square and round dancing, a buffet supper, refreshments, horseshoe pitching, and a potato race. Dick Green of Winchester sang several selections and a duet was performed by Forest Sirbaugh and Johnny Weems.
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National Fruit Product Company
Opequon Lake Park
Dick Green
Winchester
Forest Sirbaugh
Johnny Weems
Looting Strikes Insull Jr Home In Illinois Lake Retreat
The Illinois lake home of Samuel Insull Jr. was looted of furnishings, art, and valuables while University of Chicago president Dr. Robert Maynard Hutchins was away over the weekend. The property near Mumilelein, Illinois, serves as Hutchins spring and summer retreat.
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Chicago
Samuel Insull, Jr
Mumilelein
Illinois
Robert Maynard Hutchins
University of Chicago
Methodist Young Folks Rally At Strasburg
The Strasburg Methodist Church hosted the Winchester District Young People's Rally with sixty delegates and about as many associates attending from Mount Jackson to Brunswick. Miss Reban Riley directed the event. sessions included welcomes by Miss Christina Artz and talks by Miss Virginia Hale and Rev. R. B Clagett, followed by a banquet and candle light service on the church lawn. The program continued Sunday with fellowship, worship, and messages on cultivating life through church participation and cooperation between adult and young divisions.
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Strasburg Methodist Church
Winchester
Mount Jackson
Brunswick
Reban Riley
Christina Artz
Strasburg
Young People's Disvision
Reba Riley
Virginia Hale
Front Royal
R. B Clagett
Marguerite Elliott
White Post
W. G. Hardy
Miram Watson
Stephens City
Young Ree
F. B. Wyand
Rev
H. H. Sherman
Former Senator William C Grace to Speak at Lions Luncheon
Former United States Senator William C Grace of Michigan now practicing law in Washington will address the Lions Club at 12 30 tomorrow at the George Weakinston Hotel. L Jackson and K D Kline oversee the program. Grace is a familiar radio guest from Washington. A 100 percent attendance is requested.
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United States
William C. Grace
Michigan
Washington
Lions’ Club
George Weakinston Hotel
L. Jackson
K. D. Kline
Mr. Grace
Chicago Grain Market Prices and Quotations
Closing prices in Chicago and Baltimore wheat markets are supplied daily to The Star by Winchester Milling Corporation through Stickell Sales Corp. Dealers in cash grain futures. Chicago July 98 42, Sept 99 half, Dec 1.00. Baltimore Spot wheat 98 14. Winchester Spot 94. Corn quotes Chicago July 54 1 2, Sept 56 1 2, Dec 58. Pome Winchester Delivered 65c bu 3 25 bbl.
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Chicago
Baltimore
The
Star
Winchester Milling Corporation
Stickell Sales Corporation
North Washington Street
Hagerstown
Winchester
Tugwell Confirmation Sparks Senate Clash Over Authority
The Senate debates Professor Tugwell’s confirmation amid claims he exceeded legal authority. Senator Byrd, after a half hour conference, remains firm that he will not support officials who usurp Congress. The issue centers on constitutional adherence and executive overreach.
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Senate
Tugwell
Congress
Byrd
Enjoying the Sport of Politics in Local Speech
A casual remark by Uncle Eben likens running for public office to hunting or fishing, noting some men enjoy the sport regardless of whether they win or succeed. The line captures a folksy view of political ambition and practice.
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Eben
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