Reunion Planned for Handley High Class of 1934 Friday
Handley High’s 1934 graduates plan a reunion Friday night June 23 at Yorks starting 7 oclock with a banquet led by Bill Glaize. LeRoy Cahill president Margaret Sullivan vice president Virginia Butsler secretary and E P Browning attend. A dance follows for invited friends and escorts. Planned program includes class prophesy by William Shaffer valedictorian Horace Hott and poet Olivia Dellinger with song writers Bennie Davis and Virginia Butsler.
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Handley
Yorks
William Glaize
Lize
LeRoy Cahill
Margaret Sullivan
Virginia Butsler
Glaize
Garland Quarles
John Norvell Gibson Finley
Charlottesville
Marion Laughton
E. P. Browning
Miiss Laughton
Browning
Finley
William Shaffer
Moose Initiates 25 New Members at Winchester Lodge Event
Charles M Kennedy regional director of the Loyal Order of Moose will speak as Lodge 1267 of Winchester initiates about 25 new members tonight. A Hagerstown degree team conducts the ceremony with B M Rudasill in charge and George Eubank sharing platform honors. A film will follow and Clyde Rhodes, Mooseheart graduate, will speak.
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Charles M. Kennedy
Loyal Order of Moose
New Jersey
Maryland
Delaware
Virginia
District of Columbia
Winchester Loyal Order of Moose
Ig Sarah Zane Fire
Company Hall
Hagerstown
B. M. Rudasill
George Eubank
Order
Kennedy
Clyde Rhodes
Moose Supported Orphan’s Home
Mooseheart
Oza Swisher
Winchester Lodge No. 1267
Jewish Refugees Land In France
Two hundred twenty four German Jewish refugees landed at Boulogne and received temporary asylum from the French government after a voyage on the Rhakotis and a prior attempt to reach Cuba on the St Louis. One hundred sixty two have applied to the United States for permission to settle there as the ship moves on to Southampton.
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Boulogne
France
Antwerp
St. Louis
Cuba
New World
United States
Southampton
Art
Engand
Local Names List of Community Figures Includes Garber Glaize and Potts
A fragmentary roster lists individuals such as Carl Garber Howard Garber William Glaize Halsey Green Darrell Grim and others including Robert Harper William Harris Robert Hockman Horace Hott Earle Lake Rinard Sargent Page Louderback Alson Loy Rog er Luttrell Ellwood Mason Lee Myers N Vincent Noonan P William Pingley Thurman Potts R George Ritter Richard Rusk William Shafer Arthur Hull Jr Claude Smalls Willard Spaid Kenneth Pas eencare as part of a community directory update.
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Robert Harper
William Harris
Robert Hockman
Horace Hott
Earle Lake
Rinard Sargent
Page Louderback
Alson Loy
Roger Luttrell
Ellwood Mason
Lee
Myers
Vincent Noonan
William Pingley
Thurman Potts
William Shafer
Arthur §Hull, Jr
Claude Smalls
Willard Spaid
Kenneth Pas Eencare
Chanters Prep for Sacred Concerts to Fund World Fair
The Chanters rehearse regularly to fund travel to the New York World's Fair. They plan two concerts on Virginia Day and may broadcast on NBC. Rev. Robin Gould of Francis Asbury Methodist Church in Washington will give the Sunday evening address. He will stay with Rev. W. W. McIntyre and Mrs. McIntyre in Winchester, with the program at Handley stadium.
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Virginia
Robin Gould
Francis Asbury Methodist Church
Washington, D. C
Washington
Winchester
W .W. McIntyre
D. C
Beetle Traps To Be Placed In Frederick County
Federal and state officials plan to deploy Japanese beetle traps across lawns flower gardens and orchards to map infestation. Last summer’s spray program targeted infested areas while local cooperation continues. Parasite wasps are released in serious Maryland hotspots to attack beetle larvae as 2000 traps were set in Frederick county with ten supervisors appointed.
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Maryland
Frederick County
New Jersey votes on race betting in referendum
In Newark New Jersey a referendum asks whether pari mutuel horse race betting should be illegalized. Mayor Frank Hague denounces the proposed amendment as a civil rights curtailment while Rev Dr Lester H Clee opposes it and warns of possible dishonest balloting in Hudson County.
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Newark
N. J
Frank Hague
Jersey City
New Jersey
Lester H. Clee
Middletown Ends Year With Budget Balance In Town Treasury
Middletown Virginia enters a new fiscal year with a treasury balance of 649.17 after spending 1694.64 for all purposes. Receipts included town tax 363.33 bank tax 300.71 ABC tax 371.62 and 31.52 from miscellaneous sources. Expenditures covered streets and sidewalks 433.57 electric current six new lights clerk hire treasurer’s bond and more. The year saw concrete sidewalks built and 25 shade trees planted by the town and citizens. Mayor Fred J. Larrick and the council including G Wilson Borden S G Larrick B E Rogers M H Rhodes Trone W Sperry Tom Sperry launched improvements after taking office last September.
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Middletown
League of Municipalities
Fred J. Larrick
G. Wilson Borden
G. Larrick
B. E. Rogers
M. H. Rhodes
Trone W. Sperry
Tom Sperry
Green Pledges A F L To Fight Communism Here
William Green, president of the American Federation of Labor, told Kiwanis International in Boston that his union will fight Communism and oppose totalitarian society in America. He framed the AFL as democratic and pledged preservation of free government and institutions, including freedom of press, speech, assembly, and worship.
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Boston
American Federation of Labor
William Green
A. F. of L
Kiwanis International
America
Green
Man Shoots Infant Daughter in Home Near Charleroi
Clair Young a 30 year old coal miner and evangelist shot his 19 month old daughter Ada Young in the head with a .22 pistol as she crawled toward him in their home near Charleroi Pennsylvania He told State Police he acted in order that he may go to heaven His wife and mother found the child dying and he was taken into custody.
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Charleroi
Ada Young
J. C. Conway
Conway
Clair Young
Young
Recruiting in Winchester Charms Militia Volunteers in 22 Years Ago Feature
Capt. Marshall Milton of Roanoke arrives in Winchester seeking recruits for the Virginia militia artillery unit. Hoover warns a six week delay could ruin the food bill and prompt resignation. A mayor wedding in Winchester unites Mollie Tabb and Alexander Lyon at Presbyterian Church with Ellen Boyd and Hugh Duffey providing music. Local boards list eligible men and send cards to Washington for selective service.
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Marshall Milton
Roanoke
Winchester
Virginia Militia
Taylor Milton
Berryville
U. S. Army
Mollie Creighton Tabb
Harlan Page Tabb
West Clifford Street
Alexander Parker Lyon
Pittsburgh
Presbyterian Church
Alfred Jones
Opequon
Kernstown
Ellen Boyd
Hugh Duffey
Mollie Tabb
Alexander Lyon
Washington
Total Prohibition An Amendment to the Food Control Bill
A proposed amendment to the food control bill now pending in Congress aims to enforce nationwide prohibition. Supporters argue it strengthens wartime food security and reduces alcohol usage. opponents warn of enforcement challenges and economic impact.
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Congress
Winchester and Frederick County Exemption Board Names Due
Government announces soon to name the personnel of the army exemption board for Winchester and Frederick County. At the same time plans for the conscript act as instructed by the President are revised.
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Army Exemption Board
Winchester
Frederick County
Correct Constipation Before Not After
An advertisement urges prevention of constipation through regularity and diet. It promotes Kellogg's All-Bran cereal made in Battle Creek, marketed to consumers by grocers as a remedy to constipation by adding bulk and water.
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Kellogg’s
Battle Creek
Methodists To Banquet In Winchester District
About two hundred Methodist Young People from the Winchester District are set to banquet in Woodstock Friday night. Miss Margaret Campbell says the annual event precedes the Young People's Assembly at Massanutten Springs next month. Gillie Munro of Baltimore will be toastmaster and Virginia Henry will speak on Choose Ye.
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Winchester
Woodstock
Margaret Campbell
Massannetta Springs
Martinsburg
Charles Town
Berryville
Front Royal
Methodist Church
Gillie Munro
Baltimore
Conference Young People’s Organization
Munro
Virginia Henry
Young People's Work
Rebecca Newman
Mary Lamp
Caroline Sites
John Hawse
F. H. Strieby
T. M. Swann
Christian Church
Warns Against Diseased Melons in Virginia Trade
Health authorities in Virginia cities warn truckers about watermelon culls infected by anthracnose, a fungus. They urge buying Georgia melons only with an inspection certificate. The fungus indicates meat deterioration and may cause digestive upset, though not typhoid. Dealers should beware of melons from trucks and buy only certified fruit.
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Virginia
Albany
Georgia
Tragedy Strikes Four In A Row In New Orleans Street
In 13 months four residents on the same New Orleans street were killed in distinct incidents. Harry Schmidt died of a heart attack while pursuing a burglar, William Torres Sr. perished from injuries in a building accident, Sam Thomasovich was electrocuted by an electric wire, and Henry Fontaine died when his motorcycle struck a horse.
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New Orleans
Harry Schmidt
William Torres, Sr
Sam Thomasovich
Henry Fontaine
Fontaine
Treasury Receipts Expenditures Debt on June 17
The Treasury reports on June 17 receipts of 61.74 million dollars and expenditures of 56.93 million. Gross debt stands at 40.35 billion, with an increase of 0.80 million from the previous day.
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Washington
The
Treasury
Answers to Today's Quiz Listed by Item
Answers printed on page 4 cover topics from geography and government to sport and language. Items include the Columbia River, a sovereign single ruler, the number five, lithography spelling, idol worship, Jimmy Snyder, combustion, nautical mile, the second Dempsey Tunney bout, and Luzon.
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Columbia River
Jimmy Snyder
Luzon
Townsend Considers New Political Party At Convention
Dr Francis E Townsend, founder of the Townsend plan, said at the fourth national recovery convention in Indianapolis that supporters may form a new political party if existing parties fail to back his $200 a month old age pension scheme. He warned that if parties maintain a reactionary stance they must be removed.
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Chicago
Francis E. Townsend
Indianapolis
Children's Day At Fairview Set At United Brethren
The Fairview United Brethren Church offers its annual children's service Sunday at 10 AM with songs readings prayers and recitations by many young members including Kenneth Catlett Hugh Hodgson Pearl DeHaven and Ruth Chapman. The program features multiple musical numbers and exercises concluding with a pastor’s address and benediction.
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Fairview United Brethren Church
Knelia DeHaven
Lillia Hodgson
Ruth Chapman
Helen Hodgson
Betty Nesmith
Mary DeHaven
Pearl Clark
Bracetown Notes Highlights Local Visits
Bracetown Virginia June 20. George Wilson and mother of White Post visited Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Smith. Charles White Shearer Jr. and newborn son from Philadelphia are staying with Mrs. Shearer’s parents. Belle C. Jobe stayed with the Pidgeons in Wadesville. Kathleen Catlett visiting relatives in New Market. Numerous residents attended Handley and Stephens City commencement. Mrs. W. F. Bragg is ill. Mrs. C. J. Snapp of Hagerstown visited granddaughter Mrs. Paul Shirkey. Virginia Cline and children visited the Brill family. Denis Fetter of Morgantown visiting the Stines. Paul Shirkey and daughter visiting C. W. Hensell in Grimes. Mary Whetzell visiting Martinsburg.
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Bracetown
George Wilson
White Post
J. R. Smith
Charles White Shearer
Philadelphia
Morgantown
W. Va
J. P. Stine
Paul Shirkey
C. W. Hensell
Grimes
Mary Whetzell
Martinsburg
One Term For President Roosevelt Backed By Some Senators
Senate opponents press a constitutional amendment seeking a single six year term for the presidency. The judiciary committee plans to vote July 3 on the one term proposal with Burke and Van Nuys leading opposition. Ickes labels the tradition a political humbug while others debate the 1940 Democratic nomination and Roosevelt’s path to renomination.
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Washington
Senate
Roosevelt
Senate Judiciary Committee
Burke
D-Ned
van Nuys
D-Ind
Paul V. McNutt
Philippines
McNutt
Honolulu
Ickes
Democratic
Middletown Once Senseney Town Clock Makers of Shenandoah
In the Shenandoah Valley town once called Senseney Town, Middletown earned renown in the late 18th century for fine mechanical works. By 1766 Virginia Guide notes clock making in wood and brass, later eight day timepieces, watches, and surveyor's tools. Jacob Danner crafted compasses famed for mathematical precision.
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Middletown
Shenandoah Valley
Senseney Town
Virginia Guide
Procer
Jacob Danner
Divides Estate Among Children After Probate in Frederick
The will of the late Mrs. J. Edwards widow of J. W. Violette has been probated in Frederick County Circuit Court. It provides that her heirs receive the estate in equal shares among her children with Mrs. R. L. Petrie named as executrix.
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J. Edwards Way
J. W. Violette
Frederick County
R. L. Petrie
Also Mentioned on This Page
Handley High Plans
Bill Glaize
Big Banquet
Grace Albin
Virginia Bailey
Virginia Baker
Ity Bennett
Mary Brashears
Ellen Brown
Helen Cather
Frances Chapman
Virginia Clark
Clara Daugherty
Colleen Deven
Martha DeHaven
Olivia Dellinger
Wilda Dorsey
Jane
Eagle
Alice Flickinger
Martha Forney
Edith Frye
Edna Garber
Margaret Gibbone
H Enrice Hammond
Geneva Harry
Elizabeth Heltzel
Margaret Isner
Evelyn Jackson
Juanite Jobe
Mary Johnston
Dorothy Jones
Margaret Larrick
Dorothy Lindamood
Elsie Locke
Bessie Manuel, Evelyn Nixon, ‘Alice North
Phyllis Oakes
Rosalie Oakes
Colleen Over
Ethel Renner
Isy Sartelle
Virginia Searle
Sencindiver
Jeanne Sprint
Garet Sullivan
Anna Fay Sut
Brie Taylor
Juanita Teets
Emeille Webber
Maomi Zuckerman
Norman Athey _ BR
Curtis Baker, ‘Holmes Barnett
Harold Barrett
E LeRoy Cahill
Harry Carper
Michard Cooper
D . Bennie Davis
James Davis
Robert DeWitt
Dorman Dove
William Eagle
Harry Fox
Moose
Commercial Small. Loan and Finance. CO
E. Boscawen St
York
Philco
O’connell
S. Braddock St
Bugs Phoenix
Ariz
Carl Garber
Howard Garber
Halsey Green
Darrell Grim
R George Ritter
Richard Rusk
James Thrift
William van Meter
Walter Wright
Spain
Administration
Herbert Hoover
Hoover
Herbert C. Hoover
Representative Webb
North Carolina
Lyon
Briggs
Andrew G
North America Assurance Society
Richmond
Shenandoah Valley Nail Bank
Palamolive Oe Ee Ey
SILCO
N. Loudoun St
Woodstock Church
Mervel W. Adams
Piccadilly
Dr. Townsend
Fairview
Bracetown Notes
White House
Rosenberger
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