Roosevelt tax program debate outlined for this session
Democratic leaders plan a 5 pm meeting with President Roosevelt to decide whether to push his wealth tax plan through the current session. Senator Robinson, Speaker Burns, and committee chairs Harrison and Dowshton will attend. If enacted now, Congress could adjourn by mid August.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Roosevelt
Robinson
Burns
Harrison
Senate Finance Committee
Dowshton
House
Ways and Means Committee
Congress
Senate
Securities Commission
District of Columbia
Borah
Senate Munitions Committee
Handley Band Prominent In Mountain Lake Festival Program
Handley High School Band of about 40, led by Prof. W H McIlwee, performed at Mountain Lake Park in the second annual Mountain Choir Festival. The program opened with The Fall of Jericho and featured baritone soloists, drawing praise from the audience of about 2000 despite rain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia
Future Farmers of America
Blacksburg
W. H. McLinee
Handley
Mountain Lake
Mda
Mountain Lake Park
Handley Band
Fall of Jericho
John F. Hoover
Holy City
Professor MclIlwee
Cumberland Symphony Orchestra
Keyser
W. Va
Maxie Davis
Cincinnati Conservatory of Music
Winchester
Lutheran
First Lutheran Church of
Johnstown
Massanetta Springs
Brill's Bond Extended in Virginia Check Law Case
Floyd Brill remains in custody after a two week extension on his bond in a case involving alleged violations of Virginia check laws and suspected theft of money. His brother acts as the bondsman.
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Floyd Brill
Virginia
Brill
Winchester Institute Finishes Full Term
The Winchester Institute ended a full nine month term on June 20 with all examinations completed. Over 50 students attended the courses offered, which mirrored standard college text and material.
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Winchester Institute
Debates on Bankhead farm tenant bill and omni bus bank plan
House panels tackle revised Bankhead farm tenant bill and currency control provisions in omnibus bank legislation. Munitions and Ways and Means committees pursue hearings on coal policies while District of Columbia measures await action.
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House
District of Columbia
Ways and Means Committee
Trucks for Sale Trade Real Estate 1930s Chevrolets and Reo
A classified item lists trucks for sale with trade on real estate. The vehicles include a 1933 Chevrolet a 1934 Chevrolet a 1930 Reo and a 1930 Dodge. The contact phone number is 461.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chevrolet
Reo
Dodge
Yard Party and Sale Notices for June 27
Public yard party advertised for Thursday night June 27 at Lamp's School House. Also sale listings include special luggage offers from Moling & Cather and a Deering binder in good condition. Contact R. L. Long in Middletown, Virginia.
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Deering
R. L. Long
Middletown
Amendments to Agriculture Act Explained by Apple Growers
The International Apple Association analyzes proposed changes to the Agricultural Adjustment Act. It outlines new powers for the secretary, including issuing orders to processors and producers, with penalties for violations. The piece notes broadened authority over fruits vegetables and tobacco and cites risks for growers and handlers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
International Apple Association
Cow Causes $50 Auto Damage on Route 50
Chester county vehicle collides with a cow owned by Eddie Payne four miles west of town on Route 50. Officers report the animal wandered into the road and the car sustained about $50 in damage. The cow suffered minor bruises and cuts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chester County
Eddie Payne
HOLC Agent to Visit for Homeowners Applications
HOLC official H. P. Wade will be at the Chamber of Commerce office Wednesday evening and all day Thursday to take applications from distressed homeowners. He offers assistance to those in need.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. P. Wade
Home Owners’ Loan Corporation
Notary Public Appointments Granted by Governor Peery
Misses Josephine Fultz and Marguerite Wingfield and F A Whitacre have been appointed Notary Publics by Governor George E Peery for four year terms. They have qualified by taking the oath and posting the required bonds.
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Josephine Fultz
Marguerite Wingfield
F. A. Whitacre
George E. Peery
Boys Guilty of Abduction Receive Life Sentences
In Indiana Jasper court, 14-year-old Bascum Ray and 17-year-old Maurice Sheridan from Huntington were sentenced to life in a reformatory for abducting Sheriff Edward Luegers after stealing a automobile. The sheriff said the youths could be re formed with a tanning as punishment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Dillinger
Bascum Ray
Maurice Sheridan
Huntington
W. Va
Indiana
Edward
Citizens Urged To Aid In Skeeter Fight City Officials urge cooperation to curb mosquitoes and list steps for homeowners, including drainage and cleanup.
Citizens urged to help fight Skeeter by watching rain barrels and preventing stagnant water. Repair sagging gutters to stop breeding. Clear old tin cans and weeds from vacant lots. Provide drainage for depressions to remove water pools.
Mosquito Extermination Campaign In Rouss Spring Area
Ned Brown directs a kerosene based campaign against mosquitoes in the Rouss Spring neighborhood with FERA workers aiding. More than four barrels of kerosene used. oil coverage urged to curb larvae and permanent elimination, as scouts monitor for breeding sites.
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Rouss Spring
Ned Brown
FERA
Brown
Boy Scouts
Horton
For Sale Items and Contact at B&O Yards
Classified notice lists for sale items including International Standard binder twine Bradford paint and turkey mash. Contact John O. Hardesty at B and O Yards. phone number 1082. reference to six ten speed sixty one.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bradford
Turkey
John O. Hardesty
Two Huntington Youths Lose Life Sentences in Kidnapping Case
In Jasper Indiana Judge John L Summer set aside life terms for Bascum Ray Jr and Maurice Sheridan both 17 after they pleaded guilty to kidnapping Dubois County Sheriff Ed Leugers. Prosecutor A R Stimson Jr said lesser charges would be filed later and the boys were returned to Jasper pending disposition.
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Jasper
Ind
John L. Summer
Huntington
W. Va
Ed. Leugers
Dubois County
A. R. Stimson, Jr
Bascum Ray, Jr
Maurice Sheridan
A. F. Miles
Pendleton Reformatory
Summer
Ray
T. Ernest Malcolm
Indianapolis
Indiana
Four Enlistments Noted By Local Army Recruiter
Sergeant Frank Likar reports four enlistments from the area. Joseph F. Payne of Berryville joins Infantry in Panama, Thomas U Simms of Criglersville signs with Infantry in Panama, Bernard P. Bird of Mt. Jackson enlists in Coast Artillery in Panama, Waldo C. Long of Mt. Jackson joins Field Artillery in Hawaii. More vacancies exist in these departments.
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Frank Likar
Joseph F. Payne
Berryville
Infantry
Thomas U Simms
Criglersville
Bernard P. Bird
Mt. Jackson
Coast Artillery
Panama
Waldo C. Long
Field Artillery
Hawaii
Illness Fatal to Mrs Brown Rites Thursday
Mrs Cornelia Luke Brown aged 79 died at her home 142 N Washington St after several months illness. Survived by husband J Few Brown four children and five grandchildren. Services at Grace Lutheran Thursday 11 20 a m with Rev Luther A Thomas officiating. Interment Mount Hebron cemetery.
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Cornelia Luke Brown
J. Few. Brown
Washington Street
Brown
John Whelan
Annie Louisa Luke
Clarke County
Shenandoah Valley National Bank
Edwin F. Brown
Snouffer
Elizabeth
Pattie Luke
C. Luke
Berryville
Grace Lutheran Church
Luther A. Thomas
Mount Hebron Cemetery
Two Injured In Crash Near City This Afternoon
A coal truck driver Claude Mc Donald and a southbound sedan driver Frank Coffman were in a collision one mile north of Clearbrook at 1 30 this afternoon. Coffman and James Case were taken to the local hospital with serious injuries.
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Clearbrook
Claude McDonald
Romney
W. Va
Frank Coffman
Cedar Grove
James Case
Coffman
James Davis
Parlett
Davis
R. E. Bayliss
Big Damage Suit Begins Tomorrow
R Gray Williams representing Loudoun Light and Power Co departs for Warrenton as Fauquier county circuit court opens a $10000 damage case against the utility. The Marshall National Bank as administrator of Fitz C Kines estate seeks damages for his death on August 27 1933 when he and two others died after contact with a 6600 volt line. Kines a Upperville tailor was known in the area and often visited.
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R. Gray Williams
Loudoun Light and Power Company, Inc
Marshall National Bank & Trust Company
Fitz C. Kines
Warrenton
Fauquier County
J. R. H. Alexander
Kines
Marshall National Bank and Trust Company
Ernest M. Woolf
Upperville
Death of Emma H Wight Narrows Winchester Writer
Emma Howard Wight, longtime Winchester and Frederick County novelist and poet, died yesterday at 11 in the county home after years of ill health. She had recently been at Memorial Hospital and lived with care at the home under Mrs Massie. Her friend Miss Bertha Von Hillern had been her foster mother and artistic companion. Her brother William M Wight and niece Mrs A K Donovan survive. burial at Mount Hebron Cemetery follows brief graveside services.
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Emma Howard Wight
Winchester
Frederick County
Miss Wight
Memorial Hospital
Massie
John Massie
Baltimore
Convent of the Visitation
Bertha von Hillern
Germany
Boston
Miss von Hillern
Middletown
Shenandoah Valley
William M. Wight
A. K. Donovan
Wilmington
Del
Acking Tooth Almost Wrecks Endurance Try
Meridian Miss June 24 The Key brothers near breaking a 1930 endurance record faced a severe toothache. Al Key improved after a dental lance and may have the tooth pulled if needed. the pair had been aloft since June 4 and must stay airborne until 2:30 p.m. Thursday to approach the record of 553 hours 42 minutes 30 seconds set by John and Kenneth Hunter in Chicago.
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Meridian Miss
Key Brothers
al Key
Fred
O. K
John and
Kenneth Hunter
Chicago
Insurance notice from D. W. Ritenour
D. W. Ritenour announces he has discontinued fire insurance but continues to write life, automobile, and accident insurance. Located at 14612 N. Loudoun with reference (24-1p-21).
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D. W. Ritenour
N. Loudoun &T
Safe Investment Sale at Courthouse Next Saturday
A SAFE INVESTMENT Buy the Cornelius Smith property corner of South Loudoun and East James Street. Will be offered for sale in separate lots and as a whole in front of Court House Noon next Saturday June 29 See sale bills. WANTED To find owner of good home for pretty black and white lost dog. Short hair black body white neck and head Phone 629 J.
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Cornelius Smith
South Loudoun
East James Street
Court House
Waley Trial Set July for Weyerhaeuser Kidnapping Conspiracy
In Tacoma federal court Judge Cushman schedules Mrs Margaret Waley's July 5 trial on charges of kidnaping and conspiracy in the $200000 abduction of nine year old George Weyerhaeuser. Her husband Harmon Waley is already serving 45 years at McNeil Island.
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Tacoma
Margaret Waley
George Weyerhaeuser
E. E. Cushman
Waley
McNeil Island
Thurston County
Stephen J. O’brien
Wash
Harmon M. Waley
John F. Dore
Weyerhaeuser
Dore
Seattle
William Dainard
Mahan
Dutch Princess Juliana Cancels Germany Visit
Princess Juliana of the Netherlands is ill for the third time this year and cancelled a planned visit to Germany after recently recovering from a throat ailment and fever that kept her in bed.
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the Hague
Netherlands
Juliana of the
Germany
World News At A Glance
Domestic Washington House floor debate looms on a utility holding company bill amid a titanic struggle. New York mystery surrounds broker John Lyon Burness’s death. Patterson eight gangsters arrested with nitro glycerine and weapons. Richmond hosts the fourth annual convention of disabled American veterans. Alameda clipper overhaul planned. Mussolini ready to press Ethiopia at Geneva. Paris hosts International Chamber of Commerce opening. Glasgow endures heat while rains batter the city. Oviedo edict orders four of 63 revolutionists to die. Newquay reports Henry Johnson missing at sea.
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Bill
New York
John Lyon Burness
Patterson
N. J
Richmond
Alameda
Calif
Rome
Mussolini
Ethiopia
League of Nations
Britain
Geneva
Paris
International Chamber of Commerce
Glasgow
Scotland
Great Britain
Oviedo
Spain
Newquay
England
Henry
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