Winchester Court Refers Estate Case To Commissioner
In Winchester Virginia the Corporation Court refers the Metz estate matter to a commissioner to report on real property, value, shares, and probate accounts. A public notice sets July 10, 1937, as the date to file and prove claims, with proceedings continuing if not completed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester
Daniel Metz
Adele Metz Dixon
W. Dixon
Loudoun St
J. W. Baker
M. M. Lynch
P. Q
Bonito Tale of a 52 Pounder and a Missing Hook
In Fulton Lewis Jr the Washington Herald recounts Brick Snapp of Brucetown fishing tale near Windmill Point Light. Snapp hooked a 52 pound bonito, but the croaker swallowed the hook and the fish escaped. Captain Selph notes bonito are returning to Westland waters as croaker supplies dwindle and anglers report multiple large catches.
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Washington Herald
Fulton Lewis, Jr
Brick” Snapp
Brucetown
The
Star
Windmill Point Light
Lewis
Frederick County
Selph
NBS
Westland
Harlan Shakeup After Deputy Dismissals Over Death
Judge Morris Saylor pushes wholesale deputy sheriff dismissals in Harlan County Kentucky after the murder of former deputy Wash Irvin. Irvin testified to a senate committee in Washington about alleged terroristic activity by coal operators, and the committee is now investigating his death.
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Harlan County
Kentucky
Morris Saylor
Wash Irvin
Irvin
Senate Civil Liberties Committee
Washington
Limited Supply of Uncle Sam's Almanac Still Available
Readers urged to act quickly for copies of Uncle Sam's Almanac a family reference with game laws postal rates weather facts health etiquette stamps and election data. Send ten cents and name address to the Information Bureau Washington D C for delivery.
Spiers Back Staples In Virginia Attorney General Rolloff
John B. Spiers of Radford who left the Attorney General race on April 8 to seek re election to the House of Delegates has endorsed Abram P. Staples in the three cornered race. Spiers released a June 28 letter saying he decided some time ago to support Staples and has been active on his behalf.
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Roanoke
John B. Spiers
Radford
House of Delegates
Abram P. Staples
Norfolk Auditor W. M. Cooper Found Dead
The body of W. M. Cooper longtime auditor for the Norfolk ferries was found in the back seat of his car parked on Washington Park in front of Blair Junior High. No signs of violence noted by investigator Leon Newity, and Cooper had been reported missing after failing to return home following a trip to Norfolk to fill a prescription.
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Norfolk
W. M. Cooper
Craddock
Norfolk Ferries
Washington Park
Blair Junior High School
Leon Newity
Cooper
Capitol Hill Briefs on Recess and Committee Actions
Nation's lawmakers on Capitol Hill in recess. La Follette committee investigates Chicago steel riot. Agriculture committee holds power flood control hearings. Labor committee reviews wage hour proposal. House considers minor legislation. Joint committee probes tax dodging. Appropriations panel reviews CCC and railroad retirement funds. Military committee debates helium bill. Senate ratified Pan American treaties yesterday. House passed Farm Tenancy bill and sent relief to White House.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
la Follette Committee
Chicago
Agriculture Committee
Labor Committee
House
Joint
Appropriations
Senate
White House
Traffic Deaths Total 14 270 in Five Months of 1937
Chicago report shows national traffic fatalities at 14 270 for January through May 1937, up 17 percent from 1936. May deaths reached about 3 000, while highway travel rose 13 percent and motor-vehicle deaths 7 percent. Chicago remained the deadliest city with 331 deaths by June 1, followed by New York 311 and Los Angeles 230.
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Chicago
National Safety Council
R. L. Forney
New York
Philadelphia
Pittsburgh
Baltimore
San Francisco
Buffalo
Los Angeles
Water Transportation Rates Increase Hit Pacific Northwest Apples
Yakima shippers forecast reduced export movements for 1937-38 as the Pacific coast European conference raises rates by 10c per box to UK and 12%c to Norway and Sweden. Growers warn higher costs cut overseas demand and push fruit to domestic markets.
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Yakima
Wash
Pacific Northwest
J. D. Hebert
Yak
Ima Fruit Growers Association
Europe
I. L. Plette
Yakima Valley
United Kingdom
Continent
Denmark
Norway
Sweden
Stockholm
Mediterranean
Atlantic Steamship Line
Pacific Coast
Atlantic Steamship Company
Atlantic
Household Hunt Turns Hazardous with Bonfire Mistake
Dr. J E Guer nsey of Othello Washington attempted to burn an ant hill by pouring gasoline and igniting it. The ensuing explosion caused severe burns and he was hospitalized for treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wash
J. E. Guernsey
Will Rogers Tale Of The Old Connecticut Court
An aged tale from Connecticut courts recounts a debtor freed by swearing not worth five pounds. Justice tests a poor man Miles who claims not worth five pounds now and vows he will never be, prompting a wry exchange about value and honesty in early times.
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Corporation Court
City OF Winchesvirginia
Ter
Daniel R
Metz
Als
City of
Chancery Order
Sure Reareraee
Baker’s Drug Store
Ree Leef
Re maTee
Veal
ASCO
W. B. Snider & Son
White Mountain Refrigerations
Winchester Furniture CO
Main St
Harlan Shakeup
Winchester Evening Star
Washington, D. C
Spiers
Charles Town
Pari Mutuels
Charles Town Jockey Club, Inc
W. Va
Capitol Hill
Associated Press
West Coast
Sohn
Casey
Gene Ahern
Sudge
Will Rogers
Ceene
Connecticut Yankees
Miles
American News Features, Inc
Sherri & Myers Tosacco Co
McCormick-Deering
Jonzet Life
Wader
C. I. Brumback
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