Big Virginia music clubs convention in Fredericksburg
About 300 delegates from music clubs and music teachers groups across the state will attend the joint Virginia Federation of Music Club and Virginia Music Teachers State Association meeting at the State Teachers College Fredericksburg April 9 to 12. John Powell the Virginia born pianist will perform April 10. The mass all state choruses will sing April 11. Auxiliary and Sunshine Club notices follow with local events and visits to Washington.
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Virginia Federation of Music Club
Virginia Music Teachers’ State Association
State Teachers’ College
Fredericksburg
Hese
Virginia
John Powell
Powell
Federation of Music Clubs
New York Southerners Aid Kenmore Society in Opera Benefit
The final Metropolitan Opera season performance in New York on Saturday April 13 will be Manon sung by Bori Gigli De Luca and Rothier. Kenmore built by Col Fielding Lewis to honor Betty Washington is saved by patriotic women and now seeks funds to become a premier historic site. The Winchester Memorial Hospital Woman’s Auxiliary notes 33 new members last month, inviting Winchester and Frederick county women to join at $1 yearly. A St Patrick’s tea is planned at Mrs Hunter H McGuire’s home March 16 to raise funds for patient needs.
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New York
America
Woman’s Auxiliary
Winchester Memorial Hospital
Riverton
Front Royal
Warren County
Winchester
Frederick County
St. Patrick’s
Hunter H. McGuire
North Braddock Street
Miss Dorothy McCann Engaged to L Kenneth Rice
Announcement of the engagement of Miss Dorothy McCann of Frederick county to L Kenneth Rice of this city follows a tea at the Girls' Athletic Club hosted by Mrs. Isabelle McCann. The couple plans a wedding around Easter with about 50 guests attending and a candlelit white and green reception.
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Miss McCann
Kenneth Rice
Dorothy McCann
Charles R. McCann
Frederick County
L. Kenneth Rice
Lewis E. Rice
Girls’ Athletic Club
Isabelle McCann
Betty Ann Thomas
Black completes flight to Africa
Baltimore publisher and aviator Van Lear Black arrived in Cape Town ending a 6,000 mile air tour that started in Croydon England on February 11.
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Black
Africa
Associated Press
CAPE _TOWN
Union of South Africa
van Lear Black
Baltimore
Aviater
Croydon
Eng
Great Aviation Company Formed To Merge Others
In New York on March 5 a new $200 million aviation holding company named the Aviation Corporation was announced. Graham B. Grorber, president of Fairchild Aviation, will head the group comprising several railroads steamships and bank interests. The firm will acquire controlling interests in at least six existing transport companies.
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Associated Press
New York
The
Aviation Corporation
Graham B. Grorber
Fairchild Aviation Company
Market Up As Rails And Copper Buyers Lead Upturn
Heavy buying of railway and copper shares lifted prices in New York trading on March 5, erasing earlier losses of 2 to 8 points in many issues and pushing a long list 1 to 9 points above yesterday's final quotation. Trading was moderately heavy with call money at 8 percent.
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New York
Crowned Colored Queens With Iron Bars and Bottles
George Parmas received thirty days in jail in police court after two assault charges for striking Sadie Ailstock and Daisy Ash with bottles and an iron bar. Ambulance attendants treated the women, but injuries were not serious.
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George Parmas
Sadie Ailstock
Daisy Ash
Mass Roundup of Dozens of Dublin Youths
About 40 youths were arrested in various parts of Dublin today. The reason for the round up was not made known. Authorities declined to make any statement on the matter. No charges had been brought against those arrested up to late this afternoon.
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Associated Press
Dublin
Irish Free State
Thos J Diven Dies In Baltimore Former Winchester Foundryman
Thomas F. Diven, a former Winchester resident and longtime foundryman, died yesterday in Baltimore at about 62. He managed Stapp Foundry on North Cameron street for years and left Winchester about 12 years ago. Funeral tomorrow at his late home 4208 West Forest Park. Survived by wife two sons one daughter a brother and a sister. He attended Market Street Methodist Episcopal Church during residence.
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Thomas F. Diven
Winchester
Baltimore
Diven
Stapp Foundry
North Cameron Street
West Forrest Park
Foundryman
Market Street Methodist Episcopal Church
Hoover Starts Day at White House with Lights On
President Hoover began his first full day as chief executive by arriving at the executive offices at 8 55 a m and turning on the lights to dispel the gloom outside. He planned uninterrupted work morning, rising at seven and dining with Mrs Hoover and family.
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Washington
Hoover
White House
Slight Rise Noted In Marshal Foch Pulse
Paris reports a small rise in Marshal Foch’s pulse to 90 causing concern among his doctors. They describe his condition as satisfactory overall and note he had a quiet night. Temperature today registered 99.1 as his dentist found his teeth in good condition.
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Preas
Paris
Marshal Foch
High Japanese Official Slain in Tokyo March
Senji Yamanoto, a proletarian member of the Japanese Diet, was assassinated today in Tokyo. The shocking killing targets a noted political figure amid rising tensions in the capital.
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Associated Press
Toyko
Senji Yamanoto
Walton Lecturer To Speak At Kiwanis Luncheon
Col. C. S. Bullock national lecturer of the Izaak Walton League will speak at the wildlife conservation meeting at the Frederick County Court House tomorrow evening and also address the Kiwanis Club at its luncheon tomorrow afternoon. Other speakers include M. B. Mount acting state secretary and Major A Willis Robertson chairman of the State Game and Inland Fisheries Commission. Everyone is invited.
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Col
C. S. Bullock
Izaak Walton League
Frederick County Court House
Kiwanis Club
Court House
M. B. Mount
A. Willis Robertson
State Game and Inland Fisheries Commission
Man Shoots Self After Failing To Rob Harrisburg Hotel
In Harrisburg Pennsylvania March 5 an attempted overnight robbery at the Dauphin Hotel led to a gun battle with several police officers. The would be robber identified as A H Browne Jr of New Orleans shot himself after firing a last bullet. He demanded money from clerk William Riddell and waited for the key to the safe.
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Associated Press
Harrisburg
Dauphin Hotel
A. H. Browne, Jr
New Orleans
William Riddell
Riddle
Browne
Uratabs Promised Relief for Bladder Irritation and Backache
An advertisement touts Dr. Southworth’s Uratabs as a home treatment for bladder weakness and irritation. It claims quick relief from burning urethral irritation and backaches, offered with a money back guarantee on the first box if not satisfied. Baker's Drug Store supplies the product.
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Baker’s Drug Store
Negro man stabbed to death after porch confrontation
The incident began when Blair, a 27 year old Black man, was stabbed on a covered porch after an altercation over money with John Johnson. Blair died in a muddy alley as Johnson fled, later surrendering two hours after authorities expanded manhunt efforts.
Knife Belonged To Dead Man Sparks Murder Inquiry
Coroner reports hearing from many witnesses in the Blair death case and recommends holding Harry Johnson for murder. Johnson says Blair drew a knife after failing to pay him, a struggle followed, Blair was stabbed, and Johnson later surrendered at police headquarters after learning Blair had died.
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Corporation Court
Harry Johnson
George
Blair
Doran
Johnson
Brooks
Dog Johnson
Boyd
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Howard Schindell
C A. Wisecarver
John Walker
Jack Ambrose
W. E. Brill
James G. Smith
J. William Smith
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Betty Wagaman
Hagerstown
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Earl Crowser
William Brown
Martinsburg
W. Va
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Tona L. Nicodemus
S.T. Hogan
Brunswick, Md
C. E. Johnston
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Henkel Carpenter
Elsie Carpenter
Ethie DeHart
A. J. DeHart
Senseney Road
Miss DeHart
Garfield Hospital
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Woodstock
George H. Eagle
Elizabeth Eagle
John and
William Eagle
Miles B. Dean
Knoxville,Tenn
Colonial Hotel
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Max Meadows, Va
George Washington Hotel
C. M. Royal
Russell Patton
J. L. Jett
John Spaid
John J. Massey
Hopewell, Va
Ray McDonald
Roland Ryan
Mary Capper
Jacksonville
Key West
Fla
Shawnee Building and Loan Association
Joseph Funkhouser
White Post
Martin Rohrback
Potomac Edison Company
Hagerstown, Md
Ella E. Rush
June
G. F. Moore
Lebanon Church
Canadensis
Miss Everett
Marshall, Va
Harvey Kline
W. C. Borum
Roanoke
Ripple
W. H. Dinges
Cedar Cliff Presbyterian Church
Vaucluse
Frank Massie
Stephnes City
C. B. Hinton
Harold Hinton
Audrey
Raleigh Anders
Evelyn Anders
Summit Point
E. W. Hinton
C. A. Davis
Frank Eustler
Virginia Butster
James Davis
Hospital Auxiliary
Samuel N. Johnston
Rudd Rowan
Lynchhore
Huntsberry
Ward
S. Loudoun ST
Thos. J. Diven
Marshal
Walton
Kiwanis
Ash House
Sadie Ahilstock
Sydney Drummond
H. I. Pifer
Massie and
Strasnider
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George Brooks
Ash
Wilbert Wright
Lair
Mother’s
Berryville
Clarke County
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Charles Town
Hollis and
Hinkins
Norfolk
Baltimore and Ohio
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Kent Street
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Coats
David Miller
Chestnut Farm
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