Water plans spark debate in Winchester electorate
In a letter to The Star dated March 14 1932 L M Green argues for more and better water for Winchester while opposing tax raises. He critiques Mr Henry's proposed plans including universal water meters spring spigots and showers over tubs warning such policies could harm the town and invite outside interests. He urges voters to reject the outlined water campaign to preserve Winchester’s status and history.
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the Star
Winchester
Washington
Henry
Mr. Henry
L. M. Green
Virginia Assembly Credits Budget and Firemen Bill
Virginia lawmakers adjourn after a constructive session. Notable actions include a $50,000 emergency reserve, a firemen relief tax funding local pensions, the Byrd road bill, county government reform, driver permit and safety laws, compulsory motor vehicle law instruction, and redistricting to nine districts.
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Richmond
Virginia Assembly
Senate
House
Board of Supervisors
Assembly
Commissioners of Revenue
Boards of Supervisors
Denver Gangsters Sweep New Jersey Clues In Lindbergh Case
Denver gangsters flown into Hopewell New Jersey are under close watch as Col. H Norman Schwarzkopf announces the search for the Lindbergh baby has extended to Jackson Kentucky and Baltimore Inner City. Reports of a possible baby sighting near Jackson and a Bermuda carrier captain’s denial of a Lindbergh baby aboard a ship are noted. The York Pennsylvania osteopath lead is dropped while optimism persists about breakthrough talks with underworld intermediaries led by Salvy Spitale and Irving Bitz.
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Hopewell
N. J
Denver
Col
H. Norman Schwarzkopf
New Jersey
New York
Jackson
Kentucky
Baltimore
Hamburg
Germany
Sandusky
Ohio
York
Charles Lindbergh
Schwarzkopf
Abraham H. Kessleman
Kessleman
Bitz
Crossville
Tenn
Charles Augustus Lindbergh
Wet Bloc Loses In The House Vote For Prohibition Revision
The House voted 227 to 187 against taking up legislation to shift liquor control back to the states. Members went on record for the first time in twelve years on prohibition revision by deciding whether to dislodge the Beck-Linthicum resolution from the judiciary committee’s jurisdiction over amending the eighteenth amendment.
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Associated Press
Washington
House of Representatives
Judiciary Committee
Beck-Linthicum
Death of Mrs. Alice Grant Potter in Mount Crawford
Mrs. Alice Grant Potter wife of the Rev Charles L Potter longtime Baltimore Conference Methodist Episcopal Church South clergy died at Mount Crawford Virginia from a heart collapse. Survived by husband a step daughter Mrs William Payne a sister Mrs Harry L Myerly and a brother J Olin Grant. Funeral at Mount Crawford Methodist Church with Rev Dr Harry M Canter and Rev F H Stieby, interment in See Cemetery Staunton.
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Alice Grant Potter
Charles L. Potter
Baltimore
Methodist Episcopal Church
South
Mount Crawford
Frederick Circuit
Winchester
Tribute to Harry Hardy by The Star Editor
The Star pays public tribute to Harry Hardy, praising his gentle spirit and steadfast faith in Christ. The Winchester community loses a devoted friend whose life reflected holiness and religious devotion. Robert B. Nelson signs the tribute, noting Hardy’s inspiring example and grace.
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the Star
Harry Hardy
Hardy
Christ
Winchester
Robert B. Nelson
Look Your Best Easter Dry Cleaning Ad
An Easter season dry cleaning ad urges readers to dress smart for the holidays. It promotes the Better Way service by NAT Hawkins with a contact phone 392-M and page references 1p-31-14,16,18.
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Nat Hawkins
South End Hose Company March Meeting Reminder
The South End Hose Company calls a March business meeting for tonight led by Captain Foreman urging all members to attend. Ip 11 Secretary.
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Foreman
Amateur photographers urged to share parade prints
The Richards festival director general seeks loaned prints of last year’s children’s parade for this year’s program. Communicate with Mr. Nelson to arrange delivery of best shots.
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Nelson. Richards
Park plans to be made tonight by Winchester group
Winchester Park Association officers announced plans for Rouss Spring Park opening this spring. The council chamber at City Hall will host a meeting at 8 o clock to decide on a mid April opening. A large baseball schedule and children playground are planned and officials hope all members and citizens attend.
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Rouss Spring Park
Winchester Park Association
City Hall
Association
Winchester
Marriage Permits By City Office
Two marriage licenses were issued late Saturday by the Corporation Clerk's office. Clifton McFarland of Frederick county and Jessie Clark were declared married lovers. Mary Dudek of Australia and William E. Sullivan of Charlotte N C were also issued licenses with Dudek living in Winchester.
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Corporation Clerk’s Office
Frederick County
Charlotte
N. C
Clifton McFarland
John W. McFarland
Jessie Clark
McFarland
Mary Dudek
John Dudek
Australia
William E. Sullivan
John L. Sullivan
Charlotte, N.C
Back Stage Glimpses of Shenandoah Apple Blossom Preparations
Preparations for the Shenandoah Apple Blossom Festival start January first and grow in complexity toward the two day event. The director-general and staff work under heavy responsibility and frequent correspondence fuels excitement. Governors’ letters nominating princesses signal wide festival fame and social ambitions surface in aspirants from distant towns.
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Shenandoah
Winchester
Barreled and boxed apples bring higher overseas prices
A Liverpool auction report shows barreled apple prices higher due to exchange rates with 13,000 of 16,000 barrels offered at auction. New York and Virginia Stayman supplies were light, Winesaps withdrawn, and demand active for Oregon Newtons as London prices also rose. Hamburg market likewise firmer with overall good stock condition.
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Liverpool
Fred A. Motz
Europe
Foreign Service
Department of Agriculture
New York
Virginia Works
New York Baldwins
Virginia Stayman
London
Pennsylvania
Staymans
Yorks
Hamburg
Motz
Winchester Civic League Letter on Water Supply Plan
Dr. Ralph B. Snapp, candidate for the Democratic nomination for councilman from the second ward, writes the Civic League of Winchester Virginia about the city water supply. He supports an adequate new pure water source, prefers a thorough engineering review, and warns against temporary make shifts or large tax increases before cost estimates are known.
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The
Civil League
R. B. Snapp
Winchester
Melvin Green
Civic League
Ralph B
Let the Phone Do It Winchesters Steam Laundry Ad
An old classified style ad urges use of the phone for service with the Winchester Steam Laundry at the far end of the wire. The note lists days Mon Wed Sat and hints at pricing or timing with 28 or 29.
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Winchester
Winchester civic leader C. Harry Hardy dies at 65
C Harry Hardy a longtime banker accountant and civic figure in Winchester died at Memorial Hospital from a stroke. Born October 16 1867 he served on the Common Council chaired the finance committee prepared the city budget and helped install thebudget system. He captained the Friendship Fire Company from 1918 to 1920 and was survived by three sons four daughters a brother and four sisters with funeral at his brother’s home then Mount Hebron Cemetery.
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C. Harry Hardy
Winchester
Memorial Hospital
Hardy
Mr. Hardy
William H
Mary E. Gorges Hardy
J. C. van Fossen
John Kerr High
Philadelphia
W. H. Baker Chocolate
George W He
W H. Baker
W.H. Baker Chocolate Company
Baker
Cty
Board of Review
Friendship Fire Company
Laura Wright
Lexington
Florence Eaton
Capon Bridge
W. Va
Charles C. Hardy
Harry Hardy,Jr
New York
Ralph Lee Hardy
Virginia Episcopal School
Lynchburg
Forrest Dickerson
Greensboro
N. C
Rose Oberlin
Welch
Ernest Leuthner
Maxine Hardy
Baltimore
William G. Hardy
Shenandoah Valley National Bank
Elizabeth H Eyre
Wayne, Pa
Rose Lees Hardy
Margaret B. Hardy
Frances L. Hardy
Washington, D. C
South Stewart Street
F T. McFaden
Loudoun Street Presbyterian Church
Mount Hebron’ Cemetery
Firemen praised for support during Winchester blizzard outage
City managers praise volunteer firemen for pumping thousands of gallons to keep Winchester water system alive after transmission lines fell during the blizzard. P. P. Pilcher, city manager, commends Fire Chief C. Lee Barr and all fire companies for their night and day efforts to avert a water famine when power was out.
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Winchester
Water Department
P. P. Pilcher
C. Lee Barr
Lee Barr
City of Winchester
Winchester, Va
Dear Chief
Barr
Learn to Dance at Washington Hotel Thursdays
A dance instruction series continues at the Washington Hotel with sessions each Thursday. The program invites all ages to learn moves in a relaxed setting hosted by local instructors.
Virginia Telephone Service Slowly Restored After Snow Storm
Virginia telephone crews report 3,000 lines still out of service after a March storm. Repairs for 5,000 poles 10,000 cross arms and 10,000 miles of wire underway with 550 workers. Long distance service restored to 30 central offices as insulation and emergency wire help speed repairs worth about 500000 dollars.
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Virginia
Charles H. Weber
Chesapeake and Joe Telephone Company
Monument design selected for Appomattox grounds
A tall white shaft by Henry Sternfeld J Roy Carroll Jr and Gaetano Cecere of Philadelphia won first prize in a 186 entry competition. The stone monument will rise above trees on the old Courthouse Square to symbolize ending the Civil War and national unity.
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Washington
Appomattox
Henry Sternfeld
J. Roy Carroll, Jr
Gaetano Cecere
Philadelphia
Courthouse Square
Tragedy in Preston County: Bodies Found After Home Burned
In Morgantown West Virginia Mrs Sarah Darnell 70 and her daughter Miss Mattie Darnell 39 died in a home fire in Preston county near here Their charred remains were found by two local youths Carl Goodwin 18 and James Sliger 16 who reported their discovery to John Darnell her son a mile away County officers were summoned to investigate the blaze and deaths
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Morgantown
W. Va
Sarah Darnell
Mattie Darnell
Preston County
Carl Goodwin
James Sliger
John Darnell
Women Protest Day Law Alliance Cited in Georgia Meeting
Richmond reports resolutions by the Organization for Prohibition Reform urged Federation of Women’s Clubs members to oppose statements endorsing the eighteenth amendment and Volstead act. The reform group acted at an Atlanta executive meeting during a ten day tour of South Carolina and Georgia.
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Richmond
Women's Organization For National Prohibition Reform
Federation of Women's Clubs
Organization For Prohibition
Atlanta
South Carolina
Georgia
Railroad worker returns after two weeks missing
Hagerstown Maryland police report John Murray a railroad shopman who vanished for two weeks. He says two men from Martinsburg West Virginia drugged him and locked him in a box car. He regained consciousness during transit and was freed near Lebanon Missouri after signaling for help. He wired his wife about the ordeal.
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Hagerstown
John Murray
Martinsburg
W. Va
Lebanon
Jefferson Manuscripts Donated to Virginia Library
Two sets of Jefferson papers tied to the origins of the University of Virginia were donated to the Virginia collection of the university library by William Andrews Clark Jr. of Los Angeles. The first set contains eighteen letters written by Jefferson to Gen. John Hartwell Cocke between 1813 and 1826, previously held by the Cocke family and not published as a collection.
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Charlottesville
Jefferson
University of Virginia
Virginia
University
William Andrews Clark
Los Angeles
Calif
John Hartwell Cocke
Cocke
10000 Pounds of Wool Destroyed by Fire in Marlinton
Marlinton West Virginia a large fire destroyed a department store and a wearing apparel shop. Ten thousand pounds of wool stored by farmers in the Marlinton district burned in the rear of the H Kelmenson department store where the fire started. The blaze spread to Klines wearing apparel shop. Estimated damage unavailable. Farmers had stored wool there for years awaiting the wool marketing season.
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Marlinton
W. Va
H. Kelmenson
Klines Wearing
Virginia Folk Dancers to Gather for Richmond Festival
Champion folk dancers players and singers from across Virginia will assemble in Richmond for the second Virginia choral festival. The event runs April 25 to 30 with folk musicians featured on April 29 and includes returning acts and new champions from various regions.
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Richmond
Virginia
Influenza cases rise in United States
Washington reports influenza cases nationwide climbing to 9,000 from 6,000 last week. Most cases are in the midwest and Rocky Mountain states. Surgeon General Cumming says the rise is seasonal and not an epidemic. February and March are historically peak months for such illnesses.
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Washington
United States
Lic Health Service
Mid-West
Rocky Mountain
Cumming
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