Prohibition Hearings See Yost and Roper Support Dry Law
Fielding H. Yost and Daniel C. Roper, key enforcement figures, backed the eighth amendment at a House judiciary committee dry law hearing. Yost telegraphed his view that prohibition reduced youth drinking, while Roper emphasized enforcement challenges and praised the policy.
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Associated Press
Washington
Fielding H. Yost
University of Michigan
Daniel C. Roper
Internal Revenue Officer
House Judiciary Committee
Yost
Lenna Lowe
Roanoke Seeks Detainer For Richmond Check Flasher
Roanoke plans to detain James Brooks in Richmond on bad check charges as Roanoke authorities request he be held for larceny. A letter from Richmond detectives confirms Brooks is wanted on similar charges and a detainer will alert Roanoke when he is freed. Swartz department store in Waynesboro also suspects Brooks as the man who passed a $27.50 bad check on February 15, 1930.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. A. Doran
A. Wright
Richmond
Roanoke
James Co. Brooks
Captain Wright
Brooks
Winchester
H. M. Swartz
Waynesboro
Swartz
Mrs. Joanna Glenn Buried After Highland Avenue Fire
Funeral services for Mrs. Joanna Glenn, who died in a coal oil lamp accident at her Highland Avenue home, will be at Highland Avenue Presbyterian Church tomorrow at ten o'clock. The Rev. Dr. O T. McFaden will lead, with burial at Lamp's Memorial Church burial ground in the county.
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Joanna Glenn
Highland Avenue
Highland Avenue Presbyterian Church
OT. McFaden
Lamp’s Memorial Church
White Leghorn Chicks at Vista Farm Offer
From high producing hens, envy weight, price winning. $12.50 per 100. None better at any price. Vista Farm Stephens City offers young stock.
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Vista Farm
Tnl
Stephens City
Famed Roentgen Ray Pioneer Baetjer Hospitalized With Hand Ulcer
Dr Frederick H Baetjer renowned Roentgen ray expert and Johns Hopkins physician is in Johns Hopkins Hospital Baltimore with an ulcer on the back of his left hand treated non surgically by Attending physician Dr D John Staige Davis plastic surgeon The illness is a recurrence of his early X ray injuries and Baetjer faces further treatment while memories recall him as last of the old guard in Roentgen pioneers and a two time president of the American Roentgen Ray Society
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Frederick H. Baetjer
Johns Hospital
Baltimore
D. John Staige Davis
Baetjer
Last of
Old Guard
Roentgen
Base Hopkins
Carnival Show To Be Sponsored By Local Firemen
At a special meeting the carnival committee of the Sarah Zane Fire Company set a carnival from May 28 to June 6. A company has not been secured yet but organizers expect a clean amusement enterprise. Committee members include George Barr H Manuel L R Crabille C R Wilson and James N Moling.
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Sarah Zane Fire Company
George Barr
H. C. Manuel
L. R. Crabille
C. R. Wilson
James N. Moling
Eight Men Sleep Overnight At Local Police Station
Eight men sought lodging at the local station house citing unemployment and roaming for work. March totals rise to 48 men with seven states represented including Texas Pennsylvania District of Columbia Alabama Maryland West Virginia and New York.
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Texas
Pennsylvania
District of Columbia
Alabama
Maryland
West Virginia
New York
Another Square Dance Saturday At Friendship Hall
Following a well attended event at the Friendship Fire Company hall last Saturday Ry land and Jack Bowers organize another square dance this Saturday at 6 p m Proceeds go to the Friendship Company and a large crowd is expected for the event with fine music provided.
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Friendship Hall
Friendship Fire Company
Ryland
Jack Bowers
The
Friendship Company
Bread Ad Claims Better Quality and More Slices
An advertisement for B. and C. Bread touts higher quality and increased slice count, highlighting product improvements and appeal to cost-conscious shoppers seeking longer loaves.
Winchester Christian Endeavor Event to Feature International Guests
Winchester and nearby towns prepare for a Sunday gathering at the Pres Church with Dr Iandrith and W Roy Bres of the International Society as distinguished guests. A Winchester Union choir and band will perform, a union banner will be awarded for best attendance, registration costs ten cents, and supper will follow at 5 30 with a 6 30 prayer meeting and 7 30 sermon by Dr Ira Lank. Eloise Caldwell coordinates a program under the Winchester Christian Endeavor Union.
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Iandrith
Inter- Endeavor ‘Oofficer
W. Roy Bres
International Society
Winchester Christian Endeavor Societies
Winchester
International Meell
Pres Church
Win- Christian Chester
Chestra
Union
Frances McFaden
Christian
Elsie Matthews
Winchester Union
Ira Lank
Spea
Christian Endeavor
Gieties
Floyd Haines
Winchester Christian Endeavor Union
Miss Will
Eloise Caldwell
Kiwanis Hear W S Hough On Winchester Tree Lab
W S Hough entomologist of the Winchester Reeve Laboratory spoke at the Kiwanis Club luncheon at the George Washington Hotel. He outlined the lab history and work, discussed the local apple industry and favorable crop prospects, and urged proper timing of spraying and fly control.
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Kiwanis Club
George Washington Hotel
W. S. Hough
Winchester Reeve Laboratory
Hough
Cain acquitted in manslaughter case over friend's death
Raymond Cain of Summit Point was found not guilty of manslaughter in Frederick Maryland Circuit Court over the September crash that killed his 21 year old companion Jacob Poston. The jury deliberated two and a half hours finding Cain not guilty after the Knoxville Brunswick road accident.
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Raymond Cain
Summit Point
Jacob Poston
Frederick
Cain
Knoxville-Brunswick
Young Poston
Senators Demand Full Look Into Huston Brokerage Account
The Senate lobby committee subpoenas Fred H. Haggerson of Union Carbide and W. E. Moore, Huston’s personal representative, to search the New York brokerage records of Claudius H. Huston, chairman of the Republican National Committee.
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Associated
Noted Keystone Democrat Dies at 91 in Pittsburgh
James M. Guffey a pioneer in Pennsylvania oil and gas development and long time Democratic leader dies at his home in Pittsburgh at age 91. He shaped state energy and party history during his century.
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Associated Press
Pittsburgh
James M. Guffey
Pennsylvania
Democratic Party
Miss Farrar Sings in Winch Concert Attracts Noted Audiences
Miss Farrar becomes the first major grand opera and concert singer to visit Winch in years drawing strong local interest. Delegations from Washington and Baltimore attend the concert and Cumberland and Shenandoah valley schools plan to be represented by faculty and students.
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Farrar
Winch
Washington
Baltimore
Cumberland
Shenandoah
Dr Lewis M Allen to Enter Deep Run Hunt Cup Race
Dr Lewis M Allen plans to enter either Herne Sheik or Friend Frank in the Deep Run Hunt Cup at Curles Neck Farm Richmond on April 12. His horses ship from Aiken to Clifton Farm, Clarke County, with rider William Street, a top U S jockey, guiding the entry.
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Lewis M. Allen
Curles Neck Farm
Richmond
Deep Run Hunt Club
Allen
Aiken
S. C
Clifton Farm
Clarke County
Frank
Hunts Committee
Hunt Association
Henrico County
A. B. Ruddock
Richmond Chamber of Commerce
Dr. Allen
Herne Sheik
Admiral McLean Dies After Stroke at 74
Rear Admiral Walter McLean retired after 47 years of naval service died at the Naval Academy Hospital in Annapolis following a paralytic stroke in September. He was 74 and retired in 1919 after a career spanning training on a sailing vessel to wartime command around Norfolk.
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Annapolis
Walter McLean
Norfolk
Naval Academy Hospital
New York Man Warns Woman Over Bread in Berryville Incident
B Kirk, 45, of New York, jailed in Berryville after threatening Lula Shackleford when she could not provide bread. He said he was hungry and unnamed, admitted roaming with no work or friends. Mayor Bell will hear him today as Chief Levi and officers tracked him from Old Chapel to Berryville.
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B. Kirk
New York
Clarke County
Berryville
L. H. Bell
Kirk
Norfolk and Western
Old Chapel
Bell
William Levi
Lula Shackleford
Levi
Shackleford
West
Tariff Bill Demand For Floor Consideration In House
Representative Garner of Texas urged that the tariff bill, once completed by the Senate, be brought to the House floor rather than sent to a conference committee. He spoke as the House Democratic leader in Washington on March 20.
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Atho
Usaay
Essey Jones
Republicc Citrop
United States
Hich
The
Canada
Associated Press
Washington
Senate
House
Representative Garner
Texas
Vets Lead in Digest Poll on Rum Question
Literary Digest's nationwide poll shows repeal favored by 287 885 votes, modification 224 141, enforcement 191 909 from 20 states and DC. Second week totals: 703 935 votes. last week counted 291 588 from ten states. Georgia divides. District of Columbia leans repeal over enforcement two to one. Connecticut and Rhode Island yet to report.
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Literary Digest
District of Columbia
Kansas
Carrie Nation
Georgia
Solid South
National Capital
Connecticut
Rhode
Fire Kills Four in Knoxville Arcade Blaze
A Knoxville blaze in the Arcade building on Union street destroyed four structures, killing one man and injuring eight with six missing. Three more bodies recovered bring total dead to four. victims identified include Sylvester Wilkerson his wife Sally and her son Arthur Sharp. Carl Merchell also died. Rescue efforts halted due to unsafe ruins.
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Associated Press
Knoxville
Tenn
W. P. Chandler
Director of Public Safety
Sylvester Wilkerson
Sally
Arthur Sharp
Carl Merchell
G. W. Black
Union Street
England Hit by Cold Wave and Snow Across Regions
England faced a severe cold wave with heavy snowfall in many areas. Road transport was disrupted as temperatures plunged from 20 degrees above to 3 degrees above zero, with the lowest reading in Herefordshire.
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Associated Press
London
England
Herfordshire
Scout Troop 6 Meeting Postponed to Friday Night
Troop No. 6 Boy Scouts postpone their gathering to next Friday night at 3 o'clock announced by assistant scout master John H. Kern.
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Boy Scouts
John H. Kern
Winchester Lions Club Names Committees for Year
The Winchester Lions Club met at the George Washington Hotel with Vice President Sencindiver presiding. President Griffin is ill. Committees for the year were announced: Civic D. H. Sencindiver and T. J. Orndorff. Charity H. B. Larrick Dr. Hawthorne and G. R. Rusm. Membership Hove Riley Rev. M E. T. Clark and L. F. Sutton. Publicity H. Russell Potts and Kenneth Rush. Fellowship Herbert Miller. Music H. Russell Potts Dr. Leonard Sirba. Potts praised Andy Bell for Winchester radio program efforts. The club also planned a Apple Blossom parade float and welcomed prospective members.
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Winchester Lions Club
George Washington Hotel
Dave Sencindiver
Griffin
D. H. Sencindiver
T. J. Orndorff
Larrick
Dr. Hawthorne
G. Rus M.embership
Hove Riley
M E. T. Clark
L. F. Sutton
H. Russell Potts
Kenneth Rush
Herbert Miller
Leonard Sirbagram
Floyd Haines
Russell Potts
Andy Bell
Winchester
Washington
Lion Potts
Bell
Shaun
Large Class Initiated Into Local Elks Club
At lodge No. 867 convocation eight men were initiated into the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks. Exalted Ruler Cris Grubbs led the meeting assisted by Andrew Bell. Full fixtures included Harry Howard and others. A Lodge of Sorrow honored Boyd Newlin, who died Monday night, prior to a smoker and buffet supper for all attendees.
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Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks
Cris Grubbs
Andrew Bell
Order of Elks
Harry Howard
R. J. Stratton
George Semples
R. M. Finfrock
John L. Miller
J. Trone Sprint
Frank
Chest Clinic To Be Held March 21 By District Nurse
The District Nurse Association sponsors a chest clinic March 21 in the association rooms at the county rest room building. Dr C W Scott of the State Board of Health will oversee exams from 9:30 am to noon and 2 to 4 pm. Free chest examinations available to all. children under 14 require a written request from a family physician.
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District Nurse Association
C. W. Scott
State Board of Health
Richmond
Early Declines In Stock Market Are Reduced
New York traders saw a complete reversal as morning declines of 1 to 4 points were wiped out and stocks rose 1 to 36 points in the afternoon led by motors chemicals and specialties. Call money remained at 2 percent.
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Associated Press
New York
Three Arrested in Liquor Haul by Police Today
Police raided a Highland Avenue house in the early morning, arresting Mrs. John Miller and her two sons Chae and Roger Ritter. Eleven gallons of liquor were found, with the suspects in custody awaiting a 3 p.m. hearing before Justice Weems in Mar Indiana.
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Highland
Aneath
Il Sons
Justice Weems
Briand Heads to Paris to Confer with Tardieu
London report says Aristide Briand, French premier, travels to Paris to consult with Tardieu on pending naval power issues. American delegation work nearly halted as Franco Italian stalemate persists and talks with Japan pause for Tokyo's reply on tentative accords.
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Associated Press
London
Aristide Briand
Tokio
Final Doheny bribery trial opens with loan or bribe issue
Government prosecutor contends Edward Doheny gave Albert Fall a 100000 cash bribe to sway the Elk Hills lease decision. Doheny denies bribery. Fall was convicted previously. Defense wins a point over Judge Hitz instruction on guilt versus mere receipt. Court amends one government plea on intent to influence.
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William Hitz
Fall
Doheny
Religious Liberty Meeting To Hear From Gov Ritchie
Brig Gen Milton A Record named official Maryland representative for the religious liberty celebration at New York’s Metropolitan Opera House next Tuesday. Speakers include John W Davis Rabbi Nathan Krass Rev Edmund Walsh and Ma Well with Gov Ritchie delivering a message to be read.
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Associated Press
Baltimore
Milton A. Record
Maryland
Ritchie
America
Metropolitan Opera House
New York
Calvert Associaon
John W. Davis
Court of St. James
Nathan Krass
Temple Emanu
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Handley High School
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Miss Farrar
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