Record of Surging Motor License Revenues in 1934
The secretary's office of the Chamber of Commerce reports a dramatic rise in motor license receipts in the first nine days of 1934 compared with 1933. Total receipts reached 12 604 70 against 1 550 15 for the same period last year, with an 1 308 percent rise in licenses issued and a higher per license rate. Additionally 801 35 dollars came from For Hire licenses not included in prior tallies.
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Chamber of Commerce
Storm injures many as New Orleans battered by severe weather
Witnesses recount chaotic scenes as a fierce storm sweeps New Orleans causing widespread injuries. People scream and cars crash under flying debris while a woman is seen badly hurt by a wooden fragment.
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New Orleans
Five sustain injuries in Pike crash near New Market
Five people were hurt in a Valley Pike collision two miles south of New Market. Dorothy Flick of Harrisonburg was hospitalized and rest is reported. Mildred Fultz eight years old suffered a severe head cut. Russell and Mrs Fultz were bruised. Dee Kniceley and Miss Good escaped serious injuries. The Nicholas and Cooley cars collided after Kniceley’s skidding into the Fultz vehicle. a hearing is set for Tuesday at one o'clock to determine fault.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dorothy Flick
Harrisonburg
Dee Cooley
Mabel Williams
Alfred Rhodes,Jr
Mildred Fultz
Mildred Pultz
Russell Fultz
Tenth Legion
Dee Kniceley
Sparkling Springs
Valley Pike
New Market
Kniceley
Miss Good
Fultz
Mrs Amy B Roberts Dies After Long Illness
Mrs Amy B Roberts 49 wife of Clarence H Roberts of near Cedar Grove died after a four year invalid period. She was active in Pleasant Valley United Brethren Church and survived by husband daughter Mrs Jesse Himelright sister Mrs Clara Barrett brothers Page and Ray Lewis. Funeral at Pleasant Valley Church led by Rev Franklin G Senger with Rev C J Racey assisting. Interment Stone Church Cemetery Greenspring. Pallbearers Ellis Rees Joseph Hancher Sr J M Bennett Frank Barrett Alvin Barrett Theodore Fries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amy B. Roberts
Clarence H. Roberts
Cedar Grove
Amy Lewis
Roberts
Edward E. Lewis
Ella Lewis Emmart
Jesse Himelright
Clara Barrett
Page
Ray Lewis
Pleasant Valley United Brethren Church
Franklin G. Senger
C. J. Racey
Blairton
Taxicab Strike Riots Probed by New York Grand Jury
The taxicab strike riots are under investigation by the New York grand jury and representatives of the employees. Hugh S. Johnson, recovery administrator, attended conferences with President Roosevelt. Alvan McCauley of the National Automobile Chamber of Commerce issued a statement praising the settlement in line with chamber principles. Labor and management efforts to resolve union recognition disputes intensify amid concerns over labor leaders’ control as Detroit, Cleveland, and other cities brace for 24 hours more. A White House conference occurred late in the day with both sides present.
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Hugh S. Johnson
Roosevelt
Auto Makers
Alvan McCauley
National Automobile Chamber of Commerce
General Johnson
Detroit
Cleveland
Johnson
White House
Bolero opens with Raft in Capitol Theatre revue
Enchanting dances and modernistic sets showcase George Raft in Bolero at the Capitol Theatre. The star, famed for tough roles, embodies Raoul with rhythm and stage presence alongside Sally Rand and Carole Lombard in a Paris and London inspired opening amidst Europe’s social whirl.
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Europe
Paris
George Raft
Capitol Theate
Raoul
Idol
London
Sally Rand
Carole Lombard
Hold That Girl Brightens Fox Film at Hable’s Palace
Warner Bros Fox Film presents Hold That Girl starring James Dunn and Claire Trevor a breezy romance about a city official and a girl reporter covering a shared assignment. The program includes Paramount News Fox Magic Carpet and the comedy North of Zero with Janet Gaynor in Adorable on Wednesday.
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Jimmy
Sally
James Dunn
Claire Trevor
Fox
Hable’s Palace
Fox Film
Paramount News
Janet Gaynor
Sermon Series At Grace Church Draws Large Middletown Audience
In Middletown Virginia Grace Church of Discipleship hosts two week evangelistic meetings led by Rev. W. P. Saunders. The large audience heard sermons on Is it lawful to give tribute to Caesar and By what authority. The pastor urged God first in government and society and prayed for leaders to heed Christ’s admonition. Tonight’s topic is When Cometh the End and tomorrow The Greatest Commandment.
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Middletown
Grace M. E. Church
South
W. P. Saunders
Caesar
Rome
Christ
God
Mr. Saunders
John the Baptist
Advertised Real Estate and Insurance Listings
Moderately priced five room bungalow six room modern dwelling seven room bungalow with two car garage six room semi bungalow well located building lots on improved streets two dwellings for rent life fire and automobile insurance in strong conservative companies GOOD and COMPANY at 18 Rouss Avenue phone 107 1 31 3 26 28 and 30 e o d
Cantata Olivet To Calvary Performed by The Chanters
The Chanters rendered Olivet To Calvary yesterday afternoon at Market Street M E Church to a full auditorium. The program drew audiences from Hagerstown Martinsburg and Washington with favorable comparisons to top regional choirs. Notable solos by Laren Haines Oakes Kline McNally and others received praise and Billy Barnes on the organ was highly commended. A double quartet featured voiced selections and the group may repeat the cantata later as they also rehearse a Passion Play. The Chanters thanked Rev W M Brashears and the church for the use of the venue.
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Olivet
Calvary
Chanters
Market Street
M. E. Church
Hagerstown
Martinsburg
W. Va
Washington
D.C
Philomenia Laren
Joseph Haines
Lillian Oakes
Marshall Kline
Robert McNally
Bruce Shade
Melvin Miller
Billy Barnes
Laren
Oakes and Sartelle
Marshal Kline
Haines
Fline Lillis
Miller
Oool
W M Brashears
Public Health Nurse Service Planned in Frederick County
The Winchester Frederick County Red Cross chapter moves toward a six month itinerant public health nursing service starting June 1. The program aims to educate lay groups under professional direction for community health work and tubercular efforts in county communities.
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Winchester-Frederick County
American, Red Cross
Frederick
Lottie M. Wolfe
Stephens City
B. B. Dutton
Ralph B. Snapp
John 8. Sculley, Jr
Winchester
Garrie Lupton
Walker McC. Bond
Pred. Thwaite
Clearbrook
Fred Snapp
Opequon
John Rosenberger
Back Creek
Red Cross
State Health Department
Fred. Thwaite
Lottie M Wolfe
John S
Creomulsion Aids Quick Relief From Colds
The ad promises seven major benefits in one Creomulsion cough suppressant. It highlights quick germ fighting action, no narcotics, and a money back refund if relief isn’t achieved, urging readers to consult their druggist for purchase.
Eastern Star Public Installation Tonight at McKinley Chapter 19
McKinley Chapter No 19 OES holds regular meeting at 7 30 pm with public installation at 8 30 pm. Mrs Thelma Brown leads rites assisted by Miss Emily Hiner as marshal. Officers elect include Mrs Mary L Cassell as worthy matron and Charles P McVicar as worthy patron.
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McKinley Chapter No
Thelma Brown
Emily Hiner
Marshall
Mary L. Cassell
Charles P. McVicar
Pearle Largent
Harold C. Jones
Daisy V. Shade
Grace E. Hewitt
Irene Hodgson
Elsie Louderback
Hilda Mason
Ethel Morrow
Marie Haines
Ada
Amy Owen
Ruth
Tessie Novick
Esther
Pearl Farmer
Martha
Clara Colbert
Electa
Armored Chambersom
Elmer Hodges
Seninel
Visitor From Middleburg Robbed of 150 Dollars
Milton Kaylor of the Middleburg section was held up near the O Sullivan Rubber Company plant at about 2 30 Sunday morning and about 100 to 150 dollars was taken. Four arrests were made soon after the report and are held in custody. The money was not recovered. The incident followed an evening of festivities in which the four arrestees Kaylor and a friend took part.
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Milton Kaylor
Middleburg
O’sullivan Rubber Company
Kaylor
Dillinger Pal Is Sentenced To Life In Prison
Russell Clark, linked to the Dillinger group, was sentenced by Judge Everett in Lima Ohio to life in the Ohio penitentiary for the murder of Sheriff Jass L Larber last October. Clark is the third Dillinger gangster to face the judge over the case. Harry Pierpont and Charles Makley were sentenced previously to die in the electric chair. A motion for a new trial was denied.
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Bupy Associated Press
Lima
Russell Clark
Everett
Antennn
Ohio Pésiitentiary
Jass L. Larber
Clark
Dillinger
John Dillinger
Harry Pierpont
Charles Makley
St. Louis
Shaw’s Gardens
Harry and
Charles
Geie
Tribute for Kernstown farmer Carson Keyser
The funeral for Carson Keyser a Kernstown farmer and fruit grower who died suddenly last Thursday night was held at 4 pm yesterday at Kernstown Methodist Church. Rev. Guy Morrow and Rev. T H Daffin led services with hymns and a solo by Godfrey Miller. Interment followed in Mount Hebron Cemetery robed by pallbearers Joseph Baker J W Tiddler Harry Steele Clarence Williams P C Petrie and M Chiles. The service drew a large crowd for the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carson Keyser
Kernstown
Kernstown Methodist Church
Guy M. Morrow
Opequon Memorial Presbyterian Church
T. H. Daffin
Gerrardstown
Joseph Baker
J W. Tiddler
Harry Steele
Clarence Williams
P. C. Petrie
M. Chiles
Wirt Calls for Probe of Brain Trust Plotters
Dr. William A. Wirt of Gary Indiana urged a special Congressional committee investigate his claim that members of Roosevelt's brain trust plotted to overthrow the government. He said he would name the individuals he talked with when the country demands. House leaders debated referring the matter to the rules committee for decision.
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Associated Press
Washington
William A. Wirt
Gary
Ind
Roosevelt
Brain Trust
Wirt
Washington Post
Bulwinkle
North Carolina
Rainy
Representative Burns
Rainey
Rules Committee
Gary, Ind
Congressional
House Interstate Commerce Committee
Sam Rayburn
Women Heal with Dr. Pierce’s Favorite Prescription
Women of all ages find relief from worry blues back ache bearing down pains and draining tiredness with Dr. Pierce’s Favorite Prescription. Mrs Ruth Powell of Richmond Virginia credits two bottles with restoring strength and health after childbirth. Write to Dr Pierce’s Clinic Buffalo New York for tablets or liquid in various sizes and prices.
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Dr. Ierce
Ruth Powell
Decatur St
Richmond
Passion Play Plans Well Under Way at Handley Auditorium
Announcements in city churches show wide interest in a Passion Play to be staged Thursday at Handley auditorium under Kiwanis Club auspices. A 100 locally recruited cast plus a 50-voice choir will perform the sacred drama based on the 1264 Freiburg production and its Oberammergau lineage.
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Germany
Handley Auditorium
Kiwanis Club
New York Hippodrome
Fffeen
Jesus Christ
Freiburg
Baden
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A.B. Roberts
N. Y
TN Q
Warner Bros. Capitol
Warner Bros. Colonial
Good & Company
Rouss Avenue
Red Cross Organization
Eastern Star
Mrs. Harris
Dorothy K. Harris
the Gas Company
Dillinger Pal
Lorenz Ludwig
Alps
The
Oberammergau
Bavaria
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