Two Die In Sudden Hotel Fire In Longview Texas
A three story Hotel Longview burned in minutes a $250000 112 room building killing D F Safford 45 from Dallas instantly and a second victim whose identity was not known. A heroic mother Mrs Lewis Lacey threw her 14 month old son to an awning for rescue. Herman R Yates died later of heart trouble attributed to shock from the blaze.
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Associated Press
Longview
Tex
D. F. Safford
Dallas
Texas
Toses
Lewis Lacey
Herman R. Yates
Passion Play Presented by Local Cast at Handley Auditorium
Large audience sees the American version of the Freiburg derived Passion Play directed by Dr. Alfred Wolff with Judas played by Wolff and principals including Leila Hill Mary mother of Jesus Ralph Hays Peter Irene Meyers Mary Magdalene and Mack Allen Pilate. The Kiwanis Club sponsored matinee for students.
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Alfred Wolff
Handley Auditorium
Dr. Wolff
Kiwanis Club
Freiburg
Judas
Christus
Lorenz Ludwig
Leila Hill
Mary
Jesus
Ralph Hays
Simon Peter
Irene Meyers
Mary Magdalene
Mack Allen
Pontius Pilate
Salome
Herod
Martha Tucker
Jerusalem
Messiah
Open Door Class to Hear a Duet at Easter Sunday
Special music will be performed at the Open Door Bible Class of Loudoun Street Presbyterian Church during Sunday School. Eloise Caldwell and Frances Harris will sing a duet with Margaret Daugherty on piano. They perform around 10:30 after Prof. R. Lee Stickel’s address. Easter Sunday attendance requested.
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Loudoun Street Presbyterian Church
Eloise Caldwell
Frances Harris
Margaret Daugherty
R. Lee Stickel
Churches Change Evening Services
The notice announces a shift of evening service to 8 o'clock starting East er Sunday and continuing until next September. Leagues and youth societies will meet at 7 15 p m on and after Easter Sunday.
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Ministerial Association
Union Services At Burnt Church Easter Message
Special union services will be held at 8 o'clock Easter Sunday morning in Burnt Church. Rev. Robert B. Campbell of Highland Avenue Presbyterian Church will deliver the Easter message. Chairs of neighboring churches will lead the music. Everyone is invited.
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Burnt (Presbyterian) Church
Robert B. Campbell
Highland Avenue Presbyterian Church
Say It With Johns Flowers
Florist John M Miller offers corsages of orchids gardenias violets roses lilies of the valley and sweet peas with orders urged. Also a real estate sale notice for seven room residence Nos 11 and 13 East Monmouth Street to be sold in front of Court House at noon on March 31 with sale bills available.
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John M. Miller
People’s Bargain Store
East Piccadilly Street
A. T. Tinsman
East
Monmouth Street
Court House
Choirs Offer Easter Cantata Crown Him at Braddock Street
Braddock Street Methodist Church South presents Easter cantata Crown Him at 8 p m Sunday. Prof William H Mellwee directs the adult and young people choirs with Mrs Robert L Milleson at organ. Readings and varied choral numbers feature soprano and bass solos and a doxology amid Easter decor.
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Lane
Braddock Street Methodist Episcopal Church
South
William H. Mellwee
Robert L. Milleson
John Hawst
Prince of Glory
Allen Gray
Landon Boyer
Ray Gatewood
John Hawse
Rogers
Reading
R. A. Shafer
S. H. Renner
Doxology
Local Baptists Attend W M U Roanoke Meeting
Rev. and Mrs. E. T. Clark and Mrs. C. T. Owens of the First Baptist Church attended the state meeting of the Women's Missionary Union at Roanoke from Tuesday to Thursday and returned yesterday afternoon. Next year’s meeting will be held at Freemason Street Baptist Church in Norfolk starting on the last Tuesday in March.
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E. T. Clark
C. T. Owens
First Baptist Church
Women’s Missionary Union
Roanoke
Freemason Street Baptist Church
Norfolk
Betsy Ross Crystal Cafe report Easter candy scam
Local notice warns Winchester residents of unauthorized solicitors posing as Betsy Ross or Crystal Cafe staff selling Easter candies. The establishments deny any active canvassing and urge customers to confirm orders, offering free name inscribed Easter eggs if orders are placed promptly. Citizens are asked to report any such contact and cancel existing orders.
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Winchester
Betsy Ross
The
Crystal
Crystal Cafe
Slaying of Annavieve France Shocks Petersburg High Scene
Ward Davis a 20 year old former athlete held for safekeeping after the slaying of 16 year old Annavieve France. Her body with a bullet to the heart was found in a Davis family car near his home. Davis surrendered to authorities as investigators learned France had rejected his advances and had feared danger prior to the junior party incident.
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Associated Press
Petersburg
Ind
Ward Davis
Annavieve France
Davis
Miss France
University of Alabama
C W A Work Continues Despite Shutdown Rumor
City Manager Pilcher said C W A forces are working eight hours today and tomorrow with a planned shut down of projects for a week not yet confirmed by local officials. The report notes no instructions have been received to halt work.
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Pilcher
C. W.A
April 15 Is Dead Line For Auto Licenses
The Chamber of Commerce reports the 1933 auto license deadline is Sunday April 15. After April 15 old plates will be invalid and motorists must display a 1934 tag. Secretary Bell warned of a rush near the deadline and advised early license applications to avoid delays.
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Chamber of Commerce
Bell
Jury Hang In Maryland Case
After almost 24 hours of deliberation the jury in the Berry E. Clark embezzlement trial was discharged by Judge Forsythe as it reported no verdict. Clark, former treasurer of Montgomery County, faced charges in Maryland.
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Associated Press
Ellicott City
Berry E. Clark
Montgomery County
William H. Forsythe, Jr
Centenary Reformed Church Holds Good Friday Service
A Good Friday service will be conducted at 7 45 this evening at the Centenary Reformed Church by Pastor Dr S L Flickinger.
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Centenary Reformed Church
S. L. Flickinger
Banana Sale at Winchester Fruit Market
Special banana sale advertised for Friday and Saturday with Large Cargo bunches arriving. Prices 49c and 59c per bushel, shoppers urged to come early. Located next to Union Bank on Winchester.
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Winchester Fruit &Vegetable
Union Bank
John's Easter Flowers Blooming Plants and Corsages
Blooming plants cut flowers and corsages listed with page numbers 41 3 27 28 29 30 for John's Easter Flowers. The advertisement presents floral offerings and shop details in a period style.
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John M. Miller
People’s Bargain Store
East Piccadilly Street
Easter corsages and fresh flowers from The Flower Shop
The Flower Shop advertises Easter corsages with 20 000 square feet of greenhouses and 8 000 Sweet Peas cut from their own facilities. With sixteen years experience in designing they promise satisfaction and fresh blooms. Open nights. Order now.
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Florists
C W A ends as Hopkins calls it a success
Washington March 30 The Civil Works Administration ends with Harry Hopkins calling it a success. About 1,850,000 workers will transfer to relief programs. 250,000 remain to finish projects. Total C W A spending nears 1 billion dollars with payrolls around 750 million and materials 250 million. The payroll peaked above 60 million weekly.
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Associated Press
Washington
Civil Works Administration
Harry L. Hopkins
Hopkins
Man charged with failing to render aid after Gore school accident
J Walter Larrick of West Virginia faces Magis trate A J Tavenner at 10 am on charges of failing to give information and render aid after striking Hazel Foreman near Gore school on March 20. He reportedly left the scene without identifying himself or contacting the victim’s mother, Mrs Earl Foreman.
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J. Walter Larrick
West Virginia
Trone
A. J. Tavenner
Hazel Foreman
Gore School
Larrick
Earl Foreman
Watches for sale and repair offered by Hodgson & Brown
We offer quality watches from low to high price ranges and provide repair service if broken. Hodgson & Brown Jewelers advertise their trustworthy shop with the motto It Pays To Walk and run a retail listing.
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Hodgson & Brown
New Classes Forming at Ewing Studio
Rhythm and health exercise classes and artistic dancing being formed at Ewing Studio located at 19 North Washington Street. Contact phone 1069-W for details. Also notice for apartment for rent at 410 North Loudoun Street with four rooms bath screened porch garden yard. Dated March 30, 1981.
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Ewing Studio
N. Washington St
Loudoun St
Rainbowridge Floral Shop Entices With Spring Blooms
Rainbowridge showcases blooming potted plants including roses sweet peas violets carnations snap dragons and other spring flowers. Corsages feature gardenias orchids in new combinations. Prices marked as reasonable. Place orders now via Hurst's Rainbowridge Gavens. Phone 819 Ip-lt.
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Jmnow
Hurst
City Officials Say Police Radio Not Yet Bought
City hall reports no action taken by the City Council on police radio purchase. Officials say information published yesterday was premature and a decision is still under consideration as they assemble details for installation.
Pageant The Redeemer Liveth At Market Street Church
The Epworth League of Market Street Methodist Episcopal Church will present The Redeemer Liveth at 8 o'clock tonight in the church auditorium. The pageant features 24 characters in authentic costumes with vivid decor and meaningful dialogue for worshipful entertainment. The public is invited to attend with the congregation.
First Night Parade Plan For Apple Blossom Festival
Firemen led by Chief C Lee Barr will head a new parade committee for the festival opening in May. The plan expands beyond firefighters with a broader lineup of specialties and attractions to be discussed at an April meeting.
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Pinckney Arthur
C. Lee Barr
Rouss Fire Company
M. D. Weaver
Cecil Grim
David Hottel
Sarah Zane Fire Company
Richard B. Brown
Sumption and Loring -Crabill
South End Hose Company
C. C. Gough
Charles Buhl
Oscar H. Lewis
Friendship Fire Company
Fred Forney
Ryland Conner
Arthur
Committee Backs City Share Of Liquor Revenue
City finance committee Chairman John H. Rosenberger said the panel favors a bill before Governor Peery that would allocate 10 percent of state liquor sales profits to municipalities. The move reflects city burden of liquor regulation costs and a belief that revenue is needed locally.
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John H. Rosenberger
Peery
Communion Service At United Brethren Church
The Holy Communion will be administered at 11 a m Sunday in the United Brethren Church. Members will be received during the morning service. All members should attend as a sacrifice in this Resurrection season. Pastor George W. Stover urges remembrance and participation.
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United Brethren Church
George W. Stover
Sunrise Service Planned by Duncan Memorial Group
Members of the Duncan Memorial Methodist Church young people department in Berryville will greet Easter dawn with a 5 30 a m sunrise service on the Rosemont porch of Senator H F Byrd s home on the town s western outskirts The service will feature Edwin Harloe cadet band cornet and the young people s choir with Rev H H Brown Jr and Rev Dr L A Parker leading prayers scripture and Easter messages from local church leaders The program includes Easter songs poems a cornet solo and the Easter anthem I Know That My Redeemer Liveth with Mrs E G Coiner directing the choir All welcome and motor trips from Winchester expected
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Young People's Department
Duncan Memorial Methodist
Rosemont
Winchester
Edwin Harloe
Handley High School
Harloe
Old Rugged’ Cross
H. H. Brown, Jr
Duncan Memorial Church
Austin Riley
Virginia Shenk
Coty Carlisle
L. A. Parker
The
Baptist Church
Redeemer
Young People
E. G. Coiner
Brown
Homes Needed For Three Boys
The department of public welfare seeks homes for three brothers aged seven, three, and two to prevent them from becoming public charges. The cases are described as very worthy. Interested parties may call telephone number 3.
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Department of Public Welfare
Deaf Man Ramsburg Dies After Train Collision
John D. Ramsburg aged 84 of Sharpsburg Maryland died from injuries and shock after his team was struck by a train at a Norfolk and Western crossing near Antietam. Ramsburg was deaf and partially blind and reportedly unaware of the oncoming train.
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Associated Press
Hagerstown
John D. Ramsburg
Sharpsburg
Norfolk and Western Railway
Antietam
Ramsburg
Easter Service Planned at Mount Hebron Cemetery
The Winchester Christian Endeavor Union will hold its early Easter service in Mount Hebron Cemetery Sunday at 6 30 am Miss Mabel Hausen Fluck president will be in charge If weather prevents an outdoor service the meeting will move to the cemetery chapel
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Winchester Christian Endeavor Union
Mount Hebron Cemetery
Mabel Hausenfluck
Union
Legion Auxiliary Meeting Scheduled for April 2
The American Legion Auxiliary will meet Monday April 2 at 7 30 PM at the home of Mrs. Robert Beverley 321 South Stewart Street.
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American Legion Auxiliary
Robert Beverley
South Stewart Street
Michigan Congressman Reveals Wirt Telegram Debate Impasse
Representative Foulkes of Michigan disclosed a telegram from Gary Ind resident Dr. William A. Wirt declining a debate on Roosevelt advisors and alleged communist sympathizers. The House moved to form a five member committee to investigate Wirt and the source of his statements as to a planned revolution.
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Wirt
Roosevelt
House
Gary Man
Washington
Foulkes
Associated Press
Michigan
William A. Wirt
Gary
Ind
Wallace
Lion and Lamb
Bulwinkle
North Carolina
Kerensky
Rainey
Dr. Wirt
D-Nc
United States
Grass Fire Near Virginia Avenue School Extinguished
Winchester firefighters responded around 1 15 PM to a grass fire near the Virginia Avenue school. The blaze was quickly put out with no significant damage reported.
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Winchester
Virginia Avenue
Swifts Premium Hams for Easter at 20c Lb
Pure Food Store promotes Swifts premium hams for Easter at 20 cents per pound with half or whole ham options available.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Swifts
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Samuel Insull
Athens
Greece
Chicago
Insull
U. S
Burnt Church
Baptists
W. M. U. Roanoke
Indiana
Maryland
Relief Administration
Moling & Cather
Cedar Grove
Ashby Stotler
Winchester Steam
Barr
Young People’s
Rosemont Porch
Mt. Hebron
Legion Auxiliary
Wallace Sagins
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