Selling the Shenandoah Valley in a 1932 community push
Dr. William J. Showalter urges a valley wide fund for publicity to lure national and international visitors. He contrasts local enthusiasm with action, noting outsiders already aiding efforts and calling for a united campaign to showcase Shenandoah National Park, Skyline Trail, and regional wonders. The piece ends with a trip to Miami to meet potential supporters as the drive begins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shenandoah Valley
Washington
Shenandoah National Park
Skyline Trail
Miami
John C. Temple
The
Natural Bridge
Florida
T. C. Northcott
Nothing New In Grant Case Yet
Chief of Police C W Hollis said no new developments exist in the investigation of stockman Scott Grant who died after being injured at his South Stewart street home. Grant was found unconscious March 15 with a skull fracture and died March 16, with police reviewing all clues and potential foul play.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scott Grant
C. W. Hollis
South Stewart Street
Grant
Hollis
Watch Your Step Senior Class Play at Handley Auditorium
Don't miss the Senior Class production Watch Your Step on April 1 at 8:15 p.m. at Handley Auditorium. Tickets on sale at Baker's Drug Store with general admission 50 cents and reserved seats 60 cents. Moling and Cather advertise corrected parasols in new low prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Handley Auditorium
Baker’s Drug Store
Moling & Cather
Rouss Fire Co Plans April Meeting and Initiation
The Rouss Fire Co will hold its regular meeting Friday night April 1 at 8 o'clock. The agenda includes initiation of candidates and degree work, plus a smoker. All newly elected candidates must attend. President Lee M. Lamp urges members to bring a brother fireman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lee M. Lamp
Noted dental specialist Dr Cyrus M Gingrich dies at 82
Prominent Baltimore dentist Dr Cyrus M Gingrich died at Winchester Memorial Hospital after a stroke at the Chiles home in Kenison. Born 1850 in Dauphin county Pa he studied at Maryland Dental College and led state dental groups. Survived by widow Miss L Osborne Dowell of Leesburg Va the funeral at Christ Episcopal Church in Martinsburg W Va with burial at Mount Hebron Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cyrus M. Gingrich
Denrofession of
Baltimore
Winchester Memorial Hospital
Pield
Samuel M. Chiles
Kenison
Gingrich
St. Paul Street
Chiles
Dr. Gingrich
Christian
Sarah Gingrich
Dauphin County
Maryland Dental College
Baltimore College of Dental Surgery
Maryland State Dental Association
Maryland State Board of Examiners
Arden
Heene
Pe Decco
L. Osborne Dowell
Leesburg
Christ Episcopal Church
Mr. Powell
Trinity Episcopal Church
Martinsburg
W. Va
Robert B. Nelson
Christ Church
Mount Hebron Cemetery
County Native Died At Sister's Home In Berkeley
Death of I. N. Sumption 83 occurred yesterday at his sister Mrs. McBride in Gerrardstown Berkeley county W Va He was born September 30 1849 at White Hall Frederick county and lived there until moving a year ago He is survived by nephews and nieces Funeral 2 30 tomorrow from Mrs McBrides home with Rev M A Keesecker of Bunker Hill WV officiating Burial in Gerrardstown cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ward
I. N. Sumption
McBride
Gerrardstown
Berkeley County
W. Va
Mr. Sumption
White Hall
Frederick County
M. A. Keesecker
Methodist Episcopal Church of
Bunker Hill
Gerrardsown
Auto Licenses At a Reduction
The Chamber of Commerce reports from the state division of motor vehicles in Richmond that motorists who did not operate their cars last winter and lacked state licenses may obtain licenses at three fourths rate starting tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commerce
State Division of Motor Vehicles
Richmond
Six People Hurt As Car Skids On Icy Valley Pike
A Nash sedan driven by S. M. Schoenthal overturned after skidding south of Winchester on the Valley Pike. In the car were Mr and Mrs C W Rose and daughter of Upperville, Mrs Schoenthal, Mrs Harry Reed, and the driver. None injured. car badly damaged.
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Winchester
Valley Pike
S. M. Schoenthal
C. W. Rose
Upperville
Schoenthal
Harry Reed
Nash
Secrecy Maintained on Lindbergh Negotiations
Rear Admiral Burrage and three intermediaries say they remain silent on Lindbergh baby negotiations. Curtis and Dobson-Peacock deny contact with Philadelphia kidnappers or imposters. Police report several unrelated children in Hopewell and Kingston found not connected to the case. Philadelphia clues are being pursued by detectives under Mrs. Hancock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Norfolk
Guy H. Burrage
Burrage
John Hughes Curtis
Norfolk Boat Builder
Dean H. Dobson-Peacock
Curtis
Philadelphia
Ois
Admiral Burrage
Son
Lindbergh
Hopewell
Schwarzkopf
N. J
Colt H. Norman’ Schwarzkopf
New Jersey State Police
Charles A. Lindbergh
Catskill Mountains
Kingston
N. Y
Walter C. Hancock
Kern Dodge
Department of Public Safety
Straw Vote Boots Support For Winchester Water Bond Issue
The Winchester Chamber of Commerce announced early returns show strong support for a proposed water supply bond. Of 2,463 ballots mailed, 61 returned with 54 in favor and 7 against, yielding nearly eight to one backing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester Chamber of Commerce
Andrew Bell
Chamber of Commerce
Bell
Governor Signs Firemen Relief Bill in Virginia
Governor Pollard signed the firemen relief bill after passage by the General Assembly. The new law taxes fire insurance companies at 50 cents per hundred dollars of business to fund relief for injured or disabled firemen and to provide compensation until recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pollard
Virginia General Assembly
R. A. Foster
Naval Yard Fire Department
Portsmouth
Fred W. Forney
Virginia State Firemen's Association
Virginia
Illness Befalls Three B and O Officials
Word from Winchester reports three Baltimore and Ohio Railroad officials ill with varying conditions. John J. McCabe of Point of Rocks Md. is to undergo an X ray at a Baltimore hospital after a recent observation. John L. Hayes of Baltimore remains seriously ill but improving after major surgery. William F. Harrison of Washington is home with influenza but hopes to resume duties soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
John J. McCabe
Point of Rocks
Baltimore
John L. Hayes
William F. Harrison
Washington
Air Mail Flier Killed In Cleveland Airdash Crash
Air Mail Pilot Forrest Mallick of Newark New Jersey died when his United Air Lines plane crashed near Bedford a Cleveland suburb during a rain storm. He was the sole occupant and appeared dead about two hours before discovery. police cited weather as a possible factor. He was 24 and unmarried.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Cleveland
Air Mail
Forrest Mallick
Newark
N. J
Bedford
Mallick
New York
United Air Lines
Operation Fatal To Dr. Brigham
Dr. Albert Perry Brigham, noted geologist and consultant in geography at the Library of Congress, died after a serious operation at age 76. He was professor emeritus of geology at Colgate University and survived by his widow and one daughter, Mrs. Lawrence V. Roth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington
Albert Perry Brigham
Brigham
Library of Congress
Colgate University
Lawrence V. Roth
Tuxedo Starts and Grows Mash and Seed Oats
L. L. Hockman announces available mash and seed oats under the Tuxedo brand. Details indicate starting and growing guidance for farmers seeking productive varieties and quality seed sources.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lp-11
L. L. Hockman
Baked Food Sale At Solenberger’s Hardware Store
Community bake sale set for Saturday April 2 starting 9 a.m. at Solenberger's Hardware Store. Proceeds support local initiatives. Volunteers welcomed to donate baked goods and assist customers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Solenberger
Handley Seniors Prepare Farce Watch Your Step
The Handley High School class of 1932 presents the new farce Watch Your Step with mystery and melody. Denis Hayley appears as the lead poet, with Grove and Charlotte Campbell in key roles, and Fenton Nelson and Bernadette Sullivan as debutantes. Performances begin 8 15 p m Friday with tickets 50 cents general admission and 10 cents for reserved seats at Baker's Drug Store.
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Handley
Denis Hayley
Miss Othe
Grove
Charlotte Campbell
Peachy Hockman
Fenton Nelson
Bernadette Sullivan
Frances Forney
John Hawse
Leslie Stipe
Handley ‘A
Baker's Drug Store
L H Kittridge Ends Own Life In Cleveland Home
Lewis H. Kittridge 61 former Peerless Motor Car Company president and early BARNEY Oldfield backer shot himself in his Cleveland home. He left a note citing low mood. Survived by a widow and two children in London. divorced from first wife Josephine M. Kittridge now remarried to Mr Woodward. Mrs Woodward controls Round Hill Orchard Company interests in Ohio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewis H. Kittridge
Peerless Motor Car Company
Barney Oldfield
Cleveland
Ohio
London
Eng
Kittridge
Josephine M. Kittridge
Woodward
Paris
McCormac Receives Fine in Reckless Driving Case
Judge Donald L. Weems in Police Court assessed a $10 fine and costs against H. B. McCormac Jr for reckless driving. Motor cycle Officer Francis Funk hailed the youth entering Winchester on the Valley Pike and he was ordered to appear in court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donald L. Weems
H. B. McCormac, Jr
Francis Funk
McCormac
Winchester
Valley Pike
Citizens urged to vote in Winchester Democratic primary
Voters in Winchester are urged to participate in the Democratic primary on Tuesday April 5 to select six councilmen for four years and a mayoral candidate. The notice calls for civic duty, warns against apathy, and lists judges and clerks for the primary from Friendship Rouss City Hall and Sarah Zane Engine House with names of officials selected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester
Friendship Engine House
Charles P. Kremer
John W. Kater
Bryan Breckenridge
Rouss Engine House
B. F. Arthur, Jr
John Dunn
William Haines
City Hall
James S. Ritter
Forrest Fansler
Arthur Athey
Sarah Zane Engine House
Robert Bell
Herbert Haines
Carlin Gray
Fire Threatens Berryville Theatre Fire
A blaze at the Clarco Theatre in Berryville, Virginia, started near the projection booth on the second floor when a lighted match or cigarette was discarded into rubbish. The Berryville Fire Department quickly extinguished the fire, preventing significant damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Star
Berryville
Clarco Theatre
Pitts
Civic League Luncheon Guests Dr Grant At Frederick Tea Room
The Civic League will hold its bi monthly luncheon at 1 pm Friday at the Frederick Tea Room on West Boscawen Street with Dr Grant from the State Board of Health as guest speaker. The group plans to discuss participation in the Apple Blossom Festival tree planting and other activities, urging full member attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grant
State Board of Health
Civic League
Frederick Tea Room
West Boscawen Street
League
Used Car Show Today and Tomorrow at Ebert's Garage
Ebert's Garage advertises a two day used car sale with vehicles priced to move. See a selection of pre owned cars on display today and tomorrow with dealer specials and financing options available.
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Ebert
Regular meeting of Sarah Zane Fire Co notices
Regular meeting notice for Sarah Zane Fire Co scheduled Friday April 1 with full attendance requested. Refreshments and a smoker after the meeting announced by Captain Richard B. Brown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sarah, Zane Fire Co
Richard B. Brown
Turkey Knob 15 Again Leased 10 Byard Interests
A Frederick county circuit court decree extends the lease of Turkey Knob Orchard near Mount Jackson Shenandoah county to Harry F. and Thomas B. Byrd for one year. The decree outlines frost damage liability for the lessee and authorizes $35 000 in receivers certificates to fund debts and orchard equipment, with $19 000 to fall due soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Turkey Knob
BYRD
Frederick County
Philip Williams
Mount Jackson
Shenandoah County
Harry F
Thomas B. Byrd
Williams
Artemeus Ward
New York City
Herbert 8. Larrick
City
F. 8S. Tavenner
Woodstock
T. W. Ene
Messrs.yrd
Larrick and Tavenner
Police Court Notes On Drunkenness And Disorderly Conduct
A police blotter headline lists penalties from Judge Donald L. Weems this week. James Everhart was fined 12 dollars for drunkenness. Tony Henry 17 dollars for drunkenness and disorderly conduct. Josephine Brown 6 months in jail for disorderly conduct and failing to leave town on court order. Elizabeth Splawn 12 dollars for drunkenness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donald L. Weems
James Everhart
Tony Henry
Josephine Brown
Elizabeth Splawn
Republicans 10 Take No Part In State Contests
Delegates and alternates to the district convention at Burg April 1 and the state convention at Roan April 2 were elected by Republicans of Winchester and Frederick County. They are instructed to represent city and county and vote for J. A. Garber for delegate to the national convention in Chicago. The meeting endorsed Hoover administration and pledged loyalty, with a second delegate to be considered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burg
Winchester
Frederick County
D. W. Lupton
Reuss Avenue
J. A. Garber
Chicago
Herbert Hoover
Virginia
Shenand National Park
Charlottesville
Hanover Agricultural Society to dissolve after public sale
Hanover Pa based group behind the 47 year fair plans asset sale to liquidate before further debts accrue. Directors announced dissolution as financial losses mounted in the current business climate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hanover
Hanover Agricultural Society
Brown’s Harpers Ferry era farm sells at auction
A 253 acre Washington county farm once used by John Brown as headquarters before the 1859 Harper’s Ferry uprising sold at public auction for 2600 dollars. Located about ten miles from Harpers Ferry the site includes the organization building still standing. The mortgage foreclosure sale awarded the property to Miss Bert Ankeney of Hagerstown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hagerstown
John Brown
Harpers Ferry
Washington County
Brown
Bert Ankeney
Man’s Tongue Shot Away With Own Gun Incident
Charlottesville details report Lindsey Herndon 35 wounded in a home invasion at Prof. George W. Spicer’s residence. A struggle followed as Herndon, armed with a gun, dropped it after warning. The weapon discharged injuring his tongue. case listed as attempted robbery. In New York a new women’s prison opens with luxurious features drawing curious bail visitors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlottesville
Lindsey Herndon
University of Virginia
George W. Spicer
Spicer
New York
Manhattan
Lankford Renominated for Third Congress Term in Virginia
Norfolk delegates reaffirm Representative Menalius Lankford by nominating him for a third term in Congress at a Republican convention in the Second Virginia district. Resolutions praise President Hoover and Lankford’s service, and name Joseph L. Crupper to succeed C Bascom Slemp as national committeeman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norfolk
Menalius Lankford
Congress
Virginia
Herbert Hoover
Flogged man jailed for 40 days in West Virginia
Lloyd Barron was sent to 40 days in Charles Town jail for drunkenness and disorderly conduct after being whipped by masked locals in Shenandoah Junction. He claimed the whipping and accused neighbors of complicity in the act, which followed his alleged mistreatment of his wife.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shenandoah Junction
W. Va
Lloyd Barron
Charles Town
C. D. Walker
Barron
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Valley People
W. J. Showalter
William J. Showalter
George Washing
Rouss Fire CO
Berkeley
New Jersey
Dr. Brigham
GLASS
L. H. Kittridge
City Electoral Board
Anderson
Cropper
Hoover
Lankford
Burlington
L. M. Green
University of Vermont
Jack Garner
Greenville
Fred Straub
Boston
Samuel Gilbert
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