Municipalities League To Sponsor Big Regional Meeting Here Next Week
The fifth regional meeting of the League of Virginia Municipalities will be held at the George Washington Hotel in Winchester on Tuesday May 10 from 3 to 8 p m. Mayor C R Anderson will welcome attendees with Mayor Lucas and Mayor J V Bickford present to speak. Morton L Wallerstein will explain 1938 General Assembly legislation affecting municipalities. A round table on municipal affairs will follow with L B Dutrow guiding.
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League of Virginia
George Washington Hotel
Winchester
C. R. Anderson
Lucas
James V. Bickford
Hampton
League of Virginia Municipalities
General Assembly
Morton L. Wallerstein
League
A. L. Boliek
Luray
L. B. Dutrow
Front Royal
Edward H. Ruehl
Norton
Pulaski
Alta
Vista
Fredericksburg
Staunton
Cape Charles
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Petersburg
Winches- Purcellville
Boyed Hilliebro
Hamilton
Boyce
Stephens City
Strasburg
Woodstock
Edinburg
Mt Jackson
New Market
Washington
Marshall
Middleburg
the Plains
Middletown
Toms Brook
Stanley
Lucas D Phillips
Leesburg
J. W. Bickford
League of Va
George Heaps Hotel
L. Boliek
B. Dutrow
Old Lady notes 50 rain foretelling signs from animals
MR WINCHESTER lists common rain omens from a handbook and observes signs animals show before rain. Birds near ground, bees swarming, clovers closing, cows thrashing tails, oiled floors sweating, pains worsening, rainbow before noon, flowers open all night.
Jolliffe Appointed to Reassess Frederick County Real Estate
Joseph L. Jolliffe of Clearbrook was appointed by Judge Philip W of Frederick Circuit Court to re‑assess all land in Frederick County. This follows a January 3 board resolution to conduct a 1938 real estate re‑assessment, the first since 1925, set for the year.
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Joseph L. Jolliffe
Clearbrook
Philip W
Frederick Circuit Court
Frederick County
Williams
Jolliffe
Board of Supervisors
Circuit Court
Discount on 1938 real estate taxes offered to citizens
The City Treasurer W A Baker announces a 2 percent discount for early payment of 1938 real estate taxes and accepts partial payments. The policy follows Winchester practice with hopes of boosting revenue, while Common Council may arrange a short term loan if needed to cover operating expenses.
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W. A. Baker
Winchester
Common Council
Chinese claim progress as forces push toward sea front
Chinese units report rapid gains in Shandong and coastal defenses. Matowchen town four miles northwest of Tancheng falls, isolating Tancheng while General Miao Chen-Lieu’s 57th Army drives Japanese back toward Antungwei on the Yellow Sea.
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Matowchen
Tancheng
Shantung
Tanci
Lunghai Railway
Taierchwang
Miao Chen- Lieu
Antungwei
Yellow Sea
Shantung-Kiangsu
Chapei
Hat
Nanking
Taierhchwang
Jaese
Manchoukuo
Hangchow Bay
President Roosevelt Heads Home After South Atlantic Voyage
President Roosevelt, aboard the cruiser Philadelphia with White House fishing companions, fished near Sombrero Island for three hours before heading toward a rendezvous off San Juan Puerto Rico. Secretary McIntyre reported the president caught a 20-pound pompano, the largest of the trip.
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8. C
Roosevelt
San Juan
Puerto Rico
Philadelphia
White House
Sombrero Island
Lesser Antilles
Virgin Group
McIntyre
Jones' Florist Relocates to 137 West Water
Jones' Florist announces relocation to 137 West Water with new phone 511, effective May 5. The move updates the business address and contact for customers seeking floral services.
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Jones’ Florist
W. Water
Sarah Zane Fire Co Monthly Meeting Notice
The regular monthly meeting of the Sarah Zane Fire Co was held Friday evening. All members are requested to be present. Captain L. M. Crabill noted six to five six twenty one and special appointments. Also listed are sale items and event notes for upcoming performances at Middletown High School Auditorium on May 6 and 7.
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Sarah Zane Fire Co
L. M. Crabill
Bishop Cannon Retires Yet Plans Fight on Liquor Traffic
Bishop James Cannon Jr. of Washington DC retires from active work in the Methodist Episcopal Church South at 74 and vows to continue fighting liquor. Once a national figure for opposing Al Smith in 1928 he faced internal and external attacks and a Senate inquiry over funds spent in Virginia. Lay leaders urge loyal Southerners to stay in church while civil courts review the union plan and a new challenge is mapped by G Sears Aiken. The quadrennial adjourns at 4 pm.
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Birmingham
Ala
James Cannon, Jr
Washington, D. C
Methodist Episcopal Church
South
General Conference of Southern Methodism
al Smith
Senate Lobby Committee
Virginia
Southern Methodist Church
Union
Southern General Conference
G. Sears Aiken
Atlanta
Judicial Council
Hitler Hosts Navy Display In Italy Visit To Naples
Naples May 5 A Naples harbor display showcased Italy's sea power with 200 ships and seaplanes as Hitler Mussolini and King Emannuelle watched from Capour the 22,000 ton battleship. Submarines and torpedo boats staged mock attacks while San Marco sailed with no crew. Officials said pact prospects remain uncertain though defense cooperation continues.
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Naples
Italy
Capour
Hitler
Mussolini
Vittorio Emannuele
San Marco
Germany
War Chief Warns Dictators May Lead to War
Secretary of War Woodring warned that continued aggression by dictator nations could push democracies toward war. He cautioned the United States to remain prepared, while noting Europe’s tension has eased recently. He urged a strong army and navy and said the nation will cooperate in any real world peace effort.
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Washington
Woodring
United States
United States Chamber of Commerce
Europe
Friendship Fire Company May Meeting Notice
The Friendship Fire Company holds its regular meeting on Thursday evening May 5 at 8 o'clock. All members are asked to attend. Richard Boxwell, Captain.
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Friendship Fire Company
Richard Boxwell
Parisi is Sentenced for Extortion in Levine Case
Pasquale Parisi, 25, pleads guilty to attempting to extort Murray Levine over missing son Peter Levine and is sentenced to Sing Sing prison for two and a half to five years. Frank Maltese, 22, brother in law, receives a reformatory term for the same plot. Levine plans 50,000 self funded circulars and extends reward deadlines for Peter.
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New York
Pasquale Parisi
Murray Levine
Peter Levine
Sing Sing
Saul.s. Streit
Parisi
Frank J. Maltese
Levine
Department of Justice
Peter
New Rochelle
Overture for Labor Peace Gains Quiet Support
Delegates at the United States Chamber of Commerce formalized tacit support for a labor peace pact proposed by the American Federation of Labor. The AFL urged industry to shun industrial warfare and push private job creation while affirming property rights and collective bargaining.
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Washington
American Federation of Labor
United States Chamber of Commerce
Federation Executive Council
A. F. of L
Chamber
Federation
National Labor Relations Board
John L. Lewis
Council
George H. Davis
Kansas City
Lee J. Dougherty
Resolutions Committee
Francis E. Frothingham
America
Dies Suddenly In Senator's Office
William V. Howard of Charleston South Carolina died of a heart attack today in the office of Senator Byrnes in Washington. The former Internal Revenue employee had just met with Byrnes and was talking with staff when he collapsed. He lived in Silver Spring Maryland recently and was 61. survived by a widow and three children.
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Washington
William V. Howard
Charleston
S. C
Senator Byrnes
D-Sc
Howard
Bureau of Internal Revenue
Byrnes
Silver Spring
Pittsburgh Strike Continues Amid Transit Turmoil
In Pittsburgh on May 5 the parking lot and garage attendant vote kept the strike alive as 2,700 bus and street car operators faced a potential walkout. Efforts to avert action were stymied.
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Pttsburgh
Visit Ruth's Tea Room for Entertainment
Ruth's Tea Room invites patrons to enjoy a program featuring Charles Henry and other performers, promising an engaging evening of music and entertainment.
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Ruth
Charles Henry
Charley Rouss Fire Co to Meet May 6 at 8 PM
The Charley Rouss Fire Co holds its regular monthly meeting Friday evening May 6 at 8 o'clock and urges every member to be present. The notice mentions special entertainment and indicates a Pure Food Store ad with Sherbert and fruit flavors priced at 25 cents per pint.
Seven Babies Born Prematurely in Cuba Farm Incident
Dr. Roberto Fonseca in Havana said a Bayamo area farm woman delivered seven premature babies at three months gestation. None survived. midwife disposed of them before the doctor’s arrival. The mother Rafaela Canova, 30, was recovering. Bayamo lies 35 miles inland from Manzanillo.
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Havana
Roberto Fonseca
Bayamo
Oriente
Rafaela Canova
Cuba
Manzanillo
Eugene Cooper Appointed Administrator in Cooper Estate
Eugene B. Cooper is named administrator of the estate of the late Captain Lewis F. Cooper, who died intestate. Bond set at 600000 with Miss Nannie O. Cooper and Rev Norman E. Cooper as sureties. Heirship listed for the administrator and his brother and sister. Appraisers named as R Frank Barr Edw G Rusk Clark M Smith M Lohr Cooper and Clifford D Grim. Captain Cooper was a leading Winchester business figure whose death removes a longtime community leader.
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Eugene B. Cooper
Lewis F. Cooper
Cooper
Nannie O. Cooper
Norman E. Cooper
Captain Cooper
R. Frank Barr
Edw. G. Rusk
Clark M. Smith
M. Lohr Cooper
Clifford D. Grim
Winchester
Showers Bring Small Relief From Drought
Light showers totaling .19 inches reached the Winchester Research Laboratory area offering limited relief to dry fields. Lightning caused power outages in Winchester and Woodstock areas with outages extending to Strasburg Middletown and Stephens City. A glass door shattered in Woodstock and street lights were knocked out in multiple towns.
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Winchester Research Laboratory
Winchester
Woodstock
Strasburg
Middletown
Stephens City
Berryville Avenue
Bargett
Attractive Mother's Day Gifts at Appealing Prices
Moling and Cather present a Mother's Day promotion with a range of gifts offered at appealing prices. The feature highlights affordable options and suggests selecting timely presents for the occasion.
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Moling and Cather
Style Shop Offers Hundreds of New Dresses in Sale
Mr. Bender returns from New York with hundreds of new dresses including silks shantungs and sheer materials in sizes 14 to 50. On sale tomorrow and Saturday at 2.00 with a group at 2.98 and a wide selection of newest creations at the Style Shop 150 North Loudoun St.
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Bender
New York
The
Style Shop
Mother and son linked to four murders in new confession
Walla Walla authorities reveal Mary Eleanor Smith and her son DeCasto Mayer implicated in Bassett killing ten years prior. Smith, claiming remorse, admitted confessions but said she did not participate in the murder. Prosecutors say letters describe two more killings in Montana and Idaho.
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Walla Walla
Wash
John Schermer
King County
Mary Eleanor Smith
DeCasto Earl Mayer
James Eugene Bassett
Annapolis
Seattle
Schermer
Idaho
Canal transfer talks advance to place C and O under federal control
Secretary Ickes announced efforts to speed up transferring title of the Chesapeake and Ohio from Baltimore and Ohio to the federal government. Interior Department engineers met with railroad officials in Philadelphia to finalize the transaction, enabling the government to convert the waterway along the Potomac into a park.
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Washington
Ickes
Chesapeake and Ohio
Baltimore and Railroad
Interior Department
Philadelphia
Potomac River
Park
Visiting Cleric Preaches Sunday in Two Churches
The Rev. Maurice Smeal of Gettysburg Pa will preach at 11 a.m. Sunday in Trinity Church at Stephens and at 8 p.m. that day in St Pauls Lutheran Church at Getty Gap.
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Maurice Smeal
Gettysburg
Trinity Teran
Stephens
Paul’s Lutheran Church
Cett Gap
Local Merchants Debate Shows Pine Merchandise Pricing
Ambiguous text discusses local commerce and shopping habits with references to buying locally versus Richmond or elsewhere. Mentions suits and pricing tactics and a perception of smarter purchases through regional vendors.
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Richmond
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