Welfare Plight To Be Theme At Meet Tomorrow
A welfare conference in the Council Chamber at 3 o clock tomorrow will discuss relief problems. J. W. Philips of the state welfare department Richmond and Miss Harriet Tynes of VERA Staunton will attend, with local participants including Miss Helen Shockey and Lee Coble. The meeting follows a Council decision to study funds for trained welfare workers.
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Board of Public Welfare
J. W. Philips
State Welfare Department
Richmond
Harriet Tynes
VERA
Staunton
Helen Shockey
Lee Coble
Council
Welfare Board
Women talk of city council roles from back yard fence
A neighborhood pow wow reveals women discuss possible city council duties and reforms. The letter urges civic participation and hints at future detailed installments on what they might achieve if elected.
Uncle Sam to Take Command of Relief July 1
Washington officials say the federal government will assume control of relief administrations by July 1 with most directors retained but answerable to Washington. Centralization aims to speed the 4 billion dollar work relief drive and respond to recent state disputes. Hopkins has already shifted several states including Louisiana and Georgia, and threatened Illinois funds until it meets demands.
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Washington
Civil Works Administration
Huey P. Long
Louisiana
Harry L. Hopkins
Hopkins
Eugene Talmadge
Georgia
Roosevelt
Illinois
Senate
FERA
Bender's Opens With Wide Dress Selection
Bender's grand opening is set for Thursday at 11 A M at 150 North Main Street. The store advertises a large stock of silk and cotton dresses in sizes from small to 54 2 inclusive with many sizes in between.
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N. Main Street
Benders Dress Shop Opens Its Doors For Ladies Event
Ope invitation for ladies to attend the grand dress shop opening at 150 North Main Street next to Crystal Confectionery. The event promotes merchandise and price comparison with free roses offered to attendees.
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Tophey
Bender's Dress Shop, Inc
N. Main St
Crystal Confectionery
Bender's Dress Shop Opening Tomorrow
Benders Dress Shop announces opening tomorrow with an opening special on ladies spring coats swagger and short suits all wool crepe lined made to sell at 10.00 and 12.50.
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Bender
County Farmers Prepare For The Wheat Vote
Frederick county wheat farmers are urged to vote on continuing the wheat adjustment program after 1935 as the national referendum is set for Saturday May 25. A mass meeting for contract signers will be held May 11 at 2 30 PM in the county courthouse to discuss the issues and ensure eligible voters participate.
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Frederick County
R. L. Omps
Williams. Huyett
J. H. Punkinoue
Free Chest Clinic Set For May 14 By State Expert
A chest clinic for adults led by Dr. Charles L. Savage, state department specialist, will be held May 14 in the District Nurse Association offices. Hours are 9:30 to 12:00 and 2:00 to 4:00. Cooperation includes city and county physicians. Families with long standing coughs or TB deaths should have exams. sanatorium cases require written request from a family physician. applies to under 15s as well.
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Charles L. Savage
State Ee Department
District Nurse Association
Overhead Bridge Planned Near Hiett Corner on Route No 7
A local citizen outlines progress on Route No 7 in West Virginia proposing an overhead bridge over the Pennsylvania Railroad east of the Hiett property to replace a dangerous curve. State surveys in Richmond and rights of way signed years ago may still enable the project with waivers from landowners including the late W. S. Hiett. Continued on page five.
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Winchester
State Highway Department
Richmond
Hiett’s Corner
Fairmont Avenue
Pennsylvania Railroad
Hiett
W. 8S. Hiett
Roosevelt Signals Flexible Federal Water Loans Policy
President Roosevelt announced there will be no hard and fast rule on public works loans to cities under the four billion dollar relief program. The policy will depend on the specific project and the financial condition of each city, AP reported, noting Winchester’s interest in a new water source.
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Winchester
Roosevelt
Associated Press
Assistants In Central Relief Drive To Meet
An elderly couple facing eviction due to unpaid rent needs aid. The wife endures a chronic back condition and cannot work while the husband, crippled by a past accident, can no longer perform odd jobs. They also require fuel clothing food and intermittent medical care.
Central relief drive plans for 86 families announced
May 14 launch set for $6,000 fund to aid about 86 needy families. J Pinckney Arthur names team captains John Glover, Alson Hott, Ralph Hengeveld, Mrs Ruth Arthur, Mrs Helen Smith. Teams of five to 10 numbers will reach the subscribing public. George Baetjer, Robert Green, Clifford Grim assist Philip Fowle on large subscribers phase. Organizing meeting held. team captain meeting planned Friday.
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J. Pinckney Arthur
John Glover
Alson Hott
Ralph Hengeveld
Ruth Arthur
Helen Smith
Philip Fowle
George Baetjer
Robert C. Green
Clifford Grim
Park Meeting Set For 7 30 Oclock
A special Winchester Park Association meeting is called by President Ryland Conner for tonight at 7 30 in the Council Chamber. All park members and baseball club members are urged to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester Park Association
Ryland Conner
Council Chamber
Blue Sox To Be Here Saturday And Sunday
The Martinsburg Blue Sox visit Winchester Park to face the local team Saturday at 3 pm in the Virginia league. Winchester has won two of three starts and looks to challenge West Virginians. The Chevy Chase Grays visit Sunday with a strong lineup. Local players are asked to practice at 5:30 pm.
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Martinsburg Blue Sox
Winchester Park
West Virginians
Chevy Chase Grays
Front Royal
Rotary Delegation To Attend Richmond Convention
Winchester Rotary Club sends about 20 members to Virginia 56th District Rotary International convention in Richmond at the John Marshall Hotel. Sessions open tonight and run through Friday with speeches by E Hunt of Foundland, Brownie Brown, and updates on Mexico City plans.
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Winchester
E. Hunt
St. Johns
Foundland
Rotary International
Institute of Public Affairs, University of Virginia
Charles K
Brownie) Brown
Host Club
Richmond
Virginia
Ed. R. Johnson
Roanoke
Rotary
George W. Matthews
Alexandria Club
Mexico
Mexico City
Donald A. Adams
Eugene Newsom
Strickland Gillilan
Danish King Becomes Grandfather With Birth of Princess Daughter
Copenhagen May 8 King Christian of Denmark welcomed a granddaughter as Princess Caroline Mathilde gave birth to a daughter by his youngest son Prince Knud The couple wed September 8 1933 and are part of the royal family in Copenhagen.
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Copenhagen
Christian of Denmark
Caroline Mathilde
Prince Knud
Princess Caroline Mathilde
Sorrell Belgian Stallion to Visit Mr Cooper Farm
Notice announces a sorrel Belgian stallion will be at Mr R A Cooper's Farm off Cedar Creek Grade on Thursday May 9. Those needing services should contact Mr Cooper or M Hurst, arrangements possible on location, phone 1091 Winchester.
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R. A. Cooper
Cedar Creek Grade
Council Urged to Act at Once on Water Supply
Proposals call for immediate action as present supply proves inadequate for current needs and future expansion. Committees to study the plan and report findings to the council.
City Planning Chairman calls council to investigate sewer supply and seek federal aid
W Nelson Page urges council to investigate im pt ney se wyes a bd wo supply and apply for federal aid, listing six reasons. John Rosenberger reviews Board of Public Welfare needs and asks for appropriation to be matched by Board of Supervisors. Council blocks reopening discussion of the drive-in sewage tax ordinance amid technical telephony franchise talk. Treasurer Baker reports about $5 000 ahead in collections. Jefferson street improvements pass final reading. Kent and Piccadilly intersection plans approved unanimously.
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W. Nelson Page
City Planning Commission
Impt Ney
John Rosenberger
Board of Public Welfare
Board of Supervisors
W. A. Baker
Jefferson Street
Kent and
Piccadilly
Council urged quick study of new municipal water supply
W N Page chair of the City Planning Commission asked the Common Council to hire engineers to update watershed surveys and assess using public work funds for a new water system. The report noted inadequate current supply, low interest rates, and possible federal aid requiring swift action to avoid other communities getting funds. The matter was referred to water and finance committees for recommendations.
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Common Council
W. Nelson Page
City Planning Commission
Fred Forney
John Rosenberger
Judge Harrison In Critical Condition At Local Hospital
Judge T W Harrison remained holding his own but weak this morning after a restless night. Dr Robert McC Glase and Dr C O Ashwood from Richmond joined in consultation after Ashwood arrived by airplane at 2 45 pm. Family members were notified and expected to arrive later today or evening.
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T. W. Harrison
Robert McC. Glase
C. O. Ashwood
Richmond
Glass
McKee
Ashwood
Judge Harrison
Dress Shop To Open Thursday In Winchester
Benders Dress Shop will open at 150 North Loudoun Street next to Crystal Confectionary at 11 o clock Thursday. Mr Bender plans a complete line of the latest women s ready to wear styles and fans will be greeted with a rose.
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Winchester
Bender’s
Loudoun Street
Crystal Confectionary
Bender
Senate considers Nor ris TVA amendments as social security bill moves
Senate debates motion to take up Nor ris TVA amendments while the finance committee studies the social security bill. House handles omnibus banking bill for amendment. Patman bonus bill of 2.225 billion dollars passes. A resolution urging United States adherence to the League of Nations is received. Sundry private bills pass as Rep Dickson R presses impeachment of federal Judge Samuel Alschuler of Chicago.
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Associated Press
Senate
Finance Committee
House
Patman
United States
League of Nations
Dickson R
Samuel Alschuler
Chicago
Friendship Fire Company Meeting Slated After Apple Blossom Festival
The Friendship Fire Company will hold its regular meeting in the company hall at 8 o clock Thursday May 9. An unusual amount of business will be transacted and every member is urged to attend. James Shryock Secretary.
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Friendship Fire Company
James Shryock
Secty
Experienced saleslady sought for store management
Experienced saleslady capable of managing store. Located at Ben der's 150 N. Main St. ip-1t.
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Bender’s
N. Main St
Florists Convention Set for Virginia Unit in May
About 75 delegates are expected as the fifth annual Virginia Unit Florists Telegraph Delivery convention meets at the George Washington Hotel Monday evening May 13. Activities include a boards meeting, a luncheon, a tour guided by Andrew Bell, and a banquet with remarks by E. M. Albright.
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Virginia
Florists Telegraph Delivery
George Washington Hotel
Winchester
Miller Brothers Flower Shop
Virginia Art
Andrew Bell
The
Cham
Earhart Launches 2100 Mile Nonstop Flight From Mexican Capital
Amelia Earhart took off at dawn from the capital of the Southern Republic on a 2100 mile nonstop attempt toward New York. She acknowledged danger from difficult terrain but remained confident in her ship as she headed toward New Orleans and on to Newark or Bennett Field. The flight path traced from Mexico City across the Gulf to New Orleans with a planned Louisiana landing before continuing northeast toward New York. Reports from Atlanta and New Orleans indicate she reached Mobile and later remained ‘‘ok’’ in radio contact as the mission progressed.
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Southern
Republic
New Orleans
Newark
Bennett Field
Atlanta
Eastern Air Lines
Amelia Earhart
Mobile
Mexico
D. C
New York
Naval Radio Station
D. F
New Ork
New Orlane
Amelia
Earhart
Pher
United States and Geodetic Survey Service
Merice
D. Re
Mnet
Ager
Filer
Two Oceans
Jally
Capital
Tampico
Gulf Ce
Louisiana
London
Anthony Eden
Isiges
Indictments in Norfolk Eleven Loudoun County Case
A federal grand jury charges Norfolk Eleven and Loudoun County residents with conspiring to defraud the government of internal revenue levies. The group faces charges tied to a broader scheme against tax collection and enforcement.
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Norfolk
Loudoun County
Internal Revenue
Washington
Honlulu
Midway Island
United States
Baltimore
Henry H. Rogeres
Standard Oil
Johns Hopkins Hospital
Roosevelt
Cummings
Supreme Court
Glass
York
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