All Stars Face Celtics Sunday In Looming Battle
FRONT ROYAL May 11 The All Stars prepare for weekend games aiming to keep their undefeated record. Paramount Cabbies of Hagerstown oppose them today, while Sunday brings St Mary Celtics of Alexandria, who just beat Richbrau of Richmond and seek a series sweep. Archie Scrivener is out. Jimmy Titcomb and Art Lacy will start for the Celts, with Stars featuring Larry Boerner Cassell and Balton Johnson in reserve.
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Front Royal
All-Stars
Paramount Cabbies
Hagerstown
Hagerstown Lads
St. Mary Celtics
Alexandria
Richbrau
Richmond
Celts
Archie Scrivener
Alexandrians
Jimmy Titcomb
Art Lacy
Eteran
Ned
Larry Boerner
Bobby Cassell
Balton Johnson
Special Mother's Day Services at Riverton and Front Royal Churches
Mother's Day services planned at Riverton Methodist Church with Rev R Moorman delivering the sermon at 11 o'clock Sunday morning. In Front Royal the Rev R B Clagett will lead the service and present a candy box to the oldest mother present.
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Front Royal
Riverton Methodist Church
R. Moormaner
Front Royal Methodist Church
R. B. Clagett
Local aid for HOUSING LOAN program offered in Front Royal
Hubert H. Marlowe of Front Royal Virginia states he has no current ties to the Home Owners Loan Corporation but offers free assistance to anyone applying or with existing applications. He cites prior service as District Appraiser and aims to help in the loan process within days.
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Home Owners’ Loan Corporation
Hubert H. Marlowe
Front Royal
Social And Personal News Of Front Royal and Warren County
Front Royal May 11 guests mingle at intermission of All-Stars game. Reba Riley of Winchester visiting Miss Elizabeth Hale. Alice McKay from Flint Hill spending weekend with Mr. and Mrs. Byrne Downing Sr. Hubert Potts takes job with Warren Drug Co. Mrs. Edward Grey of New York visiting her mother Mrs. A. K. Corr on and brother Russell Carr on. Dr. and Mrs. Lacy of Long Island accompany them here then depart. Carl Thompson of Washington DC weekend with George C. Ramsey family. Mrs. A. C. Carson hosts luncheon guest Mrs. Hunter McGuire of Winchester. Commonwealth’s Attorney Frank Moffett of Rappahannock county in town. Hackett Kerns of Riverton visits Mrs. A. N. Carroll. Edgar Rohr visits Winchester. Thomas Johnston of Randolph-MacOn College Ashland spending weekend with parents on Royal Avenue. Mrs. Frederick Schaeus returns to Baltimore after visiting uncle and aunt Mr. and Mrs. C. M. Vene. Ruth Eleanor Mathews of Harrisonburg College arrives to spend weekend with relatives.
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Alice McKay
Flint Hill
Mrs. S. Byrne Downing
Edward Grey
New York
A. K. Corron
Russell Carron
Accept 60 Acre Tract For Town
At a Thursday evening planning commission meeting the town voted to accept a 60 acre tract donated for recreational use. The donor remained unnamed and the offer was announced at the Chamber of Commerce annual dinner. Merchants were praised for keeping Main street parking clear to aid visitors and for storefront remodeling and repainting that enhanced local beauty.
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Front Royal
Town Planning Commission
Chamber of Commerce
Retail Merchants Association
Murder Suspect Is Near Collapse
New York May 11 Frederick Gross a 49 year old Brooklyn bookkeeper stood in a police lineup and again denied poisoning his wife and four children. He remained calm while opposing authorities who accused him of using a poison roach exterminator from his employer's warehouse to contaminate the cocoa his family drank.
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New York
Frederick Gross
Brooklyn
Frederick Swirz
Makes Affidavit He Married Mae
New York May 11 Supreme Court Justice Ernest E L Hammer signed an order serving Mae West notice that Frank Wallace a vaudeville actor asked for a declaratory judgment claiming he is her husband Wallace in an affidavit describes the defendant as Mae Wallace and says they married on April 11 1911 in Milwaukee They were partners in a vaudeville act then employed in a show owned by Jacob and Germon
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New York
Supreme Court
Ernest E. L. Hammer
Mae_ West
Frank Wallace
Wallace
Mae Wallace
Milwaukee
Jacob and Germon
Fine Weather Favors Running For Preakness
In Baltimore on May 11 the Pimlico crowd prepares for the forty fifth Preakness with near perfect weather. About 10,000 fans occupy reserved seats two hours before post time as a 40,000 strong turnout is anticipated. Legume and Bloodroot scratched, reducing the field to nine and the winner’s purse to 25 825 dollars. Omaha remains the favorite amid uncertain starters and conditions.
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Baltimore
Pimlico
Legume
Breckinridge Long
E. R. Bradley
W. A. Jones
Furfiber
United States Army
William Woodward
Omaha
Showers Due Early In Week
Weather outlook for the North and Middle Atlantic States shows showers Monday and Tuesday followed by generally fair conditions. A shower risk persists Friday with a slightly warmer Tuesday and cooler midweek, then warmer on Friday.
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Washington
Middle Atlantic
Balkan states reach accord on Bulgaria and Hungary rearmament
In Bucharest on May 11, four Balkan states ended a five hour talks by agreeing to permit the rearmament of Bulgaria and Hungary, contingent on joining a non aggression and mutual aid pact with Yugoslavia Romania Turkey Czechoslovakia and Greece.
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Bucharest
Romania
Balkan
Bulgaria
Hungary
Yugoslavia
Rumania
Turkey
Czechoslovakia
Greece
Mussolini and Austrian Chief Discuss Accord
Premier Mussolini and Chancellor Kurt Schuschnigg met in Florence to discuss all problems of mutual interest and reiterated complete identity of views. The Austrian leader would likely return to Vienna with Il Duce's good will and collaboration, amid expectations of Italian support at the Rome Danubian conference on June 3.
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Florence
Italy
Mussolini
Kurt Schuschnigg
Austria
Vienna
Il Duce
Rome
Snapp Will Probated In Circuit Court
Mrs. Catherine B. Snapp widow of C. J. Snapp dies April 8 named executrix in will placed in probate at the county clerk's office. Widow to hold farm near Bruce town for life with residue to three children John H. Snapp Carroll L. Snapp and Mrs. Laura B. Hensell after her death. Part shares include $100 bequest to Julian B. Snapp and an additional $100 may be paid to Carroll L. Snapp from John H. Snapp and Mrs. Hensell shares. Instrument dated September 12 1928 with appraisers listed.
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Catherine B. Snapp
C. J. Snapp
Brucetown
Julian B. Snapp
John H
Carroll L. Sapp
Laura B. Hensell
John H. Snapp
Carroll L. Snapp
G. B. Welch
C. W. Borden
J. R. Smith
Lewis Pidgeon
G. P. Wright
Move To Stop Tar Nuisance
The Consumer Utility Company plans to use the old settling basin to collect tar from gas by products instead of letting it enter Town Run. The move faces objections that ammonia from tar damages paint on dwellings under certain conditions. A small filtering plant may be installed if needed to remove ammonia.
Rural Electrification Board Created by Executive Order
President Roosevelt established the Rural Electrification Administration under the Works Progress Administration with an initial $75,000 for organization. Morris L. Cooke heads the division, announced to lead the new agency.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Rural Electrification Administration
Works Relief Proam
Morris L. Cooke
Jubilee Handicap Ends In Historic Dead Heat At Kempton
At Kempton Park on May 11 the Jubilee Handicap produced a rare dead heat for the first time in the race. Top weight Wychwood Abott and the bottom weight British Quota finished on even terms after a mile and a quarter run, marking a historic two way tie.
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Kempton Park
Eng
Water and Finance Committees to Study Water Source
A Winchester city meeting set for Monday afternoon at 2 to examine the city planning commission proposal. The plan urges immediate steps to investigate a new water source, referred from the last council session to the Water and Finance committees with instructions to report at a special council meeting.
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Common Council
City Planning Commission
Winchester
W. Nelson Page
Frederick County Schools Face Possible State Fund Cut
An Associated Press report from Richmond says Frederick County Public Schools may lose several thousand dollars from the 1935-1936 state appropriation to help balance Virginia's deficit. The exact amount for Frederick County was not known, but total state reductions could reach $328,000 next year.
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Frederick County
Associated Press
Richmond
Willys Reported To Be Improved After Heart Attack
Louisville May 11 John N Willys pioneer auto maker and former ambassador to Poland was reported improving from a heart attack suffered last Saturday in Louisville while attending the Kentucky Derby The attack due to coronary thrombosis was described as dangerous given the 61 year old's condition and age.
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Louisville
John N. Willys
Pioneer
Poland
Emmet F. Horine
President Roosevelt Visits Woodmont Club for Fishing and Talk
President Roosevelt and a party of Congressional leaders arrived at the Woodmont Rod and Gun Club near Hancock Maryland just after 2 p.m. today for an afternoon of fishing and a fireside chat planned for tonight.
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Hancock, Md
Roosevelt
Woodmont Rod and Gun Club
Here
Cardinals Rout Three Pitchers From Phillies Box
The St. Louis Cardinals routed three Phillies pitchers for a 15 to 6 win in game one of a doubleheader watched by more than 15,000. Dizzy Dean held Philadelphia to six runs as J Collins hit two homers for St. Louis.
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Philadelphia
St. Louis Cardinals
Dizzy Dean
Phils
J. Collins
Pirates Hit Giants At Polo Grounds For First Loss
May 11 New York. Guy Bush allowed four hits as Pittsburgh beat the Giants 4 to 1 at the Polo Grounds. Paul Waner homered and three Giants errors aided the Pirate scoring in the setback for New York.
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New York
Guy Bush
Giants
Polo Grounds
Pittsburgh
Paul Waner
Pirate
Trichinosis from undercooked pork warned in health note
A health notice explains that trichinosis is caused by a microscopic worm in infected hog flesh. If meat is not thoroughly cooked, the disease can be transmitted to the person eating it.
Verdict Reversed in Smith Trial Ordered New Trial
Judge Harding set aside the 125000 verdict in the alienation of affections suit against Joseph F. Cannon and ordered a new trial. He called the amount too large and hinted at a possible out of court settlement for a smaller sum. Attorneys say an appeal to the Supreme Court is likely, delaying retrial for months. The case arose from the marriage of F Brandon Smith Jr to Anne Cannon Reynolds Smith, once a childhood sweetheart of Smith.
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Charlotte
N. C
W. F. Harding
F. Brandon Smith, Jr
Joseph F. Cannon
Concord
Cannon
Harding
Smith
Supreme Court
Anne Cannon Reynolds Smith
Smith Reynolds
Hot Springs
Ark
Anne
Cannon ‘Reynolds
Chavez Named As Successor To Senator Cutting
Denis Chavez former Democratic representative was named by New Mexico Governor Clyde Tingley to succeed the late Senator Bronson Cutting, an Independent Republican. The appointment runs until the 1936 general election. Cutting died in an air crash near Atlanta Missouri last Monday.
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Santa FE
N. M
Denis Chavez
Bronson Cutting
Clyde Tingley
Chavez
Cutting
Atlanta
Japanese Islands Tobijima Mitsaki yama Move 27 Meters
Japanese scientists report Tobijima and Mitsaki yama islands shifted a total 27 meters over six years, indicating significant isostatic or tectonic movement in the region and prompting geologic monitoring by researchers.
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Tobijima
Mitsakiyama
Portulaca’s Fine as Border Plant
Portulaca is an old fashioned low growing flower easy to grow with little care. Sow seeds in May, germinate 20 to 30 days, bloom from July to frost. Available in single or double forms and many colors. it self seeds and lasts for years if undisturbed. Ideal for beds borders rock gardens and ground cover.
Livestock And Produce Markets Report Summary
Philadelphia market notes May 11 show mixed livestock prices with cattle and hogs steady to uneven. Slaughter steers 6.50 to 11.75, hogs 140 to 200 pounds 9.20 to 8.0, packing sows 6.00 to 8.25, spring lambs 60 to 1050, eggs steady at US standards Nos 1 and 2 26 1/2.
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Baltimore
Philadelphia
U. S. Dept
Large Numbers Here Today For Harrison Rites
Pallbearers included Judge Philip Williams United States Senator Harry F Byrd and other local figures. Honorary pallbearers were Winchester Bar members and officials from the Corporation and Circuit courts attended. Additional honored guests spanned several cities including Fairfax Warrenton Front Royal Harrisonburg Martinsburg and W Va.
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Philip Williams
United States
Harry F. Byrd
B. B. Dutton
Jacob H. Yost
Thomas A. Gibson
G. Tyler Miller
John Downing
Front Royal
W. Nelson Page
Winchester
R. Gray Williams
John Williams
John M. Steck
T. Russell Cather
Harry R. Kern
Harry R. Kern, Jr
James P. Reardon
Maurice M. Lynch
Donald L. Weems
Warren Rice
John W. Rice
John P. Allen
W. Erle Edwards
R. E. Perrine
Joseph B. Newlin
J. Sloan Kuykendall
Harry K. Benham
Philip Fowle
Herbert S. Larrick
Floyd Brill
Corporation
Harrison
R. Walton Moore
Fairfax
Congress
H. D. Fuller
Shirley Carter
H. B. McCormac
Hunter H. McGuire
E. C. Stuart
Fred L. Gbaize
H. C. Sheetz
W. A. Baker
T. B. Patton
John B. McKee
Coleman Dunn
L. C. Janney
William Beverley
J. Gray Beverley
Warrenton
A. C. Carson
W. C. Armstrong
Aubrey J. Weaver
Frank S. Tavenner
Naval Court Dooms Officers
Athens May 11 naval court martial sentences 33 officers to death, only two remaining in the country after the failed revolt. President Alexander Zaimis oversees the case and the sentences.
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Athens
Anu
Alexander Zaimis
Two defendants receive life imprisonment after in-person trial
The court commuted the sentences of the two defendants who appeared for trial in person to life imprisonment.
Stock Market Closes Steady as Utilities and Sugar Rise
New York May 11 brief session saw demand for preferred utilities and sugar shares with scattered gainers lagging on profit taking. Transfers near 500000 shares. grains rose on crop figures but eased later. cotton softened. Independent bond trends. foreign exchange mixed. silver up 1 cent. Selected closes: Allied Chemical 146 5 8, American Can 124, American Smelting 45 3 4, General Electric 24 3 4, General Motors 31 3 4, U S Steel 33 1 8, Woolworth 59 7 8.
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New York
Stock Exchange
Allied Chemical
American Can
American Smelters
American Tel. & Tel
Atch
Topeka
Bethlehem Steel
Chrysler
Con. Gas of
N. Y
Corn Products
General Electric
General Motors
Goodyear
Int. Harvester
Johns Manville
Montgomery Ward
N. Y. Central
Penn. Railroad
Stand. Oil of N. J
Union Pacific
U. S. Steel
Woolworth
Grain futures and cash quotations across wheat and corn
Chicago closing grain prices show Wheat May 93% July 93% 94 Sep 94% Corn May 87% July 80% Sep 74% Oats May 46% July 37% Rye May 54% July 54% Sep 55% Barley May 62 July 59 Sep 58 Lard May 12.92 July 12.92 Sep 13.07 Bellies May 16.70 July 16.67 Chicago cash grain lists Wheat No 2 red 93.34-95% No 2 hard 1.024 No 2 mixed 99% Corn No 2 mixed 86-87% No 2 yellow 88-89% No 2 white 92% Baltimore Wheat No 2 red winter spot 97.44 May 97% Winchester Wheat 96 cents bushel Yellow corn 90 cents bushel White corn 95 cents bushel $4.50 bar rel All quotations based on mill deliveries.
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Chicago
Baltimore
Winchester
Local Market Prices and Commodities Listing
Local markets daily prices cover patent and cracked corn feeds, middlings, and egg mash, with bag sizes from 12 to 98 pounds. Dairy and butter quotes appear, along with live livestock and dressed meat figures for hens, chickens, sheep, lambs, hogs, and veal. Prices are given per bag, per hundredweight, or per unit as listed.
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Kasco
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C. J. Brumback
Leon Jones
Reba Riley
Elizabeth Hale
Hubert Potts
Warren Drug Company
Mr. Carl Thompson
Washington, D. C
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George C. Ramsey
Hunter McGuire
Frank Moffett
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Rappahannock County
Hackett Kerns
A. N. Carroll
Edgar Rohr
Thomas Johnston
Randolph-Macon College
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C. M. Vene
Ruth Elenor Mathews
Harrisonburg College
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Preakness
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U.S. Patent Office
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