Jones Woolen Mills Faces Bankruptcy in Harrisonburg Case
Judge McDowell delayed ruling on a bankruptcy petition for Arthur G. Jones Woolen Mills of Winchester. Receivers continue operation through Brucetown Woolen Mills Co as orders flow in and labor remains employed. A new term in October may decide if the firm is bankrupt or allowed to continue under receivership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States District Court
Harrisonsburg
McDowell
Arthur G. Jones Woolen Mills Corporation
Winchester
Brucetown Co
Brucetown Woolen Mills Company
Brucetown
Jones Woolen Mills Company
Brucetown Company
Jones Pass Jones Mills
Poe
Jones Company
Henry C. McDowell
Lynchburg
Arthur G. Jones Woolen Mills
Byrd challenges Davis on Virginia spending figures
Former Governor H F Byrd dissected the Virginia Bureau of Research report on state reorganization costs. He argues the three million dollar annual rise is overstated, noting education, pensions, and criminal expenses rose under reorganization while criticizing Col Henry W Anderson and Westmoreland Davis.
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H. F. Byrd
Reece Westmoreland
Virginia Bureau of Research
Virginia of Research
Loudoun
Westmoreland Davis
Bureau of Research
Henry W. Anderson
Democratic Party
Col. Anderson
Davis
Virginia
Winchester Dentist Elected President Elect of State Dental Body
Dr. Ralph B. Snapp of Winchester chosen president elect at the sixty first annual Virginia State Dental Association meeting in Richmond. He has served on many committees including the executive committee and the Board of Dental Examiners since 1927 and is the first local dentist to hold the presidency.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Dental Pelee
Richmond
Ralph B. Snapp
Winchester
Snapp
Virginia
Virginia State Dental Association
G. O. Snapp
Ladies Golf Club Opens Handicap Series With Close Scores
Winchester Golf Club held the first medal play handicap match of the summer with sixteen at luncheon and eleven in the competition. Mrs Glaize and Mrs Harrison tied for first, club champion Mrs Elt ing close behind with 55 for low gross. Mrs Carpenter narrowly missed a triple tie for low net. Prizes will be awarded for golf and possibly bridge.
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Winchester Golf Club
Fred L. Glaize, Jr
Burr Powell Harrison
S. O. Elting
N. H. Carpenter, Jr
Yard Party at Stephens City School
A yard party is planned at Stephens City School on Saturday night May 1. The event lists a time and location but the OCR text is fragmentary. No additional details are readable.
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Stephens City
Nies
Cleaning House Help Wanted Ad
Classified notice seeking household cleaning assistance with phone numbers 28 and 29 for Winchester Steam Laundry. Indicates available on certain days including Monday and Wednesday with Saturday time.
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Winchester Steam Laundry
Next spray 10 to be applied on Monday May 19
Winch ester Laboratory notes the next spray should begin about May 19 to cover fast growing apples before codling moth eggs hatch. The article warns completing by the 24th if worm injury is seen and discusses materials and lime use to reduce spray injury while preserving moth control.
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W. S. Hough
Entom
Winchester Laboratory
Jersey
Rifle Team To Represent Co. I At State Meet
Captain Paul Hartman of Company I 116th Infantry Virginia National Guard will lead the Winchester rifle team to Staunton for the state meet. Six members Lieut. George Miller Glenn Seabright Edwin Smith Robert Boyd Earl Pifer and Fred Thomas have practiced three weeks and posted scores up to 98 of 100. The team competes against 15 other squads for a silver trophy and a $50 gold prize.
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Paul Hartman
One Hundred and Sixteenth Infantry
Virginia National Guard
Staunton
Winchester
Hartman
George F. Miller
Glenn Seabright
Edwin Smith
Robert Boyd
Earl Pifer
Fred Thomas
Woman Civil Leader Arrested With Volunteers
Police in Bharasana India arrest Mrs. Sarojin Naitu, a protected civil disobedience leader, surrounding her and a large group of volunteers as they parade near the depot. Authorities show determination to use strong measures in salt raid actions.
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Associated Press
Bharasaana
India
Sarojin Naitu
No Incident At Roy's Induction
PORT AU PRINCE Haiti May 15 Eugene Roy was inaugurated as temporary president following a Hoover commission recommendation. The ceremony had no incidents and proceeded smoothly.
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Roy
Associated Press
Port AU Prince Haiti
Eugene Roy
Haiti
Hoover
Commission of Survey
LADIES' DRESSES AT 25 PERCENT OFF AT TROY LAUNDRY
SPECIAL LINEN SUITS WASHED OR DRY CLEANED FOR 75 PERCENT OFF 25 PERCENT OFF ON LADIES' DRESSES AT THE TROY LAUNDRY PHONE 1047 JOHN W HOCKMAN MAS (5-13-1p-31)
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Troy
John W. Hockman
Mas
Fannie Smithey Farm to be Sold at Brucetown
The 107 acre Fannie Smithey farm near Clearbrook Brucetown will go to auction at noon next Saturday in front of the Court House. Immediate possession offered.
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Fannie Smithey
Brucetown
Clearbrook
Court House
Joint City County Meeting on New Jail Plans Tonight
Supervisors and the Winchester City Council meet at City Hall at 7 30 to discuss building a new jail for the city and county or extensive repairs to the present structure. A modern jail at a downtown site is favored, with costs around 80000 for half the project and possible bond issues to fund the county share.
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Board of Sinicencer
Eters
Wincheser
Feastila
Devinn Dene
Young Soldier Must Serve His Suspended Term
Bryant Clarke, a young soldier from Fort Howard, must serve a six month local jail term after pleading guilty to stealing an overcoat and items from a pool hall. The sentence, suspended earlier in winter to allow rejoin the army, was reinstated after his return to the city and violation of his promise to stay away. A small amount of liquor found on him will not be pressed unless this term is served.
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Bryant Clarke
Clarke
Fort Howard
Byrd and Mrs Byrd Reach 2507th Private Message
The Associated Press reports that over two years Rear Admiral Richard E Byrd and his wife have exchanged 2,507 messages. They have communicated twice daily despite Antarctic cold and tropical heat, using a private code through New York.
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Associated Press
Boston
Mass
Richard E. Byrd
New York
Tooth Pole
Miss Ward Dies in Romney from Pneumonia at 26
Miss O Nile Ward 26 youngest daughter of Mr and Mrs Marion Ward Capon Bridge West Virginia died in Romney Hampshire county from pneumonia after weeks of illness She had represented Hampshire county as a royal court princess at the Apple Blossom Festival and taught at Romney High School Survived by parents two sisters Gertrude and Winifred Ward a brother John Ward cashier of Western Frederick Bank Gore Virginia
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O’nile Ward
Marion Ward
Capon Bridge
W. Va
Romney
Hampshire County
Romney High School
Ward
Gertrude
Winifred Ward
John Ward
Western Frederick Bank
Gore
Reds Loot and Massacre at Simakow on Han River
The Associated Press reports 200 killed as Reds attack Simakow, 40 miles from Hanchow. The town burned after the garrison of about 300 was overwhelmed. $600000 in property looted. Hanchwan, opposite Simakow, faced 3000 attackers with machine guns. missionaries evacuated prior to raiders.
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Associated Press
Hanchow
China
Simakow
Han River
Hanchwan
Fined For Not Having City Tag
Harry L. Himelright, an auto mechanic, was fined $7 in police court for failing to secure a Winches ter city license plate. He claimed he did not expect to buy a tag, but in court he denied this. He must buy a city auto plate for $5.25 before operating the car again, totaling $12.25.
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Harry L. Himelright
Doran
Himelright
Black Takes Off For Kansas City
ALBUQUERQUE NM May 1. Vem Less Bissk a mane reports that Black is traveling to Kansas City for an upcoming event.
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The
Associated Press
Albuquerque, N. M
Bissk
Fourth Family Member Charged In Brass Theft Case
Charles Ritter aged 17, the fourth member of a family charged with law violations, was arraigned in police court for stealing brass and selling it to a local junk dealer. He claimed the brass came from a barn on the Pughtown pike and said his motive was money. He was held for the Juvenile and Domestic Relations Court, with potential transfer to Virginia Industrial School. Earlier, his mother Mrs. John Miller and brother Roger Ritter received jail terms after a raid on No 524 Highland avenue uncovered liquor. John Miller, husband of Mrs. Miller and stepfather to Charles, serves one year in the Atlanta Federal Penitentiary for liquor transport.
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Charles Ritter
Charles
Robinson
Pughtown Pike
Aes
Desuotest
Oot Eds
Vente and Domestic Relations
Virginia Industrial Ool
John Miller
Roger Ritter
Highland Avenue
Miller
Federal Penitentiary
Atlanta
Martinsburg
Oe Thian
Handley Pupils Hear War on Flies in Sanitation Campaign
Handley School in Winchester hosted a sanitation talk by Rev R B Nelson, linking public health to Christian care. The event explained a four point home standard for safe sewerage water screening and fly control, with prizes for top Handley High School entries.
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Handley School
Council of Church Women
Garland R. Quarles
the Star
R. B. Nelson
Frederick County
Winchester
Christ
Handley High School
Federated Council of Church Women
John W. Rosenberger
Maurice Lynch
Norris A. Lineweaver
Trotter Flight Ends In Albuquerque After Oakland Hop
Black aviator Trotter and Baltimore publisher took off at 8 17 a m for Kansas City arriving in Albuquerque yesterday after a non stop flight from Oakland Cal.
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Trotter
Baltimore
Kansas City
Black
Albuquerque
Oakken
Cal
Kiwanis Service Praised For Helping Underserved Children
Edwin F. Hill urged Kiwanis at a Winchester luncheon to expand activity in aiding crippled and underprivileged children. He cited club efforts since 1922 including tuition for a Covington Home boy, high school events, and teacher appreciation, praising the press for informing the public. The Capital District spans 48 clubs and about 3,000 members across four states and a district.
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Edwin F. Hill
Kiwanis
Pesterauy
Franklin’. Kean Wanis
Barley G. and
Charles Greg
Badga Responsibility
Hill
Nikery
Kiwanis Clubs
Kiwanis Club
Winchester Club
Covington
Winchester
Kiswanis
Detroit
Mich
Capital District
Maryland
Delaware
Tract
Columbia
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Davis” Research Bureau
Byrd
Mr. Davis
Executive Department
Ralph Snapp
Gross Hc. Net
B. P. Harrison
N. H. Carp
T’r
J. E. Robertson
B. B. Wright
O. Elting
George E. Petley
Philip Williams
Iss
Anne B. Kern
F. A. Read, Jr
Clark T. Cooper
Co. I
Byrds
Princess Hampshire
Handley
Parson Nelson
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