Repeal debated on dividends tax for public works plan
Washington sources report the House ways and means committee favors higher income and gasoline taxes to fund a $3.3 billion public works bond issue. A stock dividends impost is planned, with possible repeal if the 18th amendment is finally repealed or funds fizzle.
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Washington
House
Ways and Means Committee
Bie
Labor and Business Today
William Green
American Federation of Labor
Henry S. Harriman
Chamber of Commerce of the United States
Green
Harrison
Harriman
Roosevelt
Congress
Treasury
Lewis W. Douglas
Douglas
Leading Artists At The Library
The Library highlights eight notable articles from current magazines selected by scholars. Featured pieces include Why Canadian Banks Don't Fail and The Revolt Against God, with others from The Atlantic Monthly, Harpers, and Scribner's.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Handley Library
Guy Greer
Harpers Magazine
H. H. Powers
The
Atlantic Monthly
Stanley High
Manchuria
China
Japan
Nora Uvaln
Prance
Robert Briffault
Scribner's Magazine
Arthur Salter
Harper’s Magazine
Pacific
Upton Close
Helen Hall
Conference for Adult Leaders Here on Monday
The plan of work for the coming week lists adult and junior meetings a leaders conference and district meetings. Monday features a conference for adult leaders at Christ Episcopal Church Boscawen Street with refreshments by Miss Janet Cameron. The session runs 10 30 a m to 3 30 p m and all leaders are urged to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chapel of Christ Episcopal Church
Boscawen Street
Janet Cameron
Mountain Falls
Star Tannery
Gainesboro
Stonewall Home
White Hall
High View
Bryarly
Home de- Ce
Staunton
Hopkins Chosen to Head Federal Emergency Relief Agency
Senate confirmed Harry L. Hopkins of New York as federal emergency relief administrator. He will oversee the $50,000,000 fund directing grants to states. John Hogan of New York was recommended to be public works administrator for the $3,300,000,000 construction program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Hopkins
Washington
Harry L. Hopkins
New York
Senate
Hopkins
New York State
John Hogan
Winchester stamps man Joseph Affleck dies suddenly
Joseph Edward Affleck a Winchester rubber stamp manufacturer died at his home at the corner of Valley and Whitlock avenues at 6 14 last evening. The 66 year old, known as Doc, had felt unwell but was active until shortly before death from heart trouble. He leaves a widow Margaret Yew and three children. Funeral arrangements are set for Monday at 4 pm with services at Christ Episcopal Church and Braddock Street Methodist Church and burial at Mount Hebron.
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Joseph Edward Affleck
Winchester
Valley
Whitlock Avenues
B. B. Dutton
Mr. Affleck
Charley Rouss Fire Company
Margaret Yew
Marguerite Ashley
Fred and
Garnett Affleck
William
J. Henkel Henry
Emmet S. Henry
Sidney Curl
O. T. Ritter
W. Ralph Pifer
Fred Shull
Murder Charge Against Youth Who Shot Barber
Gordon Goodheart a 27 year old barber from Weverton Washington county died at City Hospital Frederick after wounds from an evening shooting by his cousin John Smith 18. State and county prosecutors planned murder charges and Smith is held in Washington county jail in Hagerstown awaiting further actions.
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Associated Press
Frederick
Gordon (Buster) Goodheart
Weverton
Washington County
John Smith
J. Lloyd Harshman
Walter E. Sinn
Frederick County
Smith
Reece
Sinn Sai Smith
Hagerstown
American Woolen Wages Increased
Five mills in Greater Lawrence announced wage increases for 30 000 employees effective next Monday The American Woolen Company and the Pacific Mills posted 12 1 percent raises while Arlington Monomac and Seldon mills said they granted higher scales
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Associated Press
Lawrence
Mass
Greater Lawrence
American Woolen Company
Pacific Mills
Arlington, Monomac
Seldon Mills
Women Show Strong Interest In Another Cooking School
Following the closing of The Star's first cooking school at the Capitol Theatre, inquiries about a second session surged. Attendance exceeded expectations as Mrs Edna, a Home Economics Service Corporation demonstrator from New York, impressed attendees with practical kitchen solutions. The Star cannot confirm dates yet but will consider arranging further practical lectures and demonstrations on home making and kitchen efficiency for Winchester and area.
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Capitol Theatre
Edna B
Home Economics Service Corporation
New York
Winchester
York man killed pumping tire in highway collision
Walter Drawbaugh 25 of York was killed when an auto struck a parked car after a dance early today. Injured were companions Harry Burkhart and Harry Shorts. driver William B. Wilson of Manchester was also hurt.
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Associated Press
York
Walter Drawbaugh
Drawbaugh
Harry Burkhart
Harry Shorts
Burkhart
Shorts
William B. Wilson
Manchester
Action Urged On Legislation To Control Oil
President Roosevelt urged immediate congressional consideration of oil control legislation. In a letter to Vice President Garner and Speaker Rainey he proposed adding the bill to the pending industrial supervision measure to save time. The bill would authorize Secretary Ickes for two years to fix prices hours of labor wages and limit production to demand.
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Associated Press
Washington
Roosevelt
Garner
Rainey
Ickes
Miss Von Hillern Makes Rusks Again
Bertha Von Hillern, recently ill, is recovering and has resumed her home industry of baking rusks and doughnuts. Her treats have long been popular with Winchester housewives, and there were times she could not meet the demand. She hopes to satisfy her many friends again.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bertha von Hillern
Winchester
Miss von Hillern
Cadets Hold Annual Encampment at Rouss Spring Park
Staunton Military Academy cadets enjoy a sunny encampment at Rouss Spring Park with drills athletic contests and a dress parade planned after a baseball game against Winchester Park Association. Col. Thomas H. Russell leads the group honoring Capt. Peter Kelley who died in an automobile accident during the 1932 encampment.
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Staunton Military Academy
Rouss Spring Park
Reveille
Winchester Park Association
Winchester
Thomas H. Russell
Peter Kelley
Kelley
Staunton
Driver Fled After Striking Road Employee Near Winchester
Police from West Virginia and Maryland sought a Pennsylvania registered car M 4 238 after it hit Eugene McFall a road employee about two miles south of Winchester. McFall was hospitalized with deep lacerations. the driver did not stop and remained at large. Agencies in Martinsburg Charles Town Hagerstown and Frederick were alerted to locate the vehicle.
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West Virginia
Maryland
Winchester
Pennsylvania
Eugene McFall
Martinsburg
Charles Town
Hagerstown
Frederick
McFall
Memorial Hospital
James Miller
Special Program At Bible Class
The Golden Rule Bible Class of Braddock Street Methodist Episcopal Church South invites members and guests to a special program tomorrow morning. Victor Wheeler will lead the lesson. The committee urges worship and mutual love as a path of virtue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Braddock Street Methodist Episcopal Church
South
Victor Wheeler
Winchester Steam Laundry Ad Shows Wash Service
Phone 28 advertises washing all tubable garments at Winchester Steam Laundry with Monday through Sunday service and one price.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester Steam Laundry
Charles E S Harris Dies at 78 in Clarke County
Charles E S Harris a Clarke county farmer and surveyor died at his Boyce home at 78 after months of ill health. He served as Clarke county surveyor and postmaster at Boyce under Wilson. Surviving: wife Lucy Beverley, daughter Mrs Arthur Douglas, sons Berkeley and Carter, sister Mrs Frank Tavenner. Funeral Thursday at 3 from his home with Rev B Duvall Chambers. Interment Mount Hebron Cemetery Winchester.
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Boyce
Charles E. S. Harris
Clarke County
Bethel
Harris
Lucy Beverley
Spottsylvania County
Arthur Douglas
Falls Church
Berkeley Harris
Carter Harris
New York
Frank Tavenner
Winchester
B. Duvall Chambers
Christ Episcopal Church, Millwood
Mount Hebron Cemetery
Weather outlook shows fair week with midweek showers
Weather forecast for the North and Middle Atlantic states indicates generally fair conditions most of the week. Showers are expected midweek with a cooler start and end, warming by Wednesday then cooler Friday.
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The
Associated Press
Washington
North
Middle Atlantic
Special Services In County Church
The Rev. J. W. Witherspoon of Shepherdstown will preach each evening next week at 8 o'clock starting Monday at Cedar Creek Presbyterian Church in Marlboro. There is no service Saturday evening. The series ends with Sunday evening service. Everyone is invited to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Witherspoon
Presbyterian Church
Shepherdstown
W. Va
Cedar Creek Presbyterian Church
Marlboro
Missing Banker Found At Inn
Inspector John Sullivan of the New York police received a telegram from Nassau County police stating that Joseph W. Harriman the missing New York banker had been found in Old Orchard Inn at Roslyn New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
John Sullivan
New York Police
Nassau County Police
Joseph W. Harriman
Old Orchard Inn
Roslyn
N. Y
Grace Lutheran Church Pastor Substituted for Sunday
In Rev. Dr. L. A. Thomas absence Grace Lutheran Church will have the Rev. Mr. Birx preach tomorrow morning at a.m. at New Market.
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L. A. Thomas
New Market
Grace Lutheran Church
Mr. Birx
Expect Default By The French
Paris reports a likely French default on the June 15 war debt payment to the United States. Premier Daladier and government circles insist France must pay nothing while Roosevelt presses for some payment. Paris officials foresee other debtor nations following suit as a moratorium is ruled out.
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Paris
United States
Daladier
Roosevelt
France
Washington
Knights Templar of Virginia Pay Gratitude at 111th Conclave
The Grand Commandery of Virginia adopted a resolution praising the Winchester Commandery No. 12 and Winchester city hosts for a delightful and hospitable annual conclave. Past Right Eminent Grand Commander James H. Price led the gesture of appreciation to the mayor Charles R. Anderson and city officials for their courtesy and assistance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knights Templar of
Virginia
James H. Price
Richmond
Winchester Commandery
No. 12
H. B. McCormac
Charles R. Anderson
Winchester
Mitchell Stock Price Figures Highlight Trial for Tax Evasion
In New York on May 19, the Mitchell trial focused on 18,300 National City Bank shares and whether Charles E. Mitchell gave substantial cash gifts to his wife before her December 1929 purchase. Edward Barrett testified the ledger listed $879,600, while the couple's agreement exceeded this by $3 million. Mrs. Mitchell paid $196,678.18 in 1929. The ledger omission and lack of context for the transfers were noted.
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New York
Charles E. Mitchell
National City Bank
Mitchell
United States
George 2. Medalie
Edward Barrett
Barrett
Hirohito Sends Message to Roosevelt for Earnest Consideration
Tokyo May 20 Hirohito dispatched a personal message to President Roosevelt acknowledging the peace appeal. The note said the message was transmitted to his government for their earnest consideration and a mere reply was expected next week.
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Hirohito
Tokyo
Sane
Roosevelt
Gomneya
Renee
Council of the
League of Nations
Paraguay
Chaco
League
Washington
Moscow
Kalinitz
Hitler
Geneva
Paris
Reichstag
Rome
Herman Goering
Mussolini
Duce
Grand Council
London
Sir John Simon
May Procession Scheduled At Sacred Heart Church
The annual May procession will be held Sunday afternoon at 4 o clock at the Church of the Sacred Heart. Father Robert E Hannon will lead the services followed by benediction. A previously reported 7 300 p m time was erroneous.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church of the Sacred Heart
Robert E. Hannon
Hawvermale Sentenced to Four Months on Embezzlement Charge
Silas R. Hawvermale, a local washing machine salesman, was sentenced to four months at the state farm on embezzlement charges involving more than $200 from Miller and Anderson. He also owes costs totaling $4 and has been taken to the state farm to serve the sentence.
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Silas R. Hawvermale
State Farm
Miller and Anderson
Hawvermale
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Joseph Affelge
Staunton Corps
Charles Harris
Clarke
Wilson
Templars
Grand Commandery Voices
Cour
Mitchell Stock
Mitchells
Council of League of Nations
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