Clifton Farms Lead Winners At Blue Ridge Show
Clifton Farms stable owner Dr L M Allen led the fortytwo nth Blue Ridge Hunt Show at Carter Hall Grove Millwood with three firsts one second and one fourth across six classes Morning entries totaled about 250 with 3300 spectators from Clarke Loudoun Fauquier counties and nearby cities Roger Bayly and Miss Virginia Jacobs also won ribbons The club featured yearlings three year olds mares road hacks child riders and green hunters with Clifton's Rose and other winners adding to Allen's tally plus an amusing anecdote about crime films and a boy with a rifle at the end.
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Carter Hall” Grove
Millwood
Clarke
Loudoun
Fauquier
Lewis M. Allen
Clifton Farms
Berryville
Roger Bayly
Upperville
A. Mackay- Smith
Virginia Jacobs
Dr. L. M. Allen
Kenneth N. Gilpin
Dawson
U. S. Remount Depot
High Acre Farm
Royal Wonder
J. H. Whitney
Herod's Dawn
Mary Keogh
Charles Sabin
Edward B. Jacobs
Oston
B. O’f. Randolph, Jr
Cormo
Frazier Doughtery
Meltonere
J. W
Lewis
Gertrude Doughtery
Boveril
Green Hunters
Petite Paule
L. M. Allen
Miss Mary Keogh
Old Gold Bought by Hodgson and Brown
High cash offers for old gold paid by Hodgson and Brown licensed by the U S Government.
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Hodgson and Brown
U. S
Griffin Wallpaper and Paints Offer in Boston Area
Griffin wallpaper 4c roll and paints offered at the Cor Boscawen and Cameron Sts location. Items listed under code A5-25-1p-2t with local availability and pricing details.
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Boscawen and Cameron
Betty Weakland to sing and preach in Winchester service
Betty Weakland known as America's youngest evangelist will return for a special interdenominational service at Braddock Street Methodist Episcopal Church in Winchester on Thursday evening June 6 at 8. She has preached in more churches than any peer her age and addressed millions. her father Dr J Roy Weakland and sister Dorothy Lola, violinist, accompany.
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Betty Weakland
America
Braddock Street Methodist Episcopal Church
South
Miss Weakland
Canada
Mexico
Weakland
Winchester
Harrisburg
York
Columbia
Reading
Schuykill Haven
Pottstown
Lancaster
Wilmington
Baltimore
Market Street Methodist Episcopal Church
J. Roy Weakland
Dorothy Lola
British Title Is Kept By Little By Close Margin
Little Jr. of San Francisco captured the British amateur golf championship one up in the 36 hole final over Dr. William Tweddell of England. He becomes the first American and the third two time consecutive winner, as 10,000 spectators urged Tweddell on before order was restored on the final hole.
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ST. Anne’s-On-The-Sea
Eng
William Tweddell
William Lawson
Little, Jr
San Francisco
Little
Dr. Tweddell
England
Weather outlook foresees warmer, fair periods ahead
Weather forecast for the North and Middle Atlantic States predicts generally fair conditions with showers midweek and again later. Temperatures rise gradually this week and stay above normal, though cooler weather is possible Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Middle Atlantic
Byrd Defends Labor Record in Circular Response
Senator Byrd of Virginia replies to labor circulars at the Virginia Federation of Labor convention. He argues he supports labor rights and fair justice but opposes coercion and a mandatory thirty hour week, saying he would back the Wagner bill only with modifications. Continued on wage seven.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Byrd
Virginia
Virginia Federation of Labor
Virginian
Portsmouth
Tydings
D-Md
Roosevelt
Capitol Hill Update Shows Naval Bill Passes and NRA Debate
Senate remains in recess while the House approves a $460 million naval appropriation and multiple private bills. The military committee tabs TVA legislation as Ways and Means hears William Green and Hugh Johnson press for a two year NRA extension.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House
Ways and Means
William Green
Hugh Johnson
Majestic Radio Plans Park Sunday Game Time
Majestic Radio will broadcast a Park game Sunday at 3 PM. The Park team meets a rival in Majestic Radio of Washington, with no set up for the broadcast. Washington travels rapidly this season and has always been dangerous on the field.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Majestic Radio
Park
Washington
Thurston Marries Bride from Fifteen Years Ago in New York
Famous magician Howard Thurston wed Paule Snark a 27-year-old divorcee from North Adams Massachusetts aboard the liner Shawnee off Harrison New York before sailing for Florida on a honeymoon. The couple’s romance began when a candy box appeared in Thurston’s hat and a girl of fifteen became his stage partner.
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New York
Howard Thurston
Paule Snark
North Adams
Mass
Harrison
N. Y
Shawnee
Florida
Thurston
Chicago
H. Franklin Thuston
Firemen Learn New Fire Fighting Methods at School
Winchester firemen attend the Firemen's School sessions each Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 5 30 P M at the John Kerr School. The program covers national standards in fire fighting, salvage covers, gas masks, first aid, hose connections and nozzle handling. Attendees range from 40 to 50, with tips like painting ladder tops white for quick rung identification.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester
John Kerr School
President and Mrs Roosevelt Attend Adams Cup Regatta
President and Mrs Roosevelt arrived by car at the Naval Academy grounds to watch Franklin Jr. compete in the Harvard Junior varsity crew. A 21 gun salute welcomed the party as the Reina Mercedes flag flew and the Navy Band played Hail to the Chief. Rear Admiral David Foote Sellers greeted them at the gate.
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Welings
Ms. Roosevelt
Franklin, Jr
Harvard
Naval Academy Grounds
Reina Mercedes Naval Academy
Marine Guard
Navy Band
Naval Academy
David Foote Sellers
Barker Begins Life Sentence
Arthur Doc Barker arrived at Leavenworth Federal Penitentiary to begin a life term for participating in the $200000 Edward G Bremer kidnapping. He was quarantined for 30 days before a work assignment was set.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leavenworth, Kas
Arthur
Doc) Barker
St. Paul
Edward G. Bremer
Barker
Four Sought As Man's Assailants
Baltimore police seek two men and two women in the Halethorpe assault on Louis Coppeto 33 who was beaten rendered semi conscious robbed of 60 dollars and thrown from a machine. He has a fractured jaw and possible skull fracture and cannot describe the attack.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
Louis Coppeto
Halethorpe
Hospital Inmate Rescued By Deckhands At Baltimore Docks
In Baltimore on May 25 Mrs Bernadine Dippel a 50 year old inmate of a Catonsville sanitarium was saved from drowning by two deckhands who leaped from bay boats tied to the docks and pulled her to shore in a semi conscious state. Police said Charles Fitzpatrick an engineer on one boat and Finley Hunley another deckhand witnessed the incident and dived in after her.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ma Winchester
Baltimore
Bernadine Dippel
Catonsville
Charles Fitzpatrick
Finley Hunley
Women Play Southern Golf Finals Sunday
In Louisville Kentucky on May 25 Miss Mary Goers of Jacksonville Florida and Miss Marion Miley of Lexington Kentucky advanced in the women s southern golf championship semi finals. Miley defeated defending champion Betty Jameson of Dallas six and five while Miss Rogers beat Dorothy Kirby four and two. Final round set for tomorrow with Miley facing Goers.
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Louisville
Mary Goers
Jacksonville
Florida
Marion Miles
Lexington
Kentucky
Miley
Southrow
Betty Jameson
Dallas
Miss Rogers
Dorothy Kirby
Georgia
Marion Miley
Oates Purchases Another Big Truck
A. C. Oates the Winchester lumber dealer bought a heavy duty V-8 Ford truck from Bickers Motor Company to expand his growing business. He recently added two trucks and has acquired virgin timber in Frederick county likely to support ongoing operations.
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A. C. Oates
Winchester
Bickers Motor Company
Oates
Frederick County
World News At A Glance Capitals and Courts
Louisville trial of Thomas H. Robinson Sr and Mrs Frances Robinson for kidnapping postponed to Oct 8. Annapolis President and Mrs Roosevelt attend Adams Cup regatta. Washington Justice Department probes disappearance of George Weyerhaeuser. Jefferson City Governor Park delays ruling on Walter McGee’s fate. Rome Mussolini tells Deputies arms limits are useless. London Germany demands colonies recognition before return to League. Berlin reports widespread oil field finds during drilling.
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Louisville
Thomas H. Robinson
Frances Robinson
Stoll
Annapolis
Roosevelt
Washington
Department—of Justice
George Weyerhaeuser
Jefferson City
Guy B. Park
Walter McGee
Mary McElroy
Rome
Mussolini
London
Germany
Great Britain
League
Berlin
Decoration Day speaker named for National Cemetery ceremony
Lieut. Col. E. M. Whiting retired U S Army will be the principal speaker at the annual Decoration Day memorial exercises at the National Cemetery on May 30. Col. B. M. Rozel will preside and the Ladies' National Memorial Association plans graveside floral tributes with flags from local merchants urged to display.
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E. M. Whiting
United States Army
Ladies’ National Memorial Association
Isaiah D. Wright
Roszel
B. M. Rozel
Shenandoah Valley Academy
Virinlawnt of the
American Legion
National Cemetery
Handley Library
Ladies’ National Memorial Asso
Ford with Brass Radiator Draws Crowds in City Visit
A 1914 Ford with brass radiator called Lizzie was seen on North Braddock Street yesterday. The relic from Dearborn, Michigan, features kerosene parking lights and a well preserved interior despite age, with Virginia license plates 135-095 noted.
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Henry
Virginia
Miss Keating Named Acting Welfare Director
Miss Nannie Keating was appointed acting director of welfare in the city, correcting an earlier report that Mrs. Lela Hyde held the post. The welfare board led by Mrs. Hyde will oversee policy while Keating investigates cases and ensures expenditures go through the city treasurer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Keating
Lela Hyde
Nannie Keating
Board of Public Welfare
Hyde
Barton
Robert T. Barton
Head Refutes Claims Petitions Were Not Considered
V F W Head says petitions from Frederick County ex service men and citizens asking Congress to oppose the Presidents Patman bonus veto were sent to Washington and received. An exception involved a 100 name Southern end petition sent without sufficient postage and returned for proper postage. He notes reports to the contrary are erroneous and unfounded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick Counts
Virginia
Congress
A. Lee Coble
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Washington
Coble
Capitol
Old traveler trumps audience with antique muzzle loading pistol
A well-dressed man traveling through Harrisonburg arrived with an Indiana firearm. He demonstrated a muzzle loading pistol to bystanders at the Union bus terminal, firing sparks from the pan and claiming it would frighten rivals as he prepared to “shoot mark” with the boys.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mark
Traveler
Union
Harrisonburg
Indiana
Pan
New York
Nine Year Old Weyerhaeuser Missing After School Visit
The nine year old son of George Weyerhaeuser vanished after leaving his school to visit a sister at another school. A $200000 ransom demand is issued. The child's mother collapses with grief and the father is greatly distressed as the Department of Justice moves swiftly to handle the case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Weyerhaeuser
Department of Justice
Kidnapping Probe Focuses on Outsiders in Weyerhaeuser Case
Tacoma reports a note demanding 200000 for the return of 9 year old George Weyerhaeuser son of a wealthy timber family. Officials say eastern gangsters may be involved and Justice Department agents join the search in Seattle Portland and Tacoma as a massive manhunt continues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tacoma
Wash
George Weyerhaeuser
East
Department of Justice
Portland
Coma
W. K. Bowling
Seattle
Prize Books Awarded For Best New American Novels
A $1,000 prize was awarded to two novels from a Story magazine success pool. Dorothy McCleary’s Not For Heaven and Edward Anderson’s Hungry Men won for their distinctive American literary quality. Both works appear in a Literary Guild one volume May offering.
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Story
Heaven
Dorothy McCleary
Edward Anderson
The
Literary Guild
Handley Library
Mr. Bostwick
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Blue Ridge Hunt
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Front Royal News
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Col. Roszel
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