Lindbergh to Help Prosecute Curtis in Hoax Case
Col Charles A Lindbergh expressed to Prosecutor Anthony Hauck his readiness to testify if John H Curtis is indicted for the hoax confession. The Hunterdon County grand jury’s exact action has not been officially announced. Curtis, the intermediary in the famous kidnapping case, admitted to parts of the scheme and to fabricating elements of his story.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Hopewell
N. J
Charles A. Lindbergh
John H. Curtis
Curtis
Anthony Hauck
Hunterdon County
Norfolk
Lindwrth
Eames
Trustee's Sale of Valuable City Property in Winchester
Public auction on June 4 1932 at 11 00 AM in Winchester Virginia for a two story frame dwelling on Cameron and Gerard streets with 50 by 104 feet frontage. Terms require one third cash with balance in two annual installments secured by bonds deed of trust and insurance policy. W E Edwards trustee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry C. Stouffer
Corporation Court
City of
Winchester
Virginia
County Court House
Cameron and
Gerard Streets
Cameron Street
W. E. Edwards
Be Earnest on Effort and Half Measures
A quoted aphorism noting that half hearted attempts are worse than none, producing disappointment and little value. It argues that only full effort yields meaningful results, contrasting a half mind and a faint heart with decisive action.
West Clifford Street House and Lot Sale in Winchester
Public auction will be held Saturday June 11 1932 in Winchester to sell a North Clifford Street lot with a dwelling. The deed of trust dates March 1 1924 securing seven thousand dollars. One third cash due sale day and balance in one and two years with bonds and insurance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Horace C. Browne
Philip Williams
Fred L. Glaize
Shirley Carter
Corporation Court
City of Winchester
I. R Gray Williams
Corporation Court of
County Court House
Winchester
West Clifford Street
Fred L Glaize
R. Gra
Asbestos Suit And Gas Mask Bought By Sarah Zane Co
The Sarah Zane Fire Company acquired an asbestos suit and a gas mask to aid firefighters in smoke filled rooms. The First Aid Committee supervised the purchase, noting the latest gas mask type and heat protective suit. Tests showed the equipment performed satisfactorily and would be carried on the company truck.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sarah Zane Co
Sarah Zane Fire Company
First Aid Committee
J. B. Yates
Handley High School
Sarah Zane
Sales Tax Amendment Is Before Senate
The 1.75 percent sales tax amendment was introduced in the Senate by Senator Walsh. Opposition is confident of defeating it despite claims of a majority by sales tax supporters. President Hoover urged swift action and conferred with Chairman Smoot as the measure faces Senate consideration after House rejection.
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Associated Press
Washington
Senate
Walsh
Massachusetts
House
Hoover
Smoot
Finance Committee
Akron Ready To Return Homeward June 3 4
Lieut.-Comdr. Charles E. Rosendahl said the airship Akron would begin its homeward journey from Lakehurst New Jersey around June 3 or 4. The message noted planned exercises with the scouting force from May 31 to June 3 before departure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Lakehurst
N. J
Charles E. Rosendahl
Akron
Naval Air Station Today
Pacific Coast
Development of the British wall through Roman era
The text traces the Roman fortifications in Britain from Agricola in Scotland around A D 78 to Hadrian in A D 120 and Severus Septimus about ninety years later. It notes forts built to guard rear attacks, the defensive vallum earthwork, a ditch, and eventually the stone murus wall sections that remain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Agricola
Scotland
Hadrian
Severus Septimus
Court orders reference in Dix estate probate case
In Frederick County Virginia a decree dated April 28 1932 refers the Dix estate case to a Commissioner to report on the decedent Catherine E Dix real and personal property shares creditors and other pertinent matters. May 2 1932 Winchester Virginia notice fixes May 10 1932 for proceedings at 4 N Loudoun Street to hear and conclude the matter with creditor claims presented.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. M. Lynch
Catherine E. Dix
Edith Martie Dix
Circuit Court
Frederick County
Virginia
Winchester
Loudoun Street
C. H. Boxwell
Corporation Court
City of
J. Sloan Kuykendall
Sallie Fries Boxwell
J All
Chancery
Harry R. Kern
P. A
Right of Way Condemnation Notice for Power Line
In Frederick County Virginia Northern Virginia Power Company seeks condemnation of 110 acre parcel owned by E Gillespie for a transmission line. Court orders affidavit, publication in Winchester Evening Star and posting, to appear within ten days if not Virginia resident. Public notice filed May 19 1932 with Brannon Clerk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Circuit Court
Frederick
Virginia
Northern Virginia Power Co., Inc
E. Gillespie
Fane
Frederick County
Northern Virginia Power Company
Stonewall District
McCann, Heitt, Robinson
FP. E. Gillespie
Ida E. Perdue
Clerk’s Office
Circuit Court of
Viron
Geo. S Humphrey
R. Gray Williams
F. E B. Gillespie
Winchester Evening Star
Cc. Brannon
P. A
Cautious Sales Tactics Hint at Earning Loyal Customers
A speaker warns against overt sales pitches while advising listening to customers. He suggests learning tones and conversations to gain referrals and expand business through thoughtful, indirect recommendations rather than hard selling. The piece emphasizes patience and listening over loud promotion.
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Moses
Prever
Farmers & Merchants
Hansbrough & Carter Loans
Arrymore
Barrymore
State's Attorney
Helen Twelvetrees
Jillesmond
William
Siege
Boyd Rko Radio
Bing” Crosby
Billboard Girl
McNamee-Capitol News
Warner Beos
APITO
Armstrong and
Armstrong
Hamman’s Bargain Basement
Hamman’s Dollar Store
Col. Lindbergh
J.W. Arthur
General Insurance
Rours Ave
W. F. Shryock
Warner. Bros
Buddy Rogers
Stuart Erwin
Paul Lukas
Frances Dee
Judith Wood
Paramount Picture Extra
Colonial News
Bob Steel
W. Clifford Street
Pan
Dwight
Mohammed
Collier's Weekly
J. W. Baker
P. Q
Emma V. Lupton
Nes
Ben Lyon
Thelma Todd
Connie Cummings
Tom Dugan
Talkertoon Comic
Robert
Fraser
Caballero
Greenwood Farm News
Winchester Furniture CO
Uth Main Street
People’s Bargain Store
North Main Street
Sase PV
Sweitzer
Philadelphia
Pure Food Store
Braddock and
Boscawen Streets
Gray & Sheetz
N. Main St
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