Black Legion Activities in Other States Exposed
Detroit reports 12 Black Legion members linked to the Poole kidnapping and slaying as probes expand. Prosecutor McCrea warns of more arrests while authorities press a state-wide drive to eradicate the legion amid alleged floggings and deaths.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detroit
Black Legion
Charles A. Poole
Duncan C. McCrea
Poole
McCrea
Owen Rushing
W. C. Marcie
A. M. Altshuler
Rushing
Lowell Rushing
Dickstein
Congress
Michigan
Tiante
Charles Poole
David H. Crowley
Legion
Hugh W. F. Effinger
The
Lima
Crowley
Charles ‘E. Coughlin
Mansfield
Norvell
Mich
Jackson
William Smith
Double parking in city streets draws criticism
Winchester notes ongoing double parking on busy streets. Cars parked two abreast curbside block one lane, forcing traffic from arterial highways to squeeze through. Pedestrians and legally parked cars are boxed in, and restriction of habitual double parking is urged despite occasional exceptions.
Veterans Join in Memorial Rites in Winchester
Veterans groups in Winchester will join the Ladies National Memorial Association to sponsor Decoration Day exercises at the National Cemetery this Saturday afternoon. The event is led by the women’s organization with the Grand Army of the Republic, now joined by veterans of other wars. Participants listed include the American Legion, Veterans of Foreign Wars, United Spanish War Veterans, Company I of the 116th Infantry Virginia National Guard, other veterans groups and the Boy Scouts of America.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Veterans’ Organizations of
Winchester
Ladies’ National Memorial Association
National Cemetery
Grand Army of the Republic
Union Army
American Legion
Veterans of Foreign Wars
United Spanish War Veterans
Company I
One Hundred and Sixteenth Infantry
Virginia National Guard
Veterans’ Organizations
Boy Scouts of America
Lofton Sworn in as Florida Senator
Scott M. Lofton former ABA president was sworn in today in Washington as a U S Senator representing Florida.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Scott M. Lofton
American Bar Association
Florida
Brooks' Pharmacy One-Cent Sale Opens With Bargains
Shirley a Frooks and Margaret L. Hodgson announce Rexall one-cent sale with over 200 bargains. Store promotes saving now at Brooks' Pharmacy with discounted items and limited time pricing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shirley
Margaret L. Hodgson
Rexall
Brooks’ Pharmacy
Public Sale of Household Effects and Antiques
Household items including antiques to be sold at public sale on Saturday May 30 at 1 pm at the home of D W Ritenour 312 West Leicester Street. Universal electric range Frigidaire listed. Auction notice dated May 27.
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Universal Electric Range
Frigidaire
D. W. Ritenour
West
Leicester Street
Hats on sale at Cook's Corner in Valley Pike
Hats now 1.05 down from five dollars with Friday and Saturday sales. Mary S Yeakley lists reproductions and upholstery services at Cook's Corner Valley Pike phone 1446 offering refinishing repairing and lawn furniture work. Public notice dated May 27 1p tf.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary S. Yeakley
Cook's Corner
Valley Pike
Riverside Rendezvous Dance Night Details
Riverside venue hosts weekly dance series every Tuesday and Thursday with Dukes of Rhythm performing from 8 30 to 1 30. Tap dancing featured and a cover charge of 40 cents for all hours a la carte service available.
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Riverside Rendezvous
Dukes of Rhythm
Citizens Ask For Action On Water Problem
Citizens representing a dozen Winchester organizations urged immediate and favorable action on a new water supply. Dr. Hubert Sydenstricker spoke for the group, noting water quality concerns and urging municipal leadership to act before the June 9 election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester
Common Council
Hubert Sydenstricker
Braddock Street Methodist Episcopal Church
South
Peyton Marshall
Sydenstricker
Million Dollar Legal Fee Approved in Reynolds Estate Case
In Winston-Salem on May 27 a court awarded more than 1 million dollars in attorney fees from the 28 million dollar Smith Reynolds estate. Judge Wilson Warlick set 15 percent of the child heir Christopher Smith Reynolds net inheritance as the lawyers' compensation. The estate settlement is delayed by a federal death tax claim. attorneys named are Benet Palikoff William Graves and Wallace McLenannan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winston-Salem
N. C
Libby Holman Reynolds
Smith Reynolds
Wilson Warlick
Christopher Smith Reynolds
Benet Palikoff
William Graves
Wallace McLenannan
Mighty British liner sets sail on maiden voyage
Britain’s ocean giant Queen Mary departs Southampton for New York on her maiden voyage with 2139 passengers aboard. If weather allows, she may challenge the Normandie’s speed record, with Captain Sir Edgar Brit indicating the schedule guides the voyage and records depend on keeping to it.
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Southampton
Eng
Britain
Atlantic
New York
Normandie
France
Bishop’s Rock
Ambrose Light
Edgar Brith
Cherbourg
City weighs power plant costs as engineers see higher outlay
At a Winchester common council meeting the Northern Virginia Power Company submitted a written reply to the city engineer study. It proposes higher installation costs for two cases and argues municipal power would struggle to recapture market share. D E Stultz of Potomac Edison described reasons for cost increases and affirmed the engineers’ expertise guiding the report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Municipal Power
Northern Virginia Power Company
J. H. Henry
Whitlock
Northern Virginia
Winchester
Power Company
Northern Virginia Power C
Honoebees
Stultz
D. E. Stultz
Potomac-Edison System
Federal aid sought in Black Legion inquiry
Detroit prosecutor Duncan C. McCrea announced he had received information from 15 to 18 states about crimes allegedly tied to the Black Legion and asked Attorney General Cummings for federal help in the investigation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detroit
Black Legion
Duncan C. McCrea
Cummings
Possible Perjury Charges Linked to Numbers Game in Richmond
Special Agent E M Hawley of the Treasury Department intelligence unit said perjury charges might be brought against several servants questioned by federal investigators regarding the numbers game in Richmond Virginia. The report notes continued coverage on page eight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond
E. M. Hawley
Intelligence Unit
Treasury Department
Zioncheck Inventor Sparks NYC Honeymoon Turbulence
U S representative Marion A Zioncheck and his Seattle born wife, honeymooning in New York, arrive by steamer from Florida. They plan to return to Washington after a two day visit marked by a high profile party, a highball throw at a Harlem club, a Prometheus Fountain swim, and a Broadway dance exhibition with a negligee dancer.
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New York
Marion A
U. S
Seattle
Florida
Washneton
Zioncheck
Harlem
Rockefeller Plaza
Haid
Broadway
Loftin Named U S Senator by Florida Governor
Scott M Loftin an attorney and former president of the American Bar Association was named United States senator by Governor Dave Sholtz of Florida to succeed the late Park Trammell. He will hold office until November.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scott M. Loftin
Jacksonville
Pla
The
American Bar Association
Dave Sholtz
Florida
United States
Park Trammell
Central Press
Rev E B McGukin to Speak June 6 at Stonewall Cemetery
The Stonewall Memorial Association and the Turner Ashby Chapter announce Rev E B McGukin pastor of Loudoun Street Presbyterian Church will deliver the Stonewall Cemetery address on the morning of June 6. W W Glass and Rev E T Clark assist in the program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stonewall Memorial Association
Turner Ashby
United Daughters of the Confederacy
E. B. McGukin
Loudoun Street Presbyterian Church
Old South
Georgia
Stonewall Cemetery
McGukin
South Carolina
Mr. McGukin
Winchester
Mahmoud Sets New Derby Record at Epsom Downs
Aga Khan's Mahmoud wins the 1934 Derby in 2.33 4-5, breaking Hyperion's mark by a fifth of a second. Taj Akbar finishes second with Thankerton third. Pay Up and His Grace also prominent midpack. Boswell, the only American-owned colt, fades after leading early before the stretch.
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Epsom Downs
Eng
Aga Khan
Mamoud
Taj Akbar
Blenheim
Mahmoud
Hyperion
Windsor Lad
Bahrain
Mrs. J. Shand
Thankerton
Lord Astor
Lord Carnarvon
His Grace
William Woodward
Boswell
Charlie Smirke
Mahmound
Pay Up
Contempt citation in Townsend case cited by committee
The report notes a contempt citation in Townsend's case approved by a committee. It details Harry Speilman’s arrest in New York as part of a three brother gang linked to a Martinsburg West Virginia stolen auto ring. The piece traces prior federal indictments and bond forfeitures from Winchester to Elkins and coast to coast searches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry S. Speilman
New York
Martinsburg
W. Va
Department of Justice
George Speilman
Corporation Court Grand Jury
Donald L. Weems
Benjamin Sager
George Spellman
Spellman
George
Harry
Wade Speilman
New
Harry Speilman
Washington, D. C
Winchester
Wade
Elkins
George Spielman
California
United States
Largest dynamite blast planned at Pounding Mill quarry
Seventy thousand pounds of dynamite are set in 27 holes 180 feet deep to create a 900 by 200 foot rock wall breach. The 175000 ton rock tumble will supply ballast for railroads and road building, with blasting under DuPont expert John Koster and Clinch Valley line railroad officials coordinating schedules. W. W. Boxley leads the Pounding Mill Quarry Company in Roanoke.
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Pounding Mill
Tazewell County
Clinch Valley
Norfolk and Western Railway
M. Hunter
John Koster
Wilmington
Del
DuPont
W. W. Boxley
Roanoke
Pounding Mill Quarry Company
Household and Antique Furnishings Sale at 7028 Braddock St
Household and kitchen furniture antiques corner cupboard and upright piano to be sold Saturday May 30 at 1 p.m. 7028 Braddock Street. M. W. Adams conducts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Braddock St
M. W. Adams
House Committee Recommends Townsend Contempt Charge
A House panel voted six to two to cite Dr. F E Townsend and two aides for contempt and hand the case to the U S district attorney. The motion also urged citing Clinton Wunder and J B Keifer for failure to appear. Downey urged punitive action while readiness for federal court was debated.
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Washington
House
F. E. Townsend
Townsend
Federal Treasury
Kiefer
Weer
DeMgi
Gavagan
Lucas
D.-N
Hollister
R.ohio
Dijter
R.-Pa
Hoffman
R.mich
United States
District of Columbia
Downey
World News At A Glance Accomac and Beyond
Heavy showers reach the Eastern Shore as drought grinds truckers’ routes. Michigan declares a war of extinction on the Black Legion. Tax uncertainties challenge Congress adjournment amid Townsend pension leader actions. Americans win about 3.3 million in the Irish Hospital sweepstakes. The S S Queen Mary sails from Southampton for New York at 4:34 p.m.
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Accomac
Detroit
Michigan
Black Legion
Washington
House
Townsend
Congress
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Klan
Landons
Alfred M. Landon
Kansas
John Cobb Landon
Syden
Rosenberger
Burns and MacDonnell
Old Fredericksburg Garden Club
Winchester and Clarke County Garden Club
Delphian Society
Civic League
Federated Church Women
League of American University Women
District Nurse Association
Century Club
Daughters of the American Revolution
United Daughters of Confederacy
Fred W. Forney
Marsha
Melly
Bulletins
Clifton A. Woodrum
Virginia
Mexico City
War Department
Guanajuato
Durango
London
Japan
John L. Lewis
United Mines Workers
Roosevelt
Indianapolis
Russell Snowberger
Indianapolis Motor Speedway
H. G. Shirley
D. Gardiner Tyler
General Assembly
U.S
E.B. M'Gukin
Tazewell
Thomas W. Hardwick
Sheridan Downey
Bell
Old Age Revolving Pensions, Ltd
World News
Dublin
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