Japan Crushes Chinese Forge In Three Days
Tokyo dispatches report a three day battle near Mukden ending with a Chinese army driven north in disorder. Japanese losses were 130 killed near the Nanni river bridgehead as reinforced units counterattacked and bombardments intensified the Chinese retreat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Japan
Associated Press
Tokyo
Mukden
Rengo
Nanni River
Manchuria
Kiang Province
Nanni
Test pilot dies in 8000 foot Martin bomber crash
E C Ritchie 28 a veteran Glen L Martin Company pilot was killed when the Martin dive bomber he tested at Anacostia naval air station crashed from 8000 feet Witnesses said the plane pitched into a dive and failed to recover It fell near Bolling Field army airfield Ritchie had eight years naval combat flight experience before joining the company eight months ago
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington
E. C. Ritchie
Glen L. Martin Company
Baltimore
Martin
Anacostia Naval] Air Station
Ritchie
Navy
Bolling Field
Edward (. Ritchie
Alcohol ad for Shenandoah Motor Company page two
An advertisement titled Alcohol appears on page two featuring Shenandoah Motor Company. The brief notice promotes beverage-related content and directs readers to view the page for more details, reflecting a mid-century newspaper advertising style.
Poppy Sale For Vets On Armistice Day Returns
The American Legion and Auxiliary announce the annual Armistice Day poppy sale. Poppies made by veterans in Virginia hospitals will be sold to aid disabled ex servicemen and their families, with proceeds supporting hospital relief, child welfare, rehabilitation, and local relief in Winchester and surrounding areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion
Eee High School
Virginia
American Legion Auxilary
Legion Auxiliary
American Legion Auxiliary
National Organization of the Auxiliary
Winchester
Ick County
Virgina
France
Official Count Gives Weaver A Majority Of 43
Official canvass of the senate district vote for Rockingham Page and Warren shows Aubrey G Weaver Democrat ahead of John W Morrison Republican by 43 votes Morrison picked up eleven votes due to a counting error The tally reported to the Daily News Record Harrisonburg Tuesday night lists Weaver 2082 Morrison 2092 in about six precincts with Rockingham and Harrisonburg totals combined showing Weaver 3179 Morrison 4371 and a stated Weaver majority of 43
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
Rockingham
Page
Warren
Aubrey G. Weaver
John W. Morrison
Morrison
Edom
Daily News-Record
Harrisonburg
Ff Weaver Morrison
Henicn Me
Esan
Elise Alas
Sr Rrenants
Weaver
Water Crisis In Winchester Spur Citizens To Economy
The Water Committee of the Common Council warned this afternoon that Winchester faces its most acute water shortage yet. It urged strict economies by every citizen to avoid a complete famine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New
Regine
U Condon
Freuter
Tokyo
Rengo
Mukden
Manchuria
Yuen-Chin- Kai
Chang-Sueh-Liang
Chang
China
Moscow
China Proletariat
Soviet Russia
Executive Dictorate
Communist International
Russia
East
the Common Council
Winchester
Sarah Zane Fire Company Meeting Notice
The regular monthly meeting of the Sarah Zane Fire Company will be held at 8 o clock Friday evening November 6. George Barr secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sarah Zane Fire CO
Sarah Zane Fire Company
George Barr
Coal Advertisement by Snider & Son
Coal pitch promises a dust free home with a trial of their dustless coal. Snider and Son advertise the product with a confident claim that customers will be surprised by the cleanliness and performance after using a ton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Snider &Son
Thanksgiving Proclamation and Assault Report Near Bethel
A man, identified by Miss Sims, is accused of assaulting a fourteen year old girl near Bethel while her mother is dead and her father jailed. The suspect, described by a gold tooth, was last sought by county officers with involvement from Miss Martha Stowers and local authorities. The piece also includes President Hoover’s 1931 Thanksgiving Proclamation urging national gratitude and aid to those in need.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bethel
Lee Barr
A. J. Wigginton
Sims
Martha Stowers
Red Cross
Ee Md
Ail
Vancie Sims
Miss Sims
Albin
J. M. Sims
A. J. Tavenner
Hoover
New World
Herbert Hoover
United States of America
United States
Washington
Orndorff Sings With Hampden-Sydney Glee Club
Ellsworth Orndorff of this county, ministerial student at Hampden-Sydney College, is a second bass in the college Glee Club directed by James Sydnor. The club debuted on WRVA Richmond radio last Saturday and plans a November trip to Mary Baldwin College Staunton and to Lynchburg, with a stop in Staunton the evening of November 19.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ellsworth Orndorff
Avalon Orndorff
Hampden-Sydney College
Hampden-Sydney
Glee Club
James Sydnor
Sydnor
Charles Town
W. Va
WRVA
Richmond
Mary Baldwin College
Staunton
Lynchburg
Polar Bear Tours Winchester Advertising Hershey Pie
A man in a polar bear costume rides a bicycle through Winchester to promote Hershey Polar Pies sold by Garber Manufacturing. The bear said Hershey’s 1931 sales are rising here as crowds sample the pies and inquire about the stunt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bear
Hershey Company
Rexall 1 Cent Sale at Brook's Pharmacy
Riley Brook's Pharmacy advertises a Rexall 1 cent sale inviting shoppers to save on a limited time offer. The brief notice notes the location and period of the promotion in a small town newspaper style.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brook's Pharmacy
Armistice Day Full Program Announced by Legion
The Robert Y. Conrad Post No 21 American Legion reveals a full Armistice Day program including a 10 30 a m assembly, 10 45 a m parade, a tribute at the Conrad home, a 12 30 p m Army dinner, a 2 30 p m football game between Winchester Semi Professionals and Brunswick Athletic Club, and an evening ball at the George Washington Hotel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Guard
Robert Y. Conrad Post
American Legion
Cameron Street
Loudoun Street
County Court House
Court House
Cork Street
Cork
Washington Street
Washington
Robert Y. Conrad
France
Conrad
Piccadilly Street
Piccadilly
George Washington Hotel
Handley Stadium
Winchester Semi-Professionals
Brunswick Athletic Club
George Washington
Rexall
Newberrys Hats Sale Cuts Prices On Small Linens And Blankets
Newberrys announces a special sale with hats reduced to bargain prices. Lamp shades drop to 25 and 39 cents from a dollar, and fine warm blankets are offered at 50 cents.
For Sale Ford Tractor and Cleatrac Lubton Orchard Service
For sale good used Ford son and Cleatrac available from Lupton Orchard Service Company. Contact phone numbers 1100 and 1101. Located in Lupton area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fordson and Cleatrac
Lupton Orchard Service Company
Five Navy Men Die in Shipboard Gun Explosions
A string of incidents near Santa Barbara kills five sailors and injures several others aboard the battleships Colorado and Maryland. Lieutenant Ralph F. Bradford Jr. and four other sailors die, with additional officers fatally hurt. a Maryland petty officer dies later from injuries. A separate crash of a pursuit squadron commander Erickson from the Saratoga occurs the same day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Pedro
Calif
Colorado
Maryland
Santa Rosa Island
Santa Barbara
U. S. S. Mississippi
U. S. Colorado
Ralph F. Bradford, Jr
Pontiac
Lewis A. Clark
Los Gatos
Cal
Maurice G. Hawkins
Seaman
Hastings
Mich
J. J. Schnur
St. Louis
Winston I. Wattlebaum
Kentucky
John B. Huntley
Annapolis
Ohio
R. O. Duff
G. E. Swift
H. J. Minton
J. R. Kowalski
C. V. Stover
H. F. Lutz
W. J. Duvall
J. J. Plummer
Winchester
Pacific Coast Naval Force
Erickson
Saratoga
Filling Station Robbery at Twin-City Oil and Gas
Police investigated a break in at the Twin-City Oil and Gas filling station at Amherst and West Boscawen streets. Thieves smashed a side door pane, opened a latch, and stole 26.85 dollars in cash. Chief Hollis said clues from other sources keep investigators on the case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Twin
Barrels Reach Other Side in Good Condition Apple Report
Detailed cable reports from Fred A. Motz detail Virginia apples sold in Liverpool London and Copenhagen on November 4. Barrels are in good condition with tight arrivals and steady to strong demand for varieties including York Imperial Stayman Winesap and Ben Davis. Prices vary by grade with U S No 1 2 inch and 24 inch min. rates cited across regions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Star
Washington
Cable
Virginia
Liverpool
London
Copenhagen
Fred A. Motz
Department of Agriculture
Nova
New York Landing
Virginia York Imperial
U. S
G. c
Ben
West Virginia
Ben Davis
Virginia Gano
Virginia Ben Davis
Death in Texas cuts GOP line, boosts Democratic House
The death of Harry M. Wurzbach removes the lone Texas Republican in Congress, shifting the House balance toward Democrats and raising expectations that John Garner could become speaker. The standing becomes Democrats 217, Republicans 214, Farmer-Labor 1, vacancies 3. Wurzbach, 57, died after complications from an appendicitis operation last Monday. he had represented the Fourteenth Texas district since 1921. A separate classified line seeks a home for two pretty kittens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
San Antonio
Tex
Congress
Harry M. Wurzbach
Senguin
Texas
Wurzbach
Wurrbach
Flower Gardens and Evergreens for Reasonable Prices
Advertisement for flower gardens and lawn care supplies. Claims well rotted barnyard manure, boxwoods, and evergreens available at reasonable prices. Provides contact phone 802.11-4-1p-31 and lists R. B. Kater as the advertiser.
Mrs Goode Dies Suddenly in Conversation at Sister’s Home
Mrs. Sarah EB Goode 76, lifelong Frederick county resident, died last evening at her sister Mrs Timothy Grimes home after slumping in a chair during a chat. Cause listed as heart trouble or cerebral hemorrhage. Survived by three daughters Cora Fries Minnie Brown and Clara Rodkev, two sisters and ten brothers, plus many nieces and nephews. Funeral set for Sunday at the Grimes home with Rev Keesecker of Bunker Hill officiating. interment Mount TM bron Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sarah EB. Goode
Frederick County
Timothy Grimes
Mrs. Goode
Thornton
Clara Rodkev
Pittsburgh
Timothy Goode
Grimes
D. F. Unger
Rest
Jonah
Henry
Frederick Newlin
Fredrick County
Stacey
Albert Newlin
Winchester
Casper
Enoch Newlin
Clarke County
Simon Newlin
Cumberland
Francis Newlin
Hagerstown
Dorsey Newlin
Williamsport
Goode
Gode
Kee‘secker
Bunker Hill
W. Va
Mount ™Bron
Hubert Campbell Convicted For Carrying Liquor
Hubert Campbell was fined 123 dollars and sentenced to three months in jail after arraignment in police court for transporting liquor. Theodore Duke Amick and James Amick of Freemont street were dismissed on the liquor charge. Duke Amick is held on a count alleging use of illegal license plates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Theodore
Dukes
James Amick
Freemont Street
Donald L. Weems
Ubert
Amick
Judge Harrison Remembers Winchester Bar to Rotary
Judge Thomas W. Harrison former congressman spoke to the Winchester Rotary Club on Reminiscences of the Winchester Bar. The address recalled many past legal moments in Winchester with wit and authority entertaining both older and younger members. A large attendance attended the talk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester Rotary Club
Thomas W. Harrison
Congress
Rotarians
Winchester
Harrison
Parents Fined For Truancy In Handley School Cases
Judge Weems fined two fathers for failing to require their children to attend school after a Handley Schools attendant officer filed complaints. Each man paid 14 dollars plus costs. no reasons were given for the truancy. A beauty parlor ad follows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weems
Handley Schools
That Desirable Property in Monmouth Street Sale
The home of late Camillus Cop enhaver at No 16 West Monmouth Street will be sold in front of Court House at noon Saturday November 7. See sale bill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Camillus Copenhaver
West
Monmouth Street
Court House
Virginia Apples in Chicago Draw Much Attention
Virginia apples shipped by the Winchester Chamber of Commerce exhibition in Chicago drew wide interest from readers and press. Baltimore and Ohio Advertising Agent George R Packett reports Mae Murray received a box of apples and Western papers gave favorable publicity, with inquiries from A K Shaeffer seeking more information on Winchester and surrounding Shenandoah Valley fruit offerings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Winchester Chamber of Commerce
Mid-West
Andrew Bell
Commerce Organization
George R. Packett
Baltimorean Ohio
Mae Murray
Detroit
Minneapolis
Chicago
Packett
Baltimore& Ohio Railroad Co
Ilinois
Sec’y
Winchester Chamber Commerce
Winchester
Virginia
Andy
Shenan Valley
Chi Minneapolis
Shenandoah Valley
Alf
Valley
Martinsburg
Hagerstown
A. K. Shaeffer
Illinois
Ape City
Winschester
Baltimore and Ohio
Place
Chicago, Illinois
Death of Mrs. Amanda Chrisman From Martinsburg WV
Mrs Amanda Elizabeth Chrisman died after seven weeks illness at age 67 in Martinsburg West Virginia cause heart trouble She was born in Loudoun County Virginia widow of William T Chrisman Surviving are two sons Bernard and Harry three daughters Sara Ruth and Dorothy five sisters and one brother Funeral services Saturday at 1 30 PM at home then to Pentecostal Church Virginia Avenue Rev J A Ashcroft officiating burial in Green Hill Cemetery
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amanda Elizabeth Chrisman
William T. Crisman
Martinsburg
W. Va
Chrisman
Loudoun County
Virginia
Ludwell
Sarah Tinsman
Mr. Chrisman
Bernard
Harry Chrisman
Sarah M. Clark
Ruth
Dorothy Gaither
That City
Wade Tinsman
Bluemont
Lillie ‘Longerbean
Purcellville
Mollie Longerbeam
Boyce
Della Longerbeam
Jennie Costello
Washington
Miller & Co Denatured Alcohol Ad Note
Denatured alcohol item referencing Miller and Co with an 11-6 price/notation and partial text suggesting a sales or catalog display. The readable fragment implies a trade line or product listing, lacking full context but identifying the company and product type.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miller & CO
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Communist Directorate At
Edward C. Ritchie
Anacostia Air Station
Shenandoah Motor Company
Richanes
Viena
Vance Sims
Mr. Orndorff
H.S. Glee Club
Newberry
Swift
Mr. Motz
House
Homer
R. B. Kater
Hubert Campbell
Judge Harrison
Rotary
Iley Kater
Commerce Chamber
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