Off-Year Voting Record Probable In Day's Poll
Citizens flocked to polls across the country with heavy turnout in industrial centers and the South seeing rain and chill. Early returns showed Leverett Saltonstall leading in Massachusetts and Democratic gains in several states as voters weighed Roosevelt era issues. The major offices at stake included 35 Senate seats 32 governorships and 432 House seats with Maine reporting no vote.
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Associated Press
Clement
Pennsylvania
Senate
House
South
Massachusetts
Leverett Saltonstall
James M. Curley
Kansas
Roosevelt
McGill
Clyde Reed
Pittsburgh
Walter A Haxman
Payne H. Ratner
Kentucky
National Guard
Harlan
Albany
N. Y
Maine
Voting by Capital Workers Amid Off Hours
Government workers in Virginia and Maryland suburbs cast ballots while on leave or during office hours. Officials varied. some allowed voting with no leave deduction while others charged annual leave for time off.
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Washington
Virginia
Maryland
Danger from following fire trucks at Kernstown
Mr Winchester argues the crowd at fires creates hazards by blocking streets. Last night an automobile at Kernstown was destroyed as motorists approaching the scene faced a heavily congested area risking serious accidents.
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Kernstown
National Guard Called After Kentucky Election Shootings
In Harlan and Morehead Kentucky, 35 Harlan National Guard members were called out to standby after pre election shootings. Six suspects jailed as shooting victims include William Tackett who was wounded in the hip. Authorities stressed the order was for emergency and not election interference.
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Harlan
Harlan National Guard Company
Morehead
Kentucky
W. E. Proctor
Rowan County
William Tackett
Board of Education
Fletcher Bowell
Harlan Guard
L. O. Smith
Dallas Keller
Prankfort
Joseph M. Kelley
Orutary
Santish
Kelly
Republican Gain In Early Voting In Tolland Mass
Tolland Massachusetts reported the first final results with Leverett Saltonstall winning 49 votes to 12 for James Curley in the governor race. The brief dispatch from Parsont Kas. notes incomplete returns from three precincts with Ratner 21 and Huxman 17 in the governor contest.
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Tolland
Mass
Leverett Saltonstall
House
James M. Curley
Parsons
Kas
Ratner
Huxman
Big Majorities For Democrats In Virginia Races
In Virginia on election day Democrats predicted broad majorities as Republicans waged limited campaigns. Five Democratic incumbents faced no opposition with focus on races in the second district between Colgate W. Darden and Carl Spaeth, and in the seventh where C. C. Leap of Waynesboro led Republican efforts.
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Richmond
Virginia
Repulicans
L. Pulaski
Clifton A. le Little
Colgate W. Darden
House
Maltese cat seeks good home with two small kittens
Beautiful Maltese mixed Persian cat seeks a loving home. Includes two small kittens. Maltese with white coat. Call 41 for details.
Equalization Board Makes 1,600 Changes in Valuations
Frederick County Equalization Board mailed public hearing notices to Back Creek property owners. The five member board led by J. W. Richards has made about 1,600 tentative valuation changes, mostly increases in Shawnee and Opequon districts, with hearings limited in Back Creek. Final tallies await all hearings and final adoption.
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Back Creek
E. M. Punk
Frederick County
Funk
Opequon
Shawnee
Winchester
Off Year Voters Cast 245 Ballots by 3 PM
Winchester voters went to the polls this afternoon with 245 ballots reported across four precincts by 3 o clock. The lone contest in the district features Ob A. Willis Keag of Lexington seeking reelection to the House of Natives against Republican C. Co. Leap of Waynesboro.
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Winchester
Willis Keag
Lexington
House of Natives
C. Co. Leap
Waynesboro
Berkeley Sheriff Harry S. Miller Dies at 66
Harry S. Miller 66, sheriff of Berkeley County, died suddenly at his home near Martinsburg. Death was due to hemorrhage after a coughing attack. A lifelong resident, he served terms beginning in 1916 and 1936 as a Democrat. Survived by his widow, son McDonell Miller of Washington, daughter Mrs Alfred Van Scheich of Cobleskill, and sister Miss Alberta Miller of Martinsburg.
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Martinsburg
W. Va
Harry S. Miller
Berkeley County
McDonell Miller
Washington
Alfred van Scheich
Cobleskill
Alberta Miller
Ex-service Men Meet At Hotel For Parade
All ex service men urged to meet at the George Washington Hotel in the morning at 10 30 o clock for parade. Members of American Legion or Veterans of Wars invited to attend.
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American Legion
Veterans of Wars
George Washington Pale Ein Morni
Public Sale at Cody Snapp Farm on Cedar Creek Grade
Household goods and farming implements to be sold at public auction on Saturday November 12 at 10 a m. The sale takes place on the Cody Snapp farm eight miles west along Cedar Creek Grade. Terms at sale. 11-8410-1p-21
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Cody Snapp Farm
Cedar Creek
Trial of Irwin Halts Two Days
New York November 8 The trial of Robert Irwin the confessed slayer of Ronnie Gedeon and two others was recessed until Thursday juror selection continues for nine jurors and two alternates An insanity plea is anticipated as defense questions veniremen James Wallace General Racisions Judge ordered the recess for Election Day and Wednesday Irwin is charged with killing Frank Byrnes a boarder at the Gedeon home hoping Byrnes did not witness the Easter 1937 murders of Ronnie and her mother
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Robert Irwin
New York
Frank Byrnes
Irwin
Veronica Gedeon
Byrnes
the Gedeon's
Samuel Leibowitz
Ronnie Gedeon
Samuel Leibowie
Veniremen Sharp
Valley Dental Society Meets Monthly Meeting at Harrisonburg
The Northern Virginia Dental Study Club met in Harrisonburg with host Dr. P. C. Spitzer serving a turkey dinner. New members Dr. Bartlett of Shepherdstown and Dr. A R Spitzer of Harrisonburg joined. attendees included Drs. Harlee Kerlin Slavin Sartelle Allen Fahrney Van Deusen Miller Joyce Wunder Bowman J A Spitzer Maphis Grove Shutters Bart lett and son Morris and speaker Dr Nolan M Canter on mouth cancers.
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Northern Virginia Dental Study Club
Harrisonburg
P. C. Spitzer
Bartlett
Shepherdstown
W. Va
A. R. Spitzer
Harlee
Kerlin
Slavin and Sartelle
Winchester
Allen
Berryville
Lawrence
J. H. Morris
Charles Town
Nolan M. Canter
Election Returns To Be Received
The Star arranges a Special AP wire from Baltimore to bring election returns from coast to coast. For results call the Star office at 32, 33, or 95.
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The
Star
Baltimore
Stephens City Mayor Gardner Dies After Illness
Wilm E. Gardner longtime Stephens City mayor died at his home at 9 45 am after a three week illness. He was elected to a third term last June and leaves a widow Marty Fitzpatrick and three children Serene James and Thomas, plus siblings. Funeral arrangements were pending with services likely Friday.
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Wilmott E. Gardner
Stephens City
Mr. Gardner
James L. Gardner
Frederick County
Mary Serene Hammock Gardner
Warren County
Pittsburg
United Brethren Church
Ridings Chapel
Gardner
Marty Fitzpatrick
Pittsburgh
Miss Serene Gardner
James W. Gardner
Thomas Gardner
John and
Crowell Gardner
Roy Richard
Prices Advance On Paris Bourse
Optimism ruled on the Paris bourse as security prices rose for a second day amid expectations of forthcoming financial decrees. Observers noted capital returning to circulation in France while London and Canadian markets waited on Wall Street openings and election results. Copper remained in demand on the London metals market.
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Associated Press
Paris
Wall Street
United States
France
London
Atlantic
Board approves emergency grocery orders for relief
At yesterday's board meeting a motion was passed authorizing Mrs. Eulalia Savage Nalley superintendent of Frederick county welfare to issue emergency grocery orders up to 25 per month. The policy covers needs for poor relief for individuals not yet approved by the Board of Public Welfare.
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Board of Supervisors
Eulalia Savage-Nalley
Frederick County Welfare Department
Board of Public Welfare
Ringling Brothers Plan Modern Air Conditioned Circus
John Ringling North announces a revamped Ringling Brothers Barnum and Bailey circus with air conditioning and color coordinated design. Labor disputes are resolved and a year road return is planned with designer Charles Lemaire proposing new lighting and color schemes to harmonize with the elephants and elephants, sawdust, and peanuts.
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Atlanta
John Ringling North
Ringling Brothers Barnum and Bailey
North
Henry Ringling North
Charles Lemaire
New York
John North
Lemaire
Monarch Happy To Accept Invitation To Visit U. S.
Berlin dispatch reports a German foreign office organ accusing the United States of trying to manipulate South American sentiment against Germany. It cites Sumner Welles and asserts U S pressure will fail to shake South American public opinion on the colonial question.
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U. S
German Foreign Office
United States
Berlin
Germany
Deutsche Diplomatisch-Politische Korrespondenz
Sumner Welles
South America
Welles
New World
Western Hemisphere
Foreign Office
Voting Arrests In Pennsylvania Feature Poll Day Disorder
Philadelphia voters faced heavy turnout with more than double spring rates as officials reported arrests near polling sites. A Republican committeeman was detained in Chester for assisting a voter illegally, while a district attorney warned of a threat that could include dynamite if voters did not follow orders.
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Philadelphia
Pennsylvania
Chester
Phildelphia
C. A. Whitehouse
Schuykill County
Pottsville
Pittsburgh
Prohibition of U S Funds Urged in Campaign Reform Talks
Senate campaign committee weighs banning political use of federal funds including WPA money and state allocations. Proposals also seek curbing primary spending, limiting franking for campaigns, and regulating federal employee contributions with possible voluntary limits. Bipartisan support cited to curb election graft.
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Washington
Sheppard
Senate Campaign Committee
Congress
Senate
Committee
Borah
R.-Ida
Donahey
Ohio
Nahey
Dancing-Chuck and Rays No Cover Charge Advert
An old ad notes no cover charge at Dancing-Chuck and Rays with beers at 10c and soft drinks at 5c. Also includes a rental listing for an apartment at 542 Fairmont Ave with application details.
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Chuck & Ray’s
Fairmont Ave
Winchester Memorial Hospital Fund Totals $45,270
The Winchester Memorial campaign closed with $45,270 subscribed, $4,730 short of the goal. Admiral L. M. Nulton presided as Dr. Hunter H. McGuire, board president, praised the workers and William Beverley for leading the drive. R. Gray Williams hailed community unity and the humanitarian program’s success.
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Hunter H
Board Memorial Hospital
Winchester Memorial
L. M. Nulton
Hunter H. McGuire
Guam
William Beverley
Williams
R. Gray Williams
Unseasonably Warm November Continues In Winchester
Temperatures stayed in the seventies for several days as a light rain fell at 2 55, dropping from a 76 official high to 64 in 15 minutes. Locals expect colder weather soon, with sunspots and other factors offered as possibilities.
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Winchester
W. S. Hough
King George VI Accepts Roosevelt Invitation to Visit United States
London report says King George VI announced in the House of Lords that he and Queen Elizabeth would visit the United States before finishing his Canadian tour. The king did not specify transport, stirring talk of a possible Hood voyage, as Anglo American goodwill is pledged. He also noted a planned visit by President Lebrun to London next spring to reciprocate a Paris trip.
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London
George VI
Roosevelt
United States
House of Lords
Vulees
Albert Lebrun
France
Paris
Munich
Union Service Thanksgiving Planned by Winchester Ministers
Winchester Ministerial Association members arranged a union Thanksgiving Day service at 10:30 AM in Centenary Reformed Church with Rev. Robert A. Whitten to preach. The offering will go to the Winchester Memorial Hospital Auxiliary. Plans include Week of Prayer observance and a possible laymen banquet with an outside speaker.
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Winchester Ministerial Association
Handley Library
Ronald Wilson
Herman McKay
Market Street M. E
Centenary Reformed Church
Robert A. Whitten
Congregational Christian Church
Winppeecer Memorial Hospital
Committee Urges Donor Reports For Winchester Hospital Campaign
Clifford Grim chairman of the Follow-Up Committee at Winchester Memorial Hospital asks all donors who contributed during the general campaign to report their donation cards at the Hansbrough and Carter office promptly.
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Clifford Grim
Winchester Memorial Hospital
Hansbrough and Carter
Candidates Split Vote in Sheridan Township Gladwin County
In Sheridan township of Gladwin county first precinct Michigan reports complete returns showing Governor Frank Murphy Democrat and Frank D. Fitzgerald Republican each receiving five votes. Two years ago the same precincts gave Murphy three votes and Fitzgerald one.
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Gladwin. Mich
Frank Murphy
Frank D. Fitzgerald
Sheridan Township
Gladwin County
Michigan
Murphy
Pitz
Gerald
Annual Dinner at Burnt Church November 17
Community notice invites attendees to the annual dinner at Burnt Church on November 17 with ticket information listed. The notice also references new crop shelled almonds from JRob as a separate notice item.
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Pres. Roosevelt
Dewey
MR Winchester
Mason Taxi
Carson City
Berkeley
Valley Dental Society
Dr. Spitzer
W.E. Gardner
U.S
Grim
Bulletin
King
Queen
North America
R. A. Whitten
Mr. Gum
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