Geese Turn Away From Niagara Falls Migration
A thousand wild geese avoided danger above Niagara Falls after a two day display. James Woodcock fired warning blasts to steer them off rocky reefs while others fell into the river rapids or were saved. Scattered flocks later prompted ongoing efforts to frighten birds away with shotgun Fire.
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Niagara River
Goat Island
Buffalo
James G. Woodcock
Niagara
William
Red” Hill
Woodcock
N. Y
Horshoe Falls
James F. Woodcock
London
Ont
Pelee Island
Lake Erie
Leamington
Navy
Mrs. Rina Cooper Dies Near Boyce in Virginia
Mrs. Rina Cooper wife of Edward C Cooper of Boyce Virginia died at home about 1 00 am age about 60 The cause of death not given Survived by daughters Mrs Raymond Bettis Warren County Mrs Rupert Cooper Boyce and others Sons Mr Joseph Cooper Boyce and Mr William Edward Cooper Baltimore Two sisters Mrs John Hillyard Mrs Susie Bettis and others Funeral set for Saturday October 17 at Boyce Baptist Church at 2 30 pm
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Boyce
Rina Cooper
Edward C. Cooper
Warren County
Rupert Cooper
Joseph Cooper
Gertrude Wright
Lancaster
William Edward Cooper
Baltimore
County
John Hillyard
Winchester
Ella Hannum
Frederick County
Susie Bettis
Paris
Mainie Mertz
Hagerstown
Boyce Baptist
Interment at Mt Hebron Cemetery in Winchester
Interment will be held at Mt Hebron Cemetery in Winchester. Pallbearers named are Charles Henson Phillip Grim Lewis Ray William Pipher Carl Peyton and Lee Clark.
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Mt. Hebron Cemetery
Winchester
Charles Henson
Phillip Grim
Lewis Ray
William Pipher
Carl Peyton
Lee Clark
Colbert Sidelined By Basal Skull Fracture
Claudette Colbert remains at home with a basal skull fracture after an automobile accident in Hollywood two weeks ago. Dr. Samuel Hirshfeld reports the actress’s injury ends her current filming, with a planned return to work projected for Monday after a brief retirement.
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Hollywood
Claudette Colbert
Samuel Hirshfeld
Bette Davis on-Stage Controversy Cited in Davis Case
Sir Patrick testified that on a particular occasion Miss Davis was required to perform under pressure, detailing an incident cited in the ongoing review of her public appearances and authority over performances.
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Patrick
Horseless Buggy Day Reminder
Grover C. Cooper of North Cameron Street found a 1887 letter by J. B. Aikin of Hatfield, Pa., noting interest in a horseless carriage and a plan to run organ wagons without horses. The document links early talks on patenting a joint two person interest and Cooper’s early work on bicycles and repairs in Frederick County.
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Cameron Street
N. A. Cooper
J. B. Aikin
Hatfield
Montgomery County
Cooper
Gore
Frederick County
Aikin
Virginia
Winchester
Davis Contract Bribery Claim Sparks Slavery Debate
Sir Patrick argues actress Miss Davis was bribed to breach her Warner Brothers contract and act for Toeplitz Productions in a British film. He cites a $50,000 offer and labels the move a form of slavery, noting the perk of being well paid.
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United States
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Patrick
Miss Davis
Toeplitz
Warner Brothers
Toeplitz Productions, Ltd
McNair Reverses Pittsburgh Resignation Clash
Pittsburgh mayoral drama unfolds as William N. McNair withdraws resignation claiming improper council action. Acting Mayor Scully rejects the letter, court action looms over mayoral authority and treasury removal, with payroll delays and renewed governance questions.
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Pittsburgh
William N. McNair
City Hall
McNair
Gregory Zatkovich
M N. McNair
Scully
Catovich
James Kirk
McNait
Miss Davis Letter Cited In Battle Over Salary Demands
Sir Patrick quotes a Davis letter to Warner Brothers saying a long vacation rested her and that mental change boosts work. She expresses desire to be a great actress and pride in being able to work hard, adding money should be earned when one means something, not when the public dictates.
Merger of Rumpus Draws Undergraduates at College Forum
A college rumpus drew one non student, a grey haired woman in a London arm band, as speakers were heckled. Students speculated the disruption was a Democratic plot amid forums by James Roosevelt and Gov. James Curley while Mrs Lindbergh is listed among Smith College notable graduates.
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London
James Roosevelt
James M. Curley
United States Senate
Smith College
Charles A. Lindbergh
Virginia FFA Teams Prepares For Kansas City Event
Thirty Virginia FFA members will compete at Kansas City against winners from four states. The national event begins October 18 and ends October 24. Teams gather at Virginia Polytechnic Institute for instruction, then depart Friday night for Kansas City arriving Saturday night. Return trip starts October 22, with home arrival October 24. National president William Shaffer and executive secretary W A Ross travel to Chicago for trustees meeting to finalize convention plans.
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Kansas City
Virginia Polytechnic Institute
Christiansburg
Virginia
William Shaffer
Maurertown
Washington
W. A. Ross
Chicago
National Board of Trustees
Express Agency Launches Safer Driving Campaign
The Railway Express Agency promotes a national safe driving campaign for 10 000 drivers with honors for one year accident free records and added distinctions for each extra year. A J Johnson of Winchester received a distinctive certificate. Graham of New York and Huff of Baltimore visited with J W Morrow, local agent. The group noted an upward trend in express traffic and a 6.4 percent increase at the Winchester office versus 1936.
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Railway Express Agency
A. J. Johnson
Winchester
Co. R. Graham
Dent
New York
F. R
Philphia
W. H. Huff
Baltimore
J. W. Morrow
Graham
Gepareenenss
Ford Backs Landon for Presidency in Michigan Campaign
Detroit October 14 Henry Ford publicly endorsed Gov Alf Landon for the Republican presidential nomination during a cross state drive through Michigan He praised Landon as informed honest and practical while criticizing the New Deal for failing to deliver lasting security and arguing Landon could steer the country toward a steadier path.
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Detroit
Henry Ford
Alf M. Landon
Michigan
Ford
Landon
Mons
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