Winchester 19 Among Cities In New Water Plan
Donald Campbell of Elkton proposes an interlocking water system to connect 24 Virginia cities east of the Blue Ridge to mountain freestone water. The plan, funded by Reconstruction Finance Corporation loans, aims to create jobs, lower costs, and deliver purer water via a city-graded pipe network.
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Winchester
NEW Water Plan
Donald Campbell
Elkton
Freestone Mountain
Blue Ridge
Alleghany Mountains
Virginia
Campbell
Reconstruction Finance Corporation
Virginia Mountains
Sale of Henkell Farm Lands Near Strasburg
Auction notice for 597 acres including 200 acres River Bottom with a large colonial brick house to be sold October 21 at 2 PM in Front Royal Virginia. Property two miles east of Strasburg. See sale ad at J. M. Steck office in Winchester Virginia.
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Front Royal
Strasburg
J. M. Steck
Winchester
Federal Home Loan System 3 Now Operating
The Federal Home Loan System began operation today with initial capitalization of 134 million dollars and access to over 1.5 billion dollars in potential home financing credit. The board said the twelve regional banks would ease pressures on savings institutions and help finance new homes, while stock sales and treasury subscriptions proceed.
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Associated Press
Federal Home Loan Board Otay
Federal Home Bank
Federal Treasury
Rhyne Home Damaged By Fire Near Stephenson
Fire of unknown origin yesterday caused several hundred dollars in damage to P. H. Rhyne’s home near Stephenson. Neighbors and Winchester and Friendship fire crews fought the blaze, discovering the fire in a partition and cutting away walls to reach it. Origin and insurance status were not known.
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Rhyne
P. H. Rhyne
Stephenson
Winchester
Friendship
Willis joins Harper Method Shop for new location
Mrs Willis formerly with the Beauty Nook is now connected with Harper Method Shop and will welcome her customers at the new location. 1p 11 T O Smith proprietor.
Robertson Tariff Speech Opposes Return of Open Saloon
Woodstock Va Oct 14 Maj A Willis Robertson Democrat candidate for Congress in a speech here tonight attacked his opponent J A Garber on tariffs saying the Smoot Hawley act has provoked retaliatory measures that ruined American foreign trade He opposed the return of the saloon and warned he would not support any law that would bring it back His remarks centered on economic issues noting Secretary Mills view that the real issue is economic recovery and what people shall eat and wear
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Robertson
Woodstock
A. Willis Robertson
Congress
J. A. Garber
Mills
Chicago
Maj. Robertson
Hoover
Rumors of Diptheria Epidemic Declared False in Winchester
Winchester health officials deny an outbreak and report no current diphtheria cases. Dr. Lewis M. Allen says five cases in recent months include two deaths and two recoveries, with one ongoing illness. Virginia Avenue School pupils were throat-swabbed. four carried diphtheria germs and received toxin antitoxin.
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Winchester
Virginia Avenue
Lewis M. Allen
The
Star
Allen
Bright
Mary McFadden
Virginia Avenue School
Richmond
Dr. Allen
Virginia Christmas Seal Committees to Hear Dr Jacobs
Mrs H D Fuller and Mrs D W Ritenour were notified that Dr P P Jacobs of the National Tuberculosis Association will address a joint meeting of northern Virginia Christmas seal committees in Winchester on Friday October 21. The Handley Library auditorium hosts a 10 30 a m session with adjournment at noon and a 2 pm reconvening. The public is invited and urged to attend.
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H. D. Fuller
D. W. Ritenour
Virginia Tuberculosis Association
P. P. Jacobs
National Tuberculosis Association
Winchester
Virginia
Handley Library
Jacobs
National Association
Stock Market Maintains Gains in Short Session
In New York on Oct 15 the market kept the sweeping gains from the previous session, opening higher but lacking strong impetus. Early trading showed a higher list, with several stocks advancing while overall momentum remained modest.
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Associated Press
New York
Mass Meeting of Democrats On October 20
The Young Democratic Club of Winchester with Roosevelt-Garner-Robertson club and Frederick county Democratic organization sponsor a mass meeting in City Hall auditorium next Thursday evening October 20 at eight oclock Burr P Harrison president of the Young Democrats said this afternoon Judge Howard W Smith from the Eighth Virginia district and R Gray Williams Winchester attorney will be principal speakers The public is invited to attend The meeting will discuss the current campaign issues for president vice president and Virginia congressmen.
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Young Democratic Club
Winchester
Roosevelt-Garner- Robertson Club
Frederick County
Democratic Organization
City Hall
Burr P. Harrison
Young Democrats
Howard W. Smith
United States House of Representatives
Virginia
R.gray Williams
Busy Week Ahead for County Clubs
The home demonstration program covers October 17 to 22 with meetings across multiple clubs. Activities include plans for county achievement day on October 29, enrollments for next year, canning for the Red Cross, and group meetings in Middletown, Stephens City, and White Hall.
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Middletown
Grange Hall
Winchester
The
Red Cross
Armel
High View
Stephens City
Canning
White Hall
Brash Rhyme Skewers Traffic Cop Missteps
A punchy verse mocks a traffic officer who allegedly ignores three drunks and ten one eyed cars while cracking down on a minor speed infraction. The quip underlines comic frustration with law enforcement priorities and speed limits.
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Addae
Rail freight revenue movement slips short of hopeful targets
A mid morning report on revenue freight movement across Class 1 railroads showed gains only modestly ahead or near flat, failing to meet stronger market expectations. Oil and Sterling cables traded around 3.44 percent, indicating mixed price action.
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Sterling
Legion Post 9 Gains In 13 Member Canvas
Robert Y. Conrad Post of the American Legion reports a 15 percent rise in membership over last year, reaching 125 for 1933 as of the latest tally under J R Martin. The drive includes a Carillon War Memorial ceremony in Richmond with governor and officials. prizes will honor outstanding enrollment, with a goal of 200 members before the drive ends.
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Robert Y. Conrad
American Legion
No Man's Land
J. R. Martin
Carillon War Memorial
Richmond
Legionaries
Byrd To Speak At Martinsburg Democratic Rally
Harry F. Byrd of this city will be the principal speaker at a Martinsburg West Virginia Democratic rally on Wednesday evening October 19 at 8 o clock in Central Theatre. He replaces United States Senator M M Neely who was called to Wheeling for a conference with Governor Roosevelt. Neely cancelled the Martinsburg appearance on party leaders advice and Byrd was pressed into service. A parade will precede the event with a band leading and playing during the meeting.
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Harry F. Byrd
Martinsburg
W. Va
Martinsburg Evening Journal
Byrd
United States
M. M. Neely
Wheeling
Roosevelt
Neely
West Virginia
Central Theatre
Relatives Get Newcome Estate
A Frederick county Circuit Court order named Shenandoah Valley National Bank as administrator of the late David H. Newcome estate with bond set at 4100 dollars. Widow Parlee Newcome held a life interest. After her death an eight heir division was recently made.
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Circuit Court
Frederick County
Shenandoah Valley National Bank
E. G. Rusk
David H. Newcome
Let the Phone Do It: Winchester Steam Laundry Ad
An advertisement promotes calling numbers 28 or 29 for the Winchester Steam Laundry. The copy repeats the line and stresses ease of use for service, alongside a stray editorial remark about the calmness of a righteous life when investigations loom.
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Winchester Steam Laundry
Lp-M
Milk Lunch Drive Encourages Kids to Bring Nickels
Dear students of John Kerr and Virginia Avenue Schools, starting Monday we begin milk lunches. Children should bring nickels and dimes to help fund milk for those who cannot pay. Last year a girl donated 25 cents weekly and others contributed candy money to the milk fund, aiding peers to grow strong and have good teeth.
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John Kerr
Virginia Avenue
Pea Civic League Milk Fund
Fire destroys sugar warehouse and pier in Baltimore
A Baltimore blaze severely damaged a three story sugar warehouse and adjoining pier, with 25 000 tons of sugar ruined by smoke and water. Two firefighters were injured by flying debris when a wall collapsed amid explosions. The fire, started by an unknown source, was contained after noon by many city firemen after six alarms. The City of Havre steamer will carry apples from Winchester to French dealers, unclear if loaded.
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Associated Press
Baltimore
Virginia
Havre
Winchester
Farm Products Low In Dakota
A letter from Fargo, North Dakota reports farm product prices collapsing. Farmers struggle to net only 9 cents per bushel for U S No 1 potatoes and 6 cents per bushel for oats while barley holds at 15 to 18 cents.
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Winchester
Fargo
N. D
U.S. No. 1
Wanted Utilities U. S. No. 1 Canners in Bulk
Wanted utilities U. S. No. 1 canners in bulk Staymans and Yorks Phone 108 W and 680 14 16 21 F A Beck agent. Wanted colored man trained for housework must be honest intelligent neat appearance and able to act as butler or chauffeur References required apply at Star Office.
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U. S. No
Staymans and Yorks
F. A. Beck
Star Office
Garner charges facts secreted by Republicans
New York Oct 15 Replying to Republican attacks Speaker John N Garner last night charged the Hoover administration with concealing the true financial condition of the country during the crisis and declared the greatest need of the United States is a budget balanced by careful economy and scientific revenue He spoke for New York Credit Confidence Needed That one thing is confidence in our credit structure to my mind the most needful thing is to put our financial house in order He wants budget balanced by economy and scientific revenue The record shows the administration was either hopelessly naive or deliberately concealed the treasury state affairs The administration's murky policy is blamed for continued uncertainty He noted Congress is determined to go the limit for a balanced budget The budget is not balanced The whole job must be done over Garner's address was his first major campaign pronouncement and outlined a Congressional emergency program in three parts balancing the budget financial measures to support credit and unemployment relief
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Associated Press
New York
John N. Garner
Hoover
United States
Treasury
Texas
Congress
Garner
State Policemen Urge Immediate Car Inspections
Raymond E Bayliss and George F Miller in Winchester urge motorists to inspect cars now for headlights brakes and defects. Inspections must be completed by November 1 under state law to avoid arrest and fines. They also urge drivers to apply for permits immediately as those without by July 1 will be stopped from operating autos.
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Raymond E. Bayliss
George F. Miller
Winchester
Virginia Division of Motor Vehicles
President for Upholding Tariff Receives Local Greetin gs
Russell Potts presents Mrs Hoover with flowers and candy on behalf of Republicans as locals greet the party leader for upholding tariff policies.
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Russell Potts
Mrs. Hoover
Local Winchester Welcomes Hoover in Martinsburg Stop
Large crowd from Winchester gathered early to greet President Hoover and Mrs Hoover as they traveled to Cleveland Ohio where the President was scheduled to speak that night. H Russell Potts presented Mrs Hoover with flowers and apple candy and delivered a Republican letter from Winchester and Frederick County.
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Winchester
Martinsburg
W. Va
Hoover Campaign Train Stops In Cumberland Md On Oct 15
President Hoover spoke from the rear platform en route to Cleveland for a campaign address, urging support for Republican tariff policy as crowds gathered in Cumberland and Martinsburg with thousands greeting him. His bandaged hand was shown in greeting, and Mrs Hoover received flowers from a girl as Maryland party leaders joined the stop. Flying grandmothers accompanied the trip, waving from an airplane over West Virginia.
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Cleveland
Hoover
Cumberland
Maryland
Cy Une Cola
Martinsburg
W. Va
Pressent
White House
Washington
Gelen L. Tait
State Central Committee
John Philip Hill
Bess Furman
West Virginia
Herbert Hoover
Samuel H. Dolbear
H. Foster Bain
New York
Mrs. Hoover
Garber Defends Tariff Policy In Virginia Speech
Former Congressman J A Garber Republican candidate for Congress spoke at Weyers Cave High School defending the Smoot Hawley tariff act upholding the Hoover administration and opposing repeal of the 18th amendment He outlined a farmer relief plan and condemned waste of Virginia state tax money Garber praised Hoover saying depressions follow wars and spur production and surpluses.
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Weyers Cave
J. A. Garber
Congress
Weyers Cave High School
Virginia
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