A and P marks eighty sixth birthday with plans for eighty seventh year
Great Atlantic and Pacific Tea Company celebrates its eighty sixth year of food distribution led by founder George Huntington Hartford. W B Scomger announces new consumer services and direct distribution as A and P enters its eighty seventh year, highlighting cost savings for consumers and the growth of the chain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Great Atlantic and Pacific Tea Company
George Huntington Hartford
New York
W. B. Scomger
Hartford
China
America
Scrimger
Funeral Rites Held For Mrs Grant of Winchester
The funeral for Mollie A. Grant wife of James S. Grant was held yesterday at the North Brad dock street home with Rev Father Julian Bullock officiating. Interment followed in Mount Hebron Cemetery. Pallbearers included Robert S. Bell Lee O Dick Peyton J Marshall Allen Bond Dailey Slonaker and James Crider. She was daughter of the late Judge E B Talbot of Plaquemine La and had lived in Winchester since their 1910 marriage in Little Rock Ark. She is survived by her husband and four sisters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mollie A. Grant
James S. Grant
Winchester
North Braddock Street
Julian Bullock
Church of the Sacred Heart
Funds To Help Fight Polio Across Virginia
Basil OConnor announced a 2500 check sent to the National Foundation for Infantile Paralysis chapter in Prince Edward County Virginia for emergency aid during the Farmville polio epidemic. As of Oct 1 Virginia had 291 poliomyelitis cases this year versus 618 last year. Prince Edward County reported seven cases this year and one last year. Emergency aid policy ensures no victim is untreated due to money. Other Virginia counties receiving aid include Louisa Goochland and Scott.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Basil O'Connor
National Foundation For Infantile Paralysis
Prince Edward County
Virginia
Farmville
Priince Edward County
Louisa
Goochland
Scott
Laval trial and power greed highlighted in Mackenzie's column
Mackenzie reflects on Laval’s guilt and emotional trial scenes. He recalls interviewing Laval in pre war days, describing him as a dangerous, power hungry figure with immense capabilities. The piece notes rebellions in Java and Indo China challenging French and Dutch rule.
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Laval
Classified Advertisements Fragment
Various WANTED ads seek reliable workers at Winchester businesses including a laundry porter drugstore and sales positions. Also housing and apartment rentals plus multiple FOR SALE items such as a Montague Hall home blinds prewar goods and a 1932 Plymouth sedan with contact details and dates.
Heifer Strayed to Stephenson Farm Owner Claims
Strayed heifer found at Stephenson Virginia. Owner must identify animal and pay for pasture and ad. Contact H. E. Shirley for claim details. Dated October 15, 1931.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. E. Shirley
Stephenson
Rebellions Rise in Java Amid Imperial Shift Toward Commonwealths
The article argues empires fade as nations move toward commonwealths led by Britain and other powers. It notes Java and French Indo China uprisings as costly conflicts with two rebel factions seeking independence. Java, a 622 mile island with 45 million people, remains a Dutch stronghold center for rubber, tin, sugar and more. future settlement hinges on revolt outcomes.
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Britain
British Commonwealth of Nations
India
Java
Indo-China
Dutch East Indies
Navy musterout pay when transferring to the regular service
A man transferring to the regular Navy retains his right to muster out pay. He cannot receive it at the transfer time but may be paid when he is discharged to effect a permanent separation from the service.
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John L. Sullivan
Bing Crosby
Linda Darnell
Barbara Britton
Greg McClure As
Warner Bros
Late World News
H. C. Sheetz & Son
Gray and Sheetz
T. G Adams Esso
Hansbrough & Carter
North
Loudoun Street
Nsurance — Investment — Real Estate Dia
Winchester Furniture Company
South Main Street
Dial
Farmers & Merchants National Bank
Lewis M. Allen
Ray Robinson
Paul M. Haldeman
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
A&p
Mrs. Grant
Geo. W. Kurtz
George W. Kurtz
MacKenzie
Dewitt MacKenzie
Porter
Peoples Drug Store
R. B. Pollard
D. C. Care Star
Metropolitan
N. Main St
Times Mirror
Leesburg
Smith's
East Piccadilly
Montague Hall
Valley Ave
E. C. Brumback
E. A. Strout
Real Estate Agency, Inc
Middletown
Pella
E. W. Armstrong Company
E. Piccadilly St
O'Connell Air Condiiioning
S. Braddock St
W Armstrong Co
Piccadilly
H. P. Markwood
Plymouth
Care Star
Stephens City
W.W. E. Edwards
Mattie Wright Campbell
Evanie Beauty Shoppe
Young Lady
People’s
Loudoun
Lee Baking Co
Airdale
J. R. Watkins
Dept
S-3
Richmond
J. G. Holsinger
Court Square
Kent St
Sial
Valley Avenue
Hot Point Electric
Call
W. A. Taylor
Dick’s Hollow Road
N. Kent St
Solenberger
Russell Auto
W. Water St
Downing Barn
Happy Creek Road
Front Royal
John Deere
Guy Marlow
Chang
Cail
James Fiddler
Dad
HITS
WED
THOR
Gayety
Charles Winninger Fay Bainter
Late News
Duff’s
Lily Belle
Cc. B. Smalts & Son
National Avenue
Bell
Bell Clothes Stores
Roy P. Duvall
North Main Street
Pine Motor CO
Dodge
J. W. Arthur
Bouss
Dia
General Insurance
Brentwood
Gray & ED
Earl L. Mason
Loudoun St
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