Meyer speaks at Lions Kiwanis Rotary dinner in Washington
Eugene Meyer owner of the Washington Post addressed a joint Lions Kiwanis Rotary gathering at the George Washington Hotel. He recalled 16 years of public service under three presidents and said the retreat has stopped and a counter attack has begun in the recovery program via Roosevelt.
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Ee Eugene Meyer
Washington Post
Lions
Kiwanis
Rotary Clubs
George Washington Hotel
Franklin D. Roosevelt
D. J. Howard
Rotary Club
Harry F. Byrd
Carter Glass
R. Gray Williams
Woodrow Wilson
Federal Reconstruction Corporation
Secretary of Treasury
Mrs Harrison To Star As Emmy In Play Tonight
Polly Brinton Harrison known as Mrs Todd will appear tonight as Emmy in the Little Theatre production Sun-Up. The local stage favorite last appeared at the season opener in Kempy and shows promise of another strong, enjoyable performance. Sun-Up follows Widow Cagle in western North Carolina facing moonshine era conflict with government and law.
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Polly Brinton Harrison
Todd
Little Theatre
Cagle
North Carolina
Court Refuses to Dismiss Grief Case Rule in NRA Dispute
Baltimore October 19 Federal Judge William Coleman refused to lift a restraining order barring NRA officials from removing the Blue Eagle from L Greif Brothers a Baltimore clothing maker. An agreement with the NRA exists but the judge insists officials appear in court and will not dissolve the order without explanation.
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Baltimore
William C. Coleman
NRA
Blue Eagle
L. Greif Brothers
Coleman
National Recovery Administration
Zaimis Reelected Greek President
Alexander Zaimis was reelected President of Greece for a five year term at a joint session of the Senate and Chamber of Deputies in Athens.
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Athens
Greece
Alexander Zaimis
Senate
Chamber of Deputies
Buick Sacrifice Delights Bargain on 1932 De Luxe Four Door
Bar gain sale offer for a 1932 De Luxe Four Door sedan model 32 67. Described as scarcely told from a new car and used by a careful owner. Bickers Motor Co. 10-19-1p-21.
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Bickers Motor CO
Coal ad from W. B. Snider & Son
Coal promotion for Red Ash Pocahontas coking coal at 4.50 dollars per ton by the load. Advertisement notes W. B. Snider & Son as sellers and includes a contact number in a laundry service section.
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W. B. Snider & Son
Public Sale of Beverley Lockhart Estate Property
Auction notice for the estate of Beverley Lockhart deceased. Personal property to be sold at 328 Highland Avenue on October 20, 1934 at 2 PM. Brumback, Auctioneer.
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Beverley Lockhart
Highland Avenue
Brumback
New Evidence Hints Hauptmann Alibi at Lindbergh Kidnapping
In New York a court weighs new evidence to show Bruno Hauptmann worked all day March 1, 1932 at the Majestic Hotel. Edward Breslin of the Bronx DA’s office says records do not confirm the alibi. Defense counsel aims to block extradition, with testimony to be heard in the Bronx.
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Associated Press
New York
Edward F. Breslin
Bronx
Majestic Hotel
Bruno Richard Hauptmann
Hauptmann
Supreme Court
Lindbergh
New Jersey
Fawcett
Bernhardt M. Meisels
Meisels
Charles Brodie
Samuel J. Foley
World News At A Glance From Various Cities
A collage of brief items notes minor oddities in Wartburg Tennessee and Baltimore gasoline price cuts before a Washington political jab at a Literary Digest poll. It reports on Bruno Hauptmann employment records, navy plans for Morro Castle, Mellon comment on Guffey, Vanderbilt custody case nearing close, and other scattered items from London Athens Berlin and Budapest.
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Wartburg
Tenn
Stoll
Baltimore
Washington
Hope Met
New New York
Majestic Hotel
Bruno Hauptmann
Swanson
Navy
Morro Castle
Pittsburgh
Andrew W. Mellon
Joseph F. Guffey
New York
Vanderbilt-Whitney
Gloria Vanderbilt
Winchester Institute announces college work start and open meetings
Announcement says Winchester Institute will offer courses in English law economics and more, starting Monday at 10 30 AM October 22 with a general organization meeting in the County Court House assembly room. W O McDaniel named director after telegram from Dr J L Blair Buck emergency education head in Virginia.
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Winchester Institute
W. O. McDaniel
W. W. Glass
Mr. Glass
Shenandoah Valley Academy
University of Virginia
Washington and Lee University
Lexington
Winchester
Waynesboro
Clanton Military Institute
Alabama
Hudson River Military Institute
Newark
Shenandoahalley Academy
Walter T .Anderson
White Hall
Virginia Polytechnic Institute
Blacksburg
Mary Catherine Aulick
President Roosevelts Dedication Tour Across Virginia and Williamsburg
President Roosevelt travels by special train from Roanoke to Colonial Williamsburg to dedicate a veterans hospital and participate in college ceremonies. He will receive honorary degrees at William and Mary and join Governor Peery Senator Byrd and others for the hospital dedication and Duke of Gloucester Street reopening.
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Ascatious Legion
Miami
Peery
Harry F. Byrd
Clifton A. Woodrum
Roanoke
Williamsburg
Old Dominion
Duke of Glouchester
Maxwell Suit Seeks 250000 in Divorce and Alienation Claims
Mrs. Katherine T. Maxwell files two suits at Charlottesville and Albemarle County seeking 250000 damages. One targets her husband George L. Maxwell for separation and child custody. The other accuses mother in law Marie Raymond Maxwell of alienating affections and controlling property including Oakleigh estate.
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Charlottesville
Katherine T. Maxwell
W. V. Thraves
Kentucky
Virginia
George L. Maxwell
New York
The
Stock Exchange
Marie Raymond Maxwell
Paris
Maxwell
Albemarle County
Oakleigh
Kidnap Suspect in Stoll Case Linked to Eastern Area
In a Louisville report, Frances Robinson, wife of a discharged lunatic, claims the $50,000 ransom for Mrs. Berry V. Stoll prompted her flight with her husband. She says the three inch knife for self defense came from an Indianapolis apartment and was surrendered during jail search. A Philadelphia pursuit targets a car believed linked to the Stoll kidnapping with Delaware police and authorities tracing a Ford V-8 sedan.
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Associated Press
Louisville
Frances Robinson
Berry V. Stoll
Clem W. Huggins, Jr
Thomas H. Robinson, Jr
Indianapolis
Pennsylvania
Philadelphia
Alice Speed Stoll
Delaware
Emnersville
Robinson
Illinois
Reading
Schenauer
William Stoll
Jefferson County
Britain Backs United States in Naval Treaty Talks
London reports Britain supports continuing the Washington and London naval treaties with minor changes and favors reductions in naval tonnages. Britain would discuss Japan's global tonnage plan if it satisfies the United States, Japan, and Britain. Admiral Yamamoto plans to seek abolition of the 5-5-3 ratio and a global tonnage basis.
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Associated Press
London
Great Britain
United States
France
Italy
Japan
Washington
Britain
Isoroku Yamamoto
Nippon
Yamamoto
Seitz Beer and Ale Penna's Favorite Since 1821
John L. Shine, distributor, promotes Seitz Beer and Ale as Penna's favorite brew since 1821. An ad card lists catalog numbers 1p-41-10-19,23,25,26 for ordering.
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SEITZ
Penna
John L. Shine
Pure Food Store Fruit Prices Quick List
Peeled peaches 19c per half pound prunes large two pounds 25c extra large 19c per pound apricots 28c per pound.
Sharp Increase Noted In Trade For Fall Season
New York October 19 The Dun and Bradstreet Weekly trade review notes the fall season opened with vigorous general trade movement and a sharp rise in retail distribution, especially in farm areas with growing government funds. It cites rising industrial activity despite steel and motors recession and predicts a continuous recovery movement.
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New York
Dun & Bradstreet Weekly Trade Review
Steel and Motors
Auto Accident Fatal to Thomas Smallwood in Berryville
Berryville Va October 19 an automobile crash on the Berryville Millwood road killed 71 year old Thomas Smallwood. The collision between Reese Wiley s truck driven by Irvin and Oscar Rutherford s car driven by James Slaughter occurred near Edgewood farm. Smallwood died yesterday in Winchester Memorial Hospital after injuries. Surviving are five daughters three sons a brother and a sister. Funeral services will be held Saturday at Mount Carmel Baptist Church with burial in the church graveyard.
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Berryville
Thomas Smallwood
Berry’s Ferry
Winchester Memorial Hospital
Reese Wiley
Irvin
Oscar Rutherford
James Slaughter
Red
Central Market
Millwood
Everett K. Meade
Edgewood
Old Chapel
Irving Wiley
Winchester Hospital
Hamilton Page
Slaughter
Vergie
Nora
Nellie Smallwod
Elva Huff
Seanie Young
George
Banease
John Smallwood
Lucy Fowler
Clarke County
William Smallwood
Mount Carmel Baptist Church
Blue Ridge
Paris
Clarence Lloyd
Japs May Suggest Global Basis
London observers speculate Japan may propose a global tonnage basis as a compromise between the 5-5-3 ratio and parity. The suggestion comes amid diplomatic and naval talks with the United States about a broader agreement.
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London
Japan
United States
The Boy Scout Movement Praised by Theodore Roosevelt
The Boy Scout Movement is an asset to the country fostering efficiency virility and good citizenship, according to a quote attributed to Theodore Roosevelt.
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Boy Scout’ Movement
Theodore Roosevelt
Gasoline price cuts spread as meeting on price war nears
New York Oct. 19 The Associated Press reports continued gasoline price cuts by major refiners. Standard Oil Company of New Jersey and its Louisiana subsidiary lowered prices in several states. Atlantic Refining matched a 1 to 1 1/2 cent cut and expanded it to Pennsylvania and Delaware. Sinclair Refining reduced its HC grade in Philadelphia to 10 cents after a 244 cent cut. Prices in Winchester ranged from 11 to 16 1/2 cents with some independents at 11 cents. A government brokered meeting tomorrow in Washington will seek reconciliation and end to the price war, with Independent Dealers’ Association president H A Crouthhamel attending along with other Balt im people.
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Associated Press
New York
Standard Oil Cmapee
New Jersey
Baltimore
Jersey Company
Standard Oil Company
Louisiana
Knoxville
Tenn
Atlantic Refining Company
Socony-Vacuum Oil Company
Pennsylvania
Delaware
Sinclair Reflining Company
Philadelphia
Washington
Esolation
Hee 2
Tomore Row
H. A. Crouthhamel
Independent Dealers’ Association
Winchester
Set Up Promised In Torrential Rains
Torrential rains across Los Angeles and suburbs caused at least 150000 dollars in damage and six traffic deaths. Leo D. Dean 25 is missing, Donald Butterworth 11 was recovered from a storm drain, and nearly 100 homes were demolished or heavily damaged in La Crescenta and Montrose after record floods. The weather bureau forecast promises fair weather tomorrow.
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Los Angeles
Leo D. Dean
Donald Butterworth
la Crescenta
Montrose
Weather Bureau
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School of Journalism
Washington and Lee Universe
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L. Neill Woods
Winchester Evening Star
H. D. Puller
Ma Winchester
Rotary Kiwanis
Mrs. Harrison
Emmy
Carolina Mountains
Capitol
Zaimis
BUICK
Winchester Steam Laundry
Majestic
Dent
World News
Berlin
Alexander von Kluck
Mildenhall Airdrome
Eng
Prince of Wales
Budapest
Hungary
Yugoslavia
BE. W. Hinton
North Braddock Street
Moling & Cather
Darktown
Catherine March
Mildred Fauver
Pauline McFarland
Kitty Jennings
Louise Miller
Pauline Garber
Duane Hughes
Rachel Jennings
Dorothy Nally
Helen Ludwig
Alice Stone
Hazel Oates
Eva May Gough
Catherine Mudd
Marguerite Whitacre
Hilda Smithey
Lucille Whitacre
Madeline Patton
Marie Snyder
Genevieve Hyatt
Rosalie Bell
Genevieve Grant
Eleanor Summel
Cecelia Cooper
Jeanetta Wisecarver
Mary Cather
Kathleen Spates
Rowe
Gladys Farrow
Mary Katherine Stryker
Jane Flood
Lois Cross
Helen Shockey
Frances Preffitt
Sue Scha
Peery, Glass, Byrd
Lynchburg
Katherine Thraves Maxwell
Husband
J. L. Campbell
Josiah Lockhart
Maxwells
Blue Ridge Mountains
Greenwood
Mirador
Lady Astor
Tennessee
Thos. Smallwood
Berryville - Millwood Road
Boy Scouts
Star Office
Warren County
Front Royal News
Star Today
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