Railroads In The Red Describes Nationwide Losses In 6 Months
WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS W Va Oct 22 A chart of railroads operating at a loss for the first six months was shown before 5500 representatives from the Chesapeake and Ohio Pete Marquette and Nickel Plate lines Judge R V Fletcher said 86 7 percent of national mileage lost and returns fell to 0 84 percent for seven months Carloadings down 24 6 percent freight per revenue ton mile down 27 2 percent and passenger revenue off 95 percent Fletcher urged rate reform and public relations adoption President George D Brooke of C and O emphasized informed public opinion Hall Fitzgerald Hall agreed the government mishandled the railroad problem as a political issue The meeting highlighted the industrys dire finances and proposed policy changes
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White Sulphur Springs
W Va
R. V. Fletcher
Association of American Railroads
Chesapeake and Ohio
Pete Marquette
Nickel Plate
Fletcher
Interstate Commerce Commission
George D. Brooke
C. and O
Fitzgerald Hall
Nashville, Chattanooga and St. Louis Railway Company
Capone's Brewmaster Slain in Gangland Style Shooting
Chicago on October 22 Bert Delaney Al Capone's chief brewmaster was fatally shot as he exited his car in front of his South Side home. A gunman fired once then three more shots as the victim lay on the sidewalk. an accomplice fled in a waiting car.
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Chicago
al Capone
Bert Delaney
Delaney
South Side
In Memoriam Hattie R. Pingley Mother’s Day of Remembrance
Sacred to the memory of our dear mother Hattie R. Pingley who departed this life one year ago today October 22 1937. The poem recalls a mother’s love and the family’s sorrow while hoping for a reunion in heaven with God. Signed Loving Children. 10 22
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Hattie R. Pingley
Heaven
Stephens City High News Details Central Accounts Plan
The Stephens City school adopts a central account for all extra curricular funds managed by a joint faculty and student board led by Aljlac ley as faculty treasurer. The board meets weekly to oversee receipts and expenditures with biannual public statements after audit.
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Central Board
Aljlacley
Actire
Ack McAboy
Elsie Edwards
Sylvia Carper
Louise Sager
Ralph Snapp
Elva Bowers
Home Hack
Athletic Association
R. E. Ayler
School joins Red Cross boys and girls donate three toys
Each room in the school joined the Red Cross and paid yearly dues of six dollars. Red Cross pins were distributed to all students. Juniors send Christmas remembrances to underprivileged children abroad. This year each room contributes three toys. packing day is Saturday with Baptist involvement.
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Red Cross
The
Baptist
FFA Fair Prizes Celebrated as Seniors Share Updates
The report thanks many merchants for bingo prizes and notes the fair’s success. Mrs. Rhodes orders 200 bottles of extract to fund a refrigerator. Senior news lists graduates and plans, including initiation, colors, flower, motto, and class officers.
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Rhodes
Clarice Strosnider
Stephens City
Agnes Grubbs
Teressa Kitchen
Mary Boyd
Shirley Lillard
Mary Frances McAboy
Betty Hack
Rachel Welch
James Yeakley
Elva Bowers
Ferman Perry
Cecil Teets
Betsy Perry
Iris
Georgiana Neff
Eitha Mauck
Nancy Mauck
Helen Carper
Roscoe
School Officers and New Members Enter Stephens City High
The article lists elected junior class officers and student body officers across several clubs, including president Ralph Snapp and treasurer Elsie Edwards. It notes new freshmen and sophomores joining the high school, with a long roster of names and previous schools.
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Student Cooperative Association
Jack McAboy
Shirley Lillard
Roscoe Edward
FP. F. A
Robert Russell
Cecil Teets
Ralph Snapp
Home Economics Club
Mary Boyd
Sylvia Carper
Elva Bowers
Athletic Association
Maynard Boyce
Richard Boyd
Ferman Perry
Homer Hack
Agnes Grubbs
Turessa Kitch
Mary Frances McAboy
Betty Hack
Central Finance Board
Elsie Edwards
Home Hack
C. B. Stickley
Stephens City
Ralph Campbell
Miller
Howard Frye
Leonidas Steele
High View
Gladys White
Armel
Roy Bayliss
Kernstown
Donald Grubbs
Gervis Grim
Joseph Jordan
William Hordan
Marion Keller
Kaufman
Donald Kremer
Eugene Lupton
Orville Nesslerocite
Lawrence Owens
Beatrice Anderson
Beryl Brannon
Yvonne Bayliss
Bernice Carper
Betty Dodson
Pauline Fincham
Branson
Mary Louise Kelchner
Virginia Luttrell
Louise Sager
Charlotte Wyant
High School Enrollment Totals by Class Across Several Schools
The list details student names across Miller Round Hill White Hall Mt Jackson and other schools with seniors 28 juniors 49 sophomores 70 freshmen 65 total 212. W Va Moorefield Manassas H S are noted among the attendees.
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Baker Russell
Miller
Thomas Russell
White Hall
Muriel Brown
Anna DeHaven
Eitha Mauck
Nancy Mauck
Louise Henry
Rhodelle Whitacre
Herbert Schuller
Harold Baughman
Cecil Derflinger
Round Hill
Charles Gruber
Glynn Moore
Harold Faucett
William Mowrey
Thelma Anderson
Juanita Artrip
Marguerite Coffman
Mt. Jackson High School
Hilda Edwards
Rowena Flowers
Helen Kern
Carman Luttrell
Mary Gay Marker
Kathryn Painter
Margaret Pangle
Winifred Walker
Mr. Jackson
Donald Combs
Moorefield
W. Va
H. S
Fay Mayers
Manassas
Social notes from Wickliffe area residents
Mrs. Jacquelin Smith and daughter Lucille with Mrs. Robert Barton of Winchester visited Greenwood where Smith spoke to the Woman's Auxiliary of the Albemarle Convocation. Miss Neille Anderson of Charles Town visits cousin Miss Margaret Ware. Several dinners and visits are listed including Mr and Mrs Bailey Boyd hosting. guests from Birmingham Alabama Berryville and Charles Town.
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Bailey Boyd
Ramsey Peyton
Birmingham
Ala
David Alien
Berryville
Thornton Perry
Charles Town
W. Va
Grover Carter
Lewis ‘Bell
John Lloyd
Ella Johnston
Robert Smith
Louisa Smith
Center Cross
Peyton Hundley
Armon Starkey
Purcellville
C. W. Johnston
Branch Grove
William Carter
R. B. Smith
Moyer
Standardsville
Charles Castleman
Seven Escape from Grundy Jail Sparks manhunt
Pi Seven prisoners escaped from Grundy jail on Thursday with twenty held at the time. They forced a door on the second floor cage, sawed bars in an outer corridor window, and slid to ground on a chain of quilt pieces. The alarm alerted the jail cook and Sheriff F. M. Ratliffe was notified.
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Grundy
F. M. Ratliffe
Wedding Invitations Announcements at Star Job Print
A brief wedding invitation notice from Star Job Print announces upcoming nuptials and invites guests to the ceremony and reception details.
Germans Seek Data On Trade With Philippines
Washington reports guarded German inquiries into Philippine trade prospects as officials weigh if Nazi Germany eyed the Far East as a future outlet. The note cites Germany Italy and Japan increasing ships and trade with Manila amid U S free trade ties, with Germany expanding shipping links and seeking blocs of Germans abroad.
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Philippines
Washington
Phillippines
Hitler
Far East
South America
Germany
Japan
Italy
United States
Islands
Europe
Manila
Tokyo
Catholic University appoints Rev Dr Thomas E Mitchell dean
Catholic University announced the appointment of the Rev Dr Thomas E Mitchell as dean of its school of social work. He is currently director of Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Richmond Virginia born 1901 in Staunton. He studied at St Charles Seminary Catonsville and the North American College Rome and was ordained in Rome in 1927. He served as assistant pastor in Lynchburg Virginia after returning to the United States.
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Washington
Pi— Catholic University
Thomas E. Mitchell
Mitchell
Catholic Charities
Diocese
Richmond
Staunton
St Charles Seminary
Catonsville
North American College
Rome
Lynchburg
United States
Grange to Hold Special Meeting Monday Night
A special Midletown Grange meeting is set for Monday night October 24 to consider new member applications. Approved applications will be sent to the National Master as a birthday present.
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Middletown
Balance Rally at Mount Carmel F B Church
The Balance Rally is set for Sunday evening at Mount Carmel F B Church with local and out of town talents performing. A collection device will display the weight of each coin as it meets in the North and South contest.
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Mount Carmel F. B
Polly Moran Returns to Films in Ambush Role
Hollywood reports Polly Moran the veteran comedienne from Mack Sennett two reelers and later talkies appears in Ambush as a lunch counter proprietress aiding Gladys Swathout. Moran says she feels right again after years away and is glad to be working.
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Hollywood
Pauline Theresa Moran
Polly Moran
Mack Sennett
Nell
Marie Dressler
Polly
Gladys Swathout
Wants Quicker Permit Action
Wil Walter R. Rudy commissioner of motor vehicles asked Maryland police to enforce the law requiring motorists to obtain operators permits and license tags within 30 days after establishing residence.
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Baltimore
Wil
Walter R. Rudy
Maryland
Bridegroom Held on Federal Still Charges in Baltimore
A 21 year old groom, married a month, was jailed in Baltimore on $1000 bail after federal agents raided a house October 4 uncovering a 300 gallon still 950 gallons of mash and 85 gallons of whiskey. The man identified as Aly rt Minossi faces grand jury action on illegal distilling charges.
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Baltimore
Federal Grand Jury
Aly Rt Minossi
Elmhurst Hall of Fame Tackle Returns for Carthage Game
Al Karold Haas began as a tackle for Elmhurst College in 1929 and will start there again in the upcoming game against Carthage. Despite years away he resumes his veteran post, having once dropped out for eight years and now pursuing his diploma.
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Elmhurst
Karold Haas
Elmhurst College
Carthage
Hazes
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