Virginia voters eye key congressional contests in 1930
A staff writer notes predictions and district dynamics for Virginia in the 1930 congressio nal races. It highlights the Second district’s Democratic lean, the Ninth’s close race with John W. Flannagan opposing Shaffer, and Garber’s faltering bid in the Seventh amid Hoover era shifts. It mentions Fishburne, Tucker, Putnam, and Smith contests and ballot notice issues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norfolk
Portsmouth
Virginia
John W. Flannagan
Shaffer
Deal
Hoover
Lankford
Ee Sona
Pollard
Garber
Charlottesville
Albemarle
Winchester
Frederick
Great Britain
John W. Fishburne
Congress
Harry St. George Tucker
M. J. Putnam
Dr. M. Brooks
Howard W. Smith
Dr. Brooks
Smith
Hagerstown Man Arrested Here For Drunken Driving
Elmer K. Grubbs of 426 Salem Avenue Hagerstown Md was arrested early today by police for driving while under the influence He was arraigned before Justice Weems and fined 118 with 30 days in jail and a one year driving ban John Ward of this city was fined 15 for disorderly conduct after attempting to start a fight last night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmer K. Grubbs
Salem Avenue
Hagerstown
Justice Weems
John Ward
Rammage Sale At Red Cross Office
The Red Cross announces a rammage sale at the local chapter on the second floor of City Hall building. It starts Saturday at 9 30 in the morning and continues while items last. Proceeds come from second-hand clothing and other articles in good condition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross
City Hall
Mystery Flames End Two North Carolina Teens
Two seventeen year old Bald Creek youths Woodrow Wilson and Burton Hensley were found burned near an Arkansas riverbank after a brutal beating. Letters signed Irene from Day Book North Carolina reveal a romantic motive tied to their sudden disappearance on October 14 after leaving home in an automobile.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yancey County
North Carolina
Irene
Hensley
Wilson
Arkansas
Memphis
N. C
Bald Creek
Woodrow S. Wilson
Burton Hensley
Tenn
Greenville
S. C
M. M. Wilson
Asheville
W. M. Hensley
Irene Peterson
Yancey
Chang Kai-Shek Baptized as a Christian
General Chang Kai-Shek the youthful Nationalist president of China was baptized a Christian in Shang today. He joined the Methodist branch of the Christian Church.
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The
Red Press
Shang
Chang Kai-Shek
China
Christian Church
Chiang Ken- Shek
Virginia drought committee seeks special funds for roads
The Virginia Drought Committee urges Congress to provide about 7.5 million dollars in special federal aid for road building and to relax matching and use restrictions. Governor Pollard backs immediate inclusion of Porter Rhodes roads and counties urged to plan 1931 gasoline tax shares. Freight rates for feedstuffs to extend to December 1, and farmers seek crop liens to secure credit. Harry Byrd says no action until federal aid moves.
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Congress
Pollard
Virginia
General Assembly
Harry F. Byrd
See Barr's Studio Exhibit in Brown & Fisher Window
Brown & Fisher showcase a studio exhibit featuring photographs by Fisher and oil paintings. The display appears in the window, inviting public viewing during the period indicated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barr’s
Brown & Fisher
Made by home boys for home folks
A brief item notes a locally produced work described as created by home boys for home folks with a casual, family oriented tone. The fragment provides no clear names dates or organizations to identify broader context.
Industry urged to help jobless by giving work
Washington October 23 1929 Arthur Woods Hoover relief director called on American industry to cooperate in alleviating unemployment by creating jobs He spoke after a White House conference with President Hoover Secretary Lamont Hurley Mills and others Woods said a formal request to industry would be issued soon He will head a new relief organization without pay and coordinate local efforts to meet regional needs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Arthur Woods
Hoover
White House
Colonel Woods
Lamont
Hurley
Mills
Treasury
Woods
New York
Harding
Wood
Escaped Convict From Road Camp Sentenced
Cleveland Jackson, colored, pleaded guilty in Frederick County Circuit Court to escaping from a guard at the state convict camp. He had been recaptured. the court added one year to the sentence he was already serving for the escape.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland Jackson
Frederick County
Mayor Shryock Pledges Red Cross Support in 1930 Drive
Winchester Virginia October 21 1930 Fr Shryock writes to H B McCormac praising Red Cross efforts and pledging help from the city. He lauds Miss Martha E Stowers secretary and notes local business leaders volunteering and donating to sustain vital social and aid services. He offers resources and support to complete the campaign.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shryock
Zocbg
Perro
Peseta Red Cross
H. B. McCormac
Martha E. Stowers
Execua
Chapes
Winchester
Red Cross
Legionarres
F. A. Shryock
Lions Club May Be Organized At Romney This Fall
The Lions Club plans a Romney West Virginia branch this fall with Winchester Lions Club backing. Winchester members attended a Romney meeting headlined by Otis L. Gilmore of Huntington. Attendees from Romney included Dr. Allen Tharthorne, Lyle Herrel, Hoye Riley, Kenneth Henry, Andrew W. Elam and Kenneth Rush. dinner was at the New Century Hotel. Gilmore’s Romney visit drew strong local business support for the project.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lions International
Romney
W. Va
Winchester Lions Club
Winchester Club
Otis L. Gilmore
Huntington
Allen T. Hawthorne
Lyle Herrel
Hoye Riley
Kenneth Henry
Andrew W. Elam
Kenneth Rush
New Century Hotel
Mr. Gilmore
Two Youths Arrested For School Zone Speeding In Virginia
Virginia State Police and Winchester officers set a speed trap at Boyce Agricultural High School as pupils arrived. William Ash and Charles Anderson were charged with speeding through a school zone and held for arraignment before Justice Donald L. Weems.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pem
Virginia
Bayliss
Boyce Agricultural High School
Boyce
William Ash
Charles Anderson
Donald L. Weems
Maynard Bayliss
State Police
Lee Barr
Winchester
Boyce School
Ash
Eer
Anderson
Mrs. O Laughlin Admits Blame in Child's Death
Police say Mrs. O Laughlin admitted responsibility for the death of her stepdaughter Leona whose body was found in Berkeley Park Lake on October 14. Detectives report the admission came after hours of questioning as she collapsed and later claimed she knew nothing of the murder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bert Clathis
Pearl
Leone
Berkeley Park Lake
Clark
O'Laughlin
Local Officers Raid Home Seizes Liquor
Winchester police raided the home of Roy Mason at 42 Freemont Street and seized five gallons of liquor stored in mason jars. Mason was arrested on a charge of possessing illegal ardent spirits and confined at the police headquarters. The warrant was sworn by Chief of Police C W Hollis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy Mason
Freemont Street
Winchester
Mason
Exhibits Model of Modern Mausoleum at Valley Marble
G R Haines displays a modern mausoleum model at Valley Marble and Granite Works. The eight crypt structure mirrors the Rock of Ages original showcased at the Memorial Craftsmen of America meeting in Buffalo. Haines will keep the exhibit for several days. Miss E L Moore of New York City attends the George Washington H
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. R. Haines
The
Memorial Craftsmen of America
Buffalo
N. Y
Mr. Haines
E. L. Moore
New York City
George Washington H
Annefield Cup Cards at Millwood Feature Rich Field
Huntsmen and society figures from Ki ton and nearby cities converge at Millwood for the annual Annefield Cup card. The program lists 39 horses across four races with notable entrants from Foxcatcher Farm and Walnut Hall. The Kentmere and Walnut Hall plates headline a day of maiden and two mile events with Pal among the 1930 entrants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Millwood
Kiton
New York
Baltimore
Philadelphia
William Bell Watkins
Waugh
Glasscock
Page Brook
B. O’f. Randolph
Commodore Gaunt
Jack Skinner
Robert Neville
John West
Ben Ham
Kenneth N. Ipin
Ben Hampson
Foxcatcher Farm
Gray Ace
R. Penn Smith
Fox Chapel Farm
Merry Widow
William DuPont
Triste
de Couer
Ambrose Clarke
Ambrose Clark
M. W. Carter
E. M. Woolf
C. T. Catenary
Old Mills Farm
T. H. Sommervilles
L C. Leith
L. C. Leith
T. H. Som
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Richmond News-Leader
Ninth
Dickenson
Miss McClenny
McClenny
Waynesboro
At &Ynesboro
D. C. McClenny
Julien Gunn
Russellville
Johnny Leadbetter
N. H. Dickenson
Harry Dickenson
McIaree i
Mar
John Clair
H. M. Ratcliffe, Jr
Commonwealth
Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals
Gunn
Deas
Bertram Hensley
Woodrow
Associated Press
Lake Erie
Chang
B. & C. Bread
Relief Commission
Mr. McCor
Shryock Jolws
Lions Club
Annefield
Hunt Club
DR. Allen
Pal
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