Wise Attacks NRA and Tax Policy in Christiansburg Speech
Maj Wise assailed the NRA and a 30 percent wheat processing tax, criticizing Democratic leadership and arguing the public is awakening to misgovernment. He contrasted Republican calls for production solutions with Democrats and Byrd mudslinging, citing past exchanges over poll taxes and Blue Eagle assertions.
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Byrd
Major Wise
Maurertown
Wise
Harrisonburg
Winchester
Luray Moves to Survey Municipal Light Plant Plan
In Luray Virginia engineers from McCreary Engineering Company arrived to survey prospects for a municipal light and power plant. The Town Council will study a Federal loan option, consider renewing the Power Company's franchise, and compare with Harrisonburg’s municipal plant while aiming to cut rates. The survey will take weeks as decisions hinge on the study and the Power Company posture.
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Luray
H. H. Williams
McCreary Engineering Company
At- Tante
Phillips
Stanley
Power Company
Page Power Company
Harrisonburg
Harry Strickler
Some Banana Leaves Wax for Floors
Some varieties of banana leaves are unusually waxy and are used to wax floors. Their thick, glossy foliage provides a natural surface finish and can serve as a decorative or functional coating in traditional flooring applications.
Grand Jury in Harrisonburg Sees Light Work Load
Special to The Star reports the Harrisonburg grand jury at the fall term saw only six indictments and light docket activity, due to few prohibition cases and only one case transferred here. District Attorney Shaeffer speeds up case presentation ahead of new DA Chitwood.
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Federal
Harrisonburg
Shaeffer
Starburg
Grand Jury
United State District Court
Yast
Joseph Shaeffer
T. A. Parsons
Joseph Chitwood
Roanoke
Virginia
U.S
John Paul
Charlottesville
Pennsylvania
Harry Clemmer
Staunton
Jefferson Standard Life Insurance Company
Paul
Robson
Chaffer
Chitwood
Henry Wood
Woodville
J. D. Arehart
Bridgewater
Chas. Byers
Fort Defiance
C. G. Bumgardner
Front Royal
E. W. Barger
Waynesboro
F. D. Eastham
Flint Hill
L. 8. Haymaker
White Post
W. B. Harris
Boyce
L. L. Hockman
Winchester
H. C. Lunsford
Monterey
Robert Mercer Menefee
Hawhin
Luther Royston
Berrys
Albert Robinson
Clear Brook
Trenton A. Richard
Luray
W. R. Thompson
H. A. Wade
Valley Center
Detroit man confesses slaying wife and dismembering body
Edward J. McCann, a former Detroit liquor-flat operator and amateur criminology student, is pictured in Chicago after allegedly admitting to killing his wife Laurier and dismembering her body. He had been missing since her remains were found. Chicago detectives tracked him with help from Loretta Hickman, Laurier’s sister.
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Edward J. McCann
Detroit
Chicago
Laurier
McCann
Loretta Hickman
Pencil Sketch of Historic Front Royal Home Shown
A photograph documents a fine pencil drawing by Benjamin G. Atwood of Front Royal depicting Springdale, the 1753 Col. John Hite residence near Bartonville. The image records the Van Meter grant site and remains of Hite fortifications, including a 1747 joist from the Hite barn over Springdale’s doorway.
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Benjamin G. Atwood
Front Royal
Springdale
John Hite
Jost Hite
Shenandoah Valley
Warren Drug Company
Bartonville
Valley Pike
John
Isaac van Meter
Chauffeur Steals Car From Aged Clergymen On Highway
The Rev Mr and Mrs Gibson traveling from Columbus Ohio to Petersburg Va were robbed of their car near Warrenton by a young chauffeur they had employed. After a blowout they exited for the tire change and the driver seized the car leaving a suitcase and blankets. he took money and fled with the car which was later found miles away but the thief and goods remained missing. The couple sought aid from the King’s Daughters to continue their journey.
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Post Office
James Gray
Waynesboro
Wilbur Harvey Wood
Department of Justice
Elsie Kite
Harrisonburg
Jonas Shifflett
Bacon Hollow
Greene County
Shiffiett
Johnnie Shiffiett
Russell Shifflett
Lynn F. Stout
Charlottesville
Pennsylvania
Virginia
U. S. Department of Agriculture
Williamsport
Stout
Paul
Wil Lamsport
Gibson
Columbus
Ohio
Petersburg
Warrenton
Financial system overhaul proposals spark farm relief debate
Washington scene reports Senator Nye advocating a National Reserve bank to back mortgages with government credit, replacing the gold based system. Cuba moves toward communism, with Baptiste as key leader and Roosevelt blamed on New York financiers. Bankers face renewed scrutiny as commissions on loans draw attention to potential government action.
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Washington, D. C
Gerald P. Nye
North Dakota
NRA
Federal Reserve System
National Reserve Bank
Ourystem
T. Vra
New York
Cuba
Island
Baptiste
Roosevelt
Machado
Albert H. Wiggin
Chase National Bank
Hare
Finance Company of
Great Britain and America
American Locomotive Co
American Sugar Refining Co
Armour & Co
American Express Co
Brooklyn-Manhattan Rapid Transit Co
International Paper Co
Stone & Webster
Underwood- Elliott-Fisher
Western Union
Two Meetings Engage Attention Of The I. O. O. F.
The Tri County Association of Odd Fellows representing Warren Clarke and Frederick counties will hold a meeting tomorrow evening at Bentonville. Claude Bowers of Culpeper will deliver the address and several prominent Odd Fellows are expected to attend. A large meeting is anticipated with Bentonville Lodge No. presiding by William J. Farrell. Visiting Odd Fellows Rebekahs and friends are invited. Arrangements have been made.
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tri-County
William J. Farrell
Tri-County Association
Odd Fellows
Rebekahs
Mads
Delegation to Welcome Grand Sire James H. Davis in Frederick
A large delegation of Fellows and Rebekahs from the valley will motor to Frederick Md this evening to participate in a reception for Grand Sire James H. Davis of Tacoma Washington during his visit.
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James H. Davis
Tacoma
Wash
Frederick Md
Frederick
Estate of Joseph Strode executor call for settlement
All persons having claims against or who may be indebted to the estate of Joseph Strode deceased will please call upon the undersigned for settlement Beulah R Strode Executor of Joseph Strode Deceased 10 18 61
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Joseph Strode
Beulah R. Strode
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Page County
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Augusta County
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Austin I. Woodell
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Walter BE. Adams
Gainsboro
John A. Booten
Shenandoah
Middlebrook
F. Boxwell
Hard
James Craig
Ana Boro
Sam Compton
Amisville
W C. Demming
John T. Dove
Henry D. Eppard
Harry A. Funkhouser
Woodeea
Garrison
Harrison B. Hepner
Woodstock
A. H. Kamaker
Robert Monterey
W. P. Haskett
J. W. Harpine
Jay
W. A. Sale
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Hawlin
Harold Sowers
J. Walton Wood
Sperryville
Edward J. McCanp
Charles P. Stewart
Central Press
Leslie Eichel
Wiggin
Vangle NY
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Gourright
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Ai Ianta Moss
TST
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Southern Chemical Co
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