Billion Dollar Building Program Launched by Utilities
Dozen utility leaders announced immediate orders for one million kilowatts of generating capacity as part of a billion dollar annual program over two years. Government financing would be by loan or securities, with the War Department coordinating wartime needs and standardizing equipment to speed production.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Lloyd L. Carlisle
Consolidated Edison Company of New York
National Defense Power Committee
Louis Johnson
Carlisle
Power Committee
New York
War Department
Baltimore-Washington
Birming- Bridgeport
Buffalo
Cleveland
Detroit
Philadelphia
Pittsburgh
Rochester
St. Louis
Schenectady
Exchanges Toys For A Husband
Floyd county records show a girl born February 12, 1928 in Johnson county aged ten or fifteen marry Fleming Tackett a widowed coal miner. The ceremony occurred near Paintsville with Rev Ratliff officiating in a hill country setting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fleming Tackett
Floyd County
Grace Columbus
Rosie
Paintsville
Sheppard
Johnson County
W. G. Ratliff
SEC Report On Whitney Reveals Massive Borrowing
President Roosevelt described the securities commission report on Richard Whitney as horrifying and aimed at preventing a recurrence. The SEC disclosed Whitney borrowed $27,361,500 in five months, including $25,222,500 from eight banks, with most repaid by March 68, 1938, leaving $1,647,000 owed to exchange-connected entities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Roosevelt
Securities Commission
Richard Whitney
Ite
The
Stock Exchange
Whitney
SEC
Exchange
Woman Treated for Poisoning After Despondent Claim
A woman calling herself Mrs. Esther Byrum, 22, of Altoona Pennsylvania, was treated for poisoning at Mercy Hospital in Baltimore on October 28. Patrolman George Bryant said she cited distress over domestic difficulties as the cause.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
Esther Byrum
Altoona
Mercy Hospital
George Bryant
Birds benefit from early winter feeding varieties
Ma Winchester advises bird lovers to start feeding early as winter food is scarce. Even without snow, birds arrive in increasing numbers and may not be favorites, yet they still need a square meal at feeding stations.
Reformation Service Sunday Near Woodstock
Lutherans from the northern Shenandoah Valley gather in Woodstock Virginia for a union Reformation service at 7 30 p m in the new Community Theatre. Dr Carl Rasmussen of Washington DC will deliver the sermon joined by several Winchester conference pastors. No Grace Lutheran service will be held that evening to allow attendance.
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Dr. Rasmussen
Washington
Woodstock
Shenandoah Valley
New Market
New Community Theatre
Wittenburg
Martin Luther
Carl Rasmussen
Washington, D. C
Luther Memorial Church
Maryland Synod
Winchester Conference
Carl Honeycutt
Grace Lutheran Church
This City
J. P. Derrick
Emmanuel Lutheran Church
Grace Lutheran
Dr Rasmussen
Route 7 dedication planned by Winchester Chamber
The Winchester Chamber of Commerce board plans an official Route 7 opening ceremony after completion of the road to the West Virginia line near Berkeley Springs. A committee will coordinate with Berkeley Springs and Tomato Festival officials for the celebration at the state line or another midpoint location.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commerce
Berkeley Springs
Winchester Chamber of Commerce
West Virginia
Frank Armstrong, Jr
John Glover
E. R. Branch
Andrew Bell
State Line
Boyce
Henry Shirley
T. Russell Cather
Kenneth N. Gilpin
Winchester
Wardensville
Gore
Virginia
Gilpin
John Carnaghan
Commerce
Harold Brown
R. E. Buncutter
Are Ready For Hospital Drive Campaign Opens Dinner Tonight
The Winchester Memorial Hospital campaign mobilizes 25 organizers with a dinner at the George Washington Hotel at 7 PM. Admiral L M Nurton presides as Dr. Hunter H McGuire and Mayor C R Anderson speak. The group urges community financial support to maintain hospital services and staff salaries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester Memorial Hospital
George Washington Hotel
L. M. Nurton
Hunter H. McGuire
C. R. Anderson
R. Gray Williams
P. W. Boyd
B. M. Roszel
Women’s
George P. Greenhalgh
Clarke County
W. E. Carson
Front Royal
W .D. Field
Ladies’ Auxiliary
Nurton
Winchester
Army Unveils Swift Curtiss P-37 Pursuit Plane
The US Army reports a six mile per minute speed for the Curtiss P 37 pursuit aircraft. A 360 mile Dayton Ohio to Buffalo New York flight completed in 61 minutes marked a top speed advance. An initial squadron of 13 is due, with a faster P 40 experimental in development. Navy reports a $1,000,000 experimental bomber flew San Diego to Norfolk in 14 hours with 15 crew.
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Washington
Army
Dayton
Ohio
Buffalo
N. Y
Benjamin S. Kelsey
Air Corps
Germany
Great Britain
Navy
San Diego Calif
Naval Air Station
Star Orators Rally Ahead of Election Campaign
Washington reports both Democratic and Republican leaders rush star speakers across the nation for the final push toward the November 8 congressional vote. President Roosevelt plans a Hyde Park radio address. Hoover and Landon will tour as the GOP closes its campaign in Spokane on November 5.
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Washington
Democraic
Republican
House
Roosevelt
Hyde Park
N. Y
New York
Hoover
Alfred M. Landon
Spokaane
Wash
Mrs Wisecarver Receives Transfusion At Winchester
Mrs C A Wisecarver of Valley Avenue was given a blood transfusion today at Winchester Memorial Hospital. She remains critically ill with no immediate change in her condition. Donor was Mrs Frank Yeakle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. A. Wisecarver
Valley Avenue
Winchester Memorial Hospital
Frank Yeakle
Ready Cash Reaches New High As Nation Sees Income Rise
The Commerce Department reports a new high in ready money with total deposits and currency around 57.7 billion. Demand deposits rose 720 million since June 30 while currency in circulation increased 240 million, signaling tentative economic recovery despite loans dipping slightly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Commerce Department
Federal Reserve
Chanters to Sing in Capitol Theatre Sunday
The Chanters directed by Floyd W. Haines will present a sacred concert Sunday at 3 p.m. in the Capitol Theatre with a 25-voice chorus, new solo and duet performances, male chorus and quartets, and a decorated stage. The concert is free with no offering, and organizers hope to host more free shows and plan future radio broadcasts from Hagerstown and Frederick.
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Floyd W. Haines
Chanters
Capitol Theatre
Hagerstown
Frederick
Germans in Shenandoah Valley Shaped Nation
Editor note outlines a series on Lutherans in the Shenandoah Valley focusing on Winchester. Rev W P Huddle discusses German settlers contributions to America’s social, political and religious life, noting their endurance loyalty and roles in church and state. Continued on Page 2.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shenandoah Valley
Winchester
W. P. Huddle
Hebron Church
Madison Court House
South
Germans Move To Put Jews From Poland Across Border
France faces grave troubles after Munich and Japan's China conquest. Daladier's government splits risk undermining policy. Japan warns arms to China may trigger measures and possible occupation of Hainan. Mussolini says Europe’s horizon clears as Ciano and Ribbert discuss axis strategy. Hungary agrees to partial Czech Slovak territory and arbitration by Italian-German commission. Asahi notes U.S. demand for open door in China prompts treaty revisions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
France
Germany
Munich
Japan
China
Edouard Daladier
Hainan
South China
Orient
Rome
Mussolini
Europe
Hungary
United States
Asahi
Berryville Officials Confront Incorrect Town Limits
Berryville Virginia faces potential tax loss after J O Kilmartin of the US Geological Survey finds highway markers misplace the town boundary by 50 to 400 feet from the 1908 ordinance description. The C L Robinson Ice and Cold Storage plant is shown wholly inside the limits, changing prior tax assessments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berryville
Te Highway Department
J. O. Kilmartin
U.S. Geological Survey
Clarke County
Serryville
Kilmartin
H. B. Harris
C. L. Robinson
Czechs Celebrate Twenty Years Since 1918 Birth
Prague marks 20 years since Czechoslovakia formed on October 28 1918 with diminished state power. Premier Jan Syrovy urged reconstruction and warned against revenge. Anti Semitic sentiment surfaced in small street demonstrations led by youths distributing anti Jewish statements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prague
Czechoslovakia
National Council
Jan Syrovy
Football Victim James Briedenstein Dies After Practice
Buffalo New York reports James Briedenstein aged 18 died from a fractured neck sustained during football practice at West Seneca High School. The incident occurred yesterday at the suburban school and prompted investigations by local authorities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buffalo
N. Y
James Briedenstein
Suburban West Seneca High School
Siam To Buy American Gold From Siamese Silver Shipments
The Siamese legation says Siam will sell large quantities of silver coins to the San Francisco treasury for gold, marking the first gold purchase by the United States from Siam in nearly a year. The commerce department notes $9.79 million in silver arrived in San Francisco last week with no gold export reported yet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
United States Treasury
Siam
Legation
San Francisco
Treasury
Commerce Department
United States
Europe
Two Firemen Die In A $10 Fire
Newark firemen Acting Battalion Chief George Jacques aged 39 and Fireman Frederick Herrmann aged 58 died from suffocation while battling a basement blaze at a butcher shop. Officials estimated the damage at less than ten dollars as gas and smoke overwhelmed them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newark
N. J
George Jacques
Frederick Herrmann
Real Navy Day Celebration Staged at Annapolis Hospital
An Annapolis Emergency Hospital staged a real Navy Day celebration with three navy juniors choosing launching ceremonies. The event featured arrivals of two future June week drags and an admiral of 1990. Hospital attaches reported newborns to Lieut. and Mrs. Hugh McClean and Lieut. and Mrs. Welford C. Blinn as well as Chaplain and Mrs. John E. Johnson becoming parents of a son.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Annapolis
Navy
Hugh McClean
Welford C. Blinn
John E. Johnson
Death of Gaithersburg Youth in Motor Car Incident
Remus Hungerford, 18, of Gaithersburg Maryland, was struck and killed by a motor car near his home. Fodney Keith, 20, was arrested and charged with causing the death after saying he was blinded by headlights and did not see Hungerford. Keith resides at Boyd's Maryland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
Remus Hungerford
Gaithersburg
Fodney Keith
Leslie Thompson
Hungerford
Keither
Boyd's
Democrats to Hold an Ox Roast in Easton
Easton Maryland leaders prepared for an ox roast and political rally with an expected attendance of 10 000 people tomorrow. The event blends food and campaign activity as Democrats seek support.
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Easton
Sudden Raids Linked to New Polish Citizenship Law
Berlin reports state led raids on Polish Jews as a possible response to Poland's new citizenship rules effective Oct. 30. Hundreds were hauled from beds to Berlin police barracks while women waited outside, and officials warned many thousands could be affected. German authorities suggested the action aimed to prevent loss of Polish citizenship, with similar moves noted in Cologne and other cities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Gimany
Germany
Poland
Visis
Cologne
Warsaw
Mason Taxi Service and Campus Construction Notices
Mason Taxi advertises phone 201 and a dated notice. A second item lists Strickler and Wagner with phone 1299 as providers for a campus project and construction details. The fragmented text references access to a 2 choice building and complete blueprints or restrictions.
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Jeff Oe * Ing
Efferson ‘Ac
Strickler & Wagner
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Joachim von Ribbentrop
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