Reformation Sunday Observed At Grace Lutheran Church
Grace Lutheran Church marks Reformation Sunday with a sermon by Rev Dr L A Thomas on November 1 in the morning service. The article recounts Luther and his 95 theses, their impact on Protestantism, and the connection to modern democratic ideals and church reforms.
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Grace Church
Grace Lutheran Church
L. A. Thomas
Luther
Martin Luther
Wittenberg
Germany
Church of England
America
Hoover defense shifts naval policy battle to Navy League
Secretary Stimson labeled the Navy League statement on naval policy a tissue of falsehoods and said the administration would investigate apparent misstatements. President Hoover announced plans to examine facts he calls unduly ignored as he sought to counter Gardiner claims. The Navy League prepared to meet its executive committee to respond while awaiting a possible Gardiner inquiry date.
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Stimson
State Department
Senate
Rapidan
Associated Press
Washington
Hoover
White House
Naval League
Theodore Joslin
Navy League
Gardiner
Joslin
League
Henry Breckinridge
William Sadir
Arthur Curtiss James
Henry Cabot Todge
Nelson Macy
Orden Reid
New York City
Walter Bruce Howe
M. M. Hubbard, Jr
Chicago
T. Douglas Robinson
Mohawk
N. Y
James W. Wadeworth
Geneseo
Edison Son Plans to Challenge Will in Delaware
William L. Edison, son of the late Thomas A. Edison, intends to try to break his father’s will. The Edison heir, about 55 and living in Westover Hills, is retired from business and has pursued electrical research, mainly in radio.
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Associated Press
Wilmington
Del
Evening Journal
William L. Edison
Thomas A. Edison
Edison
Westover Hills
Kiwanis Convention Delegates Urged to Lead Nation
Five hundred delegates opened the Capital district Kiwanis session in Baltimore with discussions on leadership and civic cooperation. Speakers from Maryland Virginia and Washington urged cooperation with civic and church groups and highlighted 4 H club work and youth guidance. The thirteenth annual convention focuses on committee reports and governor and lieutenant governor recommendations.
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Associated Press
Baltimore
Capital District
Kiwanis International
G. Waddy Wilde
Richmond, Va
Henry R. Shoemaker
Frederick
Agriculture Committee
Kiwanis
William Samuel Hess
Hagerstown
Dewey Zirkin
Washington
Merle E. Towner
William A. Staving
Wil.Del
Ball
Washington Club
Virginia
Maryland
Delaware
District of Columbia
Howard W. Jackson
James Lewis Howe
Lexington
Roe Folkerson
Undertone of Security Market Appears Stronger
New York buyers saw a firmer market with the currency in circulation shrinking by 24 million, seen as a sign of renewed confidence in banks. Demand for bank investments rose, the bond market showed strength, but stocks faded after a morning rally. Call money stood at 2 1/2 percent and ster ling exchange cables opened at $3.86 1/2.
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New York
Wall Street
Sterling Exchange
Full Vote for Ticket in Winchester Election
The Winchester Democratic Executive Committee urges every Democrat to vote next Tuesday November 3 for State Senate candidate T Russell Cather and House candidate Joseph B Denny. Denny has no opposition, while Cather faces John G Bowman. the committee praises Cather and calls for a strong Democratic turnout.
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Winchester
State Senate
House of Delegates
Senate
T. Russell Cather
House
Joseph
Denny
Cather
John G. Bowman
Democratic Executive Committee of
Commonwealth
Democratic Executive Committee
Mrs Hoover Attends Goucher Alumnae Reunion
Mrs Hoover, wife of the President, attended the Goucher College reunion in Baltimore on Oct ty-sixth. She was guest of honor at chapel services and toured classes during an inspection visit before returning to Washington. She is an honorary alumna after receiving a doctor of laws degree from Goucher in April.
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du Balti
Associated Baltimore
Hoover
Goucher College
Washington
Rail contractor killed by lion on Lake Victoria voyage
W H Herren an Aberdeen Washington railways contractor died October 25 on a steamer on Lake Victoria from wounds inflicted in a hand to hand struggle with a wounded lion two days earlier. The tragedy occurred near a camp 18 miles from Tanganyika.
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Associated Press
Mairobi
Kenya
East Africa
W. H. Herren
Aberdeen
Wash
Lake Victoria
Tanganyika
New York Central to Trim Men's Pay for One Year
New York Central Railway said it is negotiating with employees to voluntarily accept a ten percent wage reduction for a year. The move targets officers and staff as the company seeks cost savings amid current pressures.
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New York
The
New York Central Railway Today
Road
Fire destroys Kittatinny Hotel at Water Gap
The Kittatinny Hotel, a famed four story resort in Delaware Water Gap Pa, was destroyed by fire early today. Insurance estimates put the loss at 500000 to 600000, with the hotel closed for the season.
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Associated Press
Delaware Water Gap
Kittatinny Hotel
Constitution Is To Spend Winter In The Potomac
Washington Oct 30 an anchor in the Potomac the frigate Constitution will spend the winter as a measure of economy Secretary Adams said the old warship would be docked for the rest of the year when it reaches here on the last stop of its Atlantic seaboard tour In a letter to Senator Reed of Pennsylvania Mr Adams explained the step was a move for economy adding The old ship is costing us at the rate of 200 000 a year.
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Associated Press
Washington
Potomac
Constitution
Adams
Reed
Pennsylvania
Hagerstown Moves To Curb Bookmakers In County
Hagerstown officials plan a campaign against racing book-makers flourishing in Washington county. They consider city ordinances to control book-making. A year-old Court of Appeals ruling limited state law applicability to neighboring counties. Representative Stuart Bushong had proposed a county ban, but the bill failed.
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Associated Press
Hagerstown
Washington County
Court of Appeals
Washington
Anne Arundel
Cecil Counties
Stuart Bushong
Lamb Property sale at 420 West Clifford Street
Attractive home known as Lamb Property to be sold Saturday at 11 a m. Located in the best residential portion of Winchester. Sale details note the property at 420 West Clifford Street.
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West Clifford Street
Winchester
Buffalo Bill Jr in The Cheyenne Kid at Hable's Palace
Winchester children will see a Saturday show at Hable's Palace Theatre featuring Buffalo Bill Jr in The Cheyenne Kid third chapter of Phantom of the West plus Hollywood Kiddies Reviews such as Tapping Toes and Kiddie Rappers in Biz Doings and Comedy acts with Education Reel Music Masters.
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Hable’s Palace Theatre
Winchester
Buffalo Bill, Jr
Cheyenne Kid
Hollywood Kiddies Review
For Sale Cider Press At 435 Fairmont Ave
For sale a cider press advertised from 435 Fairmont Avenue phone 128 W. Contact details read 1p 26 6t for pickup and sale arrangements.
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Cider Press
Fairmont Ave
House of Horrors Hallowe'en Social at Braddock Street
Hi League hosts a Halloween Social Saturday night at 8:13 oclock in the M. E. C. S. offices on Braddock Street North Braddock. Admission is 13 Seer 1p-1.
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House OF Horrors
Hallowé’en
Braddock St. M. E. C. S
North Braddock St
New House For Rent In Strickler Wagner Ad
Well built modern and attractive house offered for rent by Strickler and Wagner. Contact phone number 1299 for details and viewing.
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Strickler & Wagner
Used Car Show At McCrory's Back Lot
Community event invites all residents to a used car show behind McCrory's Five and Ten-Cent Store scheduled for Saturday October 31 1931 activities include viewing pre owned automobiles and potentially buying cars from local sellers highlighting a neighborhood sale event.
Armistice Day Plans Issued by Legion Leader
Capt Edward C Goss commander of Robert Y Conrad Post 21 American Legion invites World War veterans to a Armistice Day rally in Winchester on November 11. The event caps Riviera Legion Week with an old fashioned Army dinner an afternoon football game and entertainment for ex service members.
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Winchester
Edward C. Goss
Robert Y. Conrad
American Legion
Legion
Pny
Goss
Winchester police warn on new boarding house solicitation law
The Winchester police department called attention to a council ordinance passed October 6 that bans soliciting tourists on public streets for boarding houses or tourist homes. Violators face a $25 fine and costs, with a second offense risking license revocation. officers say few remain who solicit trade and will be summoned to police court.
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Winchester Police Department
The
Common Council
Funk Awarded $4,750 Damages In Shenandoah
A. R. Funk of New Market won a $4,750 damage award in Shenandoah county circuit court against J. A. Kagey of Lee district for injuries from a December 11, 1930, automobile collision at Rudes Hill. The verdict marked Shenandoah county’s largest auto damage award to date.
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Woodstock
A. R. Funk
New Market
J. A. Kagey
Lee District
Shenandoah County
Funk
Rudes Hill
Kagey
Frank S. Tavenner
Frank S Tavenner, Jr
Mr. Kagey
Philip Williams
Frank H. Brumback
Cake Sale at Solenberger's Saturday October 31
Benefit for Sacred Heart Church announced for October 31 at Solenberger's. Event features bake sale items to raise funds for the parish. Local shoppers urged to attend and support church efforts.
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Solenberger
Benefit of Sacred Heart Church
Virginia Apple Sales of Week in English Market
Virginia apple shipments and prices listed for Liverpool and London export on October 28. Stocks varied by variety with York Imperial Stayman Winesap Rome Beauty and others showing light to moderate supplies, generally good demand, and prices from 3.90 to 5.26 per hundredweight depending on grade and size.
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Virginia
Star
Washington
F. A. Motz
United States Department For Agriculture
Liverpool
London
Great Britain
Canada
United States
Nova Scotia
York Imperials
G. c
U. S
U.S
Virginia Grimes
Virginia Jonathans
Virginia Gano
0. S
Working Hours Reduced At Va Woolen Mill
Emloyees at the Virginia Woolen Company faced a shift from a 10 hour day to eight hours this week. All workers including weavers affected, with two fewer hours for piece workers. All staff now start at 7 a.m. and finish at 4 p.m. with a noon dinner break. The change aims to spread work across the week during dull periods.
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Virginia Woolen Company
Used Car Show at McCrory's Five and Ten Store
A used car show is announced to be held at the back of McCrory's Five and Ten Cent Store on Saturday October 31 1931. The notice highlights an upcoming local event with likely buyer interest.
Bradford sale to offer 60 head home raised ewes
W A Bradford schedules a one sale event featuring 60 home raised ewes aged 1 2 and 3 years. Sale is set for Wednesday November 4 starting at 10 30.
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W. A. Bradford
Salvation Army Aids Needy as Winter Approaches
Major James Mars reports growing demand with two women seeking private home work and twenty seven people seeking help. Some found jobs or food and shelter while others were directed to the city police station for the night. Open air meetings near the Court House face interference, but attendance is rising and Friday and weekend schedules are announced.
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Salvation Army
James Mars
Army
Emmittsburg
Clifton Forge
Mars
Court House
Night Time Robbery Clears Liberty Restaurant
Police report a quick exit from Winchester after a midnight loadout by a Mr. Diamond proprietor of the Liberty restaurant. Eight minutes later the building was vacated with lights out as a moving van departed, lease held by Herman H. Hable in Evelyn Diamond name, Diamonds formerly of Cumberland Maryland.
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Liberty Restaurant
Winchester
The
Liberty
Diamond
Herman H. Hable
Evelyn Diamond
Cumberland
Milk Bottle Fight Ends With Slashed Scalp
Morris Harris, 1014 South Loudoun Street, was attacked at home after a dispute with his wife who hurled a milk bottle at his head. He required hospital care for a severed artery. In court the wife claimed self defense. judge Weems called it 50 50 and dismissed both parties with warnings.
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Morris Harris
Morris
Hersband
Winchester Memorial Hospital
South Loudoun Street
Weems
Jude Weems
Used car show to display vehicles behind McCrory's
A used car show will feature a variety of autos on display in the rear area of McCrory's Five and Ten Cent Store on Saturday October 31, 1931.
Clarke County election may be very quiet in Virginia
Clarke County voters face a likely quiet election with Democratic candidates dominating the ballot. One candidate, L. B. Meade, seeks overseer of the poor in Chapel district. several other names appear for county offices while Republicans have no candidates on the ballot.
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Chapel District
Berryville
Clarke County
Clarke Courier
Cather
T. Russell Cather
Winchester
Virginia State Senate
Clarke
Shenandoah
John G. Bowman
Derick
Frank M. Wray
Wealth
Dem
J. T. Lindsey
Greenway
Clyde B. Levi
Apel
Clifton Price
Battletown
John M. Fishpay
Longmarsh
Herbert Clevenger
White Post
George R. Green
Benjamin Romine
L. W. Haymaker
Veterans of Foreign Wars Backing Moore for Frederick County Revenue
Winchester post 2123 VFW votes Oct 12 to support H C Moore for Frederick County Commissioner of Revenue on Nov 3 on the Independent ticket. Moore is a World War I veteran with service in France, discharged 1919, later a Hayfield resident previously of Pittsburgh.
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Frederick County
Winchester
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Post
H. C. Moore
Moore
France
U. S. Army
Hayfield
Pittsburgh
Geo. H. Grimm
A. P. Barnhart
V. F. W. Lpst
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FIM
Capital District Convention
City Democratic Executive Committee
Mrs. Hoover
Goucher
Lion
N. Y. Central
Watergap
Lamb Property
McCrory
Legion Head
Motz
South End Hose CO
Miss Meade
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