Virginia surges from low mood with record budget gains
Senator Harry F. Byrd urged Virginians to keep the state sound as Virginia emerges from a low economy with lower taxes, a balanced budget, and nearly two million dollars shaved from bonded debt. He praised fiscal conservatism and noted high farm equity, predicting Virginia will draw new industries as taxes shift.
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Virginia
America
Harry F. Byrd
Charlottesville - Albemarle
Champer
Leaves as Compost Alternative to Burning
Mr Winchester cites a method from scientific friends to dispose of street leaves without burning. Place leaves in your vegetable or flower garden now to age into compost that lowers fertilizer costs. Stored leaves in winter will partially decay, improving mulch and moisture retention in the garden.
Mrs Ziegler Plays French Maid in Private Lives at Capitol
Helen Shelmire Ziegler stars as Louise the French maid in the Little Theatre production of Private Lives to be presented Friday at the Capitol Theatre. The show marks the culmination of the troupe’s policy to introduce new members through demanding roles, with seasoned performers and rising newcomers demonstrating considerable versatility after prior work in Cradle Snatchers The Drunkard and Mary The Third.
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Helen Shelmire Ziegler
Louise
Little Theatre
Capitol Theatre
Mary the Third
Three Estates Are Appraised in County Records
Appraisals filed in the county clerk’s office cover three estates. John R. Triplett’s estate includes bonds cash rent and personal property valued at 11711.61 with Annie S. Triplett as executrix and appraisers R. B. Smith Charles M. Lupton and John I. Sloat. Charles Strange colored leaves cash and personal property valued at 4167.28. H. R. Kern Jr. is administrator c t a. Appraisers John W. Rice Harry L. McCann and Coleman Dunn. Evan S. Dean of Stephens City leaves cash personal and real estate valued at 1120 with Helen V. Dean as administratrix and appraisers M. J. Herrell F. B. Cadwallader and R. H. Ridgeway.
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John R. Triplett
Annie S. Triplett
Smith
Charles M. Lupton
John I. Sloat
Charles Strange
H. R. Kern, Jr
John W. Rice
Harry L. McCann
Coleman Dunn
Evan S. Dean
Stephens City
Helen V. Dean
M. J. Herrell
F. B. Cadwallader
R. H. Ridgeway
Mrs Hyde Resigns from Winchester Welfare Board
Mrs Lelia McGuire Hyde resigns from the Board of Public Welfare of Winchester and Frederick County. Judge Philip Williams records the resignation in Frederick County Circuit Court. Susan Steck Miller is appointed to fill the unexpired term through December 31, 1938, with R T Barton reappointed to the board.
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Lelia McGuire Hyde
Board of Public Welfare
Winchester
Frederick County
Philip Williams
Susan Steck Miller
R. T. Barton
Rexall One Cent Sale Brings Broadway Bargains
Brooks' Pharmacy advertises a four day Rexall sale with over 250 bargains. Free art for kids and children’s coats priced from 5.95 to 9.95.
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Rexall
New $500000 Army Bomber Crashes During Test Flight
A new experimental four motor bomber crashed at Wright Field during an Army test flight fatally injuring Major P. P. of Dayton. Five crew were aboard. four were injured and a hero crew rescued others from the burning wreck as flames enveloped the aircraft. Pilot Leslie Tower survived severe burns. The craft, valued around 590000, carried machine guns and bombing load with radio aids and safety devices. Continued on page eight.
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Dayton
Ohio
Wright Field
P. P
L. F. Harmon
R. K. Viovannoli
Air Corps
Boeing
Leslie Tower
Tower
Seattle
Wash
Donald L. Putt
Yakima
John Cutting
Mark H. Koogler
Motor Hill
Motors
Conspiracy Charged Against A and P Over Meat Brokerage
Washington October 30 officials charged the Great Atlantic and Pacific Tea Company with maintaining a dummy brokerage office to collect brokerage fees on meat from packing houses. C J Noell a salaried A and P employee allegedly posed as an independent broker and diverted proceeds to the company treasury drawing on meats bought by rivals as well.
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Washington
Great Atlantic and Pacific Tea Company
Secretary of Agriculture
Packers and Stockyards Act
C. J. Noell
A. and P
A. and
P. Treasury
Noell
Good Demand For Apples Abroad In Late October
G R Cooper of Harden and Company reports steady demand for apples from the Lancastria and American Traveller cargoes at Liverpool. English price ranges in shillings for barreled stock include Yorks 19 to 24 Stayman 22 to 23 Grimes 18 to 20. Shipments from New York to British ports for the week ending October 26 totaled 35 627 barrels 4 956 boxes and 12 475 baskets with destinations including London and Southampton.
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Lancastria
Liverpool
Eng
G. R. Cooper, Harden and Company
Porter House
Southern
Yorks
Stayman
Grimes
New York
London
Southampmn
Wanted stenographer seeks part or full time work
An experienced stenographer offers services for hire. Send inquiries to H. S. at Star.
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H. S
Care Star
Square Dances at Ashley's Night Club East of Berryville
Square dances every Tuesday and Saturday at Ashley's Night Club near Berryville Virginia. Castleman's Ferry is nearby and the venue remains open nightly with dance times listed.
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Ashley’s
Berryville
Castleman’s Ferry
Legal Ad Advice: Read What To Do When You Need It
A legal advice note prompts readers to consult guidance on page 10. The item highlights where to find practical steps, resources, and contact information for those seeking legal help. The brief stresses accessible, actionable assistance and directs readers to the specified page.
Mary Pickford Sees Exodus From California Taxes
Hollywood star Mary Pickford joined the tax protest mood, criticizing California income taxes. She warned she may leave the state and predicted many film industry figures would relocate to New York or New Jersey as Hearst plans for a shift in movie making activities.
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Mary Pickford
California
Miss Pickford
Hollywood
Calif
William Randloph
Hearst
New York
New Jersey
San Simeon
Plot Against Rich Spaniard in Mallorca Under Investigation
Palma police probe an alleged kidnapping plot targeting Juan March a leading financier and political figure in Spain. Three suspects were detained after a gunfight with officers and a fourth man, who allegedly organized the plan, was killed during the confrontation.
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Palma
Mallorca
Juan March
Spain
Palma Police
March
Dance Tonight with Orchestra Chuck and Rays
Public notices advertise a dance tonight with an orchestra led by Chuck and Ray charging 25 cents per couple.
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Chuck & Ray
Williams Named On a Committee For Amendments
R Gray Williams of Winchester has been appointed to the American Bar Association special committee on amendments to the federal securities act of 1933. The panel aims to clarify and specify provisions to aid industry and lawyers in understanding liabilities and duties without proposing a full revision. Other members include Herbert Freidlich, Clif Langsdale, Hedley Richardson, and Kenneth Spence, named by ABA president William L. Ramsom.
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the Star
Chicago
R. Gray Williams
Winchester
American Bar Association
National Lawyers Group
Williams
The
American Bar Associatio
Virginia State Bar Association
William L. Ransom
New York City
Herbert A. Freidlich
Clif Langsdale
Kansas City
Hedley V. Richardson
Detroit
Mich
Kenneth M. Spence
Fruit Growers Assessed For Cedar Cutting
Frederick county orchardists are ordered assessed for cedar cutting costs from last year. The levy will cover only overseer labor costs for cedar cutting crews. actual labor expenses were paid earlier from VERA funds.
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Frederick County
VERA
Public sale notice for G. H. Yeakley property
Public sale of G. H. Yeakley property announced with details to appear on page 2. Notices reference sale date range 10 30 and 11 1 and item code 1p 21.
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G. H. Yeakley Property
Heavy Cold Damages Apples Across Washington Orchards
Severe low temperatures swept the Pacific Northwest causing heavy damage to apples in central Washington and the Okanogan Valley Canada. The storm path disrupted communications and claimed two lives while towns faced fires and舟.
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Washington
Seattle
Wash
Pacific Northwest
Alaska
California
Montana
Alberta
Saskatchewan
Canada
Columbia
Gulf of Georgia
Hattie Flaherty
Fairbanks
Okanogan Valley
Helena
Mont
Trout Held in Winchester Jail After Saffell Slaying
Wilbur F. Trout Front Royal attorney is jailed in Winchester on murder charges relating to a Saturday night card game dispute. Senator Aubrey G. Weaver says reports of violence were exaggerated and the jail move was due to crowding. Funeral held for Harvey Saffell at Front Royal Presbyterian Church with large attendance and interment at Prospect Hill Cemetery.
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Wilbur F. Trout
Front Royal
Harvey
Slick) Saffell
Winchester
Evening Star
Aubrey G. Weaver
Weaver and Armstrong
Trout
Weaver
Woodstock
Commonwealth
Downing
Saffell
Nice Invited To Address G. O. P.
Gov. Harry W. Nice received an invitation to deliver the principal address at a Chicago meeting of the Young Republican clubs of Illinois. The invitation signals Illinois Republicans may view the Maryland governor as a potential Republican presidential candidate.
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Baltimore
Harry W. Nice
Chicago
Young Republican Clubs of
Illinois
Fire Destroys Tourigny Block Forcing 20 Families Out
In Victoriaville Quebec firemen battled a blaze at the Tourigny block that broke out after midnight. About 20 families were forced from their homes. Damage was around 75000 dollars. Two Brochu children ages 4 and 6 were reported missing briefly but were later found alive.
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Victoriaville
Que
Tourigny
Maurice Brochu
Trial Justice System Here Shows Profit in Virginia
Richmond reports that state trial justices collected about twice as much in fines in the first year of the new system as the prior year. For the year ending June 30, 97 justices handled 370,915.92 dollars, with 166,462.19 to Commonwealth revenue and 97,671.52 to counties. County operating costs totaled 169,605.20, salaries 134,319.56, yielding a net county cost of 41,153.68. Seventeen counties operated at a profit, Frederick among them with a net 115.61.
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Richmond
Virginia
Justices of Peace
L. McCarthy Downs
Frederick
Winchester Man Tours the West in Letter Home
John H. Jackson son of A. H. Jackson Winchester Steam Laundry manager left the city on an age to see the country. He writes from M son Idaho that he is well and has found steady work as he travels across the continent. He recounts meeting many people and enjoying the western scenery and wonders of the mountains and plains while planning further exploration before returning to Winchester.
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John H. Jackson
A. H. Jackson
Winchester
M.son
Idaho
West
Colorado
Mr. Jackson
Polls Open in Winchester Nov 5 With Set Voting Hours
On Tuesday November 5 polls open from 6 33 a m to 4 54 p m. Allan Gray chair of the city electoral board announced election officials for the day listing two precincts with judges and clerks. Voters will choose State Senate T Russell Cather unopposed and House of Delegates candidates Blackburn Moore tegen James D Price.
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Gray
Winchester
Frederick County
Allan Gray
Second Ward
Rouss City Hall
James Ritter
Arthur G. Athey
Oames Larrick
Forrest Fansler
Paul Carper
Sarah Zane
Robert Bell
Elmer V. Hodges
E. Blair Sheetz
Mervin Shank
L. D. Grubbs
State Senate
House of Delegates
T. Russell Cather
Blackburn Moore
Berryville
James D. Price
Wartime Cooperation Talks From Geneva Reportedly Under Way
Paris circles say Laval assured Mussolini peace terms must come from Il Duce and be submitted to the League. French and British naval and military chiefs in London plan full Mediterranean wartime cooperation under Article V E of the League covenant. Circulating reports say Mussolini may accept a lease on portions of Ethiopia if the lines are defined, with Haile Selassie sovereignty over key areas retained. Laval also conferred with Italian ambassador Cerruti in Paris to discuss why Geneva plan talks stalled.
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Paris
Pierre Laval
France
Mussoini
Italy
Il Duce
League of Nations
Mediterranean Sea
London
Vittorio Cerruti
Mussolini
Mtah
Mattain
Il Duse
League
Committee of Five
Geneva
Ethiopia
Aksum
Harar
Haile Selassie
Cirvat Bitain
Jeanne
Helian
Vittorio
Cerruti
Rome
Eric Drummond
Hollywood star may move from California over taxes
World briefs report Mary Pickford considering relocating from California due to high income taxes. Other items note heavy snow in the Pacific Northwest and Alberta, a custody dispute where a mother resists a court order, and charges against The Great Atlantic and Pacific Tea Company over a dummy broker office.
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Hollywood
Mary Pickford
California
Seattle
Wash
Pacific Northwest
Alberta
Canada
St. Louis
Nellie Tipton Muench
Nero
Washington
Great Atlantic and Pacific Tea Company
Secretary of Agriculture
New York
Paul Redfern
Redfern
Ethiopia
Rome
Italy
Addis Ababa
Makale
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Albemarle C. D.C
Charlottesville
Iowa
MR Winchester
Helen Ziegler
Brooks’ Pharmacy
Children’s New Coats
Moling & Cather’s. Lp
P. P. Hill
Lillian Gish
San Diego
Wilbur Trout
Nice
Warren County
ROYAL
Star Today
John Jackson
Winchester Bay
Friendship
C. P. Kremer
John W. Kater
Joe Patterson
William Sumption
Maurice Grim
Rouss Engine House
B. F. Arthur, Jr
John Dunn
William Haines
Fred R. Stryker
F. M. Yeakle
Ean
Laval
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