Cattle Prices Under Federal Inquiry Highlighted by Byrd Speech
Staunton Virginia October 30 Senator Harry Byrd said President Roosevelt indicated an investigation into cattle price spreads to aid producer and consumer fairness. The inquiry aims to uncover how live cattle prices at producers diverge from consumer costs amid ongoing relief plans.
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Staunton
Harry Flood Byrd
Roosevelt
United States
Senate
Byrd
Bureau of Agricultural Economics
Department of Agriculture
White House
Washington D. C
Senator Byrd
Emergency Administration
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Huge Turnip Triumph Reported by Local Grower
Mrs Kate Chapman presented a five pound turnip at the Star office claiming champion status. Frederick county dens have joined to set new ords this growing season.
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Star Office
Kate Chapman
Frederick County
NEW Raisins Seeded seedless Ed PURE FOOD STORE
Classified notice notes new raisin products at Pure Food Store with seedless and seeded varieties advertised for sale. No further details or dates provided.
Astounding Charges Ad Upsets Byrd Meet at Colonial
Political advertisement warns of powerful accusations against Byrd and Wise McWane at a meeting held at Colonial, November 3 at 8 p m. The notice cites charges to be presented by speakers at the event.
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Byrd
Wise
McWane
Colonial Tre
Mrs Barton Hosts Delegates at Virginia Diocese Convention
Delegates to the forty third annual Woman's Auxiliary of the Virginia Diocese arrive in Winchester. Mrs Robert Barton hosts a reception for officers and delegates, with committee chairs named for hospitality housing luncheon music and transportation. Speakers include Bishop Tucker and Mrs Harper Sibley discussing mission work and rural programs.
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Woman's Auxiliary
Virginia
Winchester
Robert T. Barton
South Washington Street
W.A. Baker
Thornhill
Lewis Hyde
Sophie Baker
Richard Griffith
Helen Hardy Wright
George Smith
Alfred Kerfoot
Bryan Conrad
Arthur Field
Lewis M. Allen
W. P. Massie
Herbert Larrick
Lindbergh Seen in Paris Wearing Cap
Col Charles A. Lindbergh appeared in Paris with a cap during his visit with Mrs Lindbergh. He took a mysterious tub ride and walked a block from his hotel while Mrs Lindbergh shopped. Hotel staff noted fan mail rose to about 100 letters daily.
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Paris
Charles A. Lindbergh
G O P Plans Large Colonial Rally November 3
Republican leaders announce one of the region's largest meetings at the Colonial Theatre Friday evening November 3. Speakers include Henry A. Wise Fred W McWane Powell Royall Clarence Ahalt and campaign aims include a Byrd Wise debate and party outreach before the vote. Local musicians will perform and a S R O sign will be displayed.
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Colonial Theatre
H. Russell Potts
Potts
Henry A. Wise
H. F. Byrd
United States
Fred. W. McWane
George C. Peery
Powell Royall
James H. Price
Clarence Ahalt
John R. Saunders
Wise
McWane
Virginia
Democratic Party
Byrd
Young
Republican Club
Mrs. Fannie E. B. Tavenner Dies at 86 in Buckeystown
Mrs. Fannie EB Tavenner 86 widow of Frank Tavenner of Clarke county died at 7 30 this morning at the home of Mrs. Cromwell Buckeystown Md where she had lived for years The funeral will be at Enders Berryville at 2 PM Thursday and burial in Green Hill Cemetery She was a Baptist She was daughter of Bruce and Lucille Harris of Millwood Clarke county and the last of her immediate family Surviving nephews and nieces include Berkeley Harris Clarke Carter Harris New York Alfred Davis Greenbrier County W Va Lucy Julia Betty Sidna Davis Greenbrier County
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Fannie EB. Tavenner
Frank Tavenner
Clarke County
Cromwell
Buckeystown
Berryville
Enders
Green Hill Cemetery
Baptist Church
Tavenner
Bruce
Lucille Berkeley Harris
Millwood
Berkeley Harris
Clarke
Carter Harris
New York
Alfred Davis
Greenbrier County
W. Va
Lucy
Julia
Betty
Sidna Davis
Birth of Daughter for Mr and Mrs Wade Guard
Mr and Mrs Wade Guard of 255 Parkway receive congratulations on the birth at their home of a daughter. Mrs Guard is former Miss Nina Senseney daughter of Mr and Mrs Edward Senseney of Stephens City. Mr Guard works for the Northern Virginia Power Company.
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Wade Guard
No. 255
Parkway
Guard
Nina Senseney
Edward Senseney
Stephens City
Northern Virginia, Power Company
Aged Merchant And Postmaster Anson Jett Laid To Rest
Funeral services were held at Nineveh in Warren county for Anson Scott Jett age 87 a longtime merchant and postmaster notable in Winchester Frederick and Clarke counties The Rev Grimsley Dearing presided and interment followed at Meade Memorial Episcopal Church cemetery White Post Clarke county Jett died Sunday at Nineveh where he served as merchant and postmaster since 1884 He is survived by his widow formerly Virginia Miller a daughter J Miller Jett and a brother John A Jett of Nineveh with family ties to Winchester and Stephens City
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Nineveh
Warren County
Anson Scott Jett
Winchester
Frederick
Clarke Counties
Grimsley Dearing
Rappahannock County
Meade Memorial Episcopal Church
White Post
Clarke County
Mr. Jett
Jett
Turner E. Jett
Martha Dearing Jett
Virginia Miller
Joseph A. Miller
J. Miller Jett
John A. Jett
Split Between Grau and Student Directory Looms
In Havana on October 31 the university student directory issued an ultimatum to President Grau and the government, demanding a change by November 4. The uproarous Havana University meeting, marked by fist fights and loud cries, signaled growing student dissatisfaction and division over whether to withdraw from or continue political involvement.
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Associated Press
Havana
Grau
Havana University
Stock Market Recovers Slimly After Sharp Slump
New York October 31 The stock market steadied after yesterday’s swift skid as the list wavered with little clear recovery. Some issues rose more than a point while sterling opened at 4.77 and call money stood at three quarters of one percent.
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Associated Press
New York
Winchester Residents Urged to Apply for World Fair Tour
Winchester and Frederick county residents are urged to apply for The Star tour to the Century of Progress in Chicago on November 3 to 5. The plan calls for a special all steel train from Winchester if reservations meet demand, otherwise departures from Harpers Ferry or Martinsburg. Cost is 22.85 dollars, covering train meals, hotel rooms, and two general admissions. The group returns to Winchester Sunday night.
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Winchester
Frederick County
Star
Chicago
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
the Star
Harpers Ferry
Martinsburg
Three Bishops of Southern Church To Be Retired
NASHVILLE Tenn Oct 31 After a total of 171 years official service in the Methodist Episcopal Church South Bishop Collins Denny of Virginia W A Candler of Georgia and H M Dubose of Tennessee will be relieved of active duties at the general conference next year The three veteran churchmen will be retired at Jackson Miss under a plan adopted by the 1930 general convention providing for the superannuation of bishops at the age of 72 effective at the 1934 conference
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Associated Press
Nashville
Tenn
Methodist Episcopal Church
South
Collins Denny
Virginia
W. A. Candler
Georgia
H. M. Dubose
Tennessee
Jackson
Miss
All Saints Day Observance At Sacred Heart Church
Tomorrow marks All Saints Day with two Catholic masses at the Church of the Sacred Heart at six and eight o clock followed by benediction. Members are urged to attend as on Sunday and observe the holy day.
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Church of the Sacred Heart
Hallowe'en Dance at Green Gables Tonight
Free dancing with orchestra awaiting guests at Green Gables on Halloween night. The event runs 10 to 11 p.m. and invites community members to enjoy music and social dancing.
Scouts Aid Red Cross In Shenandoah Area
Boy Scouts from Troops 2 and 3 assist Red Cross at the Episcopal Parish House under Miss Margaret A. Hurst. The organized effort notes 38 lives saved in five years through first aid, swimming, and life saving training. They plan to help distribute roll call material on November 11 to support the Red Cross.
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Boy Scouts
Billy Massie
Charles Mcvicar
Harry Fowle
Red Cross
Margaret A. Hurst
Episcopal
Red Cross Literaure
Messengers of Mercy
Shenandoah Area Council
Byrd to Speak Saturday at Winchester Court House
Senator H. F. Byrd will address voters in Winchester and Frederick County at the Court House Saturday afternoon November 4 at 2 30 inviting all residents. The meeting is billed as Byrd’s only planned stop in the immediate area before Election Day.
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Senator Byrd
Court House
Virginia
Winchester
Derick County
H. F. Byrd
Byrd
N R A Meeting Friday Night At George Washington
Winchester officials and private citizens will learn how the city may secure federal money under the N R A at the George Washington Hotel at 8 o clock Friday evening Novem ber 3. Jay Johns of the Public Works Administration in Virginia and Col James A Anderson will speak and answer technical questions on federal funds for local improvement projects.
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Winchester
George Washington Hotel
Jay Johns
Public Works Administration of Virginia
Col
James A. Anderson
Federal Public Works Projects Force
Charles R. Anderson
Anderson
Mr. Johns
Langley Field Officer Retired for Disability
Commander Clarence C. Culver at Langley Field Va is relieved from active duty effective tomorrow due to disability. The War Department also orders the retirement of Maj. Gen. William A. Pendleton of South Boston Va from the field artillery with the rank of lieutenant colonel.
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Associated Press
Washington
Clarence C. Culver
Langley Field
War Department
William A. Pendleton
Field Artillery
South
Boston
Banks Called in Comptroller Report
The comptroller of the currency issued a call for the condition of all national banks at the close of business Wednesday October 25. Financial institutions across the nation were required to submit balance sheets and related details by a set deadline to ensure regulatory oversight.
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The
Associated Press
Washington
Comptroller of the Currency
A A Plans Event at Colonial Theatre November 3
Advertisement declares A A will strike severe blows at Byrd Perry and others at the Colonial Theatre on November 3 at 8 p m. Local readers are urged to attend.
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Byrd
Perry
Colonial Theatre
Two Postal Veterans Retire After Long Local Service
Benjamin H. Potts 62 and M Copenhaver 51 retire from the Winchester post office under the June 16 1933 act. Potts began in 1897 and is famed for memory and efficiency while Copenhaver since 1902 logged over 175000 miles on foot on his northeast route. Tenure ends November 1 with no replacement for Copenhaver and Potts to be replaced by a substitute clerk promotion.
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Benjamin H. Potts
M. C. Copenhaver
Charles H. Hardy
Potts
Winchester
Frederick County
Bentley Kern
George H. Kinzel
Shirley Carter
J. William Sibert
Hunter N. Kern
Elizabeth Kern
Harry C. Stouffer
Mr. Copenhaver
Equator
Crawford Trial To Be Conducted With Dignity
In Leesburg Virginia Judge J R Alexander of Loudoun Circuit Court announced the murder trial of George Crawford will be conducted with the utmost dignity. The court will limit spectators after capacity is reached and will bar pictures inside the courtroom. Newspapers will be allowed reporters but no photos during the trial.
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Associated Press
Leesburg
J. R. Alexander
Loudoun
George Crawford
Spencer Ilsley
Mina Buckner
Alexander
Roosevelt to Spend Thanksgiving at Warm Springs Home
President Roosevelt will travel from the capital to his Warm Springs, Georgia home for Thanksgiving. He plans to leave November 17 and be away about two weeks, continuing his long standing holiday custom.
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Associated Press
Washington
Warm Springs
Roosevelt
Georgia
Capital
Wise and McWane to Speak at Colonial Theatre
Political notice announces Royall and Adab speaking at the Colonial Theatre on Friday November 3 at 8 p.m. Dont miss the event.
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Royall
Adab
Colonial Theatre
Peery Promises Virginia Tax Cuts and Sound Government
Democratic gubernatorial candidate George C. Peery urged Rockingham voters to keep the party's fiscally stable rule. He touted Virginia's low farm land tax, bond strength, and Byrd road plan while proposing a 40 percent cut in auto license fees to ease costs without harming highway funding.
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The
Star
Harrisonburg
George C. Peery
Assembly Hall
Rockingham
Virginia
Mr. Peery
North Carolina
West Virginia
Democratic Party
Peery
Ward Swank
Democratic Central Committee
John T. Harris
House of Delegates
Hallowe en Square Dance at the Appleway
Halloween square dance listed at the Appleway on Tuesday October 31 with two sessions set from 10 to 2. The note lists times 10 30 10 2 but implies two dance blocks. Community event features caller and square dancers. venue Appleway community hall.
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Hallowe’en Square
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