Kidnappers Seize Fruit Grower’s Wife in California Ranch District
A posse of ranchers aided by armed locals hunted two young men after they kidnapped Mrs. William R. Meeks from her Meeks orchard home. The assailants, about 24 or 25, forced Meeks inside, tied him and ransacked the house before fleeing with his wife in his car. Governor Merriam ordered two National Guard companies to assist authorities in the search.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fyuba City
Calif
William R. Meeks
Meek
Bear River
Meeks
Frank F. Merriam
National Guard
County Treasurer Receives $10,849.29 ABC Profit Check
The mail brought a welcome letter to County Treasurer Harry McCann from Richmond with a check for 10,849.29 representing the county's share of ABC profits now distributed locally. The city’s share check has not arrived but is expected soon and typically follows the county's payment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry McCann
Richmond
ABC
McCann
Labor Day Safety Call Emphasizes Safe Driving
MA Winchester urges careful driving as Labor Day introduces another double holiday. The message highlights building a safety mindset to stay alert on highways and protect both self and others, extending to daily driving beyond the holiday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MA Winchester
Labor Day
For Sale Shredded Oil Paper at Packing House
On offer: shredded oil paper. For prices inquire at Fred F. Sturm Co Inc Packing House. Auction or sale details are listed in the local notice reference.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred F. Sturm Co, Inc
Labor Day Dress and Shoe Sale Special
Labor Day specials cut prices at a local shop with dresses marked down from ten dollars ninety cents to three dollars. Shoes and dresses advertised with reduced pricing in a small city storefront.
Middletown Considers Federal Grant for Street Improvements
Middletown Virginia aims to fund a street upgrade program through a possible federal grant with local matching funds. The plan envisions paving principal streets, adding curbs and gutters, and a foot bridge over Middletown Run toward the Baltimore station while water supply construction is shelved for now due to costs. State Highway workers are already improving Railroad Avenue with new asphalt and raised shoulders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middletown
Railroad Avenue
Baltimore
Ate
State Highway Department
Toilers Balk At Cut In Pay
Paris reports a 14,000 strong textile workers strike in Amiens opposing pay cuts of 11 to 19 percent. Workers refused to start work, occupied facilities, and tied the action to broader government disputes including the Sudeten German minority rights issue and a cabinet plan to extend the workweek.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Amiens
Accuses Police With Gamblers
Chicago prosecutor Thom as J Courtney says a powerful underworld gambling syndicate aided by city police controls independent operators. He cites raids on handbook divisions, 38 sites closed, and a 50 percent monthly tribute up to 250 dollars. He warns arrests pressuring operators toward the syndicate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Thomas J. Courtney
Courtney
Tor
Bondsman
South End Hose Co. Holds Regular Monthly Meeting
South End Hose Co. announces its regular monthly meeting for Tuesday September 6 with the Ladies Auxiliary joining for business of special importance. All members are requested to attend, signed Captain J P Sheetz.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South End Hose Co
J. P. Sheetz
Steuer Testifies In Hines Racketeering Trial
New York lawyer Max Steuer testified that James J. Hines asked him in 1933 to adjust a federal income tax case against Dutch Schultz. Saxon testified he heard a 1933 phone call offering Davis $500 for action by 12 o clock while Davis and an associate discussed payment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Max Steuer
Tammany
James J. Hines
Dutch Schultz
Schultz
Hines
Steuer
Arthur Flegenheimer
Dutchman
Dixie Davis
Saxon
Davis
Harry
Harry Schoenhaus
Schultz Gang
Lloyd
Paul Stryker
Julius Salke
Hopkins Visits Clarke County During Weekend Trip
Harry Hopkins, W P A administrator and Vis. Clarke, spent the previous weekend at Carter Hall in Clarke County. He traveled to Millwood with Mrs Whitney and her mother Mrs Dobson Artemus, after staying with Mrs John Hay Whitney at Llangollen in Loudoun County. Hopkins presently oversees about 3500 payroll workers nationwide and plays a major role in the New Deal program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berryville
Harry Hopkins
Clarke County
Carter Hall
John Hay Whitney
Llangollen
Loudoun County
Upperville
Millwood
Whitney
Dobson Artemus
Ballet, Almost Strikes A German Ballet
A DNB report from Berlin notes a cross border incident on the German Czechoslovak frontier. A Czech shot narrowly missed a German customs officer on patrol, marking another flare of border tension.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
DNB
Stephens City May Seek Bond Election for Water Project
Stephens City Virginia may petition Frederick Circuit Court for a special election to authorize bonds around 16500 dollars to match a PWA grant for a municipal water supply. Town has no current debt and officials expect property taxes can cover repayment, though some residents doubt the burden.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Star
Stephens City
Frederick
PWA
Stones Hurling Stirs Truck Caravan From Baltimore
Laurel Md Sept 2 Groups of men hid along hills and stoned a caravan of 16 trucks moving toward Richmond from Baltimore where a truck drivers strike is in progress Windshields were smashed one driver was reportedly head injured State police arrested a Baltimore man and four car loads of strikers were stopped and sent back to Baltimore Police escorted the caravan to the District of Columbia line Virginia police planned to monitor the trucks after Washington pass Not Operating In Baltimore A Novick Transfer Company spokesman said no Baltimore trucks were operating during the strike and local drivers did not stage a walkout
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laurel
Richmond
Baltimore
C. B. Durham
Waterloo
Maryland
District of Columbia
Virginia
Washington
Novick Transfer Company
Novick
Novicker Company
CIO Organizer Works Here at O'Sullivan Rubber Plant Meeting
A CIO driven effort to organize 350 O'Sullivan Rubber workers faces a setback as Sarah Zane Fire Company withdraws permission for a hall meeting. N. H. Eagle of United Rubber Workers of America promotes sessions on rights under the Fair Labor Standards Act Walsh Healy Act and NLRA.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O'Sullivan
N. H. Eagle
United Rubber Workers of America
Sarah Zane Fire Company
CIO
O'Sullivan Rubber Company
Sarah Zane Hall
Walsh- Healy
United States
N -Main St
Winchester
American Federation of Labor
Tie breaking in Stephens City council race debated
In Stephens City Virginia A W Doggett and W S Cook tied with fourteen votes each for a council vacancy. A town meeting next Tuesday will decide the tie breaking method likely by straw pull or coin flip. Wilmer Gardner is mayor. Doggett and two other blacksmiths weigh business changes as autos cut into smithy work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stephens City
A. W. Doggett
W. S. Cook
John Hartley
Holmes Yeakle
Sam Sargeant
Howard Evans
Beahm
Wilmer Gardner
Doggett
Roosevelt open to liberal Republicans in 1936 race
President Roosevelt said he would not object to a liberal running on the Republican ticket and that the good of the country rises above party. He noted several liberal Republicans and dismissed ties between opposition to the Port Huron bridge dedication and Michigan politics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Roosevelt
Detroit
International Bridge
Port Huron
Mich
Michigan
California
Grand Jury Asked to Probe Philadelphia Prison Deaths
A blue ribbon coroner's jury urged grand jury action on criminal negligence charges against Superintendent William B Mills Deputy Warden Frank Craven Guard Captain James McGuire Guard Sergeant James Hart and Guards Alfred Brough Robert Morrow and William J Borbridge after four convicts died from extreme heat in the punishment Klondike. Coroner's physician Dr Martin Crane testified the deaths were caused by heat stroke with discolored bruised bodies. some guards were exonerated if acting under orders. Survivors described inmates crying out in agony as heat raged in the isolation building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
William B. Mills
Frank A. Craven
Philadelphia County
City Hall
Klondike
Vincent Morant
William B Mills
Frank Craven
James McGuire
James Hart
Francis Smith
Alfred Brough
Robert Morrow
William J. Borbridge
Charles Hern
Martin P. Crane
Czechs Fate Discussed in Secret Conference
Ellen McAdoo heiress to Wilsons legacy will marry William A Hinshaw in Santa Monica California on September 13. The former Mrs Lopez de Onate, an actor, was once married in 1934 and divorced in 1937.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Gibbs McAdoo
California
Woodrow Wilson
Ellen McAdoo
Santa Monica
Cal
William A. Hinshaw
Miss McAdoo
Rafael Lopez de Onate
New Accord With Poles Is Sought
London reports a Polish move to squeeze Germany toward moderation in central Europe. British and Polish officials held talks with Beck and Halifax as Poland weighs sides in any future conflict. Labor leaders convened at Blackpool amid calls for urgent cross‑channel consultations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Poland
Germany
Joseph Beck
Warsaw
Viscount Halifax
Russia
Britain
Adolf Hitler
Hitler
Viscount Runciman
Konrad Henlein
Praha
General Council
Trades Union Congress
Labor Party
Blackpool
Paliamentary
House of Commons
Robert Boothby
London Telegraph
France
Soviet Russia
He Ors
Blouses Cut to One Dollar at Shoe and Dress Shop
Auction note shows one lot of blouses sold up to three dollars now reduced to one dollar at SHOE & DRESS SHOP. Also mentions sweet tender corn available from Dayis Grocery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ee Shoe & Dress Shop
Hitler and Henlein confer on Sudeten crisis at Obersalzberg
In Berchtesgaden Hitler and Konrad Henlein met privately at the Chancellery retreat to discuss Czechoslovakia. The communique said they were in complete accord on the situation and heard Henlein's report via Lord Runciman. Ribbentrop was to join the second session for broader considerations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berchtesgaden
Germany
Czechoslovakia
Fuehrers
Greater
Adolf Hitler
Konrad Henlein
Henlein
Communiqne
Fuehrer
Obersalzberg
Lord Runciman
Praha
Berghof
Santhis
Joachim von Ribbentrop
Ger
Berryville Faces Possible Water Shortage Warning
Berryville Virginia residents were urged by Mayor H. B. Harris to conserve water as the mountain reservoir has run dry after little rainfall. It will be unlawful to waste water during the shortage and all lawn and garden watering is prohibited. Consumers rely on reserve tanks for supply.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berryville
H. B. Harris
Charley Rouss Fire Company Meeting Set For Labor Day Plans
The Charley Rouss Fire Company announces its regular monthly gathering on Friday evening September 2 at 8 o'clock. Final plans for the Labor Day picnic will be made. All members are urged to attend, announced by President M D Weaver.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charley-Rouss Fire Company
M. D. Weaver
Sarah Zane Fire Co. Monthly Meeting Notice
The regular monthly meeting of the Sarah Zane Fire Co. is scheduled for Friday September 2 at 8 p m All members are requested to be present Captain M Crabill will preside
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sarah Zane Fire Co
M. Crabill
Labor Day Dress Sale At Lovett Shoe And Dress
Evening dresses advertised at Lovett Shoe and Dress with prices cut from 16.50 to 3.00 as part of a Labor Day specials promotion. The note appears on page 1 with brief item details and store name.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lovett
Bathing Beauty Contest Tonight at Old Legion Pool
Advertisement for a bathing beauty contest this evening at the Old American Legion Pool. Entry fee 25 cents. Likely a community social event with amateur contestants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Old American Legion
Also Mentioned on This Page
Federal
Sheriff’s Office
State Patrol
Bein Shoe & Dress Shop
Middletown Council
Fred Larrick
G. Larr
S*s. Wilson Border
Herbert Rhodes
Trone W. Sperry
Tom Sperry
Ben E. Rogers
Vis. Clarke
Gardner
B. Hillyard
Firestone Auto Supply & Service Stores, Lp
Winchester Concern
Fred G. Maphis
Disciples of Christ, Valley District
G.O.P
Wilson
Rouss Fire CO
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!