Service Club Committees Aid Scout Fund Drive
A council of five from four service clubs will help with the Boy Scout financial solicitation this month and meet September 6 at 8 p.m. at the Friendship Fire Company. Members from Lions, American Legion, Kiwanis and Rotary are listed with chairmen and participants. The note emphasizes Boy Scouts as a permanent, community-building force aiding youth year round.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boy Scout
Friendship Fire Company
Lions Club
Cc. R. Anderson
Herbert Larrick
Arthur Oates
Chester Hobart
Aubrey Armentrout
American Legion Committee
Howard Solenberger
J. P. Hayley
W. A. Baker
Eugene B. Cooper
J. R. Martin
Kiwanis Club
A. B. Grove
L. C. Hollis
H. J. Pifer
Edward Buncutter
R. B. Brown
Rotary Club
G. Reginald Haines
E. A. Lambert
Fred Glaize, Jr
Frank R. Horton
Charles Coffman
Police Court Fines Set in Weems Court
Today in police court before Justice Weems James Armsted was fined ten dollars and costs for drunkenness. Walter Everett was ordered to leave town for vagrancy. Clarence Penn faced assault charges with fifteen dollars and costs. Albert Brill and John Miller were fined fifteen dollars and costs each for fighting.
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Justice Weems
James Armsted
Walter Everett
Clarence Penn
Albert Brill
John Miller
Boy Scout Movement Endorsed By Protestant Leader
Dr S Parkes Cadman of the Protestant Church commends the Boy Scout Movement as the best organization for training boys and male adolescents. He says it pledges courtesy, consideration for others, courage and a definite purpose to fulfill every occasion with their best.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boy Scout Movement
DR. S. Parkes Cadman
Mexico City reports Ortiz Rubio to resign today
Reports from Mexico City say President Ortiz Rubio will resign today but General Calles has not announced his chosen successor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mexico City
Ortiz Rubio
Calles
Kinsey Merritt To Address Lions On Transportation
Kinsey N Merritt traffic agent of the Railway Express Agency will speak to the Winchester Lions Club on September 6 at 12 30 pm in the George Washington Hotel. He has 25 years in express service and advocates faster shipping to boost business as he surveys Virginia Pennsylvania New Jersey and Maryland under F R Lindsay. The agency is owned and operated by major railroads on 225000 miles of lines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kinsey N. Merritt
Allegheny Department of the Railway
Exress
Philadelphia
Lions Club
Winchester
George Washington Hotel
Merritt
Virginia
Pennsylvania
New Jersey
Maryland
F. R. Lindsay
Railway Express Agency
New Windsor State Bank Opens in Maryland
With state bank examiner approval the New Windsor State Bank began operations today. It carries a capital of 25000 dollars and a surplus of 5000 dollars. State Senator J David Bailey of Medford is president and Edward C Gilbert of New Windsor is cashier. The former First National Bank shut down October 8 1931 and could not reorganize.
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Associated Press
New. Windsor
State Bank
New Windsor
Miners Seek New Leaders in Wage Fight
In Gillespie Illinois the rank and file of Illinois miners plus some Indiana coal workers scan for leaders to direct the drive for higher wages and better conditions. They reject Walger of the state union and John L Lewis of the UMWA and aim to elevate mine workers to bargain for the 6 10 pay rate with willing owners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Gillespie
Ill
Illinois
Indiana
John H. Walger
State Union
John L. Lewis
United Mine Workers of America
Flower thief still active in North Winchester
A flower thief is reported to be active again in North Winchester. The latest victim, Mrs. Harry E. Potts of North Avenue, lost a large potted lace fern and a jardiniere in a night or two.
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Winchester
Harry E. Potts
North Avenue
Business Upturns Across Cities Amid Mixed Bank Health
August bank suspensions fell from July and June levels, totaling 83 with 7 reopenings, while the Idaho Oregon bank collapse nudged weekly totals. Chicago wholesale shipping run at capacity. steel, heating gear, and auto demand rise. Cleveland orders exhaust inventories, 100 percent plant capacity in Cleveland and Covington. Sioux City leader foresees brighter outlook. Youngstown steel scrap prices jump. No 1 heavy melting steel at 10.50. Chicago ice cream sales rise 11 percent in August. Petersburg firm to resume full-time operations after laying off 7,500 workers.
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Chicago
The
Association of Commerce
Youngstown
Lackawanna Railroad recalls 51 engineers and firemen
New York based Lackawanna Railroad recalled 51 engineers and firemen to work with more to return later and reported a sharp traffic rise in the second half of August.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
the Lackawanna Railroad
Funeral Rites for Mr Finfrock This Afternoon
Funeral rites for R McDonald Finfrock, drowned in the Potomac near Washington, will be held this afternoon at Mount Hebron Cemetery. The body was recovered the previous day and will be buried in the family plot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MR. Finfrock
Wheat Bi Sulphide Carbon Gas for Weevil Control
Millers advertise a large supply of Wheat Bi sulphide carbon gas claimed to kill weevils in wheat and other grain. The notice emphasizes industrial use and on hand stock.
Kindergarten Reopens Under Mrs Miller's Care
Kindergarten opens September 6 under Mrs Miller's supervision with reasonable rates. Contact 1140 and 302 South Cameron for details.
Chancellor von Papen to Reichstag: Be good or be gone
Summary of a dramatic address by Chancellor von Papen to the Reichstag warning that disobedience or opposition will lead to removal from office. The speech underscores tension between the government and parliament and signals a hardline stance on dissent and policy direction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chancellor von Papen
Reichstag
Pageant Opens At Harrisonburg This Evening
Harrisonburg Virginia hosts a three day festival marking the 200th anniversary of the Shenandoah Valley. A two century growth panorama will open tonight at 8 with repeats Monday. Religious services and a grand parade follow with plans coordinated by local church leaders and chamber officials. King George of England cachet covers arriving from collectors total over 4 000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Harrisonburg
J. W. Wright
Parkes W. Wilson
G. C. Martin
Walter Williams
George Andrus
Virginia Loan & Thrift Corp Labor Day Schedule Notice
The Virginia Loan and Thrift Corp announces a closed for Labor Day on Monday September 5 with reduced hours from 9 am to 3 pm and 1 pm to 11 pm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia Loan & Thrift Corp
Hock Man Service Station Advertising Greasing and Oil
A notice announces the Hock Man Service Station at Kern and Market Streets offering greasing oil changes and related services. Atlantic Courtesy Cards are honored and D Dugie Arthur promotes patronage.
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Hockman
Kern
Market Streets
Atlantic
Jack Frost Ice Cream Ad Slogan
An old ad line promotes Jack Frost ice cream as a product made well. The note lists an address 2014 S Braddoch St and numbers 9 3 1p 1t.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Frost
S. Braddoch St
Winchester Cold Storage Opens Doors for Apple Season
Refrigeration now on and we are ready to receive apples at Winchester Cold Storage as the facility announces readiness for the apple season and invites suppliers to deliver produce to its cold storage units.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester Cold Storage
Pickers Tickets On Sale Now For All Styles
STAR OFFICE announces tickets available for all styles with orders urged before demand peaks. Local sale information and contact details remain limited in the notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Star Office
Rain Outlook for Week Beginnings Monday in Mid Atlantic
Weather forecast details a week starting Monday with showers crossing Sunday night into Monday morning. The Middle Atlantic sees rain Wednesday and Thursday with a day’s delay in the North Atlantic states. Cooler conditions are expected Tuesday and Saturday with generally fair weather toward week’s end.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Associated Press
Washington
North
Middle Atlantic
North Atlantic
Harmsworth Trophy Race Won by Miss America X
Detroit reports Miss America X with Gar Wood defeated Miss England III at Lake St Clair in the first heat of the Harmsworth trophy. Off shore winds and rain slowed the field while Wood averaged 84.89 mph over 35 miles and Don 71.265 mph on the same course.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Detroit
America
Kaye Don
Gar Wood
Lake St. Clair
Wood
Don
Bulls Continue To Hold Sway In Share Mart
New York stock market bulls pressed forward on a busy Saturday with heavy buying driven by freight gains higher car loadings and steel production optimism. The two hour turnover neared 2.5 million shares with sterling at 3.4738 dollars as profits dipped briefly at the close.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Share
Associated Press
New York
Stock Exchange
Sterling Cables
Hutchinson Party Reaches Godtraab Greenland Route Flight
George R. Hutchinson and a party of seven arrived at Godthaab Greenland yesterday after flying from New York to London via the Arctic route. The Danish authorities had forbidden passage over Greenland but chose not to enforce the ban.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Ottawa
Canada
George R. Hutchinson
New York
London
Godtraab
Greenland
Department of Marines
Godthaab
Hutchinson
Texas leader Ma Ferguson outpaces German republic by land
Female leadership holds a growing advantage as Ma Ferguson’s Texas empire exceeds the size of Frau Zetkin’s German republic by 80 000 square miles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ma Ferguson
Texas Empire
Frau Zetkin
Little
German Republic
Apple Tax Notice Sent to Winchester Brokers and Merchants
A letter from Charles P. McVicar, Virginia revenue commissioner, informs Winchester apple brokers and commission merchants of state license taxes on apple buying and selling for domestic and foreign shipments. The notice details three license classifications and tax on stock on hand, money, and accounts receivable as of January 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester
Virginia
Charles P. McVicar
the Revenue
McVicar
Commissioner of the Revenue
Woodstock Hall Plans Slated For 22000 Building Project
Richmond Virginia September 3 plans for a 22000 city hall and municipal building in Woodstock were presented to President Julien H Hill chairman of the self liquidating loan committee surveying Virginia projects eligible for loans from the Reconstruction Finance Corp Less than half the cost would be sought from the Federal fund with part of the building to be rented to help liquidate the loan
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Richmond
Woodstock
Julien H. Hill
Virginia State Chamber of Commerce
Virginia
Ees Finance Corporato
Police Drive On Delinquents For City Auto Tags
Winchester police launched a drive against owners who failed to obtain city license tags. About six delinquents were fined in police court and officers aim to locate every noncompliant motorist. A complete delinquent record system backs the effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester
Clerks Offices To Close Monday Labor Day Notice
The Frederick county circuit clerk and Winchester corporation clerk offices will close Monday for Labor Day. It is one of seven holidays granted by statute. Also notices seek a large quantity of Jonathan King David and Grimes apples ready for picking in the next ten days from several Valley exchanges in Winchester Berryville Woodstock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick County
Winchester
Jonathan
King David
Grimes
Valley Cooperative Fruit Exchange
Battletown
Local Motorists Delayed After Furious Storm
Fred R. Stryker and his son Fred Jr of Winchester were delayed between Harrisonburg and Staunton as high water and fallen trees blocked the highway after a fierce storm. The traffic backlog blocked Staun and travelers from many states waited for the water to subside. Drivers cut through Weyer's Cave to Harrisonburg, using axes and saws to clear large trees. The Strykers arrived last evening, reporting orchard damage in Rockingham Augusta area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred R. Stryker
Fred, Jr
Winchester
Harrisonburg
Staunton
Staun
Union
Weyer’s Cave
Mr. Stryker and Son
Rockingham- Augusta
Mrs Brill Dies in Welltown After Stroke
Mrs Sadie Brill aged 58 widow of John W Brill died at her Welltown home Frederick county at 3am death attributed to paralysis She was born January 11 1895 daughter of C B Smith She leaves three sons Howard John and Robert Brill one step daughter Mrs Hugh Grim and two step sons Harry Edward Brill all of Winchester She was a lifelong member of Pleasant Valley United Brethren Church Funeral Monday from her home Rev George W Stover officiating and interment at Mount Hebron Cemetery
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Mount Hebron
R. McDonald Finfrock
Potomac River
Washington
Luther A Thomas
Grace Lutheran Church
Mt. Hebron
Finfrock
Potomac
Jock
Roy W. Richards
J. Howard Taylor
Alfred W. Walters
T. M. Robertson
Maryland
District of Columbia
Fort Washington
Winchester
Parlett
Handley High School
Randolph-Macon Academy
Front Royal
Don” Finfrock
C. C. Finfrock
City
C. A. Wallingford
Ashland
J. T. Nuckles
Shenandoah Junction
W. Va
Garfield Shearer
Samuel Manning
Elizabethtown
N. J
J. H. Taylor
Lawrence C. Hollis
Vincent Hollis
Alva C. Richards
Alfred Walters
Chicago
Ivan Vanney
Richard Mudd
Caps Hoshour
William Whetzell
Terry W. English
Carroll S. Smith
Russell Potts
Persell Plank
Harry W. Ebert
Harvey Fishpaw
Sadie Brill
John W. Brill
Welltown
Frederick County
C. B. Smith
Brill
Harry
Edward Brill
Plesant Valley United Brethren Church
George W. Stover
Winchester United Brethren Church
Mount Hebron Cemetery
Rights Of Way On Valley Pike Still Unsecured
State Highway Department and Winchester Chamber of Commerce officials report rights of way for the Valley Pike reconstruction from Kernstown to Winchester remain unavailable. Chamber leaders say property owners hold out while the project would provide labor and spur tourism revenue along the main north south route through Winchester.
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Valley Pike
State Highway Department
Winchester Chamber of Commerce
Kernstown
Winchester
Andrew Bell
C. J. Burmback
J.S. Haldeman
Bell
Chamber of Commerce
Virginia
Winchester Finances Show Improvement On Current Position
Auditors Leach Rindfleisch and Scott completed the six month audit to June 30 showing a $19 573 38 improvement in financial condition since June 1931 and higher tax collections. Although revenues dropped 3 201 57 from last year, expenditures were 3 821 58 lower and cash position improved. The report highlights budgetary restraint and notes the 1931 completes with expenditures 22 109 86 under budget. The audit is on file at City Hall for inspection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester
Leach Rindfleisch
Scott Certified Public Accountants
Getty
Ag Paietac
Indica
Economical Management Council
Old Council
St the Gonnil
Luce
Palace Theatre Giveaway Coupon Offer At Winchester Chevrolet
An advertising notice promotes a drawing by the Palace Theatre where every $100 spent on a new Chevrolet or used car earns 400 chances on a 1932 Chevrolet Coach. Coupons valid on parts and labor sales through Winchester Chevrolet Sales.
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Palace Theatre
Flashes of Life and Oddities From Across the Nation
A Hagerstown man Emmett Gosnell 20 walked three miles for help after a rifle misfire grazed his hip. In Dannemora prison officials fear escapes during a lunar eclipse causing a full inmate lockdown. In London sea gull eggs replace forbidden plover eggs. In Louisville a man steals spectacles during a sun eclipse causing a shopper to lose her glasses. In Salt Lake City Bert Parcellough is charged with biting off his sister in law's nose after a party incident.
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Hagerstown
Emmett Gosnell
Cearfoss
Salt Lake
Utah
Bert Pairclough
Mildred Maxwell
Bethesda man fined for speed and property damage
In Frederick Maryland Milton E Morris of Bethesda paid an extra ten dollars after his eagerness to dispose of a bottle of alleged liquor led to a charge of breaking glass on the highway. He also paid a twenty five dollar fine for speeding in his automobile.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Protestant Church
Kinsey Merritt
Lions
Idaho
Oregon
Cleveland
Industrial Rayon Corporation
Covington
Sioux City
Fred W. Sargent
Chicago & Northwestern Railroad
Petersburg
American Supplies Inc
Tobacco Steamery
Winchester Steam Laundry
Palm Beach
Evening Star
H. D
Dugie
Arthur
South End Hose CO
Commissioner of the Revenue Medicar
Woodstock Hall
Cardinal Hwyes
Catholic Church
Chevrolet
Dannemora
Clinton
Louisville
Frank J. Roberts
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