Farley Pleads for repeal in Norfolk in 18th Amendment speech
Postmaster General Farley urged Virginia voters to repeal the 18th Amendment at a Norfolk luncheon, arguing repeal promotes temperance and would finance public programs. He predicted a decisive state result and praised postal service personnel while urging broad cooperation across parties. Senator Byrd lauded the president and backed Farley’s campaign.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norfolk
Farley
Lea
Virginia
Parley
Virginie
Seton
Federal
Post Office Department
Postal Service
Harry F. Byrd
Viria
Uncheon
Byrd
Roosevelt
America
8. L. Slover
A. B. Schwarzkopf
Norfolk Association of Commerce
Hampton Roads Maritime Exchange
Colgate W. Darden, Jr
Senator Byrd
Earl W. White
City Democratic
Darden
Apple Plant At Strasburg Opens For The Season
The Shenandoah Apple Products Co. began work at its Strasburg evaporator and cider mill on Tuesday with 45 men and 25 women on two shifts from 7 am to 3 30 pm and 3 30 pm to midnight. Apples arrive by train and truck, with plans for greater quantities next week. Manager Grubbs notes increased sales of air products and last week shipped 49 car loads of vinegar, apple butter, canned apples, apple sauce and jelly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shenandiah Apple Products Company
Strasburg
Grubbs
Lant
Virginia Geological Survey Exhibit At Century of Progress
The Virginia Geological Survey exhibit at Chicago's Century of Progress showcases Virginia geology and resources. It features 5 geologic maps from 1833 to 1933, 35 rock and mineral samples, Virginia manufactured rock products, 30 plus Yorktown fossils, publications, caverns diorama and travertine specimens, plus models of Endless Caverns and Natural Bridge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia Geological Survey
Century of Progress
Ae State
Cee Virgina Geological Su
Geological Resources
Chicago
The
State Commission On Conservation and Development
Shenandoah Valley, Inc
Endless Caverns
Grand Caverns
Luray Caverns
Natural Bridge of Virginia
William M. McGill
Geolocccenia
Hall of Science
Virginia
Endless
Grand and Luray Caverns
Geological Survey
Couzens Seen as Possible Treasury Head in Roosevelt Era
Washington chatter centers on Senator James Couzens of Michigan as a likely pick to succeed Secretary William Woodin. Roosevelt reportedly insists the post go to a Democrat, while Couzens’ Detroit bank hearings and knowledge of treasury conditions bolster his chances amid a cabinet seen as a coalition.
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Washington, D. C
James Couzens
Detroit
Washington
Michigan Statesman
Treasury Department
William H. Woodin
Treasury
Roosevelt
Woodin
Couzens
Wolverine
Senator Couzens
Hunter Chapman Named For House By Shenandoah
The Shenandoah County Democratic Committee named Hunter B. Chapman of Woodstock Shenandoah Caverns as the Democratic nominee for the House of Delegates. Chapman, a Winchester native active in local development, has led coal and orchard business ventures and co owned Shenandoah Caverns and Indian Cave. He formerly served as Woodstock mayor and represented the county at the 1901 Constitutional Convention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woodstock Herald
Shenandoah County
Democratic Committee
Hunter B. Chapman
Woodstock
Shenandoah Caverns
House of Delegates
Chapman
Winchester
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Strasburg
Southern Railroad Company
H. B. Chapman and Com
General Coal
Valley Light and Power Company
Virginia Publicervice Company
Hugh A. Kneisley
Indian Cave
Knoxville
Tenn
America
Pollard
Carter Glass
State Pythians To Hold Meeting At Martinsville
Plans for hosting hundreds of delegates at the grand lodge of the Knights of Pythias and the Pythian Sisters convention are underway in Martinsville. The first Grand Todee session will be public October 4 at the high school auditorium with Pete S Ford presiding. Grand Chancellor Ford, Congressman Thomas G Buch, Ben Ruffin and Mayor G A Brown are slated to appear. Business sessions take place in castle hall with headquarters at the Henry Hotel and Thems Jefferson Motel.
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Knights of Pythias
Pythian Sisters’ Organization
Martinsville
Pete S. Ford
Ford
Thomas G. Buch
Ben Ruffin
Richmond
G. A. Brown
Grand Lodge
Castle Hall
The
Pythians
Henry Hotel
Pythian Sisters
Thems
Jefferson Motel
Ford Faces Action on Auto Code Amid Industry Speculation
Industry circles await Ford’s move as Detroit’s automaker is seen as a leader in pushing shorter work hours and a minimum standard for the auto code. The outcome could influence competition and labor practices across manufacturers.
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NRA
FORD
Detroit
Holy Name Society To Convene Diocesan Meet in Fredericksburg
The annual diocesan convention of the Holy Name Societies of Virginia will be held in Fredericksburg on Sunday September 24 with Rev Edward A Brosnan as a principal speaker. Delegates are expected from across Virginia and from Washington DC and Maryland. The program includes mass at 8 05 am a morning session at 10 am luncheon at Elks Hall and an afternoon session at 2 30 pm with convention headquarters at the Princess Anne Hotel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fredericksburg
Edward A. Brosnan
Saint Mary's Church
Tfolk
Holy Name Societies of
Virginia
Holy Name Societies
Holy Name Society
Elks’ Hall
Princess Anne Otel
Balloon race crews missing after Chicago start
An extensive search is under way for crews of two balloons in the James Gordon Bennett cup race. Fear for airmen safety follows their unreported disappearance after takeoff from Chicago. The Goodyear VIII crew Ward T. Van Orman and Frank Trotter are missing, along with the Polish entry.
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Chicago
Ward T. van Orman
Frank Trotter
Virginia Wheat Plan Promises $1 Million Benefit
Henry M. Taylor of Richmond estimates the Virginia wheat allotment plan will add about $1,000,000 annually to growers. Under contracts for 1934 and 1935, farmers would cut up to 20 percent of average acreage, with payments funded by a millers tax. If all sign up, next crop value could reach about $9.67 million at current prices.
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Virginia
Henry M. Taylor
Richmond
State Department of Agriculture
Department
John R. Hutcheson
Blacksburg
Taylor
Fire Prevention Week Proclaimed by President Roosevelt
President Roosevelt proclaims the week beginning October 8 1933 as Fire Prevention Week urging public vigilance to reduce fire losses. He notes fires cause great loss of life and property and exceed 400 million dollars annually while praising progress in cutting fire losses.
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Roosevelt
United States
Franklin D. Roosevelt
United States of America
History speaks to failed rulers guiding many
A quote from Hi Ho of Chinatown reflects on leaders who seek to direct large crowds yet cannot achieve peace in their own lives. The remark notes the recurring pattern of public figures failing to restrain personal discord while attempting to steer collective destinies.
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State of
New York
Hi Ho
Chinatown
Meadow Mills Social Notes Highlight Local Visits
Meadow Mills Virginia September 3 A birthday party honored Mr Junior Stewart at his home Tuesday night with guests including Vir ginia Stewart Paul Stewart Virgil Stewart Loretta Miller Robert Cadwallader Lillian Kline Catherine and James McInturff Audrey Cullers and Frederick Kline Miss Wilma Orndorff returned from Kernstown Mrs Mildred Dove resumed nursing in Washington Visitors at Earle Legge home included Lester Miller family of Strasburg Raymond Headey and children Mrs Charles Legge Middletown Walt McCauley Mrs Nora Pangles scalded foot Tuesday George Brill of Middletown visited with Floyd Dodson family Clyde Orndorff spent Thursday at Williaineburg Mr and Mrs Herbert Brumback and relatives in Page county also Nora Pangle visiting son William Pangle in Strasburg
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Meadow Mills
Junior Stewart
Virginia
Paul and
Virgil Stewart
Loretta Miller
Robert Cadwallader
Lillian Kline
Catherine
James McInturff
Audrey Cullers
Frederick Kline
Wilma Orndorff
Kernstown
Mildred Dove
Washington
Earle Legge
Lester Miller
Strasburg
Raymond Headey
Charles Legge
Middletown
Walt McCauley
Nora Pangle
George Brill
Floyd Dodson
Clyde Orndorff
Williaineburg
Herbert Brumback
Page County
William Pangle
Mount Williams News Roundabout Social Notes
Mount Williams Virginia notes from September detail visits among Ashwood Clowser and Orndorff families. travel by Master William Hollis Clowser. school opening September 12 with teacher Mrs D K Muntzing. residents from Winchester Baltimore and Maryland visited local households. several ill and traveling relatives mentioned.
Social events and visits in Bloom and Hopewell
The Friendly Grove Community League plans a social and reception for teacher Elizabeth Thomas on September 16 with refreshments for sale. Hopewell visitors Lillian Purches and Harry, Mrs. Glynn family return home after stay. Gravel Springs Grange to host yard party and teacher reception on September 23.
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Bloom. Va
Friendly Grove
Anne
Jane
Star Tonery
Grange
Gravel Springs
Family Reunion Surprises Hottle Home crowd on Sunday
A large gathering at Mr. and Mrs. J D Hottle’s home on August 29 included relatives from Winchester Hyfield Strasburg Clary and Washington DC. Attendees listed included Mr and Mrs L M Estep M B Estep Leota Ella Catherine Gochenour Rebecca Sue Martha Ann Nancy Dorothy and many others. A very delicious dinner followed a joyful reunion.
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Raymond Holar
Samuel Richmond
Moreland
Capon Bridge
JD. Hottle
M. B. Estep
Leota
Ella Atherine
A. A. Bly
Sarah
Strasburg
O. E. Estep
Freda
Garland
Tilden
Katherine
Lavonne Gochenour
Clary
Chester Hockman
Martha Ann
Rebecca Sue
W. V. Estep
Kenneth
Winchester
Roland Hottle
Velma Charlotte Rozelle
Otis Hottle
R. L. Long
Udell
Mary Elliott
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Shenandoah Valley
Washington, World
Charles P. Stewart
Central Press Staff
By Leslie Eichel
Central Press
Frances Perkins
Miss Perkins
Hunter Chapman
Shenandoah
General Assembly
State Pythians
Henry Ford
Edsel
Ford Motor Company
NBA
Hugh Johnson
Holy Name Body
Associated Press
Warner Bros
Capitol
Vietrich
Sheriff’s Sale
Virginia Apple Storage Co., Inc
J. A. Rudolph
Green Garden
Green Garden Filling Station
Valley Turnpike
A.J. Wigginton
Harry L. McCann
Frederick Co
Winders
Mount Williams
Mary Ashwood
Winfred
Ruben Hulver
Mountain Falls
A. B. Fauver
W. Hollis Clowser
Winning Orndorff
Gloria
Morten
Baltimore
Blanton Orndorff
Noel Williams
Clarence Clowser
W. A. Clowser
Annie Brill
Mabel Clowser
eLslie Clowser
Stotlers Cross Roads
W. Va
Asalon Or
Edna Fauver
Asalow
June Orndorff
Tommy Fauve
Bufor
No Daughers
Near Balimore
Dore Brill
Daugher
Mary
Near
Bloom
Gloria Orndorff
Maser Morn Orndorff
Spen
Hollis Clowser
Alfred Williams
W. A Clowser
Masters Harding
Earl Wil Hames
Fanny Williams
Winnie Ashwood
Goodyear
Buncutter Tire CO
Braddock
Tiona
Londres
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