Welles Holds Secret Session With Students In Cuba
In Havana on September 16 American ambassador Sumner Welles met a committee of the student directorate, backing Gran San Martin. Welles reportedly approved the directorate program and left the meeting pleased, though he gave no comment. The piece notes rising fears the US may have to intervene.
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Associated Press
Havana
Sumner Welles
Gran San Martin
Welles
Washington
United States
Cuba
State Department
Manzzanillo
Santiago
Cristo
Exhibition To Be Continued At Ber ryville Benefit
Announcement: the Facts and Fancies exhibition at Miss Rose MacDonald’s home in Berryville will continue through Monday and Tuesday to allow more interested people to attend for Grace Episcopal Church.
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Rose MacDonald
Berryville
Grace Episcopal Church
Special Classes Planned For County Residents
County superintendent Leslie D. Kline announced ample funds for organizing literacy classes for people who cannot read or write. The federal government via local agencies will provide trained teachers. Classes aim to serve rural sections with convenient enrollment sites, inquiries directed to the division superintendent in Winchester.
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Leslie D. Kline
Kline
Division Superintendent of
Winichester
County Wheat Production Body Is Organized in Frederick Virginia
The Frederick County Virginia Wheat Production Control Association was organized with H. L. Omps as president and W. S. Huyett as vice president. Committees cover Stonewall Opequon Shawnee Back Creek Gainesboro and county allotment leaders. Applications for allotments close September 25 and should be submitted to the listed officials or county courthouse office. The plan benefits all growers.
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Frederick County
Virginia Wheat Production Control Association
H. L. Omps
Ridge
W. Va
W. S. Huyett
Clearbrook
Grover Kinzy
Winchester
J. L. Punkhouser
John W. Larrick
Stonewall
W.S. Huyett
A. F. Wight
I. F. Stine
Opequon
J. L. Funkhouser
P. H. Wakeman
A. L. Lillard
Shawnee
J. W. Larrick, Jr
H. L. Snapp
C. C. Glaize
Back Creek
Gainesboro
Grace Lutheran Men's Bible Class Sees Redesigned Room
The Grace Lutheran Church basement Bible Class room has been repainted and redecorated to look more attractive. The Men’s Bible Class meets Sunday at 9 30 with Rev Dr L A Thomas teaching at 10 15. All men in the city are welcome to attend and bring friends. The class plans extra music and choir selections.
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Grace Lutheran Church
L. A. Thomas
Rain Likely To Last Till Monday Weather Update
Weather forecast from the Associated Press notes rain in New England Sunday continuing into Monday with generally fair conditions elsewhere. Showers are possible midweek and temperatures are expected to run near or slightly above normal, cooler Thursday or Friday.
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Associated Press
Washington
North
Middle Atlantic
New England
Officers Receive New 1934 Indian Motorcycles
Bayliss and Miller of the state motor vehicle division have taken delivery of 1934 Indian Big Chief 74 motorcycles. The machines feature direct lighted speedometers safety guards jiffy stands and first aid kits. Delivery was arranged through the Indian Motorcycle Company of Richmond and local dealer H R Willis.
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Bayliss and Miller
Indian Motorcycle Company
Richmond
H. R. Willis
Veterans Get Preference In Employment
The commander of the Rob ert Y. Conrad Post of the American Legion announces a national re employment office in Winchester under the Labor Department offering veterans preferential aid in finding jobs. Veterans should apply to Walter Shade by phone 1988 or visit his office in the County Court House for assistance.
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Robert Y. Conrad
American Legion
Winchester
United States Department of Labor
Walter Shade
County Court House
Shade
Johnson Angers Over Coal Wage Wrangling Faces Roosevelt
President Roosevelt pressed for a rapid coal wage settlement as Hugh S. Johnson left for the White House with a full briefing. Operators and unions signaled progress on a final code of fair practice, though the Southern group and some Appalachian members resisted parts of the draft. Johnson urged action, stating a presidential request means immediate steps toward an agreement.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Hugh S. Johnson
White House
Johnson
United Mine Workers of America
Operars
United States
Apples Bring Higher Prices At Liverpool
Prices of American apples in Liverpool were generally higher than a week ago with London showing an upward tendency. Supplies were light in both markets and demand remained moderate. New Zealand apples in both cities were moderate with Liverpool prices higher. American pears were very low in Liverpool and light in London with prices up, and citrus fruit prices rose in both markets as supplies stayed tight.
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Liverpool
London
New Zealand
Votes Against Repeal Urged By Liquor Fees
The Winchester Temperance Committee urges Virginians to vote against repealing the eighteenth amendment in the October 3 special election. They cite foreign and domestic money interests, foreign liquor dealers, and domestic multi millionaires as pushing to modify or repeal prohibition, claiming a merciless campaign to exploit taxpayers and coerce moral policy.
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Winchester Temperance Committee
Virginia
United States
London
International Association Against American Prohibition
Warren Fish Hatchery to Host Virginia CCC Camp
A CCC camp will be established at the Warren county Powells Fort fish hatchery near Front Royal. Federal approval arrived today after a request to establish the camp was made earlier. Berryville Chamber plans a Clarke county CCC camp this fall with a letter from Rep. Robertson urging Berryville to act and Governor Pollard to be contacted.
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C.C.C
Virginia
Powells Fort
Front Royal
Warren County
Berryville
Pollard
Doctor Harris Relocates X Ray Practice to 225 West Boscawen
Dr J Edward Harris announces move from Winchester Memorial Hospital to 225 West Boscawen Street. He will reside and engage in general practice related to X ray work at the new address.
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Winchester Memorial Hospital
West Boscawen Street
J. Edward Harris
M. D
West Frederick group favors consolidated western Gainesboro schools
A Whitacre Cross Junction Gainesboro patrons group met at W Earle Edwards home to discuss district school problems. They favored erecting a consolidated school to serve the western Gainesboro district, noting savings from fewer teachers and shared transportation to fund the sinking fund and better education before high school age. Further meetings planned next week.
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Whitacre Cross Junction
Gainesboro
Earle Edwards
Wstern
Shoemaker Taken to West Virginia for Trial
Winchester police transferred Arthur Shoemaker to West Virginia on a burglary charge. Wade Shoemaker was freed on his own recognizance via habeas corpus. police hope both troublemakers are absent when Shoemaker faces trial later this month.
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Winchester
Arthur Shoemaker
West Virginia
Wade Shoemaker
Philip Williams
Shoemaker
Enormous Long Green Cucumber Shown at Star Office
The Star office received a giant cucumber from A. O. Carper of the Front Royal pike. The long green specimen measured 13 inches long and 12.5 inches in circumference, weighing 3.5 pounds. It had passed the eating stage but promises plenty of seed for next year.
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Star Office
A. O. Carper
Front Royal Pike
Picker's Tickets Ready for Quick Print
Picker's Tickets offers fast printing services for event tickets. The Star Job Shop advertises quick turnaround and reliable quality for bulk or small runs.
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Lptf
Special Ballot For Election Is Certified Here
Virginia's referendum ballots were certified by Secretary of the Commonwealth Peter Saunders for 30 city nominees and 30 wet nominees for the constitutional convention. He sent an explanatory letter and filing-return details to local boards, with copies of the law. Only one certified ballot remains for the October 3 state prohibition referendum. Winchester and Frederick County boards received theirs and prepared to print and distribute sealed ballot packages to judges of election.
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Virginia
Secretary of the Commonwealth
Peter Saunders
Saunders
Winchester
Frederick County
Endeavor Union Meeting Sunday
Winchester Christian Endeavor Union holds a Sunday gathering at 3 o clock in Congregational Christian Church Braddock and Clifford streets. After devotional, nominating committee report proposes officers for the coming year and other business. Full attendance urged. all welcome.
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Winchester Christian Endeavor Union
Congregational Christian Church
Braddock and
Clifford Streets
Threat Charges Are Dismissed Against Hampton
Justice A. J. Tavenner dismissed the charge of attempting to commit a deadly assault against C. M. Hampton of Stephens City. The Strodes alleged Hampton planned to burn their home, but evidence showed only statements and no acts. The case lacked grounds for conviction.
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A. J. Tavenner
C. M. Hampton
Stephens City
Joseph Strode
Hampton
Strodes
Quote by Herbert Hoover on Americanization and Scouts
The quotation lauds the Boy Scouts as a form of Americanization that forges real Americans, attributed to Herbert Hoover.
Robert Babb Enters Tennessee University for 1933 34
Mr. Robert Babb left yesterday for Knoxville Tennessee where he will enter the University of Tennessee for the 1933 34 sessions.
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Robert Babb
Knoxville
Tenn
University of Tennessee
Virginia Public Works Committee Heads Named by Governor
Governor Pollard selected chairmen for emergency public works committees in fourteen Virginia cities and urged rapid action to create local employment. The leaders from Richmond Hopewell Alexandria Charlottesville Danville Lynchburg Newport News Norfolk Petersburg Portsmouth and more were ordered to meet September 22 in the House of Delegates to outline a regional program.
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Associated Press
Richmond
Pollard
State Planning Board For
Capitol
House of Delegates
T. M. Carrington
G. R Spratley
Hopewell
W. A. Smoot
Alexandria
F. L. Watson
Charlottesville
A. B. Carrington
Danville
Powell Glass
Lynchburg
Raymond B. Bottom
Newport News
Albert L. Roper
Norfolk
Diphtheria Fatal to Girl in Nine Days
Cora Lee Evans aged 13 years and two months died at 3 am Friday at her parents home on South Loudoun Street after a bout with diphtheria. She contracted a severe cold September 7 and declined rapidly. Survived by parents two sisters Mrs Clyde Hoover Miss Evelyn Evans and brother Delbert Evans all of this city. Funeral Sunday with services at Old Stone Church near Green Spring conducted by Rev Cartney H Anderson. Interment in nearby cemetery.
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Cora Lee Evans
Lee Evans
Loudoun Street
Clyde Hoover
Evelyn Evans
Delbert Evans
Parlett Funeral Home
North Braddock Street
Old Stone Church
Green Spring
Cartney H. Anderson
Assembly of God
Mr Clarence E Hardy III Stricken With Pleuro Pneumonia
Clarence E Hardy III longtime Winchester post office employee and Memorial Hospital patient is now suffering from pleuro pneumonia after a recent operation. The illness was disclosed today.
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Clarence E. Hardy
Winchester Post Office
Memorial Hospital
Hardy
Popular Books At The Library
Handley Library this week offers several new titles. The People's Choice by Herbert Agar surveys U S presidents from Washington to Harding. The New Background of Science by Sir James Jeans explains modern theories. Autobiography of Alice Toklas profiles Gertrude Stein. Best Plays of 1932 1933 edited by Burns Mantle selects ten top plays. No Second Spring by Janet Beith is a prize novel. The Soft Spot by A S M Hutchinson is a fresh novel from the If Winter Comes author.
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Handley Library
Herbert Agar
United States
Washington
Harding
James Jeans
Burns Mantle
Janet Beith
A. S. M. Hutchinson
Old Barnegat Being Menaced Storm Next Moves Up Coast
A powerful storm named Barnegat continues its fierce advance up the coast at about ten miles per hour. Residents in Shenandoah Valley are warned not to expect effects as severe as those from the August 23 hurricane.
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Shenandoah Valley
Washington Weather Forecast Improves Says Local Bureau
The Star reports latest indications the storm center will pass east of Washington tonight or tomorrow morning. Forecaster Mitchell of the weather bureau says Winchester area will not be badly hit, much milder than the last storm there.
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Star From
Washington
Mitchell
Weather Bureau
Winchester
Hurricane Rages Up Atlantic Coast Drenching Virginia
Norfolk reports a tropical hurricane sweeping the Virginia coast with winds 65 to 100 mph. Cape Hatteras past, Newburn and Moorehead City flooded, towns inundated, several deaths and a missing person. Barnegat Lightship and New Jersey coast face heavy seas as coast guardsmen stand by.
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Associated Press
Norfolk
Tropics
Virginia Coast
Carolinas
Cape Hatteras
Cape Henry
Virginia Seaboard
Capes
Weather Bureau
Willoughby Spit
North Carolina
Newburn
N. C
Moorehead City
Jersey Shore
New Jersey
Barnegat
Deal
N. J
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Gertrude Stein
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