Winchester man named Elk district deputy for Western Virginia
Lawrence C. Hollis, longtime Winchester insurance man and Elks member, has been appointed district deputy Grand Exalted Ruler for the Western Virginia district. He will oversee nine lodges from Charlottesville to Clifton Forge and visit each lodge by November 10. Hollis serves as First Lieutenant in the Virginia National Guard and has been active in civic groups including the Kiwanis Club.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence C. Hollis
Winchester
Western
Virginia
Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks
Floyd E. Thompson
Ohio
Hollis
Charlottesville
Alexandria
Lynchburg
Roanoke
Danville
Pulaski
Harrisonburg
Clifton Forge
West
Grand Lodge
Richmond
Winchester Lodge of Elks
Loudoun Street
Winchester Kiwanis Club
Virginia National Guard
Shenandoah Valley Academy Enters 1932-33 Term With Cadet Corps
Shenandoah Valley Academy begins its 1932-33 session, the 147th in school history and 168th by tradition, with a 50-plus cadet corps and a strong faculty including Col. B. M. Roszel and Lt. Peyton J. Marshall. The nine months term features heavy academic and athletic activities, with many cadets pursuing post graduate work and several graduates advancing to West Point or Annapolis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shenandoah Valley Academy
America
Col. B. M. Roszel
United States Navy
Academy
Lewis N. Barton
University of Virginia
W. D. Smith, Jr
M. le Comte F. de Montaigu
M. de Montaigu
Virginia Military Institute
Lexington
Walter Fraley
Davidson College
Peyton J. Marshall
Col
Roszel
Winchester
Winchester Academy
United States Military Academy
West Point
N. Y
United Naval Academy
Annapolis
Apple Market Shipments to British Ports Near September 1932 Totals
Apple exporters report shipments from New York to British ports for the week ending September 17 1932. Totals show Liverpool London Southampton Glasgow Hull with varied cargoes and values. G R Cooper of Harnden & Co Liverpool notes active demand and present exchange rates governing prices.
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New York
Blis
Exs
Bskis
Liverpool
London
Southampton
Glasgow
Hull
G. R. Cooper
Harnden & Co
Georgia
Lancastria
Jonathan
King David
Bonums
GIMOS
Cos Ecsener
Batiana
England
Scotland
Fruit Growers Use Nitrate to Beat Drought
Virginia Fruit urges drought affected apple trees receive nitrate around trees showing stress. Dr Auchter notes full fall application likely beneficial if rains follow. recommended 5 pounds this fall and 3 more pounds in mid March next spring to boost root growth and spring recovery.
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Virginia Fruit
Virginia State Horticultural Society
W. S. Campfield
E. C. Auchter
Bureau of Plant Industry
United States Department of Agriculture
Virginia
Auchter
Star
Funeral Rites In Berryville For Miss Glass
Miss Harriett Louise Glass aged 82 died at her cousin’s home and was interred at Green Hill Cemetery. Rev J McL Carr officiated at Perryville Presbyterian Church with pallbearers Dr C O Dearmont Louis N Chrisman Ammie Moore William Moore W W Smallwood Jr and A F Robertson Supt of Schools. She was the last survivor of a prominent Clarke county family and is survived by a niece Mrs William Chamblin and nephews Edward Glass and George Glass.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berryville
Harriett Louise Glass
Perryville Presbyterian Church
J. McL. Carr
Green Hill Cemetery
C. O. Dearmont
Louis N. Chrisman
Ammie Moore
William Moore
W. W. Smallwood, Jr
A. F. Robertson
Miss Glass
Nicholas Moore
Clarke County
Lewis and Mary McCormick Glass
George McCormick
Provence McCormick
George Glass
Mill presses cider and custom work at 802 South Kent
A local notice announces a mill open for custom pressing in the rear of 802 South Kent street. It also references J Trier Carter's line of undergarments for ladies children and infants from Moling and Cather's.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Kent Street
T. J. Trier
Carter
Moling & Cather
General LeJeune Reported Better After Fall
Major General LeJeune, superintendent of Virginia Military Institute, was reported satisfactory after a quiet night in hospital. He was hospitalized following a fall on the campus Monday in Lexington Virginia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Lexington
LeJuen
Virginia Military Institute
State Police To Give Auto Driver Exams
The Virginia State Police will hold driver permit examinations for auto operators in October. Raymond E. Bayliss said tests will take place at Winchester police headquarters on October 1 10 20 and 28.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia
Raymond E. Bayliss
Winchester
Ford Cars Offered At Substantial Reductions
Ford dealer Bick ers Motor Company advertises 1932 Ford Standard Coupe and 1932 Tudor demonstrator at reduced prices. One extra demonstrator and new car terms available after staff reductions. Also notes new car guarantee. Editorial remark about finger printing children cited from Philadelphia Inquirer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bickers Motor Company
Ford
Philadelphia Inquirer
New Train Schedule Improves Winchester Mail Service
Winchester Chamber of Commerce announces a revised Baltimore and Ohio timetable to speed mail. Train No 54 will depart Winchester at 5 44 p m instead of 2 p m to allow post by 6 p m and next day delivery, benefiting registered mail and banks. Officials aim to extend service to Strasburg and south towns, with further extensions to boost regional mail handling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Winchester Chamber of Commerce
Baltimore and Ohio
Reed
Chamber of Commerce
Strasburg
Stephens City
Middletown
Southern Railway
H.C. Stouffer
C. M Schriver
Baltimore
Andrew Bell
The
Commerce Organization
Harpers Ferry
Brunswick
Pershing Praises Boy Scout Movement as Civic Training
John J. Pershing hails the Boy Scout movement as a great American endeavor. He lauds its broadening work beyond military regimes and its role in teaching boys to be good citizens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boy Scout Movement
America
John J. Pershing
Winchester Steam Laundry Ad Urges Call 28 or 29
Local laundry notice invites customers to call 28 or 29 for laundry trouble at Winchester Steam Laundry. Emphasizes prompt service and clear contact method to handle issues.
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Winchester Steam Laundry
Quarry Lease Notice Advertises Crushed Stone Supply
Stewart M. Perry announces lease of the city rock quarry and offers crushed stone of any size or quantity starting from this date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stewart M. Perry
Martinsburg youths given suspended jail term for gas theft
Louis Harper and Bruce Beavers both 16 and 18 respectively of Martinsburg were found guilty of attempted petty larceny for stealing gasoline to reach home. Judge Weems suspended six months in jail, noting their candor and remorse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marinsburg
Martinsburg
W. Va
Louis Harper
Bruce Beavers
Francis Funk
Beavers
Harper
Weems
Senator Davis Objected to Moose Prize Games
New York September 21 The Supreme Secretary of the Loyal Order of Moose testified that United States Senator James J. Davis on trial for federal lottery violations repeatedly opposed gambling and prize giving in Moose lodges. He noted the 1929 Moose charity ball preceded by a Davis speech proposing funds for a House of God at Mooseheart Illinois, with later balls offering prizes. The defense argues Davis’s Moose role is honorary while prosecutors allege he directed lotteries and profited close to $200000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
New York
Supreme Secretary of the Loyal Order of Moose
United States
James J. Davis
Order
Malcolm R. Giles
Baltimore
Davis
Mooseheart
Ill
Order For Life
Mussolini
Moose
Puddler
The
Heatrolas on sale week of Sept 17 to 24 at Miller and Anderson
Heatrolas in various finishes from Sunbeam and Genuine Heatrolas planned for September 17 to 24. New cabinets heat from 3 to 7 rooms with free floor board and one year to pay. Trade in old stoves and get reduced prices on a limited week-long sale by Miller & Anderson.
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Miller & Anderson
France Imposes High Tariff on American Prunes
An insurance notice from North West Insurance in Minneapolis notes France has set a prohibitive tariff on American prunes. It cautions that despite France being hostile, American prunes should not go there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
Northwest Insurance
Minneapolis
Mayor M Kee Wins First Court Skirmish In NYC Mayoral Battle
Joseph V McKee won a court ruling to remain in office until after the November 1934 election. The decision blocked a proposed special election and was met with immediate plans to appeal by Tammany Hall the board of elections and Socialist candidate Morris Hillquit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
New York
Joseph V. McKee
James J. Walker
Supreme Court
John McGeehan
McKee
Tammany Hal
Board of Elections
McGeehan
Corporation Counsel
Morris Hillquit
Socialist Party
Tammany Hall
Mrs S C Boyce Dies At Home In The County
Mrs Sarah C Boyce 66 widow of John Boyce died at her home on the Wardensville grade west of the city after a period of illness. Survived by three daughters Mrs Wesley Anderson Mrs H A Chashon and Eva Boyce. three sons Claence John and Otto Boyce. a sister Mrs Alice Williams. a brother Charles Taylor. Funeral plans not yet set.
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Sarah C. Boyce
John Boyce
Wardensville
Boyce
George and
Emily Sprout Taylor
Frederick County
Wesley Anderson
Cedar Creek
H. A Chashon
Augusta
W. Va
Eva Boyce
Claence Boyce
Frederick, Md
John
Otto Boyce
Alice Williams
Pawcett Gap
Charles Taylor
Scout Program At Auditorium Promises A Night Of Entertainment
Winchester residents gather at City Hall Auditorium Thursday night at 8 o clock for a benefit style program featuring Walter Massey in magic, a psychologist Q A by Joe Ritter, Col B M Roszel address, and locally chosen musicians. Free seating with no obligation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester
City Hall
Walter Massey
Joe Ritter
Col. B. M. Roszel
W. R. Legge
Fire Levelled Albert Wright Home At Gore
Early yesterday a fast moving fire destroyed Albert Wright’s five room farm house four miles west of Gore. Neighboring help saved lower floor furniture while the second floor suffered total loss. The barn and outbuildings escaped damage and insurance partly covered the loss. The fire’s cause remains undetermined with reports pointing to an overheated flue.
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Albert Wright
Gore
Wright
Wanted Delicious In Bulk 25 Percent And Better Color
Classified note seeks a bulk lot of produce described as delicious with at least 25 percent improvement and better color. The entry is by Fred L. Glaize and appears in a 9 17 1p 1f format.
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Fred L. Glaize
Sale Postponed for Jones Creamery Equipment
SGT S sale postponed for Jones Creamery equipment including ice cream machine electric motor and steam engine at 31 East Piccadilly Street Thursday Sept 22 at 10 am terms: cash.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jones
East Piccadilly Street
Roosevelt to Speak Tonight in Portland Broadcast
Governor Roosevelt a Democratic presidential candidate will address listeners in Portland Oregon tonight from 10 to 10 45 p m eastern standard time. The Columbia Broadcasting System and affiliate stations will carry the remarks per an official announcement received today.
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Roosevelt
Portland
Oregon
Columbia Broadcasting System
Associated Stations
Roosevelt Campaign Moves Into Oregon For Speech Tour
Governor Franklin D. Roosevelt continues his 8,900 mile journey through 21 states as his Oregon stop beside Senator Charles C. McNary looms. He plans a Portland speech on public utilities after a Seattle rally that packed seats and overflowed into a baseball park.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Portland
Oregon
Washington
Franklin D. Roosevelt
United States
Charles C. McNary
Roosevelt
New York
Seattle
Strikers Arrested in Rioting at Industrial Plant
Twenty six women and two men, described by police as strike workers, were arrested in Baltimore for riotous assembly as they jeered police and picketed an industrial building. They were held for a magistrate's hearing after transport by police wagons to the police courts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Bréss
Baltimore
Trade Treaty With France Is Now Proposed
Paris dispatch states United States Ambassador Walter E. Edge is recalled to Washington to discuss French counter proposals for a trade treaty with the United States. He will sail on the steamship Manhattan and proceed to New York en route to the capital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Paris
Washington
United States
Walter E. Edge
Manhattan
New York
Apple Growers Seek Trade Pact to Boost Exports
Frederick County apple growers expressed interest in any U S France trade agreement that could increase American apples in French markets amid current export restrictions. The Arkansas Gazette notes Roosevelt's return to campaign against Coz Franklin in the War of the Rooses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick County
United States
France
Theodore Roosevelt
Coz Franklin
Arkansas Gazette
Flashes of Life Across the Seas and Cities
A deep sea diver trips on a cannon ball uncovering the Prins Christian Frederik wreck and a fallen Danish commander’s death blow. Connecticut hatches lobsters to grow fast, while a Danish professor returns Tutankhamen peas yielding 202 crops. Mrs Manning, 49, weighs over 400 pounds as six police lift her from Bushwick to hospital. A Florida frogs mystery swamps Bradenton gulls, and Stockholm reports pearl frogs of unknown origin.
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Associated Press
Copenhagen
Cattegat
Prins Christian Frederik
New York
May Manning
Bushwick
Kings County Hospital
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Valley Pike
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M'Kee
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Charley
Detroit News
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Lee Barr
Seattle, Wash
Hartford
Conn
Connecticut
Noank
Ronneby
Tutankhamen
Bradentown
Fla
Gulf of Mexico
Stockholm
Sweden
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