Police Find Lindberghs Ransom Cash in Antwerp Arrests
Paris police traced a thousand pound note from the Lindbergh ransom to a possible suspect in Antwerp where three men were arrested while attempting to cash the British bill. Washington said the American consul-general there is investigating. The State Department ordered a formal inquiry.
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Antwerp
Associated Press
Paris
Bank of England
Charles A. Lindbergh
United States
New York
Washington
Belgium
State Department
Marion Letcher
Local Woman Becomes Bride For Third Time
In Thurmont Maryland on Sept 22 Charles E Stambaugh 82 a widower wed Mrs Clayton James Winchester 52 a widow from Virginia The Thurmont Church of the Brethren pastor Elder L J Flohr officiated A serenade by local youths followed the ceremony and the couple hosted music from the serenaders It is the third marriage for both Mr Stambaugh and Mrs Stambaugh
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Thurmont
Charles E. Stambaugh
Clayton James Winchester
L. J. Flohr
Armores Mince Meat at 1p 11 Pure Food Store
Short ad notes delicious flavor for Armores mince meat offered at 1p 11 at Pure Food Store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Armores
Diphtheria Clinic Scheduled by District Nurses
The district nurses announce a Saturday clinic on Sept. 23 for White children from 11 to 12 and Colored children from 12 to 1. The event offers the second inoculation for those who had the first, and toxoid serum for children six months to seven years who have not yet received it. Parents must bring their child to the clinic, as there will only be one more clinic afterward.
Boy Scouts Aim to Boost Effectiveness Says Wilson Quote
A Woodrow Wilson quote praises enhancing the Boy Scouts of America as a true national welfare contribution. The remark frames Scouting as beneficial to society and civic development.
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Boy Scouts of America
Woodrow Wilson
Season's First Apple Report From Liverpool Mart
Cable report from Liverpool notes first week’s sales and London prices for Jonathan, King David, Grimes Golden apples. Shipments to British ports, and U S duties, with U K demand steady for well kept fruit and pound at 4 81 dollars. Virginia Jonathans and Bonums quoted high in London markets. Arrivals from US and Canada listed with barrels and boxes. next week forecast shows continued shipments.
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Liverpool
Virginia
S&s. Porter House
G. R. Cooper, Harden and Company
Jonathan
Beams
King
David
Grimes Golden
New York
London
Southampton
Glasgow
United States Bureau of Agricultural Economics
Washington
United Kingdom
California
New Zealand
Nova Scotia
U. S
Canada
United States
DuPont Seeks World Glider Record This Weekend
Richard C. Du Pont, who set an American glider record with a 122.4 mile motorless flight from Waynesboro, Va., yesterday, left for Waynesboro to attempt the world mark again tomorrow or Sunday after reaching within about 14 miles of the German leader. He plans to reassemble the glider at Waynesboro and launch at the first favorable weather, traveling by auto with the dismantled craft in a trailer.
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Associated Press
Frederick
Richard C. du Pont
Waynesboro
Wilmington
Del
Roosevelt unveils speeded program to feed needy
President Roosevelt orders fast start on federal purchase of surplus foods for redistribution to the unemployed. Secretary Wallace and Budget Director Lewis Douglas set up a special committee to implement the dual plan, with about 75 million dollars in funds. Cotton will be turned into clothing and purchases aim to curb surpluses while aiding 3.5 million on relief rolls.
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Associated Press
Washington
Roosevelt
Wallace
Lewis Douglas
Douglas
Charles M Schwab Treated In Hospital For Fatigue
New York Sept 22 Charles M Schwab chairman Bethlehem Steel Corp is a patient at Doctors Hospital with fatigue. The hospital statement says he has not been well since the Iron and Steel Institute meeting last spring but that he is not seriously ill.
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Associated Press
New York
Charles M. Schwab
Bethlehem Steel Corporation
Doctor’s Hospital
Iron and Steel Institute
Bur
President Roosevelt Faces Inflation Dilemma in New Deal Push
Maj. A. Willis Robertson told the Harrisonburg Kiwanis Club that currency inflation is the most troublesome problem for President Roosevelt as he advances the new economic deal. He urged trying other methods for recovery before inflation, citing bank credit expansion mortgage relief and national recovery programs, and warned the issue could dominate next Congress if relief fails.
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The
Star
Harrisonburg
Roosevelt
America
A. Willis Robertson
Lexington
Kiwanis Club
Kavanaugh Hotel
Maj. Robertson
Lexington Kiwanis Club
Harrisonburg Club
Eugene B. Jackson
Washington
Attack On Girl Investigated By County Officers
An 18 year old Strasburg girl in Shenandoah County is hospitalized in Winchester with injuries tied to an alleged attack. Moses Woodward, 25, of Middletown, is in custody as investigators probe the Sunday night incident. the case remains under full inquiry by Sheriff Harry L. McCann.
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Strasburg
Shenandoah County
Winchester Memorial
Harry L. McCann
Frederick County
Moses Woodward
Middletown
McCann
Woodward
Memorial Hospital
H. S. Pifer
Police Check Up On Motorists And Their Poll Taxes
Inspector R E Bayliss of the Virginia State Police said a check is under way to verify payment of the 1931 poll taxes before issuing 1933 auto licenses. Drivers signing license tags affirm payment. overdue cases may have plates removed. Bayliss collected 1931 paid tax lists from local treasurers to ensure accuracy.
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R. E. Bayliss
Virginia
Bayliss
Myers Barn Fire Threatens Nearby Strawstack on Farm
A message at 2 30 pm reports a large strawstack ablaze on Dr Walter D Myers farm near Rosenberger twelve miles west of Winchester threatening the adjacent barn. Myers rushed from his West Boscawen street office toward the scene but the Reuss Fire Company pumper was deemed unlikely to help. The cause of the blaze is not stated.
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Walter D. Myers
Winchester
Myers
West Boscawen Street
Reuss Fire Company
Rosenberger
N. R. A. Ends in Northwest, Seattle Mayor Says
Mayor John F. Dore of Seattle declared the N R A has ended for the Pacific Northwest, blaming delays in public relief funds as a factor in worsening mood. President Roosevelt urged mayors to submit recovery plans to speed federal public works allocations.
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Northwest
Seattle
Associated Press
Chicago
Rosevelt
United States Conference of Mayors
John F. Dore
Pacific Northwest
Dore
Methodists to Gather Oct 4th For Conference in Roanoke
About 450 delegates from the Baltimore Conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church will meet in Roanoke Virginia October 4 to 9 with Greene Memorial as conference headquarters. Delegates will elect General Conference delegates and ministers will be transferred. Bishop William F. McMurry will preside and G L Morelock of Nashville will speak at a lay rally on October 5.
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Baltimore
The
Methodist Episcopal Church
Roanoke
Greene Memorial
Shenandoah Valley
Atackson
Miss
Roanoke County
Salem
Lewis Durst
Day Avenue
B. T. Price
Charles Felty
Roanoke College
William F. McMurry
Fayette, Mo
McMurry
Winchester
Nashville
Nashville, Tenn. Principal Speaker. G. L. Morelock
Morelock
Church Board of Christian Education
W. F. Quillan
Day and Night Shifts at Shenandoah Apple Plant
Shenandoah Apple Products Company in Strasburg runs two shifts from 7 a.m. to 3 30 p.m. and 3 30 p.m. to midnight, employing about 90 workers as the fall apple season grows. Apple intake by train and truck has kept workers busy with more shipments expected, and sales rise with a last week report of 49 carloads of apple butter vinegar canned apples applesauce and teddy shipped mostly to southern states.
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Shenandoah Apple Products Company
Strasburg
Cathedral and Convent Burned at Valley Field Quebec
Fire of undetermined origin destroyed the Valley Field Cathedral and a convent, causing an estimated loss of $1.6 million. About 500 occupants, including pupils and nuns of the Sisters of Jesus and Mary, were removed to safety. one fireman was injured. The season’s toll in Quebec Catholic churches reaches six fires and $2.62 million in losses.
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Associated Press
Valley Field
Quebec
Sisters of Jesus and Mary
Winchester Stop Sign Warning From Chief Hollis
Chief of Police C. W. Hollis warns Winchester motorists to heed stop signs on several streets. He says ignoring signs endangers others and instructs officers to summons violators to court.
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C. W. Hollis
Winchester
Hollis
Cuban University Professors Propose Plan to Ease Tense Cuban Crisis
Havana scholars drafted a formula to conciliate the political standoff as Ramon Grau San Martin reportedly would stay as president with powers curbed. Opponents met to study the plan amid food shortages and rumors of rebellion while Gran resisted stepping down and ministers faced possible changes.
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Associated Press
Washington
United States
Havana
State Department
Hull
Cuba
Ramon Grau San Martin
Appoin Pat
Junta Martee
Gran
Young Democrats Meet Tonish in Winchester Tonight
The Young Democrats Club of Winchester and Frederick County holds a meeting at 7 30 this evening in The Star building. All members must attend on time and bring 1932 membership cards and fees to the secretary treasurer to finalize last year’s business.
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Young Democrats’ Club
Winchester
Frederick County
Star Building
Markets steady as prices retrace some losses
New York financial markets showed improved feeling as inflation pressures remained choppy. Stocks swung in quick spurts with renewed trading activity and frequent position changes before a steadier list after the first hour. Sterling opened at 4.78, call money at three quarters of one percent.
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New York
Mrs. Elizabeth Ridgeway Dies After Short Illness
Mrs. Elizabeth W. Ridgeway widow of John J. Ridgeway died at 12:30 AM in Winchester Memorial Hospital from pneumonia following a hip fracture after a fall at her Ridgeway Berkeley County home. She was 73. Survived by daughter Miss Emma M. Ridgeway and son Fred C. Ridgeway of Ridgeway. Funeral at Payne's Chapel Southern Methodist Church with interment there.
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Elizabeth W. Ridgeway
John J. Ridgeway
West Virginia
Winchester Memorial Hospital
Payne’s Chapel
Southern Methodist Church
Yeung
Berkeley County
Virginia
George W. Shiley
Roland Tharpe
Bernie Bromley
Raymond Smith
End of Summer Marks Autumn Equinox Event At 7 01 AM
The piece notes tomorrow as the last day of summer and the start of autumn at 7 01 in the morning. It mentions the equinoctial period, often tied to storms over the eastern seaboard, and explains that days and nights are equal worldwide while summer begins in the southern hemisphere.
Five Bandits Rob Bank Messengers Then Slay Officer in Chicago
Five machine gun wielding bandits robbed four Federal Reserve Bank messengers in Chicago’s financial district and killed Patrolman Miles Cunningham as they fled in a speeding car. The loot was described as worthless cancelled checks by FBI contacts. Officer Morris Fitzgerald returned fire from behind a sign before the suspects escaped in a commandeered motorist’s car.
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Chicago
Federal Reserve Bank
Financial District
W.C. Bachman
Miles Cunningham
Cunningham
Morris Fitzgerald
Fitzgerald
Shampoo fingerwave and trim at Beauty Nook
Special for Saturday at Beauty Nook offers shampoo fingerwave and trim services. Phone 1312.
Pastors Appointed as UB Church Concludes Session
The 134th Virginia Conference of the United Brethren Church closed at Singers Glen Donavan Memorial L B Church with no changes in Winchester and Frederick county. Reappointed were Rev. George W. Stover to Winchester for a 22nd year and Rev. Franklin G. to an ice circuit in Virginia and Maryland. The resolutions supported temperance, opposed changes to the Volstead Act or Eighteenth Amendment, denounced indecent films and tobacco advertising to youths, and endorsed merging UB and Evangelical churches.
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Virginia
Franklin G
Iee
Maryland
United Brethren and Evangelical Churches
Akron
A. P. Havermale
Martinsburg
W. Va
A. J. Secrist
Augusta
C. W. Tinsman
Bayard
G. M. Pool
Berkley
Great CaCapon
J. R. Hinkle
Harrisonburg
J. W. Wright
Hardy
C. J. McCarthy
Harriston
W. M. Maiden
Inwood
W. B. Cbough
Jones Spring
L. W. Hendrickson
Keyser
J. P. Gruver
Lacey Spring
E. R. Kersecker
W. A. Wilt
R. L. Brill
Manassas
Mt. Clinton
J. A. Swain
Mt. Horeb
J.T. Jerrell
Mt. Zion
G. E Kellow
New Creek
L. P. Tedrick
Otterbein
Petersburg
R. N. Young
Pleasant Valley
D. A. Frazier
Reliance
H. E. Richardson
Roanoke
E. E. Miller
Riverton
F. S. Racey
Shenandoah
L. E. Shaeffer
Glen
J. E. Oliver
Sleepy Creek
D. G. Brimlow
South Branch
C. W. Hiser
Staunton
D. F. Grovier
Toms Brook
C. A. Moon
West Frederick
B. F. Spitzer
Westernport
C. K. Welsh
Winchester
G. W. Stover
F. G. Senger
J. . Brill
W. F. Grover
D. Skelton
J. H. Brunk
S. R. Ludwig
Shenandoah College
W. 8. Miller
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Lindbergh
BOY Scouts
Jonathans
Virginia Bonumi
DuPont
Chas. M. Schwab
Robertson
Dr. Myers
Martin
Moling
Wie
UB. Church
Singers Glen
Evangelical Church
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