Fire causes severe burns in Gore county youth
Floyd Grady was badly burned when his clothing drenched in gasoline ignited during an incident near Gore Friday afternoon. Potts and Householder, neighbors’ youths, were jailed on charges of arson and mischief after investigations offered conflicting versions of accident versus intent. Grady received care at Winchester Memorial Hospital with burns from head to torso, while the two suspects faced hearings and bail set at 250 dollars.
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Floyd Grady
Gore
Shater
Ray
St Ted
Garland Potts
John Bwo
Ty. Taglatrate
Grady
Potts
Timin
Rafalidl
Winchester
Winchester Memorial Hospital
Shafer
William‘ Grady
Nea Gore
Wnreo
Feylitr
Winchester boxers stage charity tournament at City Hall
Four Winchester Handley Schools boxers will headline a charity tournament at City Hall Auditorium Wednesday April 8 at 8 pm to benefit the Apple Blossom Festival fund. Tickets fifty cents. Featherweight Paul Carper faces Maurice Grim, Lightweight Preston Sartelle vs Midge Taylor, Taylor Ritter vs Clyde DeHart, with a tentative four round pace and decision in each class. Heavyweight entries invited but unlikely from J Fred Goss Boat Grim and Fred Whetzell.
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Winchester
Handley Schools
City Hall
J. Fred Goss
Boat” Grim
Fred Whetzell
Buch
Paul Carper
Maurice Grim
Preston Sartelle
Midge Taylor
Taylor Ritter
Clyde DeHart
Sompend Hose Company Meeting Notice
Sompend Hose Company meeting of the South Party will be held on writ 6 at 8 o'clock. Every other is 4 nested to be present ip at CHAS. BUHL, Capt.
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Chas. Buhl
Middletown Free Health Lecture at Chiropractic Way
A free public lecture on health to be held at Middletown Va. on the seventh at 8. Lane and Ce present a health talk in the Mi Hall. Free admission.
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Lane and
Middletown
Water Notice From District Office Delays Payment
A terse notice notes water earnings schedule starting Tuesday April 7th at 7 am. It lacks details but indicates a period of adjusted payments or earnings timing. Officials urge affected customers to monitor posted updates and contact the district for clarification.
Two Out Of Town Cars Damaged In Local Crash
Two out of town vehicles collided at seven p.m. at Market and Cork streets. Silas Daly of Harrisburg and Stoneburner of Strasburg drove the cars, Daly’s left side severely damaged while Stoneburner’s front fender was mashed. No injuries reported beyond minor shock to occupants.
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Market
Cork Streets
Stoneburner
Strasburg
Market Street
Silas Daly
Harrisburg
Isaac Adams
Cork Street
Daly
Byrd To Lead Arctic Flight Search For Lost Continent
The navy endorsed MacMillan expedition to explore over 1,000,000 square miles between Alaska and the North Pole. Lieut Commander Richard E. Byrd will head two Leeming type amphibian planes with Navy volunteers. The voyage aims to locate a possible continent, study weather, map the region, and test radio experiments while seeking a northwest passage.
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Ceria
Alaska
North Pole
Donald B. MacMillan
Wiscasset
Wilbur
Coolidge
National Geographic Society
Byrd
Navy Aviation Service
R. B. Byrd
Bureau of Aeronautics
Marine Corps
Navy
Army Air Service
MacMillan
Labrador
Greenland
Davisee
Sees Point
Lane Heidelburg Te Pere
Perry
Tornado Strikes Miami Area Killing Four and Injuring Dozens
A deadly tornado swept from the Everglades into Miami causing $150,000 in damage. White Belt Dairy area near Miami suffered multiple fatalities including Mrs. Mathilda Schultz. Westwood Inn and Elizabeth Park were also hit with several buildings destroyed. Red Cross offers national relief services and Miami Elks pledge $10,000 as rehabilitation begins for over 500 affected residents.
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Miami
Pia
Everglades
White Belt Dairy
Mathilda Schultz
Westwood Inn
Little River
John W. Simpson
Olay
F. E. Sullivan
Elizabeth Park
John T. Simpson
Simpson
Miami Lodge of Elks
Red Cross
Theonal Red Cross
Fla
E. B. Douglass
Elizabeth Cooley
West Palm Beach
Petroleum News Attacks Senator Byrd In Virginia Governor Bid
A Cleveland oil industry paper the Petroleum News publishes a blunt campaign editorial against Senator H F Byrd amid his Virginia governor bid. It accuses him of lying about gasoline price increases and urges the industry to counter Byrd with public statements and investigations into his claims. The piece frames Byrd as opposing industry interests and attacks his honesty and motives.
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The
Petroleum News
Cleveland
Ohio
H. F. Byrd
Byrd
Virginia
F. Byrd
Follette
Charlie Pbo
Virga
Senator Byrd
Winchester
Cider mill search ends without local action
Justice Tavenner said no action would be taken by the county magistrate after a Friday search of Loring Hook's flour mill. Federal agents, with a state warrant, found several hundred gallons of cider and took a sample for analysis, but local authorities will not pursue further action.
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Justice Tavenner
Loring Hook
Trone
T Leroy Cook
Federal Prohibition Unit
Cook
Hart
Hook
Tavenner
Fed
Crder
Maemarg
Winchester Golf Club Stockholders Meeting At Hotel
The Winchester Golf Club will hold its annual meeting of preferred stockholders tonight at 8 at the George Washington Hotel. Officers for the ensuing year will be elected and reports recorded. George Cunningham, the club professional, will present a season report, and stockholders are expected to attend to discuss plans for the new season.
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Winchester Golf Club
George Washington Hotel
Gorge Cunningham
Ashe
Public sale notice for new and used cars by D W Meliwee
The administrator D W Meliwee announces a public sale at a great reduction featuring one Paige Brougham one Jewett sedan one Jewett coupe one Jewett touring special and a lot of good used cars. Formally Admr TRLL Cater.
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D. W. Meliwee
For Sale Ear Corn by J Few Brown
For sale 25 bushels of ear corn offered by J Few Brown. Price to be arranged. Located in Fey area. Contact details not provided. Sale note dated four four indicates auction or informal listing.
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Fey
Two Used Dodge Sedans from J Howard Cathir Co
Two used Dodge sedans for sale, a 1928 and a 1924 model in perfect condition. Priced right by J Howard Cathir & Co. Offers and contact details likely provided by the dealer.
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J. Howard Cathir & CO
Apple Blossom Society Seeks Assistance
A.P. AS ME AT-person offers aid in preparing the Apple Blossom events for the society. Those interested should contact Mrs. R. M. Ward in the next few days.
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8. A
R. M. Ward
Expedition Sets Course Southward For Canadian Ice Conditions
In summer work will continue and a southward journey to civilization is planned by August 15 to avoid dangerous ice. Aircraft enable rapid observations and a ship charter has been secured to carry planes, crew, and supplies. Mr. MacMillian will not reuse the Bowdoin due to insufficient size for the operation.
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Civilization
MacMillian
Bowdoin
Prince Shenandoah Wins Big at Shenandoah Trials and Show
Prince Shenandoah, the English setter belonging to Benton Snider Jr. of Winchester, won best dog at the Shenandoah Valley Field Trials Club event near Winchester last November and earned three ribbons two medals at the English Setter Club of America show in Medford New Jersey last week. The trials drew over 400 dogs from almost every state and more than 1 000 spectators each day, marking one of the east coast's largest field trial events.
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Prince Shenandoah
Benton Snider, Jr
Winchester
Shenandoah Valley Field Trials Club
Prince of Wales Arrives In Freetown West Africa
Glorious weather greeted the arrival of H M S Repulse carrying the Prince of Wales in Freetown harbor Sierra Leone at 7 am. Crowds filled vantage points as the governor and the prince ashore at 4 pm amid cheers and a booming garrison battery.
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Wales
Africa
Associated Press
London
H. M
Prince of Wales
Freetown Harbor
Sierre Leone
West Africa
Will leaves estate to widow for life then to daughters
The will of Wilmer Thomas Hoffman who died recently in the Lake View area was probated in Frederick County Circuit Court. He leaves all estates to his widow Nellie W. Hoffman for life, then to daughters Virginia and Pauline. Nellie W. Hoffman qualified as administratrix with will annexed, bond set at $500. Will dated September 28, 1916.
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Wilmer
Thomas Hoffman
Lake View
Frederick County
Nellie W. Hoffman
Virginia
Pauline
Help City Manager To Clean Up Town Helps City Manager
Citizens urged to join clean-up week from April 13 to 18 with slogans Let's Go All aboard for clean-up week. Residents should tidy front and back yards and place junk for regular collection. Ward collections run Wednesday in Ward 1 Tuesday Ward 2 Monday Ward 3 Saturday Ward 4. Civic League promotion.
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First Ward
Third Ward
THE
Civic League
Citizens Band Plans Empire Theater Concert
The Citizens Band prepares for a concert at the Empire Theater under Manager Baker. A weekly series is planned with rehearsals underway as members recruit and seek funding. the project aims to boost attendance and community pride while securing support from the council.
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Empire: Theater
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Monty To-Tehd
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Cape Columbia
Peery
Twister
National Red Cross
Washington
Senator Byr
Prohibition
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Flowpr Shop
H. Mellwee
Mala
Chester
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Baker
J. M. Spurr
Spur Mellwee
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