Burks Rites Held for Berryville Resident Harry Hunter Burks
Death reported for 52 year old Berryville resident after two pneumonia bouts and influenza. Funeral from his Berryville home at 2 p.m. Wednesday conducted by Rev. Dr. Tuckler. interment Shepherdstown W Va. Widow Elizabeth Butler and two sons survive along with four siblings and other relatives. He served as Norfolk and Western ticket agent and was active in civic affairs, Masonic orders, and Grace Episcopal Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Hunter Burks
Berryville
Memorial Hospital
Mr. Burks
Hoo Institution
Burks
Tuckjer
Grace Episcopal Church
Shepherdstown
W. Va
Norfolk and Western
Berryville Basket Company
Acca Temple
Order of the Mystic Shrine
Treadwell Lodge
Natural Bridge
John Charles Burks
Elizabeth Butler
Elizabeth Craighill Butler
C. T. B.S. Butler
Harry Hunter Burks, Jr
Charles Craighill Burks
John Charles Burks, Jr
Roanoke
William Burks
William Kennedy
John Griffin
Frances Burks
Courts Order Would Direct New Jail Here
In Frederick county Circuit Court Judge Philip Williams directed the Board of Supervisors and Winchester Common Council to provide an adequate secure jail for city and county prisoners. The ruling cites overcrowding, incomplete segregation by race and age, disease control gaps, poor sanitation, fire protection needs, and unsafe cells. The court copies the order to both bodies for action at today’s meetings. Winchester has considered remodeling or building anew with budgeted interest funds. council expected to read the order and act promptly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Circuit Court
Frederick County
Philip Williams
Board of Supervisors
Common Council of
Winchester
Williams
Common Council
City of
Frederick
Richards Seriously Hurt In Washington Altitude Crash
Lieut R J Clohecy and Roy W Richards were injured when their biplane crashed into apple trees during a Saturday stunt over Rosenberger's orchard. Richards was bleeding from a severed artery and underwent immediate surgery. Clohecy suffered a fractured ankle and facial bruises. Spectators estimated the plane was near 300 feet high, and the crash blocked traffic as two Winchester policemen aided traffic control.
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Rosenberger’s Orchard
Clahecy—Richards
Washington
R. J. Clohecy
Roy W. Richards
Rosenberger
C. H. Schutte
Richards
Memorial Hospital
P. W. Boyd
Lieut
Clohecy
Washington, D. C
Front Royal
Winchester
C. Herbert Schutte
John M. Barrett
Baltimore
Maryland Air Aid
Cattle judging contest at Shenandoah Shorthorn sale
Front Royal Ste City Middletown Boyce Berryville and Winchester V A polioy teams from local high schools meet at the Fair Grounds Thursday April 10th at 11 30 a m for a friendly contest during the Shenandoah Valley Polled Shorthorn Breeders sale. Two classes test judging skill with four breeding heifers and four bulls. Weight guessing contest offers two dollars and a half in gold.
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Front Royal
Ste- City
Middletown
Boyce
Berryville
Winchester
Fair Grounds
Shenandoah Valley
W. R. Legee
Handley School
Harry McCann
Shorthorn Breeders Association
Wife Deserted: Husband Obtains Final Divorce
A decree in the Corporation Court grants absolute divorce to Cecil O. Larrick from his wife Mrs. M. H. L. Larrick of Winchester. He claimed desertion for over three years. they wed June 6 1923 and she left February 6 1925. She was formerly Miss Laing of Winchester.
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Corporation Court
Cecil O. Larrick
M. H. L. Larrick
Winchester
Laing
Messiah Choir To Practice Tonight
The large chorus for Handel's oratorio The Messiah plans an Easter Sunday rehearsal at 8:30 p m in Christ Episcopal Church. The director urges all singers with a part to attend tonight's practice.
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Christ Episcopal Church
Local Airport Chief Pilot Hurt In Crash
Lieut Clohecy a renowned American pilot and former British Army aviation instructor mentored by Fairchilds Company. Roy W Richards Western Front veteran and local airport president, long time chief pilot, was wounded three times and remains a respected figure in the city with his injury casting a pall over the community.
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Lieut
Clohecy
America
Washington
Philadelphia
New York
Fairchilds Company
Roy W. Richards
United States Army
Special Revival Services At First Baptist Church
A series of evangelistic services began yesterday at the First Baptist Church corner of Washington and Piccadilly streets under Pastor Rev. E. T. Clark and continues through Easter Sunday. Services start at 8 p.m. with a song service followed by preaching at 8 20. Choir director Floyd Haines leads the nightly song service. Tonight Miss Marbell Pennock and Mr Haines sing a duet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Baptist Church
Washington and
Piccadilly Streets
E. T. Clark
Floyd Haines
Marbell Pennock
Mr. Haines
April Circuit Court Meets in Frederick County
The April term of the Frederick County Circuit Court opened with Judge Philip Williams presiding. Jurors not used today as the session called the docket and fixed future trial days including Mrs A R Vance v Continental Insurance May 1, E T Garber and Sons v H C Reynolds and E G Reynolds May 3, Metro Goldwyn Mayer Co v L M Baker May 8, and Commonwealth of Virginia v Luther Mowery on appeal May 3.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Circuit Court
Frederick County
Philip Williams
A. R. Vance
Continental Insurance Company
E. T. Garber and Sons
H. C
Dr McFaden To Speak At Lenten Service
The Rev Dr F T McFaden pastor of Loudoun Street Presbyterian Church will be the speaker at a Lenten service tomorrow in Christ Episcopal Church. The service starts at 12 30 and ends at 12 55. Everyone is invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. T. McFaden
Loudoun Street Presbyterian Church
Christ Episcopal Church
SHORTHORN CATTLE SALE SET FOR APRIL AT GROUND
Sale at Fair Grounds Thursday April 10 at 1 pm features Shorthorn cattle. Advertisement notes Wanted Girls Betsy Ross with page references 4 7 1p 10.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thurs
Betsy Ross
Ambulance Service Expands At Friendship Fire Company
Firemen report numerous calls for ambulance service after the Friendship Fire Company received a donated ambulance. The vehicle, kept at the engine house, is manned 24/7 with a $2.50 city trip charge and 25 cents per mile beyond city limits, with free service for those unable to pay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Friendship Fire Company
R. T. Jones and Company
Friendship Company
Voting Lists to Be Revised by City Electoral Board
The City Electoral Board announced an early revision of the city voting lists. Registrars' lists include deceased residents and those who have moved away. The reform complies with state law, and movers who fail to obtain a transfer from their old precinct registrar cannot vote.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City Electoral Board
Middleburg Hunt Cup Opens Virginia Racing Season
Thousands of spectators at Middleburg Virginia watched the tenth annual Middleburg Hunt Cup a four mile cross country race under the National Steeplechase and Hunts Association on the Sands estate. Winners included Ballast Sea Soldier and Thornbrack amid a day of accidents and notable racing talent.
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Middleburg
Virginia
Ireny
Maryland
Pennsylvania
Delaware
District of Columbia
Sands
Sea Soldier
Millcreek Stables
Dunks Green
Jack Skinner
Rose Hill
Potter
Bobby Young
New York
Mr. Langley
Ba Eny
Mr. Young
United States
Ballast, 2d
Noel Laing
Amissville
Mills Creek Stables
Chicago
Regan McKinney
Thornbrack
David Pulterson
Boston
Randolph Duffey
Paul Small
Duncan Reed
Mr. Pomeroy
Loudoun Plate
Happy Novelty
H. M. Luttrell
Thomas Thornton
Park Maid
John E. Hughes
William Whitney
Maid of Horn
Lucian Keith
W. C. Langley
R. B. Young
Manifold
Walter J. Salmon
Lyman Wright
Belle of
W. C. Seipp
Delta
Dc. C. Rumsey
R. Penn Smith
St. Patrick
Arthur White
William Mitchell
Boxwood
William
For Sale Combination Gas and Coal Range
Item listed for sale at 433 North Maint street. Classified notice shows a gas and coal range offered, with location and date stamp 4 7 11p 2t.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. Maint
Apple Scena Festival Nears With Noted Guests
The Seventh Annual Apple Scena Festival approaches with hopes for record blossoms and high level attendees including potential President Hoover. Gen Henry T Allen has accepted an invitation to attend as a guest of the fete authorities. Invitations are ready for free distribution, and preparations boost the event. New princess appointments include Miss Augusta Rhodes Scott Warren Va Miss Katherine Repass Richmond Va Miss Elizabeth Hancon Roanoke Va and Miss Margaret Ball Henkel Danville Va as Shenandoah Valley Inc appoints royal court members.
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Hoover
General Allen
Henry T. Allen
United States Army
the Rhine
Germany
Richards
J. A. Garber
Shenandoah VII
Augusta Rhodes Scott
Warren
Edward W. Scott, Jr
Virginia
Katherine Repass
N. Roland Street
Richmond
J. C. Shafer
Elizabeth D. Hancon
Roanoke
Shenandoah Valley, Inc
Roanoke County
Margaret Ball Henkel
Danville
Joseph Whitehead
Shen Valley Plans Annual Meeting in Staunton
Shenandoah Valley Inc to hold its annual meeting at 2 30 PM Monday April 14 at the Stonewall Jackson Hotel Staunton Col H J Benchoff presiding An agenda includes reports of officers overseas appeals from abroad expert talks on regional groups election of directors and officers and year plans attendance urged after completing a six year program
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shenandoah Valley, Inc
Stonewall Jackson
Staunton
Col. H. J. Benchoff
Woodstock
Three Local Boys Are Convicted On Liquor Charges
Three Winchester youths were convicted last week in the Federal District Court in Martinsburg West Virginia on transporting liquor charges. Edwin Sibert received two years in Atlanta penitentiary after being stopped crossing the Potomac at Shepherdstown. John Miller drew one year and a day in Atlanta prison. Alonzo Parsons was fined fifty dollars and had his car confiscated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester
Federal District Court
Martinsburg
West Va
Edwin Sibert
Atlanta
Shepherdstown
W. Va
John Miller
Alonzo Parsons
Shenandoah Apple Blossom Festival Receives First Expense Fund List
The Shenandoah Apple Blossom Festival finance committee announced the first list of expense fund contributors. Names include W P Anderson L D Arnold Baltimore and Ohio R R Co Farmers and Merchants National Bank Judith Gibson Frank Georing Grove Bros Northern Va Power Co Pennsylvania R R Co and many others. The list features individuals businesses and organizations supporting the festival efforts and expenses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Finance Committee
W. P. Anderson
L. D. Arnold J. V. Arthur
Baltimore & Ohio
R. R. Co
Bryarly and Green
Robert 8. Bell
W. G. Brinson
Wm. Beverley Ay Bros. Co
Brooks J. F. Byrd
Marshall Baker Bahlm
W. A. Collins
Frick Company, Inc
Fruit Growers Express Co
Farmers and Merchants National Bank
L. R. Fayladys
Funkhousers Athletic Ass'n
Judith Gibson
P. H. Gold
Henry B
Gilpin
H. K. Green
Frank Georing Grove Bros
Hansbrough & Carter
R. E. Hafer
L. Harris Co
Inge & Co
Oon Irwin Drug Co
L. Jackson Oo
L. Jamison Jones Bros
F. A. Jacques Jones Creamery
Philip Klompus
B. M. Knight
Geo. W. Keller
Abe Leven
W. F. Luttrell
B. Lovett ' Jno
W. Larrick, Jr
Louise W. Miller
Moling & Cather Paul L. Massey Co
L. Nicodemus M. D. Mitchell
Bessie B. McCormac
P. McVicar
H. B. McCormac Northern Va. Power Co
A. J. Novick
Pennsylvania R. R. Co. Peoples Drug Co
W. Nelson Page
Harry E. Potts
Geo. I. Pitzer
Jno
W. Rosenberger & Co
Ray Robinson
D. W. Ritenour
Carl R. Ritter
J. A. Richard
Round Hill Orchards
Sol Sieff Shen
Valley Vinegar Co
M. B. Snake Southern Service Corp
C. M. Smith
G. O. Snapp
Valley Academy
John T. Sloat
John H. Shine Shen
Boxboard
Cor Ino
S. Solenberger
John Semples
Harry C. Stouffer
Winchester Auto Sales
Winchester Furniture Co
Harry H. Willis
Winchester Milling Corp
Winchester Seed Co
For Sale 4 Shares of Peoples Bank Stock
Classified notice lists four shares of Peoples Bank stock for sale by Mrs. L. A. Adams of Admix in Stephens City. Contact details not provided.
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Peoples Bank
Stephens City
L. A. Adams
Admix
Secretary Stimson pursues five power naval pact in London
Acting head of the State Department advances a three power approach with France and Italy possibly joining later. He aims to study the W treaty and a new pact while seeking a five power agreement. American delegation expected to sail for home around Easter amid unresolved French and Italian hurdles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Department
Associated Press
London
Stimson
United States
France
Italy
Stanmore
I. T
Great Britain
Washington
Jorseph T. Cotton
Hugh 8. Gibson
Cotton
State To Get Over $952000 For U S Highways
Washington April 7 Secretary Hyde announced apportionment of the remaining federal aid for highway construction. Among 48 states and Hawaii, Maryland receives 421 274 dollars, Pennsylvania 2 209 805, West Virginia 528 550, and Virginia 952 35.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Hyde
Hawaii
Congress
Maryland
Pennsylvania
West Virne
Virginia
Little Theatre Guild Presents First Winchester Plays
The Little Theatre Guild in Winchester stages its initial 8 p m performance at Handley High School Auditorium. Tickets are 50 cents and may be bought at Baker's drug store or at the school box tomorrow. The program features three one act plays Aria da Capo Thursday Evening and Overtones with casts led by Judy Guire McGuire Emmaf Baker and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Little Theatre Guild
Winchester
Handley High School
Baker’s Drug Store
Guild
Edna
St. Vincent Millay
J. N. G. Finley
Judy McGuire
John Weems
Seddon Nelson
Ann Turker
McG.guire
Victor Arthur
Christopher Morley
Georgia Conrad
Emmaf Baker
Virginia Hunt
William Hollis
Judy Guire
Ioe Gerstenberg
Ann Tucker’ McGuire
Seline Calvert
Little Theatre Show At Handley Auditorium
The Little Theatre will show Tuesday night at Handley Auditorium at 8 p m with admission details not specified in the fragment.
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The
Little Theatre
Handley Altorium
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Messiah
Baptist Church
Dr. McFaden
Hunt Club
Young
Shen Valley
South End Hose CO
Friendship Fire Co
Friendship Ha
South End
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Art Handley School
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