Reverend Neff Reappointed at Market Street Church
The Rev. J. Luther Neff, pastor of Market Street Methodist Episcopal Church, was reappointed for another year by the Baltimore Annual Conference in Frederick, Md. His wife will lead the Wednesday prayer meeting while he rests in New York. The conference also named Dr. Mowbray as Frederick district superintendent and announced several pastor transfers. A conference resolution denounced the press and urged law enforcement, while other measures urged primary participation and moral reforms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Luther Neff
Market Street Methodist Episcopal Church
Baltimore
Frederick
Luther Wilson
New York
Neff
Winchester
Alfred Neff
T. Mowbray
M. A. Keesecker
Bunker Hill
Trago Lloyd
Columbia Avenue Church
R. L. Wood
Martinsburg
Stanley C. McFarland
Frederick County
Howard Street
Hagerstown
Harry Ga. Spencer
Gatch Memorial Church
East Baltimore
Marylan
Methodist Episcopal
Ed L. Watson
Madison Avenue Church
Over 100 Reported Missing in Sea Storm Near Japan
The Associated Press reports more than a hundred fishermen missing after a severe storm in the Japan Sea. Damage and casualties reported on Hokkaido and the Kurile islands as a destroyer assists in rescue efforts.
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Associated Press
Tokio
Japan Sea
Hokkaido
Kurile Islands
Virginia Restaurant Not Implicated in Poker Raid
Police raided a poker game early Sunday on West Water street. The Virginia Restaurant on East Piccadilly street is stated to be uninvolved according to The Star report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia
The
Star
West Water Street
East Piccadilly Street
Festival fundraiser drug store ad with colored insignia
An advertisement from a drug store promotes festival fundraising items. It offers a large green or pink and silver scale for 60 cents per 100 and insignia for 5 cents each. Readily available at all stores.
Garber appeals for support in city duties
A local notice from H. B. Garber requests public support for fulfilling city duties. It mentions a forthcoming event with Handley and Bridgewater at Handley Stadium on a Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Handley and Bridgewater
M. Handley
Clever Sencio Dies After Bantam Bout In Milwaukee
Clever Sencio the 21 year old midget Filipino boxer died today in Milwaukee after a ten round welterweight contest with Buddy Taylor of Terre Haute Indiana. He was found in his hotel room with a pool of blood on the bed death likely from internal hemorrhage. Sencio fought bravely and was near collapse at the end of the tenth, Taylor dominating the finish.
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Associated Press
Milwaukee
Wis
Sencio
Buddy Taylor
Terrente
Ind
Sendo
America
Taylor
Pancho Villa
Sendor
Terre Haute
Death summons Rev George H McFadden in Portsmouth
The Rev George H McFadden a prominent Virginia Methodist pastor died suddenly at his Portsmouth home at 9 30 last night. Survived by widow Miss Lillie McWhorter a son William A McFaden two sisters and a brother the Rev Dr F T McFaden. He served major congregations in Richmond Norfolk and other cities and had been transferred from Richmond to Central Church Portsmouth last fall. Dr McFaden journeys to Portsmouth to attend the funeral awaiting location details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George H. McFadden
Virginia Annual Conference
Methodist Episcopal Church, South
Portsmouth
F. T. McFaden
Presbyterian Church
Winchester
McFaden
Richmond
Norfolk
Central Church
Mr. McFaden
Harpers Ferry
W. Va
Lillie McWhorter
Norfolk County
William A. McFaden
Mollie H. McFaden
J. W. Benjamin
Confused Price Movement In Stock Market
Opening stock market moves show confusion with United States Steel rising toward 119 after Gary remarks reduced anxiety. Call loan renewal rate lowered to 4 percent as trading neared the end of the first half hour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
New York
Gary
United States Steel Corporation
How Many Can You Serve Meals Author Inquiry
A notice from the Commissary Committee seeks Winchester volunteers to serve meals during the Apple Blossom Festival. Housewives are asked to send their names and addresses so they can be contacted to assist. Message from Mrs F L Harris, Chairman, Abs George Fansle 2 Main Street, Saturday April 24.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester
George Fansle
Main Street
F. L. Harris
Public sale set for May 1 at Fair Grounds
An auction announcement lists 50 head of purebred Shorthorn and Polled Shorthorn cattle to be sold Saturday May 1 at 12 M at the Fair Grounds. Also notes Mr A R Emmert leaving Martinsburg for New York to purchase coats and dresses for Emmert stores.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fair Grounds
A. R. Emmert
Martinsburg
New York
Emmert
Death of Chas D Wood Ends Rappahannock Fruit Leader
Charles Dudley Wood a prominent Rappahannock county fruit grower died at his Flint Hill home after ten weeks illness. He contracted paralysis February 1 and pneumonia. Funeral at Flint Hill Baptist Church tomorrow at 2 pm with interment in Miller cemetery Benvenue. Survived by wife Lucy H Wood three sons Bruce John Charles and daughter Nellie. He aided Memorial Hospital expansion and served on its advisory board.
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Charles Dudley Wood
Rappahannock County
Flint Hill
Star
Wood
Flint Hill Baptist Church
Miller Cemetery
Benvenue
Rappahannock
John W. Wood
Frances Dudley
Lucy H. Wood
Bruce
John
Charles Wood
Nellie Wood
Winchester
Memorial Hospital
Mauna Loa Eruption Flows Diminish. Kahuku Active Nearby
Three Army planes returned to Lake field in Honolulu after daring flights over Mauna Loa report the Kona lava flow as absolutely dead while Kahuku flow remains active within a hundred feet of its source near the eruption.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Honolulu
Lake Field
Mauna Loa
Kona
Light frost forecast for tonight in area
A special telegram from the weather bureau in Washington reports probable light frost in the section tonight. The Star notes the forecast comes this morning and urges readers to take preventive cold protections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Star
Weather Bureau
Washington
Correction issued on liquor sale record name
Officials announced a police court record error naming Ira R. Sirbaugh as fined and jailed for liquor selling. The correct name is Ira C. Sirbaugh, prompting a correction today to reflect the accurate identity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ira R. Sirbaugh
Ira C. Sirbaugh
Arsenate of Lead Listed by Niagara Brand
Robinson Ice and Cold Storage advertises arsenate of lead at 14e per pound. City notice appears with cataloging codes and price, indicating a sale or inventory listing from Robinson Ice and Cold Storage.
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Niagara
Robinson Ice & Cold Storage
City
Serious crop damage from frosts across Virginia April 20
The Virginia Department of Agriculture reports very serious damage to plums pears peaches and flowers and shrubs from a heavy frost overnight. Apples appear less affected though concerns loom. Timberville and Rockingham County report substantial peach bud loss with some hope if buds survive. Temperatures dropped to 14 degrees with snow in several areas and forecasts point to warmer weather ahead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Richmond
Virginia
State Department of Agriculture
Department
Tidewater
Timberville
Rockingham
Harrisonburg
L. J
Dale Enterprise
Elbertas
Four Horses Burned in Clarke County Barn Fire
The Star reports a large barn on the farm of E. B. Yeton near Tay Epahilvon Clarke County burned last week. Four horses died in the blaze discovered around 10 PM by Mrs. Grim. Three horses, some cattle, hogs, sheep and tools were saved. No cause known. owner insured, tenant not.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. Yeton
Eaphilvon
Clarke Cail
Elong
Edward Grim
Witnesses Back Prohibition Law in Senate Hearing
Church leaders and lay witnesses testified that the Volstead act has improved conditions under Prohibition. Bishop William F. McDowell led churchmen in praising the dry regime while Dr. Daniel A. Poling blamed the grown up flapper for modernism and urged enforcement to curb youth corruption. Frederick Baird defended enforcement and disputed Carnegie Institute testimony about student derelictions. Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Wisecarver of Baltimore visited relatives in the county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington
Senate Prohibition Committee
William F. McDowell
Methodist Episcopal Church
Daniel A. Poling
United States Christian Endeavor
Reed
Pennsylvania
Ermit Frederick ©. Baird
Pittsurgh
Western Pennsylvania
Samuel Harden Church
Carnegie Institute
Carnegie
Baird
Dr. Church
Motion To Order A New Trial For Pflaster Argued
A motion to order a new trial for George Pflaster, Loudoun County resident, convicted last Friday and sentenced to one year in prison for shooting and wounding Berkley Beavers in an August election day quarrel at Bluemont is to be argued today before Circuit Judge Fletcher in Leesburg Virginia. The case drew considerable local interest and featured Col Cecil Connor for Beavers and J R H Alexander with Wilbur C Hall for Pflaster. Judge George Latham Fletcher presided with jurors listed.
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Fletcher
Leesburg
George Pflaster
Loudoun County
Berkley Beavers
Bluemont
Ivensé
Cecil Connor
Commonwealth
Pflaster
George Latham Fletcher
Callie Stipe
H. L. Lindsay
W. 8. Cole
T. C.mcartor
J. H. Thompson
G. L. Bradshaw
Luther Goodhart
Lake Brinkley
R. H B. Adrai
J. H. Foley
T. Grant Little
J. P. Hatcher
Washington Times
Mr. Pflaster
Washington
Moving Picture Theatre
Council To Hold Meeting Tonight On City Hall Agenda
A special Common Council meeting is called for this evening at City Hall to handle new and unfinished business. Officials expect water and sewer tax ordinances for the year to advance to third reading and final passage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Common Council
Apple Blossom Festival Headquarters Opens at George Washington Hotel
The Apple Blossom Festival has opened its headquarters in the George Washington Hotel. Telephone 730.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Washington Hotel
Prohibition hearing continues in Washington
A Prohibition hearing proceeds in Washington as officials review evidence and arguments. Proceedings focus on regulatory measures and compliance details affecting local entities.
Apple Grader Implements Wagon Auction Note
Auction notice listing an Apple Grader Implements Wagon sale to be held April 21 at 10 o clock. F A Shayock attached as organizer with partial date notation and reference to Pe. For historical newspaper card style, this brief item records an equipment auction entry with a single speaker and a vague location.
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F. A
Shayock
Peter B. Marshall, Winchester Native, Dies in Charleston
Peter Beverley Marshall, a longtime Winchester resident, died Saturday night at his son Thomas E Marshalls home in Charleston West Virginia after kidney trouble and double pneumonia. He was about 82, a Virginia native and former Winchester blacksmith. His body was sent to Baltimore then Fork Baltimore County for funeral services at 2 p.m. He is survived by his wife Annie Grove Marshall and four sons William T of Oak Florida Harry B of Mexico District of Columbia and Thomas E of Charleston and a daughter Mrs A R Coe of Huntington.
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Peter Beverley Marshall
Winchester
Thomas EB. Marshall
Charleston
W .Ga
Marshall
Virginia
Baptist Church
Annie Grove
Calvin Grove
A. R. Coe
Huntington
W. Va
William T
Oak, Fla
Harry 8
Mexico
D. C
Baltimore
Thomas E. Marshall
Dry Referendum on Prohibition Modification Hits Governor
A bill for a state referendum on modifying prohibition passed the Legislature and awaits Governor Smith's signature. Governor Smith favors a referendum and the measure would let voters decide whether Congress should modify the federal repeal to permit nonintoxicating beverages under state laws.
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Associated Press
Albany
N. Y
Smith
Assembly
Senate
Congress of the United States
Sheriff Finds Still On Wisecarver Farm
Sheriff Pannett summoned A. Wisecarver to a hearing for illegal possession of a farm still. Part of the still was found Sunday and the remainder yesterday about six miles southeast of Winchester. Mr and Mrs John H Snyder and family visited Chambersburg on Saturday. A charity sale advertises a sale of discarded clothing and furnishings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barney
Pannett
Winchester
John H. Snyder
Chambersburg, Pa
Handley opens track season with four cornered meet
Handley will host a four team opening meet at Handley Stadium on Saturday April 24. Charles Town Harpers Ferry and Martinsburg Highs collide as Handley coached by Ramey fields strong entrants in eleven events from sprint to distance with expected close races and a large Winchester crowd anticipated.
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Handley Stadium
Ramey
Charles Town
Harpers Ferry
Martinsburg
Theictory
Cinna
Mater
Aeroare
Lousburg
Penyna
Bern
Winchester
Handley
Kurg
Veterans Taking More Interest In War Insurance
Captain Van Hise reports March reinstatements of war risk insurance in the Washington district totaled about 100 and conversions reached 511 500, up from February by 55 00. He and John H Rosenberger and R Y Conrad Post members urge ex servicemen in Winchester and Frederick County to renew or convert policies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
van Hise
P. van
Ington Ee Paes
Ee Peereau
Colonial Hotel
van ‘Hise
John’ H. Rosenberger
R. Y. Conrad Post
American Legion
World War Veterans of
Washington District
Winchester
Frederick County
Pennsy Seeks Right To Issue Equipment Bonds
The Pennsylvania Railroad asked the Interstate Commerce Commission for permission to issue 17 million dollars of 4 percent equipment trust certificates to purchase 200 locomotives 2000 automobile cars 74 passenger coaches 20 electric coaches 126 express cars 8 combination passenger cafe cars and 7 combination passenger baggage cars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington
Pennsylvania Railroad
Interstate Commerce Commission Today
Emmert's Fashion Show Draws a Big Crowd at Empire
Emmert's store staged a spring and summer fashion showcase at the Empire Theater drawing a large audience. Living models from Stafford Pemberton's Winchester class strutted outfits for morning to evening wear with C. E. Huntsberry shoes. The Empire orchestra provided music as ten models presented attire amid cheers and a memorable bride and groom moment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emmert
Empire Theater
C. E. Huntsberry
Stafford Pemberton
Winchester
Washington
Empire
Empire Orchestra
Emmert, Son and Company
For Rent Six Room Building at 8 Main St
Dwelling or business use sought for a six room building at 8 Main St. Rentor G. M. offers a versatile space suitable for residence or shop. Includes description of rooms and terms. Available soon for occupancy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herman H. Hable
Main St
G. M
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H. B. Garber
Thas
San Francisco
Jimmy McLarin
Frankie Jerome
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Geo. Maden
Chas. D. Wood
IRA
R. Sirbaugh
Rockingham County
L. J. Heatwale
U.S. Weather Bureau
Brooks Gap
Brock’s Gap
East Rockingham
Briery Branch
Blue Ridge
Clarence Wisecarver
H. W. Wisecarver
Pelaster
Loudoun
Northern
House Agricultural Committee
House Committee
Peter B. Marshall
Wisecarver
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