Scrivener Case Reopened to Probe Alcohol Ring Ties
The US inquiry into Detective Sergt. Arthur Scrivener's 1926 Georgetown death expands to probe possible murder linked to liquor-ring investigations. Attorney Kelly named as a possible star witness as Diversified testimony, including a wife’s divorce claim against her husband, surfaces amid a wider grand jury hearing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sergt
Arthur B. Scrivener
Turner A. Scrivener
Winchester United
States
Leo A. Rover
Washington
Scrivener
Georgetown
Rover
Buying Little Christmas Seals Aids Big Cause
Public appeals urge buying Christmas seals to fund the anti tuberculosis crusade. The ad highlights TB risks, the role of sanatorium care, and the need for financial help for those unable to pay. Also listed is a lost wrist watch with a reward.
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Delmar Robinson
For Rent: Modern 6 Room House on Leicester Street
Rent notice for a modern six room house at 423 West Leicester Street. Possession available December 1. Contact B M Sullivan for details and rental terms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yoom
Leicester St
B. M. Sullivan
Specials 1929rd Coach.A 4 Chevrolets 19 28
Auto Parts Corp announces specials on 1929 coach and four Chevrolet models with prices and limited stock. Details focus on automotive parts and vehicle offers available through the company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rerd
Auto Parts Corp
Winchester Hero film to shoot in Capitol with local talent
Miss Ann Tucker McGuire has been chosen as leading lady for Winchester's Hero directed by Don C Newland. Cast will be showcased tonight at the Capitol Theatre with interior scenes and special lighting. Children ages five to twelve asked to assemble for scenes. a staged automobile crash will be shot Wednesday at 3 15 at Piccadilly and Loudoun streets pending weather.
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Ann Tucker McGuire
Don. C. Newland
Winchester Evening Star
Winchester
Miss McGuire
H. H. McGuire
Handley High School
Baby Ethel
Capitol Theatre
Capitol
Newland
Evening Star
Piccadilly
Loudoun
Mr. Newland
Maryland letter links Cedar Hill murder to arrest on wharf
A Baltimore detective network traced James Jones, accused of killing Philip Wedlock at a Cedar Hill dance last July, through a letter found on the Eastern Shore. The letter by Jones's wife discussed the crime and urged an alias fugitive to stay hidden while authorities closed in.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philip Williams
James Jones
Philip Wedlock
Cedar Hill
Jones
Maryland
St. Michaels
Winchester
Ollie Page
Baltimore
Chas, Henry
M. A
Mrs. Erle Injured in Northwestern Grade Crash
Mrs. M. A. Erle of North Kent street remained in bed today after a motor crash on the Northwestern grade near Auond Hill last Thursday. She was rear ended by Turner Sirbaugh of Hayfield, whose car went down a embankment. Erle’s rear wheel tore off and both vehicles were damaged.
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M. A. Erle
North Kent Street
Auond Hill
Erle
Turner Sirbaugh
Hayfield
Autos Feel Effect Of First Real Ice And Snow Of Season
Traffic slowed amid sleet and ice with several skids and minor wrecks. Buses ran late as streets grew slick and visibility deteriorated.
South End Hose Company Monthly Meeting Noted
The regular monthly meeting of the South End Hose Company is set for tonight at 8 o'clock. Business of importance is planned and every member is urged to attend. Secretary.
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South End Hose Company
Sale Postponed for Weather Delays
On account of weather the sale of all household and kitchen furniture is postponed until Saturday December 7 at 1 oclock. J. E. Affleck 16 S Braddock St.
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J. E. Affleck
S. Braddock&st
Byrd's Polar Feat Shatters Old Timelines In Flight
Commander Richard E. Byrd returns safely to Little America after flying over the South Pole within a day, a feat that dwarfs Roald Amundsen’s 97 day trek to the Pole. The piece contrasts modern air travel with older routes and notes radio’s role in relaying the news.
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Richard E. Byrd
Little America
South
Byrd
North Pole
South Pole
Antarctic
Arctic
Spitsbergen
Polar
Bay of Whales
Roald Amundsen
Pole
Amundsen
New York
Robert E. Peary
Legion Show To Be Among Best In Local History
The American Legion plans a show titled Page the Prince in Winchester hailed as a top local talent benefit. Cast members are paired with professional coaching for a humorous performance. Tickets go to legionnaires for personal use and resale, with 1000 seats available Tuesday December 10. Reserved seats go on sale Monday the 9th at Sam ple Shoe Store via Mr. Lovett.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion
Winchester
Lovett
William E Grim Dies After Weeks of Illness in Winchester
William E Grim lifelong Winchester resident dies at 70 after pneumonia and heart complications. Carpenter by trade, he leaves a widow Ollie May Haines, a daughter and three sons, plus two brothers and two sisters. Funeral at Centenary Reformed Church with interment Mount Hebron Cemetery.
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William EE. Grim
Winchester
East Germain Street
Mr. Grim
Morgan E
Emily Carper Grim
Harriet E. Boyd
John O. Boyd
Burton Ritter
Clarence O
Ray A
Maurice J. Grim
Ollie May Haines
Clifton Forge
Lillian
Minnie Grim
Beverley Grim
John Grim
Alexandria
Stewart Grim
Fire damages Western State Hospital heating plant in Staunton
A blaze destroyed the Western State Hospital steamhouse in Staunton, Virginia, threatening the heating system for 1,600 patients and 200 staff. Crews redirected a Mallet locomotive to boost heat as Gov. Byrd arranged steam lines and a second engine to restore warmth. About 1,400 blankets were prepared for distribution while firefighters battled the coal-dump fires along a 400 foot trestle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Staunton
Western State Hospital
Ion
Chesapeake and Ohio
Joseph
Dejarnett
Harry F. Byrd
Ths
Clifton
Virginia School For the Deaf and the Blind
Clem Brothers
Administration presents $160 million tax cut plan
The administration proposed a $160,000,000 tax reduction to take effect by a 1 percent cut in personal and corporate income taxes. The proposal was presented to Congress at its new session and referred to the Ways and Means Committee for consideration.
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Associated Press
Washington
Congress
Ways and Means Committee
Bogus Check Tends to Cash in Banker’s Visit
A man calling himself Howard Brewer was arrested at the Commercial and Savings Bank after attempting to cash a $125 check drawn on Roy S. Loy. The check was made payable to Claude Brill and signed Loy then endorsed with Brill’s signature. Brewer claimed Brill gave it to him for three steers and that Mrs. Loy endorsed it. Banker Harold Edwards questioned the signatures and Brewer gave fake neighbor names. The case heads to the grand jury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard Brewer
Commercial and Savings Bank
Roy S. Loy
Brewer
Mr. Loy
Claude Brill
Harold Edwards
Mr. Edwards
Roy Loy
Brill
Edwards
Star Delivery Advancements in Clarke County
The Star now reaches Clarke county south of Berryville the same evening as publication. Copies for Berryville Boyce Millwood and White Post are hauled to Berryville each afternoon for mailing. Front Royal Cicinn Shenandoah and Luray in Page county also receive the paper the same day.
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The
Star
Norfolk and Western Railway
Clarke County
Berryville
the Star
Boyce
Millwood
White Post
Front Royal
Cicini
Shenandoah
Luray
Page County
Clean Snow From All Sidewalks
City police remind property owners and tenants to clear snow from all sidewalks after the first heavy snowfall. The local law requires removal within hours after snow stops and imposes fines for noncompliance.
Apple Trees See Richards Shen Vat Bank Bidz
Readable fragments describe a financial or banking note involving Richards Shen and Vat Bank Bidz with unclear details. The text hints at an itemized list or a transaction, possibly financial records or a notice, but lacks full context or dates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richards, Sros
Shen
County home and farm party renting care for and board inmates
Applications for some must be in by Dec. 14 1929 to the Board of Supervisors. C I Brumback, Chairman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hants
Widow of Alexander Seymour dies at 101 in Maryland
Mis Eliza McLean Gaither Seymour born November 10 1828 dies at 101 in Hollywood near Berwyn Prince George's county after grippe illness. She worked for the Treasury Department resigning in 1893 and is survived by one son J W Seymour and many grandchildren and great grandchildren. funeral at St James Episcopal Church Washington with burial at Fort Lincoln Cemetery.
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Hyntsville
Eliza McLean Gaither Seymour
Mary Hall
Hollywood
Berwyn
Prince George's County
Seymour
New York
W. Allen Griffith
Gaither
James Gaither
G Street
Twenty-first
Twenty-second
Northwest
Washington
Warfield
Maryland
George of England
Alexander R. Seymour
Winchester
New Market
Cincinnati
Ohio
Treasury Department
Mise Hall
J. W. Seymour
Providence
R. I
W. F. Hall
Robert M. Miller
Phil P Vallig
Bigrae Enmenee
Beymour
Fornia
Rt. Lane
Portland
Maine
George I. Brownell
Rhodes Island
Theodore Snell
Francis M.curry
Friendship Bazar Opens Wednesday by Friendship Fire Co
The Friendship Fire Company bazar opens Wednesday at the engine house and runs ten nights. Suppers served from five until late. a home delivery phone line is set up by the firemen's auxiliary for hot delivered suppers at 75 cents. An orchestra will provide nightly dancing and other amusements are planned to ensure a pleasant event.
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Friendship Fire Company
Fruit Growers From Frederick County Attend Virginia Horticultural Meeting
A delegation of Frederick county fruit growers departed for Roanoke Virginia to join the Virginia State Horticultural Society sessions opening tomorrow. Attending from the local group are Thomas B. Byrd Phil H. Gold H C De Grange Howell M Bond and Walker McC Bond.
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Frederick County
Roanoke
Virginia State Horticultural Society
Thos. B. Byrd
Phil. H. Gold
H. C. DeGrange
Howell M. Bond
Walker McC. Bond
Taxpayers notice on 1929 taxes and 5 percent penalty
Taxpayers who have not paid their 1929 state taxes will incur a 5 percent penalty after December 5 with Dec 6 due date. The notice includes capitation tax, crucial for voting in the 1930 elections. Treasurer WM. T. Barr signs the notice.
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WM. T. Barr
Used Fords Model Lineup at GEO Washington Garage
Listing shows Ford models including 29 Tudor 29 Standard Coupe and 29 Roadster plus 35 Tudor 26 Coupe at GEO Washington Garage dated November 26 with page tag tf.
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GEO Washington Garage
Tribute to Departed Elks Held at Capitol Theatre
Winchester Lodge No. 867 B P O Elks staged a major memorial at Capitol Theatre with Elks, visitors, and friends attending. John W Carter Jr leader spoke on immortality of the soul as Deputy Grand Exalted Ruler and past exalted ruler of Danville Lodge No 227, with music by local performers. The service honored departed brothers and urged charity justice and brotherly love as guiding values.
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Elks
Bettevolent
Order of Elks
Capitol Theatre
Angell
L. C. Hollis
B. T. Snider
Carter
John W. Carter, Jr
Danville
Washington and Lee University
Winchester
Robert Stratine
Robert B. Nelson
Harriett Petiieon
Mra
Roy A.cather
Lodge
Harker
Francis. Reynolds
John “W. Carter, Jr
Danville Lodge No
H. &S. Duffey
Floyd Haines
Joseph Hodgson
Donald McFadden
Auction Seeks Settlement of Estate Sartelle
Auctioneers Duvall and Dunn offer 14 shares Farmers and Merchants stock and 100 shares Commercial and Savings stock at the county courthouse at 11 a m Saturday to settle the estate of the late P Sartelle. Also notes sale of two good overcoats and contact number 41-1 for details.
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Farmers & Merchants
Commercial & Savings
Front County
P. Sartelle
Se Duvall & Dunn
Auceti
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Kelly
Upe
Flying Squadron
Guy E. Burlington
Cocal
Associated Presse
Mary Moramdeyra
Latin-America
Jim Jones
Philip
Legion
Betance
William E. Grim
Grand Jury
R. L. Loy
Alex
John W. Carter
Danville, Va
Grand Lodge
Robert Nelson
Winchester Lodge
B. P. O. Ellis
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