Grand Jury To Hear Charges In Bolling Case
Bolling 29, a former Virginia National Guard officer, is held on murder charges for the death of roommate George Carter. A special grand jury will be convened next week to consider indictment and set a trial date after reviewing a police confession and details of the staged suicide scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. Landon "Bollig
George Carter
Corporation Court
Frederick W. Coleman
Bolling
Virginia National Guard Field Artillery
Commonwealth
W. E. F. Cole
Carter
Olice
Stores Open in City Christmas Contest Part II
Merchants contribute to a Christmas decorations fund near the city's allotment. Mr. Bell reports about 80 in cash and 150 in prizes. Donors include Consumers Utilities Company 15 for a Radiant Fire Heater and several stores offering cash or merchandise prizes. Interviewing of uncontacted participants will continue, aiming to conclude by Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bell
F. R. Crane
Fred S. Boyd
Joe the
Tavenner’s
Miller’s
Miller Hardware Store
Perfection Oil
Baker's Drug Store
Hampett Miler and
Anderson
Anerson
Wonder’s
Warrants Issued On School Attendance Violations
Trial Justice Tavenner discusses enforcement of compulsory education laws. Parents who allow or cause children to miss school face up to ten dollar fines per offense. Officials state illness excuses require doctor notes and notification to the school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tavenner
Junior Elevens To Play Sunday
Tomorrow afternoon at 2 30 Winchester hosts a junior elevens clash at Rouss Park. The Winchester All-Stars take on a squad drawn from Hable's Palace Fast End and Park junior elevens in an anticipated exciting battle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester
Rouss Park
Winchester All-Stars
Hable’s Palace
Fast End
Park
Simple Rites For Mrs Harrison In Winchester
The Protestant Episcopal service for Mrs. Harrison was held at the family residence on South Washington Street with Rev. Robert B. Nelson officiating. The ceremony, short and ritualistic, ended at Mount Hebron Cemetery where active pallbearers and honorary pallbearers were named among Winchester connections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Protestant Episcopal Church
Winchester
South Washington Street
Robert B. Nelson
Christ Church
Maurice M. Lynch
Hunter H. McGuire
Harold C. Sheetz, Sr
Frank N. Hack
T. B. Patton
B. M. Knight, Sr
Edward E. Stone
Route 7 Project Progress East of Cross Junction
Construction of Route 7 from the West Virginia line to Winchester advances steadily. A grading gang works about a mile east of Cross Junction. A convict camp moved further east. highway completion to Winchester expected in about two years. Surface treatment for the section west of Cross Junction awaits settling of fills.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Virginia Line
Winchester
Cross Junction
McCann Returns From Chicago Livestock Show Trip
Sheriff Harry McCann returned from Chicago where he spent days at the International Live stock Show as a delegate of the American Polled Shorthorn Breeders Association. He saw prize cattle from King Edward's ranch in Canada, a ranch reportedly sold yesterday. Albert Robinson, noted Polled Shorthorn breeder, also attended the show, which drew many entries and a strong crowd.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry McCann
Chicago
Mr. McCann
McCann
King Edward’s Ranch
Canada
Albert Robinson
Sacred Heart Church to Organize Christian Doctrine Fraternity
Sacred Heart Catholic Church plans to form the Con fraternity of Christian Doctrine with a Monday 7:30 PM meeting in the church basement. Rev. R. E. Hannon says the goal is to distribute study literature and organize city and county study clubs to begin functioning soon after the meeting. The Mass requirements and sanctuary details will be addressed for proper celebration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sacred Heart Catholic Church
Confraternity of Christian Doctrine
R. E. Hannon
Seven Taylor Cub Airplanes Headed to Miami Races
Seven Taylor Cub airplanes departed Byrd Airport this morning bound for Miami Florida joining a 100 plane Cub con voy in Atlanta and will be shown at the Miami air races.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Byrd Airport
Pittsburgh
Miami
Fla
Atlanta
Shadows Like Myself: A Portrait of French Life
Clara Longworth de Chambrun portrays French life and manners with wit and judgment during a pivotal era. Notable figures from the present and recent past share impressions and opinions, making the book engaging. Available for loan at Handley Library.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clara Longworth de Chambruin
Longworth
Alice Roosevelt Longworth
Handley Library
Britain and Belgium eyes new pact amid postwar diplomacy
Britain signals possible Mediterranean accord as first step to restore ties with Belgium. Foreign Secretary Anthony Eden pledged aid in case of unprovoked aggression. Unclear if Delbos pledge covers British possessions, seen as significant due to Germany seeking to reclaim colonies held under British mandate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Great Britain
Anthony Eden
Belgium
Germany
Girl Is Held For Assault In Monaghan Death
Uniontown Pa December 5 County Detective John C Wall charged 18 year old Florence Dean with assaulting him with intent to kill during questioning of hotelman Frank C Monaghan who died while being questioned. Dean held on 2500 bail. Wall stabbed September 11 after arresting Monaghan for DUI. A grand jury indicted 12 persons in Monaghan death. Margiotti called the beating barbarous.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uniontown
John C. Wall
Florence Dean
Frank C. Monaghan
Miss Dean
Monaghan
Wall
Bertillon
Charles J. Margiotti
Mrs Simpson Seen Dining Secretly in Paris Cafe
Mrs Simpson and her party entered Cafe De La Pyramide through the wine cellar and dined in a private room. A French newspaper headline reported the abdication as a certainty while the entourage prepared for a Riviera departure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Palace
Cannes
Herman Rogers
Simpson
Vienne
Riviera
Mme. Pointe
London
Mrs Noonan Suffering Hand Infection Leads to Hospital
Mrs J Mack Noonan, long ill at her home on North Brad dock street, was taken to Memorial Hospital this morning for infection in her hand. Doctors consider draining procedure may be performed after the blister appeared to start the infection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Mack Noonan
North Braddock Street
Memorial Hospital
Catherine Gerhinger
Cloud Street
Winchester Memorial Hospital
Cecil Gerhinger
Ohio
Mrs. Sarah E. Good Dies in Rock Enon Springs
Mrs. Sarah E. Good of Rock Enon Springs died last night at 6 30 following a two year illness from pneumonia. She was 75, widow of Jacob T. Good, daughter of Jacob Rosenberger. Survived by two sons James W. Good Clarence B. Good. two daughters Eliza Good Martha Orndorff. brothers Asa Rosenberger Silas Rosenberger W Rosenberger. sisters Gertie Spaid Annie Lineburg Alice Snapp Jennie Orndorff. Relatives meet at 10 a.m. Monday at the Rock Enon home and proceed to Shiloh Church for burial in adjoining cemetery with Rev. C. H. Anderson officiating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sarah E. Good
Frederick County
Rock Enon Springs
Good
Jacob
Eliza Milhorn Rosenberger
Jacob T. Good
Goode
James W. Good
Clarence B. Good
Rock Enon
Eliza Good
Martha Orndorff
Rock
Price Held After Second Roanoke Arson Arrest
Police announced a second arrest in a string of fires that kept fire crews busy last month. Archie Garland Price of Roanoke Va was taken to Winchester for a hearing after being brought in by Sergeant Francis Funk. Fred Mason is already held on bond for the grand jury. Investigators say some blazes in alleys may have aimed to draw firefighters into action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Archie Garland Price
Roanoke
Winccee
Price
Winchester
Francis Funk
Fred Mason
Grand Jury
Funeral Rites Conducted For C. E. Johnston
The funeral of Charles Edward Johnston a veteran employee of the Virginia Woolen Company was held at his East Piccadilly home. Rev. Herman McKay assisted by other ministers officiated as mourners gathered from the textile community. Interment followed at Mount Hebron Cemetery with Odd Fellows memorial rites at the grave.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Edward Johnston
Virginia Woolen Company
East Piccadilly Street
Johnston
Herman McKay
Market Street Methodist Episcopal Church
J. M. Gilliam
Washington, D. C
William B. Obaugh
Eugene Russell
Robert Snapp
Henry Keller
Mr. Legge
Old Rugged Cross
Mount Hebron Cemetery
Madison Lodge
Independent Order of Odd Fellows
James W. Bowman
Edward B. Sartelle
W. H. Hammond
L. D. Grubb
H. C. Brill
Walter I. Cooper
Pope Faces Possible Irreversible Mobility Loss
Pope is likely unable to walk again doctors say Dr Amanti Milani has stayed at the pontiff’s bedside since he was summoned after the valet Malvestiti found the Holy Father in distress early today church officials reported the condition remains grave and unclear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amanti Milani
Malvestiti
Holy Father
Fire Destroyed Steck Barn Losses Share Ownership
A major fire razed a Steck family barn leaving one spraying outfit and a single motor truck intact. The structure dated from early years and was jointly owned by Virginia Steck and J. M. Steck, a Winchester lawyer. Insurance will not cover half the loss.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John M. Steck
Thomas W. Steck
Virginia Steck
J. M. Steck
Winchester
Notable Residents and Visitors in Front Royal Area
Local notes record Vincent Vurgallus transporting Nancy Smith to Frederick Maryland, and visits by Col. Warren Whitside and General S Gardner Waller in town. Several residents travel to Washington Charlottesville and Winchester for events, hospital stays, or family gatherings with confirmations of illness and upcoming church services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Front Royal
Vincent Vurgallus
Prederick
Nancy Smith
S. Gardner Waller
Richmond
Col
Warren W. Whitside
Washington
Walter Reed Hospital
Tentative Budget Reported Ready by Finance Committee
The Finance Committee chaired by Herman Hable completed the tentative budget for the ensuing year. Copies have been or will be sent to council members for consideration before the special Wednesday meeting. Council will first discuss the budget at that session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Finance Committee
Herman Hable
Council
Rural-Urban Meet Held by Front Royal Rotary Club
The Rural-urban dinner meeting of the Front Royal Rotary Club drew about 60 Rotarians and guests to the Afton Inn last night. The Rural Committee organized the event with Harry Martin as chair and S. D. Boyd Orville Van Dusen Bailey Stickley assisting. Guest speaker was G. G. Dickenson Woodstock county agent for Shenandoah County, who spoke on Soil Conservation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Front Royal
Woodstock
Shenandoah County
Property of late John Fox sold at public auction
The John Marshall highway near Front Royal hosted a public auction by trustees John H. Downing and I. Nachman. Two acres with a six room house were sold to George W. Alexandria for 1310 dollars.
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Front Royal
John Fox
John Marshall Highway
John H. Downing
I. Nachman
George W. Alexandria
King Faces Pressure Over Marriage Crisis Amid Cabinet Standoff
United Kingdom politics tense as King faces abdication pressure. Dr Arthur Hinsley and Anglican figures are asked to pray for the King. Cabinet meets amid protests with plans to decide within 48 hours. Public sentiment shows mixed support for the King’s personal dilemma and Baldwin's constitutional stance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minster
Arthur Hinsley
Pendhocary
Simpson
Stanley Baldwin
London
Baldwin
Mrs. Simpson
Decorations Are Being Installed This Christmas Display
City decorations proceed under City Manager Arthur M. Pield with Northern Virginian Power Company handling the work. White Way will feature evergreen trees with stars on brackets and streamers across streets. The Licht Committee chairs by Dr. Ralph Snapp oversees the project, funded at $300.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur M. Pield
Northern Virginian Power Company
Licht Committee
Ralph Snapp
Baltimore and Philadelphia Markets Report Dec 6
Market notes from Baltimore and Philadelphia show unchanged produce and mixed poultry prices. Livestock values rise slightly in Baltimore with higher calves and hogs, while Chicago reports steadier hogs and higher weight steers. eggs and butter prices listed for local retail.
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Baltimore
Philadelphia
Plymouth
Baltimore Livestock
USDA
Chicago Livestock Chicago
U. S. Dept
Local Markets Daily Prices for Feed and Grains
Local wholesale market listings show prices for corn, meal, and various feeds. Includes 98 lb, 48 lb, 24 lb, and 12 lb bags with per barrel and per 100 measures. Pivotal items feature dairy, baby chick, and poultry feeds with mixed and specialty blends.
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Ceseesayee Gane
Cscs
Ncsecesereese OO
Seeevees
Jos Enance
Sercessene
Seresses
Es Perrin Aveace
Twas Awe
Stock Market Report Sees Mixed Action Despite Rally Attempts
New York reports a cautious trading day with modest gains in some leaders like steels and autos while sentiment remains jittery ahead of events abroad. Transfers reached about 950000 shares as bonds and commodities show mixed movement and currencies slip against the dollar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
American Smelters
American Tel
Tel
Anaconda
Baltimore and Ohio
Bethlehem Steel
Chrysler
Consol Edison
Con Poducts
General Electric
General Motors
Goodyear
Int Harvester
Johns Manville
Kennecott
Montgomery Ward
N. ¥. Central
Rae Railroad
Southern Railway Poar Standard Oil
M. J
Texas Corp
Union Pacific
U. S. Steel
Woolworth
Wheat and Grain Prices Edge Down in Chicago Markets
Light nationwide precipitation weighed on wheat and related grains with mostly lower quotes in Chicago trade. Closing prices show declines across wheat and corn while oats soybeans and barley hold near prior levels amid steady Liverpool demand for Argentine and Australian futures.
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Chicago
United States
Liverpool
Cables
Italy
Great Britain
Chicago Cash Grain
Baltimore Wheat
Baltimore
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National Guard
Equal City Fund
Harrison
New Library
Locarno
France
Roanoker
C. E. Johnston
Steck
Warren County
The
Winchester Evening Star
Gussie McFall
Boreau
Telephone Front Royal
J. Lockwood
Henry Coe
Charlottesville
Mr. Coe
Charlottesville Hospital
N. N. Hall
Tae Nursing Home
Elizabeth Major
Kitty Schwab
Warrenton
Harriet Harrison
Peggy Jackson
Mrs. Samuel Major
Reams Moore
Culverton, Ga
Estelle Laws
Rockland
Robert Cassell
Calverton
Fauquier Hospital
Mrs. Lloydee
James Yates
A. C. Carson
Queenie Carson Paxton
Mrs. Shepton Bowen
Purcellville
Mrs. O. R. Bowen
Merle Coe
Mrs. Moreland Venable
Town
Mr. Venable
Mrs
Clarence Venable
Peter Oxenham
Harry Oxenham
Florence Millar
Elizabeth Millar
Oxenham
Frederick Goodwin
Virginia
Calvary Episcopal Church
Arthur Miller
Washington, Va
Billie Weaver Miller
Johnston’s
Mrs. Essex Fenley
Mrs. Fenley
John M. Johnson
Mrs. Henry Coe
Vanessa Kittleberger
Ronald Rowland, White
Yestery
G. G. Dickenson
Woodstock Shenandoah County
Meeree
Star
Stock Market Report
Winchester Grain Market
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