Berkeley Springs and Morgan County Propose Annual Winchester Banquet
A Berkeley Springs attorney and county committee chair asks the Winchester Chamber of Commerce to sponsor a yearly banquet and dance to mark Route 7 completion. He suggests naming the event the Winchester Berkeley Springs Jubilee and praises local hospitality during last month’s celebration.
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Berkeley Springs
Morgan County
W. Va
Winchester
C. &. Trump
Os County
Andrew Bell
Winchester Chamber of Commerce
C. of C
Kiwanis Club
Identification of Man Is Sought After railroad death
EDGEWOOD Md Dec 9 Officers investigated the death of a man tentatively identified as William H Shanahan 37 struck by a southbound Pennsylvania Railroad train. Identification was tentative due to mangled body and a letter found in the coat pocket.
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Edgewood
William H. Shanahan
Woman Facing Murder Charge in Gantt Slaying
In Prince Frederick Maryland on December 9, 18 year old Margaret Abell was brought to trial for murder over the death of William Warren Gantt a 55 year old tobacco farmer. She is one of three charged in the slaying, with Walter Stinnett 24 having been convicted last week and faces life imprisonment.
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Prince Frederick
William Warren Gantt
Margaret Abell
Juel
Seniors Seek To Break Deadlock In 18-Hole Playoff
Md seniors stage an 18 hole playoff for first in the second annual seniors golf tournament at Augusta National. The two veteran pros tied at 154 after yesterday's round, forcing today’s decisive round.
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Augusta National
School Officials Oppose Licensing Cocktail Bar
Parents and school officials condemned a cocktail bar next to a girls high school. The Board of Education criticized the New York liquor authority for granting the license while Deputy Commissioner Schneider argued 200 foot rule does not apply to a restaurant. They urged closure before harm occurs.
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Board of Education
New York State Liquor Authority
George J. Schneider
The
Liquor Authority
Schneider
James Marshall
Quits Nobility Society Over Broadway Stage Role
Prince Alexis Obalensky resigns as president of the Russian Nobility Association after objecting exiled members to his role as a Soviet commissar in a Broadway musical. He says he took the part to work and would not cause friction with older Russians still wounded by the Soviet government. He appears in Leave It To Me as a minor actor.
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New York
Alexis Obalensky
Old Guard
Victor Moore
Did Not See Gun Produced In The Clark Case
An eye witness James Edward Clark claimed he saw Edwin Smith exit a car go to the back of a machine and fire. Authorities later learned two men were involved. one left the car, ran to the rear, and was dead at the scene.
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Edwin Smith
James Edward Clark
Papermill Road
Smith
Clark
She Rides Bike Just Like Man in Berlin Story
Mrs Nancy Campbell aged 175 years pedals a bicycle from her new Berlin home to Snow Hill a fifty mile trip to visit friends. She notes townsfolk doubt a woman rides a bike and cites a neighbor loaned bike with a man’s frame. She has ridden bicycles since 1871.
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Berlin
Nancy Campbell
New Bishopville
Snow Hill
Unkindest Cut in Cook County Salary Clash
J L Jacobs who urged a 15 percent county employee pay cut later became county assessor and now sues to recover 1886 dollars he claims the cut wrongly lowered his salary. The case hinges on the legality of the temporary reduction and the rightful pay due.
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Chicago
Cook County
J. L. Jacobs
Service Honors Rev. Harry G. Spencer At Havre De Grace
Crowds gathered Wednesday at the Methodist Episcopal Church in Havre De Grace for the last rites of Rev. Harry G. Spencer D D age 58 born near Westminster Carroll County Md He studied at Drew Theological Seminary and received a Doctor of Divinity from Asbury College His ministry spanned 32 years in the Baltimore Annual Conference and he mentored six young preachers while serving several long pastorates The service featured hymns readings and personal appreciations and interment followed at Parkwood Cemetery in Baltimore
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Harry G. Spencer
Havre de Grace
Francis A. Bailey
East Baltimore
Ange
B. W. Meeks
B. I. McGowan
John T. Ensor
Bailey
Meeks
Baltimore Preachers
E. P. Fellenbaum
Fred Barnes
Dr. Spencer
Parkwood Cemetery
Baltimore
Spencer
Westminster
Carroll County
Drew Theological Seminary
Asbury College
Wilmore
E. Stanley Jones
Iuter
House of Minors Found In Order
William G Bramham 65 year old president of the National Association of Professional Baseball Leagues says the minor leagues are in order at the association’s annual meeting in New Orleans Cash registers are working club owners are behaving players are protected and baseball is on a business basis Bramham earned 20000 annually and since taking charge in 1932 the number of minor leagues has grown from 11 to 37
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New Orleans
William G. Bramham
National Association of Professional Baseball Leagues
Bramham
Dempsey Wins Edward J. Neil Memorial Medal
New York December 9 Jack Dempsey, former heavyweight champion, receives the first Edward J Neil Memorial medal from the Boxing Writers Association. The annual award honors the AP war correspondent killed in Spain and goes to the boxer who has meant most to the sport in the current year.
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New York
Jack Dempsey
Edward J. Neil
Boxing Writers Association
Associated Press
Spain
Funeral Honors For Revered Minister With Wide Ministry
A large funeral for Dr. Spencer drew about fifty ministers forming a guard of honor. Pallbearers included Claude B. Stickley and Lawson Armentrout among others from Baltimore. Survived by widow Miss Irma Davis, daughter Mary, three sons, and siblings. The service honored a minister with extensive charge history including Market Street Church in Winchester.
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Claude B. Stickley
Vaucluse
Lawson Armentrout
Baltimore
Stanley J McFarland
Clayton Luce
Karl Justis
Robert Wierer
Spencer
Irma Davis
Frederick County
Mary Hamilton Spencer
Raymond
William R
Victor L. Spencer
John
Howard Spencer
Carroll County
Albert Spencer
Roby
Ralph Roby
New Jersey
Market Street
Winchester
Progress in Seal Sale Supports Tuberculosis Fund
Progress reported in the Christmas seal sale for the tuberculosis fund by Mrs. John L. Kater and Mrs. Clarence Hardy at the District Nurse Association meeting led by president Mrs. H. D. Puller. The November nursing activities included orthopedic and tuberculosis clinics, 407 total visits, and several patient referrals and hospitalizations with support from public welfare.
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Tuberculosis Fund
John L. Kater
Clarence Hardy
District Nurse Association
H. D. Puller
Winchester
Martin Wisecarver
Mary L. Pearson
Evelyn C. Dean
Novanig
Robert V. Fpunsten
University Virginia Hospital
Randolph
State Department of Health
Blue Ridge Sanatorium
Memorial Hospital
Public Welfare Department
Troop 2
Girl Scouts
Market Street Methodist Sunday School
Fiftics Results From Last Night
Associated Press results show Pittsburgh's Fritzie Zivic scoring a 148 outpoint over Vincent in Brooklyn. Wally Sears of Minersville defeated Al Ettore of Philadelphia 175 to 197 in Atlantic City. Bob Montgomery of Philadelphia beat Jack Sheppard 138 to 136 in Philadelphia.
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Associated Press
Pittsburgh
Fritzie Zivic
Vincent Rir
Vesibinae
Brooklyn
Philadelphia
Wally Sears
Minersville
al Ettore
Atlantic City
N. J
Bob Montgomery
Jack Sheppard
Must Win Now To Retain Place In Boxing Ten-Round
NEW YORK Dec 9 Gun nar Barland the enduring Finn faces Roscoe Toles in a ten round bout at the Hippodrome tonight to keep his ranking as a heavyweight. Barland beat Buddy Baer and Alektra Lovell but was halted by Lou Nova, making a win crucial to maintain his place.
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New York
Gunnar Barland
Finn
Roscoe Toles
Detroit
Hippodrome
Gunnar
Buddy Baer
Alektra Lovell
Lou Nova
Teles
Berryville High Opens Basketball Schedule Tonight
Berryville Virginia announces Berryville Highs 12 game boys and girls basketball schedule coach George Pope says both squads will play tonight at 7 30 with girls first against Upperville and boys to follow starting five for the boys likely Kenneth Shenk Houghton Dickie Potts and Allen Emrt. girls likely McCloy McKay Wheeler Buckner Wisecarver Schakleford with Smallwood Carter as substitutes. The slate includes Dec 9 Upperville here and Dec 16 Bunker Hill boys only here plus several road games through Feb 24.
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Berryville
Berryville High
George Pope
Upperville
Pope
Quitent
Kenneth Shenk
Houghton
Dickie Potts
Allen
T Mort Ant. Harris
Alexander
Parker
Duke Stokes
Hamilton
McCloy
McKay
Wheeler
Buckner
Wisecarver
Schakleford
Smallwood
Carter
Bunker Hill
Front Royal
Wardensville
W. Va
Boyce
Capon Bridge
Boysony
Berryville Names 17 Football Monogram Winners
Coach George Pope announces 17 Berryville High football lettermen for the recently ended season. Led by captain Joe Harris from quarterback, the list includes linemen Roy Potts Wilfred Trenary Carl Pitta Robert Berry Robert Pope Tommy Stough Shirley Lickey Ernest Elsen Kenneth Shank Holmes Carlisle and backs Joe Harris Dickie Potts Allen Emmart Carleton Emmart Clyde Alexander Robert Parker and John Lee. Letters will be awarded at commencement per local policy.
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Berryville
Berryville High
George Pope
Joe Harris
Father of Six Killed In Crash Near Ellicott City
John H. Kramer aged 46, a father of six, died in a three car crash three miles west of Ellicott City Maryland. His car tire blew out causing a collision with a truck driven by Edward Schmidt 26 and Luther Schmidt 24 both of Oakland then struck a following auto driven by Blanche Wolfkill of Hagerstown who escaped injury along with two other women.
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Ellicott City
John H. Kramer
Oakland
Hagerstown
Here
Kramer
Edward Schmidt
Luther
Blanche Wolfkill
Tuberculosis Can Be Wiped Out Says Surgeon General
Dr. Thomas Parran of the U S Public Health Service urges Christmas Seals campaigns as vital to eradicating tuberculosis in the nation. The message frames fundraising as essential to public health goals this season.
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Thomas Parran
United States Public Health Service
Notice of Administration Hearing for Goldie Whitlock
Public notice announces that administration is sought for Goldie Whitlock of Frederick County Virginia who has been missing for over seven years and a court hearing in Winchester Virginia on January 16 1938 will consider her presumed death and absence. Corinne Barnette Deputy Clerk signs the notice.
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Goldie Whitlock
Frederick County
Virginia
Corporation Court
Winchester
Corinne Barnette
Two Enlistees Join United States Army Reserve
The Winchester recruiting station announces Reese L. Hammock of Riverton and Samuel J. O Neal of Vaucluse have joined the regular army reserve after prior service in Hawaii. Reserve service requires no drills, just address updates, with pay of 2.00 monthly and potential active duty pay plus 3.00 monthly for reserve time, up to 150.
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Regular Army
United States Army
Winchester
Reese L. Hammock
Riverton
Samuel J. O’neal
Vaucluse
Hawaii
Confessions Put Before A Jury In Mayer Smith Murder Trial
Seattle dispatch reports the first degree murder trial of Earl Mayer and Mrs. Mary Eleanor Smith includes a series of confessions for the jury to weigh. Warden J M McCauley testified Mayer’s statement admitted slaying James Eugene Bassett and promised to reveal details to authorities after pleading guilty.
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Seattle
Decasto Earl Mayer Joe
James Eugene Bassets
Mayer
Mary Eleanor Smith
J. M. McCauley
Walla Walla
McCauley
Bassett
P. E. Mahoney
Smith
Beware Coughs from common colds That Hang On
Ady advertises a genuine product promising relief for lingering coughs from common colds. The copy emphasizes enduring symptoms and relief offered by the advertised remedy.
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Robert Brennan
United States
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Fred S. Boyd
Dempsey
Billy Rose
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Odd Fellows
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Jersey City
Uncle Sam
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