Social and Personal Notices for Gleaves-N Morris Cohen
Social and personal items report a Washington engagement notice for Miss Byelina Gleaves and Neate Morris Cohen with December 20 ceremony at St John s Church and a Naval Observatory reception. Also notes Miss Irene Headley hosting an Ever Ready Missionary Society meeting with new members and a charity toy drive for the Christian Orphanage arranged by church members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert G. Gleaves
Washington
Byelina
Porter Gleaves
Neate Morris Cohen
Phia
St. John’s Church
Naval Observatory
Miss Gleaves
Winchester
Headley T
Missionary Society of the
First Christian Church
Irene Headley
Cameron -Street
Devoby
Evelyn Cather
Ae Zea
Anna Amelia Seabright
Kenneth, Hook
New Hope Church
Harrisonburg
B. J. Earp
Miss Seabright
Alli
Christian Orphanage
Eton College
Ncc
Marriage License Issued At County Clerk Office
A marriage license was issued last evening to William J. Cooper and Miss McDonald, residents of the Gee cone Sie area, after clerk Brannon opened the office late to accommodate the couple. In other notes, the Rev J Luther Neff is visiting Gordon Pa to care for ill parents, with Rev Hugh Organ to preach at Market Street Church. Aloise El Ellen hosts a birthday luncheon for her daughter at 1603 Valley Avenue, with schoolfriends attending, and Mrs George Petley entertains a bridge luncheon for Miss Martha Stuart whose engagement to Chauncey S Jerome was recently announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
County Clerk's
William J. Cooper
Miss McDonald
Lgee Cone
Lather Madielandr
Charles McFarland
Hayfield
Cooper
Watson Cooper
Pennsylvania
J. Luther Neff
Market Street Methodist’ Episcopal Church
Gordon
Heston L. Neff
Neff
Hugh Brill
Valley Avenue
Ellen
Aloise el
Jean .Moling
Ruthanna
Lee
Craig
Margaret Byrd
Elizabeth. Massey
Andrey
Lee Cammer
Jean Oliver
Brill
Binore
Josephine Griffith
Martha Stuart
George Petley
E. C. Stuart
Chauncey S. Jerome
Hollywood
Fla
Hawthorne
de v
Stewart
Elizabeth Barr
Margaret Kennedy
Ellen Funt
Lansing Women Return From Missouri Tour
Miss Louise McLeod of Stephens City and Mrs F M Zea of Strasburg Va have spent six weeks in Missouri visiting relatives and friends in Kansas City St Louis and Hannibal and were guests of honor at a stylish entertainment in those cities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louise McLeod
Stephens City
This County
F. M. Zea
Strasburg
Missouri
Misa McLeod
Mrs. Zez
Kansas City
St. Louis
Hannibal
Christmas Visitors and Local Stops In Winchester
Local society notes list Mr and Mrs Miller ORear visiting for Christmas with relatives, and multiple residents and guests spending time in Winchester and neighboring towns. Several individuals travel to Washington for weekend visits while others return to Elkins and Gainesboro for holidays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. Miller O’rear
Miller O’rear
George W. Kurtz
Washington
Ade Walker
O’rear
Winchester
Evening radio program promotes comfortable footwear sale
An advertisement touts relaxing evening hours with soft Comfy shoes replacing stiff leather footwear. It highlights new Daniel Green Comfy slippers for women and urges readers to see the new assortment for added ease after a long day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daniel Green
Local residents report travel and visits around Washington
Miss Gladys Anderson sails to Washington to visit relatives. Several residents, including Mr. and Mrs. Holler and Mr. Shadwell, stay at the G. F. House in Harrisonburg. Figures such as J. Wilbur Warner of Potomac Edison and Myr. Lineberg of Stephens City were seen in town on business. Mrs. W. D. Myers and children return home from Roanoke, while R. Gray Williams departs for Winchester after attending the state horticultural meeting in Charlottesville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. D. Horner
Roanoke, Va
Stephens City
Mrs
A. W. Dean
Stanley Holler
BE. W. Shadwell
Harrisonburg, Va
G. F. House
Myr
Lineberg
W. A. Trescott
Trescott Grading Company
Messrs
F. R. Main
Clarence le Frois
Fairport
George Washington Hotel
Charlotesville
W. D. Myers
Roanoke
R. Gray. Williams
Harry Byrd
Winchester
Richmond Times-Dispatch
Bank scandal in Memphis opens grand jury inquiry
Memphis is under scrutiny as the Shelby county grand jury investigates the American Savings Bank and Trust Company collapse. Embezzlement charges loom as clerks Parke and Williams face accusations and the bank's 6000 Christmas savings holders seek to recover $235 000 in funds.
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Associated Press
Memphis
Tenn
Shelby County Grand Jury
American Savings Bank and Trust Company
Grand
W. T. McLain
Memphis Bank
Robett Payne
Thomas Allen
Joe Burney
Rush H. Parke
J. T. Williams
Williams
Parke
Clarence Henochsberg
Congress to Honor Byrd and Bennett with Medals
Senate and House proposals would award congressional medals of honor to Lieut. Comdr. Richard Byrd for the North Pole flight and grant him a promotion to commander. Floyd Bennett would receive a similar honor with a rank advance to warrant officer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Congress
Richard Evelyn Byrd
Virginia
North Pole
Swanson
Drewry
Petersburg
Senate
House
Byrd
Floyd Bennett
Pole
Bennett
Three Brothers Admit Poisoning Water of School
In Warsaw Indiana three younger brothers confessed to陪ment with Athol Riley age 23 and Samuel Riley 18 in poisoning Mount Tabor school well. The act sickened sixteen to seventeen pupils. Athol and Samuel denied the charges while Morrison Rockhill, prosecutor, announced the case details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Warsaw
Ind
Athol Riley
Samuel Riley
Mount Tabor
Athol
Samuel
Morrison Rockhill
Reas
Nappanee
Wets Lose Fight To Cat Dry Law Enforcement Fund
The House rejected attempts to cut the prohibition unit’s funding as part of the Treasury Post Office appropriation bill. Prohibition supporters led by Massachusetts and New York wets prevailed, while an anti prohibition amendment to divert nearly 12 million for enforcement was defeated. The debate drew veteran dry advocates and defenders, with exchanges between Gallivan, Madden, Crampton and Upshaw over enforcement and law.
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eSee
Massachusetts
New York
House
Treasury Post Office
Reprenye la
Interior Department
Gallivan
Madden
Crampton
Michiigan
Upshaw
Georgia
Representative Hill
Maryland
Hill
Wet Advocates
Mexico
Anti-Saloon League
Michigan
Miles
Five Die At Francisco Mine No 2 In Indiana Fire
A mine explosion near Princeton Indiana killed 28 men and injured about 20 others. Rescue work ended as fire sealed the shaft trapping five bodies still inside. Two bodies were being lifted when flames forced crews to withdraw. Relatives watched as coverings were placed over surface outlets entombing the miners. Twenty-one homes prepared for funerals. The accident also claimed family losses for the Gates and James families.
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Associated Press
Princeton
Ind
Francisco Mine No. 2
Here
J. H
Earl Gates
Ther
Acciden
James
Francisco
Fred
William
Byrd To Attend Gridiron Dinner At the Capital
Governor Byrd leaves Richmond for Washington to attend the Gridiron Club dinner in the national capital. The event brings Members of Congress cabinet officials political writers and prominent businessmen. Byrd will be accompanied by his brother Lieutenant Commander Richard Evelyn Byrd.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond
The
Times-Dispatch Today
Byrd
Washington
Congress
Cabinet
National Capital
Richard Evelyn Byrd
Charges Dropped Against Judge George English by House Vote
The House voted 167 to 15 to abandon impeachment charges against Federal Judge George English of Illinois. Some members demanded a formal roll call, arguing abandonment equaled a guilty verdict for allegations including profanity from the bench and mismanagement of bankruptcy cases, though prosecutors said continuation would yield no gain as English had resigned on the eve of Senate trial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington
George English
Illinois
House
Senate
Six Oxygen Tanks In Emperor's Room
Six oxygen tanks were installed in the sick rooms of Emperor Yoshihito today and Empress Sadako is at his bedside. The emperor's condition is described as critical with a weak pulse causing anxiety. heart stimulants are deemed necessary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Tokio
Yoshihito
Emress Sadako
Chaplin Wife Plans Return to Catholic Church
Liza Grey Chaplin, estranged wife of Charlie Chaplin, intends to rejoin the Roman Catholic Church and have her two children baptized there. She says she renounced the faith when she married Chaplin two years ago, a marriage not recognized by the church due to Chaplin's prior divorce from Mildred Harris.
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Los Angels
Cal
the Times
Liza Grey Chaplin
Charlie Chaplin
Chaplin
Mildred Harris
Shovel King to Seek a New Trial in Breach Suit
John W. Hubbard, Pittsburgh manufacturer, ordered by a district court jury to pay Ann Caldwell of New York $50,000 for breach of promise to marry, will seek a new trial, his counsel said today in Pittsburgh.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburgh
John W. Hubbard
Ann Caldwell
New York
Church Bulletin Sunday Services and Activities
Sunday school starts at 9 30 a m with services at 11 a m and 7 30 p m. The pastor preaches at the evening service and the Senior Luther League meets at 6 45 p m. A cordial invitation is extended to all services.
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Luther League
Braddock Street M. E. South Service Schedule
The Braddock Street M. E. Church at 200 Block South Braddock St invites worshipers. Pastor Rev. Murray D. Mitchell announces 11 am sermon The World-Visioned Church and 7:30 pm The Victorious Church. Sunday school 9:45 am, men’s Bible class 9:30 am, Epworth Leagues 6:30 pm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Braddock St
Murray D. Mitchell
Epworth
Saint Paul A M E Church Service Schedule
The pastor Rev H Clarence Walker preaches at 11 a m with Sunday school at 2 50 p m A C EB League meeting at 7 p m and the section rally program at 8 p m The public is cordially invited to all services Please come early for a good seat.
John Manna E Church Service and Epworth League
Rev Horace A Johnson leads at the John Manna E Church with services at 10 a.m and 11 a.m. Epworth League gathers at 7 p.m. A special sermon for young men at 1 p.m. focuses on the verse I have written unto you young men because ye are strong. All town young men invited to participate as God needs strong workers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Epworth League
John
Charles Williams Charged After Still is Seized Near Mountain Falls
Sheriff M Borden Federal Agents Dolphinger Dirting and State Agent Rexrode raided Shenandoah county near Mountain Falls capturing a 765 gallon still. Charles Williams was arrested and bonded for the January circuit court term to face grand jury charges of violating the prohibition law. The capture marks the first bull seized by county officers in weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Strasburg
M. Borden
Dolphinger
Dirting
Rexrode
Shenandoah County
Charles Williams
Williams
Mountain Falls
Germans and Allies Disagree on Armament Control
Paria December 10 German and Allied experts remain far apart after the Council of Ambassadors failed to advance a plan for Armament control. The two hour session produced only a draft nay report sent to Geneva for foreign ministers to consider. Ministers may accept German claims and settle the issue, but ambassadors are expected to press on with efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Paria
Council of Ambassadors
League of Nations
Inter-Allied Control Commission
Council of Ambassenders
Geneva
Apple Barrels to Millions: Death of Nation’s Apple King
Joseph Steinhardt, famed as an apple king who popularized the Honey Dew Melon, died at his Fifth Avenue home of heart disease. A German immigrant who began rolling barrels at thirteen, his business grew to a vast fortune with a reported annual turnover of 15.9 million. He led Steinhardt and Company and helped build the fruit and vegetable trade across the west and northwest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
New York
Joseph Steinhardt
Germany
Steinhardt
Fifth Avenue
Weather Outlook Forecast Rain or Snow Early Next Week
The Weather Bureau issues a week ahead outlook for the North and Middle Atlantic States predicting a period of rain or snow in the north and rain in the south on Monday or Tuesday and again Thursday or Friday. Temperatures expected to be moderate at first and colder later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Associat Press
Washington
Weather Bureau
North
Middle Atlantic States
Underworld feud ends in murder of notorious offender
New York officials identified the bullet riddled body found in an automobile on Park Avenue as Dominick Alvero, a man arrested 14 times. Police theorize the death resulted from a gang war among bootleggers or criminals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Park Avenue
Dominick Alvero
Five Gunmen Raid Lindys Restaurant. Two Wounded by Police
Five gunmen attempted a hold up at Lindys on Broadway near Fiftieth Street. Two of the gunmen were shot by a policeman in a pistol battle early today and were rushed to an expensive car by fleeing accomplices. The raid emptied the restaurant and drew police reserves to restore order.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
New York
Lindy’s
Broadway
Fiftieth Street
P R R Engineer Killed Leaning From Cab
An Altoona Pennsylvania Railroad engineer Reuben Crum of Harrisburg was killed when his head struck a car on an adjoining track near Altoona. Officials believe he was leaning from the cab looking backward to verify signals and was struck by a freight car.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Altoona
Dee
Pennsylvania Railroad
Reuben
Crum
Harrisburg
Fed Arrow
Altoonn
Frank
Risburg
Railroad
Crom
Johns-Manville Band to Broadcast Mondays on WMAK
The Johns-Manville Band of 23 players under John W. Bolton will air Monday night December 13 on WMAK 266 meters. The ten week program, announced by John W. Rosenberger Inc, features a balanced schedule with Bolton described as a director of international experiences. Radio fans are invited to tune in Monday evenings this winter from Buffalo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johns-Manville
John W. Bolton
John W. Rosenberger
WMAK
Buffalo
Posters Shine In Shenandoah Valley Bank Contest
Over 100 posters were submitted by Handley High School students in Shenandoah Valley National Bank’s contest. The capital prize was $10, with Dorothy Lupton winning second prize of $5. Third prizes of $2.60 went to Dorothy Swartz and Eloise Caldwell. Six $1 prizes were awarded to Nancy Canter Dorothy Woods Dorothy Mauck Catherine Sullivan Beulah Stultz and Merlin Bly. The winning posters will be used in bank publicity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sylvis Grim
Hugh Grim
Christies ‘Savings
Dorothy Swartz
Eloise Caldwell
Nancy Canter
Dorothy Woods
Dorothy Mauck
Catherine Sullivan
Beulah Stultz
Merlin Bly
Profit Taking Interferes With Market Advance
New York December 1 trading showed profit taking by professional traders slowing the advance as prices rose. In many issues selling 1 to 5 points above Friday's final quotations but the day ended steady with total volume about 750000 shares.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New
York
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Mary. Miller
Nathan Carpenter
Peyton Marshall
Clarkson R
Ashby Sprint
Mieses Dorothy
Jeane
Elizabeth Stuart
Miss McLeod
Mrs. Zea
E. T. Clark
Rockingham County
J. A.clark
R.L. McCarty
C.D. Baker
Fred Baker
Sydney Campbell
Hikins
W. Va
Mr. Baker
Susan Baker
H. F. Kern
Elkins
William Shade
Thomas Boyd
Co. T. Bromley
Edgar Russell
Brentie Holland
Gainesboro
Mrs. Russell. Holland
Audrey Sparling
Ruth Green
R. R. Boyd
Charleston, W. Va
Hotel Jack
John Jolliffe
Clearbrook
C. A. Freed
Lutheran Synod of Virginia
J. H. M. Claggett
Ans County
J. A. Ireland
Lambwe N. J
William Dorsey
Irwin’ Carper
Gertrude Carper
Thornburg
Schacklett
Cere Schacklett
Ashington
Herbert Miller
Peyton Street
Sara Chew
A.W. Reid
Lockport, Noa
Huntsberry
Gladys Anderson
White Post
Tee Brother
George W. R
Robert BE. Lee
Reba Harlee
Edward Helvestine
Ralph Luttrell
Gladstone Crim
Emperor
Church Bulletin
Grace Lutheran
Freed, Panzer
Braddock Street
M. E. South
ST. Paul A. M. E. Church
Loudoun Street
H. Clarence Walker
John Manna E. Church
Horace A. Johnson
Chas. Williams
Wither
West
Northwest
Lindy
Sample Shoe Store
P.R.R
S. V. Bank
North Main Street
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