Maxwell Girl Denied New Trial in Father Murder Case
Edith Maxwell, 21, a school teacher from Wise Virginia, was denied a new trial after being found guilty of murdering her father. Judge H A W Skeen suspended the sentence for 60 days to allow a writ of error to the Virginia Supreme Court, stating the verdict could stand and the jury was not justified in presuming premeditation.
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H. A. W. Skeen
Edith Maxwell
Supreme Court
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R. P. Bruce
Virginia Supreme
A. A
Edith
Lilly Re
Let Your Husband Read His Newspaper in Peace
Ma Winchester urges wives to let husbands finish the paper before discussing domestic matters. She warns interrupting during reading provokes a surly response, comparing it to snatching a bone from a vicious dog and noting budget talks and town news matter more to him.
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Evening Star
Johnny
Becky
George
Daddy
Palace of Capitol
Kentucky Governor Chandler Inauguration Draws Big Crowd
Senator H F Byrd returned from Frankfort Ky after attending the Tuesday inauguration of A B Chandler as Kentucky governor. Byrd conferred with Chandler and state officials on plans to reorganize government, simplify operations and merge or abolish unnecessary offices. Interest grows among Virginia reform leaders as Kentucky considers changes modeled after Virginia reforms.
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H. F. Byrd
Frankfort
A. B
Chandler
Kentucky
Byrd
Virginia
Decree Granted In Brown Case
A decree grants Thelma Clark Brown an absolute divorce from William Henry Brown on statutory grounds. The defendant must pay $5 weekly alimony and plaintiff's attorney fees until further orders. marriage by either party within six months is forbidden.
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Thelma Clark Brown
William Henry Brown
Treasury reports silver holdings rise as price support acts
Washington, Dec. 12. The Treasury announced it has acquired 1,761,000 ounces of silver since policy steps began to bolster the metal's price.
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The
Treasury
Italian Front Quiet in Ethiopia Said by Government
Rome December 12 officials released a brief military report stating there is nothing noteworthy to report on the Eritrean and Somaliland fronts, noting no new developments in Ethiopia.
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Rome
Ethiopia
New Coats Dresses Skirts and Sweaters at Style Shop
New coats dresses skirts and sweaters advertised with fur trimmed dress coats in black brown and green up to 19 50 and sale at 10 00 sport coats 8 95 to 12 95 dresses hundreds of them in shades 14 to 50 at 2 98 skirts 24 to 34 1 88 twin sweater sets all wool 2 79 plus a Christmas Savings Club promotion tied to Farmers & Merchants National Bank and Trust Co.
Water shutoff on delinquent accounts planned for December
The City Water Department warns that all delinquent water and sewer accounts will be turned off on December 16. This official notice lists the date and department enforcing the cutoffs.
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City Water Dept
Death of O P Van Sweringen Ends Railroading Era
O P Van Sweringen a famed railroad builder dies in a hospital after months of illness. He and his brother formed a vast rail empire beginning with rapid transit line investment. Funeral set for Saturday at their residence. burial site pending.
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Missouri Pacific
van Swerigen Brothers
O. P. van Sweriingen
John J. Berriet
van Swerigen Railroads
Wooster
Eveland
County Officers Spend 210 To Seek Re election
Two Democratic candidates filed election expenses in the recent general election. Lee N. Whitacre spent 180 dollars for commissioner of the revenue and Harry L. McCann spent 30 dollars for sheriff. Several incumbents were re elected without spending.
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Revenue
Harry L. McCann
Whitacre
Roger P. Sager
T. Russell Cather
E. Blackburn Moore
R. S. Smith
C. C. Brannon
Burr P. Harrison
C. I. Brumback
Phil H. Gold
W. H. Branner
C. M. Rosenberger
W. Adams
James D. Price
House of Delegates
Noel C. Williams
C. W. Gardner
C. B. Dawson
Back Creek
Opequon
Stonewall
Commissioner of Revenue
Shaffer To Be Given Hearing In Mountain Falls Case
Carson Shaffer 38 of Mountain Falls Frederick County was moved to Winchester jail from Woodstock by State Officer R E Bayliss. He faces a hearing tomorrow over the death of Melvin R Cooley 18 of Mountain Falls, allegedly killed by a match tossed into gasoline while Cooley poured it into a car vacuum tank. Shaffer is also convicted of auto theft from a Strasburg merchant.
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Mountain Falls
Frederick County
Winchester
Woodstock
R. E. Bayliss
Melvin R. Cooley
Cooley
Shaffer
Strasburg
Vets of Spanish War Observe Local Camp Anniversary
William A. Seddinger will speak at Odd Fellows hall on East Boscawen and Cameron streets as the Colonel James C. Baker camp marks its first anniversary. Delegations from Woodstock Martinsburg and nearby towns attend. six new members to be welcomed and officers elected. Projects include a Star Fort flagpole and beautifying highway entrances with broad city group cooperation.
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Norfolk
Virginia
James C. Baker
Odd Fellows
East Boscawen
Cameron Streets
George F. Whitmore
Perennent
Martinsburg
VFW
A. Lee Coble
Woodstock
Harry T. Cook
Ollie T. Ritter
James E. Bentley
Courtney B. Jones
Luther C. Kreme
Samuel W. Snowbridge
James W. Rosenberger
John J. Fries
Stewart H. Good
Henry G. Buchanan
Charles F. Grim
H. E. Shull
Peter C. Petrie
Historic Star Fort
Ook
The Ideal Xmas Gift A Star Subscription
A year long subscription to The Star is pitched as a lasting Christmas gift, promising daily appreciation. The Evening Star note references a gift idea with enduring value and regular reader access.
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Rotary fellows to aid families at Christmas in Winchester
W R Legge spoke at the Rotary meeting outlining plans for a Fellowship club to assist needy Winchester families at Christmas. A master list of families from welfare groups will guide adoptions and donations of baskets of food clothing and toys. Contributions may be sent to the George Washington Hotel. New members Harry F Byrd Jr and H H Covington were welcomed with Rotary ethics pins and literature.
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Rotary Club
Fellowship Club
Winchester
George Washington Hotel
Harry F. Byrd, Jr
H. H. Covington
Northern Virginia Power Company
Charles Coffman
Robert Underwood
Frank Armstrong, Jr
Herbert Solenberger
Charles Town Robbery At Local Service Station
A Charles Town West Virginia service station was robbed last night of cigarettes tobacco candy and other contents plus cash from a drawer. State police Corporal Sheldon and Trooper Mays traveled to Winchester with the cash file and a cash box in hopes of fingerprints aiding an arrest.
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W. Va
Sheldon
West Virginia State Police
Mays
Winchester
Officials of 17 Virginia cities answer queries on traffic lights
A survey by E J Snapp shows eight cities report increases in traffic lights including Alexandria and Portsmouth while Newport News notes a decrease. Officials address future plans and cost concerns amid Winchester proposals for 1800 dollars for new and maintained signals.
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E. J. Snapp
Police and Traffic Committee of Common Council
Virginia
Winchester
Alexandria
Bristol
Charlottesville
Lynchburg
Martinsville
Portsmouth
Richmond
Suffolk
Gift Suggestions For Christmas Needs
Mary Yeakley presents a holiday guide featuring hose scarves bags and handkerchiefs along with Xmas novelties aimed at shoppers seeking practical gift ideas.
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Mary
Yeakley
108th Birthday Party for Chicago Woman
Chicago woman Martha Steiger turns 108 on Friday the thirteenth. Born in Germany in 1827 and coming to the United States in 1888 she remains active in memory and faith despite blindness for two years. Her daughter plans a large family birthday gathering and cake to celebrate.
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Martha Steiger
Mrs. Steiger
Germany
100 Gallon Still Seized Near Paris in Loudoun County
State ABC inspectors and Loudoun County officers raided a 100 gallon still and two fermenting tanks about a mile north of Paris near the Fauquier county line. The setup linked the still between tanks for continuous operation and operators fled before police arrived. no arrests were announced.
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Loudoun County
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Fauquier
Echols Brothers to Begin Martinsburg Pike Section
A Staunton based road building firm Echols Brothers plans to start the Martinsburg Pike section just north of the city after Christmas. The contract was awarded recently by the State Highway Commission and work will begin following the Christmas holidays.
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Staunton
Martinsburg Pike
State Highway Commission
Ford to Supply White Fleet for Virginia Police
Ford Motor Company submitted the low bid of 35000 dollars to supply 100 new patrol cars for the Virginia State Police. Bickers Motor Company will supply cars for officers in this territory. Officer R B Bayliss already has a car, with the second to be added after required mileage on the current vehicle.
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Division of Motor Vehicles
Virginia
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R. BE. Bayliss
Ford
Single Labatt Abductor Uncaught
Albert Pegram remained the only Labatt kidnaping suspect at large as extradition proceedings continued from Ottawa to bring two more captives to London Ontario for trial.
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Ont
Albert Pegram
Labatt
Ottawa
Judge Williams Heads to Madison for December 26 Hearing
Judge Philip Williams will open Warren county circuit court in Front Royal on December 26. Earlier reports said he would hear evidence in the contested election for commonwealth's attorney between Norman G. Payne and E. A. Carpenter, with Payne winning by one vote. Also on the docket is the trial of Front Royal attorney Wilbur F. Trout in the Slay case against Harvey Saffle.
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Philip Williams
Warren County
Front Royal
Madison
Williams
Commonwealth
Norman G. Payne
E. A. Carpenter
Payne
Wilbur F. Trout
Harvey
Wreaths Being Strung Up Here Today
City employees loaded a truck of green holly wreaths at City Hall and began decorating the main business section of Winchester for the Christmas season. Wires are being strung along streets and across certain spots. The wreaths and decorations will be placed on electric light standards and other suitable locations.
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Winchester
Wiggington Seeks Driver's License Restored in Court
N. J. Wigginton filed a petition in Frederick County circuit court seeking a hearing before the Division of Motor Vehicles director to restore his driver’s license. The license was revoked November 20 after two minor accidents in which he faced reckless driving charges.
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Eden Urges Early Hearing On Full Statement
Eden calls for an earliest possible hearing to present the full statement. Britain would cordially welcome any suggestions to improve the current program.
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Eden
Britain
Mussolini cautious on peace bids amid Ethiopia row
Premier Mussolini signals acceptance only as a basis for negotiation and warns against excessive optimism. He may seek clarifications before responding while high Fascist sources push for a broader peace approach that keeps Italy in a strong bargaining position as League talks proceed.
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