Public Sale of County Realty in Stephens City
Special Receiver to sell real estate from the Gardner estate at public auction December 11 1939 at the B and O Station Stephens City Va separate parcels and whole with 14 foot rights of way and details of the Strode Gardner Warehouse Depot Gardner Lumber Yard and conditions of payment including bonds and mortgage to secure purchase.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Elizabeth Gardner
James L. Gardner, Inc
Als
Circuit Court
Frederick County
Bi City
James L
Gardner Lumber Yard
Marlboro Road
J. C. Gardner
Stephens City
Saifi Realty
Rural school program aims for fresh appeal in county
The choir and tableau by first and second grade pupils will be costumed in original garb to create an inter esting program. Efforts focus on showing the community that rural schools can offer a notable and beautiful event. A large attendance from Frederick County Rural Schools supporters is hoped.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick County
British Troops Repulse Nazi Attack on Western Front
British troops repulsed a Sunday assault by German forces south of Buschdorf near the Moselle Valley on the western front. Military dispatches claim comparatively heavy German losses with no British dead or wounded reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Buschdorf
Moselle
Keen Johnson inaugurated for full four year term in Kentucky
Governor Keen Johnson, a 43 year old Richmond editor, was inaugurated in Frankfort to begin a four year term. He had previously served as acting governor after A. B. Chandler resigned to join the U.S. Senate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frankfort
Keen Johnson
Kentucky
Richmond
A. B. Chandler
United States Senate
British film star wins divorce from Captain Astley
London reports that Made laine Carroll, noted British star of American films, was granted a divorce from Captain Philip Astley on grounds of misconduct with a woman named Dorothy Everard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Madelaine Carroll
Philip Astley
Dorothy Everard
Death Notice for Prankiin R. Bucher Funeral Details
The family expresses deep thanks for the kindness and sympathy shown during the death and funeral of Prankiin R. Bucher. Your support is gratefully appreciated by the family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prankiin R. Bucher
Capitol Theatre Opens With Frank Boucher as Manager
Eleven years ago Winchester opened the Capitol Theatre with Frank Boucher as manager. A full page ad listed leading motion picture stars such as Glen Tryon Barbara Kent Mary Philbin Conrad Veidt Reginald Denny Mary Nolan Arthur Lake Laura La Plante Hoot Gibson Marion Nixon Dorothy Gulliver Churchill Ross Patsy Ruth Miller George Roland G Eaton. The article also notes hotel executive changes and local issues including a Baptist church demolition and rising moonshine and influenza concerns with public health advice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Capitol Theatre
Winchester
Frank Boucher
Glen Tryon
Barbara Kent
Mary Philbin
Conrad Veidt
Reginald Denny
Mary Nolan
Arthur Lake
Laura LaPlante
Hoot Gibson
Marion Nixon
Dorothy Gulliver
Churchill Ross
Patsy Ruth Miller
George
Water rate debate notes a proposed budget rise in city services
The city weighs higher charges and budget increases across Mosquito and weed control pumping station improvements street lighting police radio traffic signals fire equipment and city hall operations. Officials compare rates with Manassas Front Royal Harrisonburg and Winchester as part of the discussion while unrelated Q A fragment on rats appears.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Water Committee
Council
Hable
Winchester
Manassas
Front Royal
Harrisonburg
Jefferson
Fairmont Avenue
City Hall
Two Trials Set For Tomorrow In Frederick Circuit Court
Two cases to be heard in Frederick Circuit Court tomorrow. Paul Pangle faces liquor manufacture charges and Arthur Rowles is charged with breaking and entering. Both are expected to be jury hearings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick
Paul Pangle
Arthur Rowles
Labor Board Hearings Cite Bridges Rivalry Over Nylander
The National Labor Relations Board wrestled with internal tensions as Harry Bridges and the CIO faced distrust of NLBA director Nylander in Los Angeles. Testimony described transfers, improved conditions, and focus on Nylander’s personal conduct while committee counsel read a lengthy investigation report. Officials sought a quick reply from two board members to Smith committee testimony, deemed presumptive by aides.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Bridges
CIO
Towne Nylander
NLBA
Los Angeles
Edmund M. Toland
Washington Board
Nylander
George Pratt
Gerhard van Arkel
Toland
Bridges
William M. Leiiserson
Loseles
Leiserson
National Labor Relations Board
Smith Committee
Ths
Police Court Cases Heard by Mayor in Disorderly Conduct
Police court under Mayor C R Anderson and Judge Donald Weems presided. Harry E Pick of Needmore Pa fined 100 dollars and costs and 60 days for driving under liquor influence. Richard Tracy listed as drunk received 10.25 and commitment to jail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. R. Anderson
Donald Weems
Harry E. Pick
Needmore
Richard Tracy
Noted Distillery Incident in Roanoke Involving Silas Luttrell
A brief report from Roanoke documents Silas Luttrell of Cross Junction linked to a local incident in July involving a substance and a $10.25 figure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Silas Luttrell
Cross Junction
Roanoke
Ames
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Gore Junior High
Scott Wingfield
Frank Alanson
Herbert S. Larrick
Atty
C. I. Brumback
Baker
Chet
Self
Capitol Theatre
Roland G. Eaton
Jack
Melbourne
Fla
Gene R. Branch
Asheville
N. C
Branch
Southern Hotel Association
Baptist Church
First Baptist
East Cork Street
Stewart Perry
John Kerr School
Washington and
Piccadilly Streets
Page County
Tuberculosis Association
Va. League
Radio Commission
Lewis Farm
S. Loudoun St
Boettiger
Labor
L. B. LaFollette
Majestic Radios
Busy Bee
Taos
Patloise
Sinha
Cretonne Wu
Big Girl
Dolly
Harg
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