Gashed Soldier Found Guilty of Auto Tire Theft
Isaac S. Kerns, an overseas soldier badly gassed in battle, found guilty in Frederick County Circuit Court of stealing a tire from Roy DeHaven. He claimed it was a Halloween prank. fined $10 and costs after appeal from the Magistrate's Court. He served in the war, currently receives $87.50 monthly due to injuries.
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Isaac S. Kerns
Frederick County
Roy DeHaven
Whiting
Kerns
Hallowe’en
DeHaven
Circuit Court
Circuit Court On Appeal From the Magistrate’s Court
Tavenner
Minister McMurray Not Released by Winchester Presbytery
The Rev. Dr. J. A. McMurray, who preached his farewell sermon at Woodstock Presbyterian Church, Va., was not dismissed by Winchester Presbytery and is not expected to be released before the spring meeting. The presbytery refused to grant the release, though he is slated to take a pastorate at Falling Waters, W. Va.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A. McMurray
Presbyterian Church
Woodstock
Mississippi
Winchester
Falling Waters
W. Va
Postoffice Guidelines for Christmas Parcel Shipping
The article urges readers to prepare for the Christmas rush by buying stamps early and mailing parcels well in advance. It advises secure packaging with strong materials, clear addresses, and simple wrapping, plus labeling fragile and perishable items, and avoiding tape on parcel post. It also covers insurance, late options, and proper handling of money orders and Christmas cards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Post-Ofice
Virginia Sets Uniform Electric Accounting System
The State Corporation Commission ordered all Virginia electric utilities to adopt a uniform accounting system starting January 1. Standard forms will be printed, aiding rate and tax matters and financial reporting. A pamphlet details the plan, with help offered to smaller companies. gas firms may follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Corporation Commission
Virginia
Commission
National Association of Railway and Utilities Commissioners
Taxpayer aid campaign begins after New Year
Washington announces a county to county campaign by internal revenue officers to help taxpayers prepare income tax returns. Commissioner Williams says the aid runs from January 1 to March 15 with questions on exemptions and income answered. Tax payments schedule mirrors 1919. first payment due March 15.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Internal Revenue
Williams
Packing Plant to Be Enlarged at Inwood
Dean John Lee Coulter of the West Virginia University Agriculture Department discusses proposed additions to the Inwood apple packing and demonstration plant. The plan includes doubling siding and loading facilities, electric elevators, storage bins, and fire protection, aiming for a fully modern plant capable of handling 150000 barrels.
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Inwood
W. Vm
John Lee Coulter
Department of Agriculture
West Virginia University
W. H. Prettyman
Board of Control
Dean Coulter
Prettyman
Morgantown
Stolen 1919 Ford Roadster in West Virginia
Car stolen October 25 with West Virginia license 45424 and motor 3252187. Brass lock on back compartment and duplex tire on right front wheel. Reward of 50 dollars for information leading to car or culprit. Send tips to the Star office.
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W. Va
Care Star Office
Medical Association of Virginia Formed in Harrisonburg
The Star reports the newly organized Medical Association of the Valley of Virginia aims to elevate medicine and surgery standards, promote fellowship among doctors, and foster public cooperation to secure relief for sufferers during emergencies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Medical Association of the
Regional Association Sets Semiannual Meetings
The association, composed of members from Augusta Rockbridge Bath Rockingham Shenandoah Frederick and Page counties, will hold semiannual meetings on the last Thursday in May and September. The May 1921 meeting is planned for Staunton.
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Fering Humanity
Augusta
Rockbridge
Bath
Rockingham
Shenandoah
Frederick
Page
Staunton
Mansion Inn at Luray Is Sold to Mims
The Mansion Inn in Luray Virginia, a well known Valley hotel, was sold by Walter Campbell to Ralph E Mims of Manassas Virginia for 15000 dollars. Possession will be January 1 1921. The inn has served tourists since the Luray Caverns discovery in 1878.
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Luray
Valley of Virginia
Walter Campbell
Ralph E. Mims
Manassas
H. H. Mims
Aes Laurance,Luray
First step to curb school girl conduct discussed in Hagerstown
In Hagerstown Maryland on December 14 a patrons meeting began considering measures to abolish perceived kalso mined complexes among girl students. The discussion touched mid week parties unchaperoned outings and unsuitable dress as targets for reform within public schools.
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Hagerstown
Standards of dress and conduct urged for girls by parents
Mrs. J. J. Porter demands simple dress and fewer social engagements for daughters. The Rev. Dr. Scott R. Wagner says week night activities hinder girls education and urges proper chaperonage at class parties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. J. Porter
Scott R. Wagner
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Chalmers
Maxwell
Essex
Overland
Buick
Studebaker
Cadillac
FORD
Overland Sales & Service CO
Valley ‘Auto Paint Co
Old McVicar
Factroy
Fair Grounds
C. V
CAMMER @ SON
Kernstown
Hattie Hook
R. W. Hook
R. W
RY A
MR. Farmer
Chapman’s Auto Sales
Turkey
Santa Claus
Santa
Chapman’s Auto
Winchester, VA
Dodge Brothers
J. Howard Cather Distributor
Braddock St
F. M. Reynolds
Mansion Inn
H. R. Willis
N. Market Street
BOSCH
Cor. Braddock & Water
Sts
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