Virginia Commission Plans Radical Government Changes
Special to The Star reports hints from a commission on simplifying Virginia government. Proposals include stripping schools of politics, creating a seven member state board of education, and replacing local control with appointed county superintendents. Also discussed are abolishing many colonels and shifting governor staff, plus the state assuming insurance responsibilities.
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Horace A. Hawkins
The
Star
Richmond
Ant
Ape Commission
Atetho
Peverter
Trinkle
State Board of Education
Trained Bears Added to Empire Tuesday Program
A vaudeville act featuring four trained bears performing skating juggling balancing and tricks will join the Empire program Tuesday. Showtimes are 4 30 7 30 and 9 30 with a 3 o'clock matinee of movies preceding the vaudeville. The event aims to give children a chance to see the performance.
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Empire
the Empire
Valley Auto Accessories Ad at Main and Water
Classified note for Valley Auto Accessories at the corner of Main and Water. Advertisement shows operating hours from 11 to 1 and mentions 41 as a reference or contact.
Farmers Favor Pay as You Go Road Program
From Richmond the fourteenth annual Farmers' Educational and Co operative Union convention endorsed a pay as you go road plan and opposed road bond issuance. Staunton was tentatively named for next year. officers were reelected and Nelson Hughes of Hanover elected as a new director.
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Richmond
Farmers’ Educational and Co-operative Union
Staunton
Frederick County
Mellon
Vhey
George A
Eer Rural Retreat
H. Luttrell
Taguier County
Howe
George HH. Bowles
Amherst County
Il Carroll
Sussex County
W. Browns
Siete
Augusta
BK. Quier
Robert Bevertex
Cbver
HH. W. Nash
Mecklenburs County
Nelson Hughes
Hanover County
Funeral service for late Brother Edward Spillman
Friendship Fire Co. No. 1 members are to meet Sunday at 2 o'clock to attend the funeral of Edward Spillman. Captain Fred W. Forney issues the notice.
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Friendship Fire Co. No. 1
Edward Spillman
Fred W. Forney
Herrell's Auction Sells WV Property Near Ridgeway
A large crowd is expected for Herrell's Real Estate Agency sale of railroad, factory, and commercial lots totaling 162 acres at Ridgeway West Virginia. The auction Tuesday starts at nine, with music, cash prizes, and free lots. sub divided parcels include factory sites along the Pennsylvania Railroad and small farms near the railroad station.
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Herrell’s
Ridgeway
West Virginia
Herrell
J.E. Sutphin
Rappahannock County
C. S. Brumback
Henson
Gang
Barney Google
Private and
Winchester
Virginia
Peoples Drug Do Prescription Room Ad
Announcement notes a prescription room contact for customers. The brief emphasizes saving time and directs readers to call or visit for services offered by The Peoples Drug Do.
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Peoples
Shuffle Along A Breezy Show At Empire Monday
A breezy musical revue titled Shuffle Along lights up the Empire theatre for one night Monday December 1. The production, a modern lavish update of Cole and Johnson era shows, features a jazz style with a twelve man Jazz Orchestra and popular numbers like Sleeping Maamy Dear and You Got Toe Kiss Mammy. Ticket prices range from 1.05 to 2.20 with a 10 percent surcharge to cover Roland Hayes engagement costs. many patrons are expected to be turned away.
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Empire Theatre
Sixty Third Street
Wall
New York City
Cole
Johnson
Marys
Maryland
Baltimore
Shaw
Roland Hayes
Will of Mrs Grim Admitted to Probate
The last will and testament of Dora Elizabeth Grim of the county was admitted to probate today in the clerk’s office. Her husband William Grim named executor with $4000 bond. provisions direct payments to family and relatives including brother Report Shiflett. appraisers listed.
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Dora Elizabeth Grim
Iante
Miele St
William Grim
Ilyts
Shiflett
Pine
Owere
Sbeeck
Will
Arthur Miller
Whitin
Pia Ard Lockhart
Hickory Camp No 64 Members Attend Spy Edward Spillman Funeral
Members of Hickory Camp No 64 of the W O W and Dexree Yoam meet Sunday to attend the funeral of Spy Edward Spillman. The notice notes a half Sunday time and location as conveyed in the OCR text.
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Hickory Camp No 64
Dexree
Spy
Edwoard Spillman
Children Wanted at Sunday Night Picture Service
An announcement seeks children to attend a Sunday night program at the Reformed Church featuring spiritual colored pictures illustrating child life around the world.
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The
Reformed Church
Home Laundry ad seeks customers at 2 North Kent Street
A local business announces opening a laundry at 2 North Kent Street offering rough dry and wet wash services. It invites families to call 644-1 or mail a card and signs as The Home Laundry A. R. Hard. Mer. The notice also references the Farmers & Merchants Nat. Bank Christmas advertisement.
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Farmers & Merchants National Bank
North Kent Street
A. R. Hard
Mer
Farmers & Merchants Nat
Farmers & Merchants
Nationals Bank
Lost Beagle Hound Jack Last seen near 707 8 Washington St
Beagle hound named Jack described as black and tan with a spot on the left head and ear and a spot on the left flank. Contact Rev. B. V. Switzer at 707 8 Washington St for recovery.
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B. V. Switzer
Washington St
City
Negro farmer slain after deadly clash with posse in Mississippi
A Mississippi tale reports Joe Pullen, a Black tenant farmer, killed W. T. Saunders after a dispute over debt. A posse used a machine gun to assault Pullen’s position near Clarksdale, ending at a drainage ditch as fighting wounded and killed several.
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Associated Press
Eloc
Joe Fpulien
Fara
Kililuss
Clarksdale
Ines
Pullen
Puller
W. T. Saunders
Funeral Services for Mr Spillman
The funeral for the late RE. De Spillman, who died Thursday at Western State Hospital, will be held Sunday at 2 p.m. from the home of his brother Thomas B. Spillman, 407 North Market Street. The Friendship Fire Company plans to attend in a body, honoring a longtime member. A floral tribute was ordered, and honorary pallbearers include Brank Grint and W. Jones.
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RE. Despiinan
Western State Hospital
Statarteon
Thomas B. Spillman
North Market Street
Friendship Fire Company
E7 Brank Grint
Jones
Brewery Officials Are Found Guilty in Conspiracy Case
In Chicago six defendants including Laren in Chiee Ae GET and Henry Grotefeld were found guilty after a three hour trial on charges of conspiracy to manufacture possess transport and sell intoxicating beverages.
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Associated Press
Henry Grotefeld
Clarres
Top Burned From Auto Truck In Front Of Winchester Garage
Fire broke out last night burning the top of a large auto truck in front of the Winchester Garage. Firemen responded promptly but water used caused sparking and smoke. The truck, owned by a Baltimore firm, was en route from Warrenton to its Baltimore branch factory when the blaze started.
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Winchester Ogararer
Braddoe
Gitec
Sasotine
Warrisonbirs
Baltimore Ri
Pants for Fords Pedal Pants Brightest Corner in Town
Mrs G I Cook of Toast River Virginia visited the city. The item described as Pedal Pants priced at $1.25 appears in town listings with a note referencing the brightest corner in town and a sale in Fos Ford area.
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Toast River Va
Valley Auto Aces and Merchants in Schedules
Fragmentary notices indicate Valley Auto Aces and local merchants in a schedule context. Incomplete lines mention J Mack Noonan and a presentation for the Sar with a shop earliest theme. The text is garbled and lacks clear events or dates.
Judge questions jury verdict in cold blooded city murder case
Judge Bailey of General Sessions condemns the jury's finding in the Nathan Caplin case. Cohen, labeled as the "Kid Cropper," received a sentence from 20 years to life and the judge calls the crime one of the city's most cold blooded.
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Associated Press
Noriawy
Jeroni Cohen Wats Todas
Nathan Caplin
Bissex
Bailey
General Sessions
Cohen
Market Closes Firm After Week Gains
Trading ends firmer with lifting sentiment as investors take profits in utilities and sugars. About 500000 shares changed hands amid cautious gains and steady demand for chemicals and sterilizers leaders.
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Associated Press
Ode
Tan Irre Sidi
Garrett found guilty four year term for manslaughter
Cumberland Court House Virginia December report states L C Garrett was convicted of voluntary manslaughter for the June killing of Rev. I Pherce and sentenced to four years in prison. His brother Robert O Garrett faced related cases with a separate trial pending and motions continuing. The trial featured heated exchanges between counsel and a late night jury deliberation.
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Associated Press
Cumberland Court House
Des Larkins
Garrett
Rev. I
Pherce
Ttis
Robert— OG
I Uthy
Hesree
Sears
Brothers
Robert O. Garrett
Bb. D. White
Roepert
Larkins C. Garrett
Judse White
Athorney Byrd
Mr. Byrd
Marry MM. Smith, Jr
White Wine
Colder Weather Near Christmas Predicted
Weather predictions for the week starting Monday indicate continued cloudiness with rain in the south and rain or snow in the north. Temperatures are expected to run normal or above early, then turn colder later in the period. The outlook covers the North and Middle Atlantic States with a likely cool spell near Christmas.
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Associated Press
Washington
North
Middle Atlantic
Tex Middle
Reverend Woods to Preach Sunday at Presbyterian Church
Rev Dr Woods will preach Sunday at Chou Heene McFaden Presbyterian Church after being called unexpectedly to Richmond over the weekend. Woods, a Hoge fellow at Union Theological Seminary, Richmond, Kin., is the grandson of late Fix Jr James Power Smith and a great nephew of Rev Dr J Eire acy formerly of this city Dinetov.
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Chou Heene McFaden
Hving
Reissell Woods
Union Throloxtenl Seminary
Rionond
Kin
Woods
Fix Jr
James Power Smith
J. Eireacy
Dinetov
Purchase of 136800 Acres Adds Appalachian Forest Reserve
The National Forestry Reserve Commission authorized adding 136,800 acres as an additional unit of the Appalachian forest reserve. The action expands federal forest holdings and is reported by the Associated Press from Washington.
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Associated Press
Washington
Dee
Appalachian Forest
National Forestry Reserve
Commis
Pennsylvania
Handley High School Banquet Celebrates 1940 Season
Handley High School honored its football and athletic leaders at a banquet led by Supt. Duffey and coaches Lauck and McCann. Captain Poole and Hockman, along with other lettermen, were praised for a 3 win 3 loss 2 tie trio over three years. Hockman was elected next season’s captain as guests lauded the program’s growth and discipline.
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Handley High Sehoeorms
Nancy Lee Cable
Snyder
Handley
Winchester
Cone
Ward
Tary
Handley H
Poole
Hockman
Millyard
Waglie
Maller
Woodward
Meliwee
Tyler
Mae Ily
Rouss Hall
Virginia Synse
Harry McCohn
Pre Lauck
Duffey
For Sale Shoes and Hosiery Stock
94 pairs of shoes and $60 worth of hosiery offered for sale for $200. Stock is under a year old. Shoes priced from $2 to $16. Also items include children's wagons sleds doll carriages. Mid City Garage now operates as a washers. List your cars.
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J. BH
Shawnee Members Called to Meeting at Wigwam
Notice requests all Shawnee 2 1 O R M members to attend at Wigwam on Wednesday 16 at 2 p m General Spillman described as deceased. By order of Backhoe H R Smithey Chief.
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Wigsinton
H. R. Smithey
Christmas Gift Ideas From a Scattered Note
A fragmented message hints at gifting a yearly subscription and easing worries this season. It mentions The Star and a desire for a thoughtful present, though details are unclear and names or dates are not identifiable.
Local Visitors Mentioned From Union Telegraph and Woodstock
A visitor in the city from the Union Telegraph Company associated with Mr. James Lewis, connected with their official duties, was noted along with Messrs B. J. Kerfoot and Moyer of Woodstock. The report mentions a Christmas presentation and a social gathering in Winchester with local figures referenced.
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J. P. Stith
The
Union Telegraph Company
James’ Lewis
City
B. J. Kerfoot
Moyer
Woodstock
Winchester
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Seal’s
New Detroit
Tarki
W. O
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Farvers & Merchants National Bank
Spillman
Wiggintown
Christian Endeavor Schedule
Kirst Christian Church
Lexter Kerlin
Church of Christ
Harry Cookus
Presbyterian Church
Preston Sartelie
United Brethren Church
Gracey Irmes
J. Mack Noonan
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Valley ‘Auto Aces
L. C. Garrett
DR. Woods
Monogram Club
the & Merchants
Bank
Real Grar
R. M
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