Chinese Bandits Kill Two American Missionaries in Tsingteh
Reports from the China Inland Mission describe the execution of Mr. and Mrs. John C. Stam by bandits who looted Tsingteh. Their bodies lay on a battlefield 15 miles from Tsingteh and were identified by officials after a perilous search. Their infant daughter Helen Priscilla, saved by a Chinese pastor, was taken to Wuhu for care at the Episcopal Fare Board Mission Hospital.
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Associated Press
Shanghai
Tsingteh
China Inland Mission Station
John C. Stam
George Birch
Birsch
Stams
Helen Priscilla
Wuhu
Helen
Htal
Episcopal Fare Board Mission
Jordan Named Manager of Roanoke Veterans Hospital
Colonel Edwin W. Jordan, regional manager at Richmond since 1928, will be general manager of the new Roanoke Virginia Veterans Hospital. Most staff from Richmond are to move to Roanoke after January 1 as the regional office consolidates with the hospital, slated to open around March 1 with 475 beds for neuro psychiatric cases.
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Washington
Edwin W. Jordan
Veterans Administration
Richmond
Roanoke
Veteran’s Hospital
Jordan
Colonel Jordan’s Ties to Jordan Springs Highlighted
Colonel Jordan, son of the late E and Mrs E Jordan of Jordan Springs Frederick county, born and raised there. His father owned the Jordan Springs resort and served in the Virginia House of Delegates on oyster legislation. Col B M Roszel of this city led the Aneiee Legion in veterans hospital efforts and chaired the committee urging Oak for the institution.
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Jordan
E. ©. Jordan
Jordan Springs
Frederick County
Harry H. Baker
South Washington Street
Col
B. M. Roszel
Virginia Department of the Aneiee Legion
Veterans’ Hospital
Virginia
Oke
Rain and Snow Indicated For Portion of Week
Weather outlook for the week in the North and Middle Atlantic States shows fair conditions early, with possible rain in the south and snow or rain in the north on Monday. Rain or snow returns midweek, colder Monday night and Friday, warmer on Wednesday, with warmer later in the period. South Atlantic States expect rain early and midweek. temperatures near or below normal early, warmer later.
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Washington
North
Middle Atlantic
South
South Atlantic
Forty Days of Musa Dagh at Handley Library
A December Book of the Month selection, Franz Werfel’s Forty Days of Musa Dagh, tells of Armenian villagers on a Syrian mountain resisting Turkish forces in 1915. The novel, by the Prague born Jewish author, has earned strong reviews and is available for borrowing at Handley Library.
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Musa Dagh
Syria
Mediterranean Sea
Franz Werfel
Prague
Bohemia
Handley Library
Senator Cather Addresses FFA Banquet in Middletown
State Senator T Russell Cather spoke at the Middletown and Stephens City Future Farmers of America banquet urging boys to work hard with energy integrity and honesty He warned against six hour days and five day weeks while noting shifting relief policies and the need to aid deserving cases without harming others The event drew over 100 attendees and featured local student performances before proceeding to page eight for continuation.
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Middletown
T. Russell Cather
Stephens City
Future Farmers of America
Wayne Warren
G. W. Ropp
Rolfe Derflinger
Wade Rothgeb
Harry Cook
The
Paul Everly
Randolph Larrick
Norman Brill
Charles Hammack
John Derrick
Mabel Massie
Cather
Nicklen couple visits in-town relative on National avenue
Dr and Mrs Walter F Nicklen of Alexandria spent the weekend visiting their brother in law Mr Lewis F Pearson on National avenue.
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Walter F. Nicklen
Alexandria
Lewis F. Pearson
National Avenue
Adopt A Family Helps Bring Christmas Cheer
The Fellowship Club coordinates with 14 organizations and 12 individuals to aid hundreds of needy families. Every case is investigated to ensure proper use of gifts including clothes and food for Christmas. adopt a family by contacting Fellowship Club headquarters at telephone No. 956.
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Fellowship Club
Ito
Santa Claus
District Nurse Association
The
Red Cross
Salvation Army
Child’s Welfare Board
Emergency Relief Association
Two Put To Death For Murder Of A Policeman
CHICAGO December 15 Two men Walter Dittman 28 and Herman Boulan 36 died in the electric chair early today for the slaying of policeman Earl M Jensen An Oak Park officer Jensen was shot when he approached a car to question the pair about a robbery on September 1 Chicago reports note the executions bring to seven the total cop killers executed in two years in the citys drive against slayers of law officers.
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Chicago
Walter Dittman
Herman Boulan
Earl M. Jensen
Jensen
Oak Park
Christmas Trees for Sale at Haines Cork Street
Arbor Vita, Spruce and Cedars advertised at 13 15 E Cork St Haines with phone 378 J for contact. Advert reads as a seasonal tree sale listing likely from a small-town paper.
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Haines
E. Cork St
Two Austrian Border Patrolmen Fatally Shot Near Erl
Vienna December 15 The Austrian auxiliary frontier patrol was attacked by three men identified as members of the Austrian Legion from Germany near the Austro German border at Erl. The patrol men were shot and killed before they could draw their rifles as the assailants opened fire without warning.
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Vienna
Germany
Erl
Pure Food Store Promotes Practical Food Gifts
Let us assist in your selection with practical gifts of fine foods appreciated by everyone. Pure Food Store advertises thoughtful present ideas and a range of edible options suitable for all tastes and occasions.
Robber Gang Blows Bank in Willard Area
A gang of eleven or more burglars blew seven charges in the North Fairfield, Ohio bank near Willard, wrecking the frame building and escaping with about $7,000. Residents were held inside as gunfire shattered any attempts to intervene and phone lines were cut before the burglary.
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North Fairfield
Willard
Garrett
Norwalk
Bowman Dies at 84 in Shenandoah County
Jacob H Bowman longtime Shenandoah Valley resident age 84 died quietly at the home of his nieces the Misses Lindamood Lebanon Church Shenandoah county after a lingering illness He was born near Woodstock March 5 1851 and lived in Lebanon Church Frederick County and later ran a general store on South Loudoun Street in this city He was twice married and survived by one brother six nephews and two nieces He was a longtime member of Market Street Methodist Episcopal Church and will be buried in Mount Hebron Cemetery with services Sunday at 2 PM conducted by Rev Wallace M Brashars.
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Jacob H. Bowman
Lindamood
Lebanon Church
Shenandoah County
Bowman
Mary Lindamood
Shenandoah
Mr. Bowman
Woodstock
Thornton H
Elizabeth Bowman
Frederick County
Millwood Road
Loudoun Street
Annie Holmes
Annie Reisher
Chambersburg
T. H. Bowman
Missouri
Market Street Methodist Episcopal Church
South
Wallace M. Brashears
Mount Hebron Cemetery
J. S. Haldeman
Maurice M. Lynch
E. W. Carper
E. L. Grim
Edward B. Sar ™Elle
Samuel Miller
Hable Plans Free Christmas Party for Winchester Kiddies
Herman Hable proprietor of Hable's Palace Theatre announced a free Christmas entertainment for Winchester and nearby children on Monday morning December 24 at 10 o'clock. The event will feature a screen program with toys candy and oranges, a comedy program, and Santa Claus for all attending children and their parents.
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Herman H. Hable
Hable
Palace Theatre
Winchester
Santa Claus
Habie
Approve Grant For Reservoir At Strasburg
A public works grant of 25000 dollars for improvements to the Strasburg water system has been approved. Funds will be used for the reservoir and provide work for about 30 persons for three months. Work may begin in six weeks, but local authorities may decide. The application was filed by Strasburg Mayor W L Green.
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Strasburg
Walter M. Shade
National
Shade
W. L. Green
Skyline Drive
Front Royal
Panorama
Warren County
Page County
Peculiarities Noted in Churchman's Conduct in Wife Poisoning Trial
Ben T. Pitts and John S. Gouldman testified on Edward C. Bell's alleged wife poisoning case in Fredericksburg. Pitts called Bell mentally ill. Gouldman spoke of Bell’s church and civic involvement while detailing observed changes in his character over three years. Nurse Ruth Hill faced cross examination about her testimony and credibility, with questions about bias and payment for her attendance.
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Ben Pitts
John Gouldman
Churchman
Fredericksburg
Ben T. Pitts
Edward C. Bell
Pitts
Virginia
John S. Gouldman
Bell
Cnnsenter Ecenes
Ruth Hill
Spencer E. Hill
Madison
W. Va
Hill
Bryan
A. W. Embry
Miss Hill
Walter Smith Shepherd
John F. Gouldman, Jr
Baptist Church
Glass Or Nails In Street Require City Action
Police Chief C W Hollis says citizens report repeated tire punctures from nails or broken glass left on streets for days. He offers department help to remove debris if residents call and report exact locations.
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C. W. Hollis
Hollis
Bank heist and other world items in brief
In Willard Ohio a gang robs a bank at North Pair field stealing 7000 dollars before escaping. Elmsford New York wax blocks firefighting attempts as flames spread. Lapaz Indiana four men rob Lapaz State Bank in a black sedan with an undetermined haul. Manila Philippines Senator William G McAdoo recovers from indigestion. Jaca Spain Luis Alcala Zamora is cleared of insubordination. Newcastle England wreckage sinks a disabled steamer Usworth. Berlin Germany Hitler returns after a fatal collision that killed 15. Stalingrad USSR former Prince Machizariani and associates sentenced to death for alleged socialist property theft valued at 200000 rubles.
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Willard
North Pairfield
Elmsford
N. Y
Round Grove
Ill
Harold McKee
Lapaz
Ind
Lapaz State Bank
Manila
P. I
William G. McAdoo
Jaca
Spain
Luis Alcala Zamora
Zamora
Newcastle
Eng
Usworth
Berlin
Hitler
Stalingrad
U. S.R
Prince Machizariani
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Winchester Steam Laundry
W. H. DeHaven
Gainesboro Road
Margaret L. Hodgson
Golden Glow
Schrafft’s
Page & Shaw
America
James Garrett
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