Long Illness Fatal for Henry Kerns in Whitacre Virginia
Henry M. Kerns 82 died after a prolonged illness at his Whitacre home. Survived by wife Rosa Bell Kerns son Lee stepson Wilbur a sister Mrs Roe brotheruel Kerns four grandchildren and other relatives. Funeral arrangements pending with Rev S J Goode to officiate at Ebenezer Christian Church Cemetery with pallbearers C W Dick Lee Whitacre A T Braithwaite Ernest Gray S A Whitacre and John Whitacre.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whitacre
Henry M. Kerns
Jackson and
Sirbaugh Kerns
Rosa Bell Kerns
Lee Kerns
Wilbur Kerns
Roe
Gore
Uel Kerns
Cross Junction
Clin Tinsman
Othel McIntyre
Lacy Braithwaite
John Kerns
S. J. Goode
Portal
Ebenezer Christian Church Cemetery
C. W. Dick
Lee Whitacre
A. T. Braithwaite
Ernest Gray
S. A. Whitacre
John Whitacre
Minister's Wife Dies In Georgia
Mrs. Nan Harlan Leyburn wife of the Rev Edward Leyburn pastor of the Presbyterian Church at Rome Ga died at her home after a protracted illness Funeral will be held in Rome and the body will be taken to Falling Waters Berkeley county West Virginia for interment Survivors include her husband two sons Boyd H of Montgomery Alabama and Dr James Leyburn a Yale faculty member
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nan Harlan Leyburn
Edward Leyburn
Presbyterian Church
Rome
Charles D. Gilkeson
Mary Junkin
North Washington Street
Obituary fragment notes relatives in New Haven and Atlanta
The obituary mentions a person from New Haven Conn and two daughters Mrs Alvin Foster of Atlanta Ga and Miss Ellen Douglas Leyburn of Agnes Scott College Decatur. She also leaves one brother and four sisters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sity
New Haven
Agnes Scott College
Decatur
Reports Labor Board Doing Special Job
The American Federation of Hosiery Workers figures in a strike related inquiry. A handbill urges buying only hosiery made by union labor, naming 45 brands as union made and noting circulation to Filene's Boston personnel manager Louis Kirstein.
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Labor Board
Berkshire
American Federation of Hosiery Workers
Smith
Louis Kirstein
Filene’s
Boston
Graf Spee Refueling and Neutrality Dilemma Near Montevideo
The Graf Spee remains in Montevideo harbor under Uruguay neutral law as officials debate a possible extension to allow repairs after a 14 hour battle. Allied ships Ajax and Achilles face the pocket battleship if she leaves, with Dunkerque's 13 inch guns and other batteries in play.
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Ajax
Achilles
Graf
Cumberland
Graf Spee
Alberto Guani
Montevideo
Guami
Nazi Warships Dare British in North Sea Raid
News from the front reports 60 explosions resembling gunfire from the southwest as German forces move in the North Sea. The sighting follows the Graf Spee’s damage in a fight with three British cruisers and speculation grows over whether she may venture out to meet more British ships near Uruguay and Capetown as the hunt for German raiders continues.
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North Sea
Montevideo
Admiral Graf Spee
Spee
Uruguayan
London
Lowestoft
Jutland
Admiralty
Ajax
Achilles
Graf Spee
Rio de la Plata
Renown
Ark Royal
Capetown
Admiral Scheer
North Atlantic
Deutsch
Finns claim strong defense in Karelia and swift counterattacks
Finnish forces report holding the vital Karelian isthmus and staging counterattacks on central fronts. Reservists called and enlistees rejected as Finland expands its army. Russians reportedly retreat toward the Arctic coast with renewed Finnish activity near Tolvajarvi and Lake Ladoga.
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Karelian
Ron
Egu
Arctic
Finland
Arctic Ocean
Salmijarvi
Lake Ladoga
Tolvajarvi
Local Garden Club Issues Statement on Roadside Billboards
The Local Garden Club comments on billboard removal and scenic roads in California, comparing past actions by Standard Oil and noting General Motors willingness to cooperate. Mr Sloan expresses support for a program to segregate objectionable display boards and asks clubs to develop workable plans for removal.
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Standard Oil Company of California
California
Sloan
General Motors
Witness Describes Stewart Double Slaying Trial Details
The trial recounts Stewart firing two shots at Carter and Annie Miller. Stewart says he was jealous and unsure why he shot, denying taking any money and explaining his actions after the shooting. Additional testimony covers statements to police, family notes, and prior threats.
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Carter
Stewart
Kuyken
Henry Mason
Winchester
Clarke County
Samuel Carter
Annie Miller
Charles Farmer
Farmer
Mr. Harrison
Louise
Harry Orr
Harrison
Sam Carter
Stephens City Woman Dies at 84 in VA
Mrs. Mary Bell Lauck 84, a lifelong resident and Methodist Church member, died at her home just after 6 am. She was the widow of John William Lauck and survived by six nieces and three nephews. Funeral services will be held tomorrow at 2 pm at the Stephens City Methodist Church, with Rev. Homer Welch officiating and burial in Green Hill Cemetery. Pallbearers: W. W. McLeod, C. E. Staples, G. E. Lemley, J. D. Steele, M. S. Barley, G W Lemley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stephens City
Mary Bell Lauck
Methodist
Homer Welch
Green Hill Cemetery
W. W. McLeod
C. E. Staples
G. E. Lemley
J. D. Steele
M. S. Barley
G W Lemley
Larrick Changes Residence To Miller Inn Winchester
N K Larrick, now living in Winchester at 302 South Cameron street Miller Inn, will continue reporting for AON Star and supply crop coverage for the Agriculture Department. Mail should be sent to the new address.
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N. K. Larrick
Hayfield
Plan Service At Greenwood Methodist Church
The Rev. E. J. Rohart plans a pre Christmas service for all children near Greenwood Methodist church with a treat for attendees. An unknown buyer at the livestock market bought cattle yesterday. Lockhart announced he is entering the cattle business to earn an honest living.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. J. Rohart
Greenwood Methodist Church
Lockhart
Prisoner Tells Why He Shot His Wife and Mrs Miller
Sheriff and deputies testified about Stewart's jailhouse statement claiming his wife separated them and gave his wife medicine. he said he killed Mrs Miller in rage. He admitted borrowing a coon gun and firing the rifle used in the tragedy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kenneth Brengle
Harrison
DeHaven
Rosella Boyd
Stephenson
Stewart
Louise
Mr. Kuykendall
John Bywaters
Carter
Clarke
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Henry Kerns
Whitacre Farmer
Georgia
Falling Waters
Winchester Business College
N. Loudoun St
Majestic Radios
Loudoun St
Resanthy
Manship
Finns Ask
Lovett Brothers
Brengle
Police Department
B P. Harrison
Robert Stewart
Miller
Strasnider
Sta
Eees al
Martinsburg
Otted Plants
Hahn
Heeger Pottery
East Piccadilly
Methodist Church
City
Greenwood
Haldeman’s
Miller Hardware CO
Teeeye
Valley Accordion Band
Holton
Sao
Gibson—Gretsch—Ste
Victor
Columbia
Decca
Bluebird
DEUM
Bethoven
Miles Music Co
S. Loudoun St
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