Amateur theater production earns praise for unity and charm
A Burns of Atlanta presented a village drama with a mixed cast highlighting moral themes and modern ideas. The cast included Miss Ritter in the lead and Frank Stover as Andrew, with elaborate choruses and costumed performers enhancing the evening's appeal.
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Atlanta
Giana
Org
Peleex
Ee Noee
Énry
Mason
Frank Stover
Strasturg
Andrew Tamalse Ie
Bernetta Ritter
Abner Huntsry
Miss Ritter
Migs Aik
Boal
Robe
Rge Swartzman
Tor
Lawrence Hollis
Bill Schneider
Rastup Jones
Clayton Ritter
Lilly White
Bill
Clayton
Helen Ritter Ags
Elf
Elizabeth Crisman
Little Edith
Lecture on George Washington The Religious Side of the Matt
The Rev Dr F T McFaden, pastor of the Presbyterian Church, speaks tonight at 6 15 at the Fort Loudon Library under the Daughters of the American Revolution Fort Loudon Chapter. The talk titled George Washington The Religious Side of the Matt is free and open to the public.
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F. T. McFaden
The
Presbyterian Church
Fort Loudotth
Daughters of the
George
Lily of The Dust at The Empire Tonight
A brief listing notes Today Only at The Empire for Lily of The Dust show. An entertainment blurb highlights a limited one night event featuring the act.
Two Confederate Veterans Die In Mississippi Dormitory Fire
Fire swept the Jefferson Davis Soldiers Home dormitory in Beauvoir Mississippi killing F S Sharpe 78 of Columbus and J T Hunter 80 of Laurel. Two others were injured while twenty veterans were rescued as a hospital for 25 women was emptied. Authorities attributed the blaze to a fireplace and estimated losses at 18000.
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Mississippi
Associated Press
Beauvoir
Miss
Jefferson Davis Soldires
F. S. Sharpe
Columbus
J. T. Hunter
Laurel
Alger To Face Jury For Ponn Death Tomorrow
Grover Cleveland Alger a railroad employee from Hagerstown Maryland faces trial in Frederick County Circuit Court before Judge Whiting on a charge of causing the death of Irvin Ponn an elderly county resident in an automobile accident. The collision occurred last summer as Alger returning from Kernstown struck Mr Ponn who died later at a hospital from a skull fracture. The defense led by attorney Gray Williams and J Cleveland Grice asks jurors in a 20 man pool. Commonwealth Attorney T Russell Cather prosecutes with a verdict expected by tomorrow afternoon.
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Grover Cleveland Alger
Hagerstown
Frederick County
Whiting
Irvin Ponn
Alger
Kernstown
Ponn
Mr. Penn
Memorial Hospital
Eral Ho
J. Cleveland” Grice
Hea \erstown
T. ‘Russell Cather
Gary
David Messick
E. D. Schenck
J D. Callmer
W. H. Grim
G. W. Sargeant
O. C. Good
W. B. O'Neal
John Randall
C. E. Emmatt
E. Dean ‘Adams
Fred M. Lemley
Cephas Fahnestock
S. J. Adams
Scott Larrick
C. R. Hodgson
Harvey Funkhouser
Theodore Fries
Fred E. Kline
J.B. Kline
J. B. Bywaters
H. A. Boyles
Colder Weather to Spread Across Nation This Week
The weather bureau expects a decidedly colder spell to move from the northwest across the United States by Thursday. Temperatures fall tonight in the lower Ohio valley and begin Wednesday night in the upper Ohio and lower Mississippi, reaching the Atlantic states by Thursday.
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Associated Press
Washington
Northwest
Weather Bureau
United States
Ohio Valley
Upper
Ohio
Lower
Mississippi
Atlantic States
Handley Schools To Close Next Tuesday
Handley Schools will close next Tuesday afternoon for the Christmas season and reopen Monday January 5 according to a City School Board resolution adopted last night.
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Handley Schools
Handley Schols
Headquarters Company drills announced this week
All members are ordered to attend two drills this week on Wednesday and Thursday nights. Drill begins at 7 30 p m each time, and each member must wear his O D uniform. No drills during Christ Week. By order Lawrence C Hollis Ist Lieut and Adj 3rd Bn 116th Infantry Commanding. 1p 16 31 WANTED Little pigs shoots fat pone pate calves Saturday Bunker Hill L C Hoffman.
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Lawrence C. Hollis
116Th. Infantry
Orchestra Nightly at The Empire
A feature listing promotes nightly orchestra performances at The Empire theater with Gotty as a highlighted performer.
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the Empire
William W. Craig Dies After Illness in Macedonia
William W. Craig of Macedonia county dies yesterday afternoon after a long illness. He born in the county 34 years ago, a farmer, married Julia L. Guard of Stephens City, leaves a daughter Evelyn Virginia and two brothers George L. Craig and John Craig. Funeral 10:30 tomorrow at Macedonia Cherars with Rev J Luther Neff. interment Mount Hebron Cemetery.
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William” W. Craig
Macedonia
Mr. Craig
Hiram Craig
Julia L. Guard
Stephens City
Evelyn Virginia
G.W. Armel
George L. Craig
Winchester
John Craig
Baltimore
R. T. Jones
Macedonia Chearers
J. Luther Neff
Market Street
Methodist Episcopal Church
Mount Hebron
Negro Boy Lynched After Hospital Abduction in Tennessee
A 15-year-old black boy Sam Smith was taken from Nashville city hospital by a mob and hanged at Nolensville twelve miles away after he shot grocer Ike Eastwood Friday. Mob used thirty autos, bullets riddled the body, which was left hanging until morning. police did not intervene. Other small notices follow about relief gifts and local ads.
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Nashville
Tenn
Sam Smith
Handley High Basketball Game Scheduled
Handley High meets Junior Y A C of Waynesboro Pa on December 17 at 8:00 PM. Admission is 25 cents.
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Basketball
Handley High
Junior Y. A. C
Waynesboro
Wanted Apartment In Good Location With Garage
Wanted advertisement seeks a well located apartment with garage attached if possible. State whether price is reasonable and care by Star. Also seeks contact about a set location and price.
Rouss Fire Co. Postponed December Meeting
The postponed December meeting of Rouss Fire Co will be held Wednesday the 17th at 8 o'clock. This will be the last meeting of the year with full attendance requested. President W. E. Huntsberry signs the notice.
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W. E. Huntsberry
Tomorrow The New Sensation This Woman With Notable Cast
A prominent ensemble headlines tomorrow's show billed as a new sensation titled This Woman. The cast features notable performers to draw local audiences.
Winchester School Board Accepts Lupton Bequest for Horticulture
The Winchester School Board formally accepts a $50,000 bequest from Mrs. Eunice Lupton to establish The Lucien Lupton School of Horticulture in the city’s public schools. Funds to be invested to support a qualified instructor, with the board reporting the estate’s liquidation within about a year.
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Eunice On
S. Lucien Lupton
Handley
Eunice
Lupton
Winchester
J. My
School Board of
Wanchester Schools
5. L. Lipton
Trist
Virginia
Lucien Lupton
City of
DeGolyer
Eunice Lupton
Evanston
Illinois
Whitman’s candy going fast at Baker’s Drug Store
Whitman’s candy moving quickly at Baker’s Drug Store as local shoppers flock to popular treats. A brief community note records high demand and steady foot traffic during a busy period.
Friday And Saturday Find Your Man A Super Special Thriller
A newspaper page notes Friday and Saturday events described as a find your man thriller. The brief mentions a one page one time feature aiming to attract readers with suspenseful storytelling.
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Man
Pauline Frederick Sues Dr Rutherford for Divorce in Los Angeles
Pauline Fredericks actress files for divorce from her third husband Dr Charles Rutherford formerly of Seattle. She alleges desertion in 1922 within a year of their San Antonio marriage and says she does not know his current address.
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Dr. Rutherford
Byrthe- Associated Frees
Los, Angeles
Pauline Fredericks
Charles’ Ruther
Seattle
Los Angeles Times
Times
Beatrice Rutherford
Charles Rutherford
Sannta Anna
Here
Rutherford
Miss Frederick
Frank Jews
New York
Andrews
Willard Mack
Playright
Relative birthday surprise for Richard L. Omps
Relatives held a surprise party at his Ridge county home near Winchester to mark Mr. Richard L. Omps birthday and anniversary. Attendees included BE Luttrell M G Pease Ora Hottel Lena Omps Delia Omps Randall Omps Calvin Omps Katie Omps George Omps Evelyn Omps Virginia Omps Stewart Gano Henry Pease Roy Pease and P C DeHaven among others.
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Richard L. Omps
Frederick County
Winchester
Virginia
House of Delegates
Ridge
Omps
Berkeley Springs
BE. L. Luttrell
M. G. Pease
Ora Hottel
Lena Clarence
Delia
Randall
Calvin Omps
Katie Omps
George Richard
Evelyn Junior
Margaret Omps
Ruth Omps
Stewart Gano
Henry
Pease
Roy Pease
Great Line Up of New Productions At Empire Theatre
Community moviegoers will enjoy a strong Empire Theatre run with Warner Bros starts. This Woman opens today followed by Find Your Man on Friday and Saturday with big casts and the studio’s top stars. Next week promises The Side Show Of Life and Secrets among others, culminating in the era’s peak film The Ten Commandments with high prices and standing room.
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Empire Theatre
Paramounts
Empire
Warner
The
Man
Ernest Torrence
Anna Q. Nilsson
O’brien
Ernest O'Brien
Ernest ‘Torrence
Jack Holt
Lois Wilson
Times
Criterion Theatre
New York City
Suntint Apples Christmas Gift Box Ad
Fancy Delicious Apples offered for Christmas as a mailing package from Suntint Apple Shoppe located near White Palace Restaurant. Advertisement notes a box suitable for friends and holiday gifting with a March 13-6t-1p style reference.
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White Palace
Next Week At The Side Show Of Life
A brief listing notes events for next week at the Side Show Of Life venue with dates and featured acts to attract patrons.
Gompers Funeral Train Breaks in Two on Mountain
The funeral train bearing Samuel Gompers, late president of the American Federation of Labor, halted along the mountain route from Washington to Cumberland. The engine detached on a downgrade, temporarily delaying the procession as thousands gathered in towns like Keyser and Parkersburg to pay respects.
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Gompers
Keyser
W. Va
Parkersburg
Perintoks
NAIN CASH GROCERY TAKES OVER J M Buncutter's Store
W A Buncutter & Co announces continuation of business at the same location Nain Cash Grocery 18 1p 3t inviting patronage. Oranges grapefruit priced 2.50 per bushel Tangerines 1 25 per dozen units offered by Robinson Ice & Cold Storage Corp 12 15 1p 3t.
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J. M. Buncutter
Nain Cash Grocery
W. A. Buncutter & Co
Robinson Ice & Cold Storage Corp
Empire Christmas Day Secrets With Nofina Talmadge
A feature on Empire details a Christmas Day reveal surrounding Nofina Talmadge. The article outlines the storyline, cast, and production notes as readers anticipate the special.
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Empire
Auto Licenses December 2 Summary
Fragmentary notice lists auto licenses for December 2. It mentions applicants and fees and directs applicants to the office for title procedures.
Fire Destroys Grass Near Baltimore Street Blaze
A Sunday morning grass fire along Baltimore Street scorched tall dry grass near a residence. Firefighters quickly arrived and extinguished the flames, preventing greater damage though several feet of grass and a small area of ground cover were burned. George W. Haddox reported the scene and authorities began assessing the cause.
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Baltimore
George W. Haddox
Turkeys Wanted for Delis by Day
Notice seeks a limited number of turkeys for delis by day only. Transcriber notes contact details and references Charley Royal Fire and nearby exchanges.
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D. Albin
Get Your Xmas Presens On Chevrolet Cars
Festive offer at W Auto Sales. Cars sold take trade ins with low payments and full equipment. Sale ends December 30. See W Auto Sales for details and upcoming arrivals. Ten Command watch event preview.
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Chevrolet
WAUTO
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