City Council Passes Radio Interference Ordinance and License Tax
The council enacted a radio interference ordinance appointing a one‑year radio commission and requiring choke coils and proper grounding for devices to avoid signal problems. It also finalized a license tax ordinance, with minor changes, due by January 1, and debated reimbursing a private detective bill presented by Mayor Shryock.
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Inter
Staders Saate Opera
Messrs
D. E. Stultz
H. J. Mowrey
E. A. Crowl
Radio Commission
Stultz
Northern Virginia Power Company
Mowrey
Radio Manufacturing
Crowl
Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone Company
Shryock
H. T. Basore
Basore
R. Frank Barr
W. A. Sale
Messrs. Barr
Sale
Mynor Shryock
Meyor
Mr. Harper
Walter P. Anderson
North Loudoun Street
L. M. Aliens
Winchester-Washington Pike
Middleburgh
Aldie
Harper
Council Committee
Board of Supervisors
W. Nelson Page
Firemen Freed On Four Of The Charges
City official results show Fred W. Forney and Crisman acquitted on abusive language and obstruction counts. Crisman pled guilty to operating slot machines, fined 100 dollars with sentence suspended. Justice Weems noted the activity benefited the Friendship Company, a voluntary local group.
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Fred W. Forney
Friendship Fire Company
Lor
Amos Shryock
Justice Weems
Crisman
Captain Forney
Shryock
Friendship Company
Friendship Engine House
Forney
Mr. Crisman
Marion Anderson
John Barnett
Arthur Haymaker
C. B. Grim
Handley Judges Open Basketball Schedule at Home
Handley will host Shepherdstown High School tonight at 7 30 at the Handley gym in the season opener. Coach Sargent has assembled a strong squad with veterans Fisher Raymond Kerlin and newcomers Carpenter Sirbaugh Norton and Bryarly. The program resumes after a three year hiatus and relies on strong football support turning to basketball.
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Handley
Shepherdstown
Handley Court
Coach Sargent
Fisher
Raymond
Robert Kerlin
Carpenter
Sirbaugh
Norton
Bryarly
Handley Athletic
Handley Gymnasium
Christmas Play at Valley School on Martins Pike
The Valley School program on Martins Pike presents a Christmas play on December 20 at 8 o'clock. The public is invited and admission is free.
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Valley School
Martinspike
Married in Thirty Days at White Hall School
A benefit performance titled Married in Thirty Days will be staged at White Hall School on Friday night December 21 at 8 o clock. An orchestra from Martinsburg will provide music for the event benefiting the school and Mite Society.
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White Hall School
Benefit School and Mite Society
Martinsbure
Local Hospital Thankful for Community Donations
Winchester Memorial Hospital, led by Dr. J E Harris, thank donors for fruits and canned goods from area schools during Thanksgiving. Schools mentioned include Handley, Miller, and Good Shepherd Mission Bluemont. Total cash gifts from Winchester Frederick Clarke services amount to 171.37 with 150.12 from Winchester, 10.75 from Stephens City, and 10.50 from Boyce. Funds to equip a new room total 161. Local clubs consider furnishing a room and a donor plaque on each plate door with names.
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Winchester Memorial Hospital
J. E. Harris
Handley Schools
Winchester
Miller
Good Shepherd Mission
Bluemont
Boyd
Episcopal Church
Ladies
Union
Frederick
Clarke Counties
Stephens City
Boyce
Skilts
Congregation of
Christ Episcopal Church
Millwood
Clarke County
Henry B. Gilpin
Ladies’ Auxiliary
Rotary
Kiwanis
Lions’ Clubs
Simple Rites For Alexander T. Jones
Simple services held at Christ Episcopal Church for Alexander T. Jones a Winchester resident and Frederick County fruit grower. The funeral, led by Rev. Robert B. Nelson, followed church ritual with two hymns sung by the choir. Interment was in Mount Hebron Cemetery with pallbearers named Logan R. Fay George Hardy Thomas Kennedy and others.
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Christ Episcopal
Alexander T. Jones
Winchester
Frederick County
Jones
Amherst Street
Robert B. Nelson
Jesus
Mount Hebron
Logan R. Fay
George Hardy
Thomas Kennedy
W. S. Cochran
Peyton Marshall
William Riley
Clifford D. Grim
Frank B. Crawford
Georgia man dies in chair aiding cap adjustment
Milledgeville Ga Dec 19 R H Sheppard was executed in the electric chair at the state prison for the murder of Howard Fowler of Atlanta He went calmly to the chair and helped the attendant adjust the cap over his face.
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Byge Associated Press
Milledgeville, Ga
R. H. Sheppard
State Prison
Howard Fowler
Atlanta
Designer bracelet offered for return reward at Violine and Cathe
Fragmentary item listing a rhinestone bracelet with a safe catch and reward. Mentions Stewart Street practical gifts and Holeproo? boxes, plus references to Violine and Cathe with unclear numbers and dates.
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Stewart St
Violine & Cathe
Modern motor coaches to link Washington Roanoke in Virginia
A new fleet of ten motor coaches built for the Eastern Public Service Corporation was shown in Winchester. H. P. Pflug of Roanoke said the Washington to Roanoke schedule would start early in January with service via Winchester. Each coach seats 35, costs 12,863, features leather chairs, ice water, observation end, card tables, baggage space, electric heating, and adjustable lighting.
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Washington
D. C
Roanoke
Eastern Public Service Corporation
Winchester Ano
Picadilly and
Braddock Streets
H. P. Pflug
Eastern Company
Cleveland
Ohio
White Motor Company
Bender Body Company
Pflug
Winchester
Senate approves 15 million loan for hurricane relief
The Senate agricultural committee approved a bill to authorize a 15 million dollar loan fund for hurricane sufferers in the southeastern states. It targets cotton and vegetable growers in South Carolina Georgia and Florida with loans up to 3000 dollars per farmer to rehabilitate their acres.
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Associated Press
Washington
Emocrat
South
Smith
Sau Carolina
Senate Agricultural Committee
Senate
South Carolina
Georgia
Florida
Will of J. Harvey Canter Divides Estate Equally
The late J. Harvey Canter died last week and his will probated in the Corporation Court. It leaves the estate equally to his two children Garland M. Canter and Nannye M. Canter. The son receives the automobile, the daughter a piano and jewelry. Shenandoah Valley National Bank named executor with Wm. G. Hardy guardian for the daughter. Bond of $8,000 posted. will dated December 1, 1927 and written entirely in the testator's hand.
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J. Harvey Canter
Corporation Court
Garland M. Canter
Nannye M. Canter
Shenandoah Valley National Bank
Wm. G. Hardy
Testate
Christmas Plants At The Flower Shop Display
Christmas plants including poinsettias cyclamen primroses and begonias fill the Flower Shop window, highlighting seasonal color and varieties for holiday decor and gifts.
George Washington Hotel stockholders called to meet
A special stockholders meeting of the George Washington Hotel Corporation is convened by President Lewis F. Cooper for Friday night at 8 30 at the hotel. About 400 stockholders are urged to attend to receive information on a potential hotel addition and related notices before the January regular meeting.
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George Washington Hotel Corporation
Lewis F. Cooper
Captain Cooper
George Washington Hotel
Cooper
Rebels Seize Two Forts Overlooking Kabul
Rebels reported successful seizure of two forts overlooking Kabul Afghanistan, as reinforcements were awaited. A British airplane was shot near Kabul while attempting to contact the British legation for possible evacuation of women and children. Large stocks of arms and ammunition were believed at the forts. the viceroy tracked developments and maintained contact with the legation. Another plane reported all was well at the legation.
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Associated Press
New Delhi
India
Kabul
Afghanistan
Kebul
Experiment In Sinking a U-Boat Found Successful
The submarine S-4, found sunk by the stern in 55 feet of water, was raised after attempts with new lifting hooks. The craft was deliberately sunk earlier and brought to the surface this morning. The forward torpedo hatch remained high and dry while water was blown out of the flooded compartments and the vessel surfaced after ten minutes.
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U. S. S. Falcon
Block Teland
R. I
Glock Island
Ford Trucks Sale at Rouss Garage
Two Ford trucks offered by Organ Company with prices listed at 150, 225, and 275 dollars. Sale location noted as Co. B. Rouss Garage with reference (12-15-1p-21).
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Hankeyw
Co. P. Meevicar
Ford Trucks
Co. B. Organ
Rouss
Dance Night at Crandall's Apollo Palace
Martinsburg West Virginia hosts Thursday dances at Crandall's Apollo Dance Palace featuring Peck Mill and his new three piece orchestra. Regular Thursday and Saturday dances continue with big Christmas and New Year balls announced.
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Crandall
Apollo Dance Palace
Martinsburg
W. Va
Peck Mill
Himsif
New 3
How Different From the 1d Days Call 28 Winchester Steam Laundry
A compact item notes a phone call 28 about Winchester Steam Laundry, referencing one page one feature. It presents a brief glimpse of a nostalgic service with a tag line for a local business.
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Winchester Steam Laundry
King George Battle Ends Day in Slightly Favourable Tone
London dispatch reports King George’s health shows slight, definite improvement in a critical condition. Palace officials remain hopeful but anxious as medical bulletin notes a restful night and continued risk, with progress needing several days of uninterrupted improvement to gain confidence.
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The
Associates Press
London
George
Six Miners Trapped In Kentucky Mine After Collapse
Scant hope was felt that six entombed miners are alive at Drakeboro Kentucky after a mine ceiling failed around 7 80 last night. Rescue crews travel today to reach the collapsed entrance and gas pocket. The imprisoned include Cleveland Bolin Vermont Nelson Roy Ezell James Sullivan Arthur Davis and Leonard Haley.
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Associated Presa
Drakesboro
I Avelange
D Armageer
Cleveland Bolin
Vermont Nelson
Roy Ezell
James Sullivan
Arthur Davis
Leonard Haley
Driver Whose Car Killed Girls To Be Questioned Again
Earl Shelsby the driver and two Jefferson brothers were jailed in Annapolis awaiting further questioning after admitting they struck something while speeding on Church Street Sunday night. They deny stopping to move the bodies of two girls found a distance away. The State's Attorney and Sheriff plan to question them after Circuit Court adjourns. Also listed: lost bottom smokestack piece between Snapy's Foundry and Brown's Store on Main Street.
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Associated Press
Annapolis
Earl Shelsby
Albert
William Jefferson
Baltimore
Church Street
Jefferson Brothers
A. Theodore Brady
Carter
Circuit Court
Loose Wreathes.
Holly and Cemetery THE LOWER SHOP.
Xmas Specials On Fruits Nuts And Candy
Christmas sale offers Florida oranges at 60c per bag with a free carrying bag with any purchase. Chocolate cream drops held. Specials for merchants and Sunday school supplies. Moling & ather display lovely artificial flowers in WW boxes at N Main St.
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Florida
L. Giuliana
N. Main St
Radio for Sale at Parks Radio Show
Antique Atwater Kent radio set 6 tubes C powered offered for 150 dollars. Ready quick sale. picture and set available at Parks Radio Show. Reach by phone 628.
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Parks Radio
Rural White House site offered near Winchester by Capon Springs official
Mr Atkinson of Capon Springs W Va offers government free 300 acres at Mountain Falls to build a presidential summer residence within about 80 miles of Washington. He proposes piping Capon Springs water to the site for the president and guests. The letter to President Coolidge notes local history and Capon Springs amenities, including a noted 1861 speech by Daniel Webster.
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Will Atkinson
The
Capon Springs Water Company
Mountain Falls
Coolidge
United States
Washington
Capon Springs
W. Va
Mr. Coolidge
Winchester
Atkinson
Allinson
Capon
Renms
Virginia
America
Europe
Daniel Webster
Rest Sunday School Christmas Pageant in Rest
The Sunday school of the Methodist Episcopal Church South at Rest will present a pageant titled I Bring You Good Tidings on Christmas Eve Monday December 24 at 8 o clock. Miss Esther Ridgeway superintendent will oversee the program and a children’s treat will follow.
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The
Methodist Episcopal Church, South
Esther Ridgeway
Funeral of Infant Evelyn Foster in Mount Olive Graveyard
The funeral for five month old Evelyn Lee Foster, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Rhondall Foster, was held at 9 this morning from their home near Hayfield. The Rev. Luther McFarland conducted the service and burial followed in Mount Olive graveyard. She is survived by her parents and a brother Charles Foster.
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Evelyn Lee Foster
Rhondall Foster
Hayfield
Luther McFarland
Durial
Mount Olive
Charles Foster
Christmas Tea at Braddock St. Methodist Church
Hopewell senior girls host a Christmas tea at Braddock St. Methodist Church on Thursday December 20 from 5 to 7 PM with supper offered for a 35 cent price.
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Hopewell
Braddock St. Methodist Church
Dine and Dance at Sunset Lodge
Readable notes describe an event at Sunset Lodge with dining and dancing options. Mentions Moling and Cather's and blanket warmth. Details are fragmentary but indicate reasonable prices and a social gathering.
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Moling & Cather's
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Tweeder
Christmas Dar
the Evening Star
Bailey Bros
Stormaid
Melbvaine
Evening Star
GEO. Washington
Snapy
Brown’s
Main St
Holly and Cemetery
Moling
Ather
Radio For Sale
Beautiful Sunset Lodge
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