Pope Pius XI Nearing End as Papal Choice Narrows
Vatican dispatch reports Pope Pius XI, 79, cancelling his Christmas Eve audience and planning private meetings with cardinals due to a weakening and congested health. Doctors maintain vigil as speculation grows on the successor drawn mainly from three aging princes of the church among 66 cardinals.
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Vatican City
Pius
College of Cardinals
Papal Court
Holy Father
Christendom
St. Peter
Pope Pius
Vatican
Holy See
Cardinal Pacelli
Pape
Italy
Winchester welcomes prospective new residents from South Carolina
Mr Winchester reports letters from Mr and Mrs J O Lesley of Piedmont South Carolina praising Virginia and expressing interest in moving to Winchester. They enclose a subscription remittance and state familiarity with the country. Officials promise a warm welcome if they choose to make Winchester their home.
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Virginia
J. O Lesley
Piedmont
Chamber of
Per
Union
Mrs. Y
Winchester
Shenandoah
Construction gains in 736 with nine days left in year
A year end review shows total building permits reached $255,920 this year versus $215,300 last year. Projects were smaller but more numerous, many dwellings added, with June and August the peak months at $52,950 and $48,850 respectively, boosting trades and employment amid strong demand.
Council Set To Discuss Tentative Budget Monday
The city council plans a Monday session to finalize a tentative budget for the coming year. Two prior meetings ended with the budget referred to the Finance committee and a split vote while aiming to keep the current 1.20 tax rate. The budget started at 300 600 for expenditures with a 1.35 levy, rose to 302 300, then fell to 294 300 amid cut proposals.
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Finance Committee
Herman Hable
Nance Committee
Danville Man Charles J. Blair Sr. Dies at Son’s Home
Charles Joseph Blair Sr., 65, lifelong Danville resident, died at 9 this morning at his son Charles J. Blair Jr. home No. 16 Shirley Street after a heart attack. He served on the credit committee of the Federal Land Bank of Baltimore and fell ill two weeks ago while visiting his son en route to Baltimore on official business.
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Charles Joseph Blair, Sr
Danville
Charles J. Blair
Shirley Street
Blair
Federal Land Bank of Baltimore
Baltimore
Christmas Ice Cream Delights at Brooks Pharmacy
Santa Claus themed desserts and holiday cakes offered with mold designs for large orders. Cakes, pudding, noge and related confections available by advanced order. Brooks' Pharmacy lists phone contact for reservations and inquiries.
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Santa Claus
Brooks’ Pharmacy
Holly Wreaths and Loose Holly at The Flower Shop
Holly wreaths and loose holly are offered by The Flower Shop in a seasonal display. The notice highlights available greenery and arrangements for the holidays.
Poinsettias Arrive in Bulk for Early Selection
Over 2,000 potted poinsettias are available for shoppers to choose from, with a call to select early to secure preferred colors and sizes.
Winchester Students To Sing Christmas Carols In School Concert
Over 500 pupils from grades four to twelve will perform under Miss Gwendolyn Haynes at 2:30 PM in Handley School auditorium. The program features fifth and sixth grade choruses from Virginia Avenue and Handley, fourth grade groups, and high school glee clubs, with final rehearsals reported as excellent.
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Gwendolyn Haynes
Winchester Public Schools
Handley School
Haynes
Virginia Avenue
Handley
Aunt Bessie Joins Wallis in Riviera Holiday Retreat
Mrs. D. B. Merryman known as Aunt Bessie to Wallis Simpson arrived in Cannes to join her niece at Villa Lou Vier for Christmas. Two gendarmes guard the villa while Merryman hopes for normal holiday visits and privacy with Mrs. Simpson, who fled England amid the constitutional crisis.
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Cannes
France
D. B. Merryman
Wallis Simpson
Bessie
Riviera Haven
Simpson
England
Britain
Magazine Gift Subscription at Publishers' Prices
Miller's Drug Store at 107 N. Loudoun St offers magazine subscriptions as Christmas gifts. Agents for all magazines at Publishers' Prices. Call 569 for details.
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Miller’s Drug Store
N. Loudoun St
Christmas Day Publication Notice
The Star will not publish on Friday December 25 due to Christmas Day holiday. The Evening Star informs advertisers and subscribers of the national holiday schedule.
Candy and Candy Boxes Special Prices to Churches and Schools
Bailey Bros offers seasoned wood at reasonable price with phone contact 180-W. The listing notes special prices directed at churches and schools and appears as a short classifieds item from a historical page segment.
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Bailey Bros
Ill Wind At Hollywood Drives Guests From Woolf Party
In Hollywood a dinner party hosted by Edgar Allen Woolf ends with his dog cornering a skunk. The skunk sprays, the dog flees into the dining room and hides under the table as guests depart in a rush. Among those leaving early are Bery Lytell Florence Ryerson Mary Carlisle and Woolf.
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Hollywood
Edgar Allen Woolf
Woolf
Bery Lytell
Florence Ryerson
Mary Carlisle
Howes Bay Estate Sale Transfers Pagebrook to Howes
Howes Bay near Boyce Clarke County transfers to Richard Howe and his son Deeriy Howe, noted New York horse breeders, from the estate of the late Capt. Philip E. M. Walker. Berryville sale price $93,000, pending court confirmation December 29. Sale by special commissioner R Gray Williams. executor Harry K Benham. The Briars, former home of John Eston Cooke, part of 650 acres. Pagebrook long known as the estate name. Howes plan breeding and racing operations in New York area.
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Pagebrook
Boyce
Clarke County
Richard Howe
Deeriy Howe
New York
Berryville
Circuit Court
Philip E. M. Walker
R. Gray Williams
Winchester
Harry K. Benham
Winchester Bar
Briars
John Eston Cooke
Captain Walker
Three Little Girls Die In Natrona Heights Fire
Three young sisters Edith Jane 12 Phyllis Anne 9 and Audrey 6 perished in a Natrona Heights blaze after their mother Mrs Melvin Swartzlander left to return playmates home from a party The mother was away at the fire engine house when smoke and flames engulfed the house Firemen located Edith Jane in a bathroom Phyllis Anne under a bed and Audrey with head covered by a blanket all three were home alone moments before their father left for a night shift
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Pittsburgh
Edith Jane
Phyllis Anne
Audrey
Melvin Swartzlander
Natrona Heights
Swartzlander
Edith Maxwell Secures Restaurant Job in Richmond
Edith Maxwell, serving 20 years for her father Trigg Maxwell's slaying, took a hostess and cashier position in a Richmond restaurant. Proprietor Walter Kirsch said he offered the job because she faces the toughest challenge. She is free on $15,000 bail while she seeks to set aside the verdict.
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Richmond
Edith Maxwell
Trigg Maxwell
Walter Kirsch
Edith
Miss Maxwell
Chanters to Sing Cantata at Capitol Theatre
Winchester music lovers will attend two performances of The Shepherds Prayer by the Chanters with the Euterpian Club and Old Dominion Choir. Floyd Haines directs and sings. Miss Philomena Laren solos. Miss Helen Woore at organ. Leona Shade on piano.
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Winchester Music
Euterpian Club
Old Dominion Choir
Capitol Theatre
Floyd Haines
Philomena Laren
Old Dominion Chorus
Helen Woore
Leona Shade
Shubert
Pilgrim’s Chorus
Tannhauser
Lucia
Hoffman
Liebestraum
Robert McNally
Catherine Conner
Anne Amelia Hoover
Sara Margaret Lupton
Gladys Patton
Elizabeth Tidler
Ruthanna Craig
Elizabeth Starner
Irene McNally
Lillian Oakes
Patsy Sartelle
Odetta Carpenter
Mary Babb
Elsie Mathews
Margaret Polumbo
Elois Ridgeway
Meda Kline
Duke of Windsor Seeks Health Amid Rothschild Plantations
In Enzelfeld Austria Austrian authorities pushed police dogs onto Baron Rothschild s estate to flush out film cameramen waiting for the Duke of Windsor to appear. The former king laughed at the incident and hinted he might pose for the cameramen. He aims to regain vitality with a regimen of setting up exercises golf nine pins and a 233 pound masseur. He notes regular sleeping hours have aided his health.
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Enzelfeld
Austria
Baron Rothschild
Duke of Windsor
Camerman
Baron Eugene de Rothschild
Toy Matinee Draws 1200 Attend. Fellowship Pleads for Candy
More than 1,200 people attended the Fellowship Club annual Toy matinee at Capitol Theatre. Tom Baldridge led the event with raffish vaudeville acts by Bobby Munson and others. Officials appealed for candy and oranges, noting few gifts so far. Toys and clothing were donated, aiding families as the audience brought articles to Fellowship Headquarters.
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Fellowship Club
Capitol Theatre
Tom Baldridge
Fellowship Organization
Bobby Munson
Hagerstown
Winifred Whitlock
Carlton Racey
Joe Ritter
Pete Edwards
Holmes Newcome
Wilbur Anderson
Horace McInturff
John Hottle
Shirley Williams
Allison Cooper
Faint Signals of Radio Raise Fading Hope for Lost Ship
Faint radio signals sparked renewed hope that a missing vessel may be located. In a separate court action, Mrs. Emily Milliken Lambert of St. Louis received a $1.6 million divorce settlement from J. D. Wooster Lambert, amid alleged mental cruelty, with custody of two minor children awarded.
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Emily Milliken Lambert
St. Louis
Lambert
J. D. Wooster Lambert
Central Press
Sullivan Used Mak Up Say Sullivan Used Mak Up
Sanity tests began for Martin J. Sullivan the policeman slayer of five as the state seeks the death penalty. District Attorney Andrew T. Park appointed two psychiatrists to examine the 65 year old patrolman of Suburban Duquesne who signed a confession claiming the killings followed accusations of molesting a 12 year old girl. Coroner W J McGregor set an inquest for the week after Christmas. Park won a court battle as Judge M A Musman declined to reduce a $20 000 bail for Constable Thomas Gallagher. Sullivan remanded into the constable s care after witnesses accused him of mistreating the girl.
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Pittsburgh
Martin J. Sullivan
Andrew T. Park
Duquesne
W. J. McGregor
Park
M. A. Musmanno
Thomas Gallagher
Sullivan
Slab
Pure Food Store Window Ad Promotes Xmas Cards
Shop Early Mail Early XMAS Cards with net for $1.00. See our window displays at 211 South Main. Spread cheer with food from PURE FOOD STORE.
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South Main
Our
Pure Food
Spruce Pine Cedar and Cal Pi 213 N Main Clowser’s Trans
Readable text notes are scattered items mentioning Spruce Pine Cedar and Cal Pi, with an address 213 North Main and reference to Clowser's Transfer. It appears as a short damaged OCR fragment with unclear context and no complete events.
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N. Main
Clowser
Legislature Adjourns After Virginia Unemployment Approval
The extraordinary session of Virginia's General Assembly adjourned at 2:07 p m after governor Peery announced federal approval of the Virginia unemployment compensation act. The Social Security Board in Washington also announced approval of the act.
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Richmond
General Assembly
Peery
Federal
Social Security Board
Washington
Western Air Express seeks radio finder for lost airliner
Western Air Express acts after faint radio signals hint at a missing transport with seven aboard. Signals heard near Kingman and Las Vegas suggest a radio may be repaired by passenger Henry Edwards. officials request a direction finder to aid a cross bearing locate.
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Los Angeles
Calif
Western Air Express
Kingman
Ariz
Western Air
Las Vegas
Nev
Federal Communicationaotc
W. G. Rowe
Rowe
Fire Trip In Escape Plot
Pottsville reports the dismissal of County Prison Warden Herbert Gosslin and two aides for gross negligence after the escape of life-term inmate Joseph Bruno from Schuylkill County Jail. Deputy Warden Edward Houser named acting warden as a $1000 reward is offered for Bruno. Earlier Bruno kin were moved to Eastern State Penitentiary following an investigation.
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Pottsville
Herbert Gosslin
Joseph Bruno
Kelayres
Gosslyn
Robert Walker
Irving
Bruno
Edward Houser
Schuylkill County
Philadelphia
Benjamin R. Jones
Luzerne County
Charles J. Margiotti
Christmas lighting contest entries showcased at Chamber of Commerce
The Chamber of Commerce office displays attractively decorated windows as nine business firms and five residences enter the Christmas lighting contest. Evergreens frame plate glass, holly wreaths flank portraits of Washington and Lee, with a center loving cup awaiting the winner. Decorators Mr Bell and Miss Elizabeth Huyett oversee the display as Charlie Rouss and Friendship Fire Companies join the entries.
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Chamber of Commerce
George Washington
General Lee
Evergeens
Winchester
Bell
Elizabeth Huyett
Charlie Rouss
Friendship Fire Companies
Fage Nine
Snow Or Rain For Christmas Weather Outlook
Weather outlook for the week starting December 21 covers North and Middle Atlantic states with fair conditions early in the week and precipitation later. Temperatures expected near or slightly below normal across the region.
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Washington
North
Middle Atlantic
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