Memorial Advertising Rates and Notices
Rates announced for memorials and classified announcements in consolidated papers The Morning News The Weekly News The Weekly Times and The Weekly Mirror include memorials at 1 50 per 4 lines and 42 cents per inch for transient notices Publication deadlines set for same day 9 10 AM National ad reps listed for major cities
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The Associated Press is entitled to use and republish all news dispatches credited to it or not and to reuse material published in this paper. This notice preserves rights of publication and reproduction for the source material.
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Lord, Help Me Know My End and Frailty: Psalm Verse
A brief religious reflection cites Psalm 39:4 urging awareness of life’s limit and personal frailty. The invocation emphasizes humility before God and the brevity of human days.
Christmas Fire Warns Against Flammable Decorations
A Sanford family Christmas nearly turned tragic when a spark from a short circuit ignited tissue near the tree. Uncle Jack and Dad quickly extinguished the flames, saving the child Alice who suffered some burns. The National Board of Fire Underwriters cites four lessons on safe wiring, flam mable decorations, proper fire safety, and cautious use of toys and smoking in festive rooms.
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Sanford
Alice
Uncle Jack
Dad
Uncle Art
Sanfords
National Board of Fire Underwriters
Standard& Wire
Answer to a historic school days quiz
A reader quiz asks which time is referenced in Newport days and which flag is the Tri color. The editorial response identifies General John Joseph Pershing as the arriving commander in France and quotes Lafayette saying France we are here.
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Newport
Lafayette
Nnte
John Joseph Persning
France
Christmas Tree Fire Safety Advice From The Home Desk
The article warns about fire hazards from Christmas trees cables and decorations. It advises securing trees away from lights and heating fixtures using stands that keep trees in water to stay fresh and recommends disposing of trees a few days after Christmas. It notes Santa Claus costumes can burn and suggests safety spray with water glass to reduce risk.
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Santa Claus
Kris Kringle
Monograms Signal Prosperity in Shops and Culture
The piece ties monogrammed shirts to rising consumer activity and anticipated economic recovery. It frames personal expression through fashion as a sign of civilization, contrasting it with prior hardship and linking it to broader cultural achievements and iconic monuments.
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Great Pyramid
Woolworth
Noble Gifts Enable Church Ministerial Relief Support
Mrs. Bertha Burns of Chicago donated her Winchester home to Loudoun Street Presbyterian Church for ministerial relief. The move follows a pattern of World Church generosity, with local givers enabling church improvements and spiritual growth in the kingdom of God. Her donation places her among Winchester’s liberal benefactors, renowned for funding churches and related facilities.
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Bertha Burns
Chicago
Loudoun Street Presbyterian Church
Winchester
Flashes of Life and Odd Claims Spark Local Chat
A scrambled note lists various odd claims about a life water claimed to aid math and health, used to melt snow, and tricks with animals. It mentions Campbell, Sam McClure, and others with inconsistent snippets about mules, geese, and a possible theft ring.
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Campbell
Sam McClure
Lady in Philadelphia Splendor Meets Chauffeur
A widow Mrs. Anna Burk of Louis Burk meat packer announces she is too big to be a house pet. She arrives in regal attire with a driver and a companion, as onlookers describe the scene in Philadelphia.
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Dimuserion SB Brown
Anna Burk
Louis Burk
To Bee Or Not To Be Inade Onaticles
A fragmentary city page item mentions a name and an anti- Blokowsktarianism tag. It lacks clear events or dates but hints at ideological debate linked to a person and public discourse. Further readable details are needed for a precise summary.
Sub chasers plan bold anti submarine operation
Greenleaf and Garrett discuss a daring wartime tactic using small sub chasers and destroyers to block U boats. They describe hydrophones nets and depth bombs while weighing risks, stealth, and the scale of their escort group from Orkneys to the Straits of Otranto.
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Alan
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Siepatsiesen
Garrett Teaven
Italy
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Gene
Orkneys
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Otranto
Pers
Rainfall Averages From Winchester Laboratory Report
Data shows past 24 hour precipitation ending 8 p m with year to date totals. The Winchester Laboratory provides averages for 21 years and monthly amounts including February 1.97 inches and March 2.21 inches with other months listed such as May 3.44 and August 3.29 inches.
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Winchester Care Laboratory
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Fragmented OCR Notice on Board Orders and Extradition
One year ago a Frederick board of supervisors discussed a sum for livestock and dog care before an effort to extradite. The weather forecast appears amid court actions and political discussions connected to the United States extradition case.
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Frederick
United States
Incomplete OCR Summary of Local Notices and Events
Fragmentary text notes a retirements, a courthouse booth, a Natal Day event and First Baptist group, plus plans for an official inquiry into the sinking of Furness Bermuda ship near Fort Victoria. Names, dates, and places are unclear due to damaged text.
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Whitacre
Pannett
First Baptist
Furness-Bermuda
Fort Victoria
Roanoke Leader Plans Free State Tour to Boost Tourism
Ten years ago J P Fishburne president of the Virginia Historic Highway Association vows a statewide tour at no cost to the group to raise awareness of tourism opportunities. Mrs Leslie N Woods dies after about two weeks of pneumonia. Thomas Cover a Winchester financier and longtime figure is injured in a fall. Baltimore sells city bonds at a premium. Mexican workers pause work for an hour to honor Samuel Gompers.
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J. P. Fishburne
Roanoke
Virginia Historic Highway Association
Leslie N. Woods
Thomas Cover
Winchester
Baltimore
Samuel Gompers
Traveling salesman Edgar H. Sibert dies at home
Edgar H. Sibert age 53 a widely known traveling salesman dies at his home near New Market after a long illness. The notice notes his frequent travels and prominence in the community.
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Edgar H. Sibert
New Market
Richmond Mes - Dispatch
Cartwells
Frederick Couny
Commission Studies State Highways Policy
The commission will study state highways policy and report to the group. It discusses future plans and the approach to highways converging in the city. Members include Benatoy Blass, George Patrick, A. E. Shu mate, John B. Spiers, Ralph Daughton, and Saxon W. Holt.
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V. Dd
George
Atrick
A. EB. Shumate
John B. Spiers
East Radford
Ralph Daughton
Norfolk
Saxon W. Holt
Newport News
Recent City Realty Transfers Noted
Transfers recorded in the Corporation Court include L. B. Newlin to Lora L. for two Parkway lots valued at $10 and other considerations. Josephine H. Preston acquires property on Leicester Street for $1,500.
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Corporation Court
L. B. Newlin
Lora L
Parkway
Aee Pee Ba Osephine H. Preston
Leicester Street
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