Denouncement of Route 50 Dangers At Double S Intersection
Dr C R Anderson condemned the Route 50 intersections at the Double S west of Gore as dangerous and criminal negligence after an accident injuring Mr and Mrs John Griffiths of Washington PA. The couple, about 80, were hurt when their Packard fell 80 feet off a shale embankment. speed and bumps cited. Highway engineer Fred M Yellett defended precautions and blamed driver speed.
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Gore
C. R. Anderson
John Griffiths
Allinson Avenue
Washington, Pa
Anderson
Griffiths
Winchster
George Washington Hotel
Miami
Fred M. Yellett
Yellett
Road project aims to finish 6 mile bypass this year
The official said funds are allocated for the heavy-fill work and the 6 mile project will likely be completed during the coming year. The goal is to eliminate the hazardous curves and improve road safety.
Tuberculosis Tag Day Raises $204.26
Mrs. Gertrude Organ reports Tuberculosis Tag Day raised 204.26 and thanks workers and the public for strong cooperation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gertrude Organ
J C Erb 86 Dies Suddenly in Clarke County
Justice Christopher Erb 86 died suddenly of a heart attack yesterday afternoon at his Berryville area home. He was a Clarke county farmer born July 25 1856 in Carroll County Maryland, survived by widow Nannie Sowers Erb and daughter Mrs F R Stryker Jr. Funeral set for December 22 at 3 30 pm with Rev L A Parker of Berryville Baptist Church officiating. Interment Green Hill Cemetery with pallbearers Jack Rutherford Wilbur Gaunt Rozger Hardesty Walter Brotherton Tig Shewbridge and honorary pallbearers F L Ayler John M Fishpaw Oscar Hamilton J L Humston Holmes Hardesty and Walter Hardesty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christopher Erb
Clarke County
Berryville
Christopher
Ellen Erb
Maryland
Carroll County
Nannie Sowers
F. R. Stryker, Jr
Laura C. Fuller
Lyons
Colorado
Justa E. Quick
L. Elwood Smith
Erb
Berryville Turnpike
Berlin Faces Grave Threat as Axis Forces Press Libya
Berlin reported grave concerns as reinforcements for the army of the Nile moved up through eastern Libya. British bombers and warships hit Bardia where 20,000 Fascist troops were said trapped. The British prepared for a final assault on the port and pushed 130 miles deeper into the Libyan desert. In London, Halifax was seen as likely to become ambassador to the United States. Japan shuffled cabinet ministers to tighten economic controls while Konoye reshuffled justice and Rome affairs posts.
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Army of the Nile
Libya
Bardia
London
Lord Halifax
United States
Japan
Fumimaro Konoye
Justice
Rome
Institute for Propaganda Analysis Founders and Purpose
The Institute for Propaganda Analysis, a non profit organization, conducts scientific research on propagandist methods influencing public opinion. It was founded by Clyde R. Miller, a Teachers College Columbia University education professor.
Inquiring Reporter Weighs Traffic Violation Penalties
Reader letters from Maurice Pifer Fred Ritter Alvin Tavener Sergeant Frank Likar and Walter Bosserman discuss penalties for traffic violations. Opinions range from stiffer fines to jail time and increased police vigilance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maurice Pifer
Fred Ritter
Alvin Tavenner
U. S. Army
Frank Likar
U. S
Walter Bosserman, Jr
Candlelight Christmas Service at Presbyterian Church
A candlelight Christmas service at the Presbyterian Church Sunday afternoon at 5 includes Prelude Christmas Fantasy by Kohlmann Ave Maria by Shubert and traditional carols. The Rev. Donald Wilson will give the invocation as Handel Hallelujah Chorus Joy to the World and It Came Upon the Midnight Clear are sung. Soloists Marshall Kline Floyd Haines Jean Whitham and Hubert Kerr perform with the Junior Choir and the men’s chorus.
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Presbyterian Church
Kohlmann
Shubert
Donald Wilson
Brahms
Massenet
Zion
Nevin
Marshall Kline
Floyd Haines
Black
Sweden
Hark
Herald Angels
Dickenson
Jean Whitham
Hubert Kerr
A. Gordon Whitman
Mildred Jones
Baltimore Livestock Market Quoted Prices December 21
U S Department quotations show cattle steers mostly 8.75 to 10.85 per cwt with mediums 5.50 to 9.00 for heifers. beef cows 5.50 to 7.00. calves unchanged with vealers 11.50 and 9.00 to 11.00. Hogs steady with 180 to 240 lb animals 6.55 to 6.80. other weights 6.45 to 6.60. sows 5.35 to 5.85. Sheep none. fat lambs 25 to 40 higher. ewes and lambs 8.00 to 9.50. Chicago figures show 800 to 1,000 hogs, prime steers to 15.40, yearlings 14.50, steers 11.50 downward, heifers 7.00 to 13.00, sheep 9.10 to 9.35 for westerns.
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Baltimore Livestock
Baltimore
U. S. Dept. Agri
Chicago Livestock Chicago
U. S. Dept. Agr
West Dock Labor Problems Solved
In San Francisco labor peace returns as a new two year contract ends waterfront strife. Waterfront Employes Association and CIO longshoremen sign a pact covering 13,000 workers with shipowners expressing satisfaction through spokesman L A Lapham.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Pacific Coast
C.I.O
L. A. Lapham
Fidler Speaks At 240 Words Per Minute
Mr. Fidler speaks at the rate of 240 words a minute. The assertion notes his rapid delivery and assigns a precise tempo to his broadcasting speed.
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Jimmy Fidler
Mr. Fidler
Funeral Costs Questioned by Jones Funeral Home
Adequate facilities and trained service cost less than commonly reported. Jones Funeral Home presents frank pricing discussion on funeral costs and value.
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Jones Funeral Home
Stock Market Edges Narrowly in Fragile Session
New York stock market attempts to break stalemate faced opposition in a brief session. Leading issues moved only slightly with sterling at 4.04 dollars cables remaining unchanged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Sterling
Tom Simmons Colored Barber Dies in His Shop
Thomas Jefferson Simmons a respected colored barber died suddenly in his Boyce shop this morning after a long illness. Born in Charles Town West Virginia he was a son of David and Betty Simmons and leaves wife Rosa Brown Simmons a son Thomas Jr of New Jersey and daughter Annie Carpenter of Martinsburg Funeral plans were not set.
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Thomas Jefferson Simmons
Tom
Boyce
Berryville
Charles Town
W. Va
David
Betty Simmons
Rosa Brown Simmons
Thomas, Jr
New Jersey
Annie Carpenter
Martinsburg
Young beaver called a kit
A young beaver is known as a kit. The term is used for offspring of beavers prior to reaching adulthood.
Dickens' Christmas Carol recommended for Christmas Eve reading
Handley Library invites readers to enjoy Charles Dickens classic The Christmas Carol this holiday season. The note celebrates human kindness and the Christmas spirit while extending greetings to patrons and promising continued library service in the coming year.
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Charles Dickens
Handley Library
Christmas Services At U B Church
A calendar of U B Church events includes 9 45 Sunday School with worship, Christmas services with organ piano meditations, choir solos and hymns, and a 7 30 White Gift Christmas Service led by the Young People’s Choir. Readers include Mrs Omps Miss Dorothy Larrick and Mrs Gladys Haines with offerings for Quincy Home.
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U. B
Hodges
Omps
Dorothy Larrick
Young People’s Choir
Bethlehem
Gladys Haines
L. G. Bridgers
Quincy
Tanhouser
Evening Star
Wallace Lutz
Glacier Priest Bernard Rose Crans Hubbard Profile
The Reverend Bernard Rose Crans Hubbard, known as the Glacier Priest, long serves in the Geology Department at Santa Clara University. He has spent years in Alaskan explorations and authored several books on volcanic and related phenomena.
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Ae Pe
Bernard Rosecrans Hubbard
Santa Clara University
Two Arrested for Illegally Broadcasting
Martinsburg West Virginia December 21 two Detroit men Joseph M Wozniak and William M Brenan were held for action by a federal grand jury in March for violating the 1934 communications act. FCC and West Virginia police seized illegal broadcasting gear and both men were remanded to jail on $1000 bonds.
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Martinsburg
W. Va
Dio
Joseph M. Wozniak
William M. Brenan
Detroit
Mich
Grand Jury
Parkersburg
United States
H. Marshall Homer
Wozniak
Brenan
Charles Town
F.C.C
West Virginia
Berkeley County
Wood County
Homer
Service At Greenwood
The Rev. Harry G Balthis presided at 17 30 oclock under the direction of Mrs May Carper The program featured pantomimes recitations songs and a Christmas treat Children participating include Wanda Gile Betty Ebersole Cerelle Sager Evelyn Barb Ida Pierce Irvin Ivan and Donald Barb Joe Sager Paul and Tommy ae Don Melvin Evelyn Ebersole Betty Giffin Glenna Fauver Leo and Marco Fauver Martha Braithwaite Wilson Peacemaker Howard and Edward Ebersole Lester Shickle Charles Giffin Lillian Melvin Mary Yowell Lee Pierce Nancy and Gerline Sea bright and Lois Rexroad
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Harry G. Balthis
May Carper
Wanda Gile
Betty Ebersole
Cerelle Sager
Evelyn Barb
Ida Pierce
Irvin
Ivan
Donald Barb
Joe Sager
Paul
Tommy Ae
Don Melvin
Evelyn Ebersole
Betty Giffin
Glenna Fauver
Leo
Over 1000 Children Attend Capitol Christmas Movie Party
More than 1,000 youngsters packed the Capitol at 10 AM for the annual Christmas movie event. The program featured animated cartoons, an Our Gang comedy, and the feature Little Orvie by Booth Tarkington. Manager Lamar Meen noted early crowds and some late arrivals asking if the show was free.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Capitol
Our Gang
Moomin Putshur
Futures and cash grain quotations and market prices
Chicago on December 21 reports futures for wheat with prices for December May and July contracts. Corn futures show December May and July values. Cash wheat has no sales reported while No 2 yellow corn bids range from 61 to 61 3 4. Winchester markets list wheat 90 cents per bushel corn 60 cents barley 53 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Chicago Cash Grain
Winchester
Mail cancellations rise before Christmas in 1934
The report notes heavy post office activity during the week before Christmas 1934 with 125,000 parcels and a public appeal to send gifts by special delivery to avoid disappointment.
County Agent Office Closing for Christmas Holidays
County Agent Fred Stine announced the office in the Court House building will close from noon next Tuesday until Friday morning for Christmas. He urges those with business to transact before noon December 24 and wishes everyone a merry Christmas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred. Stine
Court House
Mr. Stine
Send Your Orders to Address in Box
A brief notice directs readers to send their orders to the address listed in the box below. It specifies where to mail requests and emphasizes following the boxed instructions for submission.
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Goodrich
Silvertown Stores
Baker’s Drug Store
J. C. Erb
Clarke Farmer
Berlin
Medie
Ie Lek
North Kent ST
West Dock
Stock Market Report
Tom Simmons
Library
U.B. Church
Hurst’s Rainbowridge Gardens
Greenwood
Slinshine
Cleaners
East Piccadilly
Mervel W, Adams
E. Piccadilly St
Phon
Pope Pius XI
Fred L. Glaize
Miller’s Hard Ware
Chris
Baker
North I
Barbara Bell
Winchester Evening Star
New York, N. Y
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