Memorial Service Planned For Phin V Stephens
A memorial service for Phin V. Stephens, chairman of the Shenandoah Valley Airport Committee, will be held at Shenvalee New Market next Tuesday evening December 27. Col. Howard J. Benchoff heads a arrangements committee including Willis Sharpe Kilmer Roland Hill and others from Staunton Winchester Martinsburg and Harrisonburg. The service honors a pioneer in regional airport development who died in a flight accident. Virginia crop data for 1927 notes tobacco valued at 25 million dollars and overall farm output varying from last year with several crops up and others down.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrisonburg
Phin
Phineas V. Stephens
Shenandoah Valley
Richmond
Martinsburg
Winchester
New Market
Luray
Staunton
Waynesboro
Lexington
Natural Bridge
Lacey Spring
Broadway
Woodstock
Kent Jackson
Aevocade
Cocke
Rotary
Kiwanis
Lions
Chambers of Commerce
Virginia
Virginia Crop Reporting Service
Santa Claus Gift Subscriptions Special Rate
Readers urged to gift The Star as a Christmas present with a special January rate in effect. The notice encourages mailing the paper to loved ones year round as a holiday gesture.
Clarke Court Hears Estate Settlement Row in Berryville
In Clarke county Berryville Circuit Court administrators James P Reardon and Burr P Harrison seek ratification of their acts as executors of John Madigan estate For county line residents the case also involves Mrs Jennie Madigan widow of John and the Madigan heirs The suit asks for account settlement dower rights determination property sale of the decedent's real and personal estate and general relief.
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Robert
Clarke County
Berryville
Madigan
James P. Reardon
Burr Pp. Harrison
John Madigan
Jennie Madigan
Robert Madigan
Jeffrie Madigan
Special Christmas Music in Grace Church Berryville
Grace Episcopal Church in Berryville Virginia offers an 11 o'clock Christmas morning service led by Rev. Vincent C Franks with a special musical program including Mendelssohn and Buck pieces and solos. There is no evening service. All are invited.
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Berryville
Grace Episcopal Church
Vincent C. Franks
Mendelssohn
Dudley Buck
Rufus Timberlake Dies In Staunton At 92
Rufus M. Timberlake, a retired businessman, died at his Staunton Virginia home after a gradual decline. He was 92 and his remains are due to arrive by the 8:30 Baltimore and Ohio train tomorrow morning for burial at George W. Kurtz undertaking establishment. A nephew, David Timberlake, lives on South Braddock Street in this city.
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Rufus M. Timberlake
Staunton
Timberlake
Baltimore and Ohio
George W. Kurtz
David Timberlake
South Braddock Street
Mrs Reynolds to Sing at First Christian Church
Winchester singer Frank M Reynold will perform a solo at 8 pm during the Sunday school Christmas program at the First Christian Church. The event, led by committee members Mrs Boyd R Richards Mrs Roy A Larrick and Mrs B J Earp, is billed as a highlight of the season and open to all.
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Frank M. Reynold
Winchester
First Christian Church
Boyd R. Richards
Roy A. Larrick
B. J. Earp
Winchester Kiwanis Elects Dr. Richard President for Year
Dr. J. A. Richard, a Winchester dentist, was elected president of the Kiwanis Club for the new year. Judge Philip Williams becomes district trustee as three new directors wait for next week's vote after a tied ballot. The club plans Christmas baskets for county home inmates and announced a brass gong gift for the president.
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J. A. Richard
Winchester
Kiwanis Club
Philip Williams
T. Russell Cather
Clark M. Smith
Andrew Bell
Edward Stultz
George Snarr
H. S. Piper
Harry A. Schmidt
James P. Reardon
Murray G. Mitchell
William G. Hardy
Charles Keeler
William W. Glass
Hugh S. Duffey
Joseph B. Hodgson
Rotary Club
Floyd Haines
Richard H. Gray
D. W. Ritenour
Lawrence Thaw Wins Gift Challenge Denied
In New York federal court Judge Coleman denied Mrs. Mary Copley Thaw’s bid to set aside a $600,000 gift to her grandson Lawrence Thaw. He ruled for Lawrence but criticized the defendant for seizing the gift and not informing Josiah Thaw, calling the conduct undemocratic and unsportsmanlike.
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New York
Mary Copley Thaw
Pittsburgh
Harry K. Thaw
Lawrence Thaw
Coleman
Josiah
Reward Offered for Missing Shenandoah River Body
Mrs. W. E. Athey of Front Royal Virginia offers a reward for the recovery of her son Jack Athey who drowned December 8 while crossing the Shenandoah at Morgan's ford. The submerged bridge and a frightened horse caused Athey to fall. the body was never recovered after river search efforts.
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W. E. Athey
Front Royal
Star
Jack Athey
Shenandoah River
Morgan's Ford
Athey
Seasons Greetings from Leader P Klompus
A brief holiday message from Leader P Klompus sending thanks for patronage and best wishes for a prosperous new year. The note references Yuletide happiness and prosperity ahead.
Xmas Dinner Service at Battlefield Inn Skernstown
A Christmas dinner is served at the Battlefield Inn in Skernstown Virginia on Monday December 26 and during the holiday season. Residents may call 2020 F 3 for details.
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Skernstown
Oranges 33 Cents Dozen at Winchester Market
Market ad notes oranges 33 cents a dozen and tangerines with delivery by Winchester Fruit and Vegetable Market. Call 461 for orders.
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Winchester
Little Joe's Close Out Sale Vacates by January First
Community shoppers urged to attend a close out sale of Little Joe's stock with unheard of bargains before the store is vacated by January 1. Items include leftover merchandise and discounts across departments.
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Little Joe’s
Submarine S-4 Salvage Deliberations Under High Navy Orders
Across Boston Provincetown and Washington navy officials press for expedited salvage of the sunken S-4 despite uncertain life aboard. Divers resume operations as air returns, with six men trapped in the torpedo room and officials awaiting official word on continuation.
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Associated Press
Boston
Mass
Philip Andrews
First Naval District
Hughes
United States Fleet
Andrews
Brumby
Rovincetown
Navy Department
Navy Yard
Provincetown
Frank H. Brumty
Washington
Coast Guard
Paulding
Admiral Hughes
Hickman Thought to Be Headed for Wilds of Canada
Seattle police and federal officers hunted William Edward Hickman after a man matching his description bought clothing and a $20 bill, then vanished toward the Canadian border. Immigration and customs were alerted as officers sought the kidnapper and killer of Marian Parker.
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Hickman
WILDS
Canada
Associated Press
Seattle
William Edward Hickman
Marian Parker
Los Angeles
a_ Settle haberdashery
Perry M. Parker
Immigration and Customs
George W. Willoughby
Herman Cline
Cal
William G. Hickman
Little Marian Parker
IF. R. Peck
Hollywood
Portland
Oreg
Memorial Hospital To Receive $7000 From Trammell Estate
In a Corporation Court suit to settle the Wren Trammell estate, executor M. M. Lynch reports about 10200 from personal property and real estate sales. After debts, costs, and $1100 in special bequests, roughly 7200 goes to Winchester Memorial Hospital as residuary legatee, to be paid at once. First Baptist Church receives $100 as a special bequest.
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Corporation Court
Wren Trammel
M. M. Lynch
Winchester Memorial Hospital
First Baptist Church
Trammell
Last Rites For Mr Stine Tomorrow
Walter B. Stine died yesterday noon at his home northeast of shester known as Fort Col. The funeral will be from his late residence at two o clock tomorrow afternoon with burial in Mount Hebron Cemetery. Rev. Dr A Freed of Grace Lutheran Church will officiate. Pallbearers are M M Lynch Lewis F Cooper Dr L M Allen Charles A Lupton Frank Helsley Robert B Bell James Grant and Robert Schultz.
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Walter B. Stine
Shester
Fort Col
Regence
Mount Hebron
A. Freed
Grace Lutheran Church
Stine
M. M. Lynch
Lewis F. Cooper
L. M. Allen
Charles A. Lupton
Frank Helsley
Robert 8. Bell
James Grant
Robert Schultz
Cara Nome and Shari Perfume Sets at Brooks Pharmacy
Perfume sets and vanities promoted at Brooks Pharmacy featuring Cara Nome and Shari fragrances. Includes available display and potential price notes for a one page feature item.
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Brooks’ Pharmacy
Bailey Bro Special Prices For Sunday Schools
Bailey Brothers offers reduced prices on oranges and nuts for Sunday schools and schools. Limited amounts listed as a promotional sale with quantities described as a special deal.
Handley Schools Erect Big Community Christmas Tree
A 30 foot high community Christmas tree is being erected on the Handley High School esplanade by the Northern Virginia Power Company. It will be lit with about 200 lights and illuminate nightly through the holiday season. Public holiday programs include cantata by the High School Glee Club directed by Miss Fitima Hanson and separate events at Mandrey Kerr and Handley Colored School buildings.
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Valley Pike
Handley
Mandrey Building
L230
Kerr
Colonial Theatre
Colored School
Handley Colored School
Handley Building
High School
Glee Club
Fitima Hanson
Market Pushes Higher Amid Bear Pressure
New York December 22. The stock market rose amid sporadic bear activity with heavy buying by both speculators and investors. Insurance stocks posted sensational gains as they enjoyed possibly their best year. The call money renewal rate rose to 4 percent, seen as temporary due to seasonal currency demand.
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New York
Insurance Company
Miners Face a Desolate Xmas After Mine Explosion
In Johnston City Illinois seven miners died in a Cosgrave Mehan mine near Stiritz after a gas explosion late last night. Twenty three workers escaped. three bodies were recovered by 2 a.m. and the rest later. Inquests will determine the cause.
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Johnston City
Siz
Cosgrave-Mehan
Stiritz
Doty Returns Home From High Adventure to Simple Life
Bennet J. Doty veteran of the A B H F and deserter from the French foreign legion arrives in New York aboard the Majestic and says he will live quietly in BHoxi Mississippi. He was discharged after intervention saved him from execution and an eight year term. He explains he walked out because of constant French language and no fight.
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New York
Bennet J. Doty
A. BH. F
French Foreign Legion
Majestic
Bhoxi
Miss
Ol Black Solomon
Doty
Foreign Legion
Spanish Lottery Prize To Charity
The first prize of 15,000,000 pesetas in Spain’s Christmas lottery was given to charity. The winner reportedly distributed the winnings to poor families in Madrid’s densely populated quarters.
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Associated Press
London
Madrid
Them The Star This Xmas Special Rate
The Star offers a special Christmas rate as a one page promotional item. Readers are invited to take advantage of reduced prices during the holiday period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Star
Holiday Discount on Used Cars at Auto Parts Corp
A local dealer offers a 20 percent discount on all used cars through January 1 at Auto Parts Corp located 15 South Main. The sale is listed in an internal catalog entry dated December 21.
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Auto Parts Corp
South Main
For Sale Car Load Ear Corn and Mill Feed
Butler's Packing House advertises ear corn and mill feed in car lots for sale. Contact information incomplete but indicates bulk farm feed availability.
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Butler’s Packing House
Ene Leas m
Lindbergh Plane Sighted Crossing into the Interior
A Western Union dispatch reports Mrs Evangeline Lindbergh’s plane passing over Tampico en route to Mexico City for Christmas with Col Charles Lindbergh. Weather worsened in the capital with overcast skies and dense fog hindering visibility ahead of a planned departure to Guatemala City.
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Associated Press
Mexico
City
Western Union Cable Company
Tampico
Central Standard Time
Evangeline L. Lindbergh
Mexico City
Charles A. Lindbergh
Lindbergh
Guatemala City
Brownsville
Tex
Texas
Frangeline L. Lindbergh
Detroit
Gulf of Mexico
Harry Brooks
Brooks
Insane Cripple Who Slew Three Taken Wounded
Brunswick, Maine December reports a 28 year old man named Petit shot and killed his grandmother Mrs White and wounded Albion Tedford’s housekeeper before taking refuge in a house on the Androscoggin shore. Deputies and volunteers fired into the upper room wounding Petit thrice in the abdomen. A national guard unit aided the manhunt.
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Associated
Brunswick
Petit
Iain’ Eekple
Androscoggin River
White
Tedford
National Guard
Quit Husband As She Didn't Like Life In Country
Suit for divorce filed by attorney D L Weems for Frank R Carper to obtain a divorce from wife Mrs Reda Cleo Carper on the ground of desertion. He says they married November 10 1920 in Bloom and she deserted February 7 1925, quitting his house during his absence. She objects to country living preferring to be near Winchester.
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D. L. Weems
Frank R. Carper
Reda Cleo Carper
Frederick County
Reda Cleo Moore
Bloom
Winchester
Lost dark brown and white striped Ardmore bicycle
Dark brown and white striped Ardmore bicycle missing. Liberal reward for return to Star Office. December 22, 1920.
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Ardmore
Star Office
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Valley Body
MR. Stephens
Benchoff
Santa Claus
Clarke Court
Rufus Timberlake
Mrs. Reynolds
DR. Richard
Nni Cal Kiwanians
Gift
Son
Shenandoah
Seasons Greetings
P. Klompus
Battlefield Inn
N. Main St
Northern Virginia Power Company
Peipis-Ty
Admiral Brumby
Topedo
Mr. Stine
Cara Nome
Shari
Winchester Star
Progressive Farmer
Our Star
Handley Schools
Bears
Evening Star
G. A. Butler
S. Main St
Whitman
Eeree Ae
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