Valley rail lines to merge under Baltimore and Ohio plan
Protests by Shenandoah Valley shippers target ICC railroad merger affecting short lines while Winchester and Western favor joining the Baltimore and Ohio system. The Stokes Chesapeake Western line allocated to Wabash Seaboard faces past costs and ongoing efforts to find a buyer amid a stalled Norfolk and Western offer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shenandoah Valley
Interstate Commerce Commission
Winchester and Western Railroad
Winchester
Wardensville
W. Va
Baltimore and Ohio System
Baltimore and Ohio
Shenandoah Boxboard Company
Valley Lines
Harpers Ferry
Lexington
Herpers Ferry
Strasburg
Harrisonburg
Southern Railway
Marrisonburg- Lexington
The
Valley Railroad
Robert BE. Lee
Lexington-Harrisonburg
Strasburg Junction
Baltimore
Ndt Ohio
Stokes Road
Wabash
Chesapeake-Western Railway
W. & D. Stokes
New York
W. E. D. Stokes
W. E. D. Stokes, Jr
Wabash-Seaboard
Stokes
Stokesville
Alleghenies
Augusta County
Elkton
Norfolk and Western
Chesapeake- Western Railway
West Virginia
Gloucester Point
H. H. Rogers
Virginia Railroad
Rogers
A. C. Needles
Chesapeake Western
D. W. Thomas
Victor Park rises on historic Hillyard site near Winchester
The old Hillyard ice pond at Valley Pike south of Winchester is being transformed into Richards Lake and Victor Park. William M. Reihards leads the project with Victor Products Corp, R. M. Zirkle, and L. E. Stultz assisting. Water will flow from Abram's Creek to form a crystal lake before Christmas, with extensive landscaping and improvements planned for early spring turning the area into a showpiece.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester
Hillyard
Valley Pike
Abram’s Creek
Richards’ Lake
Victor Park
Genera Banks
Jackson
Valey Pike
William M. Reihards
Lynchburg Youth Injured in Valley Pike Accident
Marshall Dowdy of Lynchburg Virginia was unconscious after a Saturday afternoon crash on the Valley pike near Stephens City when the car he drove overturned. His friend escaped with minor injuries and Dowdy later regained consciousness, with reports noting a skull fracture as incorrect though he suffered severe head cuts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshall Dowdy
Lynchburg
Memorial Hospital
Valley Pike
Stephens City
Dowdy
Electric Display To Be Judged For Legion Prizes
Winchester residents who entered the American Legion outdoor electric illumination contest will be judged about 8 30 this evening by a committee chosen by the local post. The judging panel includes C Vernon Eddy George H Heist and Leslie N Woods with Bernard M Sullivan as chairman. Those with exterior decorations not yet entered may join by 6 30 this evening. Two prizes are offered a vacuum cleaner and an electric coffee set.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester
American Legion
C. Vernon Eddy
George H. Heist
Leslie N. Woods
Bernard M. Sullivan
The
Legion
Centenarian Julia Manuel Dies at 102 in Frederick County
Mrs. Julia A. Manuel aged 102, one of Frederick County’s oldest residents, died at her daughter Mrs. McCarroll’s home near Brucetown after a brief illness. Born in 1827, she recalled events from early American history. Her Confederate veteran husband died years ago. Surviving are a Cumberland, Md. son and daughter. Funeral from Duffields Church, Duffields West Virginia, tomorrow at 2 pm. friends may depart McCarroll home at 11 am. Burial at Duffields cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Julia A. Manuel
Frederick Cty
McCarroll
Brucetown
Martinsburg Pike
Manuel
America
John Quincy Adams
United States
Andrew Jackson
Cumberland
Duffields
West Va
Weinberg Keeps His Interests in Valley Theatres
Isaac Weinberg to remain general manager of the Shenandoah Valley Theatre Corporation as Paramount’s Publix Theatres plans to acquire Universal’s stake. The Valley chain operates 15 houses in Staunton, Harrisonburg, Winchester, Lexington, Clifton Forge, Bedford, Danville and other towns, with Dan Weinberg as assistant manager and a stable slate of resident managers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paramaous- Famous ~ Lasky Corporation
Publix Theatres Corporation
Shenandoah Valley Theatre Corporation
Universal Pictures Corporation
Isaac Weinberg
Valley Circuit of Theatres
Re S
Com
Weir
Motion Theatre Owners Asociation of Virginia
Buena Vista
Lexington
Weinberg
Petersburg
Staunton
Harrisonburg
Winchester
Glifton
Forge
Bedford
Danville
Universal Pictures .Corporation
Dan Weinberg
Valley Circuit
Paramount
Universal
Shenandoah Corporation
Henry Weinberg
C. H. McKinney
Clifton Forge
R. I. Daves
Lex
Cantata At Market Street Church Tonight
At eight o clock tonight a dramatic Christmas service will be presented at Market Street Methodist Episcopal Church titled The Eternal Quest for The Better Way. The program features Old Testament Prophet John I Sloat Mary Mary Capper Joseph Billy Kern shepherds and other players led by Spirit of Youth James March with a chorus and soloist Mrs Ray Sartelle. The public is invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Market Street Methodist Episcopal Church
John I Sloat
Mary
Mary Capper
Joseph
Billy Kern
A. D. Mason
G. W. Sears
J. W. Bowman
Policeman and county man clash on North Cameron street
Edward Carpenter of the county and Policeman John M Massie fought on North Cameron street after a line fence dispute between Yeakley farm and almshouse property. Bystanders separated them after blows were exchanged with Carpenter hit in the face and Massie in the eye. Massie not on duty or in uniform.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Carpenter
John M. Massie
Cameron Street
Mr. Massie
Mr.Carpenter
Yeakley Farm
Carpenter
Massie
Two Months For Theft Of Gas From State Camp
Lewis Brewer and a man named Farabee were jailed for two months each for stealing a small amount of gasoline from a tractor used by the State Highway Commission. Guards at a state convict camp on the Northwestern pike witnessed the siphoning, arrest followed, and both men pleaded guilty before Justice Tavenner. Sentences were suspended and each fined 11.25 pounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewis Brewer
Farabee
State Highway Commission
Pike
Winchester
Brewer
Tavenner
Aunt Mary Riley Injured After Slipping On Snow
Aged resident Aunt Mary Riley of the Faulkner building at Loudoun and Boscawen streets slipped on snow near West Boscawen street while returning from First Baptist Church services and badly cut the back of her head. Witnesses aided her to her room. she remains greatly shocked though somewhat improved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Riley
Faulkner
Loudoun
Boscawen Streets
First Baptist Church
West Boscawen Street
Martinsburg Motor Train Fatality Claims Young Man
Stover Whirley, 21, of Martinsburg, formerly Boyce, Va., was killed when his car was struck by a northbound Pennsylvania Railroad motor train at a Martinsburg crossing. He died at City Hospital an hour later. He was en route to Winchester for his aunt Mrs Ernest Ritter’s funeral, who died Saturday of tularemia. Motorman W L Benner of Hagerstown saw the car too late to avert the collision. Whirley leaves parents, four brothers, and three sisters in several nearby towns. He worked as a quarryman in Martinsburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stover Whirley
Boyce
Clarke County
Martinsburg
W. Va
Pennsylvania Railroad
City Hospital
Whirley
Winchester
Ernest Ritter
Young Whirley
Charles Whirley
Bunker Hill
Holmes
Charles Louis
Harry LeRoy Whirley
Haden Whirley
Martin Stoft
Anetta Whirley
Robert Henson
Brairton
Ritter
Sharing Christmas Christmas Play At United Brethren Church
On Christmas Evening at 7:30 the Sunday school of the United Brethren church presents a Christmas play titled Sharing Christmas. About thirty five youths participate with orchestral music including Kenneth Wendell on orchestra bells. The public is invited to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
United Brethren Church
Kenneth Wendell
Autos Damaged In a Collision at Braddock and Boscawen
A large Packard owned by Melvin Green and a Studebaker driven by an unidentified man collided Saturday afternoon at Braddock and Boscawen streets. Both vehicles were considerably damaged but no one was injured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Packard
Melvin Green
Studebaker
Braddock and
Boscawen
Christmas Candies Best Page and Shaw and Norris
Brief ad notice highlights Christmas candies from Brook's Pharmacy. Mentions page 4 for further details and references Page Shaw and Norris in the ad. Includes department branding and a holiday shopping cue with a pharmacy storefront context.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shaw
Norris
Brook's Pharmacy
Christmas Pageant At Sacred Heart Church Draws Crowd
The Sacred Heart Church Sunday School presented an elaborate Christmas program with children performing the Nativity tale, songs, and scenes including The Christmas Story The Crib and Jesus Little Friends. A visit from Santa Claus and greetings to the pastor capped the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sacred Heart Catholic Church
Colleen Shine
Louise Ensogna
Isabell Fugitt
John Webber
Blessed Virgin
Clara Miller
St. Joseph
Lawrence Bell
Angels
Katherine Mudd
Anna Yost
Virginia Shine
Halen Lillis
Catherine Dove
Marguerite Dicks
Rosalie Bell
Catherine Wetzel
Pauline Ramiccioffi
Baby Jesus
Jane Fugitt
Jesus
Little Friends
Eugene Lofton
Jake Yost
Jerome Barr
Frank Tavenner
Harry
Santa
Martin
Raymond Koenig
Charles J. Lillis
Billy Cochran
Father Martin
Santa Claus
Second Berkeley County Hall of Fame tablet dedicated
The second tablet honoring Berkeley County notables was dedicated in Martinsburg at the county courthouse corridor, joining the first tablet. It lists ten figures including Rear-Admiral Boardman, Brig.-Gen. Boyd, Maj.-Gen. Darke, Charles James Faulkner Sr., and others, with future tablets planned yearly by the Berkeley County Historical Society led by Willis F. Evans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berkeley County
Martinsburg
W. Va
Elisha Boyd
William Darke
Charles James Faulkner
France
Buchanan
W. H. H. Fick
Manassas
Andrew Hunter
John Brown
U. S
Grant Pitzer
Col
Robert Verdier Snodgrass
Virginia
Sue To Recover Commissions Over Apples Bought
The trial of J. G. Holsinger and William P. Anthony versus Dr. R. A. Shafer was set for hearing in the Corporation Court at two this afternoon. Plaintiffs seek commissions on apples purchased from growers for Shafer, totaling six thousand four hundred sixty seven barrels at five cents per barrel, amounting to $323.25, the sum sued for.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. G. Holsinger
William P. Anthony
R. A. Shafer
Corporation Court
Dr. Shafer
Messrs. Holsinger
Anthony
Philip Williams
One Mile From Winchester Prize Auction On Christmas Day
Carl Renner announces a local prize event one mile from Winchester on Northwestern grade December 25. Prizes include turkeys geese chickens and guinea fowls. The listing describes a holiday gathering with sale items and community participation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester
Carl Renner
Byrd Becomes Youngest U S Rear Admiral
Admiral Richard E. Byrd of Virginia was promoted to rear admiral, becoming the youngest living U S officer to hold the rank in peacetime at age 41. Senator Swanson sponsored the bill. the commission will be delivered on Byrd’s return, possibly by ship from Little America or via New Zealand delivery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington
Richard Evelyn Byrd
Virginia
Hoover
Antarctic
Byrd
Navy
Senator Swanson
White House
House
South Pole
Pole
New Zealand
Little America
Swanson
Admiral Byrd
Christmas Eve Banking Hours Announced
We will be open for business Christmas Eve from 7 until eight o'clock. The Union Bank, Shenandoah Valley National Bank, and Farmers & Merchants National Bank & Trust Company list their cashiers Chas Summers W G Hardy and J H Yost respectively as signatories.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union Bank
Chas. J. Summers
Shenandoah Valley
National Bank
W. G. Hardy
Farmers & Merchants National Bank & Trust Company
J. H. Yost
Betsy Ross Crystal Confectionery Holiday Candies
Xmas stocks offer fresh home made candies of many kinds and special fancy packages for the holiday season. Cedar chest boxes with manicure sets are promoted as gifts for her and candy for children also available at Betsy Ross or Crystal Confectionery.
Used Fords for sale at GEO WASHINGTON GARAGE
Washington garage advertises 1929 models including a Tudor, standard coupe, roadster, and a 1928 Tudor and 1926 coupe. Listings note model types and prices the ad markets as available to buyers in a local market.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
GEO Washington Garage
Blanket Snow Hits Wide Area with Baltimore Snowstorm
A northeastern storm blankets Maryland and Virginia with heavy snow and freezing temperatures. Reports note eight inches in Baltimore with sleet after, nine inches in Cumberland’s mountains, and drifting in spots. The capital sees snow and cold as Christmas approaches. officials report largely normal transit and open lines amid the heavy snow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
United States
Arkansas
Alabama
Georgia
Cape Hat
Maine
New England
Central States
Mercury
Mississippi Valley
Dixie
Capitol
Congress
Mellon
Seer ' Brown
Brown
Toledo
Ohio
Curtis
Baltimore
United Railways Company
Telephone Company
Cumberland
Gorgey Creek
Union Christmas Services Postponed in Lamps County
Snowy weather forces postponement of Union Christmas services planned for this evening at Lamps. They will now be held at 7 30 p m Thursday evening December 26, announced by Rev. P R Diehl.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. R. Diehl
For Rent Modern Six Room House at 423 Wy Leicester
B M Sullivan lists a modern six room house for rent at 423 Wy Leicester street with immediate occupancy. Local ad notes furnish details and contact for rental inquiry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leicester St
B. M. Sullivan
Bailey Bros Candy Sale To Churches And Schools
Bailey Bros offers candy and candy boxes priced for church and school sales. Prices and items listed for bulk orders to support church fundraisers and school activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bailey Bros
Also Mentioned on This Page
Valley Shippers
Southern
Lower Valley
Ches
Apeake
Wabash Region
Manuel Gies
Valley Theatres
Universal Company
Paramounts
John M. Miller
Colonial Houses
Market ST. Church
U.B. Church
Evening Star
Catholic Church
Hall OF Fame OF
Berkeley CO
Historical Society
H. F. Smith
Lelia B. Toole
L. D. Gerhardt
Society
Carolyn Stites
Edgar Sites
Cloydm
Jess Taner Faukner
Rice
Neat
Coutty Acsioner
B. Dick
Hall of Fame
Willis F. Evane
Madeline Miller
L. R. Dettra
Whitman
Irwin Drug:.co
Noonan
Amherst St
Comdr. Byrd
Weather Bureau
Maryland
Western Maryland
Hagerstown
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