Liquor Scarce at Virginia Roadside FIlling Stations
Richmond News Leader reports a drop in roadside liquor theft and bootlegging in Virginia due to intensified undercover work led by R. Merrick prohibition director. Agents struggle more to locate violators. arrests decline despite more distilleries seized from 1927 to 1928, with progress seen as bootleggers grow cautious.
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Richmond News-Leader
Virginia
R. Q. Merrick
North
South Carolina
Merrick
Last Rites for Daniel B. Conrad Held Wednesday
Daniel B. Conrad 50, longtime Winchester editor and reporter, died at Winchester Memorial Hospital after a two week illness from uremia. Fourth death in his immediate family in 15 months. Funeral at Christ Episcopal Church in Winchester at 2 PM Wednesday with burial in Mount Hebron.
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Daniel B. Conrad
Lower Valley
Winchester Megorial
Riverton
Addd
A. C. Carson
Christ Episcopal Church
Robert Bo Nelson
Mount Hebron
Sam Hurst
Michael Collins
Richard L. Gray
J. Gray Beverley
Frank H. Krebs
John Hoover
J. B. Beverley
Joseph DuPuy
Henry N. Stephenson
Edmund Hunter
Stuart Hunter
H. H. McGuire
B. B. Dutton
Annie Little
Henry H. Little
Norfolk
Eleanor Carson
A. AC. Carson
Conrad
Daniel B
Susie Davis Conrad
Winchester
St. John’s College
Annapolis
Evening Star
Daily Independent
Washington Herald
New York
Capt
Chambers
United States Shipping Board
President Grant
Hoboken
N. J
Daniel Conrad
Confederated Navy
Admiral Perry
Japan
Robert Y. Conrad
Virginia
Old Dominion
Christmas Dinner at the George Washington
An old fashioned turkey dinner offered for Christmas in a homey setting. Parties of six or more receive an individual turkey. Noon to 3 PM and 6 to 10 PM with a cover charge.
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George Washington
Christmas Mass at Sacred Heart Church Tonight
Christmas will be ushered in at Sacred Heart Church with a midnight high mass led by Rev. Father Thomas B. Martin pastor. Sermon by Rev. Father Boniface Baur of Benedictine College Richmond. Rev John J. Massey of Hopewell will be in sanctuary. Choir augmented. out of town musicians including Joseph Cassoratti of Front Royal to play flute. Public invited to all services.
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Church of the Sacred Heart
Thomas B. Martin
Bethlehem
Boniface Baur
The
Benedictin College
Richmond
John J. Massey
Winchester
Hopewell
Joseph Cassoratti
Front Royal
Early Christmas Service at Grace Lutheran Church
Prof. W H Mellwee will play the chimes at 5 45 tomorrow morning as a prelude to the early Christmas service at 6 o clock. The service includes carols and special music with a sermon by Rev Dr A Freed. Strangers and visitors are welcomed.
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W. H. Mellwee
Grace Lutheran Church
Bing 4Erman
A. Freed
Automobile not badly damaged by fire after theft
Clyde Hoover said his car was not badly damaged when found abandoned near Indian Hollow. He noted a cigarette had been left smouldering on a cushion and caused no other damage. The car had been recovered a day or two earlier.
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Clyde Hoover
Indian Hollow
Car Crash Near Martinsburg Injures Anderson Family
Lemuel J. Anderson and his relatives escaped with slight injuries after their car overturned on the road between Martinsburg and Hagerstown. They were returning to Winchester from Hagerstown and were helped by bystanders before staying in Martinsburg overnight.
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Lemuel J. Anderson
Martinsburg
Hagerstown
Winchester
Hank Wisson
el Hsion
Wison
Cecaom
UST
Anderson
Winnifred Anderson
Joe Anderson
Mayor Shryock Ill At His Home
Friends of Mayor F. Amos Shryock report he is confined to bed at his home with influenza. He resigned from office at city hall last week and was then ill with a sore throat and fears of tonsillitis. He is said to be somewhat improved today.
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F. Amos Shryock
Bank Telling Hours Notice Gleaned
The towing banks will be open from 7.50 p.m. to 8.30 p.m. tonight. Shenandoah Mal National Bank Wm G. Hardy, cashier. Farmers & Merchants Natl Bank & Trust Co J. H. Yost, cashier. Union Bank of Winchester Chas. J. Stammers, cashier.
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Shenandoah Mal
Nat'l Bank Wm
Christmas Greeting From Br. F. Davis
Greeting thanks friends and customers for their support through the year and wishes a merry Christmas. Also notes job posting: Wanted janitor apply at Star istice.
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Vary Srry Christmans
F. Davis
Staristice
Ip-ti
Christmas Greeting Message From The Past
A garbled Christmas greeting expresses thanks for past service and best wishes. The note blends misspellings and typos while conveying sincere wishes for a merry Christmas and a happy new year amid unclear phrasing.
Garbage pickup notice for city services disruption
A garbled notice states garbage will be collected on Wermaokday and mentions city officials and a manager. No clear date or location details are legible due to damaged text.
Leader wishes readers a Merry Christmas and prosperous New Year
The Leader extends holiday greetings to all ite friends and customers wishing a merry Christmas and a happy and prosperous New Year.
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Ite
Robber Forces Baltimore Store Collectors to Drive Off With $1000
Two chain store collectors from C. D. Kennys company were hijacked in Baltimore as a lone gunman forced them to drive through business streets for about half an hour. He took about $1000 from their bags and fled after ordering them to stop near a busy corner. Milton Worth and Charles Bradley were the victims.
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Baltimore
C. D
Funeral Services For W. B. Flemister
William B. Flemister longtime Mount Hebron Cemetery worker died suddenly from a heart attack last Thursday. Funeral held Saturday from his South Kent Street home with the Friendship Fire Company and Shawnee Tribe of Red Men represented. Interment in Mount Hebron Cemetery. Pallbearers named.
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William B. Flemister
Mount Hebron Cemetery
South Kent Street
Friendship Fire Company
Shawnee Tribe of Red Men
F. T. McFaden
The
Presbyterian Church
J. Luther Neff
Market Street Methodist Episcopal Church
Mount Hebron
Harry Ebert
C. R. Keeler
Stewart Forney
B. D. Fuller
G. R. Haines
James EK. Hardy
Christmas Services at Pauls Church
Special Christmas services will be held tomorrow morning at 9 o clock in St. Ke Church. The sermon by Otho Wells will focus on The Child Jesus. All are invited.
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Jtoelck Tomorow Mornine
Pauls
M. KE
Jey
Otho
Wells
dJesus
G A A Members Plan Evening Caroling
Members convene in the club room at 10 o clock this evening and aim to depart at 10 15 prompt. Attendance requested and timing stressed to ensure everyone is ready.
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Tim
Man Dies After Hit-And-Run Crash Near Cumberland
James Dick, 28, of Cumberland, died at Western Maryland Hospital from brain concussion after being struck by a hit-and-run driver of a stolen car on the National Highway. He also had a broken arm and body injuries. Officers and witnesses, including D. Brabades and Alec T. Shaner, suffered injuries during the incident. The stolen car belonged to Howard C. Davies of Frostburg.
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Cumberland
James Dick
Western Maryland Hospital
D. Brabades
Alec T. Shaner
Standard Motor Car Company
Shaver
Brubacker
Howard C. Davies
Frostburg
Man in Hospital Put Under Arrest
William Moore Patch, 40, was under arrest on three charges of passing worthless checks totaling 350000 dollars. He is confined to a Toronto hospital with stomach trouble and will be taken to the United States by a Philadelphia detective upon recovery.
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Toronto
Ont
William Moore Patch
Philadelphia
Chicago
Patch
United States
Cardinals Present Christmas Gifts To Church Pontiff
In Rome on December 24 the cardinals visited Pope Pius to deliver Christmas greetings. The pope noted King George's illness and expressed hope for Paraguay Bolivia tensions easing. He spoke of the sovereign's life and the Vatican’s close ties to Catholic life worldwide.
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Associated Press
Rome
Pius
George
Paraguay
Bolivia
Mrs Coolidge Assists Santa At City Charity Event
Mrs Calvin Coolidge attended the Central Union Mission Christmas meeting at Keiths Theatre in Washington. She spoke to needy children and presented Santa with a bouquet of roses from herself and the youngsters, earning the nickname Mrs Santa Claus. Miss Nancy Chapman of Southern Railway arrived to spend holidays with relatives near Winchester.
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Associated Press
Washington
Calvin Coolidge
Santa Claus
Central Union Mission
Keith
Nancy Chapman
The
Southern Railway
Atlanta
Winchester
Santa Gives a Treat to Kiddies of the Red Cross
Santa Claus visits City Hall to distribute gifts at an improvised tree fete for Red Cross foster children. Ten youngsters received presents and candy as Rev. Freed led prayers and carols. The event honored a deceased girl whose savings funded the celebration.
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Santa Claus
Red Cross
C. A. Freed
Miss Stowers
Local residents gather for holiday visits in Winchester area
Personal notes detail Mr and Mrs A A Caldwell from Hagerstown Md hosting eight guests at Glawnee Inn. Polly Britton of Richmond plans a visit to Mr and Mrs H N Stephenson over the holidays. Dr and Mrs C A Freed of Gaffney S C expected for Christmas with Rev Dr and Mrs C A Freed. Ottie Lamp visiting relatives in Washington. Davie Miller to Baltimore for Christmas. Mrs Graham Cooper staying with grandmother Mrs A R Lichliter. Clarence Easterday of Sharpsburg to stay with J W McQuay over holidays. Mrs Donald Walter and Mrs J C Wynkoop from Washington visit Colonial Hotel. Thomas T L Schmidt of Winchester, Nat Biscuit Co rep, ill at home. Frances Cox confined with flu on North Braddock St. Judy McGuire of New York visiting relatives in Winchester. M E Jones of Shenandoah Life Insurance leaving for Knoxville Tenn for holidays. Bess Rush of Scarsdale N Y arrived to spend holidays with parents on Fast Piccadilly St.
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Bess Rush
Scarsdale, N. Y
King George II improves as three sons gather at Buckingham Palace
The king’s condition shows progress after a period of grave illness. The royal family reunites for Christmas at Buckingham Palace as the Duke of Gloucester arrives from South Africa, following the Prince of Wales and Prince George who have also returned.
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Associated Press
London
Bingham Palace
Duke of Gloucester
Prince of Wales
Prince George
South Africa
Buckingham Palace
Hi Pray Grants
Southampton
Wales
Africa
George
Week of Big Doings At Local Theatres This Week
A weekly slate of film events features Ramona, Delores Del Rio, and stars such as Lewis, Gulliver, Wilma Banky, Richard Dix, Tim McCoy, and others. Showtimes run from 1:30 to 10:20 with matinees and evenings across multiple venues, including special community events and local merchant gifts. The Colonial, Win, and other houses promise shorts, newsreels, and Westerns like Morgan's Last Raid and Fury of the Wild.
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Ramona
Aera
Delores del Rio
Werner Baxter
Des
Houde
Mitts Lewis
Dorothy Gulliver
Beery
Richard Dix W
New Co
the Colonial
Tim McCoy
Morgan
Blake
Scotland Yard
Kentucky
Surgeons Operate On Geo F Peabody At Johns Hopkins
Foster Peabody of New York philanthropist and ex national Democratic treasurer underwent a successful operation at Johns Hopkins Hospital. Doctors reported his condition as highly satisfactory. Also, F A Jacques, long ill at home in Baltimore, showed notable improvement.
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Associated Prager
Baltimore
Foster Peabody
New York
Johns Hopkins Hospital
Peabody
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Federal
Sacred Heart Church
Shryock
Muth
CITY
Rouss Hall
Charles Town
Henson
Ganz
Winchester Steam Laundry
Merry Christmas
the Evening Star
W. B. Flemister
Special Services
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Lacy
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Assolated Press
Mrs. Coolidge
Santa
A. A. Caldwell
Hagerstown, Md
Glawnee Inn
Polly Britton
H. N. Stephenson
Gaffney, S
Miss Ottie Lamp
Mrs
William Lamp
Mrs. Davie Miller
Graham Cooper
A. R. Lichliter
Valley Bike
Clarence Easterday
Sharpsburg, Md
J. W. McQuay
Donald Walter
J. C. Wynkoop
Rebecca Dunn
Colonial Hotel
Thomas TL. Schmidt
National Biscuit Company
Frances Cox
North Braddock Street
Judy McGuire
M. E. Jones
Shenandoah Life Insurance Company
Knoxville
Tenn
King George
Geo. F. Peabody
F. A. Jacques
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