Chester R Dodd Victim of Accidental Shot
Chester Russell Dodd 37, founder of Dodd Super Service Stations, Chester, died at Winchester Memorial Hospital after an accidental 32 caliber pistol discharge at his home on Valley Pike. He was born in Clifton Forge and survived by his wife Corinne Weaver Dodd, two sons, and multiple relatives. Funeral services are set for tomorrow at 2 30 p m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chester Russell Dodd
Dodd Super
Winchester Memorial Hospital
Mr. Dodd
Winchester
Dodd
Dodd Super Service
Star Dodd
Clifton Porge
Samuel
Josephine Dodd
Raw Royal
Front Royal
Samuel Dodd
Charleston
W. Va
Corinne Weaver Dodd
M. Scott Weaver
M. Douglas Dodd
Chester R. Dodd
Valley Pike
E. A. Lambert
Braddock Street
Firemen To Elect Officers Next Week
City fire companies plan annual officer elections next week with expected large turnout. South Brid Hose votes Monday January 5, Friendship on Thursday January 8, and Reuss and Sarah Zane on Friday January 9 at 8 PM.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Brid Hose Company
Friendship Fire Company
Reuss
Sarah Zane
Bread Brand Claim Highlights Strength and Energy
The statement promotes B. and C. Bread as the best source of strength and energy, emphasizing its healthful qualities and robust energy-boosting claims.
Estate of Robert Shade Admr Notice to Creditors
All persons having claims against or who may be indebted to the estate of Robert Shade deceased should call upon the undersigned for settlement. Geneva S. Whitacre is administrator of the estate. (12-23-1p-61)
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Shade
Geneva
S. Whitacre
Admr
Sale of H. M. Baker Residence on Washington Street
Property sale notice states H. M. Baker residence located on Washington Street to be offered Dec 27. Listing appears in the classified public sale section with reference Ac-12-26-1p-11.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. M. Baker
Washington Street
Sale H. M. Baker
Washington Streqé,T
Worthy Poor Receives Clothing At Elks Christmas Party
Winchester Lodge of Elks hosted a Christmas party at the Elks Club with over 250 children from unvisited homes. Andy Bell acted as Santa Claus. FR donated by Harry W Butler and Brother. Woolworth provided toys. About 350 dollars was spent on shoes stockings and other wearables.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester Lodge of Elks
Elk’s Club
Santa Claus
Andy Bell
Harry W. Butler
Woolworth Store
Robert B. Nelson
Christ Episcolal Church
the Elks
District Nurse Association
Josephine Arthur
Evelyn Dean
Lodge
J. Henkel Henry
C. R. Grubbs
T. Russell Cather
Obituary: John W. Carpenter 87 Passes Away
John W. Carpenter age 87 died at his home 712 South Washington Street at 4 10 p m yesterday from age infirmities. He was a Frederick County native and married Martha E Ritter who preceded him in death. Surviving are four sons and two daughters Mifon and Mollie Carpenter and Ernest Isaac John and B H Carpenter. Funeral at 2 30 Sunday from his home conducted by Rev Norris A Lineweaver and Rev Dr Luther A Thomas with interment Mount Hebron Cemetery. Pallbearers named MIllison Riley Carper Renner Brown Henkel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John W. Carpenter
South
Washington Street
Mr. Carpenter
Frederick County
Martha E. Ritter
Mifon V
Mollie M. Carpenter
Ernest L
Isaac S
John H
B. H. Carpenter
Norris A. Lineweaver
Market Street Methodist Church
Luther A. Thomas
Grace Lutheran Church
Mount Hebron Cemetery
Robert Millison
Hoye Riley
Edgar Carper
Samuel Renner
Frank Brown
A. D. Henkel
Salvation Army Hosts Free Christmas Dinner in Winchester
The Salvation Army served 233 dinners at the Charley Rouss Fire Company hall on Christmas Day and distributed 15 baskets for home meals, totaling 308 meals with community help. Major and Mrs James Mars led volunteers in this inaugural city effort drawing many residents to witness the event.
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Salvation Army
Charley Rouss Fire Company
Rouss Hall
Salvationists
James Mars
Coeiaen
Army Root
Samat
Mano
Winchester
Death Calls Mrs. Lucy Thornberry on Christmas Eve
Sudden heart trouble cuts short the Martinsburg resident on Christmas Eve. She passed at home after attending to duties and a brief illness. Funeral services in Braddock Street Methodist Episcopal Church South will be held Saturday with Rev. W. O. Talbert and Rev. E. A. Lambert officiating and interment at Mount Hebron Cemetery. She leaves son George E. Thornberry and daughters Cora Brown and Rhoda Butts, plus a brother S. T. Sonner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lucy. Thornberry
Martinsburg
W. Va
Thornberry
Cora Brown
Margaret Shacklett
Piccadilly Street
Braddock Street Methodist Episcopal Church
W. O. Talbert
E. A. Lambert
Braddock Street Church
Mount, Hebron
George E. Thornberry
Rhoda Butts
S. T. Sonner
Front Royal
Wood for Sale Sawee oe and Kindling
Glaize and Bro advertises wood for sale including sawee oe and kindling at $2.50 per truck load. The notice is a classified listing with a local sale offer and contact details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glaize & Bro
William Spotts Passes Away at Christmas Dawn
Winchester resident William H Spotts 67 died in a North Loudoun Street apartment after long illness and multiple complications. A bachelor and longtime grocer, he was active in the Charley Rouss Fire Company and attended Market Street M E Church. Funeral services are set for Saturday at Kurtz Funeral Establishment with burial in Mount Hebron.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William H. Spotts
Winchester
North Loudoun Street
Mr. Spotts
Marcus H. Spotts
Sagaroose
W. H. Spotts
Spotts
Charley Rouss Fire Company
Kurtz Undertaking Establishment
Norris A. Lineweaver
Market Street
M. E
Mount Hebron
Pallis
Harry Markell
Jo. H. Seal, Jr
Madison Spurr
Williame Haines
George Jenkins
Harry Wood
W. E. Huntsberry
A. G. Swanson
Sydnor Curl
Small Boy Burns Die After Lamp Explosion
Boyd Richard Ebersole aged one month, son of Mr and Mrs Richard Ebersole of Vaucluse, died at Memorial Hospital from severe burns to head and face suffered when a kerosene lamp exploded Saturday night. His mother, Mrs Dale Irene Keckley Ebersole, was not seriously burned. Funeral services will be held at Refuge Church at 11 o clock Saturday with burial nearby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boyd Richard Ebersole
Richard Ebersole
Vaucluse
Memorial Hospital
Dale Irene Keckley
Willll
Refuge Church
Mrs William Cox Dies At Millwood Home
Mrs William Henry Cox 79 a Baltimore native who settled in Millwood Va for years died at her home after a short illness of pauperocarditis She was educated at Eastern High School Baltimore receiving the Peabody Medal for languages Survived by three daughters and several sons funeral set for Saturday at 11 from Christ Episcopal Church with interment in Old Chapel Cemetery
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Star
Margaret
Bavaria
Baltimore
Miss Nagel
William H Cox
Millwood
Randolph Property
Jane Cary
Randolph
Carter Hall
Nathaniel Burwell
Cox
Eastern High School
George L. Jones
Grace Sox
Eupenon
Theddora C. Cox
M Gs
Robert P. Jones
Florence ’. A. T.N. Jones
Jones
William C. Ek
Seven Guilty In Police Court For Christmas Liquor Offenses
Judge Donald L. Weems presided as seven Christmas season offenders were found guilty on liquor related charges. Andrew Burke paid a $12 bond for drunkenness. Clyde Albaugh and Clyde Alabama faced fines totaling $246 and 30 day jail terms with a one year driving ban. Cecil Boone and C. E. Kennedy received jail terms and fines for reckless and illegal liquor possession. Will Jackson was jailed four months and fined $50 for selling liquor. Howard Dolman sentenced to 20 days. Lavina Reid released.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donald L. Weems
Andrew Burke
Clyde Albaugh
West Virginia
Clyde Alamong
Cecil Boone
C. E. Kennedy
Will Jackson
Howard Dolman
Lavina Reid
Weems
Lavinla
Scout Meeting for Troop No 3 At Church Office
A brief Boy Scouts of America Troop 3 meeting is set for this evening at 7 oclock in the church office on North Brad dock street. Attendance is urged as the note stresses the importance of all members being present.
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Troop No. 3
Boy Scouts of America
North Braddock Street
Firemen Restore Toys for 300 Children in Winchester
Red Cross and fire departments brightened Christmas for Winchester and Frederick county youngsters. Crews repaired and refurbished donated used toys to deliver joy to about 300 kids, with decorated trees sent to Memorial Hospital and local families. continues on Page Three.
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Memorial Hospital
Alladin
Winchester
Heaven
Frederick County
Red Cross
Santa Claus
Christmas Seal Bond Sale Report From Winchester Group
Amos N Andy present an itemized 1920 Christmas seal and tuberculosis bond sale report listing many contributing firms and organizations in Winchester Virginia, with total receipts of 275 dollars. Signed by F Amos Shayock and Andrew Bell for Winchester’s Amos N Andy, dated December 24, 1930.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amos
Andy
D. W. Ritenour
Winchester
Amos ’N
Andy F. Amos Shayock
Andrew Bell
Appreciation for framed Christmas picture at Barr's Studio
A reader notes receiving a Christmas image and plans to have it framed at Barr's Studio on December 26, 11 p.m. The ad suggests economizing with Moling and Cather's special value merchandise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barr’s
Studio
Moling & Cather's
State collects 11 790 000 for gasoline use
Virginia reports 1929 annual motor fuel tax receipts totaling 10 379 274.64 with November collections at 915 581.51 up 31 970.76 from 1928. About 600 000 in refunds will be issued to machinery using exempt fuel including farms and aircraft. New 1931 license tags due by January 15 with state police instructed to enforce display.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Richmond
Frazier
Commission
Head Taxes Must Be Paid Before Getting Auto Tags
Virginia automobile owners must pay all capitation taxes before obtaining license plates or the right to operate a vehicle. Applicants certify payment on their license tag application and a check is made. Penalties apply for false statements about tax payment.
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Virginia
Colored Girl Is Laid to Rest in Millwood Burial Ground
Funeral services were held in Lee Clarke county for Myrtle Lockley 16 daughter of Herbert Lockley who died at Memorial Hospital on Wednesday Interment was in the colored burial ground at Millwood Survivors include her parents four brothers and three sisters While in Winchester Myrtle was employed at the City Hotel.
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Lee
Clarke County
Nyrtle Lockley
Herbert Lockley
Memorial Hospital
Millwood
Winchester
Myrtle
City Hotel
County Roads Added to State System Under Porter Rhod Act
State highway department announces half of 1,587 miles will join the state system under the Porter-Rhodes act. Proportions based on county area allocate specific mileages to Rockingham Shenandoah Warren and other counties. Extensions include routes 822 813 815 919 and related connections toward West Virginia Fort Valley Capon Mimaeae Forestville and Bentonville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Highway Department
General Assembly
Highway Department
Peedamen
Ottal
West Virginia Line
Stephenson
Quon Creek
Eye
West Virginia
Capon
Timberville
Shenandoah County
Forestville
Keezletown
Harrisonburg
Broadway
Rockingham County
Woodstock
Fort Valley
Columbia Furnace
Warren County
Front Royal
Limeton
Bentonville
Melvin Michael Returns to City Arrested Again
Melvin Michael, recently banished from Winchester, returned during Christmas and was arrested in Shawnee water. He was found with two suitcases of clothing and sundry articles and charged with having stolen the goods. Judge Weems added four months to his prior one year for returning to the city. Police seek owners of the items and urge identification of property.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melvin Michael
Funk
Winchester
Baltimore
Michael
Hollis
Boyd
Hinkins
Bowers
Cline
Weems
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Clifton Forge
Randolph - Macon Academy
B. & C. Bread
Lucas
Bronson Cutting
New Mexico
Robert H. Lucas
Norris
Elks’ Lodge
Rouss Fire Company Hall
Lucy Thornberry
William Spotts
William Cox
Scout Meeting
the Evening Star
Vuarte
1S Bank
Union Bank
Commercial and Savi Rotary Club
Kiwanis Club
American Legion
Victor Products
H. J. Heinz Company
Lions Club
Charley Rouss
Friendship
Sarah Zane Fire Company
United States
Phillip Forman
District of New Jersey
Supreme Court of the United States
William Clark
Frederick
Highway Bureau
City
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