Virginia to mark Civil War battlefields with new highways
Virginia plans a Battle Highway linking Fredericksburg and Petersburg battle sites to Richmond and the Crater area. The Revolutionary Highway will include Yorktown and Appomattox with markers detailing each fight.
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The
Associated Press
Tachmond
State Commission On’ Conservation and ‘Development
J. H. Eckenrode
Richmond
Historical Commission
Virginia
William E. Carson
Conservation Commission
Maryland-West, Virginia
Harpers Ferry
Martinsburg Pike
Berryville
Winchester
Kernistown
Cedar Creek
Fishers Hill
New Market
Harrisonburg
Port Republic
Cross Keyes
Fredericksburg
Petersburg
Bull Run
Wilderness
Yorktown
Confederate Veterans’ Historic Association
Creek
Fishers’ Hill
Cross Keys
Harrisonry
Urner
Aghby
Stonewall
Jackson
Father of Miss Hooe Dead From a Stroke At Charles Town
Charles Town WV December 28 John Henry Hode 72 died at home of his son Frank Hooe after ten days of paralysis. Survived by six sons and one daughter. Kate Hooe of Winchester. sister Miss Ann Hooe and brother Alge of Charles Town. Funeral Wednesday at 3 pm Presbyterian Church. Interment Edge Hill Cemetery.
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Charles Town
John
Henry Hode
Frank Hooe
West Street
Robert
Byington
Martinsburg
Shirley
Oscar
Garley
Purcellville
Wwa
Kate
Hooe
Winchester
Ann Hooe
Life of Child Saved By Accident To Father's Car
A three year old girl Betty Coughanour gasped for air with a bone from a Christmas turkey stuck in her throat. Her frantic father drove toward a hospital when the vehicle collided, but the accident saved the child as helpers freed her airway.
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Uniontown
Betty Coughanour
Betty
Entire Virginia Assembly to be elected in 1927
The Virginia General Assembly will be chosen in August primary and November election. One hundred forty legislators will form the body with full turnover every four years, while vacancies in the Senate and House may prompt special elections.
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Virginia General Assembly
Virginia
House of Delegates
Byrd
Trinkle
W. W. Workman
Richmond
E. B. White
Leesburg
Senate
Alfred C. Smith
Norfolk County
Smith
Lemuel F. Smith
Green and
Albemarle
Charlottesville
Albert S. Boling
Funeral of Former Pastor's Widow Held in Dayton
Mrs. Maggie E. Berry age 68 widow of Rev. W. R. Berry former United Brethren pastor of this city died December 20 at her brother’s home in Keyser West Virginia. Interred in Dayton Virginia. Survived by four brothers W. R. Taylor Julius Taylor Dr. Charles Taylor and Seymour Taylor and six sisters preceded her last in October 1918.
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Maggie E. Berry
W. R. Berry
United Brethren Church
W. R. Taylor
Keyser
W. Va
Dayton
Berry
Willam A
Nancy Taylor
Purgittsville
Paris Hairdressing Federation Admits Women Members
The Paris Hairdressing Federation decides to admit women into its ranks and permits them to shave and cut men’s hair, expanding professional access and services.
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Paris Hairdressing Federation
Reference of decree in Wormley heirs estate case
Notice of order directing a Master Commissioner in Chancery to report heirs land and liens of Charles E Wormley deceased and to determine realty and priorities. Publication to serve as notice. hearing set January 19 1927 at 22 Rouss Avenue Winchester. Continuous sessions if not commenced. Warren Rice Master Commissioner.
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Circuit Court OF
Frederick County
Virginia
Willis CC. Robinson
Charles E. Wormsley
Circuit Court
Chancery
Charles 5 Wormley
Charles E. Wormley
Winchester
Rouss Avenue
Warren Rice
Ward & Larrick
Flood Waters Cut Off Rail Service Across Tennessee River Region
Thirteen are dead as floods disrupt transport from the Cumberland to the Big Sandy. Arkansas reports crop damage while Mississippi's Tombigbee River and Alabama’s Warrior River flood areas force evacuations and mine suspensions. Eleven towns along the L N railroad lose service. crews guard homes and relocate tobacco for storage.
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Cumberland
Tennessee
Big Sandy
Arkansas
Cachita River
Mississippi
Columbus
Tombigbee
National Guardsmen
Warrior River
Alabama
Walker County
Jasper
Birmingham
Warrior Valley
Clarksville
Tenn
Louisville
Memphis
Louisville & Nashville Railroad
Pond
Dickson
Paris
Palmyra
Carbondale
Salen Rest
Cumberland City
Brinnessee Ridge
Stewart
McKinnon
Danville
Faxor
Cumberland Water
Road Work Bids Open for 1927 State Projects
The state highway department will open bids tomorrow for the 1927 construction program valued over $500,000. Plans include 14.8 miles of road and seven bridges, with work set to begin at the start of the new year.
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State Highway Department
Dollar Hickory Sapling Causes Big Court Trial
In Frederick County Circuit Court a trial centers on a one dollar hickory butt and pine saplings. Levi Boyd contends he bought two butts but one was rotten, so he exchanged pine saplings for the second, while Rev. John H. Parrett says only one butt was sold and was sound. The case examines whether Boyd bought one or two butts and if he had right to take saplings as payment.
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Circuit Court
Frederick County
Levi Boyd
John H. Parrett
Boyd
Mr Parlett
Parlett
Boy
Mr. Boyd
Denatured alcohol blamed for deaths and bootleg poison
Reports from Mills defend denaturing since 1906 to curb non beverage use and aid domestic competition. Deaths from alcoholic poisoning reach 16 with several at Bellevue Hospital. some deaths blamed on improperly distilled liquor entering bootleg channels. In Des Moines, a 38 year old man died after drinking poison liquor during the Christmas holiday. Government chemists seek methods to make industrial alcohol more distasteful and less poisonous while new formulae are developed.
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Mills
Bellevue Hospital
Bellevue
Des Moines
Iowa
Sherman Dougherty
J. G. Pearson
Guy Clifts
Washington
Training School for Factory Boss Proves Its Need
A Virginia foreman training school launched by the State Board of Education and the Conservation Commission proves its value. William E. Carson praises the Front Royal test as boosting factory efficiency and worker loyalty. Industrial expert Lin Scott Vallentine led sessions for foremen from about a score of nearby plants.
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Virginia
State Board of Education
Virginia State Commission On Conservation and Development
Front Royal
William E. Carson
The
Conservation Commission
Linscott Vallentine
Carson
Local family gatherings mark holiday season in Zepp area
A parade of visiting relatives from Washington Strasburg Baltimore Philadelphia and Harrodsburg fills Zepp and nearby towns during Christmas and New Year festivities. The report notes several households hosting relatives and a turkey roast while warning Park authorities to cook pork thoroughly to prevent Trichinosis.
Wanted dairyman for couple on dairy farm
Classified notice seeks a dairyman and wife to work on a dairy farm. Respond by writing "H" care Star. Note dated 12 28 61.
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H” Care Star
Government aims to curb poison in liquor with tastier warnings
The government disclaims liability for liquor deaths and explains two percent wood alcohol is mixed into industrial alcohol yet not fatal. Assistant Secretary Andrews pushes for less poisonous but more distasteful alcohol to alert drinkers of bad whiskey, with chemists expecting a practical solution soon.
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Andrews
Miss Margaret Baugher Freed After Shoplifting Charge
White Post Virginia December report says Margaret Baugher, nurse in Baltimore, was acquitted at first hearing after being accused of shoplifting during Christmas shopping. The store case was dismissed, and the Baltimore papers overreacted to a minor mix up with a handbag. Baugher’s career with the city health department and her community ties are noted.
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Star
White Post
Margaret Baugher
Department of Baltimore
Baltimore
Miss Baugher
Page Dame
Miss Banaghery
In Memoriam for Ralph Calvin Clemm
In loving remembrance of Ralph Calvin Clemm who departed five years ago on December 26, 1921. The family asks prayers and devotion, recalling the shepherds and angels, and wishes a Christmas greeting of faith and peace from Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Clemm and family.
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Ralph Calvin Clemm
Bethlehem
Clyde Clemm
Stockholders Meeting Notice at Shenandoah Valley Bank
The annual meeting of stockholders of Shenandoah Valley National Bank will be at the banking house at 11 oclock on Tuesday January 11 1927 for the election of directors and other lawful business. Wireless engineers note doves have trouble finding their home amid many broadcasting stations.
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Shenandoah Valley
Dr Helfenstein Consecrated As Adjutor Bishop In Maryland
The Protestant Episcopal service at Memorial Lafayette Avenue and Bolton Lane saw Rev. Dr Edward T Helfenstein consecrated adjutor bishop of the Maryland diocese after a thirty six year church career in the state. Bishop Murray presided with Bishops Cook Reese and others in attendance. The ceremony followed by a clergy luncheon at the parish house. Helfenstein, a St Louis native, spent his life in Maryland church work and was ordained in 1890.
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Havana-American Jockey Club
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Kenneth N. Gilpin
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Angela K
Celt
Sun-O’une
Uncle
Idletale
Superman
Goldstein
Goldsmith
Ella Leaf
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Gould
Teolus
Henry Joy
Jefferson Parish Fair Association
Epis
Edward Tenstein
Maryland
Memorial
Lafayette Avenue
Bolton Pane
Nelfenstein
Robert B. Nelson
Christ’ Church of Wincheste
Gr Nelson
Thomas K. Nelson
The
VI Theological Seminary
Nelson
Baltimore
Murray
Iee
St. Louis
Helfenstein
Marland
Erick
Old Fred Academy
All Saints
Astant Episcopal High School
Ateandria
J Llopkins University
Virginia Theological Serry
Alexandria
William Peret
Christ Church
Rock Spring
Forest Hill
Harford County
Murray Appoit
Una
Op Murray
Land
Attorney General Says Stop and Search Autos for Liquor
Richmond December 27 Associated Press report states Attorney General John Saunders said state officers may stop all vehicles on public highways to search for liquor when there is reasonable cause. He warned against promiscuous searches. The comment followed Judge John M Hart of the Roanoke Hastings Court complaint about road stops on the Roanoke-Rocky Mount road.
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Associated Press
Richmond
Prohibition
John Saunders
Vic
Saunders
John M. Uart
Roar Hastings Court
Roanoke-Rocky —M Road
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