Carson Urges Shenandoah Site for Presidential Home
Virginia figures advocate a summer White House in Shenandoah National Park within the Blue Ridge. The proposal cites cool high elevations, isolation from crowds, federal protection, and proximity to Washington as key benefits for a presidential retreat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Park Area
Virginia
Iss
Os Eae Commission
White House
Shenandoah National Park
Blue Ridge Mountains
Carson
Coolidge
Washington
Washmauet
America
United States
Federal Game
Federal Park Police
Reid
Congress
Farmers Union To Meet At Whitacre
Gainesboro local of the Farmers Union will meet at Whitacre at 7 o'clock next Tuesday evening January 1 to elect officers for the coming year and a full attendance is desired.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gainesboro
Farmers’ Union
Whitacre
Winchester Steam Laundry Receives Old Days Call 28
An item from the Winchester Steam Laundry lists a call labeled Old Days and numbered 28. Details are limited but the notice centers on a request or reminder connected to the laundry's services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester Steam Laundry
Special Sales Saturday and Monday at Lowe Store
Readable text notes a weekend sale event titled Special Sales Saturday and Monday at Lowe store with discounts on toilets and related items. The fragment mentions Lowe, M. Clo and a phrase that may reference a sale lane or aisle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lovee Lowe, M. Clo
Grace Lutheran Men to Attend Sunday Morning Service
Grace Lutheran Church Men’s Bible Class will attend Sunday morning services in the main auditorium where Rev. Dr. C. A. Freed will preach. Officers elected for the new year include President Roland C. Ryan Superintendent Charles Fries and several church staff and choir roles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace Lutheran Church
C. A. Freed
Roland C. Ryan
Charles Fries
W. H. Sampsell
Curtis Bowers
Clarence Butler
Doves Ae Eee A. Beck
Brown
W. A. Stultz
Ned’Martney
Gilbert Whitmire
Elmer Lamp
Paul Shearer
Samuel Renner
Will of Charles H. im Divides Estate Among Six Children
The late Charles H. im left his estate to six children Edward Frank Clarence Hugh Grim Mrs May Cooper and Mrs Hattie Bernard in equal shares Judge in the Corporation Court this week noted a codicil adding $50 for Frank Grim and his wife Flora Grim to be added to his share No executor was named Farmers and Merchants National Bank and Trust Company qualified as administrator with will annexed and bonded for $600 The will dated September 27 1927 was written in the testator's handwriting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles H.im
Corporation Court
Edward
Frank
Clarence
Hugh Grim
May Cooper
Hattie Bernard
Frank Grim
Flora Grim
Farmers and“ Merchants National Bank, and Trust Company
Staunton Girl Finds Driver Dead After Collision
Miss Virginia Morris of Staunton Virginia rode with Nathan Frye a 43 year old Utica New York driver who died apparently of a heart attack before their car struck a parked police motorcycle in Philadelphia.
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Philadelphia
Virginia Morris
Staunton
Nathan Frye
Utica
N. Y
Miss Morris
Pennsylvania ‘Station
Apple Market Shipments to British Ports Week Ended Dec 22 1928
Shipments from New York to British ports for the week ending December 22 1928 are listed by destination. Totals show barrels boxes and baskets to Liverpool London Hull Southampton Glasgow and other ports with price ranges and exchange rate notes. Cooper Harnden Yorks etc are mentioned with price per unit and exchange rate of 24 cents per shilling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Liverpool
Hull
Southampoor
Glasgow
Cooper
Harnden Mand
Yorks
Wanted Colorea Girl for General Housework
A help wanted notice seeks a Colorea girl for general housework. Apply at 303 peer ip-1t.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Genoe
Lorain salesman charged in wife murder case in Canton
Lorain furnace salesman Wilbur C. Heldman was charged with the murder of his wife Margaret in Canton as coroner T C McQuate filed an affidavit. Heldman claimed she shot herself after he earlier confessed to killing Bernard B. Fearn. He said he was transporting his wife to Canton to hand her over to authorities when she died in the car.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Canton
Ohio
Wilbur C. Hedman
Lorain
Margaret
T. C. McQuate
Justice of the Peace
Donald H. Smith
Heldman
Bernard B. Fearn
Fearn
Special Service By Senior Christian Endeavor Society
A Christmas program opened with carols and prayers, read by Master Jasper Sale, with soloists Miss Edith Harlee Miss Evelyn Cather and readings by Misses Pishathéws Aba Amelia Seabright and Leo Cather. Frances Richards spoke on members and visitors, then a candlelight vesper service and caroling visited city homes. Irvine Cather presided with Frances Richards, the duo largely responsible.
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Christ
Jasper Sale
Edith Harlee
Evelyn Cather
Pishathéws
Aba Amelia Seabright
Leo Cather
Frances Richards
Christian Endeavor
Mise Evelyn Cather
Peabody Conservatory
R. M. Hook
Virgilina
Virgiliana
P. G. Hook
Chatham
Irvine Cather
Virginia Polytecha Institute
Leo W. Cather
Winchester Christian Hadeavree Union
Fort Collyer Land Sale Confirmed in Frederick Court
A circuit court decree confirms the sale of the Fort Collyer property northeast of Winchester to Hunter Stine and Mary Kemp Stine for 30 000. The 242 acre farm includes woodland at Hunting Ridge sold to Mr Stine for 50 per acre.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Circuit Court
Frederick County
Fort Collyer
Winchester
Hunter Stine
Mary Kemp Stine
Hunting Ridge
Mr. Stine
Flames Destroyed Greenwood Home During Christmas Day Absence
The Hillyard residence in Greenwood county was razed by a Christmas day fire while J. W. Hillyard and his family were visiting friends in Martinsburg. Firefighters and passers-by discovered the blaze before it fully consumed the structure and contents. The loss included furniture and household goods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Hillyard
Greenwood
Pageant to Be Repeated at Baptist Church
The Cantate and pageant held last Sunday evening at 6 30 proved so pleasing that it will be repeated by popular request at 6 p m Sunday evening December 30. Admission 60 cents to avoid interference with regular church services.
Zirkle dies after heart illness at Strasburg home
Mrs. Katherine Chapman Zirkle wife of William L. Zirkle died about noon at the home of her brother in Strasburg Virginia from heart disease. She was about 45 and had been treated in Winchester Memorial Hospital. Funeral services will be held at 2 pm Saturday at her home near Stephens City with Rev. Snyder Alleman and Rev. Dr C A Freed officiating. Interment in Mount Hebron Cemetery. She was the daughter of the late George and [illegible] Chapman and had lived in Winchester before moving to the county. She is survived by relatives including sister-in-law Mrs David H Patterson and Mrs Tred A C r i a m n of this city.
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Katherine Chapman Zirkle
William L. Zirkle
Winchester
Stephens City
Frederick County
Omar L. Funk
Strasburg
Winchester Memorial Hospital
Snyder Alleman
Twinity Lutheran Church
C. A. Freed
Grace Lutheran Church
Mount Hebron Cemetery
Zirkle
George Chapman
Caer le” Bk
David. H. Patterson
San Prinele
Cal
Criemian
City
Mrs E C Yost Wins Christmas Display Contest
Mrs Edwin C Yost won the best outdoor electrical display prize from Northern Virginia Power Company, a Westminister Chime clock valued at 84 dollars. Honorable mentions went to Mrs A L Baker and Mrs B C Goss amid nine entrants and two withdrawals.
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Northern Virginia Power Company
Edwin Co
A. L. Baker
B. C. Goss
Chamber _of co
Aoa
Cupi
Thegte
Bolivian Forces Advance Into Paraguayan Territory
The Associated Press reports the Bolivian army recaptured Fort Vanguardia after a December 6 clash and says Bolivian troops advanced about 12 miles into Paraguayan territory. The Paraguayan charge d affaires in Washington confirmed the move. no overnight Bolivian advance had been confirmed at the Bolivian legation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
State’ ‘Department
Fort Vanguardia
Juan Ramirez
Service Society To Urge Cruiser Bill
The Sojourners, a national Masonic organization of military officers, announced a nationwide effort to support the 15 cruiser navy bill. Capt G F Umacht, secretary treasurer, said the group's annual meeting will be held January 11.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington
G. F. Unmacht
The
Sojourners
Army
Navy
Marine Corps
Husband Obtains Absolute Decree In Divorce Case
Ed gar Slonaker is granted an absolute divorce from Goldie Slonaker in a county case. The couple married August 26 1920 and the court cites a statutory offense in April 1925 as the ground for the decree.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Circuit Court
Frederick County
Edgar
Slonaker
Goldie Slenaker
Lions vs Lefty Willis Collegiates at Handley School
Saturday night December 29 at 8 p m Lions face Lefty Willis Collegiates Handley School in a local basketball game. Also notice: The Beaty Farm of about 120 acres will be sold in front of the Court House at noon Saturday December 29. Desirable home sale bills available.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lions Ve
Lefty
Willis
Handley School
the & RT. N
Beatley
Court House
Will of Daniel B Conrad Probated in Court
The late Daniel B Conrad newspaper man died in Memorial Hospital last Monday. His will dated April 7 in Richmond Virginia was probated in the Corporation Court before Judge Philip Williams. It directs payment of debts and leaves the entire estate to Miss Nan L DuPuy of Richmond who is named executrix with a $1,000 nominal bond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daniel B. Conrad
Memorial Hospital
Corporation Court
Philip Williams
Richmond
Barr's Studio Ad Promotes Framed Picture Frames
An old advertisement touts preserving your pictures with handsome swinging frames and lined displays. The copy mentions tram ed and references Barr's Studio as the source for framing services.
King Shows Some Improvement In Convalescence Efforts
Early morning medical bulletin reports the king’s lung condition has definitively improved but overall recuperative power remains weak. A five specialist consultation reviewed progress and new measures to support nourishment and strength as he nears convalescence.
Pamile Youth Charged With Murder Reported
Five of the Pamile youth charged with murder are noted in Astonia with J. Vanderburg and his wife among those mentioned. The incident occurred five miles from their home, leading to the youth’s arrest while details remain scarce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pamile
Astonia
Dynamite Blast Kills Road Worker Near Bush Unger
A dynamite blast on the highway near Bush Unger’s placement killed road construction worker Unger. The Rev. W H Shire Paul Gruver and Rev. Mr. Wagner attended the funeral for Thompson Bageant at Woodlawn Cemetery, which drew a large crowd.
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Whitacre
van Store
Bush Unger
Thompson Bageant
Woodlawn Cemetery
Mrs Barton Dunlap Dies After Short Illness
Mrs Ile C Anderson of Washington received word that Mrs Nat Dunlap Cedar Rapids Iowa died December 15 after only two days of influenza at eighty two. She leaves several grandchildren in Winchester and other relatives. Her husband was active in High View West Virginia and often visited his old home in Iowa.
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Ile C. Anderson
Avenue
Northeast
Washington
Nat Dunlap
Winchester
Funeral Service for Annie Dixon in Stephenson County
Funeral held in Stephenson County Virginia for Annie Dixon widow of Armstrong Dixon. Rev John New officiated at Orrick Cemetery where service closed with the burial. Attendants named Daniel H Charles F Will Armistead and Townsend son among others attended.
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MR. Carson
Chester P. Mills
W. C. Durant
Internationel Newsres
Driver
APPLE
W. C. Heldman
Both Ways
Melivaine
H. F. Mitchell
Witchita
Kans
William Mitchell
Army’ Air Service
Roosevelt Field
Senior Christian Endeavor Society
Mirs
Wm.l. Zirkle
Sister's
Mount Hebron
Nw DD
Wyvilland and
Billy
Silver Springs
Mr L. Wood
Mine Lens Avenue
Harry L. Wood, Jr
Tunney
Royal Marine Cup
Gene Tunney
U. S. Marine Corps
British Royal Marines
Portsmouth
Eng
Royal Marines
PP Aan Sa Mae
Newarcei
Hoover
Julius Rosenwald
Chicago
Mr. Rosenwald
International Newerea
E. C. Yost
Paraguay
Mr. Conrad
Mivuibiu BS
Barr's
Heer
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