Death Comes Sudden to R M Ward Prominent Winchester Lawyer
Robert Marion Ward longtime Winchester bar member died at home after a heart attack following a Christmas party. He was a former commonwealth's attorney city solicitor and editor of the Winchester News, with a public service career including state senator and church leader. Funeral planned for Monday afternoon.
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Robert Marion Ward
Winchester
Washington Street
Ward
Hawthorne
E. C. Stuart
War
Robert
Frederick County
Circuit Court
Shenandoah Valley Academy
University of Virginia
Fauquier County
Law School
Winchester News
Winchester Bar
Mtire
Commonwealth
Common Council of
Pegci Market Square
R. E. Rd
Tributes To Robert M Ward From Winchester Friends
A deep mourning statement from Winchester citizens honors Robert M Ward. Judges and lawyers including Judge Horrison Attorney M M Lynch and Judge Philip Williams praise his honor intellect and lifelong service to the bar school system and community.
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Robert M. Ward
Winchester
Judge Horrison
Fire Companies To Elect Officers In Early January
Fire company officers will be elected at three local organizations next week and at one the following Monday. Friendship Fire Company holds its annual election next Thursday night while Charles Rouss and Sarah Zane companies vote Friday night. South End Hose Company votes Monday night January 6. Several personnel changes are anticipated and meetings are expected to be well attended.
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Fire Company
Friendship Fire Company
Charles Rouss
Sarah Zane
South End Hose Company
Florsheim Shoes sale at Lovett Bros special offer
Special ad lists Florsheim Shoes regular ten to twelve dollar values not all sizes in each style priced at six eighty five. The Lovett Bros store component highlights the deal with emphasis on value.
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Florsheim
Lovett Bros
Car Crash Injures Three Near Upperville Maryland
Three men were injured when a car returning to work collided with a service truck between Middleburg and Upperville near polo grounds. All were treated at Memorial Hospital. Dean Kilby 17 Holtwood Pa suffered scalp wounds while Fitzhugh Peak 21, Elisa Sexton 21, and Gene Cooper 21 Volney Va sustained cuts and bruises. A truck driver and witnesses described the left side lane collision and ambulance transfer at Boyce.
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Maryland
Middleburg
Upperville
Polo Grounds
Memorial Hospital
Dean Kilby
Holtwood
Fitzhugh Peak
Elisa Sexton
Gene Cooper
Volney
Readjustments Give Market a Reactionary Trend
New York stock market ends year with a reactionary price trend following extensive readjustments in speculative accounts. Selling dominates merchandising, banking, and public utility issues with many blocks of 5,000 to 10,000 shares traded, yet overall volume remains light. Call money rate over the weekend limits credit concerns, with brokers not expecting much higher than six percent. The day closes heavy as total sales reach about 1,500,000 shares.
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New York
Byrd Asked To Aid In Search Of Missing Flyer
Rear Admiral Richard E. Byrd was asked by Kosmos owners to help locate Chris Lier the Norwegian aviator missing for 40 hours while aboard the whaler Kosmos in Antarctic reconnaissance with Dr. Ingald Schreiner. Sixteen whalers joined the search.
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Oslo
Norway
R. E. Byrd
Chris Lier
Kosmos
Antarctic
Lier
Ingald Schreiner
Young Boy Injured by Blank Pistol
James Nelson Daniel, while playing with a blank pistol, shot his hand with a lead bullet. The injury occurred yesterday. he was taken to Memorial Hospital for treatment. He is the son of Mr and Mrs J B Daniel of Harris Addition in the city.
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James Nelson Daniel
Memorial Hospital
James Is
J. B. Daniel
Harris Addition
Oakbrook Hosiery Sale Lands One Dollar Per Pair
Bargain alert as Oakbrook Hosiery cuts price to one dollar for today only at Sample Shoe Store. Stock includes 1.65 value items discounted to a dollar while supplies last.
Ford Model A and T Fleet at GEO Washington Garage
Auction listing lists used Ford models including 29 Tudor 29 Standard Coupe 29 Roadster 28 Tudor 26 Coupe at GEO Washington Garage dated November 26.
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GEO Washington Garage
Dry cleaning and laundry services sale and rent notice
Three piece suits priced at 75e and ladies dresses and coats 25 percent off. Call 1047 for 24 hour service. Troy Laundry managed by John W. Hockman. For rent a modern six room house at No 423 West Leicester Street with immediate possession by B M Sullivan.
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Troy Laundry
Leicester St
B. M. Sullivan
Byrd Antarctic Expedition Sends Christmas Wishes
The New York Evening Journal reports a radio greeting from Dick Byrd to Admiral Byrd. The message, sent from Little America in the Antarctic, expresses good wishes and fond memories of Winchester, Massachusetts, where they studied as boys.
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New York Evening Journal
Byrd Antarctic Expedition
Little Ame
Antarctic
Key Og York Evening Journal
Admiral Byrd
Winchester
Wastotay
Ohio State Dean Named ACS President for 1930
William McPherson, dean of the graduate school at Ohio State University, was elected president of the American Chemical Society for 1930.
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William McPherson
Graduate School
Ohio State University
American Chemical Society
Hoover Leads Push to Sell Confidence in Big Business
Mr Hoover tackles public persuasion of big business while his aides press mergers through regulatory actions, aiming to boost corporate confidence and approve consolidations.
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Mr. Hoover
Herrell Sales Corporation Chartered in Winchester
A charter for Herrell Sales Corporation is recorded in the corporation clerk’s office. The principal office is in Winchester with power to buy sell and trade in merchandise. Authorized capital stock is 500 shares no par with a minimum of 100 shares. Officers are M. J. Herrell president Lawrence Serrell vice president H. Lyle Herrell secretary treasurer.
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Herrell Sales Corporation
Winchester
M. J. Herrell
Lawrence Serrell
H. Lyle Herrell
Christmas Week Concert at Opequon Country Club
Jack Schill and West Virginian will present a music program for the Christmas week at the Opequon Country Club in Martinsburg tonight.
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Jack Schill
West Virginian
Opequon
Martinsburg
Nativity Scene At Haines Home Attracts Many
The electrical Nativity display at 821 West Leicester Street by G. Reginald Haines attracts many visitors. Illuminated by about 40 lights, the scene features Bethlehem figures inclining Mary and Joseph, three camels, and a handcrafted donkey. The display stays up until Monday night.
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G. Reginald Haines
Leicester Street
Christ
Bethlechem
Nes
Mary
Joseph
Haines
Valley Theme Song Dedicated To Byrd On Air
A new theme song Beautiful Shenandoah Valley is produced by Messrs Alexander Rouark and Frisino. It will debut on WRVA Richmond at 5 PM Monday December 30 and be dedicated to Rear Admiral Richard Evelyn Byrd heading the Byrd Antarctic Expedition. The Rouark led project features Jack Schill and his West Virginians broadcasting from 5 to 6 PM, promising an hour of entertainment and advertising value for the Valley of Virginia.
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Messrs
Alexander
Rouark
Frisino
Shenandoah Valley
WRVA
Richmond
Richard Evelyn Byrdpn
Winchester
Virginia
Martinsburg
Jack Schill
West
State Treasurer reports large state surplus and strong finances
John M. Purcell reports for the year ended June 29 showing a general fund balance of 12,106,848.77 with receipts of 48,336,956.15 and disbursements of 43,186,393.67. He notes nonrevenue items flow into the figures and forecasts a surplus of at least 4,000,000 by February 28.
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John M. Purcell
Rrade
Commonwealth
Shenandoah National Park
Selok
Aes Thant Sieg Banke
Aes
Sae R Aadin
Rain periods and cold spell tease week forecast
Weather outlook for the week starting Monday calls for frequent light rains in the south and snow or rain in the north. Temperature changes will be minor in the south with rapid shifts in the north. A cold spell is expected toward the end of the week.
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Associated Press
Washington
Middle Atlantic
Old-time Song Service at Mount Carmel F B Church
The Missionary Circle of Mount Carmel F B Church conducts an old time song and praise service Sunday morning with a sacred play at night. The junior choir and jubilee quartet provide special music and a paper on missions is read.
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Missionary Circle
Mount Carmel F. B
Jubilee Quartette
Winchester Park Assn vs Boyce Athletic Club Tonight
Basketball game set for Handley Gym at 8 pm featuring Winchester Park Association against Boyce Athletic Club. Admission is 25 cents.
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Winchester Park Ass’n. Vs
Boyce Athletic Club
Handley Gym
City Council Adopts 1930 Budget and Tax Rate
The council sets the 1930 tax rate at $1.55 and approves a new jail. The taxable basis exceeds ten million dollars, yielding about $271,043.16 from the rate and other income.
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Council
Winchester 1930 budget passes with police boost
The 1930 budget for Winchester passed last night by the city council. Highlights include funding to meet the county’s proposal, one additional policeman bringing total to eight, a $10 monthly raise for each officer, no tax rate increase, street light enhancements around city hall and along Reuss avenue, and a municipal airport provision to be officially designated.
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Winchester
City Hall
Reuss Avenue
City Council Holds Line on Tax Rate Despite Increased Expenditures
Eleven of twelve council members were present with Charles H. absent due to illness. The budget adds several items but keeps the tax rate at 1.55 per hundred of assessed value. A new real estate re assessment was debated, with costs estimated at 3000 funded from carryover balances. The council added one police officer and raised salaries by 10 per month, funded by removing a police department automobile, keeping motorcycles in use and using available transport for prisoner intake.
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Charles H
Counell Herman H. Hable
W. Nelso Page
Council
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Baltimore, Md
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Martinsburg, W.va
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