Winchester Tops Virginia City School Ratings
Winchester ranked first among Virginia cities in the state education rating, with Richmond second, Newport News third, Norfolk fourth, and Roanoke fifth. The assessment used factors like teacher salaries, local support, costs per classroom, attendance, and facility adequacy to judge city systems. County ratings also listed Warwick, Arlington, Henrico, Elizabeth City, and others leading the counties.
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Winchester
Virginia
State Department of Education
Richmond
Newport News
Norfolk
Roanoke
Dabney S. Lancaster
State Board of Education
Prince George
Chesterfield
Craig
Giles
Northampton
Bath
Alleghany
Wise
Princess Anne
Washington
Highland
Pulaski
Advocate A Chancellor Seeks End to State Scholarships
Plan favors abolishing all state scholarships and creating a revolving fund instead. It proposes leasing state property in Lexington for one year as Handley schools are operated, outlining a temporary use scenario.
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Lexington
Handley Schools
Virginia Education Commission Recommends Major System Reforms
A Virginia Educational Commission recommends halting VMI as a state school and turning it to alumni control, creating a state wide education plan with a new chancellor, and substituting a loan fund for free scholarships. It backs expanded University of Virginia graduate work, and expands Virginia Polytechnic and Harrisonburg women’s college plans while limiting junior colleges.
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Richmond
Virginia Military Institute
Virginia
W M. Jerothe
Old Dominion
Son
C Commission
University of Virginia
College of
Wil
Virginia Polytechnic
Agricul
Mechanical Arts
Competiton of Virginia
College of Will and Mary
Special January Rates at Le Joe's Store
An old advertisement notes an entire stock sale at Le Joe's with reduced prices during a special January rate. Readers are urged to pay now to save on the discount.
Divers Hope To Penetrate Hull Of Submarine S-4
Divers aim to reach the hull of the sunken submarine S-4 off Ptown today the first attempt since it went down with 40 officers and men nearly two weeks ago Weather conditions will determine success as southwest storm warnings are in effect and seas run high Gale halted work yesterday but a second tunnel under the hull was nearly finished with raising chains to be passed through.
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Pchtown
Mass
Dry Sleuths Raid Big Night Club Clampdown
Federal agents dismantled Chez Helen Morgan in New York after arresting owner and eight staff, seizing liquor and questioning 350 guests. Fixtures valued at 50000 loaded onto six trucks and moved to a warehouse. Prohibition Administrator Maurice E Campbell led a 25‑agent raid begun after a week of evidence gathering.
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Associated Press
New York
Helen Morgan
Prohibition
Miss Morgan
Maurice E. Campbell
West Fiftyfourth Street
Broadway
Mal
Iss Morgan
Grand Jury Names Seven In Report On Jury Shadowing
The federal grand jury presented findings from an investigation into juror surveillance in the Fall Sinclair oil conspiracy case. Harry F. Sinclair Henry Mason Day Sheldon Clark W. J. Burns Ww. Sherman Burns Charles G. Rudy and Frank J. O'Reilly were named. Rudy and O'Reilly directed the monitoring.
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Associated Press
Washington
Gordon
Federal Grand Jury
Harry F. Sinclair
Henry Mason Day
Sheldon Clark
W. J. Burns
Sherman Burns
Charles G. Rudy
Frank J. O'Reilly
Rudy
O'Reilly
Council Called To Meet Tonight For Tax Ordinances
A special meeting of the Common Council is called for 7 30 o clock this evening to finalize water and sewer tax ordinances for the coming year and to receive any reports the finance committee may wish to submit.
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Finance Committee
Dogs Run Wild After Moonshine Mash Lapse
Elias Hartle a Hagerstown attorney took his dogs rabbit hunting near the city when the pack vanished and returned after sampling moonshine mash. The animals staggered from a thicket and were described as being on a “howling spree” from the liquor.
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Elias Hartle
Hagerstown
Gaile Rule Bible Class Installs New Officers
Newly elected officers will be installed Sunday morning during the regular session at 9 30 o clock.
Guaranteed 6% Bonds Offered by Local firm
Investors offered guaranteed 6 percent bonds with semiannual interest and five mills state tax refund. Bonds are secured by Maryland Casualty Company or U S Fidelity and Guaranty Company. For details contact Hansbrough and Carter Insurance Loans Investments.
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Maryland Casualty Company
U. S.fidelity & Guaranty Company
Hansbrough & Carter Insurance
Winchester steam laundry ad and playful quip
An Ohio State Journal item features Winchester steam laundry cleaning pressing dyeing service and a humorous note about using a fountain pen for Christmas gifts, reflecting local business and light commentary.
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Winchester
Ohio State Journal
Judge rules Remus insane. to seek appeal
George Remus was declared insane by Hamilton County Probate Court Judge William H. Lueders after a trial that found him not guilty by reason of insanity in the murder of his estranged wife Imogene. Remus was ordered committed to Lima State Hospital for the Insane. associate Charles H. Elston announced an immediate appeal.
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Cincinnati
George Remus
William H. Lueders
Hamilton County
Lueders
Remus
Lima State Hospital
Charles H. Elston
Imogene
Nine Vessels Destroyed by Fire on Hudson River Front
In Hoboken New Jersey on December 30 a blaze destroyed the Clyde liner Seneca, two 700 foot piers and eight barges along two blocks of riverfront. Damage exceeded 1 million dollars. The Hendrik Hudson was towed to safety after catching fire mid stream and a Lackawana Rail Road pier was a total loss. The Seneca, valued at 750000 dollars, burned to the water edge. Captain J R Chadwick and Watch Smith of the Seneca were rescued from a raft after swinging down a rope.
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Associated Press
Hoboken
N. J
Seneca
Hudson River Bay Line
Hendrik Hudson
Lackawana Railroad
Lackawana
Senaca
J. R. Chadwick
Watch Smith
Miss Bertha Von Hillern Presents Famous Doughnuts
The Star staff received a batch of Miss Bertha Von Hillern's renowned doughnuts, praised as unmatched by those who deal with dough and bread. The generous gift highlights the pastry maker's exceptional quality and craftsmanship.
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The
Star
Bertha von Hillern
Miss von Hillern
Irwin Drug Co Advertises Velatys Caramels
Louisville Times notes a witty vendor line about a pickle maker doubling earnings versus an efficiency expert. The ad mentions Velatys Caramels from Irwin Drug Co located at 19 North Braddock.
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Louisville Times
Mrs Bloyer Dies From Cold Exposure and Illness
Mrs Mary Elizabeth Bloyer widow of Lutter B Bloyer died in Memorial Hospital from a cerebral hemorrhage and pneumonia after being found on the ground near her home at 418 North Braddock street. She was about 70, native of Winchester, lifelong resident, member of Grace Lutheran, funeral set for tomorrow at Miss Katie E Miller’s residence with burial beside her husband in Mount Hebron Cemetery.
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Mary Elizabeth Bloyer
Lutter B. Bloyer
Memorial Hospital
L. M. Allen
Bloyer
Winchester
Andrew Schumm
Germany
Mary Louise Ligatoose
Mount Hebron Cemetery
Fire Destroys Martinsburg Man's Sleep House
Marion Goss, a filling station operator on the Martinsburg pike, suffered about 800 dollars in loss when a one story building used for sleeping quarters burned early last evening. The fire started near the electric meter and spread quickly. only the bed and telephone were saved. Goss had some insurance and parts of the toll house history noted.
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Marion Goss
Martinsburg Pike
Berryville ‘Pike
Movies of Fair Of the Iron Horse To Be Exhibited
Baltimore and Ohio plans a moving picture tour for thousands of employees and families, showing the railroad's centenary pageant and a century of U.S. transportation progress. W. W. Wood leads the on wagon theatre on wheels with a story text and safety slogan. 70,000 keepsakes will be given. Executives saw the first show in Baltimore this week.
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Baltimore and Ohio
W. W. Wood
Picture Theatre
Baltimore
Lindbergh Lands in Honduras Sets Record
Belize, British Honduras December 30 Col Charles A Lindbergh finishing the second leg of his Central American tour landed here at 9 45 am 1045 eastern standard time He left Guatemala City at 620 am central time This landing marks a new record as the first man to bring a land plane to Belize The only other aircraft to visit the city were American seaplanes that landed in the harbor High weather caused Evangeline Lindbergh's return flight from St Louis to Detroit to be postponed to tomorrow.
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Belize
British Honduras
Charles A. Lindbergh
Lindbergh
Guatemala City
ST. Louis
Evangeline Lindbergh
Detroit
Mexico City
Col
Navy ends Dawn search off Newfoundland coast
New York December 30 The United States Navy ordered withdrawal of five destroyers after two days of searching waters off Newfoundland and Nova Scotia for Frances Wilson Gray and three male companions in the amphibian plane Dawn. Authorities say the Dawn did not land and the search is futile. Mrs Brice Goldsborough urged inland land searches for her husband navigator Oskar Omdal pilot Fred Koehler and Grayson.
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New York
Newfoundland
Nova
Brice Goldsborough
The
Dawn
Grayson
Oskar Omdal
Fred Koehler
Roosevelt Field
Croydon
England
Body of Girl Found Near the Capital in Washington Pa
Thelma Young 17 was found half nude with a deep forehead wound in a field at city limits. A brick may have caused death after a struggle. She was a domestic worker for the Washington and Jefferson Club training house. Suspect Fred Drew 17, taken from his home, shouted he did not do it.
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Associated Press
Washington
Thelma Young
Re Ted
Miss Young
Washington and Jefferson Club
Fred Drew
Drew
Hoover Endorsed by Senator Edge for Republican Nomination
Senator Edge of New Jersey publicly endorsed Secretary Hoover for the Republican presidential nomination. He pledged to support Hoover as delegate at large from New Jersey to the next session.
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Hoover
Senator Edge
Associated Press
Washington
Secretary Hoover
New Jersey
J Alk Nométhe
Cooperative turkey shipments boost Virginia producers before Christmas
Police think Fox had an accomplice as graded turkeys from Smythe Montgomery and Washington counties were shipped with help from county agents and the Cooperative Livestock Marketing Association of Southwest Virginia. About 20 000 pounds sold mainly in Richmond at 40 to 42 cents a pound live weight. Floyd county producers shipped larger loads earning 2 cents more than regional prices. Weather forced dealers to store many turkeys for post holiday sale. prices urged consumers to consider turkeys as economical.
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Richmond
Dee
Smythe
Montgomery
Washington
Floyd County
Miss Wagner Injured in Weyers Cave Auto Accident
Leona Wagner of Weyers Cave Va was injured when a Jewett touring car driven by Mrs Joseph Perry veered off the Front Royal road near a bridge over Opequon creek and overturned. Wagner suffered a cut knee and heel and bruises with a nervous shock. Perry and her child Betsy escaped injury. a passing motorcyclist aided them to the Perry home.
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Leona
Miss Wagner
Perry
John Harmer
York Imperials Bring $8.64 At Liverpool Eng
Cable from Liverpool reports cargoes per Cedric and Scythia in good condition with strong demand. Apples noted as good quality and color. works priced between $7.92 and $8.64. Local agents G R Cooper Karnden and Company summarize shipping prospects.
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York _Imperials
Liverpool
Eng
G. R. Cooper, Karnden and Company
Cedric
Scythia
Dean of Old College Dies of Heart Attack
ANNAPOLIS Md Dec 30 Captain Daniel M Garrison dean of St Johns College died suddenly at his home here today of heart disease He was 63 and a Naval Academy graduate who served on the U S S Indiana during the Spanish American War He resigned from the navy in 1923 to join the college staff He is survived by his widow state regent of the Daughters of the American Revolution a son and a daughter.
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Associated Press
Annapolis
Daniel M. Garrison
St. John’s College
Garrison
Naval Academy
U. S
S. Indiana
Navy
St. John's College
Friends of Furst Deluge Him With Smoked Herring
In Baltimore on December 30, Frank Furst Democratic adviser marked his 82nd birthday with hundreds of smoked fish sent by friends. The Arundel Corporation chairman welcomed the new year as callers, including Governor Albert C. Ritchie, visited his office.
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Associated Press
Baltimore
Frank Furst
Furst
Arundel Corporation
Albert C. Ritchie
Young Hickman to be grilled in Parker case
William Hickman the confessed killer of Marian Parker faces formal arraignment in Los Angeles. He is held on murder charges and will be questioned about the Parker kidnapping and death as witnesses identify him with other unsolved crimes. Welby Hunt 16 his alleged accomplice remains in jail after a continuance granted until Tuesday.
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Los Angeles
Cal
Marion Parker
Sonerar
William Edward
Hunt
Ivy
Marian
Hickman
Sion
Thoms
William Hickman
Marian Parker
Ivy Thomas
Welby Hunt
Carlos Hardy
Jerome Walsh
Kansas City
California
Prices Slashed on Little Joe's Stock in Sacrifice Sale
The sale lists sacrificed prices across the entire Little Joe's stock. Ip 1t indicates a drastic markdown event affecting all items, with emphasis on heavy discounts and limited-time offers.
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Little Joe’s
Pay Now Save Discount on Subscriptions
Special January rate offers ahead for The Evening Star subscription. Pay in advance by carrier $4.00 per year or by mail $3.00 per year. Combined offer for Star and Progressive Farmer by mail $3.05 or by carrier $4.05.
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Evening Star
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