Roanoke County Farmers Debate Bond Issue in Salem
A large Roanoke County Farm Bureau meeting in Salem debated roads funding routes with speeches by Senators Byrd Bees and Epes and Good Roads Association head Eliott. The gathering favored gasoline tax and opposed bond issuance, adopting a resolution against bonds. Holman Willis attended but did not speak.
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Roanoke
Roanoke County
Salem
Roanoke County Farm Bureau
Virginia
Byrd
Bees
Mr. Elliott
Good Roads Association
Elliott
Epes
D. H. Barger
Farm Bureau Federation
Holman Willis
Eececks
The
Good Association
Relatives Visit Ill City Official Maphis Family
Miss Elsie Maphis of Charlottes ville Va arrived Saturday. J Allan Maphis of Washington followed to spend days with their father J L G Maphis city commissioner of the revenue ill at home. Dr Samuel W Maphis of Warrenton Va is also here. The elder Maphis relapsed after briefly venturing outdoors, but his condition was improved today.
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Elsie Maphis
Charlottesville
J. Allan Maphis
Washington
J. LG. Maphis
the Revenue
North Main Street
Oyster Supper At Boyce February Benefit
A chicken supper will be served Friday night February 9 at Boyce under the auspices of the League of the High School. The event features salads ice cream cakes and home made foods to support the Furnace 3 1p 2t.
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Boyce
League of the
Aca High School
Benefit Furnace
Handley Night School Registration Notice
Al Wih invites attendance at Handley Night School with registration at the John Kerr Building between seven and eight p m on Monday February 5 Courses offered if ten or more apply Glasses meets thereafter Wednesdays and Fridays at seven thirty p m for eight weeks at the Equity Building beginning February 7 A one dollar deposit is required on February 7 refundable at term end if three fourths of sessions are attended
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Handley Ni
John Kerr
Equity
E. Cerk
Byrd Served With 100000 Suit Over Road Bond Debate
Senator H F Byrd was served in Richmond with a $100,000 damages suit filed against The Star by the Virginia Road Contractors Association over editorials opposing road bonds. The case may be docketed in Richmond City Circuit Court with trial before a special session of the Legislature sought for timely testimony.
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Byrd
Richmond
H. F. Byrd
the Star
Virginia Eet Contractors’ Association
Roanoke
Robe W. Woolley
Sedt
Senator Byrd
Highway Contractors’ Association
Harrisonburg
Man Reports Berryville Road Robbery By Four Men
A unidentified man says four highwaymen robbed him of 24 dollars, his weekly carpentry wages, on Berryville road near Red Bud road. He described being forced to run toward Winchester and later riding with motorists. police have no report and could not locate the man or confirm the incident.
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Berryville Road
Red Bud Road
Loudoun County
Berryville Pike
Winchester
Legion and Auxiliary Joint Meeting Held at Legion Building
The R. Y. Conrad Post and Ladies Auxiliary announce a joint meeting on Tuesday night at 8 p.m. at the American Legion Building. All members are urged to attend as important business will be discussed. Chairmen A Baker and adj. G H Grimm.
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R. Y. Conrad Post and Ladies’ Auxiliary
American Legion
G. H.grimm
Adj
Water Works seeks control of Cumberland Edison plant
The American Water Works and Electric Company filed with the Maryland Public Service Commission for permission to acquire the Cumberland Edison Power Company and related securities. The move would extend its control over major electric and railway properties across northern Virginia, western Maryland and adjacent regions.
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American Water Works and Electric Company
Edison
American Water Works and Electric Company, Inc
Piper, Casey and Hall
Maryland Public Service Commission
Cumberland Edison Power Company
Cumberland Edison Electric Illuminatin Company
Cumberland
Cumberland Electric Railway Company
Baltimore
American Water Works, and Electric Company
Potomac Public Service Company
American Water Works Company
Bn 1
Northern Virginia Power Company
Winchester
West Penn Traction and Water Power Company
Monongahela
West Virginia
American Water Works
Gumberland
Virginia
Maryland
Pennsylvania
Red Pepper Company in Empire Theatre Presentation Tonight
Shuberts bring the Red Pepper musical comedy to the Empire Theatre in Winchester for an 8 15 start. The 75 member company including 50 American Beauties arrived from Cumberland and will tour Norfolk then Washington Philadelphia Pittsburgh and Cleveland. Two acts eight scenes with McIntyre and Heath headlining a strong cast. Doors open at 7 45. reservations urged. call 325 for seats.
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Shuberts
Winchester
Empire Theatre
Red Epper
Broadway
Shubert Theatre
Cumberland
Norfolk
Washington
Philadelphia
Pittsburgh
Cleveland
McIntyre
Heath
the Empire
Barr Accepts Position At Princeton High School
Edward W. Barr, son of Mr. and Mrs. C. Fred Barr, has joined the staff of Princeton High School in North Carolina after completing an A.B. degree at the University of North Carolina.
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Edward W. Barr
C. Fred. Barr
Perenne
Princeton
N.C
Barr
University of North Carolina
District Nurse Association Meeting Notice
The District Nurse Association will meet in Council Chamber on Wednesday February 7 at 4 p.m. Members should bring clues. President is Mrs H D Fuller and secretary treasurer is Mrs Martin Wisecarver.
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District Nurse Association
Council Chamber
H. D. Fuller
Martin. Wisecarver
Sec-Treas
Miss Lucy D Williams Dies in Staunton Civil War Volunteer
Miss Lucy D Williams longtime Confederate affairs leader dies Sunday in Staunton Virginia. She planned funeral arrangements at the Carter residence and will be buried in Mt Hebron. She led Confederate Memorial Day work and grave marking in Stonewall Cemetery and served as head of the Women’s Confederate Memorial Association.
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Lucy Dunbar Williams
Staunton
Virginia
Run Williams
Mt. Hebron
Ghirley Carter
Lucy D. Williams
Philip Willieme
John J. Williams
Richard Grimm
Philip Wipow
Stonewall Cemetery
Philip Williams
Lucy Jams
Christ Episcopal Church
Robert B. Nelson
Philip ‘Williams
Com and
Ements Bey Bank
Women's Confederate Memorials Association
Winchester
Williams
Sallie ‘Williams
West Piccadily Street
Franck Baker
Free-for-all Dog and Cat Fight in City Window
A Boston terrier and four cats fought in a restaurant window near Piccadilly and Market streets. They chased about the display, ending with a cat in a custard pie and items overturned. No arrests were made by Policeman Hollis.
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Hollis
Piccadilly
Market Streets
Regular monthly meeting notice for February fifth
Regular monthly meeting will be held Monday evening February 5 at 7 30 o clock. All members are requested to be present. Cc Harloe president Paul L Carper secretary.
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Cc. B
Harloe
Paul L. Carper
High value placed on Ford flivver in unlawful detainer case
In a county court case Justice Tavenner heard H. C. Brown suing to recover a Ford touring car traded away for an Overland seven passenger, a motorcycle, a watch and a camera. George W. Heavenner, jailed 90 days for beagle incident, faced questions on whether the Overland can run and if the Ford rightfully remained Brown’s. The case centers on a disputed vehicle exchange and the legality of the detainer.
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Justice Tavenner
H. C. Brown
George W. Heavenner
Excelsior
Mir
Luther Pannett
Tavenner
Heavenner
Overland
Ford
Brown
Greenwood Road
Triumph
Empire Pictures Presents Old Homestead On Week’s Last Page
The Empire advertises new daily pictures and urges families to view the film Old Homestead on the last page of today’s issue. It invites Grandma, Grandpa, Father, Mother and the children to attend.
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Empire
Weaver James N Ritter ill with pneumonia at home
James N Ritter, a noted weaver at the Virginia Woolen Company mill, fell ill at work several days ago and was taken home on Valley avenue. He is reported to be suffering from pneumonia. Ritter is the worthy president of Winchester Aerie of Eagles.
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James N. Ritter
Virginia Woolen Company
Valley Avenue
Ritter
Winchester Aerie of Eagles
Eight Die In Dundrum Bay Boat Tragedy
By Associated Press Dublin February six boat capsized in Dundrum Bay County Down killing eight people including Fight soldiers and a civilian. Also notes assorted ads and notices including a lost tortoise shell glasses reward and a fodder posting at Morgan Anderson 129 Main St.
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Associated Press
Dublin
Dundrum Bay
County Down
Liberal Reward
Star Office
Morgan Anderson
Ss. Main St
Bargain 1921 Ford Sedan For Sale By Mid City Garage
Al condition: 8-1p-31. Mid City Garage advertises a 1921 Ford sedan in good running order with affordable price. Contact details not fully readable.
Pennsylvanians Wed Here
Wayne L. Benedict of Mercersburg and Miss Charlotte J. Greenwall of Greencastle were married last Thursday at the Litheran Church parsonage on North Market street. The couple arrived by Pennsylvania Railroad, secured a marriage license at the Corporation Court clerk’s office, and left for Pennsylvania after the ceremony.
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Wayne L. Benedict
Mercersburg
Charlotte J. Greenwall
Greencastle
Litheran Church
North Market Street
A. A. Kelly
Corporation Court
Pennsylvania
Fire Insurance Fines Reduced in Mississippi Case
Mississippi Supreme Court cuts total fines from 8 million dollars against 142 fire insurance companies to under 1 million. Prosecution cites alleged violation of the state anti trust law. Also note Mrs. J. M. Lockhart of Reckee improving after illness.
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Associated Press
Jackson, Miss
Mississippi
Gus Preme Court
Pact Between Russ and Turk Is Hinted Up
Lausanne report from February 6 notes revived talk of a Russo Turkish pact. Turkish officials refused to sign and hinted at economic clauses, while Britain and other powers pressed to resolve Mosul and Near East tensions ahead of renewed negotiations.
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Turkey
Ving of Londons
Curzon
Great Britain
Mosul
Local Riverton Family Mourns Carson Heir After Illness
Dr and Mrs B B B Duttom of Riverton Virginia today attend the funeral of Mr Carson heir to a Riverton family. He was a son of Mr and Mrs Jom L Carson of Riverton and leaves several children after a long illness.
Matthews, Ex-Detective, Dies After Athletic Strain
Washington report states former investigation chief Matthews, a native of, died today from heart strain likely caused by strenuous athletics in college days. The note credits exertion in sports for his death.
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Washington
Matthews
the of Investigation
Department Office
Giebase
Baby Daughter Born to Mr and Mrs Atlan ington
A baby girl greets the Atlan ington family as relatives send best wishes for the newborn in this local notice.
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Kenmore Association Benefit Entertainment
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Lewis
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J. W. Sibert
Walker McC. Bond
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Grover C. Cooper
Julia Tyler
J. W. Shhert
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Lawrence J. Whitlock
William Whetzell
Genevieve Burton
Harold Sheets
Mis. Burton
Sheetz
Fort Loudoun
Daughters of the American Revolution
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