American Legion Auxiliary Plans Cake Sale for Ex Service Men
February meeting notes reveal treasury concerns and a plan to raise funds with a sale of cakes breads and candies at the Gift Shop on February 13. The group reported 67 paid members and discussed a Red Cross lifesaving demonstration to be held February 16 17 and 18 at the Legion pool.
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Theerican Legion N Ww
Auxiliary
Legion
Miss Stowers
Capt
Kibe
National Red Cross
Ife
American Legion
Red Cross
American Legion Auxiliary
National Red Cross Life Saving Department
Towne
Rosa.s. Townes
National Committee
National Executive Committee
Indianapolis
Ee Wth
Virginia
R. T. Barton
Miss Rush Receives Byrd's First Commission in Winchester
Miss Lula A. Rush was reappointed a notary public for Frederick County for four years. The commission, signed by Governor Harry F. Byrd, arrives in Winchester. Shenandoah Valley National Bank employee appears in Circuit Court to qualify as rotary with bond of 500 dollars, cashier William G. Hardy as surety.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry F. Byrd
Winchester
Lula A. Rush
Frederick County
Byrd
Rush
Shenandoah Valley
National Bank
Rotary
William G. Hardy
Charles A. Hammer
Harrisonburg
Shenandoah Valley National Park Association
Shenandoah Valley Inc
Charley Rouss
Rouss
New York City
Perera
Maryland
Winchester Academy
Jacob Senseney
Main Street
Ponzi and Wife Arrested in Jacksonville Trust Case
Iles Ponzi and his wife Rose were arrested in the office of Ponzi's attorney in Jacksonville Florida shortly before noon. Ponzi faces four counts under Florida trust business laws. Mrs Ponzi fainted after arrest and was revived. Ponzi appeared greatly worried as he described trying to shield his wife from shock amid the tangled Shae affair.
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Associated Press
Jacksonville
Fla
Iles Ponzi
Rose Ia
Ponzi
Florida
Second Snow of This Week Falls During Last Night
The second snow of the week began early last night and continued at intervals through today, until nearly noon. Four inches fell, with the storm general across the east and the deepest snow in many sections.
Lawmakers Press Insurance and Juvenile Reform Bills
Editor The Star discusses voting machine use and legislative idiosyncrasies as lawmakers push bills on insurance reform. Virginia considers the state insurers option to save public funds, while Clarke and Frederick counties see focus on delinquent children custody between state and locality.
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Virginia
Mac Donald
Berryville
Clarke
Frederick
U S Steamship Rescues Norwegian Crew At Sea
A United States shipping board steamer Casper rescued the crew of the Norwegian motor vessel Pinto after it began sinking about 120 miles off Lyndennes in stormy weather. The exact crew count was not specified in the message received by Lloyds from Stavenger. Hefty seas and heavy weather were reported by ships arriving in port.
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Associated Press
London
Lloyd's
Stavenger
United States Shipping Board
Casper
Pinto
Lyndennes
Norway
Christ Church Men's Meeting Promptly Convenes
The men of Christ Episcopal Church are urged to arrive at 7 30 this evening in the parish house for a prompt meeting. After the gathering they will proceed to Dr Brydon's lecture in the Lutheran Church Sunday School rooms.
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Christ Episcopal Church
Brydon
Lutheran Church
General Pershing Speeding North Through Daytona Beach
General John J. Pershing, commander of the American expeditionary forces, passed through Daytona Beach en route to Washington. The condition was reported serious but not alarming, with Pershing resting well after a night on the train.
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Associated Press
Daytona Beach
Fla
John J. Pershing
Washington
For Rent Six Room Building on Main Street
Six room building on S Main St for dwelling or business. Apply G. M. Hansbrough. Mr and Mrs A C Buckley of White Post Va spent yesterday in town on business.
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S. Main St
G. M. Hansbrough
A. C. Buckley
White Post
State urged to provide hospital care for idiots in Virginia
Frederick county and Winchester officials press for state hospitals to admit intellectually disabled individuals. Dr. J. S. DeJarnette of Western State Asylum argues the legislature must fund treatment, noting about 1,900 idiots exist in Virginia and are excluded from state care. He pursues a bill to authorize such admissions.
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Frederick County
Winchester
Whch
J. S. DeJarnette
Western State Asylum
Staunton
Virginia
Commonwealth
DeJarnette
Dr. DeJarnette
General Assembly
DeJamnere
Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals
United States Supreme Court
Mammoth Windsor Circus At Empire Begins Tomorrow
For three days this week the Empire stage hosts Hildreth's Circus with lions monkeys acrobats and a circus band. Features include Smith's lions Jeanette's monkeys Florenze Trio Marcelinhe Clown Cleo child acrobat and Horace Laird troupe plus a matinee Saturday. Square dance and movie shows add variety tonight. The Wanderer film premieres next week as Famous Players starts the 1926 season.
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Winchester
Hildreth
Circus
Empire Stage
Smith
Four Fighting Lions
Jeanette
Troup
Florenz
Marcelinhe
Cleo
Horace Laird
Heavy Snow Closes Roads in Western Maryland
Hagerstown Maryland February 10 heavy snow continues from a storm that started last night four inches have fallen by 10 oclock and plows are at work on state and county roads with no wind and little drifting affecting travel
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Associated Press
Hagerstown
Maryland
Federal oil conference opens as Congress acts on tax repeal
Federal oil conservation board opens a conference in Washington as lawmakers debate repealing the inheritance tax. The House naval committee hears admirals on a five year defense program, and Secretary Wilbur testifies before a House committee on proposed defense department plans.
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Federal Oil Conservation Board
Senate
House Naval Committee
Wilbur
House Committee
Defense Department
Miss Helen Miller Returns Home From Tabler Va
Miss Helen Miller residing in the city has returned after a stay in Tabler Virginia. She spent several weeks away and is now back to her usual place of residence.
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Helen Miller
Tabler
Frederick County Board Rejects Virginia Counties Association
Frederick County supervisors meet this week and decline to join the Association of Virginia Counties. They also approve claims for livestock killed by dogs including Peter S. Carver 26.81 Frank Shenk 2.50 and Roy S. Loy 200. The board accepts State Highway Department cost estimates for several county roads including Marlboro to Middletown 271.25 Cedar Creek Grade 3244.78 Stephen City to Marlboro 940 North Frederick Grade 2325.80 Apple Ridge Road to the West Virginia line 2405.47.
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Peter S. Carver
Frank Shenk
Roy S. Loy
Frederick
State Highway Department
Marlboro
Middletown
Cedar Creek
Valley Pike
Paxton’s “Chapel
Stephens City
North Frederick
Winchester
West Virginia State Line
Apple Ridge
West Virginia
Annual Sermon To Sarah Zane Firemen Sunday
The Sarah Zane Fire Company plans a march to Brethren Church next Sunday evening February 14 at 730 PM for their annual sermon by chaplain Rev G W Stover. Firemen meet at 700 PM, arrive by 725 PM. all members and friends urged to attend. Special music and hymns will be used. Rev Stover has served thirteen years as chaplain.
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Sarah Zane Fire Company
United
Brethren
G. W. Stover
Railroad may build new line in Pennsylvania
The Interstate Commerce Commission granted reconsideration of the application by the New York Pittsburgh and Chicago Railroads to construct a new line across Pennsylvania. The ruling came in Washington on February 19, as reported by Associated Press.
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Pennsylvania
Associated Press
Washington
New York, Pittsburgh
Chivago Railroads
Pennnsylvania
Interstate Commeres Commission
Marking Civil War Battlefields Around Winchester
Colonel R M Colvin leads efforts with local groups to place seven bronze tablet markers at Civil War battle sites near Winchester Virginia. City funds of 875 are allocated to Winchester Historical Society for battlefield markers, design bold bronze tablets, cost about 250 each, total about 1759 for seven sites in Frederick County.
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Col. Colvin
Frederick County
R. M. Colvin
Harrisonbare Negeri Field
Winchester
Virginia
Winchester Historical Society
American Legion
the Daughters of the Confederacy
Chamber of Commerce
Old Dominion
Washington Buried In Snow Delays Reach Work
Eight and a half inches of snow covered Washington streets today disrupting traffic and delaying thousands from reaching their jobs. Cars stalled citywide as a thaw was awaited. the heaviest fall came between midnight and daybreak with little wind and temperatures near freezing.
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Associated Press
Washhington
Feb
Washington
Germany Applies To Join League
Germany formally presented its application for membership to the League of Nations in Geneva on February 10, as reported by the Associated Press.
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Germany
The
Associated Press
Geneva
League of Nations
Spanish Fliers In Their Last Lap
Montevideo Uruguay February 10 Spanish trans Atlantic aviators at 11 57 a m for the short hop to Buenos Aires which will complete their record breaking flight from Palos Spain
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Associated Press
Montevideo
Uruguay
Buenos Aires
Palos
Spain
Rouss Banquet Highlights Speakers and Program
The Charley Rouss Fire Company hosts a banquet tomorrow night in honor of Charles Broadway Rouss with speakers Hon. R Gray Williams Hon. Charles A Hammer and United States Senator EB Smith. Philip Williams acts as toastmaster. music from the company orchestra and a male quartette enrich the program.
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Charley
Rawls. Fire Company
United States
EB. D. Smith
South Carolina
Snow Storm Delays New Brunswick Air Mail Departures
Snow storms halt Hadley Field flights to Chicago disrupting twice daily schedule. Officials held mail planes last night and this morning, marking the second delay since air mail began. A storm last week also prevented the Thursday morning departure.
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New Brunswick
N. J
Hadley Field
Chicago
Wedsern Mail
Tme
Air Mail
Bundle of Old Bank Notes Found in Barn
Workmen pulling down an old southwest barn uncovered about 700 dollars in 1853 Farmer Bank of Winchester notes. The currency is worthless, stamped with C B Rouss Winchester Va. The notes likely date to Civil War era and will be sent to Peter Winchester Rouss in New York City.
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Old Farmer Bank of
Winchester
C. B. Rouss
Mr. Rous
Peter Winchester Rouss
New York City
Apple Booster Train Plans Shine In Shenandoah Valley
The Shenandoah Valley Inc Special Committee announces the Apple Blossom Special a deluxe all Pullman train with diners and observation car for a ten day Florida and Southern States tour. The package costs 175 dollars covering fare meals and sleeping accommodations for 126 boosters plus a 30 piece band travels with the train. Itineraries include Harrisonburg Stranburg Charlottesville Jacksonville Sanford and other stops with public relations events to promote the valley.
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Shenandoah Valley Inc
A. T. Moore
Ray R. Brown
Percy Loth
Houston Newman
Frank Gregson
Winchester
Lewis H. Thompson
A. H. Gunnell
Florida
Marca
Waenaen
Shenandoah
Valley Boosters
Virginia
Betty
Pope
Sheamdoah
Bathere An
Harrisonburg
Burg
Charlottesville
Jacksonville
Sanford
Snow Smashes Pittsburgh February Record
February snowfall in Pittsburgh breaks all city records for the first ten days with an extra five inches, bringing the ground cover to thirteen inches. A strong wind and a sharp temperature drop teamed with travel delays across railroads cars and streets as the storm swept western Pennsylvania.
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Associated ‘Press
Pittsburgh
Pennsylvania
Marble Dealers Association Meeting Attended in Harrisonburg
Messrs. George Haines Reginald Haines and Ned Haines attended the Marble Dealers Association convention in Harrisonburg Virginia with other marble dealers from the region.
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George Haines
Sors
Reginald Haines
Ned Haines Jain
Harrisonburg
The
Marble Dealers’ Association
Brown couple travels amid illness calls in city
Mr and Mrs Warren Brown of Philadelphia are registered at the George Washington Hotel. Mr Brown came to the city due to his mother Mrs Charles Brown's serious pleurisy illness at her East Cork street home. Mrs Brown was reported improved today.
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Warren’ Brown
Philadelphia
City
George Washington Hotel
Brown
Charles Brown
East Cork Street
Dr Allen Back at Office as Mrs Allen Ill
Dr. L. M. Allen, previously confined by grippe, can attend to office calls but not yet resume full practice. Mrs. Allen remains ill with grippe.
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DR. Allen
L. M. Allen
Grippe
Memorial Hospital treatment for Mrs. B Allemony
Mrs. B Allemony has been ill with heart trouble and is now under care at Memorial Hospital. Also in brief: help wanted for general housework with night duties at 333 W Cork St, phone 624-1. furnished front room for rent next to Elks Home. fence insurance ad on page 2. limited Charley Neem banquet tickets available at Hable's Store.
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B. Allemony
Memorial Hospital
L. D.arnold
W. Cork St
Charley Neem
Hable’s
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Association of State Counties
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Association of Virginia Counties
League of Virginia
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Charley Hammer
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