Rotary Leaders Hear Mary Brydon At Club Meeting
The Rotary meeting featured Dr. Mary Brydoff urging Christian influence in parenting. She emphasized fathers as role models and noted women as workers while highlighting the need for stronger home examples to guide boys’ development. Bill was noted as president with Yates and Jolliffe presenting recreation concerns.
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Yates
Handli Ig
Bob
Richard Jolliffe
Vic Arthur
Mary Brydoff
Dr. Brydon
Rotary Club
Broadway censorship plan sparks protest and withdrawals
New York producers and reform groups met as city authorities investigated ten Broadway shows accused of objectionable content. District Attorney Banton voiced support for a jury of 300 citizens to censor plays, while William A Brady agreed to withdraw A Good Bad Woman after tomorrow’s performance and others debate self discipline amid refunds totaling 26,000 dollars.
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New York
Banton
David Belasco
Eugene O'Neill
William A. Brady
Automobile Bargains Sharp Prices for Quick Buyers
Automobile dealers advertise sharp bargains with quick buyers in a fragmented notice. Mentions used car sales and department offers, highlighting deal terms and location hints with several garbled names and brands.
Wife Seeks Alimony Rise For Hat Purchase
In Chicago February 90 attorney for Sylvia Belson sought a higher alimony from ex-husband Milton J. Belson, owner’s son, claiming $50 weekly support and custody of their 2 year old son Richard.
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Chicago
Charles E. Erbstein
Sylvia Belson
Sabath
Mrs Rudolph Laid To Rest In City Funeral
The funeral of Mrs Stella Himelright died Monday at Memorial Hospital was held at 11 30 Wednesday in the home of Mrs Ernes Cooper on Valley Road. Survivors include her parents Mr and Mrs John Himelright of Starbridge sisters Sharon Pa Jessie Schattakee Japan Mamie McIlwee Washington and Mrs Sharon Cooper Bloom three brothers Stanley Himelright New Jersey Joni Himelright Jr Star Tannery and Warren Himelright Winch Enase Shevanease of the late Ed KR Himelright and others listed.
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Stella Himelright
Memorial Hospital
Ernes Cooper
Valleyron
Capa
Mae
John” Y
Himelol
Starbrigge
King George Suffering Bronchitis Reported Improving
Buckingham Palace bulletin says King George is ill with bronchitis but making slow progress after a restless night. Court circles note continued improvement in his condition as of this afternoon in London.
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Associated Press
London
Buckingham Palace
George
Felon Executed by Firing Squad in Utah Prison
Henry C. Hett also known as George Allan was executed by firing squad at the Utah State Prison for the murder of Police Sergeant N. Pierce on November 27, 1922 in Salt Lake City.
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Associated Press
Salt Lakd City
Utah
Henry C. Hett
George Allan
Utah State Prison
N. Pierce
Prussian Cabinet Resigns Amid Confidence Vote Failure
Dr. Wilhelm Nee of Prussia and the cabinet he led resigned after failing to secure a Diet vote of confidence. The tally stood 218 yes to 221 no. Berlin, February.
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Wilhelm Nee
Prussia
Associated Press
Berlin
Must Have Auto Licenses By Monday
Motor Vehicle Inspector Elijah Shull announced today that next Monday will be the last day of grace for automobile owners to procure 1925 license plates. Car owners have had over seven months to obtain titles and since January 1 for licenses, yet about half have failed to procure their licenses. Those who have already applied for their title cards and received them are asked to see Inspector Shull at the Chamber of Commerce to obtain the cards at once.
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Elijah Shull
Ose
Shull
Chamber of Commerce
Handley Beats Harpers Ferry by Solid Margin
Handley traveled to Harpers Ferry last night and defeated the high school quint 19 to 10. Handley, fielding mostly second team and scrubs, played with varsity-caliber effort, building a 15 to 4 lead in the first half. Standouts included Butts, Canter, Ritter, and Baker with multiple field goals as Swank and Hawkins anchored the defense.
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Handley Quint
Harpers Ferry
Quint
Handley
Jess
Scrubs
Fiter
Canter
Swank
Hawkins
Fire sirens race as small gasoline blaze rages
A car carburetor outside a store on North Main Street spilled gasoline this afternoon around 2:45. A thrown cigar started the fire. The owner backed the car away, a bystander alerted the fire department, and units arrived with buckets and hoses to extinguish the small blaze.
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Elch
Main Street
Somez
Former Atlanta Prison Warden Found Guilty
A federal jury found A. E. Sartain and Laurence Riehl guilty of conspiracy to accept bribes from inmates at the Atlanta federal penitentiary. L. J. Fletcher was acquitted. Sartain received 18 months, Riehl one year and one day. bail was set at $5,000 each.
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Atlanta
A. E. Sartain
Laurence Riehl
L. J. Fletcher
Atlanta Federal Penitentiary
A. BE. Sartain
Riehl
Columbus
Sartain
Ervin
United Staes
Notice of Fannie Harrison Property Sale
The Fannie Harrison property will be sold in front of the Court House. The notice sets the sale to be conducted at the courthouse steps under applicable legal proceedings. Potential bidders should verify court dates and payment terms with the clerk.
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Fannie Harrison
Budlong Family Plans Move from New York Fortress
Mrs Budlong and her husband split after days in a fortresslike New York apartment. A voluntary move was made last Friday morning as a milk sip preceded discovery of a crew hauling possessions. The note from Budlongge prompted residence in Newport Rhode Island and transportation arrangements.
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New York
Sociaa
Bisae
Rhode Isle
City and Rural Mail Delivery Halts on Washington Birthday
City and rural mail delivery will be suspended on Monday February 23 in observance of Washington's Birthday. Local carriers will not deliver mail that day and rural routes will be idle. Some windows may open limited hours and street boxes will be unavailable. post offices plan to resume normal service the next day.
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Oper
Aowashington
Uae
Virginia bishop to preside at Christ Church services
Bishop Brown, president of the nationwide Episcopal bishops, will preside at Christ Church and preach at 10 o'clock Sunday service and again at Stephenson City at 3 o'clock the same afternoon. Music will be provided by Christ Church choir. The bishop is noted for translating the Book of Common Prayer into Portuguese during a stay in Brazil and for other scholarly works.
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Virginia
Christ
LRA
Stephens City
Choir of
Christ Ch Chanda
Brown
Bee
Episcopal
United States
Ation
Brazil
Handley Library Closed On Washington's Birthday
Handley Library will remain closed all day Monday January 23 for Washington's birthday. This is one of five annual holidays when the library closes, alongside New Year’s Day July Fourth Thanksgiving and Christmas.
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Handley Library
Washington
J. W. Baker General Insurance Co. Braddock Street
Compact notice notes J. W. Baker General Insurance Co located at Braddock Street. The fragment references a address or filing line (2-20-1p-8t) though details are incomplete. Entity mentions include J. W. Baker and Braddock Street.
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General Insurance Cor. Braddock & Er
St.ogee
Baker & 8 Aioe
Senators Ignore Work To View Potomac Bathing Beauties
In Washington on February 20, Senator Heflin of Alabama blocked an amendment to the District of Columbia appropriation bill that would fund upkeep of swimming beaches. After a two hour debate, Senator Stanley of Kentucky lauded the beach scene while Heflin warned that without a quorum the beaches would close. The amendment failed 42 to 22.
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Washington
Potomac
Heflin
Alabama
District of Columbia
Stanley
Kentucky
Harrison Opposes Salary Increase for Congress Members
Representative W Harrison of Virginia spoke against a bill to raise salaries for members of Congress, the vice president, the speaker, and cabinet officials. The measure would lift congressional pay from 7500 to 10000 dollars a year and cabinet and vice president from 12000 to 15000, aligning with Economy policy urged by President Coolidge.
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Jnege Harrison
Congress
Ngton
Senate
Harrison
Coolidge
Treasures Missing From Hollywood Home
Associated Press reports that Martin Weinschenck, president of Martin Weinschenck and Company, found art treasures valued at nearly half a million dollars missing from his Hollywood residence after returning from Catalina Island. Thieves took old faces valued at $12,000 and various art objects but left behind similar valuable pieces. Some items left were damaged in haste.
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Associated Press
Hollywood
Cal
Martin Weinschenck
Sanzig Firm
Martin Weinschenck and Company
Catalina Island
London backs US move on arms conference plan
Diplomatic circles said Britain supports any push by the United States to set up an international peace conference in Washington. London had discussions with Paris and Tokyo, and plans were reportedly in preliminary stage, with a summer conference anticipated.
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London
Washington
United States
Paris
Tokio
Express Company to Give Holiday on Washington's Birthday
The American Express Company extends the holiday tradition to Washington's Birthday. General office officials authorize a company wide day off with no deliveries or pickups. The Washington office notes staff previously worked long hours and the practice aims to reflect changing times.
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American ‘Express
Pany
General Office
Washington
Express Company
Last Rites For Jos J Jolliffe
Last rites for Jos J Jolliffe were conducted with services led by the Treadwell Lodge of Berkeley Springs. He was a member of multiple Masonic and fraternal orders and the pallbearers included M J Dunlop and R F Kibler among others with several out of town attendees from Virginia and Maryland.
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Jolliffe
Treadwell Lodge
Berrie
John Dove
Royal Arch Masons of
Winchester
Knights Templar
M. J. Dunlop
R. F. Kibler
Shenandoah
T. B. Davis
Hagerstown
Maggie Glascock
Russell Lemley
Wesley Crawford
Washington, D. C
Fitchharlie
Sharpsburg
Mr. Goode
L. N. Crisman
Arthur Robinson
John Jolliffe
Edith Jolliffe
Clearbrook
F. G. Jolliffe
Sharp rally drives stocks with Baldwin oils leading
New York trading opened briskly as buyers surged into Baldwin oils and Pan American issues. Rock Island rails rose sharply in the low priced group while steels lagged. Over 60 issues advanced a point or more before midday and call money rose to 3 percent.
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Associated Press
New York
Baldwin
Rock Island
Call
Urge More Funds For Near East Relief Drive
The Near East Relief committee led by Rev. F R Casselman reports urgent need for funds to support Lynn children adopted by the Virginia committee. It costs 66.67 dollars per child yearly, and shortfalls have reduced food clothing and rations. Funds must be sent to H D Fuller or Rev Casselman at once.
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F. R. Casselman
Near East Relief Committee
Lynn
Virginia Committee On the
H. D. Fuller
Casselman
Lost tortoise-shell spectacles adrift near drug store
Pair tortoise-shell spectacles with the right lens covered in adhesive plaster lost between South Washington street and People's Drug Store. Reward offered at Star office. Advertising item references a house furnishing ad and loading livestock notices nearby.
To Quiz Hughes On Muzzling Of Count Karolyi
The Senate foreign relations committee told Chairman Borah to seek facts from Secretary Hughes about charges that the State Department muzzled Count Michael Karolyi during his U S visit. Karolyi, former Hungary president, was said not to speak politically while here mainly to be with his ill wife in New York.
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Bill
Anton Mext
Associated Press
Washington
Borah
Senate Foreign Relations
Hughes
State Department
Michael Karolyi
Hungary
Karolyi
New York
United States
Count Karolyi
Exhibits Old Sunpaper Copy At The Star Office
Sidney W. Drummond has shown at The Star office a Baltimore Sun issue dated April 11, 1921 found among his father’s effects. The aged paper is a nine-column four-page sheet with very small type and rare use of sear heads.
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Sidney W. Drummond
Star Office
Baltimore Sun
Tyne
Kiwanis Charity Ball Preparations at Igé Washington Hotel
The Kiwanis Club gears up for a charity ball and entertainment to aid underprivileged and crippled children. Hosted at Igé Washington Hotel on Monday February 23 1025 at eight o clock, with orchestra, games, and other amusements for all ages. Patronesses include wives of officers. proceeds fund the Children’s Fund.
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Kiwanis Club
Igé Washington
Muaid
Orate
Carde
Ramim
Jesse
Borm
Angidl
Villian ‘Sartetle
Magh Sheetz
Jesse Cakes
J Hag Oh Ray
Rehearsals Set for Musical Comedy Presented by The Post
Rehearsals are held each week on Monday and Friday at 7 30 PM Mrs Griffith Riverine asks all cast members to attend promptly The Washington Empire Orchestra will join the program and is expected to play a prominent role enhancing the audience's enjoyment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Post
Griffith Riverine
Earsal
Jarahith
Legion
Washington Empire Orchestra
Fencing Materials Sold by Bailey Bros in 1936 Notice
Unloading car of zinc plated fence gates and barbed wire offered by Bailey Bros. for sale. Call for details and quantities available as of February 20, 1936.
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Bailey Bros
Rount Hit Memorial Services On Sunday Schedule
Next Sunday lists services at 11 a. m. for tokeons at Lamps Memorial at 2 30 p. m. Paxton conducts the 7 30 p. i. service.
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Tokeons
Lamps. Memorial
Paxton
Children Find Mother Alive After Funeral Error
In Harrisonburg on February 20 a reunion followed news of Mrs. J. W. Ritchie's death. The four travelers from Iowa learned the telegram was misrouted and found their mother alive when they arrived in Singers Glen for the funeral of their aunt Mrs. D. H. Ritchie.
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Harrisonburg
Glen Yester
J. W. Ritchie
D. H. Ritchie
Warden
Oea Belle Plain
Lowa
Custer
Daughter
Fred
Chelsea, Iowa
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Dee
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Leer Ferry
Aley
Sk Ae Sey
Ritter Annes
Ais
Butts
Baker
Ritter
Matery
S . Witt Swank
Mrs. Budlong
Hesun
Long Island
Saeuil
J. W. Baker
Ton
Increase
Jos. J. Jolliffe
Near East
Burkes Hill
L. C. Hoffman
Moling and Seal
Kimani Club
Crippled Children’s Fund
Gee. Washington Hotel
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