Mrs Frank Zea Passes Away at Old Homeplace
Mrs Frank Zea a native of Stephens City died after a period of illness at W P Memorial Hospital and was moved to her sisters home in Stephens City Her husband a business partner of State Senator R S Wright of Strasburg She leaves a daughter Mrs Frank S Tavenner Jr and three children Frank E Zea Donald McLeod Zea and two sisters Funeral set for Strasburg Presbyterian Church at 3 pm Sunday with Riverview Cemetery interment
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McLeod Place
Aer
Zea
W. 8 Memorial Hospital
Cgag
Ier
Stephens City
County
Chaplin Spotted Incognito Sparks Trafalgar Square Crowd
Charlie Chaplin left his hotel quietly in London but a street sweeper spotted him at fifty yards, cried out to him, and a crowd gathered in Trafalgar Square before he escaped in a taxicab.
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Associated Press
London
Charlie Chaplin
Charlie
Trafalgar Square
President Hoover Has No Plans After Congress Closes
The White House said today President Hoover has no plans for a trip after Congress adjourns on March 4. Only confirmed travel is a June visit to Marion Ohio to dedicate the Harding Memorial. Friends have urged a vacation though no definite plans exist.
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Associated Press
Washington
White House
Hoover
Congress
Marion
Ohio
Harding
Severe Weather Pummels Wide European Region
Winds rains sleet and snow lash Europe disrupting transport and communications. A heavy fog clears in England while southern countries regain comfort. Spain France Belgium northern Italy Germany and Scandinavia hit hard. High seas spark shipping accidents. Influenza deaths rise to 456 in English cities, up 125 from the prior week.
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Associated Press
London
Europe
England
Spain
France
Belgium
Italy
Germany
Scandinavia
Mrs. Bruce Ends Her World Trip in Croydon
British aviator Mrs Victor Bruce completes a round world journey by sea and air landing at Croydon from Lympne air drome. Frederick Montague under-secretary for air and other notables greet her on arrival.
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Associated Press
Croydon
Eng
Victor Bruce
Lympne Airdrome
Frederick Montague
Air
Canvas to Aid Virginia Children Home Society Next Week
The Children’s Home Society of Virginia plans a city wide fundraising canvass next week. Church-based committees meet February 23 at First Baptist to prepare. About 130 volunteers from multiple churches will lead efforts to raise funds, with ministers invited to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anihee
T' Children’s Home Society of Virginia
Pers the ’S Home Society
First Presbyterian Church
Stewart Bell
John H. Rosenberger
Grace Lutheran Church
C. E Over
Market Street
W. A Sale
United Brethren Church
W. P Anderson
First Baptist Church
James Westwater longtime Columbus businessman dies at 85
James Westwater age 85 dies in a Columbus hospital after a period of illness. He was a prominent Columbus figure and father of Mrs. Hugh M. Nelson Jr of Clarke county. Survived by two daughters Mrs Harry Buerry and Miss Mary Westwater and three sons William James and Richard plus twelve grandchildren. Funeral held in Columbus this afternoon.
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Vassar Pierce
Milton
Mass
Nelson
Mission Society Sponsors Week of Prayer at Trinity Lutheran
The Women's Missionary Society of Trinity Lutheran Church Stephens City sponsors a week of prayer from Monday February 23 through Sunday night. Rev. Snyder Alleman will deliver the closing sermon while society leaders include Mrs. Snyder Alleman Mrs. H A Funk Mrs J P Carbaugh Miss Heath Stickley and Mrs Howard Evans organist. All church members and the public are invited to attend.
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Women’s Missionary Society of
Trinity Lutheran Church
Stephens City
Snyder Alleman
H. A. Funk
J. P. Carbaugh
Heath Stickley
Howard Evans
Wanted Girl for Soda Fountain at People's Drug Store
Help wanted notice seeks a girl for the soda fountain at People's Drug Store located on No 9 North Main Street. Apply to the manager with qualifications and references.
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People’s Drug Store
N. Main St. ‘Belt
Fire destroys garage and apartment at Sale property
A fire caused by a match light near a gas water heater last night destroyed a garage and the adjoining apartment at 371 National Avenue, the property of W A Sale and occupied by E M Faddis. Losses, including an automobile and personal effects, total about 4000 dollars. Firefighters saved the main house and another nearby garage. One firefighter, west 1 Ponn, was overcome by smoke but recovered with resuscitation. his condition was favorable today.
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W. A. Sale
National Avenue
E. M. Faddis
Sale
Faddis
Star
Oakland
West
E. A. Crowl
Rev W O Talbert To Teach Golden Rule Bible Class
The Golden Rule Bible Class of the Methodist Episcopal Church South announces Rev W O Talbert, former pastor, will teach Sunday morning. He chose a special lesson and promises an interesting and instructive session. Members are urged to attend and bring non attending friends. The class is among the citys oldest and largest men's groups.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Episcopal Church, South
W. O. Ibert
Talbert
Challenge Debate At Bryarly School
The Community League of Bryarly School sponsors a challenge debate with the Winchester Debating Society at the school house at 8 this evening. The subject is Resolved That the Emergence of Woman From the Home Is a Depressive Feature of Modern Life.
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Community League of
Five Buried After Avalanche Crashes Hotel Near Grisons
In Berne, a snowfall tragedy leaves seven dead in an avalanche that struck a mountain hotel near Grisons. Two bodies were recovered by afternoon. five others remain buried under twenty feet of snow.
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Associated Press
Berne
Switzerland
Grisons
Local Pastor Preaches at Martinsburg Evangélistic Meeting
The Rev. George W. Stover of the United Brethren Church delivered the sermon at Pikeside near Martinsburg West Virginia as special evangelistic services are held by the Inwood church pastor.
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George W. Stover
United Brethren Church
Pikeside
Martinsburg
W. Va
United Brethren Church of
Inwood
Miley Pannett Sale On Millwood Road February 25
No 1 dairy cows along with a new separator wagon tractor and complete outfit will be sold at the Miley Pannett Sale on Millwood road February 25 at 1 p m. Recent ad lists items for public bidding.
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Miley Pannett
Millwood Road
Aetna Pays Warren County Claim in Warren County Va
The Aetna Casualty and Surety Company paid Warren County, Virginia, $17 121.74 to attorneys voluntarily, avoiding court order. This brings total recoveries to about $25,000 from suspected defalcations by the late treasurer Arthur L Warthen, with more funds expected from other surety companies. O L Jamison of Aetna praised prompt settlement and noted no penalties or evasions.
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Aetna Casualty and Surety Company
Warren County
Aetna
Arthur L. Warthen
Warren
Aetna Company
Philip Williams
The
Star
O. L. Jamison
House Accepts Report On 136 Million Supply Bill
Washington Feb 20 the House accepted the conference report on the $136,000,000 annual state justice commerce and labor supply bill completing congressional action.
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Associated Press
Washington
House
Special Lenten Services At Grace Lutheran Church
Special Lenten services will be held at 7 30 this evening in Grace Lutheran Church with Rev Dr Luther A Thomas in charge. Saudewigeribed to attend.
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Grace Lutheran Church
Luther A. Thomas
Hoover weighs veterans loan bill during lunch pause
President Hoover received the veterans loan bill passed by Congress and set it aside to study. Officials said he may delay veto for a few days, while the measure was signed by Vice President Curtis and Speaker Longworth and sent to the White House. If enacted veterans could borrow half of their compensation certificate value the day after passage.
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Associated Press
Washington
Congress
Hoover
White House
Curtis
Longworth
Veterans’ Bureau
Stock Market Is Prodded Into Higher Ground
New York February 20 1931 bulls pushed the market toward new highs amid heavy morning volume. Some issues gained three to nearly ten points as traders trimmed holdings ahead of Washington's Birthday long weekend. Call money remained one per cent in the outside market.
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Associated Press
New York
Washington
Hockman Quartette Sings At Funeral
Relatives say the Hockman quartet from Slanesville West Virginia sang at the funeral of Walter H Boyd reversing yesterday’s Star report naming the Smith brothers quartet. The four Hockman brothers Homer Floyd Willie and Marvin provided a melodious rendition of favorite hymns.
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Hockman Quartette
Slanesville
W. Va
Smith Brothers Quartette
Walter H. Boyd
Homer
Floyd
Willie
Marvin Hockman
Infant Found Dead in Winchester Outbuilding
Police in Winchester report the discovery of a dead one day old white infant in an outbuilding NE of the city. One man is jailed awaiting charges and several women have been questioned as police say the case is cleared and the guilty parties are known.
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Winchester
C. W. Hollis
The
Star
Hollis
Tragic Chicago Fire Claims Three Children
Three children were smothered and burned to death in a second story fire at their frame home. Their father Robert Havlicek, a metal worker, and seven other relatives were injured after a gas coal stove blast set flames sweeping through the house before alarm could be raised by nearby garage workers.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Toda
Robert Havlicek
Funeral for Eugene Walker Saturday at John Mann Church
The funeral for the late Eugene Walker will be held at John Mann Methodist Church at 3 o'clock Saturday afternoon conducted by the Rev H A Johnson. Interment will follow at Orick Cemetery. The body lies at Jones funeral home.
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Eugene Walker
John Mann Methodist Church
H. A. Johnson
Orrick Cemetery
Jones Funeral Home
Orchardists Pipe Needs and Burlap Bags Offered
Orchardists advertise pipe supplies in bulk and burlap bags via Winchester Junk Co. Phone 213 J.
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Junk Co
Gtr
Dr DeJarnette Addresses Rotary on Sterilization Law
Dr J S DeJarnette superintendent of Western State Hospital Staunton spoke at the Rotary luncheon explaining Virginias sterilization law for the feeble minded citing Supreme Court upholding. He praised Governor Byrd and Admiral Byrd and noted hospital improvements funded by a 1000000 state appropriation. The meeting also featured F A Wrench of the Virginia Association for the Blind and visitors including Baltimore and Ohio Railroad officers. Winchester Club backs Hollie B McCormick for district governor in Norfolk May.
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J. S. DeJarnette
Western State Hospital
Staunton
Rotary Club
Virginia
United States Supreme Court
DeJarnette
Byrd
Governor Byrd
Admiral Byrd
Shirley Carter
Carter
South
United States
F. A. Wrench
Virginia Association For the Blind
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
W. E. Cooper
Fred. L. Glaize
Fred L. Glaize, Jr
J. William Stryker
Winchester Club
Hollie B. McCormick
Norfolk
Holiday Hours Next Monday At The Winchester Postoffice
Washington's Birthday observance shifts to Monday February 23 at the Winchester post office. One delivery and collection for the city begins about 8 a.m. No money order or rural free delivery. General delivery and stamp windows open 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. and 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. All mails dispatched as usual.
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Washington
Winchester
Fire Company To Attend Services Sunday Evening
The Friendship Fire Company will attend preaching services Sunday evening February 22 at the Church of the Disciples of Christ on West Cork Street. The company meets at 7 o clock and will march in a body to the church for services at 7 30. A section of seats is reserved for firemen with expected special musical features.
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Friendship Fire Company
Church of the Disciples of Christ
West Cork Street
W. L. Dudley
New Ford Coupe Priced Below New, Very Low Mileage
Used for two and a half months with practically no mileage, offering a price lower than a new car. Listing notes MP Webert as contact.
Ashwood Dies of Angina at 59 in Fredericksburg
James B. Ashwood an automobile and antique furniture painter died at about 10 25 am today in his No 670 North Loudoun street shop of a sudden angina pectoris His death followed early morning chest pain after arrival at work He was 59 born December 12 last year in Frederick county and survived by a daughter one sister Mrs W O Zinn and several brothers Funeral services Sunday at 3 pm from the home of his sister in law Florence Baker with Rev Dr S L Flickinger and Rev Dr L A Thomas officiating Interment Mount Hebron Cemetery Pallbearers named.
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James B. Ashwood
North
Loudoun Street
Ashwood
James Jones
Mr. Ashwood
Jones
Hees
H. C. Copenhaver
Davis Ritter
B. B. Dutton
Federick County
Joseph H
Mary M. Ashwood
Emma Stine
J. I. H. Stine
Fort Collier
Winchester
W. O. Zinn
North Braddock Street
Weycome Way
W. Va
Charles Town
W. Way
Joseph H. Ashwood
L. A. Thomas
Grace Lutheran Church
Mount Hebron Cemetery
C. F. Hartman
Benjamin Fuller
Benjamin Rouse
Charles K. Over
Harry Kern
Arthur McFarland
Carson Spillman
Hugh Hardesty
Salvation Army Feeds 280 Meals Over Two Days
Salvation Army kitchen served 280 meals over two days as soup and lunches filled empty stomachs. Major Mars announces mothers children and aged men receive two meals daily, while young men get one meal after this week. All men to register names and addresses. donations still needed for operations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salvation Army
Mars
Star
Mananer Miller
Wender
Bertha Carter
Richmond
Fair Play
D. E. Dunlap
Appleway Barbecue Opens With Live Music
An ad announces Appleway Barbecue open until 11 o clock. It offers fresh pork barbecue sandwiches and mentions live singing and playing performances.
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Frank Zea
OLD Homeplace
End
Chaplin
Mrs. Bruce
Child Society
Baptist Church
H. M. Nelson
Columbus
Mission Society
W. O. Talbert
Bryarly School
Detroit
Jerry Buckley
Angelo Levicchi
Joe Bommarito
Ted Pizzino
Harry S. Toy
Buckley
Altna Company
Corporations
Warten Bond
Grace Church
Bill
Dr.dejarnette
Rotary Meet
North Loudoun Street Business Place
Appleway
B. and
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