Stable Fire Destroys Audley Farm Barn and Races Horses
Fire at Audley Farm in Berryville destroyed a 52 stall barn housing mostly race horses. Owner James F. Edwards estimated 500000 dollars to replace the barn with many animals lost. Neighbors and Edwards staff watched as flames leaped toward Route 7, with observers noting a large portion of the east end of Berryville looking on in shock.
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James F. Edwards
Audley
Wards
Edwards
Hot Springs
Ark
Enders
A. Greer
Norbrega
Waterford
Chester
W. Va
Wheeling Downs
Wheeling
National Mattress Co
Huntington
Star
Theft Probed in City Machine Incident
City investigators probe an attempted break in at a change-receiving machine off a street corner. The device was pried opened but did not yield significant cash as the faulty mechanism halted the theft.
Councilman Denounces Land Deal Amid Health Building Plan
The councilman accuses collusion in the land purchase for a Public Health Building on Commercial Street. He cites a sequence from Kinsky to the Butlers on June 7 and a deed to the City 21 days later, claiming relatives profited about 4000 and inviting slower council action. He and his uncle bought the parcel for 37500, sold to the city for 10000, and offer repurchase at the same price to aid a needed health facility.
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Kinsky
Butler
Henkel
Commercial Street
Department of Health
Finance Committee of Council
Public Department
Ph Kinsky
Council Changes Sons Convicted of City Laws and Civil Defense Plan
Council discussed city laws and state preemption for Civil Defense. William Allison and Boyd McDonald outlined a plan to form a working coalition of vital organizations by summer with a skeleton force in 30 to 40 days. Mayor Smalts praised their efforts and council approved notices to the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad for repairs if needed. A separate inquiry found no soot from Plumly Lumber Corp despite a citizen complaint.
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William Allison
Boyd McDonald
Council
Rodeath Hoodeg
Seca Eiene
Sind
Allison
Claude B. Smalts, Jr
McDonald
Winchester
E. R. Huntsberry, Jr
Baltimore & Ohio Railroad
Henkel
Smalts
Air Pollution Commission
Plumly Lumber Corp
Lower Electrical Bill Seen For Some Area Homes
The article notes that a new rate, pending SCC approval on March 21, would lower heating costs with a bottom rate of 1.2 cents per kilowatt hour versus the prior 1.75 cents. Mr. Fisher is cited regarding the expected savings.
February rainfall and averages from 50‑year data
The report shows February rainfall to date at 1.2 inches and compares it to the 50 year averages. It lists monthly averages: January 2.40 inches February 2.13 inches March 2.08 inches April 9.16 inches May 2.52 inches December 2.40 inches. The 50 year overall average annual rainfall is 36.91 inches.
Fox Drive Fire Doused No Damage Reported
A 9:15 a.m. alarm led to extinguishing a blaze on Fox Drive with no damage to the house owned by Gahrin Lloyd.
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Fox Drive
Gahrin Lloyd
Committee To Preserve Historical Sites Appointed
The council approved Councilman Car roll H. Henkel request to form a Committee To Preserve Historical Sites. Members named include Irvan O Connell and Lewis Bar berase as the council considers a plan to retain city historical points citing an Alexandria ordinance.
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Carroll H. Henkel
Irvan O'Connell
Lewis Barberase
Council
Henkel
Hear Ald
Alexandria
Denny's Commission Auction and Saddle Horse Event
A sales directory item lists Denny's Commission Auction on February 22 at 7:00 p.m. located a mile east of machinery and a saddle horse and pony event on February 20 at 7:00 p.m. The brief notice gives timing and venue cues for the two local auctions and shows.
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Denny’s Commission
Saddle Horse & Pony
Protest Over ABC License For Local Store
Testimony presented to the Alcoholic Beverage Control Board in Richmond examined protests against a proposed ABC license for a local store near First Bethe, Pac Paul Dick, and the church. The hearings reviewed evidence about sales and possible effects on the area, with officials noting no deflation impact cited in the records.
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Paul Dick
Berard Biple
Alcoholic Bever Control Board
Richmond
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PSC
Reae Eam
Rata
Rt 11
H. C. Henkle
J, Douglas Butler
Montgomery Ward
Montgomery Ward & CO
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Winchester Saddle Horse
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Glaize
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Call Collect
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Frederick, Md
Ridgeville
Thomas Erio
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MT. Airy, MD
Eater Casien
Reliance, Inc
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