Doctor's Wife Is Clubbed to Death in Detroit Home
Grace Loomis a 34 year old Detroit woman was killed in her home in an apparent clubbing. Dr Frank Loomis the husband said he was away briefly when the attack occurred and bloodstains on his coat raised questions for police. The body was found in a front room and a $100 bill given to Loomis earlier was missing though three diamond rings remained on the victim.
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Associated Press
Detroit
Mich
Grace Loomis
Frank Loothis
Dr. Loomis
American Legion Show Committee Thanks Supporters
The American Legion post show Fire At Will earned broad support from business houses and organizations. Thanks go to Mrs Francis McE directing and Dorothy McCann organizing the cast, with help from the Girls Athletic Association and Handley School band. FRANK LOVETT and committee members extend gratitude to all who contributed.
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the Star
American Legion
Francis McE
Eery Masterer
Steere
Dorothy McCann
Girls’ Athletic Association
Handley School
Funeral Rites Held For Late Mr. Sowers
Noah Sowers 51 of Cumberland died suddenly while clearing snow. He worked as a machinist helper for the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad. Survived by widow Bealie and brothers Peter and Jose. Funeral held at M. W. Kyle home in Cumberland with interment at Green Hill Cemetery.
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Noah Sowers
Winchester
South Street
Cumberland
Baltimore and Ohio
Sowers
Jesse Sowers
Bealie Sowers
Peter Sowers
Jose Sowers
California
Martinsburg
W. Va
M. W. Kyle
North Queen Street
A. J. Secrist
First United Brethren Church
Green Hill Cemetery
Rev Tayloe to Speak to Men at Christ Church Meeting
The Rev Mr Tayloe rector of Calvary Episcopal Church Front Royal will be principal speaker at the Men's Club meeting at Christ Episcopal Church this evening at 7 30. The rector Rev Robert B Nelson requests full attendance. Also advertised is C Eberts sale four miles north of Winchester Va February 24 at 10 p m.
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Tayloe
Calvary Epscopal Church
Front Royal
Christ Episcopal Church
Hve
Getes Arh
Robert B. Nelson
C. Ebert
Winchester
Desirable Brick Residence to Be Sold Saturday
That desirable brick residence of the late Silas Cleveland at No 323 Highland Avenue will be sold at noon Saturday in front of the Courthouse. See sale bills.
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Silas Cleveland
Highland Avenue
Nulton Confirms Dope Disclosures at Naval Academy
Rear Admiral Louis M. Nulton reports irregularities in December 1926 third class mathematics exam at Annapolis. Dope on the exam circulated among a few midshipmen after a second classman supplied it for financial gain. one second classman faces dismissal. Investigation praises student integrity and notes no criminality established.
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Associated Press
Annapolis
Louis M. Nulton
Naval Service
Nulton
Estate of Mrs. E. G. Hollis Left To Daughter
The will of the late Mrs. Virginia Hollis widow of Edward G Hollis admitted to record in Corporation Court leaves all property including money jewelry pictures and furniture to her daughter Mrs. Lillian O Connor for love and kindness shown me all property to her absolutely Executrix Mrs O Connor qualified with no bond required Will dated September 12 1926 witnessed by Herman H Hable and Virginia H Huntsberry
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia Hollis
Edward G.hollis
Herman H. Hable
Virginia H. Huntsberry
Milk dealer defends sanitation amid inspector report
Notice from J O Ritter Proprietor defends dairy practices citing Dr Clark's Sanitary Strainers and wire cloth filtration to keep milk pure. He notes open weather hampers barn sanitation and mentions sign reading Walk In and his name on all items sold. Includes sale and laundry lines with contact details.
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The
Stratton to Appearing in Winchester Friday Night
Charles Stratton tenor of the Ma Corps at Paris Island will give a solo recital at the Handley School Auditorium Friday at 8 30. His New York debut drew a 20000 audience with a program of French and Italian songs ending with four negro spirituals. Admission 1 reserved, 0 76 general downstairs, 0 50 gallery.
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Charles Stratton
Handley School
Winchester
Mr. Stratton
Ithe Gates
Beethoven
Stratton
Ma Corps
Paris Island
Boston
New York
Aeolian Hall
Hell
Jesus
Promised Land
Roland Hayes
Four Mail Planes Destroyed In Fire At Kansas City
Fire destroyed a hangar at Richard Field near Kansas City containing four air mail planes. The aircraft belonged to National Air Transport Inc, operating the Chicago Dallas line contract. Damage estimated at more than 100000 dollars.
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Kansas City
Associated Press
Richard Field
Here
National Air Transport, Inc
Insane Farmer Captured After Farmstead Killings
PREMONT Neb Feb 23 Frank Marsh a half witted farmer who shot and killed two farmers and a spyinus was led from a farm after an all night chase. Marsh sat by a fence offered no resistance and allowed a posse to bind him with a rope.
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Associated Press
Premont
Neb
Frank Marsh
Here
Marsh
Clergy Authorized to Perform Marriages in State
An order from Corporations Court authorizes Rev Emerson Rohart pastor of the Brethren Church to perform marriage rites in the state. A bond was filed in accordance with law.
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Emerson Rohart
Brethren Church
Williams tells bankers changes are not radical
Winchester bankers gathered for the Virginia Bankers Association meeting in Staunton and Harrisonburg with 150 attendees. R Gray Williams of Winchester headlined the afternoon, noting recommendations to modernize Virginia's constitution without radical changes. Local banks Shenandoah Valley National Bank and Commercial and Savings Bank were represented by named executives and spouses.
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Caldwell
Staunton
Bankers
J. J. Jones
Willg
J.S. Hutchinson
P. W. Anderson
Marshall
Harrisonburg
Alexandria
Williams
R. Gray Williams
Winchester
Virginia
Shenandoah Valley National Bank of
W. G. Hardy
E. G.rusk
Clark Smith
Stewart Bell
Commercial ‘and Savings, Bank
Eugene Davis
Hamrick
Stonewall Jackson Hotel
Takes a Letter Four Months To Go Mile
A letter with a medical services check mailed October 8, 1926 from Toms Brook near Woodstock arrives February 12, 1927 at Maurertown. Dr. D. L. Shaver receives it four months and four days late. a replacement check is sent, and the original is returned when finally received.
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Woodstock
Toms Brook
Boyd Stickley
Near Town
Maurertown
D. L. Shaver
Stickley
Shaver
Maurertowe
Bond Fixed At Four Thousand for Estate Executor
Harry C. Stouffer qualified as administrator of the late Dr Walter Cox estate and was named executor in the will by Shenandoah Valley National Bank. He declined to qualify and posted a bond of 4000 in Corporation Court for the estate. Rent notice appears: 715 8S Washington St apply 22.8 Main.
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Harry C. Stouffer
Walter, Cox
Shenandoah Valley National Bank
Expanding Steel Operations Drive Stock Market Rise
New York February 23. Calls money rates and rising steel mill activity fueled another stock market advance. Pools were active in both rail and specialty issues, yet stronger resistance emerged as large commission houses urged profit taking ahead of a probable early technical reaction. Call money fell to 3 per
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Associated Press
New York
Hasier
Howse Meet the Child Labor Proposal
ANNAPOLIS Md Feb 23 The House adopted a joint resolution by 93 to 17 to reject the proposed child labor amendment to the federal constitution Delegate Marbury led the measure. The Senate has yet to act. Rejection aligns with administration policy and the Democratic platform.
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Associated Press
Annapolis
House
Marbury
Senate
Would Let States Decide On Alcohol
ANNAPOLIS Md Feb 23 The Callan joint resolution to empower Congress to enact legislation allowing states to determine the alcohol limits in non intoxicating beverages sold within their borders was reconsidered and passed by the House of Delegates after earlier failure in the constitutional majority. Senate action remains required.
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Associated Press
Annapolis
Callan
Oe Congress
Legislati
House of Delegates
Senate
Filibuster Over Boulder Canyon Bill Persists in Senate
After an all night session, the Senate resumed the filibuster on the Boulder Canyon dam measure. Senator Curtis withdrew his motion to lay aside the bill, while Norris and Edwards argued over priorities between prohibition and the dam project.
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Asted Press
Washington
Boulder Canyon
Senator Curtin
Kame
Senate
Kansas
Edwards
New Jersey
Bruce Democrat
Maryland
Bruce
Boulder Eilets
Curtis
Norris Nebraska
Ees
Bill Morats
Brave
Nate Republicanato Ra Oe
Can
Nebraska
Eage
Blican
Aéas
Four Original Rotarians Formed Rotary 22 Years Ago
CHICAGO February 23 The four founders Loehr Sylvester Schiele Hiram Shorey and Paul Harris met on February 23 at Schiele's office and created the first Rotary club. From that group Rotary expanded to 125000 members in 38 countries with Harris as Rotary International president and active in Chicago. Commemorative meetings are held globally in honor of the birthday.
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Chicago
Loehr
Sylvester Schiele
Hiram Shorey
Paul Harris
Schiele
Rotary Club
Harris
Rotary
Idga
Wes
Lochr-a
Shorey
Rotary International
Nal Chicago
Shonor
Fair prognosis after Georgetown hospital auto crash
Doctors at Georgetown University Hospital say Beverley W. Wright shows no complications and has a fair chance to recover from injuries sustained in an automobile crash near Fairfax while driving to Washington. Family members Ralph R. Rosenberger and Lawrence Hollis will visit. Mrs Wright remains unconcerned about his condition with updates expected.
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Beverley’ W. Wright
Georgetown University Hospital
Fairfax
Washington
Ralph R. Rosenberger
Lawrence
Hollis
Wright
Mre. J
Loverley
Samuel
And
Winchester
Georges Tully Waugh
Georgetown
Biel
Heer
Byrd
Slidell’s Daughter Dies in Europe Report
Paris reports the death of Slidell’s daughter in Europe. The notice notes Baroness Frederick Davis and references historic figures linked to the Confederate States era. It summarizes a transatlantic obituary from the era with limited context and names.
Legion Post II Dinner Honors Held by Local Unit
The Star notes a dinner organized by Legion Post II as part of their honors event. The item highlights the post as the organizer and presents the event as a matter of record rather than editorial, reflecting community recognition.
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Ayterday
Richard 8 Offers Democratic Candidacy for 26th District
The note records Richard 8 announcing his candidacy for the Democratic nomination in Virginia's 26th District. He pledges clean, efficient service and asks fellow Democrats for support. The fragment mentions travel terms and dates but focuses on political submission and commitment.
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Italy
Monte
Las Puen
Fanta
SeaBee
Unaballon
Virginia
Valley Service Station Ad for Atwater Kent Radios
Local taxicab service lists 260 miles or rides with a five person capacity and Atwater Kent radios advertised.
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Atwaterkent
Lost Airedale Dog With 7-Name Tag Reappears Reward
Lost Airedale male in Market Street area. Dog has seven names on tag. Double reward offered for return. Contact 298 Four Homes and Hinkle to claim.
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Hinkle
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Edward Goss
Lawrence C. Hollis
Frank Reynolds
Nelson Richards
Edwin Snider
Mr. Sowers
E. G. Hollis
J. O. Ritter
C. Ra Ebert
Ankouchun
New York City
Staunton ‘Banker
Washington St
Main
Howse
Phipps
Colorado
Senatorshurst
Cameron
Arizona
Johnson
Jack Smith
Capt
Edwin. H. Dufenderfer
South Braddock Street
Norman Graber
Western Union Telegraph Company
Usiness
Mon
N. Kent
Reakr Gwlweatan
Beverley Wright
Slidell
Europe
Paris
Legion Post II
Larreborges
Spain
Richard
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