Campaign Began to Raise 3500 for Virginia Children
The campaign in Winchester aims to raise 3500 for the Children's Home Society of Virginia. John W. Rosenberger chairs the effort with John I. Sloat as treasurer, inviting donations at local banks or city headquarters. The society, chartered in 1900, serves dependent children statewide and operates two receiving homes in Richmond and Roanoke, hoping to expand as demand grows.
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Winchester
Children’s Home Society of Virginia
First Baptist Church
John W. Rosenberger
John I. Sloat
Dex
Children’s Home Society
Commercial and Savings Bank
J. M. Steck
Children’s Home Society of
Virginia
General Assembly of Virginia
Commonwealth
Fourquerean Lane
Highland Park
Richmond
Eighteenth Street
Rover Avenue
Roanoke
Friends of Little Children
Laso
Board of
Death of Hugh Grim in Winchester at 76
Death came to Hugh Grim at his home 27 South Kent street in Winchester while he sat in a rocking chair. Heart attack listed as cause. He was near 77, born January 1 1853, with a long history in local tanning and glove making. He leaves four sons and three daughters, two sisters, and several in law relations. funeral set for Wednesday at his daughter's home with interment in Mount Hebron.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hugh Grim
Winchester
South Kent Street
Mr. Grim
Bertie Y. Hawkins
Bessie Carpenter
Ote
Henry Tucker Grim
Mary Ann Young Grim
F. August Gratchen
Gratchen
Katherine G. Trenary
Fred. L. and
S. Boamer Grim
Benjamin K. Grim
Philadelphia
H. Tucker Grim
New York
Bertie Y.ins
Towns
California
Byrd Fugitt
Sheriff Cunningham Arrest Bid Over Refused Testimony
The Senate granted the Supreme Court of Review power to arrest Philadelphia Sheriff Thomas Cunningham after he refused to answer questions before the committee probing the 1926 Pennsylvania Senate election. Cunningham testified he gave $50,000 to the state Republican organization but would not reveal its source.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington
Senate
Supreme Court of Review
Thomas Cunningham
Philadelphia
William S. Ware
Pennsylvania
Cunningham
Republican Organization
Richmond Woman Edith Goode Dies from Auto Crash Injuries
Miss Edith Gray Goode of Richmond died in a Princeton New Jersey hospital from injuries after an auto collision near that city on Saturday evening. She had fractured skull and other injuries and never regained consciousness. She visited New York friends and was returning to Richmond with a group. She is survived by her parents Mr and Mrs Berksley Goode and a brother Wendell Goode of Richmond. Her brother has gone to Richmond for the funeral. Wendell Goode is worshipful master of Winchester Hiram Lodge No 21.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edith Gray Goode
Richmond
Wendell Goode
Princeton
N. J
Miss Goode
New York
Berksley Goode
Maple Avenue
Westhampton
Virginia Woolen Company
Goode
Winchester
Hiram Lodge
Antarctic message from Byrd linked to world radio audience
For the first time a direct message from the Byrd Antarctic expedition was received by KDKA Pittsburgh and rebroadcast to a world audience. Comdr Richard E. Byrd noted daylight in Little America and predicted two months of darkness, praising weekly KDKA broadcasts. WGY New York announced March 9 broadcasts to Bay of Whales to brighten the long polar night, with programs from friends and relatives and music on shortwave.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Pittsburgh
Antarctic
Byrd Antarctic Expedition
KDKA
Richard E. Byrd
Far North
Comdr. Byrd
George Wendt
Canadian Westinghouse Co
Montreal
Canada
WGY
New York
Little America
Bay of Whales
W. T. Meenam
General Electric Company
Schenectady
N. Y
Byrd Expedition Fund
2XAF
2XAD
Byrd
WBZ
Springfield
Mass
KYW
Chicago
New six room house for sale by Strickler and Wagner
Six room house for sale with bath and pantry, hardwood floors and modern throughout. Pavement curb and newly surfaced street. Advertised by Strickler and Wagner. February 22, 1921.
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Strickler & Wagner
Don't Miss Miller Mc Donalds Sale February 27
Closing out Smallwood Motor Co stock advertised inside. Winchester Steam Laundry promises wash troubles arise call 28 for details.
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Miller McDonald's
Smallwood Motor Co
Winchester Steam Laundry
Cail
Large Throng Attends Firemen Annual Sermon at Grace Church
About 200 members of the Friendship Fire Company with Ladies Auxiliary attended the annual sermon by Chaplain Rev. Dr. C. A. Freed at Grace Lutheran Church. The service featured vocal and instrumental music and readings from Reginald Haines listing twelve members who died in the past year.
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Friendship Fire Company
Grace Lutheran Church
C. A. Freed
Messrs
Clifton Grimm
Cy Mee
Elmer Griffin
Robert Eagle
Mr. Mee
Reginald Haines
Middletown Bank Desks Ransacked Over Weekend
The Middletown State Bank was entered by unauthorized persons over the weekend. Desks were ransacked and contents scattered but no money or secure equipment was damaged and no staff were known to be present from Saturday closing until this morning.
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Middletown State Bank
Middletown
Appeal for sleeveless sweaters and bath robes for soldiers
Mrs. Robert T. Barton Rehabilitation chairman for Virginia urges Winchester to supply ten sleeveless sweaters and ten bath robes for soldiers in U S hospitals through the Red Cross. The auxiliary and sewing supporters may obtain materials and directions from Mrs. Beverley at 321 Stewart Street or by phone for delivery of needed supplies.
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Red Cross
Robert T. Barton
Department of Virginia
Winchester
American Legion Auxiliary
Robert Beverley
Stewart Street
Beverley
Rival claims Renner choked Batt in car dispute
Kermit Batt alleges Carl Renner choked him until his face turned black after finding Batt in a car with Renner’s girlfriend. Renner was arrested for assault and the case will be heard before Justice Weems in police court this afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kermit Batt
Carl Renner
Batt
Renner
Justice Weems
Red Cross Relief Efforts Reported for January
The January report from the local Red Cross Executive Secretary shows 113 aid cases in city and county. 27 ex service members and 86 civilians received help due to sickness, unemployment, old age, school children needs, fire, and widow status.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross
State Industrial School
Hunter Grimm
Rose Grimm
Middletown
Robert Larrick
Clearbrook
Carrie Lupton
White Hall
J. W. Lodge
Anderson
National Headquarters
Rose Grimmn
Fred Shull
Ed. Grove
Swank
Emma Goshert
C. A. Freed
Hook
Alice Lupton
Grover Rose
Katherine Snapp
J. W. Rosenberger
Mahlon Jackson
Four People Die as Tornado Hits Texas Towns
In Grand Prairie Texas a violent storm killed two Black residents and seriously injured four white people. Property damage there and nearby Cooper totals reach $100,000 with substantial destruction reported. Mr and Mrs Wy N Jones were also killed in a separate incident in Cooper.
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Texas
Associated Press
Dallas
Grand Prairie
Here
Grand Rable
Cooper
Wy-N. Jones
Receiver Named For Orchard Of Wilbur Cather
Frank Wissler appointed receiver for Wilbur Cather's Shenandoah county Va orchard after lien creditors sale was called off. Receiver to lease property likely until sale. attorneys for both sides argued in Winchester Circuit Court. The case also covers an attachment suit against Butler Brothers. defense claims a copy was unsigned. The judge took the matter under advisement until Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Wissler
Wilbur Cather
Shenandoah County
Philip Williams
R. Gray Willems
Walton
H. 8. Larrick
Frank 8. Tavenner
Winchester
Circuit Court
Armstrong
Front Royal
Butler Brothers
Cather
Mr. Cather
Mr. Catherae
Mr. Armstrong
Tesuing
James P. Reardon
T. W. Mathews
Langford Transferred to Morgantown Store Opening March 16
Mr Jerry Langford formerly with Montgomery Ward and Company is transferred to Morgantown West Virginia to a new store opening March 16 He will assume duties immediately Cadet James P Reardon returns to Staunton Military Academy Staunton Virginia after weekend at home with his parents Mr and Mrs James P Reardon
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Jerry Langford
Montgomery Ward and Company
Morgantown
W. Va
Langford
James P. Reardon
Staunton Military Academy
Staunton, Va
Tornado Cuts 40 Yard Wide Path Across City
A tornado struck the southeast corner of the city at 6 30 am today, cut a path about 40 yards wide and half a mile long, injuring several people with minor injuries reported.
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Hurt
Dempsey reports prowler shot at in Miami Beach hotel room
Unidentified intruder fired at Jack Dempsey's room about 5 a.m. in Miami Beach. Dempsey and Floyd Runyon Ward said two men, possibly burglars, fled after a window confrontation. Police assigned two plain clothes men to guard the former champion.
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Miami Beach
Fla
Jack Dempsey
Dempsey
Floyd Ran
Detroit
Fitzsimmons
Joe
Moir
Mrs Smith Dies At Son's Home In Frederick City
Mrs Mary F Smith widow of James F Smith died at 11 o clock Saturday night at the home of her son Lewis R Smith 503 National avenue after weeks of illness from complications She was born August 31 1852 in Frederick county and spent most of her life there Survived by eight children two sisters and one brother Lane Funeral services will be held at the home Tuesday afternoon with Rev P R Diehl of the Methodist Episcopal Church South officiating and interment will be in Mount Hebron Cemetery Also noted is a lost yellow sweater and a brief line on auto scrap proportions in 1927 specific details are sparse.
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Mary F. Smith
James F. Smith
Lewis R. Smith
National Avenue
Frederick County
Smith
J. H Lewis
McKeesport
C. H. Harper
Charles Edmondson
I. F. Shiley
White Hall
Clark M. Smith
Arch R. Smith
Winchester
Methodist Episcopal Church
South
Leth Mount Hebron Cemetery
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Act Grim
Edith Goode
Owen D. Young
Sir Josiah Stamp
England
Standing
Thomas Lamont
Lord Revelstoke
Paris
U.S
Hudson Tube
Harry van Zandt
International _Newsres
W. Aker
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