Jail Overcrowding Forces State Farm Referrals For Women
Sheriff Pannett faces jail crowding as Berryville and Woodstock prisoners fill cells. Women Pearl Santmier and Madeline Gaither unable to pay fines for a wild party. state farm transfer proposed. local jail at capacity. Welfare Bureau in Richmond contacted for placement.
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State Farm
Berryville
Woodstock
Luther Pannett
Virginia Tate Welfare Bureau
Richmond
Carters
Pannett
Pearl Santmier
Madeline Gaither
Martinsburg
Justice Weems
Charles M. Peitner
Perryville
Clarke County
Sheetz
Shenandoah County
Sheriff Pannett
State Welfare Bureau
Goochland County
Bureau
Peace Parleys Renewed as Shanghai Talks Open
Truce negotiations resumed in Shanghai as representatives from opposing nations gathered aboard the British ship Kent. Japanese forces pressed in Chapei and Kiangwan while a 100,000 strong Soviet force concentrated near the northern Manchurian border. Washington warned against any boycott against Japan and urged League of Nations action, outlining a three point plan for U S action in the Far East.
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Manchurian
Shanghai
Chapei
Kiangwan
Vladivostok
Tokyo
War Office
Manchuria
Heilungkiang
Many face trial in Monday police court
In Winchester Police Court 14 persons faced Justice Donald L. Weems on liquor and conduct charges after a recent party on South Loudoun Street. Fines ranged from 7 to 17 dollars for disturbing the peace and drunkenness, with several cases postponed. A raid found one gallon of liquor but no Sirbaugh. Kenneth Cather received a suspended sentence for gas theft conspiracy.
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Winchester
Donald L. Weems
South Loudoun Street
W. Va
Mable Henry
Front Royal
Arnold Chapman
Charles Hodge
Charles Mauck
Pearl Santmier
Pearl
Madeline Gaither
Mabel Henry
Chapman
Hodge
Mauck
Henry Green
Weems
Cline
Hinkins
W. E. Sullivan
Roy Hummer
Berryville
Eddie Copeland
Leon Lonas
J. V. Saville
L. E. Hess
Dan Long
Shanghai talks yield troop withdrawal and peace conference
Representatives of Chinese and Japanese commands at Shanghai agreed to withdraw their troops from the battle line. Sir John Simon told the League of Nations Council. Japanese representatives accepted a proposal for a Shanghai conference to restore peace between Japan and China.
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Associated Press
Geneva
Shanghai
Sir John Simon
League of Nations Council
Japan
China
China orders punitive expedition against Manchuria
The Chinese government announced a punitive expedition against the new independent state of Manchuria. In Shanghai fierce fighting returned to Chapei with heavy bombardment as peace talks continued, Japanese forces crushing defenses and advancing near American Baptist Mission Hospital area. Japanese Consul General warned Shanghai mayor Wu Teh Chen that operations could extend over a 50 mile area if reinforcements stop.
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Nanking
Manchuria
Shanghai
Chapei
Shangal
Kiangwan
Woosung
Eon Baptist Mission Hospial
Kuramatsu Murai
Wu Teh-Chen
Lame Duck Session Abolished By House Senate Conferees
Agreement reached between House and Senate conferees to abolish the lame duck session clears the way for final congressional action. The measure has been before Congress for many years and ends a long debated practice.
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Associated Press
Washington
House
Senate
Congress
Girls Team to Play Woodstock at Handley High Gym
The Girls' Athletic Association basketball squad will face a Woodstock team at Handley High School gym at 7 30 tomorrow evening. The Winchester girls lost 45 to 17 to Berkeley Springs West Virginia last Saturday night.
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Girls’ Athletic Association
Woodstock
Handley High School
Winchester
Berkeley Springs
W. Va
Nine Die in Danish Old Age Home Fire
Nine aged inmates and one boy employee suffocated in a fire at the old age home in Svaerdzjoe near Copenhagen on February 29. The blaze killed ten people and left authorities to investigate the cause and rescue efforts.
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Associated Press
Copenhagen
Denmark
Svaerdzjoe
Sween
Fishpaw and Loy At Sea in Mixed Load Incident
A brief report notes a mixed load situation involving Fishpaw and Loy on March 2. Details are sparse with a single line reference to a phone contact and docket numbers 1p 21 264 and 29. No injuries or outcomes are provided.
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Fishpaw & Loy
Prompt action urged to end Chinese turmoil under nine power treaty
The speaker argues that swift government action would be approved nationally and by signatories of the nine power treaty, effective in stopping conditions destroying property and lives in China and threatening world peace.
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Nomic
China
Navy to Station Entire Pacific Fleet for West Coast Maneuvers
The Navy ordered the training squadrons to move to the Pacific for maneuvers with the Memphis Wicks and Philips joining the Arkansas and six destroyers. Vice Admiral Willard will command the scouting force in the San Pedro San Diego area as the black force defends against the blue force. The move marks the largest Pacific presence since 1919 and suggests a midshipmen cruise may also shift to the Pacific.
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Associated Press
United Tes Navy
Pacific Ocean
Scouting Force
Special Service
Pacific
Arkansas
Memphis
Wicks
Philips
Navy Department
Arthur L. Willard
San Pedro
San Diego
Department
Thaw Enters Local Hospital For Arm Injury
Harry K. Thaw, prominent New Yorker and Kenilworth owner near Stephenson, entered Winchester Memorial Hospital this morning for treatment of a double fracture in his right arm from a car accident near Frederick Maryland last Thursday night. Dr. E C Stuart said the condition is not serious, just needing proper attention to ensure proper healing. Thaw had left Frederick City Hospital Friday and planned to recover at Kenilworth.
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Harry K. Thaw
Kenilworth
Stephenson
Winchester Memorial Hospital
Frederick
E. C. Stuart
Thaw
Frederick City Hospital
Frederick Md
Winchester Steam Laundry Record Numbers 28 and 29
The note records two numbers 28 and 29 associated with Winchester Steam Laundry. The date line 7 13 lp Mon Wed Sattfs appears unclear but indicates a ledger or schedule entry for a weekly period.
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Winchester Steam Laundry
Learn to Dance at Washington Hotel Nights
Weekly dance instruction sessions held at the Washington Hotel every Thursday afternoon and evening. The event runs from 2 PM to 8 PM with instruction suitable for beginners and all ages. Public welcome. fee applies.
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Washington Hotel
Not 8S. G. Cather's Son Denial Clarifies Identity
Silas G. Cather asks The Star to report that the Kenneth Cather named in a Saturday story with Paul Franks of Martinsburg West Virginia is not his son, despite sharing the same name.
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Silas G. Cather
Star
Kenneth Cather
Paul Franks
Martinsburg
W. Va
Motoring Tax Protest Broadcast Aims At Congress
Winchester motorists join a nation wide protest against motor taxes broadcast coast to coast via NBC networks. The American Automobile Association backs the event with key speakers invited from Congress and state governments to listen. The program urges opposition to selective sales taxes and fears federal gasoline tax harming state road funds.
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Winchester
Congress
B. F. Knotts
Shenandoah
American
States
Treasury
Ridgeway Farm Sale Near Court House
Auction notice for Fred C Ridgeway and A B Sherman farm at 77 A front Court House with sale at Noon on Saturday March 5. The prior bid tally shows 31 29 283.
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A. B. Sherman
Front Court House
Winchester contractor Philip Crisman dies after heart attack
Philip Crisman prominent Winchester builder dies at Winchester Memorial Hospital after an acute heart attack. He had been recovering from appendicitis surgery and planned to sit up this week. Survived by wife Elizabeth Graybill, three daughters Salome, Helen, and Garland Quarles, son Sam, three sisters and one brother. Interment planned in Mount Hebron Cemetery.
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Philip H. Crisman
Winchester
Winchester Memorial Hospital
South Braddock Street
Crisman
Frederick County
Mr. Crisman
Philip A. Crisman
Elizabeth Graybill
Win
M. E. Church
Kernstown
Sam P. Crisman
John T. Sloat
Rosser Campbell
Joseph Crisman
Pataskala. O
John Crisman
Elizabeth
Mary Louise
Richard Crisman
Mount Hebron Cemetery
Large Crowds At Highland Avenue Revival Meeting
The Rev. S. K. Emurian of Suffolk preached at Highland Avenue Presbyterian Church to an unusually large congregation. His message described God as seen in Christ. Tonight he will share experiences in Armenia and his escape from Turkish persecution, and sing in his native tongue.
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S. K. Emurian
Suffolk
Highland Avenue Presbyterian Church
God
Emurian
Armenia
Speakers At Lenten Services This Week At Christ Church
Lenten services will be held this week at Christ Episcopal Church from 12.30 to 12.65 o clock. Tuesday speaker is The Rev. E A Lambert. Wednesday speaker is The Rev Dr F T McFaden. Thursday speaker is The Rev E J Rohart.
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Christ Episcopal Church
E. A. Lambert
F. T. McFaden
E. J. Rohart
Public Sale Notice on Millwood Berryville Turnpike
March 3 sale 42 miles from Berryville on the Millwood Berryville turnpike at 10 o'clock includes 20 heavy draft horses 35 cattle 50 hogs 21 sheep complete harness farming machinery lot corn fodder hay. Robert M. Vorous listed as owner agent.
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Berryville
Millwood
Robert M. Vorous
Workmen Find Subterranean Channel Under Cameron Street
Workmen blasting limestone for a new storm sewer on North Cameron Street uncovered an underground passage about 12 feet below the street. Officials and City Manager P. P. Pilcher investigated the rude channel near the east entrance to City Hall and the Conrad mansion, noting rumors of a secret tunnel. The opening was later sealed as crews continued sewer work, with residents speculating about a hidden cross-city passage.
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Cameron Street
City Hall
Holmes Conrad
H. B. McCormac
W. C. Hodge
P. P. Pilcher
Winchester
Unnel
Oeren
Rae
Cather Freed Of All Blame In Auto Thefts
Kenneth Cather was cleared by Police Justice Donald L. Weems after testimony showed he had not been with Paul Franks since January 16 and did not know of two auto thefts in Martinsburg. Franks remains jailed in Martinsburg awaiting trial on multiple theft charges.
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Kenneth Cather
Winchester
Paul Franks
Donald L. Weems
Young Cather
Franks
Martinsburg
Cather
Patton Infant Called By Death
Harrison Patton infant son of Mr and Mrs Howard L Patton Jr died at 10 oclock Sunday morning at their home 446 North Loudoun Street Martinsburg W Va after illness since birth The Rev George W Stover United Brethren Church conducted funeral services today with interment in Mount Hebron Cemetery
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Harrison Patton
Howard L. Patton, Jr
Gladys Fockler
Martinsburg
W. Va
North Loudoun Street
George W. Stover
United Brethren Church
Mount Hebron Cemetery
Sarah Zane Firemen Attend Annual Sermon Service
The Sarah Zane Fire Company members attended the annual sermon at United Brethren Church. Chaplain Rev. George W. Stover preached with Rev. Norman Cooper and Rev. Skelton participating. Special music was provided by the choir. The piece also notes political gyrations in the era.
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Sarah Zane Fire Company
United Brethren Church
George W. Stover
Norman Cooper
Skelton
Two Weeks Left to Act on Virginia Legislation
Richmond news outlines looming deadline for major measures as the General Assembly races to finish within 60 days. Key items include the 85 million dollar appropriations bill, tax relief laws, road fund changes, and a salary reform bill for treasurers and revenue commissioners.
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Richmond
General Assembly
Capitol
Assembly
Harman-Ferguson
Berkley Adams
B. Robertson
Hopewell Court
Foureee Ee
Hopeswell
W. A. Garrett
Way
Once
Virginia Assembly
House Moral and Social Welfare Committee
Baylor
Norfolk
Wilbur Hall
House
W. Stuart Moffett
the Revenue
Boards of Supervisors
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Winchester Motors Corporation
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