Large Moonshine Still Seized In Frederick County Raids
Sheriff Pannett and Deputies raid Santmyer Galliday and White farms uncover a 125 capacity copper moonshine operation with a front door method due to size. Officers seize the stills finish liquor and gear, arrest Santmyer, and secure warrants for Galliday and White as they report for bond. The raid, praised by county authorities, reveals a fully equipped distillery with waste systems and multiple containers.
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Frederick
Boyd
Royal Police Force
Robert
Lessedest
Santmyer
Swanson Farm
Peration
Frazier
Wilmer F. Shryock
Circuit Court
Grand Jury
Amos White
Liv
Harmer
White
Hit
Jasper Pavenner
Bond
Pannett
Warran
Boyd and
Guthridge
Empire Theatre Presents The Ten Commandments Grand Run
At Empire Theatre reservations are on sale for The Ten Commandments with seating guaranteed by cash deposits. The production features a 60 foot stage set, an orchestra of twenty, and a large company of stars. Now playing in New York City at the Criterion Theatre, it is standing room only and arrives here after high city runs. Prices range 50 cents to 1.65, with daily shows at 2:30 and 8:00.
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Empire
Rouss Avenue
New York City
Criterion Theatre
Washington Empire Orchestra
British Reply To U S Note On War Damage Reparations
The British government sent a cordial note to Ambassador Kellogg in London replying to the U S government’s position on reparations receipts for war damage claims. The note, conveyed in a courteous tone, addresses the ongoing exchange between the two nations.
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U. S
Associated Press
London
Dor Kellogg
United States
America
Friendship Fire Co. No 1 Meeting Tonight
Regular meeting of Friendship Fire Co No 1 to be held Thursday evening January 1 at 8 o'clock All members are urged to attend as officers for the ensuing year will be elected A smoker and refreshments will be provided Captain Fred W Forney announces the event
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Friendship Fire Co
Used CARls Fords Overland and Essex Roadster
Winchester Hudson reports a road atlas listing Carl Fords Overland Jewetts and Olds Essex autos in good shape as of December 30. The notice highlights a used car sale or appraisal noting multiple makes and models in solid condition with model names and locations.
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Fords
Overland
Jewetts
Oldsmobile
Essex
Winchester
Bankers and Merchants Attention for Advertising
Bankers and merchants are urged to await the exclusive "B" line for calendars and advertising specialties at unmatched prices. George J. Heatwole serves as local representative, with the entry dated 1p-12-30-e.
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Geo. J. Heatwole
Rouss Fire Co to Elect Officers at January Meeting
The Rouss Fire Company holds its regular monthly meeting on Friday evening January 2nd at o'clock. Election of officers for the coming year will be conducted. Proceedings led by President W. Huntsberry and Secretary T. Douglas Brown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ene W. E. Huntsberry
Prey
Douglas Brown
Beetly
Banquet Honors Mr Milwee in Keyser Community Gathering
Keyser residents hosted a banquet for Mr Milwee at Grace Methodist Church. Described as a gifted mouth harp talent from Romney, Milwee received carnations and a car radiator cover from local band boys. Rev. Watson E Holly served as toastmaster with speeches by Mayor Ronig and others. The event featured Milwee's Concert Band farewells and a concluding program by McKnee's Concert Band with marches and selections from opera and Broadway.
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Handley
WNI
Grace Methodist Fedor Oe
Keyser
Watson E. Holly
Mayor Ronig
C. S. Hoffman
W. H. Reese
C. E. Nethkin
J. W. Stayman
W. J. Dixon
C. M. Scott
F. G. Davis
W. H. Mellwee
Reese
Meellwee
McKnee
Sousa
Rossine
S. Stobat
Losny
Cleopatra
Alexander
Metropolitan Opera
Tobani
Philharmonic
Rengnut
Fight for Cent and Safety in Hotel Bond Sale
Nearly half of the George Washington Hotel bonds have been sold though about 300000 dollars in bonds remain. The property cost over 500000 dollars, with Winchester business leaders investing over 200000 to support the project and maintain the corporation’s credit. Hansbrough & Carter Insurance Loans investments notice.
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George Washington Hotel
Eack
Winchester
Hansbrough & Carter Insurance
Land Purchase Signals New Plant Near Hagerstown
Henry A Bester Jr leads a Maryland financed firm buying five acres from Mr Butler between the Pennsylvania Railroad line and its B and O switch. Construction to begin after deed recording with aim to operate spraying materials plant next spring, in a premier apple growing district.
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Henry A. Bester, Jr
Hagerstown
Butler
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Hagerstown Concern
Bester
Rites Held For Robert V G Adamson In Local Church
Funeral services were conducted yesterday at St Episcopal Church for Robert V. G. Adamson, longtime buyer for Frank Hamilton Company of Liverpool. He died Sunday night at Memorial Hospital after pneumonia. Interment followed at Mount Henn Cemetery. Pallbearers included D. Puller, Bell, Maxime Ducharme, Heaene C. Miller, and Bawin pie, with local fruit interests represented. Among mourners were Col F S Hamilton, George N Whitehead, and W Mathews, all connected to fruit shipping firms. Adamson was born in Chester, Ohio, about 60 years ago, and leaves Mrs Maude Adamson and Myrtle Adamson of Southport, Eng.
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Tist Episcopal Church
Bert B. Nelson
Robert V. G. Adamson
Memorial Hospital
Adamson
Frank
Hamilton ‘Company
Liverpool
Eng
Mount Henn
D. Puller
Farmers ‘and Merchants National Bank
Direc
Shenandogh Valley
Nature’ ‘Bank
Maxime Ducharme
Hotel Jack
Heaene C. Miller
Bawin Pie
Col
F. 8. Hamilton
York
Russell Turnbull and Company
George "N. Whitehead
Manchester
T. Selwyn
Johnson’ “and Company
Ure
W. Mathews
George . Ee
Chester
Ome
Maude Adamson
Aatatter
Mite
Myrtle Adamson
South+ port
Illinois Central to Buy Gulf and Ship Island Railroad
The Illinois Central Railroad has applied to the Interstate Commerce Commission for permission to purchase the Gulf and Ship Island Railroad. The line spans 307 miles of Mississippi roadbed and includes the Great Southern Hotel in the sale. The unofficial price is about 5.0009 million dollars.
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Associated Press
Gulfport
Miss
Illinois Central Railroad
Interstate Commerce Commission
Gulf and Ship Island Railroad
Mississippi
Great Southern Hotel
Three Miners Die In Vasper Coal Mine Blast
Three miners were killed in an explosion at the Vasper Coal Mine yesterday. The blast, likely sparked by a telephone battery, left badly burned bodies to be recovered today as investigators work to determine the cause.
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Associated Press
Vasper, Tenn
Jan
Vasper
For Sale Chevrolet Coupe in Excellent Condition
For sale a Chevrolet coupe recently overhauled and painted with perfect mechanical condition. Bargain for quick sale. Drs Snarr and Hawthorne advertise at 110 N Braddock St Winchester VA. Subscriptions 2-31-1p-2t.
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Chevrolet
Drs. Snarr and Hawthorne
Braddock St
Winchester
Youth Confesses He Killed Mother in Philadelphia
Richard Smith, 17, told magistrate O Connor in Philadelphia he shot and killed his mother, Mrs Mary Smith, whose body with two bullet wounds was found after a New Year party at their home. He sobbed I did it I killed her but dont know why. Brother in law Arthur Cook testified he heard Smith demand $57 from his mother yesterday and that she refused.
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Associated Press
Philadelphia
Richard Smith
Mary Smith
O'Connor
Arthur Cook
Smith
Salvation Army Revival To Begin In Court House
Commandant and Mrs. James Mars lead Salvation Army revival meetings in the Court House Auditorium starting this evening at 8. Tonight Commandant Mars preaches the first sermon, with Mrs. Mars delivering the message tomorrow. Ralph Cather preaches Saturday and E F Randolph Sunday, each night preceded by a 7:45 song service. Everyone is invited.
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James Mars
Salvation Army
Court House
Commandant Mars
Military drill notice for January second in uniform
All members are ordered to drill Friday January second at 7 30 in uniform No excuses accepted By order GEO H GRIMM Capt 116th Inf Va NG 12 31 1p 31
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Geo
H. Grimm
Inf
N. G
WANTED Classified Ads for Housing and Help
Wanted apartment in good location with heating and reasonable rent. Indicate if garage attached and price. Also wanted two dressed hogs about 200 lbs each at 440 Fairmont Ave. by December 26. WANTED settled white woman to nurse two children with good home and wages. references required. Write BY Star Office. estou ce $2-15-1p-tf
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Fairmont Ave
W. C. T. U Meeting At Handley Library
The bi monthly meeting of the W. C. T. U will be held at Handley Library on Friday January 2 at 3 p.m. The gathering invites members to attend and discuss planned activities for the coming months.
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Handley Library
Milk for Preding at 25 Cents Price List
Haldeman Creamery advertises surplus milk at 25 cents per ten gallons. The brief notice appears as a wartime style price listing with a garbled slogan and a date fragment 12-31-1p-31.
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Haldeman Creamery
Peggy Marsh Marries Capt Fenwick in London
Peggy Marsh the English actress wed Capt. Kelc Robert George Fenwick formerly of the royal horse guards in London today. The groom is said to be related to the Duke of Manchester and his first wife is noted as a former Westminister resident. the ceremony is reported by the Evening News.
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Associated Press
London
Peggey Marsh
Kéld
Robert George Fenwick
Royal Horse Guards
Evening News
Duke of Manchester
A. Er — Aie Marah
Westminister
Aden Pine
Johnson
New York
Meath
Peggy Marsh
Henry - Athor Marsh
Pield
New Year’s Eve Dance at George Washington Hotel
Blue Ridge sauna guests and Winchester partygoers joined a Year’s Eve dinner dance at the George Washington Hotel in the lower Shenandoah Valley. The celebration drew praise as a howling success with a main dining room set for dancing and novelty gifts from New York. Mrs. Richard E. Griffith and Mrs. Frank L. Buckley sang solos with piano by Mrs. Harry L. Cookus.
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Blue Ridge Sauna
Winchester
George Washington
Shenandoah Valley
Masterson
Bowles and Miss Boyce Wed at 6:15 A.M.
Garvin Bowles and Miss Iva Mae Boyce were married at the United Brethren Church parsonage on North Avenue in a quiet morning ceremony performed by Rev. George W. Stover. The couple, both from Frederick County families, left for Atlantic City to begin a brief honeymoon after a wedding breakfast with close friends. Bowles, a night clerk at the George Washington Hotel, and Miss Boyce will visit other points before returning to Winchester.
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United Brethren Church
North Avenue
Iva Mae Boyce
Hampton Boyce
Clearbrook
Garvin Bowles
Joseph Bowles
Frederick County
George W. Stover
Bowles
Pennsylvania Railroad
Atlantic City
Winchester
George Washington Hotel
Sarah Zane Fire Company Annual Meeting Notice
The Sarah Zane Fire Company will hold its annual meeting and officer election on Friday at 8 o clock. All members are urged to attend. Captain Harry Willis.
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Sarah’ Zane
Sarah Zane Fire Company
Harry. Willis
For Sale Two Building Lots Near Handley Schools
Two building lots offered near Handley Schools priced at 15 dollars per front foot. Written by B. care Star notice dated December 13.
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Handley Schools
MR ARTHUR WEDS MSS SEGA IN VELVET WEDDING GOWN
The ceremony united two families at a Stock residence wedding reception followed by a New York dinner dance. The bride Miss MSS Vega wore a velvet gown with apricot accents and long velvet trousers with white trim. Guests included Colleen Glass Mary Hart Virginia Marshall and Grace Cover among others from states along the East Coast. The best man was Arthur Browne and ushers included John Koch W Vasté Carter and Lieut Bryan Conrad. The couple left for a wedding trip after the reception and planned to settle in New York.
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Henbert Brinker
Colleen Glass
Mary Hart
Clara
Grace Cover
Virginia Marshall Bakechester
Marjorie
New York
Carr
Russell
Harry K. Raigeel
Tom
Hoya
Ace Browne
Otsonburg
Exroom
Vem
Thur
the & Groom
John Koch
Wheeling
W. Vasté Carter
Norfolk, Vai
Wil Stuart, Jr
Newport
George Barrie
Stock
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Miles Pannett
Charles Golliday
Rouss Fire CO
Milwee
Hernenis Acquire
Apple
Mt. Hebron
Linois Central
Salvationists
Henry. Field
Iva M. Boyce
MR. Arthur
MSS
Sega Wed
Prom
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