Chicago market falters as wheat prices slide on world charters
Reports of large wheat charters from the Western hemisphere push prices down. Wheat falls by several cents per bushel while corn and oats decline 2 to 3 cents. Trade hints Argentina and Italy undercut Europe, with producers urged to accept present prices. Despite export activity, rallies fail as stocks swell and prospects for Argentine corn improve yet face ample supplies.
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Associated Press
Shicago
Ithern
Fhr
Equator
Argentina
Italia
United
Europe
Thermore
Ecline
Fire Claims Life in Auto Accessory Complex Blaze
A $500 000 fire destroyed auto accessory buildings at 215 16 18 North Broad Street, housing Monobile accessories concerns. Fireman Wal Cennison died from smoke and burns after the blaze started at Queens Supply Company and spread to the United States. Snow and slush hampered firemen tackling the flames.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wal.Cennison
Watercome
Queens Supply Company
Six of Gray Family Die From Gas in Ontario House
A family of six, led by Jesse Gray, was found dead from gas in a small Ontario home. The gas source remains unknown, not tied to the municipal system. The victims include Gray, his wife, and her four sons aged 9 to 26.
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Ayms Associated Press
BRLLE
Ont
Jesse Gray
Gray
Communion Service At Lutheran Church
The holy communion will be administered at the 11 oclock service at Grace Lutheran Church tomorrow. Rev. George H. Dies of Roanoke Va assisted by Rev Norman Cooper. The Rev Mr Rhoges will preach the evening sermon at 730 and lead the Bible class at 930 a m.
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Grace Lutheran Church
George H. Dies
Roanoke
Norman Cooper
Mr. Rhoges
Miss Lucille Anderson Hosts North Main Sleigh Party
Miss Lucille Anderson entertained guests at a North Main Street party last night. Sleigh riding preceded an evening of dancing with out of town visitors Miss Myrtle Hudgins and Miss Mary Frances Anderson from Martinsburg, Miss Dorothy Swimley from Washington visiting Dr. and Mrs. A C Swimley, and Mr. Jack York from Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lucille Anderson
North Main Street
Miss Anderson
Myrtle Hudgins
Martinsburg
Mary Frances Anderson
Dorothy Swimley
A. C. Swimley
Jack York
Washinton
Holiday guest Miss Meda Dick returns home
Miss Meda Dick of the county, who has been the holiday guest of Miss Harriett Pearson, returned today to her home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Meda Dick
Harriett .Pearson
Miss Loretta O Connell Returns to Pittsburgh
Miss Loretta O Connell returns to Pittsburgh after visiting her parents Mr and Mrs J D O Connell for the holidays.
Mr Maurice Hyman Guests with Lovetts in Greensboro
Mr Maurice Hyman of Greensboro North Carolina is a guest at the home of Mr and Mrs Frank Lovett and will stay a week or so. Mr Hyman is Mrs Lovett's brother.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maurice Hyman
Greensboro
N. C
Frank Lovett
Mr. Hyman
Lovett
Miss Virginia Barr Returns to Randolph-Macon College
Miss Virginia Barr has returned to Randolph-Macon Woman's College in Lynchburg after a two week visit with her parents Mr. and Mrs. R. Frank Barr.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia Barr
R. Frank Barr
Randolph-Macon Woman's College
Lynchburg
Washington Man Guest at Anderson Home on North Main
Mr Jack York of Washington is a guest at the home of Mr and Mrs Fred Anderson on North Main Street indicating a social visit in the local column.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack York
Washington
Mrs
Fred Anderson
North Main Street
Mount Jackson Visitor Harold Wissler Spotted in Town
Mr. Harold Wissler of Mount Jackson was a visitor in town yesterday, seen by locals.
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Harold Wissler
Mount Jackson
Miss Dorothy Swimley Guests Return Home
Miss Dorothy Swimley, once a guest at Dr. A. C. Swimley’s home, left Staunton yesterday after a stay. Dorothy Green, also of the city, had been a guest for several days.
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Dorothy Swimley
A. C. Swimley
Staunton
Dorothy Green
Gurley Returns Home From Martinsburg Visit
Gurley, guest of Mrs. C. W. Wines at Opequon, has returned to her home in Martinsburg after a recent visit.
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Gurley
Williams Couples Register at Hotel Jack in Elmira
Mr and Mrs G N Williams of Elmira New York and Mr and Mrs W T Williams register for several days at Hotel Jack.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. N. Williams
Elmira, N. Y
W. T. Williams
Hotel Jack
Mrs Leavon Returns to New York After Visit
Mrs Leavon, long guest of her sister in law Mrs Gershank at Mrs McKenzie’s Water street home, returned Friday to her New York residence.
Miss Viola Rice Plans Visit With Family In Virginia
Miss Viola Rice left today for Weynesboro Virginia to visit her mother Mrs C B Rise who has been there for some time. Mr Philip Harbaugh of Baltimore will join them Sunday and the party will drive to Philadelphia for a stay.
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Viola Rice
Weynesboro
Rise
Philip Harbaugh
Baltimore
Philadelphia
Mr Seabrit Smith Visits Martinsburg Home
Mr Seabrit Smith a representative of the Chesapeake and Potomack Telephone Company in Martinsburg is now visiting at his home here.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seabrit Smith
The
Chesapeake and Potomack Telephone Company
Martinsburg
Barrie Family Heads to Winter Home in Florida
Mrs. Alexander Barrie and Mr and Mrs George Barrie with their son George depart for their winter residence at Rockledge Florida, signaling a seasonal move typical of local families seeking warmer climates for the colder months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alexander Barrie
George Barrie
George
Rockledge
Fla
Miss Rose Ebersole and Miss Hodgson Visit Parsons Hosts
Miss Rose Ebersole and Miss Margaret Hodgson returned from Parsons West Virginia where they were guests of Mr and Mrs James McFadden their sister.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rose Ebersole
Margaret Hodgson
Parsons, W. Va
James McFadden
Miss Hodgson
Virginia Shepherd Returns From Grandmother's Home Visit
Virginia Shepherd, guest since Monday of her grandmother Mrs. George Cochran on Main Street, returned today to Millville West Virginia after a stay at her grandmother's home.
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Virginia Shepherd
George Cochran
Main Street
Millville
W. Va
Mrs. Tilly Henry Returns to Baltimore Today
Mrs. Tilly Henry, who has been a week long guest of friends here, returned to Baltimore today.
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Tilly Henry
Baltimore
Galveston Midshipman Gouch Honored at Washington Inn
Mr. Morris Gouch of Galveston Texas spent New Year's Day with Major and Mrs. Lowe at the Washington Inn. Mrs. Lowe hosted a small party in his honor New Year's night. Gouch is a midshipman at the Naval Academy in Annapolis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morris Gouch
Galveston
Tex
Major
Mrs. Lowe
Washington Inn
Miss Lilian Doing Leaves for Chicago to Join Mr Clerk
Miss Lilian Doing visits relatives and travels to Chicago where she becomes secretary to F E Clerk the former Handley Schools superintendent.
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Lilian Doing
Chicago
F*. E. Clerk
Handley Schools
Mrs Baker family leaves for Cumberland Md
Mrs. J. W. Baker and her two children, guests of Mrs. Baker's parents Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Bean, depart today for their home in Cumberland Maryland after a week with the Beans.
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J. W. Baker
Funeral Return for Niece in Stephens City
Mrs. Frank R Heise came to Stephens City for the funeral of her niece Ann Lee Clemmons and returned today to her home in Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ann Lee Clemmons
Stephens City
Washington
Miss Ruth Fuller Returns to Washington After Visit
Miss Ruth Fuller ends two week stay with her grandparents Mr and Mrs John Fuller on West Water Street and departs for Washington.
Martinsburg Guest Arrives For Weekend Visit
Miss Velia Eaton of Martinsburg arrives for a weekend stay as guest of Mrs. Julia Henry at her Monmouth Street home.
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Velia Eaton
Martinsburg
Julia Henry
Monmouth Street
Mrs St Ceran Returns to New York from Amherst Visit
Mrs Margaret St Ceran ends a three week visit with sister Mrs Martin Wisecarver on Amherst street and returns to her McAlpin Hotel home in New York.
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Margaret St. Ceran
Martin Wisecarver
Amherst Street
McAlpin Hotel
New York
Miss Virginia Lee Visits Stephens City in Town
Miss Virginia Lee of Stephens City spent the day in town enjoying local shops and visiting residents. She greeted neighbors, exchanged pleasantries, and wrapped up her outing with a brief stop at a cafe.
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Virginia Lee
Stephens City
Miss Bowly Heads to Atlanta After Vacation
Miss Mary Bowly leaves today for Atlanta Georgia after spending her vacation with her parents Mr and Mrs George Bowly on West Cork Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Bowly
Atlanta, Ga
Mrs
George Bowly
West Cork Street
Knight Jr. returns to university after holidays
Mr. B. M. Knight Jr returns to the University of Maryland after visiting his parents Dr and Mrs B M Knight. He was joined by holiday guests Andrew McAllister and John Kight Sr medical students at the University of Pennsylvania.
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B. M. Knight, Jr
B. M. Knight
University of Maryland
Knight
Andrew McAllister
John Kight
University of Pennsylvania
Miss Anna Keating Visits Sister in Alabama
Miss Anna Keating of Alabama spent the day with her sister Miss Mary Keating of this city.
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Anna Keating
Alabama
Mary Keating
Miss Ruth Ridgeway Returns to Man Faculty Post
Miss Ruth Ridgeway visits her parents Mr and Mrs C E Ridgeway of Ridgeway West Virginia during the holidays and returns today to Man Logan County West Virginia where she is a member of the school faculty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruth Ridgeway
C. E. Ridgeway
Ridgeway
W. Va
Man
Logan County
Mrs Anderson guest of daughter returns home
A resident noted as visiting her daughter Miss Ann Anderson of this city has returned today to her home in Strasbourg after several days as a guest.
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Ann Anderson
Strasburg
Visitors Return Home After Holiday Visits
Mrs. Marcy Hunter Campbell has returned to New York after visiting friends during the holiday season. Miss Katherine Brown, guest at the home of Mr. and Mrs. A. T. Jones on Amherst Street, left today for Richmond. Mr. James Knox, who visited Mr. Richard Hunt at Shawnee Lodge, home of Mr. and Mrs. Amos Shryock, returned today to Baltimore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marcy Hunter Campbell
New York
Katherine Brown
Ms. A. T. Jones
Amherst Street
Richmond
James Knox
Richard Hunt
Shawnee Lodge
Amos Shryock
Baltimore
Miss E M Wierman Leaves Greensborough For NYC Buyer Post
Miss E M Wierman of Greensborough New York departs for New York City after spending Christmas with her mother Mrs W Wierman. She takes a job as a buyer for Myer’s department store, marking a step in her retail career.
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E. M. Wierman
Greensboro
N. Y
New York City
Myer’s
Mrs B L Taylor leaves North Kent after stay in city
Mrs B L Taylor, who had been the guest of Mrs M A Erle on North Kent street, returned to New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. L. Taylor
M. A. Erle
North Kent Street
New York
Local Holiday Travel and Church Pastors Reach Albany
Mrs. T. W. Harrison, visiting relatives for the holidays, returned to Washington to spend Christmas with her mother, Mrs. R. C. Hook. The Rev. W. C. Hook, a pastor in Albany, N. Y., was also noted in connection with the Christmas season and church duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. C. Hook
Albany
N. Y
The
Christian Church
W. C. Hook
Visitors Tale of Palm Beach Bowles and Friends
Mr Preston R Bowles arrived from Baltimore to join Mrs Bowles for a weekend visit with Mrs Mary D Bromley on South Market Street. Mrs W B Davis, visiting at the home of her son in law and daughter Mr and Mrs Amos Seilme, returned to Charles Town West Virginia. Mrs Charles Seal, guest of Mr and Mrs Roland C Ryan, returned home to Washington.
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Preston R. Bowles
Baltimore
W. B. Davis
Amos Seilme
Charles Town
Charles Seal
Roland C. Ryan
Washington
Mrs W Lee Fisher Returns From Visit to Kin
Mrs. W. Lee Fisher and two sons have returned from a visit to her parents Mr. and Mrs. Frank L. Hamilton in Hagerstown Maryland.
Ill health prompts extended absence and return
Due to the serious illness of Mr G Yates senior with bronchial pneumonia, a return is expected tomorrow night as his condition improves. Separately, Mr Louis J Barr, who recently resigned as engineer at Shenandoah Boxboard Company, returned home to Washington last night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. Yates
Louis J. Barr
The
Shenandoah Boxboard Company
Washingon
Local residents bid farewell as travels resume across states
Mr. Fred L. Glaize left last evening for a Richmond Virginia business trip. Kenneth Crowell, visiting Newburg New York for Christmas with Mr. and Mrs. J B Crowell, heads back to his senior chemical engineering studies at Blacksburg W Polytechnic Institute. Mrs. John A Richards, guest of Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Rosenberger at Hayfield, returns home to Rural Retreat Virginia. Miss Gertrude Ellen Meyer, guest of Mrs. Bessie McCann on Peyton street, resumes Mary Baldwin College duties in Staunton. Miss Mabel Unger and Miss Ridings, guests at the William Heckroteak home, return to Martinsburg West Virginia. Abney Payne and sister Miss Nan Tucker, guests of Lewis Hyde on Water Street, depart. Miss Lucy Pitcock, guest of Dyke at Kernstown, goes home to Martinsburg. Mrs. George Socklager, guest of relatives in Winchester, returns to Funkstown Maryland.
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Kenneth Crowell
J. B. Crowell
Newburg
N. Y
W. Polytechnic Institute
John A. Richards
J(chas. Rosenberger
Hayfield
Rural Retreat
Gertrude Ellen Meyer
Bessie McCann
Peyton Street
T Mary Baldwin College
Staunto
Abney Payne
Nan Tucker
Lewis Hyde
Water Street
Leston
W. Va
Mr. Peery Returns Home After Guests Visit
Mr. Raymond Peery, a guest of Burr Powell Harrison for several days, returned today to his home in Charleston West Virginia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raymond Peery
Burr Powell Harrison
Charleston
W. Va
Miss Eisie Rosenberger Returns to Mary Baldwin College
Miss Eisie Rosenberger who spent the holidays with her parents Mr and Mrs J W Rosenberger on South Washington street has returned to Mary Baldwin College where she is a student.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eisie’ Rosenberger
J. W. Rosenberger
South Washington Street
Mary Baldwin College
Lynch Heir Returns After Illness to Spend Holidays
Mr. Maurice M. Lynch Jr. long ill in Richmond arrives home to spend the remaining holidays with his parents Mr. and Mrs. M. M. Lynch.
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Maurice M. Lynch, Jr
Richmond
Mrs. M. M. Lynch
Arrival of Mr Richard Hollyday as guest aboard ship
Mr Richard Hollyday arrived today and will stay several days as a guest of Captain Hollyday.
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Richard Hollyday
Captain Hollyday
Mr Frances Farney Returns Home After Visit
Mr Frances Farney, who has been visiting Mr and Mrs E A Crowl of this city for several days, returned today to his home in Hagerstown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Socklager
and Wirh Tavuumpiicit
Qtau City
Funkstown
Frances Farney
E. A. Crowl
Hagerstown
Local People In Charge of Large Southern Hospital
Miss Annie McFadden, superintendent of the Fairfield Alabama hospital operated by the Tennessee Coal and Iron Railroad, leaves South Washington street with Miss Ruth Powderly who aided presidents Harding and Wilson. They were Garf ield Hospital classmates. Anna MacMillan, formerly of Winchester, is assistant superintendent. Dr Downing Stickley, son of local residents, is among the medical staff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Annie McFadden
P. J. McFadden
South Washington Street
Washington
Ruth Powderly
Harding
Wilson
Miss Powderly
Miss McFadden
Garfield Hospital
Floods Worsen Across British Isles Prompt Abandonments
Severe floods batter England and surrounding coasts as gales ease slightly. widespread property damage reported and at least six lives lost. Homes left by rising waters across England, along with flood conditions extending to the English channel and North Sea regions.
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Associated Press
London
British Isles
English Channel
Atlantic
North Sea
Europe
England
Coalition ministry in Germany declared impossible
Berlin January 3 The Associated Press reports Chancellor Marx has decided that forming a coalition ministry with a Reichstag majority is impossible. The statement blocks a working government and signals a political stalemate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Berlin
Marx
Reichstag
Bank Statements Called For National Bank Report
Washington dispatch reports the comptroller orders a call for a report on the condition of all national banks as of close of business Wednesday December 31.
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The
Associated Press
Washington
Comptienc
Massive Susquehanna Power Plant Gets Approval
The Federal Power Commission authorized Susquehanna Telephone Company and Susquehanna Water and Power Company to build a dam and power plant on the Susquehanna River. The project costs about 52 million dollars, spanning Cecil and Harford counties in Maryland and several counties in Pennsylvania. Primary capacity is 280000 horsepower with ultimate capacity 480000 horsepower, selling power to Philadelphia Electric Company. the dam and powerhouse will be in Maryland, with Pennsylvania firms handling financing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Susquehanna River
Associated Press
Washington
Federal Power Commission
Susquehana Telephone Company
Belair
Susquehanna Water, and ‘Power Company
Harrisburg
Cecil
Harford Counties
Maryland
York, Lancaster, Chester
Delaware
Montgomery Counties
Pennsylvania
Philadelphia Electric Company
Pennsylvania Corporation
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Ruth Fuller
John Fuller
West Water Street
Milton Stickley
Town
Kinney
Kier
Winchester
T. W. Harrison
Fred. L. Glaize
Mabel Unger
Ridings
William, Heckroteak
Pairview Avenue
Martingburg
Lucy Pitcock
Mrs. Dyke
Kernstown
Southern
Moling & Seal
Betty Shoppe
Braddock St
Matt and
Jeff
Bud Fisher
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