Plea to Develop Mountain Children Education in the South
Dr. J W O Hara urges developing the 3 000 000 children and young people of the southern mountains as the base of progress. He notes slow rural education growth, limited terms, and hardships, praising denominations and teachers for expanding schools over 35 years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aes
J. W. O'Hara
Mountain School Department
Baptist Home Mission Board
Southern Baptist Convention
Southern Mountains
Sourthern Mountains
Ozarks
Special Candle Service Sunday At Southern Church
A candle light service is planned for Sunday at 7 30 o clock in Braddock Street Methodist Episcopal Church South. Seven young women as the seven virtues Joy Peace Good Will Hope Faith Truth and Love will enter robed in white to light a candle at the alta. The choir will sing hymns marking the old year’s end and new year’s start. Plighted candles will recall past scenes and worshippers are welcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Braddock Street Methodist Episcopal Church
South
Alta
Used Fords Showroom Models and Roadster Types
Display lists Ford models including 29 Standard and 29 Tudor with 28 Coupe and 29 Roads noted. Washington Garage catalog entry appears with reference numbers and partial style markings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
GEO
Washington Garage
Dick Brown Elected President of Sarah Zane Fire Company
Richard B. Brown was elected president of the Sarah Zane Fire Company for the ensuing year by unanimous vote, succeeding James N. Moling who did not seek re election. The annual meeting also elected lieutenants Taylor Barr George Sumption and Loryn Crabille secretary H Clay Manuel and others. The group heard routine business, discussed next year’s prospects, and held a social with ice cream cakes cigars and cigarettes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard B. Brown
Sarah Zane Fire Company
Membres
Mr. Brown
James N. Moling
Old
Torch
Lantern Corps
Moling
Taylor Barr
George Sumption
Loryn = Crabille
H. Clay Manuel
George Barr
William T. Barr
H. S. Pifer
Donald L. Weems
George W. Stover
Norman E. Cooper
Philip O’rear
Boseman
George R. Taylor
Capitol Artist Lying at Desk As Capitol Fire Breaks Out
Preliminary inquiry into the Capitol dome fire points to two leading possibilities spontaneous combustion or smoking in the artist’s studio. Architect David S Lynn questioned Charles Moberly and former Capitol policeman Samuel Hall about the blaze and Moberly’s alleged two drinks. Firefighter Hall reported discovering and attempting to extinguish the flames.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington
Capitol
Davids. Lynn
Lynn
Charles Moberly
Samuel Hall
Moberly
Hall
Senate
Maxine Weygand Named Chief of French Army Staff
Gen Maxine Weygand was officially named chief of the French army general staff, seen as the military heir of Marshal Foch. The Associated Press report positions Weygand as the top military leader amid postwar reorganization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Maxine Weygand
Marshal Foch
Crime Trends And Lynching Statistics A 1929 Review
The New York Times notes rising predatory crime at year end 1929 amid police and judicial strain and prison mutinies. It cites Lynching data from Tuskegee Institute showing 10 lynchings in 1929, with 7 Black and 3 White victims, and lists states Florida Kentucky Mississippi Tennessee Texas with counts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Times
Hoover
Robert R. Moton
Tuskegee Normal and Industrial Institute
Department of Records and Research
Tuskegee Institute
Florida
Kentucky
Mississippi
Tennessee
Texas
Week of Prayer Services Begin Monday Evening
The city-wide week of prayer services begins Monday at 7 30 p.m. in the Presbyterian Church on South Loudoun Street. Rev George W Richards D D LL D president of the Seminary of the Reformed Church in the United States at Lancaster Pa will preach. An offering will be taken each night to cover meeting expenses. Dr Murray D Mitchell pastor of Braddock Street Church and president of the Ministerial Union will preside Monday night. All denominations are warmly invited to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian Church
South Loudoun Street
George W. Richards
Seminary of the Reformed Church In
United States
Lancaster
Murray D. Mitchell
Braddock Street Church
Ministerial Union
Richards
Reformed Church
Varied Weather For Coming Week
Weather forecast for the week ahead covers the North and Middle Atlantic states. Expect fair conditions Monday with potential rain Tuesday or Wednesday, and snow Friday or Saturday. Temperatures start mild, dip sharply on Thursday, then rise again later in the week. For rent a modern six room house at 423 W Leicester Street with immediate possession by B M Sullivan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington
North
Middle Atlantic
Leicester St
B. M. Sullivan
Dr J B Harris resigns as Winchester Memorial Hospital superintendent
Dr J B Harris tendered his resignation as superintendent of Winchester Memorial Hospital to take effect when a successor is secured. He will remain connected as head of the X ray department, dedicating full effort to that work. The hospital has grown significantly since 1924 with more admissions, higher receipts, shorter stays, and doubled capacity, making it the fourth largest in Virginia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. B. Harris
Winchester Memorial Hospital
Harrie
Yeteli
Nyestnenaya
Harris
American College of Surgeons
Virginia
Vare Declares Senate Candidacy for May Ballot
Philadelphia Wil liam S Vare announced he remains a candidate for the United States Senate and that his name will appear on the Republican primary ballot in May.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Philadelphia
William S. Vare
United States Senate
Blican
Fire Alarm Callers Urged to State Fire Type
Fire company captains urge callers to indicate the character of the fire when giving alarms by telephone. Detailing the fire type would often prevent the need for all companies to respond.
Nurses Aid Christmas With Gifts And Visits
Nurses of the District Nurse Association reported 267 visits in December at a January meeting. Miss Josephine Arthur and Miss Evelyn Dean noted 3 pre natal, 17 post natal, 38 infants, 39 pre school, 39 school age, 7 tuberculosis patients, and 113 general visits. Gifts funded by Elk’s Club and Kiwanis supported shoes, food baskets, trimmed trees, toys, and candy for dozens of families and children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
District Nurse Association
Josephine Arthur
Evelyn Dean
The
Elk’s Club
Handley School
John Kerr School
Kiwanis Club
Mr Ware Denied Senate Seat in 1926 Campaign
Mr Ware, refused a Senate seat last month due to excessive primary expenses in the 1926 campaign, spoke while awaiting a train for Florida. He made the statement here after the decision was announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ware
Senate
Florida
Rates: One Year Special by Carrier and Mail
A 55 FA rate of $3.00 for one year is offered in advance by carrier and by mail. The special rate runs from this date until January 31, 1930, after which regular rates apply. THE EVENING STAR.
Noted Lecturer Dr Charles Barker to Speak in Winchester
Public interest surges for Dr Charles B Barker famed lecturer as he arrives from Harrisburg PA. He delivers The Road to Happiness at Capitol Theatre Sunday afternoon to general public and again Monday for women and youth at Handley Library auditorium. Local clubs Civic League and Ministerial Association back the visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester
Charles B. Barker
Capitol Theatre
Handley Library
Civic Lague
Service Clubs
Ministerial Association
Dr. Barker
United States
Baker
Negro Held For Murder and Attack Being Guarded
Police guard at Mercy Hospital as Alonzo Price recovers from a gun battle with Patrolman Talbot Kelly after killing Reuben Heyman and assaulting Mrs. Dorothy Burgess. State's Attorney moves for a speedy trial. Burgess, hospitalized and hysterical at times, identified Price who was captured near a train at Lutherville bound for Harrisburg.
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Baltimore
Mercy Hospital
Alonzo Price
Reuben Heyman
Dorothy Burgess
Lutherville
Talbott Kelly
Towson
Price
Warrisburg
Auto Licenses Expire In Virginia And 47 Other States
Notices warn that many states including Virginia have out of date license plates. Police departments nationwide have been alerted that expired licenses may lead to arrest of violators. States listed include Alabama Connecticut Illinois Iowa Kentucky Maine Massachusetts Maryland Michigan Montana Nebraska Nevada New Hampshire New Jersey New York New Mexico North Carolina Ohio Oklahoma Rhode Island South Carolina Vermont Washington West Virginia Wyoming.
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Virginia
Albania
Connecticut
Illinois
Iowa
Kentucky
Maine
Massachusetts
Maryland
Michigan
Montana
Nebraska
Nevada
New Hampshire
New Jersey
New York
New Mexico
North Carolina
Ohio
Oklahoma
Rhode Island
South Carolina
Vermont
Washington
West Virginia
Wyoming
Lamp Succeeds Himself At Helm Of Firemen
Tee Lamp was unanimously chosen to serve another year as president of the Charley Rouss Fire Company at its annual election held at the hall at Braddock and Boscawen streets. The year just closed was highly successful with the city contributing 3400 toward expenses of over 3900. The meeting drew about 150 members and featured a quartet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tee Lamp
Charley Rouss
Braddock
Boscawen
Lamp
L. C. Bowers
Herman H. Hable
F. T. McFaden
KE. C. Stuart
Joseph B. Newlin
M. T. Reed
Harry C. Stouffer
J. H. Seal, Jr
Walter E. Huntsberry
C. Douglas Brown
C. EB. Huntsberry
Marvin Gore
W. R. Armel
Gordon Aiken
G.W. Haines
Chub Mowery
Eblet
Frank March
Aaron P. EB. Webber
Marion Hose Company
Reading
Some Soft Spots Found In Market
Wall Street seen another trading day with pools lifting a select set of public utilities motor and merchandising issues. Weekend profit taking and bear selling produced soft spots across the list as activity edged higher with about 1,200,000 shares traded in a two hour session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Wallstre
Master Farmer Nellie L Weston Among Missouri Ten
Mrs. Nellie L Weston of Casas county Missouri a noted fruit grower was chosen as one of Missouri ten master farmers in an annual competition conducted by a farm publication
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nellie L. Weston
Casas County
Missouri
Bank Robbery Suspect Nabs $4250 After Chase
Theodore Reid newly installed Hamilton Bank cashier, at center of the capture, led officers on a seven mile pursuit from Hamilton to Frederick after the hold up. His wife, Lindsay, claimed innocence but was arrested with funds recovered, as the bandit escaped across the mountains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lindsay
Walkersville
Frederick
Sargeant J. J. Cassidy
Vi Redmond
Yellow Springs
Say
Lin
Farmers and Me Bank
Hamilton
Francis Lindsay
Ville Section
Jalil
Hami
Reid
Theodore Reid
Round Hill National Bank
Leesburg
Hamilton Bank
John W. Donaghan
Mount Jackson National Bank
South End Hose Company Monthly Meeting and Election
The South End Hose Company will hold its regular monthly meeting on Monday evening January 6 at 8 o'clock. Officers for the ensuing year will be elected. A smoker with short addresses and music will follow the meeting and a good time is promised for all attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South End Hose Company
Valley Dry Cleaners Ad Offers One Way Service
Special cleaned an pressed 1 dollar for cash and carry. Valley Dry Cleaners at 6 West Cork advertises One Way service for suits and overcoats with quick turnaround.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Valley Dry Cleaners
W. Cork
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Mission Board
Southern Church
Dick” Brown
Sarah Zane
Army Staff
Richmond
Meliwalge
J. E. Harris
Vare
Kiwanis and Fees Schools
Evening Star
Firemen
Rouss
Walker Wee ‘Bond
Reuss
Bandit
South End Hose CO
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