Bragg Faces Jail After Drunk Driving and Fleeing Scene
Furman Bragg, previously convicted for DUI and revoked license, pleaded guilty to intoxicated driving after a collision near Winchester. He received six months in jail and a $100 fine plus costs, while a separate incident saw Philip Ritter and J. G. Denton charged with reckless driving after a Water Street stop-sign violation.
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Winchester
Panett
Bayliss
Yunk
Ellison
Bragg
Martinsburg
Braddock Street
Weems
Philip H. Ritter
J. G. Denton
Loudoun
Water Streets
Ritter
Water Street
Holmes B. Carlisle
Thurman Hicks
Henry Brill
Marion VanCoy
Hicks
Duea
William T. Sheppard
Fred Cain
Robert Jackson
Sheppard
Jackson
Cain
State Farm
Trade Wind Puzzled By Sextant Upgrade Delays
Mrs Beryl Hart and Lt William S MacLaren face weather delays in their bid to fly the Trade Wind to Bermuda for refueling. A faulty sextant threatened the trans Atlantic flight until Commander Weems guaranteed payment for a new instrument, with Col Copsey of Newark airport backing the $400 cost.
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Associated Press
Norfolk
Bermuda
Beryl Hart
William S. MacLaren
Annapolis
B. B. Weems
Naval Academy
Col
R. L. Copsey
Newark
Weems
Charles A. Lindbergh
Bery Hart
Europe
Hampton Roads
New York
Maclaren
Island Lake
Drought Stricken Arkansas Farmers Rally for Food Aid
About 300 hungry farmers from rich Arkansas river bottoms marched into England Arkansas seeking fed relief. Red Cross officials pledged $1,500 in staples and orderly distribution while warnings of further unrest echoed from merchants and tenants.
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Associated Press
England
Ark
Arkansas River
Red Cross
Albert W. County
Morris
Mr. Morris
Golden Rule Class Inducts Officers for Coming Year
The Golden Rule Bible Class of Braddock Street Methodist Church inducted officers for the coming year in a Sunday ceremony led by Rev. E. A. Lambert. Officers include presidents, secretaries, treasurer, pianists, ushers, librarians, publicity, directors, and a long list of class members. The event emphasized fellowship and greater church service, inviting non members to attend each Sunday at 9 45 AM.
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Golden Rule Bible Class
Braddock Street Methodist Episcopal Church
South
E. A. Lambert
W. G. Hardy
D. B. Haines
Victor Wheeler
C. P. McVicar
Emory Larrick
Harry Hottel
H. B. Garber
A. Carper
HE. P Bean
T. J. Orndorff
Nat Hawkins
Earl Parks
L. L. Trahan
T. M. Hiltzheimer
W. H. Moore
Stuart Green
W. C. Heckrotte
Elwood Snider
R. L. Clevenger
Leslie Carper
Joe Lineburg
L. L. Fansler
J. J. Crismore
Dr. Lauderback
M. L. Heatwole
Conditions Improve for Apples Abroad
A European outlook from Pred A Motz, fruit specialist, says continental markets favor American apples for the rest of the season. England and Sweden clear up. Holland, Belgium, Germany, and France have small crops. Canadian supplies tighten. demand remains strong on the continent with shipments to Rotterdam Antwerp Paris Hamburg and Copenhagen increasing.
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Pred
A. Motz
Europe
Foreign Service of Thepartment of Agriculture
England
Sweden
Holland
Belgium
Germany
France
Secere
United Kingdom
British Columbia
Nova
Rotterdam
Antwerp
Paris
Hamburg
Copenhagen
Italy
Austria
Yugoslavia
Leonard Miller Elected Leader of Winchester Knights of Pythias
Leonard I. Miller was elected chancellor commander of Winchester Lodge Knights of Pythias for the coming year. Other officers named include O. T. Ritter as vice-chancellor and John A. Rosenberger as prelate. The Supreme Lodge has enacted ritual changes to take effect February 19, and Winchester Lodge plans to initiate a class of candidates in February.
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Leonard I. Miller
Winchester Lodge
Knights of Pythias
O. T. Ritter
John A. Rosenberger
John A. Haines
B. S. Preffitt
Herbert Miller
Lewis Pearson
J. M. Spurr
B. C. Ritter
John Quick
Supreme Lodge
South End Hose Company to Elect Officers for 1931
The South End Hose Company will hold an election of officers for 1931 at the regular January meeting Monday night January 5. All members are urged to be present.
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South End Hose Company
Lost wide metal bracelet with locket reward
Missing old fashioned wide metal bracelet with locket valued only to owner. Reward offered. Return to Mrs. Styer at 406 N Main St Cp-1t.
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Styer
Main St
Death Comes To Guy Lofton In Prime of Life
Guy Lofton aged 32 a longtime Winchester resident died at home on Woodstock Lane after a short illness. He leaves his wife Emma Boyce five children his sister Martha Haregrove and brothers C G and A L Lofton. He was a concrete finisher and a Friendship Fire Company member. Funeral service will be held at Market Street Methodist Episcopal Church with interment in Mount Hebron Cemetery.
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Guy Lofton
Woodstock Lane
Hampshire County
W. Va
Joseph
Susan Mary Lofton
Emma _ Boyce
Frederick County
Winchester
Lofton
Market Street Methodist Episcopal Church
Norris A. Lineweaver
Mount Hebron Cemeery
Last Rites Held Here For Gm Showalter
Funeral services for Claude M. Showalter 48 a native of Rockingham county Va were held in Winchester at 12 30 this afternoon from Mortuary Chapel Mount Hebron Cemetery The service was led by Rev E T Clark and Rev Waters Elks lodge performed burial rites pallbearers named Include Dr E C Clagett T W English C S Smith Fred Shull H G Shull and Clay Adams Mrs Ada Ford and others survive.
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Claude M. Showalter
Winchester
Wasnington
D. C
Mount Hebron Cemetery
E. T. Clark
First Baptist Church
Mr. Waters
Washington
Winchester Lodge
Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks
E. C. Clagett
Hamilton
T. W. English
C. S. Smith
Fred Shull
H. G. Shull
Clay Adams
Rockingham
Showalter
Mount Clinton
Rockingham County
A. J. Showalter
Harrisonburg
Fletcher Brothers
Bessie Shull
Briscoe C. Shull
Marlboro
Frederick County
W. E. Long
Ada Ford
Beckley
W. Va
Charles F. Showalter
New York City
Special Service At Christ Church Observes Epiphany
Special services will be held at 11 o'clock tomorrow morning in Christ Episcopal Church for the feast of the Epiphany with holy communion. The rector Rev. Robert B. Nelson will lead the service. Wanted refined white settled woman for employment at country home. Address B H. B. c/o The Star.
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Christ Episcopal Church
Robert B. Nelson
H. B
Valley Pike wins another $181000 federal highway grant
Virginia announces over a million dollars in federal road aid for the Shenandoah Valley route with new allocations across Cedar Creek Tucker Creek Fishersville Staunton and other districts. State funds previously set for the Valley Pike widenings shift to Stanley Luray and Monte rey Vanderpool routes as drought relief funds arrive.
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Valley Pike
Virginia
Henry G Shirley
Shenandoah Valley
State Highway Commission
Valey Pike
Cedar Creek
Buchanan
Tucker Creek
Staunton Highway
Fishersville-Staunton
Lexington
Buena Vista
Glasgow
Stanley-Luray
Monterey-Vanderpool
Congress
Shirley
Old Dominion
Bristol
Salem
Lynchburg
Richmond
Fredericksburg
Culpeper
Staunton
Wilmer Tomblin Dies In Hospital
Wilmer Tomblin age 14 son of Clifton Tomblin of Millwood Clarke county died in Memorial Hospital after a several weeks illness. He had been a patient about two weeks and his condition was too serious to respond to treatment.
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Wilmer Tomblin
Clifton Tomblin
Millwood
Clarke County
Memorial Hospital
Edwards for Commonwealth's Attorney in Frederick County
Democratic primary to choose Commonwealth's Attorney in Frederick County August. Candidate WM Erle Edwards promises to discharge duties to the best of his ability with county people’s interests at heart.
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Commonwealth
Frederick County
Evan Sam Seyman
Erle Edwards
Three Men Injured As Car Skids On Ice
Messrs. Frank Lovett and Jack Forney of this city and Staunton Virginia and Joseph Shor of Baltimore were slightly injured when Lovett’s automobile skidded on the ice on the Valley pike near Burketon Augusta county Virginia and turned over twice. The party was en route from Staunton to Winchester to spend Sunday when the accident occurred. They waited for a bus after the wreck and were taken to Harrisonburg where a friend brought them to Winchester. They escaped serious injury and returned to Staunton after spending the day with relatives.
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Frank Lovett
Jack Forney
Staunton
Joseph Shor
Baltimore
Harrisonburg
Winchester
Messrs. Lovett and
Forney
Rev Dr Wilson to Speak Here Thursday Evening
The Woman's Christian Temperance Union and local ministers sponsor a mass meeting at Market Street Methodist Church at 7 30 p m Thursday. Rev Clarence True Wilson of Washington will address attendees on The Prohibition Situation in the United States.
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Woman's Christian Temperance Union
Winchester
Frederick County
Market Street Methodist Episcopal Church
Clarence True Wilson
Washington
Star
Wilson
Board of Temperance and Public “Morals
Methodist Episcopal Church
United States
Hauling Wanted for Long Distance Jobs
Advertises long distance hauling with new trucks and reasonable rates. Encourages callers to get prices now and lists Frank Micciche at 103 N Loudoun Street with phone 461.
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Frank Micciche
N. Loudoun Sty
New Six Room House for Sale by Strickler and Wagner
Six room house with modern conveniences and hot water heat offered by Strickler and Wagner. A bargain for a good home.
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Strickler & Wagner
Local theft notice targets Ford Roadster wheel
Police seek the unknown party who took a spare wheel and tire from a Ford Roadster in Middle Town last night. If the wheel is not returned and left on the nearby lawn, the individual will be prosecuted.
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Middletown
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W. G. Tinkham
John Handioe
Garland R. Quarles
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Washington, D. C
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White Post
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Elizabeth Buckhalter
Phyliss Palmer
Greenville
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Marian Laughton
Putney
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Blackstone
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New Jasgow
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Warrenton
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Martinsville
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Newport News
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Luray
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Kerr’s Creek
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Critz
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Mr. Lambert
Leonard Miller
Pythians Lodge
South End Hose Coo
Nicaragua
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Port Lyons
Colo
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Mt. Hebron
Christ Church
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Federal Emergency Highway Fund
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