Marriage of Marguerite Briscoe and Sam W Maphis Jr. Noted Virginia athlete
The Mississippi bride Marguerite Briscoe of Boxley and Sam W Maphis Jr of Warrenton a UVA football star and baseball pitcher plan to live in Panama where the groom runs a business. The article also notes Kiwanis Club Ladies Night and various local social events and marriages in Warren County Virginia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam W. Maphis
Mississippi
Marguerite Briscoe
Boxley
Warrenton
University of Virginia
Mississippi’ States College For
Aiien
Emma ‘Ody Pell
Leopold and Loeb Deny Mutilating Taxi Driver
In Joliet Illinois on January 6 defense testimony aimed to place the whereabouts of Nathan Leopold Jr and Richard Loeb during the night Charles Ream a Chicago taxi driver was attacked and mutilated The brothers denied recognizing Ream or being in the neighborhood Samuel Leopold Nathan s brother testified of a November 19 1925 birthday party at the Leopold home the night of the assault Nathan also testified Loeb said he attended the party All three expressed good spirits while serving sentences for the Bobby Franks murder
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Associated Press
Joliet
Nathan Leopold, Jr
Richard Loeb
Charles Ream
Chicago
Ream
Samuel
Leopold
Nathan
Loeb
Bobby Franks
Earthquakes Felt Across Imperial Valley and Calexico
Several heavy earthquake shocks were felt in Imperial Valley around 8 30 this morning prompting tremors in El Centro and nearby areas. No damage reports were received at local telephone offices, while a sharp tremor was also felt in Calexico at roughly the same time.
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Associated Press
Los Angeles
Cal
Imperial Valley
el Centro
Calexico
Market Fails To Respond To Lower Rates
New York January 6 reactionary price movements dominated the stock market as call money rates were cut. Traders pushed select issues with limited success in Baldwin and certain amusement shares, while standard industrials and rails appeared to be offered on every rally. Gall loans were reduced to 4 percent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
New York
Baldwin
Prohibition Declared in Yakutia Soviet Republic
Prohibition has been proclaimed in Yakutia one of the Soviet republics. The government says the people spend so much on vodka they cannot pay taxes. The natives, akin to Eskimos, are astounded as they previously bartered reindeer and even wives for vodka.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Yakursk
Russia
Yakutia
Union of Soviet Socialist Republics
Appointments For U B Rural Charge
The Rev S R Ludwig announces services for next Sunday on United Brethren rural charge Mount Pleasant Virginia 11 a m sermon by the pastor short official board session after. Pleasant Valley 734 p m evangelistic services despite bad weather attendance strong this week and may continue next week. A hearty welcome to attendees.
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S. R. Ludwig
United Brethren Rural Charge
Mount Pleasant
Pleasant Valley
Tunney Agrees To Defend Title Next September
World heavyweight champion Gene Tunney agreed to defend his title next September against any challenger in a deal arranged by promoter Tex Rickard. The venue is expected to be Yankee Stadium in New York, where Rickard holds a lease, and the agreement was described as the largest guarantee ever made for a fight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
ST. Louis
Gene Tunney
Tex Rickard
Rickard
Yankee Stadium
New York
Sheik Bandits Confine Efforts To Women Victims
Two bandits arrested after police answered a woman's scream report that the men confined their crimes to women. One robber said they would have been hurt if they had attacked men, and the other agreed it would not have been right to rob men.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Kansas
Man Struck by Train Dies En Route to Hospital
William Huff, 60, of Clarke County Virginia, was struck by freight No. 71 while crossing tracks at Briggs station. He died en route to Winchester Memorial Hospital. He left a farm and leaves a widow and four children.
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Barryville
William Huff
Norfolk and Western Railway
Briggs Station
Winchester Memorial Hospital
Mr. Hutt
Berryville
Springsberry
Hugh M. Taylor
Richmond
John Chapple
Petier
Huff
Iden
Winchester Hospital
Briggs
Kinf
Clarke County
Reliance Briefs from Relatives Visit and Holidays
Mr and Mrs D N Grover and children spent last Sunday with her parents near Winchester. Louise Stickley visited grandparents at Strasburg. Gilbert Price of Martinsburg visited Mrs Green. Marguerite Willey returned to Winchester to teach. Jack Moore returned to Philadelphia after visiting relatives. Moody Dyke's child ill with croup. Howard and Jake Ringer visited. W P Dandeliker returned to Pittsburgh after holidays. Myrtle Keener visiting sister and resting from nursing in Washington DC.
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Reliance
D. N. Grover
Elsie
Nelson
George Branner
Winchester
Louise Stickley
W. L. Green
Strasburg
Gilbert Price
Martinsburg
W. Va
Pittsburgh
Myrtle Keener
Floyd Derflinger
Miss Keener
Washington, D. C
500 Chinese Troops Continued From Page One
The scout cruisers Cincinnati and Marblehead rushed from Hampton Roads to Nicaragua amid limited news from the revolution area. They arrived in Norfolk with scarce time, receiving ammunition fuel oil and provisions before likely departure for Central America. The Massachusetts class ship is expected to follow, with both ships due to leave for West Indian waters with the scouting fleet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paze Inc
Naval Base
Norfolk
Cincinnati
Marblehead
Hampton Roads
Nicaragua
Revolution Zone
New York
Miasbicuian
Central America
Indian
Scounting
Two-Way Main Street Plan Trusted By Merchants
Goe. F. Norton of Winchester Virginia thanks the City Council for proposing two way traffic on Main Street and sidewalk narrowing to boost business. He argues congestion deters tourists and far more tax revenue than objections from nonowners, urging officers to manage pedestrian flow and allow pipes and curb work to improve drainage. Norton notes higher assessments but better access for shoppers. January 6 1927.
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the Star
Malm Street
United States
Winchester
Market
Piccadilly
Goe
F. Norton
Harry Lehr Undergoes Brain Operation At Johns Hopkins
Harry Lehr former social leader of Baltimore Newport and New York rushed from Paris for treatment at Johns Hopkins. Dr Walter E Dandy performed the operation and it was reported successful with Lehr resting comfortably. The exact nature of the ailment was not disclosed. Lehr is a near cousin of John P Campbell of Winchester.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry S&s Lehr
Baltimore
Newport
New York
Atlantic
Paris
Johns Hopkins Hospital
Walter E. Dandy
Lehr
Fanni Lehr
John P. Campbell
Winchester
Fall Suffers a Relapse But Not Very Seriously
EL PASO Texas Jan 6 Albert TM Fall former secretary of the interior who has been ill at his home with pneumonia for nearly two weeks suffered a relapse last night but his condition was not considered serious by his physicians. The last bulletin said the infection was disappearing from the affected lung.
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EL Paso
Texas
Albert ™. Fall
Secretary of the Interior
Gore Christmas Program Shown by Union Sunday School
In Gore Virginia on January 6 the Union Sunday School presented a Christmas Eve program. The show featured songs by choir and primary department, recitations by numerous students led by Rev. C. H. Anderson, a pantomime, a Christmas stockin g scene, and a distribution of gifts and treats to the school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mim King
Dolly
Marie Snyder
Holmes Wingfield
Santa
Frances Studebaker
Kitty
Virginia Kern
Edna Sirbaugh
Ruth Larrick
Mildred Lewis
Bethlehem
Eva Wingfield
Edith Adams
Nellie Anderson
E. R. Hook
C. H. Anderson
Esther Haines
Jovy T
the World
Duke of York and Wife Begin Globe Encircling Tour
The Duke and Duchess of York set sail from Portsmouth aboard the Renown for a 34,000 mile voyage to strengthen ties with dominions. The Prince of Wales, Prince Henry and Prince George cruised on Walid as crowds gathered to watch the departure.
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Duke of York
Wife
England
Associated Press
Portsmouth
Eng
Duke and Duchess of York
Prince of Wales
Dominions
Prince Henry
Prince George
Walid
Market Report From Local Grain and Feed Prices
Market report lists local wholesale prices for wheat flour corn and oats, plus feeds and dairy items. It notes varied bids from buyers and includes figures for butter, sheep, lambs, and general farm commodities.
Market corrections and mixed farming notes from recent close
The report lists corrected prices and varied livestock terms including chickens, turkeys, calves, and other commodities. It notes Mayers, Young, Catherec, and Calvesys in a fragmented line of market terms and commodities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wikeduiss
Venwonen Mayers
Catherec
Caldwell baby Carl Atkinson named uncle at six months
Six month old Carl Atkinson of Caldwell is described as an uncle since birth and a great-grandfather in the family notes, reflecting a playful, if unclear, genealogical claim.
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Carl Atkinson
Caldwell
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Kiwanis-Club
Kiwanis Club
Washington Hotel
Kiwaniang
Phil Williams
Ralph ‘Rosenberger
Nelson Richards
Frank Reynolds
Miss & Ie
Virginia
Watley
Mi Nie
Virginia Atkins
Ear Stephetty
Hayden Kitheys
Boyce
The
United Brethren Church
Warren County
H. Eugene Richardson
Lillie Madigan
Stephens City
Frank Atkins
Fansler
Girls’ Club
George Fansler
Girls’ Athletic Association
Howe
Gertrude Schneider
Cornelia ‘Gray
Lou Hollis
Opal Robinson
Irene Mathews
Dorothy Anderson
Dorothy McCann
Adele Metz
Handley
High School
W. J. Whitlock
James Whitlock
Gore
Elmer Whitlock
East
Baker Street
Mr. Whitlock
W. J Whitlock
Frederick
Dorothy Karlson
Philadelphia
Londoun Street
Miss Karlson
Centenary Reformed Church
Clarence” Woods
Gray Fa
Hadace Gilpin
Washington
Ea Club of
Winker
Clar Aety
Garden Club
Gray Gables Inn
G. Gunter
Grimes
Schmucker
J. F. Clevenger
Juanita Alshire
DeKalb Russell, Jr
Robbie Clevenger
Purcell Stine
Front Royal
Lohengrin
Ene Daugherty
R. G. Clevenger
King’s Daughters’ Hospital
A. V. Hudson
Hudson
Albin
Hudsonee
Albina
J. S. Davis
West Virginia
LaFollette
Gaylord
L. J. Williams
Berryville Avenue
Messrs
J. Martin Carper
Marshall, S. Carper
Blacksburg
W. S. Carper
Maurice O'Leary
Leonard
Donald
Megers
R. E. Demaster
J. DB. Sutton
Staunton, Va
G. F. House
County’ Clerk’s Office
Clyde
Rosser Shull
Sadie Williams
John Williams
Hagerstown
Shull
Alice Farnsworth
Summit Point
E. P. Slifer
Brunswick, Md
John Hines
George Good
NL. N. Good
North Braddock Street
Miss. Pons Harman
Stephensons
F. C. Harman
North
Cameron Street
Mildred Landis
Edith Cornwell
Farmville
State Teachers’ College
Miss Landis
J.P. Landis
Miss. Cornwell
Oscar Cornie
Mr. C. B. Sattler
George Washington Hotel
Robert T. Barton
Robert T. Barton, Sr
Maynard Wisecarver
American Railway Express Company
East Piccadilly Street
Ridgely White
Winchester White
Frank Hack
South Washington Street
Tweedy-Baker
W. Nelson Page
E. W. Hinton
Lewis M. Allen
J. P. Dutrow
Roanoke, Va
George Washington Ho
Huntsberry
Leopold and
Soviet Republic
U. B. Rural Charge
Tunney
Wm. Huff
George Hassell
Farwell
Tex
Sample Shoe Store
Harry Lehr
Karl Dane
Siim
Tomor
Pauline Starke
Tim
Winchester Dry Cleaning Works
Braddock ST
Market Report
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