Mrs. Lucy Baker Dies Sudden. Noted Virginia Famer
Mrs. Lucy Virginia Baker wife of B West Baker prominent farmer died this morning of a heart attack after months of ill health. She and her husband ran the Glen Dobbin estate and hosted Virginia hospitality. Survived by husband two children four grandchildren and a brother. Funeral arrangements pending.
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Lucy Virginia Baker
B. West Baker
Levi
Lucy Ann Hiett
Miss Hiett
Mrs. Baker
Baker
Glendobbin
Virginia
Cuban Society Names Byrd Top Geographical Achiever
The Cuban National Geographic Society voted Rear-Admiral Richard E. Byrd the outstanding figure in scientific geographical achievements of the year and awarded him the society’s grand medal. Radio advisories announced the honor to Byrd, who previously received the third medal. Lindbergh and Sir Herbert Wilkins were noted as earlier recipients.
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Associated Press
Havana
Richard E. Byrd
National Geographic Society
Admiral Byrd
Society
Col
Charles A. Lindbergh
Herbert Wilkins
Trading Falls To The Smallest Values In Years
New York stock prices fluctuated within narrow limits as trading fell to the smallest full-session value in years. Floor activity was sparse with commission houses looking deserted and call money dropping to 4 percent.
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New York
Fire Alarm Procedure Emphasizes Clear Fire Type
Fire chiefs reiterate that callers giving fire alarms by telephone must specify the character of the fire. This detail would often prevent unnecessary dispatch of all companies.
Dr Chas Barker closes Winchester lecture series
Dr Charles E Barker, a noted speaker, concluded his Rotary Club program in Winchester with a talk at Handley Library. He addressed Handley School students and a full house of women, praised for clear practical guidance on life’s responsibilities.
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Chas. Barker
Charles E. Barker
Winchester
Rotary Club
Handley Library
Handley School
Dr. Barker
Barker
Rotary Club of
Hoover Addresses Naval Delegation Before London Trip
President Hoover gave a stirring White House breakfast speech to members of the American delegation and their technical advisers bound for the London naval conference. Secretary Stimson said the talk energized the group, no dissent emerged, and Stimson would be the sole spokesman in London. A farewell message was issued to the American people via moving pictures.
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Associated Press
Washington
Hoover
London
White House
Stimeon
Stimson
Picures
Reading maketh a full man and aiding peanuts
A Macon Telegraph item notes reading enhances a person as much as snacks, claiming study and nourishment serve alike to grow knowledge and health.
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Macon Telegraph
Jail Break Prevented at Front Royal in Virginia
Browning Collins, son of Sheriff R F Collins, stopped a jail break in Front Royal Virginia after hearing inmates sawing bars. Deputies found two of seven prisoners sawing the last bar by the window. It marked the third escape attempt in six months at the facility.
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Front. Royal
Browning Collins
R. F. Collins
Hoover vows no more extra sessions in new year
The Indianapolis Star notes a possible Hoover New Year’s resolution to call no more extra sessions, reflecting his aim to limit congressional disruption and focus on policy.
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Hoover
Indianapolis Star
White House Asked Sugar Duty Slide Study
A document presented to the Senate lobby committee reports that R. L. Burdon a sugar expert with the Department of Commerce was asked by the White House and Senator Smoot to devise a sliding scale for sugar duties.
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Associated Press
Washington
Senate Lobby Committee
R. L. Burdon
Department of Commerce
White House
Smoot
Utah
Woman Divorces Salesman Then Marries Six Day Cyclist
A woman who divorced a traveling salesman for companionship then married a six day bicycle rider, in a note of local gossip and marriage shifts from the social pages.
Mrs Mary Viola Estep Dies at Memorial Hospital
Mrs Mary Viola Estep wife of Walter A Estep of Millwood died at Memorial hospital late yesterday afternoon after several weeks illness due to complications. She was the oldest of a large Carper family of Boyce and is survived by her husband sister Thelma Carper and brother Stanley Carper of Boyce. Funeral services will be held tomorrow morning at Emmanuel Protestant Episcopal Chapel Boyce at 10 30 with Rev B Duvall Chambers officiating. Interment in Old Chapel burial ground. pallbearers named Philip and Charles Lanham Albert and Adam Thompson George Parker Jr and Benjamin Romine.
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Mary Viola Estep
Walter A. Estep
Millwood
Memorial Hospital
Estep
Russell Carper
Boyce
Thelma Carper
Stanley Carper
Fireman Killed in Big Louisville Lumber Plant Fire
Fire at the Men gel Body Corporation lumber yard in Louisville caused the death of Lieut. William Patton 34 of the Louisville Salvage Corporation and injuries to about twenty others. Five small houses were destroyed near Thirteenth and Dunesnil streets. Loss estimated at 200000 or more. The fire took over five hours to control.
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Associated Press
Louisville
Mengel Body Corporation
Thirteenth
Dunesnil
William Patton
Louisville Salvage Corporation
Lutheran Synod Presidents Meet To Plan Policy
Harrisburg January 7. Presidents of 33 constituent synods of the United Lutheran Church in America met with Dr. Frederick H. Knubel to map the church program for 1930. The conference from Nova Scotia to Texas and California began a study of finances and statistics to stress the year. They discussed secularism’s influence and evaluated pastor efficiency across the denomination's territory.
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Associated Press
Harrisburg
United Lutheran Church In America
Frederick H. Knubel
Nova Scotia
Texas
California
Rutger's Gym Destroyed by Fire in New Jersey
The Robert F. Ballentine gymnasium at Rutgers University in New Brunswick was destroyed by fire early today. Firemen estimate the loss at $200,000. built in 1892, it housed the graduate athletics offices, ROTC armory, and two basketball courts. Nothing was saved, and there was fear that 560 years of sports records were lost.
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Associated Press
New Brunswick
N. J
Robert F. Ballentine
Rutger's University
Reserve Officers’ Training Corps
Firemen Propose Alarm System Expansion For South End Hose
At the South End Hose Company annual meeting a new fire alarm system plan was presented by Captain Lee Lamp and guests to notify members and citizens of fires and locations. A building expansion to add a large hall and kitchen was discussed with an estimated cost near 4000 dollars.
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South End Hose Company
Lee Lamp
Rouss
Mr. Seal
Two Guests Die as Night Fire Destroys Wick Hotel
Pittsburg Kan January 7 A hotel blaze killed two guests at the Wick Hotel and left five injured as 74 residents fled in night clothes through blocked stairs. Investigators probed possible arson as flames caused about 75000 dollars in damage. Ralph Dennis 19 son of L I Dennis of Pittsburg was among the dead.
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Associated Press
Pittsburg
Kan
Wick Hotel
Ralph Dennis
L. I. Dennis
For Sale Modern 9-Room Brick Residence
A. C. Oates advertises a new 9 room brick residence built by the owner in a desirable location with modern conveniences and easy terms. Published in the paper’s early classifieds.
Mrs MLV Landau Dies in Pittsburgh Gas Fumes
Mrs May Virginia Landau 42 wife of Julius Landau was found dead in her Pittsburgh home due to suspected gas fumes from a gas log. She is survived by her husband and son John V Landau. Remains to be brought here to her brother Charles Summers home after death of her father-in-law Charles A Filler.
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May Virginia Landau
Julius Landau
Pittsburgh
Last Rites For Late Mr. Fuller Tomorrow Afternoon
Funeral services for Charles A. Fuller will be held at 3 oclock at Market Street Methodist Episcopal Church with Rev. Nor Ris A Lineweaver officiating. Pallbearers include M V B Snake James G Smith LeVan Husong Edward Fuller William Sierer and John Sierer. The body will be transported by motor to Chambersburg Pennsylvania Thursday at nine oclock and interment will occur at Cedar Grove Cemetery.
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Charles A. Fuller
Ae Pony
Norris A. Lineweaver
Market Street Methodist Episcopal Church
M. V. B. Snake
James G. Smith
LeVan Hussong
Hagerstown
Edward Fuller
William Sierer
John Sierer
Chambersburg
Strikers Demand Five Day Week In Cleveland Garment Unions
Five thousand members of the Cleveland local of the Ladies' Garment Workers' Union began a walkout today demanding a five day forty hour week and improvements in working conditions. The strike proceeded in good order with little excitement.
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Associated Press
Cleveland , CO
Cleveland
Ladies’ Garment Workers’ Union
Ford Dealer Relocates Service and Display in Winchester
Ford owners are informed that the lease on North Braddock Street has expired. Service moves to Valley Avenue and Gerard Street corner, Winchester, with a dedicated service department open without interruption. The Geo Washington Garage showroom will host a temporary display and sales department with new 1930 cars now on display.
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North Braddock Street
Valley Avenue
Gerard Street
South Winchester
Geo. Washington
Bickers Motor Coo
Winchester Ford
Wright Motor Co To Be Exclusive Packard Agency
Announcement that Wright Motor Company led by Beverley Wright and Samuel Arthur will operate as an exclusive Packard agency offering sales and service for Packard cars only. The firm relocated from George Washington Garage to the old Eddy Press building on North Braddock street freeing the former site for J B and Albert L Baker. Bickers Motor Company will display in the relocated building with its service department at No 1 Valley avenue.
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Wright Motor Company
Beverley Wright
Samuel Arthur
Packard Motor
The
Wright Company
George Washington
North Loudoun Street
Eddy Press
North Braddock Street
Bickers Motor Company
Ford
J. B
Albert L. Baker
Bickers Intercst
No. 1
Valley Avenue
Garrett Automobile
Crabtree to Be Indicted Today in Vioent Killings
Crabtree Walter, alleged arch murderer, faces expected immediate indictment by the Hampshire Circuit grand jury for first degree murder in the killings of Edward Wolford Justice Inskeep and Jailot Miller. Judge A Jay Valentine will preside with Judge Kump expected as a witness after visiting Justice Inskeep’s home when the murder occurred.
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Walter Crabtree
Hampshire Circuit Court
Edward Wolford
Justice Inskeep
Jailot Miller
A. Jay Valentine
Mineral
Grant
Tucker Counties
W. Va
Kump
One Killed In Triple Smash-up Near Frederick
Frederick man George Hartsock 39 killed in a three-vehicle crash near Frederick. Herbert Morningstar 22 charged with manslaughter and unauthorized use after a stolen car, driving against a truck, caused the collision. Injured: Margaret Perkins 8 in critical condition. four others lightly hurt.
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Jan
Tan George Hartsock
Frederick
Herbert Moringstar
Mount Pleasant
Margaret Perkins
Hartsock
Frederick Hospital
Morningstar
Baltimore Road
Hartscok
Kemptown
Davis
Harrisonburg
Middle West Suffers Severe Cold Wave
Unseasonal warmth gave way to freezing temperatures across the central and northwest regions. Winds whipped drizzle into icy rain as temperatures plunged about 40 degrees with Kansas City reporting around 5 above early today and widespread snow and sleet on the ground.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Kansas City
Great Gladness From Church Worship Sermon
A Presbyterian Church week of prayer service drew a solid crowd led by Rev. M. D. Mitchell with Rev. Dr. George W. Richards as speaker. Richards urged worship as source of gladness, unity, and strength, stressing prayer and fellowship in the house of the Lord as foundations for faith. Services continue tonight at 7.30 with Rev. George W. Stover presiding.
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George W. Richards
Presbyterian Church
M. D. Mitchell
Richards
House of the Son
House of the Lord
Dr. Richards
George W. Stover
James L. Jenkins Overcome By Gas Near Handley School
James L. Jenkins was overcome by gas fumes while tapping a gas main near Handley School yesterday afternoon. He had been digging for Consumers Utilities Co and collapsed in a trench. Students alerted rescuers. Memorial Hospital treated him and reported his condition very satisfactory today.
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Handley School
James L. Jenkins
Consumers Utilities Company
Handley
Memorial Hospital
Thief Takes Five Gallon Keg of Witch Hazel
An unknown man attempted to steal a five gallon keg of witch hazel from an unlocked barber shop basement on a Sunday night. He obtained the alcohol bearing fluid but dropped the key after being yelled at and fled. The thief remains unknown. the keg is now known to be with its rightful owner.
Turkey Supper at Baptist Church in January
Turkey supper hosted by the Baptist Church will be served Thursday evening from 5 to 8. Tickets are available in advance. proceeds likely support church activities and programs.
Local 1930 Marquette Advert for Cars and Homes
Demonstrator five passenger Sun Dan for sale along with eight Model T Fords. Prices on used cars listed as Vase and I PW Ere (1-6-1o-21) H W. Ebert. For rent a modern six room house No 423 W Leicester St immediate possession. BM Sullivan.
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Sudan
Leicester St
BM. Sullivan
John R A Fadden Dies of Pneumonia in New York
John R A Fadden died in Newton City after a brief illness due to pneumonia. He served as a telegraph operator in World War I and with the New York Herald Tribune before dying. he was survived by his mother Annie McFadden and three siblings, with his body to be brought to Winchester for interment at the Church of the Secret.
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John R. McFaden
Annie McFadden
Ptrick Jonante
Washington Street
Newton City
Joseph McFadden
Mount Vergon
N. Y
James Mc
Parsons
W. Va
Donald Fadden
York
McFadden
Winchester
New York
Bor
Pennsylvania
Harry R. Homer
Den
Union Telegraph Company
United States
Franken
Argonne
St- Mihiel
France
New York Herald Tribune
City
Mary McFadden
The
Tennessee Coal and Lron’ Railroad Company
Fairfield
Ala
J. H .Yost
Farmers and Merchants National Bank and Trust Company
James McFadden
Donald Mofad« Wen
This City
Mount Vernon
M. A. Doran
Church of the Secrert Eee
Justice Taft Enters Garfield Hospital for Rest
In Washington on January 7 Chief Justice Taft was admitted to Garfield Hospital for treatment of stomach trouble. Doctors expect tests in a few days and Taft plans to travel south to Asheville, North Carolina for several weeks of rest.
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Associated Press
Washington
Taft
Garfield Hospital
Asheville
N.C
Americor N Badger Dairy Feed Ad
L. L. Hockman & Son promotes Americorne and Badger dairy feed at 450 North Market Street with contact via phone 897.
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Americorn
Badger
L. L. Hockman & Son
N. Market St
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St. Louis
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K. W. Adame
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L. E. Armely
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J. M. Oates
Harold C. March
K. W. Adams
William G. Goucenour
Boseman
O. H. Lewis, Jr
M. Lewis
Hugh Clark
A. C. Oates
Mlv.landau
Mr. Fuller
the Evening Star
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Marjorie White
Wampas
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