Man Identified as Max Crol Sought in Embezzlement Case
Max Crol a 45 year old Brooklyn man was identified at Havre de Grace hospital after a car crash. He is wanted in Baltimore on multiple indictments for embezzlement from Arthur G Jones Woolen Mills where he served as vice president and selling agent. Authorities say a private detective agency is aiding the search as Krol remained at large amid conflicting reports of his condition and hospital discharge.
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Max Crol
Brooklyn
N. Y
Max Krol
Allen Mills
Havre de Grace
Baltimore Evening Sun
Krol
Philadelphia
Max Cros
Havre de Grace Hospital
Crol
Gilbert A. Wollenburg
Winchester
Commonwealth
James P. Reardon
Reardon
Pannett
Frederick County
Woolen Company
Jones Woolen Company
Kiwanians and Bottlers Win Opening Bowing Matches
In the Civic League and Industrial League events at Funk's Billiard Parlor North Loudoun street the Kiwanians defeated Rotary in three games by 128 pins while Coca Cola Bottling Works beat Victor Products three games straight by 216 pins Hawthorne led the Bottlers with a 107 best game and 272 total. Next matches schedule two per week on Tuesdays and Fridays.
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Funk
Loudoun Street
Rotary Club
Kiwanis Club
Coca Cola Bottling Works
Victor Products
Kiwanians
Rotary Boys
Hoshour
Coca Cola Boys
Victor Products Corporation
Hawthorne
Battlers
Miller
Herrell
Erhart
Moers
Murray
Halvosa
Coca Cola
Week of Prayer Services Scheduled Across Winchester Churches
The Ministerial Association approves a week of prayer services at several Winchester churches from January 12 to 18. Each night features a different church and preacher including United Brethren Grace Lutheran First Presbyterian Episcopal Centenary Reformed Market Street Methodist First Baptist. Services start at 7:45 p.m.
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Winchester
Ministerial Association
United Brethren Church
W. H. Williamson
Grace Lutheran Church
E. T. Clark
First Presbyterian Church
W. L
Centenary Reformed Church
F. T. McFaden
Market Street Methodist Episcopal Church
E. A. Lambert
First Baptist Church
Luther A. Thomas
Wanted refined woman for country home help
Employment ad seeks a settled white woman for work at a countryside home. No name given beyond marked initials B H. B. and address c/o The Star. The notice appears in a small classified style from The Star.
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H. B
The
Star
Anniversary of Dry Amendment Observed With Prohibition Talk
The eleventh anniversary of the Eighteenth Amendment will be marked by a prohibition observance at Market Street Methodist Church led by Rev. Dr. Clarence True Wilson. Sponsored by local ministerial associations and the Woman's Christian Temperance Union, the talk titled The Prohibition Situation in the United States will highlight Wilson’s extensive speaking record and reformist stance.
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United States Congress
Market Street Methodist Episcopal Church
Winchester Ministerial Association
Frederick County
Joan Crawford Stars in Paid at Capitol The Capitol presents Joan Crawford in Paid a dramatic triumph
Joan Crawford headlines Paid at the Capitol in her first straight dramatic role achieving sharp characterization that may place her among top dramatic stars. Her portrayal of Mary Turner is praised for realism and balanced emotion, following acclaim from Our Blushing Brides and other recent releases.
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Joan Crawford
the Capitol
Miss Crawford
Mary ‘Turner
All men of Company I Report for Drill Friday
On furlough men of Company I must report to the armory for drill on Friday January 9 by order of the Company Commander Captain Paul R Hartman.
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Paul R. Hartman
Winchester Steam Laundry Leisure Becomes an Economy
Call 28 or 29 and leisure becomes an economy at Winchester Steam Laundry with hours 4-12 Mon Wed Sat Ip tf, detailing service times and contact.
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Winchester Steam Laundry
Tradewind Completes First Leg of Atlantic Flight to Paris
The monoplane Tradewind piloted by Mrs. Beryl Hart and Lieut. William S. MacLaren landed in Hamilton Bermuda at 1 55 p m after a 6 hour 55 minute hop from Hampton Roads marking the first leg toward a Paris flight via the Azores. The crew said favorable tail wind aided takeoff from Virginia.
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Hamilton
Bermuda
Beryl Hart
William S. MacLaren
Hamilton Harbor
Hampton Roads
Paris
Azores
Virginia Post
Naval Air Station
William
Former Mayor Glass Speaks at Winchester Lions Club
William W. Glass, former mayor, spoke at the Winchester Lions Club luncheon at the George Washington Hotel. He discussed unemployment, drought relief, and ways to aid those affected, with Dr. Allen T. Hawthorne presiding and strong attendance. Floyd M. Brill attended as a guest of Wilmer Shryock.
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William W. Glass
Winchester Lions’ Club
George Washington Hotel
Glass
Allen T. Hawthorne
Floyd M. Brill
Winchester
Wilmer Shryock
City Council Fixes Water Rates for 1931
In special session the City Council approved water rates for 1931 with meters to become universal. Domestic meter service will cost 1.50 per quarter, while outside city users pay 0.15 per thousand gallons plus meter service. Flat rates remain until meters are installed. most users are already on meters.
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Chas. H. Harper
Fred L. Glaize
Europe
World War II veterans seek cash payment hearing force
Rep Patman predicts House will obtain 218 signatures to compel Ways and Means to hold a hearing on cash payments for veterans. He criticizes Republican delay and Legion opposition while noting polls show broad support among veterans for immediate cash bonuses and bond funding without tax increases.
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Washington
House
Wright Patman
Texas
Patman
Royal C. Johnson
South Dakota
World War Veterans’ Committee
Legion
Hawley
Oregon
Ways and Means Committee
American Legion
Boston
Chicago
Public Auction of Bank Stock and National Fruit Product Shares
Public sale set for Saturday January 10 at noon in the Court House offering twenty shares of 7 percent National Fruit Product Co preferred and twelve shares Farmers and Merchants National Bank and Trust Co. Stock to be sold in blocks to suit buyers. Auctioneers Dunn & Duvall.
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Court House
National Fruit Product Co
Farmers and Merchants National Bank and Trust Co
Dunn & Duvall
New 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 in this listing.
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NEW
Strickler
Wagner, Shaft
Solemn Funeral Rites For Marshal Joffre At Les Invalides
Paris reports the body of Marshal Joffre, hero of the Marne, resting in Les Invalides after a sobering Notre Dame service. Two million Parisians braved cold to view the cortege while dignitaries and a host of church leaders paid tribute to the war hero’s strategy and modesty.
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Associated Press
Paris
Marshal Joffre
Marne
Les Invalides
Napoleon
Foch
Notre Dame
France
the Invalides
Papa” Joffre
Sera Louis Barthou
Washington M. Barthou
Washington
Franklin
Joffre
Louvecienes
Monsignor Tissier
Cardinal Verdier
Cardinal Binet
Besancon
Monsignor Maglione
Hagerstown Five Open 1931 Season in Gym Clash
The Hagerstown DeMolay quintet hosts Winchester Athletic Club at Handley High School gym tonight at 8. The visitors, after beating Brunswick Independents and narrowly defeating Interwoven Lock and Charles Town American Legion, aim to continue strong floor play.
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Handley High School
Hagerstown
Winchester Athletic Club
Athletic Club Five
Brunswick Independents
Charles Town American Legion
Carrie B. White wills estate to husband in probate
The will of Carrie B. White, who died in the county a few days ago, was admitted to probate in Frederick county. She devised her entire estate to her husband Edward White who is named executor with a $2,500 bond. The will dated November 12, 1926 was witnessed by W. F. Artrip and Zada V. Butler.
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Carrie B. White
Siout
Frederick County
Testatrix
Edward White
W. F. Artrip
Zada V. Butler
Miss Ursula OLeary Returns Home After Scranton Visit
Miss Ursula OLeary who spent New Year with her brother and sister in law Mr and Mrs Maurice OLeary in Scranton Pennsylvania has returned home here. She was also the guest of Mr and Mrs M P Tierney at their Northam residence.
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Ursula O’leary
Maurice—O’leary
Scranton
M. P. Tierney
Northam
Mes
Hoover committee forecasts five million unemployed
Chairman Woods told the Senate appropriations committee that about four to five million workers were jobless. He warned against accepting persistent downturns as inevitable and urged machinery to aid localities, with improvement not expected before spring.
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Associated Press
Washington
Woods
Hoover Committee On Employment
Senate Appropriations Committee
Uents
House
Arkansas
John Barton Payne
Red Cross
Tailored garments marked down at Moling Cresco sale
Fragmentary notice indicates coats and dresses discounted at Moling Cresco with price reductions noted. Readable details include a sale event and reduced items. Additional specifics are unclear due to OCR quality.
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Maryland
Bal
Timore
Evening Sun
Bottlers
B. & C. Bread
Dr. Wilson
Wilson
Mr. Bryan
Canada
England
Clarence Darrow
Darrow
Wilmington
Dec
Evening Journal
Wilson-Darrow
C. T. Wilson
Capitol
New York
Grand Central Palace
New York City
Mr. Glass
Lions’ Club
Council
Beverley
Rosenberger
Public and Local Improvements Committee
Isks
the Evening Star
Bank Stock National Fruit Product
United States
Minister of War
Hagerstown Five
Mrs. White
Army of the
Col. Woods
Mellon
Garner
Laguardia
Payne
Senate
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