Five Die in Amelia Fire Killing Beatrice Jeffries and kin
A Virginia fire at the Jeffries home in Amelia killed Beatrice Pierce Jeffries 30, three of their four children, and Judy Hawkins the nurse. County agent C O Jeffries escaped but was badly burned. one son was away at Hampton. Jeffries, Hampton graduate, had served as Negro agent for Nottoway and nearby counties.
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Associated Press
C. O. Jeff
Virginia
Amelia
Beatrice Pierce Jeffries
Judy Hawkins
Tuske Institute
J. B. Pierce
Hampton Institute
Jeffries
Hampton
Burns
Hampton Tate
Nottawayella
Churches Object To Vatican Contact
The Peninsula Ministerial Association in Newport News condemns President Roosevelt for naming Myron C. Taylor as personal representative to the Vatican. They say the move reverses the policy of church and state separation and pass a resolution to the President, the federal council of churches, the Christian Century, and Virginia's Senators Glass and Byrd and Rep. S Otis Bland.
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Vatican
Peninsula Ministerial Association
Roosevelt
America
Separation of Church and State
Myron C. Taylor
Federal Council of Churches
The
Christian Century
Glass and Byrd
Virginia
Rep. S. Otis Bland
D-Va
J. W. Moore
Tor
Trinity Methodist Pas Church
Miley retires from Sanitary Grocery Company after 28 years
G C Miley retires from Sanitary Grocery Company of Washington DC where he served 28 years. Born in Wood he moved to Hardy West Virginia, married there, and rose from clerk to branch manager, supervisor and head of produce. He was a director and assistant secretary at retirement.
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Sanitary Grocery Company
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Miley
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Hardy
West Virginia
Sanitary Company
chain store_company
Troop 2 Plans Sunday Hike After Friday Meeting
Troop 2 met Friday night and decided a Sunday hike for January 7. Johnny Pappas passed his tenderfoot test and two more membership applications were received. Patrol scores show Lion 96 Beaver 80 Wolf 73. Troop leader's council was postponed to Wednesday at the Scoutmaster's home.
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Lion Patrol
Beaver Patrol
Wolf Patrol
Troop 1 Holds Well Attended Friday Meeting
The Fox Patrol had every Scout present while the Beaver Patrol leads with 365 points and the Fox Patrol follows with 302. Ralph Snapp earned a 25 hour Community Service Bar. Next Friday features a fire building contest and a first aid contest as the patrol contest ends on the month’s last Friday.
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Beaver Patrol
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Work On State Highways Slowed By Freezing Weather
Freezing weather across the state since Christmas has slowed Virginia road work. The State Highway Department notes little impact beyond convict road camps as winter shutdowns halt most contract projects. Next week work resumes on Route 501 through Goshen Pass, a seven mile project designed to offer full view of the scenery.
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Virginia
Goshen Pass
Range-Users Class Opens January 10 In Virginia
The monthly range users class will be held Wednesday January 10 in the home service room of the Northern Virginia Power Company. The public is invited to attend as oven meals and meal planning are discussed along with instruction in cooking electric appliances.
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Northern Virginia Power Company
Health officials to meet on sulfapyridine use in pneumonia fight
Dr. R. H. Riley, Maryland health director, calls county health officers to Baltimore January 19 to report on progress raising sulfapyridine use against pneumonia. The department emphasizes effectiveness and risks in its deployment after last year's mortality reductions.
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Baltimore
R. H. Riley
Jury Duty Pair Joins Panel In Courtroom Jest
F D Kirkpatrick said his wife was on the jury panel when asked about conflicts. Judge C L Belt quipped they might agree for once and Kirkpatrick then joined his wife in the jury box.
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ST. Clairsville
F. D. Kirkpatrick
C. L. Belt
Kirkpatrick
Virginia Censor Board Clears Gone With The Wind
The Virginia State Censor Board approved the full original version of Gone With The Wind yesterday clearing fears it would be trimmed or shown in part. The ruling permits the film to be shown in its complete form across the state.
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Virginia State Censor Board
Class Lull Sparks Daydreams and Sneaky Surprises
A narrator notes neighbors in a classroom as Jane sketches romantic figures, Bill nibbles candy unseen, Lucy pursues daydreams, and Johnny surprisingly studies. The scene shifts to exams looming in two weeks and a headache that will last through them.
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Bill
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Letter to Editor Urges Earned Handley Letters Not Bought
Eleanor Leatherman 40 scolds students for buying Handley High School letters. She argues true Hs and IHs should be earned through practice and intramural play, warning that letters tied to effort reflect genuine achievement. She urges boys and girls to prove themselves on the field or court.
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Handley
Eleanor Leatherman
Winter School Palettes Bring Brighter Yet Cooler Halls
Carol Lindstrom notes new paint in the play court and gym at school after holidays. She remarks lighter spaces feel larger but colder and urges restraint with pencils and eraser marks to keep walls clean.
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Carol Lindstrom
Givens Defends Virginia Bangs Disease Policy
State veterinarian Dr. H. C. Givens dismissed attacks on Virginia's Bangs disease slaughter program as organized propaganda. He stated claims that killing over 40 000 cows and milk shortages result from the effort are false and that the state's cattle numbers likely exceed those of 1934 when the program began.
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H. C. Givens
Virginia
Givens
Virginia Department of Agriculture
Meanest Thief Drives An Auto In Los Angeles Hijack
Mrs. Manuela Gant, 32, was knocked down by a hit and run motorist. A man jumped from a car, seized her purse, and drove off as witnesses helped her to shelter.
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Los Angeles
Manuela Gant
Good Reason For Teachers' Mistakes
Norwalk Connecticut report notes seven sets of twins and one set of triplets among high school students explaining occasional classroom mix ups and confusion observed by teachers.
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Norwalk
Con
Answers to Today s Quiz
Answers to test questions printed on page 4 include Bible chapter Matthew 17 12 Stephen A Douglas Columbus ne and Papeete. It lists a separate course ore 7 dessert and a perfume-related manufacture use.
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Stephen A. Douglas
Columbus
Papeete
Local Schoolyard Skirmishes Highlight Busy Day
Joe Campbell defeated Harry Curry in Mr Joyce s room while Bill Kingree recalls shooting a paper with rubber bands before Mr Quarles ruled it unconstitutional. Carroll Rowe scored a first touchdown three years ago in his debut varsity game after recovering a fumble. Howard Cather ate paste at John Kerr. Charles Patton nearly stranded in Romney after a game as the team looked for him.
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Joe Campbell
Harry Curry
Joyce
Bill Kingree
Hints To Girls On Boy Catching From A Boy Who Knows
Advice for girls on dating from a male perspective. Emphasizes listening, appearing modest, avoiding clinginess, and guiding conversations subtly. Warns that consistent lateness can drive a boy away and cautions against excessive makeup while avoiding a ghostly look. Encourages being authentic without overacting.
Handley school notes show long winter and gym updates
Snow has lay on the ground about 12 days while heated offices kept over holidays. Next basketball game is the ninth at Charles Town. About 101 more school days remain this term. Ice skating is possible on Bartonville Quarry Clearbrook and Goose Creek. Handley gym walls are cream up to six feet with grey below to enhance light. ceilings to be painted light blue with stars. Local teams play rare games for a dime, often double headers. see sports section for scores and dates.
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Charles Town
Bartonville
Quarry
Clearbrook
Goose Creek
Handley and Charles Town Meet Tonight in High School Clash
Handley faces Charles Town high school in a junior varsity and varsity double bill tonight at Charles Town. The Judges and Charles Town squads have practiced through holidays and after school, with Charles Town touted as having a strong group of players. Spectators are urged to cheer the teams to support them.
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Charles Town High School
Charles Town
Virginia Sees 13 Inch Snow Depth Across State
Snow blanketed Virginia with reports of up to 13 inches in areas including Charlottesville as subfreezing temperatures continue. The highway department cleared primary routes and officers urged motorists to slow down and drive smoothly to prevent accidents amid icy sections.
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Associated Press
Old Dominion
Highway Department
Marion S. Battle
Division of Motor Vehicles
Virginia
Charlottesville
Sophomore class elects president in school poll
From our files one year ago the Sophomore Class chose Butch Robinson as president. The entry notes school politics and student leadership with focus on the election outcome.
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Butch” Robinson
Handley
Little
Albert Robinson
Janet Largent
Gus” Cahill
Snow Depths Hit Virginia Towns Across Counties
Fredericksburg measured 12 inches while Richmond reported six inches the deepest since 1936. Schools closed in Albemarle and Northumberland counties, with low attendance elsewhere. Norfolk saw six inches as Waynesboro Martinsville and Danville recorded two to seven inches.
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Northumberland
Richmond
Norfolk
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Martinsville
Danville
Spencer to Address Augusta County Fruit Growers
H J Spencer supervisor for the United States Biological Survey based in Winchester will speak at the Augusta county fruit growers meeting in Staunton on January 17. He will discuss a new method to eradicate the mouse pest in orchards. Dr Batter head of the fruit division at the USDA will also speak.
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H. J. Spencer
United States Biological Survey
Winchester
Augusta County
Staunton
Spencer
Maryland
Hagerstown
Batter
United States Department of Agriculture
Leap Year News and Happenings At Local High School
Students share gossip about Leap Year romances and social plans at the Winchester area school. Notes mention Winnie Sargent, Milly Smith, Carroll Rowe, and Bill Pollard in lighthearted year end chatter. Comments reference Berryville visitors, a Vogue style, and a few sick lists.
Quill magazine review highlights staff and puzzles
The Quill, the junior high monthly, features the December issue with drawings by Aspecia Sempeles and staff articles. Gwen Lindstrom writes of Christmas customs abroad, and From the Looks of the Nook hints at future poets. A Pun Corner offers jokes riddles and a crossword.
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Aspecia Sempeles
Vote for Your Local Band at The Star Contests
Readers are urged to vote for favorite local bands via ballots at Yorks Bowling Alley Young Men’s Sport Shop or by mail to The Star. Eligible groups include Bob Riley George Washington Hotel Soddy Haines Club Del Rio Otio Kibler and Tommy Owens. Final tally Tuesday February 6.
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Dontce
Yorks
Bob Riley
George Washington Hotel
Soddy
Haines
Club del Rio
Otio Kibler
Tommy Owens
John Marshall
John
Dominick
Herbert
Bryan
Terrace
Czar Reed Named For Quorum Ruling
The title Czar Reed was given to Thomas Brackett Reed, former Speaker, for ruling that all present members counted toward a quorum even if they did not vote.
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Czar
B.S. A
Czar Reed
Thomas Brackett Reed
House of Representatives
Chile Shipping More Apples To Foreign Markets
Fresh apple exports from Chile in the 1939 January to September period reached 615000 bushels, with pears at 26700 bushels. Germany remained the leading market at 449000 bushels, while Europe as a whole bought 527000 bushels.
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Chile
Washington, D. C
Fayette J. Flexter
Santiago
Germany
Peru
Brazil
France
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