Exhume of Mamie Yager Shocks Page County Va
The body of Mamie Cubbage Yager 26 was exhumed from a Page County cornfield as authorities investigate her death. Sheriff and officials examined the grave with undertaker W O Brill Elk and Ernest Cubbage father of the deceased watching from a distance. Autopsy findings questioned the original certificate and causes of death unknown. The case involves her husband and two children.
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Hammer
Ernest Cubbage
John Ruffner
B.C. Shuler
Fossil Remains Reveal Ancient Virginia Sea Life
The article describes Devonian period marine fossils in Frederick County near Winchester and Opequon, including shells crinoids and corals. It notes Mosasaurus teeth found in strata and explains uplift created lakes as sea waters receded, shaping the region’s geology and topography.
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Virginia
Winchester
Opequon
Frederick County
Virginia Sea
Old Dame Nature
North American
Star Tannery
Highway 5
In Memoriam Alberta Man Dear Mother
In sad remembrance our dear mother Alberta Man passed away January 12, 1934. Her daughters Miss Kathleen Sherman and Mrs Naomi Kremer mourn her loss with prayers for strength and eternal reunion in heaven. We cherish her memory and long to join her in the blessed home above.
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Alberta Man
Mother Ford
Kathleen Sherman
Namoi Kremer
Geological upheavals reveal natural gas foundations
The article notes upheavals forming the basis for natural gas beneath the soil of Oferick County and hints at wealth unlocked by removal. It previews further evidence by Mr. Colton on geological and archaeological findings in the Winchester area to be published by the Star.
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Opequon
Frederick County
Winchester
Virginia
Virginian
Nature
Star Tanney
North American
Florida
California
Mexico
Edge On Amateur Boatman Edge On 18-Ton Scow Near Chicago River
Chicago January 11 Charles Baranowski has an edge over amateur basement boat builders. After three years he nears completion of an 18 ton fishing scow 43 feet long 15 foot beam on a south branch of the Chicago river. A garage must be torn down to launch it. The craft uses a three ton Diesel engine and cost about 700 dollars to build with a value around 5000 dollars.
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Chicago
Charles Baranowski
Baranowski
Horse and Buggy Win Him Wives
Olney Illinois January 12 Sylvester Plumlee a 63 year old odd jobsman has been divorced by his tenth wife the former Mrs Martin of West Frankfort He remains undaunted and seeks wife number eleven He attributes his courtship success to horse and buggy methods
Flood Losses May Be Deducted
Internal Revenue Bureau officials said corporations and individuals may deduct losses from last spring's floods when computing 1936 income tax. The amount is not yet estimable but losses from fire, storm, shipwreck or other casualty not covered by insurance are deductible.
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Washington
Internal Revenue Bureau
Bureau
Babe's Recovery Like a Miracle
In Hamilton New Jersey a bedridden 18 month old, Sherley Kingsbury, survived two near death episodes from pneumonia and spinal meningitis within 30 days. Reported dead after each pulse cessation, she regained life with stimulants and care, delighting her parents Mr and Mrs Edwin Kingsbury as villagers sent flowers. The father called the recovery miraculous and beyond belief.
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Hamilton
Vilagers
Edwin Kingsbury
Sherley
Mrs. L. M. Allen To Undergo Surgery in Baltimore
Mrs. Dorothy Gilpin Allen, wife of Dr. Lewis M. Allen, a Winchester physician, is at University Hospital in Baltimore awaiting an operation within a day or two. She went there with Dr. Allen who has since returned home for a few days and will be at the hospital when the procedure is performed.
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Dorothy Gilpin Allen
Lewis M. Allen
Winchester
University Hospital
Baltimore
Allen
Len
Feeble health claims life of A Paul in Rockingham
Abram Paul known as Uncle Abe a veteran of the 1st Virginia Cavalry and longtime Ottobine Republican leader died at 6 15 p m after months of frail health at his home. He served at Gettysburg and later aided Readjuster politics while remaining a private farmer and mill operator. Funeral is at Otterbein United Brethren church with pallbearers named and survivors including nieces and nephews.
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Abram Paul
Rockingham County
Ottobine
Paul
United States
John Paul
Ales John Paul
Mr. Paul
Rockingham
Co. 1
1St
Virginia Cavalry
Gettysburg
Otie
Republican Party
Abe
Otterbein United Brethren Church
D. L. Beard
Franklin
Bridgewater
James Swain
Paria
Dayton
Frank Simmers
J. W. Wintermyer
John Shickel
Rodney Myers
Thomas Wintermyer
John Whitmore
Albert Thacker
Edgar Matheny
Peter
Maria Whitmer Paul
Greenlee Letcher
Lexington
John H. Flynn
Pittsburgh
Harrisonburg
John Gray Paul
Roanoke
Charles Paul
Richmond
Seymour Paul
Panama
Proposes Cut To Lower Beer Price
Rep. Dingell of Michigan proposes cutting the beer tax from five dollars to three per barrel to revive beer sales after prohibition. He argues a tax reduction would raise demand, lower retail prices, aid consumers, and boost orders for barrel makers in Arkansas and farmers in the Midwest.
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Washington
Dingell
D-Mich
Arkansas
Special races for foreign horses created at major tracks
Pimlico joins Belmont Park Aqueduct and Saratoga to sponsor steeplechase races for foreign bred jumpers brought to the United States by 36 enthusiasts led by Dr. Walter Wickes Deering Howe J W Y Martin Thomas Leiter and William duPont Jr Each donor contributed 2500 to import the horses and boost interest by pitting foreign bred jumpers against American entries in regular fixtures.
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Baltimore
Pimlico
Walter Wickes
Deering Howe
J. W. Y. Martin
Thomas Leiter
Warrenton
William duPont, Jr
Wilmington
Del
Belmont Park
F. F. Skiddy von Stade
Aqueduct
Saratoga
DiMaggio Requests 25000 To Play For Yankees
San Francisco January 12 Joe Dimaggio the AL rookie of the year will ask Col Ruppert for 25000 to play with the New York Yankees this season. He cites Lou Gehrig's 31000 last year and says if Gehrig is worth 31000 Dimaggio should be worth 25000. The 22 year old North Beach Italian is determined to push for the raise.
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San Francisco
Joe Dimaggio
Col
Jacob Ruppert
New York Yankees
Joe
Lou Gehrig
Gehrig
North Beach
Gains Reported In District Stores
The Fifth District reports December department store sales rose about 11 percent in dollar volume versus December 1935, with 1936 showing a 10 percent cumulative gain over the prior year. National figures show 15 percent monthly and 12 percent year over year increases.
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Richmond
Federal Reserve Bank
Frederick Cooperative Farm Bureau annual meeting notice
The annual meeting of the Freder ick Cooperative Farm Bureau Inc will be held in the Court House in Winchester Saturday Jan 23 1937 at 1 30 p m We shall elect six members of board of directors whose terms expire at this meeting and transact any other business that shall properly come before this meeting J L Jolliffe Secretary
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Frederick Cooperative Farm Bureau, Inc
Court House
Winchester
J. L. Jolliffe
Serty
Famed Babe Jackie Benson to Celebrate First Birthday
In Chicago on January 12 Jackie Benson once called the world s smallest baby will have a first birthday party on Thursday Her parents Mr and Mrs Lester Benson plan a white cake with a blue candle inviting relatives and nurse Miss Anne Gallagher who cared for her in the hospital The child now weighs 16 pounds 12 ounces and spent four and a half months in an incubator at St Anne s Hospital Her father a printer says gifts may come but spinach will be served as the main vegetable Donors Santa Claus brought some presents and Jackie is expected to receive more The party marks a milestone for the former smallest baby born weighing 12 ounces at birth.
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Chicago
Jacquelin Jean Benson
Lester Benson
Jackie
Anne Gallagher
Miss Gallagher
St. Anne’s Hospital
Santa Claus
Stephens City Items and Visits Note Local Socials
Stephens City Virginia residents report visits from Salem Church and Chicago relatives. Families including Dettra Faber Wiser Slonaker Harrison Hoffman Tusing and Sowers connections visit Turay Summit Point and Washington. Card of Thanks from Mr and Mrs Gene Dove.
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Stephens City
Lewis Dettra
Salem Church
Lavina Miller
Harold Burke
Chicago
R. L. Petrie
W. H. Faber
Jacob Wiser
William Harris
I. M. Slonaker
Turay
Charles Harrison
Washington, D.C
J. 2
Hoffman
Minnie Tusing
Timay Tricine
Elmer Tusine
Sowers
Summit Point
W. Va
Inauguration Mirth and Melody From Roosevelt Era
A 1930s AP sketch describes inauguration crowds for FDRs second term with tens of thousands in Washington and visitors to the capital. It recalls past inaugurations with figures like Hoover Wilson Cleveland and Harrison, noting crowds, parades, balls, and festivity across eras. The piece highlights notable pageantry and diverse groups that shaped the ceremonial atmosphere.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Herbert Hoover
Jamet Wilson
Woodrow Wilson
Grover Cleveland
William Henry Harrison
Martin van Buren
Harrison
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