Trinkle backs gasoline tax rise to five cents
Governor E Lee Trinkle urged Virginia's General Assembly to raise the gasoline tax to five cents and tax additional items including income, motion pictures, cosmetics, and public utilities. He pressed retaining the highway program and the motor vehicle commissioner while proposing loan financing and tax reforms to fund state needs.
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Associated Press
Richmond
General Assembly
E Lee Trinkle
Trinkle
Virginia
Miesaez
Robertson
Highway Commission
Srinkle
Genel Aen
Prisoner bites sheriff during struggle over liquor transport
Sheriff Pannett wrestled John Nicholson eight miles from town after Nicholson resisted arrest for illegal transportation and drunken driving. Nicholson bit the sheriff’s wrist and arm, drawing flesh. deputies Baker and Douglas aided, Nicholson subdued, jailed in Winchester with charges of mayhem illegal transportation and car operation while drunk. Nicholson’s Chevrolet was seized. lien may return vehicle to owner. The sheriff, now resting with wrist in splints, faces potential blood poisoning risk. Mrs Bryant of Greensboro NY is visiting due to her mother in law’s illness at Memorial Hospital.
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Pannett
John’ Nicholson
Pison
Gibson Baker
Douglas
Phan
Nicholison
Apple Ridge
Wey
Nicholson
Cas Oepenits P
Edward’ Catier
Albin
Sherif
Mr. Baker
Winchester
Madison County
Harry Bryant
Greensboro N. Y
Margaret Bryant
Memorial Hospital
For Sale Practically New Two-Door Ford Sedan
Auto parts ad listing a nearly new two door Ford sedan for sale. Also notes rent option for a 212 acre grazing farm with running water at 413 North Brad dock Street.
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Auto Parts. Corp
N. Main “St
Braddock ‘St
Inauguration Train Sought for Governor Burdon
The Winchester Chamber of Commerce plans a special Winchester to Richmond train for Governor elect H F Burdon's inauguration on February 1. A letter from Baltimore outlines a 126 fare minimum at 7.36 each way and potential Pullman service, with travel times from Winchester to Washington and to Richmond. Local clubs and residents are urged to contribute fares to reach the minimum.
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Winchester Chamber of Commerce
Richmond
H. F. Burdon
Timore
Ohio
Andrew Bell
Sec’'y Chamber of Commerce
Winchester
Byrd
Pullman
Pullman Company
Washington
R. F. and P
Washee D. Tuirk -Washingmond
H. B. Faroat
Bell
Chamber of Commerce
Berryville
Front Royal
Eastern
Virginia
Valley of Virginia
Talk of the Town at Empire Thea tre charms Winchester crowds
The Talk of the Town Company presents musical comedies at popular Empire Theatre prices. A twenty member company with a pretty young chorus delivers fresh scenery costumes and varied changes nightly. Tonight and Friday feature Who's Baby Is It with high class First National pictures shown this week as part of First National Month.
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Empire Theatre
Clinton DeWolfe
Winchester
Empire
First National Pictures
Store for sale cheap to quick buyer in large building
Public notice offers a store space suitable for garage or large building. Apply to Star office for details and purchase terms.
For Rent Six Room Building on Main Street
Six room building on S Main Street suitable for dwelling or business. Apply G M Hansbrough.
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S. Main St
Winchester Council Votes on Abutting-Owner Assessments
The Winchester council in special session adopts a constitutional change enabling cities to assess abutting property owners for local public improvements. It approves funds for traffic lights, a Fairfax Lane rebuild, and a water pipeline right of way, with various ordinances and resolutions affecting city staffing and permits.
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Bnni
Winchester
Fairfax Lane
Fairfax
Main
Braddock Streets
Baetjer
Dettra
Cial
Ed Brethren Ohi
Sarah Zane Fire Company
McVicar
Patton
Piccadilly Street
Braddock
Market and
Piccadilly
Sera
Prccedilly
Water Streets
Market
Piccadilly Streets
F W. Boland
Robinson
B. N. Seabright
General Water Fund
Gray
Stot Hott
Oza Swisher
Berryville Pike
Badjer
Pay Now Save Discount Rates Announced
Rate notice states January price of 3.00 per year in advance by mail and 4.00 per year in advance by carrier. The change outlines immediate application of the new pricing.
Mine Blast Kills Many at Oklahoma Work Site
In Wilburton Oklahoma a explosion at the McConnell mine three miles west of town traps 105 workers. Rescue teams struggle past debris as some victims are alive and speak through the air shaft while relatives and crowds gather.
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Associated Press
Wilburton
Oklo
McConnell
J.B. Hynal
United States Bureau of Mine Rescue
McAlester
Jane
Roberton Valley
Acere
Hartshorne
Red Cross Bullets Hospital
The
Red Cross
A. P
Degnan-McConnell Company
Mrs Polk Miller Dies at Bon Air Near Richmond
Mrs Polk Miller widow of a Richmond druggist and plantation songster died Monday night at her Bon Air home near Richmond. She was born Miss Withers of Campbell county and was in her seventy third year. Mr Arthur B.S. White of Baltimore is in town on business staying at the George Washington Hotel.
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Polk Miller
Richmond
Bon Air
Miss Withers
Campbell County
Arthur 8S. White
Baltimore
George Washington Hotel
Banks To Close Tuesday January 19 For Gen Robert E Lee Birthday
Banks will be closed Tuesday January 19 in observance of the birthday of Gen Robert E Lee. The post office will remain open and not observe the holiday.
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Robert E. Lee
Washington House Debates Debt Settlement and Ship Replacement
In Washington today the Associated Press notes the House continues a financial inquiry while considering farm relief marketing. The Senate debates taxation and a debt settlement as the Navy committee discusses a Shenandoah replacement.
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the Associated Press
House
English
House Naval Committee
Shenandoah
Forgery Suspect William Carter Awaits Grand Jury
A man named William Carter has been held in the city jail for four months awaiting action from the grand jury in a forgery case. Arrested last September, Carter admitted guilt and told his story of desperation after forging names to checks to obtain money. The court is expected to indict him soon and consider sentencing, with time already served likely counting toward any punishment.
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William Carter
Corporation Court
Carter
Oca
Bank meeting tellers named in Star report
The Star listed tellers at yesterday's bank meeting as Dr Allen Hawthorne Wilbur Gaunt Frank Barr E P Denny and W E Braithwaite Names of those who served as speakers were W R Talbot D B Haines and R ty Omps The Star inadvertently omitted some names in the report
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Oe Rey
Coal and Ings Bank
Star
Dr. Allen Hawthorne
Wilbur Gaunt
Frank Barr
E. P. Denny
W. E. Braithwaite
W. R. Talbot
D. B. Haines
R. Ty
Free Chest Examination January 16
The Winchester and County tuberculosis clinic, in cooperation with the State Board of Health bureau, will hold a free tuberculosis clinic from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday January 16 in the District Nurse Association office in the Chamber of Commerce building. A State Health Board specialist will lead. The examinations are free and not painful. If you tire easily or are losing weight or have a slight fever, attend the clinic.
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Winchester and Jounty
Bureau of Tuberculosis Education
State Board of Health
District Nurse Association
Chamber of Commerce
Ford's Fiddlers Furnish Fun For Dancing Couples
A winter dance at Winchester Motor Company on North Braddock featured Ford's fiddle orchestra broadcast from WBHAIF. About fifty couples filled the floor for square dances, enjoying an entertaining evening during Ford Display Week that ended just before midnight. An infant, Rosie Lovella Johnson, daughter of S. Hy Johnson, died shortly after birth at Memorial Hospital.
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Winchester Motor Company
North Braddock
Ford Motor Co
Nat. Page
Ford Agency
Wbhaif
Henry Ford
Rosie Lovella Johnson
Shenandoah Apple Blossoms Festival Plans Underway
Community drive launches for the third annual Apple Blossoms Festival with a January 28 meeting at the George Hotel. A buffet luncheon is planned by manager Frank Gregson of the George Washington, inviting subscribers to renew support and volunteer for committees and funding.
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George Washington Hotel
Gregson
Shenandoah
George Webb Hotel
Mangner
Frank Gregson
George Washington
Gre
Pearson
George
Farmers and Sportsmen Urged to Feed Partridges
Clarke County game warden Dan P She perd appeals to farmers and sportsmen to feed coveys of partridges during heavy snow. He suggests spreading cracked corn and wheat in sheltered places to prevent starvation and protect birds from hawks, urging preparations around stock fodder and brush for cover.
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Dan
P. Sheperd
Clarke Cow
Partridges
Shepherd
Sary
Anders
Shep
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