National Grange to Install 60 Officers in Middletown
In Middletown Virginia on January 13 a large Grange gathering will install 60 officers for White Hall Saumsville Frederick County Pomona and Middletown under the direction of Fred J Freestone national Grange executive committee chair from Interlaken New York. National officers including L J Taber master of the National Grange Columbus Ohio will attend and speak. The full executive committee and Fred Brenck legislative representative will be present with Fairfax Grange past master Mark Turner and the Fairfax Great Falls Tableau team assisting. The public is invited to the 7 30 program.
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Middletown
White Hall
Saumsville
Frederick Coun- Pomona
Fred J. Frestone
National Grange Executive Committee
Interlaken
N. Y
Freestone
United States
L. J. Taber
National Grange
Columbus
Ohio
Tion
The
Nationale Grange
Fred Brenck
Washington
Mark Turner
State Grange
Fairfax Grange
Great Falls
County Cases Heard Before Trial Justice As J. Tavenner
The docket lists reckless driving sentences for B. F. Silvius at $14.25 and Thomas H. Davis at $17.75. Billy G. Mowery received a speeding conviction and David T. Slonaker was fined for drunken driving at $15.35.
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J. Tavenner
B. F. Silvius
Thomas H. Davis
Billy G. Mowery
David T. Slonaker
Accidents Lead To LIcense Violations In Winchester
In Winchester on Saturday evening two automobile accidents left three people with minor injuries. Jim Dewey Barton of Middletown pleaded guilty to drunken driving, fined 100 dollars plus costs, and jailed 30 days with 200 suspended. Barton’s crash on Valley Avenue injured George Mumaw of White Post. Elwood Patterson’s car and five others were not harmed. Jack Lockhart of 215 East Boscawen Street was found guilty of reckless driving after a head on collision with Jacob Strobridge on Piccadilly Street near the Jack Hotel. both cars suffered about equal damage and Mrs Lockhart and Miss Katherine Unger had minor injuries. Additional cases included Winston Hutton, James F. Williams, Clarence Ward, and others. May 8 1902 Mt Pelee eruption date noted for St Pierre Martinique.
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Winchester
Frederick County
Jim Dewey Barton
Middletown
Donald Weems
Barton
Valley Avenue
Elwood D. Patterson
South Cameron Street
George Mumaw
White Post
Patterson
Fiee
Jack Lockhart
E. Boscawen Street
Weems
Lockhart
Jacob E. Strobridge
Piccadilly Street
Strosnider
Katherine Unger
Strobridge
Winston Hutton
State Farm
P. H. Rhyme
James F. Williams
Clarence Ward
Welsh
W. Va
Rites Held For Mr. Robertson
Funeral services for W. Holmes Robertson aged 48 were held at his Gainesville Virginia residence with Rev. Carpenter officiating. He died of pneumonia and left a widow Frances Lynn and three children. He managed a 1000 acre Gainesville area farm, served on the Haymarket vestry, was a bank director, and on the county Selective Service Board. He is survived by relatives in Virginia and New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Holmes Robertson
Ralph Dorsey
Berryvile
Gainesville
Robertson
Mr. Carpenter
Episcopal Church
Haymarket
Selective Service Board
Frances Lynn
Francis Piercy
Anna Dillington
Tampa
Fla
Rita Robertson
Lynn Robertson
New York
Rita Bushong
Will McCarthy
Delaplane
Local Markets Update From The Star
The Star notes markets are correct daily but disclaims responsibility for any typographical errors.
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The
Star
Neely Emphasizes Labor Act and State Reforms in Inaugural
In his inaugural speech Governor Neely calls for a state labor relations act and wage hour standards. He outlines plans to curb election irregularities, boost funds for the aged and needy, raise teacher salaries, expand West Virginia University, increase farm aid, and enlarge conservation programs.
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United States Senate
Kanawha Boulevard
Holt
Neely
John Kenna
State Supreme Court
Statehouse
Democratic Party
West Virginia University
Revival Opens Monday at Montague Avenue Methodist Church
Revival services begin Monday night January 20 at Montague Avenue Methodist Church for a two week period. Rev. H. G. Balthis announces guest preacher Rev. Francis H. Strieby of Woodstock Methodist Church. Strieby formerly led Ridgeway Circuit and is well known in Winchester. Special music and a dedicated choir will enhance the revival directed by Taylor Jr.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montague Avenue Methodist Church
H. G. Balthis
Francis H. Strieby
Woodstock Methodist Church
Virginia
Strieby
Ridgeway
Winchester
Taylor Jr
Norwegian Nazis Promote Nordland Regiment for Wehrmacht
In Oslo then German occupied Norway, on January 13 promises of German citizenship were offered to Norwegians who join a Nazi Nordland regiment. Major Vidkun Quisling announced the regiment's creation as part of the German war effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oslo
Norway
Berlin
Vidkun Quisling
Mrs. George H. Earle Jr Informs on Husband Operation
Cable report says U S Minister to Bulgaria and former Pennsylvania governor George H. Earle Jr underwent an operation at Sofia about a week earlier. Mrs Earle said he had recovered from a throat infection but the message did not specify if the infection necessitated the surgery.
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George H. Earle, Jr
Cable Today
Bulgaria
Pennsylvania
Sofia
Earle
Runways To Be Improved In Winchester Air Field Plan
Martinsville, Va based Runways To Be Improved arrives to ready the Winchester municipal airstrip for civilian pilot training. E W Robertson of College Park Md linked with yeap Aeronautics Authority supports tentative approval. Captain Alan Perkinson aligned with Robertson, cost about 800 dollars for runway widening.
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Martinsville
Winchester Municipal Air
Andrew Bell
Chamber of Commerce
Star
E. W. Robertson
College Park
Yeap Aeronautics Authority
Alan Perkinson
Robertson
Winchester
Handley High School
Melvin Snyder
Shepherd College
Former Senator Barrow Dies in Princess Anne
Norfolk January 13 Former State Senator James Barrow who represented Norfolk for two terms in the General Assembly died at his home in Princess Anne Sunday morning after a three week illness He was 65 He helped draft the Virginia ABC Act after prohibition and was a leader for repeal He is survived by his wife a son and a daughter and three sisters Funeral services will be held Tuesday at noon at the Eastern Shore Chapel Oceana with burial there
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norfolk
James Barrow
General Assembly
Princess Anne
Barron
Senate
Norfolk and Portsmouth Bar Association
Katherine Massie Ryan Barron
James Smith Barron, Jr
Sally Chilton Barron
Eastern Shore Chapel
Oceana
Price Pegging Rapped By Dealers Continues on Market
Dealers criticize government price supports for apples as chatter of lower quotes threatens late varieties. Seely and Lyles and Moore & Dorsey urge market-aligned prices while noting Grimes King David stocks remain unsold. Growers report mixed quotes for York Stayman Delicious and Winesap with some sales improving.
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O. K
Jonathans
Grimes
King David
F. R. Seely
Seely and
Lyles
Ralph Dorsey
Moore & Dorsey
Berryville
Nazis Hit U Boat Bases and Luftwaffe Air Fields
The RAF bombed Lorient Le Havre and Brest in France and hit four Luftwaffe air fields at Vannes Chartres Evreux and Morlaix. London suffered incendiary raids with many fires fought by civilians as casualties were not heavy. Greek troops threaten Italian lines near Klisura in Albania. Tobruk guns move to support siege operations. Bulagaria’s Premier warns against any Nazi or Communist influence.
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RAF
Lorient
le Havre
Brest
France
Vannes
Chartres
Evreux
Morlaix
Air Ministry
London
Associated Press
Klisura
Albania
Bardia
Tobruk
High Command
Mediterranean
Bogan Philoff
Bulgaria
Baltimore Market Quotation Roundup January 13
Livestock and produce prices from Baltimore with potatoes chickens geese ducks and eggs listed. Cattle hogs lambs and calves show steady to higher quotes across weights and grades. Chicago prices mirror gains with hogs and fat lambs advancing and beef moving higher. Eggs show weakness in Hilac region.
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Baltimore
Kent Island
Chicago
U. S
Boston Wool Market Report
U S Department report shows light inquiry for domestic wools in Boston on January 13. French combing length fine territory wools sold at 1 to 1.02 dollars scoured. graded combing 3/8 and quarter-blood fleece wools offered at 44 to 45 cents grease with top bids at 42 to 43 cents grease.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
U. S
North Bergen Father Slays Two Sons Then Attempts Suicide
Police guard John Behmer, 41, knitting mill owner, after he killed his two young sons with a hatchet in North Bergen New Jersey. Behmer, recovering from gas inhalation, reportedly feared they would inherit a nervous ailment and attempted suicide. Robert, 2, died shortly after arrival at the hospital, while John Jr., 6, died two hours later.
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North Bergen
N. J
North Bergen Hospital
Weehawken
John Behmer
Phe
John J. Simmen
Behmer
Simmen
Robert Behmer
John, Jr
Stock Market Report Stocks Dip As Rail Utilities Lead Decline
New York stock action shows light selling with rails and utilities among leaders lower. Notable prices include Chrysler 70 1 4, Con Edison 23 1 4, US Steel 68 7 8, Union Pac 84, Southern R 13 5 8, Sears 77 5 8, Gen Elec 35, Texas Corp 39 1 8, Republic Steel 21 3 4, Corn Prod 47 1 8, So NJ 36 3 8, Va Car Chem 2 3 8, Va Car PFD 26 3 4, Western Union 34 1 8.
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New York
Chrysler
Con Edison
Cigar
Elec
Pen. RR
Republic Steel
Sears & Roebuck
Southern R
So, of NJ
Texas Corp
Union Pac
US Steel
Car Chem
Car
PFD
Western Union
Wheat and Grain Quotes from Chicago and Baltimore Markets
Chicago prices fluctuated in a narrow range before closing slightly higher with May wheat at 86 7 8 to 3 4. July 82 1 4 to 3 8. Corn around 62 1 8 to 1 2. Oats near 36 3 4 to 5 8. Baltimore lists wheat at 93 cents, corn 60 cents, barley 53 cents per bushel with mill deliveries. Year-ago figures shown for wheat and corn.
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Chicago
Baltimore Grain
Baltimore
Winchester
Private Sale of Household Items in Denver
A private sale listing from Denver at 212 N Kent lists items including dining room table and chairs, rocker chair, baby carriage, radio, twin beds with mattress, iron bed with springs, kitchen cabinet, breakfast set, washing machine, rug cleaner, shotgun, card table, couch, chifforobe, large clock and other small items. Prices range from 1 to 30 dollars. Hosted by Van Schrader at 212 N Kent and J on January 11, 1931.
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van Schrader
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General Grant
Thomas Jefferson
Elizabeth
Henry
Daniel Webster
Paraffin
Tete d'Armee
Washington and Harding
Edgar Allen Poe
al Khayyam
Ric
Goodrich Truck Tires
Easy Terms
Goodrich
Silvertown
Braddock & Boscawen
Rees
Leesburg
Gan
Perfection Stove Company
Winchester Furniture CO
South Main Street
Mt. Pelee
St. Pierre
Martinique
Mr. Robertson
Sescovess
Saree
Hee
YOURS
BROGR
Baden
Powig Saissese Dkceas
Pruces Evade Sae
C.s
Turkey Grower
Esvece
Bond Brothers
N. Cameron St
Montague Avenue Church
F. H. Strieby
Norsse
Martinsville, Va
Barrow
Monern
Funeral Jones Funeral
Baltimore Livestock
Chicago Livestock
Boston Wool Market Report
Valley Pride
United Food Stores
Stock Market Report
Denver P. Spring
N. Kent &J
Cc. B. Smalts & Son
National Ave
MR. Franklin
Benjamin Franklin
Northern
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