Bulldogs Clash With Handley In Local Rivalry Showdown
Handley five seeks its first win over Martinsburg in years as the Bulldogs visit for a 7 p.m. doubleheader. Martinsburg brings a three win, five game start and tight defense led by Lee Seibert as Handley lists Lamb Keller Brown McIntyre Bush. A large crowd is anticipated with band on hand and a Friday 40 and 8 pageant to follow.
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Martinsburg
Berkeley Springs
Waynesboro
Bulldogs
Frederick
Harpers Ferry
Fort Hill
Berkeley Spring
Harpers Fer
Strasburg
Wardensville
Mathias
Charles Town
Harrisonburg
WCHS
Handley
Lee Seibert
Hunter Maddox
Lamb
Keller
Bo. Brown
McIntyre
Bush
Handley Band
New Year's Eve Sees Peak Corsage Demand
Florists report the highest corsage sales on New Year's Eve with demand surpassing all other days. The tradition fuels a seasonal spike as people gift flowers to celebrate the year’s end.
Lutheran World Action Rally Planned at Grace Church Sunday
Dr. Paul C. Empie of the National Lutheran Council will address Shenandoah Conference of the Lutheran Synod of Virginia at Grace Lutheran Church 7:30 p.m. Sunday. The event supports Lutheran World Action relief and reconstruction for 1948 with eight Lutheran bodies backing the drive. Delegates from Shenandoah Valley congregations are expected. music by Grace Church Choir.
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Paul C. Empie
New York City
National Lutheran Council
Shenandoah
Lutheran Synod of Virginia
Grace Lutheran Church
Lutheran World Action Appeal
Unitedville
Lutheran World Action
William E. Eisenberg
Grace Church
H. C. Mew Murtry
Winchester
New Market
Synod of Virginia
Shenandoah Valley
Potomac
Rockingham County
Hampshire
Hardy
West Virginia
Madison
Manassas
Arlington
Toe
Blue Ridge
Three Young Negroes Face Court in Halifax Robbery Case
George Brooks 20 of Halifax stands trial today on armed robbery charges. The case involves three Black men alleged to have participated in a rape or robbery incident.
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Halifax
George Brooks
Jonah Spillman Dies at 76 in Frederick County
Jonah L. Spillman aged 76 died at Memorial hospital after five weeks illness. A lifelong farmer born in Lamps section of Frederick County he was married to Mary L. Spillman who died last September. Survived by a son Holmes Marcus Spillman of Falls Church and two daughters Elsie Carpenter and Zela Everly plus eight children and a great grandchild. Funeral at Jones funeral home Saturday 2 p.m. with Rev. Edward Kyle officiating. Interment in Old Lamps cemetery.
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Jonah L. Spillman
Memorial Hospital
Lamps
Frederick County
Amos and
Ellen Jackson Sprill
Mary L. Spillman
Holmes Marcus Spillman
Falls Church
Elsie Carpenter
Zela Everly
Winchester
Chhildren
Jones Funeral Home
Edward Kyle
Old Lamps Cemetery
Two youths convicted in county rape case
In the November incident two young white girls were harmed. John Major Brooks age 27 and Herman Whitt age 15 have been convicted. Brooks, a cousin of George, was sentenced to die in the electric chair on March 5 for rape. Whitt pleaded guilty to rape and received life imprisonment from Judge G. E. Mitchell Jr.
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John Major Brooks
Herman Whitt
George
Whitt
G. E. Mitchell Jr
Be Careful With Fire The Smallest Spark
A public safety notice warns that even a tiny spark can ignite large fires highlighting prevention tips and the risks of careless behavior near flammable materials. It emphasizes vigilance during dry conditions and encourages responsible actions to protect communities and properties.
Johannesburg Largest City in South Africa by Population
Johannesburg sits about 1,000 miles inland from Cape Town and is Africa’s largest city with a population of 743,900.
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Kiev
C.H.L. A
Russia
United States
R.B.O. A
Johannesburg
Cape Town
Africa
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the Food Center
N. Main St
UBE
Magnolia
Salt Lake
Gibb
Carton
Philip
Handley Five
Jayvee
Lutheran Conference
World Action
Seys
Aaa
Ali
Heinz
Oma
Ata Penye
Emi
Jonah Spillman
Haldeman’s
Cre. Iy
Frank
E. Piccadilly St
Drivac
Purasnow
Stokely
Great Northern
Camay Soap
Louisia
Kingan
Progressive Food Stores
Bailey Brothers
Bailey’s Market Buyer’s Cash Grocery
Brown’s Meat Market
Cash & Carry Store
J. E. Keffer Grocery
L. C. Kremer & Sons
NEW Hi-Way
Ramsburg
Berryville
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