Virginians Push Blue Ridge National Park Plan
President Coolidge approved a 15000 special appropriation for a survey to locate Blue Ridge and Great Smoky Mountain national parks in Virginia North Carolina and Tennessee. Byrd Paul and Wine led a Harrisonburg Virginia group to press hearings with the Public Lands Committee next week. Virginia leaders report momentum and cleared air after a telephonic briefing on the Temple bill.
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The
Star
Washington
Coolidge
National Park
Virginia
Great Sity Mountain
North Carolina
Tennessiea
Amenion Vevernment
Ofre
Tennessee
H. F. Byrd
Winchester
John Paul
Harrissonburg
Dan. P. Wine
Shenah Valley, Inc
Harrison
Blic Lands Committee
Botte
Mit
Aspe Va
Virginia Citine Ocoe
Wizard Hotel
Blue Ridge National Park
Byrd
D. P. ‘Ine
Staunton
Harrisonburg
Lin- Hott
Public Lands Committee
Blue Ridge Park
Great Smokey Mountain Park
Col
Howard Benchof
Shehandoah Varney
Tic
L. Ferdinand Zirkle
Luray
Des Flung Pe A Brief Lines John W Pugitt Dies at 58
John W. Pugitt died at 1 30 AM after a brief illness at his home 117 South Kent street He had lived in Winchester all his life aged 58 He was a lifelong member of Fire Company No 1 and a Reformed Church member The Rev F R Casselman will conduct funeral services Sunday at 2 30 PM burial at Mount Hebron Cemetery He is survived by his widow Virginia Feltner of Clarke County and three step daughters plus one brother four sisters and a number of nieces and nephews
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John W. Pugitt
Iate Seeman
Ahip Fire Company
Lntenary
Reformed Church
F. R. Casselman
South Kent Street
Mount Hebron Cemetery
Fugitt
John H. Fugitt
Virginia Feltner
Clarke County
Carson Spillman
Elmer Winkfield
Irene Walters
City
Byrd Fugitt
Thos
Spellman
A. G. Swanson
Sarah §. March
Annie Fugitt
Winchester
American Legion Auxiliary Cake Sale Planned
American Legion Auxiliary to hold a cake sale on Saturday January 24. Members wishing to contribute should notify Miss Gugsie Phoné at 6852. This item notes a local community fundraising effort with an invitation to participation.
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American Legion Auxiliary
Gugsie
WANTED At Sn large clean cotton rags at Pt ar offices
Small town office asks for large clean cotton rags to support daily operations. Contact Pt ar offices for pickup or dropoff details.
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Ptar
Council Session Tonight To Be Of Timely Interest
The common council meets in a special session to consider the 1925 budget tax rates for real estate personal property water and sewer, plus licenses for local occupations. The Standard Oil petition for a drive in gasoline station at Water and Braddock will be opposed by property owners including the Eagles and nearby congregations.
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Common Council
Standard Oil Company
Permt
Water and Braddock Streets
Lovett Bros
The
Eagles
Reward posted for stolen tires and rims in Brathwaite notice
A reward of $26.00 is offered for information leading to the recovery of four tires three Winchester tires rims tubes and chains taken from 503 Fairmont Ave. The notice is signed by D. Braithwaite with the reference 1p-1423-210.
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Winchester
Poultry Wanted Call 7 W before you sell
Classified note from H. D. Albin seeking poultry buyers or suppliers. The short ad urges callers to contact before selling stock, indicating a local sourcing need and immediate interest in poultry offers.
Association officers seek active support for new year
Philip Bietsch of Chamry and Smee of the association join the committee on Caches with Capt. Fred W. Forney on the executive panel as the annual committee selections are announced. Bietsch notes plans aim to secure the best service under geographic and other conditions. Hearty cooperation is urged from members and rank and file to back officers and standing committees facing heavy responsibilities.
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Ewe Ee
Ene
Aperes
Philip Bietsch
Chamry
Smee
Association
UN Ae Ee
Ents
Fred W. Forney
Ees
Bietsch
Mereot, Sec
Peer O
No Street Lamp To Obscure The Eclipse In Winchester
Citizens in Winchester plan to view the solar eclipse with about 95 percent obscured. City Manager Dettra says street lamps will not be turned on during daytime darkness, to avoid overshadowing the spectacle and because lighting is deemed unnecessary. Eclipse expected from eight to ten o'clock with many watching through colored glasses or broken panes.
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Winchester
L. R. Dettra
Power and Light Company
Close Out Sale at Wright and Keffer
A close out sale offers suits overcoats hats caps shoes and work clothing at and below cost. The event is listed under Wright and Keffer at 25 East Water Street with the date 1-21-31.
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Wright & Keffer
Water St
Eclipse watchers gear up for big sky event
On January 23 observers prepare for the eclipse across eastern states and the lower Great Lakes. Scientists plan airborne and ground observations from Los Angeles dirigible teams and Mitchel Field aircraft, with radio broadcasts coordinated by Scientific American to relay progress to distant points.
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Associated Press
Ohio
Klals
R. L
Los Angeles
Mitchel Field
Scientific American
Strate
All Moise Garage Mid City Sale Notice
City garage sale notice announces price reductions from 25 percent to 50 percent for January 26 to 31. Limited details show reduced rates and event timing. Public notice urges customers to visit Mid City Garage for discounted items during the specified week.
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All Moise
MID City Garage
Fresh Produce Declares Seasonal Market Variety
A brief local listing highlights fresh produce including strawberries grapes tangerines grapefruits oranges kumquats and cabbage kale spinach carrots cauliflower lettuce celery mushrooms and more available at the market this week.
Public Sale Notice Near Stephenson on Charles Town Road
Public auction to be held January 28 at 10 a.m. at the seller's residence one percent mile east of Stephenson on Charles Town road. C. Cow, sale notice for property and terms.
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Stephenson
Charles Town Road
Boy Scouts Third Troop Meeting At Legion Building
The Boy Scouts of Troop 1 invite attendance Friday at 7 30 PM in the Legion Building. Full details requested. Scoutmaster Ralphs notes the importance of prompt arrival and participation.
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BOY Scots
Boy Scouts
Legion Building
Local Jewel Robbery Suspect Sought in Luray Va
Winchester police seek a local man connected to a jewelry store theft in Luray Virginia. Three men in a car reportedly pried open a plate glass window and stole necklaces and valuables early Tuesday, with one man from Harlasburg and the others selling baskets locally. Investigators traced a car hired in Harrisonburg and questioned a witness who identified two of the suspects.
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Winchester
L. A
Hain
Luray
Strickler
Harriso
Harischburg
Auto Man Fined For Failing To Aid After Dog Run Down
Justice A. C. Stickley of Woodstock Virginia issued a ruling in a Winchester case holding that any motorist must stop and render aid after striking any living thing taxed as property. Henry M. Baker of Woodstock was fined five dollars and costs for failing to stop and render assistance after running over a dog. The magistrate ruled the carcass on a busy highway posed a danger to others and mandated removal to the roadside. The decision, seen as law until overturned, extends to animals taxed as property.
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A. C. Stickley
Woodstock
Winchester
Henry M. Baker
Baker
George Holtzman
Mr. Baker
The
Commonwealth
Miss Miriam Talbot Hosts Dance For Evelyn Byrd Shipley
Miss Miriam Talbot will entertain at a dancing party tomorrow at her home on South Washington street in honor of Miss Evelyn Byrd Shipley who has been her guest for several days. The orchestra of the Shenandoah Valley Academy with Mr Peter Vredenburgh as pianist will play.
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Miriam Talbot
South Washington Street
Evelyn Byrd Shipley
Shenandoah Valley Academy
Peter Vredenburgh
Teenage girl attempts suicide by iodine ingestion
Dorothy Clifford a fifteen year old girl on Fremont Street swallowed a bottle of iodine in an afternoon attempt to take her own life. Her father John Clifford and Dr. Pifer attended her as she remained in serious condition and preparations were made to move her to a hospital. The incident followed a prior period of restraint and a family custody discussion with relatives, but the immediate act occurred before rescue arrived.
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Dorothy Clifford
Fremont Street
John Clifford
Pifer
Frasier Erward
Are Burg
Harrisonburg
In Action Program Audiences At The Empire
A lively Empire program features the film Miracle adapted from Frank Packard’s story with stars Thomas Meighan Lon Chaney and Betty Compson. The program includes two comedies and a Pathe News reel with a live music accompaniment and a meet your friends feature.
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Frank Packard
Geo. M. Cohan
Vata Thomas Meighan
Lon Chaney
Betty Compson
TRA Music
Pathe News
Empire
No Passenger On C and E Killed In Fourteen Years
The Railway Age notes the Chicago and Eastern Illinois Railroad has operated 14 years without a passenger fatality. In that period the line carried about 2,000,000 passengers yearly, with an average of 95 miles per passenger. Trains logged roughly 2,800,000 passenger train miles annually. The Miller Train Control system is active on this line and recently tested by Interstate Commerce Commission representatives. Several hundred Winchester residents own Miller Train Control Company stock. W. A. Lillard of Hagerstown was here yesterday in the matter.
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Railway Age
Chicago and Eastern Milnois
Chicago and Eastern Illinois Railroad
Miller
Interstate Commerce Commission
Winchester
Miller Train Control Company
W. A. Lillard
Hagerstown
Son of Woman Whose Cow Caused Great Fire Dies
James Patrick Big Jim O Leary son of the cow credited with starting the Chicago fire of 1871 died at his home. He was long a notable figure in Chicago, famed for gambling and philanthropy in the stockyard district.
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Associated Press
James Patrick
Big Jim
O'Leary
Chicago
Chi- O’leary
Centenary Church Report Compared Then and Now
The Rev. F. R. Casselman presented a five year progress report on Centenary Reformed Church at this week’s annual congregational meeting. A summary of the pastor’s report will be published by The Star tomorrow.
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Centenary Reformed Church
F. R. Casselman
The
Star
Popular Lodge Figure Tied to Atlanta Station Details
Fragmentary OCR recalls a lodge circle figure connected to an Atlanta broadcasting station run by an organization affiliate. Mentions included social ties, a marriage to Gladys, attendance by Annie and Neji, and various fraternal groups. Details are unclear due to the damaged text.
Correction Notice Distorts Western Round-Up Show
A correction appears in the Western Round-Up coverage noting an error in the composite text. The report indicates misprint affected key details about the show timing and participants, with clarification issued by the desk.
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Through &m
Church event notice at Jan 29 at 7 p.m
The Church of Christ invites readers to a meeting on January 29 at 7 p.m. Fares are 75 cents. The notice lists Chicken and So Ladies as part of the event highlights.
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Church of Christ
At & P.m
After the Eclipse Brief Marks Sale at Main Street Shop
The event at Mrs. Aiken's rhe in Main Street will begin Saturday at 10 a.m. An auxiliary legion hosts a sale to raise funds for a Sunday service and charity bake. Profits support local efforts and community needs.
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Legion Aux
Attention Company drill day and pay orders issued
All men are ordered to drill Friday day 23 at 15 in uniform. New cases accepted. Pay checks will be issued. 116th Infantry A N G notes.
Three Garages For F 22-1p-31 Read-Moling and Seal'a Winter
Fragmented notice describes three garages related to a filing or contract labeled F 22-1p-31. Read Moling and Seal a winter underwear line appears as garbled text. No clear dates, places, or organizations are readable for a complete summary.
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H. W. Eberts
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Harrisburg
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F.S. Anderson
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