Glass Sand Corp to Start Work at Gore Plant Soon
Frederick county gains a new industry as the Virima Glass Sand Corporation receives a charter for 150000 capital. The plant near Gore will mine white rock silica for glass factories, with 50 to 75 workers expected on completion and a ready water supply from Cold Stream.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glass Sand Corp
Gore Plant
Glass Sand Co
Frederick County
Industral’ Chain
Eins | Corper- Peece
Gore
Cold Stream
Atlantic Seaboard
Virima Glass Sand Corporation
George W. Hohannes
Bevan
Senical Department
University of Virginia
Hohannes
United States
Charter Soan
Winchester
Johannes
Virginia State Corporation Commission
W. R. Talbot
T. B. Patton
Capt
Lewis F. Cooper
Winchester and
Wardensville
Hohanness
A. R. Stotler
Wickersham Report To Be Discussed At Berryville Church
Rev E J Richardson of the American League Against Alcoholism will speak at Berryville Baptist Church Sunday January 25 at 7 30 PM. He will discuss the Wickersham report on prohibition recently submitted to Congress by President Hoover in a full service with no collection and an open discussion of the national prohibition situation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. J. Richardson
American League Against Alcoholism
Washington
Berryville Baptist Church
Wickersham
Congress
Hoover
Two Children Die In Fire At Montalto Pa
A two family apartment house in Montalto Pennsylvania burned early today killing Martha aged 13 and Richard aged 10 who were asleep on the second floor. Their mother Mrs Roy Brecbill saved her infant but could not reach the two older children. The father was away at work and the first floor occupants John Sprow and his wife escaped unharmed. The fire origin was not determined.
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Associated Press
Montalto
Martha
Richard
Roy Brecbill
Mr. Brecbill
Waynesboro
John Sprow
Canada Premier To Meet President In Washington Visit
Prime Minister Bennett of Canada considers a Washington trip to confer with President Hoover. No major international matter prompts the visit, but it would offer a chance to discuss Canadian American issues if plans are finalized.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington
Bennett
Canada
Hoover
Legion Renames Smoke Event For Ex Service Men
The Star reports a smoker originally said to be sponsored by the Kiwanis Club will instead be tendered to all ex service men of World War by the local American Legion. The event occurs Monday night at Rouss Hall, January 26th.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kiwanis Club
Rouss Hall
American Legion
A. and P Tea Co Ad Corrects Beef Price Error
The Star corrects yesterday's ad stating Plate Boiling Beef was misquoted as 23 cents per pound. the proper price is 10 cents per pound. The correction notes the error appeared in the advertisement for the A. and P Tea Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. & P. Tea Co
Ex Service Men Smoker Invitation for Wins Chester Area
All ex service men of Wins Chester and surrounding community are invited to attend a smoker by Robert Y. Conrad Post No 21. The event is Monday night January 26 1921 at 8 o clock at Rouse Hall. Bring the amount due 23 1p 3t.
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Winschester
Robert Y. Conrad
Rouse Hall
Forms Sent Out For Farmers 10 Get Drought Aid
Virginia farmers may apply for drought loans as the Department of Agriculture ships application blanks to county agents and drought relief chairmen. The $45 million emergency loan program will be administered through the Washington seed loan office with local committees. Max loan is 600 dollars. Applicants must provide farm, family and crop details and sign waivers and liens to allow government priority on 1931 crops. Byrd and Hutcheson report steady demand and prompt local processing.
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Virginia
Department of Agriculture
Harry F. Byrd
Byrd
John R. Hutcheson
Blacksburg
Richmond
Federal Department of Agriculture
Washington
Senate Passes Highway Bill Public Works Measure Approved
The Senate approved a $213,964,000 Agriculture Department appropriation with $125,000,000 immediately available for road construction. The action was reported from Washington on January 23.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington
Agricultural Department
Senate
Governor Ritchie to Speak at Baltimore Auto Show
Governor Ritchie will address the Baltimore automobile show on WSBR radio tonight starting at 8 45 p m. The 45 minute governor program follows an orchestra set as the show airs from 8 to 9 p m. He has not chosen a topic yet.
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The
Associated Press
Baltimore
Ritchie
WSBR
Public Sale At Siler Virginia Residence Feb 3 1931
Public sale of household and kitchen furniture and 48% acres of land including a six room house barn canning factory and large store room at the late residence of Robert Shade Siler Virginia on Tuesday February 3 1931 at 10 a m. The land features a never failing flowing well.
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Robert Shade
Siler
Special Prices on Home Feeds by Winchester Milling Co
In preparation for a new corn meal plant, Winchester Milling Co offers cash discounts on home feeds in ton lots. Home Middlings sold at 32 per ton, Home Mixed Feed at 31 per ton, and Home Bran at 30 per ton, with bulk prices 2 per ton lower. Tee.
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Winchester Milling CO
Red Cross Faces Hunger Relief Surging Toward One Million
Washington January 23. Red Cross relief calls surge as chairman John Barton Payne says nearly 1 million people may need aid by February 1. He cites 587 034 receiving help and Arkansas estimates 550 000 on the roll. Fund drive now at 1 264 000 toward a 10 million goal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington
Red Cross
John Barton Payne
Payne
Arkansas
West Virginia
Virginia
Alabama
Ohio
National Organization
Erro Norte
Would Remove All Restrictions on Prescriptions
Washington January 23 A bill to remove restrictions on prescription liquor distribution by physicians was introduced by Senator Copeland Democrat New York. He would end statutory limits on medicinal liquor amounts and the number of prescriptions and would remove the requirement to specify the ailment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Wickersham Commission
Senator Copeland
New York
Revolt Against Pessimism Pushes Markets Higher
NEW YORK, Jan. 23. The revolt against pessimism gained ground in financial markets with shares recovering in brisk trading and bonds showing a favorable credit position. Observers view the rally as a technical correction of an oversold market, aided by mild optimism from prominent financial sources. Call money held at 11 1/2 percent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
New York
Woodcock Probes Rum Enforcement in Binghamton
National Prohibition Director Col. Amos W. W. Woodcock arrived in Binghamton New York to investigate lax enforcement of the dry law. He said he would probe alleged bootlegging tied to Andrew J. Horwatt former bank president who disappeared amid a looting scandal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Binghamton
N. Y
Amos W. W. Woodcock
National Prohibition
Andrew J. Horwatt
State Bank of
Returning Infantry Off to Home Stations from Duty
The 116th Infantry Virginia National Guard, active since November 26 to police Danville and Schoolfield, Va., heads home tonight with expected arrival around 11:00 tomorrow on the Baltimore and Ohio line. New provisional troops, about 250, join Danville area duties per Governor Pollard's order.
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One Hundred and Sixteenth Infantry
Virginia National Guard
Danville
Schoolfield
Baltimore and Ohio
Harrisonburg
Richmond
Pollard
116Th Infantry
G Waller
Pittsylvania
246Th Regiment
Coast Artillery
Alonzo B. Wood
Lynchburg
R. Turner Arrington
Swictmond
Vinton
Roanoke
Riverside
Dan River
H. R. Fitzgerald
Fewer Auto Tags Issued Since January 15
The Chamber of Commerce reports a drop in automobile license plates issued compared with last year. In 1930 a mid January rush continued for several days at the commerce office, but in 1931 only a few plates have been issued since that date. Comparison shows 1930: Pleasure 3574, Trucks 593, Commercial 103. 1931: Pleasure 3451, Trucks 593, Commercial 12.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commerce
Commerce Office
Bread as a Key for Appealing Hostess Service
An advertising note urges readers to serve B. and C. Bread to be an appreciated hostess, implying the product enhances hospitality skills and guest reception.
Winchester church over-subscribes to annuity fund drive
The Presbyterian Church of Winchester exceeded its $6,000 quota for the southern Presbyterians annuity fund by more than 10 percent. A total of 229 members pledged $6,621.25, all voluntarily, leading Winchester Presbytery in both quota and over-subscription for the three year campaign.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian Church of
Winchester
F. T. McFaden
Winchester Presbytery
Deserted Husband Wins Absolute Divorce in Winchester Court
Walter Johnson obtains an absolute divorce from Mrs. Fannie B. Johnson in the Corporation Court of Winchester on desertion grounds. Married August 31, 1918, she left November 11, 1927 with moving van to transfer furniture and took their ten year old child, now said to live in York Pennsylvania. Neither party may remarry for six months. property rights are preserved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Johnson
Fannie B. Johnson
Corporation Court of Winchester
York
Flu Epidemic Spreads Across Baltimore Area
Baltimore and surrounding counties report 256 new influenza cases, raising the state total to 2,470 for the outbreak. Baltimore City records 225 new cases today, with five deaths in the city since Monday and 25 from pneumonia, though officials call the outbreak mild given the population.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Baltimore
Baltimore City
C. Hampson Jones
Miller's offers old time remedies in long established shop
Old timers list remedies such as castor oil calomel turpentine epsom salts asafetida gum camphor licorice licorice root mutton suet tony pennyroyal lamp black cod liver oil plus Hagerstown almanacs chalk pipes and Swan Down. Miller's store in same building for 125 years in business offers these items.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hagerstown
Miller’s
Important meeting of fruit growers in Winchester
A very important meeting of the fruit growers of the Valley of Virginia will be held at the Court House in Winchester at two o'clock, Saturday, February 7. Virginia Agriculture Commissioner George W. Koiner will discuss inspection regulations for next year and spray residue. All fruit growers are urged to attend whether in Frederick County or not. PHIL H. GOLD, Pres. Frederick County Fruit Growers station.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Valley of Virginia
Court House
Winchester
George W. Koiner
Commissioner of Agriculture of
Virginia
Frederick County
Death Removes S R Wilkinson At Front Royal
Front Royal Va January 23 Smith R Wilkinson a well known citizen died Wednesday at the home of Joe Swan on ter street after an illness of about two weeks. He was 78, born and reared in the county and admired by all. Survived by three sisters Mrs Annice Powell Washington Mrs C W Little Middletown and Mrs T Painter Vaucluse. Funeral services were held today at 2 30 pm. Interment Prospect Hill Cemetery.
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Front Royal
Smith R. Wilkinson
Joe Swan
Ter Street
Wilkinson
Annice Powell
Washington
C. W. Little
Middletown
T. Painter
Vaucluse
Prospect Hill Cemetery
Virginia Apples Command Attention in English Market
Imperial apples from Virginia sold in Liverpool today at 5.76 to 7.92 dollars, Staymans 4.80 to 6.24, Delicious 7.20. Shipments from New York to British ports for the week ending January 17 totaled 41,190 barrels and 6,723 boxes across Liverpool London Glasgow Cardiff Belfast Southampton and Manchester.
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Virginia
Liverpool
Eng
G. R. Cooper
Port Curtis
New York
London
Glasgow
Cardiff
Belfast
Southampton
Manchester
B and O Proposes Alton System Reorganization
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad seeks ICC approval to form the Alton Railroad Company to acquire the former Chicago and Alton line. The plan calls for $25,000,000 in common stock to be issued by the new company in exchange for the old system's outstanding obligations controlled by B&O.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Chicago and Alton
Interstate Commerce Commission
Alton Railroad Company
Baltimore and Ohio
Death Sentence Stayed By Gov Conley In West Virginia
Governor Conley stayed the death sentence of William Claude Adams of Mingo County until February 20. It is the second reprieve in two days after Emery Stephens in Logan County received a stay until the same date. Adams was convicted for the killing of Mrs. Phyathia McGuire and Thykye Wiles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Charleston
W. Va
William Claude Adams
Mingo County
Conley
Emery Stephens
Logan County
Adams
Peyathia -McGuire
Oo. Thykye “Wiles
Former GOP Funds Manager Indicted for Perjury
Victor Seymour former manager of the western headquarters of the Republican national senatorial campaign committee in Denver was indicted for perjury by a federal grand jury in Lincoln Nebraska. George W Norris a Nebraska grocer facing a perjury charge was also indicted for testifying before the Senate campaign funds investigating committee last summer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Lincoln
Neb
Victor Seymour
Republican National Senatorial Campaign Committee
Denver
George W. Norris
Nebraska Grocer
United States
United States Senate Campaign Funds Investigating Committee
Nebraska
Longtime Baltimore and Ohio Engineer Dies at 73
William H. England of Keyser West Virginia aged 73 died after a lingering illness. He worked for years as a locomotive engineer on the Baltimore and Ohio route between Cumberland Maryland and Fairmont West Virginia. Funeral in Elkins West Virginia. Survived by widow Florence England of Keyser three daughters Mrs. W H McIlwee of Winchester Mrs J J Turner of Pueblo Colorado and Violet England at home four sons Frank Philadelphia West Edgell Cleveland Ohio and L H England abroad two brothers L O England Beverley West Virginia and William England Cumberland Maryland one sister Mrs Louise Stansbury Ketterman West Virginia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William H. McIlwee
England
Keyser
W. Va
Balimore and Ohio Railroad
Cumberland
Fairmont
Elkins
United Brethren Church
Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers
Florence England
W. H. MclIlwee
Winchester
J. J. Turner
Pueblo
Colo
Violet England
Frank
Philadelphia
West
New Extradition Treaty Not Aimed At Bergdoll
State Department officials said the new extradition treaty with Germany was drafted without reference to Bergdoll the draft evader and escaped prisoner. The pact was ratified by the Senate, but officials would not say if Bergdoll could be extradited, a question not before the department. Bergdoll from a Philadelphia family dodged the draft and fled to Germany.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bergdoll
Washington
State Department
Germany
Grover Cleveland
America
Senate
Department
Philadelphia
United States
Farm For Sale In Frederick County With Buildings
Farm offered 312 miles from Winchester on Poe leek Limestone land with timber and cultivated areas. Features an eight room frame dwelling, large bank barn, silo, outbuildings, reservoir, two wells and cistern. Best value in Frederick County according to B. M. Sullivan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester
Poe Leek
Frederick Co
Chicken Dinner Clearbrook Lunchroom Ad
Sun vend ae 8 p m Price 50c. p lt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clearbrook Lunchroom
Sun+ vend
Coal price notice from Snider and Co
Fragmentary OCR shows a coal price notice listing five dollars and fifty cents per ton. The readable portion names Snider and Co as the supplier. Further details are illegible.
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James Cannon, Jr
Methodist Episcopal Church, South
Berryville Church
Legion
Blanks
Gov. Ritchie
Mississippi
Woodcock
Big Fellows
the Evening Star
Richmond and Vicinity
B. & C. Bread
Phil H. Gold
Frederick County Fruit Growers Station
J. H. Lynch
Memphis, Tenn
S R. Wilkinson
Gov. Conley
G.O.P. Funds
Senator Norris
W. H. McIlwee
Ilness
B. M. Sullivan
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