West Virginia Moves to Rename Route 19 Memorial Highway
The West Virginia Legislature approved a joint resolution to rename United States Route 19 as Stonewall Jackson Memorial Highway, urging other states along the Lakes-to-Gulf route to adopt similar naming. The measure sparked proceedings and acted as the centerpiece amid a light Senate session.
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Virginia
Gen. Jackson
Associated Press
Charleston
W. Va
West Virginia
Erie
Pennsylvania
Ten
North Carolina
Georgia
Florida
Stonewall Jackson
A. C. Herold
General Jackson
Clarkeburg
W. Ve
Senate
American Association of State Highway Officials
Tlness
White
Williamson
Wright Hugus
Wheeling
Wife dies as husband falls ill at bedside in Berryville
Mrs. Julia C. Carter of Berryville Virginia died at home after influenza developed into bronchial pneumonia. Her husband Wager Pp Carter was stricken at her bedside and taken to Winchester Memorial Hospital. Survived by husband four sons two daughters and one brother. Funeral at 11 tomorrow in Berryville Presbyterian Church with interment in Green Hill Cemetery.
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Julia C. Carter
Wager
Pp. Carter
Berryville
West Main Street
Winchester Memorial Hospital
Carter
Joel Roberts
Middleway
Jefferson County
W- Va
Memorial Hospital
J. McL. Carr
Green Hill Cemetery
Funeral Rites For Dead Burglar Held At Kurtz's
Charles F King was killed by police during a safe robbery at Halis Greamery. Funeral services were held at Kurtz's undertaking parlor with Rev Robert B Nelson delivering a sermon on judgment and forgiveness. Burial followed at Mount Heton Cemetery Strangers Lot while City Sergeant C Leo Barr handled arrangements. no relatives or out of town friends attended. Pallbearers included J Fred Goss Howard Jones H B Garber Walter Shadestalph S Fanseler and Edward Gunn. Cars were advertised at $1.00 each.
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Charles F. King
Hal
Greamery
Kurtz's
Robert B. Nelson
Hirst Episcopal Church
Mount Het
Nelson
C. Leo Barr
J. Fred ‘Goss
Howard
30Nes
H. B. Garber
Walter Shadestalph
Fanseler
Edward Gunn
Public Sale of Livestock and Supplies Near Winchester
Public sale announced for January 30 at a farm four miles east of Winchester on Sulphur Spring Road. Items include livestock and term supplies listed in the notice. Auction location and exact terms are stated in the public notice.
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Winchester
Spring Road
Pope
Former Senator Oscar Underwood Dies Near Mount Vernon
Former Senator Oscar W. Underwood of Alabama dies at his Vir ginia home at 11 15 in the morning after a December stroke and a later relapse. He leaves widow Bertha Woodward Underwood and two sons Oscar Jr and John Lewis. News of his death spreads from the Capitol to Washington as colleagues recall his leadership. He previously received treatment at Johns Hopkins in Baltimore.
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Associated Press
Oscar W. Underwood
Alabama
Virginia
Capitol
Washington
Senate
House
Leading Virginia Woolen official badly hurt in crash near town
Hollie B. McCormac a key business figure and Virginia Woolen Co. general manager was seriously injured when his 1929 Buick collided head on with a truck on the Valley pike just beyond the city limits. He and two female staff members were rushed to Winchester Memorial Hospital.
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Hollie B. McCormat
Winchester Memorial
Valley Pike
McCormac
Helena M. Peery
Ruth Thomas
Virginia Woolen Company
Harry C. Stouffer
Mr. McCormac
Cormac
Rescuers Impress Italian Nation After Florida Crew Rescue
The rescue of the Flor ida crew by the US liner America drew wide acclaim in Rome. Capt. George Friez and his crew were praised by government circles and private citizens, with the premier showing keen interest and plans for formal thanks from the Italian ambassador.
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Associated Press
Rome
Florida
United States
America
George Friez
Lkely
Sunset Lodge Turkey Dinner Weekend Special Menu
Sunset Lodge offers a delicious turkey dinner on Saturday and Sunday with private dining rooms available. Reservations are required, contact manager Collins at Royal 14a.F-17 for details.
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Collins
Mgr
Special Revival Services at Mount Hebron Church
In Whitache Virginia Mount Hebron Church will host a series of revival services from January 28 at 7 30 pm Rev H W Shickle leads with guest Rev C W Tinsman from Broadway Va Tinsman is well known for his early ministry in the area and the pastor invites local people to attend the meetings.
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Shickle
Storm grips the East as ships crippled and accidents rise
A nor'easter drifts across the eastern states with snow rain sleet and fog. Two ships, the Dixiane and Warbler, face stern damage while the Fernlane requires assistance from Norfolk. In Baltimore and Philadelphia icy streets trigger crashes and delays with at least one fatality.
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Associated Press
New York
Atlantic
Cuba
Warbler
Key West
American Sugar Transport Corporation
Relief
Norfolk
Fernlane
Bermuda
East General
Mississippi
Norristown
Philadelphia
Ims
New York City
Baltimore
Cold Spring
Bengies
Annapolis Road
Carios
J. Calvo
Fort Leonardwood
Bible Class Banquet Draws 176 Despite Weather
The Men’s Bible Class of Grace Lutheran Church hosted a large annual banquet in the social room on West Boscawen Street. Rev. Dr. C. F. Blackwelder of Christ Lutheran in Baltimore gave “The Way Out” stressing everyday virtue and influence on youth.
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Race Lutheran Church
West Boscawen Street
C. F. Blackwelder
Christ
Lutheran Church of Baltimore
Cyril Mee
A. Freed
Grace Eee Peet
Toms Brook
Thveburg
Stephens City
Albin
New Market
Freed
Lewis F. Cooper
Grace Church
Point
Luther B. Haven
Gettysburg
Evelyn Stouffer
Harry C. Stouffer
Col
B. M. Roszel
Shenandoah Valley Academy
Wagner
Martinsburg
Snyder Alleman
Mr. Hottle
Harry W. Ebert
William L. Poston
United Brethren Church
Marion,Anderson
Frisco Station Links With Byrd Antarctic Flight Test
Direct two way radio contact was made between the Byrd expedition plane Stars and Stripes and the Robert Dollar radio station in San Francisco. Malcolm Hansen, wireless expert, tested the gear while the plane hovered about 3,000 feet above the Bay of Whales. The line distance covered about 1000 miles as greetings were exchanged.
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Associated Press
San Francisco
Val
Stars and Stripes
Robert Dollar
Malcolm P. Hansen
Bay of Whales
Antarctic
Nixon Named As Administrator Of Winchester Man's Estate
J. Nixon was named administrator of the estate of James W. D. Sionaker by an order in the Corporation Court. Sionaker, a Winchester resident, drowned on his Hampshire county farm weeks ago. The administrator posted a bond of 12 000 dollars.
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J. Nixon
James W. D. Sionaker
Corporation Court
Sionaker
Winchester
Hampshire County
W. Va
Subscription solicitor sought in Winchester and nearby counties
Wanted energetic man to solicit subscriptions in Winchester and Frederick and adjoining Virginia and West Virginia counties for an old established reliable up-to-date metropolitan daily newspaper. Democratic in politics liberal terms to solicitor who can land business. Address P O Box 217 Winchester Va. 1-25-ip-b)
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Emergeticman Om
Winchester
Frederick
Virginia
West Virginia
Democratic
Pities
Cadet Munhall Confined After Attack at George Washington Hotel
Cadet Munhall of Shenandoah Valley Academy is confined to his mother’s apartment at the George Washington Hotel following an attack. No further details are provided in the readable text.
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Munhall
Shenandoah Valley Academy
George Washington Hotel
Sydney's Case Rain Deferred in Local Court
Sydney Mond, colored, has pursued $11.22 from James B. Winkfield for yard grading for six years. The case faced repeated delays with court dismissals, a key witness dying, and adjournments as Judge Williams reorganized the docket. Mond remains hopeful for a final decision soon.
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Sydney
Sydney Drummond
James B. J
Winkfield
Corporation Court
Williams
Ofmond
Prince Albert E
Uent
Dorney Norvals Vict Winchester On Inspection Tour
A Pennsylvan ia Railroad delegation led by K Rochester toured Winchester then continued along the Cumberland Valley Division. Officials included N Menaugu W T Covert H H Garrigues M J Maroney Miller and more. They arrived by special train at 6 0 o clock and departed later in the day for further inspections.
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Pennsylvania Railroad Company
Winchester
Cumberland Valley
K. K. Rochester
Philadelphia
Mr. Rochester
Menaugu
W. T.covert
H.H. Garrigues
Harrisburg
Eastern Pennsylvania
M. J. Maroney
Sans Miller
Pennsyvania Peese
Chambersburg
Candberland Valley
We. Patchell
G. B. Schroyer
Spera
Youll Smile Too: Winchester Steam Laundry Feature
A short item highlights the Winchester Steam Laundry with a playful tone. The note suggests a light feature or column entry inviting readers to enjoy a local business profile.
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Phoge
Winchester Steam Laundry
Stroke Fatal: Prof J N Fries Dies in Berkeley Springs
Prof J Newton Fries a Frederick County native and longtime educator and minister died after a stroke at his son in law Latrobe Bunter’s home in Berkeley Springs W V He was 78 last December and had taught at Shenandoah College and other schools He leaves a widow Maggie Fries and three daughters Winona Hunter Parkers Springs Loraine Arbuckle and others with ties to Frederick County.
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J. Newton Pires
Frederick
Berkeley Springs
W. Va
Latrobe Bunter
Fries
United Brethren Oh
Virginia “Oc
Eugelh
Conference
Shenandoah College
Dayton
Wits
Ton
Ing
Wall
Frederick County
George
Mary
White Hall
Maggie Fries
Winona Hunter
Berkeley
Sprin
Loraine Arbuckle
Parkstans Springs
Ransom Sentenced on Liquor Charge and Road-Incarceration
In a liquor case, Ransom received ten days in jail and a $100 fine. While on bail awaiting appeal, he faced additional charges and was ordered to forfeit a $500 bond. He is to begin the road camp sentence after serving the present term.
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Sue Tee
Corporation Court
Rangom
Ald
Eugene Dunlop
Ransom
Two Alleged Auto Thieves Held For Federal Officers
Preston Madigan and Robert R Kendall faced a grand jury in the Corporation Court on auto theft charges. Chief Doran re arrested them in the courtroom and jailed them on complaint as federal warrants were issued. Federal agents plan to move them to Harrisonburg for the theft case involving Jo Wright’s car last September.
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Preston Madigan
Robert R Kendall
Geome
Corporation
Doran
Er Saate
Wa-Stelen Automobiles
Speci
Maurice Joyce
Harrisonburg
Jo Wright
Hari
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House Judiciary Committee
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Dellinger ‘Bros
Oscar Underwood
Mount Vernon
H.b.mcormac
Mrs. Peery
Miss Thomas
Hebron
Frisco
Byrd
Nixon
Dorney
Norvals Vict
J.N. Fries
Frederick ‘County
Ilness
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