Virginia urged to reorganize county government
A New York Bureau of Municipal Research report to the Virginia General Assembly calls county government “scattered” and “disjointed” and favors a statewide reorganization with an optional county administrator or manager. It estimates potential annual savings of at least 1.5 million and proposes abolishing many old offices.
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Vthered Press
Virginia
New York Bureau of Municipal Research
General Assembly
Byrd
Funeral for James Tone in Millwood after Bisbee death
James FR. Jones 24 died January 29 in Bisbee Arizona after a brief pneumonia illness. He leaves parents Courtney Byrd Jones and Julia Henry Jones of Millwood Clarke County and siblings M F Henry Jones Nathaniel Burwell Jones Juliette Burwell Courtney Byrd. He earned a MA from Alabama and a mining engineering degree from VPI 1925. Funeral at Christ Church Millwood Friday at 11 with Rev B Duvall Chambers and Rev Robert B Nelson officiating. Burial at Old Chapel cemetery.
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James FR. Jones
Courtney Byrd Jones
Julia Henry Jones
Millwood
Clarke County
Bisbee
Arizona
Mr. Jones
Boyce
Christ Church
Old Chapel
B. Duvall’ Chambers
Robert.b. Nelson
Christ Church, Winchester
M. F. Henry Jones
Nathaniel Burwell Jones
Juliette Burwell
Courtney Byrd
Jones
Episcopal High School
Virginia Polytechnic Institute
University of Alabama
Tuscaloosa
Virginia Institute
Episcopal Church
Year for Theft of Four Gallons of Oysters
Holmes Butler, a colored man from Middletown, was sentenced in Winchester county court to three months on the road for each gallon of oysters stolen, totaling twelve months. He denied the theft but was caught by the sheriff as host at a feast where oysters were the main dish and could not explain the source.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Holmes Butler
Little and Larrick
Middletown
Winchester
Butler
Seized Cars to be Sold by Court Decree
A Corporation Court order sets Monday February 20 for selling three confiscated automobiles. The Oakland owned by Thomas Parks, the Hupmobile owned by Carl Renner, and the Mitchell owned by Harold Blunt were seized after their owners were found transporting liquor.
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Corporation Court
Cits
Oakland
Thomas Parks
Carl Renner
Mitchell
Harold Blunt
Earl of Warwick Dies In Sussex
HOVE Sussex Jan 31 The Earl of Warwick long allied with military leaders died today after a lengthy illness. He was 45 years old.
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Earl of Warwick
Sussex
Associated Press
Hove
Eng
the, Earl of Warwick
Lord French
John J. Pershing
Chesapeake and Ohio Wins Greenbriar and Eastern Rail Control
The Interstate Commerce Commission granted permission to the Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad to acquire control of the Greenbriar and Eastern Railroad in West Virginia for about 1.4 million dollars. The ruling, reported by the Associated Press, was issued in Washington on January 31.
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Associated Press
Washington
Greenbriar and Eastern Railroad
West Virginia
Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad
Interstate CommInerce Commission
Young Christians Celebrate Endeavor Week Worldwide
Winchester area members of Christian Endeavor observe the forty seventh anniversary of the first society. The movement now spans 100 countries with about 4 million members and 20 million ever enrolled. Clergy and youth programs emphasize loyalty to church, youth evangelism, world peace, and Christian citizenship through services on February 5.
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Christian Endeavor Societies
Winchester
Worldwide
Christian Endeavor Movement
First
Young People’s Society
Christian Endeavor Organization
Francis EB. Clark
D. D
Portland
Maine
Clarke
Clark
Daniel A. Poling
New York City
Worldwide Movement
Christian Endeavor Unions
Ciies
United’ $Tates
Christian Endeavor
Christian Endeavor Society
Rehearsals for Firemen's Frolic Begin in City Hall
The first rehearsal for the Firemen's Frolic show at Friendship Fire Company hall drew a large crowd. Mr Mullane and three assistants worked until 11 PM perfecting stunts with premier end men Jim DuShane and Tom Warren and Bob Barr in blackface. The Empire Theatre hosts the event February 16 and 17, with next rehearsal set for Wednesday at 8 PM and local girls urged to participate.
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Friendship Fire Company
Mullane
Washington City
Jim DuShane
Tom Warren
Bob Barr
Empire Theatre
Wisconsin Senator Seeks Early Action on Third Term Limit
Senator LaFollette announced he would press for early action on his resolution to limit the presidency to two terms, following New York state Republican leaders endorsing President Coolidge for another term. The move signals a push to curb consecutive terms for the Oval Office.
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Associated Press
Washington
Coolidge
New York
LaFollette
Wisconsin
Can
Mrs. Bettie Kiger Yost Funeral in city Thursday
The funeral for the late Mrs Bettie Kiger Yost who died in Philadelphia will be held at 2 o clock Thursday afternoon from the residence of Miss Catherine Yost and Ellis Yost at 819 North Kent Street. The body will be brought here Wednesday evening by relatives from Philadelphia.
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Bettie Kiger Yost
Philadelphia
Catherine Yost
Ellis Yost
North Kent Street
Yost
Money to Lend on Real Estate Security Ad
Harison and Harrigan advertise money to lend on approved real estate security at 11 Rouss Ave. The notice includes contact for the loan and a date code. Winchester Steam Laundry offers washing, cleaning and pressing services with phone contact.
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Harison & Harrigan
Rouss Ave
Winchester Steam Laundry
Missing U-Boat Turns Up Safe off Florida
News that the submarine 8 3 afloat in Florida waters near Guantanamo Cuba dispels fears of a S-4 style disaster. The ship reported by Rear Admiral Grumby is under her own power toward Cuba with a 41 man crew. Intensive search orders followed loss of contact south of Cape Hatteras.
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Washington
Florida
Cuba
Navy Department
Frank H. Grumby
Guantanamo
Cape Hatteras
Atlantic
Camden
Saratoga
Department
Milwaukee
Raleigh
Memphis
Ater
H. Brumby
Camden, Az
Wilmington
N. C
United States Coast Guard
Modoc
Southport
Cape Fear
Funeral Rites Held For Ruth Cooley
The funeral for Miss Ruth A. Cooley of Middletown was held at Grace Methodist Church with Rev. J. B. Hupman and Rev. A. E. Owens officiating. Burial followed at Riverview Cemetery in Strasburg. She was 29 and survived by her father J D Cooley sister Mrs Harry Grover brother J Stanley Cooley and a half brother James Cooley.
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Ruth A. Cooley
James D. Cooley
Middletown
Grace Methodist Church
J. B. Hupman
A. E. Owens
Strasburg
Reliagg
Eatterson
Harry Grover
Reliance
J. Stanley Cooley
Philadelphia
James Cooley
Kennedy Family Matriarchal Ties Marked Tragic Death
Andrew Kennedy aged 55 son of the late Edmund P Kennedy and Julia Pan Kennedy of Charles Town died of paralysis at his home in Jersey City. Survived by widow, a daughter Mrs Harold Johnston of Flushing New York, three brothers and three sisters. Born and raised in Charles Town he attended Charles Town Academy. Funeral services will be in Jersey City with interment in Flushing, New York.
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Charles Town
W. Va
Andrew Kennedy
Edmund P. Kennnedy
Julia Pan Kennedy
Jersey
Harold Johnton
Flushing
N. Y
Kennedy
Charles Town Academy
Jersey City
Flishing
Veen
Hickman ancestor called nutty guy by Arkansas man
Testimony in William Hickman insanity case traces generational fits and alleged craziness. An Arkansas deposition described Otto Buck as crazy and unable to work, and a nurse testified Hickman’s mother showed insanity signs during care at a Little Rock hospital.
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Hickman
Nutty Guy
Arkansas
Associated Press
Hall OF Justice
Los Angeles
Cal
William W. Hickman
Marian Parker
Superior Court
Spencer Lane
Hartford
Ark
Otto Buck
Jerome K. Walsh
Lane
Buck
Ozarkian
Arkansas Witness
Keyea
James Costello
Walsh
Marshall Schmidt
Sugar Creek
Kansas City
Little Rock, Ark
Eva Hickman
Costello
William Edward Hickman
Credit Situation Still Is Cause Of Uneasiness
New York January 31 heavy buying of public utilities lifted prices in the stock market resuming an upward trend. Several issues hit record highs as the call money rate fell from 5 to 4 percent and a further rate cut was forecast. Market volume contracted as traders avoided commitments amid broad uneasiness over the credit situation.
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Associated Press
New York
Double Header At Handley Court On Thursday Evening
Basketball fans may attend a double header at Handley School gym Thursday evening. The first game starts at 8 o clock between the Girls' Athletic Club and Shepherd College. from 9 to 9 15 the acrobatic program, then at 9 15 Washington and Lee freshmen face the American Legion team. Admission 50 cents.
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Handley School
Otis Sargent
Girls’ Athletic Club
Shepherd College
Washington and Lee University
Lexington
American Legion
Government closes Sinclair contempt case in federal proceedings
The government finished criminal contempt action against Harry F. Sinclair William J Burns and four associates with the introduction of the Fall-Sinclair conspiracy jury record. Defense motions followed as the record faced attempts to strike evidence amid the case. The report notes a bereavement message from Mrs. M. Novick and children.
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Associated Press
Washington
Harry F. Sinclair
William J. Burns
Sinclair
Burs
Goose Hangs High to Be Staged at Handley High School
Handley High School pupils sponsor a charity play The Goose Hangs High by Lewis Beach to raise funds for a Judge John Handley statue. The show is not part of the lecture course and tickets cost 75 and 50 cents for adults and 25 cents for children. The performance is at Handley High School auditorium next Monday at 8 oclock.
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Handley High School
John Handley
Lewis Beach
Brunswick High School Destroyed by Fire in Maryland
A two story brick high school in Brunswick Frederick county was destroyed early today by fire of undetermined origin. Loss estimated at 80000 dollars with the building and equipment. About 300 pupils will be sent to other Brunswick public schools under tentative plans. Harpers Ferry firemen aided Brunswick crews.
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Frederick
Brunswick
Frederick County
Harpers Ferry
W. Va
Brunswick Department
Attorney Kern Serves as Circuit Judge For A Day
Harry R. Kern was appointed pro tempore circuit judge in Frederick County to preside over Potomac Joint Stock Land Bank of Alexandria against Annie L. Reardon et al. Judge Philip Williams had previously represented the bank and acted as special commissioner, so Kern sat in and issued a decree in the case.
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Harry R. Kern
Circuit Court
Frederick County
Potomac Joint Stock Land Bank of
Alexandria
Annie L. Reardon
Philip Williams
Kern
Hagerstown Girl's Loud Scream Frightens Attacker
Lillian Semler, 15, screamed so loudly after a pistol threat in Hagerstown that James Whitley, 18, fled. Police later held Whitley on an assault charge after the girl identified him with another suspect, triscoe Parker, also found bearing weapons.
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Associated Press
Fo Forest Drive
Triscoe Parker
Whitley
Highway funds split by areas and state boundary line bill
Richmond report notes proposals to add 1500 miles to the state highway system over two years with area based versus population based allocations. A Potomac boundary ratification bill seeks markers and US Coast Survey documentation with Virginia paying up to 10 000 dollars. The measure prompts a predicted road fight over county share and maintenance costs.
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Richmond
Byrd
C. C. Vaughan, Jr
Franklin
Senate
Euiee A. Bowles
Vostrom
Potomac
Maryland
Virginia
General Assembly
We A. Lesner
Norfolk
Robert C. Norris, Jr
Thirty-first
Iaw
Commission of Fisheries
Senate Committee On Privileges and Elections
Vaughan
Henrico County
Maryland-Virginia
Edward Bl. Mathews
Wilbur A. Nelson
United States Coast and Geodetic Survey
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Bisbee, Arizona
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C. and
Endeavor
Mrs. Yost
Hatteras
Ruth Cooley
Asylum
Handley Court
Cace
M. Novick
Handley
Hagerstown
Opequon Memorial Church
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Kerristown
Louise Clevenger
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