Clara M Wolford of Capon Bridge dies after heart illness
Clara M. Wolford of Capon Bridge died yesterday morning at 2 at the home of her cousin Edgar Wolford in Brentwood Maryland after two weeks of treatment for chronic heart disease at Johns Hopkins Baltimore. She was 50 and survived by her husband and three children. Funeral Sunday with services at 10:30 at the Capon Bridge area, interment at Fairview Church Cemetery.
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Clara M. Wolford
Wolford
Caponge
W. Va
Edgar Wolford
Brentwood
Washington, D. C
Johns Hopkins
Baltimore
Joseph and
Margaret Clark
Whitacre
Capon Bridge
Pleasant Grove
Margaret
William
Mervin
Amherst Street
John Clark
Annie Mellon
Miami
Fla
Fairview Church
Late Banker Jones Famed Clarke County Leader Dies
A longtime Berryville banker, W. H. Jones, died after two months illness. Survived by widow Nellie Bowman nee Bowman, a sister of his first wife Sue Bowman, son Randolph Jones of McPherson Kansas, and sister Mrs. George T. Johnston of Front Royal. Jones began as a clerk in Louis Scheuer’s clothing store, joined the First National Bank in 1904, rose to cashier, became president and cashier after 1929, and held civic roles including councilman for 20 years, Red Cross treasurer, and Berryville Presbyterian elder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nellie Bowman
Berryville
Sue Bowman
Randolph Jones
McPherson Kans
George T. Johnston
Front Royal
R. Jones
Louis Scheuer
First National Bank
Ase Jly
Bank of
Clarke County
Winter Haven
Fla
Jones
Wiliam Travers Lewis
The
Red Cross
Accident Prevention Campaign Grows in Winchester
The Winchester Frederick Red Cross chapter begins a home and farm safety check list campaign. Boy Scouts will canvass homes covering hazards from stairs to poisons. Junior Red Cross students will share safety tips with parents, with The Star to publish guidance from the national safety booklet.
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Winchester
Red Cross
Andrew Bell
Winchester-Frederick
American Red Cross
Peace Pact Crisis Deepens as Forces Hold Key Bridges
Reported today that the Sino Japanese crisis worsened after Chinese forces refused to evacuate west of Peiping. Units reportedly held the Marco Polo highway bridges and the Yungting river railroad bridges and remained entrenched at Wanpinghsien amid a local truce.
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Wanpinghsien
Pieping
Tokyo
War Office
China
Domei
Nanking
Shinrokuro Hidaka
Shanghai
Shigeru Kawagoe
Tientsin
Japan
Kawagoe
Peiping
Marco Polo Highway
Yungting River
Senate Court Reform Plan Emerges In Eight-Point Program
Senator O Mahoney outlines an eight point judicial reform program as the administration and judiciary committee move to attach a rider to a House bill. Proponents claim the administration can salvage parts of the original bill while opposition leaders expect to dictate changes. Barkley Garner and others discuss the plan as McCarran Logan speak with reporters outside.
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Garner
Barkley
McCarran
Logan
Judiciary Committee
O'Mahoney
D.-Wye
House
O’mahoney
Supreme Court
Attorney General
D.-Ky
Ashurst
D.-Ariz
Military Train Passes Through On Way To Texas
Twenty five trucks carrying members of the 51st Signal Battalion with New Jersey licenses moved through Winchester around 1 PM en route to Texas. The unit appeared complete with tents and supplies, and the final truck carried radio equipment and khaki clad soldiers.
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51St Signal Battalion
New Jersey
Winchester
Texas
McCune Will Put On Record In County Clerk Office
The will of the late Margaret McCune made jointly with Samuel McCune is filed with County Clerk C. C. Brannon. It states that on the death of either maker the survivor inherits all estate, and on both deaths household articles go to children Nellie Rogers Eva Gallaher Mary Wallahan and B C McCune. It also bequeaths $500 each to Paul David S Emma and Mary Rhodes children of Bertie Rhodes. Residue to be divided among the four children. E M Funk named executor with bond at $5 000. J H Fisher J H Brumbick W H Spiggle W R Campbell and M H Rhodes named appraisers three may serve.
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Margaret McCune
Samuel McCune
C. C. Brannon
Nellie Rogers
Eva Gallaher
Mary Wallahan
B. C. McCune
Paul
David S
Emma
Mary Rhodes
Bertie Rhodes
E. M. Funk
J. H. Fisher
J. H. Brumbick
W. H. Spiggle
W. R. Campbell
M. H. Rhodes
Cars Sideswipe On 50 Near Gore
Two cars were slightly damaged this morning around 9 30 on Route 50 near Gore Virginia. Driver W H Raetzman of Calmont Farm Kentucky and driver Geraldine Cunningham of Lakeview Drive Parkersburg West Virginia settled damages at the scene.
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Gore
W. H. Raetzman
Calmont Farm
Lexington
Geraldine Cunningham
Lakeview Drive
Parkersburg
W. Va
Guests From West To Visit Frederick Farm Family
Mrs C H Townsend of Kirksville Missouri and Dr and Mrs O L Brooker with daughters Martyn Jane and Carolyn Mae Brooker and Mr Ray Randall of Canton Ohio travel to Frederick county to spend the weekend with Mr and Mrs Hunter Binson at the Mattison orchard farm. Mr and Mrs Robinson recently moved to Virginia from Missouri to operate the Mattison farm.
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C. H. Townsend
Kirksville
O.L. Brooker
Martyn Jane
Carolyn Mae Brooker
Ray Randall
Canton
Ohio
Hunter Binson
Mattison
Frederick County
Robinson
Virginia
Missouri
Mattison Farm
Rebels Press Madrid Front In Fierce Encirclement Push
Front line reports say rebels threaten to complete encirclement of siege forces near Madrid as government gunners defend Brunete against heavy assaults. Miaja’s aides call the failed town assault a potential turning point in Franco’s counteroffensive with insurgent losses estimated around ten thousand. The peak above Villanueva de la Canada remained strewn with corpses and debris after the government’s failed attempt to retake the hill.
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Page One
Madrid
Brunete
Miaja
Villaneuva de la Canada
Phillips Firm Persists After Labor Setback and Strike
The Phillips firm says the A F L dropped them, while a workers committee that tried to mediate calls for a CIO. The company filed damage claims for 54 350 against Cambridge Dorchester County and the city, alleging violence by strikers and sympathizers during the walkout under an old Civil War era law.
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Cambridge
Dorchester County
Teske speaks on fruit crops at Winchester Rotary lunch
Virginia Tech expert Dr. Teske visited the Winchester Golf Club for the Rotary Club meeting. He urged growers to discuss fruit problems and state crop conditions with him while in the area. Guests included Rotarians from Front Royal Staunton Columbia Akron and Baltimore.
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Front Royal
Harry Lovett
Staunton
W. L. Perry
Columbia
Round Hill
Herman Stine
Charles McVicar
Jos. Hodgson
Fine In Assault On Mr Baker At Hern Don Farm
The case centers on Baker a tenant at Hern don farm who assaulted Mr Herndon with an iron pipe while trying to drive two cows owned by T B Massie off the property. Mrs Herndon says she struck Baker with the pipe and her husband aided her. Baker claims Mrs Herndon beat him first and he was later followed by her in a car. The court suspended the jail sentence citing Baker's poor health. R E Perrine represented Baker with Burr P Harrison prosecuting for the Commonwealth.
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Baker
Herndon
Mr. Herndon
Massie
T. B. Massie
Seattle editors refuse guild dues protest policy
Forty Seattle Post Intelligencer editorial employees, all members of the American Newspaper Guild, refuse to pay dues and assessments over current policies. They petition the guilds international board and Heywood Broun to voice their opposition. Separate notes report visits and stays by Mrs. Robert Fincham and relatives in New Jersey and Miss Carrs in Bermuda.
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Seattle
The
Seattle Post~Intelligencer
American Newspaper Guild
Guild
Heywood Broun
Tex Ritter's Texas Roots Shine In Western Film Tour
Actor Woodward Ritter known as Tex Ritter, claims two cowboy songs as his best while touring and performing in New York and at the Palace. He left Hollywood June 15 and plans to resume eight Western musical subjects with Grand National this year. He praises Tom Mix as the top western star and notes his first post film tour since entering pictures.
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Tex” Ritter
Texas
The
Lone Prairie
Tex
New York
Woodward Ritter
Palace Au
Hollywood
Grand National
Frontier Town
Las Vegas
Boy Scouts
Washington
Tom Mix
Ritter
To Wed Again Opera Star Mary McCormic Divorces
Opera singer Mary McCormic is granted a divorce from attorney Homer V. Johannsen in Chicago. She would not deny contemplating a fourth marriage.
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Mary McCormic
Homer V. Johannsen
Chicago
Central Press
Purdue Coach Noble Kizer In Serious Condition
Noble Kizer head football coach at Purdue University since 1930 is seriously ill in a Lafayette Indiana hospital after more than two years of nephritic ailment. Central Press report.
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Noble Kizer
Purdue University
Lafayette
Ind
Central Presa
Markets report shows mixed livestock bid in Baltimore sales
Baltimore and Baltimore Livestock markets on July 22 show cattle and hogs trading higher while steers and yearlings soften. Lambs firm with demand steady. grain prices edge down on corn and wheat. Bulls, cows, calves, and hogs see varied gains across weight classes. overall tone cautious amid supply notes and regional price quotes.
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Baltimore
New Jersey
Idaho Springs
Montana
Baltimore Livestock Baltimore
U. S. Dept. Agri
Futures And Cash Grain Quotations In Chicago Weathered Volatile Session
In Chicago on July 22 brief market report shows big late declines in corn prices with futures and cash quotations for grain futures and cash grain. The note lists quotations across corn and other grains, reflecting a sharp intraday reversal.
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Chicago
Bear sighting reported near Rock Enon again
State Officer R. E. Bayliss said after returning from Gore that the large bear blamed for recent fear in Rock Enon has been seen once more. Berry pickers have armed themselves with sticks stones clubs and guns in case they encounter the bear in remote areas.
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R. E. Bayliss
Gore
Rock Enon
Two 13 Year Olds Paroled in Auto Theft Case
Two black youths aged 13, Natan Carter and Mose Avery, were paroled by Judge Donald Weems in Juvenile Court today on charges of unauthorized use of an automobile. They had taken a car belonging to a local sales company and caused a minor wreck with little damage to the vehicle.
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Donald Weems
Natan Carter
Mose Avery
Fine for No Inspection After Out of Control Run
Ralph Rinker of Middle Road was fined $5 plus costs totaling $9.25 for driving without an inspection tag. The incident occurred on Courtfield avenue and Cork street when his car went out of control while turning, with officers blaming excessive speed.
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Ralph Rinker
Middle Road
Rinker
Courtfield Avenue
Cork Street
Stock Market Report: Motors and Steels Lead Gains
New York stock market climbs with slight advances across sectors as motors and steels push up indices. U S Steel tops near 118, Chrysler around 113 1 4, foreign exchange shows franc at 11 year low and sterling near 4.98. Selected closes include Allied Chemical 235 and Johns Manville 130.
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Chrysler
U. S. Steel
Allied Chemical
Can
Radiator
Smelters
Am. Tel
Tel
Anaconda
Baltimore and Ohio
Bethlehem Steel
Consol
Edison
Corn Products
Gen. Electric
Gen. Motors
Goodyear
Woolworth
Minor Collision on Loudoun Street
Two unidentified drivers involved a minor collision at the Loudoun and Piccadilly street intersection at 11 45 this morning. Slight damage reported to the vehicles. Police inquiry found no report filed by midday.
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Loudoun
Piccadilly Streets
Will Rogers Tale Highlights Lazy Oil Field Workers
A Southwest friend recalls a Will Rogers humorous tale about oil field laborers. The story centers on a man lounging under a shade tree who claims to be working while claiming he is waiting for time to knock off.
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Southwest
Texas
Globe
American News Features, Inc
Funeral for Charles H. Boxwell is Friday
The late Charles H. Boxwell, a Winchester merchant, died Tuesday night. The funeral will be held at United Brethren Church on North Braddock Street at 3 o'clock Friday afternoon, with Rev. George W. Stover officiating. Interment follows in Mount Hebron Cemetery. The body lies at Kurtz funeral chapel until 2.45 p.m.
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Charles H. Boxwell
Winchester
United Brethren Church
North Braddock Street
George W. Stover
Mount Hebron
Kurtz Funeral
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Robert, Jr
Apple Pie Ridge
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Katherine Carr
Charles Town
Belmont Manor
Bermuda
Pauline Compton
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Kizer
Kester Park
Ender
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Stock Market Report
Motors and Steels
Loudoun Street
Pittsburgh
Fairfax Lane
Cameron St
Will Rogers
C. H. Boxwell
Ferns
N. Kent
Clara Fultz Bentz
Pine Motor Co
Cork St
Leicester St
National Avenue
North Ave
Stewart St
Clara Loy
Fairmont Ave
S. Main St
Fairmont Avenue
N. J. Wigginton
S. Main Street
Loudoun St
Peyton St
J. Frank Bayliss
County
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Great American Tea Co
Gerrard and Valley Sts
Virginia Avenue
H. Perlstein
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