Valuable Barn Destroyed by Lightning Near Berryville
A barn owned by Mr. Goetz of Charles Town and operated by A. M. Morris near Berryville was struck by lightning and burned yesterday afternoon. Loss unofficially about 5000 dollars with wheat and oats stored inside. Fire units from Berryville and Charles Town aided in preventing spread to a nearby barn and straw stack.
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Berryville
Goetz
Charles Town
A. M. Morris
Near Lord
Fun Festival Draws Crowds at Piccadilly Diner
The Charley Rouss event opened last night at Piccadilly street diner with a large audience and games. It will run each evening through Saturday from 7 30 to 8 00 PM. Proceeds fund the fire company’s advancement.
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Charley Rouss
Piccadilly Street
Mcllwee
Old Line wi Billy in English history questioned
The reference asks who in English history was called Old Line with Billy, mentioning William IV. The prompt implies a nickname linking a king and a line, possibly puzzling about a royal or parliamentary actor named Billy.
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Billy
William IV
Public Sale of County Realty in Frederick County Virginia
Special Commissioner will offer for sale at public auction in front of the Winchester County Courthouse at 11 AM on Saturday July 30 1938, the Geo W Luttrell Place a 146 acre parcel with dwelling barn and outbuildings along Brush Creek. Terms require payment by bonds due 1 and 2 years from sale date with 6 percent interest, title conveyed by Deed of Trust and insured. Home stead exemption waived. James P Reardon special commissioner. Brannon clerk. (7-16-23-28-31)
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Circuit Court of
Frederick
Frederick County
Virginia
Frederick Co
Geo. W. Luttrell
James P. Reardon
C. Brannon
McDonald Funeral Held After Tragic Fire Loss
Dramatic photos show the tragedy of a horrific 17th century fire. The deceased, Mr. McDonald, led a Centenary Aformal Church in Martinsburg. He married twice, first to Sally Combs of Charles Town and later to Sydney Jane Kerns of Frederick. Surviving children include Frank Boxwell, Mrs. Baker, Mrs. Branch, Mrs. Morrison, and others. Funeral services Friday in Martinsburg and interment at Mount Hebron in Winchester with Odd Fellows memorial rites.
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McDonald
Sally Combs
Charles Town
W. Va
Frank Boxwell
Sydney Jane
David Kerns
Frederick
Ethel McDonald
Charles Little
New York City
M Frank Boxwell
Plainfield
Albert L. Baker
Eugene R. Branch
Winchester
C. W. Morrison
Martinsburg
Morrison
A. M. Gly
Christ Reformed Church
Mount Hebron
Odd Fellows
Madison Lodge
Charles R. McCann
Charles P. McVicar
Charles W. Fries
Carson Spillman
William W. Dellinger
J. Arthur Chaney
Philip Klompus
Charles R. Anderson
James N. Moling
New Track For Clarke Firemen
The John H. Enders Fire Company prepares a new fire truck announced by captain Charles J. Enders. The truck will be shipped tomorrow and is not expected to arrive for three or four days. Citizens will be notified by the fire bell when unloaded.
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Berryville
John H. Enders Fire Company
Charles J. Enders
Elephant sits on car after parade collision in Columbus
In Columbus Nebraska spectators watched as a four ton elephant named Mabel sat on a parked automobile after a miscue in a circus parade. The huge animal accidentally toppled the vehicle, bending hood fenders and wheels while occupants remained unharmed.
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Columbus, Neb
Columbus
Mabel
Public Sale of Isaac Jackson Real Estate in Winchester
Special Commissioners announce a public auction of the Isaac Jackson estate at 412 South Kent Street Winchester on Saturday August 27 1938. The parcel fronts 37 feet and extends 175 feet with one third cash and two equal annual installments 6 percent interest secured by a deed of trust and insurance.
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Corporation Court
Winchester
Virginia
Fred H. Winkfield
Russell Jackson
Kent Street
Said Street
South Kent Street
Isaac Jackson
Seiz
Harry R. Kern
Herbert S. Larrick
Home Coming At Mountain Falls
The Methodist Church at Mountain Falls will hold its annual homecoming services Sunday July 31. The public is invited to these all day services.
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Methodist Church
Mountain Falls
Brandt’s Mission Faces Tightening Nazi Jewish Restrictions
The article describes Brandt’s private mission amid escalating Nazi policy toward Jews in 1933. Emigration hurdles grow as Germans face border costs and asset limits. Jews are barred from commerce, with 150,000 potential non citizens left in Germany and 300,000 to 350,000 slated for possible relocation.
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Germany
Reich
Gestapo
Brandt
Jewish Aid Association
Palestine
London Refugee Organization
RIS claims eight day treatment for backache relief and sleep
An old drug ad promotes RIS as a cure for back and leg pains and acidity disturbing sleep. It promises eight days of relief for 50 cents at Alexander's Drug Store in Winchester Virginia and nearby Berryville and Millers Drug Stores. It warns against substitutes and cites multiple local outlets.
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Alexander
Winchester
Bern's
Berryville
Miller’s
Haldeman Family Obituary Noted in Local Notices
In 1922 J S Haldeman retired from farming and moved to Winchester where he lived until his death. He married Anna Metz on October 10 1889 and they had five children: Mrs Joseph Hodgson of Winchester Mrs Claude Stickley of Vaucluse Paul M Haldeman of Fredericksburg Va and Miss oe Haldeman of Winchester.
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Winchester
Haldeman
Anna Metz
Joseph Hodgson
Claude Stickley
Vaucluse
Paul M. Haldeman
Fredericksburg, Va
Oe Haldeman
Winches
Haldeman heir leaves extensive Virginia business legacy
Four grandchildren survive. The late Mr. Haldeman built a Virginia creamery at Evandale Farm in 1889 and was among the first to operate butter on a commercial scale. His son Paul now runs the enterprise as he held varied roles including Winchester Chamber of Commerce president and director positions at Farmers and Merchants National Bank and George Washington Hotel. Funeral at 600 South Washington Street with Rev. Summers McGavock and others officiating. Burial Mount Hebron.
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Waldo Haldeman Beck
Robert Giles Beck
Anne Ernestine Beck
Elinor Mae Haldeman
Mr. Haldeman
Evandale Farm
Paul Haldeman
Haldeman
Winchester Chamber of Commerce
Farmers and Merchants National Bank and Trust Company
George Washington Hotel
Virginia Loan and Thrift Company
Rotary Club
Opequon Presbyterian Church
Kernstown
South Washington Street
E. Summers McGavock
Opequon Church
Allen Jones
Moorefield
W. V
T. H. Daffin
Gerrardstown
W. Va
B. B. Dutton
Dennis M. Reardon
C. Walter Norman
Dailey R. Slonaker
Joseph Baker
Jacob H. Yost
W. B. Pingley
N. S. Humston
McDonald Active in Hotels and Odd Fellows Retired
S. D. McDonald, long active in the hotel business and retiree from duties in recent years, was the oldest member of Madison Lodge No. 6, Independent Order of Odd Fellows.
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Madison Lodge
No. 6
Independent Order of Odd Fellows
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Clarke Firemen
Issac Jackson
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Virginia State Senate
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C. G. Crawford
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T.hh. Kinzel
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Thomas EB. Kremer
Ray Robinson
M. M. Lynch
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J. M. Steck, Sr
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T. B. Patton
C. B. Stickley
Columbia University
George deGrange
Valley Airways Stinson
Duke Douglas
Washington Herald
Ike
Chrysler
Chevrolet
Plymouth
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S. D. McDonald
Shenandoah Valley National Bank
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Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
Williamsburg
Cornwallis Blue
Jamestown
John W.rosenberger & & Co
South Braddock St
Winchester, Virginia
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