Clarke County School Board Eyes Countywide Reorganization
Clarke County School Board considers creating a separate division for the city due to Handley Schools. The plan includes appointing a new superintendent, addressing salary constraints, and paving the way for Clarke to fund part of the superintendent’s pay. Major building projects are planned including Berryville High annex and a Boyce High agricultural program.
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Handley
Clarke County School Board
Ee Ee Aan
Frederick and
Clarke
Cn Agapive
Kline
Clarke County
Mrr
Kine
Berryville
Boyce
State Board of Education
Smith- Hughes
Boyce High School
Middletown
Rent-Ready Modern Apartments Sought Near Town Center
Applicants sought to rent newly planned apartments two blocks from the town center on a quiet street. The notice emphasizes up-to-date heating and utilities as part of the rental proposal.
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Center
Fruit Growers Association Thanks Frederick County
The Star reports the Eastern Fruit Growers Association failed to vote a resolution thanking fruit growers of Frederick County and the Frederick County Chamber of Commerce and Winchester for cordial hospitality during the association sessions. The secretary requests acceptance of the thanks on behalf of the association and praises the newspaper and staff for contributing to the meeting’s success.
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Frederick County
Chamber of Commerce
Fréderick County
City of
Winchester
Tw Association
Reserved Seats for Harrison Concert At Geal's Music Store
Concert seats for Charles Harrison sold at Geal's Music Store with reserved seats priced at 1.50 dollars plus tax and a few at 2.00 dollars. Event date listed as Wednesday March 26, 1941.
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Charles Harrison
Geal’s
Former Pastor Is Accused of Larceny
Detectives are en route to New Orleans as Specht, secretary of the association, is said to have admitted taking $10,000 in a letter to Sweeney. The report connects him to the larceny case.
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Chicago
New Orlean
Specht
Sweeney
Officials cautious on reports of missionaries in Korea
Washington officials said they had no official confirmation of reports that American women missionaries in Korea were subjected to indignities and that a U S missionary was arrested by Japanese authorities. They indicated a cautious stance pending verification.
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The
Star
Washington
State Department
Korea
Seoul
Department
Wnt
Four juvenile bandits rob dairy vault at Murphy Ward
Four youths under 17 bound and gagged two dairy workers at Murphy Ward Dairy Company in Chicago. They blew open the vault door and escaped with about $4,000. Meanwhile local news notes ailing Olin Larrick of Middletown showing slight improvement after illness.
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Chicago
Murphy—Ward
J Taylor Fillyson Dies in Richmond Confederate Veteran and State Leader
J Taylor Fillyson age 72 former lieutenant governor of Virginia and prominent Baptist churchman died yesterday at Mahomes in Richmond. Heart disease believed cause. Burial Thursday. He served in the Confederate Second Company Richmond Howitzers and for 26 years led the State Democratic Committee. He presided over the Jefferson Davis Monument Association and the Richmond Howitzers and Confederate Memorial associations. Survived by a widow a brother and a sister.
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J. Taylor Pilyso
Virginia
Mahomes
Richmond
Fedt
Wiggon
Richmond Howitzers
State Democratic Committee
Jefferson Davis ‘Monument Association
Richmond Howitzers Association
Confederate Memorial’ Association
R. Eb, Lee
Pickett Buchanan
United Confederate Veterans
Baptist General Association of
Anonymous letter leads to arrest in Frederick County case
The caller offers a reward for information that will lead to the arrest and conviction of the person or persons who mailed an anonymous letter through the Winchester post office. The letter’s language threatens conviction in a United States court, directed at Luther Pannet, to the Sheriff of Frederick County.
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Winchester
United States
Luther Pannett
Spring sale announce for Giles goods by Green & Bro
Our Spring Sale of High Grade Giles begins next Saturday. See tomorrow's paper for particulars. Green & Bro.
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Kogreen & Bro
Mr Kater Improves in Baltimore Hospital Care
John Kater of Bril and Ritter is reported improved in a Baltimore hospital after treatment by a leading specialist. Doctors think relief may come without surgery. Mrs Kater and their son have returned from Baltimore after visiting him.
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John Kater
Bril! and
Restive American labor cited by AFL reports
Washington March 19 reports to the American Federation of Labor highlight three causes of current unrest. Prohibition without voters consent, high living costs rising faster than wages, and unemployment with capital seeking to hold postwar prices while wages lag.
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Washington
American Federation of Labor
United States
Good milk cows at Cathera sale morning
Fragmentary notice reports a cattle sale at Cathera farm featuring dairy cows for auction. Details on date, buyer, and prices are unreadable in the text.
Meeting of Eastern Pratt Growers Backs Apple Trade Bill
Frederick county fruit growers discussed proposed packing and grading legislation now before Congress. The group favored the Gold resolution to bar eastern tartified apples from the export trade, citing support from apple dealers and selling interests while opposing growers’ regulatory limits on buyers.
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Frederick County
J. Fred. Crutchefield
Winchester
Conataea
Frederick
Congress
International Apple Shippers’ Association
National League of Commission Merchants
United States
For Sale Real Estate Listing by Hansbrough & Carter
10 acres with frame dwelling near town electric light and water 3500 dollars. 1 acre adjoining Winchester with modern dwelling heating electric lights garage stable and chicken house 3500 dollars. Modern brick dwelling on Stewart street large lot bargain for quick buyer. Brick dwelling on Washington street large lawn bargain for quick buyer. Brick dwelling on Washington street 7000 dollars. Properties from 1000 dollars and up. Consult Hansbrough & Carter for insurance loans and real estate.
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Winchester
Stewart Street
Washington Street
Hansbrough & Carter
1Ptf Insurance
Sale of Silk Fabrics and Garments Announced
One week sale of silk fabrics and garments begins next Saturday. notices invite readers to check tomorrow’s paper for particulars. The message also notes architect Stuart A. Edmonds at home recovering and available for consultations at 13 West Leicester Street.
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H. K. Green & Bro
Stuart A. Edmonds
Federal road funds urged for Virginia in Byrd interview
Senator H. F. Byrd of Winchester argues Congress increased road construction appropriations. Virginia would receive about 10.26 million dollars if the state provides matching funds. He urges swift enactment and efficient dispersal to ease labor and unemployment amid a broad road program.
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Richmond Times-Dispatch Publi‘cahes
H. F. Byrd
Winchester
Virettia
Tam
Virginia
Witeln
Walt
Developments in Wilkins Case
New developments in the Wilkins case. Weeks steps outlined have been taken to air. Dr Wilking approved of murdering his wife in their Long Beach home within that city. The district attorney would not make public the contents of the telegram.
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Wilking
Long Beach
Cathér's Sale List at Fair Grounds
Discs plows wageohs potatos clo ver seed seed beans purebred chic kens listed for sale at Cathér's sale set for March 20 at the fair grounds.
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Cathore
Fair Grounds
Cathér’s
Korea Proclaims Her Independence
Korea has proclaimed national independence, according to arms reaching the State Department via Vladivostok. The Korean National Council transmitted certified copies of the declaration to councils across the country.
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Washington
Korea
Armots
State Department
Vladivostok
Korean National Council
Mountain View Nursery Plant Trees Catalog
The Mountain View Nursery Co. of Williamsport Maryland advertises Apple Peach Evergreen and ornamental trees including Privet. Orders by mail or telephone or visit by car to buy at reasonable rates. 18-1p-St.
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Mountain View Nuranty Co
Williamsport
Maryland
Tate John C Coe farm sale at Winchester on April 19
A 260 acre grain and grazing farm belonging to Tate John C Coe near Winchester will be offered for sale in front of the Court House on Saturday April 19. A gale bill appears in another column of the paper.
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John C. Coe
Winchester
Court House
Gale Bill
Frederick County Couple Granted Marriage License
A marriage license was issued yesterday at the county clerk office to Russell Gratton Orndorff and Ina Buroda Barrett of Frederick County. The bride is the daughter of Charles M. Barrett and the groom is described as a young farmer.
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Russell Gratton Orndorff
Ina Buroda Barrett
Charles M. Barrett
Frederick County
Japanese clams held as absurd in league of nations talks
Paris reports President Wilson says Tokyo utterances do not reflect Japanese government stance. Japanese delegates at the peace conference discuss citizenship rights and their place in the league of nations, while critics warn such claims could undermine British and American negotiators.
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Star
Paris
Wilson
Tokio
Washington
Weleon
Grilioh
Jspencee
John D McAbey Funeral Thursday at Mount Hebron
John D McAbey will be laid to rest Thursday at Mount Hebron Cemetery in the family lot. He was the protet of W A McAbey of Jordan Springs and a member of Do nora Aerie 602 and the Praternal Order of Magic. Robert Butterworth will attend and act as pallbearer with Winchester Aerie 834 members.
Women Street Car Conductors Fired In War Board Ruling
Cleveland March 19 The National War Labor Board ruling on women street car conductors will not be carried out by the railway company. Sixty four women were discharged as a result.
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Cleveland
Ohio
National War Labor Board
Burpee's Seeds Grow Big Shipment Arrives
A large shipment of Burpee seeds has arrived, announced by Fred Boyd, prescription druggist. The note highlights growth potential for gardeners and includes date range 19 19 21 in reference.
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Huylers
Martha Washington
Fred
Boyd
Preservation
Thirty Hour Week Demanded by Miners
In Indianapolis on March 19 Frank J. Hayes president of the United Mine Workers of America urged a six hour day five day week higher wages and nationalization of the coal mines. He said miners should have the right to organize and bargain collectively with the government over wage scales if mines are nationalized.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Frank J. Hayes
United Mine Workers of America
Hayes
Sheep Sale At Cather’s on March 20 Report
Seventy sheep listed for sale at Cather’s sale on March 20. Four good mules noted. buyers urged to inquire about available helm gear and horses. Local notice shows unclear details and a placeholder organization name.
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Cather’s Sale
Paris conference fans drive to draft world constitution
From Paris March 18 President Wilson and Colonel House met Lord Cecil Roberts of the delegation and pressed toward finishing the league of nations covenant. They aimed to secure agreement on any points and win admission for new terms including military and air aspects to Germany.
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The
Star
Paris
Wile Eon
House
Cecil Roberta
Germany
WH Pleasants Dead in New York
The obituary notes WH Pleasants death in New York after a long career with railroad administration. He joined forces in 1900 and served in leadership roles before retirement. Although he lived in New York for 18 years, his burial is expected in Richmond Virginia. Pleasants had many friends in Winchester and was frequently seen here due to his connection with the Ocean Steamship Company.
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WH. Pleasants
New York
Tie
Vonneh Vine
Fay York
Richmond
Pleaswmte
Winchester
Bandits Escape With Cash From First National Bank
Armed robbers held up the First National Bank and stole about $5,000 from the tellers counter before fleeing in an automobile. W. E. Cooner, connected to Z. J. Cooner and Lone, was in the western business district during the incident.
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National Bank
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Yates
Thomson’s
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