Mrs Jennie Byrd dies in Baltimore at age ninety one
Mrs Jennie Rivers Byrd widow ofCol William Byrd noted Winchester lawyer died at her Baltimore home after a weeklong illness. She was native of Texas and grandmother of Rear Admiral Richard E Byrd. Surviving children include four daughters and three sons, with funeral services in Baltimore then burial at Mount Hebron Winchester Wednesday at 3 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jennie Rivers Byrd
William Byrd
Winchester
Baltimore
Clarke County
Richard Evelyn Byrd
United States Navy
Poles
Admiral Byrd
South Pole
Texas
O’byrd
Judge Rivers
Austin
Southwest
Byrd
Texas Militia
Lewis N. Huck
Mary
Margaret Byrd
Lester D Shipley
R. W. Sparger
Judge Spareger
San Diego
Cal
Alfred Byrd
George Rivers Byrd
United States Army
Harry F
Thomas B Byrd
Richard E. Byrd
Evelyn Shipley
Mount Hebron
Robert B. Nelson
Christ Episcopal Church
Fire destroys oldest woolen mill in state
The Woolen Mills Inc. plant near Brucetown east of Bruce town, Maryland, suffered total loss Saturday afternoon. Fifty three workers were left jobless as flames destroyed roofs, beams, machinery, records, and a safe containing prior financial papers. Loss about 45000 with 30000 insured. net loss around 15000. Directors will meet to plan a rebuild, likely at a new site. Fire discovered by Watchman Walter Flowers. local trucks Friendship and Sarah Zane fought the blaze nine miles to the mill’s water source but could not save the structure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brucetown
Woolen Mills Corporation
Winchester
Walter Flowers
Flowers
Russell
South
Loudoun Street
Sarah Zane
Brucetown Run
Woolen Mills, Inc
Special services at Christ Church begin tomorrow
Announcement: Christ Episcopal Church will hold special services tomorrow, Wednesday, and Thursday starting at 12 30 p m in this city. Rev Dr John W Brown of Martinsburg First Baptist Church will be speaker, Rev E T Clark of this city First Baptist will preside in Rev Nelson's absence. Everyone is invited. services conclude by 1 o'clock to allow return to work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christ. Episcopal Church
John W. Brown
First Baptist Church
Martinsburg
E. T. Clark
Robert B. Nelson
Christ Church
Winchester Wholesale advert for potatoes and car of Maine
An old advert announces potatoes from Car of Maine feeding on tracks at Winchester Wholesale Grocery Co. urging quick orders, with the note dated 3-24. The fragment implies a wholesale grocery sale and prompt purchasing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Car of Maine
Winchester Wholesale Grocery Co
FIRS Endeavor Meet Draws Large Winchester Crowd
The Presbyterian Church hosted a packed 3:30 pm meeting with about 500 Christian Endeavorers. W Roy Breg spoke, praises led by Floyd Haines, and Miss Eloise Caldwell presided. Burnt Church won visiting society prize. Presbyterians held the union banner with 84 attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian Church
Eloise Caldwell
Winchester Christian Endeavors Union
Floyd Haines
Chandler Crisman
Frances McFaden
Predtine
Virginia Silver
Rena Myers
Joseph Haines
Lavella Anderson
W. Roy Breg
International Society of Christian Endeavor
Breg
Christian Endeavorers
Winchester
Potter
Washington, D. C
Christian Endeavor Union
Winchester Union
Virginia
West Virginia
Burnt Church Society
Christian Endeavor
Presbyterians
Reformed Church
Sheriff attaches mountainside in Frederick and Shenandoah counties
Sheriff Pannett completed an attachment of six tracts totaling 17 918 acres of mountain land in Frederick and Shenandoah counties. The action, in Citizens Bank of Keedysville versus Maryland Mining and Fruit Company, Inc., seeks about 7500 dollars. Real estate attachment is uncommon in local courts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sheriff Pannett
Frederick County
Shenandoah County
Bank
Citizens Bank of
Keedysville
Maryland Mining and _ = Fruit Company, Inc
Noted Educator to Speak at Handley Library Tomorrow Night
Miss Sarah Fahey of the National Education Association will discuss Developing Public Appreciation of School Service at Handley Library tomorrow at 7 30 pm. The lecture targets teachers and parents across Frederick Clarke Warren counties and Winchester. Handley High School Superintendent Duffey urges a large attendance to shed new light on the school system.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick
Clarke
Warren
Winchester
Sarah Fahey
National Educational Association
Handley Library
Fahey
Duffey
Handley High School
De Luxe Cars In Service On N W RY Scenic Route
Norfolk and Western Railway introduces all steel Pullman lounge cars on trains 41 and 42 New York to New Orleans and reverse. Cars comprise half lounges and half ten-section Pullmans with writing desks upholstered seating large windows modern lighting ventilation and heating. Train 41 runs New York to New Orleans in about 38 hours with the Scenic Route label.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boyce
Norfolk and Western Railway
New York, Chattanooga
New Orleans
New York
Washington
Lynchburg
Roanoke
Bristol
Knoxville
Chattanooga
Norfolk and Western
Mountain Afire In Loudoun County
Motorists report a blaze along the Blue Ridge in Loudoun County Virginia opposite Harpers Ferry West Virginia. The fire was said to have gained headway and was spreading rapidly as observed by travelers returning from Baltimore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blue Ridge
Loudoun County
Harpers Ferry
W. Va
Baltimore
Women in Congress Do Not Do All the Talking
The Mobile Register notes a prevailing view that women in Congress are not the sole voices in policy, suggesting ongoing discourse and influence from female lawmakers in shaping legislative outcomes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Operation No 51 To Be Performed On Dr Baetjer
Dr Frederick H Baetjer a Johns Hopkins X ray specialist remains in treatment for a skin ailment caused by rays and is not in serious condition hospital officials report Dr Baetjer is under Dr Henry Staige Davis who may perform a skin grafting operation on affected areas He has endured about 500 X ray operations over the years with most fingers amputated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
Frederick H. Baetjer
Johns Hopkins Hospital
Baetjer
Henry Staige Davis
Former Slave George Grove Dies in Waterloo VA
George Grove, an elderly Black resident of Waterloo Virginia, died yesterday at a local hospital after two major operations. Born in 1850 in Louisa County to enslaved parents, he lived to 80, remembered by many for speaking of the old slave era with respect for his former master and plantation days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Grove
Waterloo
George
Louisa County
Virginia
Notice to assess personal property at county courthouse
Isaiah Roe or deputy will be at the County Court House every Saturday from now until May 17 to assess tangible and intangible personal property and income.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Isaiah Roe
Furniture Sale Notice at 126 N Washington St
A classified notice announces a furniture sale at No 126 North Washington Street with details listed in the edition and page references Apr 2 1927. It indicates multiple references 3 24 27 31 1p 31. The short item packages an archival sale listing for readers seeking specific page numbers and dates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Furniture Sale
Washington St
Local musician John Anderson faces serious charge today
Police arrested John Anderson a well known local musician on a charge of contributing to the moral delinquency of a young girl in the city. A warrant from the girl's father cited a minor involvement. Anderson appeared for a morning hearing before Justice Weems in Juvenile and Domestic Relations Court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Anderson
Anderson
Justice Weems
Juvenile and Domestic Relations Court
Perils of House Cleaning Highlighted by Milwaukee Journal
The Milwaukee Journal warns that many dangers lie ahead, with house cleaning described as the most formidable task. The quote frames domestic chores as a significant challenge to readers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milwaukee Journal
Japan and London face five power pact talks
London reports Secretary Stimson and Prime Minister MacDonald met at No 10 to urge a Franco Italian compromise. Tokyo awaits cabinet action on accepting or rejecting the tentative Anglo American Japanese plan for a five power agreement with France Italy and the US potentially shaping the final terms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
London
Stimson
MacDonald
No. 10
Downing Street
Andre Tardieu
M. Tardieu
Morrow
Robinson
Hope
Dino Grandhi
Tokyo
Japan
Reijiro Wakatsuki
Davis A. Reed
United States
Tsisnno Matsudaie
Great Britain
Chequers
Italy
France
Porto Rico Radio Station WKAQ Broadcast Report
A Winchester radio enthusiast reports hearing a test program from Porto Rico station WKAQ on Sunday morning between 3 30 and 5 30. Reception was clear. The Porto Rico station transmits on 890 kilocycles with 500 watts power.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester
The
Star Today
WKAQ
Porto Rico
United States
Red Cross Juniors To Meet Amid Festival Plans
Winchester and Frederick county Red Cross reports detail January to February activity including 141 cases with 119 civilians and 22 ex service men. Volunteer groups in Winchester Clearbrook Middletown and Middleton report new garments, lectures prepping to join Staff Assistance Corps, and a Handley School junior pageant for March 29.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester and Frederick County
The
American Red Cross
Winchester
Hunter Grimm
Rose Grimm
Clearbrook
Og Lupton
Middletown
Robert A. Larrick
Red Cross
National Headquarters
Department of the Red Cross
Handley School
Frederick County
Stephens City High School
Pictures at Capitol Theatre Headline Gala Week
A gala week at Capitol Theatre features long running pictures as headliners. Last night a new film Hot For Paris stars Victor McLaglen Fifi Dorsal and El Brendel with high comedy claims. Wednesday showcases Lenore Ulric in South Sea Rose as her Fox Movietone vehicle. Thursday offers the all talking comedy drama Charming.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Capitol Theatre
Paris
Victor McLaglen
Fifi Dorsal
el Brendel
South Sea Rose
Lenore Ulric
Miss Ulric
Fox Movieton
Tom Cushing
Marlboro farmer Hezekiah Clagett found dead at home
Hezekiah Norton Clagett a leading Marlboro county farmer and Wardensville native aged 78 died in his bed at his Marlboro home yesterday morning from heart trouble after four months of declining health. Granddaughter Louise Shull had checked on him at 3 30 am and he seemed to improve before passing. Survived by two sons Dr Joseph B Clagett and Harry Clagett and two daughters Mrs R J Shull and Mrs J E Shull, along with ten grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Funeral at Marlboro residence then Mount Hebron Cemetery Winchester burial awaiting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hezekiah Norton Clagett
Marlboro
Louise Shull
Mr. Clagett
Winchester
Wardensville
County
Te Hezekiah
Louisa Clagett
Reymann
Capon River
West Virginia
Clagett
Annie Rinker
Casper Rinker
Opequon
Joseph B. Clagett
Hamilton
Harry Clagett
R. J. Shull
Stillwater
Oklahoma
J. E. Shull
Harry C. Warden
Clarke County
Mount Hebron
Firemen Save School House At Berryville
In Berryville the graded Berryville Public Schools building was saved by Miss Margaret Estep who alerted firefighters by telephone when the siren could not be used due to the ill captain John H Enders. Firefighters responded swiftly, preventing major damage after a spark from a defective flue ignited the eaves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Star
Berryville
Margaret Estep
Large Sale of Yearlings by K N Gilpin Ends In Record Price
One of Virginia's largest private horse sales was completed between Joseph Leiter of New York and Kenneth N Gilpin of Clarke County. Leiter buys 21 yearlings for about 40 000 to 50 000, including stock from Dunlin and Man o War lines, with Prince D Amour a notable sire offspring. Leiter owns the celebrated Prince D Amour who has juvenile stakes wins in New Orleans and is trained by W J Hughes. Gilpin to keep 25 percent of all winnings as part of the deal with continued involvement in his Kentmere Farm stock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia
Joseph Leiter
New York
Kenneth N. Gilpin
Clarke County
East
Leiter
Dunlin
Mr. Pin
Kentmere Farm
D’ Amour
Mr. Leiter
Prince D'Amour
New Orleans
Kentmere Farms
Prince D’amour
Royal Camop
Exalter User
Superman
Sen
York
South
Billy Morris
Bill Morris
Joe Leiter
Wheat-Pit
Royal Canopy Exalter
Supermen
Prince
Kenneth Gilpin
W. J. Hughes
Mr. Gilpin
Gilpin
Income taxes show a decline in receipts this year
Washington March 24 Treasury department said income tax collections as of March 21 totaled 31 372 380 dollars, down 15 955 861 from the previous year on the same date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington
Treasury Department
Oranges Still Coming Through From Florida
Florida orange shipments face a potential embargo due to Mediterranean fruit fly spread. Distributors report only a small affected area and embargo not yet applied across Florida. Through March 20 the season total reached 17,099 carloads, below 1929 levels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florida
Jacksonville
New York Packer
Special Lenten Service at Market Street Mea Episcopal
A special Lenten service is slated at Market Street Mea Episcopal Church on Thursday at 2 30 p m Rev George W Seen pastor of the United Brethren Church will be the preacher.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Market Street
Mea Episcopal Church
George W. Seen
United Brethren Church
Florida-bound ex winter visitors join baseball team
A note reports that many people who formerly spent winters in Florida are now represented by a baseball team there, highlighting a shift in affiliation and local sports involvement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florida
New York
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Brucetown Woolen Mills
Foss
Florporation
Firs Endeavor
Dr. Landrith
Mr. Breg
Maryland Bank
Mining and Fruit Company
Miss Fahey
de Luxe Cars
Loudoun Co
Dr. Baetjer
Capitol
Norton Clagett
K.N. Gilpin
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