Pigeons Turned From Flight to Furnace in Town Scandal
Moris Williams and Blondell Eugene Jackson faced theft charges after pigeons valued at $3 to $5 each were stolen from Ernest Williams and Blon dell Eugene Jackson and sold for 60 cents a lot. The birds were then used in a family meal, worth about forty dollars in pigeons, before arrests and court actions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morris Williams
Stephens City
Morris
Ernest Williams
Winchester
Benton Snider
Blondell Eugene Jackson
Mr. Snider
Blondell
Eugene Jackson
Jesilliams
Aave
Young Jackson
Prices Decline As Week Closes In Stock Market
New York May 19 The stock market ended the brief session with broad decline as readjustment in prices followed a bear campaign and liquidation. Short selling was only a partial cause as speculators hesitated to buy, 26 representative shares hit new low marks while California petroleum rose 2 points. Total sales about 450000 shares.
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Associated Press
New York
Sesson
California Petroleum
Payroll Robbery By Unmasked Bandits In Philadelphia
Two young unmasked robbers stopped a Nelson Valve Company payroll pickup at Wyndmoor, forcing employees to surrender $8,800. They blocked the road with a second car, struck one worker with a pistol when hands did not rise, and fled. A help-wanted notice appears at the end seeking a twelve year old to carry the Star.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Nelson Valve Company
Wyndsmoor
Nelson
Milk delivery ad from F. A. Shryock announces service
Local notice advertises milk delivery by F. A. Shryock starting September with phone contact 93 W. Delivers now and 16 IP 4t.
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F. A. Shryock
Roy Larrick Reelected Leader Of Valley Christian Conference
The Virginia Valley Central Christian Conference at Dry Run Church Seven Fountains Va elected Roy A Larrick of Winchester as president again. Officers named included J E Foster as vice president B C Deavers treasurer and L R Townsend secretary. The meeting featured sermons by W G Hook J F Morgan and Dr J O Atkinson plus addresses by Miss Lucy Eldredge and Page McK Etchison.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia Valley Central Christian Conference
Dry Run Church
Seven Fountains
R. A. Larrick
Winchester
A. W. Andes
Harrisonburg
A. C. Boyes
R. P. Crumpler
Luray
Wva
Lucy Eldredge
Richmond
Board of Religious Education
Southern Christian Convention
J. O. Atkinson
Elon College
N. C
Mr. Morgan
J. F. Morgan
Atkinson
Roy A. Larrick
J. E. Foster
B. C .Deavers
Rev. L. R. Townsend
Linville Church
First Christian Church of
Bethlehem School
Page McK. Etchison
Religious Work Department
Washington, D. C
Jesus
United States
Workers of the Valley Conference of the Christian Church
Winchester Candy Kitchen Reopens Still Serves Locals
Winchester Candy Kitchen reopens with a inviting note that they are small enough to know you yet large enough to serve. Booth seating accommodates groups and the space emphasizes community feel for locals.
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Winchester Candy Kitchen
Notice on 1923 city license payment and sale offer
Notice from J. L. MAPHIS Commissioner of Revenue states failure to cure 1923 city automobile licenses due May 1. Also lists sale offer for one 1921 Overland coupe priced at $300 by Valley Radiator and Welding Co. 419-1p-21
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Overland
Valley Radiator and Welding Co
Pay-You-Go Road Plan Seeks Virginia Bond Vote
Richmond May 19 The Pay-As-You-Go Roads Association proceeds with county and city organizers to back a non debt funding plan. Edwin P. Cox of Richmond is named Third district chairman, with others to follow. The group aims for a large vote against bonds and favors pay as roads are built. The sugar price fight grows as Virginians cut consumption. Ku Klux Klan plans appeal after state ruling treats it as a business, with about 7000 dollars in cash at stake.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond
Vai
Aden
Henry Stuart
Edwin P. Cox
Virginia
Virgina
Ku Klux Klan
Commssion
Whch
Atlanta
Horace G. Buchanan
Lawrence Spiller
Roanoke
Uniform Seventh Grade Examinations Held in Several Counties
The uniform Seventh Grade examinations for high school admission will be held in Clarke and Frederick counties on May 23 24 and 25 at Berryville Boyce Providence Chapel Middletown Stephens City Miller School Winchester Gore Cross Junction White Hall and other locations. Examinations begin promptly at nine o clock each day. Leslie D. Kline Division Supt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarke
Frederick Counties
Berryville
Boyce and
Providence Chapel
Middletown
Stephens City
Miller
Winchester
Gore
Cross Junction
White Hall
Frederick County
Rummage Sale Aids Helpless Animals Seek Clothing Donations
Save clothing hats shoes and furniture for the 8S. P. Cc. rummage sale. It is their sole support to aid suffering animals. Phone 41 J or send any discarded items to Mrs. R. M. Ward to support a worthy cause.
Officer Pleads Guilty and Is Fined in Ste Stephens City Case
B. Richardson, Ste Stephens City police officer, pleaded guilty to a misdemeanor after being indicted for unlawful shooting. He was fined 100 dollars plus costs. the incident followed a pursuit of a motorist and a claim of obstruction by the colored youth. The town council supported him and the action followed Virginia law allowing such a plea.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. €. Richardson
Ste S City
Richardson
Otter
Muching
Stepihtek
Winchester
Dover
Circuit Court
Rederick County
Stephens City
Mr Reardon Improves at Memorial Hospital
Mr David Reardon, confined in Memorial Hospital with a severe attack of pneumonia, was said to be somewhat improved today. He rested easier last evening and friends hope for his early recovery.
Hopewell Church Holds Annual Meeting Tomorrow
The Hopewell Church annual meeting will start at 10 o clock tomorrow in the county. A varied program has been prepared for tomorrow and Monday and a large crowd of Friends is expected to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hopewell Church
Greatest Kentucky Derby Crowd Sees 49th Run at Churchill Downs
About 75 000 fans gathered at Louisville to witness the 49th Kentucky Derby. A field of 24 top three year olds contends for roughly 50 000 to the winner and a 5 000 gold plate, with second and third prizes of 6 000 and 3 000. Vigil, Bo McMillan, and Whitney hopefuls Enchantment Cherry Pie Rialto Pickater are among the contenders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Louisville
America
Churchill Downs
Vigil
Bo McMillan
Whitney
Enchantment
Cherry Pie
Rialto
Pickater
Alleged Cow Killer Caught After Cross County Chase
Worley Puffinberger, 21, sought for stabbing a Jersey cow belonging to Mrs. Bertha V. Haines to death near Hinckle. A sheriff posse tracked him from Virginia into West Virginia then back, arresting him near his home and lodging him in Winchester jail. The crime is described as extreme animal cruelty and a felony carrying two to ten years.
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Virginia
West Virginia
Worley Puffinberger
Bertha V. Haines
Hinckle
Puffinberger
Pannett
William Maury
Morgan County
W. Va
Morgan
Berkeley Springs
Maury
Frederick County
Jacob Puffinberger
Aorest
Winchester
Haines
Tom
Jersey
Lemuel Pingley Dies After Prolonged Illness at 74
Lemuel Pingley longtime Winchester resident and prominent builder died last night at 11 at his Lebanon Church home after a prolonged illness. He was 74 and leaves widow Helen Sonner and daughter Mamie Pingley. He moved to Lebanon Church five years ago. Brother D M Pingley of Mountain Falls survives. Funeral at 8 tomorrow from his home with burial at Lebanon Church cemetery where his son Charles Pingley rests.
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Lemuel Pingley
Winchester
Lebanon Church
Pingley
Helen Sonner
Stephens City
Mamie Pingley
D. M. Pingley
Mountain Falls
Charles Pingley
Mothers Day Film At Empire Exalts Vera Gordon
Monday at the Empire features the Independent film Your Best Friend with Vera Gordon and Dove Davidson. The story of motherhood and a fellow's best friend is praised by audiences and urged for all to see at regular house prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vera Gordon
Dove Davidson
Laurette Taylor
For Sale Six-Room Modern House Near Schools
Ip Goodyear and Fiske offer a new six room house with all modern conveniences. Closer to Handy Schools. Apply 18 West Monmouth Avenue. Phone 274-W.
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Ipy
Monmouth A
Photie
Dr McFaden Chosen Pastor at Winchester July First
The Rev Dr Frank T McFaden of Richmond has accepted the call to be pastor of the Presbyterian Church at Winchester Va and will begin duties July 1 1923. He resigns as president of the General Assembly Training School in Richmond to devote himself to active parish ministry in Winchester quotes his letter to the school board stating the move follows much prayer and consideration and expresses regret at leaving the school and its students.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank T. McFaden
Richmond
Star
Presbyterian Church
Winchester
McFaden
General Assembly Training School
Frank T.mcfaden
General Assembly
McFadenas
First Presbyterian Church
Robert M. Friend
Brother
Winchester High Earns State Final Bid Over Fredericksburg
Winchester High School advances to the state championship after an 8 to 7 win over Fredericksburg High School at the Equi ty grounds. Patton and Snyder sparked late scoring aiding Handley. Sargent and Patton each had triples. Fredericksburg battles back with Ricker Eckert and costly miscues by Wingfield Willey and Anderson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fredericksburg High School
Equity Grounds
Winchester High School
Portsmouth
Winchester
Fredericksburg
Ricker
Eckert
Snyder
Patton
Wingfield
Willey
Anderson
Sargent
Dillon
Richer
Pool
Mail Ship Robbed on the High Seas
A robbery aboard the Jmer Minnekahoe from New York led to the loss of sixteen mail bags, some with registered letters, reported as the steamer arrived today in Plymouth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Plymouth
Eng
New York
Tremendous Rainfall Reported From Texas
Beaumont area records a deluge with 13.54 inches of rain in three hours. U S Weather Bureau notes gauge peak and two hour rate nearly as high. Property damage estimated between 500000 and 750000 dollars across the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Rey Beaumont
United States
United States ‘Weather Bureau
Loudoun Seminary Commencement Week Topics and Dates
Invitations for the Loudoun Seminary finals run May 25 to 29 with ceremonies at Fort Loud Seminary and The Presbyterian Church. Awards include certificates for pianists, vocalists, and graduates, plus class Day, art exhibit, baccalaureate, alumnae reunion, and formal recitals. Proceeds benefit the Rouss Fire Company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Loudoun Seminary
Polly Yateston
Virginia
Mary
Viv Bahlman
Lillian ¢Trude Neberizahl
New York
Sara Ellen Maughilin
Pa la Verne Steiner
Ohig
Small
Exeretioa
Handley Library
Fort Loud Seminary
Presbyterian Church
John Fensor
Wayland
Jory
Harrisonburg
Walter Scott
The
Plains Corps
United States
Reunion
Loudoun
Iwta
Rouss Fire Company
Women’s Auxiliary Teas at Millwood May 24
The Woman’s Auxiliary at CF Church Millwood will host a silver tea at Scalby the home of Mr and Mrs Henry B Gilpin on May 24 at 4 30 p m. Attendees may enjoy the gardens which are lovely at this time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
CF Church
Millwood
Reds Blame Swiss For Killing Korov
Moscow reports a Soviet note to Switzerland blames the Swiss guard negligence for the death of M. Korov. The message cites Lausanne events and places responsibility on Swiss authorities for the fatal incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moscow
Tchitcherin
Lausanne
M. Koroviy
Deserters Threaten Chinese Troops Amid Bandit Siege
Report from Washington says troops in Shantung face desertion as soldiers unpaid for months supply bandits with ammo. Peking fore Council strengthens foreign pressure as bandit holdouts remain. London dispatch notes ultimatum from bandits threatening execution of Anglo American captives if siege troops are not withdrawn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Privaig
Washington
Emulattion
Shantung
China
Fore Council
Peking
London
Berlin Papers Report Org y of Shooting in Mannheim
Berlin dispatches describe a violent outbreak in Mannheim with an orgy of street firing. Up to 160 shots were fired and at least two Germans were seriously wounded. the motive remains unexplained in press reports.
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Berlin
Mannheim
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M. Williams
Roy Larrick
J. L. Maphis
Commissioner of Revenue
PAY
Body Build UP Organization
Leslie D. Kline
Supt
Coun- Justice
MR. Reardon
David Reardon
Memorial Hospital
Hopewell
Sheriff’s Posse
Man
Morkan County
the Empire
Goodyear& Fiske
Mid City
M’faden
EB. C. Watt
Able Building Committee
Aegf
Vena
Texas
Fort Loudoun
Wats
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