War Declared by Chinese General Shocks Tokyo and Tientsin
Chinese general Mah Chan-Shan proclaimed war on Japan and urged mobilization near Tsitsihar as skirmishes intensify in Manchuria. Riots flare in Tientsin while foreign guards, including the Fifteenth United States Infantry, guard the foreign quarter. Japanese officials rebuff League pressure and push for retaliation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Mah Chan-Shan
Japan
Tahsing
Manchura
Tokyo
League of Nations
Tientsin
China
Fifteenth
United States Infantry
League
Chinene ” Ese
Rte
Peace Preserving Society
Mukden
Manchuria
Rengo
Heilungkiang
Memorial Rites At Local Church Wednesday A M
Special memorial services are planned at Christ Episcopal Church on Armistice Day at 9 30 a m under Robert Conrad Post No 21 American Legion. Capt Edward C Goss announces the event with Rev Robert B Nelson conducting. Ex service men may meet at 9 20 a m in front of the church and march in. The service lasts about 45 minutes with music by W Nelson Page and a Men's Choir. Hymns include My Country Tis of Thee Onward Christian Soldiers and The Churchs One Foundation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christ Episcopal Church
Robert ¥. Conrad
American Legion
Edward C. Goss
Robert B. Nelson
Legion Post
Goss
W. Nelson Page
Little Girl Dies From Pneumonia
Betty Lee Baker one year old daughter of Mr and Mrs Edward I Baker died at 3 o clock Sunday morning at the home in the county after a brief illness of pneumonia Surviving are the parents one brother Raymond and two sisters Bessie and Wilda Baker The funeral was held today from the home of Jesse Whitacre near Ebenezer with the Capon Bridge Methodist Church pastor officiating and burial in Ebenezer graveyard
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Betty Lee Baker
Edward I’. Baker
Raymond
Bessie
Wilda Baker
Jesse Whitacre
Ebenezer
Capon Bridge Methodist Church
Friendship Rescue Squad Meeting Tonight at Rouss Hall
All members are requested to meet at Rouss Hall at 8 o'clock tonight to hear a lecture on rescue work. GEO. R. JONES.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Friendship Rescue Squad
Rouss Hall
Conn Faces Preliminary Hearing in 14-Year-Old Assault Case
Carl Conn of Cumberland Maryland appeared for a private preliminary hearing before Magistrate A J Tavenner on a charge of criminal attack on 14-year-old Vancie Sims. The magistrate indicated a likely decision later, with Sims identifying Conn as the assailant. Doctors testified on medical aspects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl Conn
Cumberland
A. J Tavenner
Vancie Sims
Taverner
Frederick County
Pannett
Commonwealth5s
T. R. Cather
Miss Sims
Thanks Extended To Needle Guild
The District Nurse Association thanks every member of the Needlework Guild for beautiful articles donated including sheets, blankets, gowns, baby clothes, wash cloths and towels. The note urges kindness and notes the gifts replenish the chest. Mrs. Martin Wisecarver, Secretary-Treasurer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
District Nurse Association
Martin Wisecarver
First Aid Training Session Tonight at Reuss Fire House
All Boy Scout leaders and any men or women interested in first aid training are urged to meet at the Reuss fire engine house at 8 o'clock tonight for a conference with Captain Carr. The American Red Cross instructor from Washington will lead the session, with expected attendees from the police department fire companies Girl Scouts and Boy Scouts. A rare opportunity for expert instruction and a large turnout is anticipated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reuss
Carr
American Red Cross
Washington
Fred C. Ridgeway to Attend Stephenson Event
Loading at Stephenson on Thursday November 19th lists Fred C. Ridgeway for the occasion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stephenson
Sale of Personal Property at Ebert Farm Near Winchester
Sale of personal property on Charles M. Ebert farm four miles north of Winchester near Martinsburg Turnpike at 10 o clock next Thursday November 12. Includes 15 sheep 13 cows 3 heavy draft horses broad sows farming implements 25 acres of corn and fodder in shock 40 tons timothy hay and alfalfa. See sale bill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles M. Ebert
Winchester
Martinsburg Turnpike
Clarke School Closed Over Scarlet Fever in Clarke County
Berryville Elementary School in Clarke county will close for one week due to scarlet fever cases. About 300 pupils attend the school as two cases are reported and authorities plan repairs during the closure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berryville Elementary
Berryville
Clarke County
A. F Robertson
C. O. Dearmont
C. H. Iden
A. P. Osborne
Clarke County School Board
Police Court Liquor Cases Run Through the Weekend
Seven of nine cases in police court concern liquor tied charges. Charles Mahoney James Lillis of 209 North Kent and Joseph Heflin of Clarke county were fined 73 dollars and jailed 30 days for possession of ardent spirits. Lillis aimed for an appeal but had not posted bond. Others, including Melvin Patton John Lillis of 209 North Kent Dewey Bowen of Frederick county Elmer Christian Catherine Weaver and Douglas Foreman faced fines from 12 to 25 dollars on drunkenness disorderly conduct or statutory charges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Mahoney
James Lillis
North Kent Street
Joseph Heflin
Clarke County
Lillis
Corporation Court
Melvin Patton
John Lillis
Dewey Bowen
Frederick County
Elmer Christian
Catherine Weaver
North Cameron Street
Douglas Foreman
T. F. Timberlake Buys The Leader Store in Winchester
Philip Klompus has sold his longstanding Winchester shop The Leader to Thomas F. Timberlake a merchant with over 20 years in the field. Timberlake now directs operations expands stock and aims to keep up to date wearing apparel. His family once hailed from the area and he has worked with Mills and Gibb James H. Dunham importers in New York City.
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Philip Klompus
Winchester
Thomas F. Timberlake
Timberlake
Klompus
Mills and Gibb Corporation
James H. Dunham and Company
New York City
First Quarterly Meeting Nov 10 at United Brethren Church
The first quarterly conference of the United Brethren Church will meet in the church next Tuesday evening November 10 at 30 oclock Rev A P Hovermale conference superintendent will preside and every member of the official board both men and women is under binding obligation to attend The entire membership is invited to learn the conference program for this year GEO W STOVER Pastor
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Brethren Church
A. P. Hovermale
Geo. W. Stover
Shenandoah Valley Apples Shown At National Display
The Shenandoah Valley apples were exhibited by the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad in Chicago during National Apple Week. The display, designed by George R. Packett, involved Virginia apples sent by Andrew Bell and others. Chicago papers ran pictures of girls enjoying the apples and Mae Murray receiving a box from Charles Gaw.
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Shenandoah Valley
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Chicago
George R. Packett
Winchester
Virginia
Detroit
Toledo
B. and C
Andrew Bell
Winchester Chamber of Commerce
Sam R. Hurst
Gay Ebert
Shenandoah Caverns
G. E. Baker
B. and O
Mae Murray
Charles Gaw
Chicago Herald and Examiner
Chicago Daily News
Chicago Evening Times
Poppies sale by Handley High School girls on Armistice Day
Twenty five Handley High School girls in Winchester will sell poppies on Armistice Day to aid the American Legion Auxiliary. Excus ed absences are granted by principal Garland Quarles. Sales extend to Middletown and Stephens City with local principals coordinating. A supper and sale at the George Washington Hotel begins at 6 o clock Armistice Day amid plans for improved food and attractive articles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Handley High School
Winchester
American Legion Auxiliary
Garland Quarles
Jane Bickers
Helen Hatcher
Helen Woore
Mary Lyman
Grace Bossermat
Virginia Cather
Rosalie Oakes
Dorothy Lupton
Charlotte Campbell
Winifred Browne
Betty Rile
Virginia Vredenburg
Mary Virginia Rosenberger
Madeline Miler
Patsy Sartelle
Phyllis Oakes
Rebecca Kern
Annesley Thompson
Nellie Murrell
Beall Bentley Thomas
Sarah Kendall Baker
Nelia Beverley
Middletown
W. Ropp
Stephens City
R. E. Ayler
Stephens City High School
George Washington Hotel
Bonus Rally By The Foreign Veterans
A bonus rally for ex service men is set this evening in the Sarah Zane Fire Company hall under the Veterans of Foreign Wars. The Winchester Post V F W will hear from veterans petitioning for sentiment on the bonus and immediate cash payment to adjusted service certificates by Congress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sarah Zane Fire Company
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Congress
Winchester Post
Leader Store Sold to New Owner Keeps Name
F. F. Timberlake announces purchase of The Leader Store stock from Mr. P. Klompus. The shoe stock will be liquidated while the business continues under the same name with new management.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leader
Main Street
P. Klompus
Klompus
F. F. Timberlake
County school dental clinic aids Frederick children
Representatives from sponsoring organizations met with Superintendent Leslie Kline to hear Dr. W Davis Parrott report on the county school dental clinic. Parrott, under state health hygiene supervision, provides children's dentistry to county schools at fifty cents per operation with substantial county and state support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leslie Kline
W. Davis Parrott
Frederick County
Dr. Parrott
The
Red Cross
District Nurse Association
Dental
Choir Benefit for Tuberculosis Drive at Mount Carmel
Mount Carmel Baptist Church hosts a Friday night concert featuring the junior and juvenile choirs to support the annual anti tuberculosis drive. The event is scheduled for 8:30 P M next Friday and has drawn previous audiences who appreciate the young singers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mount Carmel
Oyster Supper Benefit at Red Bud Church Home
A church benefit Oyster Supper is set for Thursday evening November 12 at Mrs. McDonald home 204 E Lane Avenue Red Bud. The event supports A B Church funds. Also notice of two kittens seeking homes and sale of the Baker farm near Boyce on November 11.
Lost dog reward ad from Cammer Tire Co notice
Llewlyn Letter pup 445 month old blue and black mottled allowed reward. Police headquarters call with details. Prestone DuPont alcohol advertisement for radiator products. Braddock and Boscawen Streets Cammer Tire Co contact number 932.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prestone DuPont
Cammer Tire CO
Braddock
Boscawen
Llewlyn
World Court talk inspires Civic League gathering
The Civic League met at Mrs. H. B. McCormac’s home with 57 attendees including visitors. Eleanor Brannan of New York spoke on The World Court and the Disarmament Conference, urging peace through League of Nations ideals, Kellogg Briand pact support, and gradual disarmament.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Civic League
H. B. McCormac
Eleanor Brannan
New York
League of Nations
America Poe
Paris
Big Bertha
Miss Brannan
Lewis Hyde
Russell Cather
Treasurer Robert S. Smith Recovers After Operation
Relatives and hospital staff report County Treasurer Robert S. Smith had a restful night and was in good spirits after an operation at Memorial Hospital on Saturday. X ray exams by Dr. J. E. Harris preceded the procedure to diagnose his ailment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert S. Smith
Memorial Hospital
Smith
J. E. Harris
Armistice Day Dance Event at 9 to 1 A M
A dance on Armistice Day observed from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM on November 11. The event is tied to commemorations and offers a community gathering with music and social time. Local organizers invite participation and note time and date for attendance.
Advisory Board Sets Fall Meeting for Home Demonstration
The Frederick County Advisory Board for home demonstration work will meet Wednesday at 1 30 pm in the court room. Miss Belle Burke district home agent will suggest projects for the coming year and review past year work. A check up on each group will occur and members listed include Mrs Ruth Smith Mrs Lester Dailey and many others.
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Frederick County Advisory Board
Court Room
Belle Burke
H. A. Funk
D.ree
Ruth Smith
Lester Dailey
W. E. Edwards
Eva Omps
N. J. Pease
Nellie Mauzy
Walter Adams
E. T. Cadwallader
H. P. Lovett
A. S. Nelson
C. L. Sandy
Snap
J. W. Bube Inexe
T. 8. Cooper
Cc. M. Aoeeres
M. Flegal
W Er
Will Mp. Eins Naomi Richard
Legal
Enforcement Of Dry Law Needed In Crime War
Mayor H A Mackey of Philadelphia spoke at a New York Advertising Club luncheon stressing strict enforcement of a single law to deter crime. He warned lax enforcement would let crime rise and pledged rigid policing to maintain public safety.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Advertising Club
H. A Mackey
Philadelphia
New York Times
Mackey
Juniors Hold Memorial Hospital Rummage Sale Successful
Members of the Junior Auxiliary at Memorial Hospital report a very successful rummage sale held last Friday and Saturday. Donations came from local firms including Gray and Sheetz M B Clowe Meyer Hamburger Hodgson and Brown Margaret Hodgson Millinery Shenandoah Valley National Bank provided storage space. The event was led by Mrs N H Carpenter Jr with thanks extended to all contributors and purchasers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Memorial Hospital
Gray and Sheetz
M. B. Clowe
Meyer Hamburger, Hodgson and Brown
Margaret Hodgson Millinery Shop
Shenandoah Valley National Bank
N. H. Carpenter, Jr
For Sale Ford van and Cleatrac by Lupton Orchard
For sale a good used Ford son and Cleatrac listed by Lupton Orchard Service Company with contact phone 1100 1101. The brief ad appears in a local period publication.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fordson and Cleatrac
Lupton Orchard Service Company
Death of E Wickham Byrd in California
Edmond Wickham Byrd longtime Clarke county resident died Saturday in Long Beach California after frail health worsened by pneumonia He was cremated per his wish ashes placed in a California mausoleum He supported Christ Church Millwood and various local societies and was a Harvard graduate with extensive ties to Clarke county and New York
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Edmond Wickham Byrd
Millwood
Clarke County
Long Beach
Cal
Charles H. Consolvo
Baltimore
Byrd
California
Harvard
George Ha Byrd
New York
Lo Brandon
Harvard University
Lower Brandon
James River
Inia
Christ Church of
Leper
King’s Daughters’ Society
Millwood Church
Eee
Memberwell Lodge
Berryville
Daleimore Lodge
Evelyn
Carter Burwell
Nathaniel H. Burwell
Mary Wyman Byrd
William Byrd
Ottway Byrd
Ellsworth Elliott
Richard Evelyn Byrd, Sr
Winchester
Robert Taylor Recovers From Painter's Ills
Robert Taylor, a well known local painter, was taken to Memorial Hospital Saturday night by Friendship Fire Company ambulance. Dr. L M Allen treated him and he returned home yesterday. He remains weak but is improving nicely.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Taylor
Memorial Hospital
Friendship Fire Company
L. M. Allen
Taylor
Charles Haines Struck by Car on Cameron Street
Charles Haines was injured when an automobile, allegedly driven by W. E. Cather, struck him in front of Bailey's store on Cameron Street at about 6 am yesterday. He suffered a laceration to the arm and knee and was taken home for medical care. Police reported no definite action yet as of today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Haines
W. E. Cather
Bailey's
Cameron Street
Haines
Mr. Haines
Public School Virtues For All Citizens Claim
A quotation from H. B. Leesmith M. P. predicts in twenty years all of England’s population will possess the virtues of the traditional public school type and will be free from defects.
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England
H. B. Leesmith
M. P
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Vance Sims
Sims
Ernest Sims
Vancie
Lewis M. Allen
Needle
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Fred C. Ridgeway
Clarke
T. F. Timberlake
é _ICHMOND iity
faPrro. Limited
Baltimore & Ohio
Fort Pill Limited
A. H. Dove
Baker Farm
Boyce
World Court 5
Apple
Virginia Apple Storage
Winchester Steam Laundry
E. Wickham Byrd
Christ Church
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