Public appeals urge donations of listed books for schooling
A call during Education Week asks readers to donate any of a long list of titles to supplement school reading. The note invites listeners to call 722 with their name and address for pickup and to help build a valuable library collection for students.
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Good Housekeeping
Hawthorne
Ernest Thompson Seton
Rebecca
Sunnybrook Farm
Wiggin
Kipling
Page
Hans
Robinson Crusoe
Pratt
Benjamin Franklin
Chase
Stevenson
Barnes
Théonal
Sangpe
Hg Brown
Het
Ampherheiter
Ben
Dalla
Gilbert
Grant
Lee
Hill
Lope Lincoln
Nicollay
Bob
Bon
Ollivant
Parkman
Wiggs
Cabbage Patch
Rice
Coegale
Richards
Ben Ur
Wallace
Bryant
Longfellow
Whitties
Holmes
Dumas
Austin
Crawford
Gaskell
Lorna Doone
Blackmore
David Copperfield
Dombey and Son
Old Curiosity Shop
Dickens
Vanity Fair
Thackery
Henry Wsmond
Adam Bede
Eliot
Hardy
Barkie
Eles
Hale
Tom Sawyer
Mark Twain
Huckleberry Finn
Irk Twain
Jackson
Stockton
Garcia
Hubbard
Holm
Fothergiliff
Hypatia
Kingsley
Ly Scott
Jane Eyre
Bronte
Eniworth
Scott
Cummins
Lytton
Barrie
Oliver Twist
Porter
Silas Marnes
Irving
di Dickens
Ae Goldsmith
Dixie School
Endicott
Sanderéon
Baldwin
Alcott
J Hitex
Hyde
Martin
Stickeen
Nin
Tales
Bir Uate
Wise Man
Vane
David Livingston
Daniel” Boone
Thwattes
Reed
Mothéy
Death of Edward Kerfoot Road Engineer from Poison
Edward Kerfoot aged about 50, a noted Virginia state highway department engineer, died at his Régal home from poison. Unclear if intentional or accidental. He fell ill Saturday, doctors could not save him. He leaves a large family, wife Marjorie McAfee, five children, and several siblings. Funeral held at his home.
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Edward Kerfoot
State Highway Department
Winchester
Mr. Kerfoot
Kerfoot
William T. Kerfoot
Bethel
Clarke County
Virginia House of Delegates
Marjorie McAfee
Warren County
Ralph Kerfoot
Washington
George Kerfoot
Newport News
J. M. Sowers
Front Royal
Mary Kerfoot
Warren “Any
Father Gallagher Resumes Parish Work in Pennsylvania
Word from Winchester says Rev. Emmett P. Gallagher formerly assistant to Rev. Thomas A. Rankin at the Church of the Sacred Heart has returned to parish duties after a rest at his home in Pennsylvania He is now located at Spangler Cambria County Pa Gallagher had earlier come to Winchester from Fredericksburg Va and later sought a mountain sanatorium for health reasons He returned to his duties here months ago before again returning to Pennsylvania where his health now allows him to resume church work
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Winchester
Emmett P. Gallagher
Thomas A. Rankin
Church of the Sacred Heart
Pennsylvania
Spangler
Cambria
County
Father Gallagher
Fredericksburg
Father Rankin
Named Trustee of Bethel Burnt Church
D Alvin Fries of the Albin neighborhood appointed a trustee of Bethel Evangelical Lutheran Church Burnt Church by an order of the Circuit Court of Frederick County. He fills the vacancy caused by the death of John Thwaite.
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D. Alvin Fries
Albin
Bethel Evangelical Lutheran Church
Burnt Church
Ann
Circuit Court
Ffr Federick County
John Thwaite
Crowd Threatens To Lynch Negro Driving Car
Washington police report a Treasury official’s car rammed through a crowded street injuring two, demolishing a truck, and leaving wreckage as onlookers shout lynch threats at a Black man passenger. The incident occurs during a drive to curb traffic deaths with witnesses describing a chaotic scene on Connecticut Avenue.
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Washington
Connecticut Avenue
Mellon
Treasury Department
Wate
Engineer Dies in Portner Apartments Steam Accident
Edward S. Smith 55 an engineer at Portner apartments died after escaping steam from a failed T joint in the heating plant. Firemen Talbert Piper and John Murphy were slightly scalded and William J. Smith received minor burns. Funeral today at Leesburg features in-law connection to J S Wenner of the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad.
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Edward S. Smith
R. Street
Washington
Portner Apartments
Portner Place
Talbert Piper
W. Street
John Murphy
Porter
William J. Smith
No. 9 Engine Company
Smith
Piper
Murphy
Leesburg
Wenner
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Winchester
Point of Rocks
Loudoun County
Hillsboros
Elizabeth Carter
Loudoun
World War Veterans Act expands disability claims
The World War Veterans Act of 1924 allows automatic disability compensation for active tuberculosis shown before January 1, 1925. Many veterans rated with arrested TB or chronic bronchitis under ten percent may benefit, with others potentially gaining new disability since last exam. Legion urges re examination at Veterans Bureau before January 1, 1925.
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Veterans Bureau
Bureau
Watson B. Miller
Legion
National Rehabilitation Committee
G. B. Roszel
R. Y. Conrad
Américan Legion
Winners of Dollar Days Prize Contest
The Evening Star lists winning numbers for the Dollar Day Contest. First prize $10 to number 1235, second and third prizes $5 each, fourth prize Sub. to Star. Present numbers at Star's Business Office for prize redemption.
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Star
Dogs to be judged at the Empire tonight
An Empire Theatre program features a dog judging event with winners from this week’s field tryouts to be announced between the evening shows. The Washington Empire Orchestra will perform, and ticket prices remain unchanged.
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the Empire Tonight
Empire Theatre
Washington Empire Orchestra
Fire destroys two hotels at Atlantic City
The Fasdcated Press reports a devastating blaze in Atlantic City destroying Two Hotels and annexes near the Senator and Casino on the famous street. A man and an unidentified woman are confirmed dead with several guests and firefighters missing or injured. The fire forced evacuations and several residences were damaged as gasoline and tanks burned nearby. An estimated $700000 loss followed a gasoline tanker explosion at Warner NY.
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Atlantic
SEN. J
Bothwell
Steet
James
Bennett
New York
Sergeames McMenamin
Innett
Warners
Benefit Play Moves to Monday Night at Handley School
The charity dance by the Elks at George Washington Hotel on November 25 shifts The Flappers Grandmother to Monday November 24. The show benefits the Handley School band and Friendship Fire Company, staged in the Handley School Auditorium with Miss Reb Burns and Miss Hosman directing. Domestic talent is showcased by Winchester's top amateur performers.
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Elks
George Washington Hotel
The
Handley School
Friendship Fire Company
Reb@ Burns
Hoseman
Winchester
Pepate
Pedigreed Dogs at Empire Bench Show Tonight
The Shenandoah Valley field trials conclude with a prize show at the Empire Theatre. Dogs compete on stage at 8:15 PM between moving pictures, with judging and prize awards. Wytheville’s Dough Boy’s Boy wins the members derby, with Fashion Boy and a Claude Stickley marked setter as runners-up, as open derby proceeds this afternoon.
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Empire Tonight
Empire Theatre
Shenandoah Valley
Cies
Wytheville
J. A. Raber
Leslie D. Kline
Frank Kidwell
Washington,d.c
Claude Stickley
Vaucluse
Police collar sought narcotics suspect in Winchester
Chief Doran and Policeman Boyd captured Douglas Beal a 24 year old wanted narcotics dealer from Washington on a tip that he was in Winchester. Beal identified himself, admitted his identity and was jailed awaiting transfer to Washington to face dope peddling and bond-jumping charges.
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Doran
Thomas Boyd
Douglas Beal
Washington
Boyd
Beal
Winchester
C.L. Grant
Metropolitan Police Department
Douglas
Washington Detective Department
C. D. Hood
Sanpite
Ington Police
Ee Beal
Bond
Three Held For Circulating Fake War Stamps
Federal agents arrest Giolvanni Romeo and his brothers Roscoe and Joe Marino in Uniontown and Collier for circulating counterfeit war savings stamps totaling over 2500 dollars. Officials say Fayette county may be HQ of a gang linked to more than 5 million dollars in counterfeit stamps nationwide.
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Associated Press
Uniontown
Fayette County
Pennsylvania
Giolvanni Romeo
Roscoe
Joe Marino
Collier
Mrs Warren G Harding in slight condition during night
The bulletin reports Mrs Warren G Harding's condition remained unchanged overnight with a very weak pulse at 6 am and shallow respiration, though she seems to be rallying and a bit stronger now. The item also includes a small classified notice offering trespass cards and a sale notice for 100 barrels of ear corn.
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Associated Press
Marion. O
Warren G. Harding
Public Sale At Clearbrook For Ramsbore Auto Supply Contents
Public sale announced for November 26 at Clearbrook by J M Gore of Ramsbore Auto Supply. Items include horses cows sheep hogs feed and farm implements.
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Clearbrook
J. M. Gore
Detinue Sues Over Furniture Sold Under lien
Funk and Son sue A G Swanson in the November term court on detinue to recover furniture they sold on installment with a reserved lien of $650. The lien was recorded, but Silvious later sold the items to Myrtle Castleman Lyle and she sold some pieces to Swanson. The defense argues the lien invalid and that the sellers were bound to disclose the lien.
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Len
Sitvious
Myrtle Castleman Lyle
Silvious
Punk and Son
Funk and Son
Mra. Lyle
Alimony and Fees Ordered in Mrs Wall vs Wall
In Corporation Court yesterday Judge Whiting granted Mrs Wall alimony at 100 dollars a month back alimony of 100 dollars and 200 dollars in counsel fees. The court barred removing her son William Wall from Virginia. Attorneys for Mrs Wall were Warren Rice and Richard Evelyn Byrd. for Mr Wall were Philip Williams and H R Kern.
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Corporation Court
Tempo
Secre Ee
Mr. Wall
Philip Williams
H. R. Kern
Revolver Battle Wrecks New York Cafe Interior
In a lower west side restaurant a pistol duel erupted early today as over twenty shots were fired. Police link the clash to a gangsters feud. Edward Sullivan was shot four times and seriously wounded while dining. three assailants fled in a taxicab after Sullivan fired back ineffectively.
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New York
Lower West Side
Edward Sullivan
Sullivan
No Trace Found Of Seven Men In Light Craft
Navy patrols search seas near Brooklyn for the Frolic a 34 foot sloop carrying seven men that vanished after departing Sunday morning on a return trip. Heavy Atlantic gales hinder rescue efforts while winter cold causes deaths among the citys poor as three people die from exposure.
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Associated Press
New York
Navy
Marine Division
Brooklyn
Atlantic
Politician Joseph Meury Ching murdered in Leonardtown Md
The body of 55 year old Joseph Meury Ching, a Maryland Republican figure, was found early today outside his Leonardtown home with head injuries from a blunt instrument. Authorities said no clear motive or valuables were missing and summoned a jury. two detectives investigated at Nazareth, Kentucky connections noted.
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Preas
Leonardtown
Joseph Meury Ching
Mary's County
Ity
Nazareth
George L. Brawner Takes Over Winchester Music Firm
George L. Brawner, the Winchester musician linked with Henry Music Store, has assumed control of the firm in his own name. He is tired from former duties but retains Glynn as an employee and aims for success. he is thoroughly familiar with piano tuning and related work.
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George L. Brawner
Winchester
Henry Music Store
Brawner
Glynn
Stock Market Report Notes Mixed Activity Across Sectors
The dispatch notes steady public demand in commission houses and ongoing activity in railroad and industrials. Call money hovered around 2 percent as markets show participation from investors amid varied trading across utilities and other sectors.
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Associated
New York
Te Etme
Proment
Ren
Mrs. Rose Arment Haines Dies in Staunton
Mrs. Rose Arment Haines widow of Charles Haines and descendant of the Stonewall Brigade died yesterday in Staunton Virginia. George W. Fraines of Staunton received a telegram confirming the death at her home. The obituary notes her connection to the historic Jackson brigade and her standing in the local community.
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George W. Fraines
Street
Staunton
Rose Arment Haines
Charles #2
Stonewall Brigade
Army
Stonewall
Jackson
Two Brick Houses on Nortton Street Advertised
Advertisement notes two brick houses on Nort ton Street for sale or viewing as listed in the 11 18 issue of the taw fWks publication.
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Nortton Street
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Handley
Bethel Burnt Church
WSAFE
E. S. Smith
Aires
the Evening Star
Care Star
Solenberger
A . Lp
Atlantic Gity
Fasdcated Press
S. V. Field Club
LOGAL
Ponce
Man
Mrs. Harding
Star Office
Ramsbore’s Auto Supply Co
Ip-21
Ramsburg's Auto Supply Co
Wall
Jos. H. Ching
Baletimoré Hospital
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