Widow, four children mourn Altoona wreck victim
Alfred W. Wright learns of son in law Olin Hanna's death in a Panama Canal style vehicle crash near a one way bridge in Altoona Pennsylvania He was married to Frances Wright six years ago They will bury the body in Winchester with services in Altoona and a Feb 231 date noted for burial preparations.
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Alfred W. Wright
Welltown
Olin R. Nant
Altoona
Pennsylvania Railroad
Mr. Hanna
Hanna
Winchester
Pennsylvania
Dayton (Va
E.G. Hanna
Huntington
Wva
Samuel Hanna
Wright
Will probate reveals widow as estate beneficiary
Captain Kurtz leaves the estate to his widow with a codicil revoking a bequest to grandson George Headley. The will directs continued use of the husband’s furniture and undertaking business in the widow’s name. Miss Lucy F. Kurtz qualifies as administratrix and secures land valued at $125,000. The 1918 will was witnessed by H. Gray Williams, Hilda B. Dean and J. W. Baker.
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George ‘Karte Headley
Kurtz
Lucy F. Kurtz
Closing Out Sale At Ceristy Bargains In Stephens City
J D Willey announces a one week only closing out sale of all men and boys clothing hats shoes and furnishings at sacrifice prices. sale runs for Xmas with Ceristy Bargains in Stephens City.
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J.D. Willey
Stephens City
War
Oyster Supper and Holiday Greetings at Bryarly’s
Public invite to Oyster Supper at Bryarly’s School House on Friday night November 26. Special radio gram to Santa Claus requests a visit to the Winchester store on Thursday December 2 with collection requested. Hats priced at 1.00 and a note of Miss M. Alice Newcome featured.
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Bryarly’s
Santa Claus
North Pole
Winchester
Furniture Coo
Injured Girl Brought For Treatment After Car Crash
Miss Mildred Van Horn of Martins West Virginia was brought to Winchester Hospital after a mobile struck a telephone pole near Inwood. She suffered severe head and body injuries and shock. Five year old Miller Miller was killed when dragged by the running gear of a machine on the Gerardstown road. An automobile collision followed, the Chevrolet touring car driven by John Thomas Chambers of Martinsburg crashing into a pole. Other riders Miss Gertrude Coffman and Newton Hutzler were only slightly hurt.
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Mildred van Horn
High Street
Martins West
Winchester
Inc
Inwood
Miller
Ybb Miller
McKown Orchard Company
Gerardet
Wn- Inwood Road
Rowland
John ‘Thomas Chambers
Martinsburg
Chambers
Hart
van Horn
Gertrude Coffman
Newton Hutzler
Creed
Shenandoah man acquitted in Coal Mine Distilling case
Lud Stickley of Shenandoah county Virginia was acquitted by a Frederick County Circuit Court jury of being a member of the Coal Mine Distilling Company and of owning the still cited from a raid near Mine Bank. The verdict centered on whether he used the possessive our coil or the coil during remarks at a Gravel Springs church picnic.
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Lud Stickley
Shenandoah County
Frederick County
Coal Mine Distilling Company
Mine Bank
Coe Ae
Pannett
Ludwig
Clowser
Gravel Springs
Lud
Jon Constable Clowser
For Sale Princess Dressers by SNAPP
Classified short notice lists SNAPP offering princess dressers for sale. Contact Cal 763-J for details and price inquiry in the ad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Princess Dressers
Martinsburg men held for theft of two overcoats
Charles Bales and James Edward Murray of Martinsburg were held by the Corporation Court in Winchester on charges of stealing two overcoats from Herry Kerns poolroom on North Loudoun Street. Bail set at 500 each. they remain in custody until the third Monday in January.
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Charles Balés
James Edward Murray
Martinsburg
West Plas
Corporation Court
Frank H. Krebs
Herry Kerns
North Loudoun Street
Winchester
R. K. Willey
Murray
Bales
States Should Decide Am ercus States Should Decide Americus
AP reports at a Chicago luncheon Iroquois Club Democ rtic leader F Ritchie of Maryland urged that the Volstead Act be changed or enforced, calling prohibition a national issue and urging state rights and local handling in accordance with each state’s will and convictions. He criticized federal overreach and warned both parties to face the issue honestly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Chicago
J . Ritchie
Maryland
Iroquois Club
Republican Party
Marriage License Issued for Dillard Parrell Couple
A county clerk issued a marriage license to Jennings Dillard and Velma M Parrell. Dillard, native of Rockingham county, lives in Stephenson Virginia, is the son of D L Dillard and a farmer. Parrell, daughter of C A Parrell, is a West Virginia native now residing at Whitacre Virginia.
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Jennings Dillard
Velma M. Parrell
Rockingham County
Stephenson, Va
D. L. Dillard
C. A. Parrell
West Virginia
Whitacre
Seven bank employees condemned to be shot in Siberia
In Kuznetzzk Tomsk seven local bank employees convicted of embezzlement were condemned to be shot. The sentence follows the Soviet campaign to eliminate graft in public institutions. Also notes Thanksgiving visits by Mr. and Mrs. C. W. Hardeaty with Mr. Jack Hardisty in Washington and a stray horse notice from Nain Virginia.
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Associated Press
Kuznetzk
Tomsk
Siberia
C. W. Hardeaty
Jack Hardisty
Washington
Tornado Toll Rises Across Arkansas Missouri and Louisiana
A devastating cyclone sweep across Arkansas Missouri and Louisiana leaves dozens dead and hundreds injured. Heber Springs Arkansas reports 19 deaths as twenty blocks of homes burn and collapse amid widespread destruction. Rescue teams rush in while communication lines fail and relief efforts struggle to reach survivors.
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Heber Springs
Arkansas
Associated Press
Little Rock
Ark
Louisiana
Missouri
Kansas
Berr Sot
Louisiand
Pacific Coast
Opello
Moscow
Sheridas
Brandsville
Ree
Lebanon
Knobview, Mo
Com
Valley Car Laundry Promotes Prompt, Competent Service
Local advertises prompt washing and cleaning services at Valley Car Laundry located on Cork Street. The notice highlights efficient prompt service and competent staff ready to handle customer care.
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Valley Car Laundry
Cork St
Beloved Bishop OConnell Critically Ill in Richmond
Private advices report Right Rev. D. J. O'Connell, Bishop of the Richmond diocese, in a very serious condition and not expected to recover. He is beloved across the state and East, formerly serving in Winchester and everly returning for special services. Emeritus status granted earlier due to age yet friends pray for his recovery and strength.
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Richmond
D. J. O'Connell
Ishop O'Connell
Church
Theacred Heart
Winchester
Court Decides on Testimony in Hall Mills Murder Case
In Somerville New Jersey Judge Charlés W Parker barred Henry de la Bruyere Capender from testifying for the defense to counter state witness Mrs Jane Gibson. Capender linked to the Hall Mills case as a NYSE member and cousin to other defendants, but not charged with the Mills murder. Felix di Martini a private detective for Frances Stevens Hall was sworn for protection and to testify later after a luncheon recess. George Sipel was withdrawn to allow di Martini to take the oath temporarily immune from arrest.
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Associated Press
Court House
Somerville
N. J
Charlés’ W. Parker
Hall-Mills
Henry de la Bruyere Capender
Jane Gibson
Carpender
New York Stock Exchange
Neve Stevens Hall
Henry
Willie’ Stevens
Edward W. Hall
Eleanor R. Mills
State Star
Lective
Felix di Martini
Frances Stevens Hall
di Martini
George Sipel
di Martin
Dodge Touring Car For Sale In Good Condition
Dodge Touring car runs good with tires and battery in place. Priced at 85 dollars for quick buy. apply Star Office adv.
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Star Office
Auto lights tested daily at official station No 121
Auto lights adjusted and tested daily at official station No 121 with tests on Wednesday and Friday nights. Parker's Garage in Stephens City Virginia is noted in the item with a local appearance date.
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Parker's
Stephens City
Loyal Temperance Legion Rally at Winchester
A Winchester T M E Legion rally will be held at Miss Annie J. Rees home 531 North Braddock Street Saturday at 2 20. Mr Daniel Bachler of Washington will speak. All members urged to attend and enjoy the program followed by a social with refreshments.
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Winchester W
Handley High Best Martinsburg In Season Finale
Handley High School defeated Martinsburg 17 to 6 in a season finale at home. Winchester started with a kickoff to Martinsburg but the visitors stalled, Handley capitalized with a drive ending in a touchdown. A drop kick added three points for Handley. Martinsburg threatened in the second half but failed to score, while Handley extended its lead with solid defense and field position.
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Handley Hugh School
Martinsburg
Winchester
Winchester Kieptinsburg
Handley
Baker
Army-Navy grid clash set after grand city welcome
West Point with 1116 cadets and Annapolis 1940 midshipmen entered Chicago in mist for dedication of Soldiers Field and tomorrow’s Army Navy game. Vice President Dawes spoke as crowds cheered. Teams drilled quietly at South Shore and Stagg Field ahead of the big contest.
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Chicago
United States Militar
Naval Academies
Army-Navy
West Point
Annapol
Michigan Avenue
Soldiers Field
Charles G.dawes
la Salle
Monroe
mid-America
Army
South Shore Country Club
Navy
Stagg Field
Notice of Fellows Meeting for Thanksgiving Service
A committee invites vested fellows to meet at the hall on Sunday evening November 28 at 7 p m to attend a Thanksgiving service.
Taxes Due and Penalty Deadlines Announced
Taxpayers must pay city taxes by December 1 to avoid a 3 percent penalty and by December 15 for denial taxes with a later June election noted. The notice lists state qualification for voting and urges residents to contact the treasurer for tax status.
Fuller Heads Bank After Long Service at Institution
Jacob Yost elected cashier to fill vacancy caused by Fuller's promotion as president of the bank, with William Cooper named vice president. The trio has long tied to the bank since its early days, Fuller bringing 48 years in banking and a steady leadership style as the institution grows capital to 300,000 with deposits and profits noted.
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National Ae Bela
Aero House
Ze Fuller
Wan Ee T. Bank
Wm. P. eGuire
Puer
Bank
Ppes
eBiber
John Soha
Jacob i “Yost
Fuller
Yost
Cooper
North Cones
Hig
Busi Fuller
Car Wreck injures one in field near Hancock
A car skidded on the Marti at the Scott Grant farm injuring Daniel Bip Daniel as he returned to Hancock Maryland with a party. The vehicle struck a fence and was brought to Winchester for treatment. Daniel suffered slight cuts and bruises with the others uninjured.
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Hancock
Mo Daniel
Kile
Scott Grant Farm
Winchepaira
George Washington
Bip
Daniel
Miller of Winchester Finds Something to Be Thankful For
A fragmented Washington report notes Miller of Winchester, aging four percent, now married. His bride is older, previously married, and the couple plans to live together, marking a quiet domestic milestone amid sparse details.
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Washington
ceHarny We
Winchester
Sligh
Cedar wanted at in carload load
Fragmentary notice requests cedar in carload quantities from a Berkeley Hotel contact in Martinghburth Wisconsin with pickup windows 7 to 12 and 20 minutes per car.
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Carload
Berkeley
Martinghburth
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Frances Wright
Capt. Kurtz
M. Alice Newcome
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Snapp
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Ritchie
Nain
Beverley
Middle West
Richmond, VA
Big Woman
Dodge Touring Car
Handley High
Boys OF
West Va
PactYilmay
HD. Fuller
Farm & Merchants National
McGuire
W.e.cooper
Jacob H. Yost
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