Airplane Wreck Found in Uniontown Woods
The wreckage of an army plane missing with two aviators since Friday was found in a wooded section of the Fayette mountains near Uniontown Pennsylvania. Searchers reached the site by air and planned foot travel through dense woods to the summit area. The pilot and mechanic were identified as W R Emory and William D Vollman.
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Associated Press
Uniontown
Fayette Mountain
Eugene C. Bayley
Burgess Field
Allegheny Mountains
Emory
William D. Vollman
Bolling Field
Washington
Columbus
Ohio
Somerfield
Bayley
Warning of Bogus Checks Issued in Virginia
The Winchester Chamber of Commerce warns of fraudulent checks circulated in Roanoke and Petersburg. A Roanoke Pulp and Die Company is unnamed and no Union Bank and Trust Company exists in Roanoke. One check for 25 dollars to R. T. Stoner was cashed in Petersburg. The check is well made with printed firm name and bank, but signatures and bank do not exist. Authorities urge vigilance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester Chamber of Commercce
B. F. Moomaw
Chamber of Commerce of
Roankeee
Roanoke Pulp.and Die Company
Union Bank and Trust Company
Roanoke
Roanoke Pulp and Die Company
Petersburg
R. T. Stoner
Anti Tuberculosis Christmas Seal Sale In Virginia
District Nurse Association organizes an annual sale of Christmas seals to fund tuberculosis work in Virginia. Seals fund its tuberculosis fund and help patients unable to bear costs. Canvassers will visit homes and businesses to sell seals. buyers are urged to contribute as they can.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
District Nurse Association
Virginia
Ford to Unveil New Low Price Car in Winchester Show
Henry Ford boasts the new model will surpass current low price light cars in design and performance. Hughes Motor Co in Winchester to host a public reception Friday December 2 with Ford dealers nationwide as the auto show begins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ford
Henry Ford
Winchester
Hughes Motor Company
United States
Ford Motor Company
Detroit
Winclster
North Braddock Street
A’et
Associated Press
Star
Ford Family of Automobiles
New York Times
Broadway
Doctor Voshell to Hold Free Clinic for Cripples
A free clinic for crippled persons, especially children, will be held Saturday at the District Nurse Association rooms. Dr Allan Voshell of the University of Virginia Hospital will provide free examinations from 9 30 a m to noon and 2 to 4 p m. Civic charities will assist those unable to pay for medical or surgical care.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
District Nurse Association
Allan Voshell
University of Virginia Hospital
Seabright Driver Collides With Delivery Truck
An automobile driven by Miss Hilda Seabright collided with a delivery truck at Loudoun and Clifford streets Saturday. The incident was learned today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hilda Seabright
Anna Amelia Seabright
Loudoun
Clifford Streets
Prince of Wales Thrown Off Horse in Hunt Incident
The Prince of Wales was thrown today while hunting with the Quorn hounds at Widmerpool in Leicester England. He escaped injury. Meanwhile Mr Joseph H Cooper, long confined by illness on Berryville Avenue, is reported somewhat improved. Also a notice seeks a used Heatrola from J F Baylis in the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Leicester
Eng
Prince of Wales
Widmerpool
Joseph H. Cooper
Berryville Avenue
Special Used Car Sale At Pine and Canter
Prominent local ad for used cars includes 27 Essex Coach 26 Oakland Sedan 26 Dodge Touring Lexington Touring Dodge Touring and more. Trade accepted. Address 121 B Water St. Audi Sales and Services listed.
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Dodge
Lexington
Dodge Touring
Pine & Canter
B. Water St
Audi Sales and Services
Virginia Highways Demonstrate All Weather Road System
John M. Brown of the Winston-Salem Auto Club writes that a 32-car motorcade traveled through Virginia November 19 despite heavy rain. He praises Virginia’s road construction and maintenance, noting safety and comfort even in adverse weather from Ridgeway to Staunton via Martinsville Rocky Mount Roanoke Natural Bridge and Lexington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Star
Winchester
Virginia
Winston-Salem
Shenandoah Valley
Washington
Virgina
Martinsville
Rocky Mount
Roanoke
Staunton
North Carolina
Ridgeway
Natural Bridge
Lexington
John M. Brown
Death of John H. Rinker at 76 in Highland Avenue
John H. Rinker 76 died Sunday at his home 527 Highland Avenue after a heart illness. Born July 22, 1852, he farmed most of his life. Survived by widow Mary M. Stump, two sons W. P. and Harry W. Rinker, four daughters Elizabeth Miller Georgia Brill C. A. Wigginton and Alice V. Cameron. Funeral Tuesday 3:30 p.m. at home. interment Mount Hebron Cemetery. Pallbearers listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John H. Rinker
Highland Avenue
Moses
Lydia E. Good Rinker
Mary M. Stump
W. P. Rinker
Harry W. Rinker
Red Bud
Elizabeth L. Miller
Georgia A. Brill
C. A. Wigginton
Alice V. Cameron
F. T. McFaden
Presbyterian Church
Mount Hebron Cemetery
John ‘Shanholtz
Harvey McFarland
Charles J. Athey
Bruce Dunlap
Jack Thyler
Newton Unger
National Fruit Pro Duct Co 7% Preferred Stock Auction
Public auction to sell 20 shares in blocks of 5 at the Court House 11 a.m. Saturday December 3. All taxes paid by the Company and every dividend has been promptly paid. Dunn & Duvall, Auctioneers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court House
Dunn & Duvall
Tax Payers Notice Taxes Now Ready For Payment
Taxpayers are notified that 1927 taxes are ready for payment. A five percent penalty, equivalent to ten percent per year, will be added after December 75, 1927.
Five Women Put On Jury In Lilliendahl Case
A New Jersey court seated a jury of five women and seven men, with a woman foreman, in the murder trial of Dr A William Lilliendahl widow and Willis Beach. Prosecutor Hinkle opened detailing the alleged crime and two Black assailants. The trial opened amid grim testimony and prior witness questioning.
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Associated Press
May's Landing
N. J
Yoo-hoo
William Lilliendahl
Hinkle
Willis Beach
May's Landings
Margaret’ Lilliendahl
Wills Beach
S.e Cted
Beach
Lilliendahl
Atston Road
Hammonton
Call Money Rate Hikes Shake Market Trends
In New York on November 28 the call money rate rose from 3% to 4 percent for the first time in about a month, altering stock price directions after a prior period of strength. The rise follows the calling of about $20,000,600 in bank loans and is viewed as a temporary shift.
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Martinsburg
W. Va
New York
James A. Warble
Porter Avenue
Glengary
Frederick County
Virginia
Homer Line
Horn of Plenty
Lions Club
Warble
Dunlap
The
Archie
Taxpayers Notice 1927 Taxes Due and Penalties
Taxpayers are reminded taxes for 1927 are due with penalties: 3 percent on City Taxes if paid after Dec 1 and 5 percent on State Taxes after Dec 15. To vote in the June election Capitation Tax must be paid by Dec 12. Presented by authorities in the notice.
Lewis Crisman's Remains Laid To Rest In Edinburg
The funeral for Lewis Crisman was held yesterday at his daughter's home with Rev. George W. Stover and Rev. Edward T. Clark officiating. Interment took place in Edinburg Shenandoah County. Pallbearers included L. AS. Grayson and Fred Crisman among others. numerous floral tributes were sent by relatives and friends. Attendees from afar encompassed Crisman and Crisman relatives from Pittsburgh Scranton Washington DC and Cherrydale.
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Lewis Crman
W. R. Campbell
George W. Stover
United Brethren Church
Edward T. Clark
First Baptist Church
Edinburg
Shenandoah County
L. AS. Grayson
Howard Stottier
Fred Crisman
John I. Sloat
John Crisman
Philip Crisman
W. A. Crisman
Pittsburgh
John Neurenter
Scranton
Katherine Britten
Samuel Miller
Wallace Brill
Nick Demar
Paul] Orndorff
Louie Knapp
Washington
DL. C
Roy
Revival Services Begin at Church of Christ
Evangelist Rev J T Watson opened revival at the Church of Christ with morning and evening sermons. He urged working with God to help save the world and warned against selfish living citing the parable of Lazarus. Two attended to join and confess faith. baptism planned at 7:45 p.m. services invite all.
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J T. Watson
Church of Christ
God
Jesus
Lazarus
Evangelist
Hades
Abraham
Moses
Fire destroys five Romney buildings on Main Street
A late Saturday night blaze in Romney West Virginia wiped out five buildings on Main Street. Firemen from Romney with aid from Piedmont and Keyser fought the flames. The origin is believed in a flat above a grocery store occupied by the Jennings Oates family. The Oates escaped with little clothing. Structures housed Hampshire Motor Company Coffman and Fisher general merchandise Atlantic and Pacific store Oates restaurant and poolroom Mayfair restaurant and Robert Shingleton’s barber shop. Fire stopped at the First National Bank building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Romney
W. Va
Piedmont
Keyser
Jennings Oates
Oates
Hampshire Motor Company
Coffman and Fisher
General Merchandise
Atlantic and Pacific
Mayfair
Robert Shingleton
First National Bank
Double Jeopardy Plea Forwarded in Fall-Sinclair Case
Harry F. Sinclair, William J. Burns and four associates were served with a contempt order in the Fall-Sinclair jury shadowing scandal. They may plead double jeopardy arguing possible indictments by the grand jury and seek transfer to the Supreme Court for the case. Esther Harris, recently recovering from surgery, has returned to work at The Star.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington
Harry F. Sinclair
William J. Burns
Sinclair
Burns
W. Sherman Burns
C. L. Weitsch
Charles A. Douglas
Esther Harris
Memorial Hospital
East Cork Street
The
Star Today
Crowd Fills New Brethren Revival Sermons At First Brethren Church
The First Brethren Church hosts evangelist Dr. Charles A. Bame drawing large crowds as visitors overflow the hall and steps. He preached on The Great Appeal Ever Made from Matthew 11, urging rest in Christ and dedication to duty, amid plans for tonight's talk on Modern Amusements Behind Screens and continued invitations.
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Dr. Bame
First Brethren Church
Charles A. Bame
Mission Board
Christ
Matthew
Jesus
Tos
Iter
R. Rame
Mrs Mary Simpson Dies At 73 In Winchester
Mrs Mary Elizabeth Simpson widow of John W Simpson died at 2 o clock Sunday morning at 308 South Braddock Street after heart disease. She was born October 8 1854 at Wardensville West Virginia and married February 5 1878. Survived by two sons George F and William S Simpson and daughter Mrs Rose F Hawse. Funeral at 2 pm Tuesday conducted by Rev Murray D Mitchell with interment in Mount Hebron Cemetery. Pallbearers named.
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Mary Hlizabeth Simpson
John W. Simpson
South Braddock Street
Simpson
George W. Snider
Wardensville
W. Va
L. C. Martin
Winchester
William B. Snider
North Cameron Street
Murray D. Mitchell
Braddock Street Methodist Episcopal Church
South
Mount Hebron Cemetery
T. J. Orndorff
Ernest Carper
Er. W. Newman
Mack Noonan
Harry Jones
William A. March
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Fred Pittman
Charlotte
N. C
Fred
Alexander
Holland Pittman
Eli
Newsree
Uniontown Woods
Pilot
Mechanic
WSFA
Dr. Voshell
Heatrola
J. F. Baylis
Ee Gach
Jolliffe Studio
Winston-Salem Automobile Club
Winston-Salem, N. C
Automobile Club
Winston-Salem,n. C
National Fruit Product Company
SRS
Treas, Fred. Co
Doctor Smiles
Homer
Grim
Wild Cat Ridge
West Virginia
Virginia Hills
Archie Duninp
Line
Myrtle Dunlap
Archie Dunlap
Near
Siler
Lewis Crisman
J. T. Watson
Lynchburg
H. F. Sinclair
Mary Simpson
Jalisco
Mexico City
Jacona Parish
Zamora
Winchester Steam Laundry
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