Estate proceedings seek sale and care for Ada Hollingsworth
In a Winchester Virginia court filing the estate of Ada Bliss Hollingsworth is opened to sell suitable real estate, settle accounts, and authorize expenditures from principal for her care and maintenance. Affidavits show many heirs and unknowns, with several nonresidents listed and locations in Washington DC, Melrose MA, Boston MA, and Philadelphia PA referenced.
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Winchester
James Holliday Hollingsworth
Issac Hollingsworth
Harriet Holingsworth
Florence T. Hollingsworth Ross
Edwin J. Hollingsworth
Joab Osburn
Anne Eliza Osburn Hollingsworth
Walter Parkins
Joseph H. Parkins
Ada Bliss Hollingsworth
Joseph Parkins
John B. Parkins
Nellie Parkins
Ernest W. Parkins
Carrie E. Miller
Fred D. Miller
Anna L. Miller
Mary
Elizabeth Miller
Virginia P. Miller
J. Russell Miller
George L. Bitzer
James Harvey Bitzer
Margaret D. Silver
Mass
Martha O. Adams
Britain Watches For Invasion Amid German Raids
British observers report a surge in German air raids described as more numerous and coordinated than recent weeks. British officials warn of danger as newspapers urge the United States to accelerate support, with critics noting mixed American arms production and delivery delays compared to expectations.
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Sion
England
Waffe
Ain
America
Usi
United States
Daily Sketch
Sunday Times
Daily Mail
Unknown heirs sought in Virginia suit involving Richards
In a late news civil matter, Burk Richards and several Richards family members are alleged nonresidents and the unknown heirs of numerous Hollingsworth and Parkins lines may have an interest. The court orders appearance within ten days after publication in the Clerk's Office.
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Front Street
Wheeling
W. Va
Burk Richards
Hannah Parkins
Ida Hollingsworth
Jas. Holliday Hollingsworth
Isaac Hollingsworth
Harriet Hollingsworth Color
Florence
Eliza Osburn Hollingsworth
Walter Parkins
Joseph H. Parkins
John B. Parkins
Nellie Parkins
Ernest W. Parkins
Carrie E. Carrie Bailey
Margaret D. Silver
Bayard P. Silver
Miss A. M. Parkins
Florence Wood
Charles Wood
Mary V. Wood Smith
Kathryn S. Yeiser
Daniel H. Yeiser
Apphia E. Yeiser
Mary G. Burrs
Martha O. Adams
Mary E. Coale
Euphemia Lawrence
Helen R. Griffith Bills
George D. Griffith
Mary G. Irvin
William B. Coale
Henry Ott Giffen
Sidney Giffen
Mary E. McKinney
Emma H. Griffith
Annie EB. Griffith
Adeline W. Griffith
Charles C. Ross
Edgar B. Ross
Joseph H. Ross
Mary G
Norwegian Princess Keeps Simple Life in Bethesda
The Norwegian crown princess lives quietly in Bethesda Maryland near Washington. She visits a local cinema with a lady in waiting and a royal household official, buying film and signing sales slips while a farm usher notes her film tastes. A clipping from a Norwegian paper and the embassy staff's routine fill in her modest Swedish and Norwegian origins and royal connections.
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Washington
Sept
Kansas
Crown
Cess
Bethesda
Maryland
Els
Ragnhild
Astrid
Harald
Lutheran Church
Ragni Ostergaard
Mrs. Ostergaard
P. Weddel- Jarisburg
Norway
Pooks Hill
Ives
Sweden
Hoyle
Cricket
Prince Olav
London
Harry
Prize capture of Japanese officer in Waichow
Chinese troops seized Major Nobuji Yamada of the Japanese Intelligence Staff in Waichow. The officer is shown writing his name and other data on a sheet of paper after his capture.
Treasury Daily Receipts and Debt Figures
The Treasury report for August 30 shows receipts of 11,289,336.83 dollars and expenditures of 61,471,336.33 dollars. The gross debt stands at 50,920,960,233.65 dollars, a daily increase of 52,373,766.46.
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Washington
Vacation Earned by Des Moines Carpenter on Labor Day
John Summers, an 82 year old carpenter at the Des Moines ordnance plant, enjoyed his Labor Day holiday after two straight weeks with no day off.
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Des Moines, In
John Summers
Des Moines
Report on Boston Wool Market
Boston market notes scattered sales of moderate volume for fine delaine and bright wools. Fine delaine brought 41 43 cents in grease, while three eighths and quarter blood grades moved at 45 47 cents in grease. Inquiries were received for low quarter blood and common and prairie fleece and territory wools.
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Boston
U. S. Dept
Export Controls Expand Under License System
A survey shows President Roosevelt has placed about 95 percent of U S exports under export control licensing, totaling roughly 4 billion dollars annually. Export control schedule No 19 adds 421 categories from naval stores to hamburger steaks and licenses are needed for most shipments.
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Washington
National Defense
Roosevelt
Ex Control
Congress
Britain
China
Soviet Russia
Russell L. Maxwell
State
Treasury
Army
Navy
Maritime Commission
Japan
United States
Pi Racing Drivers Plan Alcohol Mixed Fuel At Park Empire Fair
Springfield racers at the Park Empire Fair announce they will dilute fuel with alcohol to stretch shortages. The plan aims to keep cars running amid supply constraints affecting the event.
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Springfield
the Park Empire Fair
Man Wins Dash and Household Hit at County Fair
At the Salina county fair on September 3, Mr. Smith secured the 100 yard dash title while Mrs. Smith won the rolling pin throwing contest with a 75 foot heave.
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Salina
Kas
Which is brighter a male or female firefly
The reading indicates the female firefly glows much brighter than the male. The second fragment attributes Attic salt to a line about poignant delicate wit, but the text is unclear and not directly connected to the firefly question.
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T. J
Letter Form for Widow’s Address Remains Unchanged
The correct envelope name should follow standard practice and does not change because the husband has died. Address the widow as Mrs Marry Harris, preserving her married name and avoiding titles tied to the deceased. The form remains consistent with normal social conventions.
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Harris
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