Rush on Work to Rebuild Lee-Jackson Road
State Highway Commissioner Henry G. Shirley says the Lee-Jackson highway rebuilding from Washington to Winchester is being rushed and will likely finish within a month apart from Millwood bridge. W. E. Cooper notes many complaints but praises Shirley’s push to restore the road’s condition for travelers.
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Lee- Jackson
Washington
Winchester
Dean
Onyre
Henry G. Shirley
W. E. Cooper
Chamber of Commerce
Mr. Shirley
Millwood
Lee-Jackson
Here
Cooper
Shirley
Death of Nancy Johnson Wife of Rev Washington Johnson
Nancy Johnson, wife of Rev. Washington Johnson, died at her home in Steelton area after a three month illness. She was 77, born in Fauquier County, Virginia, daughter of Philip Burwell. Survived by her husband, four children, and three brothers. Funeral Sunday at Primitive Baptist Church with burial in Orrick Cemetery.
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Nancy. Johnson
Washington Johnson
North Kent Street
Philip Burwell
Fauquier County
Fred Johnson
Washington Johnson,Jr
Ottoway Johnson
Steelton
Primitive Baptist Church
Ben Layton
Bossy Banks
Orrick Cemetery
Rev J H Richard Leaves Pastorate for Mission Work
The Rev J H Richard concludes over five years with the Rural Retreat group of Lutheran churches and goes to West Palm Beach Florida to undertake mission work. He is the son of the Rev Asa Richard a long serving minister in the Shenandoah Valley and Gravel Springs parish in Frederick County.
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Pulaski
J. H. Richard
West Palm Beach
Fla
Richard
Asa Richard
Shenandoah Valley
Gravel Springs
Frederick County
Gainesboro Charge Sunday Services Schedule
Sunday school times are listed for Wesley Chapel Redland Gainesboro Pine Grove Old Bethel and Green Spring. Sermons follow at 11 a.m. 3.30 p.m. and 7.30 p.m. at designated churches as announced by Rev. H W Lindamood.
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Gainesboro
Methodist Episcopal Church
South
H.W. Lindamood
Wesley Chapel
Redland
Pine
Grovend Old Bethel
Green Spring
Ford couple slowly recovering after Millwood accident
Mr and Mrs James Ford are slowly recovering from bruises and cuts from a Millwood road automobile crash last Sunday. They are confined to their Valley Pike home. Mrs Ford was formerly Blanch Clevenger of this city.
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James Ford
Millwood Road
Mrs. Ford
Valley Pike
Large criminal docket seen for Frederick county grand jury session
The Frederick county Circuit Court grand jury session next week is expected to be the busiest yet with about 25 to 30 indictments. Most cases involve illegal liquor production or possession, drunkenness, or related violations, plus one robbery case. A panel of sixteen jurors is summoned to select 12 grand jurors. The county jail houses a record number of prisoners, men and women, amid multiple courts and winter influx.
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Circuit Court
Frederick County
J. W. Richard
EB. Dean Adams
E.R. McDonald
Rosser L. Campbell
George Bywaters
H. B. Brannon
H. S. Brill
Julian W. Baker
T. S. Cooper
F. A. Chas. P. Bailey
AL. F. Johnson
Luther M. Larrick
M. C. Garvin
Pannett
Colonial Theatre Reopens With New Projection and Screen
The Colonial and Empire theatres have new motion picture equipment installed by the National Theatre Supply Company of Baltimore. The Colonial reopens tomorrow with upgraded projection and screen, while the Empire maintains its high program quality with vaudeville and Shubert attractions. Empire matinees daily, Colonial adds a Saturday matinee, and next week Empire features vaudeville and musical comedy with multiple matinees.
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Colonial
Empire
National Theatre Supply Company
Baltimore
The
Sixty Days For Having Liquor Second Offence
Wm. T. McCauley was sentenced to sixty days on the state convict road force in police court this morning for illegal possession of liquor and fined $68. This marked his second such conviction within a month after being found intoxicated by Policemen Boyd and Gordon yesterday. Parker and Jenkins paid $12 each on a drunk charge, and Solon Meadows paid $7 for having no muffler on his truck.
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Wm. T. McCauley
McCauley
Boyd and
Gordon
Frank Parker
A. B. Jenkins
Solon Meadows
Work for Women in Canning Plant
Help wanted for women at National Fruit Product Co. Inc. immediate opening in canning plant. Apply now.
Long Distance Movers Seek Experienced Crews
WANTED AT ONCE LONG DISTANCE MOVING to Cumberland Maryland and other major cities. Load to Frostburg Petersburg Richmond Greensboro Charlottesville Philadelphia. Load from Norfolk Baltimore Washington DC or points north and south. Experienced men, loads insured. Write us for special rates. Denton and Sons Harrisonburg Virginia.
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Cumberland
Frostburg
Petersburg
Richmond
German magnate aided in impounded property claims
Richard Merton, German metal magnate, was assisted in filing his seven million dollar claim on impounded enemy property. George B. Williams testified that Miller and former attorney general Daugherty ordered full aid to all claimants, with Williams meeting Merton briefly to discuss the claims before Merton returned to Germany for extra papers.
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Associated Press
New York
Richard Merton
George BE. Williams
Daugherty-Miller
Williams
Thomas W. Miller
Miller
Marry M. Daugherty
United States
Merton
William S. Rand
Wis
Germany
Hagerstown Wins Long Fight to Expand Light Plant
Hagerstown gained approval from the Maryland Public Service Commission for expanding its municipal electric lighting plant after a three year dispute. The city plans a 300000 dollar enlargement funded by a surplus near 230000, with no bonds issued until next spring. Potomac Edison opposed the petition.
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Hagerstown
Maryland Public Service
Betelen Ae
Bowman
Germany Anger Rises After German Killed by French Trooper
In Ger ma r s heim crowds protested after a German civilian was killed by a French trooper at Treves near the Luxembourg border. Four French civil servants rode into German pedestrians and amid an argument Holstein, a German, was shot. The Frenchman was arrested.
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Associated Press
Germersheim
Germany
Ept
Treves
Luxembourg
Holstein
Mussolini and Chamberlain Secret Meeting in Leghorn
Premier Mussolini received Sir Austen Chamberlain aboard the yacht Giulianna in Leghorn Italy for a secret conference. Mussolini traveled incognito from Rome on a special train. Only railway officials were aware of the premier’s arrival amid speculation on the meeting site.
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Associated Press
Leghorn
Italy
Mussolini
Sir Austen Chamberlain
Giulianna
Rome
Sir Austen
Beverley Wright Buys Yellow Taxi
The Yellow Taxicab Company and equipment have been sold by Aulick Gibbons to Beverley Wright. Wright will add two Packard limousines, bringing the fleet to four cars and will keep the West Piccadilly street headquarters with calls after 11 p.m. routed to the George Washington Garage. He vows to employ only careful and experienced chauffeurs.
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Aulick Gibbons
Beverley Wright
Ing
Packard
West Piccadilly Street
George Washington
Wright
Valley Directors Plan 10 Reopen Drive for Funds
Valley directors meet in Harrisonburg to reopen and fund Shenandoah Valley, Inc. finances stalled by park campaign. They decide to rent part of headquarters to Rotary and Kiwanis for a boys club, seek a new secretary, and pursue a renewed publicity program to revive operations.
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Hill and Company
Shenandoah Valley, Inc
Harrisonburg
Shenandoah National Park
Blue Ridge Mountains
C. N. Hoover
New Market
Valley Association
H. L. Opie
Rotary and
Kiwanis
Bath
H. Byrd
Fercoun
G. F. Norton
W. G. Hardy
Frederick County
Winchester
John P. Burke
L. ¢. Sanger
Bridgewater
Rockingham
Benchoff
Brooklyn Eagle
Southland
Winchester Box Night Promises Top Local Bout Card
Winchester and vicinity look to a full auditorium tonight as Gene Lewis and Battling O Connor headline a top lightweight bout. O Connor has dominated early in the tournament and seeks the silver rowing cup. Lewis is a former Boy Scouts champion with growing boxing renown. Jack Horner referees a three-bout card including two six round exhibitions and a four round opener featuring two young prospects. Show starts at 8 15 with regular admission.
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Winchester
Gene Lewis
Virginia Woolen Mills
O’connor
Atk
Business Men’s Athletic Club
City
Horner
Fighbt
Sons of Ham
Jack Horner
Sarah Zane Fire Company Meeting Notice
The regular monthly meeting will be held on Friday evening at 8 o'clock. All members are requested to be present. For sale Ford sedan good condition cheap to quick buyer. Call 147R from 5 30 to 7 p m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sarah Zane Fire Company
Red Cross notes Florida relief needs and areas
The Florida disaster relief drive gains urgency as John Barton Payne states the need is greater than expected and Henry M. Baker leads disaster relief in five areas including Miami Dade and Fort Lauderdale. About 20 000 homes damaged or demolished and 4 000 injured with 8 000 homeless in Fort Lauderdale. Local chapters thank volunteers and report roughly 450 dollars raised so far.
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The
American Red Cross
John Barton Payne
Florida
Henry M. Baker
Miami-Dade County
Jacksonville
West Palm Beach
Sebring
Moore Haven
Clewiston
Fort Lauderdale
Hollywood
Baker
James L. Fieser
Red Cross
United States
Police Executives Confer Ahead of Farmville Meeting
Police chiefs from Virginia cities meet Monday October 4 at the Weyanoke Hotel Farmville under the League of Virginia Municipalities program. Topics include uniform traffic laws legal amendments traffic problems state cooperation identification of criminals and enforcement of prohibition.
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R.L Gray
Winchester
EB. W. Sanford
Farmville
Police Executives
League of Virginia
Star Police
Weyanoke Hotel
Two Divorces Filed In Corporation Court
Mrs. Mary Bumgardner sues Raymond Bumgardner in the Corporation Court for desertion as ground. Thomas Heyward Manuel files for divorce from Elsie L. Manuel. no petition filed yet. Attorney Jos B. Newlin represents both plaintiffs.
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Corporation Court
Mary Bumgardner
Raymond Bumgardner
Thomas Heyward Manuel
Elsie L. Manuel
Jos, B. Newlin
Much Prosperity on B. and O. R. R payroll posted
The Baltimore and Ohio Railroad distribut ed a payroll totaling 479638 among Cumberland division employees on pay day signaling unusual prosperity. The large payout reflects a strong payroll in the last two weeks of September. Airedale dog Rex is missing with a reward offered by Dr. C. R. Anderson. Small Yorks sought for Kern and Campbell warehouse delivery.
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Cumberland Division
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Rex
C. R. Anderson
Miners Rescued After 121 Hours Entombment at Pabst Mine
43 miners freed from the Pabst iron mine after 121 hours underground near Ironwood Michigan. Rescue involved hundreds of shafts and laterals. three electricians died. Ten thousand spectators watched as miners were brought to the surface and transported to hospitals for examination and rest.
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Associated Preas
Ironwood
Mich
Pabst
Senki
Miter
Many Lost as Chinese Fishing Junks Go Down
The typhoon around Macao on Monday likely sank 180 fishing junks carrying about 2000 people including women and children. Wreckage drifted south of Hongkong as the British steamer Hydrangea rescued 36 survivors despite rough seas.
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Associated Press
Hong Kong
Portugese
Macao
Hongkong
Hydrangea
Segregation Demand Over Asian Students At Oakland School
Pupils at John Swett grammar school strike over attending classes with Chinese girls. Parents alleging Chinese are being educated as missionaries in China and not to become American citizens. They call a meeting to demand segregation of Asiatics in all city schools.
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Associated Press
Oakland
Cal
John Swett Grammar School
China
Homicide Charge Brought Against Amateur Boxer
Frank Liberman, 19, was arrested on a homicide charge after an amateur bout at a Bronx club left opponent Joseph Gerrity, 18, dead from a base of skull fracture suffered in the fourth round. The punch occurred the previous night and Liberman was unaware it caused a death.
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Associated Press
New York
Bronx
Frank Liberman
Joseph Gerrity
Virginia Wilson Wins Golf Title at Merion
Virginia Wilson of Chicago dethrones Glenna Collett in the third round of the women’s national golf championship at Merion, finishing two up with one to play in Havertown Pa. results reported by the Associated Press.
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Associated Press
Haverford
Glenna Collett
Merion
Athful
Virginia Wilson
Chicago
Navy Band to Give Concert at Handley October 14
The United States Navy Band will perform at Handley School Auditorium on Thursday October 14 for the Handley High School Band benefit. The program includes a jazz orchestra of 10 to 12 pieces and two soloists, with tickets for 1.60 reserved and 1.00 general admission on the lower floor, 50 cents for balcony pupils, and free floor seats for some.
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United States Navy Band
Handley School Auditorum
Mary Hughes
H. 8. Duffey
Navy
Charles Benter
U.S. Ni
L. J. Goucher
Lebanon
Staunton
Washington
Army Band
Rev Mr Earp Accepts Call to Local Church
The Rev B J pastor of Newport News Christ on Church accepted a call to the First img Church of Winchester and will resign his Newport News duties effective in November. Reverend F M Allen Lynchburg will succeed him November 1 in Winchester.
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Mr. Earp
B. J
Newport News
Christ On Church
Winchester
Newport News Rifth Church
F. M Allen
Lynchburg
Rev Kloman Accepts Call to Cumberland Church
The Rev Henry F Kloman, rector of St Peters Salisbury Maryland, accepts a call extended by Emmanuel Church Cumberland Maryland effective November 1. He is married to Miss Trapnell sister of William Tra of Charles Town West Virginia. They have three children, including Felix Glio man, an Episcopal missionary to Tiberia, and a younger theological student. He previously led the Cathedral of Gethsemane Fargo North Dakota.
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Henry F. Kloman
Virginia
St. Peter’s Episcopal
Salisbury
Emmanuel Church
Cumberland
Mr. Kloman
Trapnell
William Tra
Charles Town
W. Va
Felix Glioman
Tiberia
Kiloman
Gethsemane
Fargo
N. D
Appointed Sheriff Candidate Succeeds Deceased Brother
M. S Moler of Shepherdstown named by court to succeed his late brother J Strider Mailer as sheriff of Jefferson County West Virginia. Democrats nominate Moler as their sheriff candidate for November election. Also a classified ad for No 1 apples and Ben Davis offered by Glaze and Hurst at 576 N Market St.
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R.moler
Shepherdstown
J. Strider Mailer
Jefferson County
W. Va
Deli Stayman
Grimes
Black Twig
Jothan
King David
Ben Davis
Glaize & Hurst
In our canning plant. Apply, im mediately.
A brief notice from National Fruit Product Co. Inc invites immediate applications for positions at their canning plant. The terse ad includes a code (9-30-Ip-21) and urges qualified candidates to respond promptly.
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National Fruit Product. Co., Inc
National Fruit Product Co., Inc
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Friends’ Church
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Ian Church
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Page
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Cumberland Church
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