Camp site options near Winchester tied to military planning
Telegrams from Major General Wood and Major Logan indicate a camp to be located near Winchester on Bowles tract to be leased after option closings. Government aims to use 1406 acres from eighteen owners with January 1 1944 option deadlines while land west of Front Royal road remains nearby. Capper's advertises diamond brooches and rings.
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The
Star
Winchester
Bowles
Logan
Comnt P.sieat
Mekiva
Thtét
Millwood
Front Royal
Miss Brance May Go On The Stage
Miss Adelaide M Brance who lived with an attorney for three years near his office has received many offers to join vaudeville but has not accepted. She declares she is determined to go west and says their love was worth the price.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montichelio
Woma
Bratch
P W Rouss Donates 5000 To Hospital
Peter Winchester Ross son of the late Charles Broadway Rouss of New York donated 5000 to a hospital. The donor, who spent summers near Charlestown at Shannon Park, is linked to Charles H. B. Rouss and the family legacy.
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Peter ‘Winchester
Ross
Charles Broadway ‘Rouss
New York
Charles Dr. Rouss
Charlestown
Shannon Park
Charles H. B .Rouss
Pur coats and suits advertised by Moling and Seale on page five
Moling and Seale advertise pur coats and suits on the fifth page offering tailored apparel. The item listing highlights coats and suits with concrete pricing and sizes for local customers.
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Moling & Seale Ad
Miss McVane Arrests In Spy Case Attracts International Attention
Miss Dorothy McVane, daughter of a Harvard professor, and under government surveillance for alleged spying on an Italian naval base, secured the arrest of Innocenzo Cicala, a newspaper reporter. McVane says Cicala tried to blackmail her with money to publish a damaging story. Cicala claims his editor ordered the report and that he acted under orders, having been trapped with marked money.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cantina Se
Dorothy McVane
Wiheeram
Harvard
Thas
Innocenzo
Citala
Cicala
Ther
Scmitar
Three Killed in Blinding Snowstorm Near Pittsburgh
Blinded by the snowstorm three Pennsylvania Railroad employees were struck by a train at Hayes station near Pittsburgh late last night. Heavy snow blankets New York state as a foot or more falls in Saratoga delaying traffic and paralyzing the region.
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Pittsburgh
Pennslvania ‘Railroad
Hay’s Station
New York
Gariatoga
New York State
Grand Master May Visit Winchester Masons in January
Roanoke born Right Worshipful W L Andrews grand master of Masons in Virginia plans an official visit to Winchester Mira m Lodge No 21 in early January after touring Berryville Clarke county. District Deputy Grand Master W Ray Smith and Hiram lodge postmasters H Gheetz and W E Cooper will attend Berryville lodge where Andrews presides and invite him to Winchester. It is uncertain if he can accept but belief is he will try to fit the visit in.
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W. L. Andrews
Roanoke
Masons
Virginia
Winchester
Miram Lodge
A. M
Masonic Lodge
Berryville
Clarke County
W. Ray Smith
H. ©. Gheetz
W. E. Cooper
Hiram Lodge
Andrews
Winchester Masons
Taylor & Co. to Sell Entire Toy Stock at Cost for Xmas
Commencing December 15 Taylor and Co will sell the entire stock of toys at cost for Christmas. The sale runs through December 16.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. BE. Taylor & Co
Rhoda McCorkle Weds Joseph Acker in Ellicott City
Mrs W C McCorkle of Harrisonburg Va announces the marriage of Miss Rhoda Griffin McCorkle to Joseph Edward Acker. The ceremony was held last September in Ellicott City Md by Rev S M Engie. Mrs Acker is the daughter of former Senator John Acker of Edom Samoset Chocolates.
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W. C. McCorkle
Harrisonburg, Va
Rhoda Griffin McCorkle
Joseph Edward Acker
Ellicott City
S. M. Engie
Acker
John <Acker
Edom
Warships Called To Drive Off Moors Attacks
British warships have been ordered to drive off Moorish forces after they attacked several ships during the incident surrounding the stranded steamer Lydgate near Garaltar on December 26.
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Garaltar
Lydgate
Christ Episcopal Market Street Program Delights Audience
An unusually attractive Christ Mag program was splendidly rendered before a large congregation at Market Street Church. The Sunday school joined by the Armenia Orchestra directed by James Madison Spurr provided music. The church featured green and red decorations and flowers around the altar. Officers teachers and scholars sat near the pulpit under the direction of Ee B Sartelle. Continued on Fourth Page.
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Market Street Meth- Episcopal Church
Armenia Orchestra
James Madison Spurr
Ee. B. Sartelle
Night sessions sought to finish Schmidt case
The Hans Schmidt murder trial is to conclude before Judge Forster leaves office on December 31. Assistant District Attorney Delehanty requests night sessions to speed the proceedings.
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WNEW
York
Hans Schmidt
Anna Aumiulier
Forster
Delehanty
Auto Owners Must Take Out Licenses
December 26 report notes Virginia plans to license autos on the first day of the new year. Col. B. O. James, secretary of the commonwealth, warns fines for unlicensed machines. About 10,000 cars exist in Virginia with 12,000 expected to be licensed this year as business use grows statewide.
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Col. B. O. James
The
Commonwealth
Virginia
Jnc 3 Solenberger Co Harness Xmas Gift Offer
Solenberger & Co advertise harnesses whips saddles and related goods as excellent Xmas presents in an early 10 to 1 p 4t sale announcement aimed at shoppers seeking practical gifts.
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Jnc
Solenberger & Co
Our New Minister at Empire Tonight
A brief picture story notes the Kalem Company participants in a Christmas feature at Empire with a matinee tomorrow at 3 p.m. The story mentions a new subject and artists appearing in the wodvil at the same prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Empire
Kalem Co
Sunny South Girl In Five Big Reels At Grand Tonight
True To Life is the feature in five reels at the Grand Theater tonight and Saturday December 26 and 27. The Sunny South girl and a Confederate captain facing desertion and forged letters drive a dramatic wartime romance. Admission ten cents. touted as the greatest southern war picture shown in Winchester.
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Sunny South
Grand Theater
South
Winchester
Pee Ik
Christmas Services And Holiday Cheer In Winchester
Christmas services were held at Crist Episcopal and Grace Lutheran with morning and noon rituals led by Rev. W. D. Smith and Rev. Dr. G. S. Bowers. A full Christmas musical program delighted congregants, and many Winchester homes hosted feasts as turkey and other treats disappeared from tables amid family reunions. Santa Claus brought toys to children, while weather dampened travel but not holiday spirit. police reported only minor intoxication incidents.
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Csipton
Crist
Piscopal
W. D. Smith
Grace Lutheran Church
G.S. Bowers
Robert Sehhultz
William E. Cooper
Winchester
Santa Claus
Sloan shark I makes plea for mercy but refused
D G Tolman the loan shark now serving six term in a New York penitentiary for robbing poor people nationwide offered to burn outstanding notes to 500000 if granted a pardon. He had Richmond connections but Tolman’s conviction for mail fraud was seen as a major blow to money lenders of that type.
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D. G. Tolman
New York
Tolman
Richmond
Mayor Opens the New Entire Theater Ceremony Note
Mayor opens the New Entire Theater with no serial plotters shown at the matinee and again later. Manager J H Henry spoke on Empire Theater history. James J Lumley delivered an address. Minty Randolph T McGuire pressed the button and raised the first curtain to light the building.
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J. H. Henry
Empire Theater
James J. Lumléy
Minty
Randolph T. McGuire
Sheriff Pannett Fractures a Rib in Frederick County
Sheriff Luther Pannett of Frederick County accidentally fell at his Stephenson home early yesterday morning and fractured a rib. He received prompt medical care and, aside from intermittent pain, remains able to perform duties.
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Luther, Pannett
Frederick County
Stephenson
Floral tributes fill Mount Hebron Cemetery at Christmas
An unusually large number of floral designs were placed on graves in Mount Hebron Cemetery at Christmas time by friends of deceased relatives. Many tributes were handsome and massive with holly and other greens used to make wreaths for the graves.
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Mount Hebron
Weather Update Describes Drizzle Snow and Warmer Turn
A steady drizzle persisted through the day with some light snow in the early morning hours. Winds remained strong with rapid temperature fall overnight, and most expected a return to clear and crisp conditions as the day closed.
Demonstration Against America Draws Mexican and Japanese Figures
A wire from Tokyo reports a large demonstration denouncing American discrimination in Mexico. Resolutions urge Japan to refrain from participating in the Panama Union. Mexico’s Francisco de la Barra received a medal from the Japanese emperor amid honors. Rebels reportedly capture Torreon and press toward Tampico as federal forces scramble near Monterey. Rumors claim Carranza supporters may shift from Veracruz to relieve Veracruz forces.
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Eek Tokio
Japan
Heh Tena Stefana
Mexico
Francisco de la Barra
Five Big Reels Auditorium Tonight Show
The theater presents The Burning River Part 1 and Part 2 along with The Panama Canal and other Vitagraphy shorts, as Lubin feature The Burning River looms large in a two reel presentation at the Auditorium tonight. Capper’s diamond and pearl brooch ring or lavaliere advertised with savings.
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Burning River
Panama Canal
Dison
Lavaliere
Capper’s
Enjoyable Dance Christmas Night at Washington and Amherst
A cheerful Christmas dance was hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Melvin Green Mrs. Clark and Miss May Jones at their Washington and Amherst streets home. A large local crowd attended with some guests from out of town. Dancing continued until about one o'clock with supper served.
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Melvin Green
Clark
May Jones
Washington and
Amherst Streets
Calumet Disaster Leaves Dozens Dead and No Action Taken
Local government reports 45 bodies in the morgue with 28 unaccounted for amid a Calumet catastrophe. President Wilkes pledges aid while authorities struggle to reconcile losses and secure funds. Citizens vow to bury their dead as officials promise assistance and relief.
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Calumet
Mich
Dé Bieenty
Washington
Uabdr
Wilkes
Charles
Westerm Fe
Vic
Ferris
Meyer
Tox
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Leonard Wood
United States
Wood
James A. Logan, Jr
Quartermaster’s Department
United States Army
Major Logan
8S. L. Lupton
Business Men's ‘Association of
Miss Brance
P. W. Rouss
Hospital
McVane
Grand Master OF Masons
Joseph Acker
Miss McCorkle
Samoset Chocolates
Oradortt & MeovVicar
Ip-tf
Stuay
Market ST. Church
Orndorff & McVicar’s. Ip-Tf
Sloan Shark I
Mayor
Sheriff Pannett
America
Torreon
Panama
Mexecio
OFPY
Tampico
Monterey
San Luis
Carranza Ora
Vere Cruz
Kansas
Connecticut
New Empire
Safe and Beautiful
Florida
Solenberger
Mae
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