Virginia liquor board to resist political influence in state
Senator Byrd warns six wholesale liquor firms that Virginia will not tolerate bribery or favoritism in alcohol politics. Maj. S Heth Tyler reiterates firm stance, urging audits, publicity, competitive bidding and secrecy on political contributions. Byrd stresses depoliticizing the board and warns firms to avoid unethical tactics. Continued on Page Three.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Byrd
Norfolk
Virginia Alcohol Beverage Control Board
Maj. S. Heth Tyler
Virginia
Washington
Virginia Liquor Board
Harry F. Byrd
Liquor Distributing
Liquor Board
State Auditor of Public Accounts
Alcoholic Revenge Control Board
Senator Byrd
Tender Juicy Steaks and Roasts of Beef at Pure Food Store
Advertises juicy steaks and beef roasts at the Pure Food Store. Calls to contact 444 for orders or pickup. Local ad promotes meat selection and price certainty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pure Food Store
Shots Fired During Rival Miners Clashes in Fayette
In Uniontown Pennsylvania clashes between rival mine workers unions sparked tension as over 75 000 miners gathered for demonstrations honoring John Mitchell day. More than a dozen shots were fired near H C Prick Coke Company property at Footedale wounding two lightly. State police increased patrols amid fears of disorder while Mrs Cornelia Brush Pinchot wife of the governor addressed about 50 000 miners in Uniontown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uniontown
Fayette
John Mitchell
H. C. Prick Coke Company
Footedale
United Mine Workers
Cornelia Brice Pinchot
Reservations For Card Party Urged At Once
Friends of Winchester Memorial urge reservations for a hospital benefit card party this week at the George Washington Hotel. Mrs. Hunter H. McGuire chairs. 50 cents per person or $2 per table includes refreshments. Prizes from local merchants and door prizes boost appeal as the Woman's Auxiliary seeks support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester Memorial
George Washington
Hunter H. McGuire
Winchester
Woman’s Auxiliary
Boxing Stable Opens at the Legion Building
The Amer ican Legion building hosts a boxing stable on the first floor with around 35 local and visiting boxers in exhibition bouts. Ike Allamong leads training with six glove sets and a punching bag as Phil Colvin and Charles Hamer assist. Training aims to ready local boys for eliminations at City Hall later this month, with apple blossom festival preliminaries and prize incentives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion
Ike” Allamong
Phil Colvin
Charles Hamer
Allamong
City Hall
Legion
Soft Water Ad From Winchester Steam Laundry
An old classified notice promotes soft water service from Winchester Steam Laundry, listing the phone number 28 and a contact tag 3-26-lp-e. The terse line hints at a local business advertisement in a historical newspaper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester
Merchants Report Strong Easter Trade In Winchester
Winchester merchants report a fine Easter trade with many firms noting business well above last year. The Flower Shop and millinery stores report higher orders and crowded shops as customers buy for Easter. The Golden Glow Coffee Shop and Betsy Ross and Crystal Restaurants say they sold out on candies and baskets amid thriving tourist and seasonal trade. Mr Shirkey notes his seasonal trade jumped over 500 percent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester
Miller Brothers
Golden Glow
Shirkey
Polls Open For Democratic Primary On Tuesday
The City Electoral Board announces polling places will open at 5 43 a m and close at 6 25 p m on Tuesday April 3 for the Democratic primary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City Electoral Board
Century Club reads Ah Wilderness at weekly meeting
Members of the Century Club are reminded of tomorrow's 3 o'clock meeting at Mrs. Robert T. Barton’s home on South Washington street. Mrs. W. A. Baker will oversee the event and read the play Ah Wilderness with readers Mrs. C. F. Massey Mrs. B. B. Dutton and Miss Sara W. Chew.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Century Club
Robert T. Barton
South Washington Street
W. A. Baker
Baker
C. F. Massey
B. B. Dutton
Sara W. Chew
Vestry Election At Christ Episcopal Church Tonight
A congregation meeting of Christ Episcopal Church will be held at the Parish House tonight for the election of a vestry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Episcopal Church Tonight
Christ Episcopal Church
Man Dragged by Horse Improves at Memorial Hospital
Charles Dawson about 40, of near White Hall, shows improvement after being dragged 30 feet by a horse he was leading. He suffered a skull fracture around the eyes but remains conscious and is expected to recover at Memorial Hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Dawson
Memorial Hospital
Dawson
White Hall
Miss Goldie Watson to Preach at Penacostal Mission
Evangelist Miss Goldie Watson from Fairmont West Virginia, who has held meetings in Warrenton Virginia, will preach at Penacostal Mission on South Cameron Street Wednesday April 4 at 8 o'clock. A party of speakers will accompany her and musicians will come from Middleburg. The pastor Rev J S Shade invites the public to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goldie Watson
Fairmont
W. Va
Warrenton
Penecostal Mission
South Cameron Street
Middleburg
J. S. Shade
South End Hose Co business meeting notice
South End Hose Co announces a Monday evening meeting at the company hall on April 2. Full attendance is desired. Secretary notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South End Hose CO
Neuweiler Cream Ale Market Talk Prompts Price Vigilance
Advert reads Neuweiler's Cream Ale as the leader in beer and ale, warning dealers may substitute cheaper options to gain two cents per bottle. Emphasizes getting the best value for money.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Neuweiler
Two Handley seniors to be Princess Handley in Shenandoah XI
Miss Phyliss Oakes daughter of Mr and Mrs Jesse Oakes and Miss Virginia Baker daughter of Mr and Mrs Henry Baker will be Princess Handley representing Frederick county in the Court of Queen Shenandoah XI at the Apple Blossom Festival. They join six other royal picks from Handley Shepherds College Farmville State Teachers College Gunston Hall Loew's Fox Cadet Band and more as parades announce three events this year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mee Oakes
Virginia’ Baker
Princesses Handley
Shenandoah XI
Phyliss Oakes
Jesse Oakes
Princess Handley
Virgina Baker
Henry
Baker
Handley
Miss Oakes
Princesses
Virginia Baker
Gladys Tennant
Shepherdstown
W. Va
Shepherds College
Grace Warren Rowell
Alice France Rowell
Smithfield
Farmville State Teachers’ College
Louise Gildersleeve
Johnson City
Arthur Today
Winchester Fire Companies
Organizations To Hold Meeting At The Library
Winchester and Frederick County civic groups are urged to attend a joint 7:80 p m April 3 meeting at Handley Library Auditorium. The aim is to plan the historical section of the Apple Blossom Festival parade with no fund raising or coercion. Representatives from local societies are requested to join.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester
Frederick County
Handley Library
Hstorical Society
Fort Loudoun
Daughters American Revolution
Turner Ashby
United Daughters Confederacy
Winchester Civic League
American Leagion
Garden Club
Century Club
University Women’s Club
Girls’ Athletic Club
Turner Ashby Camp
Sons of Confederate Veterans
J. P. Arthur
J. T. Engle
Guthridge Case In Court Saturday
Divorce case involving Bessie M. Guthridge and Geo B Guthridge discussed in Corpor ation Court before Judge Philip Williams. Mrs Guthridge accuses him of three years of back support payments for an infant. Court reserved decision to April term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bessie M
Geo. B. Guthridge
Philip Williams
Corporation Court
Candidates For Common Council Will Be Chosen
The Democratic primary selects three council candidates in each ward. In the first ward four vie for three seats: Fred W. Forney Lawrence C. Hollis Peyton J. Marshall and Hoye L. Riley. The top three nominees advance to the June election. The second ward has three candidates: R Frank Barr James Keffer and Dr Ralph B Snapp. Polls open 5 43 a m and close 6 25 p m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City Electoral Board
Fred. W. Forney
Lawrence C. Hollis
Peyton J. Marshall
Hoye L. Riley
Mr. Riley
R. Frank Barr
James Keffer
Ralph B. Snapp
Newsboys of Washington Tour Through Virginia
Sixty five members of the Washington Times and Washington Herald Boys Club arrived in Winchester for a luncheon at the George Washington Hotel and a tour of historic sites. Justice Donald L. Weems addressed the group before they headed to Endless Caverns and Charlottesville to visit the University of Virginia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Times
Washington Herald Boys' Club
Winchester
Endless Caverns
Naturales
Lexington
Charlottesville
George Washington Hotel
Donald L. Weems
Virginia
Washington Herald-Times
L. Gordon Leech
Boys’ Club
Ray Thompson
The
Times
University of Virginia
William Wranek
Mrs Devonde Joins Mrs Kater For Hair Tinting
Mrs M DeVonde formerly with Structress of Ellsworth School of Cosmetologists Cleveland Ox is now with Mrs Kater specializing in hair tinting permanent waving and Marie Ear facials. DeVonde a graduate of Charles Nestle's New York. By reputation the best. 129 S Loudoun St Phone 1312.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. DeVonde
Ellsworth School of Cosmetologists
Cleveland, Ox
Kater
DeVonde
Charles Nestle’s
New York
S. Loudoun St
Record Fire Destroys Laundry Building and Garage
A blaze at 3:20 Saturday morning destroyed a large pine laundry building once used as a garage and a neighboring garage, injuring no one. Three automobiles belonging to Oliver Lowery, Dr. John Poulson, and Eugene Goss were lost or heavily damaged, while Leslie Smith escaped unscathed. Firefighters faced delays at a defective Kent Leicester hydrant, and investigators planned to report tampering to the city manager. The origin remains undetermined with rumors citing tramps or cargo playing, as crowds watched the flames illuminate the night sky over Shawnee Hollow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Isaac Jackson
South Kent Street
Oliver Lowery
John Poulson
Eugene Goss
Leslie Smith
Winchester
Friendship Fire Company
Bose
Kent
Leicester Streets
Friendship
Jackson
Shawnee Hollow
Meeting of Ball Club At Park Grounds Today
Peyton Marshall, manager of the Winchester Park Association baseball team, urges all players and anyone interested to meet at the park grounds this evening at 6 p m to discuss the season. The opener features Front Royal against the locals on April 21. He promises a fair workout and opportunities to make the team for eligible players.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peyton Marshall
Winchester Park Association
Park Association
Front Royal Nine
Pate
Public Sale Notice for Ashby Stotler Household Goods
Public sale held Wednesday April 4 at 1 p m at Cedar Grove. Auction includes household and kitchen furniture. Seller Ashby Stotler. Reference 21-1p-3-30 and 4-2.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Grove
Ashby Stotler
Banana Sale at Winchester Fruit and Veg
Special banana sale this weekend with large cargo just arrived priced 49c and 59c per bunch. Come early for best selection at Winchester Fruit and Vegetable Market next to Union Bank.
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Winchester Fruit & Vegetable
Union Bank
Byrd Begins Long Vigil In Lonely Shack
Rear Admiral Richard E. Byrd starts a seven month solo weather study in an Antarctic shack 123 miles south of Little America. He reports all is well and expects to keep a continuous meteorological record while writing in the snowbound hut during the long winter night.
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Little America
Antarctic
Mackay
Richard E. Byrd
Byrd
Death claims Winchester resident David Kidwell at 76
David M. Kidwell 76 a longtime Winchester resident died suddenly at his home 18 North Kent Street from an apoplexy strike as he prepared for bed. He had worked years at Haldeman Produce and is survived by a widow five sons six daughters two brothers and a sister. Funeral at 2 pm tomorrow from his home with Rev W L Dudley officiating and burial at Mount Hebron Cemetery. Pallbearers named Jacob Metz Joseph Patterson Frank Plank Edward Grim William Poston Edward Butler.
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David M. Kidwell
Winchester
North Kent Street
Kidwell
Frederick County
Opequon
Haldeman Produce Company
Mr. Kidwell
Jonathan Kidwell
Cold Stream
Hampshire County
W. Va
Cornelia Lowery
Marvin O
Grover Kidwell
This City
Lonas Kidwell
Michigan
Aden P
Carl C. Kidwell
Maryland
Robert Fletcher
Stephens City
Stanley Mason
C. L. Patterson
C. R. Pierce
M. D. Haines
Hunter Kerns
James Kidwell
Great Cacapon
Asa Kidwell
Slanesville
Thomas White
W. L. Dudley
Church of Christ
Mount Hebron Cemetery
Jacob Metz
Joseph Patterson
Frank Plank
Edward Grim
William Poston
Edward Butler
Mrs Campbell's Mother Dies in Tennessee
The Rev and Mrs Robert B Campbell announce the death of Mrs Rush mother of Mrs Campbell at Rogersville Tennessee from pneumonia. She died yesterday afternoon at 1 o clock after visiting Winchester months ago. Mrs Rush widow survived by her daughter and two sons in New York and Tennessee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert B. Campbell
Rush
Rogersville
Tenn
Campbell
Winchester
Highland Avenue Presbyterian Church
New York
Tennessee
Extradition Clear for Insull as Turkish Assembly Meets
Istanbul reports that the Turkish National Assembly ratified a 1923 extradition treaty with the United States at Ankara after a special session. Samuel Insull, Sr., a Chicago fugitive, is to be surrendered to American authorities as Turkish courts ruled he is eligible for extradition despite an appeal. Insull has been moved from the Maiotis to the Hotel London and then to the House of Detention, with Greek lawyers seeking to aid his case.
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National Assembly
Ankara
Istanbul
Turkey
Turkish National Assembly
United States
Samuel Insull
Chicago
Cook County
Tony
London
Kenan Bey
Uison
Anthens
Insull
Aydan
Pera
Maiotis
Pharmacists To Meet In Culpeper
A joint meeting of the first and second districts of the Virginia Pharmaceutical Association will be held in Culpeper tomorrow to discuss problems of the profession with several speakers. Dinner is at 2 o clock at the Lord Culpeper Hotel and a ladies bridge party will be held in the afternoon. S.C. Brooks of Winchester is expected to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia Pharmaceutical Association
Culpeper
Lord Culpeper
S.C. Brooks
Winchester
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Alcohol Beverage Control Board
Tyler
Associated Press
H. H. McGuire
Legion Building
Penacostal
Cather's
Handley High School
Guthridge
Ewing Studio
N. Washington St
L. A. Hudson
Albin
Common Council
Electoral Board
Newsboys of
Oak Haven
Isaac
Jackson's
Park Grounds
Athens
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