Fire Department Parade Committee Sets May 11 Event
Local fire company committees organize a large May 11 parade celebrating motorization of the Winchester fire department. Officers elected include Vice-chairman W E Huntsberry and Secretary H Russell Potts. Participating groups include city officials, cadet units, American Legion, Rotary, Virginia Woolen Mills, lodges, and Martinsburg Strasburg Berryville Boyce firms. Parade forms at 9 30 p m with six sections from Local fire companies to Woolen mill workers and trades display.
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W. E. Huntsberry
H. Russell Potts
Handley Board
Winchester High School
Shenandoah Valley Academy Cadets
American Legion
Fort Loudoun Seminary
Rotary Club
Company I
Heathers Company
Citizens’ Band
Virginia Woolen Mills
Secret Orders
Martinsburg
Strasburg
Berryville
Boyce
Hand Jey Board
Virginia National Guard
Entertaining Conwell to Lecture at Friendship Hall
The Friendship Fire Company has secured Dr Russell H Conwell, famed lecturer, to speak in the Auditorium on Thursday evening April 20. The message urges community support for this event, promising accessible delivery of Acres of Diamonds to uplift attendees and inspire lasting reflection. Charles Adey signs the note.
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Haditor
Friendship Fire Company
Russell H. Conwell
Friendship Company
Conwell
Dr. Conwell
Charles Adey
Bed Bugs Cake Sale Promoted by Local Social Club
The Social Club of Market Street M. FB. Church will host a lunch and cake sale at Mrs. John Sartelle’s home on Thursday April 13 at 7 30 p m. Public invited. Also advertised are blooming plants for Pastor and drugstore and bargain store notices.
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Market Street
M. FB
Hown of
Mre
John Sartelle
Cordilly
Bakér’s
Miller’s Drug Store
People's Bargain Store
Voters May Transfer On Election Day In Winchester
The Star reports qualified voters in the Democratic councilmanic primary may transfer between wards up to election day. Residents of Frederick County portions annexed into Winchester may move voting places through sunset on Friday April 14.
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Star
Frederick County
Winchester
Holt
Circuit Court
Easter Ball at the Rouss Hall on Water Street
Invitations sent for an Easter Ball at Rouss Hall Water Street on Monday April 17 from 9 to 1. Crowder’s Orchestra from Washington will provide music and refreshments. Chaperones listed include Mrs. Roland Ryan Mrs. Ashby Sprint and others. Committee heads are Mr. Paul Tomhey and Mr. W Benton Snider Jr. Tickets available by response to Gener.
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Rouss
Water Street
Crowder
Orchestra
Washington
Roland Ryan
Ashby Sprint
Carlin Gray
Joseph B. Newlin
H. B. Guyer
Walter E. Huntsberry
Paul Tomhey
W. Benton Snider, Jr
Haster
Bank of England Cuts Discount Rate to 4 Percent
London reports the Bank of England lowered its discount rate to 4 percent today. The previous cut occurred on February 16, reducing the rate from 5 to 4 percent.
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Bank OF England
London
Bank of England Today
Police Ordered to Shoot to Kill in Pittsburgh Riot Crackdown
Pittsburgh police chief Calhoun authorized shoot to kill orders after riot guns were issued to all stations. Reports say detective bureau and police could not curb the crime wave spreading through the district.
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Associated Press
Pittsburgh
Calhoun
Chita Forces Driven Back in Vladivostok Zone
TOKIO April 13 dispatch from Vladivostok says Japanese troops have forced Chita government forces from the neutral zone between Chita and Vladivostok government troops. The report notes renewed tension near Vladivostok and shifting front lines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Tokio
Chita
Vladivostok
Big Twelve Reels Auditor Saturday Show
A Saturday program features Sunshine with Hold the Line and Pearl White’s Any Woman a present day drama designed to provoke thought. The lineup promises a large audience with additional subjects included.
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Pearl White
Noted Aviator Dies in Crash in London
London April 13 Sir Ross Smith the Australian aviator who with his brother Sir Keith Smith planned a flight around the world on April 25 was killed in a crash at Brooklands Lieutenant Bennett who sought to accompany them also perished in the same accident.
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Associated Press
London
Ross Smith
Keith Smith
Workk
Brookland
Bennett
Ross
Rubbish Fire Triggers Alarm on North Main Street
A pile of old boxes and rubbish behind Hamburger's Specialty Shop on North Main burned this afternoon, sparking a fire alarm and causing crowding and traffic delays on Main Street. A porter had started the blaze, but it spread toward a fence before it was extinguished with five fire apparatus.
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Hamburger
North Main Street
Main Street
Easter Sunday Services at First Christian Church
An early dawn service at 6 o'clock Sunday will be led by Rev. A W Andes from Harrisonburg Va who will preach. Easter music has been arranged. Sunday school meets at 1040 instead of 945 followed by an Easter program. Christian Endeavor Society gathers at 6 80 with an evening service at 7 30 led by Rev Ballengee of the Methodist Church South.
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First Christian Church
A. W. Andes
Harrisonburg
Christian Endeavor Society
Ballengee
Methodist Episcopal Church, South
Optometrist to Offer Special Lenses in Winchester
Optometrist WM Kline announces he will be in Winchester at Hotel Evans on Friday April 14 at 9 a m to fit and mount lenses tailored to individual orders. Waynesboro Virginia.
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Winchester
Hotel Evans
WM Kline
Optometrist
Waynesboro
Who May Vote at Democratic Council Primary Friday April 14
Voter eligibility rules for the Democratic Council primary are outlined. Voters must be qualified per general election standards for their party, cannot vote in more than one party, and may be required to meet past voting history or declare support for a party’s nominee. Polling places listed by ward.
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Democratic Council
House of Representatives
House of Delegates
Reverend Mullan Promotes Personal Gospel Power at Centenary
The Rev James M Mullan closed his social gospel series at Centenary Reformed Church urging personal responsibility in living Christlike life. He said parents teachers and citizens must embody Christ in daily actions to strengthen society and faith. Dr Charles J Schaeffer will speak at Centenary Church tonight at 746 and the public is invited.
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James M. Mullan
Centenary Reformed Church
Mr. Mullan
Millan
Elwood City
Mullan
Charles J. Schaeffer
D. D
Home Missions of the Reformed Church
Winchester
Centenary Church
Schaeffer
Willing Workers Host Reception in Braddock Street Church
The Willing Workers Bible Class of Braddock Street Methodist Episcopal Church South held a reception at Mrs. Clarence Hardy's home on South Braddock Street Tuesday evening honor ing Mrs. D. L. Blakemore of Washington. About forty members attended with refreshments served as the group met its new pastor Rev. B. V. Switzer and his wife, along with Rev. and Mrs. W. Ballengee and Rev. and Mrs. L. R. Markwood.
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Willing Workers Bible Class
Braddock Street Methodist Episcopal Church
South
Clarence Hardy
South Braddock Street
D. L. Blakemore
Washington
B. V. Switzer
W. Hhllengee
L. R. Markwood
J. H. Canter
W. H. Ballengee
Special New Prices At The Empire For Children
Empire offers reduced child admission rates: five cents on weekdays except Saturday ten cents on Saturdays. Varzan appears tonight and weekly. Families invited to the theater with after school matinees every day.
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Varzan
Seal's Music Store Adds Evening Hours Beginning Thursday
Beginning Thursday April 13 our store will stay open every night until 9 p m Seal's Music Store announces extended hours in a short notice.
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Seal's Music Store
Easter Toys Buy Now at Peoples Bargain Store
Shoppers are invited to find Easter toys and decorations at the People’s Bargain Store with new stock highlighted for holiday buyers. The ad emphasizes bargains and timely purchasing for the Easter season.
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People's Bargain Store
Irish peace parley opens in Dublin Mansion House
Lord Mayor O Neill chairs private session as leaders of opposing factions attend in hopes of unity. The talks adjourned to next Wednesday without agreement. In Belfast a freight train was looted, with cloth, food, and bicycles seized for commanders’ lorries, marking a second raid in two weeks.
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Hingar
Randolph-Macon Academy shuts out Handley High in baseball
Front Royal saw Randolph-Macon Academy defeat Handley High 6 to 0 as Patton struck out 14 while Thomas fanned nine. Handley’s outfield miscues and poor support hurt the local team. Willey Hockman Snyder and Patton starred. Handley next travels to Luray High Saturday for another Virginia Valley contest.
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Winchester High School
Randolph-Macon Academy
Front Royal
Patton
Thomas
Willey
Hockman
Snyder
Handley High
Luray
Luray High School
Virginia Valley
Yates
Powder explosion injures none near ordnance station
Eight hundred cases of powder stored in a building near the Charleston general ordnance station exploded today. No lives were reported lost and the cause remains unknown. The blast shock was felt for miles.
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Charleston
Arbuckle Acquitted in San Francisco Manslaughter Trial
The third trial of Roscoe Fatty Arbuckle, charged with manslaughter in the death of film actress Virginia Rappe, ended with a swift acquittal after only six minutes of jury deliberation in San Francisco.
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Roscoe
Fatty
To Please One Woman at the Empire with Tarzan
A vivid account of a notable Empire Theatre program featuring Tarzan in a Paramount Pictures presentation. The writeup highlights human depth and a striking image of souls, praising the production as a standout showcase.
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Empire
Tarzan
Paramount Picture
Oldfield Tire Prices Highlighted by Chapman Auto Sales
Local auto dealer Chapman Auto Sales lists Oldfield Tire models with pricing. The 20x3 tire is shown at 8.99 while the 30x34 tire is 9.99.
New Hudson Speedster For Sale At Discount
Chapman's Auto Sales advertises a New Hudson speedster at a price $500 under, with easy terms and a new lower price.
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Iett
Chapman
Miners Claim 665000 Idle as Strike Expands
The United Mine Workers report 665000 miners idle nationwide amid a coal industry walkout. Officials plan to extend the movement into non-union fields, especially Central Pennsylvania, as organizers may be sent to boost participation.
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Associated Press
Indianapolis
United Mine Workers of America
Pennsylvania
Arrest of Samuel Au Smuggles Opium on Steamship
Baltimore April 13 customs officials arrested Samuel Au steward of the steamship American Star as he stepped from the gangway. A small handbag he carried contained 26 pounds of opium valued at over 100000 dollars. Au refused to name the source but officials suspect Theodosia Russia where the ship docked for discharge.
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Associated Press
Baltimore
United States
Samuel
American Star
Opinfon
Theodosia
Russia
Jef Commission
Easter Lily Bloom Inspires Local Flower Shop Find
Easter lilies, blooming roses, spireas and hydrangeas arrive at a local flower shop. The shop advertises fresh garden flora and notes limited stock for this season.
Two More Days Remain Garment Sale At Hamburger's
Pre Easter sale continues with appealing apparel at surprising prices. Tomorrow's paper will feature details in a large display advertisement from Hamburger's Specialty Shop.
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Hamburger
Ip Oe
State Teachers Exam Dates For Winchester Berryville
The State Teachers examination will be held in the Winchester and Berryville courthouses on April 28 and 29 starting at nine each morning. The Theory and Methods in Reading exam will use Silent Reading by O'Brien as a basis. Renewal certificates on the afternoon of April 29 will cover Silent Reading by O'Brien and Geography Problems by Smith. Books available at the Division Superintendent’s office, Leslie D Kulne.
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Court House
Winchester
Berryville
O’brien
Smith
Leslie D, Kulne
White Sulphur Inn Opens Saturday With Easter Dinners
White Sulphur Inn opens Saturday April 15 offering special Easter dinners. Reservations encouraged via Bell 22F6 at Stephens City. F. W. Shenk & Son, proprietors.
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Bell
Stephens City
F. W. Shenk & Son
Fishpaw sale near Berryville lists livestock
Oldfield Tire endorsement appears in a sale notice for Chapman Auto Sales at Fishpaw’s sale near Berryville on April 18. Livestock includes 110 cattle 50 sheep 60 hogs. The ad promotes tires as the best in the world and notes stock in all sizes.
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Chapman Auto
Berryville Pike
Law Prohibits Driving Through Railway Crossings Without Stopping
The last Legislature enacted a law making it illegal for drivers of motor cars or other vehicles to pass over a railway crossing without first stopping.
Easter Cake and Candy Sale at Solenberger's High School
Community fundraiser promotes Easter cake and candy sale at Solenberger's High School on Saturday. Sale opens at 10 a.m. with ongoing hours through the day.
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Solenberger's
Solenberger’s
Jewelry sale listing for Easter silverware
An ad for a local jeweler offering four assortments of silverware for Easter. The seller, F. R. Crane, promotes the 60 year guaranteed Community Brand and directs buyers to 6 S. Main Street, Winchester, Virginia.
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F. R. Crane
S. Main Street
Winchester
MacNider to visit Winchester April 24 parade and address
On Monday April 24 Winchester and Frederick join in welcoming national American Legion commander Hanford MacNider who arrives early morning. A noon parade leads to a city keys ceremony by Mayor W. W. Glass. Evening events at the Legion feature entertainment by Mrs A My Bal and local talent with Osmat Swi.
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Winchester
American Legion
Hanford MacNider
The
American
Cay
W. W. Glass
MacNider
Frederick
the American Legion
Democrats to Fight Tariff in Senate Debate
Senator Simmons of North Carolina led Democrats in opposing the tariff bill as the highest and most unsuitable for current conditions. The minority voiced strong opposition, warning the measure may not fit modern needs and criticized its scope.
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Washington
Senate
Simmons
North
Carolines
Orchard Supply Co Seeks Sprayers and Chemicals
Fruit growers urged to buy reliable sprayers and high quality materials from WIN Orchard Supply Co in Niagara with rapid delivery. Offers include Coro na Dry Lead Arsénate and sulphur products for safe effective orchard care. Located at 301 N Market SE, phone 313.
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Bean
Hayes
Orchard
Niagara
Corona
WIN
Orchard Supply CO
Groceries At Cose Store Advertises Supplies
The stock of groceries at 08 thn is being sold from the late stand of Cc H Jones. Call and lay in a supply. Sale advertised by H M Sarthllld Bier.
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H. Jones
Easter Cake Sale At The High School
A bake sale is planned at the high school this Saturday with cakes and treats to support student programs. Proceeds go toward school activities and student clubs.
Notice to voters on city survey and book re-copying
Voters taken into the city by the new survey are asked to present their ballots no later than Thursday April 13 so the Keete Board may carry out the order. Registrar G. Reginald and B. F. Davis of the 1st Ward oversee the process.
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Cial
Friendae Fire Company
Winchester Fire Department
Baker's Drug Store
P.D. Q
Rouss Hall
John W. Rosenberger
Charles W. Trenary
J. Henkel Henry
C. M. Hodgson
A. Taylor Ritter
H. H. Hable
Fred. L. Glaize
J. George Baetjer
B. M. Knight
Robert F. Brill
J. C. Horn
Friendship Engine Hoe
City Hall
Arbuckle
Oldfield Tire
New Hudson
EJAM
F. R. Crane, Jeweler
National Commander of American Legion
Legion
the Empire
Cose
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