Handley School Project Spurs Virginia Town Education Move
The New York Times reports on Winchester Virginia’s John Handley fund endowment shaping a public school. Mareverite Harrison details Mrs Harrison’s account of Handley’s two million dollar bequest and its impact on local education after his rise from Ireland to wealth. Continued on page 4.
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The
New York Times
Mareverite BE. Harrison
W Man
Winchester
Marguerite E. Harrison
Ite
John Handley
America
Enniscorthy
County Wexford
Ireland
Tran
América
Scranton
Hoth
Nuns Leave for Conference Across Ocean
Miss Howard Wight traveled by car to Baltimore with Sister Mary De Sales Edgar and Mother Placide Wallace of the Visitation Convent. Crowds at Union Station saw the cloistered nuns depart for New York then France to attend an Annecy conference marking the order's founding.
New Hudson Speedster For Sale At Chapman’s Auto Sales
1911 speedster listed by Chapman's Auto Sales with a price reduction of five hundred dollars. Easy terms offered. Sale location in New Hudson. High mileage impact not disclosed.
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Chapman's
Winchester fund drive struggles to reach Wilson Foundation goal
The Wilson Foundation drive in Winchester and Frederick County shows $625.26 raised with $174.74 still to go to reach the $800 quota. Miss Lucy Kurtz, secretary, appeals to residents to contribute while noting gifts from locals and emphasizing funds honor Americans who aid humanity rather than go to the former President.
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Winchester Rederickty
Lucy _. KUFIZ
Miss Kurtz
Foxy Grandpa In The Offing
A Commercial Film Association of Chicago representative is drafting a feature on Foxy Grandpa. He aims to represent all lines including wholesale retail manufacturing and professional aspects. The Star will publish the story soon with a snappy two reeler to follow at the Empire.
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Ass’n of
Chicago
Foxy Grandpa
For Better Spraying High-Grade Spraying Equipment
An orchard supply ad promotes high pressure spray hoses trouble-proof hose connections spray guns rods nozzles and fittings. It highlights Corona Lead S W Dry Lime Sulphur and Black Leaf 40 with Kayso as a spreader to improve coverage and efficiency. Located at 301 N Market St phone 313.
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S. W
Orchard Supply Co
Tarzan Matinee Shown Again Tomorrow At 2:30
A Saturday matinee at 2 30 repeats the Tarzan film for children who missed yesterday. The screening is daytime only and will not run at night. An inside-page stock sale ad from Fishpaw's appears with the program.
Republicans to Convene in Winchester for District Delegates
Frederick County Republicans plan a mass convention at the county courthouse at 1 30 PM Saturday April 22 to elect 18 delegates and 18 alternates to the Seventh District convention at Luray July 20. Albert C Brown county chairman urges qualified voters to participate.
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Frederick County
Court House
Luray
Albert C. Brown
Brown
Mahone
Virginia
Eugene B. Cooper
Republican Executive Committee
Winchester
Ity
Large choir to render Olivet to Calvary tonight
A large choir will present Olivet to Calvary at Chris Episcopal Church tonight at 8 30 Good Friday. The event, begun years ago by the church choir with extra singers, draws sacred music lovers and Good Friday observants alike. Mrs Frank M Reynolds directs the oratorio and Mrs H D Fuller is organist. Ten soloists and a chorus of over 20 voices participate amid ongoing rehearsals.
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Ider
Olivet
Calvary
Chris Episcopal Church
Olivet To Calvary
Frank M. Reynolds
H. D. Fuller
Pole Painter Edie Copeland Sees Art On Skyline
Eddie Copeland local steeplejack painted the flagpole atop Shenandoah Valley National Bank building drawing crowds in the retail district. He tested the pole with a shake and climbed to the top to gild the ball in gold and coat the pole with white lead, saying he loves the work and aims high.
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Shenandoah Valley National ‘Bank
Eddie Copeland
Eddie
Take It From Me Show Sells 200 Seats at Empire
Over two hundred seats have been sold for the Shubert musical at the Empire on April 27. Reserve yours now by bell phone 325.
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the Empire
Bell Phone
Robbers Use Girl as Scout in Big Office Heist
Detectives describe a planned series of robberies involving a female accomplice who gained office access, learned cash handling, and shared loot with her bandit lover. The Royal Insurance Company office on William Street was robbed of about 75 000 in cash and securities.
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Ed P New
Ganz
Royal Insurance’ Company
William Street
Navy Cross to Army Officers Details of Valor in France
Acting for the President Secretary Denby decorated two young Army officers with the Navy Cross for bravery under fire in France. Lieutenants George L Townsend and John A Hart of Army signal detachments with the Fifth Marines erected telephone lines and maintained communications under heavy rifle and machine gun fire and bomb attacks.
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The
Associated Press
Iding
Secretary of the Navy
Denby
United States Army
Navy Cross
France
George L. Townsend
John A. Hart
Fifth Marines
Berkeley Wiped Out by Blaze
Fire swept through Berkley, a Norfolk suburb, last night destroying about 300 homes. Refugees wandered the blackened Negro area as relief agencies fed and sheltered them. Property loss was estimated at 750000 dollars and the fire's origin remained undetermined.
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Associated Press
Berkley
Norfolk
Negro Section
Five Drowned in Potomac as Schooner Capsizes
Five persons perished when a two masted schooner capsized in the Potomac off Alexandria. William Lawrence and his eldest son survived by clinging to a mast until rescued by a passing steamer. The tragedy claimed the wife and four children of William Lawrence.
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Washington
William Lawrence
Potomac River
Alexandria
Lawrence
Bandits steal diamonds from city jewelers safe
Three masked bandits robbed the Max Kurram Company jewelers in a downtown office, taking diamonds valued at $50,000 after forcing the office manager to the floor. The heist occurred as the safe was rifled, prompting a police investigation. The rest of the text veers into unrelated content about bees and arsenate.
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Associated Press
Clexveland
Max Kurram Company, Jewelers
Easter Sunday Forecast Sees Fair Weather Across Regions
The Weather Bureau backs the so called flapper fashion with a fair Easter forecast. Dry conditions expected in the Middle Atlantic States. Temperatures to be moderate in the South and cool but not cold in the North.
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Washington
Weather Bureau
Middle Atlantic
Virginia Bond Interest Record and West Virginia Settlement
Rosewell Page reports a Virginia accounting of public debt from March 19 1823 to October 1 1921 showing principal 183.16 dollars and interest 66 499.46 dollars with total 81 232 726.61. The note details state and federal court adjustments, West Virginia’s 1939 settlement, and Virginia’s current holdings including cash and bonds.
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Rosewell Page
Virginia
Board of Sinking Fund Commissioners
West Virginia
Nia
Supreme Court of the United States
Virginia Debt Commission
Measles and Pneumonia Claim Local Child
Catherine Edmonia Bucher aged 8 years 4 months 25 days died at home north of town after a measles and pneumonia illness. She leaves parents two brothers Russell and Franklin and sister Helen. Funeral 2.30 p.m. Saturday at home with interment Mount Hebron Cemetery.
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Catherine Edmonia. Bucher
Jacob R. B
Russell
Franklin Bucher
Helen Bucher
Mary E. Triplett
Mountain Falls
Bucher
Mount Hebron
Easter lilies bloom as flower shop opens in town
The Easter Lily section notes blooming flowers including roses and spireas arriving at Ip tt Flower Shop. White Sulphur Inn opens Saturday April 15 with special dinners and reservation phone Bell 22F6 Stephens City. Proprietors F W Shenk & Son advertise. Also listed are a billiard table for sale and Baker's guaranteed Pile Ointment promotions.
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Bell
Stephens City
F. W. Shenk & Son
Democratic Primary Low Voter Turnout in Two Ward Election
In a Democratic primary for six Common Council nominees, about 2 390 registered voters of which Democrats held a large majority cast fewer than 400 by 2 PM. First ward reported 280 votes and second ward 113 with minimal activity. several candidates and checkers appeared, but overall dull day. Candidates in first ward included C W Trenary, C M Bedeson, John W Douenberner, Mi oa Hable, J H Henry, A T Rit aine gtinne. judges listed for each ward.
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Second
Ando
T. Market
C. W. Trenary
C M. Bedeson
John W. Douenberner
Mi Oa Hable
J. H. Henry
A. T. Riteine Gtinne
M. Knight
J.C. Horn
First Ward
Ter
John Kater
Lawrence
John W Huntsberry
F. Crawford
Miller O’rear
Seed Potatoes from Winchester Seed Co
Maine grown seed potatoes offered under names Irish Cobbler Green Moanaine Barley Rose and Red Bliss. Contact Winchester Seed Co Inc by phone for orders and inquiries.
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Maine
Winchester Seed Co., Inc
Semenoff Remains in Jail as Appeal Planned
New York April 14. Justice Delehanty denied General Gregory Semenoff's attorney's bid to vacate the civil warrant keeping him in custody. An appeal will be taken. Semenoff was jeered by a large crowd as he appeared in the street.
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Associated Press
New York
Gregory Semenoff
Siberia
Justice Delehanty
Semenoff
Thunder Storm Rouses Snakes Near Winchester
The first major spring storm hit Winchester and surrounding areas around 3 am with heavy rain and lightning. Local lore links thunder to awakening snakes from winter dens, matching previous faint reports. The Weather Bureau forecast calls for a moderate storm moving eastward from the Rocky Mountains.
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Winchester
The
Weather Bureau
Rocky Mountain
Explosion at Whiting plant kills one worker in Indiana
Chicago reports say a Standard Oil conduit exploded at Whiting Indiana today killing one man and wounding two or three others who were employees. Fire crews from nearby towns battled the blaze which caused damage estimated between 100000 and 250000 dollars.
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Chicago
Standard
Whiting
Indiana
Rev Dr Sebet D Preaches at Centenary Reform Church
The Rev. Charlies Sebet D of Philadelphia delivers sermons at Centenary Reformed Church. Dr. Schaeffer discusses Peter’s denials, with vivid imagery. Easter services include early dawn and 11 o’clock rites, confirmation and communions, plus an Easter night lecture. An Easter program accompanies the services.
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Charlies
Sebet D
Philadelphia
Centenary Reformed
Schaeffer
Peter
Christ
Tolevelot
Safet
Cake Sale at High School Saturday
Community fundraiser to support the High School with a bake sale event. The sale starts at 1 p m and runs until 3 p m featuring assorted cakes and treats for students and families. Proceeds go toward school projects and activities.
New Jewelry Line and Silverware for Easter Savings
F. BR. CRANE promotes Easter jewelry and silverware deals at Winchester Virginia. The advert claims new lines, guaranteed brands, and a niece helps select pieces. Located at Winchester VA with contact timing noted.
Teachers' Meeting Set in Windie Court House
There will be a teachers meeting in the Windie courthouse Saturday April 15 at 4 PM. All county teachers urged to attend. Frederick County Association President W. M. Samse urges attendance. cake sale at the High School sale by Sam Solenberger with sale starting at 12 PM.
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Court House
Windie
All County
Thia W. M. Samse
Frederick County ‘ Association
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Great Newspaper
Harrison
Hudson
Winchester Cold Storage Co
Seal’s
Oldfield Tire
Chapman Auto Sales
Woodrow Wilson Foundation
Am Yaadmirer
Alin Baetier
S. Atock Sale Adv
Herrell
NAVY
Erkley
Blaze
Potomac
Bandits
Rosewell
Care Star
Baker
Miller’s Drug Store
Councilmanic
Dr. Schaeffer
Solenberger’s
Chapman Auto
Cake Sauer
Sam Solenberger
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