Byrd Defends Shorter Ballot in Culpeper Speech
Governor Harry F. Byrd outlines seven reasons why the shorter ballot amendments would not let the governor abuse appointive power. He argues safeguards include confirmation by both houses, independent attorneys and auditors, and the ability to impeach the governor. The speech was delivered during Culpeper courthouse dedication on April 14.
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Associated Press
Culpeper
Harry F. Byrd
Virginia
Culpeper Court House
Congress
General Assembly
Winchester Democrats Name Delegates to State Convention
The Winchester Democratic meeting at City Hall endorsed Governor Byrd and Representative W Harrison, elected delegates and alternates to the Roanoke convention on June 21, and formed a new city party committee. Resolutions praised Byrd's administration and Hargison's service in Congress.
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Winchester
Roanoke
Byrd
W. Harrison
D. W. Ritenour
Democratic Executive Committee
R. Gray Williams
Lawrence C. Hollis
Williams
Republican Party
Virginia
Commonwealth
C. W. Trenary
E. C. Stuart
R. S. Fansler
Percy Miller
Lawrence Hollis
Nelson Page
WD. R. Slonaker
Martin Wisecarver
Lester D. Arnold
Oscar H. Lewis
JL. C. Hollis
Fred Forney
Lucy Kurtz
R. T. Bryarly
Harry Flood Byrd
United States Congress
Thomas W. Hargison
Byrd Denies Power Abuse While Citing Misunderstandings
A political figure refutes claims of power abuse and discusses amendments. He notes misunderstandings persist about executive and legislative roles and asserts government efficiency hinges on responsible appointments and actions.
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Congress
Mouse Injury in Virginia Apple Orchards Reported
Plant pathologist F. J. Schneiderhan notes widespread mouse injury in Virginia apple orchards and urges inspection. An expert from Virginia Tech will demonstrate bridge grafting at Handley Library auditorium on April 21 after a April 20 session at the research grounds. Winchester Steam Laundry advertises cleaning services.
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Winchester
Virginia
United States Biological Survey
Far
West
A. H Teske
Virginia Polytechnic Institute
Handley Library
Pughtown Pike
Dempsey Tunney Fight Pictures Rescheduled For Monday
Due to a request by the Girls Athletics Association the Dempsey Tunney fight pictures have been moved from Wednesday and Thursday to Monday. The change aligns with the association’s show next week and affects scheduling at area venues.
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Girls’ Athletic Association
Flapper Grandmother musical comedy at Berryville High School
Up-to-date musical comedy by Star Light Rebekah Lodge titled Flapper Grandmother scheduled for Tuesday April 17 at 8 p m at Berryville High School Virginia. Admission priced 25 50 and 45 cents.
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Star Light
Rebekah Lodge
High School
Berryville
Seed Oats Germination Offer Ad from J Jos Sullevan
Seed oats with 99 percent germination and 98 percent purity offered by J Jos Sullevan. The ad notes allowance on the purchase price of a Server Electric Refrigerator and limited to old icebox applications. Offer expires May 1. Northern Va Power Company.
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J. Jos. Sullevan
Northern Va. Power Company
Memorial Service For Moose Lodge Open To Public
The memorial service by Winchester Lodge No. 1267 Loyal Order of Moose is set for 3 PM at Empire Theatre and open to all. Maryland Congressman Frederick N. Zihlman will be principal speaker as members process to the venue with Grace Church choir and local orchestras performing throughout the ceremony.
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Empire Theatre
Winchester Lodge
No. 1267
Loyal Order of Moose
George L. Craig
Fred. N. Zihiman
Maryland
North Loudoun Street
Grace Lutheran Church
Centenary Reformed Church Orchestra
C. B. Harioe
John H. Colvin
Philomena Larew
F. L. Buckley
John A. Anderson
William Miller
Harry C. Stouffer
Dr. Freed
George S. Craig
J. H. Colgin
For Sale Building at Cameron and Rouss Auction
Bids invited for materials in a large frame building at the corner of Cameron Street and Rouss Avenue. Purchaser must demolish structure and remove all material. Submit bids in letter to F M Boucher Colonial Theatre. Also listing a dark blue cape coat for a girl age 12 to 14, reasonably priced, at Star Office.
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Cameron St
Rouss Ave
F. M. Boucher
Colonial Theatre
Star Office
Bremen Crosses Atlantic in Daring Westward Flight
The Bremen, a trans Atlantic monoplane, landed near a Small lake on Greenly Island after four hours lost in fog. Damage found later required several days’ repairs before resuming toward New York. President Coolidge sent congratulations via navy radio.
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Associated Press
Outawa
Bremen
Dominion
Quebec City
Point Amour
New York
Greenly Island
Mitchell Field
Quebec
Dominion Government
New Foundland
Louis Cursmer
Murray Bay
O’ Lock
For Sale The Jack Annex Frontage on Piccadilly Street
For sale notice listing the Jack Annex with 45 ft frontage on Pic cadilly Street running to Fairfax Lane. The property has 17 rooms and 4 baths equipped with a Williams Oil-O-Matic Heating Plant. Terms available from Hansbroughis & Carter.
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Piccadilly Street
Fairfax Lane
Williams Oil-O-Matic
Hansbrolghis & Carter
Handley High School seniors stage The Hidden Guest triumph
Handley actors score another triumph with the class of 28 production The Hidden Guest drawing over a thousand patrons Fred Hyde Naylor Veach Evelyn Childs Henrietta Cornwell Mary Katherine Kern led the cast amid strong supporting performances by Stewart Bell Theodore Parker Fred Ritter Harry Dunnas McCarty Garnet Hamrick Margaret Beck and more The event highlighted coaching by Miss Gertrude Ritter and Miss Opal Robinson and featured a young male quartet and doll dance between acts with W H McKiween Handley High Oldies supplying music.
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Hendley
Fred Hyde
John Judkins
Naylor Veach
Bert Judkins
Evelyn Childs
Ruby Mayfield
Henrietta Cornwell
Minnie Mayfield
Mary Katherine Kern
Melanthuria
Stewart Bell
Chester Briggs
Theodore Parker
Tad Wilson
Fred Ritter
Otto Hubner
Harry Dunnas
McCarty
Policeman
Garnet Ham
Edwin Lillis
Warren McFarland
Kenneth Grim
John Kater
Edne Len
Elizabeth Jones
Alice McKee
James Snider
W.H. McKiween
W. R. Legge
Bryant Harper
Ruth Sheetz
John Glaize
Charles Anderson
Inferno at Mountain Dance Hall Leaves Dozens Dead
West Plains Missouri faces a blaze and blast that killed 32 and left 16 injured after an explosion tore through a Friday night dance hall. Among the dead are local residents Paul Frana Jr and Major Robert Mullins. Seventeen bodies remain unidentified in two funeral homes as rescue crews search for 12 missing persons. The blast occurred during a Friday dance as fire attacked surrounding buildings.
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Associated Press
West Plains
Ozark
Paul Frana, Jr
Weat Plains
Robert Mullins
R. G. Martin
Kitty McFarland
Carl Mullins
J. W. Weiser
West Plains Motor Company
Charles Fisher
John Bates
J. N. Weiser
Miss Mary Wise Boxley Named Shenandoah Apple Blossom Queen
Roanoke socialite Miss Mary Wise Boxley will ride as Queen Shenandoah V at the Shenandoah Apple Blossom Festival in Winchester this spring. The executive committee announced the choice, noting her prominent family ties and poise.
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W. W. Boxley
Roanoke, Va
Winchester
Mary Wise Boxley
Roanoke
Great Southwest
Virginia
Ray Robinson
Boxley
William Wise Boxley
Cathedral School
National Cathedral Sciool
Washington
Europe
National Cathedral School
Junior League of Roanoke
Captain Applejack
Hollins College
Miss Boxley
Colonial National Bank
Liberty Trust Company
Shenandoah Life Insurance Company
Willey Saunders
Richmond
Washington Avenue
Southwest
Robinson
Shenandoah-Cumberland Fruit District
Blue Ridge Country
Elizabeth Steck
J. Victor Arthur
Eleanor Chiles
Frederick County
Shenandoah II
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H. F. Byrd
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W. E. Huntsberry
Charles McVicar
Boyd Richards
O. H. Lewis
L. D. Arnold
Shirley Carter
W. W. Glass
J. P. Reardon
Noble C. Pierce
L. L. Trahan
Lee Fisher
Arthur Fansler
Dailey Slonaker
W. T. Barr
Reginald Haines
Frank B. Crawford
John M. Steck
Frances V Page
H. C Sheetz
Frank Barr
W. W. Baker
Ee W. Adams
W. FE. Jones
New City Committee
Shenandoah V
F. J. Schneiderhan
Winchester Steam Laundry
Dempsey-Tunney
Flapper
Order OF Mooses
Zihlman
Empire
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President Coolidge
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North German Lloyd Office
Handley Actors
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