Prohibition repeal drive gains momentum in Congress
Senate lobby hearings reveal Association Against the Prohibition Amendment spent 427213 last year to repeal dry laws. Henry H Curran predicts repeal and denies lobbying, while Rep Tinkham pushes new probe into Bishop James Cannon Jr and a 48300 contribution from E C Jameson to Hoover. Continued on page six.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Curran
Association Against Dry Law
Associated Press
United States
Henry H. Curran
Association Against the
Senate Lobby Committee
Massachusetts
Pennsylvania
Illinois
Ruth Hanna McCormick
Ciry
James Hamilton
Lewis
Gurran
Washington
Caraway Lobby Committee
Representative Tinkham
Republican
Tinkham
James Cannon, Jr
Methodist Episcopal Church
South
E. C. Jameson
New York
Hoover
Old Equipment Sought for Firemen Parade
Friendship Fire Company appeals to residents to lend old time firefighting equipment for the Firemen's Frolic parade. G Reginald Haines, parade chairman, says engines will be called for and returned in good condition after the festival.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Friendship Fire Company
Star
Friendship Company
G. Reginald Haines
Eeenesy
Say in with John's Flowers
Cut flowers corsage bouquets delivered anywhere by wire John M Miller at People's Bargain Store promotes floral offerings with delivery service and a shop note dated April 16 1916 indicating a local classifieds style advertisement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John M. Miller
People’s Bargain Store
Cleaning House Help Wanted Notice
Winchester Steam Laundry advertises cleaning services with contact numbers 28 and 29. The notice lists service days Monday and Wednesday and Saturday at 1 p.m., indicating a schedule for dry cleaning or laundry tasks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester Steam Laundry
Riots and police clash in India and Bombay violence
A mob stormed the justice court and clashes with police left several dead or injured. Indian troops aided arrests of leaders as protests over Gandhi era actions spread from Calcutta to Bombay with European and British officials among the injured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Exchange Telegraph Company
Bombay
Co House
Wadal
Calcua
India
Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru
J. M. Sen Gupta
Calcutta
Mahatma Gandhi
Dhowanipore
J. M. Gupta
Goldsborough Resigns From Campaign Funds Probe
Senator Goldsborough of Maryland resigns from the special Senate campaign funds investigating committee citing other business. Vice President Curtiss names Senator Bingham of Connecticut to replace him on the Maryland panel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington
Senator Goldsborough
Maryland
Senate Campaign Funds
Goldsborough
Curtiss
Bingham
Connecticut
Are You One Who Has Given To The Festival
An appeal from the Apple Blossom Festival finance committee urges residents and institutions to donate funds to insure a great spring festival. Clifford D. Grim, treasurer, Winchester, is the contact for subscriptions. A notice also advertises a good home for a young female hound seeking a new owner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clifford D. Grim
Winchester
Little America Coffee Shop Opens at New Location
The Little America Coffee Shop announces its opening at 106 W. Boscawen St offering real home cooking and inviting customers to give them two trials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Little America
W. Boscawen St
Five young ladies lead pilgrimage to promote annual fete
Five young women travel in a Packard to Washington Baltimore Richmond Norfolk and Newport News inviting city mayors to the festival. Nancy Burgess Simpson Miss Boyer and M C Hawkins aboard decorated cars with banners and blossoms to spotlight the upcoming fete.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Baltimore
Richmond
Petersburg
Norfolk
Charlottesville
Staunton
Richards F
Packard
Wright Motor Company
Nancy Burgess Simpson
Front Royal
Miss Boyer
Woodstock
M. C. Hawkins
D. C
Shenandoah VII
Suzanne Pollard
Philadelphia
Virginia
Major Miller to Lead Reserve Officers Session at Shenandoah
Major F M Miller of the United States Army will speak at Shenandoah Valley Academy this evening at 8 about The Company and Battery in the Attack. The session is part of the Officers' Reserve Corps work led locally by Col B M Roszel. Active duty credits will be given for attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. M. Miller
United States Army
Shenandoah Valley Academy
Officers’ Reserve Corps
Col
B. M. Roszel
Miller
Easter Candy and Toys at Betsy Ross and Crystal Confectionery
All kinds of Easter candy and toys including rab bits and eggs with fruit and nut eggs. Name on eggs free of charge. Baskets of all sizes available. Place your order now for ready pickup. Betsy Ross and Crystal Confectionery announce specials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Betsy Ross
Crystal Confectionery
Maids of Honor Named for Queen's Court
Miss Louis Baker Glass and Miss Mary Virginia Steck of the city were named maids of honor for Queen Shenandoah VII at festival headquarters. Steck, daughter of Mrs. Hi. Clay Decieanee, is a Handley graduate and National Cathedral School alumna, and Glass, daughter of former mayor William Wood Glass, has long aided Handley pageants and the Apple Blossom Festival.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mississ Butane ‘Pollard
Shenandoah VII
Louis Baker Glass
Mary Virginia Steck
Miss Steck
Hi. Clay” Decieanee
Thomas W.steck
Frederick County
Handley High School
National Cathedral School
Washington
J. Victor Arthur
Mary Wise Boxley
B. F. Parrott
Roanoke
Suzanne Pollard
Richmond
Glass
Handley
Miss Glass
William Wood Glass
Suspect Taken From Train In Aberdeen Murder Case
Baltimore police detained a man who gave the name Jones as a suspect in the slaying of Navy clerk Miss Mary Baker. Washington and Virginia investigators traced a possible acquaintance link. keys and a handkerchief were found near Arlington, and detectives planned further questioning of Miss Baker’s companions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Baltimore
Jones
Scienthe Ee
Aberdeen
Oklahoma
Baltimore County
David Reese
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Washington
Waverly
Essex
Virginia
Arlington National Cemetery
Department of Agriculture
Historic coach joins Apple Blossom Festival parade
The century old stage coach led by J. B. Kriser of Flint Hill departed at noon toward Winchester for the Apple Blossom Festival amid cheering crowds. Passengers wore colonial costumes. photographers captured the moment as the coach stopped at Mount Jackson before continuing to Strasburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. B. Kriser
Flint Hill
Winchester
Joseph L. Ming
Wilton
Coavan
Kriser
Mount Jackson
Harrisonburg
Strasburg
Millstone
Frank L. Sublett
Apple Blossom Festival Committee
Main Street
Peor
For Sale Second Hand Hup Mobile Coupe
Four passenger Hup automobile offered by Mrs A M Baker at 608 South Washington Street. United States date labeled April 15.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. M. Baker
S. Washington, St
Jelly Bird Eggs Two Pounds For Twenty Five Cents
People’s Bargain Store advertises jelly bird eggs at 2 pounds for 25 cents in a short 1916 style classified notice with pricing and store tag.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
People's Bargain Store
Property Sale At Middletown Court House Grounds
Will be sold in front of Court House at noon Saturday April 26 the B B Parker properties including an eleven room residence and store room on Main St Middletown 9 acres of land near the town and several vacant lots in new Middletown See sale bills.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court House
B B. Parker
Main St
Middletown
New Middletown
Mattress carload at special prices by R. M. Swimley
A carload of mattresses and springs arrived offered at special prices by R. M. Swimley. The notice emphasizes bargain pricing and stock availability with no extra details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. M. Swimley
Winchester Tea Room Opens on Loudoun Street
Mrs. George H. Emmons announces the opening of Winchester's first 2nd floor tea room at 163 N. Loudoun St. Friday April 18 offering a quiet home atmosphere with American and Chinese foods and catering to business luncheons and discriminating tastes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George H. Emmons
Winchester
N. Loudoun St
Smalts Offers Cut Flowers and Potted Plants
C B Smalts at 440 National Ave sells cut flowers and potted plants in a local business listing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. B. Smalts
National Ave
Wanted Truck Salesman for Food Products Trade
Job notice seeks a truck salesman to sell food products to grocery trade. Apply at 226 Valley Ave. (ip-1t).
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Valley Ave
Groceries at Cost Plaza Cash Grocery
Local ad lists Cost Plaza Cash Grocery at 25 East Water Street offering everyday low prices on groceries. Shoppers can compare values and save on household staples at this neighborhood store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cost Plaza
Cash Grocery
E. Water St
Lichey Appointed Director Of Advertising For Shenandoah Theatres
Howard Lichey is named director of public relations and advertising for Shenandoah Valley Theatres. Daniel H. Weinberg announces the move as Lichey joins Capitol and Colonial theatres in Winchester. Lichey praises the Capitol as acoustically superb and a model of auditorium design.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Lichey
Daniel H. Weinberg
Shenandoah Valley Theatres
Capitol
Colonial Theatres
Howard Lichey
Lichey
John L. Miller
Universal Pictures Corporation
Winchester
Shenandoah Valley
Capitol Theatre
Easter Flowers Shipment Arrives at R T Jones & Co
Easter flowers shipment arrives at R T Jones and Co located at 123 125 S Loudoun Street. The arrival date is not specified but the note confirms delivery to the business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. T. Jones & Coo
S. Loudoun Street
Two Washington Men Injured In Truck Turnover Near Berry
Two men from Washington were injured today when a truck rolled over near Berry’s cafe. The report notes a Lions Club luncheon at the George Washington Hotel with Kenneth Rush presiding and Elam of Woolworth’s furnishing entertainment by Kenneth Windle and Bruce Shade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lions’ Club
George Washington Hotel
Kenneth Rush
Lion Elam
Woolworth's
Winchester
Kenneth Windle
Bruce Shade
Suffolk
H. J. Mowery
Tom Orndoff
Lion Russell Potts
Lions
C. T. Conklin
Ayershire Breeders’ Association
Brandon
Miss Margaret Eutsler Named Princess Handley at Blossom Fete
The Apple Blossom Festival director announces Margaret Eutsler as Princess Handley representing Handley School of Winchester. A senior, she is popular with students and friends and is daughter of Mr. and Mrs. G. Frank Butsler of Wyndman, Pa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret Eutsler
Princess Handley
Handley School of
Winchester
Eutsler
G. Frank Butsler
Wyndman, Pa
Air Mail Rate to Rise If Bill Passes
Postmaster General Brown told the House rules committee that President Hoover urged a rate increase for air mail. He said after passage he would raise the rate from 5 cents an ounce to as much as 7 or 8 cents, as the basis of payment shifts from poundage to mileage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington
Brown
House Rules Committee
Hoover
Easter Sale By Frederick Circuit Ladies Aid At Keller Co
Frederick Circuit Ladies Aid holds an Easter sale at Geo W Keller Hardware Co on Friday April 18 featuring dressed chicken eggs cakes and related items. Proceeds support church and charitable work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick Circuit
Geo. W
Keller Howr. Co
Corsages Order Now at The Flower Shop
The Flower Shop urges customers to place corsage orders promptly. Limited availability for upcoming events. Contact details not provided in the fragment.
Sugar Truck Crash Near Berryville Causes Injuries
A truck loaded with 10 tons of sugar bound for T. J. Cooper and Sons crashed through a fence on a curve near Berry, Virginia. The vehicle was a total wreck and both drivers Paul Wine and W. Campbell of Washington were injured, with Wine reported seriously hurt and Campbell suffering multiple lacerations and possible shoulder fractures. They were taken to Memorial Hospital in Upperville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. J. Cooper and Sons
Paul Wine
BD. Campbell
Washington
Berrys
Cooper and Sons
Memorial Hospital
C. W. Wiltshire
Upperville
Wine
Campbell
Brakes Failed In Mountain Truck Crash
A tractor trailer owned by Transportation Company of 601 Pennsylvania Avenue Washington slid on a curve near Wiley's store Berry in a mountain pass. Brakes failed as the load of sugar rolled over the fence and the truck turned. The two men were injured but removed to the home of Mrs Nathan Corder for aid. An ambulance arrived from Mr Wiltshire and M O & Son reported the accident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brand Transportation Company
Pennsylvania Avenue
Washington
Wiley’s
Ber=rys
Nathan Corder
M.O. & Son
Frontal
Uppe
Wiltshire
Loose Bearings Not The Oil Filter Call Valley Service
Loose bearings and burned out bearings are sometimes due to not your oil filter cartridge. Have looked after at once. Valley Service Station.
Rouss Fire Co. Meeting Set for Thursday Night 17
Fire department members to attend a Thursday night session called by Lee M. Pamp president. Committees will report on the Firemen's Frolic Parade and related preparations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lee M. Pamp
Easter Flowers On Display At Local Garden Sale
Local garden shop offers Easter lilies hydrangeas spireas yellow callas tulips hyacinths jonquils and rose bushes in the display. Customers browse seasonal selections and horticultural tips from staff.
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Nilg Man
M. R. Metiwaine
Henrietta King Page
Clark County
Elizabeth Ann Rees
Clarendon
DR. Cannon
Southern Methodist Church
Bislop
Anti-Saloon League
Fere
Justice Court
Karachi
Maj .Miller
Queen's Court
Alonzo Jones
Miss Mary Baker
Mildred Sperry
Olga Skinner
Festival City
Red Robin Tea Room
Trugk
Den
Blossom Fete
W. D. Campbell
Just
Rouss Fire Co
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