Otterbein Guild Girls Hold Service At Convention
The Otterbein Guild Girls led a Woman's Missionary Convention service at the United Brethren church with overflow attendance. Miss Janet Gilbert spoke on The Supreme Love of God, and Miss Fridy shared insights from mission work. A quartet sang and Miss Bayer read, followed by an address from Miss Fridy and notes on summer Bible study at Dayton Virginia.
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Woman's Missionary Convention
Sion
United Brethren
Frances Cline
Martinsburg
Frances Hovermale
Berkeley Springs
W. Va
Janet
Gilbert
Otterbein
God
W. C. Cooley
Reliance
Dayton
Otterbein Guild
G. W. Stover
N. Fla
Janet Gilbert
People’s Drug to Offer Soda Fountain Drinks at North Main
The People’s Drug Company on North Main Street begins serving soda fountain drinks for the first time after completing a new fountain and fixtures. An expert runs the fountain with plans to add new beverages, while the store reorganizes space including a new prescription department. The project cost about 6000 dollars for fountain and fittings plus 1000 dollars for storeroom upgrades.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
People’s Drug Company
North Main Street
Davis
Rennie Salmon Company
Baltimore
Messrs. Mattern and Jones
Washington
Robert M. Green
Philadelphia
Mr. Hicks
Harrisonburg
Devoe
C. A. Davis
Notice to issue licenses for year beginning May 1st
J L MAPHIS states readiness to issue business and automobile licenses for the year starting May 1. Readers are advised to come early for processing and renewal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. L. Maphis
Royal Arcanum Elects Officers in Virginia Convention
J Foster Gray of this city elected trustee of the Royal Arcanum of Virginia as the annual convention in Alexandria names James Bayne grand regent. Delegates chosen for the Grand Council meeting in Atlantic City next June. Russell H Starett installs new officers. Fairfax Council No 2110 represented by E Miller Streit. Gray and Mrey Gray accompany the trip. Rich mond will host the next meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Foster Gray
Royal Arcanum
Virginia
Seasion
Alexandria
James Bayne
Grand Council
Atlantic City
Russell H. Starett
Brooklyn
N. Y
Supreme Guide
Richmond
Fairfax Council
E. Miller Streit
Mr. Gray
Mrey Gray
Washington
Small fruits show promise for spring bloom
Damage to peaches and pears slightly delays their bloom but small fruits such as berries are expected to blossom next Sunday, the 22nd, ten days later than last year. The blossom time is a few days later than normal, suggesting a fairly good yield.
Soviet Policy Approved by All-Russian Congress
The all-Russian Communist Party congress in Moscow concluded two days of debate by approving central committee policy outlined by G. Zinoviev. The resolutions affirm firm adherence to the dictatorship of the proletariat, a strict monopoly on foreigners, and party direction of the country, denouncing any break in Soviet international policy.
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Associated Press
Moscow
all-Russian
Communist Party Congress
Russia
Central Committee
Zinoviess
Empire Tonight Show Promises New Features and Special Prices
Three real headliners in motion pictures headline a six reel feature a three reel comedy and a one reel special at old reasonable prices. Try this program tonight and you will call it a hummer. Continuous shows every day 2 to 11 P M.
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Negnytime
CPD
Auction of 23 building lots and house near Handley Schools
Baker & Shayock announce a public auction tomorrow April 21 at 2 PM for 23 building lots and a six room house within four blocks of Handley Schools along the Lee Jackson Highway. Terms are one fourth cash. A free lot and $10 gold draw will attract attendees. Also notices an I O O F annual sermon April 22 at Odd Fellows hall 7 PM and anniversary service April 23 at 8 PM at Christian Church.
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Winchester
Handley Schools
Lee-Jackson Highway
Baker & Shayock
Odd Fellows Hall
Christian Church
Odd Fellows
Emmert's Special Sale Promises Crepe Bargains
The notice promotes All Tyme Crepe and All Tyme Silk Crepe at 1.97 to 2.50 at Emmert's special sale. A storytelling gathering is planned by the Playground and Recreation Association at 4 pm Saturday at Harris Addition playgrounds, led by Miss Finnegan and Mrs. F. R. Casselman. All city youths are invited.
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Emmert
Playground and Recreation Association
Harris
State classifies motor bus lines as public service corps
A new law passed in a special session classifies motor bus lines operating on the state highway system as public service corporations. Lines existing on February 21 must receive a charter when the law takes effect July 1, with the State Corporation Commission prioritizing elimination of unnecessary competition. Sections with established service may block new entrants, and bonds for public safety are required. Several routes including Staunton to Winchester and Newport News to Yorktown face charter decisions.
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State Corporation Commission
Corporation Commission
Vigilla
Staunton
Winchester
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Newport News
Yorktown
Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad
West
Broshsisrarey
Saw
Washington-Alexandria
Daughters Elect Mrs A W Cook President General
Mrs Anthony Wayne Cook of Pennsylvania won the Daughters of the American Revolution presidency with 940 votes to 779 for Mrs G Wallace Hanger of Washington The election amid near chaos with police firemen and delegates on edge during the triennial officers vote at the annual congress
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Washington
Anthony Wayne Cook
Pennsylvania
Daughters of the American Revolution
G. Wallace Hanger
Hall
William Cumming Story
New York
Hanger
Cook
Land Auction Promises Sale of Knight Property on Millwood Ave
Tomorrow’s land auction will sell the Knight property on Millwood Ave along with surrounding lots. Baker & Shayock handle the sale. Also listed are Bertha von Hillern rolls, Kremer & Bro goods, Sanitary Cash Store items, Lovett Bros offerings, and John M. Fishpan sale notice. A note mentions 4 lost keys and a card of thanks for kindness during illness and death of Miss Edmonia Grim.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knight
Millwood. Ave
Baker & Shayock
Bertha von Hillern
Atlantic’ and Pacific Tea Store
Main Street
J. F. Kremer & Bro
Sanitary Cash Store
Piccadilly
Market Streets
Lovett Bros
Water and Braddock Streets
Carnation Sale Special at Boyd Drug Company
Saturday only shoppers can buy carnations for 50 cents per bunch at Boyd Drug Company in a limited sale event.
Mrs Luttrell Dies Suddenly at Home in Martinsburg
Mrs Martha Burton Luttrell wife of Robt N Luttrell died at 3 a m today at her High street home. Infant twins died after birth. She was 40, formerly Miss Burton of Glengary W Va. Survived by husband parents and many siblings. Funeral Sunday at 2 pm from home with services at Bethel Church Grange Hill Cemetery burial. Pallbearers named.
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Martha Burton’ Luttrell
Robt
N. Luttrell
High
Avenue
Richard Burton
Berkeley Springs
W. Va
Benjamin Burton
Glengary
Ross Burton
Wiesburg
John Park
Darkesville
John Ebbert
Snodie Burton
Siler
Nora Burton
Martinsburg
Bethel Church
George W. Stover
United Bethren Church
Grange Hell
Messrs
Howard Luttrell
W. F. Luttrell
J. K. Luttrell
Holmes Yeakley
Sammel Boyd
William A. Buncutter
Free Offerings of Oil Shares Spur Market Decline
New York April 20 The stronger commodity price trend and a Commerce Department warning against overextension triggered more selling orders in the morning trading. The industrial group fell one to four points with oil shares heavily offered on news of reduced gasoline and kerosene prices. Call money opened at 4% and eased back to 4%.
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Associated Press
New York
Department of Commerce
Exton
Call Midégen
Wealthy Potter Archibald Maddoc Sentenced in Trade Conspiracy
Archibald Maddoc, president of Thom Mad pottery firms, was sentenced by Justice Van Fleet in New York to ten months in Essex County Penitentiary New Jersey and a $5000 fine for conspiracy in restraint of trade. Seven other defendants tied to the Sanitary Pottery Association received six months in Essex County Penitentiary and $5000 fines.
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Associated Press
New York
Archibald Maddoc
Thom
Madwith
Justice van Fleet
United States Court
Essex County
N. J
Sanitary Pottery Association
Ct Bot
Gas and oil price cuts ripple across nearby states
The Stan to cut reduces tank wagon price by one cent a gallon in New Jersey Maryland West Virginia and the District of Columbia. Texas Company matches the cut and other large eastern refiners are expected to follow. Standard Oil cites higher California crude output enabling the move. Kerosene also cut by Standard Oil of New Jersey by half a cent in the same area.
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Associated Press
New York
Stan
New Jersey
Maryland
West Virginia
District of Columbia
Texas Company
Standard Oil Company
California
Standard Oil Company of
Haddux Terrace 2 Re Lot Sale Starts Tomorrow
Haddux Terrace announces the sale of the 2 Re Lot starting tomorrow morning with contact via Bell phone 107 J for details.
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Bell Phone
J. Ip
Masked Ball Excites Fans with May Event at Jordan Springs
Entertainment committee of the base ball club plans a large masked ball at Jordan Springs on May 1 from 7 p.m. to 1 a.m. Prizes for best costumes and proceeds for the ball club. Melody Quartette of Winchester and the Original Virginia Syncopaters to perform. Tickets $2.50 per couple. tickets available at Winchester Pharmacy Newlin and Potts Greek Restaurant Bablman’s Dugout.
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Jordan Springs
Melody Quartette
Winchester
Virginia ‘Syncopaters
Winchester Pharmacy
Newlin and Potts
Bablman’s
Dugout
Hodgson and Brown
Emmert's
Hamburger’s
Sample Shoe
Case Against Chiropractors Abandoned by Virginia
Commonwealth drops prosecutions against Dr. K. W. Adams and J. R. Adams for practicing medicine without exam. Warrants to be withdrawn. prior trials failed to reach conviction due to witness issues and juror doubts. State cites expense and uncertain outcome as grounds to end prosecutions.
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K. W. Adams
J. R. Adams
Commonwealth of Virginia
Commonwealth
James P. Reardon
Robert T. Barton
Sel
State Board of Medical Examiners
Adams
State ‘Board
Notable Irregular Leader Meany Arrested in Cork County
Dublin April 20 Meany a prominent irregular leader was arrested yesterday by national army troops in Cork county. The capture is described as one of the most important in the region and Meany was involved in several ambushes against British forces.
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Dublin
Con Meany
National Army
Cork
Meany
Eleven Hurt In Argo Starch Factory Explosion
In Argo Illinois today an explosion at Thorn Products Company starch plant injures eleven workers, with several in serious condition. Officials and medical crews respond as investigation begins into cause and scope of the blast.
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Chicago
Thorn Products Company
Argo
Ill
Funk and Son Marble Yard Opens on Hast Water Street
Funk and Son announce a new marble yard on Hast Water Street near Mount Hebron Cemetery. They offer marble and granite designs for cemeteries and other work with delivery on order.
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Funk & Son
Hast Water Street
Mount Hebron Cemetery
Sarah Zane Fire Company Minstrel Show Preview
Rehearsals drew a splendid crowd as talent from the city takes part in the Sarah Zane Fire Company minstrel show. Producers Seal and Swanson promise a memorable production to benefit the fire department with seats to go on sale soon for the May 8 show.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sarah Zane
Plane to aid refugees reaches island supplies
A Chicago to South Fox Island relief flight arrived this morning with provisions for the isolated party. An hour later the plane departed back to the island as Lieutenant Meredith arrived from Selfridge Field to load supplies for a dash to the island.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Northport
Mich
Chicago
South Fox Island
Meredith
Selfridge Field
Suburban development planned for 50 acre Winchester property
Willam H. Herrell announced Hillcrest Development Company will buy the John H. Campbell farm two miles south of Winchester along the Valley pike. The plan is to divide the 50 acre tract into lots from one fourth to five acres, build terraces, widen roads, plant shade trees, and install electric lights and water. The 11 room house, 15 acres of orchard, and a six room tenant house will be offered in a private sale with a focus on residential development like Baltimore suburbs. An expert landscape architect assists in layout and access through the pike and adjacent tract.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John H. Campbell
Winchester
Valley Pike
Hillcrest Development Company
Willam H. Herrell
L. L. Hockman
James A. Cather
Gerthe Rev
Ch. Percy Stickney Grant
W. Lemley
Middle Road
Herrell
Special Feature and 3 Reel Comedy Empire Tonight
The program offers a special feature night with a new three reel comedy and a romance film starring Viola Dana. Prices are 10 15 or 25 cents. Also shown is a Hodkinson one reel The Sky Splitter and a new three reel comedy A Robem a spoof on Robin Hood.
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Spee Eee
Viola Dana
Bull Montana
Hodkinson
Sean
Rev Mr Bush to Preach at Braddock Street Church
Foreign pastor Rev C Bush of Braddock Street Methodist Church returns from Wembo Nian Africa to speak at Braddock Street Church Sunday at 11 am and 7 30 pm. He is joined by his wife for the mission story of pioneering missionaries in the dark continent.
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C. Bush
Braddock Street
Methodist Church
Wembo Niama
Africa
Braddock St
Bush
B. V, Switser
Children Find Bodies at Mill Pond in Cr field
In Cr field Maryland on April 20 children playing near a mill pond found a bag with headless bodies of two black children and heads of three others. Ages ranged from six years to a week or six months. A man carrying two bundles claimed puppies to drown. Police search pond to locate remaining remains as investigators consider voodoo theories.
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Associated Press
Crisfield
Businessman Shot to Death at Home in Maryland
William Golden Carter of Golden and Company coin merchants, Washington TD, was found shot to death yesterday morning at his home in Chase Maryland. Authorities believe suicide due to long illness. Carter, 54, was a well known Chester commission man with ties to Ashby Sprint and Snapp representing his firm. Miss Bessie House, Carter’s secretary, witnessed him ill in his office and later took him home.
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William Golden Carter
Golden and Company Coin Merchants
Washington
OF Chase
Caria
Carter
Bhester
Ashby Sprint
Snapp
Cream
Golden Company
Sprint
M Ter
Spr
Mr. Carter
Chester
Peared
Bessie House
Winchester
Porter
Ressians Red Defender Attack on Vicar General Trial
A protest condemns Soviet action against Vicar General Butch and four men linked to priest betrayals. Holmes and Melish defend due process, reject punishing priests for religion, insist state fights enemies within Russia-Poland context.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Assa New
Mr. Melish
Moscow
Russia
Poland
Dri
Thomas
Used Fords and Touring Cars For Sale
Auction style ad lists 27 used Fords and two Dodge Tourings with Buick Six Touring at 450 and 850 dollars. Conch paint described and easy terms offered. Chapman appears in ad line with catalog codes 20 1p 2t.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buick
Chapman
Lot Sale Begins Saturday April 21st for 10 Days
Lot sale starts Saturday April 21 for ten days. Cheap parcels teased at 900 and 550 with cash and Liberty bonds accepted. Sales agents will be on terrace afternoons to provide information. Contact Bell 107-3 at 18 Rouss Ave or Johns Co for T and T R Gather, owners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Haddox
Liberty
Bell 107
Rouss Ave
Bret
Four Die as Boiler Explodes at Florida Mill
Four men were killed and two injured when a boiler exploded at a mill near Lessner, about 20 miles from Tampa, Florida, today. The Associated Press reports the blast caused instant deaths and extensive damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Tampa
Fla
Lessner
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U. B. Women’s Missionary Convention
Drug Store
Empire
United States
A. W. Cook
The
John M. Fishpan
H. R. Bryarly & Bro
Carnation Sale
Aozen
Boyd Drug Company
Haddox Terrace
WEANY
Marble Yard
Empire Tonight
MR. Bush
KER & Shayock
Wm. G. Carter
Golden & Company
Ressians
Val
John Co. Ross
T. x
T. R. Gather
Hi Ave
Roller Bea
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