Many killed and scores injured in storm and flood toll
Tornadoes wind hail and rain storms last weekend killed 32 people across the mid west southwest and south while injuring scores and causing widespread damage. Arkansas suffered 13 dead on a plantation and Mississippi saw five killed in a tornado. Water rose along the Mississippi near Canton and Quincy as La river levees weakened and Susquehanna and Chemung rivers rose causing farm stock to roam in boats.
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Associated Press
Mid-West
Arkansas
Mississippi
Louisville
New Albany
Ind
Walton
Oak Ridge
Oklahoma
Reece
Wyandotte
Okla
Mississippi River
Quincy
Canton
Gap
Memphis
Tenn
Laconia Circle Levee
Snow Lake
Ark
New York
Pennsylvania
New England
Wilkesbarre
Susquehanna
Chemung
Harrisburg
Chemung Rivers
Hoover Greeted By New York Crowds at Arrival
President Hoover arrived at Pennsylvania Station at 12 45 p m and spent the afternoon at the Waldorf Astoria Hotel addressing the Associated Press luncheon. A cheer from more than 1 000 people greeted him at the upper station while others in drizzle cheered as the party proceeded to the hotel where about 500 waited at the entrance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
New York
Hoover
Pennsylvania Station
Waldorf Astoria Hotel
Heflin Seeks Senate Defense Over Klan Speech
Senator Heflin of Alabama asked the Senate to condemn an assault on him during a speech under Ku Klux Klan auspices in Brockton Massachusetts on March 18. He gave notice to call up the matter the next day after objections to immediate consideration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington
Senator Heflin
Alabama
Senate
Brockton
Mass
Senate Agriculture Committee Keeps Export Debenture Plan
Washington April 22 The Senate agriculture committee voted to retain the export debenture plan in the farm relief bill despite strong opposition from President Hoover. The vote was six to remain in the measure.
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The
Associated Press
Washington
Hoover
Senate Agriculture Committee
Darkesville Man George Pine Dies After Auto Crash
George Pine a 75 year old Darkesville resident died at Martinsburg City Hospital from injuries after being struck on the Martinsburg Winchester pike by Edgar Bollinger of Lancaster Pa Witnesses say Pine stepped into the car as its horn sounded and was knocked down Bollinger was arrested on a criminal assault charge and released on 1500 bond Pine survived by a daughter a brother and two sisters with several relatives present at the scene including Mrs Beales and her family.
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George Pine
Darkesville
Berkeley County
W. Va
Martinsburg City Hospital
Edgar Bollinger
Lancaster
Martinsburg-Winchester Pike
Bollinger
Pine Home
Pine
Gerrardstown
Mr. Pine
Gerardstown
John W
Martha Pine
Peoples Drug Company
Gettysburg
President May Save Sinclair From Jai Cell
The Supreme Court ruled Sinclair must serve three months in jail for defying the Senate Teapot Dome committee. He had appealed a lower court decision upholding the sentence and sought reconsideration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington
Supreme Court
Harry F. Sinclair
Senate Teapot
Sinclair
Director General Thanks Aid for Apple Blossom Festival
The Director General of the Sixth Shenandoah Apple Blossom Festival extends heartfelt thanks to those who nobly assisted in making the festival a success.
Penalties Rise for Unpaid Virginia Taxes
City Treasurer W. T. Barry and County Treasurer R. B. Smith warn that taxes unpaid by December 5 1928 incur a 5 percent penalty and June 15 deadline triggers further penalties and interest. The notice outlines sections 373 and 378 on delinquent taxes, capitation taxes for 1926 27 and 28, and local tax responsibilities for counties and cities. It stresses timely payment to support government, schools, roads, and public services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. T. Barry
R. 8
Virginia
Board of Supervisors
To Name Trustees For Old Bethel Graveyard Meeting
Announcement states a meeting at 4 PM next Sunday April 28 at William H Cochran’s home to appoint two new trustees for Old Bethel Yeakley graveyard filling vacancies caused by J A Hawkins and P C Parlett. All interested are invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William H. Cochran
Rev J Hoge Smith Receives a Call
The Rev. J. Hoge Smith of Stephens City Frederick County has been called to pastor Eton Presbyterian Church Amherst County. The previous pastor left months ago when Rev Jonathan Edwards resigned to lead Woodstock church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lynchburg
J. Hoge Smith
Stephens City
Frederick County
Eton Presbyterian Church
Amherst County
Jonathan Edwards
Woodstock
Car stolen in Martinsburg last night report
Mervil Lamp of 423 South Raleigh Street Martinsburg West Virginia reported to police that his Ford sedan was taken from North Loudoun Street last night. The car bore license plate 128681 and motor number 147999916.
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Mervil Lamp
South
Raleigh Street
Martinsburg
W. Va
North Loudoun Street
West Virginia
Special Meetings At Pleasant Valley
The Rev. H. W. Shickle of the United Brethren Church in Pleasant Valley opened a two week series of evangelistic services yesterday. All residents and the public are invited to attend these meetings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. W. Shickle
United Brethren Church
Pleasant Valley
Watch Lost by Regina Delaney on Cameron Street
Miss Regina M Delaney of Eckhart Md reports the loss of a yellow gold wrist watch with initials engraved. The timepiece may have been left on South Cameron Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Regina M. Delaney
Eckhart, Md
South Cameron Street
Red Giant Airplane Dazzles Winchester For Apple Blossom
The Texas Oil Company sent one of the era’s largest aircraft to Winchester for the Apple Blossom Festival. The red behemoth arrived the day before events and stayed through the festivities. Pilot Duke Jeringin led the flight as the plane soared during the queen’s parade, drawing high praise for the company’s display.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester
Texas Oil Company
Texas
L. D
Jeringin
Miss Jennie Pritchard Dies After Long Illness
Miss Jennie Pritchard of 26 Peyton Street died Sunday night after a brief illness of complications. A longtime invalid and reader, she lived with cousin Miss Frances R. Affleck and was a Christ Episcopal Church communicant. Funeral arrangements await arrival of her half-brother Ernest Marshall en route to Winchester.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jennie Pritchard
Peyton Street
Miss Pritchard
Frances R. Affleck
Better Credit Spurs General Stock Market Recovery
In New York on April 22 easing credit conditions boosted the broad stock market. Prices rose 1 to 7 points with some high price speculative gains as trading leaned toward a rally. Call money stood at 7 percent. The article also notes a social remark about young men and marriage and debt.
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Associated Press
New York
Presbytery of Winchester Opens Spring Session Tuesday
The Presbytery of Winchester convenes at the Presbyterian Church tomorrow night at 8 with Rev J G Reveley of Capon Bridge WV preaching. About 75 ministers and elders attend. luncheon daily by the Woman's Auxiliary. L H Stokes to represent the church. two seminarians to be licensed and ordained. Commissioners will be chosen for the General Assembly at Montreat NC in May.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester
J. G. Reveley
Capon Bridge
W. Va
Stewart Bell
F. B. Crawford
Harold C. Sheetz
L. H. Stokes
Mexico
Z. E. Lewis
S. R. Diehl
Martinsburg
B. R. Lacy
Union Theological Seminary
W. C. Campbell
Roanoke
General Assembly
Montreat
N. C
Accidents On Martinsburg Pike Involving Lancaster Party
Mrs. Mary Daugherty and Edward Burns of Lancaster PA were treated at a Martinsburg hospital after a Lancaster party’s car skidded near Darkesville WV, rolled over, then on its side. Burns had a fore head cut and an ear injury while Daugherty suffered a forehead cut. Another crash near Darkesville involved H M Cole’s car borrowed by Kilmer Brown, injuring Butler and Bernie Kinney. A Virginia man collided with Manuel Orr’s car near Pikeside. Orr and family escaped with minor injuries while Orr’s car was demolished.
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Mary Daugherty
Edward Burns
Lancaster
Martinsburg
Darkesville
W. Va
H. M. Cole
Kilmer Brown
Butler
Bernie Kinney
Pikeside
Virginia
Manuel Orr
Ajil
Orr
Hughes Children Suffer Accidents After Move to Virginia
In Winchester residents of Mr and Mrs H K Hughes report serious accidents to their daughters Nancy and Martha after moving to Charlottesville. Nancy was bitten on the neck by a police dog and both girls were treated at the University Hospital in Charlottesville. Martha fell from a porch fracturing her skull and is also at the hospital. Both are said to be improving and out of danger. Mr Hughes led the Hughes Motor Company in Winchester with the Ford agency.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester
Nancy
Martha Hughes
Charlottesville
Nancy Hughes
Richmond
University Hospital
Martha
Hughes
Hughes Motor Company
Ford Agency
Mrs Sloat and Miss Phbersole Return to Washington
Mrs. Ernest C. Sloat and Miss Josephine Phbersole traveled back to Washington after visiting the past weekend with their parents Mr and Mrs A L Ebersole.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ernest C. Sloat
Josephine Phbersole
Washington
A. L. Ebersole
Ritter Returns From Medical College Visit
Mr. Davis W. Ritter of the Medical College of Virginia at Richmond returns after a week at his parents Mr. and Mrs. O. T. Ritter on the Valley Pike. He was accompanied by two classmates Messrs. W. T. Bishop and T. E. Gaskins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davis W. Ritter
Medical College of Virginia At
Richmond
O. T. Ritter
Valley Pike
Ritter
T. E. Gaskins
Notables to Address Shenandoah Valley Convention
Shenandoah Valley Inc will hold its fifth annual convention at Staunton's Strand Theatre at 10 30 a m with reports and brief addresses from leaders and politicians. Speakers include H G Shirley Henry Temple A R Brodeck J A Garber and others discussing highways parks tourism and valley development.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shenandoah Valley, Inc
Staunton
Strand Theatre
H. G. Shirley
State Highway Commission
Henry W. Temple
Congress
Twenty
Pennsylvania
Temple
Appalachian National Park Commission
Shenandoah National Park
A. R. Brodeck
Hanover
J. A. Garber
Trinkle
Roanoke
William W. Glass
Winchester
H. J. Benchoff
National Park
Shenandoah Valley
United States
Cuba
Mexico
Canada
Far West
California
Blue Ridge Hunt Club to Stage 36th Show at Carter Hall
Blue Ridge Hunt Club will hold its 36th annual horse show on Saturday May 25 at Carter Hall Grove Millwood Virginia. Kenneth N Gilpin secretary reports 18 classes with entries expected from Loudoun Fauquier Clarke counties and major hunt clubs from New York Philadelphia Baltimore Chicago. Club founded in 1893 by Archie Bevan. officers include President George H Burwell Secretary Gilpin Manager W Lodge Bowles Assistant Manager P M Randolph Captain Ewart Johnston M F H.
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Berryville
Kenneth N. Gilpin
Blue Ridge
Loudoun
Fauquier
Clarke Counties
Virginia
Archie Bevan
Clarke County
George H. Burwell
W. Lodge Bowles
P. M. Randolph
Ewart Johnston
Revival Services At Double Churches Near Stephens City
Revival services will be held this week and next week at Double Churches near Stephens City weather permitting. Rev O D Lambert of Stephens City United Methodist and Rev H F Richardson of Reliance United Brethren will preach alternately. Services 745 PM nightly with a special choir and open invitation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stephens City
H. F. Richardson
O. D. Lambert
Southern Methodist Church
Mr. Richardson
United Brethren Church
Reliance
Methodist Church
Black Oak Bark Wanted by A C Slonaker and Son
Advertisement notes a demand for two hundred ton of black oak bark from A C Slonaker and Son with an April 22 publication line.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A.C. Slonaker & Son
Winchester Steam Laundry Methods for Longer Clothing Life
Winchester Steam Laundry advertises durability of garments using its cleaning methods. The notice invites customers to call 28 for service details and emphasizes extended fabric life through professional care.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester
Cal
Shenandoah Apple Blossom Festival Ends With A Big Weekend
Thousands visited Winchester and nearby areas for the sixth annual festival. The head office notes no prizes were offered for the West Virginia historical pageant. The director-general urges additional contributions to the festival expense fund to cover outstanding bills and keep finances in order for next year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shenandoah
Shenandoah Valley
Winchester
West Virginia
J. Victor Arthur
Betty Eckhardt
State Extension Srvice
Handle
Potomac Valley
Westginia
Martineburg
Charles
Shepherdstown
Harpers Ferry
Romeney
Moorefield
Isburg
Keyser
Epensé Fund
Lost Eskimo dog at Apple Blossom Festival
Lost white male Eskimo dog last seen April 19 at Fair Grounds during the Apple Blossom Festival. Owner offers expenses paid. Contact 2933 N Charles St Baltimore MD University 1157. Printed April 20.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fair Grounds
N. Charles St
Baltimore
Hats and Dresses Display By Mrs Whitney In New York
Representing Mrs Whitney showcases hats and dresses this week in gray at the Gables Inn located at 119 S Washington St New York City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York City
Gables Inn
S. Washington St
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Cole Blease
South Carolina
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Port Washington, N. Y
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Europe
Presbytery
Martinsburg Pike
W. W. Glass
Blue Ridge Club
Carter Hall Grove
Treasury
Mrs. Vredenburgh
Mrs. Whitney
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