Local Theatre Musical Comedy Draws Large Fortoria Audience
A Fortoria production of a musical comedy titled MBO at the American Le Theatre received strong audience approval. Under Max Bevel the cast showcased polished acting and singing with an excellent orchestra enhancing songs and dances. Cast members included Philomena Laren Estella Henry Martha Sander Clayton Ritter Horace Browne William Schneider and Marshall Baker among others.
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Robert
Conrad
Winchester
John .B. Rogers
Fortoria
Ohio
Max
Bevel
Philomena Laren
John Sander
Eustélla Henry
Regular meeting dates set for Friendship Fire Company
Owing to the date of the first annual charity event the Friendship Fire Company plans a business session on Thursday May 8. Some members may attend the meeting with questions about attendance, regularity, and acceptance of gifts and office. The affair and banquet are to be held that night, with attendance and conduct discussed among the members.
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Niclee Niga
Conmany
Tmvitsompany
Glowe Jewelry Sale Reported At City Market
A fragment from a 0330 issue notes Glowe and partners holding a jewelry sale at the city market. Details are limited but indicate a local business event with items for sale.
Blast at Palmer Lime Kilns Tops Quarry in Virginia
Striking explosion at Oranda lime kilns in Strasburg Virginia blasted 250 feet of quarry face. Three tons of dynamite felled about 30 000 tons of limestone, with cost and prep pegged at 2 000 dollars. Palmer Lime and Cement plans upgrades to grinding and hydrating plants.
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Strasburg
Virginia
Palmer Lime and Cement Company
Oranda
Prapact
Bremnhell
Spear and Company
Chambersburg
Brennell
S. E. Stickley
Palmer’ Lime and Cement Company
Local boys win at track meet in Lexington dual
Virginia Military Institute defeated Virginia Polytechnic Institute 75 to 51 in a Lexington dual meet. VP I runners Wyatt Richard won the two mile in 10 minutes 45.25 seconds with Kenneth Crowell finishing second.
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Virginia’ Military Institute
Virginia Polytechnic Institute
Lexington
V. P.L
Wyatt Richard
Kenneth Crowell
J. W. Sibert
Winchester
Grow Better Oats Limited Supply Ad
Daily notice from J Jos Sullivan advertising limited supply of 6000 bu oats. Read as a brief sales ad with a price or quantity cue and an identifiable vendor name.
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Ad. Daily
J. Jos. Sullivan
For Sale Buick and Ford Coupe at Reductions
One new Buick four cylinder touring car and one slightly used Ford Coupe offered at substantial reductions by M Lohr Capper located at 330 North Main Street.
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Buick
M. Lohr
N. Main St
Hotel sale triggers fee suit over Frederick land
Robert Lee Grant sues Miss Regina Reed in Frederick County Circuit Court to recover 1300 dollars representing 5 percent of 26000 as commission on the sale of the Eichelberger property at Market and Pica dilly streets to George Washington Hotel Corporation. Grant says he was procured by Reed to negotiate, that he sold the property at her request, and the case returns for judgment on the June term. Reed inherited the property from Mrs. C F Eichelberger. the property is described as a premier business asset in the city.
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Frederick County
Robert Lee Grant
Regina Reed
Eichelberger
Market and
Piccadilly Streets
George Washington Hotel Corporation, Inc
Grant
Miss Reed
Hotel Corporation
Circuit Court
George Washingto
Messrs. Ward
Larrick
Miss. Reed
C. F. Eichelberger
Memorial Service for Winchester Lodge at Empire Theatre
The Winchester Lodge of Moone will hold a memorial service Sunday at 8 pm in the Empire Theatre. A large orchestra will furnish music and many attendees are expected. T. Barton is named as the Prince, with additional details forthcoming.
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Winchester Lode
Moone
Empire Theatre
Barton
Prince I
Clark University Ex-President G. Stanley Hall Dies
G. Stanley Hall, president emeritus of Clark University, died at his Worcester home after a prolonged illness. He led Clark during his tenure and was a prominent figure in higher education.
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Clark University
Associated Press
Worcester
Mass
G. Stanley Hall
House Aides Say House to Adjourn by June First
Washington April 24 The House Republican leaders say the chamber is nearing the end of constructive legislation and that Congress would be able to adjourn on June 1. President Coolidge was told of the progress.
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Associated Press
Washington
House
Coolidge
Congress
Valley Belle Bread Ad Feature Garners Local Notice
An old classified style item promotes Valley Belle Bread with a dealer prompt. Printed as a brief public notice, it highlights routine bakery distribution details for local shoppers.
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Valley Belle Bread
Disciples of Christ to Convene in Harrisonburg May
The Virginia Disciples of Christ hold their forty ninth annual convention in Harrisonburg May 26429 with five Winchester and Frederick county congregations sending delegates. The body represents 272 churches and 34765 members and bases representation on 3 delegates per church plus one per each additional 100 members. The jubilee plans for 1925 and program details appear in Chesapeake Christian.
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Church of the Disciples of Christ of
Disciples of Christ
First Christian Church of Syndiicate
Virginia State Missionary Society
The
Clarke County
Frederick County
Winchester
Clarke
Frederick
United Public Schools of
Berryville
Frederick Cou
Baseball Park Leased to Winchester Baseball Club
A lease of the Smithfield and Virginia Avenues land used as a ball park has been recorded from J. Athey to the Winchester Baseball Club Inc. The consideration is 300 dollars and the lease expires May 15 1926 unless extended by mutual agreement.
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Corporation Clerk's
C. ‘J. Athey
Winchester Baseball Club, Inc
Smithfield
Virginia Avenues
Rotary endorse Blossom Festival float entry
The Winchester Rotary Club unanimously endorsed the upcoming apple blossom festival to be held May 3. Club president Mayor Glass and director W. A. Ryan spoke during the luncheon, which was well attended with five visitors.
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Winchester Rotary Club
W. A. Ryan
Col
Bryan Conrad
Glass
Fighting Parson Loses Arm After Infection
The Rev. Mr. Barton of Winchester, son of Major Randolph Barton and nephew of R. T. Barton, was known as the fighting parson. He lost his arm at home on Monday after contracting an infection that required amputation to prevent blood poisoning. He served in the Forty second and Eighth divisions and gained renown as a soldier and athlete at Oxford University.
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Merly
Baltimore
Rowner
Episcopal Church
Winchester
Mr. Barton
Randolph Barton
R. T. Barton
Oxford University
England
Oxford
Differences on bonus bill ironed out in Congress
Washington April 24 Advocates of the soldier bonus bill say Senate passage left only minor differences with the House version and a conference to reconcile them is near. President has not spoken since his earlier opposition. supporters doubt a veto would stand. Democrats renew push for full cash payment in next Congress.
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Associated Press
Washington
Senate
House
Congress
Democrats
American Legion
Women Press Statutes to Curb Divorces at National Meeting
At a National Woman's Party conference, speakers urged federal action to unify divorce laws across states. Miss Marion Griffin cited 49 varieties in 48 states plus D C and warned differing laws undermine homes. She noted divorces rose from one in ten marriages in 1910 to one in six by 1923.
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Ena
N.Y
Marion Griffin
Wacace
Uniform Laws Committee
States
Columbia
Public sale of Pure-Bred Short horn cattle at Winchester Fair
Forty head of Pure-Bred Short horn and Polled Shorthorn cattle to be sold at Winchester Fair Grounds on May 1 at 12 M. Shenandoah Valley Shorthorn and Polled Shorthorn Breeders Association coordinates. catalogue by H L McCann Stephenson Va. Daughters of the Confederacy to meet Friday at Handley Library at three o'clock.
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Winchester Fair Grounds
Shenandoah Valley
Asso
H. L. McCann
Stephenson, Va
The
Daughters of the Confederacy
Handley Library
First Annual Shenandoah Apple Blossom Festival May 3 1924
Come to the Shenandoah event and enjoy a fine show featuring the musical variety and popular acts from the city, promising a festive day for residents and visitors alike.
Apple Blossom Festival Crown Controversy Ends With Queen Selection
Princess Shenandoah wins approval to crown herself queen without wedding Prince Frederick, ending a throne dispute. A coronation is planned for May 3 with an expanded ceremony committee including Robinson, Mrs. Walker Bond, Mrs. C. W. Trefary, Victor Arthur, and others. Official badges featuring apples and blossoms will be sold at multiple local shops to promote the festival.
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Shenandoah
Frederick
Old Frederick
Done Robinson
Walker Bond
C. W. Trefary
Victor Arthur
William ‘Whetzel
Mary Mi
Virginia Baker
Richard
Margaret Kelchner
George
Fansler
People’s Drug Company
France
Baker and Son
Emmert’s
Gray and Sheetz
Th Leader
Kandy
Seal’s
Gag
Woman candidate could keynote for Democrats in 1924 election
A era New York report suggests a woman may be named keynote speaker at the Democratic National Convention in Madison Square Garden on June 1924. Subcommittee on arrangements reportedly favors a female chair or chairwoman among possible choices. Other items advertise fresh shipments and home grown trees for sale with local notices from Martha Washington and H. F. Byrd.
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New York
Eratic
Madison Square
Chapmen
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Lege
Audiéice
the Empire
Palmer Lime and Cement Co
Lee Grant
Moose
Harrisonburg
Chesapeake Christian
United States
Basseball “Park
SRD
Clarke Schools
White House
Miss Koontz
State Community League
Martha Wastin
East Piccadilly St
Martha Washingtom
Martha Washington
H. F. Byrd
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