Death of Charles Schlack in Clarke County Farm Shooting
Charles H. Schlack, prominent retired farmer of Frederick and Clarke counties, was found shot to death on the Rose Hill farm between Boyce and Senseney roads in Clarke County. The body was discovered by his son in law and relatives after he failed to return home. Police and a coroner examined the scene and indicated the gun discharged accidentally while Schlack shot groundhogs earlier in the day. He lived in Winchester at 303 North Braddock Street and is survived by his widow, two sons, two daughters, and two brothers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles H. Schlack
Frederick
Clarke Counties
Winchester
Rose Hill
Boyce and
Senseney
Clarke County
Carlin Gray
Mr. Schlack
Jack Royston
Schlack
Schlack Family Here Early Last Evening That Mr. Schlack
Royston
Richard Gray
Carlin
William W. Smallwood
Clark County
Carroll H. Iden
Berryville
Gray Brothers
North Braddock Street
Commercial and Savings Bank of
Methodist Episcopal Church, South
Grover Schlack
Frederick County
Amos Schlack
Carlin Grey
Mies Sue Schlack
Rev Mr Shannon Named To Preside Over Presbytery
The Winchester Presbytery met at 8 and elected H M Shannon of Front Royal Va moderator J W Witherspoon of Shepherdstown W Va permanent clerk and J M Carr of Berryville Va reading clerk Dr W C Campbell of Roanoke welcomed as visiting member Licensure was granted to H M Crim and J Beattie Smith who will serve Strasburg and Germania churches after May First. Home and foreign mission reports to follow with Z E Lewis of Mexico scheduled to speak this evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester
J. G. Reveley
Capon Bridge
W. Va
Mr. Reveley
H. W. Shannon
Front Royal
J. W. Witherspoon
Shepherdstown
J. M. Carr
Berryville
W. C. Campbell
Roanoke
Campbell
H. M. Crim
J. Beattie Smith
Crim
Strasburg
Smith
Germania
F. T. McFaden
Home and Foreign Mission
Z. E. Lewis
Mexico
Queen and Court extend thanks for Apple Blossom support
The department of the queen and court thanks donors and hosts for the sixth Apple Blossom festival. A long list honors volunteers, entertainers, guests, and sponsors including Frank N Hack, Dr and Mrs Stuart, Col and Mrs Roszel, L E Rice, John M Steck, the Catholic Church, Mrs A C Carson, Eugene Cooper, and several contributors to princesses’ board. Frances W Beverley and Nellie B Baker sign as co directors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank N. Hack
Stuart
Roszel
Shenandoah Valley Academy
L. E. Rice
John M. Steck
Catholic Church
A. C. Carson
Riverton
Eugene Cooper
For
Princesses
L. M. Allen
Frances Beverley
P. W. Boyd
B. B. Dutton
H. H. McGuire
H. K. Russell
Martin Wisecarver
Frances W. Beverley
Nellie B. Baker
President Hoover Eyes A Country Holiday For Fishing
President Hoover hoped to take a one day break from work for a fishing trip next Saturday. He has remained at his desk weekdays since his Rapidan River trip and may visit the Frederick reserve if plans firm up.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington
Hoover
Mondey
New York
Rapidan River
White House
Frederick
Installation of Officers Set for Tomorrow Night
All members are requested to be present tomorrow night for installation of officers. William Trickett Giles will be the installator. G. T. Creigf. Sec.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Trickett Giles
Handley Clippers Crush Bunker Hill in Track Meet
Handley High School defeated Bunker Hill High School 85 to 13 at Handley grounds. Otis Sargent organized the dual meet with a full program of sprints, distance, and field events led by Handley performers Fries and Flickinger who swept multiple trials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Handley High School
Winchester
Bunker Hill
W. Va
Handley Grounds
Mandley
Otis Sargent
Handley
Fries
Huyett
Patton
Dash
Bageant
Kern
Rosenberger
Sirbaugh
Pageant
Ridgeway
Bunker. Hill
Eckley
Clevenger
Campbell
Clark
Flickinger
Chapman
Etree
Virginia Negro Is Held In Berkeley As Automobile Thief
Francis Newman colored of Front Royal Virginia is jailed in Martinsburg West Virginia on auto theft charges from Old Dominion garage Millwood Virginia. He took a new bicycle in place and planned to cross to Maryland with the car after being stopped by a Potomac river bridge toll keeper and state police. Clarke county authorities ordered to Martinsburg to detain Newman for transfer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Francis Newman
Front Royal
Martinsburg
W. Va
Clarke County
Old Dominion
Millwood
Newman
Potomac River Bridge
West Virginia
Maryland
Atate
Winchester
Jackson mine cuts wages in Georges Creek region
In Lonaconing Maryland on April 24 officials of the Jackson mine of Georges Creek Coal Mining Company announced wage reductions due to a weak coal market. The new scale takes effect Friday with day laborers paid 3.60 dollars per hour, inside laborers and drivers 1.45 per hour, loaders and pick men 0.56 dollars per ton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Lonaconing
Jackson
Georges Creek
Heflin blocked in his effort to get recognition
Senator Heflin of Alabama again failed in the Senate to discuss the treatment he received during a speech he gave under Ku Klux Klan sponsorship in Brockton Massachusetts on March eighteenth. He pushed a resolution of regret over interference with free speech in a public assembly but faced objections from Senator Watson who wanted no action that would hinder farm relief legislation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington
Heflin
Alabama
Senate
Congress
Ku Klux Klan
Brocton
Mass
Watson
Indiana
There Never Was a Good War or a Bad Peace
Not applicable due to insufficient source details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Franklin
Lions Club Holds Lively Luncheon Meeting at George Washington Hotel
The Lions Club gathered yesterday afternoon at the George Washington Hotel for a large, spirited meeting and luncheon. Rev. E. T. Clark presided. Nelson F. Richards sent greetings. a Hagerstown club invitation and a May 1 ladies night note were read.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lions’ Club
George Washington Hotel
E. T. Clark
Nelson F. Richards
Hagerstown
H. Elmer Griffin
High View School To Present a Play
High View School will stage a three act comedy "Two Days To Marry" at the school house near Stephens City for the school improvement fund. The performance begins at 8 o clock Saturday evening with community members in the cast and a large local audience expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Community League
High View
Stephens City
Man With Load Of Liquor Slain After Smoke Screen
Washington April 24 Ottman Herman Fleming 21 driver of an auto that tried to escape police by laying a smoke screen was shot and killed when officers opened fire Fleming's companion John Stevens was arrested charged with liquor law violations Police found 16 cases of whiskey in the machine
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington
Ottman Herman Fleming
Fleming
John Stevens
Pullman Co's President Dead
Edward Fr. Curry president of the Pullman Company died at his Lakeshore Drive residence in Chicago today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Chicago
Edward Fr. Curry
Pullman Company
Lakeshore Drive
Area Plan of T B Eradication Gains State Support
Dr. R E Brookbank reports growing popularity of area plan for cattle tuberculosis eradication. In two and a half years, nineteen Virginia counties are certified as modified accredited areas with seven more to complete. Upcoming year includes testing all cattle in nine counties and retesting in two with infection over two percent. Nine counties listed include Augusta Franklin Fauquier Fairfax King and Queen King William Accomac Southampton and Stafford. Farmers in free counties gain higher cattle prices and easier interstate shipment with certificates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. EB. Brookbank
Augusta
Franklin
Fauquier
Fairfax
King and Queen
King William
Accomac
Southampton
Stafford
Virginia
Loudoun County
Shenandoah Valley
Former Employee Held For Robbing Baker's Drug Store
Clyde Bowman, 16, is held for a Juvenile Court hearing on charges of breaking into Baker's drug store and robbing the cash register of more than $200. Bowman allegedly planned the crime, entered through a cellar door after hours, rifled the register, and fled by the back door. He had recently quit the store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baker’s Drug
Clyde Bowman
Baker’s
Bowmen
Bowman
Stock Market Climbs on Strong Earnings Fueling Broad Rise
NEW YORK April 24 Special dividend distribution and favorable earnings supported a broad advance in prices. Call money stood at 8 percent versus 7 1/2 yesterday, with ample funds at this level easing credit pressure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Associated Press
New York
Baltimore and Ohio parade float to be preserved and moved
The unique dining car float from the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad in the Apple Blossom parade in Winchester will not be dismantled. It will be moved to Halethorpe, Maryland, or exhibited with other railroad displays and may appear in future celebrations. The float, praised for its in-car kitchen and service, was directed by M. Mullen and featured silverware from the Capitol and National Limiteds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Halethorpe
Brunswick
Baltimore and Ohio
Capitol and National Limiteds
M. ¥. Mullen
Baltimore and Ohio Singing Club
Baltimore
John J. McCabe
General Ee
American Oil Festival Ads Promote Winchester Apple Blossom
The American Oil Company of Baltimore funded extensive five volume ads in 69 papers across Virginia West Virginia Maryland Pennsylvania North Carolina and DC for the Winchester Apple Blossom Festival. Capt. George H Grimm led local marketing while Director General Arthur praised the cooperation. The ads outlined routes and festival highlights and reached about 5 million copies daily.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester
Baltimore
George H. Grimm
Arthur
American Oil Company
Virginia
West Virginia
Maryland
Pennsylvania
North Carolina
District of Columbia
Valley Schools Literary and Athletic Meet Held at Bridgewater
The District 6 literary and athletic meet for high schools takes place at Bridgewater College Friday and Saturday. Dean Dove and Coach Miller of the college assist in management. Counties represented include Rockingham Augusta Highland Shenandoah Page Frederick Clarke and Warren. A Bridgewater Randolph-Macon baseball game follows the meet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bridgewater College
Kauffman
Charlottesville
Dove
Miller
Rockingham
Augusta
Highland
Shenandoah
Page
Frederick
Clarke
Warren
Bridgewater
Randolph-Macon
Part of Quincy Is Flooded By River Break
The Mississippi River flooded the South Quincy Garden district in Quincy Illinois. About 200 residents evacuated as water rose before night while 20 marooned on the levee remained due to rapid onrush. Water levels rose six to ten feet between the break and noon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Quincy, II
Mississippi River
South Quincy Garden District
Shenandoah Valley Inc Launches Sixth Year in Staunton
Shenandoah Valley Inc opened its sixth year in Staunton with renewed funds and plans to boost tourism. Col Benchoff was re elected president for a fifth term and Staunton was named 1929 headquarters. The organization reported debts wiped out and a more vigorous campaign ahead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Staunton
Shenandoah Valley, Inc
Col. Benchoff
Howard J. Benchoff
Woodstock
Massanutten Academy
Henry G. Shirley
State Highway Commission
Valley
Shenandoah Park
Southern and National Park Commission
Shenandoah National Park
Tional
Wiamon
Frederick
Pennsylvania
Lane O
E Strat Theater
Lonewall Jackson Hotel
H. L. Opie
Col. Bencroff
Rockingham County
J. A. Gateber
A. P. Sumption
W. Fabrney
Shenandoa County
Col
H. H. Houston
Hunterman
Augusta
Staton
D. Conner
Waynesboro
Col. Opie
Frederick County
Andrew Bell
Hugh Duffey
R.S. Jelliffe
Roanoke
Robert H. Angell
E. Lee Trinkle
B. F. Moemaw
Col. Opto
A. Garber
F. P. Loth
Hugh E. Naylor
R. H. Angell
Cel. Opie
John Crown
R. 8. Joliffe
Strand Theatre
Valley Garden Clubs
Shirley
Highway Department
Also Mentioned on This Page
Charles Schlack
Woods
J. Beattie
Department of Queen and Court
Winchester Steam Laundry
Moose
Berkeley
Wardensville
Lion Sutton
Reymann
H. F. Jones
First Baptist.Church of Baltimore
Rusk
Hawthorne
Riley
Potts
Reymann Farms
High View School
Ed Burris
Salem
Ark
Burris
Pullman Co
Valley Counties
American Oil
Quincy
Rwwer
Col. Benchofe
Valley Society
Jolliffe
Alexandria
Richmond
Norfolk
Lynchburg
Highway Commission
Commission
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