City Council Tackles Water Rates and School Funding
In a special session the Common Council debated water rate changes and a $3,000 extra school appropriation urged by John M. Steck and H B Duffey of Handley Schools. They discussed funding methods including a new school tax and reallocations from street and water budgets.
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Common Council
John M. Steck
City School Board
Messrs
Steck and Duffey
Henry
Water Committee
Page
Barr and
Sale
Dettra
Miller
Hable
Harper
Tota
Boy Stowaway Praises Byrd Spirit At Dinner
William Gawronski eighteen year old stowaway on the Byrd Antarctic expedition spoke on WOR radio with Lt. Harry Adams after a dinner at the Polish National Home in New York. He described swimming to the City of New York, later securing a berth on the Eleanor Bolling and his experiences at Little America. Speakers praised Byrd’s leadership and the expedition’s scientific aims while Rudolph Gawronski hosted and Textile High School officials attended.
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William Gawronski
St. Marks Place
United States
New York Times
Gawronski
Harry Adams
New York
WOR
Hudson
Norfolk
Eleanor Bolling
Antarctic
Textile
Little America
Byrd
Adams
Rudolph Gawronski
Austin Clark
John Jacobson
Sydney Greason
Antarctica
Frederick Meinholtz
The
Edward C. Rybicki
Council of Polish Democratic Clubs
Bishop Murray to Speak At West Virginia Council
The Rt. Rev. John Gardner Murray will speak at the opening service of the fifty second annual Protestant Episcopal Church council in the Diocese of West Virginia. The event runs May 22 to 24 at Trinity Church in Martinsburg with an opening service led by Murray. He will address West Virginia for the first time since becoming presiding bishop.
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John Gardner Murray
Episcopal Church
United States
New York
Protestant Episcopal Church
West Virginia
Trinity Church
Martinsburg
Murray
Mre
R. EF. L. Strider
Rose Hill
Leetown
Jefferson County
Quadruplets Born in San Francisco Mother and Babies Doing Well
In San Francisco on Thursday four newborns a girl and three boys arrived to Mrs. Veto Mauro 37. One boy died shortly after birth but the other babies and the mother were reported doing well. The Mauros have three other children and the father works as a bootblack.
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Associated Press
San Francisco
Cal
Veto Mauro
Mauros
Festival Pictures In The Sunday Sun
The Baltimore Sun will publish a page of outstanding scenes from Winchester's Apple Blossom Festival in tomorrow's photogravure section. The photographs are described as exceptionally fine and reflect the recent festival celebrations.
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Baltimore Sun
Winchester
Sun
Hickory Camp to Attend Funeral of Geo T Newlin
Notice for Hickory Camp W O W members to meet at half past two on Sunday afternoon to attend the funeral of Brother Geo T Newlin. The call notes a 2 30 gathering time and location reference.
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Hickory Camp
Bro
Geo. T. Newlin
Taxpayers' Notice on Capitation Tax Payment Deadline
Voters must pay the year 1928 Capitation Tax by May 4 1929 to vote in November. Aged unpaid 1926 1927 taxes may also be due. Frederick county treasurer Robert S. Smith and Winchester city treasurer Wm T. Barr issue the notice dated April 26.
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Robert S. Smith
Treas
Frederick County
Wm. T. Barr
Winchester
Winchester Steam Laundry Offers Lace Curtain Cleaning
Lace curtains cleaned by Winchester Steam Laundry with careful attention and reasonable pricing. Call 28 for details and service.
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Winchester Steam Laundry
Showalter’s Story Delights Native Son in National Geographic
A Vermont reader praises William Joseph Showalter’s review and illustrations in the April National Geographic, describing the seventy pages as searing and informative. He urges Virginians and subscribers to obtain a copy, noting his fondness for the magazine’s portrayal of Vermont and the commonwealth’s life. Signed by A M E Snapp from Glover Community Church on April 23, 1929.
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Commonwealth
William Joseph Showalter
National Geographic Magazine
Vermont
A. M. E. Snapp
Glover Community Church
Glover, Vermont
Attendance Grows at Baptist Revival Week Services
The First Baptist Church revival led by Rev. Dr. Jones of Baltimore draws increasing nightly crowds. His message on sin drawn from Jude warns of its fire like effect, while tomorrow’s topics include Stirring Up the Eagle's Nest and Jesus Before the Court of Human Consciousness. Public invites urged. services run nightly through next week.
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First Baptist Church
Dr. Jones
Baltimore
God
Christ Jesus
Christ
Jones
Jesus
Three Catholic Missionaries Slain By Chinese Bandits
The Rev Linus Monahan rector of St Michael's Monastery Union City New Jersey said a cable from Hanchow China reported three missionaries slain by Chinese bandits on April 24 They were Rev Father Clements Schodl Dunkirk New Jersey Rev Godfrey Holdbein Baltimore and Rev Walter Covelyou Petoskey Michigan
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Associated Press
New York
Linus Monahan
St. Michael’s Monastery
Union City
N. J
Hanchow
China
Clements Schodl
Dunkirk
Godfrey Holdbein
Baltimore
Walter Covelyou
Petoskey
Mich
First Annual Invitation Track Meet at Charles Town
Seven eastern West Virginia high schools compete in the First Annual Invitation track and field meet at Charles Town today. Schools include Harpers Ferry Shepherdstown Charles Town Paw Paw Martinsburg Hedgeville and Berkeley Springs.
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Charles Town
W. Va
West Virginia
Harpers Ferry
Shepherdstown
Paw Paw
Martinsburg
Hedgeville
Berkeley Springs
British Regain Cup Possession
British professionals today regained the Ryder Cup from the Americans after securing a late momentum shift following yesterday’s foursomes lead by the U S team.
Englishman Still Leads Bunioneers in Missouri Jaunt
In Rolla Missouri on April 27 C C Pyle s plodding pilgrims continued their trek through Missouri beyond Waynesville thirty three miles away Pete Guazzia of Southampton England remained ahead by a two hour margin as the bunioners moved out of Rolla
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Associated
Prays
Rolla
C. C. Pyle
Missouri
Waynesville
Pete Guazzia
Southampton
Eng
Funeral for George T. Newlin Set at 3 P M Sunday
The funeral of George T. Newlin who died near midnight Wednesday will be held at his home 13 Valley avenue at 3 P M Sunday with Rev. Murray D Mitchell officiating. Interment follows in Mount Hebron Cemetery. Pallbearers named are A B Richards Dr C R Anderson William F E Newlin Howard R Jones Lee Boyce and Ralph Newlin.
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George T. Newlin
Valley Avenue
Murray D. Mitchell
Mount Hebron Cemetery
A. B. Richards
C. R. Anderson
William F E. Newlin
Howard R. Jones
Lee Boyce
Ralph Newlin
Power Company to Make Big Exhibit at New York Expo
Announcement by H. F. Riley of Potomac Edison Company highlights listing Winchester and nearby areas at the twelfth Exposition of Chemical Industries in New York during May. The combined effort with Monongahela West Penn Public Service and West Penn Power will showcase generating stations, coal mine equipment, brick plants, railway lines, and regional industrial advantages to attract new manufacturing activity. Local cooperation with Chambers of Commerce and civic groups will support data gathering and industry inquiries.
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H. F. Riley
Potomac Edison Company
Winchester and Vicinity
Chemical Industries
Grand Gentral Palace
New York
Rotomac Edison System
Monongahela
West Penn Public Service Company
West Penn Power Company
West Penn Electric Company
Chambers of Commerce
Rev Lambert to Speak at Golden Rule Bible Class
The Rev. C. D. Lambert of Stephens City will address the Golden Rule Bible class at Braddock Street M E Church South at 9 30 Sunday morning. The speaker is described as good and the class president invites all members and visitors to attend.
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Mr. Lambert
C. D. Lambert
Stephens City
Braddock Street Methodist Episcopal Church
South
Lambert
Douglas Band Delights Large Audience In School Concert
The Douglas School Band directed by Marshall Adams performed last evening at the colored school building on North Kent street before a large audience. Composed entirely of Douglas School pupils, the group formed less than a year ago and has shown steady progress, with plans to play during Front Royal field day exercises in May.
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Douglas School
Marshall Adams
North Kent Street
Adams
Front Royal
College Entrance Exams Announced for Berryville and Winchester
The State Department of Public Instruction will hold college entrance examinations at Berryville courthouse and Winchester court house on May 2 4 and 25. Persons wishing to take these examinations must report to the division superintendent of schools in Winchester, Va., by May 10.
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State Department of Public Instruction
Court House
Berryville
Court Pee
Winchester
Committee Fails To Reach a Vote On Mellon Status
The Senate judiciary committee split over Secretary Mellon's legality of holding office with a sharp report by Chairman Norris accusing him of violating a statute by owning stock. After two hours the panel adjourned without a decision yet unanimously affirmed Hoover may retain Mellon without resubmitting his nomination.
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Washington
Norrig
Mellon
Senate Judiciary Committee
Secretary of the Treasury
Hoover
Mr. Melton
Senate
German Delegate Hurries To Berlin To Avert Break
Paris April 27 Dr H Jalmar Schacht head of the German delegation and second in the Dawes committee left for Berlin after a conference with Owen D Young American delegate and committee chairman The move suggests a bid to meet the allies halfway to prevent a break up of the reparations conference.
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Paris
Dr. H. Jalmar Schacht
Dawes
Berlin
Owen D. Young
Selacht
Stock Market Rebounds as Investors Buy Broadly
The market regained poise after yesterday’s volatility with a broad advance in industrials and specialties. Rails left the market largely out of the rally, except New Haven at 104, its highest since 1913, while a few isolated issues hinted at cautious sentiment. Pool activity appeared focused on stocks with pending special developments.
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Associated Press
New York
Etocn
New Haven
Schneiderhan to address state science academy meeting
The Virginia Academy of Science reports 67 papers across sections including astronomy and physics 18 biology and botany 13 geology 9 psychology and education 10 chemistry 10 and bacteriology 7. F J Schneiderhan pathologist at Winchester lab to speak on a new Bordeaux mixture method May 10 11 in Stanton.
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Virginia Academy of Science
Stanton
Academy
F. J. Schneiderhan
Winchester
Virginia
R. A. Baker
Syracuse University
New York
Gardner I. Carter
University of Virginia
Izaak Walton League of America
Biblic
New Jersey Democrat Starbuck Named to Federal Radio Board
President Hoover selects William D. D. Starbuck a New Jersey Democrat lawyer and engineer for the Federal Radio Commission to succeed Caldwell New York on the panel Starbuck has worked in radio matters and law and is based in New York City The Springfield Union figures a pacifist note amid war reflections linked to the era
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Associated Press
Washington
William D. D. Starbuck
New Jersey
Hoover
Federal Radio Commission
Caldwell
New York
Starbuck
Apple Blossom Festival Praised in Winchester Letter
A Philadelphia reader extols Winchester for the Apple Blossom Festival praising the pageant views along Apple Pie Ridge and Washington Street. He commends Handley School grounds and southern courtesy and hopes to return for next year’s festival.
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Winchester
Philadelphia
Washington Street
Handley
James Marshall Davison
N. Camacc Street
New York District Attorney Asked to Quit Federal Service
Washington April 27. The Department of Justice requested the resignation of William A. De Groot district attorney for eastern New York. The action aligns with Attorney General Mitchells policy to improve the service and follows a reorganized plan implemented after taking office. Several other district attorneys have also been asked to resign.
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Associated Press
Waliington
Department of Justice
William A. de Groot
New York
Department
Mitchell
Justice
Mexican Bomb Hits U. S. Property
The State department said three Mexican government airplanes attacking rebels in Sonora dropped bombs on a city Thursday afternoon and one bomb crashed into the American consulate exploding.
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Washington
State Department
Sonora
Senators Propose Inquiry on Carolina Textile Strike
Washington April 27 The Senate may hold an inquiry into conditions in the Carolina textile industry where workers are on strike. The proposal came from Senator Wheeler and follows a request by the American Federation of Labor urging examination of labor troubles.
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Associated Preas
Washington
Senate of Condition
Carolina
Wheeler
Montana
American Federation of Labor
Showers Forecast for Week Across Mid-Atlantic States
The weather outlook for the week ahead shows showers on Monday and again around Thursday or Friday. Cooler temperatures expected at the start and end of the week, with a warm spell midweek across the North and Middle Atlantic states.
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The
Asociated Press
Wnashington
Middle Atlantic
Barton Is Fifth In English Race
SANDOWN PARK Eng April 27 Billy Barton famous American horse owned by Howard Bruce of Baltimore finished fifth in the international steeplechase today Monduco first Savernach second and Ruthiere third Betting on Billy Barton was ten to one Most of the young men are going in for white collar jobs but they should look out that they don't hurt themselves by going to sleep and falling out of their swivel chairs.
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Associated Press
Sandown Park
Eng
Billy Parton
Howard Bruce
Baltimore
Monduco
Savernach
Ruthiere
Billy Barton
Large Apple Crop Expected In Virginia This Year
Pathologist F J Schneiderhan reports a likely large apple crop in Frederick County Virginia despite a potential scab challenge. He notes rapid bloom, even rainfall, and advises growers to follow a strict spray program with the Virginia Spray Service to ensure marketable fruit.
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Virginia
Blacksmith Evangelist Named Berkeley Jefferson Game Protector
Rev Charles Beard known as the blacksmith evangelist and a West Virginia House of Delegates member is appointed local game protector for Berkeley and Jefferson counties by the State Game and Fish Commission. He will accept and previously served as a legislative chaplain in 1927. He has conducted summer tent evangelistic campaigns in the eastern state and northern Virginia and earlier worked as a blacksmith.
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Charles Beard
Berkeley County
West Virginia
House of Delegates
Berkeley
Jefferson Counties
State Game and Fish Commission
Beard
Virginia
Pageant at United Brethren Church in Harnesford event
A pageant titled Harnesford Made Ready will be held at the United Brethren Church Sunday April 28 at 745 PM. It marks the 39th Christian Endeavor celebration in the denomination with a 15 piece Union orchestra providing music. Public invitation extended. Mrs Charles H Napes and Mary B Dunlop of Spring Valley are at George Washington
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Harnesford
United Brethren Church
United Egygthren
Union Orchestra
Charles H. Napes
Mrey B. Dunlop
Spring Valley
George Washington
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Duffey
Mr. Henry
Spirit OF Byrd's
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Bootblack
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Sunday Sun
Showalter
Editor
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Moortown
Bunioneers
Mr. Newlin
Lloyd George
Louiseville Courier-Journal
Douglas
Mr. Schneiderhan
State Science Academy
Democrat
Ware
Springfield
Mase
Mrs. Davison
Edlitor the
N. Y
U. S
Barton
Winchester Research Laboratory
Boss Pannett
H. P. Gould
Federal Department
Virginia Spray Service
Shenandoah Valley
Dellinger Bros
E. Piccadilly St
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