Coolidge says he does not choose to run in 1928
President Coolidge issued a brief typewritten statement on August 2 announcing he does not intend to run for re election in 1928. He handed each newspaper man a folded slip with the message and declined to comment further.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coolidge
Associated Press
Rapid City
S. D
United States
Edwin Geiser
Mr. Coolidge
Senator Capper
Kansas
Everett Sanders
Edward {. Clark
Blanton Winship
James F. Cap
Coolidge Announces Non Candidacy With Surprising Display
President Coolidge presents a brief statement to reporters in the White House, smiling as he files past with a folded note per man. He exits with Senator Capper amid a surprised press corps. Vice President Dawes declines comment on Coolidge’s decision not to run in 1928.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Coolidge
Senator Capper
Kansas
White House
Dawes
Chicago
Charles G. Dawes
Coolidge
Central Trust Company
Oakland All-American Six on Display at Lou Down Street
GM unveils the New Oakland All-American Six now on view at 130 South Lou Down Street. See this General Motors product in person before you buy, with papers noting its debut in Saturday coverage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oakland
South Loudown St
Gen. Motors
Logal Primary Contested Across County Results Soon
The Logal primary in Winchester and Frederick County drew strong Democratic turnout with eighty percent of registered voters casting ballots by noon. Five county supervisor seats were hotly contested while Winchester nominees for State Senate J. H. Henry and R. S. Wright and House of Delegates candidates Joseph S Denny and Boyd R Richards faced rival challengers. Full county results expected by tomorrow noon with Winchester results within an hour after polls close at 7.17 pm amid ideal weather.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester
State Senate
House of Delegates
Board of Supervisors
Messrs
J. H. Henry
R. S. Wright
Joseph S Denny
Boyd R .Richards
Frederick County
Clarke County Democratic Primary Seen Large Vote Cast
Dabney R. Harrison reports a record Democratic primary turnout in Clarke County as polling places show strong participation. At 1 30 this afternoon Whitepost 90 Millwood 122 Berryville 218 Prites 76 Russells 118, indicating nearly universal registered Democratic voting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dabney R. Harrison
Clarke
Clarke County
Whitepost
Millwood
Berryville
Prites
Russells
Apple crop conditions vary across New York State survey
The New York State Horticultural Society reports the apple crop at 45 percent condition, the lowest in six years, with lighter pears peaches cherries and grapes. Central and eastern sections show varied figures, with Northern Spy and McIntosh showing pockets of better yields despite June drop and pests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rochester
N. Y
New York State Horticultural Society
Lake Ontario
Niagara
Orleans
Monroe
Wayne
Genesee
Wyoming
Livingston
Ontario
Seneca
New York
Onondaga
Oswego
Cayuga
Hudson River Valley
Ulster
Greene
Columbia
Dutchess
Orange
Westchester
Rockland
Nassau
Lake Fruit Belt
Hudson Valley
McIntosh
Parachute Fails as Aviator Is Killed at Selfridge Field
Mount Clemens Michigan August 2 Lieutenant L D Schultz of the first pursuit group at Selfridge Field leaped from a burning plane at about 1000 feet and his parachute failed to open.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Mount Clemens
Mich
Lieut
L. D. Schultz
Selfridge Field
Ned
Articles Wanted For Rummage Sale
The District Nurse Association requests donations of items for a rummage sale next week to benefit the tuberculosis fund. Please leave in the restroom or notify Mrs. Clarence Hardy who will arrange pickup.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
District Nurse Association
Tuberculosis Fund
Clarence Hardy
Senate officer instructed to obtain PA election ballots
The Senate sergeant at arms has been directed by Sen Watson to secure ballots from Pennsylvania's last Senate race. Funds for the effort are in dispute. Some ballots are with Reed campaign investigators, halted by court action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated’Tress
Washington
Senate Sergeant At
Watson
Indiana
Pennsylvania
Elections Committee
Reed Campaign Investigating Committee
Yard Party Benefit at First Brethren Church
A yard party benefit is set for August 3 and 4 at First Brethren Church on Berryville Pike. Proceeds support church needs with activities listed as eight one call one one one and three tents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Brethren Church
Berryville Pike
Last Rites for James C. Collins at Sacred Heart
Funeral services were held at Sacred Heart Church for James C. Collins who died suddenly near the end of Mass. The Mass was a Requiem high mass with Father Noland delivering the funeral sermon. The church choir and Fathers Martin Rankin Meredith Noland officiated and pallbearers carried the body to Catholic Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sacred Heart Catholic Church
James C. Collins
Thos. B. Martin
T. A. Rankin
Clarendon
W. J. Meredith
Harrisonburg
Joseph T. Noland
Frost
Collins
Father Martin
Rankin and
Meredith
Father Noland
Martin, Meredith
Noland
Roland Ryan W. A. Baker
Thos E. Kremer
B. M. Aeorene R. T. Bryarly
Sydnor Curl
Dr Flickinger Installed At Centenary Reformed Church
The Rev. Dr. L. Flickinger will be installed as pastor of Centenary Reformed Church at 8 o clock Thursday evening in charge of Rev. Dr. A. M. Gluck of Martinsburg and Virginia Classis ministers. Prof. C. J. Dryfuse will give an organ recital before the installation. Members of other Winchester churches and the public are invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. Flickinger
Centenary Reformed Church
A. M. Gluck
Martinsburg
W. Va
Virginia Classis
C. J. Dryfuse
Sternberg Conservatory of Music of
Philadelphia
Winchester
William F Keyser Dies in Luray Virginia
Congressman T W Harrison received a telegram announcing the death in Luray Virginia of William F Keyser a prominent attorney. Keyser served as presidential elector from the district and long held the office of prosecuting attorney for Page county. Harrison will attend the funeral tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. W. Harrison
Luray
William F. Keyser
Harrison
Keyser
Page County
Wales and Party Cheered In Ottawa By a Multitude
The Prince of Wales Prince George and Premier Baldwin were officially greeted in Ottawa by Governor General Willingdon Lady Willingdon and Premier Mackenzie King. Thousands lined Parliament Hill as the party passed with flags fluttering and cheers from the crowd.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Ottawa
Can
Prince of Wales
Prince George
Baldwin
Great Britain
Willingdon
Mackenzie King
Canada
Parliament Hill
Yard party for Minnie Wood circle to aid Helping Hand
Daughters of Minnie Wood will hold a yard party on Thursday August 4 with a rain date the following night. Proceeds benefit the Helping Hand Circle. Local organizers invite community members to attend at the King residence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minnie Wood
Public Auction of National Fruit Products Stock in Winchester VA
Ten shares of National Fruit Products Company preferred stock offered for sale at public auction in front of the County Court House, Winchester Virginia, at 11 o clock A M on Monday August 8 1927. Terms cash immediate delivery. Attorney R Gray Williams announces the sale. Also notices for dancing at Opequon Lake Park with Hoover's Virginia Ramblers charging 10 cents per dance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Fruit Products Company
Winchester
Virginia
Dance at Opequon Lake Park Tonight
Music by The Shenandoahans of Martinsburg at Opequon Lake Park Monday Aug 1. Entry is $1 for the evening or 10 cents per dance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Opequon Lake Park
Shenandoahans
Martinsburg
Promoter May Be Forced 10 Stage Title Bout in N Y
New York boxing observers report possible action by the New York State Athletic Commission after Tex Rickard staged the Dempsey Sharkey bout in Chicago. The board released correspondence suggesting the championship bout must be held in New York, with sanction and ticket revenue cited. Dempsey later asked for more time before a return match with Gene Tunney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
New York
New York State Athletic Commision
Tex Rickard
Chicago
Boxing Board
Rickard
Muldoon
Dempsey
Los Angeles
Cal
Jack Dempsey
Gené Tunney
East
Richard
Gene Tunney
Arck Dempsey
Nilly Gibson
Tunney
Escort Plane Crashes in Brazil Killing Girl
A plane sent to escort the Brazilian airplane JHU from Santos to Sao Paulo crashed into a crowd yesterday. A little girl was killed and six others injured while the crew escaped with miraculous luck. The aircraft struggled to rise, hit telephone wires, and fell to a total wreck.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Santos
Brazil
JHU
Sao Paulo
Storms Cause Severe Damage Across Northeast Region
A series of cloudburst level storms disrupted traffic and caused major property damage in New York New Jersey and New England yesterday afternoon. No fatalities were reported though several people were injured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
New York
New Jersey
New England
Coolidges To Leave Hills Within Month
RAPID CITY Aug 2 The President and Mrs Coolidge expect to leave the Hills in the first part of September. They have no plans to visit Yellowstone National Park or the Coolidge Vermont homestead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rapid City
White House
Coolidge
Pe ‘Hills
Yellowstone National Park
Vermont
Catholic Garden Party Set for August 3 at Rectory Sunken Gardens
The Ladies of the Catholic Church invite the public to a garden party at the Sunken Gardens of the Catholic Rectory on August 3 evening. Cakes, ice cream, soft drinks, and amusements will be available. Bring old friends and meet new ones. Also seeking a temporary cook, contact Mrs Albert Baker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Catholic Church
Headquarters Co Drill Notice for Aug 3 4
Enlisted men ordered to report at Armory for drill at 7 30 PM on Wednesday and Thursday August 3 and 4. No excuses for absence accepted. By order of Lawrence C Hollis 1st Lieutenant Adj 3rd Battalion 116th Infantry HQ Co August 2 1921.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence C. Hollis
116Th Inf
New Stand Opens at 32 B Piccadilly Street
Shenandoah Fruit & Vegetable Market announces a new stand at 32 B Piccadilly Street offering fresh goode daily. Specials include lemons 32c per dozen tomatoes 10c per pound bananas 20c per dozen and ripe guaranteed cantaloupes. Satisfaction hone 911.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Piccadilly St
Welltown Yard Party Announced With Rain Date
Local notice lists a Welltown yard party set for Thursday August 4 with a rain date the following night. Winchester Steam Laundry invites customers to Launder lace curtains and rugs by calling phone number 28.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester
Boy Scouts Ready for Two Week Camp at White Rock
Troop No. 1 leaves for Camp White Rock Capon Bridge Thursday morning for two weeks. Daily routine includes reveille swim meals inspections and scoutcraft drills. Dr F uraden will speak Sunday at 3 pm and Scoutmaster Cooper orders gear ready for departure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boy Scouts
Camp White Rock
Capon Bridge
Cooper Mot
Erban
White Rock
Caponone W. Va
McFaden
Uraden
Hinkel
Tom
Scully
Anderson
Jess Mason
Chen
Famous Pitcher Happy Find For the Senators
Washington pitcher Wi Johnson, discovered by scout Clic Blankenship in Idaho, joined the Senators at no cost. Manager Joe Cantillon initially doubted him but Johnson impressed in a try-out during a pitcher shortage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington
Wi Johnson
W. Senators
Clic Blankenship
Idaho
Joe Cantillon
Senators
Cantillon
Johnson
Blankenship
Blankenship Praised the Then 19-Year-Old Twirler
Election News At Empire Tonight During Fine Movies
Democratic Primary results will be announced at the Empire Theatre tonight starting at eight. Two movie shows follow at 7 and 9 15 p m with comedy and news features at regular prices. Seats kept for all ladies to view returns in comfort during a highly entertaining program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Empire Theatre
South End Hose Co Yard Party Tonight
The South End Hose Company hosts a yard party tonight due to rain canceling last Saturday. A wheel spin will offer cakes sugar lemons and other items. proceeds benefit the company. A large crowd is encouraged to attend to ensure all donated goods are sold.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South End Hose Co
South End Hose Company
Yard Party at Fair Ground Benefit
A Yard Party is planned at the Fair Ground on third Friday night to raise funds for the Relief P. O. A. 8 1 1p 2t. The event details suggest a charitable gathering organized by local members to support a public order and aid association.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fair Ground
P. O
Also Mentioned on This Page
Calvin Coolidgf
LOGAL
Clarke Co
AEW Tur
Senate
Dr. Flickinger
Wm. F
National Fruit Products
E R. Gray Williams
Hoover
Virginia Ramblers
N.Y
Coolidges
Albert Baker
Shenandoah Fruit & Vegetable Market
Welltown Yard
Capon
The
Empire
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!