Valley foes of Smith form anti Smith Democrats region
Aug 15 Taunton Virginia. George N. Conrad of Harrisonburg elected chairman of the Anti Smith Democrats region covering Augusta Rockingham Rockbridge Shenandoah Highland Bath Allegheny Frederick and Clarke counties. Bishop Cannon led in Staunton addressing prohibition and church politics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taunton
George N. Conrad
Harrisonburg
Augusta
Rockingham
Rockbridge
Shenandoabh
Highland
Bath
Allegheny
Frederick
Clarke
Richmond
Virginia
James A. Cannon, Jr
Methodist Church
South
Alfred Smith
Houston
Smith
Bishop Cannon
J. Harry Bryan
Staunton
T. H. Campbell
Stuarts Draft Baptist Church
Augusta County
John W. Rosenberger
Frederick County
O. G. Jackson
Hot Springs
Bath County
Cannon
Gov Smith
Gov. Smith
Rotary Meeting Invitation Sparks Virginia Conference Plan
Rev Frank T McFaden presented an informal invitation to the Rotary Club of Richmond to host the next district conference of Virginia Rotary Clubs in Winchester likely. President Charles R Robins said venue would be in the Valley of Virginia or Richmond after the Danville session. He praised Danville for cordial hospitality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rotary Clubs of Virginia
Winchester
Richmond Club
Frank T. McFaden
D. D
Richmond Organization
Winchester Group
Charles R. Robins
Danville
Valley of Virginia
Richmond
Robins
Broad Advance In Market As Money Situation Eases
A notably easier money market with favorable credit news spurred another broad stock advance. Call money renewed at 6 percent and fell to 5, the lowest in about a month. Closing was strong as total volume reached about 2,800,000 shares.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
New York
Local Man Fined for Intoxication in Police Court
Aaron DeHaven of the county was fined $12 in police court today for intoxication. He paid the fine, spent one night in the lockup, and was released.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aaron DeHaven
We Wash Cars Every Day For One Dollar
Dellinger Bros advertise car washing service offered daily for one dollar with contact phone number 689. The notice appears in a small classified-style item.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dellinger Bros
Welltown Yars Party Benefit Concert at Handley School
Tomorrow evening at 8 15 oclock the Mas onic Home Band and Glee Club perform at Handley School Auditorium in Well town. Admission fifty cents. Proceeds aid the Masonic Home.
Winchester Men Located Safely After State Farm Ordeal
Four Winchester men who were moved from a local jail to State Farm Goochland County and reported missing were found safe. They were marooned by flood waters from Saturday until Monday noon, abandoning their auto and traveling by rail to Richmond. Superintendent Penn’s letter to Sheriff Pannett dated August 14 describes the peril and rescue after high waters washed out bridges and cut communications.
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Winchester
Goochland County
Pannett
R. R. Penn
Richmond
Penn
Sheriff Pannett
Star Office
State Farm
Bowles
Mineral
Mistake in Ohio Count Narrows Senate Margin
In Cleveland's Cuyahoga county a counting error shifted votes between United States Senator Cyrus Locher and rival Graham Hunt. Unofficial tallies showed Hunt leading, but corrected figures placed Hunt at 88,510 and Locher at 88,172 narrowing Hunt’s margin to a small number of votes after the county's official count.
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Associated Press
Cleveland, O
United States
Cyrus Locher
Cuyahoga County
Cleveland
Graham Hunt
Cincinnati
Hunt
Locher
Rockford Airmen Fly Toward Sweden on First Leg
Bert Hassell and co pilot Parker Cramer took off from Rockford airport at 640 am CST on a plan to reach Stockholm Sweden. They head northeast toward Cochran Ontario for a refueling stop and overnight stay before a second hop to Greenland scheduled for tomorrow.
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Associated Press
Rockford, Ill
Bert Hassell
Parker Cramer
Stockholm
Sweden
Rockford
Cochran
Ont
Hassell
Greenland
Student Farmers At Appleway Cabin Camp
Twenty boys from Pearisburg High School Virginia under L B Hargis camped at Appleway Cabin Camp near Kernstown. They left for Washington after a cabin breakfast to attend a convention of farm boy clubs as members of the FF Club of Pearisburg school.
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High School
Pearisburg
L. B. Hargis
Appleway
Kernstown
Washington
Lost or stolen briefcase near George Washington Hotel
Briefcase disappeared from a Hudson car in front of the George Washington Hotel last night. Contents included papers and a reward is offered for return to the George Washington Hotel. Also an advertisement for 3 or 5 room apartment with modern conveniences at a good location. W. O. R. in care.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hudson
George Washington Hotel
Early Winchester gas application framed at American Gas Association
A William Miller 1855 gas application for Winchester is displayed at the American Gas Association in New York. The relic, part of the Winchester Gas Company’s origins, dates to after 1853 and ties to local properties and early stockholders including Miller. The association inherited the document recently and notes visitor interest.
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The
American Gas Association
Lexington Avenue
New York City
Winchester
Star
Alexander Howard
William Miller
North Cameron (Market) Street
Bantz
Bel Haven Apartments
Loudoun Street
Frank Feinberg
Miller
Winchester Gas Company
Winchester Gas and Electric Light Company
Consumers Utilities Company
United States
Forward
the Star
American Association
Virginia State Corporation Commission
Virginia Assembly
J. B. Riley
Hugh H. Lee
Lloyd Logan
John Bruce
Jacob Baker
J. S. Carson
Godfrey S. Miller
Samuel Hartley
William A. McCormick
T. B. Campbell
E. L. Baker
David Russell
New York
American Gas Associ
Smith Prepares Reply to White Attack in New York Cable
Albany Aug 16 Governor Smith said he would reply to William Allen White’s charges about his record as an assemblyman. A New York cablegram released by the Republican National Committee shows White did not retract his accusations on gambling and organized vice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albany
N. Y
Smith
William Allen White
Kansas
New York
White
Republican National Committee
Emporia
Henry J. Allen
Army Officer Killed As Train Hits Car At Barnsley Crossing
Major Joseph Russ of the United States Army was killed instantly and Lieut. Col. Edmund Butcher injured when their motor car was struck by a Pennsylvania Railroad milk train at Barnsley crossing on the Baltimore pike. The crash occurred as the officers, who had left Washington at about 4 a.m. on a vacation trip, drove across the track despite warning signals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Oxford
Joseph Russ
United States Army
Edmund Butcher
Pennsylvania Railroad
Barnsley Crossing
Baltimore Pike
Army
Washington
Philadelphia
Speilman Co Grain Report Today
Speilman and Company's grain report lists prices for wheat corn oats and rye with September December and May futures. Spot Baltimore No 2 hard wheat at Garlicky is quoted at 1 30 1 2.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Speilman & Co. Grain Report
Speilman and Company
Baltimore
Helping Hand Mission set to begin in Indian Hollow
The Helping Hand Mission in Indian Hollow opens August 20 with Rev. Stanley McFarland of Paw Paw West Virginia preaching. The following week Rev E L Clark of Winchester Baptist Church preaches August 27 to 31. Services at 8 pm. Rev M D Mitchell of Brad Street M E Church will hold communion September 2 at 4 pm.
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Helping Hand
Indian Hollow
Stanley McFarland
Paw Paw
W. Va
E. L. Clark
Baptist Church of Winchester
M. D. Mitchell
Brad
St. M. E
Concert at Handley School Auditorium Friday Evening
Mason ic Home Richmond band and glee club perform at Handley School Auditorium Friday evening at 8 15. Admission is 50 cents.
Specials Winchester Fruit and Vegetable Market
Lemons 18c per dozen Carrots 60c per dozen Beets 60c Sweet oranges 40c per dozen Avocado pears just received We sell bananas by weight We weigh on platform scales to insure accuracy Merchants notice confirms updated pricing and services
Government Issues New Prescriptions For Whiskey
Virginia physicians authorized to use the new intoxicating liquor prescription forms will receive them by mail. The forms, issued by Prohibition Administrator Merrick, become effective September 1 after delays. Each prescription is duplicated with original and copy, provided to patient and presented to the druggist, while physicians keep the original stubs as records.
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Virginia
Richmond
Prohibition
Merrick
Federal
Officer Shot Down in Mount Zion Church Camp Meeting
Melville Hatcher deputy vehicle commissioner of Warrenton was shot three times while attempting to arrest Henry Jefferson a Negro man wanted for murder. Jefferson fled after the ambush at Amanthus near Brandy Culpeper County officers pursued but he remains at large. Jefferson is charged with murdering his wife about a year ago and had returned recently prompting the arrest attempt.
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Melville Hatcher
Warrenton
Winchester
Henry Jefferson
Hatcher
Mount Zion Church
Amanthus
Brandy
Culpeper County
Jefferson
Miners Entombed After Dust Explosion in Irvona Mine
A dust explosion at Irvona Coal and Coke Company No. 3 mine in Irvona entombed a group of miners, officials say up to ten may be trapped. Rescue crews from nearby mines and a safety car were dispatched, with two men known to escape. The U S Bureau of Mines was notified. The cause remains undetermined.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coalport
Pat
Irvona Coal and Coke Company
Irvona
No. 3
United States Bureau of Mines
Pittsburgh
Dar
Great Floods Grip Western North Carolina
Western North Carolina faced extreme floods as rivers rose in Asheville and surrounding areas. Four inches of rain fell in 24 hours with vast damage anticipated to Ashéville plants and roads washed out. A plane crash near Spartansburg and an unidentified man killed at Ashley Heights added to the disaster's toll.
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Charlotte
N. C
North Carolina
Asheville
French Broad
Swannanoa
Ashéville
Spartansburg
S. C
Johnny Kytle
Atlanta
Richmond
Anderson
Ashley Heights
Aberdeen
Little Settlement
Standard Music Featured In Joint Concert Tomorrow
Standard music will be featured by the Girls Glee Club and Boys Band of the Masonic Home of Virginia in a joint concert at 8 15 tomorrow evening in the Handley High School Auditorium. Tickets 50 cents for adults 25 cents for children with no reserved seats. The programs include Polka La Tipica and United We Stand among others and feature a guest trumpet soloist. Glee Club and band members perform a varied slate of vocal and instrumental numbers plus a recitation and a clown band encore. Mr and Mrs Sowers of Washington visit friends near Clearbrook.
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Masonic
Virginia
Handley High School
Gray and Sheetz
Philip Klompus
Glee Club
Barnard
Emory Minnich
Winchester Steam Laundry Ad
Local laundry service advertises money and labor by calling Phone 2 for pickup and wash services. The brief note suggests quick intake and competitive pricing.
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Winchester Steam Laundry
Ichta
Democrats Urge Earnest Support for Winchester Nominees
The Winchester Democratic Executive Committee adopts a resolution urging all party members to rally behind nominees for President Alfred E. Smith and Vice President Jo Robinson, U.S. Senator Horace L. Swanson, and Rep. Thomas W. Harrison. It proposes a joint county-city campaign committee chaired by T. Russell Cather.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Democratic Party
Winchester
Democratic Executive Committee
Smith and Robinson
Claude A. Swanson
United States Senate
Thomas W. Harrison
House of Representatives
Frederick County
T. Russell Cather
Alfred E. Smith
United States
Jo Robinson
Maide A. Swanson
Congress
Virginia
Northwest Pike Scraped At Request Of Lions Club
The Lions Club solicited improvements to Northwest Grade from Chambersville to Hayfield, improving the rough roadbed. They urged the State Highway Department to widen culverts and bridges between Winchester and Boyce for safety after recent accidents on Mill woodland road near Front Royal Road. The club also proposed street lighting in front of Handley School to aid nighttime visibility for travelers.
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Lion's Club
Chambersville
Hayfiled
Lion’s Club
State Highway Department
Winchester
Boyce
Mitllswood Road
Front Royal Road
Handley School
Famous Italian Airman Is Dead
Rome reports the death of Major Carlo P. del Prete who was injured in Brazil after a nonstop flight from Rome to South America. He had his right leg amputated in Rio de Janeiro yesterday.
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Associated Press
Rome
Carlo P. del Prete
Brazil
South America
Major del Prete
Rio de Janeiro
Employees Must Not Argue On Politics
Pla cards posted on employee bulletins in Montgomery department stores warn against political discussion during business hours. Department heads say arguments over presidential candidates have grown heated, with repeated offenses risking dismissal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Ytress
Montgomery
Ala
Dr Allen's Horses Triumph at Berryville Show
Miss Clifton and Captain Kettle won first and second prizes in the light hunter class at the Berryville horse show today. They were entered by Dr. Lewis M. Allen of Winchester. Rainy weather reduced crowd size and delayed the start of the event.
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Miss Clifton
Captain Kettle
Berryville
Lewis M. Allen
Winchester
Yard Party at Red Bra Thuressay Church
An outdoor yard party is announced for Friday night at the Red Bra Thuressay Church grounds amid uncertain weather with rain expected. Community committee coordinates the event and invites attendees to come enjoy a party atmosphere outdoors.
Kiwanis Hear Walter Clarkson on Inventions and Research
Winchester Kiwanis Club luncheon at George Washington Hotel featured Walter B. Clarkson of Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone Co speaking on Inventions and Research Work and the Relation to Modern Business. The meeting also announced the funeral of Kiwanian Garland Hansbrough and adopted resolutions honoring Past President Marion Orndoff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester Kiwanis Club
George Washington Hotel
Jake Richard
Lawrence Jolliffe
Walter B. Clarkson
Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone Company
Washington
Bell Telephone Company
Chesapeake and Otomac Telephone Co
Garland Hansbrough
Kiwanis Club
Orndoff
J. Marion Orndoff
Marion Orndoff
Winchester Club
Dent and District
Ans
Kiwanis
Seane
Winchester Evening Star
Discount on Power Bills From Northern Virginia Power Co
Notice to customers explains final discount date shown on each bill and instructs them to pay by that date to receive the usual discount. August bills are being mailed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northern Virginia Power Co
Butler's Packing House Friday and Saturday Event
Wustcal Entertainment Friday evening at 15 cents. Masonic Home Richmond hosts band and glee club at Handley School Auditorium. Admission 1 cent. Damsons taken this Fri day and Sat week Snir.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Snir
Butler’s
Ocloce RY Masonic Home
Richmond
Handley School
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Welltown Yars Party
Urs
GLEE
Ohio
Appleway Cabin
Old Winchester Company
Tye Win
SESS
Ae Winster Gas Company
Directoee
Offend
Wertch
Masonic Home
Winchester Frut and Vegetable Market
Mrs. R. Sowers
Mrs Stipa
Clearbrook
Smith, Robinson, Swanson and Harrison
Northwest Pike
Lions’ Club
Dr. Allen
Bell System
Kiwanians
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