Winchester native rises to federal telegraph post in Washington
Garland E. March son of Frank March of Winchester has been appointed to a government telegraph role in the Treasury department Washington starting September 1 after years with Western Union and Postal telegraph. He began as a messenger in Winchester and worked in Alexandria Harrisonburg and Washington before this federal appointment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Garland E. March
Frank March
Winchester
Western Union
Postal Telegraph Companies
Government
Telegraph Room
Treasury Department
Washington
March
Alexandria
Harrisonburg
The
Postal
Mrs Ryan Returns Home From Hospital
Mrs Roland Ryan has returned home from Memorial Hospital after a fractured ankle injury from stepping from her car. She is improved and may take several days before using her ankle again. Mrs Luther Shanholtz hosted visitors at 25 Southwark street for Miss Theresa Kain and Miss Regina Kain of Harpers Ferry visiting Mrs Walter Henry at 29 Southwark street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruth Essick
Downingtown Pa
Hazel Bailey
South Cameron Street
Miss Essick
Miss Bailey
Lebanon Valley College
Annville, Pa
Ryan
Roland Ryan
Memorial Hospital
Luther Shanholtz
Southwark Street
Theresa Kain
Regina Kain
Harpers Ferry
Walter Henry
Roy Lafollette
Cecil Loy
Earl Shanholtz
Parcel Post Delivery Plan Amid Loudoun Street Traffic
Editor notes postal deliveries on Loudoun Street between Boscawen and Piccadilly will attempt delivery during light traffic around 7 30 each day. If traffic blocks access parcels are held at the post office and a notice sent. The aim is to deliver as possible under existing laws and council rules.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
STAR
Loudoun Street
Boscawen
Piccadilly
Post Office
Delivery Parking Times Set by Stouffer
Harry C. Stouffer, P. M., announces delivery car access in parking spaces from 8 a. m. to 1.30 p. m. and 2 p. m. to 2 p. m. Notify accordingly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry C. Stouffer
Bondsman Returns Defendant to Baltimore on Liquor Charge
J Thomas Hargrave was taken back to Baltimore today under a federal warrant by his bondsman to answer a liquor charge in the Federal Court there. Hargrave had been living in Winchester and was out on a 500 dollar bond. the bondsman said the bond would be forfeited if he did not appear tomorrow. The bondsman then transported Hargrave to Baltimore after arrest by Officer Boyd.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
University of Virginia
Roper
Department of Agriculture
Institute of Public Affairs
Daniel ©. Roper
Internal Revenue
A. F. Woods
United States Department of Agriculture
Wr. Woods
Gus D. Dyer
Interstate Commerce Commission
Southern Coal Mines
Pennsylvania
Ohio
Kentucky
Tennessee
Virginia
West Virginia
J. Thomas Hargrave
Baltimore
Hargrave
Winchester
Boyd
Tall Feather Reported Running 85 Miles From Chicago to Milwaukee
The Indian chief Tall Feather is said to have run from Chicago to Milwaukee covering 85 miles in 19 hours. Punch magazine remarks that the feat is not to blame the runner.
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Tall Feather
Chicago
Milwaukee
Punch
Virginia Educators Discuss High School Testing Program
In Charlottesville on August 17 the Virginia Committee for Research in Secondary Education reviewed a proposed high school testing program. Harris Hart described state cooperation with school heads while several experts outlined available tests and the value of objective examinations. Sessions continue through tomorrow with participation from educators and university representatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlottesville
Virginia
Virginia Committee For Research In
University of Virginia
State Department of Education
Harris Hart
Superintendent of Public Instruction
Sidney B. Hall
E. E. Windes
United States Bureau of Education
M. L. McCombs
State Board
William A. R. Smithey
The
University
John & Mananan
University Department of Education
L. R. Crissler
Randolph-Macon
Plan Appeal To Federal Court For Condemned Men
The Associated Press reports a petition for a writ of certiorari to the U S Supreme Court will be filed if the Massachusetts Supreme Court denies the petition argued Tuesday. Pittsburgh attorney Michael Angelo Musmanno said he is associated with the defense in the Sacco and Vanzetti case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Boston
Nicola Sacco
Bartolomeo Vanzettie
United States Supreme Court
Washington
Massachusetts Supreme Court
Michael Angelo Musmanno
Pittsburgh
Clarke County Horse and Colt Show Featured at Millwood
The Clarke County Horse and Colt Show outlines schedules, entries, and prizes. Exhibitors include Dr. Lewis M. Allen, J. H. Bell, J. W. Bell, George H. Burwell, and Ewart Johnston among many in Berryville Round Hill Upperville Middleburg and Purcellville. The event showcases ponies hunters and steeplechase races with substantial cash prizes and ribbons.
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Round Hill
J. W. Bell
Berryville
B. L. Longerbeam
Harry Warden
Trent Smaight Hunters
Turner Wiltshire
Flanders
Grove Stables
Perville
Randolph
Millwood
Yonda
Frost Brothers
Middleburg
Ie Flyon
H. M. Simpson
Clarke County Hunters
Clarke County
Virginia
R. Powel Page
Saratoga
Boyce
E. A. Lindsey
Ewart Johnston
George H. Burwell, Jr
Frank V. Tilford
J. T. Lindsey
H. C. Warden
B. O.F. Randolph
G. H. Burwell, Jr
F. W. Tilford
L. M. Allen
Dave Allen
L. T. Bell
George H. Burwell
J. H. Bell
G. L. Bell
Irvin Beavers
Co. T. Byrne
Catharpin
Rodger Bayly
Upperville
Vic
H. Cockerill
Purcellville
D. Childs
Summit Point
W. Va
J. R. Chamblin
C. H. and
H. M. Crouch
Mountville
Percy R. Drury
Elwood Elyett
Wadesville
H. M. Everhart
Aldie
C. M. Feltner
Frost Bros
John D. Lewis
John D. Harris
Falmouth
Nancy P. Hanna
Anna F. Hedrick
Hayfield
Virginia Jacobs
Curtis Lewin
Briggs
Henry F. Lynn
Haymarket
E. G. Rust
C. Roberts
Faimouth
Ernest"Singhass
Charles Town
Names Listed in The 19th Century Card Catalog
The excerpt catalogs entries such as No 28 John C Carpenter No 24 Jesse Miller No 28 Audisy Farm No 30 R Powel Page No 31 Mrs Courtney B Jones No 32 N B Page No 38 Dr L M Allen No 34 8 Holmes Allen. It presents a sequence of individuals and places with numeric identifiers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John C. Carpenter
Jesse Miller
Audisy Farm
R. Powel Page
Courtney B. Jones
N. B. Page
L. M. Allen
Holmes Allen
Congress urged to fund vast Mississippi flood control system
A выступ by advocates argues for a ten year plan to build a national flood control and power system along the Mississippi Valley. They claim costs are comparable to battleships, with profits from power, land value increases, and tax revenue, plus flood protection for millions.
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Congress
Mississippi Valley
Shenandoah Primary Canvass Totals Released
Official canvass of the Republican primary votes shows 2552 ballots cast. Key results include Garber 092 leading Treasurer race with 213 vote plurality, Borden 877 atop Sheriff, Kilber 400 majority for Revenue, Nehemiah Kelly unopposed for House seat with 2477, and Loy Coffman 2396 for Clerk of Court. District results list allocations for road commissioners, supervisors, constables, and magistrates across Lee Ashby Madison Stonewall Johnston Davis districts.
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Woodstock
Garber
Galladay
Robinson
Rhinehart
Borden
Moreland
Ryman
Commissioner of the Revenue
Harpine
Crider
Lindamood
Funkhouser
Evy
C. J. Phillips
W. H. Walters
Markley
J. F. Showalter
Madison
J. F. Wisman
R. G. Fadeley
L. V. George
T. J. Didawick
F. L. Wakeman
Charles Vaun
J. O. George
B. T. Miller
J. Thomas Ross
G. A. Miller
Stonewall
E. Haun
W. B. Foltz
W. T. Bowers
Johnston
William H. Hottel
W. J. Bott
James Hahn
William Shipe
W. ©. O'Flaherty
Davis District
Geo. A
J. E. Pangle
Middletown Banker E. Olin Larrick Improves After Surgery
E. Olin Larrick prominent Middletown banker and merchant underwent a double hernia operation at Memorial Hospital Tuesday. Reported improving today, he is expected to remain in the hospital about five weeks. He serves as president of the Middletown State Bank.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. Olin Larrick
Middletown
Memorial Hospital
Larrick
Middletown State Bank
Lifetone Tablets Claim Nerve Boosting Power
An advertising notice promotes Lifetone Tablets as quickly restoring nerve strength and vitality. It urges taking two tablets after meals and at night for two weeks, offering a money back guarantee and mail order sales through Baker's Drug Store.
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Baker’s Drug Store
Playground Boys Show Great Form In Field Events
The Winchester Playground Association hosted a city wide field day and track meet at Handley playground. Seventy participants competed with Handley scoring 42 points to win, Friends Church 41, and Harris Addition 24. Star performers were Richard Bowers Walter Fli ckinger and Joseph Filickinger. An afternoon game saw Handley lose 8 to 3 to a Harris addition Friends combination.
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Winchester Playground Association
Handley Playground Field
Handley Playground
Friends Church Playground
Harris
Richard Bowers
Walter Flickinger
Joseph Filickinger
Friends Nen
Handleys
Rotary Camp Opens on Capon River Near Capon Bridge
The second annual Rotary boys camp sponsored by the Rotary Club began this morning on the Capon river, two miles south of Capon Bridge. Thirty five Winchester youths are enrolled under Fred Stine with Herbert Solenberger directing camp affairs. Rotarians Hugh Duffey Nelson Page Marshall Baker Vic Arthur Herbert Solenberger and Percy Miller accompanied youths to the site. Parents are told the camp address care of Capon Bridge Postmaster W Va. Campers will return to the city on the 26th. visitors are welcome Sunday afternoon.
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Rotary Club
Capon River
Capon Bridge
Winchester
Fred Stine
Herbert Solenberger
Hugh Duffey
Nelson Page
Marshall Baker
Vic Arthur
Percy Miller
W. Va
Return of A. E. F. to French battlefields under way
The American expeditionary force begins its return to France with the liner President Harding unloading half its 500 legionnaires at Cherbourg. The rest stay aboard to sail to Southampton. Marching songs echo as veterans ashore and plan to visit Paris for the legion convention.
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Associated Press
Cherbourg
France
Harding
American Legion
Paris
Southampton
England
Many Houses In Flooded Area Are Still Settling
Salina Kansas flood scene remains stagnant with Smoky Hill river and Dry Creek not receding. Large sections of the city are flooded including business streets near the main intersections. Sewers cave in and houses continue to settle as the area endures heavy flood damage.
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Associated Press
Salina
Kan
Smoky Hill
Dry Creek
Old Glory Delayed By Rain For Rome Flight
Rain turned Roosevelt Field runways into a swamp stalling the monoplane Old Glory’s planned non stop flight to Rome. Air mail pilots Lloyd Bertaud and James D Hill announced no start today though a test flight could occur if weather clears.
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Associated Press
Roosevelt Field
N. Y
Old Glory
Rome
Lloyd Bertaud
James D. Hill
Air Mail
Fokker
Cornerstone Event Set for Randolph-Macon Academy
Front Royal Virginia August 18 The cornerstone of Randolph Macon Academy will be laid September 1 at 3 pm Unity Lodge of Masons will oversee the ceremony The delayed stone arrives and all academy staff hope residents of Front Royal and Warren County attend The roof over the study hall is finished and plasterers have worked with steel lathing The hollow tile partitions are complete in the main building and work continues on the swimming pool wing Contracts for furniture and building are to be awarded in August.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Front Royal
Randolph-Macon Academy
Unity Lodge of Masons
Estent
Warren County
Furnina
Reliance Church Set for Grand Dedication Sunday
Dedication for the rebuilt Reliance Church formerly United Brethren will be held next Sunday August 21 with services led by Rev H Eugene Richardson. The project adds six new Sunday school rooms a reinforced basement a furnace new pews a memorial choir platform pulpit and pastor study. Visitors from Warren Shenandoah Frederick counties and other areas are expected. The ladies will provide a free dinner in the social hall.
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United Brethren Church
H. Eugene Richardson
Oene
New Ee
The
Chi
Richardson
W. F. Gruver
D. D
Christian Endeavor
J. H. Brunk
Virginia
Ladies of the Reliance Church
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Mr. Garland FE. March
Dr. Roya
P. W. Boyd
Mass
Virginia Taylore Boyd
Wellesly College
Cephas Fahnestock
Church of the Brethren
Daisy R. Walker
C.D. Baker
Henry Place
Burnt (Presbyterian
Bryarly
Albin
A. S&s. Wright
Mollie Henry
Morris Shanholtz
Frank Russell
Willi Shanholtz
Edgar Shanholitz
Vernon Lionas
Edith Shanholtz
Tyson
Hattie
Grace Pitts
Mrs. B. N. Seabright
Millwood Avenue
Maggie Johnston
Jack McAboy
Brucetown
L. Marshall Baker
Empire Colonial Theatres
New York City
Margaret and
Ann Jett
Roanoke, Va
Mrs. A. J. Tavenner
County
James Stine
Philadelphia
Mr. Stine
Lillie Stine
Stine
University of Pennsylvania
Walter Haymaker
Harry Sherman
John Clinger
Alice Clinger
Vaucluse
Harry Lehrman
Nineveh
E. W. Albin
South Kent Street
Hofheimer
Norfolk, Va
Kain
Spere
Huntsberry
Bondsman
Federal
Jack M. Trapnell
H. Talley
T. G. Tapscott
Marshall Tapscott
Harry C. Warden
T. W. Willingham
T. W. Willingham, Jr
George W. Wynkoop
Ernest Woolf
Rectortown
Waugh Glascock
Hugh Taylor
H. B. Gilpin
B. D. Chambers
C. G. Walter
Spencer L. Carter
Edw. B. Jacobs
A. Moore, Jr
T. M. Cameron
John D. Richardson
Association
J. M. H. Clagett
Blackburn Smith
Annie Stribling
A. Cummins
John 8
Goodwin H. Williams
J. Edw. Harris
Shenandoah
Mr. Larrick
Rotary
Capon
Journal and Courer
Dr. Poot
Gomfortabie
R. M. Academy
Reliance
Grove’s
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