Paramount negotiating for Shenandoah theatres expansion
Reports from Winchester say Paramount interests are negotiating to buy Shenandoah Valley Theatres Corporation assets, including the Capitol and Colonial in Winchester, with plans to acquire more Universal chain houses. Robert Stratton may run two Staunton theatres, and sound equipment may be installed at the Colonial. The deal could top 2 million dollars and involve titles investigations and Washington theatre acquisitions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stratton
Staunton
Winchester
Shenandoah Valley Theatres Corporation
Paramount
Washington
Paramount Company
Capitol Theatre
Colonial Theatre
Robert Stratton
Colonial
Harrisonburg
Lexington
Clifton Forge
Danville
Isaac Weinberg
Daniel Weinberg
Universal
Universal Chain Theatrical Enterprises, Inc
New York
Carl Laemmle
Winchester Theatres
Weinberg Corporation
Wonderful Gift Neckwear for Xmas in Fancy Tie Boxes
Advertisement notes neckwear gifts for Christmas in fancy tie boxes priced at 50 cents and one dollar, attributed to Frank Kecklp y.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Kecklpy
C. P. McVicar’s
Baker’s Drug Store
Gilpin III Seriously Ill With Pneumonia in Baltimore
Commodore Henry B. Gilpin, husband of Mrs. H. B. Gilpin, of Baltimore, is hospitalized at Johns Hopkins with bronchial pneumonia. He owns H. B. Gilpin Drug Company with his son Donald, and is known in Winchester Virginia and Maryland. His wife and children have gone to be with him. He recently returned from a fishing trip to Honolulu and the Hawaiian Islands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry B. Gilpin
H. B. Gilpin
S. Washington
Johns Hopkins Hospital
Baltimore
Gilpin
Mr. Gilpin
Donald
Lewis M. Allen
Kenneth N. Gilpin
Boyce
Bank Bandits Frustrated By Tear Gas In Virginia Robbery
In Fredericksburg Virginia December 16 burglars attempting to rob the Bank of George King George Court House forced entry and burned through the vault door with a torch. Electric wires released tear gas inside the vault forcing a retreat, leaving behind a torch a sheet of canvass and two cans of water.
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Associated Press
Fredericksburg
Bank of George
King Georg Court House
Dame connected to Chicago massacre in Wisconsin shooting
Frederick Dame, found after fatally wounding a traffic officer in Michigan, was declared by police to be involved in the St. Valentine’s Day massacre in Chicago. Chicago police sent pictures of a master gangster with many aliases, for whom $41,500 in rewards have been posted.
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ST. Joseph
Mich
Frederick Dame
Lake Shore
Farmers and Merchants Bank
Jefferson
Wis
Chicago
Navy and Marines Thanked By Byrd In Polar Expedition
Comdr. Richard E. Byrd and the inhabitants of Little America thanked the Navy department and Marine Corps for assistance in the South Polar expedition in a radio message made public today.
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Associated Press
Richmond
Richard E. Byrd
Little America
Navy Department
Marine Corps
Byrd
Per Capita Costs of Running City Winchester 1928
Auditor report shows Winchester spent 23 cents per capita on health and 21.24 dollars per capita on education in 1927 28. Other per capita costs cover police fire sanitation streets charities public service enterprises and more. The city received 398 971 88 from all sources and paid 400 838 77 in 1928 with debt rising from 407000 to 452000 dollars.
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Auditor of Public Accounts
Winchester
Winchester Prepares for Christmas Season with Toys and Evergreens
Winchester sees a festive rise in activity as shops hire extra clerks and sell toys bicycles wagons and dolls. Evergreens line streets and stores while the Northern Virginia Power Company lights an electric Christmas tree on its building wall attracting attention.
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Winchester
Santa
Northern Virginia Power Company
Power Company
Man Hurt In Motorcycle Collision On Northwestern Grade
Henry Suckett of Gore suffered painful cuts and bruises when his motorcycle struck Earl Printz’s car on the Northwestern grade yesterday. He was taken to Memorial hospital for treatment. John Miler Highland Avenue Dave Winkfield and W L Di Zerega each paid $12 fines for drunkenness and speeding.
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John Miler
Highland Avenue
Dave Winkfield
W. L. di Zerega
Henry Suckett
Gore
Earl Printz
Suckett
Memorial Hospital
Police Court Fines For Multiple Offenses
In police court this morning several cases were heard including accidents driving while intoxicated drunkenness and speeding. Herbert Largent was fined 118 dollars jailed thirty days and banned from driving for a year after a collision with Earl Ruffner’s car on Millwood pike near Bowles Flying Field. Two girls in Ruffner’s car Hattie Hockman and Magdalene Peters were injured Hattie suffering a broken arm.
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Herbert Largent
Earl Ruffner
Front Royal
Millwood Pike
Bowles Flying Field
Strosnider
Hinkins
Hattie Hockman
Southwark Street
Magdalene Peters
Hart St
Dividend Declared by Shawnee Building and Loan Association
At the regular board meeting the Shawnee Building and Loan Association declared a 6 percent annual dividend on all stock with record dates December 5, 1929. Payments are due January 1, 1930. Cash dividends for paid-up shares and credits on passbooks for installment shares.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shawnee Building and Loan Association
Shawnee Building & Loan Association, Inc
James P. Reardon
T. Russell Cather
For Rent County Home Farm Board Seeks Inmate Care
County home farm rented to party to care for and board inmates. Applications must reach the Board of Supervisors by December 14, 1929. C I Brumback, Chairman.
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Board of Supervisors
Two Men Go On Trial for Murder of State Deputy
In Hagerstown Maryland on December 16 the trial of Lesle Clark of Hagerstown and Charles Lewis of Thurmont opened in Washington County Circuit Court. The case, moved from another venue, is a joint trial with 41 witnesses expected. Deputy Sheriff Clyde Hauver was fatally wounded July 31 during a raid near Thurmont.
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Hagerstown
Lesle Clark
Charles Lewis
Thurmont
Clyde L. Hauver
Frederick County
Washington County
D. Lindley Sloan
Frank G. Wagaman
Albert Daub
Samuel A Lewis
Frederick
Alban M. Wood
D. A. Wolsinger
William M. Storm
Harper Ballentine
Haover
Blue Blazes
Lewis and Clark
Four Die As Fire Sweeps Paper Warehouse
A four story Waste Paper Company plant in Baltimore burned, killing at least four employees. Firemen recovered three bodies. a fourth victim died later in hospital. About fifty workers fled as flames spread through piles of old paper. One woman jumped from a third floor window and died. two other women were identified among the dead. Authorities ordered a rapid investigation.
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Associated Press
Baltimore
Thamas H. O'Conner Waste Paper Company
Svory
Tiny Byers
Mercy Hospital
Ita
O’conner Company
Elizabeth Wright
Annie Campbell
Charles A. Jordin
Board of Commissioners
Modern six room house at 423 W Leicester St for sale
Real estate notice offers a six room home at 423 West Leicester Street for immediate sale. Listing attributed to B M Bullivan with date code 11-22-1p-tf.
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Leicester St
Immediate Ion
B. M
Bullivan
MPLE SHOE STORE Announces 10 Percent Stock Reduction
A local retailer advertises a ten percent reduction on its entire stock from now until Christmas. The notice, titled MPLE SHOE STORE, appears as a brief promotional item with a dated code.
Byrd May Be Promoted to Rear Admiral by Congress
Washington in a Dec 16 report notes Senator Swanson will ask Congress to advance Richard E. Byrd to rear admiral in recognition of his polar flight and service. Senate support appears likely with praise from Senator Hale. Byrd would jump over several ranks on the retired list if approved.
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Washington
United States
South Pole
Swanson
Virginia
Congress
Richard E. Byrd
Hale
Maine
Naval Affairs Committee
Peary
Byrd
Robert E. Peary
North Pole
Navy
Floyd Bennett
Ongress
Nim
Raswregeinteidge
Navy Department
Charles A. Lindbergh
Atlantic Ocean
Reserve Corps
Army
Adams
Swan Son
Legislative Branch
Salvation Army Appeals for Funds This Christmas
Salvation Army places kettles and chimneys for public donations. Major and Mrs. James Mars urge contributions of any amount, with checks to Major Mars and edibles sent to 1000 South Cameron Street.
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Salvation Army
James Mars
Cameron Street
Here For Trial Clyde Maphis Sought By Sheriff
City Sergeant C Lee Barr departed for Cumberland Maryland to secure Clyde Maphis and bring him back for trial on a non support charge filed by Maphis wife. He was arrested in Cumberland and held in jail there awaiting Winchester of ficer.
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C. Lee Barr
Cumberland
Clyde Maphis
Maphis
Winchester
Troy Laundry offers 25 percent off silks and dry cleaning
Advertisement for three piece suits and silk items with 25 percent discount at Troy Laundry managed by John W. Hockman. Includes 24 hour service and a contact number 1047. Local notice dated 12 16.
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TROY
John W. Hockman
Pollyanna Beauty Shoppe Opens in Winchester
Pollyanna Beauty Shoppe of Washington announces the opening of a shoppe in Winchester December 18 at 48 S. Louden Street. The shop will offer all branches of beauty culture with hair cutting and related services. Phone 902.
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Beauty Shoppe of
Washington
Winchester
S. Loudoun Street
Holiday labels to aid Christmas shipments from Express Agency
Railway Express Agency plans to ship over a million special holiday package address labels to express shippers to boost early dispatch and proper packing. D F Fahrney stresses legible addresses and full street numbers to prevent transit delays amid growing small towns becoming cities.
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Railway Express Agency
D. F. Fahrney
Fahrney
Nas
Friendship Bazar a Big Success for Fire Company
The Friendship Fire Company bazar, which closed Saturday night, drew a large crowd and is expected to net about 1200 after expenses. Tomorrow the Ladies Auxiliary will serve the Lions Club luncheon with special Yuletide decor and music. A Tuesday 8 pm banquet by the Ladies Auxiliary to honor firemen is planned, while the American Legion luncheon transfer was postponed due to Christmas preparations.
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Friendship Fire Company
Lions’ Club
Lions
Friendship Hall
the Friendship Company
American Legion
Sudden heart attack fatal to Mrs J N Knight
Mrs Fannie Eddy Knight widow of Joseph N Knight died at 77 after a nine hour illness at No 51 West Pall Mall Street Winchester Baptist Church member for many years and active in the First Baptist Sunday school. She leaves one child Katherine Knight. services tomorrow at 8 o'clock with Rev B T Clark and interment at Mount Hebron Cemetery. Pallbearers named from local society.
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Fannie Eddy Knight
Frederick County
Joseph N. Knight
West Pall Mall Street
Winchester
Winchester Baptist Church
E. J. Willis
First Baptist Sunday School
Knight
Sheriff Seeks Hit and Run Driver After Gainesboro Collision
Sheriff Hants and Officer Boyd pursue a hit and run suspect after a Gainesboro grade collision with Jim Renner's car. The driver fled at high speed, was traced to Whitacre, resisted entry, then escaped through a window into darkness.
City Court Opens December Term With Judge Williams
The December term of the Corporation Court convened with Judge Philip Williams presiding. No grand jury term. docket called and civil cases set for trial. Indictments against Arthur G. Jones were entered en prosequendo. he is serving three years for embezzlement and three years total after guilty plea and jury verdict.
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Corporation Court
Philip Williams
Arthur G. Jones
Arthur G. Jones Wolden Mills Corporation
Auction sale of house and filling station on premises
Auction sale announced for 1 p m Monday December 23 selling the 6 room house and filling station at the described premises. Full property description to be found on inside pages.
Special Prices on buffets and chairs at Funk's Furniture
Special prices advertise second hand furniture at Funk's Second Hand Furniture Store located at 29 EB Water St. The listing highlights a buffets and chairs sale with a dated display from December 14.
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Bureau
Buffete
Funk
Water St
Used Fords From GEO WASHINGTON GARAGE
A list of prewar Ford models available at GEO Washington Garage includes a 29 Tudor, 29 Standard Coupe, 29 Roadster, 28 Tudor, and 26 Coupe with catalog or sales notes indicated by page code (11-261 p-tf).
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GEO Washington Garage
Hearings Open on Allocations of Road Money in Virginia
Public hearings begin in Charlottesville and other cities on the tentative distribution of Virginia's highway funds for next year. The plan includes $500,000 for the Buemon High Road and a series of paving and safety projects across districts, with total state spending on roads in the eight construction districts reaching over $74 million since the Highway Commission's founding.
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Richmond
Charlottesville
Virginia
Charlotte Lee
Fredericksburg
Bristol
West Virginia
Wytheville
Lynchburg
Suffolk
Rimond
Middle Central
le Tidewater Virginia
Neck
Pike
State Highway Commission
Mount We
Ridge Mountains
Loudoun
White House
Idge
Rapidan
Madison County
All Tions
Sperryville
Lee Highway
Criglersville
Army Engineers
States of Virginia
Hoover Camp
Safkctions
Renton
Shenandoah National
Neal
Blue Ridge Mountains
Mount Weather
Castleman's Ferry
Blue Ridge
Tain
Round Hill
Washington
Har
Winchester
Martinsburg
Berryville
Charles Town
Harpers Ferry
Frederick
Highway Commission
Salem
Staunton
Culpeper
Poral
Shenandoah Valley
Clarke
Rockingham
Shenandoah
Warren
For Sale Classified Notice as Town Coach and Vehicles
Owner leaving town sells 1967 Whippet coach for $200 1228 Reo speed wagon panel delivery $500. Other items listed with incomplete details phone 41-1. Includes buyer contact and date codes from local classifieds.
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Weinberg
Laemmle
Ternoon
MR. Gilpin III
Johns Hopkins
Marines
Man
The
MPLE
Senator Swanson
Salvationists
Pollyanna
Express Agency
Friendship Bazar
Mack Noonan
Amherst St
J.N. Knight
Sheriff Hants
City Court
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