Progressive program advances in Virginia assembly
Virginia's 1928 legislature moves Governor Byrd's businesslike state program forward with broad support. major measures include banking code drivers licenses and a standardized fire insurance policy with a rate bureau. debate centers on railroad taxation and a suspension provision for civil judgments tied to auto accidents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond
General Assembly
Virginia
Byrd
Douglas’ Gordon
Norfolk Ledger-Dispatch
House of Burgesses
Jamestown Island
Er. S. Sheppe
Staunton News-Leader
Tapis
Parker-Hall
State Corporation Commission
House
Senate
James S. Barren
Norfolk
First Baptist Church borrows $55,000 for new building
The trustees petition to borrow $55,000 to finance a new church at Washington and Piccadilly streets was granted. Repayment starts February 1, 1929 at $2,750 annually through February 1, 1937, after which a one time payoff of $30,250 reduces the debt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trustees of
First Baptist Church
Corporation Court
Washington and
Piccadilly Streets
Bigamist Pleads Guilty in Court Receives Three Years
In Winchester Court, St Elmo Cooper pled guilty to bigamy and was sentenced to three years in the penitentiary. He immediately began custody and was taken to Richmond to serve his term after the brief arraignment. Cooper’s divorce obtained via perjury and a bigamous marriage triggered police action and an injunction by his first wife to protect her stake in the family business and assets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corporation Court
Commonwealth
Cooper
Winchester
Corporation Court of
Baltimore
Virginia
Pannett
Essex
Cy Mee Opens Appleway Service Station on Valley Pike
Mr and Mrs Cyril Mee acquire the former Mary Miller store on the Valley Pike near Kernstown and open Appleway Service Station and Cabin Camp. They plan a sanitary new store and will operate a cabin for tourists. Mr Mee is a Valley vocalist and author of Rhymes of a Rover.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cyril Mee
Mary Miller
Valley Pike
Kernstown
Appleway
Mee
Valley
Rover
Australia
Lions Battle Berkeley Springs In Home Basketball Rematch
The Lions basketball team hosts Berkeley Springs at Handley gym Tuesday February 21 at 8 o clock. After a 32 to 29 loss in the prior meeting Otis Sargent to referee. A large crowd is expected as local fans rally behind a possible reversal.
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Lions
Berkeley Springs
Handley Gym
Berkeley
Sime Otis Sargent
Popular Clarke County doctor Dr Robert Randolph dies
Dr Robert C. Randolph a highly regarded Clarke county physician died at his Valued home Powhatan near Boyce and Millwood after a nine week illness from embolism and leg vein inflammation. Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 3 PM at Christ Episcopal Millwood with interment at Old Chapel. He was about 58, survived by widow Isa Belle Harrison Randolph and son Robert C Randolph Jr. and several relatives, with a large local connection and ties to Carter Hall and the Mayo family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert C. Randolph
Clarke County
Powhatan
Boyce
Millwood
Winchester
Randolph
Dr. Randolph
Virginia
Thomas and
Page Burwell Randolph
George Burwell
Richmond
Isabelle Harrison
Henry Harrison
Robert C. Randolph, Jr
Margaret Randolph
Christ Episcopal Church of
B. Duvall Chambers
Old Chapel
Dr. Randolph and His Family Have Lived For Many Years At “Powhatan
Peter H. Mayo
Thomas N. Carter
Benehan Cameron
Mayo
Mrs. Emma E. Orebaugh Dies Near Stephens City at 61
Mrs Emma E Orebaugh 61 wife of J H Orebaugh formerly of Mount Crawford Rockingham county Va died yesterday at her home near Stephens City after a protracted illness Death occurred at 3 o clock Survived by husband a daughter Mrs Charles R Bowers of Baltimore two sons Bernard and J B Orebaugh of Stephens City a brother E C Roller of Staunton and three grandchildren Funeral services will be at the family home Tuesday at 10 am conducted by Rev E O Graham then interment at Mount Crawford at 2 pm
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emma E. Orebaugh
J. H. Orebaugh
Mount Crawford
Rockingham County
Stephens City
Orebaugh
Charless R. Bowers
Baltimore
Bernard
J. B. Orebaugh
E. C. Roller
Staunton
Bernice
Mary Bell
Camma Jane Orebaugh
John J
Julia Ann Roller
Trinity Reformed Church of
E. O. Graham
Trinity Lutheran Church of
Virginia cedar rust law upheld by Supreme Court
The Supreme Court sustains Virginia's cedar rust law protecting apple orchards by removing infected red cedars within two miles of an orchard. The Shenandoah Valley case, brought by Julius V. Miller and others, challenged private property destruction for public agricultural protection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Virginia
Supreme Court
Shenandoah Valley
Julius V. Miller
Church reorganizes to boost efficiency in city life
Centenary Reformed Church executives reorganize departments for worship education evangelism and missions and establish committees on social service unity finance publicity and a church cabinet to coordinate activities and reduce conflicts. Rev Dr Flickinger C Vernon Eddy and C S Hartman led the report. Rev and Mrs Edwin Tinks visiting guests have returned home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Centenary Reformed Church
S. L. Flickinger
C. Vernon Eddy
C. S. Hartman
Reformed Church
United States
Fuckinger
Winchester
Cmomon
Old Feud Said To Be Direct Cause Of Fatal Shooting
Col T Leroy Springs Lancaster S C magnate shot in the head by Eldred Griffith in Charlotte Watchmen say an old business feud sparked the attack Griffith arrested and jailed Springs was taken to a hospital with nonfatal wound and two more shots fired as bystanders intervened
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Col. T. Leroy Springs
Lancaster, S. C
Eldred Griffith
Charlotte, N. C
Associated Press
Charlotte
N.C
Lancaster
8. C
Springs
Griffith
Colonel Spring
Colonel Springs
South
Long
South Carolina
Fort Mills
Mrs. Springs
President Signs Shenandoah Park Measure
President Coolidge signed a bill creating an area for the proposed Shenandoah National Park to be administered by the National Park Service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shenandoah Park
Washington
Coolidge
Shenandoah National Park
National Park Service
Conrad DeHaven Dies In County
Conrad DeHaven a well known county farmer died at his Gainesboro home after a several week illness from complications. He was about 65 and leaves three children Mrs. Virginia Kelso Meredith Dehaven and Conrad Dehaven. The funeral will be at 11 o clock Wednesday morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Conrad Dehaven
Gainesboro
Virginia Kelso
Meredith Dehaven
Looting Hits Baltimore Offices Over Week End
Thieves rifled five downtown Baltimore offices over the week end stealing negotiable bonds valued at 65000 cash jewelry and stamps worth more than 1000 and small sums from other offices. A safe was opened by listening to its combination. Louis Kelinsberg president of the Wi nowee Company of America discovered the disrupted desk contents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Baltimore
Winowee Company of America
Louis Kelinsberg
Northwestern National Insurance Company
Finance Service Company
American Oil Company
Home Fertilizer Company
Handley High Band and Orchestra to Give Annual Concert
Handley High School presents its annual Band and Orchestra concert on Friday February 24 at 830 PM directed by Prof Mellwee. Proceeds go to pay instrument debt, admission 50 cents adults 25 cents children. a long standing community event noted for improvement and public support.
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Mandley
Handley High School
W. Tt. Mellwee
Handley Band
Winchester
Handley Schools
United States
Canada
Tribute by Handley Juniors To Memory Of Their Teacher
The Handley High School junior class adopts a tribute to Grace L. Bond, longtime teacher and sponsor. They praise her as a nurturing “school mother” whose ideals shaped students and urge carry on her work, offering sympathy to her loved ones.
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Handley Juniors
Grace L. Bond
Handley High School
Big Week In Store For Winchester Theatregoers
The Empire in Winchester announces a week of top entertainment. Jackie Coogan appears in Buttons today. West Point stars William Haines and Joan Crawford on Tuesday and Wednesday. The King of Kings with augmented music is shown Thursday. Friday and Saturday feature a Broadway-type show headlined by Davey White and the Nighthawk Syncopators with Ruth Stanley and Gloria LeBlanc in supporting acts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Empire
Jackie Coogan
Buttons
Haines
Joan Crawford
West Point
King of Kings
Davey White
Nighthawk
Ruth Stanley
Gloria Leb
Nail causes confinement of Virginia tower worker
Harry Rainsberger of the Northern Virginia Tower Company is confined at home with an infected foot after stepping on a nail last week. His physician has administered tetanus serum to guard against lockjaw.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Rainsberger
Northern Virginia Tower Company
Let us have your wash day Winchester Steam Laundry
Cleaning and pressing service advertised with contact by phone 2 percent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester Steam Laundry
Emmons Testimony Pins Blame On Klan Leader For Beatings Plan
Hugh F. Emmons of South Bend testifies to Attorney General Gilliam that a man named Sirman from the imperial Klan office urged South Bend Klan No. 52 to recruit by beating people and tar and feathering. Emmons says Sirman pushed for a stronger Southern spirit and protestant demonstrations to draw members as Klan leaders discussed finance and political tactics. The deposition relates to a suit seeking receivership and loss of the state charter for the Klan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Indianapolis
Ind
Hugh F
Pat") Emmons
South Bend
Gilliam
Imperial Office
Ku Klux Klan
Valley Klan No. 52
Ammons
Cyclops
Klan of South Bend
Emmans
Klan
Emmons
Sirman
Cyclops Hespene 8
Wits
Sh Man Wee Aatel
Kew
St. Joseph
W. Lee Smith
Indiana
Smith
Grace Bond Remembered At Handley School Funeral
A large funeral service was held for Grace Bond wife of Walker McC Bond longtime Handley Schools instructor. The Washington and Piccadilly site heard eloquent tributes from three ministers and school and community leaders as a large crowd paid final respects and burial followed at Mount Hebron Cemetery. Pallbearers included Joseph L Joliffe John W Jolliffe William Lupton James H Lupton McSherry Lupton and Daniel W Lupton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace Bond
Walker McC. Bond
Handley Schools
Friends’ Meeting House
Washington and
Piccadilly Streets
Handley Fund
Handley
The
Red Cross
Boy Scouts
Edward Janney
Baltimore
J. Luther Neff
Market Street
Mary Lupton
Susan I. Pidgeon
Wadesville
Annie L. Rees
Thurman Mulford
Washington
Mount Hebron
Joseph L. Joliffe
John W. Jolliffe
Willam E Lupton
Martinsburg
James Il. Lupton
McSherry ‘Lupton
Daniel W. Lupton
City
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E. B. White
Berryville
Blue Ridge
Bigamist
St. Elmo Cooper
Cy Mee
Centenary Reformed Congregation
Edwin Tinks
Casanova, Va
Robert MM. Ward
K. K.K
Pat” Emmons
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