Abutting Property Tax Plan Defeated in Virginia House
The Virginia House of Delegates defeated the constitutional amendment to let cities tax abutting property owners for part of street improvement costs by 39 to 50. Four Danville charter measures were killed on second reading as debate unfolded.
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Richmond
House of Delegates
Virginia
Danville
James A H. Price
Senate
Dee
Hein
Harry C
Arlington County
Folkes
E. C. Folkes
J. Warren Tapping
Cape Charles
B. F. Buchanan
Marion
Smyth County
J. Vaughan Gary
Ten Bandit Bank Robberies Hit Missouri Cities
Ten armed bandits storm a Kansas City bank, taking about $20,000 to $50,000 and fleeing in two cars with no injuries reported. Separate Wellston Trust heist in St. Louis yields $30,000 as four men hold up the bank at gunpoint and summon employees to open the safe.
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Associated Press
Kansas City
R. C. Kemper
R. H. Rheems
Eighteenth Street
Grand Avenue
Kansas
City
SF Cine
Abel
Grand Deena
Missouri
ST. Louis
Wellston Trust Company
Easton Street
Friendship Fire Company to Hear Annual Sermon
The Friendship Fire Company No 1 will gather at Friendship Hall at 7 oclock Sunday evening February 26 to attend a group sermon at Grace Lutheran Church preached by their assistant chaplain Rev Dr A Freed. Members are urged to assemble for a strong turnout.
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Friendship Fire Company
Grace Lutheran Church
A. Freed
Friendship Hall
Sclock
Bilnare Parlour to Open at 150 N Main St Saturday
Notice announces opening of Bilnare Parlour at 150 North Main Street this Saturday February 25. Harry R. Bryant signs as sponsor inviting a share of patronage.
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Bilnare
N. Main St
Harry R. Bryant
Fords Chevs and Essexes Arrive in Three Late Models
Three late model Fords Chevs and Es**ex cars arrive in perfect condition with strong paint tires and motors. Demonstration without obligation. George Washington Garage located on North Main Street Winchester offers these bargains. Phone 60. Ad appears in local notice.
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George Washington
Main
Winchester
Winchester Steam Laundry Offers Cleaning and Pressing
Local laundry advertises wash-day services at Winchester Steam Laundry with cleaning and pressing options and phone contact 28.
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Winchester Steam Laundry
Hoover defends flood control plan before Senate panel
Washington February 24 Herbert Hoover Republican presidential hopeful testifies before the Senate commerce committee stating he backs the division of flood control costs between federal and state governments while weighing effects on rights of way and regional protections. Senator Willis presses for a clear plan and Hoover says his view favors major floodways and levee strengthening with War Department guidance. The room overflows as spectators seek political drama.
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Associated Press
Washington
Herbert Hoover
Senate. Commerce
Hawse
Missouri
South
Willis
Ohio
Hoover
Eeequer
Mississippi Valley
Ohioan
Congress
War Department
Andy Bell Wins Damage Suit by Jury's Verdict
In Circuit Court of Peoria County a jury found for Andy Bell on a $2,087 damage claim from an auto fire at Rosslyn station last September 30. The verdict, after three of hours deliberation, held gasoline overflow ignited by a hot exhaust pipe rather than a smoking cigar.
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Andy Bell
Tate ‘Fedti
Petaarick County
Dar Sutit Ving
Thorsand
Bell
Mueller
Rosslyn
Massanutten and Handley to Hold Spring Drill
Arrangements were made at a conference in Woodstock Va for a competitive drill to be held at Handley School grounds. Massanutten Academy and Winchester High School will participate with Lt Richardson and Lt Wright from Massanutten and Principal A M Jarman and Capt Paul Hartman of Handley guiding the event. Judges will be chosen by a War Department panel and the maneuvers kept secret from captains.
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Woodstock
Handley School
Massanuttentary Academy
Ahs Diey High School
Winchester
Richardson
Wright
Massanuiten Academy
A. M. Jarman
Paul Hartman
Handley
Shenandoah Valley Academy
War Department
Washington
Handley High School Concert Attracts Full House
Handley High School auditorium hosts an 8 30 p m concert by the school orchestra and band under Prof W H McIlwee. Tickets are 25 and 50 cents at the door. The programs promise high grade music and the audience hopes for strong turnout.
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W. H. McIilwee
Unmasking Order of Ku Klux Klan Wizard Affects Regalia
Winchester area Ku Klux Klan members met to unmask Imperial Wizard Hiram W. Evans and adopt Knights of the Great Forest. The pledge ends masked robes with a military style jacket and drill, declaring no political aims and announcing a nationwide unmasking effective February 22, 1928.
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Ku Klux Klan
Winchester
Hiram W. Evans
Knights of the Great Forest
Woodmen of the World
First Baptist Church Dedication Planned for Sunday
Arrangements are under way for the dedication of the First Baptist Church at Washington and Piccadilly streets with services at 11 am 3 pm and 7:30 pm inviting the public. Rev B T Clark to lead morning and evening services Rev J Luther Neff to oversee the afternoon service with Winchester ministersun. Special music planned for all three services. A private sale of household goods is listed at the home of Mrs Morton Marlees Valley Pike for Feb 24 and 25.
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First Baptist Church
Washington and
Piccadilly Streets
J. Luther Neff
Market Street Methodist Episcopal Church
Winchester Ministerial Association
Morton Marlee
Valley Pike
Future of Virginia highlighted at Winchester Chamber banquet
H C Sheetz presided over the event as J B Haldeman retired. William Carson urged Shenandoah Valley progress and urged factories and new capital, calling for a state bureau of efficiency and outreach to attract industry. The gathering at the George Washington Hotel included business and professional leaders from Winchester and local clubs.
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William “He. Carson
S N
Orients Commission of
Virginia
Audi
Winchester
George Washington Hotel
Chamber of Commerce
Rotary, Kiwanis and
Lions Clubs
American Legion
Carson
Shenandosh Valley
Chambers of Commerce
Ebngland
Commission On Conservation and Development
Bank Official Put Under Arrest
Arkansas National Bank former vice-president Stanley Lee was arrested on a federal embezzlement warrant. He is charged with embezzling $20,000 from the bank, with allegations of speculative sums totaling about $175,000 from multiple sources. The arrest took place in Hot Springs on February 24.
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Associated Press
Hot. Springs
Ark
Stanley Lee
Arkansas National Bank
Miners Believed Killed in Arkansas Mine Explosion
In Fort Smith Arkansas on February 24 an explosion at Martha Coal Company mine No 3 in Jenny Lind is believed to have killed fifteen to eighteen miners. About 125 workers were in the connected mines. more than 104 were thought to escape.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Fort Smith, Ark
Martha Coal Company
Jenny Lind
Ark
Winchester Market Specials Offer Fresh Fruit and Veg
Winchester Fruit and Vegetable Market advertises grapefruit six for 25 cents sweet oranges 28 cents a dozen bleached celery and lettuce plus prompt deliveries. Located next to Union Bank with phone contact 461.
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Winchester Fruit & Vegetable
Union Bank
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Senate Commerce Committee
Friendship Fire
Essex
Coolidge
Alexandria
Harry F. Byrd
Massanutten and
Handley 10
Handley High School
KLAN
Knights OF Great Forest
Baptist Church
Nank
Jesus
Old Dominion
W. E. Carson
Conservation and Development Commission
H. C. Sheetz
J. 8. Haldeman
Frank Reynolds
Moling & Cather’s
Rayon Stik
Lisie Underwear
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