Apple Blossom Festival Executive Committee formed
The third Apple Blossom Festival begins organization as the executive committee at the George Washington Hotel meets with President Cooper presiding. Colonel Russell and the Staunton Military Academy cadets inspect sites for encampment while plans to solicit apples and showcase local interests proceed.
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George Washington Hotel
Cooper
Steere
Jigan
Russell
Staunton Military Academy
Union
Cral
Rus
Adams Jailed For Failure To Pay Auto DUI Fine
County justice records show Pierra Adams convicted of operating a vehicle while intoxicated. He paid a $69.25 fine but later failed to raise the money. Justice Tavenner jailed him for 80 days in lieu of the unpaid amount with a final court date set to show payment or face further action.
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Santena
Pierra Adams
Tavenner
Pannett
Adams
Taventier
Minglly
Execution of Henry Butler in Delaware Jail Yard
Henry Butler, an African American convicted of a felonious attack, was executed by hanging in the Delaware county jail yard after the death penalty was carried out. A large crowd supported by state troops witnessed the event as Butler faced the gallows and was pronounced dead minutes later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georg WN
Henry Butler
Steinmetz
Bridgeville
Eleanor
Butler
Megro
Bud Coy
Joseph ‘Waple
Georgetown
William” R
Listen To Me Musical Company Shines With Premium Road Show
The Listen To Me musical company, a high class road show with thirty in the cast and twelve styled chorus girls, delights nightly with gorgeous costumes and polished performances. Ken Christy headlines a strong lineup in a show praised as a remarkable Bricé production with only three remaining performances tonight and tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ken
Christy
Joan
Salvation Army to Hold Special Religious Services
Brigadier William H Barrett divisional commander of the Salvation Army Potomac Division Washington accompanied by Captain William Malpens will conduct special religious services at the Court House Hart Friday February 26 at 8 00 p m and lead open air services in front of the Court House at 7 30 p m These officers will speak and also perform music they are cordially invited Craig Officer in Charge.
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William H. Barrett
Potomac
Salvation Army of
Washington, D. C
Willam Malpens
Will ‘Condi
House Hart
Court House
Craig
Hansbrough The Light Building Suit Or Business
Fragmentary text references S Main Street and a legal or business suit involving Hansbrough. Details unclear. likely a notice or notice of action affecting property or business interests.
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S. Main St
Hansbrough
First Colored Church Here 10 Celebrates Birth
A historical note on the first colored church in Winchester, founded around 1844, its supervision by Iket Street Methodist Episcopal Church, its Civil War role as a hospital, and the 26 ministers who have served since 1863. A February Sunday service invites attendance to hear what the church stood for in building a people.
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Y John Mann
Ohn
Mann
Iket Street Methodist Episcopal’ Church
Winchester
United States
Washington
Persor
VeUey
Eleven Die as Storms Roar Across Midwest and South
Reports from Chicago and Buffalo describe eleven deaths and numerous injuries from powerful windstorms sweeping from the northwest into Texas. High winds of up to 60 mph, heavy rain and snow cause widespread damage including destroyed buildings, flooded streets, and telegraph lines, with fatalities in Michigan, Wisconsin, Illinois, Mississippi, and Ohio.
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Chicago
Middle West
Northwest
Texas
Michigan
Wisconsin
Weather Bureau
Services at White Post Held by Rev Winton
The Rev W G Winton announces Sunday services at White Post including Sunday school at 7 30 p m and preaching at 8 30 p m by the pastor.
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White Post
W.’G) Winton
Bank Stock For Sale In Winchester Box 117 Ad
Bank stock for sale advertised with partial phrases. mentions to sire and cont savings. located in Porn City. Box 117 Winchester article fragment lacks full details or clear entity data.
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Sire
Savings “Bank
Porn City
Agai
Winchester
Virginia Governor appeals for $200000 Park Drive
The Virginia campaign aims to raise 200000 to fund the proposed Southern Appalachian National Park in the Blue Ridge between Front Royal and Waynesboro. Col. Robert N. Harper and Col. Lester Jones lead a Washington canvass with 50 volunteers, as Gov. Byrd urges Virginians to donate and help secure federal park status.
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Southern Appalachian National Park
Congress
Blue Ridge Mountains
Front Royal
Waynesboro
Virginia
Robert N. Harper
Loudoun County
District National Bank of Washington
Lester Jones
U. S. Commissioner of Fisheries
Culpeper
Washington
Harry E. Byrd
Virginia Park Campaign Executive Committee
Virginia Park Commission
le Bee
LARS
Byrd
Brent National Park
United States to Resume Building of Naval Vessels
The first two 10,000 ton Washington treaty cruisers for the U S Navy will be named the Pensacola and Salt Lake City. Pensacola to be built at New York navy yard and Salt Lake City under private contract. bids for the latter open March 13. These ships mark the first under the program approved by Congress and the first cruisers under the Washington treaty limits.
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Associated Press
Washington
United States Navy
Pensacola
Salt Lake City
New York Navy Yard
Congress
Ford Roadster and Touring cars for sale
1925 Ford roadster and 1924 Ford touring, both in good condition and priced right. Quick buyer preferred. Winchester Credit Corp. ad appears in the Leader’s ad on page 5. House for rent listed at 22 Main. Apply.
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Winchester Credit Corp
Campaign to save Shenandoah National Park in Winchester
Citizens urged to fund land purchase for Shenandoah National Park with a March 6 deadline. Signers led by Phillip Williams call on every resident and business to subscribe, promising one dollar per acre at first payment and four quarterly installments.
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Scania
Virginia
Thyee National Parke
Winchester
Frederick County
Shenandoah Valley
Baer
Congress
Shenandoah National Park
Deficiency Bill Factions in Senate and White House Action
House debate continues on railroad labor dispute bill while a joint hearing by Senate and House committees examines an education measure. President Coolidge acts on tax reduction, signaling executive attention to economic policy.
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Associated Press
Senate
Coolidge
House
Moroccan Rebels Keep Up Shelling Near Gibraltar
Passengers arriving from Tijuan Spanish Morocco report ongoing rebel bombardment and damage to the railway station. Local officials have been wounded in the attacks.
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Associated Press
Gibraltar
Tijuan
Spanish Morocco
Threatening letters tied to Brockton trial prompt warnings
A third threatening letter to Brockton associate city attorney Veracka was read during Anthony Bimba's trial. The missive warned of burning his house and churches and claimed Trotzky would come. Officials reviewed the threat as potential fraud since The Cheka spelling referred to a disbanded Russian secret police.
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The
Associated
Brockton
E.tria
Anthony Bimba
Antociate
Joseph
Veracka
Portland
Bimba
United States
Trotzky
CHEKA
Cpt Tre
New York
Mass
Anthony Bimbe
Secret Police of
Russia
State
Police
Department
Department of Justice
Cedar Cliff and Cedar Creek Churches Sunday Schedule
Marlboro Sunday school begins at 10 30 with preaching at 92m making the day’s service plan. The churches invite local residents to attend the morning sessions and join in worship.
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Cedar Cliff
Cedar Creek
Marlboro
Virginia Senate Moves to Abolish Game and Fish Department
The Virginia Senate votes 32 to 6 to abolish the Game and Inland Fisheries Department and to fund county salaries from a new 4 percent gasoline tax. A budget bill adds $10 annual salary increases for various officials while preserving administration appropriations. The House and Senate clash over raises, with several state officials receiving boosts, and the session enters a wind-up phase as the House reshapes its schedule.
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Richmond
Senate
Department of
Inland Fisheries and
House
Industrial Commission
Commissioner of Agriculture
Legislative Reference’ Bureau
Industria Commission
Capitol
Cake Sale Saturday at Episcopal Church
Home made desserts cakes pies breads and more offered at the Episcopal Church this Saturday February 27 starting 10 a.m. Sales held each Saturday during Lent with details available from Mrs Norval Wagather and J P Baddox.
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Epee SS Soms Episcopal Church
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