Memorial Exercises for President Harding Communal Tribute
Senate and House join in official memorial for Warren G Harding. Secretary Hughes delivers a tribute praising the late president’s American character and steadfast perseverance. The joint session, attended by Coolidge, cabinet, justices, and diplomats, is broadcast nationwide.
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Warren Yy Harding
Hughes
Senate
House
Harding
Hu Hes
Coolidge
Supreme Court
Virginia preparatory schools form statewide association
A Virginia association of preparatory schools was organized at the University of Virginia with representatives from 12 private secondary schools. Dr. W. G. Pendleton was elected president and Thomas H. Russell vice president. An executive committee will draft a constitution and report at a second meeting later this school session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia Association of Preparatory Schools
Ursity of Virginia
Shenandoah Valley
Academy
T. J. Roller
Augusta Military Academy
Carter Walker
Woodberry Forest
N. J. Perkins
Fork Union Military Academy
Virginia
Staunton Military Academy
Virginia Episcopal School
Woodberry Forest School
Rummage sale and church mission class announced
A rummage sale at Red Cross headquarters Saturday March 1 features donated clothing for distribution to needy families with proceeds aiding schoolchildren garments and sick room supplies. Braddock Street Methodist Church Woman's Missionary Society holds a mission study class February 25 27 and 29 at 730 p.m. in the Golden Rule Bible Class room. Everyone welcome.
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Red Cross
Woman's Missionary Society of
Braddock Street Methodist Church
Frederick to gain over three thousand for roads if bill passes
Richmond Virginia February 27 special to the Star reports a bill to change the distribution of the 1 cent gasoline tax for feeder roads has passed the House 54 to 18 and moves to the Senate. Frederick county would gain 3243.14 under the new method while many northwestern counties would lose.
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The
Star
Richmond
Boyd R. Wards
House
Senate
Frederick
Valley
DeFriece
Bristol
Russell
Buchanan
Richards
Henderson
Buchannan
Southwestern
Virginia
Religious controversy in mission work risks wreckage of cooperation
Newport News Feb 27 The Presbyterian World Alliance report on foreign missions explores whether interdenominational cooperation can be salvaged amid a church war. It notes fierce fundamentalist and modernist stances, with divisions abroad and within China where a Bible Union grows, challenging unity in Christian mission.
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Associated Press
Newport News
Committee On Foreign Missions
The
Presbyterian World Alliance
Alliance Today
R. P. Mackay
Toronto
Board of Foreign Missions of
Presbyterian Church In Canada
China
Bible Union
Oxford
International Alliance
Robert E. Speer
Presbyterian Church
United States
Distributor sought in Winchester for regional agency
A manufacturing representative visits Winchester to appoint a distributor for the district. The opportunity promises a straightforward, lucrative, ongoing business. Apply to E. J. Gray at Hotel Jack. Lost leather bag black with money inside. Liberal reward at Star office.
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Winchester
E. J. Gray
Jack
Wanted Janitor for First Floor Work
A job ad seeks a competent janitor for the building's first floor with good pay. Postoffice Box 158. The Women's Democratic Club meets Friday at 8 PM at Handley Library with a Teapot Dome discussion featured.
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Women’s Democratic Club
Handley Library
Used Cars at Mid City Garage
Mid City Garage offers several vehicles including One Star Sedan priced at 450 dollars and One Hudson Touring models 5p 600 dollars 7p 650 dollars. A One Chevrolet Truck priced 450 dollars and several Fords are listed with varying prices.
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Mid City
Virginia academy edges Handley High in close 23 to 20 win
Shenandoah Valley Academy defeated Handley High School 23 to 20 in a tightly contested prebeu pennant game. Bowles Patterson Dickinson led VA with solid shooting while Winkfield Willey Riley and Hockman starred for Handley as the home crowd packed the So VA Gym.
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Shenandoah Valley Academy
Handley High School
Academy
Handley
Bowles
Patterson
Dickinson
Winkfield
Willey
Riley
Hockman
R. F. Bolwe
Winktfield
Thieau
I. OF
Willey ‘Patterson
Riley Montgomery
Hockman Dickinson
Sargent
Ss. i A
Ww. S
Ellen
Deni Pee Maeton
L O M To Hold Smoker In Friendship Hall
The Loyal Order of Meose postpones its meeting to Thursday night due to Friendship Bazar in progress. Full initiation with side degrees, refreshments, smoker, music and speech are planned. Pap reminds members February 28 at 8 pm at Friendship Hall.
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Loyal Order of Meose
Friendship Bazar
Peter
Friendship Hall
Virginia-Carolina Chemicals Declines In Early Trading
Stock market trading was sluggish with Virginia Carolina Chemicals stock slipping as the preferred fell four points and the common dropped to 41 1 4. Oil prices showed heaviness and call money opened at 4 1 4 percent in New York trading.
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Associated Press
New York
Virginia-Carolina Chemical
The Fool's Awakening at Empire Tomorrow
A Metro Picture Production will screen tomorrow at the Empire Theatre for a single day with a 30 minute vaudeville sketch featuring Miss Buzzella Henry Clayton Ritter Bill Schneider and Miss Martha Ritter. The film is The Fool's Awakening adapted from William J Locke's The Tale of Triona. Seven reels of bristling action promise a top screen experience.
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Metro Picture
Empire Theatre
Buzzella Henry
Clayton Ritter
Bill” Schneider
Martha Ritter
Wm. J. Locke
Triona
Seal's Music Store Closing Tonight Event at Apollo Dancing Academy
Beginning February 28 the store will close daily at 6 pm except Saturdays. Peck Mills and his Orchestra perform at Crandall's Apollo Dancing Academy in Martinsburg West Virginia on Monday night March 3. Admission details not fully legible.
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Seal’s
Peck Mills
Crandall
Apollo Dancing Academy
Martinsburg
W. Va
Union Telephone Co plans dissolution of Virginia operations
The American Union Telephone Company of Virginia will file a petition March 31, 1924 with the State Corporation Commission seeking dissolution by the commission and stockholder consent. The Winchester exchange is the last Virginia link, tied to long lease lines with Shenandoah and Rockingham counties. Withdrawal may leave the Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone Company as the sole local provider with fixed Winchester rates.
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Star
American Union Telephone Company of Virginia, Inc
State Corporation Commission
American’ Union ‘Telephone Co
Virginia
Old United Telephone Company
Winchester
See Or Fels Phone Company
Av Local Corporation
Winchester Telephone Company
Samuel L. Hoover
Wwburg
Canberle
Craton Company
Perposenene
Harrisburg
Cumberland Valley
Chesapeake and Potomac Company
Bell Telephone Company
Old
Cumberland Valley Telephone Company
Shenandoah Valley
Shenandoah
Rockingham
Mutual
Valley
American Union Company
Winchester Exchange
Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone Company
C. and P. Company
C. and P
W. T. U. Meets at Handley Library February 28
The regular W. T. U. gathering is set for Handley Library on Thursday February 28 at 3 o'clock. Ip Fresh shipment Miss Holladay's Homemade Candies arrives priced at 65c and 1.25 per box. 26-16-21 The People's Drug Co.
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Handley Library
Miss Holladay
The
People’s Drug Co
Empire Screen Tonight Show Promises Thrills and Heart
Local listings advertise a dramatic thriller billed as the greatest crook drama ever screened. The notice highlights tonight's Empire presentation and notes a Thursday appearance by Harrison Ford and Tom Mix on Saturday Ip.
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Harrison Ford
Tom MIX
Virginia matriarch dies after stroke at 83
Olivia Pierce Sowers widow of George W. Sowers aged 83 died at 3 pm at the home of her niece Mrs. Stanley Harmer 110 West Cork Street Clarke County Virginia She was an invalid the last year suffered a stroke four weeks ago and leaves a son Robert F Sowers three daughters Mrs W Smith Mrs Grant and Mrs J C Erb a sister Nannie Fry 13 grandchildren and eight great grandchildren Funeral services set for Berryville at 11 am conducted by Rev F T McFaden at the Harmer residence
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Olivia Pierce Sowers
George W. Sowers
Paul and
Mary Norfolk Pierce
Pierce
Milton Valley
Clarke County
Stanley ©. Harmer
West Cork Street
Virginia
Stones
The
Baptist Church
Stephenson
Grant
Martinsburg
J. C. Erb
Berryville
Nannie Fry
Washington
Decide Candidates Petitions Tomorrow
Winchester Democratic executive committee chair C Harry Hardy calls a 7 80 PM meeting in the council chamber to canvass petitions for councilman and mayor nominees to verify filings within the legal primary period. Some petitions may have been filed late and February 29 is cited by candidates. Public invited to Chicken and Waffle Supper in Boyce Virginia February 29 March 1 6 to 10 PM.
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C. Harry Hardy
Democratic Executive Committee
Winchester
Council
Boyce
Senator Smoot Loan Controversy Ties to Publi Urged Leased
A telegraph bundle from Washington to Publi Urged Leased and to Senator Slemp details a $100,000 loan involving Albert Fall and the White House era. Messages reference Melan Beach Florida cottage and efforts to provide easy access for publications. White House, Coolidge era, and McLean Beach communications appear, with references to Palmer and Adoo in ongoing intrigue.
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Smoot
Afroot
Ady
Associated Pre
Washington
Albert B. Fall
Beach
Fla
John J Washington
White House
Hing
Ville
Start House
McLean
P Palmer
Desperate revolver duel leaves two dead near Thompson Valley
In Tazewell County Virginia, Joe Smith aged 30 is dead and Isaac Hill aged 32 mortally wounded after a longtime grudge led to a pistol duel at the Adams and Thompson Lumber Co camp. Smith fired first, Hill was struck in the neck, and both men grappled before a fatal volley ended the fight.
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Tazdpwhll
Joe Smith
Isaac Hill
Thompson Valley
Here
Smith
Hill
Adams and Thompson Lumber Company
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Lagrippe
Handley School
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the Empire
Montmouth
Coca-Cola
OLD Telephone Company
Adko
State
G W. Sowers
Tig
C. B. Slemp
Tazewell
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