Citizens Seek Restore of Winchester Right to Elect School Board
An Evening Star letter protests that Virginia lawmakers in 1929 moved Winchester from electing its school board to council selection without public input. The writer urges the city council to petition legislators Messrs. Cather and Denny to amend the law. The piece recalls past debates over Handley funding and night school aims, urging restored local control.
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Evening Star
Winchester
Messrs
Cather
Denny
General Educational Board
Ie Oe
Handley
Clerk
Schols
Public sentiment on night school closure questioned
J Henkel Henry of Winchester Virginia protests the discontinuation of a night school, alleging a breach of pledge with the council and urging taxpayers to voice objection to what he sees as the loss of their rights. He asks who is at fault and notes the council usually respects public opinion.
Grimes Va Boy Wins Palace Pony At The Palace
In Grimes Virginia Master Charles H Dick son of Alvin Dick won the prize Shetland pony Major Jeannette at The Palace Theatre before a crowd of more than 1000. The drawing was supervised by Mrs Mar tin Wisecarver with coupons shuffled on stage. Charles, about fourteen, will keep the pony on his farm and similar gifts are to be awarded to Palace kiddie patrons each Saturday.
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Palace Theatre
Jeannette
Palace
Charles H. Dick
Alvin Dick
Grimes, Va
Charles
Martin Wisecarver
Charles Dick
Prizes Awarded In Contests By Bryarly League
The Bryarly Community League held a Washington program on February 19 at 7 30 pm. Mildred Snyder won first prize of 1 and Luther Patton Jr. won second prize of 75 cents for best essay and declamation on George Washington. Several others received honorable mention and the Albin Orchestra performed.
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Bryarly Community League
George Washington
Mildred Snyder
Luther Patton, Jr
Lois Albin
Evelyn Bailey
Frances Fahnestock
Grace Hershman
John Ross
Miller Lynn
Hilda Orndoff
Sue Whittaker
Bin
Miss Starling
Miss Proffitt
M. A. Getz
Albin Orchestra
John Clayton
Harry Buncutter
Hugh Orndoff
George Washing
Junior League event praises Bryarly League work
Tarling spoke to teams and the school praising their efforts and the Bryarly League. She thanked participants and wished all could win prizes. The meeting closed with a prayer by Rev Seastrunk. A stray quip linked Chicago layoffs to bandits and a man in Arizona to Lincoln.
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Ton
Tarling
Sale of 18 Acre Orchard by Virginia Court
Public auction of 18 acres bearing fruit trees in Frederick County near Middletown Virginia. Sale postponed to March 12 at 11 AM under decree in Harrison versus Garrett with one third cash and two equal annual payments secured by deed of trust. Possession after court confirmation.
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T. W. Harrison
Dorothy A. Garrett
Winchester
Virginia
Frederick
Middletown
C. E. Edmondson
FPF
R Miles
F. R Miles
P. Harrison
Corporation Court of the City of
T . W Harrison
I. Corrine Barnett
Corrine Barnett
British Tariff Now In Effect Delays Ships
The British tariff on apples and many imports went into effect at 4 PM London time. Ships from New York and other ports raced to reach British ports before the tariff wall, but fog and heavy seas caused delays and raised doubt they would make port in time. Major S. Porter House, representing G. R. Cooper Harnden and Company of Liverpool, relayed the information.
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United Kingdom
London
Major
Porter House
G. R. Cooper, Harnden and Company
Liverpool
New York
Harnden
Major House
Mrs Elizabeth Riley Inherits Estate Held For Life
The will of J. W. Riley probated in Frederick County leaves all real and personal property to his wife Elizabeth M. Riley for her natural life. After her death the estate passes to their children. No executor is named but Elizabeth Riley qualified as administratrix and posted 25,000 bond with Katherine Shultz as security.
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J. W. Riley
Frederick County
Elizabeth M. Riley
Riley
Katherine Shultz
Mr. Riley
Robert
KatherineShultz
Salvation Army Seeks Piano for Court House Hall Services
Major James Mars of the Salvation Army appeals for a piano donation to aid local services. The instrument need not be new, just in fair condition, to support gatherings in the Court House Hall.
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James Mars
Salvation Army
Court House Hall
Fascist Lapua Route Clashes Near Helsinki
Fighting erupted 25 miles from Helsingfors as government troops met thousands of Lapua fascists marching on the capital. The group sent a message to the president demanding cabinet resign, pledging to destroy communism in Finland.
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Associated Press
Helsingfors
Finland
Bodies of Many Miners Feared Dead in Pocahontas Shaft
At Pocahontas Virginia a coal mine explosion left 50 workers at work. 16 believed killed with 37 coffins already readied. Rescue crews battled debris to recover bodies as officials weighed a powder blast cause.
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Associated Press
Pocahontas
Pocahontas Coal Company
Wife Slayer Pays Penalty in Chair of Death
Joseph Roman, 46, was electrocuted today at Western Penitentiary after confessing to shooting his wife in Ambridge last May. He thanked jail officials for their kindness and said he shot her believing she had been unfaithful. An Associated Press report notes Hoover with 27 honorary degrees.
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Associated Press
Bellefonte
Joseph Roman
Western Penitentiary
Amsbry
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Brown & Fisher
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Vitaphone Picture
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Guy Kibbee
Lilian Bond
Billy Barnes
FORD
Eo Drastic
G. Robinson
Hatchet Man
Chicago
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J.V. Arthur General Insurance
Rouss Ave
Hoover
Spurs
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Wallace Ford
Leila Hyams
Olga Baclanova
Rosco Ates
Paramount
Charles Ers
Meu
Beau Hunks
Narner Bro Colony
Winchester,virginia
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Lily Damita
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Lane Chandler
Gieyenne Cyclone
Gray & Sheetz
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