Randolph-Macon Academy to be rebuilt at once after fire
Fire damaged Randolph Macon Academy in Front Royal Virginia as a $200000 rebuilding plan was announced. Trustees will meet at Ashland to authorize work while fund drives reach about $160000 with local donors contributing $60000. Principal Dr Charles L Melton, injured retrieving students, remains in recovery as classes resume in temporary sites.
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Randolph-Macon Academy
The
Ted Press
Yront. Worth
Jad
A.mei
Ashland
Homer H. Sherman
Front Royal
Randolp
Charles L. Melton
Olanges
Masonic Temple
Methodist Church
Nicaragua
Fire Fatality Tests Courage of Illinois Institute Leader
In Rock Island Illinois a dormitory fire killed seven year old Kenneth Lum of Chicago and seriously burned Col C R Terry commandant of the Illinois Military Institute. Colonel Terry climbed a ladder and went to a second story room to save the child but fire and collapsing roof trapped him until Major Ellis Brandt retrieved him.
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Associated Press
Rock Island
Kenneth Lum
Chicago
Col
C. R. Terry
Illinois Military Institute
Aledo
Here
Terry
Lum
Major Ellis, Brandt
Injured Randolph-Macon Academy Students Eased in Hospital
Fire destroyed the Randolph Macon Academy buildings in Rent Royal leaving students at Winchester Memorial Hospital with injuries but improving. No fatalities seen. parents traveled from Lyon Center and Hollins to visit sons Francis Wayland and Kenneth Giles who suffer fractures and severe injuries.
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Randolph-Macon Academy
Academy
Rent Royal
Winchester Memorial Hospital
William Wayland
Lyon Center
Francis Wayland
Washington Hospital
William B. Giles
Hollins
New York
Kenneth Giles
Lost Service Certificate Notice for Marvin D. Haines
Lost document notice for Marvin D. Haines includes an adjusted service certificate reward details and location Ken St. with partial reference numbers. Further details unavailable in the fragment.
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Marvin D. Haines
Ken St
Pay Now Save Discount Offers In January List
Advance rates urged by the Progressive Farmer for payments by carrier or mail. The January List note warns that the last May at the above rates, urging remit tance now to save on costs.
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Ted
Omer
the Evening Star
Shenandoah Valley Bank Declares 14 Percent Dividends
The annual meeting of Shenandoah Valley National Bank of Winchester re elected directors R Gray Williams J George Baetjer L Janney and Charles W Trenary. William G Hardy reports yearly operations with earnings strong and two dividends totaling 14 percent paid to stockholders. Officers reelected include R Gray Williams president W A Baker vice president and W G Hardy cashier and trust officer.
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Shenandoaa Valley National Bank of Winchester
Stoe R. Gray William
J. George Baetjer
L. ©. Janney
Charles W. Trenary
William G. Hardy
R. Gray Williams
W. A. Baker
W. G. Hardy
J. Few Brown
Clark
M. Smith
FE. G. Rusk
C. M. Smith
Carl T.cather
A. S. Henkel
R. H. Gray
Robert D. Glaize
W. A. Collins
George Allison, Jr
John C. Blackburn
Lillian Millison
Katherine Dispannett
Lila Rush
Gertrude Clevenger
Mia
Brownie Sampsell
Elsie Mathews
Fifteen Workmen Injured In Bus Crash At Garage
Fifteen laborers from west New York were injured when a bus bound for Spencer Kellogg Company’s plant in Edgewater New Jersey rolled loose from its driver on Gorge road and crashed into a garage. Initial reports suggested two deaths, but police reported no serious injuries. The Hudson River launch disaster involving the same company’s employees occurred a few weeks earlier.
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Associated Press
Edgewater
N. J
West New York
Spencer-Kellogg Company
Gorge Road
New York
Hudson River
Red Cross Seeks Clothing For Randolph Macon Boys
Winchester residents are urged to donate second hand clothing in good condition to the Red Cross at City Hall for Randolph Macon Academy boys affected by a recent fire. Items needed include sweaters coats suits underwear socks shoes and hats. Boys aged about 14 to 18 will receive apparel as parents provide replacements.
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Winchester
the Red Cross
Randolph- Macon’ Academy
Feee* Royal
Red Cross
Sale of 1-B Seals Highlights Christmas Charity Drive
District Nurse Association reports a successful holiday sale of tuberculosis seals in Winchester and Frederick County. The event supported the white plague stamp campaign, with workers thanked and a luncheon planned for January 22. Nurse activity details show extensive visits, prenatal and tuberculosis caseloads, and a forthcoming chest clinic on January 22. Handley School students contributed food, baskets, and toys for the needy.
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Winchester
Frederick County
Nurse Association
D. W. Ritenour
5. Rosenmeyer
Farmers and Merchants National Bank
Clarence Hardy
District Nurse Association
Josephine FL Arthur
Evelyn C. Dean
Tervie
Ining F. Pennell Ee
Virginia Hospital
Rotary and
Kiwanis Clubs
University Hospital
Charlottesville
T.B. Clinic
Catawba
B. C. Harper
Handley Schools
Chinese Bandits Massacre Thousands in Shantung Town
A Reuters dispatch from Peking reports messages from Shantung that Wanghihuao, a town of about a thousand inhabitants, was massacred by bandits. The news notes the mass killing occurred recently and is the latest in ongoing unrest.
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Associated Press
London
Reuter
Peking
Shantung
Wanghihuao
Winchester proposes academy relocation after Front Royal fire
The Winchester Chamber of Commerce sent Judge E D Newman a sympathy telegram to Randolph Macon Academy after a fire destroyed the Front Royal main building. It offered Winchester as a potential site, expressing sympathy and willingness to assist and noting rumors of not rebuilding in Front Royal.
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Randolph-Macon Academy
Front Royal
Winchester Chamber of Commerce
E. D. Newman
Academy
Winchester
Bonds for city property and improved farms
Improved City Property and Improved Farms bonds issued at one third of mortgage value. Denominations include 500 and 1900 dollars. For more details contact Hansbrough and Carter Insurance Loans Real Estate.
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Hansbrough & Carternsurance
Handley Board Reelects Officers and Reports Trust Fund Status
At the Handley Board of Trustees annual meeting old officers were reelected: R. Gray Williams president M. M. Lynch vice president A. M. Baker treasurer C Verhoh Eddy secretary. The president reported over 1.9 million dollars invested with minimal losses and most interest collected. The color ed school building funds were set for Spring use. Librarian Vernon Eddy and staff reported strong library use in Winchester. The board praised cooperation with the School Board and Common Council. Members present included Williams Carter Lynch Sloat and Puller with Byrd and Cooper absent.
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R. Gray Williams
M. M. Lynch
A. M. Baker
C. Verhoh Eddy
C Vernon Eddy
Lbrarian
Judith C. Gibson
George ©. Hardy
C. Vernon Endy
Winchester
Virginia
Eddy
Star-inful
Handley Board
School Board
Common Council
Trial of 145 Furniture Makers Opens in Chicago
In Chicago on January 11 the trial began for 145 bedroom and dining furniture manufacturers including 79 corporations and 66 individuals. The case, before Federal Judge George A. Carpenters Combination, accuses restraint of trade in violation of the Sherman Antitrust Law and follows indictments issued July 26, 1925. Notable defendants include A. C. Brown of Grand Rapids, secretary of the National Alliance of Furniture Manufacturers, and William H. Coye, Grand Rapids cost expert. Brown is appealing a contempt sentence for refusing to submit records to a federal grand jury.
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Associated Press
Chicago
United States
George A. Carpenters
A. C. Brown
Grand Rapids
National Alliance of Furniture Manufacturers
William H. Coye
Association
Dailtude Brown
Supreme Court of the United States
Coolidge Nicaragua-Mexican Message Angers House
Representative Huddleston of Alabama labeled President Coolidge speech to Congress a deliberate affront to Mexico. In Nicaragua, U S naval forces moved up the Escondido river to a 60 mile neutral zone, and another neutral zone was set at the Wawa river mouth. Found a man's gold watch. owner to Star office.
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Associated Press
Washington
Star Office
Nat Broadcasting plans big spend on classic programs
The National Broadcasting Company quotes a 3 300 000 dollar year budget to provide entertainment to radio fans nationwide at no cost to listeners. It expects 1 500 000 dollars in talent costs from commercials sponsoring programs via NBC hookups as losses rise across U S stations. The policy will continue to bar product plug talks while sponsor names appear only in simple announcements.
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Gunoun
United States
Aylesworth
Farmers and Merchants Bank directors elected in Winchester
The Farmers and Merchants National Bank of Winchester held its annual stockholders meeting and elected directors for the coming year. H D Fuller was chosen president and William B E Cooper vice president, with Jacob H Yost as cashier. The December 31 deposits reached 2,184,000, up 104,000 from last year, amid a 200,000 capital and 330,600 surplus. The meeting noted a plan for reopening next Thursday January 13.
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Farmers and Merchants National Bank of Winchester
Pa Feignes
Cooper
Hy .D
L . Scott Grant
George W. Haddox
J. 3
Haldeman
M. Lynch
Chas
R. McCain
H. B. McCormac
John J. Ridgeway
John M.steck
Her Honor the Governor at Winchester Theatre
Emma Howard Wight reviews the film at Winchester Theatre praising its strong plot, political themes, and Pauline Frederick performance as Governor Fenway. The drama highlights a woman in high office choosing mother love over politics and accuses corruption while affirming female leadership. Wanted boarders at 2228 Braddock St. (1-14-1p-21).
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Emma Howard Wight
Winchester Theatre
New York
Pauline Frederick
Fenway
Miss Frederick
Braddock St
Who Made the Devil Debated by Dr Bridgers at Tabernacle
A large Winchester crowd attended Dr Bridgers discussion on Who Made the Devil at the Tabernacle. He argued biblical origins of Satan, noted Jesus and angels, and urged revival through Bible reading and prayer. Mrs Bridgers and Luther Bridgers joined in songs, with evening and morning services announced.
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Dr. Bridgers
Tabernacle
Bridgera
Menwoe
Ttilor
Homer Jenkins
Lord Jesus
Jesus
H. M. ‘Ganter
Winchester
Prof
Jenkins
Bridgers
Vival
OS Hee
Adam
Satan
God
Heaven
Michael
Felf
Christ
Jesus Christ
Mitchell
Headlight Testing Day and Night in Middletown Garage
A brief notice from Middletown Garage announces a headlight testing day and night event. Details are limited but indicate a public service or inspection activity for drivers.
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Middletown
Violence erupts in Cocula clash leaves many dead or wounded
Dispatches report 21 killed and 10 wounded in a clash between Mexican factions and municipal authorities in Cocula Jalisco. Catholic leaders and police were involved as tensions rise, with bishops detained and a probe ordered by Interior authorities.
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Associated
Mexico
I Mes
Cocula
Jalisco
Ior
Pal
Muni
Politemem
Asity
Bisbop Cunl Ding
Dobisco
Mexan Prey Te Vete
Hop Dinas
Bey Hor
Rene Capistran Ly Cathotte
League For the Defetae
York
United Press
of the Interior
Senor Pejada
McCarite
Hiplhop Hinks Ree
Eburgh
Directors Reelected by Large Stockholders Meeting
The bank held its regular annual meeting with C McVicar as chairman. Directors elected for the ensuing year include Larrick, Sheetaker, Moling, Brown, Rosenberger, Anderson, Humston, Bond, and Hagley among others. President Larrick spoke as the cashier reported a substantial rise in business. The session continued past 2 PM with several stockholders addressing the gathering.
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C McVicar
Sloat
Cas
Firemen battle long blaze in freezing weather
Newburgh firemen battled for hours in zero weather to control a large blaze that damaged a business district. Sixteen families were left homeless by the fire and its effects on the area.
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Newburgh
Burgh
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