Lodge Members Are Guests At Oyster Roast
Loyalty Council members of the Order of Fraternal Americans and affiliated groups held an oyster roast in Sarah Zane Hall on Friday evening. About 125 attended from 16 Valley district councils, with a 190 percent membership gain reported. Speakers included A W Shade Virginia Woolen Mill quartet and E L Alger addressing fraternal aims and the National Home serving 1 400 children.
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Loyalty Council
Order of Fraternal Americans
National Council
United American Mechanics
Sarah Zane Hall
W. H. Bush
Valley District
No. 7
A. W. Shade
Virginia ‘Woolen Mill
E. L. Alger
Benefit Department
National Home
Brother Mack
Baltimore
Oklahoma tenor earns Met contract after debut in Manon
Richard Bourks illness and a string of favors gave Joseph Bentonelli a chance with the Metropolitan Opera in New York. The 33 year old Oklahoma tenor, who had just auditioned a week earlier after debuting in Manon, has signed a contract to sing in several other presentations this season. Bentonelli changed his name from Benton in Oklahoma to Bentonelli after singing in Italy.
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Richard “Ooks
Joseph Bentonelli
Oklahoma
Metropolitan Opera Company
New York
Bentonelli
Benton
Italy
Dallas Texas to host state birthday centennial celebration
Texas plans a year long Centennial observance with a large party sized to fit the state. More than 20 towns and cities will coordinate celebrations across Dallas and other communities.
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Dallas
Texas
Thoxine Relief Promises Internal Cure for Sore Throat
A vintage ad touts Thoxine as pure internal medicine for sore throat and difficult swallowing. It claims quick relief without gargling, suitable for children, with 35c 60c and $1.00 bottles and a money back guarantee from Bakers Drug Store and Boyd Drug Store.
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Bakers Drug Store
Boyd Drug Store
Raskob and duPont Hit With Tax Fraud Allegations
The U S government accuses John J. Raskob and Pierre S duPont of conniving to create fictitious stock losses to cut income tax for 1929. DuPont allegedly claimed losses totaling 3 120 645 while Raskob sought 4 375 523 and unreported income stood at 54 169.
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Internal Revenue Bureau
Washington
John J. Raskob
Pierre S. duPont
American Liberty League
duPont
Raskob
Democratic National Committee
Calendar notices for school clubs and events
The week lists advisory periods and multiple 3:00 events including Glee Club Orchestra and basketball. Tuesday features Boys Glee Club and more basketball games. Friday invites constructive criticism for the Junior Evening Star from readers.
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Lucille Elmore
Schoolroom basketball challenge and student notes
Mrs Perry and Miss Robinsons classrooms plan a basketball game while Eliza beth Oates returns after illness and Gus Cahill teases girls. Ada Bayliss has mumps and Janet Largent recovers from appendicitis. The Lucille Elmore Revue with dancing singing and violin opens tonight with 20 cent student admissions to boost attendance.
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Mrs. Perry
Miss Robinson
Ada Bayliss
Janet Largent
Lucille Elmore
Sudents
Public Enemies on Ice Skid Through Winchester Streets
A pair of students mock safety rules as they spin on icy Main Street then speed off, endangering other citizens. The writer warns members of a youth group to consider public safety and the consequences of dangerous driving in Winchester.
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Main Street
Winchester
Monograms Lost Meaning at Handley High
Readers criticize Handley corridors where the school H is bought for pennies, eroding its meaning as a badge of hard work. They urge authorities to protect the monogram’s honor and ensure only deserving students wear it.
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Handley High School
Etiquette Column Critique of Public Makeup Use
A fairness minded etiquette column responds to complaints about its coverage of girls and boys. The piece argues public makeup use is discourteous, sharing beauty secrets and violating propriety, urging readers to watch etiquette.
Hand ley hosts dramatic week of college basketball
The Hand ley league saw eight teams in tight competition with Harvard Yale Army Navy Princeton Notre Dame California and Columbia. Yale beat Harvard 19 2 though captain Donald Smith was ill Army edged Navy 6 5 in a dramatic finish Columbia beat Princeton 25 13 Notre Dame topped California 11 10 and Notre Dame beat Columbia 21 20 in a late thriller.
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Handley
Harvard
Yale
Donald Smith
Bill Huntsberry
Army
Navy
Grove
Thrift
Columbia
Princeton
Sutton
Notre Dame
California
Colubia
Notre. Dame
Love In Bloom Couples Exchange Silly Banter
A playful page excerpt shows Elmer and Honeybunch quarreling gently about tomorrow morning as Kitty Baker and Dick Kern share exchanged quips. Betty Wilkens jokes about her hair shrinking after washing while others chide each other with light chatter.
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Elmer
Honeybunch
Morgan Appears Willingly at Senate Probe Photos
International banker J P Morgan, famed for camera shyness, now poses willingly as he testifies before the senate munitions committee investigating wartime financing. His 250 pound frame dominates photographers in Washington as he stands for the two executives and observers.
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John Pierpont Morgan
Senate Munitions Committee
Senate
Morgan
Washington
Morgan Questioned by Senators in Munitions Inquiry
General view shows John Pierpont Morgan as chief witness before the Senate Munitions Committee in Washington. Morgan faces the camera across the table while partner Thomas Lamont sits to his right. Senator Gerald P. Nye appears with his back to the camera.
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Senate Munitions Committee
Washington
John Pierpont Morgan
Morgan
Thomas Lamont
Gerald P. Nye
Stomach Causes Most Ills, Says Local Expert ARAX Ad
Local health lecturer Mr. R. W. Harris of Miller's Medicines promotes ARAX as a stomach focused remedy. He claims digestion roots through kidneys, liver and nerves, urging a six day test and offering a free trial with a health booklet at Miller's, 107 N Loudoun Street.
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R. W. Harris
Miller's Medicines
Loudoun Street
Millers
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Lynchburg
Associated Press
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John J. Raskeb
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Junior Evening Star
FIEND
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Evening Star
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Gus
Cahill
Robert Johnso Sutton _ Bair
Kitty Baker
Dick Kern
Bill Baker
Betty
Betty Wilkens
Sillies
J. P. Morgan
Shy
Arax
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