Campaign calls for better financing of Shenandoah Valley Inc
At Harrisonburg Virginia the second annual Shenandoah Valley Inc meeting urged larger and more intensified campaigns to attract outside capital and tourists and to promote the Blue Ridge park project. Col Glenn Smith warned funds must be raised by April 1 to secure a favorable national park report. Major Benchoff presided with D P Wine, R Gray Williams and Capt John Paul cited for leadership. meeting moved to spring if attendance remains low.
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Harrisonburg
The
Star
Shenandoah Valley, Inc
Dixieland
Shenandoah Valley
Shenandoah National Park
Blue Ridge
Glenn Smith
Southern Appalachian National Park Commission
Shenandoah
Bene i UN
Pence Eee J.benchoff
Broodceck
D. P. Wine
Claude N. Wou
New
Benchoff
Wine
Hoover
R. Gray Williams
Capt
John Paul
Col. Benchoff
Williams
Capt. Paul
Shenandoah County
Massanutten Academy
America
J. J. Rives
Methodist Church
R. Ray Brown
Winchester
Board of Directors
Walter Elison
Waynesboro
National Park Movement
Harry Cookus Takes Charge at Hollywood Hills Inn
Harry H Cookus now assistant manager in charge at the Hollywood Hills Inn Hollywood by the Sea Florida after resigning from the George Washington Hotel with Mrs Cookus and children The new hotel opened Tuesday features 2 guest rooms and a dining room seating 400 with deluxe service and about 30 maids plus day and night clerks a room clerk and a housekeeper Nearly ready dining room but opened early due to high demand It is among half a dozen large hotels in the city where Dania’s annexation has brought population to about 18 000
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Harry‘ H. Cookus
George Washington
Florida
Hollywood Hills Inn
Florida City
Dania
Gray Williams to Speak on Lee Birthday in Philadelphia
R Gray Williams of this city accepted invitation to address Philadelphia Chapter Daughters of the Confederacy on General Lee birthday anniversary next Tuesday the 19th. The meeting will be in the ball room of the Bellevue Strath Hotel. Williams will stay as guest of chapter officers.
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R. Gray Williams
General Lee
Philadelphia
Daughters of the Confederacy
Williams
Quaker City
Litigation May Leave Little of McClintock Wealth
Chicago January 14 Ten years of litigation may be needed before the 1 million dollar estate of William Nel McClintock will reach his foster father William D Shepherd or the eight count seeking to break the will It may leave the estate hardly worth the fight as court attaches noted Shepherd won when Judge Kickham Scanlon ordered probate without ruling on undue influence a start to the court battle
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Chicago
William Nel- McClintock
William D. Shepherd
Shepherd
Kickham Scanlon
Unusual Call for Closed Cars at Auto Show
New York January 14 exhibitors at the national automobile show report winter driving hazards have been eliminated by new mechanical devices making cars easy to handle in any season. Immediate deliveries of motor vehicles are common now, with the all year car in high demand especially in New York, prompting unusual calls for closed cars at the 1926 show.
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New York
For Sale Practically New Ford Sedan
Auto Parts Corp offers a nearly new two door Ford sedan for sale. Terms may be arranged. Located at 103 N Main St. Offer appears in a classified sale notice.
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Auto Parts Corp
N. Main St
Headquarters Company Orders Assembly at Armory 7.30
Headquarters Company orders all members to assemble at the armory promptly at 7.30 this evening for pay. Signed by BAWRENCE C. HOLLIS 1st Lieutenant 116th Infantry, 14th Commanding.
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Armory
Bawrence
Hollis
Peentopant
116Th Infantry
Rev Dr Wentz Delivers Key Speech at Kiwanis Luncheon
The Kiwanis weekly luncheon at the George A Hotel featured Dr A R Wentz professor of church history at Gettysburg Lutheran Seminary as chief speaker. His address The End of Civilization drew praise for wit and mastery, with members hoping to hear him again.
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Kiwanis Club
George A Hotel
A. R. Wentz
Lutheran Seminary
Gettysburg
C. A. Freed
Dr. Wentz
Ndley High School
Munstill
LeCroix Completes His Term in Jail
JA. J. LeCroix, convicted of transporting liquor after a Martinsburg pike wreck near Winchester, finished his sentence, paid fines, and was released. A letter from his Huntersville mother awaited him, but he planned to head to Pittsburgh where money was alleged to await him before returning home. He said he did not know the liquor was in the car until Richmond.
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JA. J. LeCroix
Martinsburg Pike
Winchester
Huntersville
N. C
Pittsburgh
Daytona Beach
Florida
Richmond
Birds Feed at People’s Drug Store Sake of Poor Songsters
In a brief readable note the item calls for feeding birds at the People’s Drug Store to aid poor starving songsters. The plea emphasizes animal welfare and community care.
Shenandoah Valley survey touts park draw and growth
A New York expert urged Virginia to seek a National Park in the Ridge of the Shenandoah Valley. His report argues the park would draw tourists and boost industry, valuing the traffic at tens of millions and highlighting local resources and climate as favorable for manufacturing and tourism.
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Ean Valley
Rafic
Phineas V. Stephens
Realisant
AfmMmerican Industries
Engineering Corporation, Inc
New York
Shenandoah Valley
Virginia
Lénast
United States
Massanutten Triumph In Last-Second Duel At Woodstock
In a tense Massanutten Academy gym battle Handley High School edged Massanutten 19 to 18 as Kavanaugh tied and struck late. Swank Ritter and Kavanaugh starred for their teams with tight defense and clutch shooting amid a back-and-forth fourth quarter.
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Massanutten Academy
Woodstock
Kavanaugh
Massanutten
Baker
Ineee
Laughlin
Swank
Ritter
Handley
Hawkins
Renner
Guards
Ses Etica
Se Rise Stormament
Handley Massanutten Crisman
Scsees
Staffer Pemberton Sght of Dancing at Colonial Hotel
Friday schedule lists children's dance at 3:30 pm in the Ball Room, a 7:30 pm session for a ladies class in fancy dancing, and an 8:30 pm session. The event occurs weekly.
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Pemberton
Colonial Hotel
January Rate Notice for Renewals and Subscriptions
The January rate is now in effect offering a pay and save discount. An almanac and handbook are free with each renewal and with new subscriptions.
Virginia Legislature Biennial Session Coverage
Sun staff correspondent provides daily reports on the Virginia Solons during the biennial session. Readers are urged to have a local dealer reserve a copy regularly to stay thoroughly posted.
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Sun
Virginia
Virginia Solons
Baltimore Sun
Pay Now Save Discount Rates Effective This Month
The notice announces a prepay price for subscriptions: $3.00 per year in advance by mail and $4.00 per year in advance by carrier, effective now.
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Miail
The Star Special January Rate Applies Now
The Star announces a special January rate with a deadline of January 31 for two bure to pay before the date to receive the discount.
For Rent Six Room Building on S Main Street
Six room building on S Main Street offered for dwelling or business use. Apply 1-4-Ip-t1. G M Hansbrough.
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S. Main St
G. M. Hansbrough
Fire Halt Delays Removal of Dead From Oklahoma Shaft
Work at the Dagman McConnell coal mine in Oklahoma is halted after twelve of ninety one blast victims are brought to the surface. Rescue operations pause as officials assess conditions and continue efforts to recover all missing miners.
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Oklahoma
Dagman- McConnell
Mies Tims
Assailant of Sheriff Receives Three Month Term
Pleading guilty to assaulting Sheriff Pannett on Tuesday night, John Nicholson was sentenced to three months in the county jail. All other charges were dismissed. Nicholson blamed excess cider, saying he did not mean to attack the sheriff during a struggle to arrest him on Apple Ridge. The sheriff was bitten. three half gallon jars of cider were found in Nicholson's car. His wife and three small children, left destitute, rely on the Red Cross. A letter to his father in Syria, Virginia, suggested an attempt to bring the family to Williamsport during his incarceration. Neighbors report the family near Albin in the county, unaware of his whereabouts.
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Pannett
John Nicholson
Justice Taverner
Nicholson
Apple Ridge
Red Cross
Syria
Madison County
Wi Iter
Albin
Snow Beneficial To Wheat Crop In Virginia
Farmers in northern Virginia say snow over the winter helps wheat, counting a week or two of snow as yielding more rapid growth than two months of freezing weather. The snow cover keeps the crop warm and afterward the plants appear healthier and stronger.
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Virginia
Jolliffe Studio Promotes Quality Photographs
High school students encouraged to choose the best photographs with modern methods and equipment. Focus on quality images at standard prices, urging readers to act now for the best results.
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Jolliffe Studio
Pay now and save the discount offer
In effect for readers, the subscription promotion urges immediate payment to secure the reduced rate. The notice highlights a time-limited discount available through the publication, calling for prompt action.
Stove for Sale At Bargain For Quick Buyer
Classified notice seeking a cheap stove sale for quick buyer. Applicable to store, garage, or large building with application to Stgr office. Include contact and location details if needed.
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Stgr
Free Chest Examination January 16
The Winchester and Frederick County Tuberculosis Association with the Bureau of TB Education of the State Board of Health will hold a free tuberculosis clinic on Saturday January 16 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 2 to 5 p.m. at the District Nurse Association office in the Chamber of Commerce building. A State Board of Health specialist will lead the examinations which are free and not painful. If you tire easily lose weight or have a slight fever come to the clinic to check for TB.
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Winchester
Frederick County
January Special Rate Now in Effect
Special January rate now in effect with no discount after January 31st. Efforts to attract readers and boost subscriptions are noted in this Evening Star notice.
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Iptf
the Evening Star
Escaped miner recounts crawling over father in mine disaster
Rescue efforts at Degnan-M No. 21 mine in Wilburton Oklahoma continued after an explosion. two men were saved earlier, with 91 still unaccounted as crews battled fire and moved bodies to the surface. Jim McConnell denied union-related claims while noting inexperienced workers were present.
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Wilburton
Okla
Jan
Ise
Levet
Degnan-M Mining Co
Cael McKinney
White
Beryle Holand
Welburton
Here
McKinney
Jim McConnell
Boyle
McConnell
Funeral Services Held For Miss Annie Shenk
Miss Annie Shenk daughter of the late William and Barbara Shenk died Friday afternoon January 8 at her sister Mrs Henry Compton’s home near Browntown after a brief illness from pneumonia. She was born in Page County and lived many years in Riverton. Aged in her fifty ninth year she was in good health until the illness. Funeral services were conducted Sunday afternoon at 24 oclock by W Grimsley Dearing pastor of Riverton Baptist Church. Pallbearers were her brothers Perry Frank and Charles Shenk and two nephews Brttin Grant and Lester. Interment followed in Prospect Hill Cemetery at Front Royal. She is survived by brothers Frank Strasburg Clarke Perry Winchester Charles Clarke and three sisters Mrs Henry Compton Browntown Mrs Minnie Clark Berryville and Mrs Clarence Spangler Winchester.
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William and
Barbara Shenk
Henry Comton
Browntown
Miss Shenk
Page Cnty
Riverton
Good
Neas
Compton
W. Grimsley
Dearing
Riverton Baptist Church
Joseph, Perry
Charles
Perry
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