Shenandoah Valley Inc Cites Need For Better Financing
Shenandoah Valley Inc leaders urge stronger fundraising to launch an intensive campaign luring capital and tourists to the Valley and to publicly promote the Shenandoah National Park project. Col. Glenn Smith warns the park site fund must be raised by April 1 to secure a favorable report. Major Benchoff re elected president plus new board named. Harrisonburg remains headquarters as attendance dips due to weather.
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Harrisonburg
The
Star
Shenandoah Valley, Inc
Dixiéland
Shenandoah Valley
Shenandoah National Park
Blue Ridge
Col
Glenn Smith
Southern
D.ace Kartinonbure
Jude -N. Junouse
Benchoff
Wine
Hoover
R. Gray Williams
John Paul
Col. Benchoff
Williams
Capt. Paul
Shenandoah County
Massanutten Academy
America
J. J. Rives
Fof
Methodist Church
Wandrea
R. Ray Brown
Winchester
Walter Ellison
Waynesboro
Capt
National Park Movement
Lacent Rg
Harry Cookus Takes Charge at Hollywood Hills Inn
Harry H. Cookus becomes assistant manager in charge of the Hollywood Hills Inn at Hollywood by the Sea Florida. The 200 room hotel opened Tuesday with a dining room for 400, featuring deluxe service and a staff of 30 maids 60 waiters and several clerks. The opening drew many visitors seeking rooms before the dining room was ready. Hollywood now hosts half a dozen large hotels as Dania joins its permanent population of 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 has accepted an invitation to deliver the address on General Lee s birthday anniversary next Tuesday the 19th before the Philadelphia Chapter Daughters of the Confederacy. The meeting will be held in the ball room of the Hotel in Philadelphia and his speech will be the Life of General Lee. The Philadelphia Chapter is the older larger organization with many women prominent in Quaker City society. During his stay Mr Williams will be the guest of officers of the chapter.
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R. Gray Williams
General Lee
Philadelphia
Daughters of the Confederacy
Williams
Quaker City
Word
Litigation May Leave Little of McClintock Wealth
CHICAGO January 14 The $1 000 000 estate of William Nelson McClintock may yield little to his foster father William D Shepherd or eight cousins as litigation over undue influence looms. Judge Kiekhat Scanlon ordered probate without ruling on undue influence, signaling a long court battle with many attorneys and high costs ahead.
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Chicago
William
Nelson McClintock
William D.shepherd
Shepherd
Kiekhat Scanlon
Unusual Call for Closed Cars at Auto Show
New York dealers at the national automobile show report immediate deliveries are common regardless of season. Winter driving hazards are said to be eliminated by new mechanical devices, making modern cars easy to handle year round. The all year car is popular in New York, boosting demand for closed cars at the 1926 show.
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New York
For Sale Ford Sedan by Auto Parts Corp
Practically new two door Ford sedan offered by Auto Parts Corp at 103 N Main St. Terms may be arranged if desired.
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Auto Parts Corp
N. Main Bt
Headquarters Company Assembly At Armory For Pay
Headquarters Company orders all members to assemble at the armory promptly at 7 30 this evening for pay. Lawrence C Hollis assistant lieutenant 116th Infantry CBunit commanding notes this is an official military notice.
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Lawrence C. Hollis
116Th Infantry
C-Bnit
Wentz Delivers End of Civilization Talk at Kiwanis Luncheon
Rev Dr A R Wentz of Gettysburg Pa was principal speaker at the Kiwanis weekly luncheon at the George Washington Hotel. The address titled The End of Civilization drew praise for wit and eloquence. The club announced a guest program for 1926 and formed a Bolshevik Table for habitual naysayers.
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Kiwanis Club
George ‘Washington
A. R. Wentz
Lutheran Seminary
Gettysburg
C. A. Freed
Dr. Wentz
Handley High School
LeCroix Completes His Term in Jail
A. J. LeCroix, convicted of transporting liquor after a Martinsburg pike wreck near Winchester, served his jail sentence and was released after paying fines and costs. He received a letter from his Hunterville, N C mother urging return home, then headed to Pittsburgh where money awaits before going to his mother. He says he asked for a ride with the car owner and did not know about the liquor until Richmond was reached.
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A. J. LeCroix
Martinsburg Pike
Winchester
Huntersville
N. C
Pittsburgh
Daytona Beach
Florida
Richmond
Feed the Birds plea at People’s Drug Store
In a brief readable item from the column, readers are urged to feed birds to help poor starving songbirds. The note appears in a small promotional blurb associated with a local drug store.
Shenandoah Valley Urged as Future Million Dollar Park
New York expert Phineas V. Stephens told Shenandoah Valley Inc that establishing a National Park in the Blue Ridge will attract wide tourist traffic and may be worth millions to Virginia. He outlined a broad industrial survey noting resources from water power to timber and minerals and urged constructive development tied to tourism and manufacturing.
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Harburg
Shenandoah Valley, Inc
Stephens
National Park
Florida
Blue Ridge
Virginia
Shenandoah Valley
United States
Massanutten Wins Thrilling Handley High School Clash
In a flyer filled Massanutten gym showdown the Massanutten Academy cadets edged Handley High at the final buzzer. Kavanaugh hit a center-court double decker as the lead swapped six or eight times in the last ten minutes. Nichols starred for Massanutten with 8 points, Laughlin and Craemer led Massanutten scorers, while Swank Ritter and Hawkins fueled Handley’s effort. Referee Robinson from Michigan officiated.
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Massanutten Academy
Woodstock
Kavanaugh
Massanutten
Baker and Swank
Nichols
Indiana
Manaugh
Laughlin
Swank
Ritter
Handley
Baker
Hawkins
Ren Her
Handley Massanutten Crisman
Seeevees
Crisman
Renner
Richards
Bauserman
Craemer
Robinson
Michigan
Stafford Pemberton Dance Classes at Colonial Hotel
Friday schedule lists a Ball Room class for children at 3:30 PM and a Ladies fancy dancing class at 8:30 PM with a 7:30 PM session, under Stafford Pemberton School of Dancing at the Colonial Hotel.
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Stafford Pemberton
Colonial Hotel
Virginia Legislature Coverage From Sun Staff
Sun Staff Correspondent reports Virginia Legislature in biennial session with daily morning updates. Readers are urged to have the local dealer reserve a copy regularly for ongoing Virginia salon activity notes.
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Sun
Virginia
Baltimore Sun
Pay Now Save Discount Rates Apply
The notice states January rate in effect with $3.06 per year in advance by mail and $4.00 per year in advance by carrier. It urges payment to lock in the lower rates.
The Star's Special January Rate Now In Effect
The Star announces a special January rate effective immediately with a discount for payments made before January 31. Readers are urged to act quickly to secure the savings.
For Rent Six Room Building on Main Street
For rent a six room building on S Main Street suitable for dwelling or business. Apply G M Hansbrough. January 4, 1911 notice style.
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S. Main_st
G. M. Hansbrough
Assailant of Sheriff Pleads Guilty in County Court
John Nicholson pleaded guilty to assaulting Sheriff Pannett Tuesday night after a struggle in the roadway at Apple Ridge. He received three months on the state convict road force. other charges were dismissed. His wife and three children are left destitute, with Red Cross attention invoked.
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Pannett
John Nicholson
Nicholson
Red Cross
Syria
Madison
Winchester
Nicho
Albin
Sesaab
Snow Benefit Seen From Winter Snow on Wheat
Northern Virginia farmers declare snow cover benefits the wheat crop. They note wheat has been in poor condition all winter but snow accelerates early growth, keeps plants warm, and yields a healthier, vigorous look when the snow melts.
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Virginia
High School Students Name Handiian for Year
JOLLIFPE STUDIO urges printers and engravers to allow time for careful work and to obtain high quality photographs. Modern methods and equipment ensure quality photos and standard prices. Demand prompt production for the year’s best handiwork.
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Jollifpe Studio
Stove for sale cheap to quick buyer at Star office
Public notice of a stove offered by The Evening Star office. Sale targets a quick buyer and mentions suitability for garage, store, or large building with payment discount implied. Includes contact note asymmetrically.
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Star Office
Free Chest Examination Geary 16
The Winchester and Frederick County Tuberculosis Association with the State Board of Health will hold a free tuberculosis clinic on Saturday January 16 from 9 am to 1 pm and 2 pm to 5 pm at the District Nurse Association office in the Chamber of Commerce building. A State Health specialist will supervise. Examinations are free and not painful. If you tire easily lose weight or have a slight fever visit the clinic for potential early detection.
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Winchester
Frederick County
Special January Rate In Effect At Ef fect
Limited time offer highlights a special January rate with no discounts after January. The notice appears in The Evening Star and emphasizes a brief window for reduced pricing.
Two rescued from Degnan mine blast as death toll rises
In Wilburton Oklahoma a mine explosion at Degnan McConnell No 21 entombed 101 workers. Two men Ceell McKinney and Beryle Holland were saved while fire halted recovery earlier. Seventy plus bodies and unaccounted workers remained entombed as rescue efforts continued.
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Wilburton
Okla
Jan
Ife
Degnan+ net Mining Co
Funeral Services Held For Late Miss Annie Shenk
Funeral services for Miss Annie Shenk daughter of the late William and Barbara Shenk were held Sunday afternoon at 2 from her sister Mrs. Compton's home near Browntown. Pneumonia caused her death after a short illness. Miss Shenk, born in Page County, had lived in Riverton for years and was in her late fifties. Interment followed at Hill Cemetery in Front Royal with pallbearers including brothers Joseph Perry and Charles Shan Brin Grant and Lester Camp. Surviving are brothers Frank Perry and Charles and sisters Mrs Henry Compton Mrs Minnie Clark and Mrs Clarence Spangler. A nephew Bruig Chastat Jers N Jr attended the funeral.
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Annie Shenk
William and
Barbara Shenk
Henry Corton
Browntown
Miss Shenk
Pagety
Riverton
Frank
Strasburgs
Clarke
Perry
Winchester
Charles
Henry
Compton
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C. W. Trenary
Major Benchoff
Gray Williams
Paul
Shehandoah Valley, Inc
Richman Times- Dispatch
Valley Movement
Old Dominion
Harry Cookus
Big Hollywood Hotel
Lee
Phila
McClintock
Associated Press
DR. Wentzs
Kiwanis
Orndoff
Bolshevic
Phil Williams
Dawes
Washington Star
J. Hugh Duffey
Ndley School
Vic Arthur
Rotary Club
Bryan Conrad
Joe Wling Gibson Baker
Herbert Cutte
Frank Beck
J Marion Orndoff
H. €. Shéetz
W. L. Ramsey
C. A. Davis
Sam C. Brooks
H. M. Solendberger
C. L. Jamison
C. M. Smith
Myer Hamburger
Rec
DeWitt
C. I. Brumback
W. Ralph Pifer
J. W. Phillips
David E. Hawthorne
W. I. Callihorne
P. A. Beck
Carl R. Ritter
Vicechairman
C. A. Robinson
Hoshour
House
Jake A. Richard
George G. Snarr
H. A. Schmidt
J. Howard Cagher
R. B. Brown
Charles A. Freed
Arch M. Jarman
Walter Cox
Boyd V. Switzer
Ralph R. Rosenberger
Robt
Mc. Glass
HC. Browne
E. (. Yost
Andrew Bell
Chas. B. Harlee
Frank Lovett
D. E. Stultz
T. Russell Cather
Jess C. Oakes
Frank Gearing
Lenard W. McCormick
Wendel B. Goode
LeCroix
Phineas V. Stephens
Federal Park
Seeeovs Craemer
F Ritter, F
Pena Seeevess Laughlin Hawkins Eiwaue
Aeess Bauserman, J. Renner
Ss. Nichola
Evening Star
Oklahoma
Dagman- McConnell
the Evening Star
Cptf
Jim McConnell
Ed. Boyle
Annie’Shenk
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