Arthur Jones Woolen Mills to Boost Payroll in 1928
Arthur G Jones Woolen Mills reports payroll growth from 60 000 yearly to about 200 000 in 1928 with 170 workers planned from 125. The 4 600 shares represented and strong earnings justify a 1 50 dividend on common stock payable February 1, the first such payout. A fire safe plant, new units planned. CHICKES SOUP at Woodbine School House Friday Jan 20.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur G. Jones Woolen Mills Corporation
Winchester
New York
Arthur G. Jones
Max Krol
Jones
Handley Lecture by Dr MacConochie Friday Evening
Dr MacConochie delivers a lecture at Handley Auditorium this Friday at 8 PM. The notice also invites attendance at the Centenary Reformed Church supper Friday at 5 PM.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DR. Macconochie
Handley Auditorium
One Killed and Two Injured in Valley Pike Crash
A man named Shifflett of Alleghany county Virginia was killed and two other men were severely injured when a car crashed on the Valley Pike between Harrisonburg and Staunton. The dead man had just ridden with the occupants and was found walking beside the road. The injured were taken to Rockingham Memorial Hospital and remained unconscious. Authorities suspected a skid on a wet road. identity of the injured was not confirmed. The body lies at Harrisonburg morgue while relatives are being sought in Alleghany and Augusta counties.
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Shifflett
Alleghany County
Valley Pike
Harrisonburg
Staunton
Upper Valley
Rockingham Memorial Hospital
Rockingham County
Augusta
Motion For Jury Trial In Insurance Case Dismissed
The Supreme Court denied a motion for a jury trial in the Prudential Insurance Company of America case to cancel $97,000 life policies on Albert Snyder murdered art editor. The motion by Mrs. Josephine Brown and Lorraine Snyder, guardian of Ruth Snyder's daughter, argues to rest the case with the dead, as insurer questions the policies taken without Snyder’s knowledge to kill him for money.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
AW Xork
Jam
Prudential Insurance Company of America
Albert Snyder
Art
Supreme Court
Josephine Brown
Lorraine Snyder
Ruth Snyder
Henry Judd Gray
Snyder
Mosely Plane Likely Forced Down Off Cape Henry
Coast guardsmen believe a plane seen over the Atlantic near Cape Henry at 8:10 p.m. Monday in dense fog was Ted Mosely’s craft on a Daytona Beach to New York non stop flight. Capt. Etheridge of Nags Head station says the aircraft, driven by a northeast wind, was observed low over the breakers then reported to Dam Neck station near Virginia Beach where observers could not identify the craft but thought it resembled Mosley’s plane.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Elizabeth City
N. C
Cape Henry
Coast
Ted Mosely
Daytona Beach
Fla
New York
Walter G. Etheridge
Nagshead Coast Guard
Cape Hatteras
Damneck Station
Virginia Beach
Mosley
Trading Is Dull as Market Awaits Reserve Report
Quiet strength defined the New York stock market with abundant money on call at 3 percent after a renewal rate of 4 percent easing credit fears. Traders largely stayed out awaiting the weekly federal reserve report on brokers loans after the close, finding little in today's news to shift prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
New York
Federal
Virginia Chamber Urges Industrial Survey at Annual Meeting
Lynchburg Va January 19 The Virginia State Chamber of Commerce opened 1928 with tripling membership and doubled finances Junius P Fishburn president announced a 125000 dollar budget He urged a state wide industrial survey to provide information for prospective industries Governor Byrd outlined tax reform priorities to attract new industry and investment This agenda signals Virginia’s aggressive move to foster growth and wealth through favorable legislation and data driven economic planning
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Lynchburg
Virginia State Chamber of Commerce
Junius P. Fishburn
Byrd
General Assembly
Fishburn
Virginia
Winchester England founded England 1100 years ago reshaped world
Mr Ward-Evans of Winchester England has completed a history of the founding of the English kingdom at Winchester 1100 years ago. Egbert of Wessex was crowned there and ordered unity of Jutes Saxons and Angles, establishing England. The tale, excerpts from a longer article, highlights the city’s ancient ties to Winchester Virginia and shared ceremonies since 1899.
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Ward-Evans
Winchester
England
Virginia
Handley Library
Twowens
Robert T. Barton, Sr
Robert M. Ward
Alfred the Great
Barton
Solicitor Ward
Common Council
Winchestre
Egbert of
Wessex
Egbert
Mercia
Northumbria
East Anglia
Kingdom of
Virginia House approves fisheries inquiry with one dissent
Virginia House of Delegates passes a joint Senate House committee resolution to investigate the Commission of Fisheries with one negative vote and sends it to the Senate. Other business includes raising a Bristol judge salary, confirming governor appoinments, and naming the Lynnhaven Inlet bridge after John A. Lesner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Richmond
Virginia House of Delegates
Senate
House
Commission of Fisheries
A. L. Jordan
Norfolk
Bristol
Lynnhaven Inlet
John A. Lesner
General Assembly
Barton Commission On Higher Education
War History Commission
Virginia
Harry Byrd
Joint Assembly
Arthur Kyle Davis
Fedisher Od
Rae
Commission
Ju Roberts
C. Vaughan
Franklin
Lesner
Democratic Rift Delays a Vote On Smiths Seating
The Senate resumes debate on a resolution declaring the Illinois seat of Frank L. Smith vacant, citing fraud and corruption in his credentials. A quorum failure due to Democratic absence in a dispute between Senators Robinson and Heflin stalled the session.
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Associated Press
Washington
Senate
Frank L. Smith
Illinois
Robinson
Arkansas
Heflin
Alabama
Inventor Demonstrates Submarine Rescue Device in Boston
In Boston on January 19 inventor I M Cottrell of Somerville demonstrated a life preserving system for trapped submariners. He was lowered 35 feet into Boston harbor inside a steel tank and within 20 minutes a diver established contact. Food water olives and a flashlight were sent through a hose connected to the tank.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Boston
Mass
I. M. Cottrell
Somerville
Boston Harbor
Heflin Again Attacks Robinson as Senate Backs Leader
Alabama Senator Heflin challenged Senate leadership after Democrats expressed confidence in Robinson of Arkansas following Heflin’s repeated attacks on the Catholic Church and Governor Smith of New York. Heflin said his speech-making has just begun and did not view the resolution as a rebuke.
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Associated Press
Washington
Senate Democrats
Robinson
Arkansas
Heflin
Alabama
Senate
Democratic Party
Smith
New York
Dr A Duval Atkinson prominent Baltimore physician dies
Dr A Duval Atkinson 57 longtime Baltimore physician died at his home 1010 North Calvert street from a severe bronchitis attack after illness began last Sunday. He was a Johns Hopkins and Maryland Medical School graduate and member of local clubs. Surviving widow Patty Taylor Atkinson a daughter Mrs James Reynolds of Boston and three sisters all in Boston.
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A. Duval Atkinson
Baltimore
North
Calvert Street
The
Star
Atkinson
Robert A. Beverley
Beverley
Greenmount Cemetery
Baltimore Barn
I. E
Virginia Duval Atkinson
Johns Hopkins University
University of Maryland Medical School
Gibson Island
Patty Taylor Atkinson
James R. Reynolds
Boston
Philip Gardner
John CC, Rice
Albert Nickerson
Rouss Firemen to Celebrate Birthday of Benefactor
The Charley Rouss Fire Company plans a banquet to mark the birthday of Charles Broadway Rouss, a longtime local benefactor. Banquet details are in place with speakers undecided, Feb 10 chosen since Feb 11 falls on a Saturday.
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Charley Rouss
Mr. Rouss
Special Appeal for Payment of the Park Pledges
Winchester and Frederick county residents who signed pledges for the Shenandoah National Park fund are urged to remit promptly. Judge Philip Williams and Shirley Carter urge timely payments to secure Virginia and national backing for the park, with checks payable to Treasurer of Virginia mailed to Shirley Carter.
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Winchester
Frederick County
Shenandoah National Park Fund
Philip Williams
Shirley Carter
Virginia
of Virginia
Shenandoah Valley
Srederick County
Postoffice
Evening Star Ad Rates Offer Advance Subscriptions
The notice promotes 10 more days of rates for The Progressive Farmer with $3.00 yearly by mail and $4.00 by year by carrier, plus a 5 cent increase option. It mentions January rates expiring Tuesday the1st and urges remittance now.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester Star
Progressive Farmer
the Evening Star
Handley Library reports rising use and tighter shelves
The Handley Library annual report shows borrowings up over 700 from the prior year and attendance 5,000 higher, while the shelf count fell as more books were removed for wear. Higher prices and fixed endowment income reduced purchasing power, prompting need for additional funds to replace worn items and expand the collection.
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Handley Library
Vernon Eddy
Handley Board of Trustees
Eerie
Eddy
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Woolen Mills Corporation
Woodbine School House
Fri
Woodbine Community League
Handley
FORD
John J. Williams
Amhherst St
Winchester Steam Laundry
Nee Valley
Alleghany
Mosely
Boston Post
Pumimenue Riples
Eng
State Fisheries Board
Jordan
Carter Glass
Drad Atkinson
Our Star
Rouss
Natal
Shawnee Inn
Harry Bowers
M. ‘T. Reed
H. (. Stouffer
Barr I’. Harrison
Herman H. Hable
J. Mad Spurr
John UH
Legion
Rouse
H. D. Albin
American State Highway Association
American Window Glass Company
T. B. Armistead
Benjamin F. Arthur
Margaret Ashley
Garland Baptist
Marshall. Baker
Alexander Barrie
R. H. Benson
Binders Board Manufacturing Association
Middletown
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