Bonus Army roves toward Johnstown and capitol calm returns
Federal troops pulled from Washington as unrest ends after riots by veterans seeking bonuses. Thousands trek toward Johnstown Pa with staff leaders inviting Waters to aid the situation while West Virginia and Pennsylvania contingents move through the region. The capital settles into uneasy tranquility as planes, mobilization orders, and local officials brace for further actions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington
District of Columbia
War Department
Johnstown
Montgomery County
Lacy Shaw
State Road Commission
Maryland
Bonus
Walter W. Waters
Waters
Doak A. Carter
Carter
W. Va
Charleston
Panhandle
West Virginia
Conley
Pinchot
Pennsylvania
West Alexander
Ohio State Line
Martins Ferry
Hoover
Anacostia
District of Columbia Grand Jury
L. W. Walde
R. B. Ellison
Eddie McCloskey
Fort Myer
Virginia
Washington Quartermaster Depot
White House
Young Democrats Club urged in Winchester meeting
Miss Louise Falligant of Miami, chairwoman of the Southern States Young Democrats, will speak at Winchester City Hall Monday at 8 p m to spark local club formation. Delegates from Winchester to the Richmond convention included Lester D. Arnold and Mrs. Douglas Barnett, with Harry L. McCann from Frederick County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louise Falligant
Miami
Florida
Young Democrats of America
Winchester
Falligant
Richmond
Byrd
Mitchell
John Galleher
Leesburg
Young Democrat
Virginia
Lester D. Arnold
Douglas Barnett
Frederick County
Harry L. McCann
Death of William Motter Holliday in Philadelphia
William Motter Holliday 51, prominent Winchester native, died yesterday in Philadelphia where he had lived 20 years. Unmarried, he left a sister Mrs John Lehmann of Dallas and was connected to the late Gov. Fred W. Holliday of Virginia. Body to be sent to Hagerstown for Monday interment at Rose Hill Cemetery. He attended Shenandoah Valley Academy and local schools and was a Protestant Episcopal Church member.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Motter Holliday
Winchester
Philadelphia
Holliday
Mr. Holliday
Benjamin Holliday
Boscawen Street
Mary Motter
Baltimore
John Lehmann
Dallas
Texas
Helen Holliday
Sarah
Henrietta Motter
Arthur Shriver
Cumberland
Fred. W. M. Holliday
Virginia
B. T. Holliday
Harry Mowery Opens a Shop on Loudown Street
Harry Mowery, a noted pastry specialist, opened a shop at 154 North Loudown Street offering pies, cakes, and pastries with strong local demand reported since yesterday. Also included is an advertisement for fish bait at Highland and Baker and Jack Frost ice cream at Braddock Street with pricing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Mowery
North
Loudoun Street
Harry
Fair Grounds Sale Confirmed In City Court
Philip Williams in Corporation Court confirms the Winchester Fair Grounds sale to Farmers and Merchants National Bank and Trust Company for 21250. The court allowed preferred claims for Cussons May and Company advertising and Handley Board of Trustees fire insurance. Auction price upheld as fair for the 22 acre tract on North London Street. The bank has paid 5312.50 and will issue three bonds of the same amount. Continued on Page two.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philip Williams
Corporation Court
Winchester Fair
Dobbin
Williams
Fair Grounds
Farmers and Merchants National Bank and Trust Company
Financial Institution
B.perty
Bate
Tata
W'Ilrins
Cussons
Ay and Company
Richmond
Muchvertising
Tver
Farmers and Merchants National Find Trust Company
Handley Board of Trustees
Del
London Street
M. M. Live
R. Gra. Williams
T. Russell
Handley Band Notice Meets Mr McIlwee at Rouss Hall
All members are requested to meet Mr. McIIlwee at Rouss Hall on Monday evening at seven thirty. The notice specifies band gathering time and place for the Handley group.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McIilwee
Rouss Hall
Essex Terra Plane Introduced for Public Ride
The Essex Terra Plane is now available for rides with a price of 425 dollars to be delivered FOB Shenandoah Motor Co Inc. The announcement invites potential customers to ride and marvel at the new plane.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marvel
F. O. B. Shenandoah Motor Co., Inc
Praise for Randolph Shields from Winchester Ministerial Association
The Winchester Ministerial Association publicly congratulates Randolph Tucker Shields, Washington and Lee University captain and Virginia state tennis singles champion, praising his moral courage, modesty, and Sunday athletics refusal. They cite his convictions and desire for youth emulation, noting Wellington’s Waterloo quip about cricket at Eton. Signed by Rev. L A Thomas and Rev E A Lambert.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester
Randolph Tucker Shields
Washington and Lee University
Virginia
Duke of Wellington
Waterloo
Eton
Shields
County Agent Aids Rural Groups Schedule
The home demonstration agent outlines a weekly plan August 1 to 6. Activities include 4-H Club meetings at Dicks and Whitacre with gardening and poultry instruction for boys and girls, canning demonstrations, Gore lodge group gathering, and state canning contest judging. Community picnics at Greenwood and Kernstown are scheduled alongside office days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gore
Greenwood
Kernstown
Winchester Steam Laundry Pants Offer in Palm Beach
Palm Beach ad promotes Winchester Steam Laundry with 35c white duck and striped pants 25c. One day's service when required. Phones 28 and 29. Published on 7-13. Includes weekly service days mo we sat tf.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester Steam Laundry
Palm Beach
Attention South End Hose Co Meeting Notice
A business meeting of the South End Hose Company is set for Monday night August 1. Secretary notes details reference internal schedule and agenda items for member review.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South End Hose CO
Sanitary Laundry Ad Promotes Wash Day Pleasures
WASH DAY is a pleasure to us and a saving to you. Ask your neighbor about our satisfying work. Phone 191. SANITARY LAUNDRY.
Allen Entries Chief Winners At Horse Show
Dr. Lewis M. Allen and Crooked Run Farm entries led Shenandoah Farmers Hunt at Crooked Run Grove Nineveh Warren County with five hunter class firsts and two heavy draft cups. Miss Mary Keogh riding 168 fences set a day record aboard Crooked Run horses. Entries from Crooked Run Farm won green hunters and hunter hacks with Neptune as a key entry. Speedy won light weight hunters. heavy draft cups went to Lehew Clarke and Lee. Judges included Merriman Noyes Gable. The event drew widespread local interest and is to be an annual affair.
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Clifton Farms
Lewis M. Allen
Winchester
Shenandoah Farmers Hunt
Crooked Run Grove
Nineveh
Warren County
Dr. Allen
Crooked Run
P. R. Drury
Shenandoah Farmers Bount
Ewart Johnston
Millwood
Edward B. Lee
White Post
Front Royal
United States Army
J. F. Lehew
H. L
Crooked Run Farm
Neptune
Messrs
Lehew
Fishpaw
Lee
Mary Keogh
New Rochelle
N. Y
Harry K. Russell
Louis Merriman
Sparks
Victor Noyes
Ruxton
Paul R. Gable
Harrisburg
Shenandoah
Clarke
Warren Counties
Drury
Fox Hounds
Hay Fever at Little Theatre Pleases Yet Shows Flaws
Richard E. Griffith Jr reviews Noel Coward’s Hay Fever at the Little Theatre. He credits Virginia Vredenburgh with a standout star turn, Garrett R. Berped and Quarles delivering with skill, while noting organizational flaws in casting and direction hindered the production despite strong performances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard E. Griffith, JR
Little Theatre
Noel Coward
Succes Is
Yard Party at Clearbrook Benefit Sunday School
A yard party is planned for Thursday, August 4 at Clearbrook to support the Presbyterian Sunday School program. Organizers invite neighbors and families to attend for a community fundraising event with food and activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clearbrook
Benefit Presbyterian Sunday School
Long Term Congressional Nomination Battle in Virginia District
Democratic leaders in the Seventh District meet in Charlottesville to decide if the nomination for the late Harry St George Tucker's seat will be by convention or primary. Major Robertson of Lexington announces candidacy for the long term, with Harrisonburg favored as convention site. old Tenth District committee to nominate for short term, while friends back Capt. Frank M. Wray in Clarke County for the seat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Democratic Committee
Seventh Congressional District
Charlottesville
Congress
Harry St
George Tucker
Lexington
W. E. Carson
Riverton
Democra’‘c
Harlottesville
B.en
Charlottesville Ag
Willis Robertson
Tucker
Robertson
Am E. Carson
Harrisonburg
Tenth District
Herbert Smith
Representative Tucker
Friends
Wrez
Berryville
Frank M. Wray
Virginia
Clarke Courier
Captain Wray
Spencer Corsets Ad Offers Fitting Guarantee
Fifteen years experience. Mrs. Marie Flegal offers corset fittings with guarantee. Address Mt Falls Route Winchester Va. Phone 844-1. Printed 7 28 39 in the ad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marie Flegal
Mt. Falls
Winchester
Kindergarten Reopens in September at Mrs Engle’s Class
Mrs Engle’s kindergarten will reopen in September and parents are urged to enroll now. Contact for enrollment information provided, indicating a local timing and call reference.
Flashes of Life: Bears Elk and Dogs in Odd Places
In Hoquiam Washington a tale of travel mishaps unfolds as Frank and August North report wildlife encounters on river canoes including a bear and her cub two elk herds and a deer. In Los Angeles foreign athletes charm with English jokes and the phrase OK. A $500 Irish setter rescued from a ventilator well in New York. In Nice Corsican outlaw Andre Spada challenges authorities. Mussolini reads a Spanish schoolgirl Milena Gutierrez letter and she spends a vacation in the Italian mountains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Hoquiam, Wash
Clearwater
Queets
Frank
August Northup
Venice
Mussolini
Milena Gutierrez
Egypt
Il Duce
Italy
Seattle matinee hero rescues chorus girl from fire
Monte Blue drew cheers by leaping from the wings to aid Wan da Stewart when her costume burst into flames. He tore off the burning dress and the chorus girl escaped unharmed, with the audience applauding the quick action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seattle
Monte Blue
Wanda Stewart
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Bonus Army
McCloskey
The
Democrat
Young Lady
Miss Falligant
Miami, Fla
WM Holliday
City
Hagerstown
Highland
E. Baker St
Jack Frost
S. Braddock St
Tory
Hye
Handley Band
Winchester Ministerial Association
L. A. Thomas
E. A. Lambert
Miss Farrar
Miss Keogh
B. Lee
Barney
T. L. Lehew
J H. Funkhouser
Young Winchester
Virginia Vrederburgh
Garland R. Berped
David Bliss
Vredenburgh
Mr. Quarles
Arles
Mae Georgie Conrad
William Smith
Diplomat
Mrs. Vredeburgh
Bill Hollis
Johnny Weems
Simon
Mr. Weems
Major Robertson
Spencer Corsets
Los Angeles
Olympic Village
New York
Nice
France
Andre Spada
Brush
Riviera
Maquis
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