Lowden Johnson and Wood Are Presented at RNC
Delegates at the Chicago Coliseum witness nominations for Lowden Johnson and Wood during an intense four hour session. Governor Allen presents Wood’s name as banners wave and a Wood victory mood grows amid cheers and a long hall demonstration.
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Lowden, Johnson and
Wood
Associated Press
Coliseum
Chicago
Lowden
Johinson
Senator Lodge
Alabama
Arkansas
Allen
General Wood
William Jennings Bryan
Mr. Bryan
Minnesota
Lodge
Barrels Shortage Warned by Frederick County Fruit Growers
The Frederick County Fruit Growers Association warns of a barrel shortage during harvest. Ninety percent of coopering stock comes from the west and congested railroads now limit supplies. members urged to buy and store barrels to ensure regular deliveries by barrel companies. John C. Cather president.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick County Fruit Growers’ Association
John C. Cather
Frederick County ‘Fruit Growers’ Association
Winchester High School finals promise lively state pageant
Monday June 14 marks the start of commencement week at Winchester High. The 1920 class hosts a public Arbor Day style program on Equity grounds with Harold Sheets Jr presenting and blackface acts by Charles Fansler and Herman Barr. The ceremony includes gifts, poems, and a new honor bowl to recognize outstanding seniors.
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Winchester
Equity
Stewart Street
Elizabeth Hollis
Harold Sheetz
Charles Fansler
Herman Barr
Lown
Win
Roy Carper
Harold Sheets
Avman
Ethie DeHart
James F. Ritter
Red Cross
Virginia Pangle
Corinne Thomas
Katherine Barnett
Adrian Mason
Edmund Vance Cooke
America
Philomena Laren
Chapman’s Auto Sales Offers Wide Used Car Selection
Largest and best selection in years with Fords of all models from $275. Overland 90 Touring in perfect condition looks new, price sacrificed. Franklin six touring in good running condition. Terms available. Also rental notice for furnished front room with bath at 22 S Braddock St.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Overland
Franklin
Chapman
Insurance Ad Warns Farmers to Cover Crops Against Hail
Local insurance firm Hansbrough & Carter urges farmers to insure wheat apples and other crops from hail loss. Advertising notice for insurance loans and real estate services appears in the publication.
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Hansbrough & Carter
Stock for Sale at Winchester Cold Storage Co
Limited preferred stock offered to fruit growers with guaranteed storage space. Contact H. F. Byrd president or Wm. Beverley superintendent at Winchester Cold Storage Co. Also notice of washing work by Mrs. Cline at 123 S Brad dock St.
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H. F. Byrd
Wm. Beverley
Winchester Cold Storage Co
Cline
S. Braddock St
Wanted Cook for Country Summer Work
Help wanted notice seeks a cook to travel to the country for the summer. Apply to Mrs. Cornwell, Mrs. Co-Op.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. Cornwell
Virginia Senator Repels Leedy Attack Over Theater Bill
A Virginia senator defends his courthouse and highway work while denouncing Senator Leedy for an eleventhhour bid to pass a broad theater bill. He asserts voters choose their representatives and cites Valley Turnpike, Winchester, and Roanoke context.
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Star
Coun
J. H. Henry
Henry
Winchester
Leeily
Byrd
Virginia
Page
Leedy
Buncombe
Virginia Tectorate
Clarke, Warren
State Senate
S' Senate
State Roads Commission
Valley Turnpike Company
Davis
Senate
Valley Turnpike
Roanoke
Harrison
Warren Rice
Boy Disappears From Home in Winchester Area
Police seek 12 year old Harry Wilson of Whitacre in the county who has vanished from home. The notice provides a description of his brown eyes light hair and slim build and notes no details about how or when he disappeared.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Erese
Winchester
Harry Wilson
Whitacre
Leedy To Speak In County In Winchester Campaign
Col. R. F. Leedy, candidate for Congress, announces speaking engagements at Gore Mon day June 14 Cross Junction Tuesday June 16 and Middletown Wednesday June 16. He defends his bill against claims it would close City Hall Auditorium and argues it protects public safety and theater competition.
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R. F. Leedy
Congress
Gore
Cross Junction
Tues
Middletown
Wed
City Hall
J. H. Henry
Leedy
Winchester
J. @. McCrory
Senate
Commissioner of Labor
Henry
J. G. McCrorey Company
Main Street
City Hall Auditorium
Empire Theater
Richmond
Cumberland Valley Firemen Prepare Big Winchester Convention
Plans for the Cumberland Valley Volunteer Firemen's Association convention to be held in Winchester in August advance. A joint meeting at City Hall this evening will launch preparations with officials from the Cumberland Valley delegation and local fire companies. The event promises a monster parade and contests, with many towns gearing up. Captain Robert L. Gray, first president, returns as preaching officer for the arrangements. A dance and speakers are planned for the visit.
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Cumberland Valley Volunteer Firemen's Association
Winchester
Cumberland Valley Road
City Hall
Cumberland Valley
Here
Robert L. Gray
Farm for Sale or Rent Near Town with New 8 Room Bungalow
Two miles from town a new eight room bungalow with gas piping and hot air heat. Seven acres of good land, ferried, 71 pear trees and acre of strawberries. Includes good outbuildings. Purchase by paying 500 cash and balance 25 per month. Contact George B. Chapman at Ford Agency.
Burkhart Wins Ford Car in Local Giveaway
Mr. J. C. Burkhart of Kernstown Virginia won the Ford car offered by Chapman's Auto Sales. A participant named number 21 drew the prize but he took $200 instead of the car. The winning number was selected by Mr. Henkel of the Shenandoah Bank.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. C. Burkhart
Kernstown
Chapman
Henkel
Shenandoah Bank
Refrigerator sale and seed offerings at local merchants
P C NELDEMEYER & CO advertises cutting prices on daily refrigerators with a large shipment just received and a quick sale. The Winchester Seed Co promotes Crimson Clover seed as a top legume with scarce Cow Peas and Soybeans. A Taylor Oil Cook stove is advertised for order, highlighting more heat and less oil.
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P. C. Neldemeyer & CO
Main Sts
Winchester Seed Co., Inc
Taylor Oil
RM. SN
Obituary for David McCormick of Winchester
David McCormick died at Winchester Hospital after a long illness. His death prompts wide regret among friends in Winchester and sincere sympathy from his devoted sisters and brothers. He left Winchester as a youth but maintained a strong attachment to his old home and boyhood friends. He was upright in character and highly successful in life, moving to the height of his business before his illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David McCormick
Winchesterial Hospital
Winchester
Pathy
Mr. McCormick
Card of Thanks for Election Support
Card of thanks to friends for their support in the election. Signed by R. Anderson and M. de Wi Boy from Star Office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spit
Wi Boy
Star Office
Army Gear Sale Opens With Wide Khaki Supply
A large assortment of Army pants and khaki shirts plus many suits are offered in the sale. First pick available from the collection.
Wanted Five Men to Make Apple Barrels
Help needed for barrel making job noted in an old notice dated 6-11-61. Harry Butler seeks five men to craft apple barrels, likely for local harvest or storage work.
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Harry Butler
Fort Loudoun Seminary to Open 16th Session
The sixteenth Fort Loudoun Seminary session begins September 23 with strong credentials for teachers across primary, kindergarten, music, art, expression and physical culture. Noted instructors include Miss Adele, Miss Greene, Miss Bush, and Miss Sevane. The school touts small classes, extensive training, and a prime location with superb scholarship. Catalogue details available from President Katherine R. Glass.
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Port Loudoun Seminary
Sion
Adele
Betty C. Greene
Bush
Louise Sevane
Val Tention
U. States
Fort Loudoun
Katherine R. Glass
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Charles S. Wheeler
California
Johnson
Wilson
William G. McAdoo
Mr. Wheeler
Beveridge
Edge
Oo Dent
Frank Knox
New Hampshire
Douglas Robinson
New York
Knox
Robinson
Pheodore
Roosevelt
Leonard Wood
Illinois
William A. Rodenberg
Cumberland Association
Fruit Growers
Winchester Orch
George B. Chapman
Ford Agency
FORD
Pany
Hospital
R. Anderson, M. DE
Ansel
Tacley Beniua Tespetal
Fort Loudoun Seminary
George W
Chester
J. W. Arthur
Rouss Ave
Taylor Oil Stores
Eyney
R. M
Wartad
Ss. P
S. P
Lockhart’s
Piccadilly
Kent Streets
Rouss Fire
Rouss Fire Co
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