Macon Storm Devastates City With Record Rainfall
A cloudburst in Macon Georgia drenched the city with 6.71 inches in two hours causing extensive flood damage. Basements flooded, tracks washed out, and a 65 foot railroad washout disrupted service. Firefighters rescued residents from Curry's Hall as water rose, and 1600 poultry died in a nearby farm. The cost could reach thousands, with estimates around a million dollars.
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Associated Press
Macon
Weather Bureau
Curry’s
Giles Street
E. B. Horne
George S. Woodruff
Central of Georgia Railroad
Terminal Station
Woodruff
Rice
C. A. Harris
Ash Street
Central of Georgia
Peach Belt
Echonee
Dublin
Savannah
John W. Ramsey
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Alumni Day at Handley High School Draws Broad Alumni Support
Alumni Day on Wednesday June 13 features a baseball game between the alumni and the High School team, a banquet at Rotary Club Room with Henry F. Seals Orchestra, and a dance at Rouss Hall. The event aims to unite graduates, decide key association matters, and showcase a strong countywide turnout.
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Handley
Rotary Club
Black Cat Inn
Rouss Hall
Henry F. Seal
Evry
Friendship Fire Co Meeting With Philadelphia Firm
Important meeting called by the Friendship Fire Company to hear a report from the uniform committee. A representative from Klein and Co of Philadelphia will attend to provide information. Chairman C D Barnett urges members to attend tonight at 8 o'clock.
Winchester Tire Corp. stock quick sale offer
Public notice lists 125 shares of Winchester Tire Corp. stock offered at 80 cents per share for quick sale. Also mentions Seal's Music Store and Miller's Drug Store with time notations and pricing codes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester Tire Corp
Seal's
Famous Case of Nolan and Newlin Heard in Circuit Court
A three man jury in Frederick county Circuit Court heard the Newlin versus Nolan case over a $30 horse sale alleged guaranteed to work. The suit involves a horse a jenny and a dog with disputes over guarantee past performance and damages, including feed costs and the dog’s return. The verdict required Newlin to repay Nolan $30 for the horse plus $10 for feed and costs.
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Newlin
Nolan
Circuit Court
Fredrick County
Henry Newlin
Jenny
Nolan’s
Brunswick Trip By Morrow Huntsberry Thompson and Forney
J. M. Morrow Walter Huntsberry Geo Thompson and Fred Forney traveled to Brunswick and spent the day along the Potomac river.
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J. M. Morrow
Walter Huntsberry
Geo. Thompson
Fred Forney
Brunswick
Potomac River
Virginia Headlight Law takes effect June 27
Public sale notices and classifieds list stock and implements to be sold June 1. A separate ad promotes a New Rouss Hook and Ladder Truck fund drive requesting contributions this week. Other items include a six room house for sale near Handley Schools and a real estate inquiry at 18 W Monmouth St.
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Handley Schools
Monmouth St
Ip-Tf Committee
Lane Drivers' Club Campaign Warns Motoring Public
The National Automobile Chamber of Commerce in New York on June 14 urged twelve million motorists to join the Lane Drivers' Club by following seven cautions. It warned against injuries to children and urged safer driving, courtesy, and brake maintenance to reduce annual accidents and fatalities during the summer travel season.
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Associated Press
New York
National Automobile Chamber of Commerce
Automobile World
Lane Drivers’ Club
Funeral Rites for S A Byers Held in Winchester
Funeral services for Samuel A. Byers retired Frederick County farmer were held at his North Main Street home with Evang Lutheran Church rites led by Rev A A Kelly. Flowers filled the gathering, and interment followed in Mount Hebron Cemetery. Byers died last week while visiting Chambersburg after recovering from pneumonia. the death was due to erysipelas.
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Winchester
Frederick County
Samuel A. Byers
North Main Street
Evangelical Lutheran Church
Byers
A. A. Kelly
Grace Church
Mount Hebron
Chambersburg
Woman Club Leader Dead in Baltimore
Mrs. Francis M. Sanderson, former president of the Maryland State Federation of Women's Clubs, died in Baltimore at age 75 after a stroke four weeks ago.
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Associated Press
Baltimore
Francis M. Sanderson
Maryland State Federation of Woman’s Clubs
Emigration Chief Resigns from Harding Administration
Robert E. Todd, commissioner of emigration at New York, has submitted his resignation to President Harding, effective June 30. The move ends Todd’s service in the administration amid U.S. immigration policy discussions and staffing changes.
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Washington
Robert E. Todd
New York
Harding
Virginia apple crop forecast shows rebound potential
Production across Virginia on June 1 reached an estimated 1.5 to 2.0 million barrels, with Clarke and Winchester areas reporting strong sets. National outlook remains uncertain due to late season and June drop, but U S figures indicate 32.284 million barrels nationwide with notable state totals including New York and Washington.
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Henry M. Taylor
U. S
Virginia
Virginia Crop Reporting Service
Clarke County
Frederick
Shenandoah
Loudoun
Rockingham
Ben Davis
Yorks
Jonathan
Delicious
Grimes
United States
Maryland
West Virginia
New York
Michigan
Missouri
Arkansas
Idaho
Washington
Oregon
California
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Water emergency prompts new town drought rules
Winchesters water supply under extreme drought has dropped sharply to about half full with 500000 gallons lost daily. No street sprinkling or car washing allowed. Taxpayers with lawn sprinklers may use water 6 to 7 AM and 7 to 8 PM. Water inspector on duty now. City manager Ty. Re. Dettra. 9-1p-51.
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Winchester
Re. Dettra
Democratic Executive Committee Meeting Noted
A meeting of the Democratic Executive Committee of Frederick County will be held at the Court House at 3 o clock on Saturday afternoon June 9. By order of Sptf. C R McCann, Chairman.
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Democratic Executive Committee
Frederick County
Court House
Sptf. C, R, Mc’cann
Rain Ends Drought Relief Boosting Gardens and Orchards
A steady rain ending a four week drought brings three fourths of an inch here and is valued at potentially a million dollars to the community. It improves pastures gardens and orchards while easing a looming water shortage and prompting possible future restrictions to conserve supplies.
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F. J. Schneiderhan
Winchester Field Laboratory
Weather Bureau
Winchester
President narrowly avoids injury from sailing pier accident
President and Mrs. Harding returned to Washington aboard the Mayflower after a Lewes Delaware stop. A hand propelled car ride to the pier saw a steel cable swing across the path. A Secret Service man was struck while the President ducked to avoid the danger. others were uninjured.
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Associated Press
Washington
Harding
Lewes
Del
Secret Service
Christian
Davis Todd
Youngstown
Iptt STANDARD TIRES Goodyear United States Fish Hood
MID CITY GARAGE advertises Iptt standard tires from Goodyear and related car services, listing locations and a shop in the United States.
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Goodyear United States Fish Hood
Joy ride on Leviathan to be probed by Congress
The Democratic National Committee says a six day trial voyage of the Leviathan after reconditioning is a waste of taxpayers money and will trigger congressional demand for an explanation. It claims Republicans fear radical proposals to cut taxes and notes President Harding approved the voyage plans after expert reports.
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Associated Press
Washington
Lasker
Shipping Board
Democratic National Committee
Boston
Congress
White House
Mellon
Smoot
Harding
Fire destroys Broad Street Station shed
Fire at Broad Street Station Philadelphia early today destroys the train shed with mail baggage and several passengers injured by water or smoke. The main building escapes major damage. estimated loss at least 1 million dollars. About 200 sleeping cars occupants alerted and evacuated as engines moved cars to West Philadelphia yards. The arched shed remains only skeletal after the blaze.
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Associated Prem
Philadelphia
Broad Street
Pennsylvania Road
West Philadelphia
Senior Class Winchester High School Salon Ad
Winchester Va listing for the Galan far Skin and Scalp Culture at 46 W Water St appears as a senior class salon advertisement. The note indicates a beauty service location in the town.
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Salon DE Beaute
Water St
Winchester, Va
Death Danger From Gasses Is Reduces
Pittsburgh experts of the U S Bureau of Mines report a quick sure method to detect carbon monoxide poisoning in blood. The discovery aids miners workers and households and could be used legally to determine such deaths. Dr R R Sayers and W B Pioneers led the study after months of practical testing. Continued on page 4.
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Associated Press
Pittsburgh
United States Bureau of Mines
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Handley School
Miller’s Drug Store
Frederick v
McBeth and Flintex
T. C. Sawyer
Chambersville
S A. Byers
Winchester High
Clarence
Empire Theatre
Neidemeyer.s
K. T
Commandery
Grand Lodge Masons
Grand Lodge of Mason and Winchester Hiram
Glass
Chamber of Commerce
SS Handle
Aaternoon
Cerem
Market Street
Piccadilly Street
City Mall
City Hell Zone
Ail
Vear
Cit Hall
Alamoi
Ci Hall
Sea On Water
Mar
South Market
Marshall
W. B. Cooper
Stickley
Winchester Commandery
Knight Templar
Winchester Hiram Lodge
Masonic Tem
Rouss Avenue
Main
Piccadilly
Piccadilly Dock
Braddock
Water
Rouss
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