Dr Showalter to lecture on trees
Arthur Shurtleff of Boston spoke to the Virginia Garden Club on Colonial Gardens and Williamsburg at Handley Library. He praised Virginia’s old gardens and Rockefeller funded restoration, urging Virginians to critique and support the project.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Handley Library
Arthur Shurtleff
Boston
Virginia Garden Club
Colonial Gardens
Williamsburg
H. McK. Smith
Staunton
William Massie
Greenwood
Fairfax Harrison
Belvoir
William Cocke
Lexington
General Cocke
Virginia Military Institute
Cocke
Massie
Virginia
Suttleff
Smith
Rockefeller
Shurtlett
Shurtleff
Garden Club
Louis L. Baker
Ben Arthur
Titus Nursery Company
MacCormac
H. B. MicCormac
West Clifford Street
Payment proposed for dependents of prohibition victims
Representative Kahn introduces a bill to pay $25,000 to dependents of persons killed by prohibition officers, with eligibility for those killed wantonly or negligently unless the officer acted in self defense. Detroit border patrol inspector Archibald Eugster dies after a Tuesday shooting connected to a rum-running boat. Cox claims the youth and companions were crew members and says he fired after orders were disobeyed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington
Kahn
Republican
California
Prohibition
Detroit
International Falls
Minn
Treasury
Lowman
Mich
Archibald Eugster
Jonah Cox
Customs Border Patrol
Cox
Eugster
Swedish trans Atlantic plane Sweden delayed by engine cooler
In Reykjavik on June 12 the cooler was removed from the Swedish trans Atlantic plane Sverige after a trial flight. Mechanics hoped to repair it today but warned weather toward Greenland was unfavorable delaying the third lap from Stockholm to New York until tomorrow. The cooler caused repeated trouble on previous departure attempts.
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Reykjavik
Iceland
Sverige
Albin Ahrenberg
Greenland
Stockholm
New York
Moonshining Outfit Captured in County by Officials
Sheriff Pannett and Deputy Wigginton seized a complete moonshine outfit in a northern county area. A 24 gallon still, worm and stove with four barrels of masa were found at an isolated location with evidence of recent liquor production. The outfit was destroyed and owners believed to have planned a night run.
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Pannett
Wigginton
Linotype Twins Named Etaoin and Shidlu Stir Town
The Augusta Daily Gazette notes a linotype operator’s naming idea for twins using Etaoin and Shidlu common among printers. The quirky choice highlights printer jargon crossing into family life and local chatter.
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Etaoin
Shidlu
Augusta Daily Gazette
Flag Day urged by Legion Auxiliary in 1929 note
The American Legion Auxiliary asks all citizens to display flags on Flag Day Friday June 14. The article reviews The Star Spangled Banner and Francis Scott Key, praising patriotism and national pride. It also covers Handley High School class of 1929 events, including class day exercises, bonfire, and graduation week activities with local civic groups hosting receptions and luncheons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Handley High School
United States
American Legion Auxiliary
M. M. Lynch
England
Washington
Baltimore
Francis Scott Key
Madeline Fries
Thornton Bryarly
Marguerite Smithey
Lawrence Shank
Opal Robinson
John Fisher
Melvin Eckley
Winchester
Mount Hebron
John Kerr
Johu Handley
S. Liaicien Taipten
At & O
Handley School
Henry Louis Smith
Washington and Lee University
George Washington Hotel
Kiwanis Club
Moving Pictures
Frank M. Boucher
Rotary Club
Barber Wanted at George Washington Hotel Shop
Help wanted notice seeking a first class barber skilled in ladies work on a strictly commission basis at the George Washington Hotel Barber Shop. Apply in person or by mail to the hotel employment office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Washington Hotel
Hotel Barber Shop joins George Washington Hotel lease
Frank S. Miller takes charge today June 12 of the George Washington Hotel Barber Shop and asks for patronage with special attention to ladies and children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Washington Hotel
Frank S. Miller
Virginia Hand Laundry Under New Management
O'Leary and Carver announce Virginia Hand Laundry now under new management focusing on children's clothing. Call 1075 for service details and pricing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia
O'Leary & Carver
Sixteen Die In Transylvania Flood After Night Torrents
A flood in the Swinesch district of Transylvania drowns sixteen people and drowns cattle. A large area of farmland is inundated and extensive property damage occurs. The frightened population flees to the mountainside seeking safety.
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Presa
Bucharest
Romania
Swinesch
Transylvania
Large Rise in Virginia Divorces in 1928 Reported
State Registrar W A Plecker notes 2,952 divorces granted in Virginia in 1928 2107 white 742 colored with 103 cases lacking color. Nationwide pattern shows 1920 peak 3,690, and cities like Richmond Roanoke and Winchester contributing most of the total 1,484 urban divorces while rural areas total 1,478.
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W. A. Plecker
M. D
State Registrar of Vital Statistics
Virginia
Winchester
Alexandria
Bristol
Buena Vista
Charlottesville
Clifton Forge
Danville
Special Hat Sale Prices Highlighted in Notice
Margaret J. Hodgson advertises a sale of hats priced at 1.00 and 1.95. The notice specifies dates Friday June 14 and Saturday 14 with location details omitted in the readable text.
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Margaret J. Hodgson
Lost black silk purse with rhinestone clasp
Reward offered for the return of a black silk purse with rhinestone clasp lost Saturday morning between the A ar. and Kremer's store or in Kremer's store. Contains money. Return to Star Office.
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A Ar
Kremer's
Sk Kremer
Star Office
Budget for 1929 Passed by Winchester Council
Winchester City Council unanimously adopted the 1929 budget at a special session, setting a tax rate of 1.55 and detailing requests for police salaries and water/sewer extensions. A protest against arrests for trifling traffic violations was approved, and notes on road work and a possible summer completion of the Winchester Washington Pike were discussed.
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Messrs
Fred L. Harris
John W. Rosenberger
Harris
Harris Addition
Shryock
Prise de Cacti
Frotr’van
Justice of
Winchester
Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone Company
Pike
Baker
Henry G. Shirley
Wade H. Massie
Winchester-Washington
Middleburg
Shirley
Wade
Massie
Chamber of Commerce
Rotary, Kiwanis, Lions and American Legion Clubs
Ministerial Association
Lee Barr Announces Candidacy for City Sergeant
Announced as a candidate for City Sergeant subject to the Democratic primary on August 6 1929. The notice lists Lee Barr as the candidate and notes the primary date.
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Lee Barr
Virginia fruit crops dip but peach yield set for record
The June report from the Federal State Crop Reporting Service notes Virginia fruit prospects are below earlier expectations yet overall production should exceed the ten year average. Apples face variable set across districts with York Imperial and Winesap down, while peaches look unusually good and may reach a state high with Albemarle and Rockingham leading.
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The
Star
Richmond
Virginia
Federal State Crop Reporting Service
South Valley
Staunton
North Valley
York Imperial
Piedmont
North Piedmont
Roanoke
Patrick
Southwest
York
Jonathan
Albemarle
Rockingham
Crozet
Timberville
Amherst
Botetourt
Shenandoah
Loudoun
Augusta
United States
New York
Michigan
Ozark
Kansas
Nebraska
Office hours to close at 4 p m in summer months
Our office will close at 4 p m during the summer months starting June 17. Virginia Loan and Thrift Corp announces summer hours with Alson Hott as secretary manager at 105 North Loudoun Street and telephone number 470.
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Virginia Loan’ & Thrift Corp
Alson
Hott
Mgr
Loudoun St
Candidate for City Sergeant Seeks Democratic Primary
The statement announces C. Frank Grim as a candidate for City Sergeant pending the Democratic primary on August 6, 1929. A second snippet advertises a new display of undergarments and Coolie coats at Moling and Catherine's.
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Moling and Cather’s
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Garden Club OF Virginia
Mr. Shurtleff
DR. Showalter
Legion Auxiliary
U.S
Handley
Stripes
Steen
City
Council
York and
Winesap
Frank Grim
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