Hoover landslide nomination at Republican Convention
Herbert Hoover of California secured the Republican presidential nomination on the first ballot at Kansas City, winning 837 votes to 246 for rivals. Kansas and Oklahoma backed Curtis, while Lowden withdrew, sending a surge of support to Hoover as delegates rushed to the bandwagon.
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Kansas City
Herbert Hoover
California
Harding
Coolidge
Frank ©. Lowden
Mlinois
McNary-Haugen
Lowden
Illinois
Hoover
Washington
Kansas
Oklahoma
Curtis
High Spots of G. O. P. Platform Presented in Kansas City
The Republican platform highlights include farm board creation to curb surpluses, strict enforcement of prohibition, honest government appointments, campaign finance reform, tax and tariff policies, coal mining stabilization, road building, labor standards, radio channel assignment, waterways development, veteran relief, and a federal anti-lynching law. It also calls for cooling debt, Coolidge foreign policy, and Navy maintenance within Washington treaty limits.
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Kansas City
Farm Board
Coolidge
Latin America
China
Shipping Board
Midwest
Navy
National Defense
Shenandoah Valley Highlighted in Susquehanna Trail Guide
The Williamsport Pennsylvania Chamber of Commerce issue shows Shenandoah Valley described as a key stop along the Susquehanna Trail. The booklet promotes 200 miles of sites including Shenandoah National Park, Natural Bridge, caverns, and Civil War history with maps and road logs for travelers headed toward Niagara Falls and Canada.
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Chamber of Commerce
Williamsport
Shenandoah Valley
Pennsylvania
Shenandoah Valley, Inc
United States
Maryland
Shenandoah National Park
National Forest
Southland
Niagara Falls
Lakes and Woods
Canada
Winchseter
Hagerstown
Harrisburg
Washington
Ordain Pastor of Berryville Church in June Meeting
The Presbytery of Winchester will hold a called meeting at the Presbyterian church on June 26 at 3 p m to receive Candidate J M Carr from Wilmington and examine him for licensure and ordination and arrange his installation for Berryville and Stone Chapel. Rev P Cary Adams of Roxboro N C has accepted the Woodstock Church call and will start July 1. The presbytery is to dismiss him to Winchester this afternoon.
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Presbytery
Winchester
Presbyterian Church
J. M. Carr
Wilmington
Berryville
Stone Chapel
P. Cary Adams
Roxboro
N. C
Woodstock Church
Parsley for Sale at Davis Grocery Bar Harbor Chairs
Special for Saturday and Monday. R M Swimley advertises parsley and chairs for sale east of the George Washington Hotel in Bar Harbor.
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Bar Harbor
R. M. Swimley
Geo. Washington
Essex Coach for Sale at a Bargain
Essex coach for sale at a bargain to a quick buyer. Phone 2-1 316 W. Leicester, St.
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ESSEX
Aviil
Leicester
Senator Curtis Nominated for Second Place at Convention
Secretary Hoover reports Senator Curtis won the Republican Convention vote in Kansas City this afternoon, receiving 1 052 ballots.
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Hoover
Kansas
Oklahoma
Curtis
Kansas City
Republican vice presidential prospects at convention
Kansas City dispatch reports a late convention view that an eastern running mate for Hoover is favored with New York and Pennsylvania votes backing the ticket. Possible names include Moses of New Hampshire Fuller of Massachusetts and Tilson of Connecticut as leaders decide on a vice presidential pick on the convention floor.
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Charles Cw
City
Hoover
New York
Pennsylvania
Assembly
Middle West
Senate
Associated Press
Kansas City
New England
Cox
Moses
New Hampshire
Fuller
Massachusetts
Tilson
Connecticut
Vote On Constitutional Amendments Encouraged In Tidewater
Congressman J T Deal of Norfolk urges Tidewater Virginia voters to oppose amendments he says shield land and tangible personal property from taxation. He argues farmers will be too busy on June 19 to vote while urging support for decentralizing schools and bond controls.
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J. T. Deal
Norfolk
Tidewater
Virginia
Deal
Special tribute pays memory of young girl
One of the largest funerals in years honors Miss Georgeanna May Rose thirteen daughter of Mr and Mrs Grover C Rose who died of spinal meningitis at home on North Loudoun Street Services were held at Grace Lutheran Church with chimes from Grace Church and hymns read by Rev Dr Freed Burial followed at Mount Hebron Cemetery pallbearers included doctors and local businessmen Stores on Loudoun Street closed in tribute marking the girl’s death on the day of her school closing
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Georgeanna May Rose
Grover C. Rose
North
Loudoun Street
Ase-Grace Lutheran Lauren
Robt. Bee
Christee
Freed
Grace Church
Professor Mcllwee
Mount Hebron Cemetery
B. B. Dutton
R. A. Shafer
John L. Shrively
Grover Schlack
Allen B. Gray
Grove Henshall
E. Miller Streit
J. Foster Gray
Fred Crisman
Free Crisman
J. M. Orndoff
William Whet
Wanted A Home For Cat And Kittens
A good home is sought for a cat and her three kittens under the local SPCA’s care. The owner left town and asks placement, noting barn cats help control rats and mice. Call 262.1 for interested homes and consider the cats for rural needs.
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Society For the Prevention of Cruelty To
Virginia urged to adopt constitutional amendments by Shenandoah Caverns president
Hunter B. Chapman of Woodstock, president of Shenandoah Caverns, Inc., endorses Virginia constitutional amendments on the June 10 vote. He cites economy, progress, and protective safeguards while praising Gov. Byrd and the Reed Prentiss committees for nonpartisan, comprehensive reform aimed at simplifying state administration and encouraging investment. He supports segregation for tax equity and argues for a dawn of a new industrial era under Byrd leadership.
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Woodstock
Hunter B. Chapman
Shenandoah Caverns, Inc
Chapman
Virginia
Byrd
Reed and Prentiss
Must Have Lights And Brakes Fixed
Motor Vehicle Inspector Shull calls motorists to fix headlights and brakes at once at authorized stations. New state laws empower enforcement with arrests and fines for noncompliance. the department will enforce the requirement.
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Shull
State Motor Vehicle Department
Bethany Methodist Church to Hear Dr Canter on Sunday
Dr H M Canter presid ing elder of Bethany Methodist Church will preach at the Well awn church Sunday. The notice promotes quality service and lists Winchester Steam Laundry with phone 38 for inquiries.
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H. M. Canter
Bethany Methodist Church
Wellawn
Dr. Canter
Winchester Steam Laundry
Handley High Seniors Celebrate 1928 Graduation
Handley High School held a large commencement in the Handley Auditorium for the class of 1928. Diplomas were awarded to a sizable senior class, with Miss Elizabeth Rice delivering the valedictory and Mr. Fred Ritter delivering the salutatory. Principal speaker F D Boynton urged youth to seek sympathy and study, praising American youth and honoring veterans while several medals were awarded for character and leadership.
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Handley
Handley High School
8.L. Flickinger
Chur
Ritter
Shaemas O’shéel
Misa Elizabeth Rice
Rice
Boynton
On Ing
F. D. Boynton
Presid
Department of Superintend
Ithica
New
Ore Ing
Aple
America
Chateau Thierry
Jarman
Duffey
American Legion Auxiliary
Robert Y. Conrad Post
Avery
Mary Virginia Rosenberger
John Glaize
Handley Orchestra
Mev
Handley Girls
Gre@ Club
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Senator Curtis
J. N. Tincher
Ane
Republican Party
Londen
Saan Vane Watson
Norris Aeree
Dawes Pere
Hughes
HIVE
He.r, Mellwaine
Parsley
S Davis Grocery
Secretary Hoover
Bulletin
Vention
B. A. Grayson
Ellizabeth Grubbs
Dayton
S. R. Saziwig
Missie le Verne
Maxine
Helen Ludwig
John Hauptman
Auto Parts Corp
Hunter Chapman
Constitutional Convention
Supt. Boynton
Handsley
Handley School
Famous Institution
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