Merchants Vote to Close Fourth of July Stores
Merchants in Mic ae area vote to close 41 downtown stores on Saturday July 4 a national holiday with many signing. Stores will stay open until 10 pm Friday July 3 to assist shoppers. A list shows Ramsey & Company Funk and Son George W Kurtz R M Swimley John S Solenberger and Company plus many others.
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Ramsey & Company
Funk and Son
George W. Kurtz
R. M. Swimley
John $. Solenberger
Peasants Urged By Moscow To Act In China Revolt
Canton's June 20 report notes banditry as a Japanese hospital cashier is shot outside the Shameen bridge. Moscow broadcasts call on Chinese women peasants to overthrow imperial powers and form a revolutionary assembly. Circulars urge boycotts, foreign schooling refusals, and non coop with foreigners. London reacts to Shanghai conference breakdown with disquiet.
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Associated Press
Canton
Shameen Foreign Bank
Moscow
Peasants’ Internationale
China
Hong Kong
London
Shanghai
Poling
Times
C M Shannon Operated On For Appendicitis At Memorial Hospital
C M Shannon a Shenandoah County Va businessman and Democratic politician underwent an appendectomy yesterday at Memorial Hospital. His condition today is reported as favorable. Shannon owns a Mount Jackson hardware store directs a bank and serves on the Democratic state committee and Shenandoah County Fair treasurer.
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C. M. Shannon
Shenandoah County
Memorial Hospital
Dodson Arrested Over Mount Williams Baseball Liquor Scene
Elsworth Dodson, a young man from the western county, was arrested on a warrant by Deputy Sheriff Hodgson for transporting intoxicating liquor and for drunken and disorderly conduct at a Mount Williams baseball game last Saturday. He allegedly arrived with a jug of old hen, shared with friends behind a Ford car, disrupting players and spectators. the matter will be heard before Justice Tavenner on Monday.
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Elsworth Dodson
Jerome Hodgson
Mount Wiliams
Young Dodson
Hodgson
Dodson
Tavenner
Pastors Fill Sunday Sermons at Mount Olive and Mount Pleasant
In the pastor's absence Rev. R Ludwig will be replaced by Rev. W H Sampgell who will preach at Mount Olive Sunday at 10 45 am and at Mount Pleasant at 3 pm.
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R. Ludwig
W. H. Sampgell
Mount Olive
Mount Pleasant
Mis Green Winner of Three Capital Prizes
A large crowd attended the American Legion building for a water carnival event. Miss Dorothy Green won the beauty contest first prize a dresser set from Sternberg Inc. Other prizes went to Miss Mary Quick second a sport hat from Wonder’s and Miss Kitty Walters fourth a string of pearls from Moling and Seal. Various prizes were awarded in bathing suit and swimming contests to contestants including Green Quick Walters Evans Buckley Hill Buckley and others. Judges and organizers praised participant enthusiasm and thanked local merchants for donations.
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American Legions
Morothy Green
Sternberg, Inc
Mary Quick
Wonder’s
Mary
Helen Stine
Baker’s Drug Store
Kitty Walters
Hotel Jack
Miss Quick
Penney Company
Walters
Frances Evans
Hamburger's
Helen Buckley
Orndoff and Brown
Lee Grant
Farmers and Merchants National Bank
George Schwartzman
Frank Gearing
Taylor Barr
Hable’s
Buster Kern
Colonial Theatre
William Doran
Shenandoah Valley National Bank
John Lillig
Commercial and Savings Bank
Oscar Phillips
Ingersol
Hodgson and Brown
Sam Johnson
Gray and Schlack
Theodore Anderson
Boys
Miller’s Hardware Store
Nelson Hitt
Hamman’s
Eddie Lupton
Solenberger’s
K¢win Lillie
Feinberg’s
V McCarty
Samshoe
Lester Forney
Huntsberry’s
George Smith
Keller’s
Ralph Grubbs
Maxime Ducharme
B. M. Sullivan
A. B. Schlack
Herbert Schutte
Howard Taylor
Allen Gray
Robert Y. Conrad
Kennedy and Nolan Visit for Upperville Horse Show Dance
Mr Edward Kennedy and Mr Parker Nolan of Washington will spend several days in town as they attended the Upperville horse show dance last night.
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Edward Kennedy
Parker Nolan
Washington
Upperville
McMillan Byrd Arctic Expedition Sets Sail for Unknown Lands
Lieutenant Commander Donald MacMillan and his party sail from Maine toward the polar seas with authority to claim lands for Maine. Governor Brewster and officials pledge support to plant a Maine flag if new territory is found, while the fleet heads to Etah and Cape Thomas Hubbard for the land search in the polar region.
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Associated Press
Wiscasset
Donald MacMillan
Arctic
Maine
United States Navy
Southport
D. E. Dismukes
Portsmouth
N. H.) Navy Yard
Navy
Wilbur
MacMillan
Ralph C. Brewster
Rey Ante
Etah
Cape Thomas Hubbard
Axel Herberg Island
Hagerstown Rector Calls for Prayer for Rain
In Hagerstown Md on June 20 the Rev Walter Byron Stehl rector at St Johns Episcopal Church urged Christians to pray for rain at all services tomorrow. The drought endangers farm crops gardens and a large raspberry crop with potential financial losses for growers as no rain has fallen in six weeks.
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Associated Press
Hagerstown
St. John’s Episcopal
Shells of Battles Found In Town Run
City workers clearing the Town Run found Civil War and possibly Revolutionary War shells and cannon shot. A three inch shell ten inches long remained unexploded and burned powder when exposed. Foreman Clark Haines found a twelve pound shot and an eight pound shell. Harry Striker found a three pound solid shot. The objects likely washed down from the run during past storms or from wartime debris.
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A. D. Kenny
Clark Haines
Harry Striker
Best Dancers Awarded at Colonial Theater Contest
Miss Lynn and Richard Garton of Martinsburg West Virginia were judged the best and most graceful dancers in last evening’s contest at the Colonial Theater and received the loving cup offered by the management.
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Miss Lynn
Richard Garton
Martinsburg
W. Va
Colonial Theater
Senator Ladd In Serious Condition After Illness
Senator Ladd remains seriously ill, with kidney trouble complicating neuritis and rheumatism, according to reports today. The condition is described as grave and under careful medical observation.
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Senator Ladd
Harry Sinclair Stock Jump After Government Win
New York June 20 The market value of outstanding Sinclair oil stock has risen by nearly 13 million dollars following victory in the government suit to set aside the Teapot Dome lease. E L Doheny also shows increased wealth on paper though the government prevailed for his companies so far.
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Associated Press
New York
Harry
Sinclair
Sinclair Oil
E. L. Doheny
Miller receives cadetship to Virginia Military Institute
George F. Miller son of Dr. and Mrs. E. W. Miller of this city, was notified by Capt. Ramey athletic coach of Handley Schools of his appointment to a state cadetship at the Virginia Military Institute in Lexington. Miller, a Handley graduate, played football and baseball for the school.
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George F. Miller
E. W. Miller
Capt.Ramey
Handley Schools
Virginia Military Institute
Lexington
Miller
Handley
Declare War On Holders of Bonus Certificates
Washington June 20. The seizure of 2385 soldier bonus certificates in the hands of a San Antonio money lender led the secret service to declare war on those trafficking in the certificates. The action targets the distribution and sale of the bonos by illicit channels. A crackdown follows this notable seizure and pursuit of offenders nationwide.
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Associated Press
Washington
San Antonio
Tex
Secret Service
New Ford Touring and Trucks For Sale at Winchester Credit
Quick sale advertised by Winchester Credit Corp offering a 1925 touring car and new 1925 trucks that have not been run for 20 days. Appears as a local classified item noting immediate availability and favorable pricing.
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Ford
Winchester Credit Corp
Seven Percent Investment Certificates Offered
The Winchester Credit Corporation offers to the investing public certificates of one hundred five hundred and one thousand dollars. Maturity options are three six and twelve months. Securities are four for one. An excellent opportunity for lenders seeking short term funds. For details contact H B McCommac president or H M Sartelle treasurer. (6-13-1p-tf)
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Winchester Credit Corporation
H. B. McCommac
H M. Sartelle
Fresh Air children to visit Winchester from New York
Frederick county and the city of Winchester prepare to host Fresh Air children from New York City for two weeks from August 6 to 19. Local committees call for host families, listing several district chairmen and civic club organizers who have already offered support.
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Frederick County
Winchester
New York City
New York Tribune
Charles P. Henry
Claude 8. Stickley
Vaucluse
Elizabeth Smith
Robert S. Smith
A. R. Rinker
Gainesboro
T. Stadden Cooper
Mountain Falls
Back Creek
J. W. Lodge
Stonewall
Carrie Lupton
Hopewell Church
Florence Allen
Clear Brook
George Fansler
Robert B
Robison Seeks Early Retirement From Navy
Washington June 20 Rear Admiral J K Robison, a central figure in the Teapot Dome investigation, has applied for early retirement after being twice denied promotion.
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Associated Press
Washington
J. K. Robison
Teapot Dome
Navy
Mrs Shirley Dies At Reynolds Store
Mrs Shirley aged 60 died at Reynolds Store near Whitacre Virginia after a long illness. She was daughter of the late James R Steele. She leaves a husband and siblings Emory Dailey and Mrs Young of Ohio and Harvey Steele of Ohio. A Perry Hovermale nephew was reared by the Shirleys and now lives in Martinsburg West Virginia. Funeral was held at Primitive Baptist Church at ten o clock this morning.
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Whitacre
C. €. Shirley
Reynolds
Glenna Collett Wins French Women’s Open Golf Title
In Versailles on June 20, Glenna Collett, former American champion, won the French women’s open golf championship by defeating Simone Thione de la Chaume in the final match three up with one to play.
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Versailles
Glenna Collett
Mile
Simone Thione de la Chaume
French and Czechs To Begin Payments
Washington reports indicate France and Czechoslovakia are preparing to move toward negotiating war debt funding agreements. Details arrive through official channels and suggest renewed effort by both nations to address financial obligations amid postwar settlement discussions.
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Associated Press
Washington
France
Czechoslovakia
For Rent Modern Brand New 6-Room House in Best Residential
Four-room plus two more rooms, all conveniences in a brand new residence at prime area. PRANK KECKLEY advertises the rental offering with modern amenities and prime neighborhood appeal.
Laborers Wanted for Gas Trench Digging
Job notice for 30 laborers at Winchester Gas Company offering $2.50 per day for nine hours of trench digging. Apply at the Superintendent's office, 113 East Water Street, Winchester. Public notice date 6-16.
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East Water Street
Winchester Gas Company
Train Bearing LaFollette Body Ahead of Time
A special funeral train carrying Senator Robert M. LaFollette arrived in Chicago at 8 36 this morning set to Madison Wisconsin after transfer from the Baltimore and Ohio. Friends joined the party as the belt line route allowed a quiet display of respect by a small crowd. The Progressive party members aboard placed a floral offering during the transfer stop.
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Associated Press
LaFollette
Chicago
Robert M. LaFollette
Washington
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Chicago Northwestern
Madison
Wis
Chicago’ Northwestern
Progressive Party of Illinois
Mostly Fair and Warmer First of Incoming Week
Weather predictions for the week beginning Monday from the Weather bureau note mostly fair conditions in the North and Middle Atlantic States. Temperatures are near normal for most of the week in the north Atlantic states and normal or slightly above in the middle Atlantic states.
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Associated Press
Washington
The
Weather Bureau
North
Middle Atlantic
North Atlantic
Returns From Vets Reunion At Staunton
Lieut Comdr Robert I Striker of Turner Ashby Camp Virginia returned from Staunton where he attended the Grand Camp of Confederate Veterans of Virginia annual meeting. He was the only local camp member present amid 400 to 500 veterans hosted by Staunton with fine entertainment. Striker has attended most state reunions since the Grand Camp began and rarely missed UCV gatherings until recent years.
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Robert I. Striker
Turner Ashby
C. V
Staunton
Grand Camp of
Confederate Veterans of Virginia
Striker
United Confederate Veterans
Been Married Fifty-Five Years Celebration in Rock Enon
A reunion honored Mr and Mrs Taylor Larrick for their 55th wedding anniversary at their home in Rock Enon Virginia. Guests included extended Larrick family members Basil Gover Larrick Maynard Pugh Clinton Larrick Leslie Larrick Wilbur Larrick Goldie Larrick from Chambersville L T Larrick Lavada Stewart Mildred Woodrow White Posts G W Larrick Ray Mount Jackson Owen Patrick Loftin Winchester Elnora Brill Frances Reed Madeleine Reed and Elmer Good among others.
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Rock Enon
Taylor Larrick
Larrick
Basil Larrick
Gover. Larrick
Maynard ‘Pugh
Clinton Larrick
Leslie Larrick
Wilbur Larrick
Goldie Larrick
Chambersville
L. T. Larrick
Lavada
Stewart
Mildred
Woodrow
White Posts
G. W. Larrick
Ray
Mount Jackson
Owen
Patrick Loftin
Winchester
Algernon Brill
Elnora Brill
Henry Spaid
Francs
Madeleine Reed
Elmer Good
Federal and WA Nens clash ends with three shot
Huntington West Virginia June 20 federal and state officers exchanged fire as they closed in on cap 1 misidentified each other Homer Hoy reported seeing Ball and signaling a stop Porter, Workman, and Poe were all wounded Poe was arrested on a home charge after the exchange and two officers were rushed to Huntington hospital Workman suffered serious head and shoulder injuries while Ball sustained wounds from the battle
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William S. Porter
Feders Prohibition
Hunt District
Workman
G Ball
Homer Hoy
Ball
Porter
Pos
Poe
Huntington
Seriously Burned As Ether Explodes In An Operating Room
Miss Lois Bowers a nurse in training at National Homeopathic Hospital Washington D C was severely burned when ether exploded in the operating room during an operation and scatter at Miss Bowers. She was unconscious for three days and slowly improved with doctors hopeful for recovery.
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Lois Bowers
John W. Bowers
Martinsburg
West Va
Agnes Roberts
Bowers
National Homeéopathipic Hospital
Washington, D. C
Miss Bowers
Nain
Ald
Broadcasting of Lady Astor Speech Officially Refused
In Edinburgh on June 20 the postmaster general refused radio permission to broadcast Lady Astor speaking at the World’s Woman’s Christian Temperance Union convention. The decision seeks to avoid airing a speech deemed too acutely controversial for Scotland.
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Associated Press
Edinburgh
Scotland
Lady Astor
Cal
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