Virginia native to Oklahoma road chief backs federal aid push
Brent E. Clark, now Oklahoma state highway commissioner based in Oklahoma City, promotes continued federal aid and the Townsend road bill. He notes Oklahoma’s costly concrete road building and recalls Virginia ties with many natives in Oklahoma. Clark is related to Dr. Hugh Clark of Winchester and has long acquaintances in his boyhood circle.
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Brent E. Clark
On City
Oklahoma
George H. Clark
Walter Burnhan
Clark
Washington
Oleh
Ah Ao
Congress
Swanson
Virginia
Publicam
Winchester
Frederick County
Qld Dominion
Hugh Clark
Banks Close Early On Saturdays In Winchester
Banks in Winchester announce July and August Saturday closings at 3 PM and no Saturday night hours until September 3. ShenVal Natl Bank cashier W G Hardy, Union Bank cashier Charles J Summers, F and M National Bank cashier D Fuller, M and Savings Bank cashier John I Sloat sign the notice.
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Winchester
Shen, Val. Nat'l Bank
G. Hardy
THE
Union Bank
Charles J. Summers
D. Fuller
M. & Savings Bank
John I. Sloat
Principal Mrs Holton Visits Winchester Guest of Mrs Gertrude Logan
Mrs Holton principal of Holton Arms School Washington is visiting Winchester as guest of Mrs Gertrude Logan. She attended a tea hosted by Mrs John M Steck on Fairmont Avenue. Miss Elizabeth Steck, daughter of the Stecks, studied at Holton Arms in 1924 21.
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Holton
Holtond Arms School
Washington
Winchester
Gertrude Logan
Hoyr
John M. Steck
Fairmont Avenue
Elizabeth Steck
Bride and Groom Return From Frederick Md Wedding
Mr. Fred A Crisman and his bride Helen E Mixl formerly Mixg returned last evening from their wedding trip after a ceremony in Frederick Maryland last week. They visited numerous people during their travels and are now home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred. A. Crisman
Helen EF
Itkle
Frederick
Republicans Elect Women as Delegates in Frederick County
Frederick County Republicans chose nine delegates and nine alternates for the Norfolk state convention on July 14. Women won delegate and alternate seats for the first time in local history amid praise of the Harding administration and party unity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harding
Frederick County
Norfolk
Albert C. Brown
Billy” Mahone
Brown
Ray Robinson
Robert G. Gibbens
Samuel E. Brown
F. L. Harris
Wilbur Cather
Arthur Miller
Opal Robinson
John Thwaite
John A. Dick
Albert “. Brown
W. Q. ‘Tidler
Samuel E. Rath
Carrie Lupton
J. S. Haldeman
E. S. Orndorff
Lois Yeakley
George A. Pit
Chicago Man Wins British Open Golf Title
Jock Hutchinson of Chicago won the British Open at St Andrews after a playoff with Roger Weathered, the Oxford amateur, ending a tied match.
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Chicago
ST. Andrews
Scotland
Jock Hutchinson
Roger Weathered
Oxford
Greece declines mediation offer from France Britain and Italy
Athens reports Greece rejected a mediation proposal from France Britain and Italy regarding the dispute. The move leaves the involved nations seeking an approach to ease tensions and resolve the issue without external mediation.
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Greece
Athens
France
Great Britain
Italy
Frederick county farmer injured by horse at Stephenson
Scott Grant a wealthy Frederick county farmer and member of Cynerrdeey ae all diet was seriously injured when a horse reared and fell on him at his farm near Stephenson. He was taken to the hospital and after X rays doctors expected a good chance of recovery despite a bad nervous shock.
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Scott Grant
Frederick County
Cynerrdeey
Pital
Masts Place
Stephenson
Grant
Winchester Banks Offer Four Percent Certificates of Deposit
The Banks of Winchester announce new certificates of deposit starting August first. Deposits of at least five hundred dollars earn four percent per year for a fixed term of six months or longer and cannot be withdrawn until maturity. Deposits subject to check retain three percent interest with notice required.
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Winchester
Union Bank
Charles J. Summers
COM, & Savings Bank
John
Yard Party July 9 at Bryarly School House
Community event posting for a yard party at Bryarly School House on July 9 from 1 to 4 pm with music by Bryarly and proceeds supporting the band. Also notes Mr William M Wagner visiting relatives at his old homeplace Warn Pa.
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Bryarly School
Bryarly d
William M. Wagner
Warn
Miss Watson Bride of Albert E Beck in Quiet Ceremony
The wedding of Miss Frances R Watson and Albert B Beck occurred at 6 am at Grace Church the Rev A Ay officiating due to a family death. Attendants were Miss Le V Watson sister of the bride. After a breakfast the couple departed for a trip to Detroit and Niagara Falls before settling at North Main street after July 15.
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A. Ay
Grace Church
B. Richards
N. Washi Street
Frances R. Watson
Albert B. Beck
F. A. Beck
Fairport
Mise' le V. Watson
Washington
Ala
N. Y
Detroit
Mich
Niagara, Falls
N.Y
North Main Street
Annual Service for Children at Centenary Reformed Church
At Centenary Reformed Church an annual service for children will be held with worship and preaching at 11 a.m. Sunday school meets for Bible study at 9 46 a.m. There are classes for all ages and visitors are welcome. At 8 p.m. the Sunday school will present its annual children's day service.
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Centenary Reformed Church
Great Battle A Week Off Both Men Confident
AP reports Dempsey, age 26, resumes training in an open air arena a week before the heavyweight title clash with Georges Carpentier in Jersey City. Carpentier’s camp also expresses strong confidence, expecting a fifth round victory over Dempsey.
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Atlantic City
N. J
Jack Dempsey
Dempsey
Georges
Manhasset
N. Y
Georges Carpentier
Jersey City
Empire Tonight Offers Comedy and Western Feature
A new two reel Goldwyn comedy and a five part western drama head Empire showings tonight. Stars headline the featured film with laughs and an engaging story. Regular prices ten and fifteen cents, shows at 6 30 and 8 45.
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Goldwyn
The
Empire
the Empire
Northern Va O Bonds Offer High 7.36 Percent Interest
Hansbrough and Carter of Winchester Virginia advertise Northern Virginia bonds with 7.36 percent interest. The offer emphasizes loans and real estate services alongside the bond sale.
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Va.o
Hansbrough & Carter
Winchester
H. S. Alumni Banquet and Dance at Bartonville
H. S. alumni banquet and dance scheduled at Bartonville in June on the 27th. Tickets priced at 2.00 each. Attend via Richard Gray or Wilmer for details.
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Bartonville
Richard Gray
Wilmer
Gompers Re-elected AFL Head Despite Mine Workers Split
Samuel Gompers was re-elected head of the American Federation of Labor in Denver by a heavy majority. John L Lewis of the United Mine Workers carried only a portion of the miners and railroad unions largely backed Gompers, with Lewis abstaining on 632 votes.
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Denver
Col
Samuel Gompers
American Federation of Labor
John L. Lewis
United Mine Workers
Lewis
Gompers
Reas
Eledrical Union
Grasshoppers Move Through El Paso County Colorado
An army of grasshoppers estimated at 15 miles wide and 20 miles long advances on El Paso county from the southwest. County Agent J. C. Kale says they are destroying virtually all vegetation in their path.
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Associated Press
Colorado
Springs
Col
el Paso County
J. C. Kale
Gladys Marie Deason Weds Duke of Marlborough in Paris
The religious ceremony uniting Gladys Marie Deason and the Duke of Marlborough was performed at the Scotch Church in Paris by Rev. C. H. Wright. About 200 guests attended at Eugene Higgins home, with Ambassador Wallace among the attendees.
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Associated Press
Paris
Gladys Marie Deason
Duke of Marlborough
C. H. Wright
Scotch Church
Eugene Higgins
Ambassador Wallace
Eleven Guilty in Million Dollar Mail Robbery
In Toledo Ohio on June 25 eleven of thirteen defendants in the post office robbery were found guilty. Sentences will be deferred until the remaining two go on trial. The February 17 heist saw six men hold two postal workers and seize mail sacks containing bonds and cash exceeding one million dollars.
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Associated Press
Toledo
Ohio
United States
Coal Miners and Owners to Confer Monday in London
The strike by coal miners and the mine owners has led both sides to accept an invitation from Prime Minister Lloyd George to meet Monday in London to seek a settlement after nearly three months of disruption.
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Associated Press
London
Lloyd George
Republican Mass Convention urged for Norfolk city notice
Republicans are urged to attend the city convention Monday night June 27 in Court House at 8 p.m. Delegates and alternates to the Norfolk Convention will be nominated at this time. Republican Executive Committee.
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Court House
Norfolk
Yard Party Invitation at Mr Robert L Gray Lawn
Thursday Friday and Saturday nights of next week on the lawn of Mr Robert L Gray National avenue opposite Chamberlain's store. Be sure to go and spend a pleasant evening with the boys. Pure home made cakes candies pies and ice cream made by parents of scor.
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Robert L. Gray
National. Avenue
Chamberlain's Store
Scor Reason
Trapshooters to Compete for Roanoke Trophies
A Winchester Gun Club delegation will attend the Virginia Trapshooters' Association annual meeting and the twenty second annual tournament in Roanoke on July 4 and 5. Entries include shooters from North Carolina Virginia Maryland Tennessee Carolina and Georgia. Prizes total about 725 dollars with the Roanoke Association’s Trophy and a loving cup valued at 60 dollars awarded to the amateur with the high combined score on 200 targets. American Trapshooting Association rules govern the event and results will be recorded in official records.
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Winchester Gun Club
Virginia Trapshooters’ Association
Roanoke
North Carolin
Virginia
Maryland
Tennessee
Carolina
Georgia
Roanoke Association
American Trapshooting Association
American Trapshooting
Astor
Shana Boas
Man Falled Ill After Chlorine Gas Tank Explodes
Mr. C. Lee Barr fell deathly sick after a chlorine gas release when a tank the size of a barrel exploded while being unloaded at the Lewis Jones Milling Company on North Kent Street. He was unconscious for over an hour before aid arrived. his condition improved slightly later in the day.
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C. Lee Barr
Lewis Jones Entitling Company
North Kent Street
Barr
Fred. Affieck
Funeral services for Joseph R. Hardesty held in Berryville
Funeral services were conducted at the deceased's Berryville home at 10 a.m. by Rev. Harper and Rev. Ballengee. Interment followed in Mount Hebron Cemetery with pallbearers Adrian Hardesty George Thomas David Ramsburg Butler Wyndham William Moore and Thomas W. Whitacre. The large turnout reflected Hardesty's esteem and popularity.
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Joseph R. Hardesty
Berryville
Mr. Harper
Presbyterian Church
Ballengee
Methodist Church
Mount Hebron
Messrs
Adrian Hardesty
George
Thomas
David Ramsburg
Butler Wyndham
William Moore
Thomas W. Whitacre
Tom Mix in Hands Up at Auditorium features
Tom Mix stars in Hands Up at The Auditorium tonight with two vodvil acts and the Tiger’s Trail finale plus a late Fox Sunshine comedy. Cinéma, music, and cooling breezes accompany the show priced at 11 16 17 22 28 cents.
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Tom Mix
Fox
New York
Death and inquiry over railway accident near White Post
John C., Lee a wealthy farmer and Clarke and Warren were killed in a railway crash a week ago near White Post. A public inquiry will be conducted as findings fix responsibility. The Clarke paper recounts Lee's death with details, noting two local friends Tromes and Joseph Jolliffe among those involved. Lee built a farming life around six farms and strong soils, with a practice of careful labor and new methods, while remaining deeply connected to neighbors and family. Continued on page 8.
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John C., Lee
Clarke
Warren
White Post
Cary
Lee
Stan
Courier
Anya
Cliingan
Stonebridge
Laci
Clingan
Smith
John Lee
Mr. Lee
Short Hay Crop Sowing Millet Sorghum Advice
Advertisement notes a short hay crop and recommends sowing millet, arte or sorghum seeds as a cheap option. Mentions Winchester Seed Co and a price cue 15 1p 10¢, implying affordable seed availability for farmers.
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Getre Winchester Seed CO
Power Farming and Wallis Tractor Offerings Declared Superior
Three generations of Wallis Tractor customers praise the brand for reliability and service across regions. Case Plow Works backs Wallis machines, claiming unmatched upkeep cost efficiency and work output, with a price reduction and easy arrangements in Winchester Orchard Sup, 301 N Market.
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Wallis
Winchester
Yard Party Monday at Camp Fire Girls Event
June 27 yard party hosted by Camp Fire Girls at Gibb lot on North Main Street B4eb. Public invitation extended with informal games and community gathering in the afternoon.
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Camp Fire Girls
Gibblot
N. Main St
Sale of Lot at 10 O'clock Near Braddock Street
Auction notice states sale of lot at 10 o'clock next, location near the residence of the late H. M. B. on Braddock Street. The fragment implies an estate sale tied to a deceased resident.
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Braddock St
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Warren G. Harding
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W. Q. Tidler
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Albert E. Beck
Young
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Sam Gompers
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John C. Lee
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