Jubilant Jubilee for Father McVerry in Winchester
Catholic leaders across Virginia Maryland and West Virginia prepare for the golden jubilee of Father John McVerry cherished pastor of the Sacred Heart Church Winchester. A Solemn High Mass will be led by Bishop OConnell with a reception at The Empire Theater and an expected attendance of over twenty five priests. Born in 1844 in County Armagh Ireland McVerry ordained in 1870 has built churches in Staunton Charlottesville Harrisonburg and Winchester and remains active at 76.
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Virginia
Maryland
West Virginia
John McVerry
Father MecVerry
D. J. O'Connell
Mgr
James T. O’ferrell
Norfolk
Felix F. Kaup
Richmond
Solemm
Bishop O'Connell
M. M. Lynch
M. B. Bryant
Father McVerry
Empire Theater
O'Connell
Ireland
County Armagh
Father McVerity
Catholi Seminary
Chicago
Africa
Baltimore
Catholic Seminary
Bish Thomas Foley
Harrisonburg
Charlottesville
Staunton
Winchester
Francis
St.Francis
O’connell
O’ferrell
Kanp
William J. Kane
Frederick
Joseph C. Malfon
St.Anne’s
James Gilsenan
Roanoke
James F. Galvin
Camp Humphries
Bryan Ready for a Fight in Convention
At the Democratic national convention in San Francisco the credentials fight continues with Georgia seating and Reed’s effort on the Missouri floor to be decided. A possible clash over the resolutions committee chairmanship pits Bryan and his allies against the Virginia favored choice Senator Glass and opposition from Senator Walsh over a prohibition plank.
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Walsh
Montana
Glass
Virginia
Associated Press
San Francisco
Cal
National Committee
Georgia
Reed
Missouri
Palmer
Senrator
Resolutions Committee
Senator Glass
Senator Walsh
William J. Bryan
Bryan
League
League of Nations
Wilson
Warrants Served on Insurgents in San Francisco Strike
In San Francisco a U S marshal served warrants on 65 striking yardmen members of the yardmen association charged with violating the Lever Food Law through alleged participation in the insurgent strike last April, at a mass meeting of the men attended last night.
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Associated Press
San Francisco
Cal
San Francisco Yardmen’s Association
United States
Western Maryland Rail Embargo Over Strike Disrupts Freight
Embargo placed by Western Maryland Railroad due to switchmen strike affecting Hagerstown and Baltimore yard moves. About 2,000 Western Maryland workers idle at Hagerstown as passenger trains operate with limited crew and federal grand jury probes the strike.
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Associated Press
Baltimore
Maryland
Railroad Today
Hagerstown
Baltimore and Ohio
Pennsylvania
Federal Grand Jury
Western Maryland
Philadelphia
Pennsylvania Railroad
Railroad Brotherhood
American Federation of Labor
Harding Secret Trip Sparks Rest Pause
Senator Warren G. Harding, the Republican presidential candidate, left Washington for an undisclosed destination. He plans to stay away until Tuesday to rest, with the exact location kept private by his office.
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Associated Press
Washington
Warren G. Harding
Flour Declines in Minneapolis Mills on Wheat Market Drop
In Minneapolis on June 26 flour fell 30 to 50 cents a barrel at local mills as wheat prices dropped sharply the previous day. The move signals lower costs for bakers and consumers in the region.
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Associated Press
Minneapolis, Minn
Priests Gather to Honor the Reverend in Winchester
The article lists numerous priests from Virginia Maryland and beyond including D Grys e Tearney Goetz Meredith and Rankin among others. It notes laity from Staunton Harrisonburg Charlottesville and more are expected to attend to honor the venerable priest of Winchester.
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Joseph J. D’gryse
Harrisonburg
Edward Tearney
Lynchpurg
Albert Goetz
Richmond
William J. Meredith
Clifton Forge
Henry L. Briancoat
S.t.-D
St. Mary's Seminary
Baltimore
A.J -Vantagterer
West Falls Church
Jonn
A. Curran
Harpers Ferry
Thomas A. Rankin
Charlottesville
A. McKeetry
Martinsburg
Hugh J. McKeetry
Thomas Waters
Norfolk
John J. Massey
Hopewell
Leopold J.koster
Newport News
John A. Nainia
J. CU. DS. Mary's Seminary
Shenandoah Valley National Bank Ad Promotes Trusted Service
A historical bank advertisement touts Shenandoah Valley National Bank as a reliable local financial institution. It emphasizes good service and safe savings in a thriving town.
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Shenandoah Val. Nat’l Bank
Secretary Daniels under fire over Navy conduct testimony
A letter from Rear Admiral Benton C. Decker, commander of the seventh naval district, accuses Secretary Daniels of intentionally misrepresenting acts of Admirals Sims Fullin and Fiske during Senate investigations. Decker dated June 17 and sent copies to Daniels, published in Army and Navy Register.
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Associated Press
Washington
Sims- Daniels
Navy
Benton C. Decker
Seventh Naval District
Florida
Daniels
Senate Investigation Committee
Army and Navy Register
Arm Injury Shocks Roanoke Worker
Mr Albert Smallwood of Winchester learned by telegram that his brother Tim Smallwood suffered a severe arm injury at Roanoke machine shops tied to the Norfolk and Western Railroad. Albert rushed to Roanoke after receiving the message, noting Tim’s affiliation with local Masons and the Roanoke Machine Works Band.
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Albert Smallwood
Roanoke
Tim” Smallwood
Smallwood
Norfolk and Western Railroad
Winchester
That City
Postmaster General Burleson backs McAdoo at convention
Burleson arrived in Texas and declared he and the Texas delegation will vote for William G McAdoo for President at the Democratic national convention next week. He criticized the Republican platform and predicted the Democratic stance would be clear and decisive on major issues.
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San Francisco
Cal
Burleson
Texas
William G McAdoo
Trish
Last Rites for Miss Hazel Hook
Funeral services for Miss Hazel Hook will be held tomorrow at 2 30 in the afternoon from the Christian Church with Rev. Dr. W T Walters officiating. Interment follows at Mount Hebron Cemetery.
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Hazel Hook
Christian Church
W. T. Walters
Mount Hebron Cemetery
Dr Walters to Preach at Christian Church
The Rev. Dr. W. T. Walters of Richmond Virginia will preach tomorrow morning at 11 o clock and again at 8 o clock in the evening. Sunday school is scheduled for 9 45 a m and the Christian Endeavor Society meets at 7 p m.
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W. T. Walters
Richmond
Christian Church
Christian Endeavor Soociety
County Leaders Endorse Chamber of Commerce Plans
John C. Cather, Frederick County farmer leader, asserts county and city cooperation through the Chamber of Commerce. He cites examples from Martinsburg and suggests cannery, cider plant, and woodwork ventures in Stephens City Gore and Gainesboro to boost local industry and railroad logistics.
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Frederick County
Chamber of Commerce
John C. Cather
F. E. Clerk
Winchester
Atte Wass
Lif
Lowell
Martinsburg
Inwood Cannery
Martinsboro
Stephens City
Gore
Gainesboro
Auty
Dull Featureless Stock Market Session In New York
In New York on June 26 the stock exchange held a short session with unusually light attendance. Outside interest was nil as oils chemicals and tobaccos led activity while Union Pacific and St. Louis and Southwestern preferred rose about one point. Total sales neared 133000 shares.
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Associated Press
New York
Stock Exchange
Union Pacific
St. Louis
Southwestern
Notice of power outage in Winchester area Sunday
Northern VA Power Co announces a current outage in Winchester on Sunday June 27 from 2 p m to 5 a m. A White Shepherd Dog strayed from John Ebert on Welltown Pike June 12, 1920, with a liberal reward for information on its whereabouts. Io Gastine is sold with money back guarantee.
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Winchester
Northern VA. Power CO
Welltown Pike
John Ebert
Welltonn Pike
Greeks Prepare to Fight Turkish Forces in Asia Minor
June 25 dispatches report Greek movements along two railroads from Smyrna into Anatolia designed to frustrate the Turkish Nationalists offensive. Greek forces say they met little opposition as they advance beginning June 22, with positions linked to the Bagdad line and Marmara.
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Constantinople
Asia Minor
Bagdad
Marmara
Smyrna
Anatolia
Savings Bank Ad Opens Accounts At Low Fee
A fragment touts opening an account with a one dollar minimum, promoting low fees and savings options. The unreadable text hints at a bank or credit union offering accessible savings services to new customers.
Pigeons Hamper Winchester Clock as City Watches
A swarm of wild pigeons perched on the minute hands of Winchester’s four clock faces, stopping the city hall clock at 7 45 PM. The birds fought for positions, roosted on each hand, and refused to budge as night fell, prompting officials to consider screens or other fixes. The flock, including coded homing birds, appeared suddenly and remains a nuisance.
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Winchester
City Hall
Bie
Tcerick Plaza
Cate
Martinsburg Man Killed in Train Handcar Collision
William Stewart Athey of Hulalia Street Martinsburg West Virginia was killed when an eastbound engine struck a handcar carrying Athey and fellow workers near Crossing west of Martinsburg. The other workers escaped unharmed except for one man who was severely mangled. The accident occurred on a sharp curve limiting visibility. Athey died at the scene and his funeral is set for Sunday at 2 30 PM at Second Baptist Church with burial in Green Hill Cemetery. Athey leaves a widow Mary and siblings. He belonged to Martinsburg Council No 36 Jr C U A M and the railroad fraternity.
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William Stewart Athey
Hulalia Street
Martinsburg
W. Va
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company
George
Diddiwick
Mr. Athey
Chree
John
Householder
Wilen
Jacob
County
Yescou
Mrac' Mary Athey
Liggi¢ Swartz
Bunker Hill
George W. and
Tain
Poth
Winchester
Martha Athey
Martinsbore Council No. 36
Railroad Brotherhog
Second Baptist Church
In. W.gingard
Green Hill Cemetery
Sunday Sun to be delivered to Winchester earlier
The Baltimore Sunday Sun will be brought to Winchester by auto from Martinsburg starting tomorrow. Sunday agent Russell Jackson was notified. The paper is expected to arrive about 8:00 a.m. each Sunday.
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Baltimore Sunday Sun
Winchester
Cumberland Valley Railroad
Martinsburg
W. Va
Sun
Russell Jackson
Were wed in Washington license issued for Lemley Fries
A marriage license was issued in Washington to Eldridge M. Lemley of Stephens City and Ines Ruth W. Fries of Marrisonburg, yesterday, as recorded in county notices.
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Washington, Ph. C
Eldridge M. Lemley
Stephens City
County
Ines Ruth W. Fries
Marrisonburg
Packing Equipment For Orchard Operations
Prepared for orchard work with packing equipment including grading and sing machines rotary conveyors and can vas conveyors for rates and barrels and presses. Secure Bordeaux or Nerotore for the next pray.
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Minneapolis
Secy Daniels
MR. Smallwood
The
Miss Hazel
DR. Walters
Gmoney
the Associated Press
Shenandoah
Nat'l’ Bank
Hansbrougk & Carter Insurance
Seed Co
Bell Phone
Little Joe
Osborn
Jas. FB. Russelyt
Star Office
Gents
Washington St
Hansbrough & Carter Insurance
Virginia National Guard
J. Foster Gray
Standard
WM. S. Athey
Winchester Orchard Supply CO
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