Virginia House Debates Highway Bond and Anti-Masking Bills
White papers describe a Virginia legislature move toward a $40,000,000 highway bond issue with feeder roads funding and a three-cent gasoline measure. Anti-masking legislation aimed at the Ku Klux Klan is debated, with filibuster failure and penalties proposed for masked acts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Star
Hmond
Vai
Virginia Highway Centers’ Association
Senate
House
Oliver
Walter T. Oliver
Fairfax
Robert F. Leedy
Page County
Leedy
House of Delegates
Elks Minstrels Promise Breezy New Program
Elks lodge hosts first rehearsal for a new minstrel show with about 100 participants. Charles Adams directs from Miller Producing Company. costumes and scenery arrive from New York. Rehearsals nightly at 7 30 except Saturdays and Sundays. local talent invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell Potts
Miller Producing Company
New York
Charles Adams
Potts
Mr. Adams
Charleston
Wheeling
Parkersburg
Illness Keeps Mr. Boxwell From Substation Duties
Mr. Lee Boxwell, head of the Northern Virginia Power Company sub station, remains seriously ill at his South Kent street home. He is suffering from diabetes and, as of today, shows no change in condition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lee Boxwell
Northern Virginia Power Company
South Kent Street
Boxwell
Virginia Bill Seeks State Bond Vote for Roads
A bill in the Virginia Senate proposes a statewide referendum on a $50 million bond issue to fund road construction. Senator Booker introduced the measure, followed by Senator Vaughn proposing a $6 million emergency loan plan and a one cent per gallon gas tax to secure funding if voters reject the bond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia State Senate
Senator Booker
Water Cutoff on New System Scheduled for March 9
Water will be cut off on the new system at 8 o clock A M March 9 and restored by noon on the following streets Kent between Gerrard and Cork Mundmouth Germain Leicester Cecil and Clifford between Market and Crese FACuL Sp lt L R DETTRA City Manager.
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Kent Street
Gerrard
Cork
Monmouth
Germain
Leicester
Cecil
Clifford
Market
Crese
Meat Sale Details From W RAMSBURG Store
Friday and Saturday specials advertise shoulders at 15 cents per pound ham at 23 cents per pound breakfast bacon 25 cents per pound and Swifts Premium Hams at 28 cents per pound. Contact W RAMSBURG via phone 225.
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W. Ramsburg
Receivers Named for L. A. Steel Enterprises
Federal Court in Buffalo appointed receivers for the L. A. Steel enterprises after promoter L R Steel cut ties with nearly twenty companies. William W. Reilley David M. Lewis and Charles Bennett Smith named to conserve projects and trace how the public's 22 million dollars was invested.
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Associated Press
Buffalo
N. Y
L. A. Steel Enterprises
L. R. Steel
Steel Enterprises
National Toy and Tinsel Manufacturing
Manitowoc
Wisks
John R. Hazel
William W. Reilley
David M. Lewis
New York
Charles Bennett Smith
Buff‘alo
L. A Steel
Leonard R. Steel
L. R. Steel, Incorporated
R. L. Steel Service Corporation
Steele
United States
Canada
Ikins
Board of Control
Steel Corporation
Maryland
Real bull fight at fair grounds next Wednesday
The Famous Players-Lasky Corporation plans a genuine bull fight at the Fair Grounds next Wednesday afternoon to promote the Rudolph Valentino film Blood and Sand appearing at the Empire Theatre next week. Spanish toreros will bring the bulls in a large moving van with details to follow from the Washington district office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Famous Players-Lasky Corporation
Paramount Pictures
Fair Grounds
Empire Theatre
Motion Picture Corporation
Washington
Recreation class meets tonight at American Legion building
Recreation leaders announce a class at 7 30 this evening in the American Legion building on North Main street. Major Graves states the program invites all ages from 18 to 100 to join the playground and recreation movement. Mr and Mrs Harry Butler and their son and Mr and Mrs R M Carbaugh return home from winter in Florida and Miami.
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American Legion
North Main Street
Major Graves
Floguol
Harry Butler
Httle
R. M. Carbaugh
Stephens City
Virginia
Miami
Florida
District Nurse Association appeal for public aid in February needs
The Winchester and Frederick county public are urged to assist the District Nurse Association as February demand forced an extra nurse and depleted funds. Nurses logged 629 visits, cared for 65 pneumonia and influenza cases with only one death, while many patients still require help and medicine. Checks to treasurer Mrs Martin Wisecarver.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
District Nurse Association
Winchester
Frederick County
Association
Martin’ Wisecarver
At Street
One Dead and Dozens Hurt in Pittsburgh Fire
An eight hour search of the Shelton building ruins in Pittsburgh failed to find more bodies. The fire, of uncertain origin, killed one man and injured more than twenty. Officials estimate losses at 150000 with three investigations by the fire marshal the coroner and the fire bureau.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Pittsburgh
William Castleman Dies After Weeklong Illness
William Castleman aged about 38 died at his home on Virginia avenue after a week with double pneumonia. He was born near Brucetown and spent most of his life in the city, long employed at Virginia Woolen Co. Survived by widow, four children, his parents, and a sister. Funeral at United Brethren Church Saturday at 2 pm with interment in Mount Hebron Cemetery.
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William Castleman
Virginia Avenue
Mr. Castleman
William and
Sallie Castleman
Brucetown
Virginia Woolen Co
United Brethren Church
Mount Hebron Cemetery
Ful O Pep Chic and egg mash at Albin's
Smudge pots at Shryock's sale March 14 advertised with Ful O Pep chic and egg mash items and a listed phone number.
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Albin’s
Shryock
Mrs Lockhart Passes Away At Mountain Falls
Evelyn C Lockhart wife of A W Lockhart deputy sheriff of Frederick county died last night at Mountain Falls after an illness of two weeks from heart failure following influenza. She left a husband six children and one brother Tilden Longacre. Funeral Saturday at ten o clock with services at the house and interment in Mount Hebron Cemetery in Winchester Virginia.
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Lockhart
PW. Lockhart
Winchester
Charles L. Lockhart
Howard T. Lockhart
Mountain Falls
Nellie L. Lockhart
Mary White
Laura L. Lockhart
Portsmouth
Tilden Longacre
Oklahoma
Mount Hebron
Friendship Fire Co Officers Call to Sunday Services
All members of the Friendship Fire Co are asked to meet at the engine house at 7 o clock Sunday evening to attend services at the Christian Church. Fred W Forney Captain G R Haines Secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Friendship Fire Co
Christian Church
Fred. W. Forney
G. R. Haines
Sherlock Holmes shines in nine reel Empire screening
John Barrymore stars in a nine part Goldwyn feature presenting Sherlock Holmes at the Empire tonight. The production is billed as the greatest portrayal of his screen career, not related to the Friday two reel Holmes series, with an all star cast highlighted on the newspaper’s last page.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Barrymore
the Empire Tonight
Goldwyn
the Empire
Allstar
Hemstitching and pleating sale notices at Shryock's
A historical ad lists pleating and hemstitching services with prices such as box pleated skirts 1.25 and accordion pleats 1.50. It promotes Shryock's sale on March 14 at 10 AM featuring a tractor and disc set and 500 purebred White Leghorn pullets.
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N. Braddock Street
Shryock’s
Shryock
West tribute honors Virginian Hodgson pioneer builder
Henry Clay Hodgson, a Virginian who helped blaze the western trail, is remembered in Little River Kansas for his farmstead turning the area into a model home. He lived in Winchester before 1871, then settled southeast of Little River, built a grand farm, and later remodeled Clinton Street home and Main Street buildings. He died February 20 at Union Hotel after a period of illness.
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Henry Clay Hodgson
W. R. Willis
Little River
Kansas
Star
Hodgson
PorUiey
Hodsy
Clinton Street
Main Street
Hodgson Implement and Hardware i
W. H. Burke
Union Hotel
H. C. Hodgson
West
Clay Hodgson
Red Ash Not The Home Of Good Coal
W B Snider and Son advertise Red Ash as not the home of good coal in a compact notice likely for a local business listing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. .B. Snider & Son
Keep garbage cans tightly covered to stop pests
Residents are urged to keep garbage cans tightly covered to prevent breeding flies and mosquitoes. Officials warn uncovered waste attracts pests and may spread disease. Regular monthly collections and proper sealing reduce local pest problems.
For all cars Alcohol chains robes 24-1p-tt MID CITY GARAGE
FOR RENT six room house with modern conveniences Apply to 109 W Water St. 6-1p-tt
Law Officer Trails Promoter in Criminal Prosecution
A law officer pursues a promoter in a criminal case led by the district or prosecuting attorney. The investigation targets alleged wrongdoing related to the promoter’s activities and potential legal violations. Authorities indicate ongoing efforts to build a case and bring charges.
Ford linked to million-dollar plant scheme in Wheeling inquiry
Reports allege Henry Ford and other wealthy men backed a sweeping automobile venture spreading through Wheeling West Virginia with claims of a 10 million dollar plant. Prosecutors question the motives and methods as Jordan, Athos, and others face scrutiny over alleged selling tactics and misleading promises.
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Henry Ford
Wheeling
W. Va
Allenge T
Automobile
William’ Jordan
Sup Motor
Art Carl G. Bachmann
Jordan
Ce Ford
Bat Ford
FE Children
Pete Athos
Althos
Ene Adan
Storm Disrupts Telegraph Lines Across City and Frederick
A severe storm caused widespread disruption to the telephone system, knocking out toll lines and 145 stations. Twelve subscribers affected as crews work to repair, aiming for full restoration in the shortest time. Also a girl is sought for light work at the Star office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ch Tomac
Frederick
Notice to A A Members on Library Auditorium Event
Important notice from the Athletic Association reading room announces a special meeting at the library auditorium Merb at 7 PM. Attendance required for members and associated staff.
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Athletic Association Brary
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MR. Boxwell III
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Nance
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City
Witking
Empire
John . Barrymore
Ilness
Empire Today
MR. Orchardist
Holmes
William Jordan
New
Detroit
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STORM
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W. Oueeg
W. &. Snider .&. Son
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