Shenandoah Valley Inc aims to win national park status
Harrisonburg VA March 12 Shenandoah Valley Inc directs a fundraising drive among thirteen counties to clinch a national park in the Blue Ridge. Prominent local leaders plan dinners and surveys to promote industrial and sightseeing benefits, including water power sites and regional tourism, as discussions center on the value to Virginia.
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Harrisonburg
Ac- Henandoah Valley, Inc
I of Directors
Shenandoah Valley, Inc
Shenandoah Hey Inc
H. W. Temple
Oe Ridge
N.n
Shenandoah Valley
Virginia
Washington
Valent
Napnel Park
American Indusengneering “Corporation
Oh P. v. “Stephens
New York
Steis
Confederacy
Shenatitican
Ihe
Canada
Wandering Printer Seeker Tours Winchester For Health
Jack Taylor a 72 year old open air camper and lone walker draws crowds on Piccadilly Street in Winchester as he plans a southern trek then north. He says he follows a simple diet and walks three to ten miles daily while compiling notes for a book on living outside. Chief Doran allows him to camp on City Hall lawn for the night.
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Jack Taylor
Piccadilly Street
Taylor
Ee Cage
Inter-Oceam
Gesigner
Rand, McNally and Company
Tylor
Ding
Stomac
Pasreey
Texas
California
Winchester
Virginia
Staunton
Doran
Jack
City Hall
Fragmentary Byway Note in Virginia Chronicle
A barely readable OCR fragment mentions Byrd Orville, Virginia and the initial letters H L Rish. The text provides few readable details beyond names and a location, leaving the event or purpose unclear.
Federal Inspection of foundation to be held soon
A fragmented notice mentions a federal inspection of a foundation or organization to be held in the fall. It calls for all members to be prepared, signed by Lawrence Hollis and others, but details are unclear due to the damaged text. The item appears as a brief administrative alert from a headquarters.
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Hollis
Sainted Devil dazzles Empire audience with Valentiono
Unstinted praise floods the Empire as A Sainted Devil opens to crowded houses. Rudolph delivers strong acting, supported by splendid settings and costumes. Rex Beach’s story entertains, and the production appears uncensored with stirring scenes. Local patrons plan return viewings.
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Valentino
the Empire
Rudolph
Rex Beach
Board of’ Review
Heroines of the Revolutionary Period discussed at meeting
Present attendees heard a paper titled Heroines of the Revolutionary Period read by Mrs. J. W. Sivert. Much business was discussed and acted upon, followed by refreshments. Hostesses included Mrs. Heist Mrs. B. D. Or Neal Mrs. William W. Glass and Miss Lucy Kurts.
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J. W.sivert
Head Moling and Seal's Floor Cove and Window Shade Ad
Peculiar OCR fragment mentions an advertisement for flooring and window shade services by Moling and Seal. No clear event or date, but implies a classified ad for home improvement work on seventh street or page.
Winchester Gas Company Stock Sale Cleared In Baltimore Pact
Officials fail to agree on publicity and dividends. W B Massey and A W Iglehart acquire Winchester Gas at par, paying cash by next, with ten year wait on dividends. Purchasers own multiple gas plants. existing stockholders must sell or wait a decade for earnings. Sheriff and creditors seize assets. pumps and tanks to be distributed.
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Winchester Gas Company
W. B. Massey SS
Central Ceretion
Detroit
A.W Iglehart and
Pakers
Baltimore
Ee Kicter Gas Company
Ny 10
Shenandoah Valley National Bank
Mds
Bers
Winchester
Man Who Treated With Bandits Dead
Roy Anderson, the American famed for negotiating with Chinese bandits to win the release of 27 kidnapped foreigners at Sunchow, died in Pekin from pneumonia related to an earlier attack. He was former manager of the Lord Oil Company.
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Associated Press
PEKIN
Roy Anderson
Sunchow
Lord Oil Company
Agnes Hoover Dies After Meningitis at One Year Old
The infant Agnes Virginia Hoover, daughter of Mr and Mrs Clayborn Hoover, died at Memorial Hospital after spinal meningitis at age one year six months and twenty eight days. Survived by a brother Louis The. funeral Friday at 4 pm at the grandmother Namnile Patton residence 572 North Main Street, with Rev W Stover officiating. Burial in Mont Hebron Cemetery.
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Agnes Virginia Hoover
Clayborn Hooven
Memorial Tal
Louis the
Namnile Patton
North Main Street
W. Stover
Mont’ Hebron Cemetery
Rumage Sale Planned by Nar Sociation Officers
Rest room sale set for March 14 at noon in the district Nurses' committee room. Mrs H D Fuller president reports a large array of donated clothing including suits dresses party wear shoes and various wearables. Proceeds benefit district nursing and related services with Clarence Hardy and Virginia Green listed among organizers.
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H.D. Fuller
Clarence Hardy
Ani Virginia Green
Market List Shows Strength After Shake-Out
NEW YORK March 12 stock market improved after a drastic shake-out and strong buying for industrials and rail stocks. Prospects of mergers, favorable dividends, and demand for carriers boosted confidence. Otto equipment, steels, and motors showed group strength as call money rose to 4 percent.
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Associated Press
New York
Southwestern Rail Group
Otto
Husband Admits He Is Hard To Get Along With
New York March 12 Richard Bennett actor says his six year divorce suit followed by a real divorce suit by his wife stems from artistic temperament. He loves her but agrees she may seek divorce. Bennett’s attorney notes alimony has been arranged. The couple have three children, one of whom Barbara already pursues acting. Mrs Bennett is also an actress known on stage as Adrienne Morrison.
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Associated Press
New York
Richard Bennett
Rae
Pere Woll
Winchester
Ryan
Kiwanis Club
Director General Lays Out Winchester Festival Plan
Director General Ryan told Kiwanis members Winchester must raise funds for a two day festival promising large returns. He urged local support, arguing visitors will spend on food, fuel, and services, boosting cash flow and easing debt while ads cover costs.
Dawes Faces Hazing in Senate Over Warren Nomination
In Washington on March 12 Vice President Dawes endured another hazing moment in the Senate. Senator Norris read a parody about Sheridan’s Ride as a jab at Dawes for missing the chamber on inauguration day and for not breaking the Warren nomination tie. Dawes sat smiling, while Norris pressed the joke and Dawes signaled mild disapproval from the chair.
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Associated Press
Washington
Dawes
Senate
Warren
Norris
Nebraska
Sheridan
Woman struck by car as occupants flee scene
Miss Stone suffered a deep forehead cut and severe bruising after a car struck her on a roadway and left the scene. Bernard Herrell later returned, admitted driving, and a warrant is expected for reckless driving and failing to stop. Dr A C Swimley treated her at Memorial Hospital, where she will remain several days.
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Miss Stone
Bernard Herrell
A. C. Swimley
North Braddock Street
Memorial Hospital
Miss. Stone
Young Hi -i
Adqua Ers
Young Herrell
Patton
Herrell
Migs Stone
Thunder Storm Ushers In Spring
A brief spring thunderstorm last night disrupted the local lighting system as a 72 degree evening gave way to seasonal conditions. Today remains milder with more unsettled weather possible before summer settles in.
Lost Gold Center with Diamond in Star Office DT Setting
A fragment notes a lost item: a white gold center with a small diamond set in a star office or star motif. The terse report requests search or return, no further details available.
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Star Oficy DT
Passage on Coolidge and Senate bid amid unsettled fight
Fragmentary report describes President Coolidge weighing his political move as he and opponents clash in a heated public battle. Warren is noted as a general figure in the scene, with references to a conclave and a vote shaping ongoing efforts.
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Associated Pres
Washington
Coolidge
the & Charles
Warren
Flames wreck an old establishment in 1862 city
Firemen battled a blaze that tore through Brothers Compacity, an old establishment, causing an estimated loss of about 350000 dollars. Fire crews from Cumberland assisted, and the structure was reported wrecked by the fire.
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Brothers Compacity
Cumberland
Richmond men cited to show cause over insurance compliance
A Richmond report notes eight motor bus operators cited to appear and show cause why their public convenience certificates should not be revoked for failure to maintain required insurance. Names including C. Jon Catlett of Winchester and Wille Leaga of Staunton appear among the respondents along with others from Waynesboro and surrounding areas.
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Richmond
C. Jon Catlett
Winchester
Wille Leaga
Staunton
Harry
eMinger
Waynesboro
Federated Council Meeting Notice in Hangle Friday
The Federated Council of Abure Women will meet in Hangle Friday afterndot ip lt. Residents are urged to attend to discuss community matters in a brief session at the library meeting room.
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Federated Loungh
Federated Council, of
Abure
Hangle Rary
Household Auction Notice Sets Sale Date
Saturday March 14th a household auction is listed with time and items for sale. The notice includes limited readable details about the auction and location.
Handley Gym Hosts G. A. A. Versus Hagerstown Friday
A basketball game set for Friday evening at Handley Gym features G. A. A. facing Hagerstown. Admission is twelve dollars.
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Hagerstown
Handley Gym
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