Maryland Air Corps Officer Killed In Winchester Crash
John M. Barrett of Baltimore a captain in the Maryland National Guard air corps was killed instantly when his plane crashed near the Lee Jackson highway just east of Winchester. Herbert Schutte a Winchester motor dealer and aviation enthusiast was seriously injured. The crash caused by a likely engine failure or control issue left Barrett dead and Schutte hospitalized with multiple injuries. Fire and rescue crews rushed to the scene as residents gathered, and Barrett's body was removed for burial arrangements while relatives were notified.
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John M. Barrett
Baltimore
Maryland National Guard
Herbert Schutte
Winchester
Barrett
A. C. Swimley
Schutte
Memorial Hospital
Bowles Flying Field Hill
Pannett
Swimley
Parlett
Lee-Jackson Ighway
Everal
Virginia farmers answer Byrd invitations with mixed views
Virginia farmers respond to Governor Byrd’s suggestions noting half feel prosperity improved while half think income lags behind other industries. They urge standard contracts for power lines, favor school aid, cooperative marketing, and diversification as the state studies farmer conditions.
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Associated Press
Richmond
Virginia
Byrd
State Agricultural Commission
Legislative Commission
State Corporation Commission
Woman Who Abandoned Red-Headed Baby Found in Martinsburg
A young woman who deserted a week-old red-haired baby in Winchester was located in Martinsburg West Virginia. Miss Drusilla Craig, who found the child, traced the mother to Martinsburg and alerted authorities. The Martinsburg state's attorney was examining the case as of today.
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Winchester
Drusilla Craig
Salvation Army
North Braddock Street
Martinsburg
W. Va
Miss Craig
No Spectacular Anti Crime Drive Being Thought of
President Hoover has no plan for a dramatic prohibition drive. He aims to enforce laws generally by tightening federal organization and reorganizing the federal judiciary. He seeks to reduce crime with support from the press and citizens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington
Hoover
United States
Admiral Nulton to Lead U.S. Battle Fleet in Pacific
Vice Admiral Louis M. Nulton, a Winchester native and brother of Mrs. Herbert S. Larrick, will take command of the U.S. Battle Fleet at Long Beach California. The Long Beach paper says he will become a full admiral mid next month and head the Pacific fleet amid prior Long Beach ties.
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Associated Press
The
Star
Louis M. Nulton
United States Navy
Winchester
Herbert S. Larrick
Long Beach
Cal
Admiral Nurton
Navy
Louis McCoy Nurton
United States Fleet
United States
Virginia Hotel
William V. Pratt
U. S. S. California
Pratt
Nulton
United States Naval Academy
Annapolis
Nulten
Henry A. Wiley
Lucius A. Bostwick
Famous Battle Flag Arrives At Southern Museum
The bloodied flag of the First Virginia Regiment, made by Richmond women from silk dresses, arrived at the Confederate Museum in the old White House of the Confederates. It led commands from Bull Run to Gettysburg and saw action at Gettysburg before preservation by Charles Leohr. presented today by his children.
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Associated Press
Richmond
Bull Run
Gettysburg
Confederate Museum
White House
Pickett
Cemetery Hill
Charles Leohr
Endicott Johnson Shoes Guaranteed Solid Leather
Frank Geckoley places a sale listing for Endicott Johnson shoes priced at 32.00 with 3.50 and 4.00 figures shown, located on Water Street. The fragment references a product line and a seller identified as Frank Geckoley with the code 12 EF.
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Frank Geckley
Central Coal Yard Advertisement Offering Coal and Furnaces
Central Coal Yard lists quality coal stove and furnace sizes for sale at 212 E Cork St phone 238. Ad dated 3 18 with classification 1p 21.
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Cork St
Virginia Estate Tax Revenues Surpass $1.5 Million in 1928
Virginia tax commissioner C. H. Morrisett reports 1928 inheritance tax receipts exceed 1.5 million dollars, up from 600 thousand the prior year. He credits new residents drawn by liberal tax laws and notes continued growth expected amid state efforts. The article explains the state’s 80 percent share of federal inheritance tax, Virginia income tax provisions, exemptions, and low rates on intangibles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Richimond
C. H. Morrisett
Byrd
Virginia
State Chamber of Commerce
Morrisett
Sunday School Workers To Meet Here On Saturday
The Winchester and Frederick County Sunday school workers are asked to meet at the Handley Library for an executive session at 11 o clock Saturday morning March 23. The meeting will map the year’s work and set conventions and training school dates. The Rev Minor C Miller state secretary may attend to explain recent changes in the national and state organizations. Ministers are urged to attend. Lewis Pidgeon, Secretary Frederick County Sunday School Association.
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Winchester
Frederick County
Handley Library
March of Progress
Minor C. Miller
Lewis Pidgeon
Bank Bandits Kill Man While Making Escape
Bank bandits flee with 2889 dollars after robbing the International Railway Company bus headquarters in Buffalo. They collide with another car, killing Frank F. Schmidt age 89 instantly and fatally injuring Eva Bailey age 35.
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Associated Press
Buffalo
International Railway Company
Frank F. Schmidt
Eva Bailey
Sloan
Chest Clinic To Be Held Friday By State Expert
The District Nurse Association sponsors a free chest clinic at its office near the Court House on Friday March 22 from 9 am to 12 noon and 2 to 4 pm. Dr. Cc W Scott of the State Board of Health will lead with local nurses assisting. Individuals with tuberculosis symptoms are urged to attend, including colored residents.
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District Nurse Association
Association
Court House
Ami
Cc. W. Scott
State Board of Health
Thirty three Plead Guilty in Western Virginia Court
In Harrisonburg Virginia March 19 the Western Virginia federal court completed its spring term with 33 guilty pleas in prohibition and auto theft offenses. Judge Henry McDowell oversaw a day of rapid sentencing including two who received penitentiary terms and others placed on probation.
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Harrisonburg
United States District Court For
Western Virginia
Henry ©. McDowell
National Training School For Boys
Washington
Valley
Paul
John Paul
United States
Western District of
Virginia
Gentry
Parsons
Ohio State Prison
Chillicote
Ohio
Atlanta Federal Penitentiary
Marvin
Paul Harris
Albemarle County
Allen Via
Albemarle
Via
Winchester
H. Karl Ifall
Star
Narrows
Petertown
W. Va
First National Bank of
Hall
Abingdon
Roanoke
West Virginia
Mercer County
Wielka
Florence Grim
West Augusta
Federals Press Insurgents Far Into North
Federal forces push north after capturing Torreon without a fight as General Calles vows extermination of rebels and moves to attack Chihuahua. insurgent General Recobar withdraws to Ascalon 100 miles north, predicting a major battle within 24 hours. Rebels claim evacuating Torreon to spare civilians. four air raids over the weekend killed. Portes Gil rejects peace terms. border unrest continues with rebels moving toward Mazatlan while some seek refuge in the United States.
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Associated Press
Torreon
Calles
Chihuahua
Recobar
Ascalon
Portes Gil
Mazatlan
Post Office Robbery At Luray Delivers Cash and Stamps
In Luray Virginia early this morning a safe in the post office was dynamited and robbed of about $2,000 in cash and $2,800 in stamps. Entrance was gained through the front door and the robbers fled by a side exit. A nearby colored woman reported seeing two men in the building around 2 am. No clues yet.
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Associated Press
Luray
Luray Post Office
Postoffice
Main Street
Aldie
Foch Has Quiet Night as Health Improves
Paris report states Marshal Foch passed a quiet night with improved general condition in the morning. Temperature steady at 98.6, pulse irregular but under 100, and he managed a light breakfast of fish, coffee, and warm milk. Doctors note a weakened heart as the cause of the irregular pulse.
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Associated Press
Paris
Marshal Foch
Public Sale and Household Furniture Auction Notice
Public sale of househand furniture to be held Thursday at Ipsow 1s Warrrard St. Also windmill and Green Orchard items in excellent condition. Automatic oiler and several old gasoline engines offered. Apply Star Office or at orchard.
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Ipsow
Warrrard St
N. G. Houle
Apple Blossom Festival to Advertise in Major Papers
Shenandoah Apple Blossom Festival gains 4 million circulation from state groups. Headquarters move to Washington Hotel basement with stickers and invitations for widespread publicity. Princess appointments announced for William and Mary, Randolph Macon, and other colleges.
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Winchester
J. Victor Arhtur
Virginia State Chamber of Commerce
Virginia State Conservation and Development Commission
New York
Philadelphia
Baltimore
Washington
Pittsburgh
State Conservation and Development Commission
Ginia
Arthur
Re Avenue
Aceu
Mary Russell
Mr. Arthur
Office Supply
Virginia
Lelia Michaux Chewing
William and Mary
J. B. Watkins
Midlothian
Arnold Prince Fleetwood
Randolph-Macon Woman's College
Lynchburg
Harvey Fleetwood
Waverly
W. O. Rogers
Mary Massey
A. L. Blanton
Post Oak
Spottsylvania County
W. Worth Smith
Louisa
Sara Jennings
S. M. Jennings
Buena Vista
Hunter Miller
Bedford
Winchester Steam Laundry Rough Dry Service
Steam laundry advertises rough dry cleaning at 7 cents per pound with contact number 28 for service details dated February 22.
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Winchester Steam Laundry
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Jack Barrett
Herbert
Handley School
Theouthwestern
Therthur G. Jones Woolen Mills Coronation
State
Admiral Soon
Pacific
Southern Museum
Endicott Johnson Shoes
Central Coal Yard
Care Star
Federal
Reformatory
McDowell
Walter E. Meadows
Hildon Meadows
Page County
Prohibition
A. H. Batman
J. C. Haratson
Rockbridge County
Preston Madagan
Robert Kendall
Joseph Via
National
North
Mexico
Marshall Foch
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