Tornado Toll Rises to 108 Across Southern States
Reports from South Carolina Georgia and nearby areas list 108 dead and hundreds injured after a massive tornado outbreak. Property damage estimated at about 10 million dollars as the storm carved a 1000 mile path from Georgia toward Virginia with widespread destruction and communications damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta
Richland
Sumpter Counties
South Carolina
Pepin
Georgia
Alabama
North Carolina
Louisiana
Arkansas
Virginia
Friendship Fire Company Set for Evening Celebration
The Friendship Fire Company prepares an auto panquet and comprehensive celebration tonight. Old members will be driven by autos while an orchestra and quartet perform after the invocation by Rev. Robert B. Nelson. Speeches by Rep. Nese, W. Harrison, and others follow, with banquet served under a committee plan led by Capt. W. Forney and others.
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Iendship Fire Company
Unis
Robert B. Nelson
James P. Reardo
Commonwealth
W. Harrison
Font
Virginia
Rich
Robert M. Ward
Winchester
T. Russell Cather
Amonwealth
Frederick
Capt
Id W. Forney
R. E.L. Jones
Mar- Anderson
Henry Kern
Marton Iderson
G. R. Haines
Local court lacks jurisdiction in Clarke County contract case
A Shenandoah Valley case over a $680 tractor sale ends with a verdict that the contract arose in Clarke county, not Winchester, so the Corporation Court cannot hear the suit. Babb, dealer, claims Shumate paid by check in 1922 but dispute centers on where the sale occurred and where the contract was formed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corporation
Circuit Court
Clarke County
Shumate
Babb
Shenandoah Valley National Bank of
Winchester
Winchester Fair
Corporation Court
Clarke
Joseph Moore
H. S. Larrick
S. A. Hable Clothing Firm Marks 62nd Anniversary
The long established S. H. Hable firm in Winchester celebrates 62 years in business with a major sale. Founded May 1, 1872 by S. H. Hable, the firm built a large Valley trade on integrity and value. Herman H. Hable now leads a major store with strong community support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. H. Hable
Winchester
Blue Ridge
South Branch
Herman H. Hable
Fire Company Meeting Announced for May 2
All members of the Sarah Zane Fire Company are urged to attend the regular monthly meeting on Friday May 2 at 8 o'clock in the hall. The agenda includes arrangements for the Apple Blossom Festival parade. George Barr, Secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sarah Zane Fire Company
En Hall
George Barr
Commercial Bank Opens Friday in New Main Street Home
The Commercial and Savings Bank moves into a new building at Main and Piccadilly, awaiting a formal opening. Designed by Stuart H. Edmonds, the Doric limestone structure features a central entrance, a solid rock basement, large bulk storage vault, and heavy fire protection. Continued on Page Six.
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Commercial Bank
Commercial and Savings Bank
Yaynect
Raainens
Main and
Piccadilly Streets
Evans
Stuart H. Edmonds
Winchester
Edmonds
Greensboro
Handley Schools
Strength
Bankt G
Broomell
Corto
Picadilly Street
Friendship Fire Company Banquet Tonight Access Arranged
The banquet committee offers transportation to any member unable to attend due to illness or mobility issues. Notify Secretary G. R. Haines by phone to arrange pickup for the banquet at the hall.
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The
Friendship Fire Company
Reaon
G. R. Haines
Rouss Fire Company Social Session Held Friday Evening
Rouss Fire Company hosts a social session Friday evening May 2 at 8 o clock with speaking, music and refreshments. All members requested to be present. W B Huntsberry president and Douglas Brown secretary announce.
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Rouss Fire CO
Charley
Rouss Fire Company
W. B. Huntsberry
Douglas Brown
Autoist Shot From Ambush Near Osburg Virginia
A detailed report describes an apparent assassination attempt on Leo Cooley near Osburg Virginia. His Maxwell car was targeted with multiple gunshots while en route with Miss Esther Ashwood, wounding Cooley in the right shoulder and narrowly missing a passenger. The attacker fired from roadside shadows as the couple returned toward Fisher's Hill.
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Leo Cooley
Joseph H
Osburg
A& Cooley
Valley Pike
Maxwell
Cooley
Young Cooley
Winchester
Jamey Bromley
Strasburg
Bromley
Esther Ashwood
Fisher's Hill
Covey
Mie
Ashnond
Fis
Winchester Forecast For May 3 Apple Blossom Festival
The Star reports a telegram from Director Bowie of the U S Weather Bureau in Washington indicating fair weather for Winchester and vicinity on Saturday May 3 for the apple blossom festival. The message confirms favorable conditions for attendees and events planned in the area.
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Winchester
The
Star Today
Bowie
United States Weather Bureau
Washington
Star
Pennsylvania to run excursion from Hagerstown to Winchester
The Pennsylvania Railroad will operate a special excursion from Hagerstown Maryland to Winchester on apple blossom festival day. The train departs Hagerstown at 845 am and arrives Winchester 10 am with return at 845 pm, connecting to a 10 pm onward train for points between Hagerstown and Harrisburg.
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Harrisboro
Winchester
Pennsylvania Railroad
Hagerstown
Harrisburg
Aoa
Shenandoah Valley
Shenandoah
Taxpayers notice for vote payment and local tax deadline
Voters must pay the 1923 poll tax by May 3 1924 to vote in the presidential election and settle 1921 1922 poll taxes if unpaid. Frederick County and Winchester city treasurers publish the notice. A separate social note mentions visitors Pauline Tabler of Arlington and Mrs Busman with Mrs Hersh visiting local residents and pastors.
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Pauline Tabler
Arlington, Va
Mrs
C. B. Shiner
Feted success now depends on local residents
Winchester residents are urged to volunteer for festival tasks before next Saturday. Committees for decoration, transportation, welcoming strangers, and selling programs need help. special train from Hagerstown and extensive publicity are planned to entertain thousands of visitors.
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Winchester
Frederick
Here
Strasburg
Transportation
James R. DuShane
R. L. Gray
American Legion
Fred. Harris
Three Good Barbers at 17 S Main Sanitary Barber Shop
Three good barbers Geo Wood ward Clarence Bush and Russell are on the job at 17 S Main. They are ready to serve. Also an ad notes the largest stock of used cars ever, priced very low. Includes a lost tortoise shell glasses notice and a garbage collection update from L R Dettra.
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S. Main
Geo. Woodward
Clarence Bush
Russell
Henson Motor CO
Shenandoah Apple Blossom Festival Planned Across Valley
W A Ryan as director general urges Winchester and Valley residents to unite for the first Shenandoah apple blossom festival. He invites growers shippers merchants and farmers from all parts to join, aiming for 100000 visitors next year and a lasting community spirit.
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Winchester
Frederick County
Estes
Chambersburg
W. A
Ryan
President Coolidge Delays on Shenandoah Apple Blossom Visit
President Coolidge told a Virginia delegation led by Senator Glass he would like to attend the first Shenandoah apple blossom festival in Winchester but withheld a definite response. Secretary Weeks will represent the President if he cannot attend.
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Associated Press
Washon
Coolidge
Senator Glass
Valley of Virginia
Winchester
War Weeks
Pay Your Poll Tax Now Virginia Voters Urged
This week remains for Virginians to pay poll taxes to have names on polling lists for the November election. Tax receipts must be in voters’ hands by next Saturday May 3, with payment due six months prior to the first regular election following payment.
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Virginia
Congress
Fordson Tractor For Sale By H. W. Ebert
Used two months Fordson tractor offered by H. W. Ebert. Contact details not provided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fordson
H. W. Ebert
Parade Formation Details For Winchester Festival
The article outlines the formation and assignment of parade divisions for a local festival. It lists entry preparation at the committee office, pickup times, and how floats and decorated cars should be arranged by division and street location. It notes last minute entries from Shenandoah Valley and nearby counties, and provides directions for march order and marshal supervision.
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Mittee
Roomandoah Valley
Winchester
Eli Marshal
Stephdéha
Harrisonburg
Fle
Cara
Shenandoah Valley
Tne
Royal
Rici
Stephe
Kernstown
County
Rad County
Cork Street
Princesses Named For Apple Festival Attend Winchester Event
Festival officials in Winchester announced parade royalty and attendants for the Winchester apples festival. Names include Katherine Barnett for Winchester Milas Elizabeth Augusta Virginia Lewis Vidson Clarke Virginia Hardesty Corinne Bell Shenandoah Bobbie Brae Donaldson Rockingham Lucille Hopkins and more. Heralds Kenneth Robinson and train bearers Ethel Cooper and Retha Carson Cooley dancer Miss Catharine Harwell.
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Winchester
Milas
Katherine
Barnett
Frederick
Elizabeth al Augusta
Virginia Lewis Ividson
Clarke
Virginia Hardesty
Berkeley
Rockbridge
Corinne Bell
Shenandoah
Bobbie
Brae Donaldson
Rockingham
Lucille Hopkins
Kenneth Robinson
Ethel A Cooper
Retha Carson
Catharine Harwell
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Chas. D. Arthur
Columbia
Valley Belle Bread
Gale
S. A. Hable
Valley Belle
Sarah Zane Fire CO
Winchester Financial Institutions
Sherandoah
Pennsylvania
H.W. Ebert
Robert 8. Smith
Treas
WM. T. Barr
City of
JL. B. Busman
William Hersh
Gettysburg
A. A. Kelf
North Mar
Essex
Piccadilly Street
Richard Bros
L. R. Dettra
Whole Valley
Shenandoah Valley Inc
Frank ‘L .Sublett
Apple
Mr. Coolidge
Apple F
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