President Coolidge declines festival invitation after delegation visit
A Virginia delegation led by Senator Glass visited President Coolidge to invite him to a Winchester festival and present apple blossoms. Despite initial interest and a gift of a sprig, the President ultimately forgoes the trip after careful consideration. Secretary Slemp observed the meeting as reporters gathered, and numerous local dignitaries accompanied the party.
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Brest
Promisto
Glass of
Virginia
Glass
Thomas
Ouetes Lly
Winer
Slemp
C. Bascom Slemp
Cerhe
Thomas W. Harma
Burr P. Harrison
Harry F. Byrd
W. W. Glass
Robert T. Barton
Robert McC. Glass
W. KE. Cooper
Andrew Bell
H. D. Fuller
H. M. Sartelle
W. J. White
W. Nelson Page
Robert
President Coolidge
White House
Carter Glass
Winchester
Lord Fairfax
Short Talk Ceremonies Close at Favons Festival
Mrs. Charles H. Cooper writes praising the festival’s deep religious significance and the audience singing. She urges that the suggestion to end the festival be pursued to honor nature’s gifts and gratitude to God with the song My Country ’Tis of Thee.
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Charles H. Cooper
Joseph Huisospa Sunday Picture Page
Fragmentary OCR mentions a Sunday picture feature with unclear name Joseph Huisospa. Details, date, and full caption unreadable.
Banquet Hear Speakers At Fire Company Event
The second annual Fire Company banquet featured Lee and guests with eloquent local speakers. Hon. Richard E B Byrd of Richmond spoke on past glories and civic duty, followed by Robert M Ward on education and Handley Schools, then T W Harrison and Mayor Glass with brief remarks.
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Fire Company
Lee
Robt
B. Nelson
James P. Reardon
Richard EB. Byrd
Richmond
Friendship
Fire . Company
I Robert M. Ward
Citizens ii
Handley Schools
T. Russell
Cather
A.republic
T.W. Harrison
Harrison
Mayor Glass
Death Toll Rises to 106 From Southeast Storms
The Associated Press reports 106 killed across seven southeastern states after storms wrought unprecedented destruction Tuesday and Wednesday. Over 500 injured, thousands homeless, with property damage preliminarily estimated at ten million dollars. Dead include 73 in South Carolina, 14 in Georgia, 11 in Alabama, five in North Carolina, one in Virginia, and one each in Louisiana and Arkansas.
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Atlanta
South Carolina
Georgia
Alabama
North Carolina
Virginia
Louisiana
Arkansas
Two Empire Theater Picures Sunday Services Expanded
The Empire Theater will host two People's Picture Service sessions this Sunday at 3 30 pm and 9 pm to accommodate the large crowds. The program includes familiar hymns, scripture, prayer, offering, a brief talk, and a motion picture titled Joseph and His Brethren, praised as accurate and stirring.
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Empire Theater
Joseph
Beret
People’s Picture Service
Empire Theatre
William Riley Harrison Dies at Augusta Military Academy
Word reached Winchester Clarke county of the sudden death of William Riley Harrison formerly of Winchester and son of Mr and Mrs Dabney Harrison of Boyce. He died at Augusta Military Academy where he taught, from apoplexy, after retiring in good health. Harrison was a noted athlete and guard for years at the academy and educated at a local school. Funeral arrangements: services Sunday at his parents home in Clarke county then interment at Mount Hebron. He leaves his parents and a brother Dabney C Harrison Jr. and several sisters in Clarke county and New York.
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William Riley Harrison
Wiichester
and Dabney
Herfiaon
Boyce
Clarke County
Augusta Military Academy
Harrison
Jess
Winchester
N Military Institute
Augusta Mil
Fort Defiance
Dabney C. Harrison
Dabney C. Harrison, Jr
Mise Dilon Riley Harrison
Reid Riley
Mottana Hall
Pagebrook
Samuel Willetts
New York
Charles’ Colins
Washington
Mount Hebron Cemtery
Best Wishes From President Coolidge Sent To Winchester
W A Ryan of the apple festival committee in Winchester Va received a telegram from C Bascom Slemp secretary to President Coolidge dated May 2 1924. The President regrets he cannot attend but sends best wishes for a successful celebration. He asks for the best automobile route from Washington to Winchester.
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W. A. Ryan
Apple Festival Committee
B. Slemp
President Coolidge
White House
Washington
Winchester
Apple Blossom Square Dance at Friendship Hall
The Big Dance features a square dance event at Friendship Hall on Saturday night with lively music and community participation. Local organizers invite couples and square dance callers to lead the event.
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Friendship Hall
For Sale 5 Shares Farmers and Merchants Bank Stock
Classified note offers five shares of Farmers and Merchants Bank stock for sale. Writer requests replies via Star in care of the newspaper. Date shown 2 1 21.
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Farmers and Merchants Bank
Care Star
Are You a Legionaire Meet at the Building
A local notice invites members to assemble at the Building tonight at eight o clock for final booth preparations. The brief item notes a single time and location with a focus on setup details.
Jollitt Sale May 6 1924 Offers Livestock and Farm Goods
Auction notice for J L and J W Jollitt featuring Jersey cows, sows pigs and farm machinery. Also advertises a theater showing Joseph and his Brethren at the Empire Theatre on Apple Blossom Day with two showtimes.
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J. L. and
J. W. Jollitt
Minster wifes illness ends revival at U B Church
Mrs. Stover wife of Rev Geo W Stover of the United Brethren Church is critically ill at home on North Avenue with little hope of recovery. The revival led by Rev H E Richardson has been suddenly closed due to her condition. The Stovers are prominent in Winchester and their son Paul Stover from Newark N J is expected to arrive.
Fordson Tractor for Sale by HM W Ebert
Used two months, Fordson tractor offered by HM W Ebert. Displays a brief notice of sale with no additional terms or contact details.
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Fordson Tractor
HM. W. Ebert
Four Parties Join In Hunt For Martin
The search for Major Frederick L. Martin, world flight commander, and his mechanic from Chignik Alaska to Dutch Harbor, Unalaska, was split into four sections. Since Wednesday morning no sighting had been reported. searchers began turning inland after Alaska mountain ranges were considered.
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Associated Press
Haida
Coast Guard
Major Martin
Ass Press
Wstevan
British Columbia
Frederick L
Martin
Chignik
Alaska
Dutch Harbor
False Pass
Frederick L. Martin
Aleutian Range
Alaskan
Unalaska
Special Sun Man to Cover Festival
A letter from Stanley M. Reynolds of the Baltimore Sun to Director-General W. A. Ryan notes that the festival coverage has been extensive with a long story and short items. A correspondent will go to Winchester on May 3 for news and pictures, but further coverage from The Sun is deemed unlikely.
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Stanley M. Reynolds
The
Baltimore Sun
W. A. Ryan
Winchester
Sun
Three Good Barbers On The Job At 17 S Main
The Sanitary Barber Shop on 17 S Main serves Geo Woodward Clarence Bush and Russell with steady barbering service. Regulars say the trio keeps customers clipped and satisfied during prime hours from 1 to 3.
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Geo
Woodward
Clarence Bush
Russell
Henson Motor Co. Improves Used Car Stock
Henson Motor Co. advertises the largest stock of good used cars ever held, with prices described as very low. A local dealer emphasizes affordability and volume to attract buyers.
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Henson Motor CO
Valley Belle Bread Dealer Ad Teases Product Name
An old classified item urges readers to ask your dealer for Valley Belle Bread dated 4 23 with four p and eleven as visible codes. The note presents a terse promotional line likely from a merchant listing.
Pay Your Poll Tax in Virginia Before May Deadline
Virginia voters are reminded to pay poll taxes by the May 3 deadline to have receipts in time for the November 4 election. Tax payments must be six months before the first regular election following payment, with registration possible afterward.
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Virginia
Congress
Bertha von Hillern's Rolls and Doughnuts Recipe Ad
Rolls and doughnuts made for CRYSTAL FLOUR from SPECIAL RECIPES offered at Atlantic and Pacific Tea Store and J F Kremer and Company. One page advertisement notes these items as part of a recipe feature.
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Bertha von Hillern
Atlantic & Pacific Tea Store
J. F. Kremer & Bro
Three Fords for Sale In Advert By H. W. Ebert
Classified notice lists three Ford vehicles for sale by H. W. Ebert with a date stamp 1-1-21 and a single contact line. The fragment indicates an automobile listing without further details on models or prices.
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H. W. Ebert
Voters Must Pay Poll Tax by May 3 1924 in Frederick County
Taxpayers desiring to vote in the November presidential election must pay their Poll Tax for 1923 on or before May 3 1924 and also any unpaid 1921 1922 poll taxes. Robert S Smith treasurer Frederick County and William T Barr treasurer City of Winchester. 25-10-71
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Robert S. Smith
Treas
Frederick County
WM. T. Barr
City of
Winchester
Last Word Meeting Sets 8 Oclock Assembly
The note urges all members to attend at 8 o’clock for an important meeting led by Direckas Sein with refreshments provided.
ASK YOUR DEALER Ban
Valley Belle Bread raises questions about a proposed ban with limited readable context. The fragment hints at a public or dealer inquiry tied to an implication of regulatory action. Further details are not legible.
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Joseph Huis Os
Friendship Company
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Erry Star
Star Office
Goold
United States
Grestings
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Kiest
Balley Stivat
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Owa IV
Bet Afsinia Fe
Cateeraga
Fort Noudroun
Wis
Riley Harrison
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Dick” Graae
Julia
Edith Harlee
Marian Mary Virginia Svech
Margaret Hansbrou Baker
Georgie
Catherine Harwell
Margaret Hansborough
Robert. Nelson
Legionaire
REVAL
Bullettin
Essex
Valley Belle Bread
WSS. Steee
Lovely Young Winchester
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