Tornado Toll Rises Across South as Relief Efforts Begin
The death toll from Wednesday and Thursday tornadoes climbs across seven states led by Virginia with 22 dead. Relief workers penetrate isolated areas, telegraph lines are repaired, and Rye Cove ruins are searched for bodies as Maryland and Georgia report further fatalities and extensive damage.
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Associated Press
Atlanta
Virginia
Rye Cove
Maryland
Arkansas
Tennessee
Kentucky
Alabama
Florida
Georgia
South
Baltimore
Laytonsville
William H. Childs
Bowie Childs
Frederick
John J. Shenk
Harmony Grove
Amelia Knapp
New York
Brookeville
Sandy Springs
Richmond
Weaverville
Catlett
Woodville
la Grange
Flint Hill
Washington
Fleir
Harvey
Culbertson
Scott County
Maurice Clendennen
Evelyn Ryan
Margaret Mitchell
Bristol
James Franklin
Avan Franklin
McNider Among Notables To Speak For Legionaries
Plans for the annual American Legion state convention in Petersburg on September 24 are underway at Richmond department headquarters Gerald Saal of Petersburg chairs arrangements Speakers expected include Mrs Emma C Puschner of Indianapolis national child welfare director James Barton national adjutant Hanford McNider Mason City past national commander and Gen Albert C Cox Raleigh past state commander NC department
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Richmond
The
American Legion
Petersburg
Gerald Saal
Emma C. Puschner
Indianapolis
Ind
James Barton
Hanford MecNider
Mason City
Iowa
Premiere Showing of Show Boat at Capitol Theatre
The southern premiere of Show Boat arrives at the Capitol Theatre tomorrow at midnight. Carl Laemmle presents Edna Ferber and Ziegfeld’s show with many top stars. four daily performances including matinees at 1:30 and 3:45 and evenings at 7 and 9:15. Tickets on sale at the box office.
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Carl Laemmle
Edna Ferber
Capitol Theatre
Winchester
New York
Washington
Heavy Fighting Continues In India Near Lohgarh
Reports from Peshawar say 3,000 troops loyal to the deposed Emir Anananullah clash with 6,000 followers of Bacha Sakoa near Lohgarh Afghanistan. After four days of combat Bacha Sakoa's force appears to hold the line as heavy casualties mount on both sides.
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Associated Press
Peshawar
India
Lere Today
Lohgarh
Afghanistan
Anananullah
Bacha Sakoa
Bachta Sakoa
Sermon on Christ Second Coming Dr Jones Addresses Large Crowd
The Rev H F Jones of Baltimore delivered his final message in a Winchester Baptist revival stressing Christ's return and final judgment. He described post death judgment before Christ and the fate of the redeemed and unredeemed, urging congregants toward faith before the end of time. Organist Dr Minor Baldwin to perform two free concerts May 17 and 19 with proceeds for the church building fund.
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H. F. Jones
Baltimore
The
Baptist Church
Christ
Jesus
Minor
Baldwin
Winchester
Chicago
St. Louis
Philadelphia
Charleston
Pan- American
Omaha
Royal Albert Hall
London
Brussells
Belgium
Antwerp
Lucerne
Switzerland
Paris
France
British West Indies
Minor Baldwin
Boston Globe
Transcript
Mother and Three Children Burned In An Explosion
Three children died and their mother was severely burned in a gas stove explosion. The Stevens family from Gaston, Pai, included Virginia 9 Valley 13 and William 123 as the deceased, while four-year-old Eleanora was injured but not seriously. The father was away at work.
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Virginia
la Grange
Flint Hill
Charles Allen
Myra
Emma
H. B. Laws
Weaversville
Woodville
Mary Browning
Rye Cove
Associated Press
NEW
Gastoer. Pai
William Stevens
Valley
William
Mother's Day Candy Display at Brooks' Pharmacy
Special designed package on display at Brooks' Pharmacy for Mother's Day candy promotion.
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Brooks’ Pharmacy
Hollins College students stage outdoor May Day pageant
Hollins College in Hollins Virginia staged an outdoor May Day pageant titled An Amazonian Festival. The event drew about a thousand visitors and featured thirty student performers from many states plus May Queen Miss Virginia Egolf of Pennsylvania and a ten-girl court. The pageant set in the Forest of Arden included dances, pantomime, original music and costumes with a temple scene and a near-sacrificial ritual halted by a defender’s plea and a favorable omen.
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Hollins
Holling Cslieze
Virginia
My Freya
Hich
Virginia Egolf
Pennsylvania
Forest of Arden
Cu'h
Mary Los Mayo
Chicago
Dorothy Quarles
Houston
Texas
Anne Cu¢ullu
Lynchburg
Winchester Apple Blossom and Civil War Heritage Featured
The Religious Telescope, official organ of the United Brethren Church, highlights Shenandoah Valley scenery in Winchester Virginia with historic ties to Lord Fairfax, Washington, and Braddock. It notes Apple Blossom Festival, vast apple canning plants at Winchester and Inwood, and praises local United Brethren churches as part of a broader regional heritage.
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Religious Telescope
United Brethren Church
United States
Dayton
Ohio
Shenandoah Valley
George W. Stover
Winchester Church
ACOA
National Fruit Product Company
Winchester
Lord Fairfax
George Washington
Braddock
Hig
Fort Duquesne
Amherst
Cameron
Cork
Piccadilly
Washington
Daniel Morgan
Stonewall Jackson
Sheridan
Virginia
Old Dominion
Inwood
G. W. Stover
Opening Dance at Jordan Springs Friday Shenvaleers
The Shenvaleers headline an Opening Dance event in Jordan Springs on Friday May 10. The program features dance performances and a music showcase.
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Jordan Springs
Shenvaleers
Jamieson Slumps Yet Edges in AL Batting Race
Charlie Jamieson’s batting average fell 87 points in a week but kept the AL lead at .437 after 14 games. Lou Blue dropped to .453 for seven games. Sammy Gray moved to the pitching lead with four straight wins. The Athletics led team batting at .326, Detroit .317, Yankees .255. Washington top fielding. Chicago heads the NL as Riggs Stephenson leads hitters with .442. Malone tops pitchers with 3–0 and 1.000.
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Chicago
Charlie Jamieson
Cleveland Outfitder
Lou Blue
St. Louis
Sammy Gray
St. Louis Browns
Gray
Uhl
Detroit
Hoyt
New York
Boston
Philadelphia Athletics
Yankees
Washington
Nationals
J. Riggs Stephenson
National Legue
Perce Lee Malone
Cubs
Stephenson
Malone
Hack Wilson
Hugie Orit
Cincinnati
Man Injured in Dynamite Blast on Frederick County Farm
R Clinton Miller was seriously injured Wednesday when a box of dynamite exploded while he dug tree holes on the Newlin farm in Frederick County. A rock fell into a dynamite box and caps, causing the blast. Miller suffered severe head and facial lacerations and possible skull fracture. He was moved to Memorial Hospital and treated by Dr. Hugh Clark. condition improved after the shock.
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R. Clinton Miller
Mr. Newlin
Frederick County
J. M. Steck
Hugh Clark
Parrish to Speak on Education in Virginia Industry
J Scott Parrish of Richmond vice president of the Virginia State Chamber of Commerce is slated to speak at the All Virginia Conference May 10 to 12 in Virginia Beach. He will address education in the industrial development of Virginia and is the father in law of Major Robert T Barton who married his daughter Eleanor Parrish.
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Cavalier Hotel
Virginia Beach
Virginia State Chamber of Commerce
J. Scott Parrish
Richmond
Chamber
Virginia
Parrish
Robert T. Barton
Winchester
Eleanor Parrish
Showers Expected In Early Week Weather Outlook
Weather outlook for the week beginning Monday in the Northern and Middle Atlantic States shows showers Sunday night and probably Monday, then again Wednesday or Thursday. Friday should be generally fair with showers about Saturday. Temperatures will be below normal Tuesday and near normal otherwise.
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The
Associated Press
Washinton
Middle Atlantic
Budget debate and city light funding advances in special session
The Common Council held a special session to review the 1929 budget. Key items included modest cuts to schools, a proposed increase for street lighting to add 20 more lights, and adjustments to the white way expansion on Boscawen Street to Cameron Street. Water and other sections retained current figures, police pay remained unsettled due to absence of a chair, and three funding items for Memorial Hospital Handley Library and an armory were tabled for the next meeting.
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Common Council
Messrs
Baker
Page
Henry
Sale
Dellinger
Miller
Loudoun Street
Bostawen
Cameron Street
Braddock
Kent Street
East Lane Avenue
Rovss
Avenue
White Way
Harper
Fire Department
Allen
F. W. Miller
Homely
Memorial Hospital
Handley Library
Shryock
Berryville Pike
Harris Addition
Water and Sewer Committee
Winchester Steam Laundry offers curtains done right
Reliable curtain services advertised by Winchester Steam Laundry with emphasis on reasonable pricing and contact number 22 for estimates.
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Winchester Steam Laundry
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Flori
RED Cross
Bath County
J. H. Simmons
Clifton Forge
Nimrod Hall
McNider
B. Harlee
Danville
Vitchia State Dental Association
First Baptist Church
Hollins College
Helen Weaver
Front Royal
Church Magazine
Lower Valley
Jamieson
Edge
National
Maj
R.T. Barton
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