Handley High in State Literary Contests at Virginia
Handley High School sent representatives to the University of Virginia for state literary contests. Katherine Harwell won girls reading and public speaking medals, with Ritenour, Gray Larrick, James Knox, Helen Hardy, and Wil Glass also earning honors in reading, public speaking, and debate as Handley enters the state competition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Handley High School
Unit
Virginia
Katherine Harwell
Handley
Gray Larrick
Knox
Harrison- Harrisonburg
Loarrisonburg
Ageld
Handley School
Harrinner
mes-Dispatch
Y of Virginia
Kath Harwell
Ritenour
Fray Larrick
James Knox
King
Helen Hardy
Wil Glass
Handley High
Katherine
Mary
Miss Harwell
Uni- Virginia
Girl in Virginia Runs Aboard Tracks Then Is Captured
A young Virginia girl, living with a guardian, ran along Baltimore railroad tracks and was chased by a bluecoat. She was overtaken near the Weems farm after a half mile run and jailed with her mother awaiting when she is brought back to town for proper care.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helle
Baltimore and Ailroad
Stock Ers Appeal From Sentences In Stock Scheme Case
Reuben S Bamuel Volkes and Edwin were convicted in a 200000 stock fraud scheme involving the Jeele Corporation. They received one year penitentiary terms each, with Volkes already serving jail time. Appeals were noted, bonds posted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Reuben S. Bamuel Volkes
Jeele Corporation
Hes
Sybington
Menir
Dwin
Volkes
Hudson Prices Reduced In Auto Trade Note
Moach now delivered for 1375 dollars, passenger price cut by 100 dollars. IOSCO remains noted in brief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moach
Iosco
Rummage Sale at 212 N Braddock In Hodges Flat for Rent
For rent notice advertises a flat at 212 North Braddock with Elmer V Hodges as contact. Includes prompt to save on discarded furniture or cloth through a P C A rummage sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. Braddock
Elmer V. Hodges
P. C
No railroad to reach any of the lots at Henry Sab auction
The notice states no railroad access to the lots tied to the Henry Sab auction on Lat. May 16. It implies transportation difficulties for Handley and nearby buyers, stressing the impact on site access and bidding conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Sabon
Handley
Musical Entertainment at Church of Christ Bazaar Night
Admission free at Church of Christ with Jes' class led by O C Miller. An entertaining evening featuring music and performances invites everyone to attend a pleasant gathering and enjoy the program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church of Christ
Jes
O. C. Miller
Lost brindled Boston bull terrier near Amherst
A brindled Boston bull terrier is missing. Reward offered for safe return to 222 Amherst Blvd. Please contact the owner with any information.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amherst
Winchester merchant telegraphs for New Orleans waltz
Frank Lovett of Winchester used a long distance telegram to request a waltz from station WSMB in New Orleans. The nine minute radio relay let Lovett and friends dance at his West Clifford street home while an orchestra played Marquet. The announcer mentioned Winchester Virginia and Apple Blossom Festival.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Lovett
Winchester
New Orleans
West Clifford Street
WSMB
Crescent City
Lovett
Washington
Western Union Telegraph Company
Wnhichester
Virginia
Shenandoah Valley
God’s Country
Cookman Boyd Wins Dismissal On His Appeal
In Baltimore on May 7, Judge Arthur Stump dismissed the appeal of J. Cook man Boyd former Baltimore Park Board president. The court found him not guilty on both charges from traffic court including DUI and reckless driving. The verdict followed remarks noting Boyd’s reputation and past dealings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Baltimore
Arthur Stump
J. Cookman Boyd
Baltimore Park Board
Boyd
Stump
Two Killed When Students Shoot Up Russian School
Vilna dispatches report a shocking school attack as three boy students angered by graduation exam removals burst into a Vilna school during tests. A teacher and three students were killed. several were wounded. One attacker died after a hand grenade exploded and another killed himself.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Warsaw
Vilna
Galilee Church Announces Mother’s Day Services
Rev. R L Philpott will preach next Sunday morning and evening at Galilee Christian Church. Bible school meets every Sunday at 10 a m and is well attended. The morning sermon will honor Mother's Day and Charles EB McVay will sing the solo The Bible Mother Used to Read. Everyone is invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. L. Philpott
Galilee Christian Church
Bible School
Charles EB. McVay
Miss Eleanor Chiles Honored Guest in Baltimore
Miss Eleanor Chiles of Kernstown Virginia, queen of the Apple Blossom Festival, returns to Baltimore where the Baltimore American hosted a dinner and opera for her and eight friends. The event, described as a royal home coming, featured guests from Baltimore and beyond with Mrs Cyrus Gingrich as chaperone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eleanor Chiles
5S. M. Chiles
Kernstown
Baltimore
Miss Chiles
Winchester
Chiles
Eleanor
Goucher College
Johns Hopkins University
Peabody Conservatory of Music
Baltimore American
Matilda McComas
Henrietta McComas
Ruth Dobson
Adele Barrett
Norfolk
Mary Lee
West Virginia
Cyrus Gingrich
Tom
Chicago Jewelry Firm Robbed of Valuable Stock
Five robbers held up Morris Bomash's pawn shop in downtown Chicago and looted the safe and display cases. They escaped with jewelry and valuables valued between 40000 and 50000 dollars after forcing Bomash, his son, and a clerk to open the safe and binding them in a back room.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Morris Bomash
Bomash
Abbe Arrested Over Bad Checks In Luray
S J Abbe is charged with obtaining money and board by worthless checks in Luray Virginia. He allegedly passed bad checks to Maxime Du Charme hotel manager and to W L Wilson of Woodstock and other Valley hotel managers. Du Charme leads Shenandoah Valley Inn Keepers Association and helped prompt the arrest. Abbe is held in Luray jail pending further developments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. J. Abbe
Luray
Maxime du Charme
Jack
W. L. Wilson
Woodstock
DuCharme
Shenandoah Valley Inn Keepers Association
Abbe
Los Angeles Airship Return Delayed By One Day
SAN JUAN Porto Rico May 7 The return flight of the United States navy dirigible airship Los Angeles, scheduled for today, was postponed until tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
San Juan
Porto Rico
United States Navy
Los Angeles
Virginia Oto-Laryngology Society Elects Hedges President
At the sixth annual convention in Handley Library hall Charlottes ville Dr. H S Hedges was elected president with Dr Clifton Miller as vice president and Dr E A Wallestein as secretary treasurer Richmond physicians led the slate as about 25 specialists attended. A luncheon hosted by Dr Hunter H McGuire showcased hospitality and a Chester County West Virginia area circuit tour followed the business session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. S. Hedges
Charlottesville
Virginia Society of
J. A. White
Richmond
William Zentmayer
Philadelphia
H. S. Gradle
Chicago
Charles A. Young
Roanoke
James A. Babbitt
Courtney Edmond
Albert Cannady
Petersburg
McGuire
Hunter H. McGuire
Braddock
Amherst
Dr. McGuire
State Society
Medical Society of Virginia
Winchester
More Economy In Government Boosts Market
New York May 7 Stock market prices moved upward through the morning amid a gelling wave after the renewal rate on call money rose to 4 per cent. Bullish sentiment grew from Washington reports of planned cuts in government spending and from higher sugar prices. Public utility issues showed speculative strength with heavy trading, first hour sales above 500000 shares. Total day sales near 1900000 shares.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
New York
Washington
Lord Leverhulme Dies in London at 73
Lord Leverhulme, the rich soap maker and head of Lever Brothers, died in London at age 73. He rose from a grocer assistant to a leading industrial figure, guiding 60 British soap manufacturers and overseas subsidiaries with substantial capitalization. His son William Hulme Lever succeeds to the title and acting chairmanship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
London
Lord Leverhulme
Lever Brothers
William Hulme Lever
Friendship Fire Co. Meeting Called For May 7
All members of Friendship Fire Co. No. 1 are requested to meet on Thursday evening May 7 for a regular meeting and report of the banquet committee. Capt. Fred W. Forney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Friendship Fire CO
Pat Russ Onc Bootblage Grows Nigh Kills Se le
Intelligence reports the death by suicide of Patricio Russ a well known Harrisburg real estate hotel man and promoter. Born at sea to Italian immigrants he built wealth in Harrisburg and became a leading financier. A frequent Winchester Fair and Clarke Horse Show visitor, he leaves a widow and one grandson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patricio Russ
Winchester
Clarke County
Berryville
Pat” Russ
Harrisburg
High Seas
Pat Russ
Italy
Pat
Pennsylvania
Russ
America
Carlisle
Gainesboro Sunday School Convention May 26
The tenth annual Gainesboro district Sunday School convention will be held at Gainesboro Church on May 26. The chairman urges all Gainesboro district Sunday schools to attend and welcomes other districts. Efforts aim to strengthen Sunday schools and improve the movement with broad cooperation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gainesboro
Gainesboro Church
Army Air Chief, Lost Overnight, Reappears in Nashville
Maj. Gen. Magen M. Patrick, chief of the army air service, who was reported missing after a Memphis to Nashville flight, landed safely at 7:55 this morning. Accompanied by Capt. St. Clair Streett as pilot, Patrick said the overnight stay at Eva was due to darkness and lack of night telegraph facilities, with the trip resuming at dawn. The delay had caused great anxiety in Nashville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nashville
Tenn
Magen M. Patrick
Army Air Service
Memphis
Eva
St. Clair Streett
Patrick
Prohibit Gas Exportation Proposed at Conference
Geneva May 7 Condemnation of poison gas and ban on its export for war aims is proposed in a new article of the draft convention offered by Representative Thomas E Burton of Ohio head of the American delegation at today's session of the international conference for control of traffic in arms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Geneva
Thomas £. Burton
Ohio
Admiral Sturdee Dies In London
Sir Doveton Sturdee admiral of the fleet who commanded the British squadron at the Falkland Islands in 1914 and later fought at Jutland died in London on May 7.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
London
Sir Doveton Sturdee
Falkland Island
Jutland
Henry Family Heads to Baltimore for Visit
Mr and Mrs J Henkel Henry and their young daughter with Mrs Henrys mother Mrs 8 T Fahnestock left this morning in their new Maxwell closed car for Baltimore to spend a few days visiting relatives and friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Henkel Henry
Confederate Navy research visit in Winchester
Admiral A O Wright of Jacksonville leading Confederate Veterans research in Winchester to collect names and civil records of locals who served in the Confederate Navy. He will stay a week at the Chamber of Commerce rooms, meet Rotary Tuesday, and likely address Handley School pupils.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. O. Wright
Jacksonville
Florida
Naval
United Confederate Veterans Association of the South
Winchester
Frederick County
Admiral Wright
Chamber of Commerce
Court Place
Rotary Club
Handley Schools
Hampton
Raphael Semmes
Navy
Confederacy
Waugh Glasscock Buys My Hope From Trapnell
Waugh Glasscock purchases My Hope from Trapnell a Jer seman owner trainer in Upperville. My Hope a brown mare trained by Trapnell shows potential as a top jumper and joins Hindoo Maid and Hindoo Song, horses raised by Trapnell that have won blue ribbons in recent Virginia and Washington shows. Glasscock, a Fauquier county horseman, owns multiple horses shown in Virginia and at the Washington show.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M.trapnell
Jerseman
Shortirnerytater
Upperville
My Hope
Mr. Trapnell
Shenandoah Valley
Hindoo Maid
Hindoo Song
Trapmell
Mr. Glasscock
Fauquier County
Virginia
Three Men Sought In Connection With Fatal Explosion
Pittsburgh police sought three men today in connection with yesterday’s explosion at Swissvale that killed eight members of the same family. Detectives believe the blast may be tied to a black hand plot against fruit dealer Thomas Pusatera, whose store was in one of the wrecked buildings. The three men were said to have fled the scene shortly before the explosion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Pittsburgh
Swissvale
Thomas Pusatera
Photos Sent From Hawaii To N Y In 20 Minutes
New York May 7 Aerial photograph transmission crossed 5060 miles from Honolulu to New York in 20 minutes. Seven images depicting shanti warfare near Hawaii were sent in experiments by RCA with U S Army cooperation. Officials hailed the achievement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hawaii
N. Y
Associated Press
New York
Honolulu
United States Army
Radio Corporation of America
Headquarters Co Drill Notice Friday Evening
Members of this organization are notified that prescribed armory drill will be held on Friday evening at 7 30 o clock. By order of Lawrence C Hollis Ist Lieut 116th Inf Commanding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence C. Hollis
Inf
New Motor Bus Service Begins Here on May 1
The Blue Ridge Transportation Company announces a Sunday May 17 launch of a new schedule between Winchester Hagerstown and Frederick. Deluxe buses will depart from George Washington Hotel and Hotel Jackee City with Frederick Key Hotel and Hagerstown waiting rooms as termini. City routes include Martinsburg and intermediate stops. travel times: Winchester to Frederick about two hours, to Martinsburg about one hour five minutes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blue Ridge Transportetion Company
Fpotomac-Edison Company
Winchester
Hagerstown
Frederick
F. J. Moore
Washington
Baltimore
George Washington Hotel
Jackee City
Francis Scott Key
East Washington Street
Colonial Hotel
Martinsburg
Potomac Light and Power Company
Maburg
Here
thchester-Frederick Hne
Willville
Rippon
Charles
Town
Bolivar
Harpe
Blossom Time at Empire Tonight by Shubert Company
The Shuberts present the musical gem Blossom Time at the Empire Theater with a forty member company and a ten piece orchestra under their leader. The show chronicles the life of Franz Schubert with enchanting music. Shenandoah Valley audiences gather for the season close as performers depart for New York City tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Empire Theater
Messrs. Shubert
Shubert
Franz Schubert
Shenandoah Valley
the Empire
New York City
Handley High literary contestants head to state finals
Miss Catherine Harwell and Miss Nancy Gray Larrick with James Knox leave Handley High School for the state finals at the University of Virginia tomorrow and Saturday. Accompanied by Miss Opal Robinson, a faculty chaperone, and Aubrey Harwell and Aubrey Jr. the group travels by automobile.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Catherine Harwell
Nancy Gray Larrick
James Knox
Handley High School
University of Virginia
Opal Robinson
Harwell
Aubrey Harwell
Aubrey, Jr
Public Sale of 10 Shares Hotel Preferred Stock
Roy P. Duvall conducts a public auction at 3 PM on Saturday May 9 for 10 shares of hotel preferred stock. A rare chance to secure stock in this rapidly growing hotel at your own price.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Washington Hotel
Roy P. Duvall
Carper sale at Stephens City features farm stock equipment
Auction announces horses cows chickens farm machinery and household goods to be sold May 8 at 1 pm in Stephens City. The listing notes a broad assortment of livestock and farm items available at the sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carper’s
Stephens City
Black Oak Bark Let Our Prices Fall
A brief local ad by A. C. Slonaker & Son promoting low prices on Black Oak Bark with contact phone 284-4.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. C. Slonaker & Son
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Cookman Boyd
Galilee Christian Church Services
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MISS
The
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Fred W. Forney
Sele
Gainesboro S. S
Army Air Chief
Admiral Sturdee
South
Waugh Glasscock
Trapnell
Fine Company
Empire Tonight
Winchester Seed CO
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