Handley School Announces Next Season Football Schedule
Handley Schools plan a notable football slate for next year with Captain M. G. Ramey joining as game position. The schedule includes games with Virginia School for Deaf Staunton Martinsburg High Winchester Randolph-Macon Academy Chambersburg Hagerstown and Central High Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. G. Ramey
Handley
Ramey Wil
V. M
Shenan Valley Academy
Suetos
Central High School of Washington
Washington
Virginia School For Deaf
Staunton
Martinsburg High School
Winchester
Randolph-Macon Academy
Front Royal
Chambersburg
Hagerstown
Ives
Nownan R
Winchater
Dorothy Vernon of Haddon Hall at Colonial Theatre
Mary Pickford’s new United Artists release Dorothy Vernon of Haddon Hall opens at the Colonial Theatre next week. Manager Boyer touts an all star cast, elaborate sets, and special music for the presentation. Seats are on sale and reservations are advised.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dorothy Vernon
Haddon Hall
Mary Pickford
Colonial Theatre
Wek
Boyer
Miss Pickford
England
United Artists
Charles ‘Major
Dr Whitlock Awaiting Operation in Baltimore
Dr J L Whitlock, a local herb specialist, went to Union Memorial Hospital in Baltimore earlier this week for an operation but has not yet been operated on. Friends say the procedure will occur once he regains strength. diagnosis lists a malignant growth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. L. Whitlock
Union Memorial Hospital
Baltimore
Whitlock
Mrs Gardner W Brown Visits Family in White Sulphur
Mrs Gardner W Brown of New York, staying at White Sulphur Springs, W Va, arrived by auto from Staunton Va to visit her parents Mr and Mrs James B Russell at their South Washington Street home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gardner W. Brown
New York
White Sulphur Springs
W. Va
Stawnton
James B. Russell
South Washington Street
Friendship Regularly Tonight At Eight Oclock
Fr e nds hip meeting announced with G R Haines listed as secretary. The notice states regular gathering tonight at eight o'clock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G.R. Haines
Thief Cracks Gabi Register and Steals Funds
The Citizens Gas ata Company salesroom on Bust Water Street near Police Headquarters was burglarized last night. A thief pried open a cash register and took between 10 and 12 dollars, missing a potential 200 if not for yesterday’s audits. The intruder gained entry by removing a rear panel and unlocked the door from inside, then used tools under street light to access the cash box. Manager Geo H Grimm suspects a specific suspect due to opportunity and likely late deposits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Citizens Gas Ata Company
Star and Opte
Geo. H.grimm
Investigators to Give Verdict on Next Friday
May 18 report from Richmond indicates a Virginia game and inland fisheries probe will submit its verdict May 16. Commissioner McDonald Lee faces charges of extravagant state funds use and improper boat activity aboard the Maury. The hearing saw testimony from Lee and others amid clashes between committee chair Willis and counsel Lindsay Gordon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond
Virginia Game and Inland Fisheries Department
McDonald Lee
Lindsay Gordon
Louisa
Stubbs
Middlesex
Commodore Maury
Lee
Norfolk Hotel
R. N. Tomlinson
Willis
Gordon
Successful End of Funds Drive Fifth Elevates Winchester
Through the Winchester Booster's Club Shenandoah Valley Inc the campaign for subscriptions gains strong backing from hotels restaurants garages banks apple product companies and individuals. Mr Freeman financial director reports several hundred dollar subscriptions and a large outside check while one team reports over nine hundred dollars. The effort aims to future Winchester growth and notes twenty thousand dollars already returned by Shenandoah Valley Inc via the festival.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester Booster’s Club
Shenandoah Valley, Inc
Freeman
Winchester
Shenandoah
Empire Manager Praises Blossom Time and Season Plans
Manager Marshall Baker of the Market Street Playhouse lauds the Shuberts Blossom Time as near perfect and notes strong regional support despite illness. He previews an early September opening for the fall season with Little Jessie James likely as the opener and confirms ongoing bookings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rouss Avenue
Marshall Baker
Market Street Playhouse
Shuberts
Empire
Gray Williams
Gardiner Brown
New York
Walter Cox
Jessie James
Paul Whiteman
Elsie Janis
Kipling Gays
Empire Theatre
Handley Ties WA 9 10 3 in 12 Innings
Handley High School and Shenandoah Valley Academy played to a 3 to 8 tie in a 12 inning game at the baseball park. Lewis starred with eight chances and a two-base hit in four at bats. Hockman pitched well for Handley and Poole and Patton produced hits in early rallies. No further scoring occurred after the fifth inning through the twelfth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Handley High School
Shenandoah Valley Academy
Lewis
Hockman
Handley
Poole
Patton
Gargent
Ford
Gutierriez
Turpin
Thibadean
Handley Scores in SCOR Winnings Display
A terse garbled line mentions Handley and a SCOR winnings event with reference codes A23456678 and 000020000001, implying a sporting or scoring display. Limited readable facts, no clear dates or opponents.
Severley Burned Putting Out Fire
Mrs Nina Glynn Anderson a Winchester nurse was badly burned while extinguishing a blaze in the Luttrells North Market street apartment She wore a rubber apron which helped prevent greater injuries Phyllis Luttrell the 17 month old baby escaped injury as the stove was upset by accident and flames spread over a wide area
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nina Glynn Anderson
Winchester
Eldridge Luttrell
Bantz
North Market Street
Anderson
Women Demand Equality Rights at African Methodist Conference
In Louisville on May 8 1000 women led by bishops wives stormed the general conference of the AME Church demanding voter rights and parity with men. They were assured their demand would be considered as budget plans were presented including 2 million dollars over four years with allocations for church, education, and missions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Louisville
General Conference
African Methodist Episcopal Church
John R. Hawkins
Valley Belle Bread Ad At Empire Theatre Note
A fragmented community message from Marshall Baker, manager of The Empire Theatre, urging dealer promotion for Valley Belle Bread. He admits personal shortcomings and expresses faith, forgiveness, and a call for cooperation within the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Empire Theatre
Marshall Baker
Stockholders to Meet for George Washington Hotel Contract
The largest stockholders meeting in the George Washington Hotel Corporation’s history is set for 8 p.m. on the third floor of the Farmers and Merchants National Bank building to hear details of the contract with American Hotels Inc. and to discuss other matters. Captain Stephen H. Boho of American Hotels is expected to speak, with Winchester local managers in attendance. The gathering aims to secure a two thirds voting stock approval and proxies are urged for absent shareholders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Washington Hotel Corporation
Farmers and Merchants National Bank
American Hotels, Inc
Stephen H. Boho
New York
American Hotels
Winchester
Tourists
Bobo
South
Canada
Uni
Martinsburg
George Washington
George Burt
Lewis F. Cooper
Improvements At Hamburgers Store Attracts Interest
Large crowds gathered at Hamburger's Specialty Shop despite rain to explore opening day bargains in the expanded store. A rear addition links two buildings into one large showroom with a front facelift including a flush-mounted island display and new plate glass flood of light. Hamburger recently returned from Boston with a lineup of patent leather cut-out novelty shoes for women and misses aimed at discerning tastes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hamburger
The
Star
Main Street
Boston
Rose bushes at The Flower Shop and union meeting notice
Rose bushes, 3 years old listed at The Flower Shop. Carpenters Union 1333 to meet Friday May 9 at 7 30 P M at Red Men's Hall 32 Rouss Ave all carpenters welcome H R Smithby Secretary
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carpenters’ Union 1333
Red Men’s Hall
Rouss Ave
Wanted heavy hauling contract opportunity in Winchester
An owner operator offers heavy trucks for short or long hauls with very reasonable rates. Contact P. O. Box 179, Winchester, Virginia.
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P. O
Winchester
Valley Belle Bread Ad Describes House for Sale
Classified fragment notes a "Must Sell" ad for a new six room modern brick house at forty-three Benes. Mentions Sullivan and a date 4-23-1p-11 with dealer prompt to ask about Valley Belle Bread.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benes
Sullivan
Lime in Sprays Warns Orchard Growers
An agricultural bulletin from W. S. Hough of the Winchester field laboratory cautions orchardists about lime and lead arsenate interactions. It explains black sludge forms when lime sulphur and arsenate mix, warns against excess lime, and outlines two mixing methods for safer tank preparations to prevent burning a pear and improve spray effectiveness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. 8. Hough
Winchester Field Laboratory
Hough
Ruhr Mine War Grows as 300000 Miners Strike
Berlin May 8 The Ruhr dispute escalates with 300000 miners out after refusing a one hour daily extension. Government circles fear internal and foreign policy fallout while labor minister rushes to the region to mediate. Socialists accuse operators of hiding behind a wage regime to press workers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Berlin
Ruhr
Germany
Praace
Rhenish
Westphalia
County Democrats Elect Delegates at Winchester Meeting
The Frederick county Democratic Executive Committee met at the Court House on April 26. C. R. McCann was named chairman and C. G. Crawford secretary. A Mass Convention to select delegates to the state convention in Norfolk on June 11, 1924 was set for May 31 at 2 p.m. in Winchester Court House.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Democratic Executive Committee
Frederick County
Court House
McCann
C. R. McCann
C. G. Crawford
Winchester
Norfolk
Co. R. McCann
G. Crawford
Colored school closing exercises announced for Middletown
The closing exercises of the colored public school at Middletown will be held at Mount Zion M. E. Church at 8:30 o'clock on Friday evening May 9. Elizabeth Thompson, the teacher, extends a cordial invitation to all to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middletown
Mount Zion M. E
Elizabeth Thompson
Wedding of Carl Freese and Miss Clapp Reported
Elizabeth Barr of Water Street served as maid of honor at the ceremony joining Carl Freese and Miss Clapp in Denny. The couple wed Saturday in Ansonia, with Rev. officiating at a single ring service. Freese, a 1916 graduate, held roles in education and is a member of several clubs. Clapp comes from Otis Clapp of Neeka.
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Elizabeth Barr
Fred B
West Water Street
Carl Reese
Oe Te Clapp
Denny
Otis Clap
Neeka
Rs.a
Thormad Ae Winchester
Ansonia Conn
Ora
Wby
I Gates Freese
John P. Freese
Mass
Jenkintown
Ihon
Woman's Club
Sonia
Per Te Shelton
Sarah Iges Humphreys
Chi A. R
Roger Clapp
America
Fresse
France
New Haven
Ui Petty Club
Bridge,port
Harvardes
Boston
Phi Kappa Tpaily Fraternity
Cambridge
R. L. Day and Co
Brokers
Building Lot Near Handley Schools Auctioned Saturday
Parcel facing Handley Schools to be sold at public auction Saturday in front of the Courthouse. Terms include one half cash with water rights and other special conditions. Sale Friday at Handley Library by C.W. Federated and Wilmer F. Cor. with details announced at 4 P.M.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Handley Schools
Cour
Wilmer F. Cor
Anivbom Appointment Noted By JAS B Ashwood
A fragment notes an appointment involving JAS B Ashwood at Mid Chey Gage with reference to two Anivboms and an early schedule.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jas. B. Ashwood
Chey
Gage
Official Apple Blossom Programs Advertised
Advertisements offer official programs for sale at 110 cents with souvenirs priced at 25 cents each. The notice encourages mailing orders and advertises W. A. Ryan in West.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. A. Ryan
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DODGE
H. W. Ebert
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Porter
People’s Drug Store
Shen. Villey Inc
Baker
New Empire
Parrh
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Scor Winsings
Severley
Valley Belle Bread
Field Laboratory
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