Shenandoah Valley League formed at Winchester meeting
An amateur league was organized at the Hotel Holtzman on May 14 as the Shenandoah Valley League. Teams include Woodstock, Front Royal, Strasburg, Harrisonburg, New Market, and Winchester. Dr. BE. C. Yost elected president. a schedule committee will meet May 21 in Woodstock to arrange a five-game-per-pair schedule with two games per week.
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Holtzman
Shenandoah Valley League
Woodstock
Houston Newman
Front Royal
Straypurg
Dr. C. E. Miller
Harrisonburg
A. O. Dover
New Market
C. H. Ziegler
Winchester
W. B. Breckenridge
BE. C. Yost
Yost
Breckenridge
Tixey
Valley
Shenandoah Valley
Baker
Romney
Shepherdstown
Charlestown
Martinsburg
Hagerstown
Chambersburg
Waynesboro
Frederick
Insurance and goods ads blend in Frederick County notice
A compact page fragment urges Freder ick County growers to protect remaining apples and wheat fields from hail. It promotes Hansbrough & Carter Insurance Real Estate Investments and advertises a special candy sale at 49 cents per pound from The People's Drug Co.
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Frederick County
Hansbrough & Carter
People’s Drug Co
Tires Tires Tires Best values at Chapman Auto Sales
Local auto dealer Chapman Auto Sales advertises low tire prices with a bold call to action urging buyers to shop there for the best value in tires. The quirky ad emphasizes deals and quick purchase.
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Chapman Auto Sales
Blue Ridge Horse Show and Races Slated for May 27
Millwood Va May 18 the Blue Ridge Club announces its annual Horse Show and Races at Carter Hall Grove on May 27 with strong entries from Loudoun and Fauquier counties. Prospects for buyers and sellers are bright as hunters, colts and steeplechase contenders fill classes and a new three and a half mile point to point course is set under National Hunt and Steeplechase Association rules. The course loops past Roshey and Long Branch estates with full visibility for spectators.
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K. N. Gilpin
Loudoun
Fauquier Cunties
National Hunt and Steeplechase Association
C. B. Jones
Roshey
Diversified Farming Need for Frederick Addressed
The Stars reports Senator Byrd urged readers to discuss diversified farming in Frederick County Virginia. An editorial note claims the county could feed the state yet imports $10,000 worth of potatoes and other winter vegetables since last year, with about 20,000 sent out of the city, urging local production to meet demand.
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the Stars
Byrd
Frederick County
Virginia
Reverend McFaden Resigns to Lead Training School
The Rev. Dr Frank T McFaden longtime pastor of First Presbyterian Church Richmond will resign to become president of the Presbyterian assemblys training school for lay workers linked with Union Theological Seminary in Ger Park Richmond His resignation takes effect soon and he is noted as a leading southern minister and fraternal organizer.
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Frank T. McFaden
First Presbyterian Church
Richmond
Presbyterian ‘Assembly
Union Theological ‘Seminary
Ginter Park
McFaden
Presbyterian Church
South
Carper Couple Welcome Infant Son in City
Mr and Mrs Philip L Carper of this city are praised by friends on the arrival of an infant son. The newborn weighed nine and a half pounds.
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Philip L. Carper
F C E Picture Empire Tonight
A 2 reel film shown at the Empire tonight is of interest to Fraternal Order of Eagles members and public. The production covers the grand lodge session with President Harding depicted as an eagle and other scenes.
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Order of Eagles
Empire Tonight
Grand Lodge
Harding
Gasoline surplus reported by American Automobile Association
AAPA reports eight hundred million gallons of gasoline on hand despite rising prices. The American Automobile Association released findings at its St Louis meeting noting seven union automobiles in the country, one third owned by farmers.
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Associated Press
ST. Louis
American Automobile Association
Wage Increases For Tennessee Coal Miners
Birmingham May 19. The Tennessee Coal, Iron and Railroad Company raises ore miners wages 15 percent and coal miners 10 percent effective May 16. Officials say the move is the first upward wage adjustment since the war and that plants are operating above normal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Birmingham
Alabama
Tennessee Coal, Iron and Railroad Company
Winchester to Play at Norfolk in Elimination Battle
The Winchester High School baseball team must win a Norfolk game next Thursday against Maury High School to reach the state finals. The winner advances to Roanoke for the finals, after defeats of Luray Harrisonburg Clifton Forge and Culpeper.
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Winchester
Focal
Maury High School
Norfolk
Roanoke
Char- Tottle
Luray
Harrisonburg
Clifton Forge
Culpeper
Maury High School of
Brucetown Circuit Services Announced by Pastor
The Brucetown Circuit of the Methodist Episcopal Church announces Sunday services in Brucetown at 11 a.m. Well town at 3 p.m. and Stephenson at 8 p.m. The schedule covers three congregations for the day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brucetown Cixentt
Methodist Episcopal Church
Brucetown
Welltown
Stephenson
Standard Gas and Oil Supply Ad at Cork Street
An old advertisement for Standard Gas and Oil Supply & Co. promotes high quality gasoline and oils at reasonable prices. It pledges courteous service, added conveniences at no extra cost, and aims to leave customers pleased and receiving greater value for money. Manager L. E. Armer is named.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Standard Gas and OL Supply &Co., Inc. L
E. Armer
Pyrox Immediate Delivery For Orchard Supply Co Ad
Advertisement notes Pyrox for immediate delivery in any quantity and claims effectiveness as a newt spray from Orchard Supply Co. It appears as a short catalog blurb with product name and delivery claim.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orchard Supply CO
Moonshine Destroyed Under City Hall Supervision
Seventeen gallons of moonshine whiskey were poured into the sewer under City Hall under the direction of Chief M A Doran. The liquor, seized by police over months, was declared unfit for use and was disposed of with two witnesses present. The odor lingered in the building as the destruction proceeded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. A. Doran
H. B. Smith
Smith
Mr. Beverley
the Revenue
J. L. Maphis
Sociability Run Ends Here On Saturday At Winchester
The eighth annual stag sociability runoff organized by the Automobile Club of Camp Hill will end in Winchester with 20 to 25 cars and about 100 members traveling to the city. They will spend the night at Hotel Jack and depart Sunday morning, led by K Deen as chairman and W Kent Gilbert as secretary, after a route including Gettysburg Frederick Harpers Ferry Charles Town Berryville and Winchester. Secret running time and road rules will apply with prizes for best time.
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Winchester
Automobile Club of
Camp Hill
Harrisburg
Jack
K. Deen
W. Kent Gilbert
Washington
Wester
Gettysburg
Frederick
Harpers Ferry
Charles Town
Berryville
Tod Winchester
Martinsburg
Williamsport
Green- Castile
Chambersburg
Wireless fans tuned up with big stations
Radio fans in Winchester Frederick county follow national baseball games via about 25 stations. Scores broadcast quickly, sometimes a thousand miles away before crowds leave. Listeners enjoy university reports and programs from Newark Chicago Pittsburgh and other eastern stations as a big night programs loom.
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Winchester
Frederick County
Casiy
University of Wisconsin At Madison
Chicago
Pittsburgh
Newark
N. J
Charles D. Isaacson
New York Evening Mail
Jack Rabbit
Charles B. Caster
City of
Westinghouse
Bastittsburgh
Springfield
Mass
Thomas Bly Released on Bail in Virginia Shooting Case
Thomas Bly was released on bail after being charged with assault with intent to kill and liquor law violation. Bail of 1500 for the first offense and 500 for the liquor charge was posted by his brother William Bly, with Judge Tavener representing Bly in the assault case. The grand jury session is not until September. J. D. Hartley, shot by Bly, has been treated at Winchester Memorial Hospital and is recovering.
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Strasburg
Tom Bly
J. D. Hartley
P. S. Rhodes
Woodstock
F. S. Tavenner
William Bly
Bly
Winchester Memorial Hospital
Everything For Sale at the Empire tomorrow
Matinee at 2 30 and shows at 6 30 and 9 00 feature Everything For Sale stars May McAvoy with Kathryn Williams and Richard Tucker. The six part drama promises tense emotional storytelling about placing a price on love. Empire emphasizes fair value and a real feature program for patrons.
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May
McAvoy
Katherine MacDonald
Realart
Kathryn Williams
Richard Tucker
THE
Empire
Pine
Mourners Marooned After Funeral Car Plunges in Creek
Relatives returning from James Taylor McIlwee funeral near St John’s Church were stranded in Hogue Creek by a flood after heavy rains. Mrs Mason Snapp and Mrs C K Over and others were helped to shore by family with chains and horses. Rev Asa Richards aided in the service at St John’s. The widow McIlwee, ill with heart disease, remained in Hayfield.
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J. Taylor Mcllwee
Hogue Creek
James Taylor Mcllwee
John's Church
Mr. Mellwer
Mason Snapp
C. K. Over
P. J. Williams
Mfelong Friends
Moltwee
St John’s Aan
Edward Mcliwee
William McKwee
C. M. Snapp
Arthur Snapp
Isaac B. Frye
John I. ‘White
Meeting on Valley streams restocking urged by group
Frederick County Game and Fish Association plans a Saturday meeting at the Chamber of Commerce to discuss stream restocking. Over a million and a half fish are promised if enough help is secured for placing and protection. All interested people are urged to attend. Fresh chocolate covered cherries advertised by People's Drug Co.
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Frederick County Game and Fish Association
Leslie D. Kline
Pres
Big Auction at New Community Village on Valley Pike
Live at Muntzing first stop south on Valley Pike announces a big auction sale of lots on Saturday May 27 1922 at 1 PM in Winchester Virginia. Attend to win a lot absolutely free as presented by Herrell's Realtor.
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Valley Pike
New
Herrell
Seizure of Oakland Vineyards by Dry Agents Reported
San Francisco on May 19 reports federal officers began seizing vineyard properties valued at about two million dollars owned by the Theodore Vier Vineyard Company of Oakland. The action followed reports to Washington of a truckload of wine seized and raids on warehouses including the seizure of 46 000 gallons of wine.
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Associated Press
San Francisco
Trederal
Theodore Vier Vineyard Company
Oakland
Washington
Mrs Norma Mcleod Canter dies after long illness
The obituary notes the death of Mrs Norma Mcleod Canter at 201 South Star, with her son J Harvey Canter and family in Frederick County. She was active in church work, survived by husband, one son, one daughter, and a large family in Frederick County and Winchester area. Funeral planned from Braddock Street Church with burial at Green Hill Cemetery.
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Norma Mcleod Canter
J. Harvey Canter
More and
Ohio
ReArenee
Winchester
South Star
Ola
Mrs
Canter
William ‘Tilden Mcleod
Adelaide
Marable McLeod
Bel Air
Stephens County
Frederick
Jem
Baltimore
Ste
Dock
Viethe Church
South
Migs
Healy
William “McLeod
Peyton
Frederick County
Lyon
Anal Lee
Stephens City
Braddock Street
Boyd V. Switzer
Green Hill Cemetery
Lynchburg
Mrs J B Swanson Laid to Rest
Mrs J B Swanson, long a respected resident of the home area, died after illness. Her body was moved to West Virginia yesterday for burial. The late Mr Swanson was linked to Mrs Fannie Chapman and G Swanson of Winchester. Funeral services were held in Martinsburg yesterday with Mr J Chapman in attendance.
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Adam M. Swanson
John B. Swanson
Bardo
Siewege
M W. Va
Mr. Swanson
Fannie Chapman
G. Swanson
Winchester
J. Chapman
Martinsburg
Winchester Store Annual Meeting Notice
Annual meeting of Winchester Store holders scheduled for Monday May 29 in Rega Hall. Meeting details include venue and date, with participation by store proprietors and attendance formalities.
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Winchester
Rega’ Hall
Registration of City Children for School Year
City children entering first or kindergarten may register at John Kerr School. Registration days are Saturdays in June starting May 13 from 10 am to 12 pm. Parents must provide birth certificates and proof of vaccination. children must meet age cutoffs by October 15.
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John Kerr School
Kindergart
Tended
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E. C. Yost
Sandy “Baker
Ler
H.W
Sandy Baker
Blue Ridge TO
Carter Hall
Clarke County Horsemen
Cording
W. B
Cornwell
M’faden
F. C. E. Picture Empire Tonight
Brucetown Circuit Services
West Cork Street
University of Wisconsin
Special Agricultural Reports
Thomas Bly
Muntzing
Balti Ohio Railroad
Mandi
J.B. Swanson
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