Delegates Named for Frederick County Democratic Convention
Frederick County Democrats met at the Court House to elect delegates and alternates to the Roanoke state convention and Houston national convention. Charles R. McCann was re elected county chairman with Leslie D. Kline temporary chair and Grover H. Schlack secretary. Delegates were named and directed to vote as individuals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick County
Court House
Roanoke
Houston
Texas
Charles R. McCann
Leslie D. Kline
Grover H. Schlack
Roy Richards
Robert S. Smith
Fred. Larrick
Coleman Dunn
Miles Dean
Lee Whitacre
Luther Pannett
J. W. Richards
Miles B. Dean
EB. W. Braithwaite
John H. Myers
Scott Grant
W. H. Branner
Ernest W. Adams
H. F E. Shull
M. L. Lockhart
Joseph Cave
W. E. Smith
C. I. Brumback
Logan R. Fay
William Carpenter
J. R. Walden
Lee
W. S. Huyett
Miles Pannett
Philip Shade
J. W. Harpe
C. M. Rosenberger
James Jennings
W. T. Hardy
J. W. Richard
A. R. Rinker
Lee N. Whitacre
W. J. Muse
J. R. Watson
E. H. White
Shawnee District Sunday Schools To Meet On May 31
The seventeenth annual convention of Shawnee district Sunday schools of the Frederick County Sunday School Association will be held at Carper's Valley Church on Millwood road. The program will be announced next week and attendees should bring lunch and stay for the noon hour. Participating schools include Bartonville St Pauls Carper's Valley Paxton Chapel Greenwood Round Hill Jubilee Opequon Cross Roads and Evendale Union.
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Sunday Schools of
Shawnee
Frederick County Sunday School Association
Carper’s Valley Church
Millwood Road
Carper's Vailer
The
Shawnee District Association
Bartonville
St. Paul's
Carper’s
Lions vs Kiwanie at Handley Stadium Tomorrow
Baseball schedule shows Lions facing Kiwanie at Handley Stadium tomorrow at 4 p m with one preliminary game and one trailing event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lions
Kiwanie
Handley Stadium
Hail Insurance Rates Advertised for Wheat and Vegetables
A brief notice from Hansbrough and Carter offers hail insurance with low rates on wheat corn other grain and vegetables. The ad provides a phone contact and page reference for further details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hansbrough & Carter
Household effects sale notice at 347 National Avenue
Sale of all household effects of the Enoch Lanham at 347 National Avenue on Saturday May 26. Miller Sudan Graes Winchester Seed Co advertises seed and crop items including cow peas and soy beans with sale details. See sale bill on second page of this paper.
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Miller
Sudan
Graes
Winchester Seed Co
Enoch ‘Lanham
National Avenue
Gas Threat Overwhelms Hamburg as Poison Gas Escapes
In Hamburg a chemical factory leak released phosgene gas sending many fleeing. by noon eleven people, mainly firefighters and police, had died and about 90 were hospitalized. Rain and incoming gas masks from Berlin offered hope as fumes drifted toward Wilhelmsburg and nearby towns.
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Bress
Germany
Hamburg
Free Harbor
Berlin
Wilhelmsburg
Hugo Stolzenburg
Injuries After Auto Crashes Into Pike Culvert
Miss Ruth Johnson of Harpers Ferry West Virginia sustained an ankle fracture multiple cuts bruises and severe shock when the auto she rode with Walter Scarlet also of Harpers Ferry a Missouri Railway express Company messenger struck a concrete culvert near Cedar Creek bridge on the Valley Pike. They were aided by local residents and taken to a hospital where Johnson was reported slightly improved and Scarlet left after treatment.
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Ruth. Johnson
Harpers Ferry
W. Va
Walter, Scarlet
Cedar Creek Bridge
Valley Pike
William Ramsey
Strasburg
Knights Templar of Valley Cities Hold Joint Ascension Service
Knights Templar from Martinsburg Winchester Woodstock and other Virginia and West Virginia commanderies joined Ascension Day services at the Strand Theater Strasburg. Rev John J Gravatt of Trinity Episcopal Staunton delivered the sermon as members wore full dress uniforms.
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Knights Templar
Shenandoah Valley
Strand Theater
Strasburg
John J. Gravatt
Trinity Episcopal
Chest Clinic Scheduled Here Friday May 25
Dr. E C Harper of the Virginia State Board of Health will oversee a chest tuberculosis clinic in Winchester at the Chamber of Commerce building near the Court House. The free examinations run 9 am to 12 pm and 2 pm to 4 pm, and are urged for anyone with TB symptoms, including African Americans.
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E. C. Harper
Virginia State Board of ‘Ealth
Winchester
District Nurse Association
Chamber of Commerce
Court House
Camden
Camden Chamber Commerce
Andrew Bell
Bell
Virginia
County Seventh Grade Examinations Schedule
The Uniform Seventh Grade Examinations will be given on May 24 25 and 28 at multiple Frederick and Clarke County schools. Examinations start promptly at 9 a m. All seventh graders urged to take to be eligible for high school next session. Leslie D. Kline superintendent of schools.
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Stephene City
Middletown
Gore
Cross Junction
Branson
Shenandoah Valley motorcade to visit Winchester Tuesday
Shenandoah Valley Inc led by Staunton Brass Band will parade from Staunton to Harrisonburg and en route stop in each town for receptions. In Winchester the event includes Fire Company gear, Chamber of Commerce planners, and local greeters. Parade led by Jack Grasty with Col. H. J. Benchoff and Dan Weigle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A. Macgoldrick, Jr
Shenandoah Valley, Inc
Winchester
Shenandoah Valley
Staunton Brass Band
Harrisonburg
Captain Forney
Friendship Fire Company
Andrew Bell
Chamber of Commerce
Jack Grasty
Staunton
H. J.benchoff
Dan Weigle
Staunton Tour Boosters Rally for Shenandoah Valley Inc.
A cavalcade of Staunton and Augusta county boosters led by a band will tour the Shenandoah Valley for a week starting today to support the Shenandoah Valley Inc. campaign across other valley cities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Staunton
Augusta County
Shenandoah Valley
Shenandoah Valley, Inc
Crowded Off Highway Leads to Wrecked Chevrolet
A Chevrolet car was towed to Ebert garage after an accident on the Ie Jackson memorial highway near Upperville Loudoun county. Passengers Ernest Rogers of Elkton and Helen Brewer of Winchester were not injured beyond shock. Rogers said another car crowded his vehicle off the road.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Upperville
Loudoun County
Ernest Rogers
Elkton
Helen Brewer
Winchester
Rogers
Ebert
North Braddock Street
Commerce Chamber Invites Red Men 1929 Convention to Winchester
The Winchester Chamber of Commerce and Shawnee Tribe No. 2 joined to invite the Great Council of the Improved Order of Red Men of Virginia to meet in Winchester next May. The invitation, accepted in Lynchburg, was inspired by the local chamber and backed by assurances of suitable accommodations for attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Great Council of the
Improved Order of Red Men of Virginia
Winchester
Lynchburg
Chamber of Commerce
Andrew Bell
Lovettsville
Loudoun County
Red Men of
Virginia
Bell
No. 2
Great Council
Gan Clubmen Post Strong Scores at Winchester Practice
The Winchester Gun Club held a practice shoot last Friday at the range by the city reservoirs. High gun was W. F. Anderson with 49 of 50. Next meet is in Gore Wednesday at 4 o clock with all trapshooting enthusiasts invited. Individual scores included R DeHaven 71 75 O Pitenck 45 75 C Smith 44 75 W F Anderson 49 50 W F Pingley 47 59 Seabright 46 50. doubles: Seabright 21 24 Pingley 17 24.
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Winchester
W. F. Anderson
Gore
R DeHaven
O. Pitenck
For Sale Six Choice Freeed Cows at Jones Market
For sale six choice cows free for picking. Call Jones Meat Market for details. Desirable summer materials advertised for warm days at Pling and Cathers, listing available items and contact.
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Call Jones Meat Market
Miners Still Unaccounted At Mather Shaft Disaster
Reports from Mather Pennsylvania indicate a mine explosion buried numerous workers. Rescue operations continued as a fire spread in air shaft No 2, while authorities hoped some miners survived hidden in the deep workings. death toll rose to at least forty six with 152 still entombed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mather
Associated Press
Mather Mine
United States Bureau of Mines
Thomas
Church Assembly Orders a Study of Divorce Question
The Southern Presbyterian general assembly in Atlanta adopted an overture to form an interim committee to study divorce. It cites a tripling of divorces over 40 years and seeks examination of desertion grounds in Scripture. The vote surprised by adopting the committee report without debate.
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Atlanta
General Assembly
Southern Presbyterian Church
Committee On
Federal Council of Churches of
Amerea
Kk Te
Contractor Pays Penalty For Not Paying License
A warrant charged a contractor with failing to pay the city license tax. The defendant paid about $74, double the license tax, covering two years of the local ordinance. The case signals a broader roundup of individuals due for the license tax who have not paid.
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Oeal House Pantters
Groom in Jail for Marrying Underage Girl in Jal
Richard, 28, of Winchester, is jailed in Berryville Clarke county on abduction charges after marrying Linna V. Getts, 16, at United Brethren Church. An additional perjury warrant may follow for falsely swearing her age to obtain a marriage license.
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Chester
Richard
Winchester
Berryville
Clarke County
Pannett
Blanch Noonan
Feltner
Jenkins
White Hall
Frederick County
Maryland and District of Columbia Federation of Labor Opens Convention
The Maryland and District of Columbia Federation of Labor opened a three day convention in Hagerstown Maryland with formalities and no anticipated controversy. Officials expect most work to focus on the legislative program and a series of resolutions for the next legislature. President Irvin Hamilton of Cumberland seeks re election. Henry F Broening of Baltimore, former state president, is considered a possible candidate for Wednesday's election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Hagerstown
Maryland and District of Columbia Federation of Labor
Leadeima
Irvin Hamilton
Cumberland
Henry F. Broening
The
Baltimore Federation
Revival Begins At Jubilee Church In Town Vicinity
Mrs. Mary Martin Leatherman an evangelist of the Church of the Brethren started a revival at Jubilee Church southeast of town. The meetings will run each evening this week with old-time gospel and singing. The public is invited to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Martin Leatherman
Church of the Brethren
Jubilee Church
North Carolina Smith Organization Denies Central Leadership
John Dawson of Kinston testifies to the Senate campaign funds committee that North Carolina has no single Smith manager and runs as a large volunteer effort with factions for Hull Reed and George. He doubts any substantial money has been sent or raised in the state for Alfred E. Smith.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raleigh
N.C
North Carolina
Alfred E. Smith
New York
Senate Campaign Funds Committee
John Dawson
Kinston
Smith
Dawson
Cordell Hull
Tennessee
Reed
George
Bratton
New Mexico
Man Injured In Auto Crash Is Taken To Hospital
Front Royal Virginia May 21 a 59 year old man John Welch of Mint Hill was walking east of town on the Front Royal Rappahannock Highway when struck and run over by a car. His leg was crushed and he suffered cuts and bruises. He was aided by a passing motorist and first aid given at Dr Hans Broughs office before transport to Memorial Hospital Winchester. Authorities have no clue to the vehicle or driver.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Front Royal
Front Royal-Rappahannock
John Welch
Mint Hill
Welch
Hansbrough
Memorial Hospital
Winchester
Quake Destroys Villages in Peru Causing Heavy Losses
Reports from Lima indicate major destruction across the Caja marca region as a string of earthquakes leveled native villages. Jaen near the Ecuador border and Pimpincos were razed with numerous deaths and burial in ruins.
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Peru
Associated Press
Lima
Cajamarca
Jaen
Dajmarca
Hcuador
Pimpincos
Head of New York Atheists Is Fined
Charles Lee Smith president of the Association for the Advancement of Atheism was fined 190 for sending anonymous letters and pamphlets to Rev John Roach Straton pastor of Calvary Baptist Church. Smith was found guilty and chose 30 days in the workhouse or pay the fine and will appeal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
New York
Charles Lee Smith
Association For the Advancement of Atheism
John Roach Straton
Calvary Baptist Church
Smith
Three Sisters Die in Mississippi House Fire
In New Albany Mississippi on May 31 three daughters of former state senator S F Owen died when their home burned. Parents Mr and Mrs Owens escaped. The victims were Tamthy 18 Elizabeth 18 and Helen but the list ends in fragments.
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Associated Press
New Albany
S. F. Owen
Owens
Tamthy
Elizabeth
Helen
Veto Seen for McNary-Haugen Farm Relief Bill
Washington report says President Coolidge indicated an early veto of the McNary-Haugen farm relief bill after talks with Senator McNary of Oregon and Representative Haugen of Iowa, the bill's authors. The exchange reflects the administration's stance amid partisan reaction and ongoing debates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington
Coolidge
McNary
Oregon
Haugen
Iowa
Shenandoah Valley Slogan Contest Draws Mixed Cheers
Community notes celebrate the Shenandoah Valley slogan contest winners and honor participants. Dr F McFaden and Rev Dr F McFaden are mentioned along with local figures like Andrew Bell of the Chamber of Commerce. Colonel Bryan Conrad praises regional development led by Dr Walter D Myers at Hogue Creek Valley.
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J. A. McGoldrick, JR
Shenandoah Valley
God's Own Garden
F. McFaden
Andrew Bell
Chamber of Commerce
McFaden
Patch
Veazle
Massanutten Academy
Handley High School
Shenandoah Valey, Inc
Col
Bryan Conrad
Walter D. Myers
Hogue Creek
Dr. Myers
Keckley Farms
Colonel Conrad
Nis
Katherine Glass Greene
Susie Glass Wine
Ae Evening Star
Violent Break Unsettles Market In Final Hour
New York May 21 violent breaks off to 15 points in high priced shares unsettled today’s stock market in the last hour of trading after an earlier advance led by oil and copper shares. The ticket dropped back under last minute liquidations. Closing was weak with total sales about 3 000 900 shares. Call money renewed at 6 percent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
New York
American slain in cold blood by Mexican employee
F. F. Nolden, American superintendent of the Latin-American Oil Company, was murdered near Tampico by a worker who drew a gun during a discussion. The murder was reported from Mexico City on May 21. No U.S. address for Nolden was given.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Mexico City
Bixcelsior Today
F. F. Nolden
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Frederick Name
M’cann
Pike Culvert
Knights Templar of
Valley Cities
Valle
Commerce Chamber
Gan
Church Assembly
Montreat
N. C
Jal
Maryland
D.C
Labor Federation
Jubilee
M'Faden
Friends OF Smith
Atheists
Thele Eben
Washington Star
Valley Organization
Winchester Steam Laundry
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