Long Beard Records Draw Scrutiny At Sacramento Celebration
Reports cite J J Tanner of Brighton Idaho and Jack of Carson Nevada claiming world longest beard records. Carson’s Vilcox beard entry disputed as observers note disputed measurements. May festivities promise a medal and $50 with travel expenses for the longest beard claim at the Sacramento event.
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Sacramento
Cal
J.J. ‘Tanner
Brighton
Jack
Carson
Nev
Tanner
Trytt County
Witcox
iWiléeéx
Bartonville Local Notes Preaching and Returnee Update
Bartonville Virginia May 20 parish notes say preaching will be held at Bartons church on the fourth Sunday by the regular pastor. Miss Mandy Ritenour has returned home from an extended absence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dartonvill Y Va
Bartonsle
Coud
Mandy Ritenour
Port Town Minister Killed by Auto in Baltimore
The Rev. William G. Marshall, 70, rector at Saint Barnabas in Sykesville Md., was killed in Baltimore on Charles Street as traffic moved swiftly. Louis M. Steese, 19, driver and salesman, was arrested on charges of causing the minister’s death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shire
Associated
Fine concert by Girls' Athletic Association on stage
A large audience at the Empire theater enjoyed a fine concert by the Girls' Athletic Association. The program featured songs and music showing a wide range of talent among the young women, marking the association's first public performance on stage and promising future similar events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Empire Theater
Tg Air
Girls’ Athletic Association
Lastigat
Virginia Episcopal School Beats Shenandoah in Extra Innings
May 22 report from Lexington Virginia Episcopal School defeats Shenandoah Valley Academy nine in ten innings at the YMCA field by 7 to 5. Lee of Virginia Episcopal starred early while Shenandoah rallied with four runs in the seventh. First game on the VML field went to extra innings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lexington
Virginia Episcopal School
Shtnandoah Valley Academy
Lee
Andoah
Shenandoah Valley Academy
Green’s trial postponed in arson case
The commonwealth indictment against Ernest Green for arson in the Morgen home fire, which killed Jerry and Mary Morgen, was continued to the first day of the June term after defense motion. Judge Whiting issued court orders and adjourned to Berryville following the session.
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Commonwealth
Ernest Green
Jerry
Mary Morgen
Corporation ‘Court
Whiting
Berryville
Virginia Pageant to stage 2000 cast at Richmond May week
The Virginia Historical Pageant will run May 22 to 28 in Richmond with a cast over 2000 and seating for more than 20000. University of Virginia figures heavily with professors and alumni in speaking roles and a special train will carry many participants from Charlottesville to the event.
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Board of Visitors
Richmond
Jefferson
Forrest
Madison
Faulkner
Cabell
Hastings
Johnson
Ferguson
Williams, Swan
Edgar
Abbot
Charlottesville
Thousands of Virginia marriages lack proper records
The State Bureau of Vital Statistics warns thousands of marriages in Virginia may be illegal due to missing records. It cites about 25 000 marriages in 1921 with over 1 000 not properly recorded, noting Norfolk faces delays in issuing proper certificates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Bureau of Vital Statistics
Norfolk
W. A. Plecker
Many Farmers Joining Union Highlight Greenwood Meeting
In Greenwood Virginia on May 20 a large turnout attended a union meeting. The crowd included visitors and local residents with several reports of progress around the community. Edward Taarp from Winchester attended Ellis Maley’s gathering Tuesday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greenwood
Ian Ninis
Edward Taarp
Winchester
Ellis Maley
George Pope
Snstai
Gladys Miller
Clarence Barrett
Elvin
Insurance Walesman
Southern France Company, Inc
Bristol
Armel News Notes Highlights Local Visits and Cemeteries
In Armel May notes, Mr and Mrs W Gardners visited Carpers Valley and Dayton Va relatives. W G Mar Lun e returned to Pittsburgh. Macedonia cemetery lots urged to prepare for Memorial Day. Mr and Mrs Deilinger visited near Stephens City. Bernice Alexander and Mary Powell returned home from Happy Creek after visiting Mrs B Rose. J R Affleck and family visited H Armel at Vaucluse Sunday.
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Armel
W. Gardners
Carpers Valley
Dayton Va
R B
W. Price
Denny Price Wichester
Prince
W. G Mar
Lune
Pittsburgh
Nia
Macedonia Cemetery
Si"Ty Deilinger
Stephens City
Bernice Alexander
Mary Powell
Happy Creek
B. Rose
J. R. Affleck
H. Armel
Vaucluse
Lee Highway funding boosted for Shenandoah county route
State funds for the new Lee Highway construction rise from 50 000 to 160 000 with a four mile extension from east of New Market to beyond the Page county line on Massanutten mountain. The project, identical to the old New Market and Sherryville turnpike, will be spent in Shenandoah county as bids are prepared.
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Tatiana
Sam
Sperryvillé
Weehington
Orleamé
New Market and
Sherryvillé
New Market
Page County
Massanutten Mountain
Shenandoah County
Driver Killed as Engine Strikes Truck at Wayne's Castle
Aa tt O Carver, 31, of bers tur, was killed when a Philadelphia and Reading locomotive struck his truck at Wayne's Castle this morning. Gasoline in the tank ignited, spreading fire to the warehouse of Frank Miller and Sons and destroying the building along with large quantities of straw and feed.
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Carver
Bers‘tur
Reading
Wayne's Castle
Frank Miller and Sons
Second Burch Jury Is Hung in California Trial
The second jury in the Arthur C. Burch slaying case failed to reach a verdict after a day of deliberation. Four women on the panel favored acquittal while the others dissented, leaving the trial unresolved in Los Angeles.
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Associated Pipes
Loos Angeldes
California
Los Angel DS
Arthur C. Burch
Kenn Angeles
Sinalende
For Sale and Rent Notices from Winchester Virginia Area
Classified listings show multiple ad items including FOR SALE entries for a tote and two houses by BE Greenwalt of Winchester Va a McCormick binder and silo by I K Moorehead Swimley Va and a good driving mare by D D Clevenger. FOR RENT notices include an apartment listing by B M Sullivan and a Berryville Pike light residence with rewards and miscellaneous notices mentioning White Post and nearby locations.
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ceFroRk Sale
BE. E. Greenwalt
Winchester
McCormick
I. K. Moorehead
Swimley, Va
Freezone corn remover promises painless relief
An old advertisement touts Freezone as a quick fix for corns and calluses. It claims the solution removes a corn between the toes without soreness, irritation, or pain, using a tip about a druggist’s bottle display.
Whiskey Needed as a Medicine in AMA House Session
A short AP dispatch from St. Louis dated May 23 reports discussion at the House of Delegates of the American Medical Association on medicine use. The item notes a proposed presentation on whiskey as medical remedy and references a physician audience.
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Associated Press
ST. Louis
F tAo
House of Delegaes
The
American Medical Association
Overwhelming Vote Backed Whiskey Distribution Resolution
A section vote approved a resolution urging government allocation of whiskey for medicinal use. The move signals strong support for using alcohol as a public health remedy amid ongoing debates over medical policies.
Reference in Chancery for Giles J. Smith estate details
In the Circuit Court of Frederick County Virginia the Master Commissioner orders an ascertainment of Giles J. Smith's estate value and liens, sharing among interested parties, and settlement of executor Harry Hiett's accounts. A June 10, 1922 proceeding at Winchester office is set, with continued adjournments if needed.
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The
Circuit” Court
Prederick County
Virginia
Giles J. Jentin
E. Eix
George I. Smith
Giles Smith
Giles J. Smith
Harry Hiett
Commissioner’s Office
Winchester
W. Water Street
Flowers and Vegetable Plants for Sale at 440 Nat'l Ave
Géraniums Colias and other flowers and vegetable plants offered by Co B Smalts. Bell phone 373W. 440 National Avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Co. B. Smalts
Bell
Nat'l Ave
Demand Growing for Young Trees
The Virginia state forest nursery shipped 24 370 young trees for spring and fall distribution, a rise from 7 921 trees last year. The trees went to 13 educational institutions across 138 counties for private land planting, with Carroll and Stephenson counties receiving one large order. no charge was made for public land plantings beyond transport.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
University of Virginia
Chapin Jones
Carroll
Clevenger
Stephenson
Norfolk and Western Schedule Notice April 30 1922
Train timetable details listing Bri intermediate stations and connections. Includes No 13 and No 14 services with arrivals, parlor car, and Pullman sleeper routes to Bristol Philadelphia and New York via Shenandoah and Washington. Agent H B Burks Roanoke and G A Saunders Roanoke listed for fares and reservations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berryvilla
Bri
Broiler
Bristol
Binceld
Poe Norton
Interm
Pullman
Aes
N.itoanoke
Ncw
Gaul
Toy Senanon
Inter Oars
Philadelphia
Shenandoah
Washington
New York
H. BH. Burks
Pegi Va
W. ©. Saunders
Pam
Roanoke
Imperial Asbestos Roof Paint Promise Ten Year Guarantee
An old classified note advertises Imperial asbestos roof paint with a ten year guarantee claiming roofs can look new. It mentions wholesale direct sales and additional paints, plus a contact line including a phone listing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tee JR
Bell
Vito
NR Tablets Claim Quick Relief For Digestive Woes
An advertisement touts NR Tablets as a remedy for biliousness headaches indigestion and constipation. It promises improved nourishment and vitality from food, argues daily medicine is unnecessary, and urges a 25 cent trial to prove benefits.
Lends in Personal Crisis Reports
Partial readable text notes a personal crisis report involving an individual named Uly and mentions a crisis context. The fragment references inferences about financial or social strain and possible aid requests. Limited context prevents full reconstruction of events or identities.
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Jane Novak
Death
Stu
Gillette Safety Razor
Boston
U.S.A
M¢N
League Shoe Store
East
Piccadilly St
D. &. Dyke
Lois Dyke
Martinsburg
Jack Remington
Carrie ‘Henning
Miller ‘Rosenberger
D.F. Dyke
Bartonvill
Porestry — Sfagazine
Bes
Episcopal
Green
Un'on
Sfr
South Main St
Handley Schools
Ghenandeeh Valley National Bank
Waltham ‘Gold Watch
Star Office
North Kent St
jJune
Ft. Loudoun Seminary
Poland
S. Main St
Paul F. Shryock
Bell Phone
John Deere
Deering
Paul Shryock
Seasphenson
D. D. Clevenger
Wikerenty
B. M. Sullivan
J. E. Pennington
Sensency Road
Care Star Office
Berryville Piké
Picendilly
Berry's
Fane Dearmont
White Post
Western Frederick Garage
Gore
WM. Wolford
Joint S. Solenberger & Co
Palm Beach
Evans Bldg
North Main Street
J. W. Baker
M. M. Lynch
Norfolk & Western
Uly
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