Baltimore detectives chase trio in diamonds case
In Urg Virginia May 24 two youths Dobbs and Grose were arrested near a Baltimore bound car with a tray of diamonds valued at 5000. They escaped during a raid but were recaptured. Foran of Philadelphia was arrested days earlier and brought to Baltimore.
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Associated Press
Urg
Louis Cohen
Baltimore
Cohen
Dobbs
Grose
Thomas J. Foran
Philadelphia
Gross
John Cooper Names Beulah Kern in Quiet Berryville Wedding
John Cooper and Beulah Kern were quietly married at the Berryville Baptist parsonage on May 19 by Reverend Maynard. The groom is the son of Mr and Mrs B C Cooper and the bride is the only daughter of Mr and Mrs Turner Kern. They gain the best wishes of their friends.
Pays Fine for Unlicensed Dog in County Court
M. F. Price of the county paid 12.75 in the county magistrate's court before Justice Tavenner for an unlicensed dog. The increased fine stems from a new 2.50 fee paid to the game warden who procures the warrant, raising total costs from 10.25 to 12.75.
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M. F. Price
Tavenner
Wage Parley Deadlock Halts Western Maryland Talks
Baltimore May 24 The wage parley between Western Maryland Railroad union chairmen and road officials ends in deadlock after rejecting counter proposals. Union spokesmen representing 1500 trainmen firemen engineers and conductors call the offers impossible and refuse to discuss further.
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Associated Press
Baltimore
Big Four
Western Maryland Railroad
Kent Byers
Short Covering Strengthens Stocks In Half Holiday Session
Short covering boosts prices in a half holiday trading day in New York led by brisk demand for Pan American and petroleum issues. Oil shares rise on UK import gains signaling stronger consumption, lifting standard and investment issues as 350000 shares traded.
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Associated Press
New York
United Kingdom
Weather forecast for week begins with fair and cool conditions
The Weather Bureau issued forecasts for the week starting Monday May 24 predicting fair and cooler conditions in the North and Middle Atlantic States with unsettled areas and warmer spells possibly bringing occasional showers.
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Associated Press
The
Weather Bureau
North
Middle Atlantic
For Sale Building Lot in Restricted Residential Section
Building lot 50 by 111 feet between Stewart and Washington streets near Handley Schools. Sold by A. Hott at 700 S Stewart Street. 21-1p-81-end Mortis Teale a he.
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Stewart
Washington Streets
Handley Schools
S. Stewart St
Hail the Power shown at Empire Theatre Sunday
A new motion picture titled Hail the Power will be shown at the Empire Theatre by People’s Picture Services on Sunday at 4 and 9 o’clock. The film follows a fanatic and a millionaire wandering through a desert and mountains to reveal nature’s wonders and divine power with a scientific glimpse of space. A church questionnaire seeks reader input on the experiment in using motion pictures for church outreach.
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Empire Theatre
America
Space
God
B. Nelson
R. Casselman
Japanese Give Flyers An Ovation
Tokio greeted the American aviators and mechanics circumnavigating the globe with a warm welcome and official entertainments. Notables praised the Pacific crossing as thousands gathered at the railroad station to honor the entourage and mark improved Japanese American relations.
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TOKIO
Pacific
Ena Aia Poe
Stephens City High School Team Downs Winchester on Diamond
The Stephens City High School team defeated Winchester 5 to 1 on their diamond yesterday afternoon. The Stephens City squad moved to 5 wins in five games this season.
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Winchester
Stephens City
Sesson
Oateses Complete 1399 Mile Florida to Winchester Trip
Mr and Mrs A J Oates motored from Fort Lauderdale Florida to Winchester in five and a half days. They had only one puncture and no motor trouble in an Eegex coach and found the trip most enjoyable. They plan to return south after visiting relatives here and in the county.
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A. J. Oates
Fort Lauderdale
Fla
Winchester
Reception for Handley High School Girl Graduate
The Handley High School senior class and friends were entertained by Mr and Mrs W H Clarke at their Amherst Extended home. Dorothy Clarke, the graduate, was honored with blue and gold class colors, about 75 guests enjoyed dancing and games, with several out of town visitors attending.
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Handley High School
W. 8. Clarke
Amherst
Dorothy Clarke
Two Men Fined for Intoxicated Driving Incident
Ray Robinson and Phillip Carper were fined $7 each in police court after an alcohol drinking bout left them unconscious along a road near town. Robinson paid both fines. one man suffered a temporary throat paralysis but later regained his voice.
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Ray Robinson
Phillip Carper
Robinson
Bowly Leaves Memorial Hospital After Appendicitis Surgery
Charles L. Bowly has recovered from an appendectomy and left Memorial Hospital. He is now at his home Willow Lawn near town.
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Charles L. Bowly
Memorial Hospital
Willow Lawn
Town
Alley Belle S Dealer Roundup Card
An item titled Alley Belle appears in dealer notes with a date 4 23 and page 4p 11. The entry lists stages and pricing context in a compact summary style. No additional details are provided in the readable text.
Delayed New York State apple season reports from Peet
A 1934 letter from N. R. Peet reports the Western New York apple season is heavily delayed by rain since May first. Early varieties remain in bud, pears not yet blossomed, Baldwins expected to be scarce, and a crop near 1922 levels possible if weather improves.
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Winchester
New York
H. F. Byrd
N. R. Peet
Peet
Boyd
Rock, N.Y
Mr. Byrd
Bern
Barrymore Headlines Beau Brummel at Colonial Theatre
John Barrymore stars in Beau Brummel at the Colonial Theatre next Monday and Tuesday. The screen version from Cylde Fitch’s play promises spectacular drama in the hands of America’s renowned actor.
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Beau Brummel
Colonial Theatre
John Barrymore
America
Cylde Fitch
Richard Mansfield
Barrymore
the Prince of Dandies
Prince of Wales
England
Mrs Wilson Breaks Shoulder Bone in Fall
Mrs Woodrow Wilson recently at Endless Caverns as guest of Col and Mrs Edward Brown fell and fractured a bone in her shoulder. An Associated Press dispatch from Washington notes the injury was initially downplayed but x rays showed the fracture. A plaster cast will likely be used in treatment.
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Woodrow Wilson
Endless Caverns
Col
Edward Brown
Associated Press
Washington
Wilson
Armory Drill to Issue Khaki Uniforms Monday Night
Lawrence C. Hollis 1st Lieut. Va N G commands a drill at 7 30 to issue khaki clothing and collect O D equipment from 116th Infantry members in a special armory meeting.
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Attention Headquarters CO
O. D
Lawrence C. Hollis
116Th Infantry
N. G
Valley Belle Bread Ad Highlights 1923 Dodge Sedan
An antique classified ad promotes Valley Belle Bread with a 1923 Dodge sedan listed at 3600 miles and perfect condition. The notice directs readers to J. H. Cather & Co for dealer inquiries and pricing.
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DODGE
J. H. Cather & CO
Valley Belle Bread
Bankers Urged to Aid Farmers at Norfolk Meeting
Virginia bankers heard John R Hutcheson outline three keys to farm prosperity price support farm price adjustment and price stability He urged bankers to active help rather than wait for market forces to adjust The address was prepared for delivery before the Virginia Bankers Association and continued on page seven.
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Associated Press
United States
Jon
John R. Hutcheson
Virginia Peapinte Institute
Virginia Bankers Association
Virginia
Old Dominion
Empire Theatre to Feature City Orchestra Next Week
The Empire Theatre on Market Street announces a top Washington orchestra will perform all next week with full musical programs alongside the picture show. Highlights include Pola Negri in Shadows of Paris, Barthelmess in Twenty One, Dulcy with Constance Talmadge, and The Vagabond Trail with Charles Jones. Matinees at 2:30 and evening shows at 7 and 9, orchestra 7:30 to 10:30, no price increase.
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Empire Theatre
Washington
Market Street
Empire
Plaza
Reuss Avenue
Baker
Pola Negri
Paramount
Shadows of Paris
Chard Barthelmess
Youn
Constance
Jalmadge
Empire Screen
Dulcy
Charles Jones
Fox Studios
Pathe
Fox News
Police Court Arrests Record For Month Sees 52 Cases
The police court records show 52 arrests by last night with 40 convictions for city ordinances and 12 for state laws. Fines exceed $300, and the month may reach 70 arrests with over $500 in fines and possible jail sentences.
Festival Arches Rebuilt On Pikes In Winchester
Two large wooden arches built on Main Street during the apple blossom festival were torn down and rebuilt at the town’s northern and southern ends. They will be illuminated at night with electric lights and bear slogans welcoming tourists to Winchester.
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Main Street
Martinsburg Pike
Valley Pike
Winchester
Woman Sought in Killing of Robert Franks
Chicago police sought a woman in connection with the kidnapping and death of 13 year old Robert Franks, son of a millionaire manufacturer. Authorities released only an automobile license number and said four men tied to the boy's private school were detained for questioning.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Robert Franks
Winchester Credit Co. Sells 10 Shares at Low Price
Winchester Credit Co lists 10 shares for sale at a low price. Contact Company B. Organ at Rouss Garage via phone 492 for details and inquiries.
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Co. B. Organ
Rouss
Board deplores death of director Charles G Boyles
At a Commercial and Savings Bank board meeting the directors adopted resolutions honoring Charles G Boyles a long time director. The board expressed deep sorrow noting his judgment courtesy and loyal support and extended sympathy to his wife and family with a copy of the resolution to be published locally.
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Commercial and Gavings Bank
Charles G. Boyles
Fis
Father
Seven Hurt As Bargain Stampede Breaks Plate Glass Window
Five women and two men were injured in a rush for bargains on East Fourteenth Street when two plate glass windows collapsed. Shoppers surged toward hosiery sweaters and dresses on sale, sending glass into the crowd and causing multiple injuries. Rescue and medical aid followed at the scene.
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Associated Press
New York
East Fourteenth Street
Routes to Valley Radio Broadcasted
Radio listeners in Stephens City heard two routes to Valley through Frederick Hagerstown Martinsburg or Leesburg as the bridge near Penne Ley from Washington was washed away. Local resident Boya W. Sisele noted the broadcast in this county.
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Tele- Fiske Compania Redler Liatios
Penne Oeley
Washington
Frederick
Hagerstown
Martinsburg
Leesburg
Boya W. Sisele
Stephens City
County
Shenandoah Café Adds Size and Color
The Shenandoah Restaurant on West Water Street has a greatly enlarged dining area and fresh interior paint. A large electric spoon-shaped sign has been erected, drawing much attention.
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West Water Street
COLLECTION FOR JAPANESE RECONSTRUCTION FUND
The open collections at services in Christ Church tomorrow will be for the Japanese reconstruction fund.
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Christ Church
Woman's work never done in the age of invention
A radical look at how societal views of women's labor persist from past to present. The piece notes the shift from traditional cooks over a fire to inventions that ease kitchen drudgery and reduce physical labor through new devices. It reflects on gender roles within domestic life.
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Northern
Virginia
Salvation Army Services This Evening and Sunday Schedule
Commandant Mars to lead Salvation Army services at 3 oclock this evening. Sunday schedule includes jail service at 11 a.m. Sabbath school at 2 30 p.m. Y P L at 6 45 p.m. Open air meeting at 7 30 p.m. followed by preaching at 8 p.m.
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Mars
Salvation Army
Nellie Leight Visits Baltimore Relative
Miss Nellie Leight of Boyce Virginia is staying in Baltimore Maryland with her aunt Mrs Mamie Leight for a period of time.
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Nellie Leight
Boyce, Va
Baltimore, Md
Mrs
Mamie Leight
Forced to Sell at Once Freed Cows and Springers
John Harmer advertises immediate sale of cattle including free cows and springers. Contact via phone 439 W for details as listed in the notice.
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W. John Harmer
Winchester seeks completed tourist roads to Shenandoah corridor
The Winchester chamber, with help from Senator Byrd, pushes for finishing roadwork from Berryville to Wytheville via Millwood Aldie and Rax to improve tourist travel before the Shenandoah season. Officials warn delays will trigger contractor remedies. plans include funding, bridge work, and routing toward Washington and Winchester.
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Winchester
Harry F. Byrd
Millwood
Weburg
Aldie
Rax
Senator Byrd
Remare
Ana
Poration Seclanen
Virginia
Winchester Chamber of Merece
Suan Ua
Weeshington Snd
Illness of Noted Painter Mr. Violett Reported
The article notes the illness of renowned painter Mr. Violett, also known as Brover J. B. Violett. He has been ill for several days at his home or a dockside location, with his condition described as grave earlier but showing slight improvement over the last day or two.
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J. B. Violett
Bidock
Cecil Stegies
Police Court Briefs Note Small Fine Adjustments
Police court records show Gordon Shell paid 12 dollars for speeding and Roger Shaffe paid 7 dollars for a related offense.
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Gorden Shell
Roger Shaffe County
Cracked Bone in Foot Delays School Sports Return
Edward Jackson, son of Mrs B C Jackson, suffered a cracked bone and foot sprain while training for broad jump. He was unable to move for several days but later could hop on the other foot as he recovered at school.
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Edward Jackson
B. C. Jackson
Atreet
New Italian Parliament Opens With Victor Emmanuel Speech
Rome May 24 The New Parliament opened as Victor Emmanuel attended the session. The king delivered a speech pledging to keep Italy among armed nations and stressed peace and protection of the Near East. The date May 27 is noted as a nearby day.
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Associated Press
Rome
Victor Emmanuel
Italy
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