Virginia Governor Hopeful Pollard Defends State Democracy
Dr. Pollard, Democratic candidate for Virginia governor, told Winchester firemen that recent state changes liberalize government and curb centralization. He cited bonds limits, local control of schools, and a $2.5 million surplus as proof of improved democracy.
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Virginia
John Garland Pollard
Friendship Fire Company
Dr. Pollard
T. Russell Cather
Friendship Organization
OPRAS
Winchester
Byrd
Nurton
Frank T. McFaden
Pollard
Constitu&te Oene
Richmond
He.c
United Front
Robert B. Nelson
C. A. Freed
Cyril Mee
Marcellus Anderson
Robert Barr
Joseph Hodgson
Clifton Grimm
Norrie —A. Lineweaver
Frederick clerk Mr Brannon reported better at home
Doe C Brannon a well known clerk of the Circuit Court for Frederick county had been ill and confined to his North Braddock street home. He improved today and was able to sit up in a wheel chair indicating continued recovery.
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Doe C. Brannon
Frederick County
North Braddock Street
Brannon Wa
Staunton M A Chaplain To Preach at Christ Church
The Rev Mr Thomas, chaplain of Staunton Military Academy, will preach at Christ Church Sunday at 11 o'clock. Announcement made today.
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Thomas
Stunton Military Academy
Christ Church
Tremendous Savings at Rexall One Cent Sale May 25
Brook s Pharmacy announces a one cent sale event at Rexall for Saturday May 25 with Tremendous savings and last day alerts.
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Rexall
Brooks’ Pharmacy
Staunton Cadet Corps Arrives for Winchester Encampment
The Staunton Military Academy cadet corps and staff, over 700 strong, arrived by special B and O train in Winchester and marched to the Reuss Park camp. Andrew Bell welcomed Col. Henry T. Russell and pledged city cooperation for the encampment. The cadets will use a new rifle range, and the academy band will perform in Confederate Memorial exercises in Charles Town. Fox movietone cameras recorded the departure and camp scenes for nationwide news presentation.
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Staunton Military Academy
Winchester
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Reuss Park
Bell
Cadet ‘Corps
Millwood Pike
Andrew Bell
Chamber of Commerce
Henry T. Russell
Academy
Russell
Council
Thomas Beardsworthy
Charles Town
W. Va
Fox Movietone
Union
Bank Messenger Robbed of 80 000 Dollars in Oklahoma City
In Oklahoma City on May 24 a bank messenger from American First National Bank was held up at a downtown corner. Charles Vowell was shot in the arm as a thief seized the money satchel containing about 80 000 dollars en route to the Federal Reserve Bank.
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Associated Press
Oklahoma City
Okla
American First National Bank
Charles Vowell
Vowell
Federal Reserve Bank
Kentucky Man for Revenue Post
Washington May 24 Robert H Lucas of Louisville Kentucky has been named commissioner of internal revenue by President Hoover The nomination was expected to go to the Senate today
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Associated Press
Washington
Robert H. Lucas
Louisville
Internal Revenue
Hoover
Senate
Three Children Found Dead Near Ryden Cemetery
Three children were found dead near Ryden cemetery in Lebanon Kentucky. The body of their mother Mamie Shey Shoaf was found with her throat slashed. Coroner Marion Russell said he believed the mother killed her children and then attempted suicide.
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Associated Press
Lebanon
Ryden
Mamie Shey Shoaf
Marion Russell
Premier's Attacker Is Put To Death
A student named Vasylius, sentenced to death for a recent attempt on Premier Valdemaras, was executed by firing squad at sunrise today in Kovno Lithuania.
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Associated Press
Kovno
Lithuania
Vasylius
Premeir Valdemaras
Fort Worth Nears Army Plane Record
Fort Worth and the endurance monoplane project reached the 120th hour aloft at 11 38 am. The crew faces about 30 more hours to surpass the Question Mark’s 150 hour 40 minute 15 second mark. Reg Robbins and James Skelley are credited as poets of the plane.
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Hy I.e
Associated Press
Fort Worth
Texas
Reg. L. Robbins
James Skelley
Winchester man Walter McAuley dies suddenly at home
Walter F. McAuley, longtime Winchester resident, died at his North Loudoun street home from a heart asthmatic attack. He worked with local dry goods firms, later rebuilt antiques and clocks. Survived by widow Mary Swartz, son Marshall, mother Mrs. James McAuley, brothers Maynard and Otto. Funeral Saturday at 4 PM at Braddock Street Methodist Church. burial Mount Hebron. Pallbearers named.
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Walter F. McCauley
Winchester
North
Loudoun Street
McCauley
Russell and Green
H. K. Green
Swartz
Mary Swartz
Newton Swartz
City
Marshall McCauley
James McCauley
Maynard
Otto McCauley
Braddock Street Methodist Episcopal Church
J Victor Arthur Elected President of Winchester Rotary
J Victor Arthur director general of the Apple Blossom Festival was chosen president of the Winchester Rotary Club at yesterday afternoon’s meeting. He succeeds Col Brantz M Roszel. Lester D Arnold was elected vice president and John F Rodman Jr secretary treasurer. The board of directors includes W R Legge Dr B B Dutton and C Vernon Eddy. The retiring president remains an ex officio member of the board. Arthur lauded Admiral Louis M Nulton upon his promotion to full admiral.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Victor Arthur
Winchester Rotary Club
Col. Brantz M. Roszel
Lester D. Arnold
John F. Rodman, Jr
W. R. Legge
B. B. Dutton
C. Vernon Eddy
Arthur
Louis M. Nulton
United States Navy
Staunton Band To Take Part In Memorial Rites
Charles Town observes Confederate Memorial Day with the Lawson Butte Chapter DAR and American Legion leading ceremonies. A 2 PM parade features the Staunton Military Academy Band from Staunton Virginia arriving from Winchester, with the Hagerstown Drum Corps, local troops, and Boy Scouts. Martinsburg attorney Harry H. Byer will deliver the address at the Court House after the parade.
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Charles Town
W. Va
Lawson Butte
The
Daughters of the Confederacy
American Legion
Staunton Military
Harry H. Byer
Martinsburg
Court House
Parachute Leap Planned by Mrs Shryock on Sunday
Evelyn W. Shryock will again jump from an airplane operated by Shenandoah Flying Service Inc this Sunday afternoon May 26 at Waynesboro Virginia despite prior bad weather. Lt Dick Dice of Curtiss Flying Service will perform airplane stunts to entertain spectators and passenger flights will be offered in Baltimore Maryland during the afternoon.
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Evelyn W. Shryock
Shenandoah Flying Service, Inc
Shryock
Waynesboro
Dick Dice
Curtiss Flying Service, Inc
Lieutenant Dice
Leaf
Curtiss Company
Baltimore
Fansler Seeks Democratic Nomination for City Court Clerk
Arthur W. Fansler announces his candidacy for the Democratic nomination for clerk of the Corporation Court. He works at The Star as a linotype operator and is a member of the American Legion, possibly the youngest legionnaire in Winchester. Oscar H. Lewis and A. R. Breckenridge also announce bids for the same office.
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Arthur W. Fansler
Corporation Court
The
Star
Fansler
American Legion
Winchester
Oscar H. Lewis
A. R. Breckenridge
W. A. Baker
W. H. Rosenberry Dies Suddenly in Maryland Home
William H. Rosenberry 69 died of a heart attack Sunday morning at his home in Hagerstown Maryland after rising at 3 40 am and saying he did not feel well. He had lived in Hagerstown for three years after selling his Frederick county farm. Survived by wife Lula Bel White and four daughters and two sons. Funeral held at home with Rose Hill Cemetery interment in Hagerstown. Pallbearers were six nephews Isaac Harvey Clinton Samuel Luther and Robert Shiley.
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William H. Nosenberry
Slagerstown
Frederick County
Hagerstown
Rosenberry
Lula Bel White
William L Carrol
Berryville
Clarke County
Harry Young
Doris Reid
May Rossenberry
John W. Rosenberry
Hopewell
Ollie ‘W. Rosenberry
Washington
Ife
Rose Hill Cemetery
Officer Killed In Plane Crash In Haiti
Port au Prince Haiti May 24 United States Marine Corps air plane crash at Cape Haitian yesterday. First Lieut Gladden Ithoads piloting the craft was seriously injured. Notice due to death of my father my shop will be closed until Monday. Turner Sencindiver 5-23-1p-21
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Associated Press
Port AU Prince
Haiti
United States Marine Corps
Cape Haiten
Gladden Ithoads
Turner Sencindiver
Graduation Gifts of Quality from Hodgson and Brown
A promotional note advertises quality graduation jewelry at Hodgson and Brown Jewelers with affordable prices. It highlights a broad stock of appropriate gifts and urges readers to visit the store under the slogan It Pays To Walk.
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Hodgson & Brown Jewelers
Civilian peril in future gas warfare warned by Red Cross experts
Berlin May 24 The International Committee of Red Cross experts in Brussels describe anti gas measures as a delusion for civilians in future wars. They report brisant shells with time fuses and multiple arms making protection futile and warn mustard gas can diffuse and infect all in a dugout.
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Associated Press
Berlin
Red Cross
Brussels
Gertrude Woker
Dr. Waker
Record Number To Get Diplomas At Va. University
The University of Virginia expects its largest graduating class to receive degrees at final exercises on June 11. A total of 388 applicants are listed across law 68, medicine 54, engineering 41, education 40, college 142, and graduate 62. Of the graduate group 19 seek master of science, 34 master of arts, and 9 doctor of philosophy. Third term exams begin today, likely raising the final graduate count beyond last June’s 204. Total 1928-29 session enrollment reaches 2,160 with 1,168 college, 168 graduate, 118 education, 157 engineering, 405 law, and 244 medicine students.
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Charlottesville
University of Virginna
Virginia Moran
Edwin A Alderman
Great Damage From Japan Torrential Rains
The Associated Press reports heavy rains in Fukushima Prefecture, Japan, causing at least twelve deaths and extensive damage. Over 5,000 homes flooded, 36 bridges destroyed, railways damaged, and an estimated 5 million yen in losses. Seventeen fishing sloops were reported lost.
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Associatted
Tokyo
Japan
Fukushima
Airplane Stunts and Parachute Jump Planned at Bowles Field
Bowles Field hosts a Sunday program featuring airplane stunts and a parachute jump. The event is scheduled for May 26 with demonstrations to attract local spectators and aviation enthusiasts.
Championship of OV League 10 Track Meet Held Here
The Cumberland Valley Athletic League hosts its first Winchester track and field meet at Handley Stadium with seven cities entering. Teams from Cumberland Maryland Hagerstown Waynesboro Martinsburg Frederick Charles Town and Winchester compete in events from sprints to field events starting at 1 PM with lunch served at 11:80 AM. The winning school secures the league cup. Martinsburg won last year with 40 points amid expectations local Handley runners improve.
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Winchester
Cumberland Valley Athletic League
Handley Stadium
Cumberland
Hageerstown
Waynesboro
Martinsburg
W. Va
Frederick
Charles Town
Handley
Handdley
Collegians Set To Face Interwoven Club In Martinsburg
The Winchester Collegians, also known as the Colleg iane, meet the Interwoven Athletic Club of Martinsburg at Shenandoah Valley Academy field at 3 oclock tomorrow. Pitcher Kinsey, a Florida import, will start for Winchester with Breckenridge catching. Fans are urged to use West Cork and Clifford street entrances for the 3 pm game.
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Winchester Collegiane
Martinsburg
W. Va
Shenandoah Valley Academy
Collegians
Kinsey
Winchester
Florida
Grape Fruit League of Florida
Breckenridge
West Cork
Clifford Street
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Banquet of Friendship Co
Ladies’ Auxiliary
Mr. Cathey
State Board of Education
Mr. Brannon
Cadet Corps OF
Staunton
Kentucky
Man For Revenue Post
Walter McAuley
Mr. Legge
Handley High School
Legge
John S. Brown, Jr
Winchester Playground Association
Clifford D. Grim
W. G. Hardy
Staunton Band
Mrs. Shryock
Arthur Fansler
W. H. Rosenberry
International
Va. University
Bowles Field
Handley Field
Kern
Bageant
Duvall
Sirbaugh
Patton
Rosenbegger
Campbell
Clevenger
Clark
B. Flickinger
Huyett
Flickenger
Fries
Handley Lillis
Handley Karnes
Reatch
James
Snyder
Mix
Butts
Clohen
Clarke
Collina
Long
Miller
Feltner
Berger
Snider
Stoner
Walech
Kadel
Wilhide
Eichholz
Strite
Ullman
Potter
Seltzer
Frank Keckley
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