Elks Lodge Celebrates 25 Years With Banquet in Winchester
Winchester Lodge No. 867 Elks marked its twenty fifth anniversary and honored charter members at a banquet and dance for over two hundred attendees at the Jordan White Sulphur Springs Hotel. Hon. John Morrison spoke on Elks work and progress, praising members and urging civic service in the Shenandoah Valley.
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Winchester Lodge
Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks
Winchester
Jordan White Sulphur Springs
BE. D. Soutter
Mr. Soutter
Pat Dunn
Andrew Kell
Herbert
Larrick
Virginia State Elks’ Association
Morrison
John Morrison
Harrisonburg Lodge
Virginia
U Wikdom
Stenandoah Valley
Grand Lodge of Elks
Friendship Fire Company
Robt. B. Nelson
Christ Church
Lodge
America
Robert Barreate
The
Elks
J. H. Henry
Andrew Bell
Geo. B. Bushnell
Robert Barr
W. Ralph Pifer
S. R. Atwell
Clinton Boxwell
D. W. Breckenridge
Geo. F. Bushnell
E. Bruce Capper
W. A Collins
M. A. Doran
T. K. Fitzpatrick
Harry C. Fletcher
Geo. Ll. Goss
J. W. Henshall
Frank H. Krebs
Hershert
8. Larrick
Norman S&s. Leafe
Hugh W. Noonan
J. M. Orndoff
John G. Smith
J. S. Spicer
M. M. Sumption
W. Q
Botanical researchers visit Winchester with Maryland University duo
Messrs. Martin Woods and Clarence of Maryland University toured the valley and enjoyed Winchester. Woods' father heads the Bureau of Scientific Research in the Department of Agriculture, and the family is kin to Mrs. Walter Stine of Fort Collier, hosting guests last week.
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Messrs
Martin Woods
Clarence
Maryland University
Winchester
Mr. Woods
Bureau of Scientific Research
Department of Agriculture
Walter Stine
Fort Collier
Tragic Abduction and Murder Shocks Toledo Family
A man abducted seven year old Dorothy Sileagoski from her home in Toledo, attacked her, and killed her before leaving the body on the grandparents porch. Police search for a small man in a black suit. authorities say the killer was familiar with the home and used an unlocked back door.
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Associated Press
Toledo
Ohio
Alexander Sileagoski
Dorothy
Felix Dobrzenicki
Sileagoski
Dobrzenicki
Nye Denounces Oil Men in Teapot Dome Report
Washington May 29 Reuters Nye Republican of North Dakota chairs Senate Investigating Group and denounces the Naval Oil lease and Continental Trading Company deal as a vast fraud. Walsh, Democrat, also prosecuted the oil investigations naming Sinclair Stewart Blackman and ONeill as conspirators and calling the deal a private steal valued at not less than 500 million dollars.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Naval Oil Lease
Continental Trading Company
Senator Nye
Republican
North Dakota
Senate
Walsh
Robert W. Stewart
Harry F. Sinclair
H. M.blackman
James E. O'Neil
Teapot Dome
Elk Hills
Decoration Day Observed In Winchester With Services
Tomorrow National Decoration Day will be observed in Winchester with solemn services at the National Cemetery where over 4,000 federal soldiers are buried. Banks and post office close. limited hours for stamp and delivery windows. city newspapers at 8 a.m. with one mailbox collection. The Handley Schools go half holiday. cemetery program starts 2:30 p.m. and graves adorned with flags by the Ladies National Memorial Association.
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Winchester
Handlye
Handlevy
National Cemetery
Ladies’ National Memorial Association
Star
Congress Sets 5 P.M. Adjourning Hour
Congress approved a resolution to end work today at 5 p m. The House and Senate agreed to adjourn at that hour marking the day’s session closure.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Congress
House
Senate
Lindbergh Arrives In Columbus on Pacific Flight Leg
Colonel Charles A. Lindbergh landed at Norton Field in Columbus Ohio at 9 57 a m marking the first leg of his flight to the Pacific coast in his new role as chairman of Trans Continental Air Transport Inc He had departed Curtiss Field New York at 6 25 a m eastern daylight time
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Associated Press
Columbus
Ohio
Charles A. Lindbergh
Norton Field
Pacific Coast
Trans-Continental Air Transport, Inc
Curtiss Field
New York
Virginia Segregation Tax Amendment Prompts June 12 Vote
A Virginia tax amendment claims the segregation tax law shifts levy to counties and cities saving landowners 1.7 million annually. It notes 90 counties with reductions while state funding for schools roads and other purposes rose. Citizens are urged to vote for Proposal No 2 in the June election to preserve the tax relief.
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Virginia
Bridgewater Teachers' College students killed in Harrisonburg crash
A collision between a Baltimore and Ohio Railroad motor bus and a car carrying five Virginia State Teachers College student teachers near Harrisonburg, Virginia, killed three and injured others. The deceased are Miss Virginia Oakes, Miss Margaret Knott, and Miss Pauline Vaden. The group had been returning from Bridgewater High School where they taught.
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Harrisonburg
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
State Teachers’ College
Margaret Knott
Portsmouth
Pauline Vaden
Sutherlin
Lorraine Gentis
Norfolk
Star
Virginia State Teacher’s College
Bridgewater
Rockinghame
Thomas Armentrout
Teachers’ College
Baltimore and Ohio
Virginia Oakes
Knott
Fishery meeting backs closed bass season plan
Game Warden F. W. Pingley returned from Roanoke Virginia where the Blue Ridge Division discussed the new five member State Game and Fisheries Commission. Connecticut official Tit comb urged a closed bass season to let spawning occur and reduce fish loss. Male bass guard spawn. a single spawn batch can reach about 7000 fish. female removal before spawning sharply cuts yields. Other wardens from Winchester Clarke county and Warren county attended.
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F. W. Pingley
Roanoke
Blue Ridge
New
State Game and Fisheries Commission
Titcomb
Connecticut Game and Fisheries Commission
Warden Pingley
Leslie D. Kline
Winchester
T. D. Shepherd
Clarke County
C. N. Shepherd
Warren County
Congress Closes Amid Scenes of Great Disorder
The Senate recessed in executive session amid disorder as the 70th Congress ended its first session. A late vote adjourned 46 to 35 after a filibuster by Ashur and Hayden, while Johnson pressed to settle the Boulder Canyon Dam bill before adjournment.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Senate
House
Congress
Sweate
Bruce
Maryland
Johnson
California
Boulder Canyon Dam
Curtiss
Ashur
Hayden
Boulder Dam
Dr Arthur Herring Dies In Baltimore
Dr Arthur T Herring Maryland state commissioner of mental hygiene died in a Baltimore hospital after an operation several weeks ago He was known for improving treatment of the insane and had cared for insane patients for 20 years He previously served as secretary of the state lunacy commission since 1908 In World War I he was a Major in the army medical corps and served at Fort McHenry veteran hospital
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Associated Press
Baltimore
Arthur T. Herring
Maryland
Fort McHenry Veteran Hospital
Tax Reduction Bill Signed by President Coolidge
President Coolidge signed the tax reduction bill, now law, providing an estimated annual reduction in tax payments of $222,495,000. The measure makes virtually no change in the present individual tax rate. Miss Azel V. Berkenmeyer and Miss Hogan of Richmond visited the town yesterday and today.
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Associated Press
Washington
Coolidge
Injured Remain In Critical Condition After incident
Report notes victims were taken to Rockingham Memorial Hospital including a young Armentrout who cannot live. Details on event missing but condition described as grave. Authorities have not released further information or names beyond those named.
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Rockingham Memorial Hospital
Armentrout
Wall Properties Bring High Prices At Sale
Parcels owned by the late W Tay lor Wall were sold at the county courthouse for a total of 80805 dollars. Properties include a Stew art street residence sold for 24000 and a North Braddock Street house at 6950. Other parcels brought 9900 1100 2700 and 7000 with additional farms selling for 680 7200 and 2000. Proceeds aim to cover lien debts in a Frederick county chancery suit.
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W. Taylor Wall
Jefferson County
Market Street
Wall
Circuit Court
Frederick County
Winchester
Stewart Street
W. I. Fultz
C. E. Nicodemus
North Braddock Street
Loudoun Street
Merman H. Hable
Mr. Hable
Taylor Wall
W. W. Wall
Cameron Street
W. B. Snider
North West Street
Cnales Robinson Ice and Cold Storage Corporation
H. H A. Hable
Valley Avenue
Shenandoah Valley National Bank
National Avenue
Shenandoah River
Fred Hiett
Boyd Unger
Kernstown
Walter, Anderson
R. W. Bayliss
Mrs Johnson's Body Arrives for Burial in Winchester
The body of Mrs Christia Ann Johnson 79 died in Akron Ohio Sunday arrived via the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad at 12 17 this afternoon and was taken to the home of her son in law and daughter Mr and Mrs Edgar Pugh on Shawnee avenue Haddox Addition Winchester. She leaves two children Clinton of Akron and Mrs Edgar Pugh of this city. Mineral services will be held from the Pugh home tomorrow at 2 o clock with Rev P J Lawrence and Rev C J Racey officiating and interment in Mount Hebron Cemetery.
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Christia Ann Johnson
Akron
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Edgar Pugh
Shawnee Avenue
Haddox Addition
Winchester
John E. Johnson
Whitacre
Clinton Johnson
Clinton
Pugh
P. J. Lawrence
C. J. Racey
Mount Hebron Cemetery
Shenandoah County to Employ Only Single Teachers
NEW MARKET Va May 29 The Shenandoah County School Board will hereafter employ only single women as teachers in public schools of the county. Married teachers have been dropped from consideration for the next season to encourage attendance at state teachers colleges. The move aims to keep single women in teaching roles while avoiding endangering efficiency.
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New Markee
Shenandoah County
Fenchers
Used Car Auction at George Washington Garage
A Friday auction at George Washington Garage offers 20 good used cars. Vehicles are described as open and closed models in mechanical condition ready for sale. Auction time indicated as af p m with a period note.
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George Wraehington Garage
Af & P.m
Slenger Bros Car Wash and Tire Shop Mentioned
A brief notice references Slenger Bros car wash and tire services with an unclear docket number n-26-TO-613 and no added context. The fragment notes a business listing or advertisement rather than a full article.
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Slenger Bros
Legionnaires to Meet At Building Tomorrow
Legionnaires are urged to assemble at their building tomorrow at 7 PM. One percent will take part in memorial exercises. Service capes will be worn. Signed by Commander AL. Novice.
Italia Dirigible Search Under Way In Arctic
Oslo reports unconfirmed Italia crash claims while Norway mobilizes relief expeditions. Capt Riiser Larsen plans reconnaissance over Spitsbergen with Lieut Holm loading a hydro plane for quick reach to the rescue area.
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Associated Press
Oslo
Norway
Amsterdam Island
Spitsbergen
Riiser- Larsen
Loetzow Holm
Holm
Tromsoe
Rikser-Larsen
Spitsberg
King’s Bay
Citti di. Milanoa
King's Bay
Citti Dilano
Italia
North
Umberto Nobile
Roald Amundsen
Ae, Krup
Tee
Gitta di Milano
Branganza
Komosee
Spitabersgen
Loe Zow Holm
Horton
Tesee
Hobby
Spitzberger
Rhanser-Larsen
Lient
Larsen
Capt. Larsen
Mas
Amundsen
Ellsworth
Norge
Norihtand
Russia
Siberia
California
Washington
OU. S
Claiimont
Tientsin
China
Chaumont
Vladiventok
Winchester Steam Laundry Promotes Drapery Care
Advertises home laundry services for draperies bed spreads and linens urging customers to send items for professional cleaning. Includes contact phone number and notes on keeping fabrics looking their best.
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Winchester Steam Lannery
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