The Most Marvelous Age in World History
Rotarians heard Schenectady electrical engineer Ripley praise the twentieth century as the most marvelous era. He argued electricity powers modern progress, cites dramatic gains in health and home life, and notes U S electricity use, car production, and output redrawing economic limits.
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Ripley
Schenectady
N. Y
Rotary Club
Georgannes Hotel
Mr. Ripley
Jules Verne
Darius Green
Baseball Games At Rouss Park
The Winchester Park Association team will host Purcellville at Rouss Park Saturday at 3. Luck and Hockman are the batteries. Sunday features Funkstown against the Park outfit at 3. The games are anticipated as one of the season’s best in Winchester.
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Winchester Park
Purcellville
Rouss Park
Luck
Hockman
Funkstown
Park
Winchester
South End Hose Co. Meeting Called For June 1
A notice from South End Hose Company calls all members to attend a company hall meeting on Monday night June 1 to discuss a special effort and to appoint secretary.
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Business Ting
Buick Eight Sedan Offered With $400 Discount
A Bargain Buick Eight Sedan is advertised with a four hundred dollar price cut at Packard Agency.
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Buick
Packard Agency
Buy Hottle Mills Saturday May 30 at Front County Court House
Notice announces a sale of Hottle Mills to be held Saturday May 30 at the front County Court House. The action is listed as a public sale under local official proceedings.
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Hottle Mills
Front County Court House
VA Loan & Thrift Co. Closing Notice May 28
Legal notice for the Virginia Loan & Thrift Co. closing action dated May 28. Details pertain to a corporate financial matter scheduled for the legal process on a Saturday holiday arising on May 30.
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VA. Loan & Thrift CO
Death summons Mrs. Susie Davis in Winchester ties
Mrs. Susie B. Davis 74 longtime Winchester Frederick County figure dies at home 26 North Lock Street after months confined to illness. Widow of John M. Davis she leaves a daughter Miss Sue E. Davis Funeral 2:30 Sunday from 25 North Braddock Street with Rev. E A Lambert officiating and Mount Hebron Cemetery burial. Pallbearers listed.
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Susie B. Davis
Winchester
Frederick County
North Lock Street
Davis
John M. Davis
John Vernon
Anne Welch Eddy
Braddock Street Methodist Episcopal Church
South
Turner Ashby
United Daughters of the Confederacy
Organization of Women of the South
Sue E. Davis
R. Frank Barr
Stewart Bell
M. Lohr Capper
Fred A. Crisman
F. A. Shryock
William B. Snider
Deed Records Winchester Woolen Mills Property Transfer
John M. Steck trustee in bankruptcy conveys the former Jones woolen mills property on the Winchester Washington highway to the Winchester Woolen Company. The sale at public auction brought $28 415 to Chas P McVicar and B M Sullivan acting for business interests who aimed to conserve the mill for future operations. The deed includes the mill, machinery, two adjacent lots artesian well boilers pumps mill supplies finished cloth dye goods materials office furniture and more.
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John M. Steck
Winchester Woolen Company
Jones Woolen Mills
Winchester-Washington Highway
Star
Chas. P. McVicar
B. M. Sullivan
Messrs. McVicar and Sullivan
Memorial Service at Orrick Cemetery Decoration Day
A memorial service and grave decoration in Orrick Cemetery are set for May 30 at 3 o clock. The program includes speaking and singing of patriotic songs led by Rebecca Willis, the Winchester woman who lost a son in France in World War I. The public is invited to attend.
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Orrick
Rebecca Willis
Winchester
France
Public Sale of Household Goods at Kent Street
Household goods to be sold at public sale on Saturday at 2 p.m. location 411 North Kent Street. sale listing appears in section 5-27 on page 1.
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N. Kent
Public sale of 12 registered Shorthorn bulls at fair grounds
Twelve purebred Shorthorn bulls will be offered at public sale at the fair grounds on Wednesday June 3 at 1 p m. The sale is advertised as a purebred cattle event with a single lot lineup and registration details.
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Fair Grounds
Piccard and Kipfer Resume Data Gathering After Altitude Flight
Dr Auguste Piccard and Charles Kipfer, rescued on a Tyrol glacier, began compiling scientific data after a balloon ascent that reportedly reached over 52 500 feet. The pair, in the stratosphere for nearly 24 hours, described the flight as magnificent with the craft under control.
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Associated Press
Ober-Gurgl
Austrian Tyrol
August Piccard
Charles Kepfer
Piccard
Menu
London
London Daily Express
Auguste Piccard
Glacier Selden
Austria
Charles Kipfer
Ober Gurgl
Tyrol
Augsburg
Germany
Alps
Dr Voshell To Hold Clinic For Cripples May 30
Free clinic for cripples sponsored by the District Urse Association will be held at its offices near the Court House on Saturday May 30. Dr Allen F Voshell of the University Hospital surgical department will supervise. Morning session 10 to 12, afternoon session 2 to 4. Crippled or deformed individuals invited for free examination. children urged to attend.
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District Urse Association
Court House
Allen F. Voshell
Surgical Department
University Hospital, University, Va
Elks to Hold Funeral for Victor L. Denny
All members are asked to meet at the Elks Home at 2 30 p m Saturday to attend the funeral of our deceased brother Victor L Denny E T Snider Secretary Lp 11
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Elks
Victor L. Denny
E. T. Snider
American citizen executed in Mussolini regime trial
Michele Schirra, naturalized American, was executed at 4:27 am in Rome after a seven-count verdict by a state defense tribunal. He had plotted against Benito Mussolini and was found guilty of bomb possession, shooting officers, carrying weapons, and anarchist activities. He was 32, with a New York address, and his daughter Carmela remains in America.
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Associated Press
Rome
Michele Schirra
Benito Mussolini
Schirra
Italy
New York
Carmela
America
Paris
General Cristini
Andi
Ot Veagh
Shirra
United States
Sardinia
Army of Air to Pay Tributes 10 Nation War Dead
Army air armada units move from New York to Washington to salute war dead with a large flight over Baltimore. The 51 fighting and staff planes of the third attack group land at Togan Field while other divisions head to Washington and Virginia airports.
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Army OF Air
Baltimore
Army Air Armada
New York
Washington
Togan Field
Virginia
National Guard
New Castle
Del
Philadelphia
Wilmington
Mitchell Field
Long Island
Police Launch Campaign Against Illicit Peddlers in Winchester
Police chief C W Hollis orders strict enforcement against unlicensed peddling. Legitimate sellers must obtain a license from Commissioner Charles P Mt Vicar. one man, A W Russell, was arrested on fish peddling, fined $12, and ordered to secure the license or remain in custody.
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C. W. Hollis
Winchester
Charles P. Mt Vicar
A. W. Russell
Donald L. Weems
Commissioner of the Revenue
Russell
Death of Quinter Baker After influenza illness in Stephens City
Quinter Baker of Stephens City Frederick county died at his home after a spring onset influenza that weakened him. He was 17.30 o clock last evening. Survived by two sisters and one brother, he leaves no children. Funeral from his residence at 2.30 Saturday conducted by Rev O D Lambert with interment in Green Hill Cemetery. Pallbearers listed.
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Quinter Baker
Stephens City
Frederick County
Baker
Daniel and
Alcinda Kline Baker
Church of the Brethren
Mr Baker
Baker Canning
O. D. Lambert
Methodist Episcopal Church
Green Hill Cemetery
John Newell
A. C. Boyer
W. B. O'Neal
F. A. Rust
Snapp Williams
Sid Baker
Winchester Corporation Court Closed for Memorial Day
Acting under a 1930 statute, Winchester’s Corporation Court will close for the entire day in observance of National Memorial Day. First class city courts have six holidays: Memorial Day May 30 July 4 Labor Day Armistice Day Thanksgiving Christmas. Circuit Courts may close on July 4 Thanksgiving and Christmas and may close on May 30 Armistice Day Labor Day by judge’s order.
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Corporation Court of
Winchester
Apple Seedlings for Bridge Grafting at Winchester
Apple seedlings are prepared for bridge grafting at Winchester Cold Storage. The notice lists equipment and timing for grafting work to stabilize historic orchard stock.
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Winchester
Auction of stock and implements set at Grey Spring Farm
Auction notice lists sale for Thursday June 4 at 10 am at Grey Spring Farm one mile eight tenths east of Bunker Hill Berkeley County. W. B. Shiley to conduct the sale with stock and implements available.
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Grey Spring
Bunker Hill
Berkeley County
W. B. Shiley
Staunton Cadets Break Encampment for Home
Staunton Military Academy cadets and faculty returned to Staunton after a week at Rouss Spring Park. A Baltimore and Ohio train carried cadets and gear while faculty traveled by car. The encampment included rifle range practice with Legion awards to Corp Richard B. Exton and Sgt. Robert A. Woods for Reserve Officers Typing Corps proficiency.
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Staunton Military Academy
Staunton
Rouss Spring Park
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Thomas H. Russell
Colonel Russell
Winchester
Millwood Avenue
Rouss Springs Park
Joe Tayior
Reserve Officers Typning Corps
Robert Y
Donations Boost Virginia Children’s Home Fund Drive
Winchester residents bolster a statewide appeal to raise fifty thousand dollars for the Children's Home Society of Virginia. Mrs. Robert T. Barton leads the drive and thanks numerous contributors including Miss Carrie Hunter and Dr. B. M. Knight Sr. Funds are sought to cover past due accounts and support hundreds of dependent children in the state.
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Winchester
Children’s Home Society of Virginia
Robert T. Barton
Virginia
Barton
Carrie Hunter
B. M. Knight, Sr
K. E. Miller
Mamie Childs
Carrie Cochran
Helen Dean
Edgar Carper
Ridgely Jackson
Taylor Randolph
Ruth B. Arthur
Asa Crisman
R. M. Stickel
Frances Harris
G. G. Rose
Louis Baker
James S&s. Grant
E. C. Yost
J. E. Harris
P. P. Pilcher
John M. Steck
Lewis F. Cooper
Fred S. Boyd
Robert Glaize
Cash
Trevillis Clark
Cary Barton
Marianne Miller
J. M. Oats
E. B. Sartelle
Frank Grim
Radio Service Ad for Al’s Repairs in Amherst
Am herst based Walter W. Smith offers radio service and repair with phone 266 M. Located on Am herst Street near Ebert's Garage. Public notice date May 29.
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Walter W. Smith
Amherst St
Ebert
Staunton Military Academy quartermaster dies in crash
Captain Peter Kelly 62, quartermaster at Staunton Military Academy for 13 years, died at King's Daughters' Hospital Staunton from skull fracture after a car side swiped another on the Valley Pike Augusta County. Cadets Rudolph Siegel Richmond Morse Omaha and barber Herbert Fretwell uninjured. Fink family occupants detained as police investigate.
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Peter Kelly
Staunton Military Academy
King's Daughters’ Hospital
Staunton
Willow Spout
Augusta County
Valley Pike
Kelley
Captain Kelly
Rudolph Siegel Richmond
William R Morse Omaha
Ned
Herbert Fretwell
Barber
Fred W. Sladen
Rouss Springs Park
Kelly
L. J. Fink Beckley
W. Va
Sidney Fink
Siegel and
Morse
King’s Daughters’ Hospital
Weece
L. J. Fink
R. A. Lynn
New Record Set For Staying Up By Packard Men
The Wright Motor Company received a telegram from Packard Motor Car Company in Jacksonville Fla stating that Lees and Brossy landed their Packard Diesel Bellanca plane at 7 30 p m yesterday, breaking the world record for continuous flight without refueling by nine hours and 10 minutes. Packard recaptured the record for America and it stands as an international tribute to Packard engineering.
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Wright Motor Company
Packard Motor Car Company
Jacksonville
Fla
Lees and Brossy
Packard
America
Germany
Italy
France
Packard Engineering
France refuses admission to Texas and gang at Havre
In Havre on May 29 Texas Guinan and her gang were refused entry after dock officials said their working contracts were not in order. Texas claimed the contract was en route from Paris and would be evaluated upon arrival.
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Associated Press
Havre
France
Texas Guinan
Plymouth
England
Paris
Texas
Silas Lineburg In Toils of Law
Silas Lineburg was jailed after police arrested him last night following complaints from residents near his home on South Loudoun Street for disturbing the peace. The report notes officers acted on neighborhood concerns.
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Silas Lineburg
South Loudoun Street
Decoration Day Address Set At Winchester Cemetery
Large holiday motoring expected as Decoration Day events unfold at Winchester National Cemetery. Former Mayor W W Glass to deliver principal address with Legionnaires and Winchester Concert Band in attendance. The program includes Lincoln Gettysburg Address and a three volley salute by Company I, 116th Infantry. Memorial services begin 2 30 tomorrow afternoon.
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Mayor Glass
Winchester National Cemetery
Shenandoah Valley Pike
Winchester
National Cemetery
National Area
Existenes
Legionnaires
Robert Y. Post
Ladies’ National Memorialiiation
W. W. Glass
Hugh Clark
Robert Y. Conrad
Ralph Snapp
Arran
American Legion Post
L. Plick
Inger
D. D
Centenary Reformed Church
Lincoln
Norris A. Lineweaver
Robert Y. Conrad Post
American Legion
America
William W. Glass
Hagerstown To Play Company At Fair Grounds
The Hagerstown Athletics travel to Winchester to face the local Company team at the Fair Grounds ball park at 3 p m. The Hagerstown squad is described as the best from the city in years and undefeated this season. Winchester hopes to present a strong challenge as both sides prepare for a marquee game.
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Winchester
Hagerstown
Rexall to Sale Your opportunity to save
Brooks' Pharmacy advertises a sale on Rexall products with emphasis on bargain pricing and in-store savings for shoppers. The notice highlights discount offers and invites customers to visit the Brooks location for deals.
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Brooks’ Pharmacy
Hail Insurance Offered On Apples Peaches And Crops
An insurance office announces readiness to write hail insurance on apples peaches wheat corn and other growing crops. For full information contact J V Arthur General Insurance 40 Rous Ave call 447.
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Charles M. Ripley
House of Magic
New York State
Irving Uir
South End Hose Coo
Was
Susie Davis
Church
U.D.C
Voshell
B. P
JL Duce
The
End
Staunton Corps
SMLA
Capt
Arkansas Gazette
L. Flickinger
Company I
One Hundred and Sixteenth Infantry
Virginia National Guard
Rexall
J. V. Arthur Gener. Insurance
Rouss Ave
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