Empire Theatre Closes For Alterations In Winchester
The Empire Theatre will close this Saturday night for alterations and a full reopening in autumn with a new name chosen by contest. Shenandoah Theatres Corp. plans a larger seating area and entrance on Reuss Avenue with better road-show bookings expected this winter. Schoolchildren may win prizes for essays on what the Empire has meant to Winchester.
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Empire Theatre
Empire
Shenandoah Theatres Corporation
Winchester
J. Henkel
Henry
Wm. H. Baker
Erso
Reuss Avenue
Cameron Street
Viner
New York
H. S. Duffey
Colonial Theatre Office
The
Star
Handley High School
Will of John C. Cather Probated for Widow Ada Thompson
The will of John C. Cather who bred thoroughbred livestock and grew apples in Frederick County was probated. He left his entire estate to his widow Ada Thompson, who qualified as executrix with a $20,009 bond. The will, dated May 15, 1918, was witnessed by Frances W. Beverley and A. L. Rosenberger.
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John C. Cather
Frederick County
Roanoke Wins the Match Play Trophy in Golf
The Appalachian Golf Association met at Winchester Golf Club with six clubs Roanoke Lynchburg Charlottesville Lexington Staunton and Winchester. Roanoke won the match play trophy scoring 13 points to Lexington’s 5 with Charlottesville the consolation team at 12 points. The low medal prize went to J W Jamison Jr of Roanoke with 78. Next Saturday Winchester hosts Tri State matches with Alexandria Martinsburg Harrisonburg Fredericksburg Boyce and Winchester at 2 pm.
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Appalachian Golf Association
Winchester
Roankee
Roanoke
Lexington
Charlottesville
Lynchbug
Staunton
J. W. Jamison, Jr
Mr. Peck
Messrs
Donald Weens
Chandler
Jamison
Peck
Lynchburg
Webb
Walton
Henritze
Haley
White
Winchester Golf Club
Donald Wee Howell
E. V. Weems
Stone
Paaich
Marehall
Tri-State Golf Association
Alexandria
Martinsburg
Harrisonburg
Fredericksburg
Boyce
George Cabell Named Grand Keeper of Records of Virginia
Col George Cabell of Rathbone Lodge No 92 Norfolk named grand keeper of records and seal for the Grand Lodge of Knights of Pythias of Virginia succeeding the late Richard H Bell Jr of Staunton who died May 23 The appointment announced by Col L Tyler of Portsmouth Cabell a prominent attorney active in the state lodge will serve until the Grand Lodge session in September 1928 The notice notes his prominence and cites his relation to Mrs A M Baker and his role as an eloquent speaker Also included is a brief, undated local item about 22 Gallitzin High School students en route to Endless Caverns staying at Hotel Jack under Miss J F Bernard.
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Col
George ©. Cabell
Rathbone Lodge
Knights of Pythias
Norfolk
Deal
Grand Lodge of
Virginia
Richard H. Bell, Jr
Staunton
Co. L. Tyler
Portsmouth
Brand
Grand Lodge
Cabell
A. M. Baker
Gallitzin High School
Gallitzin
Endless Caverns
Hotel Jack
J. F. Bernard
Used Car Auction at George Washington Garage
A Friday night sale at George Washington Garage features 20 good used cars in 700d mechanical condition, open and closed models, to be sold at auction.
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George Washington Garage
Bore Who Watched Listeners Faces Ends Talking
A Louisville Times quote notes a bore who measured a listener’s weariness and immediately stopped speaking when signs appeared. The anecdote illustrates social behavior and self restraint in conversation.
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Louisville
County Democratic Executive Committee Elects McCann Chairman
The county Democratic executive committee met at the county courthouse to elect a campaign chairman for the presidential drive. Julius A. Richard was named temporary chairman and A R Rinker temporary secretary, with McCann elected permanent chairman for two years and Rinker named permanent secretary.
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Democratic Executive Committee
Cated
High School Boy Is Hurled Against Polo
James Shull a 13 year old Middletown Agricultural High School student and son of H E Shull state motor vehicle commissioner suffered a fractured left leg and facial injuries after companions in a car pushed him from a running board and the vehicle struck rocks and a telephone pole. He was taken to Winchester Memorial Hospital and remained resting in good condition.
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James Shull
H. E. Shull
Winchester Memorial Hospital
Middletown
Young Shull
Middletown Agricultural High School
Water and Sewer Taxes Due by June First
1928 water and sewer taxes are due and payable on or before June 1. Barr, treasurer, notes the due date and collects the delinquent rate as stated in the notice.
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Ww. T
Special Hat Sale Fr 1 and Sat 1
Margaret Hodgson announces a special sale of hats priced at 1.00 and 2.00. The event runs Friday June 1 and Saturday June unknown date, with potential discounted headwear offered.
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Margaret L
Hodgson
Heflin Paid by Klan Says Heflin Received Fees
William Zumbrunn, Klan general counsel, testified before the Senate Presidential campaign committee that the Ku Klux Klan paid Senator Heflin of Alabama for speeches in several states. He cited amounts of 250 in Ohio, 250 in New York, and either 150 or 250 in Iowa, with payments made by the state Klan and no contributions from the national body.
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Associated Press
Washington, D.C
Ku Klux Klan
Heflin
Alabama
Alfred Smith
William Zumbrunn
Senate
Zumbrunn
Snall
New York
Smith
Ohio
New York State
Iowa
Nation
Stenger
Klan
Oregon
Southern Cross Starts On 2401 Mile Nonstop Flight
The monoplane Southern Cross began a 2401 mile nonstop flight from Oakland to Honolulu. After a rough rollout the craft struggled for speed, briefly lifting then returning to the runway before achieving takeoff and lifting to 100 feet as Colonel Kingsford-Smith led toward San Francisco.
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Associated
Oakland Calif
Southern Cross
Honolulu
Charles Kingsford-Smith
San Francisco
Golden Gate
Receiver named for flour mill at Stephens City
A special receiver, F. Estes Kline, is appointed by the Circuit Court of Frederick County for the Stephens City Flour Mill Company upon Peoples Bank of Stephens City's motion. Kline to take all assets, operate, and collect debts while injunction blocks secretary treasurer and manager William H Painter from interfering or disposing of assets. Painter must surrender books. sheriff will serve copies of the order. The firm has endured about forty years of operation and holds a corporate charter.
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Circuit Court
Frederick County
Stephens City
Milling Corporation
Kline
Wm. H Painter
James P. Reardon
L’eoples Bank
Wg Company
Virginia Elks to Convene in Norfolk
Virginia Elks gather for state convention in Norfolk August 13 and 14 with Norfolk Lodge No 28 planning entertainment for hundreds of delegates. John G. Sizer of Richmond reports on arrangements after visiting Elk Lodge in this region. Grand Lodges meet in Miami July 2 to 12, 1911.
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Virginia Filke
Norfolk
Mae
BR. P.O. Elke
John G. Sizer
Richmond
Virginia State Filke Association
Miami
Tragedy at Grace Street Crossing Claims Four Harrisonburg Students
Miss Margaret Knott Pauline Vaden Florine Miller Sedwick all students of Harrisonburg State Teachers College were killed when their Chevrolet sedan was struck at Grace Street crossing by a Baltimore and Ohio Electric train coming north. Driver Thomas Armentrout and Miss Lorraine Gentis were injured.
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Margaret Knott
Torremouth
Pauline Vaden
Sutherlin
Florine Miller Sedwick
Shenandoah
Harrisonburg State Teachers
J. M. Biedler
State Teachers College
Lorraine Gentis
Norfolk
Thomas Armentrout
McGunteysville
Rockingham Memorial Hospital
Gentis
Armentrout
Teachers College
Vaden
Grace Street
Main Street
Daytona Pike
New High School
Pleasant Hill High School
Chesapeake Western
Teachera College
Dayton Pike
K. Bodine
Chrysler
Some Facts To Be Considered Tuesday June 19
Editorial prompts readers to vote on June 19 about decentralizing the State Board of Education and altering how the local school superintendent is elected. It argues the board currently wields lawmaking power and can influence school books, urging support for proposal No 1.
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State Board of Education
General Assembly
Focal School
Home Our Treasure Land Care for Draperies and Linens
Citizens are reminded to keep textiles immaculate by sending draperies bed spreads and linens to the Winchester Steam Launders for expert cleaning and best appearance. Phone 28.
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Winchester
National Fruit Products Public Auction Set for June 2
National Fruit Products announces sale of 11 shares of 7 percent preferred stock at auction June 2 front of Court House at 12 M. A high grade investment with 15 years of uninterrupted dividends. Duvally & Dunn, Auctioneers.
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Court House
Reading Corporation
Duvally & Dunn, Aucts
Hughes Attacks Virginia Education Amendment Stance
Norfolk lawyer Robert M. Hughes denounces the Virginia constitutional amendment vote as motivated by spite and calls out the Virginia Education Association for seeking taxation power. He cites hearings and argues most beneficial changes lie in the general amendment, urging voters to consider broader reforms beyond contested items.
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Associated Press
Norfolk
Virginia
Robert M. Hughes
Tidewater
Hughes
Commonwealth
Virginia Education Association
Saunders
Newport News
Rock Falls Injures Oliver Orndorff at Stephens City Lime Works
B F Orndorff was injured Tuesday at the Stephens City Lime Works plant when a large rock fell on his leg near the ankle. He is at Memorial Hospital and resting well. employed as a quarryman.
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B. EF. Orndorff
Th ‘Memorial Hospital
Stephens City Lime Works
Stephens City
County
Mr. Orndorff
Hme
Sale of Enoch Lanham home set for Saturday
Property of late Enoch Lanham at No. 347 on the south side of National Avenue will be sold at the courthouse at noon on Saturday in June. See sale bill for details.
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Enoch Lanham
National Evenue
Dellinger Bros Car Wash and Tires Ad
A concise 1940s style car care notice from Dellinger Bros offering car wash services and tires with contact hints and location implied by the period badge (5-26-40-61).
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Dellinger Bros
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FORD
Hukhbes Motor CO
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Carl Lutz
A. I. Rosenberger
Geo. Cabell
Knights of
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Mary
England
Rochester Democrat
Chronicle
Evening Star
Friendship Fire Company
BeNwame
American LaFrance (O
Elmira
N. Y
Friendship Company
Chas. R. McAnn
A.R. Rinker
SECU
C. R. McCann
A. R. Rinker
R. L. Omps
County Electoral Board
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T. Russel Cather
Cather
KU Klux
Stewyer
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VA. Educational
Norfolk G. O. P
Prentis Commission
Mr. Hughes
Teachers’ Association
Pardon Board
Supreme Court of Appeals
Warhington
Washington
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