Empire Theatre to Close This Saturday for Alterations
The Empire Theatre in Winchester will shut this Saturday night for renovations and a new name contest is planned for its autumn reopening. Shenandoah Theatres Corp plans a modernized venue with larger seating and enhanced attractions including road shows and new films.
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Empire Theatre
Empire
Shenandoah Theatres Corporation
Winchester
J. Henkel
Henry
Wm. H. Baker
New Empire
Raymond Hitchcock
Olga Petrova
Cecil Lean
Cleo Mayfield
Humbird Duffy
Charlotte Walker
Amelia Ringham
Northan Hackett
Wilton Lackaye
Fritz Leiber
Dew
Reuss Avenue
Cameron Street
New York
H. S. Duffey
Colonial Theatre Office
The
Star
Handler High School
John C Cather Will Probated for Widow Ada Thompson
The will of John C Cather, breeder of thoroughbred live stock and apple grower, probated in Frederick County court. He left his entire estate to his widow Ada Thompson, who qualified as executrix with a $20 000 bond covering the personal estate. 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 held its spring meeting at Winchester Golf Club with Roanoke, Lynchburg, Charlottesville, Lexington, Staunton and Winchester. Roanoke won the match play trophy scoring 13 to Lexington 5, while Charlottesville received the consolation with 12. Medal scores included Roanoke 504 and J. W. Jamison 78 as low medalist. Next Saturday Winchester hosts Tri State Golf Association matches with several area teams invited.
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Appalachian Golf Association
Winchester Golf Club
Roanoke
Lynchburg
Charlottesville
Lexington
Staunton
Winchester
Roankee
Lynchbug
J. W. Jamison, Jr
Mr. Peck
Messrs
Donald Weems
Chandler
Jamison
Peck
Webb
Walton
Henritze
Haley
White
Donald’eams
Ell
E. V. Weems
Stone
Peale
Marehall
Tri-State Golf Association
Alexandria
Martinsburg
Harrisonburg
Fredericksburg
Boyce
Geo Cabell Named Keeper of Records for Virginia Pythians
Col George C Cabell of Rathbone Lodge No 92 Norfolk has been named grand keeper of records and seal for the Grand Lodge of Knights of Pythias of Virginia succeeding Richard H Bell Jr of Staunton who died last week. The appointment by C L Tyler grand chancellor is until the next Grand Lodge session in September 1928.
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George C. Cabell
Rathbone Lodge
Knights of Pythias
Norfolk
Loeal
Grand Lodge
Virginia
Richard H. Bell, Jr
Staunton
C. L. Tyler
Portsmouth
Afr. Cabell
Used Car Auction Sale at George Washington Garage
A Friday night auction at George Washington Garage offers 20 good used cars in open and closed models in sound mechanical condition for sale.
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George Washington
Bore Watches Listener Face and Ends Talk
A Louisville Times item notes a bore who studies a listener’s expression for weariness and stops talking at once when signs appear. The compact anecdote highlights social dynamics of conversation.
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Louisville Times
County Democratic Executive Chooses Campaign Chairman
The county Democratic executive committee met at the county courthouse to name a campaign chairman for the presidential run. Julius A. Richard was made temporary chairman, A. R. Rinker secretary, and Chas. R. McCann elected permanent chairman for two years.
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Democratic Executive Committee
Julius A. Richard
A. R. Rinker
R. A. Lemley
R. L. Omps
Chas. R. McCann
Omps
McCann
H. F E. Shull
Mr. Rinker
High School Boy Is Hurled Against Polo
James Shull a Middletown Agricultural High School student and son of State Motor Vehicle Commissioner 7H. E. Shull is at Winchester Memorial Hospital with a badly fractured left leg and injuries after being hurled from a running board of a car onto rocks and a telephone pole near Middletown. He is reported resting well.
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James Shull
E. Shull
Winchester Memorial Hospital
Middletown
Young Shull
Middletown Agricultural High School
1928 Water and Sewer Taxes Due by June 1
1928 water and sewer taxes are due and payable on or before June 1. Treasurer WM. T. Barr urges payment to avoid penalties.
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WM. T. Barr
Special Hat Sale Promises Bargains This Weekend
Margaret L Hodgson advertises special hats priced at 1.00 and 32.00 in a two day sale on Friday June 1 and Saturday June 2. The notice lists the deal details and dates for shoppers.
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Margaret L. Hodgson
Heflin Paid by Klan Says National Body Had No Involvement
William Zumbrunn, Klan general counsel, told the Senate Presidential campaign committee that the Ku Klux Klan paid Sen. Heflin of Alabama for speeches in Ohio New York and Iowa. He added the Alabama state Klan paid Heflin and that the national body had not contributed to any political cause or circulated speeches.
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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
Klan
Stewyer
Oregon
Southern Cross Starts On Trip Of 2400 Miles
The Southern Cross monoplane began a nonstop 2400 mile flight from Oakland to Honolulu after a runway test. Colonel Charles Kingsford-Smith commanded the flight as the plane struggled to lift, then gained speed and lifted to about 100 feet, tracking toward San Francisco.
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Bry
Associated Press
Oakland Calif
Southern Cross
Honolulu
Charles Kingsford-Smith
San Francisco
Golden Gate
Receiver Named for Flour Mill at Stephens City
In Frederick County circuit court a receiver was appointed for Stephens City Flour Mill Company at the request of Peoples Bank of Stephens City. Special Receiver F Hstes Kline will take over assets, operate the mill, and collect debts. bond set at $5000. Injunction blocks secretary treasurer William H Painter from interfering, disposing assets, or withholding papers. Sheriff to serve order. attorney James P Reardon presented the petition. Stephens City Ad Company has long operated for nearly forty years.
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Circuit Court
Frederick County
Stephens City
Milling Corporation
Kline
Islso
Wm. H. Painter
Smanager
The
Seid Corporation
James P. Reardon
Leoples Bank of
Stephens City Ad Company
Virginia Elks Hold State Convention in Norfolk
Virginia Elks meet in Norfolk for a state convention August 13 to 15 with Norfolk Lodge No. 38 organizing arrangements. John G. Sizer of Richmond returns after surveying plans for delegates entertainment as Grand Lodge gathering in Miami runs July 9 to 12.
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Virginia Elke
Norfolk
Ciy
B. P.O. Elke
John G. Sizer
Richmond
Virginia State Elks Association
Edi
Mest
Miami
Coroner Finds B and O Train Exceeded Limit
Miss Margaret Knott Pauline Vaden Florine Sedwick of Harrisonburg Va students at Harrisonburg State Teachers College were killed when their Chevrolet sedan was struck by a Baltimore and Ohio electric motor train at Grace street crossing. Miss Lorraine Gentis and driver Thomas Armentrout were injured and hospitalized with improving condition. Witness C K Badine reported seeing the B and O train over the freight cars as the car approached Grace street.
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Margaret Knott
Portsmouth
Pauline Vaden
Sutherlin
Florine Miller Sedwick
Shenandoah
Harrisonburg State Teachers College
Grace Street
Harrisonburg
Baltimore and Ohio Electric
J. M. Biedler
State Teindices College
Lorraine Gentis
Norfolk Va
Thomas Armentrout
McGauheysville
Trudies
Teachers College
Miss Vaden
Miss Knott
Sedwick
Dayton Pike
C-W
C. K. Badine
Chrysler
Debated School Board Reform On June 35 Ballot
Voters weigh decentralizing the State Board of Education and shifting to local control. The questions ask about making the board a third legislative body, electing local school superintendents by trustees, and favoring greater local control. The initiative proposes No on June 35.
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State Board of Education
General Assembly
Winchester Steam Laundry Promotes Clean Draperies and Linens
Home owners are urged to send draperies bed spreads and linens to the Winchester Steam Laundry for superior care. Contact phone 28 for prompt service and pickup options.
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Winchester Steam Laundry
National Fruit Products auction of 7 percent preferred stock
Auction advertised by VAL & DUNN on June 2 offers 10 shares of 7 percent preferred stock in National Fruit Products & Co Inc. The listing notes the stock has been tax exempt from local taxes and has not paid dividends for 15 years. Auctioneer details and par value provided.
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National Fruit. Products &Co., Inc
Honkeat
VAL & Dunn
Aucts
Virginia Teachers Attack On Constitutional Amendments
Norfolk May 30 The Virginia Education Association faced scrutiny as teachers oppose the general constitutional amendment set for June 19. Speaker Hughes cites E A A support for taxing schools and argues the majority of proposed changes would simplify government and improve justice administration while denouncing a narrow focus on disputed provisions.
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Associated Press
Norfolk
Nyee Oe x
Water
Lican
New
Mr. Hughes
Commonwealth
Hughes
Virginia Education Association
Resolutiong
Saunders
Newport Nivi
Pardon Board
Supreme Court of Appeals
General Assembly
Washington
Rock Falls at Lime Plant Fractures Quarryman Leg
A rock fell on BX. Orndorff at Stephens City Lime Works injuring his leg near the ankle. He is at Memorial Hospital in Stephens City resting and employed as a quarryman at the plant.
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Orndorff
Tm Memorial Hospital
Stephens City Lime Works
Stephens City
County
Will Be Sold Saturday At Court House Sale
Advertisement notes the sale of the home of Enoch Lanham at 347 National Avenue. The property will be auctioned at the Court House on Saturday June 2, with details provided on the sale bill.
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Enoch Lanham
National Avenue
Dellinger Bros Car Wash and Tires Ad Notice
An advertisement for Dellinger Bros promoting car wash services and tires appears, listing offerings and a contact point. The brief note emphasizes vehicle care options available at the shop.
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Dellinger Bros
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Noted Playhouse
Rouss Avenue
John C. Cather
FORD
Hukhes Motor Co
Rouss Fire Co
Agenlat
Raofrachmants
Sewer We Usareas
Carl, Lutz
A. L. Rosenberger
Geo. Cabell
Knights of
Pythias
Mary
England
Rochester
Democrat and Chronicle
Gallitzin High School
Gallitzin
Endless Caverns
Hotel Jack
J. F. Bernard
the Evening Star
American LaFrance Co
Elmira
N. Y
Friendship Fire Company
Friendship Company
Chas. R. McAnn
ALR
Rinker
SECU
C. R. McCann
County Electoral Board
Electoral Board
T. Russel Cather
Cather
Helin
KU Klux
Oakland
Cal
Elks
VA. Educational
Norfolk G
C. P
Prentis Commission
Teachers’ Association
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