Winchester Boy Bridges Oklahoma Road Boom Under Clark
Brent E. Clark, Frederick County native, serves as Oklahoma highway commissioner guiding a 50 mile to 1400 mile surge in hard surfaced roads. The program totals about 50 million dollars with 400 to 500 staff and includes state license tag production at the prison. US government officials credit Oklahoma road-building as a model, with $100 million road value and nationwide adoption of Clark era methods.
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Oklahoma
Highway Department
Brent E. Clark
Frederick County
Clark
George Clark
Hugh Clark
Winch
Winchester High
Automobile Licensing Bureau
U. S
Robertson
Larrick and Morgan Attend Quadrennial Christian Convention
Roy A. Larrick and Rev. J. F. Morgan of First Christian Church depart for Burlington New York to attend the quadrennial session of the American Christian Convention. Larrick serves as a delegate elected by the Southern Christian Convention and Morgan as delegate and music chair for the Christian Endeavor commission. The gathering is described as the most important meeting of Christians with vital issues to be discussed and decided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy A. Larrick
J. F. Mogan
First Christian Church
Burlington
N. Y
American Christian Convention
Mr. Larrick
Southern Christian Convention
Mr. Morgan
Commission of Christian Endeavor
Navy officers pour 12000 quarts of Scotch whiskey at Nassau jail
Customs officers sealed a seizure of high grade Scotch whiskey valued over 100000 dollars. They poured twelve thousand quarts into the Nassau county jail basement sink. The liquor was seized aboard the yacht Edith at Bayville last April and said to have been brought from the West Indies.
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Associated Press
Nassau County
Edith
Bayville
West Indies
Coble & Nail Firm Dissolved by Mutual Consent
Notice states the firm of Coble & Nail dissolved by mutual consent and that The Dugout is being operated by A. L. Coble. Signed A. L. Coble. Also a lost dog alert for a blue ticked Fox Hound named Re Ward at 512 South Main Street.
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Coble & Nail
A. L. Coble
NATL
South Main St
Lloyd George Says He Would Welcome Change
Prime Minister Lloyd George voiced openness to reform during a luncheon at the Reform Club London. He told cheering crowds recovery from the war would be slow and that he would favor measures aiding the country, whether seen as reactionary or progressive. He offered no definite home-policy pronouncements.
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Asc
England
Lloyd George
Reform Club
Sir George
Sentences in Rathenau murder case reach fifteen years
Letpsic Germany October 14. Penal servitude up to fifteen years was imposed today on men on trial in the political court for complicity in the murder of Dr Walter Rathenau, late foreign minister. Ernest Pechow who drove the murderers motor car received the maximum penalty.
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Letpsic
Germany
Walter Rathenau
Ernest Pechow
Fiume Fight Scars Italian Front in October News
Fighting erupts in Fiume between D Annunzio legionarres and Zanella forces. Italian destroyers ordered to block departure of Fascisti troops from Zara to Fiume, per Rome and Ancona messages.
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Associated Press
London
D'Annunzio Legionarres
Zanella
Fiume
Rome
Central News
Ancona
Zara
Democrats Without Funds Grip National Committee
Washington reports the Democratic National Committee lacks contributions from Maryland New York Illinois and New Jersey. Some individuals donate small amounts but state organizations show little interest and the national body faces financial distress threatening sheriff's arrival. Leaders sacrifice salary and expense money and campaign efforts are curtailed due to zero or minimal funds.
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Washington
Maryland
New York
Illinois
New Jersey
Ford Salesmen Wanted by Chapman and Auto Sales
Advertises reliable experienced Ford salesmen needed with good pay. Appears from a classified-style listing by Chapman and Auto Sales.
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Chapman and Auto
Men Wanted for Work at Colonial Brick Plant
Employment offered to reliable men for full winter work at Colonial Brick Corporation plant. Apply now for positions and steady labor.
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Colonial Brick Corporation
Agate
Four Injured In Turnpike Collision Near Berryville
Four persons were seriously hurt when two cars collided at Berryville pike and Gaunt's road two miles west of Berryville. Mrs C Hardesty suffered a possible fracture and nervous shock. her husband was bruised. H A Clevenger and Mrs Chester Yoder were bruised or shocked, with Yoder en route to Front Royal. The Yoder party were visiting relatives in Belleville near Altoona. Local garages took in the wrecks as investigators viewed brake pressure and road tracks.
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Berryvile Pike
Gaunt's Road
Berryville
C. ¥. Hardesty
Front Royal
Winchester
Yoder
Randolph-Macon Academy
Clevenger
Cather
Dodge Agency
North Market Street
Haynes postpones day ruling on liquor rule
Prohibition Commissioner Roy A. Haynes extends the effective date of Attorney General Daugherty s liquor ruling by one week to October 21 after a White House visit. The delay accommodates ongoing injunctions and aims for full compliance with the opinion. New York reports Brill and French Line seeking permanent injunctions to block the ruling from applying to their ships in port.
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Washington
Daugherty
Roy A. Haynes
White House
Cohance
Haynes
New York
Brill
American Steamship Companies
French Line
Learned Hand
Bat Amazes Empire Matinee Crowd
Empire Theatre balcony and lower floor crowded for the matinee of The Bat. The company is excellent and Manager Baker praised the performance, noting its similarity to the Morosco Theatre in New York. Cook seats remain for this evening's show.
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Empire Theatre
Baker
Thes Morosco Theatre
Cook
Bell operator injured after a fall at home
Mrs. Adams a Bell Telephone operator at Winchester central office fell headfirst down stairs at 304 East Piccadilly and was unconscious. Her sisters at the central office rushed to her home and found a head gash though skull fracture was not confirmed.
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Merwin, Adams
Winchester Central
Bell Telephone Syste
East Piccadilly Street
Marie Poole
Mabel Adams
Bell Central
Forever a Joy Forever at Empire Theatre
Famous Players present Forever at the Empire Theatre on Monday with a matinee and two evening shows. Miss Ferguson stars in a lavish Paramount production praised as one of the greatest screen dramas, featuring a fine cast, beautiful costumes, and notable scenes.
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Peter Ibbetson
Empire Theatre
Paramount
Famous Players-Lasky Corporation
Women s Democratic Club to Meet at Handley Library
An important meeting of the Women s Democratic Club is announced for Handley Library Auditorium on Tuesday October 17. The event includes an early one hour session to accommodate attendees with other engagements and urges all Democratic women to attend for urgent business.
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Women's Democratic Club
Women’s Democratic Club
Handley Library
Apple Pickers Apply to S M Chiles in Kernstown Va
R N of A Supper held at M W A hall Middletown Va on October 28 and listed are figures 14 17 20 24 27 1p referencing results or entries for the event.
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S. M. Chiles
Kernstown
R. N
M. W. A. Hall
Middletown
Ridgeway's sale details for October 19 in Nineveh Virginia
The notice lists HANDLEY SCHOOLS staff and workers along with J L Crouse Contracting Co and rail laborers. It advertises Ridgeway's sale on October 19 noting 35 cattle 4 horses 44 hogs and dairy equipment. Georges Creek Coal Co offers high grade furnace coal and delivery within days by phone 414-1.
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Ridgeway
Nineveh
Georges Creek
Death of Winchester resident Russell Baker after illness
Russell Baker 62 a longtime Winchester resident died at his home 122 West Cork Street after a brief illness from complications. He was born here spent his life in the city worked as a cigarmaker and later as a traveling salesman for Baker and Company. He leaves a widow Belle Rosenberger a son James O Baker two sisters and a half sister. Funeral arrangements were not yet set.
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Russell €. Baker
Winchester
West
Cork Street
Mr. Baker
Isaac
Ellawbeth Baker
South Market Street
Robert Dodd
Braddock Street
Baker
Albert Baker
Baker and Company
Belle A. Rosenberger
Frederick H
Marty Rosenberger
West Cork Street
James O. Baker
Joseph R. Massey
William L. Wood
Elizabeth Baker
Taxpayers Notice on 1923 Taxes Due With Penalties
City taxes are due now with a three percent penalty if unpaid by November 1. State tax adds five percent penalty after December 1. Statement issued by WM. T. Barr City Treasurer.
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WM. T. Barr
Spotlight on Hall's Widow in Hall Wins Case
New Brunswick New Jersey October 14 Associated Press reports detectives defend their investigation into the Hall wins murder. County Detective Totten says Mrs Frances Stevens Hall remains in doubt and questions why she retained a lawyer.
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Associated Press
New Brunswick
N. J
Frances Stevens
Hall
Money to Loan for Farm Land Financing Offered
Ad seeks loan for farm land with varying amounts geared to borrower needs. Mentions Russey, Sather as parties or contacts. Includes cryptic code like 15-1p-4t and £30. No clear date or location provided.
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Jon
Sather
Fire destroys large stable in early morning blaze
A large stable owned by William J. Lockhart in the northeastern city area burned out around 2 a.m. with an estimated 700 dollars in losses. The property, rented to B. A. Ashley, housed benches and a hog pen. most contents were destroyed though one hog was saved. Firemen said the stable was already doomed when the alarm arrived.
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William J. Lockhart
A. Ashley
Charlotte Hall Football Game Called Off
The Charlotte Hall Md team failed to arrive due to missed train connections and the game with Shenandoah Valley Academy at the fair grounds was postponed. It will be played Monday at 3 pm at the academy field.
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Charlotte Hall
Shenandoah Valley Academy
Fair Grounds
Washington
Academy Field
War Item Silent Dispatch From Washington to Los Angeles
Dispatch states a transport and an official named Weeks ordered to move to land the m the burning facility. The garbled text places the action in October with references to Washington and Los Angeles and an Associated Press attribution.
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Washi
Thomas
Holmes M Curtis Marries Mary V Hoffman in Cumberland
Holmes M Curtis and Miss Mary V Hoffman both of Cumberland were wed this morning at the First Baptist Church parsonage on North Market Street. The license had been issued by the city clerk. The bride is the daughter of Mr and Mrs Frederick Hoffman. the groom is the son of Mr and Mrs Charles Curtis, former Cumberland residents.
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Holmes M. Curtis
Mary V. Hoffman
Cumberland
First Baptist Church
North Market Street
Charles Adey
Frederick Hoffman
Charles. Curtis
Rich bootlegger taken prisoner
New York reports Anthony Cassese an alleged millionaire bootlegger has been captured in Savannah Georgia by telegram to the U S Attorney's office in Brooklyn.
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Associated Press
New York
Anthony Cassese
Savannah
United States District Atttorney
Brooklyn
US Radiator Corp hires for steady wages and training
$3.60 per day to start with a chance to learn radiator and molding work. Wages advance to $5.25 per day as skills grow. Not over nine hours daily. No strikes or labor troubles. Apply at U. S. Radiator Corp in West Newton, Pa. July 1 to December 12.
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U. S. Radiator Corp
West Newton
Help Wanted at National Fruit Product Co
Men and women are invited to apply at the company office for positions at National Fruit Product Co. The notice specifies generic hiring ads with no details on roles or requirements.
Sale of Stephenson furniture at 826 5 Market Staturday notices
Furniture to be sold next Saturday as part of a sale bill of Stephenson. Including head liners and base wing in stock from Orchard Supply Co. Radio receiving sets demonstrated and installed by L Y Jolliffe at 626 N Main St. Also a boy wanted to carry Star, apply at office.
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Stephenson
Market St
Sa Orchard Supply CO
L.Y. Jolliffe
N. Mainst
Tott
Star
Sarah Zaners Fire Company Noted for Hospitable Treat
Resolutions praising unbounded hospitality of the Allison Fire Company of Harrisburg during the recent firefighters convention were adopted by the Sarah Zane Fire Company at its monthly meeting. Officers and members lauded the visits and the welcome, recounting entertaining duties in Harrisburg Carlisle and Frederick, with a banner presented by Mrs. Ware and a new board of trustees named for court approval.
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Allison Fire Company
Harrisburg
Sarah Zane Fire Company
Pennsylvania
Allison Fire
Arry H. Willis
Robert L. Gray
Lewis F. ‘Trier
3. T. Brown
H. R. Potts
Sarah Zaners
Sarah Zane
Winchester
Allison Company
Gray
Cumberland Valley Volunteer Ki ‘S Association
Carlisle Pa
Cimberland Fir Company
Carlisle Company
Sarah Zane Fire Co
Independence Hose Co
Frederick
Mra. Ware
Lewis F. Cooper
Harry H. Willis
James N. Moling
J. %. Brown
Corporation Court
Penny to Run Excursion From Philadelphia to Winchester
A special passenger train operated by the Reading Railroad will run from Philadelphia to Hagerstown and Winchester on Sunday morning October 29. It marks the first excursion from Philadelphia to this city, with connections planned at Mechanicsburg Carlisle and Chambersburg among others. The outbound train departs Philadelphia at 12 30 a m and arrives Hagerstown about 4 40 with a 6 45 stop in Winchester. return from Winchester is at 5 p m.
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Tae
Phi Iphia Toerstown
Winchester
Revahia Railroad
David N. Bell
Philadelphia
Pennsylvania
Atlantic City
New York
Hagerstown
Mechanicsburg
Carlisle
Kippensburg
Chambersburg
Greekcastle
Martinsburg
Greeks Accept Mudania Pact
The Greeks formally accepted the Mudania armistice agreement and transmitted the acceptance to all signatory powers through the Greek High Commissioner in Constantinople.
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A Ated
Constantinopl
Constantinople
Congressman T W Harrison to Speak at Boyce
Speaking at Boyce, Congressman T W Harrison will address voters Monday October 16 at 8 P M. All residents urged to attend and hear updates on local issues.
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Boyce
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Ward & Larrick, Attys
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Yma
Handley Schools
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