Road financing by bonds or tax plan debated by Virginia official
State Senator J. Brad Beverley of The Plains Fauquier County advocates open discussion on funding Virginia road construction. He weighs two options bonds totaling 50 million dollars or a gasoline tax increase while noting current taxes and federal aid remain unchanged. He warns opinions vary among experts and officials. Continued on page 7.
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J. Brad Beverley
the Plains
Fauquier County
We State
Peerie
Coleman
Bankers’ Committee
News- Leader
Welfare Commissioner Bane Visits Winchester For Juvenile Court Talks
Mr. Frank Bane of Richmond Virginia, welfare board commissioner, arrived in Winchester to discuss juvenile court cases and related welfare matters. He is expected to return to Richmond this afternoon.
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Mr. Bane
Winchester
Frank Bane
Richmond
Ie Welfare
Welfare Board
Three More Navy Victims Washed Up Near Santa Barbara
The AP reports three additional navy victims washed ashore near the hulls of destroyers at Handa, north of Santa Barbara, after the September 8 disaster. Total bodies recovered reach 17 as 22 men were lost in the wreck with seven destroyers ashore.
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Agsdgiated Press
Santa Barbara
Cal
Handa
For Sale Notice from F M Reynolds
For sale a 4 ton Debby trick described as overhauled with fine configuration and a surprising price. Listing attributed to F M Reynolds with date 10 10 1p 11.
Citizens' 18 Cent Gasoline For Sale At Local Stations
An old clipping notes gasoline priced at 18 cents a gallon offered at H. W. Ebert's and at Collis and Wagner and Rouss Garage. The item reflects typical street promotions of the era.
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H. W. Ebert’s
Collis and Wagner
Rouss
Golden Wedding Anniversary of Mr and Mrs Harmer
The Washington Herald reports Mr William H Harmer and Mrs Harmer celebrated their golden wedding anniversary at 829 Kansas Avenue NW. Married in Harpers Ferry at Bolivar M E Church they have a long Treasury career with Harmer retiring on his 80th birthday. Mrs Harmer, born February 22 in Harpers Ferry, is 74. They are visiting Winchester with Mrs Winkfield on North Kent Street.
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William H.harmer
Kansas Avenue Northwest
Harpers Ferry
Bolivar Methodist Episcopal Church
Harmer
Davenport
Treasury Department
W. Va
Winchester
John Winkfield
North Kent Street
Rev Dr Bulla’s Berkeley Home Destroyed in Fire
The home of Rev Dr Charles D Bulla presiding elder of the San Francisco district was burned in the Berkeley fire destroying valuable books on Methodism California history rare Wesleyan photographs and documentary material Unable to determine exact totals but the loss is described as great and the family is safe and sound with sympathy offered by the Pacific Methodist Advocate
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Berkeley
Cal
Charles D. Bulla
Braddock Street Methodist Episcopal Church
San Francisco
Pacific Methodist Advocate
Charles’d. Bulla
California
Europe
Food prices rise further in 51 city survey
Retail food prices across 51 cities rose another 2 percent from August 15 to September 15. Los Angeles Louisville and St Louis led with about 4 percent increases. Baltimore and Richmond posted about 3 and 2 percent respectively. The year ending September 15 shows increases from 11 percent in Cleveland to 3 percent in Seattle. For rent and sale notices appear: brick dwelling at 319 West Leicester and a Corona typewriter offered for 35 dollars at Star Office.
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Associated Press
Washington
Bureau of Labor Statistics
Los Angeles
Louisville
St. Louis
Baltimore
Richmond
Cleveland
Seattle
Corona
Lott
Salvation Army to Hold Thursday Night Meetings
The Salvation Army will stage Thursday evening meetings through autumn and winter. A pastor from a town church will address the gatherings, with special music provided. The public is urged to attend this and all subsequent meetings.
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Salvation Army
Miss Perkins to wed Englishman in Virginia aristocracy
Miss Alice Perkins daughter of the Langhorne sisters and niece of Lady Astor will marry the Hon Reginald Winn third son of the late Lord and Lady St Oswald of Nostall Yorkshire England The engagement was announced by Mrs A Ronald Tree Winn born 1889 served in WWI as lieutenant of the Fifth Grenadier Guards.
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Associated Press
New York
Alice Perkins
Langhorne
Virginia
Lady Astor
Reginald Winn
Lord
Lady St. Oswald
Nostal
Yorkshire
England
Papyrus Stakes Speed in Belmont Workout Before Zev Race
Papyrus the English Derby winner dazzled at Belmont Park with a 1 mile in 1 38 3 5 and a mile plus furlong in 1 51 2 5 speed trial. Ridden by Donaghue the English colt was not fully extended ahead of Saturdays international races with Zev.
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Associated Press
New York
Papyrus
Belmont Park
Zev
Donaghue
Governors Take Up Farmer's Ills
Governors from states across the country meet in Baden Indiana to discuss state and national questions. The agenda centers on agricultural problems and farmers concerns.
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Associated Press
Baden
Ind
Rescue Efforts Falter In Utah Apex Mine Cave In
Rescue parties at the Utah Apex metal mine near Bingham report tapping sounds from entombed miners after 36 hours of efforts to reach them. Four crews work through rock and burning timber seeking four workers and the superintendent thought buried with little hope of survival.
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Associated Press
Bingham
Utah
Utah-Apex Metal Mines
Utah-Apex
Dr Caleb Ridley Klan Leader Arrested for Dwi
Atlanta October reports Rev Caleb Ridley imperial kludd of the Ku Klux Klan and former Central Baptist Church pastor was charged with being drunk and operating an automobile. He appeared in police court, was released on $500 bond, and the case postponed to Saturday.
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Associated Press
Atlanta
Caleb A. Ridley
Imperial Kludd
The
Ku Klux Klan
Central Baptist Church of
Caleb Ridley
Knights of the Ku Klux Klan
Peachtree Street
Ridley
Central Baptist Church
Tuberculosis Awareness Clinic Dates To Fight Disease
Medical experts explain tuberculosis is caused by a germ and spread by inhalation or contaminated food. Early symptoms include persistent cough and chest pain. prompt clinic exams across several days in Winchester and nearby towns aim to locate the disease and start treatment.
South Dakota Ford-for-Presidency Club Formed
Organization of a South Dakota branch of the Ford-for-Presidency Club with headquarters at Watersford has been completed and announced today in Sioux Falls.
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Associated Press
Sioux Falls
South Dakota
National
Ford-for-Presidency Club
Waters Ford, SD
Citizens' gas 18 cents price clash court case
H W Evert and Collis and Wagner are involved in a Citizens' Gas dispute concerning an 18 cent rate. The brief item notes a 10-8 one-page transcript.
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H. W. Evert
Collis
Wagner
New York Dry Drive Targets Salons in Manhattan
District Attorney Hayward announces 54 injunction suits to close saloons, cafes, and cabarets as federal efforts to enforce Prohibition expand in New York. He cites a card index of about 1,100 open saloons and notes prices for near beer and whiskey as the dry campaign intensifies in the city.
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Associated Press
United States
Hayward
New York
Ugh
Manhattan
German Women Stage Food Riot
In Gelsenkirchen Ruhr Valley on October 18 a mob of women attacked the Manesmann Iron Works administration building protesting unpaid wages for their husbands. They raided food shops and farms, seizing a cow, pigs, and chickens in at least one instance.
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Associated Press
Gelsenkirchen
Ruhr Valley
Manesmann Iron Works
Standard Cuts Gasoline Price Across New Jersey Territory
The Standard Oil Company of New Jersey follows Gull Oil Company with a 2 cent per gallon price cut. Tank wagon rates now run from 15 1 2 to 18 1 2 cents per gallon across the territory.
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Hystile Associated Pree
New York
Standard Oil Company of
New Jersey
Gull Oil Company
Ihs
Ex-Premier Lloyd George Skips Winchester on U S Tour
Former British prime minister Lloyd George left Chicago by train for Springfield Illinois as his American tour resumed. His party’s itinerary was set before departure and did not include Winchester or the Shenandoah Valley despite reports.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Lloyd George
Springfield
Ill
Andrew Bell
Chamber of Commerce
Winchester
Lower
Shenandoah Valley
Virginia
Ingland
New York
Jackson
Winchester Firemen Told to Attend Union Service
Firemen are asked to attend a union religious service for Winchester firemen at the Empire Theater next Sunday afternoon October 21. Meet at the hall and march in a body. All city firemen are invited. Russell Potts secretary. Sarah Zafie Fire Co.
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Union
Winchester
Empire Theater
Trustees Sale of Amos Payne Farm near Winchester
The limestone farm totaling about ten acres with twelve acres of white oak timber will be sold in front of the Court House in Winchester on Saturday November 3. The property offers a desirable home site and features a valuable timber component.
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Clearbrook
Court House
Winchester
Fresh Fish Prices At Local Market
Local fish prices show Spanish mackerel at 0e per pound and butterfish at 25e per pound while gar fish and other varieties are listed at 20c per pound. Market details emphasize fresh catch and daily availability.
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CG. P
Mevicar
Susie Lee Phillippi Weds John C. Glenn in Rural Retreat
Former Handley School teacher Susie Lee Phillippi wed John C. Glenn in a Lutheran ceremony at Rural Retreat Virginia on October 16. The bride taught in Handley Schools Roanoke area last term. Mr. Glenn works in Roanoke and they will reside there.
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J. Davis Phillippi
Rural Retreat
Susie Lee Phillippi
John C. Glenn
Glenn
Haddley
Rochester
Roanoke
Cline Released After Grilling in Maryland Slaying Case
Harry Cline, 17, son of John and Rebecca Cline, was released after hours of questioning about the murders of his parents two miles north of Hagerstown Maryland. He insisted he knew nothing of the deaths and said he found his father and mother after returning to an orchard for his noon meal. No description match has tied any suspect to the crime.
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Associated Press
Hagerstown
Harry Cline
John
Rebecca Cline
Cline
Garrett Trial Advances As Key Witnesses Testify
In Cumberland Va on October 18 the Garrett trial sped forward as both sides indicated the defendant County Clerk Ry Garrett and his brother Les Garrett would take the stand. The defense argued Rev. Pierce knew details of the Chandler shooting last May and asserts the Pierce killing followed from that event. Witnesses testified to alleged threats by the minister against R C Garrett as court adjourned for dinner.
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Associated Press
Gumberland T “Hous Va
White
Les C. Garrett
Pierce
Detense
A. M. Chandler
Chandler
L. ©. Garrett
R. C. Garrett
Light in The Dark at Empire Theatre Featured
Hope Hampton stars in The Light In The Dark at the Empire Theatre today. The program promises mystery romance and drama from start to finish. Also upcoming Paramount film To The Last Man and a new daily comedy.
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Hope Hampton
Empire Theatre
Paramount
Zane Grey
Moose Club Session After Lodge Meeting
The Moose Club will hold a session tonight immediately after the lodge meeting.
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Moose Club
Moose Club President Addressed by DR C B HARLOE
DR C B HARLOE, president, is noted in correspondence or remarks regarding the Moose Club. The document references the club leadership and a communications context specific to the Moose Club President.
Help Wanted and Items For Sale in City Notices
Employment ads seek store counters, a dishwasher at Fairfax Hotel, and a refined couple seeking room and board with baby. Also offered is two classic cars, a 1922 Ford Touring and a 1920 Buick Roadster, for sale by H. W. Ebert.
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H. W
Care Star
H. W. Ebert
For Sale 16 Acres in Godfrey S Miller Estate
Property listing notes 16 acres for sale on South Stewart Street adjoining Handley Schools. Belongs to the Godfrey S Miller estate. Interested buyers contact W C Miller at 18 1p eed 1.
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Stewart — Street
Godfrey S. Miller
Handley Schools
Fire, Arson, and Murder Allegedly Tangle New York Case
Fire destroyed a Brooklyn home killing six people with William Ford and Keim accused of murder arson. James Lynch and a third man are witnesses. Ford’s son-in-law Keim was to testify. A complex motive involving a feud and a Broadway playrelated dispute is noted as context for the fatal blaze.
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Associated Press
New York
Brooklyn
Williams
Ford
Keim
Br N
Anderson
Keli
Bik
Empire Theatre Presents Just M f in a Hilarious Farce
Empire Theatre opens a lively farce lineup featuring Nora Bayes and Jules Hurtig in Just M f with the Essie Berths Honeymoon Farce. The production, praised for its humor and strong cast, plays to capacity. ticket prices range 75 cents to 1.80 including orchestra and balcony seating plus tax.
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Empire Theatre
Jules Hurtig
Esse Berts
Nora Bayes
Apeimie Mati
Anna Nichols
St Fayette
France
Bulb Sale Notes and Loan Rates at Miller's
Fragmentary ad notes fall bulb varieties Hyacinth Narcissus and other bulbs. It also mentions Miller's offering money to loan on favorable rates in amounts unspecified and references T. Russ.
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Miller’s
Borah backs drive to ease tax burdens in Congress
Senator William Borah of Idaho urged a tax reduction drive during the opening session of Congress. He favored proactive coal legislation as part of proposals to relieve the nation's tax burdens.
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New York
Needlework Guild Hosts Visitors in Winches
Mr. Robert Barr visits his niece Mrs Huntsberry on North Main as guests, with Messrs Butler Wrathen Willey of Berryvill and other locals in attendance for the Needlework Guild events.
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Robert Barr
Mr. Huntsberry
North Main
Messrs
Butler Wrathen Willey
Berryvill
Winches
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