Winchester Hosts Welcome Dance Circles For New Resident Gilpin
Mrs. R E Byrd hosted a welcome to Winchester card party and supper at Amherst Street for Mrs. Henry B. Gilpin who has moved here. About fifty guests attended as the Gilpins prepare to reside in a new home on Washington Street. Lions club invites Girls Athletic Association to Halloween dance at the George Washington Hotel with Frederick Lions and ladies as guests.
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Girls’ Athletic Association
George Washington Hotel
Fredwoe
Allen Hawthorne
H. Russell Potts
Herbert S. Larrick
Joseph Newlin
Kenneth Rush
Crisman Hockman
D. H. Sencindiver
Leonard Sirbaugh
Big Lions
Frederick
Hallowe
Winchester
Roanoke Mayor Heads League of Va Municipalities
Lynchburg Oct 28 Charles D Fox mayor of Roanoke was elected President and Newport News chosen for the next meeting of the League of Virginia Municipalities. The 22nd annual convention at the Virginian Hotel closed after two days of sessions on municipal problems. Heth Tyler mayor of Norfolk spoke on cities needs and FF W Sanford mayor of Farmville spoke for smaller towns as resolutions were adopted.
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Lynchburg
Charles D Fox
Roanoke
Newport News
League of Virginia
Virginian Hotel
Heth Tyler
Norfolk
FF. W. Sanford
Farmville
Ruth Elder Arrives in Paris in New Clothes
Ruth Elder arrives at the tomb of the French Unknown Soldier with co-pilot George W. Haldeman in Paris. Thousands stand silent around the Arc de Triomphe as she places a wreath and salutes a veteran watchman, then seeks rest at her hotel.
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Associated Press
Paris
Ruth Elder
George W. Haldeman
Ruth
Napoleonic Monument
le Bourget
Barton K. Yount
Sidney Weil
National Aeronautic Association
Miss Elder
Ernest Ardoin
Ruht
Will Jardine Quit His Cabinet Post
Reports from administration sources said Secretary Jardine might resign with December 1 cited as a possible departure date. President Coolidge was reportedly seeking a successor while Florida citrus interests floated Jardine for an administrative marketing role. Names tied to the agricultural post included Robert D. Carey and M. Dixon.
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Associated Press
Washington
Jardine
Coolidge
Florida
Robert D. Carey
Wyoming
President Coolidge
Farm Commission
M. Dixon
Monana
Rear Admiral Helm Dies In Washington
Rear Admiral James Meredith Helm, retired, died in Washington of heart disease. He collapsed after a visit to his wife. The report notes his long naval career and service during wartime.
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Helm
Washington
Associated Press
James Meredith Helm
Wheat export boom despite tighter world stocks
United States wheat exports for the four months ending next Monday are expected to reach or surpass last year’s totals despite forecasts of lower world import needs. Domestic outflow since July 1 has topped 100 million bushels and may reach 110 million by November 1, with Argentina and Australia supplies prompting price effects. Corn and oats futures show mixed movement on favorable weather and strong European demand.
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United States
North America
Argentina
Australia
Kansas
Oklahomaa
Europe
Butter Production May Rise 25 Percent
Chicago report notes ideal weather across producing regions may lift butter making this fall. Opinions vary on the extent of the rise, with some forecasting a modest gain and others a 25 percent increase. Net withdrawals from storage in four main markets fall by 543,503 pounds from last week and 1,026,501 pounds from a year ago.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Bears Force Market Down at Opening in New York
Irregular opening stock movements gave way to a clear downward trend as bear pressure pushed United States Steel below 129. The day closed weak with about 1.1 million shares traded. Weekly financial report notes hectic conditions, uncertain outlook, and limited recoveries amidst steel and oil earnings declines.
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Associated Press
New York
United States
General Motors Corporation
United States Steel Corporation
Bethlehem Steel
Steel
U. S. Steel Common
Houston
Radio Corporation
Rosseau
Continental
Fidelity Phenix
Rev J S Sibley Visits Town Today
The Rev J S Sibley former pastor of the Presbyterian Church was in Winchester for a short visit renewing acquaintances. He now serves at First Presbyterian Church in Shelbyville Tennessee. He left Winchester twenty three years ago and has not returned since then. He noted the town has grown considerably. He is accompanied by Mrs Sibley and they visited Washington where their son William Sibley had been critically ill but is now better.
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J. S. Sibley
Presbyterian Church
Winchester
Shelbyville
Tenn
First Presbyterian Church
Sibley
Washington
William Sibley
Newspapers Lose Fight On Rates
Harrisburg October 29 The Public Service Commission dismissed the complaint by the Pennsylvania Newspaper Publishers Association and members against 19 railroads over baggage car rates for transporting newspapers. The commission ruled the rates are neither discriminatory nor unreasonable.
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Associated Press
Harrisburg
Pennsylvania Newspaper Publishers Asociation
Public Service Commision
Two Killed When Train Hits Bus in Calumet City
Gary dispatch reports a Purple Swan bus carrying University of Missouri students to Chicago collided with a Pennsylvania railroad passenger train at Calumet City. Ralph Rhoades of St. Louis, 21, and an unidentified man 50 to 60 were killed. eight others, mainly students, were injured as about 20 people rode the vehicle. Absent source details.
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Associated Press
Gary
Ind
University of Missouri
Chicago
Missouri-Northwestern
Pennsylvania Railroad
Calumet City
Ralph Rhoades
St. Louis
Bell Telephone System
Red Cross The Greatest Mother In The World
A young man left home seeking adventure, fell ill and stranded far from home. The Red Cross aided with food clothing and medical care while contacting his family. The mother wired money for his return, expressing gratitude and praising the Red Cross for its humane service. Miss Stowers assisted in verifying the case and securing help.
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Red Cross Publicity Bureau
Red Cross
Miss Stowers
Sinclair Linked With Fall's Liberty Bonds Probe
Washington reports government witnesses connected Harry F. Sinclair to the Continental Trading Company, once holding 280 500 dollars in Liberty Bonds later found with M. T. Everhart, son in law of Albert B. Fall. Justice Siddons ruled Everhart immunity prevents disclosure of his informant. The move puzzled special counsel as Everhart invoked immunity and refused to answer further questions.
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Washington
Harry F. Sinclair
Continental Trading Company
M. T. Everhart
Albert 13
Teapot Dome
Everhart
Justice Siddons
Special Ail
Mrs Grim Hart In Auto Collision Near Stephens City
Mrs Edward Grim was badly hurt when a car driven by her son Holmes Grim collided head on with another vehicle south of Stephens City. Dr Montgomer said injuries were painful but not serious. Two children in the Grim car were unhurt.
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Stephens City
Edward Grim
Holmes Grim
Grim
Montgomer
War Ace Plans New York to Rome Flight in December
Cesare a Bell, famed Italian war ace, announced he will attempt a 4,500 mile flight from New York to Rome in December with three companions. The route would be all south, via the Azores, the north coast of Africa and Sardinia. The article also notes Teozintle, a wild grass of Mexico, as believed ancestor of modern American corn.
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Associated Press
New York
Cesare
Abelli
Rome
Azores
Africa
Sardinia
Oranda Happenings Note Small Apple Harvest and Local Visits
Oranda Virginia October news notes a small apple crop with average quality, farmers rushing to seed wheat after drought. Rev F B Snapp leaves for a protracted meeting at Ephesus church of Christ in Westmoreland. Mrs Geneva Racey visits Martinsburg. Walter Flagte and family visit Woodstock. Mrs Ella Powers visits Strasburg. J M Miller visits Romney. M M Orndorff hosts daughter near Stephens City. Evelyn Brumback visits Winchester. Rachael Tevalt of Cedar Creek bridge visits M M Orndorff family. Alberta Stickley and daughter move into Woodmen Hall on Main Street.
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Oranda
F. B. Snapp
Ira
Ephesus Church of Christ
Westmoreland County
Geneva Racey
Martinsburg
Charles Hodson
Walter Flagte
Woodstock
J. . McClanahan
Ella Powers
Strasburgh
M. M. Orndorfft
J. M. Miller
Kenneth
Romney
W. Va
M. M. Orndorff
C. O. Watson
Stephens City
J. M. Brumback
Evelyn
Winchester
Rachael Tevalt
Cedar Creek Bridge
Alberta Stickley
B. C. Yowery
Woodmen
Howse
Main Street
Admiral Magruder Says He Considers Incident Closed
Admiral Thomas P. Magruder said the controversy with Secretary Wilbur over navy administration criticisms is closed. He was relieved from command of the Fourth Naval District after a detachment order and will report to Washington on or about November 5. President Coolidge refused a review of the matter. He does not know when his Philadelphia Navy Yard headquarters will be relinquished or when Admiral Latimer will assume command.
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Philadelphia
Thomas P. Magruder
Wilbur
Navy
Fourth Naval District
Coolidge
Magruder
Washington
Philadlphia Navy
Juhan L. Latimer
Treasury Demands Tax Cut Not Exceeding 300 Million
Washington reports the Treasury will press for a tax reduction under 300 million dollars as administration officials prepare to present to the House Ways and Means Committee. Figures suggest the surplus this year may be as low as 250 million, with little expectation of a higher cut.
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Treasury
Washington
The
House
Ogden Mills
Little Hope
Baltimore Salesman Ed Engleman Found Dead in Woods
In Baltimore on October 29, Edward H. Engleman a Hirridge Maryland salesman was found dead with a pistol in his hand in a wooded area near Elkridge after police traced his disappearance from an abandoned car found earlier. Family said ill health prompted threats to take his own life. Police had been searching since last night.
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Associated Press
Baltimore
Edward H. Engleman
Hirridge
Bengleman
Seach
Engleman
Elkridge
Rest Personal family moves into Shenandoah parsonage
Rest Sunday school notes a home department service on Sunday morning at 11 o clock with special conduct by Mr Neel. The first Bible class met at Mrs F O Mouldens home. Rest Sunday school to hold rally services on Sunday November 6 at 8 o'clock. Visitors and local residents are welcomed. Several residents and guests from Berryville Hagerstown and Florida are mentioned as visiting or en route.
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Shenandoah Junction
Beall
Neel
Home Department
Rest
F. O. Moulden
Harry Stipe
Victor Ridgeway
Little Gan
Garland Snider
Berryville
Louise Hinton
Gaithersburg
Methodist Home For
W. J. Flowers
Vaucluse
Frances Moulden
Hagerstown
Clarence Kershner
Herbert Hickson
Duckworth
Apple Brok
Florida
H. B. Sell
R. EB. Young
St. Petersburg
Fla
Pennsylvania
Cement Company Plans Meeting Stiff Foreign Competition
The North American Cement Corporation, led by Frederick W. Kelley, explains dividend changes and cash reinvestment to strengthen finances amid foreign cement competition. Prices have fallen due to foreign imports and currency effects. company plans further changes requiring substantial expense to remain competitive.
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Cement Company
North American Cement Corporation
Loring
Winchester
Baltimore
Frederick W. Kelley
Baltimore Sun
Ter
Poration
Securiment and Lime Company
Town
Thousands of Shriners to Attend Martinsburg Frolic
Osiris Temple and Nobles of the Mystic Shrine of Wheeling plan a large Martinsburg event on November 10. About 1,200 visitors are expected as Shrine units arrive by 7 AM from Wheeling via the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad. Activities include ceremonial, banquet, and dance at Apollo building with Shenandoahans providing music. Hotel Berkeley hosts registration and visiting nobles. Winchester residents anticipate a festive day.
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Osiris
Ancient
der Nobles
Wheeling
Natton Apollo
Marin Street
Shenandoahans
Hotel Berkeley
Baltimore and Ohio
Martinburg
Winchester
Martinsburg
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Lee Heights
Virginia’ Bear
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W. A. Sale
National Avenue
Handley High
Staunton
L. M. Brown
G. F. House
James F. Hughes
Washingston
H. H. Startzman
Westinghouse Electric and Manufacturing Company
Helen Hardy
West Virginia University
Morgantown
Mrs
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Robert G. Montgomery
Bryant Electric Company
Mr. Seaberry Davies
University of Virginia
Julian ¥. Ward
Mrs. Drury Clevenger
L. H. Pence
Paul Stickley
Harrisonburg
Harry Carper
New Lodge Hall
Amanda Robey
Capon Springs
M. L. Bland
A. H. Bentzel
Alice Bentzel
Ruth McCann
Betty Ann Thomas
Visitation Convent
Miss McCann
Blair Hahn
R. S. Smith
Taylor Hahn
Miss Virginia Smith
P. M. McCormick
Mr. Smiveley
Mrs. Snively
Jacob Streit
Alexander Barrie
R. &. Byrd
Washington, D. C
A. M. Baker
Richmond
League of Va
Huntsberry
Atlantic Flyer
Unknown
Albania
Red Gross
Sinclair
Fall
Liberty Bonds
Mrs. Grim Hart
Esai
West
Petes
W.johnson
QUIN
Admiral Magruder
Balto
Christian Endeavor Social
United Brethren Church
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