Winchester City Council Reorganizes Amid Finances Strain
The Winchester Common Council elected W. A. Baker as president and named Charles H. Harper as president and Frank H. Krebs as clerk. Mayor F. Amos Shryock pushed to defer all other officer elections until a special meeting. The session focused on the city’s dire finances and delayed pay for police and firemen while banks offered to discount warrants, secured by signed faith agreements from councilmen.
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Common Council
Winchester
W. A. Baker
Charles H. Harper
Frank H. Krebs
F. Amos Shryock
Council
Sks
Shryock
The
Aorte
Henry
Harper
Barr
Sale
Whonth
Public Service
Planes leave New York for five day coast-to-coast race
Thirty seven airplanes begin a 3000 mile race from Roosevelt Field New York to Los Angeles with 16 stops including Middletown McKeesport and Columbus Kansas pilot Earl Rowland led the field into Columbus after McKeesport start while others faced delays A. H. Kreider finished twelfth in Maryland arrival.
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New York
Pacific Coast
Associated Press
Roosevelt Field
N. Y
Los Angeles
Calif
Middletown
McKeesport
Columbus
Ohio
Albert R. Jacobs
Philadelphia
Kansas
Earl Rowland
Witchita
Kans
Rowland
A. H. Kreider
Hagerstowm
K. R. Challenger
Frequent Shifts Of Sentiment In Stock Market
Frequent shifts of speculative sentiment characterized the day in New York markets with wide moves in high priced issues. Nervousness among traders arose from a $214 million rise in stock exchange member loans and expectations of a large weekly Federal Reserve figure to be released after tomorrow's close. Call money stood at 7 percent and total sales reached about 3.9 million shares.
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Associated Press
New York
Stock Exchange
Federal Reserve
Call
Dog reward notice for white dog with orange eye spots
Short classified note offers reward for a white dog with orange spots around the eye. Signed by D. L. Weems. Also appears a help wanted ad from Shenandoah Apple Products Co. seeking applicants as the Strasburg plant begins operations.
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Reward
D. L. Weems
Polish Cloth for Automobiles and Homes Sold by Co
An advertisement notes non lint polishing cloths for auto and household use. Manufactured and sold by Lewis Jones Knitting Co and retailed by John S. Solenberger & Co.
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Lewis Jones Knitting Co
Johns
Solenberger & Co
For Sale Dwelling at 119 North Cameron Street
For sale a modern dwelling with new steam heating and improvements at 119 North Cameron Street, known as W. B. Bakers home. For information contact Fred L. Glaize or Shirley Carter.
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North
Cameron Street
W. B. Baker
Fred L. Glaize
Shirley Carter
Keeler and Beck Acquire Penn Elevator Business
Paul A. Beck and Charles R. Keel are now operating Keeler & Beck after purchasing L. L. Hockman’s Penn Elevator business. They advertise as exclusive distributors of Gold Medal and Ceresota flour and feeds.
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Paul A. Beck
Charles R. Keeler
L.L. Hockman
Penn
Keeler & Beck
Notice of Move to New Business Location
Local business announces relocation to 454 N Market St to continue flour feed and grain sales. Updated contact phone 897 with 9-4-1p-21 notation. Signed by L L Hockman.
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N. Market St
L. L. Hockman
Middletown Band Opens Yard Party Benefit
Middletown Band will perform at a yard party at Vaucluse Station on Thursday night September 6 to benefit the Union S. S. Picnic Association. Sandwiches pies coffee ice cream cakes and soft drinks available.
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Union S. S. Picnic Asso
Vaucluse Station
Over Attends Last Rites For His Father
Charles K. Over of the Pennsylvania Railroad office attended the funeral of his father W. Bennett Over in Newville Pennsylvania. W. Bennett Over di ed Saturday at age 86 after a fall and hip injury worsened by age. He was in harness and hardware business for years and is survived by five sons and three daughters.
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Charles K. Over
Pennsylvania Railroad
Newville
Mr. Over
W. Bennett Over
C. K. Over
J. W. Over
Raymond
Wash
J. G. Over
Shull Divorce Sought in Winchester Court
Mrs. Georgianna Shull files for divorce from Strother Shull in the Corporation Court of Winchester on grounds of desertion. She cites their July 15 1922 Winchester marriage and notes he deserted weeks ago and resides with a daughter from his first marriage. She seeks counsel fees suit money alimony and support based on his janitor salary and four life interest rentals.
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Luft
Corporation Court of
Winchester
Georgianna (Graves) Shul
Strother Shull
Handley School
Grand 87th Birthday of Winchester Banker James B. Russell
James B Russell a prominent financier and bank president in Winchester celebrates his 87th birthday. Born September 5 1841 he joined the Confederate Army and was paroled April 9 1865 at Appomattox. He has led Union Bank of Winchester since 1870 and remains active daily at his Rouss Avenue office.
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James B. Russell
Russell
Tie
Rouss Avenue
Mr. Russell
Appomattox Va
Winchester
Union Bank of Winchester
Fever Outbreak Prompts Eastport Clinic In Annapolis
A public clinic for inoculation opened today in Eastport schoolhouse to curb typhoid fever which has reached 30 cases. The Anne Arundel sanitary commission will meet in Glen Burnie to plan a water line from Annapolis to Eastport as officials seek to halt the outbreak blamed on a contaminated well and eastern water.
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Annapolis
Eastport
Anne Arundel County
Mrs Larrick's Sons Act as Pallbearers at Funeral
Mrs John W Larrick Sr died Monday morning at Memorial Hospital after a lingering illness. Funeral held at 2 PM at her late home 115 Peyton St with pallbearers her sons and relatives. Rev F T McFaden and Rev Charles D Gilkeson led Presbyterian service with choir selections. Burial in Mount Hebron Cemetery. son A R Larrick Jr and others from Glant City Miami Beach Richmond Winchester attended.
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Peyton Street
John W. Larrick
Memorial Hospital
Mount Hebron
PD Rers
Ne Iky
A. R. Larrick
Glant City
Florida
Hugh 8. Larrick
Miami Beach
Jonah L. Larrick
Richmond
The
A. ©. Swimley
Winchester
Clayton Paysen
Pypreellville
Army and Navy Athletic Wounds Are Not Yet Healed
West Point announced the 1929 football schedule adding Illinois and a Pacific coast trip to face Stanford on December 28. The Navy is absent next year and not being considered for 1929, with key games already arranged for 1920.
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Werst Point
N.Y
Army- Navy
William R. Smith
United States Military Academy
West Point
Ilinois
Pacific Coast
Stanford
Navy
United Brethren Conference Set in Roanoke September
The 129th Virginia Conference of the United Brethren Church will convene in Roanoke on September 12 at 9 a.m. presided by Bishop W. M. Bell. Preachers and delegates total 64 and 42 respectively with 19,181 lay members and property values listed. The Winchester church reported a six year debt payoff of $56,713.78, with $5,221.90 raised in 26 minutes and $6,840.17 paid on debt plus interest through August 17, 1928.
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Virginia
West Virginia
Maryland
China
Africa
Philippine Islands
Porto Rico
New Mexico
Japan
United Brethren Church
Winchester
Pattthen
Commercial and Savings Bank
New Theatre Chairs Shown At Emmerts Winchester
Winchester patrons view the new Empire Theatre chairs on display at Emmerts on North Loudoun Street. Frank Boucher, manager for the Shenandoah Valley Theatres Corporation, presents the leather upholstered chairs and a window featuring photos of the new theatre organ decorated by Gordon Alken.
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Winchester Theatre
Empire Theatre
Emmert’s
North Loudoun Street
Frank Boucher
Shenandoah Valley Theatres Corporation
New- Theatre
Gordon Alken
New Dixie Coach Line Opens Daily Route Hagerstown to Front Royal
Dixie Coach Line announces daily service between Hagerstown Maryland and Front Royal Virginia under EH V Hull. The Hagerstown departure stops at Colonial Hotel, passing Sharpsburg Shepherdstown Charles Town Berryville Millwood White Post and Riverton before a single Front Royal return trip each day. A separate notice lists a first grade class opening September 24 at 22 8 Main St.
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Dixie Coach Line, Inc
EH. V. Hull
Pioneer Tis
Maryland
Hagerstown
Front Royal
Colonial Hotel
Sharpsburg
Shepherdstown
Charles Town
Berryville Millwood
White Post
Riverton
Front Ryoal
Land Sale Lease and Option Notice in Winchester
Public notice announces the sale by lease and option on 10 acres of land by Winchester Vineyard Company on Thursday September 6 at 2 PM. The Fort Loudoun School invites inquiries to registrar Miss Mary E. Bush at 435 North Loudoun Street or by phone 505-W regarding the September 10 opening and related music class by Miss Cochran.
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Winchester Vineyard Company
Fort Loudoun
Mary E. Bush
North Loudoun Street
Drought Cuts Apple Prospects Across Continental Europe
Drought worsens fruit forecasts in Germany, Holland, and central Europe with expected small to medium crops of apples and pears. U.S. outlook notes smaller continental supplies but potential early access for American fruit as northern Europe sees mixed conditions and continued heat.
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Star
Washington
Foreign Service
Steere
Berlin
Germany
Czechoslovakia
Switzerland
Italy
Yug
Central
United States
France
Holland
Rmany
Andern
Rhineland
Winter Onion Sets for Sale Winchester Seed 60
Onion sets available for sale labeled Winchester Seed 60 with 9 5 1p 2t codes. Listed as cepa variety, vendor markets winter availability.
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Cepa Winchester
School Registration Deadline Announced for September
The last day for school registration is Thursday September 6. Students not registered by then may be barred from entry in the days after registration. Grades 1-3 Kerring, grades 4-12 Handley Bul. (1p-11) H. 8S. Duffey.
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Kerring
Handley Bul
Duffey
Notice to Applicants for City Positions in Winchester
The City Council will receive applications for city positions at the office of the city manager in Winchester City Hall up to noon on Saturday September 8, 1928. By order of Common Council, Frank H. Krebs, Clerk.
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Fae
Winchester
Canners and Ciders Campers at Shenandoah Apple Co
The Shenandoah Apple Pre Corporation in Strasburg Virginia is receiving campers for a program related to canning and cider production. Details indicate a 9-4-1p-6t schedule or code used in the facility operations.
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Shenandoah Apple Pre Corporation
Strasburg, Va
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Sandy Baker
C. H. Harper
Phare
Winchester Steam Laundry
North Braddock Street
Penna
Viola Gentry
George E. Cryer
California Air Race Committee
National Air Races
Gbr
Shenandoah Apple Products CO
Strasburg
AJ. Smith
Mrs. Over
James B.russell
Moling
F. T. McFaden
Presbyterian Church
Charles. D. Gilkeson
Army
Quai d’Orsay
Paris
Frank B. Kellogg
Liiand
United Brethren Conference
Roanoke
Winchester Church
Emmert
Main St
K. H. Taylor
Braddock St
Rice
Nord
City of Winchester
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