Widening of Pike eln Shenandoah County Start Fall
Shenandoah Valley Inc officials met to back a plan by the State Highway Commission to widen the Valley Pike in Shenandoah county starting around November. The project envisions an eighty foot right of way and twenty eight foot roadbed to allow three cars to pass, with funding for at least five miles north of the county line.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Highway Commission
Henry G. Shirley
Valley Pike Movement Committee of
Shenandoah Valley, Inc
Richmond
Shenandoah County
Valley Pike
Shirley
New Market
Rockingham - Shenandoah
Mr. Shirley
Col
H. J. Benchoff
Percy T. Loth
Shenandoah
Virginia
Alleghany Co
Rockbridge County
Augusta County
Rockingham County
B. T. Brown
Endless Caverns
Rockinham County
Sirley
Rockingham-Shenandoah
State Commission
Youth Held For Forgery And Theft Of Fowls
Fauver, a county youth, is jailed on charges of stealing about 40 chickens from W. H. Himelright at Mount Williams and selling them to a Strasburg dealer. He allegedly used the alias R. S. Cooley to obtain a 19 check, forging Cooley's name to cash it. Prosecution may occur in Frederick county for theft and in Shenandoah county for forgery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. Himelright
Mount Williams
Strasburg
Fauver
R. S. Cooley
Harrison & Harrison Move Office to 22 Rouss Ave
Professional notice states Harrison and Harrison have relocated to 22 Rouss Avenue in rooms previously used by Warren Rice, Esquire, located directly above the Winchester Credit Corp.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrison & Harrison
Rouss Ave
Warren Rice
Winchester Credit Corp
Laymen denounce political clergy in Virginia pulpits
In a signed statement by 133 lay members and supporters of the Southern Methodist Church from the Tazewell district Virginia, ministers in Asheville are accused of promoting Herbert Hoover and bending church policy to partisan ends, risking church unity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond
Southern Methodist Church
Tazewell
Virginia
Holstod Conference
Dru Ce
Asheville
N. C
Herbert Hoover
Henry C. Stuart
George C. Perry
B. T. Wilson
The
Methodist Episcopal Church
South
Democratic Organization of
Republican Party
Républican Party
Schoolhouse door lessons and booze crackdown spark housing shift
The piece notes that youths must approach the schoolhouse for lessons and threatens padlocking liquor outlets, predicting more people living in cars. It also claims parental government has overthrown the U S government, while the official stance denies overthrow of the United States government.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
British Trade Warns Against Miniature Apples Imports
A Liverpool firm of fruit merchants warns against large arrivals of miniature and immature apples to English markets. The August week totals show 21 000 barrels 18 000 boxes and 1 700 baskets with prices falling. The letter flags Virginia summer varieties and Staymans Ben Davis as poorly timed exports and notes Virginia fruit prices at auction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Liverpol
Beng
Liverpool
Virgininia
York
County Couple Secures Marriage License After Delay
Petry J. Kerns and Miss Genevieve O. Light of Gainesboro obtained a marriage license last night after difficulty. They went to police headquarters between 7 and 8 pm and were directed to the circuit clerk’s office where Deputy Clerk Blanche Noonan issued the license. The couple declined to name their minister or explain the delay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Petry J. Kerns
Genevieve O. Light
Gainesboro
John Coolidge Reports For Work Ahead of Schedule
John Coolidge son of President Coolidge entered his railroad career by reporting for duty at 8 20 am in New Haven Connecticut joining the clerical staff of the New York New Haven and Hartford system. He will work under J A Droege general manager and begin with routine duties in the heart of train operation for southern New England.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
New Haven, Conn
John Coolidge
President Coolidge
New York, New Haven
Hartford
J. A. Droege
New Haven
New England
Rosenmeyer Deed Records to Farmers and Merchants Bank
A deed recorded in the Corporation Court clerk's office conveys the Rosenmeyer property at Nos. 108 and 110 North Loudoun Street to the Farmers and Merchants National Bank and Trust Company. Signed by Emma Rosenmeyer and Frieda Rosenmeyer, the $31,500 transaction covers the three story brick store and residence property adjoining the bank building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corporation Court Clerk
Rosenmeyer
Loudoun Street
Farmers and Merchants National Bank and Trust Company
Emma. Rosenmeyer
Frieda Rosenmeyer
North
Bank
Eye strain myths debunked by eye expert
An eye expert declares that fine needle work does not cause eye strain. It doesn't anymore anyway. The remark is part of a collection of brief items noting evolving opinions and light commentary on everyday concerns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rochester Democrat and Chronicle
Too Many Wives Proves Undoing of A Baltimore Man
William C. Heller, sought since a wholesale meat delivery truck driver was found abandoned in Annapolis a month ago, was held by police. Detectives said his troubles stemmed from having two wives. They reported he avoided poisoning tablets after arrest and acknowledged a second wife, Zell Wade, whom he married recently in Springfield, Louisiana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
William C. Heller
Annapolis
Washington
Keller
Catherine Keller
Zell Wade
Springfield
Rush of Money Sparks Market Rally on Opening Day
Wild speculation for the advance resumed in the New York stock market after early irregularity. Pool specialties jumped 3 to 14 points as many issues hit new highs for the year or longer. Credit concerns eased when news of ample call money at 7 1/2 percent renewal figures circulated. Close was strong with about 4,000,000 shares traded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Fined in Court for Possessing Liquor Near Nain
George Kerns of near Nain in this county was fined 50 dollars and costs and given a 30 day jail sentence suspended on a charge of illegal liquor possession. The arrest followed a complaint by Ernest Shirley claiming he had partaken of liquor allegedly furnished by a woman, with Kerns present. A sheriff’s search found less than a pint of liquor at Kerns’ place.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Kerns
Nain
Ernest Shirley
Kern
Kerns
Infant Dies After Brief Illness in Baltimore Home
Floyd Hartley Bitcock Jr., five months old, died at ten o'clock yesterday morning at his parents’ home at 711 South Loudoun Street after a brief illness from cholera infantum. Funeral held at 10:30 this morning from the house with Rev. Murray D. Mitchell of Bradock Street Methodist Episcopal Church South officiating. Burial in Mount Hebron Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Floyd Hartley Bitcock, Jr
Floyd H. Pitcock
South
Loudoun Street
Murray D. Mitchell
Braddock Street Methodist Episcopal Church
Mount Hebron Cemetery
Gov Ritchie to Address Regional Red Cross Meet
Governor Ritchie will speak at the two Maryland regional Red Cross conferences this week held in Hagerstown and Salisbury. About 45 chapters from Maryland Virginia West Virginia and Pennsylvania will attend with national Red Cross leaders including John Barton Payne and Walter Davidson. Discussions cover opportunities and responsibilities in Red Cross service and roll call plans for the twelfth annual drive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hagerstown
Ritchie
John Barton Payne
American Red Cross
Washington
Walter Davidson
Red Cross
Douglas Griesemer
Roll Call
Salisbury
Winchester and Frederick County chapter attends Hagerstown conference
The Winchester and Frederick County chapter is represented at the Hagerstown regional conference today by Rev. Robert B. Nelson as chairman Miss Martha E. Stolwer and Mrs Claude B. Stickley junior work chair Mrs. R. T. Barton Mrs. W. A. Baker and Miss Carrie Lupton serve alongside.
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Winchester and Frederick County
Hagerstown
Robert B. Nelson
Martha BE. Stowers
Claude B. Stickley
R. T. Barton
W. A. Baker
Carrie Lupton
Pictures Only At Colonial Theatre Tonight And Tomorrow
The Colonial Theatre screens only pictures tonight and tomorrow replacing a revue. Features include Say It With Sables with Francis X Bushman Margaret Livingston and Helene Chadwick tonight and Beware of Blonds with Matt Moore Roy D Arcy and Doroth Revier tomorrow. Matinee 2 and 3 30 p m and evening shows 7 30 and 9 with 10 15 25c matinee and 15 25 35c at night. The Dixie Darlings a top tabloid show comes Thursday to Saturday September 27 28 29 with Johnny Bozo Mattie in the lineup and is billed as one of the finest showcases in the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colonial Theatre
Tomor— Row
Francis X. Bushman
Margaret Livingston
Helene Chadwick
Tomorro Matt Moore
Roy D'Arcy
Doroth Revier
Winchester
Frank M. Boucher
Johnny
Bozo
Mattie
Honeymoon Limited Company
Colonial
Low Rate Florida Excursions from Washington
Advertises low rate trips to both Florida coasts at one fare from Washington. Mentions Sea board Air Line Railway, located at 714 Fourteenth St. N. W. Washington, D C, with schedule references 1p4 and 11.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Seaboard Air Line Railway
Fourteenth St. N. W. Washington
BD. C
Virginia Democrats pledge full support for Smith ticket
Richmond reports the Democratic State Central Committee adopted a resolution urging active backing of the entire Smith ticket and calling for early campaigning. Senator Robinson urged vigorous outreach while Carter Glass Swanson Montague Branch and other leaders voiced loyalty and expectations of a strong Virginia showing.
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Richmond
Robinson
Virginia
Democratic State Central Committee
Alfred E. Smith
Jefferson
Jacksoén
Cleveland
Woodrow Wilson
Guy
Harry F. Byrd
James Wood
Gov. Smith
United States
Carter Glask
Claude Swanson
A. J. Montagne
John Kerr Branch
Democratic State Committee
Sence Glasa
Sigil Ncan
al Smith
Ator Glass
Smith
Swanson
Ile
Montague
Branch
Broadway Calls Her If There Is No Hell
Louisville Times questions the concept of hell in a playful column about common beliefs and a satirical take on moral questions and everyday fashion. The piece riffs on what people claim to know about hell and the appearance of the average shraw hat in a humorous tone.
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Louisville
Gardiner Wins Largest Maine Gubernatorial Majority
In Portsmouth Maine on September 1 Gardiner Republican candidate William Tudor Gardiner swept the governorship over Democrat Edward C Moran Jr. The returns show Gardiner leading by a wide margin with Republicans winning decisively in all contests. Nationally Republican leaders say Maine’s result reflects a party state fight, not national issues, while Governor Smith cautioned despite optimism about Maine.
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Associated Press
Portsmouth
Maine
William Tudor Gardiner
Edward C. Moran, Jr
Gardiner
Moran
Frederick Hale
Washington
Herbert Holmes
Rockland
C. Moran, Sr
Democratic Committee
Gener
Herbert B
Curtis
New York
John J
Maing
Can
John R. Straton
Oklahoma
Grain quotations from Spielman & Co record prices
Grain quotations from W. R. & Co. stock brokers show today’s bids for Wheat September 1.08, December 1.21, May 1.20. Corn September .96, December 48. Oats September .40, December ALM. Rye September .90, December 91. Baltimore spot wheat priced at $1.32 per bushel.
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Baltimore
Ballaugh Leads Class C Air Race Across Continent
Bi Ballaugh of Chicago arrived at Tucson airport from El Paso at 8 05 a m and retained the lead in Class C of the trans continental air race. John H Livingston of Aurora followed second in a Waco aircraft 15 minutes behind. Also offered for sale a Victrola records collection for 150 dollars at 448 North Braddock Street.
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Associated Press
Tuscon, Ariz
Bi & Ballough
Chicago
Tuscon
el Paso
Tex
John H. Livingston
Aurora
Waco
Bullough
Victrola Records
North Braddock Street
They Come Back Clean at Winchester Steam Laundry
A brief item notes Winchester Steam Laundry promotes its cleaning services with a catchy slogan They Come Back Clean. The notice appears in a short page section highlighting the laundry facility and its service appeal.
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Ay Winchester Steam Laundry
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