Winchester man J F Massey killed in auto accident
Joseph F Massey a lifelong Winchester resident and senior member of J F Massey Son grocery firm was struck by a Ford coupe near his Cameron and Monmouth streets store about 11 30 at night and died two and a half hours later at Memorial Hospital. Harry Patterson the driver was held for coroner inquiry with bail set at 1000. The sole witness was Massey’s son J Lee Massey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph F. Massey
Winchester
J. F. Massey & Son
Cameron
Monmouth Streets
Memorial Hospital
Harry Patterson
John Patterson
Harry K. Russell
Massey
Mr. Massey
South
Cameron Street
Patterson
J. Lee Massey
Paul .L. Massey
Washington
Maynard Patterson
Raymond Pingley
Winton Pope
Monmouth Street
Pope
South End Hose Company Meeting Tonight At Eight
The regular meeting of the South End Hose Company will be held tonight at eight o'clock. Every member is requested to be present. Thos. J. Jenkins, President.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South End Hose Company
Thos. J. Jenkins
Apple buyers seek Grimes Golden and other varieties
Cash buyers Glaze and Lurst announce they purchase Grimes Golden De licious King David Jonathan and other apple varieties in bulk tree run. They also supply packing supplies including Edgerton Baskets. Phone 840.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jonathan
Edgerton
Glaize & Lurst
August District Nurses Busy with 329 Calls
The District Nurse Association reports 329 calls in August. Activities included baby contests at the county fair with a first aid tent, follow up work from the tuberculosis clinic, and outreach for the orthopedic clinic led by Dr. Allen T. Voshell. Dr. E. W. Harper will head the September tuberculosis clinic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ae Tin Tee
Tre
Py Bhrenreasurer
Martin Wisery
Evelyn McDean
Josephine F. Arthur
District Nurse Association
Blue Om
M.J. Schaill
Bureau of Industrial Rehabilitation
Winchester
Allen T. Voshell
University of Virginia
District Marine Rooms
Chamber of Commerce
E. W. Harper
Fox Week at Empire Theatre Showcases The Music Master
Empire Theatre observes Fox Week with three William Fox screen attractions. Is Zat So leads today and tomorrow a comedy drama. The Music Master stars Alec B Francis with Lois Moran and Neil Hamilton in a David Belasco stage adaptation. Upstream directed by John Ford closes Friday and Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fox
Empire Theatre
Wm. Fox
Ular
David Belasco
David Warfield
Charles Klein
Philip
Alec B. Francis
Warfield
Allan Dwan
Seldon
Lois Moran
Neil Hamilton
Norman Trevor
Wm. T. Tilden
John Ford
Upstream
The
Wallace Smith
Raymond Hitchcock
Earle Foxe
Nancy Nash
Ted McNamara
Sandy Cohen
Francis Ford
Broadway
the Empire Maner
Mrs Miller's School Brings Tiny Tot Classses Start Sept
Local ad announces Mrs Miller's School for tiny tots with session beginning September 12 offering kindergarten and primary grades. Location listed as 111 West Monmouth Street. Also a help wanted notice seeking carpenters for a new Baptist Church project.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Baptist Church
Gertrude. Miller
Reformed Church
Waie Street
Bartinsburg
W. Va
Wheat seed treatment may curb wheat smut in fall sowing
The Winchester Field Laboratory advises seed copper carbonate dust as a practical remedy for wheat stinking smut or bunt. Use two ounces per bushel, mix thoroughly, and dry conditions avoided. Wear a mask, air the work area, and do not use treated seed for food. The method targets smut only and offers easy application and storage advantages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester Field Laboratory
Virginia State Experiment Station
United States
Gold Medal Flour in bread baking won top honors
A historical notice records Gold Medal Flour earning first and second place in a premium baking competition at Winchester. The brief mentions the flour brand and the pair placing in the awards context, reflecting a trade or consumer goods recognition item.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester
Fall Piano Clearance Sale Opens With Bargains
Fall piano clearance sale begins tomorrow featuring nine used uprights and one player piano. Some units cannot be told from new with low prices and easy terms. Columbia records include the sensation Two Black Crows. Brawners Mush Store at 8 E Piccadilly St invites shoppers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbia Records
E. Piccadilly St
More Pupils at Opening of Handley School 1927-28
Handley Schools opened for the 1927 1928 session with a large enrollment increase from last year. White pupils rose from 1337 to 1442 and colored pupils from 152 to 202, totaling an across the system gain of 152. The day moved with clockwork precision and students returned with bright, hopeful attitudes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Handley Schools
Divine Architect Plans 35 Story Calvary Church
Rev. Dr. John Roach Straton records plans for a 35 story church and office building to be funded by selling extra floors. He cites divine inspiration during late night prayer and says the project aims to heal divisions within Calvary Baptist Church in New York. The plan could cost several million with potential profit of 4 to 5 million from floor sales.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
New York
John Roach Straton
Calvary Baptist Church
Straton
Mrs. Sarah F. Boyd Dies in Jefferson at 70
Mrs. Sarah F. Boyd aged 70 widow of Robert E. Boyd of Summit Point W Va died yesterday. Her husband was one of Jefferson county's largest landowners. She leaves a large family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sarah F. Boyd
Robert E. Boyd
Summit Point
W. Va
Jefferson County
Bryan Jr Sues for Divorce in Los Angeles
William Jennings Bryan Jr, son of the Commoner, filed suit for divorce from Helen Virginia Bryan on desertion charges. He says she is visiting her father near Fredericksburg, Virginia. He lives with his mother and their three daughters Mary 17, Helen 16, Elizabeth 15, and previously sought guardianship to inherit $2,000 each from their grandfather.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Los Angles
Cal
William Jennings Bryan, Jr
Helen Virginia Bryan
Bryan
Fredericksburg
Mary
Helen
Elizabeth
Championship of Local Golf Club Matches This Week
The Winchester Golf Club sets its annual championship across three flights with eight players per flight. First flight finals on September 17 after rounds through September 14 16. second and third flights pairings listed with matches through September 19. The club also won the Tri-State Golf Association monthly tournament in Frederick and will host the final in Boyce due to course improvements.
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Winchester Golf Club
Weems
Eae i. Ox
Ees Iy
T. "Jefferson
H. F. Va. Stone
B. EB
Duffey
H. S
Orndorff
J. M
Page
W. N
Arthur
J.V
Coble
A. L
Schneiderhan
Gaylord
Paul
John
Collins
Beverley
J. B
McCormac
H. B
Gearing
Frank
Sachs
Haines
Vernon
Patton
T. B. Théatches
Tri-State Golf Association
Frederick
Boyce
Winchester
Bishop Brennan Visits Winchester For First Time
Bishop Brennan of Richmond arrived with Rev. John Curran and stayed at Sacred Heart Church rectory. He will officiate at the funeral of Joseph F. Massey, killed in an automobile accident, marking his first visit to Winchester and a potential extended stay in the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrew James Brennan
Richmond
John A. Curran
Harpers Ferry
W. Va
Thomas B. Martin
Sacred Heart Catholic Church
Brennan
Joseph F. Massey
Winchester
O'Connell
John Massey
M.rtin
Rileyville
Warren County
Colored couple to wed in Martinsburg license issued
A marriage license was issued in Martinsburg West Virginia on a Saturday to Elias Clarence Leftridge colored of Cedar Hill Frederick county and Hattie Virginia Johnson colored a widow native of Smithfield West Virginia now living in Martinsburg
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Martinsburg
W. Va
Elias Clarence Leftridge
Cedar Hill
Frederick County
Hattie Virginia Johnson
Smithfield
Weather Hits Apple Crop of New York State
The aphis and adverse weather have struck New York apple production with western New York and Hudson River Valley fruit suffering. Baldwins and Greenings are heavily affected while McIntosh remain relatively healthy but scarce. Some orchards in Columbia County report good McIntosh but overall yields are down and prices mix on bushel and barrel terms.
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New York
New York State
Hudson River Valley
Hudson River
Columbia County
Baldwins
Ben Davis
Herschel Jones
Delaware
Virginia
Martinsburg
West Virginia
Staymans
Pigeon
Ork
Imperials
Wheeling Maesburg
Owever
Grimes Golden
Greenings
South
Parachute Jumper Fatally Falls When Cord Snaps
Edward O Neill aged 17 Bakersville California died after a parachute jump from a plane at 3500 feet when his cord broke at 1000 feet causing a fatal fall. The parachute opened and he floated to earth.
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Associated Press
Bakersville
Cal
Edward O’neill
O'Neill
Tell Me Why at Little Theatre Delicate Birth Control Subject
The Tell Me Why film debuts at the Little Theatre for a two day engagement Monday and Tuesday September 19 and 20. A San Antonio reviewer praises its delicate handling, instructive approach, and strong cast. Separate showings are planned for women Monday and men Tuesday from 2.30 to 11 p m, with under 16 admitted only with parent or guardian.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Little Theatre
San Antonio
Texas
Picking Sacks For Sale By H F Byrd
Used picking sacks in good condition advertised for sale. Apply at Green Orchard or Bereata Orchard. Listed by H. F. Byrd with date notation (9-10-1p-11).
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bereata
H. F. Byrd
National Ave
Bugs and Draperies Cleaning At Satisfactory Prices
Winchester Steam Laundry offers all kinds cleaned to your satisfaction with right prices. Itinerant person noted. The boys are marching to the American Legion Building tonight at seven pm.
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Winchester Steam Laundry
American Legion
Sp. m
Youth Hit by Car After Leaving Ice Truck
William Shull aged 20 of Berryville Clarke county was struck on the Valley pike in South Winchester by a car driven by Miss Lenm Lickliter Kernstown. He suffered a fractured leg and other injuries and was taken to Memorial Hospital with Harrison Hillyard.
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William Shull
Berryville
Clarke County
Way
Lenm Lickliter
Kernatown
Valley Pike
Winchester
Memorial Hospital
Kernstown
W. J. Whitlock
Shull
Hillard
Mr. Hillyard
Miss Lickliter
Reginald G. Haines
Young Shull
Lettie Shull
Miss Shull
Ruth Snyder and Judd Gray Found Sane by Alienists
New York alienists report both Ruth Snyder and Judd Gray are sane. Gray’s mind unchanged since prior examination. he and Snyder await appeal from death sentence for the murder of Albert W. Snyder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruth Snyder
Judd. Gray
New York
Art
Snyder
Mik. Snyder
Jun
Gray
Albert W. Snyder
Margaret
H. B. Logan
Italian Consul Killed in Paris by Unidentified Assassin
Count Carol Nardini, Italian vice consul in Paris, was shot three times in his consulate room. An unidentified assailant, believed Italian, was arrested but gave no name or motive for the murder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Carol Nardini
Cholera Among Chinese Troops Reaches Tientsin
Cholera has spread from the Yangtse fighting region to northern Chinese forces at Tientsin, with reports of thirty eight deaths. The item notes hundreds of soldier deaths in the Yangtse valley and confirms new fatalities in the north.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Peking
Yangtse Valley
Tientsin
Legionnaires Call for Robt Y Conrad Post Meeting
Legion post 21 invites members to a Monday night gathering at eight in the Legion building. Free smokes and drinks offered. Commander A J Novice signs the notice with unit and date code.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Y. Conrad
Legion Building
A. J
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Mctiwaine
Handley
South Cameron Street
Goroner
Fox Week
F. J. Schneiderhan
Handley School
Divine
Dr. Straton
Jefferson
Wm. J. Bryan,Jr
Bishop Brennan
Aphis
Wm. Shull
Apple
Butler’s Packing House
McCormick Deering
L. J. Hook
South Loudoun St
Winchester, Va
Legionnaires
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