Washington Division boosts Japanese Disaster Relief drive
The Washington Division reports raised over four million dollars for Japanese relief, exceeding quota by about one point six million. Robt B Nelson notes local Rotary Club and Winchester Frederick county contributions bring total to about one thousand one hundred, praising spontaneous public generosity. He seeks cash transfers and a list of distinguished contributors for proper acknowledgments.
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American National Red Cross
John Sarton Payne
Elbert H. Gary
Washington
Japan
C. Dougherty
Nelson
Robt. B. Nelson
Rotary Club
Rotary Club of
Tokio
Japanese Red Cross
Winchester
Frederick County
Red Cross
Robert B. Nelson
Cycle Hit Pole Man Is Killed
Ira Bohrer aged 35 of Sir John's Run Morgan county West Virginia died from a fractured skull at Washington County Hospital in Hagerstown Maryland after a motorcycle left the highway struck a telephone pole. He was found by passing motorists around 2 30 Sunday afternoon and died about 30 minutes after admission to the hospital.
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Ira Bohrer
Sir John’s Run
Morgan County
W. Va
Washington County
Hagerstown
Bohrer
Indian Springs
Hancock
Kiger Family Visits Winchester From New York
Mr and Mrs Chas J Kiger of New York City spent several days in Winchester visiting Hotel Jack before returning to New York this morning. Kiger, a Winchester native, is the son of the late Jacob D Kiger and now sales manager for McKesson and Roberts Drug Corporation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas. J. Kiger
New York City
Winchester
Jack
New York
Mr. Kiger
Jacob D. Kiger
Kiger
McKesson and Roberts Drug Corporation
Kiger to Wed Miss Lester Cavall Lee in Alexandria
John J. Kiger of Alexandria and formerly of Winchester will marry Miss Lester Cavall Lee in a quiet ceremony in Alexandria tomorrow. The groom, a former deputy clerk and banker, plans to reside at 303 South Royal Street after the wedding and trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John J. Kiger
Alexandria
Winchester
Jack
Kiger
Jacob D. Kiger
Frederick County
Farmers Bank
the Plains
Alexandria National Bank
Kizer
Lester Cavall Lee
Council
Clifton
Lee
Fauquier County
No. 303
South Royal Street
Mr Funk Reacts to Aunt Elizabeth Smith's Sudden Death
Mr Harry C A Funk learns of the death of his aunt Mrs Elizabeth Smith in Aspers Pennsylvania this week. The 75 year old widow of Lewis Smith died suddenly from heart trouble after a final stroke while seated. Funeral held today in Aspers.
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Harry C. A. Funk
Elizabeth Smith
Aspers
Heating Moth Threatens Berkeley Wheat Crops
Berkeley county farmers report damage from Angoumois grain moth in stored wheat. County Agent Degen says many inquiries prompt immediate heating treatment with carbon bisulfide to kill moths and prevent weight loss and quality decline.
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Berkeley County
Degen
Berkeley
Pennsylvania Holds Statewide Primary For November Positions
Philadelphia dispatch reports a statewide primary selecting municipal and township officers across Pennsylvania. The sole state wide contest is the supreme court judge race, while nominations for mayor and city offices occur in Philadelphia and in twenty four of the state’s thirty eight third class cities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Pennsylvania
Supreme Court
Maude the mule saved after long night in abandoned well
Frank Schaffenaker of Capon Bridge West Virginia found his mule Maude missing after night in a field. The mule answered with a faint hee haw and was soon located at the bottom of an abandoned well, kept above water by her head. Rescuers pulled Maude to safety and fed her a hearty breakfast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Schaffenaker
Capon Bridge
W. Va
Schaffenaker
Mr. Shaffenaker
Maude
Earth shock rattles Malta during morning mass
A severe earthquake struck Malta yesterday morning lasting several seconds. Churches were filled as worshipers were startled and fled into the streets. Cracks appeared on many buildings including several churches and residents faced danger from falling stones.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Malta
Clash Imminent in Oklahoma Legislature Over Martial Law
Oklahoma City Sept 19 A clash between the state legislature and Governor Wal ton over martial law was reported as imminent A movement for a full test of the executive authority formed with plans to impeach the governor if the houses convene and evidence warrants action Also noted are travel plans of Mrs M A Cain and daughter to Oak Hill Virginia to visit Rev T K Cromer former pastor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oklahoma City
J. C. Walton
Walton
M. A. Cain
Cora
East
Monmouth Street
T. K. Cromer
Oak Hill
Loundoun County
Cromer
Reformed Church
Norfolk and Western Schedule June 17 1928 Berryville VA
Train listings for Berryville and Roanoke with arrivals and departures to Roanoke Bristol Shenandoah Hagerstown Philadelphia New York and connections. Includes parlor cars dining car Pullman sleepers and station contacts H H Burks Berryville and W C Saunders Roanke agents for fares schedules and reservations.
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Berryville
Roanoke
Bristol
Bluefield
Pocahontas
Welch
Norton
Pullman
Williamson
Shenandoah
Pullman Sleeper
Philadelphia
New York
H. H. Burks
W. C. Saunders
L Pass
Roanke
Mr Maurice Sumption Visits His Old Home
Maurice Sumption, formerly of Winchester and now chief clerk in the freight division of the Pennsylvania Railroad in New York City, spent several days visiting his old hometown. He noted many improvements and changes over five years, praising the town’s development.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maurice Sumption
Winchester
New York City
Sumption
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
Colored minister qualifies for marriage rites in Virginia
Rev Henry Clarence Walker colored has qualified in the Corporation Court and given bond of 500 dollars to perform marriage rites in Virginia. His ordination as a minister of the African Methodist Episcopal Church was produced in court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Clarence Walker
Corporation Court
Virginia
African Methodist Biscopal Church
Telex Wales Ad Thomas Messer Co Stationed at 1015 W Baltimore
Telex Wales advertises Thomas Messer Company at 1015 West Baltimore Street Baltimore Maryland with listings and contact cues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Telex Wales
AD Thomas & ” Messer Company
W. Balto
St Baltimore
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Roy Smithing
Quemahoning Valley
Hochheimer & Company
Uniontown
Paneeh
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Dunlap
Crofut
Knapp
Frank Gearing
John Allan Dougherty
American Red Cross
Washington, D. C
Mrs. Dougherty
Rain Insurance
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Rouss Ave
MR. Funk
Hee
Oklahoma
Chapman Auto Supply
Smallwood Motor Co
Stephens City, VA
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H. R. Willis
Footer’s Cleaners and Dyers
W. C. Plundere CO. Agency
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S. Market Street
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Washington, D.C
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N. G. Hottse
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