City court orders election on 130000 bond refinancing
In Corporation Court Judge Whiting orders a city election on November 4 to approve refinancing of 130000 in existing bonds. The vote will be separate from regular ballots and may be cast or skipped. City Sergeant to post notices and coordinate with the electoral board as reported in The Evening. This formal action consolidates past bonds without creating new city debt.
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Whiting
Adamney
Meecourt
Gary
Banks and Stores Decorated With Flags for Downtown Event
Robert Y Conrad post Legion reports widespread interest in a downtown flags program. About 60 to 70 banks and business houses have placed orders for large four by six flags, with plans to decorate about 26 feet along streets. Legions consider adding flag drapery, metal sockets, and guidance on how to hang banners on buildings.
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Robert Y. Conrad
Post
Legion
Legionnaires
Edge Renominated Amid Anti-Saloon Clash
Late returns from yesterday's primary in Newark show Senator Walter E. Edge defeating National Committeeman Read for the Republican renomination by a wide margin as anti-saloon sentiment and prohibition policy dominated the race.
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Edge
Associated Press
Newark
N. J
United States
Walter E. Edge
Can
Lator Holge
President Coolidge Signals Tax Reduction and Foreign Harmony
President Coolidge in a National Association of Retail Druggists address stresses service and mutual consideration as foundations for government business relations. He pledges an administration aimed at tax reductions and harmonious foreign relations to foster peace and prosperity. Storage spaces for winter storage reservations offered at Mid City Garage.
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Associated Press
Washington
Coolidge
Toley
Mid City
Former Officer Receives Additional Six Months Jail Time
Benjamin Arme of the Winchester force, in the Corporation Court before Judge Whiting, pled guilty to shooting at Miss Mabel Runion and firing at Miss Glenn Jenkins. The court added six months to his current sentence, to begin after his present term, with potential release possible next spring. He had resigned from the police force and served time for the initial shooting.
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Benjamin Arme
Winchester Force
Corporation Court
Whiting
Neilher
Uix
Glenn Jenkins
Miss Runion
Armel
Jas. P. Reardon
Jenkins
Armet
Doran
Mabel Runion
National Avenue
Woodstock Lane
Police court fines for disorderly conduct
Ron Palmer John Harper Wm Dodson J C White Eddie Atkins and Willie Atkins were fined seven dollars each in police court on disorderly conduct charges. The fines were paid.
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Ron Palmer
John Harper
Wm. Dodson
J. C. White
Eddie Atkins
Willie Atkins
Apple Pickers Wanted at Belle View Orchards
WANTED Apple pickers apply to R B Bauserman manager Belle View Orchards Fisherville Va 4 miles east of Staunton 23 1p 21.
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R. B. Bauserman
Belle View Orchards
Fisherville
Staunton
Needlework Guild seeks garments by October first
Members of the Needlework Guild are asked to send articles to their directors on or before October 1. Garments of all sorts are badly needed. Secretary, Of Winchester Branch. 23-1p-31
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Winchester
Painter Falls Sixty Feet From Swinging Scaffold
Miller Keckley, painter for Paul Shryock at U S Robinson Ice and Cold Storage, fell about 60 feet from a swinging scaffold and was rushed to Memorial Hospital in serious condition. He was unconscious on arrival, covered in paint, after the scaffold failed as it was being lowered during the job on the plant’s origin al cold storage building. An investigation was to determine the extent of his injuries.
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Miller Keckley
Paul Shryock
Memorial Hospital
Keckley
Shryock
Prin
Winchester
North Braddock Street
New Skating Rink Prepares to Open Next Week
Finishing touches at the new skating rink on North Market street by James C. Cave point to an opening next week with an evening event. The 96 by 160 foot maple floor offers a large space for roller skating, delayed by late equipment arrivals but now shaping up for a formal start. Revival of skating in Shenandoah Valley towns has drawn Winchester residents to nearby rinks, and locals will soon have a rink of their own.
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North Market Street
James C. Cave
Shenandoah Valley
Winchester
Strasburg
Market Reflects Pool Operations
New York September 24 Bullish demonstrations in minor stocks appeared to reflect pool operations and spurred broader buying in representative shares including southern and southern rails. Call money opened at 2 percent.
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Associated Press
New York
Southern
Southern Rails
Call
Col Hill Indicted After Cider Party Probe
Representative John Philip Hill of Maryland faced a U S grand jury indictment for illegal manufacture and possession of liquor following a cider party at his Baltimore home on West Franklin Street last Saturday night.
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Associated Press
Baltimore
John Philip Hill
Maryland
West Franklin Street
United States Grand Jury
Prohibition agent shot during raid. woman wounded
Federal agent Leo Woodward was shot in the chest during a raid at 1819 West Lexington Baltimore. Mrs Alex Booth was shot in the left eye as shots rang out. Woodward's condition was not considered serious, and both women and bystanders faced injuries amid the raid.
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Associated Press
Baltimore
The
Star Today
Leo G.woodward
Prohibition
Winchester
No. 1819
West Lexington
Thising
George P. Kern
Robert S. Smith
Leo Woodward
Franklin Hospital
Woodward
Wood
Washington
Lexington Street
Ors Groep
Alexander Booth
Booth
Fritz Leiber to Open The Three Musketeers at Empire Tonight
Fritz Leiber begins his season with The Three Musketeers at Empire Theatre in a one night engagement directed by George Ford. The play depicts Louis XIII era court life with D Artagnan as lead, features a large cast including John Alexander John Burke Robert Strauss and Virginia Bronson. The curtain rises at 8 15 PM as Leiber tours major cities.
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Fritz Leiber
Alder
Dumas
Three Musketeers
Louis XIII
France
D’artagnan
Mr. Leiber
John Alexander
John Burke
Robert Strauss
James FE. Mulvey
Phillip D. Quin
Joseph Singer
Richard Allen
George Winn
Leonard Gordon
Anderson Lawler
Forrest Stephenson
Virginia Bronson
Gertrude Linngis
Pauline Crell
Olga Lee
Public sale of household property at Penn residence
Public sale of household property at J. I. Penn's late residence near Stephensons on Friday September 26 at 1 30 PM.
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J. I. Penn
Stephensons
Local crashes injure Jefferson car rider and others
James G Shirley Jr riding on bicycle handlebars with Leslie Alger was struck by an Ohio car near Charles Town. He suffered a deep head wound and shock, taken to Charles Town Hospital before returning home in fair condition per Dr William Neill.
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James G. Shirley, Jr
James G. Shirley
Charles Town
Leslie Alger
Ohio
William Neill
Charles Tyson Butcher
Frederick
Butcher
Charles
Two Men Sentenced in Corporation Court Indictments
Grand jury in the Corporation Court returned two indictments. George Havenner pleaded guilty to stealing a horse and accessory harness. he was sentenced to three years in the penitentiary. Jesse Peacemaker pleaded guilty to forgery and received two years. he forged Robert Newcome’s signature to several checks and tried to pin the crime on Newcome.
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Corporation Court
George Havenner
Jesse Peacemaker
Havenner
Howard Perry
Robert Newcome
Newcome
New York Democrats Debating Klan Mention as Slate Forms
Syracuse reports Democrats await ratification of state officials for renomination. Governor Smith coy on running again while delegates expect no other candidates. Party leaders disagree on naming and denouncing the Ku Klux Klan, though most favor some reference to the group.
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Associated Press
Syracuse
N. Y
Smith
Morgan College Fire Destroys Six Buildings in Baltimore
Fire of undetermined origin swept Morgan College, a major Negro educational institution in Baltimore, destroying six buildings including the dean Dr. John Hayward's residence. Estimated damages amount to $60,000.
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Baltimore
Morgan College
John Hayward
Imstitution
Limestone farm sale near Clearbrook details given
The 126 acre limestone farm two miles north of Clearbrook on Martinsburg pike will be sold Saturday in front of the Court House. The property includes 8 acres of timber 15 acres of orchard a fine brick residence and other features. See sale bills.
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Clearbrook
Martinsburg Pike
Court House
Kendrick declares nerve to fire Gen Butler in Philadelphia
Philadelphia reports Gen Smedley D Butler, director of public safety, improved after a bad night. Mayor Kendrick says he would replace any cabinet member who would not cooperate and hints at a resignation request. Butler's condition stabilizes with 48 hours rest before possible return to duty.
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Associated Press
Philadelphia
Kendrick
General Butler
Smedley D. Butler
Keks
Wis
Butler
George Elliott
Davis Plans Stronger Attacks on Government Corruption
New York dispatch says Democratic presidential candidate John W. Davis will intensify attacks on official corruption. He writes to former Attorney General Harry M. Daugherty defending his blunt references and plans a rapid campaign swing through West Virginia Charleston Wheeling Bluefield Wilmington Frederick Baltimore and New England states.
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New York
John W. Davis
Harry M. Daugherty
Mr. Davis
Davis
Frederick
Baltimore
New England
New York State
Wanted Apples and Pears at Millwood Road Crossing
Wanted apples and pears at my warehouse near Millwood road crossing. Phone number 93-W. Listing by Vy. A. Shryock dated 9 12 161.
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Millwood Road Crossing
Vy. A. Shryock
Building Lots for Sale on Stewart Street
Fine Winchester Realty Co offers two building lots on the west side of Stewart Street near Handley School. Each lot fronts 70 feet with a depth of 105 feet. Contact Winchester Realty Co Inc at 22 Rouss Avenue, Winchester, VA. Also: Wanted apple hauling and hauling services. call 772 Wright and Keffer.
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SteWart Street
Handley School
Winchester Realty Co., Inc
Rouss Avenue
Lchester, Va
Wright and Keffer
Winchester Chamber Plans National Team Contest
The Winchester Chamber of Commerce is organizing a national team contest to be run under education committee guidance. Eight cash prizes will be awarded to top students from grammar and junior high levels with winners advancing to further rounds. Judges include John Mi Steck, C Vernon Maddy, S Duffey, Will Cooper, and Amie Bell.
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Winchester Chamber of Commerce
United States
Prise
To &Ll
Schoo
Digi
Handley School
Chamber of Merce
Committon
Chamber of Sader
John Mi Steck
Vernon Maddy
Handley Library
Duffey
Will K E. Cooper
Chamber
of. Commerce
Amie Bell
Chaz Commerce
Ome
Ane Handley School
Bool
Éaeh Sali Eee
Eee
Local Church Nursery Plans Support for Mothers and Children
Community groups discuss establishing a daytime nursery service run by trained specialists. Mothers could leave children for full days or partial hours, with options priced per week. Church committees seek donations of furniture time and money to launch the day care initiative.
Marriage License Granted In Hagerstown Area
A marriage license was issued to Richard P Bechigg of Washington County Maryland and Virginia Hert of Hagerstown. The groom is identified as a farmer and widower. the bride is a native of the area. The ceremony was performed by Rev. D in Market Street Episcopal Church with witnesses noted.
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Richard P. Bechigg
Virginia
Hagersta
Washington
Sounty
Dauga
Seed Company Wins Verdict in Jersee Case
A seed firm from Ohio faced a civil suit over an alleged $153 worth of goods sold to Jersee Company. The jury, consisting of Thomas J, Frank Campbell, We L, Denny, Ro. F. Peni, Hawkins, found for the seed firm and the court adjourned with actions to enforce the verdict.
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Brown
Jersee Company
Jersee
Thomas J
Frank Campbell
We L
Denny
F. Peni
Hawkins
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Allen Boyd
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Corporation
Morgan _ College
Gen
Hudson
Essex
Winchester Hudson CO
Star Office
Livin Bros. Clothing
Seon Toir
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