April 6 Deadline for World War I Veterans Claims
Disabled veterans and dependents must file certain compensation claims with the Veterans Bureau by April 6, five years after disability onset or after wartime service ends. Mental or physical inability to file may extend the window, but reduces potential benefits. A 10 percent disability threshold applies. The Red Cross urges veterans to contact local Red Cross workers for filing assistance.
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Red Cross
Veterans’ Bureau
Dr Julian Ward Three Term Winchester Mayor Dies at Home
Dr Julian F Ward longtime Winchester mayor for three terms and physician died at his home 218 South Washington street at 10 30 pm after a five week illness. He served in the army and for nearly half a century was connected with the medical department of the Baltimore Ohio Railroad Company.
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Julian F. Ward
Winchester
Baltimore & Ohio Railroad Company
South
Washington Street
Winchester's Former Mayor Dead
Dr. Julian F. Ward longtime Winchester mayor and Baltimore and Ohio Railroad relief physician died this morning after a prolonged illness. The funeral will be Wednesday at 3 PM from Christ Episcopal Church with burial at Mount Hebron Cemetery. Many officials from the railroad and local dignitaries are expected to attend. he leaves a widow and a niece in New York City.
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Ward
Christ Episcopal Church
Robt. B. Nelson
William Page Dame
Christchurch
Middlesex County
F. T. McFaden
Presbyterian Church
Winchester
Mount Hebron Cemetery
Baltimore & Ohio Railroad Company
Hiram Lorge
Mount Hebron
Temple
Dr. Ward
Robt. M. Ward
Nellie K. Knight
Cecil County
J. Randolph Graham
New York City
Robi. M Ward
George W. Ward, Jr
Abingdon
David Ward
Minna Ward
This City
Lillie Ward
China
Funsten
Oliver Funsten
Clarke County
Ross Veazey
T. W. Harrison, Jr
Entire Valley Prepares as Apple Blossom Festival Draws Tourists
Shenandoah Valley mobilizes to host the Seventh Apple Blossom Festival with Harpers Ferry to Staunton and neighboring towns offering hospitality. Directors report broad co operation, additional lodging from private homes, and extensive visitor information to ensure a memorable 1930 spring event.
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Shenandoah Valley
Shenandoah
Virginia
Harpers Ferry
Staunton
Richards
Glassware from Eastern Silica and Chemical Corp to be produced
The Eastern Silica and Chemical Corporation of Winchester has mined high quality glass sand near Gore and now produces glassware with Sloan Brothers in Lonaconing Md. The firm plans extensive tableware manufacture at lower prices than city shops, with local distributor likely. Earl Harrington, new general manager, has boosted production and improvements.
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Eastern Silica and Chemical Corporation
Winchester
Gore
Commercial and Savings Bank
Frederick County
Sloan Brothers
Lonaconing Md
John F. Penrose
Penrose
Niagara Falls
Earl Harrington
Baltimore
Warren County farmer's body found in Shenandoah River
Henry Compton a 57 year old Warren county farmer was found dead in the Shenandoah River near his home after being missing since Sunday. A hat on the river bank aided the search as deputies and a posse dragged the river hoping to locate the body. Authorities think despondency led him to cast himself into the river. He leaves a wife four daughters and two sons. Funeral arrangements not yet announced.
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Collins
Warren County
Henry Compton
Happy Creek
Shenandoah River
Compton
Sue Menefee
Fork
Byrd Leads In Cheering As Men Leave For Home
In Dunedin New Zealand April 1 the Eleanor Bolling ship used by Admiral Byrd for his Antarctic expedition sailed home. Byrd accompanied the farewell salute as the party departed. If Rangitihi accommodations are available, Byrd may sail April 24 from Wellington and reach Panama ahead of the expedition ship.
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Associated Press
Dunedin
New Zealand
Eleanor Bolling
Richard Evelyn Byrd
United States
Admiral Byrd
Byrd
Rangitihi
Wellington
Panama
Lee Baking Co Building To Be Rebuilt And Expanded
The Winchester plant of the Lee Baking Corporation is being gutted by fire and partially rebuilt by John F. Rodman Construction Company. The interior will be entirely rebuilt, walls kept, but space will be optimized for modern bread baking machinery to greatly increase capacity. Operations will continue from the Harrisonburg plant and an office will remain on South Cameron Street opposite the Fairfax Hotel for local business.
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Winchester
Lee Baking Corporation
John F. Rodman Construction Company
Indian Alley
Trae
Harrisonburg
Cameron Street
Fairfax Hotel
Spraying Link Shipment Noted by Rosenberger
A shipment of high grade link for spraying is recorded with the note Try it. by M O Rosenberger dated March 29. The item appears in the trade ledger and implies testing or promotion of agricultural equipment.
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W. Rosenberger
Art of Cooking Taught by Expert Authority in Winchester
Internationally known food expert Mrs Florence Gray will be brought to Winchester by The Evening Star the Retail Grocers Association and the Gas Company Her pre eminence rests on domestic science training and modern cooking practice Her appearance offers housewives a rare opportunity to learn cooking that will please every family member She is demonstrating to a class of 1500 at the City Auditorium in Philadelphia
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Florence Gray
Winchester
Evening Star
Retail Grocers Association
Gas Company
Lcity
Philadelphia
Special Footwear Clean-Out Sale at Half Price
Jrove Bros offers 2000 pairs of all leather shoes for men women and children at under half price in a broad year-end clean-out sale. The listing highlights wide selection and big savings for families and individuals seeking durable footwear.
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Jrove Bros
For Sale 200 bn Russett Seca Potatoes
For sale 200 bushels Russet seed potatoes priced at 2 dollars per bushel. Buyer contact N. B. Ridings in Martinsburg West Virginia. Bland advertisement notes available stock and price.
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Russett Seca
N. B. Ridings
Martinsburt
W. Va
Census Taking to Begin Tomorrow in Winchester and Frederick
The fifteenth census starts tomorrow across the nation with 16 enumerators in Winchester and Frederick counties asking 25 questions on residents habits occupations and values. Mayor F A Shryock will be first asked in the city as county enumerators begin work, tallying statistics from Shenandoah Valley districts with at least 85 enumerators needed for the district.
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Atlantic
Pacific Ocean
Canada
Mexico
United States
Winchester
Frederick County
F. A. Shryock
Shenandoah Valley
Census clock marks start of 15th U.S. decennial census
Washington reports at 12:01 a m on April first the U S population is 122 186 893 as the 15th census begins under director W M Steuart The clock checks growth by births deaths immigration and emigration with a map dial and light flashes The census clock crowds observe its accuracy The tally will be finalized with a July 1 tentative total expected after 575 supervisors report progress
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Associated Press
Washington
United States
W. M. Steuart
Philadelphia
Steuart Jensus
C. E. Batschelet
Bureau
Census Bureau
Colonel Caffery To Inspect Co. I
Lieutenant-Colonel Caffery of the United States Army visits town to inspect Company I 106th Infantry Virginia National Guard this evening at 8 in the East Piccadilly Street armory. Members must attend per military regulations. The public is invited.
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Caffery
United States Army
One Hundred and Sixteenth Infantry
Virginia National Guard
East Piccadilly Street
For Rent Garden at 302 Amherst by Mrs Wisecarver
Lease ad notes garden space for rent at 302 Amherst with contact to Mrs Martin Wisecarver. Limited details provided.
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Amherst
Martin Wisecarver
Winchester Hiram Lodge to attend funeral of Dr. Julian Ward
Members and visiting brethren of Winchester Hiram Lodge No 21 A F A M meet at Masonic Temple Wednesday at two o clock to attend the funeral of Dr Julian F Ward. Dudley C Lichtliter Worshipful Master announces the call and time for the service.
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Winchester
Hiram Lodge
A. F
A. M
Masonic Temple
Julian F. Ward
Dudley C. Lichliter
Progress Toward Finding Security Formula In Anglo French Talks
British naval conference spokesman said distinct progress was made toward a security framework acceptable to Great Britain and France. The update notes a shift from yesterday's gloom as negotiators press on despite an apparent impasse. Prime figures Henderson and Briand continued discussions with meetings through the day.
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Associated Press
London
Great Britain
France
Palmer, Winchester citizen, dies after illness
B Randolph Palmer former soldier and notable Winchester resident dies at Memorial Hospital after long illness. Born November 9 1881 in Berkeley County West Virginia he served in Company I Second Virginia Regiment on the Mexican border. Survived by wife Katie Roe daughter Mrs. Robert Sherman and several relatives. Funeral 4 PM tomorrow at Mrs Gochenour’s home conducted by Rev Good with Mount Hebron Cemetery burial. Pallbearers named. South End Hose Company to meet to honor him.
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B. Randolph Palmer
Memorial Hospital
Mr. Palmer
Berkeley County
W. Va
Winchester
George W. Palmer
Frances Crawford Palmer
Katie Roe
Robert Sherman
Washington, D. C
Virginia Regiment
Brownsville
Texas
Robert Y. Conrad
South End Hose Company
Palmer
Winchester Cold Storage Company
W. C. Gochenour
West Monmouth Street
Plans to honor Admiral Byrd arrive in Virginia
Richmond April 1 Plans to welcome Rear Admiral Richard E Byrd home from Antarctic exploration include presenting a sword of honor by Governor Pollard possibly in New York or Virginia The design will depend on funds raised with a goal to have the ship land at Norfolk The design committee includes William T Reed Alexander W Weddell Mrs Virginia Taylor and Colonel John A Cutchins The governor asks all agencies to report sword fund subscriptions by April 5 and ship the totals to State Treasurer John M Purcell
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Richmond
Old Dominion
Richard KE. Byrd
Admiral Byrd
Pollard
New York
Virginia
Norfolk
Sword Fund
John “M. Purcell
William T. Reed
Alexander W. Weddell
Virginia Taylor
John A. Cutchins
House of Delegates
Vit
Jelehard Jehard
Wpraht
Strasburg
Senate
J. Seoclata Brown
Roanoke
Daniel L. Porter
Orange
Joseph &. Denny
Clarke
House
Winchester Rotarians Seek Sword for Admiral Byrd
The Winchester Rotary Club with 74 members sent a check to State Treasurer Purcell and urged arranging a Virginia sword of honor presentation for Admiral Byrd in his birthplace. J Victor Arthur announced the drive and John M. Purcell remains the conduit for contributions to Richmond. The plan includes inscribing each donor's name in a book to be given with the sword.
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Rotarians
Ceat
Rotary Club of
Winchester
Admiral Byrd
Purcell
J. Victor Arthur
Governor Pollard
John M. Purcell
Richmond
Virginia
Rev H A Johnson Returns As Pastor
Horace A. Johnson, pastor of John Mann Methodist Episcopal Church for several years, is reappointed for another year by the bishop. He will lead the first service of the new church year tomorrow evening a love feast. All members and the public are invited to attend this religious meeting.
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Horace A. Johnson
John Mann Methodist Episcopal Church
Rev Dr McFaden Speaks On Loyalty At U B Revival
Special revival services at United Brethren Church on North Braddock Street drew a large crowd Sunday. Rev F T McFaden of Loudoun Street Presbyterian preached on Loyalty to the Church. Junior and senior choirs totaling 50 voices sang. Rev Norris A Lineweaver of Market Street Methodist Episcopal will preach this evening. Song service starts 7 45 p m and lasts 15 minutes before the 8 o'clock sermon.
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United Brethren Church
North Braddock Street
F. T. McFaden
Loudoun Street Presbyterian Church
McFaden
Norris A. Lineweaver
Market Street Methodist Episcopal Church
Independent Candidate Declares Candidacy for June Election
An independent candidate, Fred A. Robinson, announces run for the council in the upcoming June election. The notice appears in a local political filing dated March 27.
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Puncilmah
Fred A. Robinson
Creed of Jesse Ogden Adopted by Handley High School
A parchment creed by Jesse S. Ogden, author and son of the late Jesse Ogden, was presented to Handley High School by attorney Howell M. Ogden. The framed document will hang in the history and archaeology section to guide thousands of pupils, detailing precepts on truthfulness industry thrift and independence.
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Handley High School
Howene M
Indianapols
Jana
Jesse 8. Ogden
Handley School
John M. Steck
Winchester
Jesse S. Ogden
John J. Ogden
J. Ogden
Diana
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HPAI
Julian Ward
B. & O. Railroad
ARMY
Relief Department
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Posse
Just
Mrs. Gray
Colonel Caffery
Co. I
Masonic
Tokyo
Britain
America
Itself
Henderson
Briand
B.R. Palmer
Adm
Committee On Design
H. A. Johnson
Dr. McFaden
U. B
James G. Ogden
Indiana
Jesse Ogden
Mr. Ogden
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