Fire destroys bungalow of Virginia horticultural official
A Sunday morning blaze devastated William P. Massey’s modern eleven to twelve room bungalow west of town. Massey, secretary of the Virginia State Horticultural Society, saved his daughter Helen and others, but nearly all furniture and a rare library were lost. Insurance totals 6,000 across bungalow and contents, with sentimental items irreplaceable.
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William P. Massey
Frederick County
Virginia State Horticultural Society
Massey
Mr. Massey
William
Carl F. Massey
Europe
Winchester
Jonas Sa Insurance
Lupton Agency
Field Day Planned at Rutherford's Woods
Pupils, friends, and patrons are invited to a Field Day on Wednesday April 26 starting at 11 a.m. at Rutherford's Woods with activities and community thrills expected.
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Rutherford’s Woods
Albert Brown Resigns Post of Chairman at Republican Meeting
At a Frederick county Republican mass meeting Saturday at the court house Albert C. Brown resigned as county chairman. Wilbur E. Cather was named temporary chairman and W. Q. Tidler temporary secretary. Delegates and alternates were chosen to attend the congressional convention at Luray, Virginia, July 20.
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Frederick County
Court House
Albert C. Brown
Wilbur E. Cather
W. Q. Tidler
Luray
Wm. H. Rickard
James L. Gardner
F. L. Harris
J. 8. Haldeman
C. T. Fawcett
Roy P. Duvall
Grace Rinker
John A. Dick
John Thwaite
S. E. Brown
Catherine B. Williams
Lester Dailey
B. F. DeHaven
J. D. Snapp
Guy I. Frye
S. Orndorff
Fruss Uei Coming Again Tonight
Weather bulletin from the U S Weather Bureau predicts fair tonight and Tuesday with continued cool temperatures and frost tonight. Local notices advertise a special soap sale at 10c per cake, 3 for 25c, from The People’s Drug Co. Also sale ads for a home on Fairmont Ave and Winchester Realty Co listings.
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The
People’s Drug Co
Fairmont Ave
Winchester Realty Co., Inc
Rouse Ave
Winchester
the People's Drug .Co
Local firemen invited to meeting at Friendship Hall
Fire department members are asked to attend a meeting at Friendship Hall on Tuesday evening at eight. Committees will be appointed, with G. R. Haines as chairman and H. R. Potts as secretary.
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Friendship Hall
G. R. Haines
H.R. Potts
Mr Bell Stricken Ill on Main Street in Winchester
Samuel A. Bell prominent Winchester businessman and Bell Brothers partner collapsed while walking on Main Street. He was treated at his sister in law’s home then admitted to Memorial Hospital where doctors reported his condition as satisfactory and not serious.
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Samuel A. Bell
Winchester
Bell Brothers
Main Street
John N. Bell
Bell
Memorial Hospital
Girls’ Athletic Association Dinner at Hotel Evans
The Girls' Athletic Association hosted a dinner party last Friday at 7 30 in Hotel Evans with over 40 members present. Pink candles lilac and wistaria decorations created a festive scene as caps and lavender place cards added to the effect. A male guest praised the attendees. The menu pleased the group and thanks were extended to Mrs Buckley for her help.
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Girls’ Athletic Association
Hotel Evans
Legion Show Tonight With National Commander MacNider
Tonight's Empire Theatre program features the Legion show under Mrs A M Baker with advance seat sales strong. Hanford MacNider arrives at 6 PM from Washington for an address after the 8 30 curtain. A reception and smoker follow at the Legion Building and a dance at Rouss Hall.
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A. M. Baker
Empire
Hanford MacNider
American Legion
Washington
MacNider
Commander MacNider
Willard Hotel
North Main Street
Robert Y. Conrad Post
Legion Building
Rouss Hall
Residents to attend federal court in Harrisonburg Va
Eldridge Luttrell A P Holland and D S Mattison were among residents leaving today for Harrisonburg Virginia to attend federal court tomorrow. They were summoned as prospective jurymen it was understood.
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Eldridge Luttrell
A. P. Holland
D. S. Mattison
Harrisonburg
Community Picnic at Rutherford's Woods April 26
Public notice invites all residents to a Rutherford's Woods picnic on April 26 with short talks by Supt. Kline and others. The event runs from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Everyone is welcome.
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Rutherford’s Woods
Supt. Kline
Radio Receiving Sets Now In Stock At The Radio Store
Radio receiving sets now in stock at The Radio Store. See display of receiving sets in window at Jolliffe and Jolliffe's. Iptt.
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Jolliffe & Jolliffe’s
Iptt
Sale notice for Asa Crisman's lots and assorted goods
A notice describes a sale on April 29 offering a Light Ford delivery truck 100 bushels of potatoes meat shoots scales and other articles from Asa Crisman’s lots. Sale begins at an unspecified time and location with no further details provided.
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Asa
Crisman's
Frost damage sparks call for orchard smudging measures
An article urges Frederick County apple growers to adopt smudging with smudge pots as a cost effective frost protection. It warns frost losses threaten future confidence but argues the crop can be saved at low cost and that the apple industry remains strong with proper prevention.
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Frederick County
New York
As. Com
Home Made Candy Sale By Legion Helpers
Home made candy will be sold at a Legion play Monday night to help the Legion boys pay the debt on their home. Everyone is urged to buy and support the fundraiser. Read Moling and Seal's House Furnishing ad on page 7.
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Willib
Legion
Moling & Seal’s
Frost Damage Hits Virginia East As Apple Crops Decline
Frost waves across Maryland Virginia eastern Pennsylvania Delaware and West Virginia caused widespread fruit losses with Shenandoah Rockingham and Augusta counties in Virginia reporting serious damage. York Imperial buds remained on some trees while Mount Jackson orchards suffered severe impact reducing next year’s crop. Continued on page 4.
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Winchester Fruit District
The
Star
Frederick
Virginia
West Virginia
Shenandoah Valley
Woodstock
Shenandoah
Rockingham
Augusta
Blue Ridge
Piedmont
W. S. Campfield
Winchester
Mount Jackson
Wissler
Turkey Knob Orchard Company
Augusta County
Waynesboro
Washington
Maryland
Pennsylvania
Delaware
Take It From Me seat sale at Empire Theatre
The Take It From Me musical comedy arrives at the Empire Theatre on Thursday after record Broadway run. The NY company led by Jos M. janes features Alice Hills Marjorie Sweet Helen Gardiner John Henning Charles Mepiking and other Broadway favorites with a large chorus.
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New York
Empire Theatre
Jos, M. Janes
Alice Hills
Majorie Sweet
Helen and
Arline Gardiner
John Hen
Packard Twin Six New Paint Half Price
Chapman's Auto Sales offers Packard Twin Six in perfect condition with low prices and easy terms.
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Chapman
Complications Prove Fatal To A R Pendleton
Alexander R. Pendleton retired lawyer died at Selma in Winchester after complications from an operation for leg amputation at Memorial Hospital. He had been ill for over a year and died early this morning. Funeral Wednesday at his home with Rev. Robert Nelson officiating. He leaves a widow Mrs Lillie Dandridge Boyd. Pendleton was 74, born in Martinsburg WV on September 27 1848. He hailed from an old Virginia family and his father was Judge Edmund Pendleton.
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Alexander R. Pendleton
Selma
Winchester
Memorial Hospital
Pendleton
Robert By Nelson
Christicopal Church
Maton Wit
Mount Hebron
Lillie Dandridge Boyd
Martinsburg
W. Va
Virginia
Edmund Pendleton
Richard Parker
Winchester Clearing House pledges support after cold snap
The Winchester Clearing House Association reports banks in Frederick County and Winchester will assist customers hit by a sharp frost that damaged buds. The note from President H. D. Fuller promises banks are strong enough to help those facing temporary embarrassment and urges readers to await a hoped for apple and fruit crop.
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Winchester Clearing House Association
Frederick’ County
Winchester
Winchester Clearing “House House Association
H.*d. Fuller
Winchester Edges Chambersburg In Tight Cumberland Valley Clash
Winchester High School defeated Chambersburg 11 10 in a close Cumberland Valley League game. Adrian Mason relieved Sargent in the first inning and held the visitors, Poole hit a three bagger, Shyder a two base hit, Shatzer homered into a corn field, as Winchester’s lineup changes and improving hitting boosted their stiff schedule.
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Winchester High School
Autel
Chambersburg
Champi Lp
Martinsburg
Hagerstown
Adrain Mason
Biennebs
Winchester
Tie High School
Notice of Tuesday closure at 44 Water Street
Patrons are informed the store will be closed Tuesday due to a new rotation. For reopening details check tomorrow's paper. Showalter’s store at 44 Water Street issues the notice.
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Water St
Showalter
Big Horse Race Auditor Tonight
One of the best race track dramas ever filmed promotes a page ad call to see the production.
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BIG Horse
Russian Famine Lantern Pictura at Friends Meeting
Lantern picture exhibit on April 27 at 8 at the Friends Meeting and at Hopewell Meeting House at 7. Also mentions a Foxy Grandpa story and a note about Benes of Star on April 29.
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Foxy
Grandpa
Polly
Winchester
Foxy Grandpa
Foxy Grandpa Story
Friends
Hopewell
Stephens City
Benes
Kayso Sprays and Hoses Promote Better Orchard Sprays
An ad lists high pressure spray hose spray guns rods nozzles and fittings. It promotes Kayso as a spreader that makes spray stick and doubles efficiency. Also mentions Corona Lead acids and L and S solutions with a contact address at 301 N Market St. and phone 313.
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Baeut
Orchard Prired
Market’ St
Stonewall Picnic Appearances Promised At Rutherford Woods
A local notice invites families to a Stonewall Picnic at Rutherford's Woods on an April afternoon. Organizers Swinttid and Swinttid urge neighbors to bring baskets and come together to inspire both old and young audiences.
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Rutherford’s Woods
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Laray
Fruss “Vratait Usi
F. 3 Meheeee
Sealte States Weather Bureau
Ble Winds
MR. Bell
Legion Show
Legion ‘How
York Imperial
A. R. Pendleton
Winchester Clearing House
Handley High
Stonewall Picnic
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