D A R President Sees Broad Support for Defense Day
Mrs Anthony Wayne Cook president general of the Daughters of the American Revolution reports to the War Department that more than a score of patriotic and other societies favor cooperation in the national defense test slated for September 12. She says replies from organizations are enthusiastic and indicate broad support.
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Associated Press
Washington
War Department
Anthony Wayne Cook
Daughters of the American Revolution
Department
Defense demonstration cooperation urged nationally and locally
The editorial urges action beyond lip service, calling for full cooperation at local and national levels to ensure the defense demonstration succeeds. It stresses practical support and coordinated effort across government and civilian groups.
Elder Shaver Steps Down After Fifty Years of Service
The Maurertown Brethren Church calls Rev. Howard Miller of Napanee Indiana to be pastor. Miller accepts and will begin work October 1. Rev BE B Shaver of Maurertown retires after more than fifty years as a church minister.
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Maurertown
Important August Spray recommended for late apples
Pathologist F. J. Schneiderhan urges growers to apply the Bordeaux Mixture 3-5-50 with 1 1/2 pounds lead arsenate per 50 gallons of water by August 10. The spray fights codling moth brood activity and guards against sooty blotch and late scab infection, which could ruin otherwise fine fruit and lower prices.
Betty Becker Wins Diving Title at Olympic Games
Betty Becker, an American diver, performed a back somersault dive to help secure the Olympic diving title. She stood out as a leading figure among United States competitors at the event.
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Betty Becker
America
Saynor
Public sale of city realty in Winchester estate
By deed of trust dated April 4 1912 the trustee will offer at public sale in front of the Court House Winchester on August 30 1924 at 11 o'clock AM city business property of the C T Wyndham estate located on West side of North Braddock street fronting about 57 feet with an alleyway on the north extending westward about 33 feet 1 inch bounded south by Lovett Bros and north by Harry Miller. Terms: one third cash with balance in two equal annual installments secured by purchaser bonds and a deed of trust plus fire insurance.
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Ferk
Court House
Winchester
C. T. Wyndham
J. M. Steck
Wheat markets stir as farmers rush to sell in Rockingham
In Rockingham, farmers race to thrash and sell wheat amid suspected price speculation. Rockingham Milling Company president J J Hawse says many growers doubt the rise is due to crop shortages and expect fluctuations after a bearish August 6 crop report.
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Rockingham
J. J. Hawse
Rockingham Milling Company
Rockingha Milling Company
Mr. Hawse
Chicago
Hawse
United States
U. S
Canada
Canadian
Birth Cards Urged For Virginia School Pupils Revised
Virginia health officials urge principals to require birth cards at registration as proof of age. The bureau notes many records are hard to locate as schools open. Parents should report unregistered births via the physician or midwife with full child and parent details and a return envelope.
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Associated Press
Richmond
Virginia
State Department of Health
Harris Hart
Public Instruction
Bureau of Vital Statistics
Bureau of Vital Statists
Don’t. Walt
Couple Struck By Extra Train Near Winchester
Charles Brown and his wife were struck by an extra freight train three and a half miles north of Winchester while driving a stick wagon. The horse was killed. Brown suffered a dislocated shoulder and minor injuries, his wife was shaken but unharmed. Dr Hofft man of Bunker Hill treated them. wagon shaft broke.
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Winchester
Charles Brown
Pennsylvania Railroad
Ebert
Pennsylvania
Martinsburg Pike
Brown
Hofftman
Bunker Hill
W. Va
Motoring Party Crashes Through West Va. Bridge
A weekend party traveling in a heavy Packard crashed through a bridge east of Martinsburg while returning to Winchester. The car was badly damaged and towed to Martinsburg for repairs. Mrs. Irwin G. Priest sustained only slight injuries. her husband, physics chief Irwin G. Priest of the U.S. Bureau of Standards, accompanied the party. The visitors included E. A. O. Munsell of Munsell Color Co and Karl Keuffel of Keuffel and Esser.
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W. A. Ryan
Shepherdstown
Martinsburg
Mr. Ryan
Winchester
E. A. O. Munsell
Munsell Color Company
Baltimore
Karl Keuffel
Keuffel and Esser
Hoboken
N. J
Irwin G. Priest
Washington, D. C
Priest
Ryan
United Bureau of Standards
Department of Commerce
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D.A. R
Elder Shaver
Oakland
Robinson
Lys Oy
R. M. Swimley
East Piccadilly Street
W.C. Plundeke Co
F. J.scneiderhan
Winchester Field Laboratory
A. G. Swanson
Anuct
Denver
Western Feeding Company
Philadelphia
Texas
Madilla Sila
Cor. Water and Kent Sts
Babb Bros
West Va
Emmert’s
Moling & Seal
McCallum
THE
Betty Shoppe
Hamburger
North Main Street
Frank Gearing
North Market Street
Main Street
Sts
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