Pollard vows efficiency over loyalty in Virginia appointments
John Garland Pollard closes his Democratic primary campaign in southside Virginia with a speech stressing home rule and budget transparency. He says governors should appoint only efficient, proven officials regardless of political ties, and that reappointments should favor merit over past loyalties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Preas
Virginia
John Garland Pollard
Pollard
Board of Supervisors
Friendship Fire Company sets plan for VA State convention
The Friendship Fire Company will take a prize winning reel team to the Virginia State Firemen's Association convention in Lexington on August 28. A first practice run occurred last evening with several strong performances. Members may try out for the team at the engine house at 7 30 this evening. Officers elected include Captain Robert Eagle secretary C D Barnett and trainer Fred W Forney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Les the Friendship Fire Company
Virginia State Firemen’s Association
Lexington
Robert Eagle
C. D. Barnett
Fred W. Forney
Police Aid Sought To Find Missing Virginia Girl
The parents of 18 year old Miss Gladys M. Hodge asked police today to help locate her after she vanished from Winchester Virginia on June 29. She may be with a young man who also disappeared. She has brown hair blue eyes weighs 115 pounds and is 5 feet 6 inches tall.
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Washington
Gladys M. Hodge
Winchester
Army engineers rebuild road to President Hoover camp
Army engineers from Company A of the 18th Army Engineers move to Criglersville Virginia to rebuild and hard surface approaches to President Hoover’s summer White House camp on the Rapidan River. The plan includes a sturdier roadbed drainage widening and bridges to handle presidential traffic.
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Hoover
Washington
Blue Ridge Mountains
Virginia
White House
Rapidan River
Madison County
William E. Carson
Virginia State Conservation Commission
Shenanoah National Park
Hoover Camp
Criglersville
Rapidan
Fork Mountain
Double Top Mountain
Ragged Mountain
Carrs Mountain
Army Engineering School
Fort Humphreys
Shenandoah National Ark
Alexandria
Fairfax
Warrenton
Culpeper
Boston
Slate Mills
Peola Mills
Madison
Banco
Prince of Wales hailed by Scouts at grand jamboree
The Prince of Wales, with Ambassador Dawes present, was cheered for 10 minutes by about 50,000 Boy Scouts from many nations at ARROWE PARK England. He delivered a message from King George praising scout achievements and announced Sir Robert Powell would be granted a peerage for founding the movement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Arrowe Park
Eng
Prince of Wales
Ambassador Dawes
Royal
King George
Sir Robert Powell
Scout Movement
Winchester Boy Selected for England Jamboree Scout Event
A Winchester boy, Charles Anderson, was chosen to represent the local Boy Scout area at the grand jamboree in England. He is the son of Dr. Charles R. Anderson, a well known Winchester physician.
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Winchester
Charles Anderson
Arrowe Park
England
Charles R. Anderson
Picnic at Old Bethel M E Church
Picnic at Old Bethel Methodist Episcopal Church Saturday afternoon August 3 offers refreshments on grounds and an open invitation to spend the evening with the committee and public.
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Old Bethel M. Ee
For Sale 1930 Pontiac Coupe with accessories and new condition
Classified notice states a 1930 Pontiac coupe for sale by H. W. Ebert. Vehicle described as sport wire wheels rumble seat spring covers and seat covers, very complete and brand new. Listing notes date August 1 2011 page tf.
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Pontiac
H. W. Ebert
Primary voting access urged for Winchester workers
A notice requests Winchester and county employers to arrange shifts or options so workers may vote at the August 6 primary without sacrificing real time. It emphasizes making voting easier for employees in this and future elections.
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Winchester
Visit Rite Way Cleaners Opening Day
Rite Way Cleaners and Cleansers at 307 N Braddock St opens Saturday August 3 for inspection and souvenirs for all. Store hours extend all day for the grand opening.
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Rite Way Cleaners and Cleansers
N. Braddock St
Bookstore Ad Promotes Large Novel Shipment Sale
Winchester Printers and Stationers announces a large shipment of new novels with many titles visible in the window and a sale featuring all old books at reduced prices.
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Winchester Printers & Stationers, Inc
RousS Fire Co Fragrant meeting notice
Rouss Fire Co. holds a regular meeting Friday night August 2. All members interested in the annual trip should be present. L Curtis Bowers, Sec.
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Rouss Fire CO
L. Curtis Bowers
Sec
Strassburg Theatre Presents The Barker Talking Feature
The Strasburg Theatre shows Milton Sills and Betty Compson in The Barker an early talking feature on August 1 and 2 at popular prices.
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Milton Sills
Betty Compson
the Barker
Winchester Fair announces 60th annual August event
The sixtieth Winchester Fair runs August 27 to 30 with exhibitions by Troop EB and horsemanship displays, county races, pony and mule contests, and automobile events for pros. New features include apple pie contest for women, weight and rolling pin contests, baby show, and a reduced admission. Premiums rise across departments and out of town judges are set. Exhibition HQ opens August 12 at the Chamber of Commerce near the Capitol Theatre.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester Fair
Chamber of Commerce
Capitol Theatre
United States Cavalry
Frederick County
W. R. Legge
Mapp Disclaims Auto License Cut Leaflet Distribution
An anonymous circular in Virginia urged a $3 auto license tax and voting for G. Walter Mapp but he repudiated the flyer saying it was not from his office. Chairman Bowles warned the proposed cut would cripple road funds by about 4.5 million dollars yearly. He urged Mapp to accept or reject the leaflet, noting it misleads voters at campaign’s end.
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Virginia
G. Walter Mapp
Mr. Mapp
Mapp
George A. Bowles
Committee On
Final Rites Are Held For Mrs. Mary Appleby
The burial of Mrs. Mary Sidwell Appleby widow of Dr. Samuel Appleby of Baltimore followed funeral services at her cousin’s home on North Braddock Street. The Rev. Murray D. Mitchell and Rev. Robert B. Nelson led the rites at 3 p.m. at Braddock Street Church and Mount Hebron Cemetery, with pallbearers named and floral tributes from friends widespread. Mr. Dick Clevenger of Philadelphia is expected to visit his mother on Amherst Street after a brief vacation.
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Mary Sidwell Appleby
Samuel Appleby
Baltimore
Mount Hebron
John W. Rice
North Braddock Street
Murray D. Mitchell
Braddock Street Methodist Episcopal Church
South
Robert B. Nelson
Christ Episcopal Church
Appleby
Society of Friends
Hugh Sidwell
William G. Hardy
Clark Smith
Louis E. Rice
Howell M. Bond
Daniel W. Lupton
Walker McC. Bond
Dick Clevenger
Philadelphia
Louie Clevenger
Amherst Street
Winchester Fair Planned for August Dates
Plan now to attend the Winchester Fair set for August 27 28 29 and 30 with exhibits rides and community events across the grounds. Local organizers encourage visitors to mark calendar dates and enjoy the week of festivities in Winchester.
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Winchester Fair
Weather outlook for Lakehurst Sunday morning
Weather conditions are reported good and the craft may dock at Lakehurst New Jersey on Sunday morning if prevailing speed remains.
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Lakehurst
N. J
Graf Zeppelin Advances Toward United States Across Atlantic
The Graf Zeppelin maintains 60 to 70 mph toward the Azores with 3,000 miles to Lakehurst. Weather reports indicate good flying conditions from a high pressure area near Bermuda. The ship left Frederichshafen and is 700 miles from its American cruise with 18 passengers aboard and a stowaway found after departure.
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Lakehurst
Washington
Weather Bureau
Spanish Coast
Azores
Bermuda
Paris
Frederichshafen
Europe
Harrisonburg
Barcelona
Spain
Alps
Rhone Valley
Mediterranean
America
Gibraltar
Atlantic
Herbert
Sidel
Associated
Pollard for Governor A Virginian Democrat with progressive plans
John G. Pollard presents as a seasoned Virginian Democrat advocating progressive road and school aid policies. He supports farm-to-market road additions, favors segregation era tax plans, and opposes a central tax board while urging continued tax reductions aligned with state progress. Pollard backs August 6 as the election date.
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Virginia
William and Mary
Central Tax Board
Appointment of Primary Judges by Electoral Board
The Frederick County Electoral Board announces the appointment of judges for the Democratic nominating primary next Tuesday August 6. Three judges per precinct will open polls at Sunrise and close at Sunset. One judge per precinct will record totals and telephone results to The Star before sealing ballots. Names listed for each precinct include Neffstown Hunter Stine Clarke Hardesty J C Sherman and many others across Brucetown White Hall Albin Gainesboro Bakers Mill Dolans Yeakleys Ashtons Middletown Newton Canterbury Old Forge Armel Kernstown Gee Bywaters Folightly Dry Run Russells Lamps and more.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick County
Star
Electoral Board
Neffstown
Hunter Stine
Clarke Hardesty
J. C. Sherman
Brucetown
B. Timberlake
William Huyette
Corrie Swimley
White Hall
N. Hardy
C. W. Lamp
J. W. Reese
Albin
W. W. Baker
James Spence
Ss. I. Hawkins
Gainesboro
J. Earl Rinker
George Rinker
C. T. Adams
Bakers
George Sampsell
EH. A. Gordon
R. M. Lineley
Canterbury
James Jennings
John Bray
Russell Neville
Old Forge
Harry Clagett
Hunter Shanholtz
William Headley
Armel
E. H. White
Nora Newcomb
R. L. Pertie
Kernstown
J.R. Triplett
Rosser Campbell
John Gold
Ceepee Rent Gee
Bywaters
H. Saann
Wish Carpenter Dry Run
John F. Himelright
William Renner
H. 8
Brill
Russells
T. S. Cooper
E. A. Parrish
A. D. Davis
E. B. Smoke
H. A. Snapp
B. F. White
Many Friends Pay Tribute to Mrs Lat Kurtz Walter
Funeral services for Mrs Lat Kurtz Walter wife of Frankal ter retired Winchester businessman were held at their home No 47 South Cameron street. A large gathering attended with floral tributes. The Rev F T McFaden and Rev Robert B Nelson officiated. Interment followed at Mount Hebron Cemetery. Pallbearers listed.
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Lat Kurtz Walter
Frankalter
Winchester
No. 47
South
Cameron Street
F. T. McFaden
Presbyterian Church
Robert B. Nelson
Christ Episcopal Church
Jesus
Mount Hebron Cemetery
Phil H. Gold
Frank B. Crawford
Stewart Bell
John C. Gold
A. D. Henkel
Edward E. Stone
Whitney's Trainer Dies From a Cold
Saratoga N Y Aug 2 Joseph H Rowe trainer for the Harry Payne Whitney stables and one of the best known horsemen in America died here today after a brief illness arising from a cold.
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Saratoga
N. Y
Joseph H. Rowe
Harry Payne Whitney
America
Miss May Belle Jones Dies in Winchester Hospital
Miss May Belle Jones longtime Winchester resident died at Memorial Hospital after a yearlong illness at 8 45 pm The funeral will be at Christ Episcopal Church at 10 30 am with Rev Robert B Nelson officiating Interment will be in Oak Hill Cemetery Georgetown DC Read as a venerable Virginia family descendant with Civil War era connections and notable relatives throughout America
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May Belle Jones
Winchester
Memorial Hospital
Christ Protestant Episcopal Church
Robert B. Nelson
Oak Hill Cemetery
Georgetown
D. C
Miss Jones
Virginia
United States Army
Igeisiation
Old South
Fauquire County
Warrenton
Fauquier County
David R. Jones
United States Military Academy
West Point
Rebecca Taylor
Joseph Powell Taylor
Lincoln
Jones
Zachary Taylor
United States
Igre Jones
Hed
Henry F. Clarke
George B. McClellan
Accord On Cuts Reported In By MacDonald And Dawes
London dispatch reports Prime Minister MacDonald and Ambassador Dawes reached a tentative formula on naval disarmament. Proposals include restricting battleship programs decreasing battleship size prolonging current battleships and ceasing submarine construction. Washington officials denied any agreement and declined to comment on the London report.
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Associated Press
London
The
Evening Standard Today
Mauld
Dawes
Evening Standard
Washington
the Standard
MacDonald
State Department
Pollard Campaign Appeals In Democratic Primary
The message recalls past Virginia debates on road bonds and a central tax board and positions John Garland Pollard against bonds and a powerful tax board. Pollard supports pay as you go road construction and tax reductions, urging votes in the August 6 primary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Byrd
Senator Mapp
Virginia
Mapp
Accomac
Richmond
Senate
John Garland Pollard
Overcrowding Blamed for Leavenworth Prison Riot
The Justice Department reports unrest at Leavenworth rooted in overcrowding and lack of work. Riots began at noon over meals, continued with utensils thrown and cells damaged, leaving one inmate dead and several injured. The narcotics block mutiny also erupted with 900 prisoners involved, none armed, as officials note the 3600 capacity prison is badly overcrowded.
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Associated Press
Washington
Department of Justice
Thomas B. White
Leavenworth
Es Wi
White
Plaa
Mike Martinez
Harold T. McLaughlin
John J. Jones
Fred Conners
U. S. Penitentiary
Kans
Hera Aday
Ers
B. G. Cerbst
H. C. Heckman
Winchester Band to Play at South End Hose Yard Party
The Winchester Concert Band will perform at the South End Hose Company yard party on West Monmouth Street at 9 pm directed by Prof. W H McIlwee. Proceeds support the firemen ice cream and cake festival as the party runs through Saturday night with a program including Second Connecticut Regiment and Princess of India selections.
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Court House
Winchester
South End Hose Company
West Monmouth Street
W. H. McIlwee
Second Innecticut Regiment
Reeves
Yard Party At Welltown Church Lawn
Benefit of church planned at Welltown Church lawn on Thursday August 8 from eight to two. Tickets and details forthcoming.
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Welltown Church Lawn
Fire Company Meeting Tonight At 8 O'clock
Full attendance requested by Captain Jas N Moling for a fire company meeting this evening.
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Fire Company
Benefit plans fund at Mount Olive U B Church
Community notices a charity event at Mount Olive United Brethren Church Hay field on Wed Aug 7 to raise funds. A South End Yard Party in front of the engine house on West Monmouth Street runs Thu Fri Sat Aug 1-3 to support local firemen.
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Mount Olive
U. B. Church
Hayfield
Wed
Benefit Plana Fund
Monmouth Street
Thurs
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Army Engineers
President’s Camp
Ww. E. Carson
War Department
Strasburg Theatre
Tinmin Richmo
Society
CAF
Azore Islands
Mary Appleby
Casablanca
Morocco
Graf
France
Hugh Eckener
Bucks
John G. Pollard
Pollard Committee
Walter
Whitney
Miss May Jones
ILI
U.S
Fort Leavenworth
Sarah Zane
Jas. N. Moling
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