Peery Wins Virginia Governor Nomination In Landslide
George Campbell Peery of Tazewell dominates the statewide returns for governor with 91,831 votes from 1,362 of 1,685 precincts. Joseph T. Deal and W Worth Smith Jr. follow as other Democratic contenders as early AP counts show Peery sweeping nine districts and carrying the Ninth District heavily.
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George Campbell Peery
Tazewell
Virginia
Slemps
Associated Press
Richmond
Joseph T. Deal
Norfolk
W. Worth Smith, Jr
Louisia
Peery
Smith
Howard W. Smith
Disabled American Veterans meet at Sarah Zane Fire Hall
The Disabled American Veterans will hold a meeting at the Sarah Zane Fire Co Hall Wednesday evening August 2 at 8 30 p m. Election of officers and other important business to be transacted. All members and those entitled to membership urged to attend.
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Sarah Zane Fire Co
Friendship Fire Company Monthly Meeting Notice
The Friendship Fire Company will hold its regular monthly meeting on Thursday evening August 3 at 8 o clock. All members are urged to attend as there will be business to discuss. F W Forney Captain.
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The
Friendship Fire Co
F. W. Forney
Moore Wins Democratic Nomination In Winchester Clarke Frederick District
Unofficial returns show E Blackburn Moore of Berryville winning the Democratic nomination to represent Winchester and Clarke Frederick counties in the Virginia House of Delegates. He carried Clarke and Frederick counties by large margins while J Henkel Henry won the city of Winchester by 45 votes. Moore led 2440 to 1496 district wide.
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E. Blackburn Moore
Berryville
Winchester
Clarke
Frederick
Virginia House of Delegates
J. Henkel Henry
Moore
Henry
Joseph S. Denny
White Post
Moore-Henry
Big County
Clarke County
Lindsay’s
Frederick County
Russell’s
Lamp’s Old Forge
Arme
Carper’s Valley
Rouss Engine House
Rouss
Yard Party at Mt Pleasant U B Church
Tomorrow night in Mt Pleasant Virginia at the U B Church a yard party with string music is planned. If rain occurs the event will be held the next night. Advertises dependable merchandise at reasonable prices shown by Mol ing and Cather.
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Mt. Pleasant
U. B. Church
Moling and
Cather
Card of Thanks from Henry Henkel
Henry Henkel thanks supporters for yesterday's vote and notes carrying Winchester without solicitation. He congratulates his opponent, who won amid what he calls unfair Taarene, iplit organized efforts for his defeat.
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Winchester
Taarene
Iplit
Henkel Henry
McVicar Wins Nominating Victory in Winchester Primary
Incumbent Charles P. McVicar was renominated as the Democratic party’s standard bearer in Winchester over F. Amos Shryock by a total majority of 348. McVicar carried all four city precincts with 1000 votes to Shryock’s 652, including a 170 vote edge at the Sarah Zane Engine House.
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Charles P. McVicar
Winchester
F. Amos Shryock
McVicar
Shryock
Friendship Engine House
Reuss Engine House
Sarah Zane
MccVicar
the Revenue
Charles W. Trenary
Retail Food Merchants To Meet Friday
Hoye L Riley secretary issues a notice calling a Friday 7 30 meeting of all retail food merchants in the City Hall Court Room. The gathering will include those who agreed on closing hours and others. Discussion of matters from the past days and a National Recovery Administration official will explain the Act.
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Hoye L. Riley
Secertary
City Hall
Riley
National Recovery
Martial Law Is Rescinded In La
Adjutant General Ray H. Fleming said Gov. Allen revoked martial law orders intended to shield the Orleans parish grand jury amid a clash over fraud probes tied to constitutional amendment votes. The tension over Senator Huey Long and the jury’s upcoming court report remained high.
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Associated Press
New Orleans
Ray H. Fleming
O. K. Allen
Orleans Parish
Grand Jury
Hueyong
Pollard Sees Virginia Ratifying Eighteenth Amendment
Governor John G. Pollard of Virginia said he believed the state would ratify repeal by a considerable majority. He spoke while visiting the World’s Fair with his bride and planned to travel to White Sulphur Springs, West Virginia, tomorrow to begin work on his message to Virginia’s beer legislature.
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Associated Press
Chicago
John G. Pollard
Virginia
White Sulphur Springs
W. Va
Injured Diver John Coblentz Hospitalized After Elk River Dive
John Coblentz, 23, of Catonsville, suffered a probable fractured vertebrae in his neck when he dove into about four feet of water in the Elk River near Elkton Maryland last night. He is nephew of State Senator Emory J. Coblentz of Frederick. Hospital officials could not yet determine the full extent of his injuries.
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Associated Press
Elkton
John Coblentz
Catonsville
Elk River
Here
Emory J. Coblentz
Frederick
Shenandoah Valley National Bank backs NRA cooperation
Shenandoah Valley National Bank of Winchester Virginia approved cooperation with the National Recovery program at a Friday night meeting. Bank officials noted Federal Reserve Bank regulators have not yet adopted the NRA regulations and advised awaiting final rules before changing operating hours.
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Shenandoah Valley National Bank of
Winchester
Federal Reserve Bank
Shenandoah
Valley National Bank of
R. Gray Williams
Harold G. Brown
Dynamite Blast in West Virginia Quarries Kills Youth
A dynamite explosion in Baker ton quarries of the Washington Building Lime Company killed a 20 year old youth from Washington county Maryland and injured three men. Witnesses said the blast may have been caused by static electricity and was set off prematurely possibly by an approaching storm or lightning.
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Associated Press
Charles Town
W. Va
Washington Building Lime Company
Bakerton
Thomas P. Griffith
Washington County
Winchester Voters Praised for Primary Election Support
To the citizens of Winchester, I extend appreciation for their fine support in the primary election to Cc. P. McVicar. The message thanks local voters and notes gratitude for the backing shown in the contest.
Clearance Sale Of . 2 for $1.00 at Hodgson
A brief notice announces a clearance sale with items priced at two for one dollar. The readable text cites Hodgson as the seller and a likely sale date or window is implied by the fragmentary entry.
First Baptist Church Lawn Sale Thursday
Community fundraiser at First Baptist Church lawn sale on Thursday features home made cakes and assorted treasures with proceeds aiding church programs and outreach in the local area.
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First Baptist Church Lawn
Thanking Frederick Winchester Clarke County Voters
Blackburn Moore thanks voters in Frederick County Winchester and Clarke for support in Tuesday’s election. He expresses gratitude for the campaign backing and outlines appreciation to local communities and supporters.
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Frederick County
Winchester
Clarke
Bickers Motor Company announces new operating hours
The firm states operations start today with hours from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. A 24-hour service continues with night shift starting at 4 p.m. and 12 p.m. The company says service charges will not increase.
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Roosevelt
NRA
Bickers Motor Company
Local officials named for Winchester special election
The Electorial Board named Winchester election officials for the special election to choose a successor to the late Joseph S. Denny representing Frederic Clarke counties and Winchester. Governor Pollard called the session for August 17 with ballots to be printed after tomorrow’s canvass. E Blackburn Moore appears on the ballot with no other filings. Officials include judges and clerks across First Ward Second Ward and Sarah Zane Engine House with listed names.
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Winchester
Electorial Board
Joseph S. Denny
Clarke County
Frederic and
Clarke
General Assembly
Pollard
E. Blackburn Moore
Friendship Engine House
C. P. Kremer
John W. Kater
Joseph Patterson
Maurice Grim
Amos Schlack
Reiss Engine House
B. F. Arthur, Jr
William Haines
John Dunn
Peter Y. Brinton
Warren Hopkins
City Hall
Arthur Athey
James Ritter
Holmes Larrick
Forrest Fansler
L. D Grubbs
Sarah Zane
Park Yard Party Opens Tomorrow at Winchester Park
Winchester Park Association hosts a multi night event with concession stands, electric lighting, and various dances and contests. The Winchester Concert Band volunteers its services Friday night and donations are urged at 125 S Main St to support the kiddies pool project for local children.
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Winchester Park Association
Winchester
R. T. Jones & Co
S. Main Street
Lee Fields Orchestra
Frederick County
Shenandoah Valley National Bank pledges cooperation national reform
The Shenandoah Valley National Bank, claiming the largest capital and deposits in the northern Shenandoah Valley, pledges cooperation with proposed reforms. It awaits promulgation of regulations and readiness to comply.
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Shenandoa Valley
Diphtheria Clinic Registration Ends August 4
Last registration day for the diphtheria clinic is Friday August 4 from 9 a m to 1 p m at the District Nurse Association office on Court Square here.
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District Nurse Association
Court Square
Primary Victory Thank You Note From Amos Shrydk
Amos Shrydk thanks supporters after yesterday's primary. He expresses gratitude to friends, volunteers, and donors who aided his campaign and urged continued backing in upcoming elections.
Mayor O'Ryan set for vigorous fight in New York election
Major General John F. O'Ryan famed commander of the 27th Division in World War I and former Gotham mayoral candidate will contend in November for New York City office on a fusion ticket against Tammany Hall led by Mayor John P. O'Brien.
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John F. O’ryan
New York
Tammany Hall
John P. O’brien
Quiet in Pennsylvania coal strike as guards patrol
In Brownsville area guards train on trouble zones while 1000 pickets taunt police at Star Junction after six workers were wounded. State troopers patrol. Frick Company closes all county mines until protection is assured. General Hugh Johnson visits Harrisburg for a possible settlement message.
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Associated Press
Brownville
National Guardsmen
Pennsylvania
Star Junction
Frick Company
Hugh Johnson
National Recovery Act
Harrisburg
Protest Over Store Hours Draw Crowd in Bay City
Police dispersed about 300 people who gathered in front of two Bay City food stores to protest their closing time under the National Recovery Code. The crowd shouted and threatened but dispersed after officers arrived.
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Associated Press
Bay City
Mich
Mrs Pinchot joins picket lines at hosiery plant
Mrs Cornelia Ryce Pinchot wife of Pennsylvania's governor again stood with strikers at the Blue Moon Hosiery plant in Croyden north of Philadelphia She telephoned Acting Superintendent J R Lestrange to denounce police on strike duty accusing them of brutality Lestrange denied the charge
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Associated Press
Philadelphia
Cornelia Ryce Pinchot
Pennsylvania
Blue Moon Hosiery
Croyden
Building Contractor Will Hughes Dies in Altoona at 88
Altoona Pa Aug 2 Will V Hughes vice president of Altoona Press Company and noted building contractor died last night at Hollidaysburg He was 88 Many structures stand as monuments to his efforts
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Altoona
Will V. Hughes
Altoona Press Company
Hollidaysburg
McCormac Tagged for Re employment Campaign Board Work
H B McCormac Virginia Woolen Co. general manager named by President Roosevelt as one of 614 citizens to lead the re employment drive in the 48 states. He joins seven others from the Norfolk Commerce District in Maryland Virginia and North Carolina.
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H. B. McCormac
Virginia Woolen Company
Roosevelt
Washington
Hugh 8. Johnson
National Recovery Act
Mr .McCormas
Norfolk
Baltimore
Holmes
Bakes
Tecumseh
J. A. Taylor
Wilmington
A. B. Blacock
Raleigh
N. C
Virginia State Board
John M. Miller
Richmond
G. F. Holsinger
McGaheysville
John Hopkins Hall
Vernon Kemp
Charlottesville
Lee Long
Dante
E. D. Nininger
Roanoke
Louis Mindheltz
National Recovery Administration
Woman Starts Channel Swim To France From England
London Aug 2 Mer cedes Gleitze began a reverse attempt to swim from England to France. She started at 10 15 a m and was reported at 2 45 p m swimming strongly with excellent progress toward becoming the first woman to complete the England to France crossing.
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London
Eng
Mercedes Gleitze
English
England
France
Lawn Party and Supper at Catholic Church Grounds
Community event announces a lawn party and supper from 5 to 8 p m tonight and tomorrow at the Catholic Church lawn. Proceeds support parish activities. Local residents invited.
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Chu Lawn
Mts
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Geo. C. Peery
Shyrock
Henry Fet
House of Delegates
Smith Runs
Deal
Disabled American Veterans
Friendship
George C Peery
Virginia State Corporation Commission
Shenandoah Valley National Bank
P. McVicar
Eee
Aes
Hodgson
Blackburn Moore
Jos. S. Denny
Park Yard
Amos Shrydck
Gotham
O'Ryan
Mrs. Pinchot
U.S
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