Winchester School Board Mourns Grim and Hamilton
The Winchester School Board votes to appoint a committee to draft condolence resolutions for the deaths of Wesley Grim and David Hamilton Uncle Davy. Both men are remembered for faithful service, with Grim as a skilled cabinet maker and diligent administrator, and Hamilton as longtime janitor of the John Kerr Building.
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School Board of
Winchester
Esley
Grim
David Hamilton
Winchester Star
Wesley Grim
Car- 2A
Valley
Pas
Mr. Grim
David Samilton
John Kerr
Davy
Stonewall Brigade
Florida
West
Uncle Davy
City of
Hebert G. Tibens To Manage Philadelphia Apartment
Mr Hebert G Tibens tests this morning in Philadelphia and plans to use a leased apartment house as his headquarters to manage the new project.
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Hebert G
Wanted Young Ladies to Operate Sewing Machines
Help wanted at Jones Knitting Co. for young ladies to operate sewing machines. Paid while learning. Advertisement appears in a 1920s era newspaper. Also listed a rental: Furnished apartment from Oct 1 at Amherst Street.
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Lewis. Jones Knitting CO
Graichen Held For Lunacy Board After Street Attack
F. A. Graichen, glove maker, detained by lunacy commission after police court incidents this morning. He allegedly threw flower pots and smashed windows at Mrs. Bettie Thatcher’s South Market residence, then argued over boarding house licensing and was refused a warrant against Thatcher. Thatcher fainted on the street as Graichen caused further damage and was taken to police headquarters.
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A. Graichen
Jon
Sne
Grafehen
Bettie Thatcher
South Market Street
Gratchen
Thatcher
Stree
Doran
Massey
Greignep
Friendship Fire Co Regular Meeting Tonight at Eight
The regular meeting of the Friendship Fire Company is tonight at 8 o'clock. G. R. Haines serves as secretary.
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The
Friendship Fire Co
G. R. Haines, Secty
Seed ad lists Crimson Clover and other cover crops
Winchester Seed Co advertises summer sowing options with Crimson Clover Alfalfa Sweet Clover and Vetch plus current prices for agricultural seeds.
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Winchester Seed CO
Tom Mix’s Latest at Audit Sat at High Speed
Tom Mix remains a cinema event with Big Town Round-Up his new Western. The Saturday program promises fast action and thrills, shown with Ruth of the Rockies and a two reel comedy. No advance tickets.
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Ruth
Rockies
West Wins Virginia Lieutenant Governorship In Big Victory
The Times Dispatch reports Senator Junius E. West leads for the Lieutenant Governor nomination with a sweeping statewide margin, while the Seventh District contest sees Gunn ahead of Gilpin and Gunn to take second. Tucker carries Richmond narrowly as Trinkle nears a 20,000 vote majority overall.
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Richmond
Harry St-eeorge Tucker
E. Lee Trinke
Wytheville
Trinkle
Tucker
Board of Election Commissioners
West
Junius E. West
Norrsemond
Julien
Gunn
Kenneth N. Gilpin
Gilpin
Porth
Gann
Times- Dispatch
Suffolk
Senator West
Nansemond
Lexington
Root of All Evil at Auditorium Promoted for Friday Night
Promotional note for a screening at the Auditorium calling it a strong telling picture. Event billed for tomorrow Friday night with a special price of ten cents for children and ten cents for adults anywhere in the house.
Card of Thanks From D R Richards
Card of thanks to voters of Winchester and Frederick County for loyal support at the polls on Tuesday by D R Richards.
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Winchester
Frederick County
Miss Lucile Anderson Visits League Island Navy Yard
Miss Lucile Anderson, daughter of Mr and Mrs Fred S Anderson of North Loudoun Street, visits Miss Dorothy Nulton at League Island Navy Yard Philadelphia where her father Admiral Louis M Nulton commands. Lost two brass keys reward at Star office.
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League Island
Lucile Anderson
Fred. S. Anderson
North Loudoun Street
Dorothy Nulton
League’ Island Navy Yard
Philadelphia
Louis M. Nulton
Compliments for Camp Cleanliness and Scout Field Day
Camp Carnwell-on-Capon hosts Boy Scouts under Major R T Barton crediting notable discipline and cleanliness. Inspectors Whitside and others praise drainage and tents while plans unfold for hikes, swimming pool trials, a ten mile Rock Enon Springs trip, and a comprehensive Field Day with signaling demonstrations and awards.
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Carnwell-on-Capon
R. T. Barton
Winchester
Colonel Whitside
Warren Whitside
Highview
D. L. Larrick
Larrick
W. Nelson Page
C. Vernon
Eddy
Leslie D. Kline
W. A. Baker
W. Nelson
Page
Baker
Wanda Hawley Tonight and May Allison Tomorrow in New Subject
Wanda Hawley, Realart star, appears tonight in The House That Jazz Built and tomorrow May Allison stars in a Metro brand new subject The Last Card.
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Wanda Hawley
Realart
Jazz
Lovely May Allison
APPLE BASKETS FOR SALE BY WINCHESTER ORCHARD SUP CO
Genuine Clark bushel baskets offered with round rim covers and caps optional. In stock for immediate delivery with Pyrox Bluestone Bordeaux and Lead Arsenate. Quantities available at reduced prices. WANTED Two salesmen to canvass fifty to seventy five dollars per week. Apply N. Vu Neese Virginia House 6 to 7 30 p.m.
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Clark
Winchester Orchard Sup. CO
N. Vu Neese
Virginia House
Miss Seltz Wins Lot in Shawnee Realty Addition
A Shawnee Realty Company sale of five minutes from City Hall offers 41 lots on Shawnee avenue. Miss Clarice Seltz won Lot 7 in Block C through a blind draw by Mayor Glass. The firm plans deeds and financing schemes for home building.
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Shawnee Realty Company
Old Senseney
George W. Haddox
Messrs. W. R. Talbot
Robert M. Ward
Herbert S. Larrick
Shenandoah, Shawnee and
Opequon Avenues
Shawnee Avenue
City Hall
Ward and Larrick
BE. R. Himelright
Ben. Armel
Paul Beck
Mayor Glass
Clarice Seltz
Hansbrough and Carter
Miss Seltz
Conner's Bargain Store Moves to 181 North Main Street
Thanking county and town friends for patronage that aided early success. Announcement that the store opens its new location at 181 N Main St on Saturday August 6.
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N. Main St
Conner's
The Last Card Mystery at the Empire
A peach of a mystery pits May Allison and Frank Elliott against a clever national lawyer next door. The plot twists around a woman next door as clues unfold tomorrow at the Empire theater.
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the Empire
May Allison
Frank Elliott
Used Cars Ford with Good Tires and Easy Terms
Overland Sales and Service Co advertises used Ford with good tires for 150 dollars. All other cars have price reductions and easy terms. Located at Main and Water, phone 492.
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Ford
Overland Sales && Service CO
Main & Water
Farmers Union Meeting at High School in Stephens City
The Stephens City Local No. 1161 invites farmers to a union meeting at the High School on August 6 at 8:30. Special business includes fertilizer and coal. A noted speaker will present ten reasons to join in ten minutes. Members should attend and bring others. By order of the president and L J McCartney secretary-treasurer.
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Stephens City
D. Ih
Farmers’ Union
Picnic Postponed for Grace Lutheran Sunday School
The Grace Lutheran Church Sunday school picnic at Rock Enon Springs is postponed due to wet grounds. It will be held next Thursday, August 11, with a special train operated by the Winchester and Western Railroad.
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Grace Lutheran Church
Rock Enon Springs
Winchester and Western Frailroad
Supervisors Approve Fountain Plan and Road Work in Frederick
Frederick county supervisors unanimously approved a $100 appropriation for the Dr G L Miller memorial fountain, granted permission for its erection before the Court House. They inspected Apple Pie Ridge road improvements from Pughtown to near White Hall and planned an early September parish farm inspection.
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G. Kl. Miller
Board of Supervisors
Frederick County
Court House
Apple Pie Ridge
Pughtown Road
White Hall
Tarvia
Linden, Hottel
Singhas-Larrick
Frederick
Winchester Memorial Hospital
Scott Grant
Kline
Messrs. Myers, Smith and Good
Watermelons and cantaloupes arrive in Winchester
A carload from Georgia brings giant water melons and Maryland cantaloupes described as finest flavored this season. Unloading underway at C.V.R.R. Depot with contact Sam Haines via Bell Phone 476.
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Georgia
Maryland
Winchester
Sam Haines
Bell Phone
C.V.R.R. Depot
Gaunt's Barn Destroyed by Fire in Clarke County
A large barn on John Gaunt's Clarke county farm, tenanted by his son Wilber M. Gaunt, burned yesterday along with hay, harness, and other equipment. Loss estimated over 3000 dollars. barn among the largest in the area, partly insured. About 26 wagon loads of hay were stored, with 1200 bushels of unthreshed wheat. hog pen and corn house ignited but saved. Neighbors suspect spontaneous hay combustion as a possible cause.
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John Gaunt
Clarke County
Wilber M. Gaunt
Gaunt
Fire destroys a large barn on McCann farm near Stephenson
A morning fire on Charles R. McCann’s Stephenson area farm destroyed a large bank barn and most contents including hay and farming implements owned by tenant Oscar Ware. McCann estimated losses around 3000 dollars, partly insured, with a large shed also burning but staying clear of the dwelling.
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Charles R. McCann
Stephenson
Oscar Ware
Haldeman Plade
Mr. McCann
Lee Trinkle Nominee for Governor Based on Wytheville Speech
Lee Trinkle, a Confederate veteran and successful business man, announced his gubernatorial candidacy at Wytheville on March 12, 1876. He is tied to Virginia by ancestry and education, holding A B and B S from Hampden-Sydney and a law degree from the University of Virginia.
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Borsont
Lee Trinkle
Wytheville
Elbert 8
Trinkle
W County
Hampden College
University of
Withers
Southwest
Virgine
Acratic
Wythe
Cau
Congress
State Senate
Virginia
Presbyterian
Masonic
Odd Fellows
Bike
Owls
United American Mechanics
Samson Tractors Offer With Magneto Pump and Air Washer
Advertisement lists Samson tractors equipped with switch magneto icing water pump and air washer priced at $665.00 with extra equipment including terraces belt pulley brake end error bringing total to $775 032 located in Frederick county Winchester Orchard Sup. Phone 313 301 N Market St.
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Frederick County
Winchester
Auction Sale On Bufflick Road Chester Area
Auction at Bufflick road four miles south of Chester starts at 10 a m. Household goods, 10 hogs, chickens, and a Home Comfort range to be sold as the owner moves away. Cash terms. Auctioneer A G Whith A G Swanson. Clerk Robert Smith. August 1, 1940.
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Bufflick Road
Chester
A. G. Whith
A. G. Swanson
Robert Smith
Apples Wanted for Preseason at 16 Rouss Avenue
An ad seeks apples for preseason at 16 Rouss Avenue managed by Mr. Golden Apples. Contact Calfit, Bell phone 489% or 141-3, or visit Bells before ing. Also seeking other varieties. Golden & Company represented by Mr. Ashby Sprint: 8-2-61.
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Ocear
Rouss Avenue
Mr. Golden Apples
Calfit
Bell
Golden &Ompany
Ashby
Rouss Firemen Map Friday Meeting Details
Regular meeting of Rouss firemen scheduled for Friday night at 5 o'clock. Secretary notes discussion on state firemen’s convention trip and other routine items.
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Rougs Ars Reri
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F. A. Graichen
Tom MIX
J. Joseph Sullivan
Richards
Star Office
BOY Scouts
Major Barton
Rock Enon
May Allison Tomor
Equity
Woodstock All Stars
Farm Union Meeting
L. J. McCartney
Sec
Treas
Dr. Miller
Gaunt’s
Shenandoah Bank
Hospital
Samson Tractors
Stones Chapel
Rouss Firemen
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