Florida Storm Pummels Florida Citrus Belt Coast to Gulf
A tropical hurricane moved from east to west across central Florida, then into the Gulf of Mexico north of Tampa. Reports show limited loss of life but extensive property damage including citrus crops, trees, and lines, with several west central towns isolated. Stuart records about 1 million in damage as east coast cities recover from the storm.
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Tampa
Florida
Fampa
Jacksonville
Fla
Gulf of Mexico
Western Union Telegraph Company
Western Union
Gulf
Vero Beach
Fort Pierce
Winter Haven
Haines City
Citrus
Peninsula
Stuart
Five Hurt In Auto Crash Near Parkhead Bridge
Five Sparrow Point residents were injured when their car struck loose planks on a bridge near Parkhead Maryland and plunged down an embankment. Mrs Erle Swickler was hospitalized with internal injuries and possible skull fracture. Daughters Margaret Virginia and Helen sustained minor injuries. Erle Swickler was lightly hurt. The family was en route to Bellaire Ohio.
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Associated Press
Hagerstown
Sparrow Point
Parkhead
Erle Swickler
Margaret
Virginia
Helen
Bellaire
Ohio
Gunmen Shoot Down Baseball Ex-Manager in Philadelphia
Hugh McLean 29 former manager of the Athletic Baseball Team was killed and two companions William Meister 21 and Joseph Fries 22 wounded when three gunmen fired from a clos ed automobile near a downtown bar. Meister was seriously wounded and Fries shot in the leg.
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Associated Press
Philadelphia
Hugh McLean
McLoon
William Meister
Joseph Fries
Theasloon
Meister
Fries
Square Dance Contest at Opequon Lake Park
Opequon Lake Park hosts a square dance contest Thursday night with prizes for best dancing couple five dollars and second and third places eight and two dollars respectively.
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Opequon Lake Park
Winchester Steam Laundry Ad Presses Modern Equipment
Modern equipment and best service advertised by Winchester Steam Laundry with contact phone 28. A compact newspaper feature promoting speedy cleaning and reliable laundry service.
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Winchester Steam Laundry
Winchester Fruit and Vegetable Market Specials
Ice cold watermelons and 6c bananas plus 5c tomatoes and 40c baskets of new potatoes. Beets and carrots at 6c, big truck load of Anne Arundle cantaloupes here tonight.
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Speciaes
Mrs Reynolds Began Swindle in Waynesboro Virginia
The Winchester swindler Lula Reynolds reportedly started her frauds in Waynesboro Virginia before moving to Winchester. She used a bank passbook to cash fake checks, cheating merchants in Staunton Martinsburg and beyond, while a Martinsburg merchant avoided loss by cashing no stranger checks.
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Lula Reynolds
Winchester
Waynesboro
Reynelde
Staunton
Harrisonburg
Reynolds
Route 2
Lulu Reynolds
Hagerstown
Martinsburg
Commercial and Savings Bank
Aged Woman Struck by Auto Near Home in Front Street
Mrs. Mahlon Jackson about 70 living at 702 South Loudoun street was hit by a Buick sedan in front of her home at about 11 yesterday. She sustained a leg fracture and was taken to Memorial Hospital for X ray and treatment. Witnesses say Lacey Christain driven by Mrs. Charles Boley of Valley Pike swerved to avoid another car. brakes faulty and visibility poor are cited. Christain had a preliminary hearing today and will face trial when Mrs. Jackson can appear.
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Mahlon Jackson
South
Loudoun Street
Memorial Hospital
Lacey Christain
Charles Boley
Valley Pike
For Rent Three or Five Room Apartment Ad
FOR RENT 3 or 5 room apartment with modern conveniences. Excellent location. Write W. O. R. care of Star. Also WANTED Carpenter first class on Parkway Street STANLEY T NEWLEN.
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Carpenter
Parkway Street
Straton Proposes Twin Debate Venues With Gov Smith
New York August 9 A Greenwood Lake dispatch quotes Rev Dr John Roach Straton pastor of Calvary Baptist Church saying he will debate Governor Smith if the debate is held in his church and again in St Patrick's Cathedral to avoid implying Baptist grounds are holier than Catholic cathedral The pastor had earlier proposed Madison Square Garden or another large venue and began composing his answer to the governor's challenge to a debate.
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New York
Evening Post
Greenwood Lake
John Roach Straton
Calvary Baptist Church
Smith
St. Patrick's Cathedral
Straton
America
St. Patrick’s Cathedral
the Post
Dr. Straton
Baptist
Va Farmers Get Less Than Market Price For Wheat
Virginia farmers receive 7 to 11 cents less per bushel for wheat than western producers, says J. H. Meek director of markets citing USDA data. He notes freight and knowledge gaps as causes while citing price spreads for soft red winter wheat from Cincinnati St. Louis and Richmond with figures near 1.35 to 1.46 dollars.
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Virginia
J. H. Meek
United States Department of Agriculture
Bureau of Agricultural Economics News Services
Mr. Meek
Cincinnati
St. Louis
Richmond
Car Crash Kills Man Near Old Stone Chapel
Robert Rupp 25, an employee of horsewoman Mrs. D. N. Dee of Middleburg, died instantly when his Chevrolet struck the Old Stone Chapel at Briggs Virginia at 9 30 last night. Two companions, Mrs Boyd and Mr Emley of Middleburg, were badly injured. Dr Iden of Berryville treated the wounded. Rupp's body was taken to Gray's funeral parlor by Dickson, trainer of Mrs Lee.
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Robert Rupp
D. N. Dee
Middleburg
Boyd
Emley
Rupp
Briggs
Dr. Iden
Berryville
Mr. Dickson
Lee
Gray
Tennis Racquet Found At Police Headquarters
Police report a tennis racquet found on a night street and stored at headquarters. The owner may recover it by presenting proof at the police station.
Winchester Seed Co Private Ad on Potatoes Sale
Potatoes priced at 1.09 for two percent billing. Stock selling quickly with only a few left at Winchester Seed Co. 18-8-1p-21)
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Winchester Seed Co
Farmers Union Picnic Held Thursday at Gainesboro
Farmers' Union picnic scheduled for Thursday in Gainesboro invites everyone. Event date listed as August 16 with broad community turnout expected.
Fauver Hearing Set For Tomorrow Morning At Old Courthouse
The preliminary hearing for How ard Fauver charged with operating a truck in a reckless manner leading to the deaths of Frederick C. Bowlin and Mae Bowlin will be held tomorrow at 11 in the county magistrate court. State's A Russell Cather and defense attorney R Gray Williams appear, with Justice A J Tavenner presiding. No witnesses have been summoned for the prosecution as of this afternoon.
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Howard Fauver
Frederick C. Bowlin
Mae Bowlin
Valley Pike
A. Russell Cather
Attroney
R. Gray Williams
A. J. Tavenner
Camp Meeting At Wardensville West Virginia
The annual camp meeting at Wardensville West Virginia will be held August 17 to 26. It is expected a large number of Winchester residents will attend as part of the yearly observance.
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Wardensville
W. Va
Winchester
Epworth League Meeting Set by Market Street Church
The Epworth League of Market Street Methodist Episcopal Church plans its regular monthly gathering tomorrow at 7 80 o clock. All members are urged to attend.
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Epworth League of Market Street Methodist Episcopal Church
Farmers Union Meets Saturday
The Frederick County Farmers Union will meet in the Court House at 8:80 o'clock Saturday evening. This is an important meeting and all members are urged to be present.
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Frederick County Farmers Union
Court House
French pilot Maurice Drouhin dies after test flight
The Associated Press reports Maurice Drouhin, a leading French pilot, died from injuries sustained in yesterday’s test flight of the plane he hoped would enable a Paris to New York transatlantic voyage.
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Associated Press
Maurice Drouhin
France
Paris
New York
Pingley Attends Lincoleum School in Lancaster
C. E. Pingley of the Ramsey Furniture Company travels to Lancaster Pa to attend the Lincoleum School of the Armstrong Lincoleum Company. He will study a complete course in laying and handling linoleum during his stay.
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C. E. Pingley
Ramsey Furniture Company
Lincoleum
Armstrong Lincoleum Company
Lancaster
Pingley
Gov Smith to Attend Brennan Funeral in Chicago
Gov Smith intends to travel to Chicago this evening aboard the Twentieth Century Limited to attend the funeral of George E Brennan. He will reach Chicago tomorrow morning and plans to return to Albany the following day.
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Associated Press
Albany
N. Y
Smith
Chicago
George E. Brennan
West
Twentieth Century Limited
Carried Pistol When Arrested On A Liquor Charge
George R. Henderson and C. H. Metcalf of Great Falls Va near Washington are arrested on East Piccadilly street on charges of transporting liquor. A loaded revolver and a quart of moonshine were found in their truck. They claim the liquor and weapon were placed there to avert suspicion by another man. The hearing was adjourned to identify the other man who allegedly supplied the drink. Both men say they work for a Washington produce house and were bound for Woodstock for eggs and produce.
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George R. Henderson
C. H. Metcalf
Great Falls
Washington
D. C
East Piccadilly Street
Woodstock
Henderson
Ryrant
Omeone
Dove
Volcano destroys Paloeweh Island in Timor
Reports from Timor residents say the Paloeweh island in the Dutch East Indies was wiped out by the Rokatida volcano eruption on August 4 and 5. Six villages burned, about a thousand dead, six hundred injured, and the eastern shore submerged by the quake accompanying the eruption. About 5,000 islanders are reportedly safe with provisions available.
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Associated Press
Batavia
Java
Timor
Paloeweh
Dutch East Indies
American Swimmers Sweep 100 Meter Backstroke at Olympics
George Kojac of New York won the 100 meter backstroke in a new world record time, with Walter Laufer of Chicago second and Paul Wyatt of Uniontown third. Albert Zorilla of Argentina upset to win the 400 meter freestyle, setting a new Olympic record as Americans Crabbe Clapp and Ruddy finished fourth to sixth.
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Associated Press
Amsterdam
George Kojac
New York
United States
Walter Laufer
Chicago
Paul Wyatt
Uniontown
Kojac
Albert Zorilla
Argentina
Andrew Charlton
Australia
Arne Borg
Sweden
Clarence Crabbe
Austin Clapp
Ray Ruddy
Zorilla
American Naval Man Dies In Peru
John J. Luchsinger Jr. a member of the American naval mission to Peru died yesterday at Bella Vista Hospital in Lima Peru. He was a naval staff member serving during the mission.
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Peru
Associated Press
Lima
A. Maininton
John J. Luchsinger, Jr
Ameican
Bella Vista
Pencil Clue May Solve Evanston Murder Mystery
A broken pencil fragment found near Miss Jennie Constance's body matches another piece from suspect John Burke, linking the clues in the Evanston murder. Northwestern University offers a $1000 reward, with Evanston crime commission totaling another reward. Miss Constance, head of English at Bradley Polytechnic, was attacked while returning from the Northwestern library.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Jennie Constance
Evanston
Northwestern University Library
John Burke
Walter Dill Scott
Northwestern University
Miss Constance
Constance
Bradley Polytechnical Institute
Peoria
Judge Williams Hurt In Diving In Shallow Water
Judge Philip Williams of the Seventeenth Judicial Circuit is improving from a severe scalp wound after he struck his head diving into Capon River. The injury occurred in shallow water when his head hit a hidden rock, but he was otherwise uninjured.
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Philip Williams
Seventeenth Judicial Circuit
Capon River
Grain Market Prices Today
Grain quotations from Speilman and Company list Wheat September 1.12, December 1.18, May 1.23. Corn September 0.94, December 0.75. Oats September 0.37, December 0.40. Rye September 0.96, December 1.00. Baltimore spot wheat No. 2 garlicky 1.27.
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Speilman and Company
North
Loudoun Street
Baltimore
High Money Rates Stall Stock Market Rally
New York the Associated Press reports high money rates again hindered speculation as pools resumed early trading pushed many issues up 1 to 8 points. Scarcity of funds led to selling later wiping gains and sending several issues 1 to 4 points below yesterday's close. Call money renewed at 7 percent with irregular close and total volume around 1.6 million shares.
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Associated Press
New York
Robinson Gets Bail for Murder Charge With Sept. First Trial
Front Royal Aug. 9 Henry C. Robinson former aerial photographer was granted 5000 bail in Berryville on murder charges linked to John Johnson's June 7 death. He was recently acquitted in a related case involving Middleton Johnson. September 1 was set for the second trial unless nolle prosequi is entered. Also note updates on J H Cooper's hospital status and Will Sloat's hip injury.
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Front Royal
Berryville
Henry C. Robinson
John Johnson
Robinson
Middleton Johnson
Nolle
Public Sale of 7% Preferred Stock in National Fruit Products
Public sale of 42 shares of National Fruit Products, Inc. on Saturday Aug 11 at 11 oclock in front of the Court House. Described as a high grade local investment paying 7 percent, exempt from local taxation, with a 15 year record of never missing a dividend. Duvall & Dunn, Auctioneers.
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National Fruit Products, Inc
Court House
Duvall & Dunn
Auéts
Supreme Court Voice Supports Governor in Baptist Leader Row
Justice William Harmon Black in Atlanta defends Governor Alfred Smith against Dr. John Straton criticism. He says Straton is within rights to speak but Baptists vary in views and many support Smith, praising his progressive record and loyalty while noting no church authority governs Baptists.
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Atlanta
Wiliam Harmon Black
New York Supreme Court
Board of Trustees
Calvary Baptist Church
John Roache Straton
Alfred Smith
Black
Straton
Smith
United States
Baptist Church
All Jean
Republicans
Pars Tr
Merchant Guilty of Possession of Wine Se during Raid
J Aubrey Carpenter owner of a Southwark street store was arrested after a raid. He pleaded guilty to possession of wine with a claim of unknown tampering. He received a 30 day jail term and a $118 fine and was given until Saturday to arrange business affairs before serving.
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J. Aubrey Carpenter
Southwark Street
Barr
Carpenter
Winchester Rotary Meeting Considered Joint Convention Host
Executives of the Thirty sixth Rotary district closed a two day conference in Danville Virginia with 98 Rotarians attending and 49 ginta clubs represented. The final convention site for next May was discussed with Harrisonburg Winchester and Staunton as potential hosts due to hotel capacity considerations.
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Danville
Rotary
Cision
Shell
Valley
Harrisonburg
Winchester
Staunton
Knights of Pythias Lodge Visits Across Shenandoah Valley
Winchester Lodge No. 65 led a delegation to Strasburg for a cordial visit with Strasburg Lodge. The event included refreshments. The three Lodges plan further hospitality in Winchester on August 23 and Woodstock on August 27 with Winchester hosting the August 23 gathering.
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Knights of Pythias
Winchester
Strasburg
New Market
Woodstock
Winchester Lodge No. 65
Loeal
Winchester Concert Band Plans Courthouse Lawn Show
The Winchester Concert Band will perform its regular weekly concert tomorrow evening on the courthouse lawn at o oclock. The program will be announced in tomorrow's Star.
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Winchester
Tomor«Row's Star
Auction Sale by Mrs Belle T Clarke
Auction notice lists a sale by Mrs Belle T Clarke on August 10 at 11 a m. Location is 123 N St Lee with sale bill page 3 38 1. Details include property and terms per advertised notice.
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Belle T. Clarke
N. St. Lee
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