Cake Day Sparks Activity At Camp White Rock
Spouts in camp notify friends of Cake Day as Troop No 1 and Troop No 3 Scouts settle at White Rock Camp Capon Bridge W V for a two week stay. The construction patrol completed camp setup and Theodore Henry leads cooking while campers prepare roofing stove pier and diving board. Visitors welcome Sunday with a service by Rev Norris Lineweaver.
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White Rock
Capon Bridge
W. V
Scouts of
Winchester
Boy. Scoute
Ben Bridge
Theodore Henry
Theodore
Norris Lineweaver
Market Street Methodist Church
Lineweaver
Market Street Church
Cooper Merchandise and Oil Company
Camp White Rock
Cap On Bridge
W. Va
Capon
Cooper
Fred Stine
Leo Cather
Bill Kern
Winchester fair promises strongest exhibition yet
The Winchester fair is expected to draw large crowds from Frederick Shenandoah Warren and Clarke counties in Virginia and nearby West Virginia. The Crack Cavalry from Fort Myer will entertain daily and an apple show offers dozens of sterling cups. Admission is reduced to 50 cents for adults and daytime cars 50 cents, with night admission 35 cents and free car entry at night.
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Winchester
Frederick
Shenandoah
Warren
Clarke
Virginia
West Virginia
Crack
Fort Myer
United States Army
Winchester Fair
Frederick County
Perseid Meteor Showers Visible Overnight Weekend
The Perseid meteor showers will be visible from the northeastern sky late Saturday night through Monday morning. Dr J Carlton Wolf of the Maryland Academy of Sciences notes observers can view the display with staff observations planned by the academy’s astronomical section.
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J. Carlton Wolf
Astronomical Observatory of the
Maryland Academy of Sciences
Baltimore
Astronomical Section
The
Academy
Wolf
Yard Party Benefit for Troop 7 Scouts at Market Street church
A yard party was held Saturday at Market Street M E Church to raise funds for Boy Scouts of America Troop No. 7. The event supported the scouts and featured community activities.
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Market Street
M. E
Boy Scouts of America
Winchester Fair Dates August 27 30
Readable excerpt notes a Winchester fair scheduled for August 27 through 30 with events or gatherings indicated by the fragmentary entry. No further details are provided in the readable text. The item urges attendance or participation in the fair events.
Sergeant Peyton Price to shoot for President's Cup
Sergeant Peyton M. Price of Chambersburg, Pennsylvania, is selected to join Camp Perry Ohio to shoot for the President's Cup. He is part of an elite group from Fort Eustis and the C. M. T. Camp, noted as Chambersburg’s best known chap and a standout soldier.
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Peyton Price
Peyton M. Price
Chambersburg
Camp Perry
Ohio
Lorenzo Price
Montgomery Ave
Fort Eustis
Sergeant Price
United States
Pennsylvania
Winchester
Peyton N. Bowers
Fairmont Avenue
For Sale 1930 Pontiac Coupe with Extras
Classified listing for a 1930 Pontiac coupe offered by H. H. Ebert. Focus on sport wire wheels rumble seat spring covers seat covers and overall completeness. Marketed as brand new condition in the notice dated August 1 with initials ip tf.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
HH. W. Ebert
Plumber Robinson Recaptured After Escape in Warren Co
G C Robinson thief of Miller and Anderson tools was recaptured near Front Royal after fleeing from officer H E Shull while guiding to the stolen items. He pleaded guilty to escaping and received three more months added to six months for the theft, now imprisoned in Front Royal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. C. Robinson
Miller and Anderson
H. E. Shull
Robinson
Front Royal
Warren County
Limeton
Lee Barr
Firemen Secure Special Train for Labor Day Parade
The Charley Rouss Fire Company arranged with Baltimore and Ohio Railroad to run a Labor Day special train from Winchester to Washington for the capital city parade. The event draws fire companies from several states and is expected to attract at least five hundred participants. Round trip fare is 2.30, with departures 6:45 am and 9:00 pm, return to Winchester by 11:30 pm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charley Rouss
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Washington
Capitol City
Washington Fire Department
New York
New Jersey
Pennsylvania
Maryland
West Virginia
Virginia
North Carolina
Reuss Company
Winchester
Messrs. C. Douglas Brown
W. R.armel
Fire Department
Baltimore and Ohio
Dogs Kill Turkeys and Sheep in Frederick County
At the Frederick county board meeting payments were approved to residents for livestock killed by dogs. Totals exceed $200 with individuals such as Mrs. William Stickley receiving 153 for 51 turkeys, John C. Cole nine for five birds, EC. Sampsell fifteen for seven, Mrs. H. M. Adams twelve for two, and twenty seven dollars for three sheep.
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Board of Supervisors
Frederick County
William Stickley
Vaucluse
John C. Cole
EC. Sampsell
H. M. Adams
Jolliffe Studio Relocates to 141 North Main Street
Jolliffe Studio announces relocation to 141 North Main Street above the Gift Shop, effective until further notice. The move places the studio at the new site with the same ownership and services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jolliffe
N. Main St
Geannie Warren Horsemen Triumph at Charles Town Show
The Charles Town horse show and fair drew a large eastern crowd. Winners included Half-bred colts two years old and junior ponies under 47 inches. Noted exhibitors span Jefferson County and nearby states with many farms in Front Royal and Berryville listed among participants.
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Charles Town
West Va
Cornwell Brothers
Berryville
Johnnie Jump
Peter. T. Carpenter
Front Royal
King Edward Jones
Summit Point
Mayflower
Bile
Bierer
Ewart Johnson
Boyce Va
Woodside Stock Farm
Bluemont
Thomas M. Waller
Broad Run
T. D. Tapscott
Frank Bennett
Culpeper
J. Wesley Best
Irwin Beavers
Roy B. Payne
H. M. Cornwell
R. K. Cornwell
Round Hill
William Grove
Kernstown
W. Lodge Bowles
Boyce
Roger Baylor
John D. Lewis
Upperville
C. L. Longerbeam
T. D. Merchant
Radcliffe Merchant
H. H. Norman
R. N. Legard & Sons
Purcellville
Robert Barr
Winchester
J. W. Orrison
Henry Orrison
Paeonian Springs
W. T. Ralston
Fairfax
A. S. Mason
Joseph D. Baker
Hagerstown
Dre RyeVe Smith
Frederick
Mai
R. C. Love
Robert S. Waters
Johnsontown
Ernest M. Woolf
Rectortown
Thomas H. Talmadge
Warrenton
Eleie Murphy
Paris
France
Charles Mixter
Boston
Mass
Roy W. Bowers
Mies
Peggy Stewart
H. L. Snapp
Martinsburg
W. Va
John A. Massie
John A. Purcell
H. M. Simpson
Washington
Charles B. Traill
N. B. Jenkins
Frank Payne
W. H. Riseler
J. P. Ri
Edward Jones
Will Johnson
Willard Johnson
George W. Hough
G. B. Green
Jefferson County
West Virginia
Penney To Enlarge Local Storeroom
The J C Penney Company will commence improvements at once to expand the Winchester store. The ready to wear and shoe departments will gain about 1500 square feet of floor space with modern equipment. J F Rodman and Son received the contract for the work.
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J. C. Penney Company
C. S. Lowry
Winchester
J. F. Rodman and Son
Children’s Service at Salem Church August 17
A children’s service will be held at Salem Church starting at 1 o’clock with refreshments on the grounds. A quarterly committee conference follows at 7 30 P M at the same church.
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Salem Church
Present Day Glorified as Best Age by Rotary Speaker
Rev. Dr. Charles N. Tyndell of Memphis told the Rotary Club that today is the most glorious age and urged self development and spiritual readjustment. He warned youth face pressures from seniors and warned against becoming mere cogs in a material age. President J. W. Arthur announced upcoming talks by Dr. Ben Wilson and District Governor Julian A. Burruss.
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Chas. N. Tyndell
Memphis
Dr. Tyndell
Tyndell
J. W. Arthur
Winchester
Florida fruit grower warns fruit fly droughts Florida growers
Mr. F. E. Zepp of Orange County Florida, 79, traveled from Florida to Winchester to attend Gravel Springs picnic. He says the Mediterranean fruit fly is devastating Florida crops and will bankrupt many growers. He notes authorities destroy crops without compensation and bills to reimburse losers are before Congress. He has not seen the flies himself.
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F. E. Zepp
Orange County
Florida
Winchester
Gravel Springs
Zepp
Samuel Cooper
Star Tannery
Mr. Zepp
Congress
Colored Methodist Plan Big Meeting Here This Month
The Alexandria District Conference Epworth League and Church School will be held in the John Mann Memorial Church Winchester August 14 to 18. Rev H A Johnson pastor Rev J W King district superintendent Bishop Wm F Mc Dowell resident bishop preside. Program includes Epworth League and church school anniversary and a Thursday morning service with welcomes from city Mayor F A Shryock Ministers Alliance Rev F T McFaden Rev N A Lineweaver Rev S S Spriggs Rev WR L Engram Rev D R Thorpe and response by Rev J W King.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alexandria
Epworth League
John Mann M
A. M. E. Church
D. RB. Thorpe
J. W. King
D. D
Lost liver colored painter with black spots
A lost Liver colored painter with black spots is reported missing along with a reward at 314 Amherst Street. United authorities urge residents to contact the number provided for tips regarding the person’s whereabouts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amherst Street
Relief M. E Church Benefit Evening
A Wednesday night benefit event at Relief M. E Church on August 14 features music by the Martin Band. All are invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Relief M. E
Epworth League
Martin Band
Handley Leads In High Scores At Track Meet
Handley High School of Winchester led the state vocational high school track meet at Virginia Tech by placing a runner in each of nine events and the half mile relay. Handley coached by Winnie Legge showed strong marks across finals with Barheart taking broad jump, Robey winning shot put, Clevenger in discus, and Handley contending in sprints, middle distance, and relay events at Blacksburg on August 9.
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Blacksburg
Handley High School
Winchester
Virginia Polytechnic Institute
Handleyites
Winnie Legge
Strasburg High
Suam
Barheart
Ivy
McLearen
Floris
Sirbaugh
Handley
Barker
Axton
Crawford
Weyers Cave
Johnson
Strasburg
Turner
Chase City
Flickinger
Robey
Clevenger
Waller
Varina
Wells
Likenanger
Fincastle
Saum
Taylor
Rich Valley
Mann
Atlee
Montgomery
Buchanan
Neale
Linkenanger
Hallen
Bridgewatre
Kern
Alley
Crush
Malden
Gladesprings
I Flickinger
Hie City
Co Bucha
Patrick
Flickenger
Duval
Snyder
Alderson
Firebaugh
Linkenauger
Death of Jefferson County Retired Farmer Shaull
Joseph Y. Shaull a prominent retired farmer of two miles north of Middleway Jefferson county West Virginia died suddenly at his home about 8 o clock yesterday morning He had long suffered illness including cancer of the stomach Surviving are his wife two sons a daughter an adopted daughter and five grandchildren Funeral services will be held at his home at eleven o clock Sunday and burial will be in the Middleway churchyard
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Y. Shaull
Middleway
Jefferson County
W. Va
Mr. Shaull
Winchester Memorial Hospital
Johns Hopkins Hospital
Baltimore
Shaull
Harry Carper
Near Summit Point
Kenneth
William
Donald
Mildred Sechrist
Dorothy May Carper
Load from Winchester to S point Hauls 3 tons
Hauls up to three tons from Winchester to any S point. Will be in Winchester Saturday August 10. Phone 958.
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Winchester
Injunction Sought Over Water Blocking Winchester Pike
The State Highway Commission asks the Frederick County Circuit Court to abate a nuisance on Route 33 near Winchester where standing water covers the pike from fence to fence during rains. Property owners contend embankments and fills divert water away and away from private premises, while defendants challenge the commission’s claims and seek to defend their interests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Circuit Court of
Frederick County
Philip Williams
Winchester- Martinsburg
City of
Winchester
State Highway Commission
Highways Commission
Commission
Mewes
E. Earl Shade
Lice Jackson
I. J. Crabill
W.W
Estep A. W. Shade
Jackson
E. Jackson
Earl Shade
Porson
Messrs
Crabill
Turner Sencindiver
W. W. Estep
A. W. Shade
M. L. Walton
Woodstock
The
Highway Commission
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Capon River
Queen Charlotte
Moling & Cather
Bickers Motor Co
Ford Dealers
Associated Press
John E. Larney
Brooklyn
Rouss Co
Penney
Lieut. Alford J. Williams
Navy
Children’s Service
Rotary Club
Colored Methodist Plan
V. P. Institute
Jefferson
Atty
Rush H. Knox
Mississippi
Stone’s Chapel
Augus
J. F. Rodman
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