Valley District Disciples of Christ Convention Opens at Woodstock
Winchester residents join eighty third annual valley convention of the Disciples of Christ in Woodstock. Rev. Warren Baldwin presides with sessions open to public through Thursday. Highlights include district president Bald win address and talks on Woodstock Church history and church finance. Women’s Missionary Society program and Sunday school work feature daytime sessions with speakers Mrs. J Mitchell Hoye Mrs. George W Oliver and Prof C C Haun.
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Winchester
Disciples of Christ In
Valley District
Woodstock
Warren Baldwin
Saumsville
Augusta
Rockingham
Shenandoah
Frederick
Page
Mr. Baldwin
Woodstock Church
C. C. Boyer
R. S. Tandy
Harrisonburg
Eva Sager Hottel
Canter Line
Charles Crabill, Jr
Strasburg
Helen Saum
State Christian Endeavor Union
Margaret Richards
Severe hurricane lashes Texas coast with toll and damage
The tropical storm along the Gulf raked Houston and Galveston, killing 25 and injuring about 150. Cotton crops suffered heavy losses while Galveston’s sea wall limited damage. winds reached 70 mph and thousands faced displacement as rescue workers rush aid to the injured and homeless.
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Galveston
Houston
Texas
Gulf Coast
Gulf of Mexico
Sabina
South
Taylor
Freeport
Weather Bureau
Dallas
Fort Crockett
Drought Threatens Northern Virginia Crops and Waterways
Heavy damage to corn and fall pasture across Clarke Frederick Warren and Shenandoah counties threatens streams and livestock water. Rain is needed soon as drought persists since July with pastures browning and corn stunting. Showers forecast midweek amid scant August rainfall but yearly total remains above normal, while walnut trees in Clarke and Loudoun decline due to drought and blight concerns.
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Virginia
Clarke
Frederick
Warren
Shenandoah
Weather Man
Winchester Research Laboratory
Loudoun
Blue Ridge Mountains
Attend W. M. Fishpaw Sale Middletown Aug 17
Auction notice for W M Fishpaw sale in Middletown on Wednesday August 17 featuring livestock farm implements and fine condition items. Sale begins at 11 o'clock. Includes livestock and assorted farm goods available for bidding.
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W. M
Middletown
Wed
Must Tell Why He Did Not Obey Order Of Court
Cecil Bradfield must appear in Corporation Court on September 19 at 10 a m to show cause why he has not complied with a recent order requiring $25 monthly alimony to Violet Bradfield and payment of $75 attorney fees and $65 court costs. The court will consider contempt and possible further action.
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Cecil Bradfield
Corporation Court
Williams
Violet Bradfield
Bradfield
Harry R. Kern
John Gilbert Marries Virginia Bruce Star In Palace Bill Debut
John Gilbert and Virginia Bruce headline the Palace Theatre tonight in Downstairs where Bruce plays a maid drawn into an affair with Gilbert’s philandering chauffeur. Gilbert, who wrote the film, takes a villainous turn, with a supporting cast that includes Paul Lukas Hedda Hopper Reginald Owen Olga Badanova Bodil Rosing Otto Hoffman and Lucien Littlefield.
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John Gilbert
Virginia Bruce
Palace Theatre of
Miss Bruce
Gilert
Gilbert
Paul Lukas
Hedda Hopper
Reginald Owen
Olga Badanova
Bodil Rosing
Otto Hoffman
Lucien Littlefield
Dr. R. W. Miller Dies at 53 in Philadelphia Hospital
Dr. Robert W. Miller native of Virginia and longtime eye specialist in Hagerstown Md died last Friday at University Hospital Philadelphia after illness. He practiced 15 years in Martinsburg W Va before moving to Hagerstown. Survived by widow, a married daughter and a son. Funeral set for 1 pm tomorrow at his Hagerstown home.
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Robert W. Miller
Virginia
Hagerstown
University Hospital
Philadelphia
Miller
Martinsburg
W. Va
Shenandoah
Cumberland
Thieves Take Calves Sheep Goblet In Va County Theft
In Boyce Virginia region over the weekend two calves were stolen from R H McAtee known as Camden by two men in a large truck who vanished toward Clarke county. A sheep was butchered on J S Garver's farm nearby and a prized turkey goblet disappeared from Ralph Levi's adjacent property. No suspects or traces have been found.
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Boyce
R. H. McAtee
Camden
Here
McAfee Place
Garver
Mr. Garver
Ralph Levi
Wardensville Plans 1932 Centennial Washington Birthday Celebration
Wardensville West Virginia lines up joint 1932 centennial events for Wardensville's 100th birthday and George Washington's 200th birth anniversary on September 5. Directors formed committees with full power to run their parts. Amusements including baseball and a tournament will be free. The Winchester and Wardensville Railroad Band will provide music as all groups cooperate to ensure a memorable celebration.
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Wardensville
W. Va
George Washington
R. A. Ackerman
J. T. Frye
J. P. Heltzel
W. D. Orndorff
Winchester
Park Group To Meet Tonight in Winchester City Hall
The Winchester Park Association resumes its postponed August meeting at 8 PM in the City Hall Council Chamber. President Fred W. Forney urges all members to attend as the basis of importance will be transacted.
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Winchester Park Association
Council
City Hall
Fred W. Forney
Return of Reuss Fire Co Uniforms Requested
Uniform Committee led by Gus Haines asks all persons holding Reuss Fire Co uniforms to return them at once, providing a clear public notice for accountability. The brief item alerts former members or others to surrender gear promptly.
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Reuss Fire Co
Gus Haines
Funeral Rites Held For State Assemblyman J. S. Denny
A large crowd gathered at Meade Memorial Episcopal Church in White Post for funeral rites of Joseph S. Denny, former Virginia state official and long time Winchester resident. He died after falling into a cistern at his farm. interment followed at Mount Hebron Cemetery. Survived by wife, two daughters, two sons, a brother, two half-brothers, and a half-sister.
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White Post
Old Dominion
Joseph 8. Denny
Meade Memorial Episcopal Church
Denny
Giles B. Palmer
Richmond
Meade Memorial
Mount Hebron
Winchester
Episcopal Church
Charles O. Dearmont
Harry F. Byrd
State Senate
Frederick
Clarke
Shenandoah
House of Delegates
Suit For $10,000 Is Compromised By Payment Of $600
A Maryland circuit court record shows Vernon Ashby administrator of Page Ashby deceased reached a settlement with the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad for 600 dollars. The suit, filed in July by attorney Raymond E. Perrine on behalf of the estate, sought 10,000 dollars for fatal injuries to Page Ashby at Bud Crossing on July 11. The railroad had planned removal to the U S District Court in Harrisonburg before the agreement, with the payment to the deceased’s father and mother and a fee to Perrine.
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Vernon Ashby
Page Ashby
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company
Frederick County
Raymond E. Perrine
Mr. Ashby
Young Ashby
United States Court For
Western District of Virginia
Harrisonburg
R. Gray Williams
Baltimore and Ohio
C. C. Brannon
Perrine
Eleven Rebels Killed in Clash on Sao Paulo Front
Rio de Janeiro August 15 reports say eleven rebels were killed in a clash with federal troops on the Sao Paulo front. Rebels failed to retake the Parana river port of Taboado, which remains under government control after yesterday’s occupation.
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Associated Press
Rio DE Janeiro
Brazil
Sao Paulo
Parana River
Taboado
Boyce Scouts Camp in National Forest Near Elizabeth Furnace
The Boyce troop camps at Elizabeth Furnace in the National Forest and plans to stay until Saturday, August 20. Twenty people are in camp, including 17 scouts, two leaders, and one cook. Leaders are Rev. R. L. Moore and C. A. Estep. Scouts include Trenary, Sargent, Coe, Martin, Brown, Gardner, Rodgers, Deavers, Jolliffe, Cooke, Locke, Neville, Russell, Kibler, and others. Doctor health exams were passed. outdoor camp life is highlighted for safety and character building. A 20 mile round hike to Strasburg was among initial activities. Swimming and life-saving tests are led by Estep, with Frank R. Horton assisting. Boyce scouts anticipate friendly contests with Stephens City and Middletown Scouts in camp.
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Boy Scout
Boyce
Elizabeth Furnace
National Forest
Cook
Rev
R. L. Moore
C. A. Estep
Cook Trenary
Jim Largent
John Coe
Lloyd Martin
Robert Brown
Bevelle Brown
Robert Gardner
George Rodgers
Emory Rodgers
Robert Deavers
Powell Jolliffe
Strasburg
Jim Sargent
Frank R. Horton
Scouts of Boyce
Stephens City
Middletown
Lions Clubs Joint Meet At Jordan Springs
Charles Town and Winchester Lions clubs plan a joint meeting at Jordan Springs tomorrow evening. The swim at 6 30 followed by dinner at 7 30 in the hotel main dining room. Principal speaker is J R Poland of Martinsburg W Va. Event run by Joe Warrenfeltz and Hove Riley.
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Charles Town
Winchester Lions’ Clubs
Jordan Springs
Winchester
Pat Barr
J. R. Poland
Martinsburg
W. Va
Joe Warrenfeltz
Charles Town Club
Hove Riley
Winchester Club
British Apple Dealers Tour Winchester From New York Meeting
Representatives of British apple shipping interests attending the International Apple Association meeting in New York have arrived in Winchester for a week to ten days. They will inspect local orchards in Frederick and nearby counties, confer with growers and shippers, and renew or form friendships. Attending are John Colyer and George Webb from the board of directors of Fruit and Produce Exchange Ltd, of Great Britain, Tom Duthie of Portland Ore., and Percy Pask of Liverpool. Wyatt H. Richard of Winchester hosts as the local agent for the firm in the territory.
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International Apple Association
New York
Winchester
Frederick
George Washington Hotel
John Colyer
Aldershot
Eng
George Webb
Glasgow
Scotland
The
Fruit and Produce Exchange, Ltd
Great Britain
Tom Duthie
Portland
Oreg
Northwest
Percy Pask
Liverpool
Chicago
Wyatt H. Richard
United Kingdom
Winchester Steam Laundry Pants and Services Ad
Palm Beach Pants white duck and striped popular pants priced 35c and 25c. One day’s service when required with phone numbers 28 and 29. Advertisement shows weekly schedule symbols and contact details for pickup and delivery.
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Winchester Steam Laundry
Palm Beach
Roosevelt and Garner meet on country road
Peekskill N Y Aug 14 Franklin D Roosevelt Democratic presidential hopeful greeted running mate John N Garner on a narrow hill road above the Peekskill National Guard encampment. Gar ner entered Roosevelt s car after a brief exchange. They then attended the cornerstone laying for a new armory and planned dinners before Albany. Garner said he would campaign wherever invited.
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Peekskill
Peekskill National Guard
Franklin D. Roosevelt
John Nance Garder
Garner
Curtis Dall
Roosevelt
New York
Hudson River
Jack
National Guard
Hyde Park
Albany
James A. Farley
Democratic National Committee
John J. Curtin
James J. Walker
Fran J . Roosevelt
Samuel Seabury
Seabury
Walker
Curt
Curtin
New Low Prices on Shades and Linoleum at Moling and Cather
Moling and Cather offer reduced prices on window shades and linoleum. Savings highlight practical home upgrades with a focus on affordability for local shoppers.
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Moling & Cather's
Coast Guard Plane Missing After Ill Fisherman Aid
A coast guard amphibian plane missing after departing Gloucester at 10 15 last night to aid a sick fisherman aboard the Natalie Hammond 100 miles off shore. The crew included Lieut Richard L Burke Lieut Comdr Frederick W Brown and others. Gas gauge ran low at 2 30 a m. Search parties scoured waters between Gloucester and Georges Banks.
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Boston
Mass
Coast Guard
Richard L. Burke
Fletcher W. Brown
Gloucester
Natalie Hammond
Jackson
Mercy
Base No. 7
Here
Georges Banks
Frederick W. Brown
Wesley L. Saunders
Heir Address Unknown in $1,230 Estate Case
Arnet Wilson, heir to $1,230, remains unlocated as administrator of C. W. Wilson estate asks to substitute Farmers and Merchants National Bank and Trust Company of Winchester as administrator. Judge Philip Williams granted the request, bond set at $1,300, bank to hold and invest the cash until further court orders.
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Arnet Wilson
C. W. Wilson
Philip Williams
Corporation Court
M. M. Lynch
Mr. Wilson
Williams
Farmers and Merchants National Bank and Trust Company
Winchester
Muskogee Wins Wild Game With Dusty Ball Barter
In Muskogee Oklahoma the Western Association game against Hutchinson ended 12 to 2 after Muskogee traded a pitcher for four balls to start the contest due to a ball and money shortage. Other items note Walker hearing coverage in Albany and Ruth Chatterton dodging marriage rumors, a Christmas thank you plan from a Texas hitchhiker, Gilda Gray kinship aid in Milwaukee, and Jimmy Mattern reuniting with his wife with Bennett Griffin shouting Darling.
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Muskogee
Okla
Hutchinson
Oklahoma
Jimmy Mattern
America
Germany
Bennett Griffin
Griffin
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W. L. Dudley
S. J. Goode
Miss Richards
Palace Bill Tonight
R. W. Miller
Gearke
Park
Ford
Bickers Motor Company
J. 5S
Boyce Scouts
Massanuttens
Lions
Atlantic
Mayor Walker
Ruth Chatterton
Europe
George Brent
Brent
Mr. Forbes
Oklahoma City
Milwaukee
Gilda Gray
County Outdoor Relief Department
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