Clarke County Horse Show 1932 Prepares for Big Two Day Carnival
Seventy six horse lovers from Virginia and West Virginia enter 33 classes and 10 races at the Clarke County Horse and Colt Show to be held in Berryville August 18 and 19. Officials expect a record carnival with rides side-show and a 100 foot fire dive. Exhibitors include Paul Adams from Middlebury and Mrs. Lodge Bowles of Boyce among many others.
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Berryville
Virginia
West Virginia
Colum
Clarke County
Oak Grove
Here
Clyde B. Levi
A. B. Hummer
Clarke
J. T. Lindsey
Clarke County Horse Show Association
F. V. Tilford
Messrs. Levi and Hummer
H. C. Warden
E. A. Lindsey
G. H. Burwell
K. N. Gilpin
L. M. Allen
Capt
Ewart Johnston
G. H. Levi
W. Lodge Bowles
Paul Adams
Middlebury
Lewis M. Allen
Winchester
H. F. Atwell
Leespurg
I. W. Athey
Frost Anderson
the Plains
W. Byers
Fort Defiance
A. S. Bowman
Culpeper
Frank Benner
George W. Costello
Chapman and Athey
Boyce
S. D. Childs
Summit Point
W. Va
D. S. Chamblin
Leesburg
Thomas Carper
Briggs
Edward
Alfred Jones
Leith Brothers
Mountville
H. M. Luttrell
Delaplane
Llangollen Farm
John Hay Whitney
Upperville
Mire Legg
Ashburn
L. C. Leith
Middleburg
Nancy Leiter
Washington
D. C
Carter Mullikin -Lockwood
W. C. Langley
New York
R. H. McAfee
C. E
Capt. Wray
Henry St. George Tucker
Congresséft
Harrisonburg
Captain Wray
Rappahannock
Green
Madison
Albemarle
Fluvanna
Nelson
Rockbridge
Charlottesville
Empire District
Fishpaw Sale Planned in Middletown on August 1
A public sale by W. M. Fishpaw will be held in Middletown on Wednesday August 1 at 11 o clock. The catalog lists livestock and farm implements in fine condition. Local residents are invited to attend.
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W. M
Middletown
Wed
Democratic Party Endorses National Platform in Virginia Rally
The National Democratic platform and Roosevelt-Garner ticket were endorsed by Virginia’s state central committee in Richmond marking the start of the Democratic presidential and congressional campaign. Senator Claude Swanson pledged Democratic majorities in the Senate while Governor Byrd urged precinct committees to mobilize voters and organize a speakers bureau.
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Richmond
National Democratic Platform
Roosevelt-Garner
Democratic State Central Committee
Old Dominion
United States
Claude A. Swanson
Europe
Disarmament Commission
Senate
Democratic
Congress
Harry F. Byrd
Executive Finance Committee
The
National Party
Pollard
John Stewart Bryan
Thomas W. Ozlin
Patrick Drewry
A. J. Montague
John W. Flannagan
Howard Smith
Ozlin
William Prior
Norfolk
Much Interest in Wardensville Camp Meeting Opens
Wardensville West Virginia hosts a one week camp meeting on the camp grounds one half mile north of town. Rev Pat Withrow of the Union Mission Charleston leads daily services at ten in the morning and seven forty five in the evening with the blind male quartet including Johnnie Evans. Local residents and surrounding areas are urged to attend for uplifting preaching and singing.
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Wardensvile
W. Va
Wardensville
Pat. B. Withrow
Union Mission of
Charleston
Withrow
Union Mission Blind
School For the Blind
Romney
Johnnie Evans
University Fires Spark Suspicion In Charlottesville
State and local authorities probed a string of fires in the University area on Wednesday night seeking the nine suspects believed responsible. About 3000 dollars in damage was caused as investigators pursued a possible arson or maniac motive.
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Charlottesville
Dixon Rites Set For Daniel M Dixon
Funeral services for Daniel M Dixon colored who died suddenly will be held at his Red Bud home tomorrow at 10 a.m. Rev S S Spriggs will officiate with interment in Orrick Cemetery. A traffic expert notes accidents occur more often on dry roads and when drivers are inattentive.
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Daniel M. Dixon
Red Bud
Boston Herald
Frederick County Schools Plan Open With Consolidation and Handley Tie
Frederick county schools open September 7 for eight month term. Teachers institute set September 6 at 9. The board urges compulsory vaccination for entering pupils. Some one room schools will close or consolidate to cut teaching costs by about half. A contract with Handley School Board allows Shawnee Stonewall Back Creek and Gainesboro pupils to study grades nine to twelve at Handley for 10 dollars per session, five upfront each half session, with county paying remaining tuition. additional charges apply for elective subjects. Furniture and enrollment details require receipts and separate Handley tuition.
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Frederick County
County Court House
School Board
Handley School Board
Shawnee
Stonewall
Back Creek
Gainesboro
Handley Schools
Handley Board
Superintendent of Schools
Frederick Cosin Ov
Park Nine Seeks Scorebook After Aug 7 Win
Park Nine anxious to recover the Winchester Park Association baseball scorebook for the 1932 season. After a win at Rouss Spring Park on Sunday, Aug 7, officials cannot locate the tally book. Manager Conner offers a liberal reward for its return and pleads for public help.
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Winchester
Park Association
Rouss Spring Park
Rouss Spring Ark
Conner
Ro Fire Co Uniform Return Notice by Gus Haines
Uniform committee of Ro Fire Co requests all holders of Ro Fire Co uniforms to return them at once. Signed by Gus Haines, 15-1p-21.
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Ro Fire Co
Gus Haines
1931 Ford 112 Ton Truck Offered for 350 Dollars
Advertisement notes a 1931 Ford truck with dual wheels, closed cab and stake body, ten months old from Bickers Motor Company priced at 350 dollars with terms. Mentions European tax burdens and American purchases.
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Bickers Motor Company
Baltimore and Ohio closes repair shops systemwide
The Baltimore and Ohio Railroad shuts all repair shops including Mount Clare in Baltimore for the rest of the month with track crews moved to a two day week. Skeleton shop crews will handle running repairs while overall furloughs and wage cuts ripple through clerical and train service staff.
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Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Mount Clare
Baltimore
Charles W. Galloway
Galloway
Lindberghs Welcome Second Son at Morrow Home
The Lindberghs welcomed a second son at 6 30 a m in the Dwight W Morrow home five months after their first child was abducted and killed. Both mother and baby are said to be healthy with Betty Gow likely serving as nurse.
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Associated Press
Englewood
N. J
Charles
A. Lindbergh
Charles Augustus Lindbergh, Jr
Dwight W. Morrow
Betty Gow
Miss Gow
Henry Johnston
Scotland
Red Bud Church Council to Host Social at School House
The Workers' Council of the Red Bud Church plans a social tomorrow evening at the Red Bud school house to benefit the church. It invites all friends and the public to attend.
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Workers’ Council
Red Bud Church
Red Bud
Nave's Style Shop Announces Fall Line Opening
Nave's Style Shop opens Wednesday August 17 to showcase fall dresses hats and accessories. Cordially invited by proprietor Coran Ellen Nave.
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Nave
Cora Ellen Nave
Split Proprietress
Specialists in Apple Raising to Meet Virginia Growers
Commercial fruit growers from Virginia and neighboring states will hear horticultural specialists address the annual orchard meeting sponsored by H. F. Byrd at Green orchard on Apple Pie Ridge. Dr. R. D. Anthony and others will discuss saving money and moisture in the apple orchard and methods for reviving drought-affected trees.
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Virginia
H. F. Byrd
East
Apple Pie Ridge
R. D. Anthony
Pennsylvania State College
R. G. Phillips
Rochester
N. Y
International Apple Association
W.S. Campbell
Taunton
Virginia State Horticultural Society
G. S Ralston
England
J. L. Henley
South
Anthony
Owers
Messrs
Phillips
Ralston
Henley
Campfield
Funeral for Joseph C. Clarity Draws Virginia Fire Service
Friends from across Virginia attend the Charlottesville funeral of Joseph C. Clarity treasurer of the Virginia State Firemen's Association fatally injured returning from the convention in Alexandria. Officers and many fire departments attend along with veterans organizations. Clarity born in Savannah Ga 61 years ago survived by widow two sons and a daughter.
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Virginia
Charlottesville
Joseph C. Clarity
Virginia State Firemen’s Association
Alexandria
Fred W. Forney
Riverview Cemetery
Church of the Holy Comforter
J. J. Brochtrup
Fire Departments
The
American Legion
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Clarity
Savannah
Admiral Byrd Explains Government Cost Cut Plan
Admiral Byrd of the National Economy Staff outlines a nationwide effort to reduce government spending. The feature appears in a Paramount News special at the Palace Theatre tonight only.
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Admiral Byrd
National Economy
Paramount News
Palace Theatre
Bell of Georgia peaches at orchard price
White peaches priced at 1.00 a bushel and 1.25 delivered. Orchard on Apple Ridge Road. Phone number 485. Listing appears under J. W. Sibert with date 16-16-21.
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Apple Ridge Road
J. W. Sibert
Used Cars for Sale See Us for Bargains in Cars
Winchester Credit Corp advertises bargains across all makes of used cars. Limited details include contact numbers and a brief pitch to buyers to inquire in person or by mail about available inventory and pricing.
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Winchester Credit Corp
Common Council Favors Leasing the City Quarry
The Winchester Common Council approved a lease to contractor Stuart Perry for the municipal quarry east of the city. The agreement sets 15 cents per ton for the first 100 tons and 10 cents thereafter, with a 30 day notice termination, a four month revenue minimum of 100 dollars monthly, and city protections including bonding and limited liability. The measure also aims to create local employment and allow city purchase of crushed stone at production cost. Thomas E. Kremer was elected to fill an unexpired School Board term.
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Stuart Perry
Winchester Common Council
City Hall
Perry
Winchester
Thomas E. Kremer
Fred Goss
B. & O. Seeks $63.25 Million Bond Issue Approval
The Baltimore and Ohio Railroad asks the Interstate Commerce Commission to authorize issuing 63.25 million dollars in general and refunding mortgage bonds. The issue would retire an equal amount of 20 year four and a half percent convertible gold bonds due March 1, 1933.
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Associated Press
Washington
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company
Interstate Commerce Commission
Winchester Park Association Holds August Meeting
The Winchester Park Association met in City Hall to discuss a new pool at Rouss Spring Park, a playground, and Players Day in September. They postponed pool plans to spring for more funds, planned bleacher roofing at Ro Park, praised playground work, and eyed a future tennis court at Beetsa on Park.
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Winchester Park Association
City Hall
Rouss Spring Park
Ro Park
Andrew Bell
Winchester Chamber of Merce
Park Association
Beetsa
Yard Party
Valley Granges Picnic Near Middletown Planned
Arrangements are under way for the Shenandoah Valley farmers picnic sponsored by the Grange groups near Middletown on August 27 at the picnic grounds. Middletown Grange member H. F. Byrd will speak in the morning and efforts aim to have L. J. Taber of Columbus Ohio, national master of the Grange, address the afternoon. Each subordinate grange will present a 3 to 10 minute program and the Middletown Band will play music during the day.
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Grange
Middletown
H. F. Byrd
Middletown Grange
L. J. Taber
Columbus
Ohio
Animals and travel notes from across the world
The column reports Ming Toy the dog winning a challenge after a death sentence reversal and a barn fire saving 17 dogs. August M Eggert Jr dies from bee sting. Scotti the collie earns a medal for guiding a blind owner to classes at Columbia. Suntan lamps improve queen bees. Paris heat reaches a 21 year high. Goofy the turtle wins shipboard hurdles on the Bergenland cruise.
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Baltimore
Ming Toy
Chow Dog
Jersey City
N. J
August M. Eggert, Jr
New York
Columbia University
Scotti
Legion of Hero Dogs
W. R. Duckett
Franklin
Neb
Bergenland
Goofy
Detroit man divorces wife married in India as children
Ratton L. Sekhon, 29, has divorced his wife. They wed in India when he was nine and she eight.
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Detroit
Ratton L. Sekhon
India
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