Warren county sues Warthen bonds over alleged $81542 deficit
Warren county files suit in Front Royal circuit court against A L Warthen's administrators and major bond companies including Aetna Casualty and Surety Co and National Surety Co plus about 70 individual sureties to recover an alleged shortage of 81542 14. Audits after Warthen death show the county owed the sum at his death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ren County
Front Royal
A.l. Warthen
Aetna Casualty and Surety Company
Hartford
Conn
National Surety Company
New York
A. L. Warthen
Warren County
Warthen
Harrison
Ald Downing
John H. Downing
Commonwealth
T. W. Harrison
Winchester
Weaver and Armstrong
Harry Kerns
Walter Olmstead
E. H. Jackson
Toy Balloons Released From Berryville Reach Wilmington
John H. Enders of Berryville Virginia released two balloons from Clarke County Horse Show grounds tied with a two cent stamp and a finder notice. William Gardner of Wilmington Delaware reported both balloons found in Wilmington the next day after traveling about 180 miles in just over 24 hours.
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John H. Enders
Berryville
Clarke County
Horse Show Grounds
Gettysburg
Hardboiled Rose at Capitol Tonight
Warner Brothers Vitaphone talking picture Hardboiled Rose plays at the Capitol this Saturday night. Set in New Orleans with scenes in an old mansion and a gambling den the film offers intense drama and suspense. Myrna Loy and William Collier Jr. star in the all star cast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Capitol
Rose
Warner Brothers
Vitaphone
New Orleans
Allstar
Myrna Loy
William Collier, Jr
Moonshine Raid Seizes 6114 Gallons Near Town
Police led by Hollis and Boyd with Sheriff Pannett seized 6114 gallons of moonshine liquor from Howard Lewis along the Northwestern pike just outside the city limits. Lewis was not at home but expected to be taken into custody later today. The liquor was concealed in a cave behind cellar boarding.
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Hollis and Boyd
Sheriff Pannett
Howard Lewis
Northwestern Pike
Lewis
Dinner plan at Narrow Passage Tavern Virginia
Plan for dinner at the Narrow Passage Tavern located midway between Woodstock and Edinburg Virginia. Menu options include half spring chicken or real Virginia ham dinners served 7 to 8 30 p m on listed dates with pricing details.
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Narrow Passage
Woodstock
Edinburg
Boy Scouts Enjoy Life at Camp White Rock and Other Camps
Boy Scout troops in Capon River and Potomac River areas are at camps under Scoutmasters Eugene B. Cooper A. B. Pennypacker and Rev. Lineweaver. Scout Executive visits to raise standards as Council expands from two to seven troops in Winchester, urging financial support.
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Camp White Rock
Capon Bridge
W. Va
Capon River
Eugene B. Cooper
Yellow Springs
Pennypacker
Mercury Racer Delayed After Engine Fire Test
Lieut. A. J. Williams pilot attempted a test of the Schneider cup Mercury Racer at Annapolis but the motor caught fire during start. The blaze was extinguished and the test postponed for inspection. The plane was towed to the Sandpiper while repair work began and a later test was considered.
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Associated Press
Annapolis
Lieut
A. J. Williams
Naval Academy
Lieut. Williams
Graf Zeppelin 1D Over Siberia En Route Tokyo
Graf Zeppelin progresses eastward toward Tokyo on its around the world flight. At 7 a.m. European time the airship was at 64 north 95 east over sparsely populated Siberia, about halfway to Tokyo, with another position 80 east and 62 north placing it roughly 2 000 miles from Friedrichshafen and 2 000 from Tokyo.
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Associated Press
Friedrichshafen
Germany
Graf Zeppelin
Siberia
Arctic Circle
Hugo Eckener
Fried- Tichshafen
Tokyo
Henissei
Italy
Essubraket
Japan
Siberian
Harrisonburg
Tomsk
Lake Daikal
For sale Small house on 29 W Cork St
For sale a small house in fine condition and well equipped with modern conveniences located at 29 West Cork Street. The notice notes a single property listing with no additional details on price or contacts.
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Cork St
Future Farmers Plan Exhibit at Winchester Fair
Agricultural instructors from Handley, Middletown Stephens City, Front Royal, Strasburg, Woodstock, Mount Jackson New Market, Boyce and Berryville schools met in Winchester to finalize the Future Farmers exhibit at the Winchester fair. About 100 farm boys will display in open class and compete for a silver cup in judging dairy and beef cattle, corn, poultry and apples. The exhibit will showcase vocational agriculture aims and will be housed in the main fair building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Handley
Middletown-Stephens City
Front Royal
Strasburg
Woodstock
Mount Jackson-New Market
Boyce
Berryville
Winchester
Winchester Fair
Shenandoah Valley National Bank
Farmers and Merchants Bank
Union Bank of Winchester
Winchester Seed Company
Fair Association
Death claims sweet little girl at early dawn
Willomena Clothilde White known as Billy daughter of Mr and Mrs Edward C White died at 5 30 this morning at the Davis Apartments North Braddock street after a brief illness from diabetes She would have been seven in November born November 26 1922 Her funeral from North Braddock street Monday at 3 30 pm Mount Hebron Cemetery Rev Dr F T McFaden Presbyterian Church officiating Surviving her are her parents and sister Natalie White
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Willomena Clothilde White
Edward C. White
Davis
North Braddock Street
Billy
Mount Hebron Cemetery
Natalie White
F. T. McFaden
The
Presbyterian Church
Prominent Red Man Dies In Norfolk
Mrs. W. L. Whissen received a telegram announcing the death of John W. Cheng in Norfolk Virginia. He was a leading member of the Order of Red Men in the state and had held all top offices. He also served as a legislator from the Norfolk district.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. L. Whissen
John W. Cheng
Norfolk
Order of Red Men
Attend Fair Promises Fun and Bargains
Local notice urges residents to visit the annual fair with exhibits games and prizes. Organizers highlight family activities and special discounts as the event runs from morning to evening at the city park.
Hoover Welcomed by Byrd at Madison VA Fair Grounds
President Herbert Hoover arrived at Fair Grounds Madison Virginia on August 17 to a enthusiatic crowd. Governor Harry Byrd accompanied by airship greeted the President and Mrs Hoover at the camp headwaters of the Rapidan. Byrd praised Virginians hospitality while Hoover discussed fishing as a democratic reminder and humility for the nation.
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Fair Grounds
Madison
Herbert Hoover
Old City
Harry Byrd
Rapidan
Old Dominion
Byrd
Virginia
United States
Governor Byrd Roams Winchester In Army Blimp Visit
Governor Byrd is due to arrive in Winchester by an army blimp from Madison Virginia shortly before 3 PM to attend the citys big celebration with President Hoover as guest of honor. The blimp will land at the Fairgrounds where Byrd will spend the weekend before continuing to Washington.
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Byrd
Winchester
Madison
Hoover
Virginia
Fairgrounds
Washington
To Lead Open Air Service At Leesburg
The Rev. Dr. S. L. Flickenger will speak at the open air union services in Leesburg Virginia tomorrow evening at o oclock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leesburg
S. L. Flickenger
Open Air Union Services
Winchester Man Awarded Honors at Horse Show
Clarke County hunters dominate the Clarke Horse and Colt Show in Berryville Virginia with Dr L M Allen of Winchester winning four awards aboard Clifton a standout bay gelding named Deane ridden by Louis Lieth. Winners include Deane Rathfarnham Stevenson and many others in divisions from half bred colts to heavy draft classes drawing over 6000 spectators.
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Berryville
Clarke Horse and Colt
Kroge Show Associa
R. Powel Page
Lewis M. Allen
Winchester
Clarke County
Harméndy
Deane
David Patterson
Ridgeville
Conn
Louis Lieth
Robert 8. Walters
Johns+town
Dr. L. M. Allen
Cole
Peach Brothers
Upperville
C. F E. Norman
Purcellville
J. W. Bell
Russell C. Lore
Johnstown
Woodside Stock Farms
Bluemont
Percy Randolph
Millwood
C. E. Norman
J. H. Bell
C. B E. Norman
Rathfarnham
W. C. Stevenson
Middleburg
Penallyn
W. C. ‘Stevenson
Clontorf
Misa Emilie Bromley
Germantown
Bally Mint
John K. Lewis
Osborne Vorous
Edward R. Jones
Summit Point
Joseph D. Baker
Hazerstown
D. Childs
Clarke County Hunters
Duchess of
Scout Camp Busy Week At Harper Ferry
The Rev. N. A. Lineweaver of Market Street Methodist Episcopal Church supervises Wildcat Boy Scout Camp on the Moller farm two miles north of Harpers Ferry. Twenty five boys participate from troops 7 6 4 and 1 of Harpers Ferry.
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N. A. Lineweaver
Market Street Methodist Episcopal Church
Moler Farm
Harpers Ferry
Winchester Fair Draws Apple Growers Pickers Tickets
Notice urges apple growers to print pickers tickets for the Winchester fair managed by the Star Job Department. Details on ID and telephonics are noted.
County Man Faces Assault Charge in Alexandria
Gardner Arnold 27 of New Alexandria Va fined 103 dollars in police court for assaulting Frank P Murphy of 4801 Wisconsin Ave Washington. Murphy stopped for a traffic light when Arnold blocked his truck and attacked him. Arnold appeals from bond set at 500 dollars for next corporation court session. Murphy required five stitches and was treated at Alexandria Hospital.
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Alexandria
Gardner Arnold
New Alexandria
William
Snow
Frank P. Murphy
Wisconsin Avenue
Washington
Arnold
Noel H. Garner
William P. Woolls
Corporation Court
F. P. Murphy
Duke and
Alfred
Murphy
Wesley Snoots
Fred Kaus
Clyde B. Lanham
Presbyterian Services Tomorrow in County Churches
A correction notes no services at Cedar Creek Marlboro Church tomorrow. Cedar Cliff Vaucluse holds Sunday school at 9 30 a m and preaching at 11 a m. Mount Hope Chapel hosts Sunday school at 2 p m and preaching at 3 p m.
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Presbyterian Church Services
Cedar Creek
Marlboro
Cedar Cliff
Vaucluse
Mount Hope Chapel
Snowden rejects offer at reparation conference
British Chancellor Philip Snowden rejects yesterday’s proposal from France, Italy, Belgium and Japan seeking to raise German reparations. He says the suggested share would amount to about 20 percent and is unacceptable, urging substantive concessions or the conference ending.
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Phe
France
Italy
Belgium
Japan
Snowden
Great Britain
Yard Party Winchester Fair Office Announcement
Notice for fair business activities at the Chamber of Commerce next to Capitol Theatre. Brucetown event set for Thursday night August 22 with a rain contingency Friday night. Benefit for Epworth. Winchester Fair Night and Day league schedule brief.
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Chamber of Commerce
Capitol Theatre
Brucetown Thurs
Epworth
Winchester Fair
Governor Byrd to Host Annual Orchard Picnic Next Saturday
Governor Harry F. Byrd will host his annual orchard picnic at Green Orchard near Winchester on Saturday August 24 inviting Virginia horticulture society members fruitgrowers and others in the apple industry. An estimated 1400 attendees are expected with prominent industry speakers and a noon luncheon of fried chicken Virginia ham and chips. The route to the orchard will be marked from Braddock and Piccadilly streets.
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Harry F. Byrd
Green Orchard
Winchester
Virginia Horticule Society
Berryville
Virginia
Braddock
Piccadilly
Presiding Elders Terms To Expire At Baltimore Conference
The Baltimore Conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church South will see terms of six presiding elders expire this year. Named to expire are Rev. Dr. Hubert Sydenstricker Rockingham district Rev. Dr. B L Woolf Roanoke district Rev. Dr H V Wheeler Moorefield district and Rev. Dr H M Canter Winchester district. The conference opens in Cumberland Md September 25 with expected ministerial appointments bringing many pastorate changes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
Methodist Episcopal Church
South
Hubert Sydenstricker
Rockingham
B. L. Woolf
Roanoke
H. V. Wheeler
Moorefield
H. M. Canter
Winchester
Cumberland
Important Meeting Of Farmers Tonight
An evening talk at Handley Library lecture hall features Dr. O C Stine and Mr L H Bean on the market outlook for apples field crops and livestock. The speakers present analysis to help attendees determine proper selling times and form informed opinions on future market trends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. C. Stine
L. H. Bean
Handley Library
Ladies Auxiliary Yard Party To Benefit Friendship Fire Co
The Ladies Auxiliary of the Friendship Fire Company will hold a yard party in front of their engine house on West Cork Street on August 23 and 24. Ice cream cake lemonade pop ham sandwiches chicken sandwiches hot coffee and other items will be served. The Citizens Band will perform Friday night and members will canvass for donations to aid the firemen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies’ Auxiliary
The
Friendship Fire Company
West Cork Street
Citizens Band
Cash Prizes For Flower Displays by Winchester League
The Women's Civic League of Winchester awarded cash prizes for outstanding flower boxes and gardens with many contestants. Winners include Mrs. Frank Plank for the best flower box and Mrs. Raymond Pugh and Mr. Robert Fleet for the most attractive garden.
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Women’s Civic League of Winchester
Frank Plank
East Boscawen Street
Raymond Pugh
Robert Fleet
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Shipervisors
AL. Warthen
Berryville Reach
Wilmington
BOY Scouts
Mercury Racer
She
Quick Death
Imr. Hoover
President Hoover
Dabney C. Harrison
Big Gore
Dr. Allen
Clarke
Boy Scout
Star Job Department
Frank Murphy
Patrick Murphy
Wadesville
Berkeley Club Ginger Ale Company
Berkeley Springs
Governor Byrd
Ladies Auxiliary of Friendship Co
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