Front Royal Masons Lay The Cornerstones For Court House And Municipal Buildings
Unity Lodge A F and A M laid the cornerstones for Warren County Courthouse and Front Royal Municipal Building in a ceremony led by R J Turner. The ceremonies included lists of local officials, organizations, histories, photographs, and construction details placed in each cornerstone. Attendees included out of town guests Guy Peters and his wife.
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Royal Masons
Front Royal
Unity Lodge
A. F
A. M
Warren County
R. J. Turner
Warren County Bar Association
King’s Daughters
Warren Rifles
United Daughters of the Confederacy
Shenandoah Rebekah Lodge
Loving Service Circle
Warren County Health Association
Phi Alpha Sigma Fraternity
Order of the Eastern Star
Methodist Episcopal Church
South
Warren County Garden Club
Warren County Board of Education
Peters Construction Company
Richmond
Relief Fire Department
Riverton Lime and Stone Company
Shenandoah National Park
Chamber of Commerce
Order of Fraternal Americans
Rotary Club
Randolph- Macon Academy
Young People’s Department
The
Methodist Church
Unity
Planning Commission
United States Public Works Administration
Giles B. Gian
Guy Peters
Peters
Funeral rites planned for Mrs Minnie Saffell
Mrs Minnie Saffell died August 15 in Staunton. Funeral services will be held tomorrow at Maddox and Samsell Funeral Home with burial in Prospect Hill Cemetery. She was the daughter of the late Mr and Mrs Jack Pomeroy and widow of Robert J Saffell. Survived by three sons Mortimer Henry Malden Saffell and Edward Saffell of Brownstown. A brother Walter Pomeroy and sister Mrs Mathew Pomeroy survive. half-brothers Tilden and Hayden Pomeroy of Washington. Rev Warner of Washington DC was a guest of the Rotary Club Friday.
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Minnie Saffell
Front Royal
Staunton
Maddox and
Samsell
Prospect Hill Cemetery
Saffell
Jack Pomeroy
Robert J. Saffell
Henry Malden
Mortimer Saffell
Edward Seffell
Browntown
Walter Pomeroy
Mathew Pomeroy
Tilden Pomeroy
Hayden Pomeroy
Washington
Shenandoah Valley League Standings Snapshot
The Shenandoah Valley League shows current standings for Culpeper Front Royal Harrisonburg Charlottesville Waynesboro Orange Staunton Weavers Ww with listed win loss records and points in a compact table format.
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Culpeper Front Royal
Harrisonburg
Charlottesville
Waynesboro Orange Staunton Weavers
Ww. L. Pot
Harmony Hollow CCC Triumphs In A 9 to 3 Victory
In Front Royal last night Harmony Hollow CCC outscored Riverton Lime and Stone Co. 9 to 3. Shirley's Frigidaires topped Lions 6 to 5 as league standings show Harmony Hollow and Frigidaires both at 4 1 with .800 records in a crowded table.
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Front Royal
Harmony Hollow CCC
Riverton-Lime and Stone Co
Shirley
Frigidaires
Lions
Green Hill
Palace
Harmony Hollow
Silk Mill
Riverton Lime
Rotary
Reckless Driver Found Guilty in Front Royal Court
Rev. Frank Ridgeway of Catlett Fauquier county was convicted of reckless driving in the trial justice court this morning. He received a $10 fine plus $4.25 costs after a Wednesday arrest near Crooked Run on Route No. 3 by State Police Officer Slaughter.
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Front Royal
Frank Ridgeway
Catlett
Fauquier County
Crooked Run
Turner Slaughter
Rogers Chooses Legion Post Officers at Front Royal
Per cy L. Rogers was elected Commander of the Giles B. Cook Post of the American Legion at a Thursday evening meeting. New officers include C. Frank Sibert vice commander, Marcelo Bzdek second vice, Walter J. Cory service officer, Amos B. Scott sergeant at arms, Elmer Foster historian, Allen Massaeus publicity officer, and Colonel John C. Boggs as historian. Adjunct A. B. Crigler named, delegates A. B. Scott and Bryan Rudacille to Virginia Beach convention Sept 4 7. alternates W. J. Cory and E. E. Marlowe.
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Front Royal
Percy L. Rogers
Giles B. Cook
American Legion
C. Frank Sibert
Marcelo Bzdek
Walter J. Cory
Amos B. Scott
Elmer Foster
Allen Massaeus
John C. Boggs
A. B. Crigler
Front Royal Rotary hears four Rotary objectives outlined
The Rev Charles T Warner rector of St Albans Washington spoke to the Front Royal Rotary Club on why a club is needed in Front Royal. He said Rotarians should pursue fellowship community service ethical business standards and international understanding. The club approved a congratulatory to Chester R Perry for 25 years as Rotary International secretary. A committee was named to work with Lions on a Front Royal program to be broadcast from Harrisonburg. Guests included Rev Giles B Palmer George D Morton John B Lindsey Dr Charles Dearmont and Paul Shannon.
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Front Royal
Charles T. Warner
D. D
St. Albans Parish
Washington, D. C
Rotary Club
Afton Inn
Chester R. Perry
Rotary International
L. B.dutrow
J. Grover Hillidge
H. W. Shannon
Harrisonburg
Giles B. Palmer
George D. Morton
John B. Lindsey
Richmond
Charles ©. Dearmont
White Post
Paul Shannon
Ends 30 Years As Mail Carrier
Charles W. Burner of this place completed 30 years of service as a United States mail carrier. He traveled 25 miles daily for 27 years and 50 miles daily for the past three years, effectively circling the globe nearly twelve times during his years of service.
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Front Royal
Charles W. Burner
United States
Bentonville duo and Ramsey family return from ten day motor trip
Messrs Russell and Neville Major and Elmer and Meighan Ramsey of Bentonville concluded a ten day motor tour through northern states and Canada returning home today.
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Messrs
Russell and
Neville Major
Elmer and
Meighan Ramsey
Bentonville
States
Can
Front Royal Social Notes and Local Announcements
Front Royal residents and visitors noted in a community roundup include Eugene Davis learning of his brother Clarence Davis undergoing major surgery in Silver Springs Maryland with a positive outlook. Others plan weekend trips to Bealeton and Atlantic City while many attend club events and hospital or university visits in nearby towns.
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Front Royal
Eugene Davis
Citizens National Bank
Clarence A. Davis
Winchester
Silver Springs
C. A. Davis
Market closes firm as bulls lead stock rally
The New York stock market extended gains with rails and utilities at the forefront while grains weakened. Closing prices showed many issues up, with strong bid activity and a 1,100,000 share transfer volume as traders welcomed Washington and economic news.
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New York
Washington News
American Water Works
New York Central
Columbia Gas
American and Foreign Power
United Corp
Public Service of New Jersey
National Power and Light and
Glidden
Sterling
New York Stock Exchange
Allied Chemical
American Can
American Smelters
American Tel. & Tel
Penn Railroad
N. J
Union Pacific
U. S. Steel
Woolworth
Local Markets The Star Reports Daily Market Corrections
The Star notes daily market correctness but disclaims responsibility for typographical errors that may occur. It advises readers to verify figures independently and warns that errors are possible.
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Star
Feed Prices and Mixed Grain Listings from an Old Ledger
A fragmented list shows prices for bags of various weights and feed forms including cracked corn, scratch feed, corn meal, middlings, and mixed feeds. The items include 98 lb, 48 lb, and 12 lb bag options with per barrel pricing and several dairy and egg mash products.
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Checsive van Butuaw
Alec
Kasco
Seceesees
Funeral Rites Tomorrow for Holt Hottle
The Rev. F. B. Sapp of the Disciples of Christ Church will lead the funeral for James William Holt Hottle from his Middletown home. Services Sunday at 2 30 PM followed by burial in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Pallbearers named. He died Thursday night after a long illness at age 65.
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F. B. Sapp
Disciples of Christ Church
Oranda
James William Holt Hottle
Middletown
Mount Carmel
E. R. Sperry
W. B. Little
David S. Rhodes
J. H. Fisher
John E. Legge
W. P. Siggle
Vellum Description for Fine Bindings and Manuscripts
Vellum is a high quality parchment often calfskin used for luxurious bindings and written manuscripts. It is clear white in color and valued for its durability and smooth writing surface.
Riverside home welcomes Elizabeth Major after Washington resignation
Miss Elizabeth Major returns to her Riverside residence for the remainder of the summer after resigning her post in Washington. Mrs Betty Ray Hawley will host a gathering at her Happy Creek home this evening with a number of friends attending.
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Julian Major
Elizzabeth
Becky
Ann
Pennsylvania
Elizabeth Major
Riverside
Washington, D. C
Betty Ray Hawley
Happy Creek
Mrs Mattie Brown and Miss Annie Buck At Picket Spring Camp
Miss Mattie Brown and Miss Annie Buck are spending the weekend at Picket Spring Camp with several others. Mr and Mrs Frank Evans and Mrs Baltimore Calvert spent Friday attending the Massanetta Bible Conference.
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Frank Evans
Baltimore Calvert
Massanetta
Live stock and poultry markets report August 17
Baltimore livestock and produce markets show cattle at week’s top 11.00 with grass steers 7.50-10.00. calves 7.00-9.00. hogs steady for heavy weights and lower for lighter. sheep 7.25-9.50. Philadelphia poultry prices steady with U S extras whites browns at 33-37 cents.
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Baltimore
U. S. Dept. Agric
Philadelphia
U. S
U.S
Grain quotes from Chicago and Baltimore markets
Closing grain prices reflect Chicago and Baltimore quotations for August. Wheat futures show Sept and Dec ranges, with May values, while corn oats rye and barley prices vary by contract month. Lard and bellies listed with several monthly figures. Baltimore No 2 red winter wheat bids around 80 cents, and Winchester Wheat and corn prices are noted with per bushel and per barrel figures.
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Chicago
Baltimore
Winchester
World News at a Glance
Reports include Mrs Helen Wills Moody withdrawing from the National Men's tennis tournament at Forest Hills. Congress adjournment looming. Wiley Post body to Oklahoma burial. Will Rogers and Post bodies prepared for flight. Roosevelt family reunion at Hyde Park. Fort Lewis new command led by Brig Gen Conrad. Paris Franco British demand for Mussolini showdown. Rome tri power talks leave Italy unmoved. Rainy season slackening near Adis Ababa. Pan American airship resting on Wake Lagoon.
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San Francisco
Helen Wills Moody
Forest Hills
Washington
Congress
Hopson
Maysville
Okla
Wiley Post
Funce
Oklahoma City
Hyde Park
N.Y
Roosevelts
Fort Lewis
Wash
Caspery H. Conrad, Jr
Foreign Point Barrow
Alaska
Will Rogers
Fairbanks
Paris
Mussolini
Rome
Italy
Adis Ababa
Wake Island
Pan-American Airway
Wake Lagoon
United States
Picture houses in China rely on low-priced imports
Americans dominate the larger theater scene in China, while the cheaper cinemas are mostly supplied by Chi.
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China
Roosevelt Hosts 21st Birthday Picnic For Franklin Jr
Hyde Park report describes President Roosevelt taking a quiet break from the capital to host Franklin Jr. for his twenty first birthday. The family picnic at the Hudson River cottage features hot dogs and corn with salads, a brick fireplace, cottage, and outdoor pool.
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Hyde Park
N. Y
Roosevelt
Franklin, Jr
United States
Harvard
James Roosevelt
James
John Roosevelt
Washington
White House
Congress
Capitol Hill
First Annual Sport Flying Regatta Set for Sunday
A regatta at Admiral Byrd Municipal Airport is planned for Sunday with seven prizes. Entrants include Jim Anderson and Dusty Rhodes from Winchester, Frank Forsythe from Front Royal, Clay Hockman from Strasburg, and M E Gano from Martinsburg. Judges are Mayor Anderson and Colonel Reinberg. Parking and admission are free.
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Admiral Byrd Municipal Airport
Bureau of Air Commerce
Hanscom
Winchester
Jim Anderson
Dick Crenshaw
Dusty Rhodes
Paul Rosenberger
Front Royal
Frank
Mississippi Basin Navigation and Drainage Figures
The Mississippi river is about 2 960 miles long with 2 161 navigable. From the mouth to Missouri headwaters is 4 200 miles with 2 682 navigable. The system has 45 navigable tributaries and 16 090 miles of traffic. Drainage area is 1 257 545 square miles.
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Mississippi
Mississippi River
Missouri
Trafic
Mass schedule and Crusaders Communion Sunday at Sacred Heart
The Church of Sacred Heart at Cecil and Loudoun announces Sunday Masses at 8 and 10 30 a m with benediction after the 8 o clock mass. The Crusaders observe Communion Sunday.
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Church OF Sacred Heart
Cor. Cecil and
Loudoun Streets
Robert E. Hannon
Charles Comaskey
Mary the Third critics laud Little Theatre cast and direction
The Little Theatre presented Mary the Third by Rachel Crothers with strong acting and stagecraft. Review praises Miss McGuire and Anne Elizabeth Quirk for standout performances, Griffiths directing, and ensemble growth, noting set design by Louis N. Barton and lighting work, while calling prologue weak and amateurism mostly overcome.
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Mary the Third
Rachel Crothers
Crother
Richard Griffith, Jr
Miss McGuire
Mr. Thomas
Mr. Elting
Walter Massey
Joe Thomas
Charles Elting
John Ramey
Anne Elting
Anne Elizabeth Quirk
Field
Little Theatre
Mary the
Griffith
O’neill
Tohehof
Mrs. MacCallum
Arthur Field
Second Offense For Strasburger
It was learned today that Wea ee y Stinson of Strasburg who earlier this week faced a charge of driving an automobile under the influence was tried for his second offense. The usual one hundred dollar fine and costs were imposed and the jail sentence was five months. Stinson's permit was revoked for three years. Cases tried today included Jake Shingleton and Joe Een, both of Romney West Virginia, who were fined ten dollars and twenty five cents and costs.
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Weaeey Stinson
Strasburg
Costa
Stinson
Jake Shingleton
Joe Een
Romney
W. Va
Lone Eagles Meet Braves in Sunday Baseball Clash
The Millwood Lone Eagles, a strong colored team, seek a rematch with the Little American Braves after a 4 to 1 loss. The game is set for the old fairgrounds diamond on Sunday August 18 with the Braves also set to face the Bethlehem Gray Sox in Baltimore on August 25. The locals have a 12 and 3 record to date.
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Lone Eagles
Millwood
Little American Braves
Old Fairgrounds
Braves
Bethlehem Gray Sox
Baltimore
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Bureau
Winchester Evening Star
Richard K. Eddy
Telephone Front Royal 213
Mr. Warner
Warner
Miss Connie
Milldale
EPARD
Shenandoah Valley League
North Fork
South Fork
Front Royal News
Emma Corron
W. LeRoy Corron
Bealeton
Corron
J. P. F. Miller
Alfred Chanutin
University Hospital
University of Virginia, Charlottesville
W. C. Deming
Benjamin Atwood
Joe Biggs
Dalton Johnson
Tom Kerns
Tommy Harrison
Aubrey Smith
Turner Ashby Slaughter
Lions Club
Luray
Judge
Walter G. Olmstead
Edgar Poulton
Mabel Branson
Woodstock
Sophie Schey
Miss Working
Mary Burrus
Maple Shade
Raymond Weiser
Mrs. Weiser
Methodist
Riverton
Byrne Downing, Jr
Bill Armstrong
Stewart Payne
Atlantic City
Miss Leen Hale
C. O. Maddox
Walter Boyd
Buffalo, N. Y
Charles B. Samuels
Dr. Rhineders
John F. Wall
Front Royal Remount
Fort Levenworth
Kans
George C. Ramsey
Carl Thompson
Mr. Thompson
W. R. Thompson
Lyle J. Hansbrough
University of Virginia
Lyle F. Hansbrough
Hansbrough
Norfolk
John Morgan
Mrs. James
Dr. James
Emma Moore
Elmira Williams
Berryville
Humphrey Harnsberger
Hilton Freeman
Holt Hottle
World News
Mayor Anderson
Donald Weems
Col. Reinberg
P. Klompus
North Main St
Louis N. Barton
Miss Boyd
Strasburger
Moling & Cather
Hamburger’s Specialty Shop
N. Main Street
Belding Corticelli
Oak Brook Service
T. F. Timberlake
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