Virginia Fruit Growers Urged to Expand Foreign Markets
Frederick County fruit growers heard Edwin Smith, a USDA foreign marketing expert, urge better apple quality and organized efforts to grow exports. He cited boxed apples’ rise, refrigerated shipping via the Panama Canal, and Virginia’s mixed hold on Britain and Northern markets, warning of the need for strong organization to sustain twenty years of production.
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Frederick County
Dley
Edwin Smith
United States Department of Agriculture
Mr. Smith
London
Washington
Department
Smith
York
Great Britain
England
United States
Pacific States
Atlantic States
Panama Canal
Pacific
Scotland
Holland
Germany
Denmark
Norway
Sweden
The
Orient
Mediterranean
Virginia
Potomac River May Flood Tonight After Heavy Rain
The Potomac at Hancock stood ten feet above normal at noon and continues rising due to heavy rains. Hancock reports five feet rise and Williamsport four feet, with tributaries swelling. Shenandoah River rose four feet along its course toward Harpers Ferry as Winchester area logged 5.63 inches since Friday.
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Associated Press
Bulle
Hagerstown
Potomac River
Hancock
Williamsport
Potomac
Shenandoah
Shenandoah River
Clarke County
Harpers Ferry
W. Va
Winchester
Mother and Son Sent to Jail in Stephens City Liquor Case
Mrs Anna Kevinson and her son Dan Rob inson were jailed for 30 days and fined 68.25 for selling liquor in Stephens City. Rodney Mauck and William Drummond faced respective charges, with Mauck exposing the operation and confirming prior wine purchases from the Rob ins ons. Guards reported additional theft of chickens while authorities investigated the poultry thefts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stephens
Anna Kevinson
Dan Robinson
William Drummond
Rodney’ Mauck
John “Watertens City
Robinson
Frederick County
Stephens City
Hartley
Winchester
Drummond
William Mauck
Rodney Mauck
Mrs. Robinson
Dan
Mauck
Robinsons
Smallwood
Dean
Keys To Be Tried Next Wed At the Colonial
Bring your keys next Wednesday to the Colonial. After the first performance those with keys may test them in the lock. If the Lucky key holder is absent the lock will be tried again until the key appears. The P A Auto on display will be awarded to the Lucky key holder. A second prize of $5 in gold goes to the person with the most keys.
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Colonial
Elevator Weight Crash at South Kent Street Plant
A serious accident narrowly avoided at Hu mans poultry on South Kent street when a cable snapping released counter weights weighing about a ton and a half from the top of the freight elevator. The weights plummeted through an upper floor to a lower flight of steps before coming to rest. no one was beneath the weights and no one was on the elevator at the time.
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Human’s
Poultry Place
South Kent Street
Magistrate's Court Hears Drunk and Disorderly Case
Clifton Stickley was found guilty of being drunk and disorderly at Star Tannery on August 8. He received a $10 fine plus $24.40 costs, including $14.40 in witness fees. His father Lud Stickley posted a $500 bond for a Circuit Court appearance. The elder Stickley faced a resisting arrest charge from a Sunday school picnic. Ewell Chapman’s case for drunkenness was continued.
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Clifton Stickley
Star Tannery
Stickley
Lud Stickley
Circuit Court
Ewell Chapman
Clarke County Horse Show Proceeds Despite Rain
The Berryville event continued amid downpours with the first day postponed and extended to tomorrow afternoon. Attendance stayed solid under wet conditions as jumping classes ran on schedule and running races were expected to follow the program. A $500 purse fueled strong entries, highlighted by Coq Gaulois, the French stallion from Clifton and Dr. Lewis M. Allen's breeding establishment.
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Berryville
Star
Clifton
Lewis M. Allen
The Man Upstairs Fast Moving Mystery at Colonial
Warner Bros. screens The Man Upstairs a two day run at Colonial Theatre starting Monday. Monte Blue stars with Dorothy Devore. cast includes Hejmie Conklin John Roche Stanley Taylor Eve Southern. Roy Del Ruth directs.
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Earl Derr
Bigger
Saturday Evening Post
Agony Column
Warner Bros
Colonial Theatre
Monte Blue
Dorothy Devore
Hejmie Conklin
John Roche
Stanley Taylor
Eve Southern
Roy del Ruth
Cook Wanted Experienced Settle Woman
Wanted cook for Star Office duties. Must be experienced and settled. Excellent wages. Address as Doc Wanter Star Office.
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Cook
Doc Wanter
Star Office
Winchester Fair Promises First Rate Exhibits August 31
The fifty seventh Shenandoah Valley Agricultural Society fair in Winchester opens August 31 for four days. Officials, directors, and advisory members including Major R. T. Barton and Governor Harry Byrd lead a strong local push toward record exhibits in farming, fruit growing, livestock, and women’s departments with non resident judges to ensure satisfaction.
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Frederick County
Shenandoah Valley Agricultural Society
Winchester
Chautauqua
Charlie McCann
Shenandoah Valley
R. T. Barton
Eli Clay DeGrange
Charles R McCann
Harry Flood Byrd
Scott Grant
John C. Cather
Wm. S. Viett
Roy P. Duvall
Harry L. McCann
Aetna Sore
Bromback
W. A. Ryan
W. A. Lockhar Logan R. Fay
Woodhull
Beker
Dettra
Walker Bond
Brown Lo
Leslie J ‘Kline
Rederick County
Kenandosh County
J. J. Ridgeway
Berkeley County
W. Va
RN. Hardesty
Jefferson County
Luther Sutton
Hardy County
Jos
Funkhouser
Clarke County
Albert Lovett
Hampshire County
Humphrey Chamblin
Loudon County
F. E
Seaton
Fauquier County
Irwin. Bierer
Warren County
Winchester Fair
Wardensville Camp Bus Route Details
Winchester to Wardensville and back will be run by Winchester & Western Railroad for camp meeting attendees. Bus departs Winchester at 8:00 a.m. and returns from Wardensville at 4:20 p.m. on Sunday August 22.
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Wardensvile
Winchester & Western Railroad
Winchester
Wardensville
Colt Show Dates Rescheduled Due to Rain
Clarke County horse and colt show dates moved one day forward because of rain. Friday's program includes events at Se Co-it.
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Clarke Co
Beulah Annan Divorces Faithful Al After Trial Defense
Beulah Annan known as the most beautiful slayer obtains a divorce from Faithful Al Annan. He stood by her through the murder trial, spending nearly his last cent in her defense. The case follows another divorce of 1919 involving Margaret Sethamier.
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Beulah Annan
Associated Press
Chicago
al” Annan
Annan
Margaret Sethamier
Benjamin Burr
Harry Kalstedt
Albert Annan
Handley Band Delights Rotary With Special Guests
The Handley High School Band wowed Rotary Club attendees with selections from their north ern Shenandoah Valley tour. Visitors included New Castle Councilor H. V. Longfield and others from Montreal and Sweden while Capt. Gray and Marshall Baker spoke on the trip and its civic value.
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Handley High School
Shenandoah Valley
Rotary Club
H. V. Longfield
New Castle
England
A. W. Kyle
Montreal
Canada
George Blichfeldt
Sweden
Longfield
Rotary Club At
Capt. Gray
Robert L. Gray
Marshall Baker
Mr. Gray
Mr. Baker
Winchester
Handley
Mcllwee
Handley Band
Marshall
Col Eer
Brantz Roszel
Carl Riddleberger
Staunton
J. P. Newshaw
Washington, D. C
Andrew Bell
R. C. Green
Requests Name Be Not Offered For Nomination
J S Haldeman declines a nomination to Congress, citing health and business duties. He asks Winchester and Frederick County Republicans not to present his name at the Woodstock district convention on Friday August 27. He expresses gratitude for the honor and requests the delegates not to place his name.
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the Star
Winchester
Frederick County
Congress
Woodstock
Lamilr
Mrs Erle and Grandson Visit Atlantic City and Philadelphia
Mrs M A Erle and her grandson Erle Chrismore have traveled to Atlantic City and Philadelphia on an extended visit. Mrs Erle's daughter Mrs Beatrice Faylor of New York will attend the Sesqui-Centen position.
Ruth Kitchen Seeks Channel Challenge After Bay Swim
Ruth Kitchen, a 14 year old, may attempt a Channel crossing after swimming the Chesapeake Bay from Annapolis to Bloody Point. The voyage covered about 20 miles in a time estimated around 8 hours though tides affected the distance.
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Associated Press
Bloody Point
Ruth Kitchen
Chesapeake Bay
Lillian Cannon
Annapolis
Appreciative Letter Praises Winchester Band Tour Impact
A Winchester Freder ick county letter commends the Shenandoah Valley Special tour through Canada and New England. It credits J Henkel Henry for securing funds and highlights band leader W H McIlwee’s performances plus broadcasts at Niagara Falls Toronto Montreal and more. The piece emphasizes publicity value and future benefits from Apple Blossom materials.
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The
Star
Canada
New England
Shenandoah Valley
R. Lineweaver
Harrisonburg
H. J. Benchoff
Shenandoah Valley, Inc
Woodstock
Winchester
Frederick County
Handley High School
J. Henkel Henry
Band Boys
W. H. MclIlwee
Niagara Falls
Toronto
Montreal
Quebec
Portland
Boston
New York
Philadelphia
Atlantic City
William C. Alexander
WNYC
Winchester County Fair Office Opens for Entries
The Winchester Fair Office will be open from Monday August 25 to August 28 from 8 a m to 5 p m to receive entries. Entries urged early to avoid confusion. Office upstairs County Court House.
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Winchester Fair
County Court House
Mexican troops ring border after planned revolution
In El Paso and Mexico City violence erupts from rival political factions. Deputies clash near Iturbide Hotel killing Col. Andreas Garcia and former Tabasco governor Tomas Garrido while a woman is wounded. Calls follow to ease religious regulations amid economic pressure from a church-business dispute.
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Associated Press
EL Paso
Tex
Columbus
N. M
Juarez
Mexico
United States
Chihuahua City
Alb Trooy
Chinahua City
Ramon Lopez
Douglas
Ariz
Joacquin Amara
Mexico City
Andreas Garcia
Tomas Garrido
Tabasco
Congress
Iturbide
Calles
Mora Y del Rio
Coburns Minstrels Empire Thursday Seats On Tomorrow
Coburns Minstrels led by Slim Vermont and Rody Jordan bring a new Empire Theatre production Thursday at eight thirty. A fresh black face show beyond last season, well staged and pleasing throughout, with seats on sale tomorrow morning at Empire office. Orchestra 1.00 1.50 Balcony 0.75 Gallery 0.50 plus 10% tax.
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A. Coburn
Vermont
Rody” Jordan
Empire Theatre
Empire
Correction on Gussie Fadeley identity in Star report
The Star corrects an error about Gussie Fadeley’s race stating he is a middle aged white man. Fadeley was jailed 60 days for habitual drunkenness.
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Gussie Fadeley
Fadeley
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H. R. Mehiwainee
Anna Rofison
Wardensville Camp
Rts
J. S. Haldeman
MR. Henry
Chamber ’. Commerce Scretary
Fair Office
Coburn
Minstrels
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