Famous Stables Vie For Blue Ribbon At Clarke Show
Clarke County Horse and Colt Show opens with top Virginia stables led by Mrs John Hay Whitney Llangollen Farms Upperville and Dr Lewis M Allen Clifton Farms Clarke County in close race for premier honors. Over 350 entries from VA WV MD PA DC compete as winds clear on first day with heavy drafts and hunter classes highlighted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berryville
Virginia
Clarke County Horse and Colt Show Association
John Hay Whitney
Llangollen
Upperville
Lewis M. Allen
Springsberry Farms
Clarke County
Virginia Horse Show Society
Clarke County Society
John T. Lindsey
Harry C. Warden
A. B. Hummer
Edward A
J. T. Lindsey
A. B.er
H. C. Warden
Kenneth N. Gilpin
E. A. Lindsey
Johnston
George H. Levi
L. Bowles
L. H. Bell
A. Mackay-Smith
Graham Dougherty
Hunter
W. W. Osborne
M. Luttrell
Eavy
Edward Nicodemus
G. L. Wallihan
William Metzger
West Virginia
Maryland
Pennsylvania
District of Columbia
Bounce
Ray E. Fields
Round Hill
Pete
Carl Wynkoop
L. Stull
Summit Point
W. Va
Mickey
C. E. Norman
Purcellville
Thomson Sowers
White Post
Goulette
Nell
Ay Bell
Bob
Andy
Kon Orrison
Waterford
Waird
Wythe Dillon
Philo
Humor and kindness linked by famed wits
Mr Winchester notes that humor cultivates kindness and a gentle nature. He cites Abraham Lincoln and Mark Twain as examples. Will Rogers is praised for liking people. A sense of humor can save a day when other efforts fail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abraham Lincoln
Mark Twain
Huck Finn
Tom Sawyer
Will Rogers
Band To Play Friday Night On Handley High Grounds
The MclIlwee Municipal Band will perform at 8 o clock Friday evening on Handley High School grounds directed by Prof. W H MclIlwee. The concert features New standard music and a cornet solo The Rosary by Andrew Dance with The Fall of Jericho as overture. Seating is ample and parking available for Winchester Frederick and surrounding counties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MclIlwee Municipal
Handley High School
W H. MclIlwee
Winchester
Frederick
Nevin
Andrew Dance
Fall of Jericho
Maillochand
Sousa
King
Farrar
Lake
Shoemaker Flees Police in Wisconsin Car Crash
Arthur Shoemaker with a criminal record eluded six officers after a high speed hit and run on U S Route 50. He fled into bushes with liquor while a Wisconsin couple and Miss Elbera Ringle were injured. police chased him through streets and alleys but he remained at large.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Shoemaker
Wisconsin
Shoemaker
R. E. Bayliss
Elizabeth Baesemann
Edgar
Wis
Otto Beasemann
Richard Baesemann
Elbera Ringle
Miss Ringle
Warsaw
J. W. Newcome
Francis M. Funk
Persell Plank
Lloyd Williams
Wilbur Chapman
Bayliss
Cooperate For Cleaner Streets in Winchester
Community members urged to keep streets tidy by not sweeping trash into gutters. Residents advised to collect dirt and debris in designated containers for pickup, supporting cleaner neighborhoods in Winchester.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester
Taber Seeks Crops Insurance Plan At White House Talk
Louis J. Taber head of the National Grange said Roosevelt suggested a farm groups conference after the November election to study a crop insurance and rural credit program. He described a federal state cooperative insurance with nominal fees costing over 25 million yearly and urged inviting officials to speak at the Grange annual meeting November 12 in Columbus, Ohio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hyde Park
Louis J. Taber
National Grange
Roosevelt
Taber
Grange
Wallace
White House
Fred Freestone
The
Columbus
Ohio
Teachers Aid Spanish War On Fascism
Delegates at the American Federation of Teachers convention approved a motion to raise a 5000 fund to aid Spanish workers against Fascism. The vote followed a contentious debate with critics calling the effort hot air and accusing American interests of aiding Spanish Fascists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
American Federation of Teachers
Ben Davidson
New York
Department of State
James Meade
Mary Herrick
Chicago
Meade
Siegfried Lipschitz
Labor Chest For Relief and Liberation of the Workers of Europe
United States
Civil Service Exam At Winchester Postoffice
The U S Civil Service Commission announces an open competitive examination for substitute clerk carrier in the Winchester post office. Applications must reach the Fourth U S Civil Service District manager in Washington by August 25. Written tests likely about 15 days after the closing date. Information and blanks available from the Winchester post office secretary, Board of U S Civil Service Examiners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Civil Service Commission
Winchester
U.S. Civil Service District
Washington
D. C
Post Office Service
Board of
U. S. Civil Service Examiners
Winchester Post Office
Landon Campaign Tour Moves East After Stop in Colorado
Gov Alf M Landon left Estes Park Colorado on a special train heading east for a nine state tour as President Roosevelt maps a westward swing Knox Republican VP nominee urged fewer laws and better ones at Hagerstown while Knox heads to Manchester New Hampshire for a summer home visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denver
Mrs. Landon
Peggy Anne
London
McGraw Ranch
Estes Park
Washington
Alf M. Landon
Roosevelt
Hyde Park
Kansas
Colo
United Retail Merchants’ Association
Hagerstown
Col
Frank Knox
Knox
New England
Charmia
Auto
Manchester
N. H
Col. Knox
W.S. Culbertson
Romania
Chile
United States Tariff Commission
German Warships In Spanish Water Ordered To Meet Acts
Sailors aboard the Spanish steamer Magallanes were reportedly wounded in a clash at Vera Cruz. The ship lay in dock as reports spread of unprovoked acts and orders to meet them with force.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vera Cruz
Mexico
Magallanes
Four Die in Lewiston Grade Crossing Crash
Four persons were killed in a collision at the Lewiston fair grounds grade crossing when the Maine Central Railroad Flying Yankee train struck an automobile.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewiston
Maine Central Railroad
Lewiston Fair Ground
Moore testifies of beating before confession in Clevenger killing
In Asheville North Carolina Martin Moore told Judge Don Phillips he was beaten with a rubber hose prior to his confession to the Helen Clevenger murder. Helen Clevenger's father J F Clevenger fainted as Moore spoke and needed assistance to leave the courtroom.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Asheville
N. C
Martin Moore
Don Phillips
Helen Clevenger
J. F. Clevenger
Great Kills
Staten Island
N. Y
Helen
Moore
Shippers Gather for Green Orchard Picnic Address
Shippers and fruit growers from Virginia and nearby states plan attendance at the Green Orchard picnic meeting in Winchester. Railroads steamship lines and the Fruit Growers Express will join apple growers to discuss transport bids as Frederick and Clarke counties expect large crops this fall. Speakers include E W J Hearty Carroll R Miller C Purcell McCue A S Campfield Phil H Gold and Walter B Hough.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia
Express
Winchester
Frederick
Clarke
Braddock and
Piccadilly Streets
Fairmont Avenue
Frederick Road
Stine’s Chapel
Green Orchard
E. W. J. Hearty
New York
Carroll R. Miller
Martinsburg
W. Va
C. Purcell McCue
Greenwood, Va
A. S. Campfield
Staunton, Va
Phil H. Gold and
Walter &. Hough
Men's Bible Class Attends Palace Theatre Show
The Lutheran Church men's Bible class joins Hermann Hable for an annual outing at the Palace Theatre to see High Tension. The event coincides with their picnic and includes a carefully planned program by management.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lutheran Church
Hermann H. Hable
Palace Theatre
Rotarians Hear Of Water Problem
W Nelson Page spoke at the Rotary Club luncheon at Winchester Golf Club on the city water situation. He is chair of the city planning commission and a former city council member. Frank Armstrong Jr presided and Joseph Hodgson led the singing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Nelson Page
Rotary Club
Winchester Golf Club
Page
City Planning Commission
Frank Armstrong, Jr
Joseph Hodgson
H. D. Fuller
W. W. Everett
Washington, D. C
L. E. Smith
New Market
Hary Anderton
Passaic
N. J
J. W. Hott
Philadelphia
A. S. Hott
Golf Club
George Washington Hotel
Seek Action On Route 11 Progress In Winchester
City Manager Arthur Field asked H G Shirley of the state highway department for a start date on Route 11 between Winchester and the West Virginia line. The department says 194 400 dollars was allocated last July but bids have not been issued as plans require Federal Bureau review. Field cites public concern and hopes work begins before the Apple Blossom Festival next year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester
Arthur Field
Anay
H. G. Shirley
Highway Department
West Virginia State Line
Frederick County
Shirley
Field
Bureau of Federal Roads
West Virginia
Good Roads Committee
McGargee Child Improves At Winchester Hospital
The 18 month old son of Mr and Mrs U S G McGargee shown improvement in Memorial Hospital Winchester after a fractured skull from a stair fall at home. For sale peaches list Stephens City 18 F 6.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Front Royal
U.S. G. McGargee, III
Memorial Hospital
Winchester
U. S. G. McGargee
Stephens City
Repairs to Gas Lines On Cameron Street
Workmen began excavating Cameron Street between Boscawen and Rouss avenues to fix a gas main stop page affecting service. City Manager Arthur Field said the gas company will pay for surface repairs, with the city bearing the resurfacing cost.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cameron Street
Boscawen
Rouss Avenue
Arthur Field
Field
Fresh Corn and Peaches Advertised by Local Sellers
Sweet corn advertised fresh picked hourly at Millwood Pike opposite baseball grounds. WANTED fresh cows and springers and fat stock with contact H F Perry. Real Silk Hose priced two pairs for $1 with Moling and Cather. Peaches advertised by Albin, Va W A Orndoff.
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Millwood Pike
H. F. Perry
Moling & Cather
Nebraska State Treasurer Faces Cash Surplus Dilemma
Lincoln Aug 20 Nebraska State Treasurer George E Hall reports an unusual surplus as the treasury balance climbs from 8 247 507 to 9 627 000 in 19 days. Checks on hand total 1 381 000 with no local banks wanting deposits, prompting holding cash. Hall expects balances to thin in four months amid planned expenditures and a 300 000 bond purchase with no state debt due to constitutional limits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln
Neb
George E. Hall
Nebraska
Hall
For Sale Peaches No 1 and No 2 Cedar Creek Grade
F J Marshall offers peaches for sale at Cedar Creek grade by phone 24F31. The notice lists fruit sizes No 1 and No 2 and provides contact details with phone access.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. J. Marshall
Cedar Creek
Sale of E. J. Snapp properties set for August 22
Properties listed include a brick residence at 319 East Piccadilly Street and a concrete block residence at 690 Berryville Avenue. Sale will be in front of the Court House at noon Saturday August 22. See sale bills.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. J. Snapp
East Piccadilly Street
Berryville Avenue
Court House
Winchesters Livestock Sale Sourcing Prices Saturday
Winchester Livestock Sales announces an auction on Saturday August 22 inviting farmers to bring livestock in hopes of securing good prices. Auctioneer and location details are listed for buyers and sellers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester Livestock Sales
Yard Party at Welltown Aug 20 Benefit for Church
A Welltown yard party is set for Thursday August 20 with a rain date the next night to benefit the church. The notice lists the event as a community fundraiser and invites local residents to attend if weather permits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Welltown
Benefit Church
Hiett Sale of Winchester Milling Corp Stock On Aug 22 1936
Adv shows the Hiett sale of Winchester Milling Corporation stock scheduled for August 22, 1936. The notice appears on page 5 of the issue, cataloging the transaction and terms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hiett
Winchester Milling Corporation
Frying chickens offered with dressings and phone contact
Advertisement notes chickens fried are offered at 20 and 22 cents with dressing free. Contact E. J. Snapp by phone 626.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. J. Snapp
Illness Fatal To Mrs. Rogers
The Misses Kline of Fairmont avenue learned of the death of their cousin Mrs. Walter C. Rogers at Riverdale Maryland last night. Formerly Essie Hammock she was daughter of Samuel and Eliza Hammock and sister of the late Charles Hammack. Surviving her husband is Mrs. Edgar M. Kline of Middletown. Funeral arrangements were not yet set. Also note a lost ladies wrist watch engraved M Kerlin with reward offered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kline
Fairmont Avenue
Walter C. Rogers
Riverdale
Washington
Rogers
Essie Hammock
Samuel and
Eliza Peery Hammock
Charles Hammack
Middletown
Edgar M. Kline
Auction Notice of Lot Adjoining Ed Lupton's
A public sale alert describes a lot adjoining Ed Lupton's at 625 5S Stewart St. for the evening of Friday August 21 from 8 to 10 p m. The notice identifies the parcel and location within a historical listings system.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lupton’s
Stewart St
Vets To Hold Rally Sunday Fourth District event announced
A. Lee Coble announces the Fourth District Veterans of Foreign Wars rally in Winchester Post 2123 with National Commander James E. Van Zandt as the principal speaker. Other speakers include Wallace A. Mc Cathran Herbert C. Bowers J. Earl Jones and Smith K. Biggs. Anderson welcomes attendees with Dr. Charles R. Anderson and Mayor Andrew Bell present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Lee Coble
Winchester
James E. van Zandt
Wallace A. McCathran
Department of District of Columbia
Herbert C. Bowers
Department
Maryland
J. Earl Jones
Department of Virginia
Smith K. Biggs
Department of West Virginia
Anderson
Coble
Robert B. Nelson
Alma Hess Ferguson
Henry Seal
America
Andrew Bell
Charles R. Anderson
H. McGregor. Smith
Italy To Play A Lone Hand In European Crisis
Italy reportedly plans to act alone in opposing a socialist government win in the Spanish civil war. Mussolini aims to present a strong front, with a neutrality pact near completion, while refugees arrive in Genoa aboard German ships as mobilization delays persist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iran
Spain
Iran- San Sebastian
Wade Werner
Associated Press
Germany
Berlin
Madrid
Kamerun
Italy
Romem
Mussolini
Martinsburg Baseball Game at Winchester Park
Lat at Winchester Park features Wilson's Martinsburg with bleachers 25 cents in grandstand. Read as a local sports blurb noting attendance options and venue details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester Park
Nee
Wilson
Martinsburg
Final Clearance Sale at The Style Shop Winchester
One lot cotton dresses in all sizes offered at 69c while supplies last. One lot of cotton frocks in all materials styles and sizes advertised as high as $3.00 now $1.00. New Fall dresses arrive in all shades priced at 1.98 2.98 and 3.98 from The Style Shop Main St Winchester Va.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester
Public Auction at County Court House Saturday
In front of the County Court House at noon Saturday Au 22nd three 500 five per cent bonds of the George Washington Hotel Corporation are offered for sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Washington Hotel Corporation
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Allen, Whitney and Greenhalgh Farms
John Lindsey
Officers of
MR Winchester
Handley
Tion
Farmer
American Federation
Landon
Colorado
City Postoffice
Bulletins
Moberly
Rochester
Minn
Floyd B. Olson
Mayo Clinic
Eleanor Holm Jarrett
Avery Brundage
American Olympic Committee
Peaches Albin
W. A. Orndoff
M. Kerlin
Loudoun Street
Genoa
Hendaye
France
Reba
Pasajes
Espana
Frente Popular
Almirante
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