FHA Interviews: Local loans eyed for new construction
Pi oens representatives of the Federal Housing Administration will close interviews here and may be seen through approved banks. B. F. falton, the local field rep, visits weekly, with 83 interviews to date. Total loan inquiries total $209,875 across four categories: modernization and repair 20,575. new construction 78,900. purchase existing property 46,100. mortgage refinancing 64,300. New construction leads in requested funds. refinancing remains common elsewhere.
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Pi Oens
Federal Housing Administration
B. F. Falton
Walton
Caddies Defeat Playgrounds In Double Header
The Winchester Golf Club cad dies defeated the Harris Addition boys in a softball double header by 43 to 17 and 14 to 8 on the Harris Addition playgrounds. The etonee boys were hindered by the absence of their regular pitcher.
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Winchester Golf Club
Harris Addition
Eteonee
Academy
Lillianee Ree
Ted
Ae West
Marie Hawthorne
Eleanor de Grange
Betsy Arthur
Kitty Stephenson
Virgilia Pifer
Betty Stuart
Margaret Beck
Maisie Gershank
Mary Jennings
Paulette Pifer
Duncan Sisters
Lily Pons
Pavlova
Jeanette MacDonald
Victor Recording Orchestra
Luther Shanholtz Dies After Heart Illness
Luthern L. Shanholtz aged 65 died at his home at 25 Southwerk street at 1 30 this morning after weeks of heart illness. Native of Gainesboro county he moved to the city 14 years ago. Survived by widow Lillie and five children Harmon William Raymond Morris Mrs Vernon Lonas, six grandchildren. Funeral from the late home Monday at 2 30 pm with Mt Hebron Cemetery burial. Rev S J Goode and Rev C H Anderson officiating. Pallbearers listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Luthern L. Shanholtz
Southwerk Street
Shanholtz
Gainesboro
Theate Samuel
Hannah Foreman Shanholtz
Lillie Shanholtz
Harmon
William
Raymond
Morris Shanholtz
Alexandria
Vernon Lonas
Mount Hebron Cemtery
J. Goode
C. H. Anderson
James
Alleys To Be Open September 12 At Kent Street
Jack Zimmerman announced new bowling alleys in the Bell building on Kent street will open September 12 with twelve lanes ready for use. Furniture arrival precedes installation, and a grand opening is planned for September 19 featuring exhibition matches with the champion women's duckpin team of the United States.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Zimmerman
Bell Building
Kent Street
Zimmerman
United States
McGargee Child in Critical Condition After Fall
The 18 month old son of Mr and Mrs U S G McGargee of Front Royal remains unconscious after a skull fracture from a fall earlier today. Medical officials report the child has not regained consciousness and the condition is critical.
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U. S
Band Concert in Winchester Breaks Up by Thunder Storm
The McKiwee Municipal Band concert at Handley School was halted by an electrical storm about 8:30 PM. Lightning and high winds scattered music, fans sought shelter, and most returns were gathered for future use. Director W H Melsinee hoped for a complete show next week with more members back from summer camps.
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McKiiwee Municipal
Winchester
Jericho
Andrew Dance
Corritt
Handley School
W. H. Melsinee
Citizens split on water supply source for city
Inquiring reporter gathers opinions from Edwin Ritter W H Hammond Albert Hillyard John A Lapid J A Stretchberry on funding bonds and sources for a safer water system Cedar Creek Fay s Spring and other options are debated with calls for emergency reserves and improved infrastructure.
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Edwin Ritter
Cedar Creek
W. H. Hammond
Albert Hillyard
John A. Lapid
J. A. Stretchberry
Lock On Buhls Garage Break In Reported
Charles W. Buhl owner of a grocery at 1301 South Loudoun Street found his garage with a broken lock when returning home about midnight. He and his daughter Miss Frances Buhl confronted fleeing culprits. nothing appeared missing though chickens and coops were inside. Police had no report on file.
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Charles W. Buhl
Uwes
South
Loudoun Street
Frances Buhl
Real Estate And Bonds Sold At Public Auction In County
Large blocks of local stocks and bonds plus real estate changed hands at a public auction before the county courthouse. E J Snapp brick home at 319 East Piccadilly sold to E W Grant for 4925, another Snapp property at 690 Berryville avenue bid in by Farmers and Merchants Bank for 3400, three 500 bonds of George Washington Hotel Corp sold for 76 50 per 100 to total 1147 50. Shares from W S Hiett estate included Shenandoah Valley National Bank stock at 21 to 26 per share, Berryville Horse Show two shares at 7 50, Winchester Milling shares at 50 49 50 and 47 for 40 shares, Bell View Orchard 91 shares at 15 to 25 25, all readied for settlement.
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County Court House
E. J. Snapp
East Piccadilly Street
E. W. Grant
Mr. Snapp
Berryville Avenue
Farmers and Merchants’ National Bank and Trust Company
Winchester Milling Corporation
Bell View Orchard Company
Theft reports claim turkey thefts in Macedonia area
Reports from several sources say a number of turkeys were stolen last night from residents along the Front Royal pike in the Macedonia section but verification was not obtained. No complaints had reached Sheriff H. L. McCann's office by noon.
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Macedonia
Front Royal Pike
H. L. McCann
Whitney Stable Wins Top Honor At Clarke Show
A Clarke County horse show in Upperville Va. featured victories for Whitney Stable entries and others. Bon Diable and Nickel led in several classes while Dolly the pony dominated pony events. An accident occurred when Norman Haymaker fell from Clifton's Gem breaking a bone in the elbow. Top honors went to Spring Hope Llangollen Stables as champion hunter with Nickel as reserve.
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Berryville Va
J Hayy
Thuresay
Gaga
Bon Diablo
Nickel
D. C
Randle
George P. Greenhalgh
Clarke County
Merry Prince
Spring Hope
Cypress de Beaux
Llangollen
Upperville
Bon Diable
Emprillis
Loggins
Lawrence Lowenback
Annie
Pride
Berryville
Slim Chance
B. Flippo
Leesburs
Silver Bow
Kenneth Jones
Charles Town
W. Va
B. H. Brady
Middleburg
A. L. Wardell
Rectortown
Leith Brothers
Mountville
E. H. Titmus
Petersburg
Betsy O’neal
Louis Nichols
Salisbury
H. M. Simpson
Washington, D. C
Cedar Brook
M. H. Everhart
Falls Church
Mayetta
Pied“age Stables
W.a
Incinerator Purchase Advance on City Contract Details
The council approved the third and final reading of an ordinance to buy an incinerator and a 50 horsepower boiler for up to 15600 dollars. Financing requires solicitor approval and odor guarantees. Payments staged from 1937 to 1941, with operation to begin before initial payment. An alternate Pittsburgh-Des Moines bid of 19800 dollars was noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Lee Coble
James P. Reardon
Messrs. Marshall
Anderson, Barr
Coble
Dellinger
Henry
Miller
Rosenberger
E. Jd. Snapp
C. Douglas Barnett
Fred W. Forney
Nye
Pittsburgh-Des Moines Company
L. E. Armel
American Oil Company
Cork
Loudoun
Garbo Gabler Strides With New Suit From Giants Treasury
Garbo Gabler sports a new suit worth 100 from the New York Giants treasury signaling their tenth straight win. The Giants pulled away to half a game behind the league leaders as other majors produced fireworks with Wes Ferrell’s fine and suspensions stirring talks of his future.
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Garbo Gabler
Treasury of the Giants
Sid
Associated Press
New York Giants
Treasury
Giants
Bees
Dick Coffman
Boston
Red Lucas
Pirates
St. Louis Cardinals
Wes Ferrell
Boston Red Sox
Joe Cronin
Ferrell
Yankees
Cronin
Cleveland Indians
Sox
St. Louis Browns
Roy Weatherly
Tigers
White Sox
Horace Lisenbee
Athletics
Sena
Weekend Scores and Tonight's NBA Card
Yesterday's results list New York 4 Boston 1 Philadelphia 3 Washington 2 Detroit 8 Chicago 6 Cleveland 4 St Louis 2. Tonight's games include Washington at Philadelphia Chicago at Detroit Boston at New York St Louis at Cleveland. Additional results show New York 3 Boston 2 Chicago 7 Cincinnati 2 Pittsburgh 5 St Louis 4 and Philadelphia at Brooklyn postponed.
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New York
Boston
Philadelphia
Washington
Detroit
Chicago
Cleveland
St. Louis
Cincinnati
Pittsburgh
Brooklyn
Cincinnat
Renee
Troit
Sedee
Chicago Ee
Ational League
Stan St. Is
Ee L Pet. New
Chicago Ween Eene
Cincinnati Pittsburgh
Boston Wena
Sane
Brooklyn Ween
Tennis Tournament Opens Monday at Winchester Park
The Winchester Park tennis tournament will begin Monday afternoon with finals on September 13. New entries bring total to 40, including Joseph Schroth Kenneth Wheeler Robert Kater and John Kater. Rounds must progress on set dates with the first by August 29 second by September 5 third by September 9 and semi finals on September 11. Players should call 1095-M to learn opponents names and ensure prompt play. Local businesses provide prizes.
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Winchester Park
Hugh Green
Joseph Schroth
Kenneth Wheeler
Robert
John Kater
Green
Spiders Found By Mrs Thompson Likely Young Black Widows
Mrs. W. R. Thompson of White Post reports finding three cellar spiders resembling black widows but smaller than typical. Authorities think they are younger specimens, not fully mature.
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W. R. Thompson
White Post
Indiana couple wed at Middle Town Methodist parsonage
Miss Kathleen Florence Johnson and Mr. Edgar Leach Craven Jr., both of Evansville, Ind., married yesterday afternoon at the Methodist parsonage in Middletown by Rev. W. A. Clark. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Joel E. Johnson of Rosemont street, and the groom, a student, is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Edgar Leach Craven, Sr.
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Kathleen Florence Johnson
Edgar Leach Craven, Jr
Evansville
Ind
Methodist Parsonage
Middletown
W. A. Clark
Joel E. Johnson
Rosemont Street
Edgar Leach Craven
Best Books Of Season Are At Library
The Atlantic Monthly reviews list top books published in the first six months of the year. Handley Library offers borrowable titles including The Last Puritan, The Thinking Reed, The Hurricane, The House in Paris, Sparkenbroke, Gone With The Wind, and others by Gulbranssen, du Maurier, Lehmann, and more.
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Atlantic Monthly
Boston
America
Handley Library
Santa Fe
West
Nordhoff
Norman Hall
Paris
Bowen
Morgan
Mitchell
Gulbranssen
Sheean
Jamaica Inn
du Maurier
Buck
Lehmann
Farson
Latzko
Freuchen
Europe
Gunther
Shapiro
Landon on free enterprise and federal power limits
The speech defends free enterprise and American ideals while urging limited federal power. It argues unemployment requires real work at good wages, decries monopoly, and promotes state and local solutions with federal aid only for abuses beyond state reach. It cautions against transferring power to Washington and underscores vigilance against violence and fraud.
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America
Landon
Washington
Apple Growers Meet Discuss Market Prospects
A large gathering at Apple Pie Ridge discussed forthcoming apple prices, market conditions, and advertising strategies. Senator Byrd opened the program, with speakers from New York to Iowa addressing marketing, spraying science, and regional grower cooperation through Appalachian Apples Inc. and state horticultural groups.
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Apple Pie Ridge
Byrd
E. W. J. Hearty
New York
B. S. Pickett
Ames
Iowa
American Pomological Society
School of Horticulture
Iowa State College
Carroll R. Miller
Martinsburg
W. Va
Appalachian Apples, Inc
C. Purcell McCue
Greenwood
Virginia State Horticultural Society
Phil H. Gold Winchester
East Central Fruit Growers’ Production Credit Association
Frederick County Fruit Growers’ Association
Walter S. Hough
Winchester
Virginia Experiment Station
Markets Report From Baltimore and Chicago Livestock Prices
Baltimore and Chicago livestock markets show steady to mixed trends for August 22. Cattle, hogs, and sheep listings include grass cattle and stockers, high and low ends, with weekly shifts noted for weights and quality. Chicago reports strong steer and yearling prices, with direct sales and bulk lamb figures.
Local Markets Reported Prices on Feed and Grains
Local Markets lists daily prices for patent and Magnolia brands in various bag sizes, including 98, 48, 24, and 12 lb bags, with rates for shelled corn, corn meal, egg mash, and dairy feeds. Also shows mixed and baby chick feeds with assorted per hundred weight costs and notes on butter and heavy hens pricing.
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Seevee
Kasco
Agus Vis
Stock Market Report Highlights Mixed Sectors Amid Dwindling War Talk
New York August 22 stock market quieted as war concerns faded and cautious buying returned. Bonds held and equities mixed while commodities and currencies shifted. Morgan and Franco-American optimism steadied nerves. Notable closings include Allied Chemical 22 1 4, General Electric 45 1 4, Chrysler 110 3 4, Union Pacific 58 1 4, Woolworth 53 1 4.
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New York
Thomas W
J. P. Morgan
Allied Chemical
Can
Radiator
Smelters
Am. Tel. & Tel
Anaconda
Beth. Steel
Chrysler
Consol
Edison
Corn Products
General Electric
Ana Eee
Year
Harvester Johns Manville
Kennecott
Southern Y
Stand. Oil of N. J
Texas Corp
Union Pacific Gp Woolworth
Future And Cash Wheat And Other Grain Quotations
Chicago reports rain in Canada delaying harvests could push prices lower. Prices closed with Wheat Sep 1.12 to 13, Dec 1.12 14, May 1.10 5. Corn Sep 1.12 , Dec 0.97 , May 0.93. Oats Sep 0.44, Dec 0.44 5, May 0.45. Rye Sep 0.843, Dec 0.825 4, May 0.845. Barley Sep 0.801 42, Dec 0.7642. Cash grains show No. 2 red wheat 1.164 0, No. 1 hard 1.1842-25, Corn No. 1 yellow 1.16-1.64, No. 2 white 1.29-1.31, Oats No. 1 white 0.4612. Baltimore prices reflect domestic mix at 1.134 and 72 for August. Winchester market lists Wheat 1.09 per bushel, white corn 5.60, yellow corn 5.40 per barrel.
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Chicago
Canada
Baltimore
Augusta
Winchester
Weiner Roast Near Berryville Draws Local Party
A group of local youths traveled to Castleman's Ferry on the Shenandoah by Berryville for a weiner roast last night. The party included Mr. and Mrs. Marshall Kline, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Daugherty, Mr. and Mrs. Orville Hoover, Mr. and Mrs. Harry Ridgeway, Mr. and Mrs. Harold Rowe, and several Misses Tedler, Waldron, and others.
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Castleman’s Ferry
Shenandoah River
Berryville
Marshall Kline
Henry Daugherty
Orville Hoover
Harry E. Ridgeway
Harold Rowe
Ca’ Ee Ne Ue
Ise
Ae Tedler
Waldron
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Luther Shanholtz
McGargee
Thunder Storm
Handley Grounds
Buhl
Whitney Stable
Clarke
E. W. Windmill
Warrenton
N. W
Delaplane
Charle
J. S
Tommy Clatterbrook
Fred Forney
Lee Coble
J. H. Henry
Harold C. March
March
Council
Airport City
Field
Buff Lick Road
Finance Committee
Bosox
Tors
Bill Lee
Reds
Cubs
Phillies
Dodgpe Patch Helen
Monte Pearson
Red Sox
Goose Goslin
Forrest Jensen
Cardinals
Indians
Kcago Livestock
U. S. Dept
Rae
Washington Range
Montana Ranch
The
Star
Stock Market Report
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