Winchester Suffered Heavy Apple and Corn Losses in 40 Mile Gale
Farmers in Winchester and surrounding area report apple crops in Frederick County damaged up to 50 percent with witnesses estimating over 100000 bushels blown to the ground. Northern Virginia corn fields show desolation with a likely half crop at harvest. No local casualties reported though a man from Shenandoah County was killed when a tree fell on his car near Purcellville. The hurricane left Winchester scarred with widespread downed trees and power outages.
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Winchester
Frederick County
Virginia
Memorial Hospital
Charles K. Chapman
Forestville
Shenandoah
Purcellville
Loudoun County
The
Star
Paperhangers And Painters Weigh Code At Meeting
Paperhangers and painters are to meet at 8 o clock this evening at the hall of the South End Hose Company on West Monmouth street to discuss and adopt a code governing their work during the present emergency.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South End Hose Company
Monmouth Street
First Winchester and Clarke Garden Club Flower Show Friday
Flower lovers invited to exhibit at the Winchester and Clarke County Garden Club NA T show to be held at the George Washington Hotel on Friday September 8. The article extols abundant local blooms and urges exhibitors to participate under the NRA ethos of doing their part for a grand display.
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Winchester and
Clarke County Garden Club
George Washington Hotel
Garden Club
Nature
Wilton Strickler
Harris
Whetzell Garden
Clearbrook
God
Winchester Band to Play Friday Evening on Court House Lawn
The Winchester Concert Band will perform a summer concert at 8 o'clock Friday evening on the Court House lawn. Director W H McIlwee has prepared a varied program including a cornet solo Annie Laurie by Orville Hoover. Jones and Company will supply chairs for attendees who arrive early.
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Winchester
Court House
W. H. Mcllwee
Annie Laurie
Orville Hoover
Jones and Company
Philharmonic
Ringnet
Lake
Cornet
Smith
William Tell
Rossini
Engelmann
Billboard Bazaar
Chenette
County Democrats to Meet at Court House Saturday
Announcement by R L Omps chair of Frederick county Democratic Executive Committee calls a mass meeting at the County Court House at 10 o clock Saturday morning for electing executive committee members and other business All Frederick county Democrats are invited to attend
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R. L. Omps
Frederick County
Democratic Executive Committee
County Court House
Virginia Senate votes for prohibition referendum October 3
The Virginia Senate approved the Staples Eggleston bill by 38 to none setting a statewide October 3 referendum on state prohibition. The bill creates a commission to study control plans and report findings in January. Governor Pollard sent priority questions for consideration on public works.
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Associated Press
Richmond
Virginia Senate
Pollard
House of Delegates
Senate
House
Virginia
Old Dominion
General Assembly
Holt
Staples and
Eggleston
House Moral
Shenandoah River Recedes After Rapid Rise From Hurricane
The Shenandoah River rose about nine feet above normal yesterday as a hurricane swept in with rain and wind. By this afternoon it was slowly receding, with the decline around 15 inches since last night. John Shine at Berry's Ferry noted continued rise possible from upper forks, and bass fishing may be poor for a week. Shine also reported a lost rowboat and damage near cabins on the western bank.
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Shenandoah
John Shine
Shine
Berry’s Ferry
Riterton
Mr. Shine
Norfolk delegate tomorrow and Holt bill moves
The Holt bill to call a constitutional convention for 30 delegates to meet October 25 in Richmond advanced to final passage. Voting down amendments, both houses rejected calls for a November 7 repeal election. The Page liquor control plan sets licenses for manufacturers bottlers wholesalers and retailers with pricing through 1933 and strict location rules including no open saloon.
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Norfolk
Holt
Richmond
Senate
Lloyd M. Robinette
Lee
Page Liquor Control
Oswald and Taube Co Fruit Packers Ad
Cash paid for ripe peaches by Oswald and Taube Co. Proven fruit packers located on N Cameron Street. Phone 1479. August 22, 1p 3t.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albertas
Hales and Shippers
Oswald & Taube CO
Proven Fruit Packers
N. Cameron Street
Byrd to broadcast NR A appeal on national radio
Senator Harry F. Byrd of Virginia will radio an NR A appeal at 1 15 p m EST as part of a Roosevelt administration request. A nationwide hook up arranged by NBC will link Washington and cities across the country to outline efforts to implement the National Recovery Administration program starting Monday.
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Associated Press
Washington
Roosevelt
Harry F. Byrd
Virginia
National Recovery
National Broadcasting Company
Senator Byrd
National Recovery Administration
Roosevelt's Rainy Surprise Lunch Visit
President Roosevelt braved heavy rain to motor across the Hudson for a luncheon with his uncle Frederick A. Delano near Newburgh. The summer White House felt the storm but avoided the gale-damaged shore areas.
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Associated Press
Hyde Park
N. Y
Roosevelt
Hudson
Frederick A. Delano
Washington
Newburgh
White House
Atlantic
Shoreine
Staples And Stocks Hold Steady Tone In Mixed Trade
New York stocks and staples moved cautiously with a steady to firm tone. Traders showed few incentives for large moves as professionals and others held neutral positions and Sterling opened at 4.542 dollars.
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Associated Press
New York
Priest Believed Drowned While Rescuing Flood Victims
Mount Tremper New York August 24 A Catholic priest Father James Healy of New York City is believed to have drowned while attempting to rescue three women and two children stranded by rising Esopus Creek floodwaters. A breeches buoy failed to reach them and Healy with another man boarded a boat that overturned leaving the priest missing and the other rescuer saved.
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Associated Press
Mount Tremper
N. Y
James Healy
New York City
Esopus Creek
Fruit Growers Invited to Orchard Meeting Near Berryville
A notice on behalf of Senator H F Byrd invites fruit growers to an orchard meeting at Rosemont near Berryville this Saturday. The event, open to all even without invitation, starts with a noon picnic and continues with a speaking program. If rain delays, the gathering moves to the Rosemont packing houses.
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H. F. Byrd
Rosemont
Berryville
Virginia
Death of Peggy Ann Cather Aged 9 Months
Peggy Ann Cather nine months died at 523 South Loudoun Street after a lingering illness. Survived by parents Kenneth F. and Mrs Cather and twin sister Nancy Lee. Funeral from parental home tomorrow at 2 PM with Rev Dr S L Flickinger officiating. interment Mt Hebron Cemetery.
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Peggy Ann Cather
Kenneth F. Cather
South
Loudoun Street
Nancy Lee Cather
Peggy Ann
S L Flickinger
Centenary Reformed Church
Mt. Hebron
Lem Owens to Pitch for Ballston Nine Sunday
Winchester fans learned this afternoon that Lem Owens, a former local pitcher, will start for Ballston against Park at Rouss Spring Park Sunday at 3 PM. The Ballston game follows a Saturday tilt with Bunker Hill A. C. on the same diamond.
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Winchester
Lem Owens
Shenandoah Valley League
Ballston Nine
Park Boys
Rouss Spring Park
Bunker Hill A. C
Violin Class Begins With Mrs Austin Sloat
Mrs Austin Sloat starts a violin class at her home 621 South Stewart Street on September 5. Contact phone 326 W for details.
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Austin Sloat
South Stewart Street
Opening of Ft Loudoun School for Boys and Girls
The Ft Loudoun School will open September 1 for boys and girls. For information call 1051 or 154 W. Telephone numbers provided for inquiries.
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FT. Loudoun
For Sale Ensilage Cutter by Lupton Orchard Service
Used ensilage cutter offered by Lupton Orchard Service. Contact phone number 1100 for details. Listing appears in a local classified context with parcel reference 38-24-1p-21.
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Lupton Orchard Service
Clarke County Storm Causes Wide Property and Crop Losses
Clarke County farmers report tens of thousands in damage from yesterday's gale. Corn fields lie flattened or knocked down. about 20 000 bushels of apples blown from trees. Estimates place overall apple loss at roughly 10 percent. no casualties reported as trees fall across the countryside.
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Berryville
Clarke County
J. M. Rutherford
Winchester Pike
Here
Woodley
F. G. Lindy
United Brethren Church To Observe 11th Anniversary
The United Brethren Church on North Braddock is set to celebrate the eleventh anniversary of its new building next Sunday August 27 with morning and evening services. The 1922 dedication featured Bishop W M Bell and pastors W O Fries and W F Gruver. the debt stood at 65287.65 then and has since fallen to 2500, with annual debt reduction averaging about 5200 and interest kept current. The public is invited to attend 11 am and 8 pm services.
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The
United Brethren Church
North Braddock Street
W. M. Bell
D. D
W. O. Fries
Dayton
Ohio
W. F. Gruver
Martinsburg
W. Va
Bell
Peaches Packed in Rear Winchester Cold Storage
Prospective buyers urged to visit Winchester cold storage to match price with grades and packing. P. H. Gold announces details dated 8 22 with notation 1p eod 2t.
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Winchester
P. H. Gold
Crescent Limited Wreck Kills Two on Washington Bridge
The Crescent Limited derailed on a rain swollen bridge over the Anacostia River near Washington killing two aboard and contributing to a toll of at least ten dead along Virginia shores. Widespread damage, ruined resorts, and wreckage darken the Atlantic coast as storms lash the region.
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Crescent Limited
Washington
Atlantic Seaboard
Southern Railway
Anacostia River
Madison
Virginia
Seacliff
New York
Coatesville
Norfolk
Virginia eBach
Cavalier Shore
Cape Henry
Ocean View
Willoughby Spit
Atlantic States
Middle Atlantic
Maine
Pennsylvania
Cape Hat
Square Dance At Rouss Park Promotes Park Fund
A weekly series of dances continues at Winchester Park Pavilion with Jenkins Orchestra providing music. The Shenandoah Five led by J R Jenkins performs at the Tuesday dances to benefit the playground with large crowds noted. Tomorrow Saddy Haines returns for another round dance drawing strong attendance for the park fund.
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Winchester Park Pavillion
Jenkins
Shenandoah Five
J. R. Jenkins
Park Pavillion
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Sanitary District
Moral and Social Welfare Committee
New Jersey
N. J
Byrd
N.R. A
United Brethren
Ocean City
Rouss Park
Tenie
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