Route officials plan land talks on Valley Pike widening
W A Royal highway engineer will visit Winchester on Friday and Saturday with Frederick County officials to meet landowners along the Valley pike south of the city. Andrew Bell and C I Brumback will accompany him to seek rights of way for widening the historic road, aiming for amicable agreements before any condemnation action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. A. Royal
State Highway Commission
Winchester
Valley Turnpike
Frederick County
Andrew Bell
Chamber of Commerce
C. I. Brumback
Board of Si
Mr. Royal
Valley Pike
Vaucluse
Brumback
Bell
Road Department
Royal
Commission
Department
Byrd urges farming prosperity at Rockingham picnic tablet idea proposed
Ex-Gov. Harry F. Byrd told 2000 to 3000 at Massanetta Springs that no return to prosperity comes without rising farm prices. He favored a memorial tablet for Senator George B. Keezell with the inscription He kept us out of debt and urged Rockingham residents to fund it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rockingham
W. J. Showalter
Charles W. Sewell
The
Star
Harrisonburg
America
Harry F. Byrd
Massanetta Springs
National Geographic Magazine
Chicago
G. F. Holsinger
Sewell
D. C. Acker
Brock T. White
Nelson Huffman
Bridgewater College
Keezell
Byrd
Rockingham County
George B. Keezell
Virginia
Richmond
Gov. Byrd
Showalter
Virginia unveils new plan for tuberculosis warfare
Public health officials announce a statewide tuberculosis control plan led by Dr. I C Riggin. Starting November 1 two state clinicians will cover 85 of 100 counties with clinics in every county that has a health officer or nurse and seven tuberculosis nurses will assist in counties lacking staff.
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Virginia
I. C. Riggin
Warren F. Draper
Draper
Riggin
State Health Department
Knight Specializes in Orthodontia Practice
A dental card notes Dr B M Knight Sr expands from general practice to orthodontia. The new specialty covers straightening of teeth, signaling an enhanced service offering for existing patients and the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. M. Knight
Radio tube replacement offer from Miller and Anderson
Radio news announces 10 cents per old tube replaced with a Philco high efficiency tube for all radio makes. Tubes tested free. Service available this week only at Miller and Anderson located at 22-1p-51.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philco
Miller & Anderson
Yard Party at Clearbrook Benefit for Branson School
An August 25 benefit event at Clearbrook is planned to raise funds for Branson School. Details note a yard party atmosphere with a focus on community support and proceeds directed to the school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clearbrook
Branson School
Firemen to receive share of Barnett Circus receipts
The Barnett Brothers' Circus will perform at Winchester Fair Grounds next Tuesday August 30 to benefit the Friendship Fire Company. Firemen will receive 15 percent of gross receipts. The show boasts a modern program and a free street parade and aims to offer value to patrons before the fall school term begins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barnett Brothers’ Circus
Winchester Fair Grounds
Friendship Fire Company
Barnett Circus
Winchester
Man and Family Held Here For Alleged Robbery
W B Webb and his wife and six children were held here after Harrisonburg Virginia officials said Webb robbed a house of old paper money and valuables. Webb was taken to Harrisonburg while his family, travelling in an old Ford from Jacksonville Florida, remained in police quarters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. B. Webb
Harrisonburg
Webb
Jacksonville
Florida
Newman
Winchester Laundry Ad Highlights Pants and Fast Service
Palm Beach white duck and striped pants advertised at 35 cents. One day service when required. Phones 28 and 29 listed. Barcode code 7-13-1p-mo-we-sat-tf appears in the notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester Steam Laundry
Palm Beach
Lions Club Members Hear Rev E A Lambert On Short Cuts
The Lions Club met at the George Washington Hotel with Rev. E A Lambert of Braddock Street Methodist delivering a talk on Short Cuts to money education pleasure business and politics. The next meeting moves to Charles Town at 7 pm with governor C Guy Musser of Clarksburg to speak.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. A. Lambert
Braddock Street Methodist Episcopal Church
South
Lions’ Club
George Washington Hotel
Homer Garber
Lambert
Hoye Riley
Tom Hiltzhimer
Bell
People’s Drug Store
Bob Cooksie
Charles Town
W. Va
Thomas Jefferson Hotel
Jimmie Hughes
George Washington
C. Guy Musser
Clarksburg
Twenty-Ninth International District
West Virginia
1931 Chevrolet Special Five Passenger Coupe
Ford dealer Bickers Motor Co advertises a 1931 Chevrolet special five passenger coupe in blue with cream wheels and stripe. The low mileage car has under 8,000 miles and no blemishes. Trade-ins accepted with terms arranged and about $200 savings offered.
Old Winchester Courthouse Stage Demolished for County Offices
An historic second floor stage in Winchester’s courthouse hall has been torn down to create space for county offices. The venue once hosted theatre, vaudeville and speeches since 1840, witnessing elections, debates and notable events before becoming a plain workroom for taxes and roads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Courthouse
Winchester
Reuss City Hall
Salvation Army
Pleas of Not Guilty Made In Lottery Scheme
Conrad H. Mann, Bernard C. McGuire, Raymond Walsh, Frank E. Herring, M. J. Revise, and the Western Union Telegraph Company pleaded not guilty to indictments charging promotion and distribution of lottery tickets tied to Fraternal Order of Eagles events. Bail set at 2500 for McGuire and 1000 for others. Arraignment before Federal Judge John C. Knox followed last week’s grand jury findings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Conrad H. Mann
Kansas City
Fraternal Order of Eagles
Bernard C. McGuire
B. C. McGuire Merchandise Company
Raymond Walsh
Frank E. Herring
Eagles
M. J. Revise
Western Union Telegraph Company
Telegraph Company
John C. Knox
McGuire
United States
George W. Medalie
Demand Strong For Apples In Liverpool Mart
The Liverpool apple market shows strong demand for high quality fruit. Virginia and nearby West Virginia shipments are in excellent demand with Gravensteins at 7.17 to 7.85 dollars, Wealthies 6.83 to 7.53, Maiden Blush 5.60 to 6.45, and tariffs from Ottawa not yet in effect. Moling and Cather offer bargains on desirable merchandise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Liverpool
Eng
Virginia
West Virginia
Ottawa
Can
Victor Products to Expand Winchester Rubber Works
Winchester industry reports a business pickup at the Victor Products Corporation maker of molded rubber goods. Demand from manufacturers and jobbers nationwide now sustains full schedule for at least 12 months, prompting a new brick concrete and steel building two stories high with 7 200 square feet of extra floor space and added workers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester
Victor Products Corporation
United States
Apple Quiput Declines to Three Year Low in 1932 Forecast
The USDA projects the 1932 US apple crop at 186 million bushels, the smallest since 1929, with commercial production at 30.2 million barrels. Western states expect above average prospects while the East and North Central expect below average. Shipments through August 6 total 3,221 cars, down 8 percent from last year, with farm prices varying from 65.9 to 86.2 cents per bushel in recent months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Department of Agriculture
Department
East
South Atlantic
North Central
Handley Library Needs Larger Revenue in Winchester
The Star comments on the nineteenth anniversary of Handley Library, praising Judge Handley’s vision and urging increased funding for more books, equipment, repairs, and interior improvements to continue education beyond the school. Philip Williams of Winchester signs the letter, dated August 23, 1932.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Star
Handley Library
Winchester
John Handley
Miss Frances Van Deventer Heads to Columbia Visit
Miss Frances Van Deventer of Boyce and this city travels to Columbia South Carolina to visit Mr. and Mrs. M. H. Shepherd. The Shepherds are former Clarke County residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frances van Deventer
Boyce
Columbia, S. C
M. H. Shepherd
Shepherd
Clarke County
Public Sale On M M Vorous Farm Near Millwood
Public sale Thursday August 25 starting 10 a m on the M M Vorous farm five miles east of Millwood offering horses cattle sheep hogs and farming implements with harness Terms nine months credit. John S Yowell Dunn and Duvall Auctioneers.
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M. M. Vorous
Millwood
John S. Yowell
Dunn & Duvall
Virginia drivers slow to file for license cards under new act
Virginia motorists lag in applying for driver's licenses as the 1932 motor vehicle act requires licenses for all drivers. About 175000 of 1.0 million expected applications have been received since June 21, with delays potentially leaving many motorists unlicensed by July 1, 1933. A week is needed to issue licenses, and applications require notarized truth verifications.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia
State Division of Motor Vehicles
Pennsylvania
Tributes to Annie Beatty Widow of Thomas Beatty
Funeral services held for Annie Beatty in Reliance United Brethren Church. Born June 24 1842 she died Aug 17 age 80 years 1 month 23 days at her home near Reliance Virginia. She and Thomas Beatty raised eight children and remained steadfast in faith. Burial followed at Providence Cemetery.
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Middletown
Annie Beatty
Thomas K. Beatty
Reliance United Brethren Church
Annie
Reliance
Valentine
Rachel Showalter
Charles Beatty
Pennsylvania
Crowell
T. Pa
Marvin Fae Soccuuse
Oo. J,ore
Winchester
Jim Rho . Y
Showalter
Walnut Springs
W. L. Dudley
H. E. Richardson
J. W. Keener
Fred B. Willey
William Claytor
R. R. Stickley
Harry Grover
R. 8. Rinker
Providence Cemetery
Left for Flight to Oslo Delayed by Thick Fog
A Newfoundland report describes Thor Solberg and Carl Petersen wrecking near Darby’s Harbor during their Oslo bound flight from New York. The Green Mountain Bay crew also postponed starting to Europe due to weather while others await better conditions.
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Oslo
Norway
Newfoundland
Associated’ Press
Harbor Grace
United States
Thor Solberg
Carl Petersen
Darby's Harbor
Placentia Bay
Green Mountain Bay
Barre
Vermont
Clyde A. Lee
John Bothken
Europe
Solbérg
Lee
Burgeo
Petersen
Solberg
Bothken
Hubert Huntington
Barie- Montpelier Jt
Ota
Jersen
ST. Johns
New York
Darby’s Harbor
Avalon Peninsula
New Brunswick
London
George Hutchinson
William Uldrich
Leon M. Pisculli
Edna Newcomer
Search Kept Up For Woman Near Annapolis
Miss Marjorie Fletcher a 32 year old school teacher disappeared during a fatal airplane ride near Annapolis Maryland The state attorney announced no recklessness by the pilot or airport management after an investigation The pilot Rogers Scott said he flew 80 miles an hour at 1800 feet when Fletcher looked around leaned over and jumped her hat flew off and she vanished into a ditch or ravine near the reservoir with trees and bushes in sight The case involves Sheriff R Glenn Trout and Chief Deputy Fernando Weems with Mr and Mrs H C McConaughy of Washington present at the conference
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Annapolis
Marjorie Fletcher
A. Theodore Brady
Brady
H. C. McConaughy
Washington
Anne Arundel County
Fernando Weems
Scott
Miss Fletcher
Pickers' Tickets Now Ready to Meet All Demands
Postal officials announce readiness to handle all picker ticket demands with attention to style and service. The Star Office notes procedures for issuing tickets and directing inquiries to the appropriate counter.
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Landon Valley Pike
Messrs
Brumback and Bell
Mr. Byrd
Bureau
MR. Keezell
Health Department
Radio News
Lions Club
Musser
Bickers Motor CO
Ford Dealer
TD Landmark
Court House Hall
Associated Press
Moling and Cather
Lplt
Victor Products
APPLE
Judge Williams
Philip Williams
Reliance Church
T. K. Beatty
Mollison
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