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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Aug 26, 1931

Page

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Lindberghs Hailed by Tokyo Crowd on Arrival

Col and Mrs Charles A Lindbergh arrive in Tokyo after a 613 mile flight from Nemuro and Kasumigaura naval base while crowds surge at Ueno station. Officials praise them as messengers of peace and hospitality, with Lindbergh expressing anticipation of time in Japan and meeting its people.

Associated Press Toyko Japan Charles A. Lindbergh Tokyo Kasumigaura Naval Base New York Ueno Lindberghs Lindbergs Nemuro Admiral Abe W. Cameron Forbes Lindbergh Pacific United States Nemuro Harbor Miyako Hondo Island Kasumigaura Naval Base Anne Lindbergh O Chiishi Nome Alaska Cape Erimo

Sheriff Pannett Hurt While Pursuing Moonshiners

Sheriff Pannett was injured near Dehaven while pursuing moonshiners. He slipped in a creek, injuring his back and arm and catching a cold after falling into water. His posse reported six empty whiskey barrels and a still recently in use, indicating the moonshine operation had just finished its run.

Sheriff Pannett Dehaven

Democrats Aim for 1932 Victory in Va Twenty-fifth District

Front Royal hosts district convention nominating Aubrey G. Weaver as Democratic candidate for the Virginia State Senate seat covering Rockingham Page and Warren counties. Delegates approve resolutions praising Byrd administration, commending Ward Swank, and backing conservation and highway programs while urging fair rotational representation among the three counties.

Aubrey G. Weaver Front Royal State Senate Warren, Page Rockingham Democratic Party Virginia Page Warren Ward Swank Virginia State Senate Democratic Harry Flood Byrd Massachusetts John Garland Pollard Conservation Commission State Commission On Conservation and Development William E. Carson Blue Ridge Mountains Rapidan Highway Commission Senate

Council Bars Gasoline Tanks on N Main St

The City Council opposes large gasoline tanks in town due to fire risk near costly buildings and industries. A plan to install two 10,000 gallon tanks on North Loudoun near the Pennsylvania Railroad crossing failed after protests. Mayor Shryock awarded $900 damages for apple orchard loss from a brush fire caused by city workers, and sewer extension to Greystone Terrace was ordered for $1,900 with homeowner contributions. A proposal to change the city government form was advanced for voter approval.

James A. Trump Kearneysville West Va North Loudoun Street Frank W. Magruder L. C. Hollis Jno. H. Rosenberger Rmit Iiling Mr. Shryock F. A. Shryock C. L. Nicodemus E. P. Bean Chas. R. McCann Shryock Peyton J. Marshall T. J. Dale South Kent Street Marshall W. Nelson Page Greystone Terrace Millwood Pike Sale Miller Rosenberger Fred L. Glaize P. P. Pilcher Richard Messer State Health Department of Richmond Enslow Bac

Peaches 30c Bushel at Sibert Orchard

Prices for peaches at J W Sibert's Apple Ridge orchard quoted at 30 cents per bushel with a note of slight half peck quantities. Local sale listing to attract buyers.

Apple Ridge J. W. Sibert

Peaches for sale Elberta variety and WLUMS items

Shenandoah Vinegar Corp advertises Elberta peaches for sale with phone 905. Also WLUMS items for sale listed with phone 128-W at 435 Fairmont avenue.

Elbertas Shenandoah Vinegar Corp WLUMS Fairmont Avenue

Meeting At Green Spring Old Stone Church

A joint Winchester Civic League and Old Stone Church Memorial Association meeting will be held at the historic church in Green Spring on Friday September 4 at 3 o clock. Mr Burson of the State Conservation Department will speak on beautifying grounds and gardening plans.

Winchester Civic League Old Stone Church Memorial Association Green Spring League Memorial Association Civic League of Winchester Burson State Conservation Department Old Stone

Iowa growers urged to withhold unclassified apples from markets

Iowa State Horticultural Society secretary reports growers may skip packing Unclassified apples due to a large crop and uncertain markets. A Virginia led campaign seeks pledges from growers to refrain from packing Unclassified. U S grades for barrels and baskets are specified.

Iowa R. S. Herrick Iowa State Horticultural Society Des Moines Iowa Society Virginia Herrick H. F. Byrd Virginia State Horticultural Society Winchester United States U. S

Married Mr. Hardy in France in 1918

Mrs. Jacquelyn Gadois Hardy died at Winchester Memorial Hospital from complications after an operation. Born in Tours, France, she married Charles C. Hardy in Tours in 1918 while he served with the American Expeditionary Forces. They returned to the United States in 1919 and later lived in Tours before resettling here with two children. The funeral is set for Friday at 10:30 a.m. from the South Stewart residence, with interment in Mount Hebron Cemetery.

Jacquelyn Gadois Hardy Charles C. Hardy Winchester Memorial Hospital Tours Mme. Gadois Miss Gadois Mr. Hardy U. S France William G. Hardy South Stewart Street Mount Hebron Cemetery

Virginia Storage Stock Auction Details

Virginia storage stock goes to auction on Saturday August 29 at 12 m. Dividend payable soon. Dunn and Duval Auctioneers announce sale terms.

Virginia Dunn & Duval Auctioneers

Winchester Memorial Hospital seeks first mortgage bonds

Winchester Memorial Hospital in Winchester Virginia asks citizens across Winchester Frederick Clarke Warren and Shenandoah counties to buy bonds of 500 and 1000 dollars. The issue runs five years from September 1 with semiannual interest and coupons payable at local banks. Bonds do not cover full hospital value. three bonds are insured. Previous subscribers are urged to participate again. Write for more details.

Winchester Frederick Clarke Warren Shenandoah Winchester Memorial Hospital Virginia

Raging program at Winchester Fair to feature local and cavalry horses

Shenandoah Valley racing fans anticipate a two day meet at the sixty second Winchester Fair from September 8 to 11. Local Clarke and adjacent counties provide many horses with purses. cavalry troops from Fort Myer will enter, alongside mule races and a mule chariot event.

Shenandoah Valley Winchester Fair Clarke Fort Myer Robert Barr George Carver

Homecoming at St. Pauls Church Next Sunday

St Pauls Lutheran Church at Fawcett Gap announces a homecoming on August 30 with three services. Morning rally at 10, music at 11, then 2:30 sacred concert by Gravel Springs Cornet Band followed by Arthur P. Black address. Evening Luther League program. Rev. Snyder Alleman returns for supervision.

St. Paul's Lutheran Church Fawcett Gap Gravel Springs Snyder Alleman

Contractors Set Brickwork Record for Hable Theatre

The firm of Hunter B Grimm and Son completed bricklaying on the Hable theatre on South Lou doun street laying 200000 bricks in 125 days. As the last brick was set roofers followed closely and both jobs finished almost together. Steam laundry ad included.

Hunter B. Grimm and Son Hable Theatre South Loudoun Street

Winchester Cold Storage Notice of Refrigeration Preparedness

Winchester Cold Storage Co announces rooms are under refrigeration and ready to receive apples. Local storage facility guidance appears in the notice with an internal code 8-25-1p-10t.

Winchester Cold Storage Co

City Fruit Store Opens at 139 North Main

New establish adds fresh fruits to downtown shopping options at 139 N Main with daily quality produce and market prices. Display promotes low prices and variety for local customers.

N. Main St

Winchester Bright News Column From Shenandoah Valley

A optimistic column highlights cheerful events in Winchester, Frederick County, and the Shenandoah Valley and invites readers to share good news and uplifting community happenings.

Winchester Frederick County Shenandoah Valley

Emigrant Bank Urges Savings Used for Durable Purchases

The Emigrant Industrial Savings Bank of New York advises using surplus savings to buy items of permanent use. President Walter H. Bennett notes deposits exceed 249,000, and urges prudent purchases while prices are low, including home repairs furniture and real estate, to support employment. Federal aid road construction hits a July high of 1150 miles with $388 million in under construction roads. Norfolk area plans $900k road funds and notes 3919 workers at the Navy Yard with steady employment and $40k in new residential permits.

Emigrant Industrial Savings Bank New York Walter H. Bennett Bureau of Public Roads Department of Agriculture Norfolk Norf Va Pollard Suffolk Norfolk Falls Highway Department Norfolk Navy Yard

Winchester schools plan early registration for new term

Preliminary registration indicates enrollment will exceed last year as Winchester Public Schools outline opening dates. Teachers meet September 8 at Handley building. grades 2 to 12 start September 9, first grade on September 14. New pupils must show birth and vaccination certificates and transfer records.

Winchester Public Schools Handley Building John Kerr School Virginia Avenue Handley Siding Hay Winchester Handley High School City of Commissioner of Revenue

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