Picnic at Rosemont Draws 2000 Growers to Byrd Orchard
About 2,000 apple growers from Virginia and several nearby states gathered at Senator Harry F. Byrd’s Rosemont orchard near Berryville in Clarke County for a midday picnic. Attendees toured a modern packing and cooling facility along the Norfolk and Western line, toured the orchard, and shared lunches while discussing apple crop prospects and potential impacts from a European conflict. Also present were Senator Frederick Van Nuys of Indiana, Senator John G. Townsend of Delaware, and Col. Martyn S. Battle of Roanoke.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia
Harry F. Byrd
Rosemont
Berryville
Clarke County
Byrd
Norfolk and Western Railway
Wahine Pehrine
Ping
Senator Byrd
Frederick van Nuys
Indiana
John G. Townsend
Delaware
Col
Martyn 8. Battle
Roanoke
State
Last Attempt To Avert War By Diplomacy Reported
President Roosevelt pressed emergency steps in case of European war and held a morning of war measure talks. He reviewed possible neutrality proclamations with A. A. Berle while awaiting word on Hitler's proposed settlement with Poland and potential diplomacy.
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Henderon
Washington
Roosevelt
Berlin
United States
Hull
Louis Johnson
A.A. Berle
Berle
America
Stayman Avenue Suggested for Wick Street Name
MA Winchester notes Stayman Avenue as a proposed Wick street name per Mrs Elizabeth Kern inviting input. A nearby fatal accident on S Loudoun St is recalled after a boy darted into traffic, illustrating how impulse and risk intersect with road safety. The writer urges constant alertness for drivers walkers and players to prevent accidents.
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Stayman Avenue
Wick Street
Elizabeth Kern
S. Loudoun St
Eastern Apples Conference Declines to Set Price Scale
Commercial apple growers from 18 eastern and central states concluded the Eastern Apple Marketing Conference with a decision not to fix a basic price scale for next season. They emphasized maintaining price levels for quality fruit while noting few Washington state small-quantity contracts shown on a blackboard. The meeting was led by Carroll R. Miller of Martinsburg West Virginia.
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George Washington Hotel
Carroll R. Miller
Martinsburg
W. Va
Appalachian Apples, Inc
Virginia
Pennsylvania
West Virginia
Maryland
Northwest
Washington State
Surrender of Lepke Buchalter Sparks Prosecution Rivalry
Louis Lepke Buchalter, labeled the most hunted man, surrenders to federal authorities in New York. U S Attorney John Cahill and J Edgar Hoover-led NY authorities clash over who prosecutes, with Dewey’s office claiming multiple indictments. Winchell reports Lepke passed Hoover moments before surrender.
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New York
United States
U. S
John Cahill
J. Edgar Hoover
Louis
Lepke) Buchalter
Cahill
Lepke
Thomas E Dewey
Dewey
Michigan
Brooklyn
William Snyder
Walter Winchell
Daily Mirror
Africa
Winchester Traffic Accidents Rise and New Directory Planned
Seven month traffic report shows 69 accidents in Winchester this year versus 44 last year and 24 injured in 1938 with two fatalities this year. July adds 8 accidents 1 fatality 5 injured. A new Winchester city directory by Pifer Printing Company will publish in November with local labor and expanded features.
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Winchester
George W. Jones
National Safety Council
Pifer Printing Company, Inc
Ralph Pifer
Pifer
Miller Chosen Chairman of Seventh District Young Democrats
Francis Miller of Harrisonburg was elected chairman of the Seventh District Young Democratic Club at Roanoke. Vice chairmen include Harry Benham Winchester Felix Edmunds Waynesboro and R D Bauserman Woodstock. Bob Mason Winchester treasurer Earl Armel Staunton deputy sergeant at arms and William Grasty Staunton named secretary. Frederick county delegation to return from awake this evening.
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Francis Miller
Harrisonburg
Young Democratic Club
Roanoke
Star
Fred
Harry Benham
Winchester
Felix Edmunds
Waynesboro
R. D. Bauserman
Woodstock
Bob Mason
Earl Armel
Frank Whitacre
Frederick County
William Grasty
Staunton
That Fine Brick Residence No 437 W Leicester St
A brick residence at 437 West Leicester Street will be sold in front of the Court House on Saturday September 26. A sale bill appears on page 7 of this issue.
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Leicester St
Court House
Kindergarten Reopening Notice for Sept 11
Mary Theis announces the kindergarten will reopen her school on September 11. Contact is by phone at 1131-R. Notice dated August 26.
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R. Mary Theis
Winchester Seeks Bids for City Garbage Collection
Notice to interested parties to submit bids to the city manager by September. The city reserves the right to reject any or all bids. (8-23-26-30-1p-31)
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Winchester
Flood Devastates North China Leaving Millions Homeless
TIENTSIN, China, Aug. 26. Ten million people are said to have become sufferers from North China's spreading flood. Thousands drowned and millions displaced or stricken by famine as the Hai and other rivers inundate vast stretches between Tientsin and the old Yellow River bed near Tsining in Shantung province. Heavy rainfall swelled rivers and more water is expected from the northwest. Foreign evacuations risk mass, rail links broken, hampering relief. American nationals are reported safe.
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Tientsin
China
North China
Hai
Tsining
Shantung Province
Here
World War Vets To Meet Again
Lieut. A. J. Wilson of Pittsburgh Pa is expected tomorrow to visit Capt. and Mrs. D. M. Sprinkle for several days. They served together in World War and parted in France February 1919. Their reunion marks twenty years since their separation and recalls Sprinkle’s in Germany visit to Poland battlefields.
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A. J. Wilson
Pittsburgh
D. M. Sprinkle
Lieut. Wilson
Capt
Sprinkle
France
Berlin
Inter-Allied Commission
Germany
Poland
France Keeps Mussolini In Close Contact With Britain
Paris reports Premier Edouard Daladier held talks with Sir Eric Phipps at the War Ministry as Britain and France maintain a united front amid the crisis. Daladier urged readiness for sacrifices if war erupts over Poland, and ruled out capitulation to violence while Caesar strikes diplomatic steps continue. Civilians flee Paris as troops push east toward the German frontier and peace appeals are cited from Pope Pius, Roosevelt, and Belgian King Leopold.
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Paris
Edouard Daladier
War Ministry
Eric Phipps
Eric
France
Germany
Poland
Daladier
England
Pope Pius
Roosevelt
Leopold
Belgium
Czecho-Slovakia
Hitler
Sir Neville Re
Conference on Mobilization Signals in Rome
In Rome Premier Mussolini met with the Italian high command to discuss military preparation as possible mobilization looms. A double telephonic exchange with Hitler was disclosed, with messages delivered between Mussolini and the German leader, detailing intentions and wartime plans.
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Rome
Mussolini
Palazzo Venezia
Hitler
Hans- Georg Viktor von Mackensen
Galeazzo Ciano
Bernardo Attolico
Berlin
von Mackensen
Rome- Berlin
Italy
Duce
Danzig
Recall Demands Rise Over San Antonio Mayor Rally
A San Antonio crowd of about 5 000, aided by 200 police and firemen, clashed at Municipal Auditorium in a protest against Mayor Maury Maverick. The demonstrators demanded Maverick's recall after he protected the meeting of 3 000 attendees led by Emma Tenayuca Brooks. Police reported two dozen injuries, barricaded Maverick at home, and continued coverage on page 2.
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San Antonio
Tex
Maury Maverick
Maverick
Storm Center
Texas
Congress
Municipal Audi
Emma Tenayuca Brooks
Alexander Boynton
Bexar County
Firemen To Attend Harrisonburg Turkey Festival Parade
Members of the Charley Rouss Fire Company accept an invitation to march in uniform in the Harrisonburg Turkey Festival torchlight parade on September 4 and 5. About 100 local firemen will participate, with no equipment to be sent to the Rockingham celebration.
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Charley Rouss Fire Company
Harrisonburg
Rockingham
Britain Races for Diplomatic Breakthrough as War Clouds Darken
Intense talks surge through night and morning hours across Europe as Britain, backing Poland, seeks a path to avert war. Prime ministers Chamberlain and Halifax meet with King at the palace following conferences aiming to tighten Allied resolve.
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Europe
Britain
Poland
Parliament to Convene After Hitler Message
London sources report Prime Minister Chamberlain will summon Parliament on Monday following Adolf Hitler's message delivered to London by the British ambassador. Paris replies to Germany with a demand for absolute parity and mobilizes three new military groups as the foreign ministry clarifies France’s stance.
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London
Chamberlain
Adolf Hitler
Paris
France
Germany
Berlin
Foreign Ministry
Hitler
Henderson reports crisis as Chamberlain calls emergency cabinet
London reports that Prime Minister Chamberlain summoned an emergency cabinet to address the European crisis after a three hour talk with the British ambassador to Berlin Sir Nevile Henderson who had just met Adolf Hitler. Foreign Secretary Halifax consulted with the French ambassador Corbin and Polish envoy Count Raczynsky amid growing speculation of negotiations.
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London
Berlin
Adolf Hitler
Ministe Chamberlain
Lord Halifax
Chamberlain
Nevile Henderson
Charles Corbin
Foreign Office
Count Edward Raczynsky
Sir Nevile
Hitler
Croydon
Berlin Says World War Danger Averted Amid Crises
A Berlin source asserts a compromise in the German Polish crisis is underway and that the danger of a world war is definitely averted. He notes Germanys private aviation ban, halt of boat service to Danzig, many train cancellations, and Upper Silesia listed as area of military operations while negotiations appear favorable.
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Berlin
Germany
Danzig
Upper Silesia
Prayer at Sapplemen Picnic Blesses Byrd Event
A prayer opened the Sapplemen's Picnic program at Rosemont orchard near Berryville led by Senator Harry F. Byrd. The invocation asked for divine guidance for nations to seek prosperity through obedience to God and for Christ to reign in hearts worldwide.
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Rosemont
Berryville
Harry F. Byrd
C c
Christ
God
Lord
King of
Peace
Pifer's New City Directory to Be Started
Announcement states Pifer's City Directory project begins September 1 with instructions to see Page 8 for details or listings.
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Pifer
Monroe Tavern Evening Nearby on Berryville Pike
Local notice invites residents to Monroe Tavern two miles east on Berryville Pike for a pleasant evening gathering tonight with implied hospitality and music.
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Berryville Pike
Britain braces for possible German attack as emergency cabinet convenes
King George summoned to Buckingham Palace after talks with Lord Halifax and Prime Minister Chamberlain. An emergency cabinet meeting was called while Britain steels itself for potential conflict with Germany over Poland. London tightens defense with sandbags and blackout preparations as evacuation centers and troop movements begin. The pound falls to $4.42 as gold stocks are conserved amid crisis signals.
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King George
Buckingham Palace
Lord Halifax
Chamberlain
Sir Neville
Berlin
Europe
Henderson
Hitler
Britain
Poland
London
Emerg
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Winchell
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Benham
Mason
Armel
Whitacre
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Monroe Tavern
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