Winchester Fair Draws Thousands as Judge Fishburne Attends
The Winchester Fair on a sunny day draws thousands from Frederick County and the Shenandoah Valley. Judge John W. Fishburne, Democratic candidate for Congress, mingles with visitors and attends exhibits including apple, poultry, and dog shows. Boxing contests are set for 8 p.m. before the grandstand with several professionals listed.
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Judge Fishburne
Frederick County
Shenandoah Valley
John W. Fishburne
Charlottesville
Virginia
Winchester Fair
Shenandoah
Bell Telephone System to Add Lines and Switchboard Capacity
The Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone Co of Virginia plans $9,930 in improvements to Winchester office to handle growth. Two new out of town switchboard positions and 160 additional lines will be installed. Total Virginia project authorizations reach $5,433,054 this year. Installation begins shortly after the new year.
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Stones
Toay
Winchester
Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone Company
Virginia
J. T. Yates
Tribute Ffills 800 Honor Ray L. Mattison in Frederick
Ray L. Mattison dies after brief pneumonia illness. Family and friends, about 800, honor him at home funeral on North Frederick Road with Society of Friends and church leaders attending. Interment in Mount Hebron Cemetery. Pallbearers named Grover Schlack Edwin Marker Lewis Hudson Daniel Greenawalt John I. Brown Jr. Guy Smith.
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Raymond L. Mattison
Don S. Mattison
Frederick County
Mattison
North Frederick Road
Walker McC. Bond
Annie J. Rees
Society of Friends
C. E. Seastrunk
Lutheran Church
Albin
George W. Stover
United Brethren Church of
Winchester
Robert Y. Conrad Post
American Legion
Hickory Camp Woodmen of
Legion Post
Mount Hebron Cemetery
Grover Schlack
Edwin Marker
Lewis Hudson
Daniel Greenawalt
John I. Brown, Jr
Guy Smith
Wheat and Corn Prices In Chicago
Chicago prices on the Board of Trade show wheat and corn closing figures for September December March and May contracts. Wheat edged at 86 percent to 86 percent for September and 91 to 44 for December while corn ranged from 96 34 to 95 12 at varying contracts.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Chicago Board of Trade Today
Has Big Leads Mark Contests In California And South Carolina
In California San Francisco Mayor James Rolph Jr. leads for the Republican gubernatorial nomination with about 30 000 votes over C C Young and 80 000 over Baron Fiss. In South Carolina Senator Cole L Blease leads Byrnes by about 10 000 votes in the Democratic primary with many precincts yet to report and a potential second race set for September 9.
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Associated Press
Columbia
8. C
Cole L. Blease
Olin D. Johnston
United States Senate
Ralph
San Francisco
Cal
James Rolph, Jr
C. C. Young
Baron Fiss
Los Angeles
Blease
S. C
James F. Byrnes
South Carolina
Byrnes
Sean W. Harris
A. Frank Lever
Johnston
Rolph
California
San Franisco
CC. Young
Byron Fitts
Virginia firemen pick Winchester for 1931 convention
The Virginia State Firemen's Association voted to hold its 1931 convention in Winchester after Phoebus hosted this year. C. E. Woodward was elected president and Fred W. Forney named vice president. The Cumberland Valley Firemen's Association also set Winchester as its 1931 site, with both groups to hold separate meetings but unite in parades.
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Virginia State Firemen’s Association
Phoebus
Winchester
C. E. Woodward
Fred W. Forney
Friendship Fire Company
Cumberland Valley Firemen's Association
Shippensburg
Virginia
Four Boys Die in Muhlenburg Gravel Cave-In
Four boys were killed in a gravel hillside cave-in near Bremen Muhlenburg county Kentucky. Victims Ezra Vincent 15 and R H Vincent 15 brothers Raymond Shanks 13 and J C Shanks 11 brothers were digging gravel for road use. Fifty men worked an hour and a half to retrieve the bodies.
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Associated Press
Ownesboro
Brémen
Muhlenburg County
Ezra Vincent
R. H. Vincent
Raymond Shanks
J. C. Shanks
For Sale Six Antique Adams Chairs in Perfect Condition
Six antique Adams chairs offered for sale in perfect condition. View at the seller's home on Welltown Ike Danish Meka S8 27 lp ahd.
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Welltown
City Council Fails to Form Quorum on Real Estate Assessor Choice
With seven members present no action was taken on appointing an assessor to aid Mr. Eddy in the 1930 city re assessment. The appointment, typically by Judge Williams, will have to wait for council recommendations as lack of a quorum stalls decision.
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Eddy
Williams
Corporation Court
Firemen’s Body Invited Here By Local Civic Clubs
Telegrams from E K Landis secretary and Winchester Chamber extend invitation to the Virginia State Firemen's Convention for 1931 in Winchester. Lions Kiwanis Rotary American Legion Civic Luncheon Clubs and Chamber of Commerce join in urging the convention to be held in Winchester during Apple Blossom Festival period with best wishes for success.
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Virginia State Firemen’s
Phoebus
E. K. Landis
Lions
Kiwanis
Rotary
American Legion
Chamber of Commerce
Winchester
Stock market operations press for cautious advance
Speculators sought a rise in the stock market with cautious bullish moves after yesterday's gains. Early trading showed some progress but profits were trimmed as price movements remained irregular and activity stayed in the lower market. Call money reopened at 2 percent. FOR SALE 250 frying size chickens. Apply 1547 Valley Pike.
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New York
Valley
Valley Pike ad offers amusements and sale items
An elderly looking classified ad promotes amusement and entertainment on Valley Pike. It also lists a poultry sale with 250 frying size chickens at Fogle Farm on Berryville Pike and a 11 o'clock Saturday sale, with contact at 154T Valley Pike Si.
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Valley Pike
Fogle Farm
Berryville Pike
Handley Library’s Value in Winchester’s Growth and Soul
KA GLASS GREENE of Winchester Va argues the Handley Library strengthens the city’s metropolitan status and cultural life. He urges the City Fathers to fund the library generously, pairing grace with hyacinths as the community evolves.
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the Star
Handley Library
Evening Star
Handley Schools
Winchester
Washington
New York
Saadi
Jean Ingelow
Ka’ Glass Greene
Immense Flick Estate Left to Relatives in Will
Clarion Pa August 27 estate valued between 75 and 100 million dollars was disposed of in the will of Thomas B Flick independent oil operator. Flick died recently in a Baltimore hospital and left the fortune to his widow three children and his mother. No value stated in the will. attorneys estimated the wealth.
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Associated Press
Clarion
Thomas B. Flick
Flick
Baltimore
Winchester Steam Laundry Ad Promotes Savings
An old classified item urges readers to call 28 or 29 Winchester Steam Laundry to save money. The fragment mentions days Mon Wed Sat and a time 1p.
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Winchester Steam
Auction sale of J L Maphis estate at 400 North Loudoun St
All household effects of the late J Luther Maphis to be sold at public auction Friday at 1 pm at 400 North Loudoun Street. Cash terms. Elsie Maphis Lindsay executrix of J L Maphis. August 29.
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J. Luther Maphis
North Loudoun St
Elsie Maphis Lindsay
J. L. Maphis
Local Furniture Sale Notices At Market Street and Valley Pike
Classified notices announce household furniture sale events on Saturday August 30 at 1 pm on 47 South Market Street and at 12 30 pm on 1547 Valley Pike. Listings include buyer Baker House and Val Ley Pike with prices and parcel details.
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South Market Street
Baker House
Valley Pike
Bankers Approve Plans to Assist Hard Hit Farmers
National bankers reach agreement on local credit corporations to channel funds from intermediate banks to farmers after endorsement. Interest capped at six percent, with two percent added to intermediate bank rate of four percent. Plan to be submitted to President Hoover and state governors.
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Washington
White House
Hyde
National Dreuth Relief Committee
Hoover
National Commission
Weather Bureau
Kansas
Nebraska
South Dakota
Oklahoma
Auto Society to hold brake testing in Winchester
The Shenandoah division of the American Automobile Association will conduct brake tests in Winchester September 8 9 and 10 with local police cooperation. Motorists may learn if brakes need attention and receive an OK decal if passes or a deficiency card if not. Police endorse the event as a safety measure. past tests show over 60 percent of cars tested had defective brakes.
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Winchester
Shenandoah Division
American Automobile Association
R. H. Shelton
Hollis
A. A.A
Winchester theatre manager resigns after stable service
John L. Miller, who managed the Capitol and Brain theatres in Winchester for fourteen months, announced his resignation. Ford J. Thomas is already on the job under Warner Brothers. Miller's civic and community involvement with the Winchester Rotary Club drew wide regard among local friends.
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John L. Miller
Warner Brothers
Ford J. Thomas
Mr. Miller
Winchester
Capitol
Brain Theatres
Miller Edways
Res
Shenandoah Valley Theatres, Inc
German Skipper of Skies Makes Report at Port
Captain Wolfgang Von Gronau, skipper of the flying whale, arrived in New York aboard the improvised airship after an eight day journey from Germany. An immigration inspector boarded for routine questions as Mayor Walker and officials plan a grander welcome. Von Gronau recalled storms and fog over icy wastes and said fuel depots were not arranged for a return flight, and that he might visit the National Air Races.
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Associated Press
New York
Wolfgang von Gronau
Customs House
Germany
von Gronau
Battery
Statue of Liberty
State Department
Washington
Wolfgang
Greenland
Krieger
Macom
Ca von Gronau
Atlantic
Isle of Sylt
North Sea
Sound Pictures for Hog Calling Contest Arrive for Winchester Fair
Winchester Fair officials announced a sound motion picture company will bring truck and equipment tomorrow afternoon to record the hog calling contest at 3 30 p m in front of the grandstand. The footage may be shown at a local theater, giving dog calling enthusiasts a chance to hear and see themselves on camera.
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Winchester Fair
Brick Dwelling Auction in Front of Court House
A brick dwelling located on Washington Street in front of the courthouse is slated for sale by auction this Saturday at 12 o’clock. The notice lists the property and sale details for interested bidders.
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Fenton House
Washington Street
Court House
Horse Scared by Rain Runs Off in Busy Street
A horse attached to a buggy bolted down East Boscawen Street on Monday afternoon after being frightened by the first heavy shower since spring. It weaved through traffic until stopped a short distance away, with only the weathered breakage of the dreuth reported.
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East Boscawen Street
Boscawne Street
Water Use Notice Warrants Caution On Waste
Citizens may use water where needed but wasting will not be tolerated. The inspector will continue on the job.
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Apple Boy
SBS
BELL
Big Gathering
Ray L. Mattison
Senator Blease
Olin Johnston
Young
Collins
Mississippi
Jackson
Miss
Ross Collins
Robert Harrelson
Leake County
Harrelson
Fred. W. Forney
Suffolk
The
Jennie Wren
Richmond
John Garland Pollard
Pollard
Auto Society
Captain von Gronan
Walker
New York City
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