President Hoover backs drought relief plan amid farm crisis
At a White House parley President Hoover endorses the drought relief program with local banks handling most aid. Virginia officials report investigations into hay prices and suspected profiteering, while farmers seek tariff relief and lower feed costs to avert price gouging. An envelope of money found in Virginia is returned to Miss Julia Steele.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Hoover
White House
Watson
Congress
Red Cross
Richmond
Harry F. Byrd
Virginia Ught Relief Commission
Virginia
Canada
Drought Relief Commission
Commission
Wheat and Corn Prices In Chicago
Chicago prices on the Board of Trade show September wheat at 86 to 86 1 2 cents, December at 91 3 4 to 92 1 2, March at 94 1 2 to 95, May at 98 1 2. Corn closed September at 97 3 4, December at 92 3 4 to 93, March at 94 3 4 to 95, May at 96 1 2.
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Chicago
Associated Press
Chicago Board of Ade
City Officials Sent to Prison For Conspiracy
E B Jermyn twice mayor of Scranton and a member of a wealthy local family received one year in the city jail and a $500 fine for conspiracy in the slot machine scandal. Harry J Friend and Vincent A Brennan also got one year and $500 fines. James J Hobbs, Carbondale police chief, drew three months and a $200 fine for conspiracy to protect slot machines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scranton
E. B. Jermyn
Harry J. Friend
Civil Service
Jermyn
Vincent A. Brennan
James J. Hobbs
Carbondale
Friend
Brennan
Hobbs
Goodyear Cuts Salaries for Sales and Office Staff
Goodyear Tire and Rubber Co. announced a 10 percent salary cut for all sales and office employees in a move by President P. W. Litchfield to mirror factory wage adjustments. He said the measure aims to retain workers while preserving purchasing power.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Akron
Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company
P. W. Litchfield
Speculators Disturbed By Triple Holiday Market
Wall Street speculators unsettled by a triple weekend holiday as trading fluctuated between slack and gains. The market showed a firm undertone with a moderate morning sell off followed by a rebound. Call money rose to 2 percent.
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New York
Wall Street
Golf Course Remodel Impresses Patrons
The Perfection Golf Course has been remodeled and repacked to a perfect condition with an attractive smooth inviting appearance for patrons. For sale 250 frying size chickens at 1547 Valley Pike.
Record crowd packs city boxing card at Fair Grounds
A near record audience attended last night’s boxing at the Fair Grounds, praised as the best exhibition yet. Promoter Sargeant with Doran and Sergeant Smith earned accolades for bringing in hard hitting bouts. The card featured Tony Farrie vs Kid McCoy, Price vs Kunkleman, Blackie Weaver vs Pat Lewis, Jim Smith vs Jennings Meyers, and the main event Mike Farrell vs Dutch Schaeffer in a drawn six round bout.
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Fair
Manly
Tony Farrie
Kid McCoy
Farrie
McCoy
Blackie
Weaver
Pat” Lewis
Lewis
Jim Smith
Jennings Meyers
Meyer
Smith
Meyers
Mike” Farrell
Schaeffer
Farrell
Maryland National Guards
Jimmy Dugan
Salisbury
Phil Rozella
MD. N. G
Buck” Grifith
Waynesboro
Johnny Gill
Frankie McGuire
Jimmy Daugherty
South Baltimore
Schaefer
G. F. Jenkins
J. D. Price
Winchester
Auction of J L Maphis household effects at 400 North Loudoun
Public auction sale of all household effects of the late J Luther Maphis including living room dining room kitchen and bedroom furniture at 400 North Loudoun Street Friday August 29 starting 1 PM. Cash terms. Executrix Elsie Maphis Lindsay.
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J. Luther Maphis
Loudoun St
Elsie
Maphis Lindsay
J. L. Maphis
Gasoline Pumps In Virginia Found Inaccurate In 42 Counties
Tests in 42 Virginia counties for the year ended June 30 show 46 percent of pumps were inaccurate. 20 percent short, 5 percent more than full, with other defects. J. H. Meek reports that in counties without local sealers, tests were done by his division. Cooperation from oil companies is noted as pumps are repaired.
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Virginia
J. H. Meek
State Division of Markets
Frederick
Frederick County
Mr. Meek
Clarke County
Warren County
Henrico
Meek
Funeral service for A. Taylor Ritter Jr.
Friends filled the Ritter home on East Cork Street for a 4:30 p m service led by Rev Dr Murray D Mitchell of Braddock Street M E Church South. A male quartet sang Beautiful Isle of Somewhere and Nearer My God To Thee before interment in Mount Hebron Cemetery.
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A. Taylor Ritter, Jr
A. Taylor Ritter
East Cork Street
Murray D. Mitchell
Braddock Street
M. Eg Church
South
Isle of Somewhere
Mount Hebron Cemetery
Six Months Jail For Taking Auto
Boyd Taylor was sentenced to six months on the state roads in Police court today for the unauthorized use of an automobile. He took the car of James Chilcott and while driving it around town burned out the bearings and damaged it badly. It is said Taylor was drinking at the time he took the automobile.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boyd Taylor
James Chilcott
Taylor
President Yrigoyen's House Bristling With Armament
Buenos Aires reports from La Prensa that President Yrigoyen's residence is bristling with machine guns and provincial railway management has orders to ready a train to move troops to Buenos Aires. La Nacion notes unusual activity at police headquarters with the chief of police and other officials staying at their desks through the night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Buenos Aires
Argentina
la Prensa Today
Yrigoyen
la Nacion
Miss Capper Returns From Vacation Spent at Big Eddy
Miss Mary Capper has returned from a vacation that included camping at Big Eddy near Charles Town. She also visited her mother Mrs. Frank Wightman at her Washington home.
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Mary Capper
Big Eddy
Charles Town
Frank Wightman
Washington
For Sale Six Adams Chairs in Perfect Condition
Six antique genuine Adams chairs for sale. View at the seller’s home on Welltown Pike near Denial Meat ing. Chairs are described in perfect condition and available to inspect locally.
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Welltown Pike
Winchester Kiwanis Hear Inspiring Talk on Daniel Morgan
The Winchester Kiwanis Club hosted Prof Floyd Flickinger of William and Mary College who discussed the early life of General Daniel Morgan. Prof Jesse Binford, Richmond public schools chief, spoke on Kiwanis International projects as other members and guests attended the luncheon at the George Washington Hotel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester Kiwanis Club
George Washington Hotel
Floyd Flickinger
William and Mary College
Daniel Morgan
Jesse Binford
Richmond
Capitol District
Kiwanis International
D. E Stultz
Morgan
Flickinger
Congressional Library
Washington, D. C
New York
Binford
Braddock Heights
Kiwanis
Washington
Baltimore
Frederick
Hagerstown
Winchester
Ladies Awarded Fine Prizes at Winchester Fair
At the Winchester Fair today Mrs. Chas. W. Trenary won a high class gas range for the best display of home products in classes 28 to 32. Honorable mention went to Mrs. Mabel Kern. Mrs. W. F. Ramey of Berryville won first prize for an oil stove in classes for Frederick or Clarke counties. Mrs. J. W. Richard of Opequon took a second prize of cut glasses. Mrs. Trenary also captured seven first premiums in the cake department.
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Winchester
Chas. W. Trenary
Winchester Gas Company
Mabel Kern
Frederick
Clarke Counties
John S. Solenberger and Company
Services Sunday At Rock Enon
Rev. S. J. Goode will preach at the Rock Enon Church of Christ next Sunday at 11 a.m. An opportunity to attend is offered. The church has not held regular services since the death of Prof. B. F. Sine, who preached here for years. There will be one service next Sunday and all are urged to attend.
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S. J. Goode
Rock Enon Church of Christ
B. F. Sine
Poe
Winchester Steam Laundry Ad Claiming Savings
An old classified fragment invites readers to call 28 or 29 for savings at Winchester Steam Laundry. Mentions days Mon Wed Sat and a time note lp tf, suggesting a special offer or advertisement.
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Winchester Steam Laundry
Brick dwelling sale at Washington Street in front of Court House
Public notice advertises sale of a brick dwelling on Washington Street in front of the Court House scheduled for Saturday at twelve o'clock. The listing provides parcel details and valuation per the docket code 8-27-1p-21.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fenton House
Washington Street
Court House
Handley Library Acknowledged as Winchester Treasure
Emma Howard Wight of Winchester Va writes Aug 27 1930 praising Handley Library for its educational value and community benefits. She urges continued funding to sustain the library begun by Judge Handley and expresses gratitude for its services and offerings.
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the Star
Star
Handley Library
Winchester
New York City
Handley
Emma Howard Wight
Alleged Liquor Handlers Taken Into Custody
A white woman tied to a concession at the fair grounds and several Black individuals were arrested after liquor was found secreted in a horse stall. They were jailed in the city and to be given a hearing tomorrow. Authorities say the group planned wholesale sales to fair visitors.
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Fair Grounds
Household furniture sale at 47 South Market St
Household furniture including a gas range to be sold Saturday August 30 at 1 o'clock at 47 South Market Street listed in local public sale notice.
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South Market St
For Sale Quick Items From Pasate Bros Department Store
Advertisement lists a roll top desk and chair a heating stove an iron safe two display cases and tables from Pasate Bros Department Store. The fragment suggests clearance sales or junk sale style listing with limited details.
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Pasate Bros. Dept. Store
Good cotton flour sacks at five cents each
A short classified item from B and C Baking Company advertises sturdy cotton flour sacks priced at five cents each, inviting bulk buyers.
Baker House Sale on Valley Pike and Poultry Offer
Buy Baker House on Valley Pike announced for Saturday at 12 30. Also listing poultry for sale with 250 frying size chickens and contact at 1547 Valley Pike. Glaize & Bro advertises loads at $2 50. Auction and sale notices appear in the classified section.
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Baker House
Valley Pike
Fine Specimens of Babyhood in Contest at Fair
The Winchester Fair hosted a baby show with 30 entries supervised by Miss Evelyn C. Dean. Judges Dr. L. M. Allen and Dr. Dut ton selected winners including Jane Schneider, Billy Jean Smith, Charlotte Jolliffe, James Massie, Marvin Bruce Copp, and Peggy Catherine Golliday. Prizes included silver cups and spoons with a large photograph premium offered by C. Fred Barr. trophies presented by W. R. Legge for the Shenandoah Valley Agricultural Society.
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Winchester Fair
Evelyn C. Dean
District Nurses’ Association
Hugh Clark
Joseph B. Newlin
Herbert Schutte
Beulah Baggarley
L. M. Allen
Dutton
Jane Schneider
William Schneider
Billie Jean Smith
Seabert Smith
Charlotte Jolliffe
Lawrence Jolliffe
James Massie
John Massie, Jr
Marvin Bruce Copp
Charles Copp
Peggy Catherine Golliday
James Golliday
Sas City
Ruby and Swartz
Rippon
W. Va
C. Fred Barr
W. R. Legge
Shenandoah Valley Agricultural Society
Kiwanis Interclub Meeting At Braddock Heights
Kiwanis clubs from Winchester Cumberland Frederick Hagerstown and Charles Town Martinsburg Md and W Va plan an interclub gathering at Braddock Heights Md today. Jesse H Binford Richmond Va and Dr W H S White Shepherdstown WV will speak. Outdoor sports dancing after a picnic supper and a surprise stunt program precede a loving cup prize for the best event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester
Cumberland
Frederick
Hagerstown
Charles Town
Martinsburg
W. Va
Braddock Heights
Jesse H. Binford
Richmond
Kiwanis
District of Columbia
Maryland
Virginia
Delaware
W. H. S. White
Shepherdstown
West Virginia
Smith Acquitted in Alleged Winchester Fair Assault
William E. Smith a former Frederick county supervisor was found not guilty in police court of assault alleged by Mrs. Rosenberger. The incident, on the Winchester Fair grounds grandstand, involved a conflict over Mrs. Rosenberger compelling a 15 year old girl to leave with her. Smith testified he restrained her arm to stop the child from being harmed and held until a policeman arrived.
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William E. Smith
Board of Supervisors
Frederick County
Rosenberger
Winchester Fair Grounds
Mr. Smith
Mrs. Rosenberger
For Sale Frying Size Chickens on Valley Pike
Auction notice lists 250 frying size chickens for sale at 1547 Valley Pike with sale on Saturday at 11 o clock. The listing references Berryville Pike location and marks sale as for sale by owner Buy Fogle Farm.
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Fogle Farm
Berryville Pike
Fair Grounds Attractions Delight Local Visitors
Winchester and Frederick County attendees filled the third day of the annual agricultural fair featuring hog contests, auto races tomorrow, and large crowds. Winners in the ladies department include numerous entries across jams, fruits, breads, cakes, and pastries reported by officials.
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Winchester
Frederick County
Charloie Caesen Even
Movietone Corporation
E. E. Greenwalt
Clerina Wingfield
Leslie Carper
Jessie Oakes
W. Ramey
Berryville
Thomas Newcome
Margaret Sutler
W. F. Ramey
W. F. Ram
E. W. Albin
Charles Trenary
J. W. Rosenberger
J. G. Bierer
Front Royal
J. W. Reece
E. W. Cather
J. W. Richard
H. C. Lupton
Mabel Grim
Hunter Grim
Helen Keeler
Emily Pierce
Dudley Pierce
Anna Funkhouser
Elizabeth Payne
Genevieve Burton
Cora Whisson
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State Drought Commission
The
W. O. Zinn
North Braddock Street
Arthur Fansler
Mrs. Fansler
Miss Julia Steele
Miss Steele
Goodyear Tire Company
Price
Kunkleman
Loe Ee
Mr. Ritter
MR Flickenger
Amos’n
Andy
Amos'n
Andrew Bell
Amos Shryock
Rock Enon
Evening Star
Miss Wight
Glaize & Bro
Sal-far
Garber
Bandc
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