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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Aug 28, 1931

Page

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Richards Quoted by Papers on Apple Blossom Festival

Winchester officials deny Washington move for the 1932 Apple Blossom Festival with William E. Cooper insisting the event remains in Winchester. Reports from District of Columbia papers cite Arnold Kruckman and Nelson F. Richards about a partial Washington show, but locals call it a home project and warn division harms the festival.

Washington Cooper Winchester William E. Cooper Shenandoah District of Columbia Star Post and Herald Arnold Kruckman

July police activity report highlights 60 arrests and traffic progress

Chief of Police Hollis reports for July 60 arrests total with 47 city ordinance and 13 state law cases, 9 auto theft recoveries, 9 liquor cases from 11 warrants, and a 45 gallon still seized. Seventy six lodging transactions, 82 city licenses, 2137 auto licenses to date, improved Main and Piccadilly traffic, and minimal expenditures.

Page C. W. Hollis Police Department Egan Main Piccadilly

Watch Found By Honest Man Returns Lost Timepiece

A gold hunting case watch lost by Thomas S. Cooper four years ago in Frederick county woods was found by Clarence Boyce near Winchester. The watch, purchased September 19, 1911 from D. F. Hinkins for $25, ticked after winding and has been kept for repairs. Mr. Cooper expressed deep gratitude. For sale note follows.

Honest Man Thomas S. Cooper Frederick County Handley Mr. Cooper Clarence Boyce Winchseter D. F. Hinkins Mr. Boyce

Virginia Storage Stock Auction Notice

Virginia storage stock listed for auction on Saturday August 29 at 12 noon. Dividend possibility noted. Auctioneers Dunn and Duvall.

Virginia Dunn & Duvall Auctioneers

Shenandoah to Cumberland Belt Orchard Bloom Tour

Fragment mentions Shenandoah Poto man Cumberland apple belt and orchards in bloom. Highlights regional advantages and illustrative value for visitors or residents.

Shenandoah-Potoman-Cumberland

Faithful Hound Guards Moonshine Still Near De Haven

A liver and white hound stood watch as moonshiners fled on approach of Sheriff Pannett and a posse. The 100 gallon still and gear were found hidden along Babb's Run. operators had cleared out with liquor. The dog remained at the post until deputies drove it away. its owner later reunited with the animal.

Babb de Haven Pannett Casibianca

Richmond Times Praises Aubrey Weaver for State Senate Nomination

The Richmond Times Dispatch praises Aubrey G. Weaver for the Twenty Fifth District State Senate nomination. It notes his sterling qualities and prior service in the House of Delegates, and argues the next General Assembly will face tough tax, fee, administrative, and government reform issues needing capable leadership.

Richmond Times Dispatch Aubrey G. Weaver State Senate Democrats Page, Warren Rockingham House of Delegates General Assembly Twenty- Fifth Weaver Virginia

Ft Loudoun School to Open September 9 1931

Miss Gladys Cochran's Music Class also starts September 9 1931 at Ft Loudoun. Mary E Bush Registrar. Telephone 1051. McVicar Cottage listed. For rent garages at 22 S Main street.

Gladys Cochran Mary E. Bush McVicar Cottage S. Main Street

Warner Bros Seeks Stop to Richmond Piano Auction

A restraining order was issued by the Corporation Court at Warner Bros Theatre Corp to halt sale of a Steiff upright piano in a distress sale for $400 rent owed by Mrs Gladys Emmons. The order shields the piano from a planned public auction by City Sergeant C Lee Barr, with Warner Bros represented by Walter Morris.

Corporation Court Warner Bros. Theatre Corporation Steiff C. Lee Sergeant Barr Chas. R. Anderson Gladys Emmons Red Robin Tea Room North Loudoun Street Walter Morris Frederick Donald L. Weems Warner Bros Morris Emmons Winchester Theatre Corporation Barr

Boys Contests Highlight Winchester County Fair

Winchester fair to feature boys athletics with bicycle racing soap pole climbing greasy pig catching foot races and boys boxing. prizes donated by local firms include hunting knives first aid kits flash lights fountain pens and ties with ages 7 to 15 eligible and events judged with first second and third prizes on opening day September 8.

Winchester Fair Sergeant Smith Sargeant Smith Lee Baking Company Keller’s Hardware Store Miller and Anderson Solenberger Hardware Store A. T. Luns Eee

Union Services In Church of Christ

The union service of cooperating churches will be held at the Church of Christ next Sunday evening at 8 oclock with Rev Emerson Rohart of the First Brethren Church delivering the sermon. This is the final service in August and all cooperating churches are urged to attend. Everyone is welcome.

Church of Christ Emerson Rohart First Brethren Church

Farmers Plan 100 0 Operate Buying Supplies

An enthusiastic Gainesboro meeting discussed cooperative buying for farms and agreed to form an advisory committee with the statewide Farmers Union. They plan a Winchester wholesale house to sell seeds twine and machinery to farmers at cost, with John Seibel of Virginia Seed Service chairing.

Gainesboro Farmers Union of Virginia Seed Service Winchester John Seibel Staunton Northern Virginia Lester Dailey Whitacre Seibel Farmers of Virginia Virginia Crop Association

Lindbergh Expresses Faith in Future of Flying in Tokyo

Col. Charles A. Lindbergh and his wife were welcomed in Tokyo with a cabinet banquet at the Imperial Hotel. Lindbergh praised aviation advances and said he has great confidence in aviation's future while speeches by W. Cameron Forbes and Japanese ministers were broadcast to the United States.

Lindbergh Tokyo Japan Charles A. Lindbergh W. Cameron Forbes America New York United States Voice of Lindbergh

China Japan clash overblown in Dallas News view

Dallas News argues that reports of China wanting to fight Japan are likely exaggerated, suggesting China is unable to even organize its own forces.

China Japan Dallas News

Apple growers urged to attend Virginia meetings on 1931 grade changes

State officials urge specialists and growers to learn new United States apple grades for 1931. J H Meek directs meetings across Virginia starting next week with a focus on full compliance with the apple law and new grade changes summarized by H F Byrd. Representatives from Blacksburg, federal agencies, and Richmond will lead discussions at each stop.

Virginia J. H. Meek State Division of Markets Department of Agriculture Richmond Meek H. F. Byrd Virginia State Horticultural Society United States The Star Charletesvie Staun- Tepeda Harrisonburg Woodstock Winchester Court House Front Royal Washington Rappahannock County Lovingston Amherst Bedford Roanoke Boone Mill Stuart Pearisburg Dublin Marion State Agricultural College Blacksburg Federal Food and Drug Administration United States Department of Agriculture Division of Markets Virginia Department of Agriculture George W. Koiner State Department of Agriculture and Immigration

Professor Gar land Quarles Guests Braddock Street Class

The Golden Rule Bible Class of Braddock Street Church invites all members associates and friends to hear Professor Gar land Quarles teach next Sunday's service A special program is planned and wives and mothers are asked to ensure breakfast is ready on time to avoid absences.

Braddock Street Church Garland Quarles

Premium List Of The Winchester Fair 1931 Distribution

The Winchester Fair premium list for 1931 is ready and available. Copies are placed in the Chamber of Commerce office, county treasurer’s office, and all Winchester banks. Prospective exhibitors may pick up the list at these locations or request by writing to the Winchester Fair office in the Shenandoah Valley National Bank building.

Chamber of Commerce Winchester

Winchester Cold Storage Notice

Our rooms are now under refrigeration and we are prepared to receive apples at Winchester Cold Storage Co.

Winchester Cold Storage Co

Winchester column highlights Shenandoah Valley hopeful deeds

A Winchester Frederick County column invites upbeat local happenings and cheerful activities from the Shenandoah Valley to share good news and community spirit.

National Fruit and Vegetable Exchange plans nation-wide cooperative

The National Fruit and Vegetable Exchange aims to start January 1 with salaried sales managers at major terminal markets and reliable brokers at others. Federal Farm Board member Charles S. Wilson said the board loaned over 26 million dollars to fruit and vegetable cooperatives and pledged more than one million in low to them.

National Sales Agency National Fruit and Vegetable Exchange Charles S. Wilson Federal Farm Board Cincinnati Vegetable Growers Association of Iica Boar Wilson National Fruit and Vegetable Cooperative

Arkansas urges avoiding packing Unclassified apples this season

The Arkansas State Horticultural Society asks members not to pack Unclassified apples due to uncertain markets and a large crop nationwide. The Ozarks region, like other barrel states, joins a campaign led by Virginia to curb Unclassified packing, noting growers have long relied on it but are improving.

Arkansas State Horticultural Society Virginia State Horticultural Society Thomas Rothrock Arkansas Society H. F. Byrd Virginia Society Ozarks

For Sale Alberta Peaches at Henry Orchard

For sale Alberta peaches from Henry Orchard on Paper Mill road. Don Luttrell is manager. August 28, 1961.

Alberta Henry Orchard Paper Mill Road Don Luttrell Mgr

Wanted Automobile and Truck Mechanic Ad

Wanted Automobile and truck mechanic. None but the best need apply. Glaize and Bro.

Glaize & Bro

Handley Library marks 18 years of service and record 1931

The Handley Library in Winchester reports 40 623 circulations in the first six months of 1931, an ~15 percent rise from 1930. Librarian C Vernon Eddy notes council budget support and ongoing addition of new books including Shadows on the Rock and Washington Merry-Go-Round.

Winchester Handley Library C. Vernon Eddy North Braddock West Piccadilly Streets City Council City Fathers Eday Ng Tt Winchesterians Eddy Cumberland Valley Volunteer Firemen's Association Willa Sibert Cather Quebec Daisy Princess of Press Europe Conrad Bercovici Rumarfia Marie Washington

Philadelphia Woman Injured in Auto Crash

Mrs Myrtle Thompson aged 650 of 4827 Kingsessing Avenue Philadelphia was brought to Winchester Memorial Hospital with a fractured arm and head and facial lacerations after an automobile crash. No details of the incident were available and she and others in the car gave no information.

Myrtle Thompson Kingsessing Avenue Philadelphia Winchester Memorial Hospital Thompson

Newberrys Sat Specials Brighten Shops

Good strong house brooms 29 cents each Broadcloth princess slips 29 cents Noh run Rayon lingerie 39 cents Children s school oxfords 1.00 a pair Highlighted in Newberry store sale notice dated August 28 1t

Newberry’s Children’s School

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