Opening Day Set for Winchester Fair and Apple Show
Plans are finalized for the Winchester Fair opening on Tuesday with a full three day harness racing program. The event includes pony races for children, a major apple show with prizes from local banks, and the first Virginian Future Farmers exhibit competing for the Robinson cup. Horses, ponies, and auto and motorcycle races highlight the schedule amid strong regional entries from Washington and the District of Columbia.
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Winchester
Virginia
Maryland
District of Columbia
Washington
Miller
Gray Ghost
J. Pitzgerald
Shenandoah’ Valley
Yorks
Grimes
Stayman
S Jonathans
Stark’s Delicious
King Davids
C. L. Robinson, Ice and Cold Storage Company
Farmers of Virginia
Police and Bandits In Fatal Wichita Gun Battle
In Wichita Kansas a gunfight left motorcycle officer J E Marshall dead and two bandits shot. One bandit died by suicide after their car hit a tree. The captured bandit was Charles H Stalcup of Sapulpa Oklahoma. companion Barker fled. The third bandit escaped.
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Associated Press
Wichita
Kan
J. E. Marshall
Charles H. Stalcup
Sapulpa
Okla
Barker
Death Toll Soars From New Foundland Hurricane
The Associated Press reports in St Johns that the August hurricane killed or endangered many as the death toll rose to over 50, marking one of the colony’s worst storms. Field notes indicate extensive damage and ongoing recovery efforts across communities.
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Associated Press
ST. Johns
Newfoundland
Fractured Ribs From Friendly Wrestle
Mr. C Frank Grim a well known contracting painter is bedbound at home after a friendly wrestling match with his visiting nephew George Bernard. Grim fell against a projecting object fracturing three ribs and is under the care of Dr. B B Dut ton with several days of recovery expected. Carlyle Neff of Staunton Virginia visits Dr and Mrs P J Landis in this city.
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Mr. C. Frank
Grim
George Bernard
B. B. Dutton
Carlyle Neff
Staunton, Va
P. J. Landis
Pride of Detroit Recieves Warm Munich Welcome
Edward F. Schlee and William S. Brock completed the second lap of their world flight in the Pride of Detroit and landed at Munich airdrome. City officials the American consul and a large crowd cheered as the monoplane touched down shortly after 4 PM. The pair greeted by giving Munich beer steins after exiting the aircraft.
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Associated Press
Munich
Germany
Edward F. Schlee
William
Brock
Pride of
Detroit
Croydon Field
Eng
Schlee
Big Candy Firms Of County Soon To Be Merged
New York reports a plan to merge major candy companies nationwide with year round sales and production economy. Frank W. Nye of the Outdoor Advertising Agency of America leads the effort. Eleven lines of the consolidation plan are outlined as financing and advertising programs are being prepared.
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Associated Press
New York
Frank W. Nye
Lions and Elks Set for 4 P M Game In Title Tie
The inter club league sees Lions and Elks tied for first after a tight first series. A rematch at Handley Stadium is scheduled for 4 P M tomorrow to determine the champion with Rotary also in contention after a second series tie. Fans are urged to attend and cheer their favorites.
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Lions
Elks
Rotary Club
Rotary
Winchester
Handley Stadium
The
Kansas City Editor Dies At Saratoga
Irwin R. Kirkwood editor of the Kansas City Star died in Saratoga Springs New York after a three day illness at the United States Hotel He had come for the races and fell ill with stomach hemorrhages last Friday
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Associated Press
Saratoga Springs
N. Y
Irwin R. Kirkwood
The
Kansas City Star
United States
Kirkwood
Barracks Collapse In Leghorn Kills Three Dozens Injured
Two score soldiers were trapped when a military barracks collapsed in Leghorn Italy on August 29. Three were killed and 24 injured with 15 still buried in the debris at the time of filing.
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Associated Press
Leghorn
Italy
Perry Barn and Contents Destroyed
Fire last Wednesday destroyed a barn and about 200 bushels of wheat 10 tons of hay and farming equipment on the farm of J. W. Perry three miles south of Stephens City. Origin of the blaze was not determined and the loss was about $1 000 with no insurance.
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J. W. Perry
Stephens City
C. C. Perry
Dancing Monday at Opeton Lake Park
John Dunn leads the Shenandoah Valley Serenaders at Opeton Lake Park on Monday afternoon. The event promises lively music and dancing for local residents and visitors alike.
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Opeton Lake Park
John Dunn
Shenandoah Valley Serenaders
Permit 10 Survey Rivers for Power Project Likely
Unofficial sources say the Federal Power Commission may grant Potomac Power Corporation a preliminary permit to survey the Potomac and Shenandoah rivers for hydro power. Hearings at Harpers Ferry and Washington faced protests, but engineers say protestants failed to block the survey. The work would not authorize dams, only study feasibility and costs for later licensing.
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Federal Power Commission
Potomac Power Corporation
Cleveland
Ohio
Potomac
Shenandoah
Maryland
Virginia
West Virginia
Harpers Ferry
Washington
Potomac Power Company
Potomac Edison Company
Insincere Greetings Lead to 60 Day Road Sentence
Melvin Michaels of Winchester was given sixty days on the roads after beating Roy Campbell in Hardy's Restaurant. Campbell had congratulated Michaels on his return from the state roads and prior prohibition law sentence, which Michaels called insincere. Justice Weems imposed the additional term.
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Roy Campbell
Winchester
Melvin Michaels
Justice Weems
Michaels
Campbell
Hardy
Weems
Trone man Elmer Hicks killed by hit and run car near Tablers
Elmer Lee Hicks 36 of Martinsburg was struck and killed near Tablers Berkeley county by a Ford sedan that fled the scene. Doyle Masters 22 of Inwood is jailed on murder charges after confessing to the Martinsburg Police. Hicks left a wife and three children after attending a reunion at High View with relatives.
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Elmer Lee Hicks
George R. Hicks
Trone
Frederick County
Martinsburg
W. Va
Tablers
Berkeley County
Hicks
West Virginia
Doyle Masters
Inwood
Masters
Huff
Reunion
James Irwin
Martinsburgh
William Seldon
High View
Cole
Virginia
Mildred
Elwood
Stolen 1924 Chevrolet Not Yet Recovered
No trace of H E Luns ford's Chevrolet touring car, a 1924 model with Virginia license 102 249, stolen from in front of his residence last week in this city. Read Moling and Seal New Merchandise ad on 7th page.
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H.E. Lunsford
Virginia
Bomb damages UC Berkeley bacteriology building
A bomb exploded last night on the University of California campus in Berkeley. It shattered windows and damaged the front of the bacteriology building. the device appeared to be a small can filled with a mixture of black powder and dirt.
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Berkeley
Cal
Bacteriology
University of California
Carling Plane Returns From London Flight Storm
The Sir John Carling monoplane, piloted by Capt. Terry Tully and Lieut. James Medcalf, left for London England at 5 50 am but turned back after encountering a heavy rainstorm south of Oakville. They landed at the starting point around 11 am due to severe weather conditions over Lake Ontario.
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Associated Press
London
Ont
Sir John Carling
England
Oakville
Terry Tully
James Medcalf
Lake Ontarion
Toronto
Apples Blown From Nova Scotia Orchards In Strong Storm
A Canadian storm blew off about 200000 barrels of apples from Nova Scotia orchards. Damage to orchard and field crops was estimated around 1500000 dollars, with full details expected in days. The loss will further reduce North American apple crops this fall.
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Nova Scotia
Universal Service
Boston
St. Johns
Associated Press
North America
Heavy guard placed around Leviathan liner at Southampton
A police guard of about 60 was stationed around the United States liner Leviathan at her Southampton pier to prevent any untoward incident linked to the Sacco Vanzetti case. Only authorized persons may approach or board as the ship prepares to sail westward tomorrow.
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Associated Press
Southampton
Eng
United States
Bandits Hold Up Train East of Tokyo
London dispatch says bold bandits stopped a train east of Tokyo over the weekend. The crew was fired upon and fifty passengers were captured and held for ransom. Special trains with troops are being sent to the area.
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Tokyo
London
Evening News
Japan
Four Hurt in Grenfell Ship Explosion in Sydney Harbor
Four people were hospitalized in Sydney Nova Scotia after the Grenfell mission supply ship Marabal exploded in the harbor. Injured include Miss Houghtling of Chicago Miss Pier of Boston mission workers and the ship’s steward and second engineer.
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Sydney Harbor
Associated Press
Sydney
N.S
Grenfell Mission
Miss Houghtling
Chicago
Miss Pier
Boston
Two Army Flyers Believed Held By Mexican Bandits
Friends in San Antonio believe two Army aviators Capt. Cc H Reynolds and Staff Sergeant Gus Newland from Fort Sam Houston were captured by Mexicans. A Marfa telegram said they were held at Cadopiedra near Ruizgofa with no plane damage and talks of release negotiations at Ojinaga.
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Associated Press
San Antonio
Texas
Cc. H. Reynolds
Gus Newland
Fort Sam Houston
Phoenix
Ariz
Alfred Menard
Reynolds
Marfa
Cadopiedra
Ruizgofa
Babcock
Ojinaga
Charles Douglas
Henry Williams
Menard
Lace Curtains and Rugs Laundried at Winchester Steam Laundry
Lace curtains and rugs can be laundered at the Winchester Steam Laundry. Phone 28.
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Winchester
Mother Dies Trying to Save Sons in Fort Humphreys Barn Fire
Florence Roberts and her two young sons, Richard and Robert, perished in a fire at a Fort Humphreys area barn after the children allegedly started a blaze with matches. Mrs. Roberts, severely burned, died later in Alexandria Hospital. her husband A Harmon Roberts was away in Washington. Harry Light, a Rest-area farmer, traveled to Alexandria to comfort his sister. Neighbors and Fort Humphreys fire units fought the blaze, tearing down outhouses to stop spread.
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Harry Light
Alexandria
A. H. Roberts
Winchester
Fort Humphreys
Theother
North Brago Free
Alexander R. Williams
Ling
Fort Hum Reys
Roberts
Powerse
Ceery Light
Rest
Gon Light
Berkeley County
Roberta
Robert Ee Berts
Alexandria Hospital
Florence Roberts
Richard
United States
Clapp
A. Harmon Roberts
Washington
Robert
North Loudoun Street Closed Tonight for Children’s Contests
North Loudoun Street between Rose Cowen and Piccadilly will be closed to all vehicles from 5 to 10 this evening. The roadway is turned over to children for their contests and the public is invited to watch.
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Winchester
Playground Association
North Loudoun Street
Loudoun Street
Betwen Rosecowen
Piccadilly Streets
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Apple
Witchita, Kan
New Foundland
Fair Grounds
Pel
Pride of Detroit
Lions and Elks
Legion Vanguard
France
American Legion
Conventionaires
Cherbourg
International Newasreel
Kansas City
Saratoga
Perry
N. Loudoun St
West Va
U. of California
Carling
Storm
North Loudoun St
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