Public Building Program Rapidly Aimed at Rapidan
Washington reports a rapid public building program plan tied to a drought relief discussion at Rapidan with President Hoover, Perry K. Smith, and John W. Philip to accelerate construction without expanding the federal budget. Virginia drought notes include $200000 for seed and fertilizer loans and guidance from the Agriculture Department to assist fall pasture crops, with Byrd of the drought relief commission coordinating.
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Associated Press
Washington
Mt In General
Hoover Ne
S Mountain Lodge
Rapidan River Re
Perry K. Th
John W. Philip
Secre- Hyde
State Relief Committee
Joseph R. Beck
Department of Agriculture
Harry F. Byrd
Drought Relief Commission
Warburton
Byrd
Mountain Raked for the Slayer of Two Officers
An armed posse hunted Ray Sutherland near Marcola Oregon after a gun battle left Eugene officer Oscar Duley dead and Deputy Joe Landen killed. The elder Sutherland, 67, is believed wounded. his son Baude, 20, was arrested in the Sutherlands’ home as the search continued.
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Associated Press
Eugene
Ore
Marcola
Ray Sutherland
Oscar Duley
Joe Landen
Sutherland
Daley
Baude Sutherland
Duley
John Carlyle
Lee Brown
Rodney Roach
Immense Crowds Flock to County Fair Boxing Show
Immense crowds packed the W Fair Grounds for a boxing card at the county fair. Early bouts featured Babe DeMottes KOing Bert Miller, Jennings Myers edging Tad Lewis, and Gunboat Smith defeating Red Keller. The main six round draw between Furpo Sherman and Battling John Schaeffer drew applause, plus a three two minute round battle royal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Babe” DeMottes
Bert Miller
Babe DeMottes
Miller
Jennings Myers
Tad Lewis
Lewis
Smith
Red” Keler
Red
Furpo” Sherman
John Schaeffer
Aghout
Fair Grounds
Clif Thomas
Burns Walker
Joe Jackson
Henry Jackson
Smoky Hush
Danny Myers
William Schmidt
Pinckney Arthur
Sirbaugh
Mike Reese
New York City
Aan
E. C. Stuart
Money Lost By Miss Steele Found On North Braddock
Miss Julia Steele reported she dropped an envelope with money on the way to a local bank. The amount was smaller than earlier reports indicated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Julia Steele
North Braddock Street
Miss Steele
For Sale Wood and Kindling by Glaze and Bro
Advertisement: wood and kindling for sale at two dollars and fifty cents per load. Glaze and Bro offer bundles suitable for heating and cooking.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glaize & Bro
Winchester City Council Holds Special Session
The Winchester City Council met in a special session to address unfinished business before terms expire and to reorganize in September. Retiring members Dellinger Hable and Henry were honored for their service while John B. Eddy seeks an assistant for real estate reassessment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messrs. W. W. Dellinger
H. H. Hable
J. H. Henry
Harper
John B. Eddy
Page
Sale
Henry
Hable
Richmond
Winchester
City
Union Services Sunday Night in Church of Christ
The fifth and last union service of August will be at 8 o clock next Lord s day evening in the Church of Christ. The devotional part will be led by Rev W L Dudley with most city ministers participating. Rev Norris A Lineweaver of Market Street Methodist Episcopal Church will preach the sermon. Everyone is invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church of Christ
Ministerial Association
W. L. Dudley
Norris A. Lineweaver
Market, Street Methodist Episcopal Church
For Sale 250 Frying Chickens at Valley Pike
For sale 250 chickens suitable for frying. Apply 1547 Valley Pike. Local notice recalls sale details with location and contact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Valley Pike
Valley
Five Dollar Friday Cash Prize Golf at Valley Pike Links
Friday evenings at 10 o clock offer a five dollar cash prize at Jennie aes Golf Links Valley. The notice lists dates August 15 and 22 29 with 1p at the course and mentions Pike as location.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jennie Aes Golf Links Valley
Pike
Lindberghs Attend Chicago Air Races Amid Crowds
At Chicago National Air Races Col and Mrs Charles Lindbergh drew 40,000 spectators with arrivals from Indianapolis. They planned no flying in the events, while Capt Hawks and Lloyd O'Donnell competed. Lindbergh confirmed his West-East record stands and spoke of his baby Charles Augustus Jr.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Buffalo
Wolfgang von Gronau
Niagara River
von Gronau
Germany
North Beach
Indianapolis
Lindbergh
Jimmy Doolittle
Lindberghs
Maj. R. W. Echroder
Cal
Detroit
Lloyd O'Donnell
Long Beach
Col
Railroad Bus Collision at Gore Crossing
A motor bus of the Winchester and Wardensville Railroad collided this morning at about 7 30 with a truck loaded with bridge timbers and railroad ties at the Gore crossing. The bus was badly damaged while the truck sustained minor injuries. No one was hurt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester
Wardensville
Gore Crossing
Auction sale for household furniture at 47 South Market St
An auction sale of household furniture including a Ras range will be held Saturday August 30 at 1 o clock at 47 South Market Street. Auctioneer notes payment and pickup terms for interested bidders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Market St
Eventually B and C Bread
A brief note lists products labeled Eventually B and C Bread with an archival reference. The line item appears as a catalog snippet or ad fragment from the periodical. No additional context or details are provided in the readable text.
Six Antique Adams Chairs For Sale In Welltown
Daniel Metz advertises six genuine Adams chairs in perfect condition for viewing in Welltown. Contact details not fully clear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adams
Many Merchants Close For Labor Day In Winchester
Labor Day observances affect Winchester with many shops closing Monday for the holiday. The Friendship Fire Company picnic at Fisher's Hill draws crowds, with bus service from the George Washington Hotel and ample parking at the grounds. Several merchants listed will close, including Jones Brothers, J S Patterson, F W Woolworth, J C Penney, Great Atlantic and Pacific Tea, and others.
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Winchester
Friendship Fire Company
Fisher's Hill
Fishers Hill
Busse
George Washington Hotel
Er’s Hill
Jones Brothers
J. S. Patterson
J. F. Kremer and Brother
Montgomery Ward and Company
John 8. Solenberger
J. C. Penney Company
M. B. Clowe
National Sales Company
Bott’s Boot Shoppe
Sample
Great Atlantic and Pacific Tea Company
Wender’s
C. R. Grubbs,Co
Sw. Ramsburg
Frank Sy Louis Secnes Miller
Come Wieder Furniture Company
Hamman’s
George W. Keller, Brown's, Meat Market
B. W. Largent
A. R. Loy
T. J. Cooper and Sons
Anderson's Meat Market
The
Evening Star
Death Comes 10 Mrs Harman At Home In County
Mrs. Margaret R. Harman died at 3 o clock this morning at Clearbrook after a long illness. She was 68 and survived by her husband Jacob Harman and eight children, four sons and four daughters, plus four brothers and four sisters. Funeral services will be held Sunday at 3 30 in the United Brethren Church on North Braddock street with Rev. C J Racey officiating. interment in Mount Hebron Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret R. Harman
Jacob Harman
N. W. Harman
Clearbrook
Harman
Frank and
Jane Carper Anderson
Frederick County
United Brethren Church
Red Bud
Fannie Fidler
Susie Spurr
Washington, D. C
William
Walter
Charles
John Anderson
Gertrude Fuller
Georgenna Keller
Winchester
Rosella Carper
Fannie Swartz
Inwood
W. Va
North Braddock Street
C. J. Racey
Mount Hebron Cemetery
The Star Not Published Monday on Labor Day
The Star will not publish on Monday September 1st in observance of Labor Day. The Evening Star notes the holiday schedule and will resume regular publication after the holiday.
Miss Peyton Wins Beauty Contest at Winchester Fair
The 1930 Winchester Fair featured four contests drawing large crowds. Middletown High School won the boys judging contest with team members Ashley Brumback Taylor Foxx and Ralph Lamb led by coach R A Wall. Miss Madeline Peyton, a brunette from the Glen Burnie estate, claimed the Miss Winchester Fair title and beauty box.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester
Middletown
Stephens City
Handley, Boyce
Berryville
Front Royal
New Market
Mount Jackson
Strasburg
Woodstock
Ashley Brumback
Taylor Foxx
Ralph Lamb
Brumback
R. A. Wall
Wright
Stephe City
Stephens City High School
Future Farmers of Virginia
Marshall Ashby
Stephenson
William E. Smith
Gore
Winchester Fair
Elizabeth Arden
Baker's Drug Store
Madeline Peyton
Glen Burnie
Town
City argues over ownership of land along railroad right of way
Winchester officials debated a 50 by 600 foot strip claimed by the city under an Equity Improvement Company deed reserved for a street. The Pennsylvania Railroad has used the land for over 30 years and the matter was referred to the street committee for investigation and report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester
Pennsylvania Railroad
J. H. Henry
Stewart Street
Henry
Old Equity Improvement Company
Equity Company
Mr. Henry
Shenandoah Valley Academy
Equity Improvement Company
Afare
Street Committee
Show For Town Clock by Winchester Thespians 1820
A framed hand bill from October 3, 1820, notes Winchester Thespian Society’s benefit at the old market house on North Cameron Street to fund a town clock. The announcements stress modesty, good music by the Winchester Band, and a ban on backstage access and cigar smoking.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. T. Jones and Company
Loudoun Street
Winchester
Winchester Thespian Society
North Cameron Street
City Hall
Thespian Society
Thespians
For Lease Packing House at Glaize and Hurst
Commercial packing house facility for lease fully equipped located at the intersection of Glaize and Hurst. Property includes complete setup suitable for processing and storage. Lease terms to be arranged with the owner.
Augusta County Tax Cut Aids Drought Farmers
Augusta County Board of Supervisors approved a ten percent tax reduction for farms in the county to ease drought losses. The move saves taxpayers about 45 000 while shifting the burden onto the county budget, with endorsements from the county treasurer and state officials. The plan aims to help farmers cover winter costs as crop losses from the drought persist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Star
Staunton
Augusta County Board of Supervisors
Augusta County
Tarmee
Board of Supervisors
Commonwealth
F. T. Prufer
White woman in custody on charge of illegal liquor
Robert Martin of Middleburg Virginia was fined and sentenced to three months on the road for possessing 642 pints of liquor found during a raid at the fairgrounds. He accused his employer Mrs Mary Ball of Leesburg of double crossing him and said she supplied the moonshine. Ball was arrested on illegal possession with $500 bail and denies the charge. A jockey named Kenneth Lambert was also arrested, acquitted on the liquor charge, then re-arrested for perjury.
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Robert Martin
Middleburg
Mary Ball
Leesburg
Martin
Kenneth Lambert
Cline
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Middletown School
George C. Wright
Gilbert DeHaven
Summit Point
Harvey Fishpaw
Fox Movietone News
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Pathe News
William S. Huyett
Rest
H. Braithwaite
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