Independent Hose Co Formed At Stephens City To Buy A Truck
Citizens of Stephens City organized the Incident Hose Company of Stephens Cay a volunteer fire department and elected R E Ayler principal of the high school as president A Ladies Auxiliary was formed and plans to purchase a fire engine were discussed They secured 1450 in pledges and cash and later reached 1650 with additional contributions seeking 5000 to finance an emergency water supply and fire hall plans include a town water line hydrants a reservoir and an electric pump.
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Stephens City
Incident Hose Company
Stephens Cay
R. E. Ayler
F. Grove White
White
License Deadline Imposed for Operators After Oct 1 1939
State officers report instructions from Major R P Bishop of the Division of Motor Vehicles require all motor vehicle operators to hold valid licenses or official receipts after October 1 1939. Applicants filing after that date must take the official examination and exams will be administered by state government examiners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. P. Bishop
Division of Motor Vehicles
Citizens unite to fund a volunteer fire department
In Stephens City last night residents approved a request for funds to equip a volunteer fire department. The public contributed and reported 1450 dollars with more expected. The town’s cooperative effort is praised as a model for other communities. Hortense Smith suggests the name Apple Tree Street for Wick Street.
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Stephens City
Apple Tree Street
Hortense Smith
Wick Street
Fox Terrier Seeks New Home or Owner
Wanted at once to place a beautiful young female fox terrier described as white with tan spots. She is a very fine dog and needs a good home or owner promptly. Posted 8-29-1p-tf.
Large Corn Height Challenge Across States
Virginia gardener J O J Green promotes a contest between Virginia and Iowa to grow the tallest corn stalks. A 16 to 19 foot stalk from R A Ashley in Stephenson is on display at Green’s home, with two ears on a 9.5 foot base. A Wardensville West Virginia stalk reached 19 feet with one ear. Green has sent details to Iowa officials inviting a challenge and awaits a reply.
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Virginia
Iowa
J. O. J. Green
Green
North Cameron Street
Old Dominion
Frederick County
R. A. Ashley
Stephenson
E. F. Ashley
Winchester
Mayor Barney
Wardensville
W. Va
Miller Hardware Store
Subversive Acts Said To Germans
WARSAW August 29 A new series of subversive acts was blamed on Germans by Poles as reports said 17 killed and 38 injured by a time bomb explosion at Tarnow railway station in southern Poland. The Polish press called Hitler’s terrorism claims lies.
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Warsaw
Tarnow
Poland
Adolf Hitler
Winchester Council Urges Action on Route 50 211 Intersection
Mayor cites poor signage and misleading approach at Route 50 and 211 near Fairfax. Highway Commissioner H G Shirley replies no reason for Winchester complaint though minor work planned. City funds earmarked for signs directing tourists to Winchester.
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C. R. Anderson
H. G. Shirley
Winchester
Pairfax
O. L. Jamison
Clarke
Frederick
Anderson
Shirley
E. Blackburn Moore
House of Delegates
Kenneth Gilpin
Moore
Gilpin
Messrs
AL Shh Lngt Rapeine
Noreeting
Shenandoah Valley
Fairfax
Fairfax Road
Northeast storm batters Rehoboth Beach coast
A severe northeast storm lashed southern Delaware causing beach washouts and the highest sea of the summer. Rehoboth Beach boardwalk area flooded streets, traffic ground to a near standstill, and coastal damage disrupted the area.
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Rehoboth Beach
Del
Delaware
Rehoboth
Japanese fliers await signal for 1000 mile flight
Eight Japanese airmen stranded near Nome Alaska await final weather clearance for a 1000 mile flight to Whitehorse Yukon territory. They travel under goodwill as they brace for an uncertain takeoff amid postwar tensions and harsh conditions.
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Nome
Alaska
Whitehorse
Yukon Territory
War Threat Forces Liverpool Apple Man to Cut Visit
English apple industry figure J. A. Sloan of Liverpool returns to England after two long distance calls from Winchester. He had traveled to the United States to meet industry leaders but will sail from New York tomorrow for home amid fears of a worsening European crisis.
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Liverpool
United States
J. A. Sloan
W. Strong
Victoria Street
Liver
Sloan
New York
Winchester
England
Sations
Germany
Poland
New York City
British And Germans Exchange Historic Notes On Poland Crisis
Berlin optimistic after Hitler hands British ambassador the German reply to the Polish crisis note. Hitler sees potential for conciliatory solutions. London and Berlin may continue negotiations while officials in Berlin report optimism in the wake of Chamberlain’s remarks.
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Louis P. Lochner
Berlin
Adolf Hitler
Nevile Henderson
Hitler
Poland
Germany
Danzig
Joachim von Ribbentrop
Paul Schmidt
Nevile
London
Britain
Farley Kisses Blarney Stone during Ireland Visit
Postmaster General James A. Farley on vacation in Ireland with family visited Blarney Castle in Cork and kissed the Blarney Stone reputed to grant eloquence.
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Cork
Ireland
James A. Farley
Blarney Castle
Blarney
90th Disciples Meeting Opens in Virginia District
The 90th annual convention of the Disciples of Christ in the Valley District opened this afternoon at the Church of Christ in Strasburg Virginia with host pastor Rev. Arthur Wake. Officers include President Fred D. Maphis and others serving as vice president secretary treasurer and department heads. The event will close Thursday and features committees for Young People Bible School and Cradle Roll with several regional clergy leading devotions.
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Disciples of Christ of the Valley District
Frederick
Shenandoah
Rockingham Warren
Page
Church of Christ
Strasburg
Arthur Wake
Fred D. Maphis
C. H. Punk
Winchester
L. D. Piter Winchester
Martha Lee Baldwin Maurertown
Young People’s Department
Marshall Pifer
Hilda G Hisey
Edinburg
George A. Williams
Harrisonburg
Bible School
Ray Wolford
Capon Bridge
Helen Saum
Woodstock
Willimett M Rohr
W. L. Dudley
Winchester Church of Christ
C. H. Funk
International Threat of War Aches Nears Across Europe
Across capitals in Paris Berlin London Moscow Warsaw Rome and Chungking the Associated Press reports a tangle of diplomacy and war readiness. Belgian and Dutch monarchs offer to negotiate while France accepts. Britain signals aid to Poland as Hitler dispatches replies. Soviet delays non aggression pact. Poland resists German demands. Italy eyes Berlin mediation. Chiang Kai shek vows to fight on.
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The
Associated Press
Paris
Foreign Office
France
American underwriters cancel war risk on German Italian ships
Bulletin from New York notes that American marine underwriters cancelled all war risk insurance effective today on German and Italian vessels and shipments to from transshipped or calling at Italian or German ports.
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New York
American Marine
Police Prepare for War in New York Utilities Guard Order
The New York Police Department issued a six page mimeographed wartime order. It assigns guards to power gas water and other utilities and public conveniences to ensure continued operation during emergencies.
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New York
New York Police Department
Americans Flock to Paris Embassy for Passage Home
United States embassy officials report over 2000 registrations from Americans unable to return home. Embassy corridors crowded as hopeful travelers seek passage back to the United States.
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Paris
United States
Morgenthau Sails for Washington from Norway
Henry Morgenthau Jr United States secretary of the treasury boarded the Coast Guard cutter George W Campbell at Bergen to be rushed to Newfoundland for a plane to Washington.
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Bergen
Norway
Henry Morgenthau, Jr
United States
Four Month Traffic Safety Drive Launched in Winchester
The Junior Board of Trade endorsed a four month traffic safety campaign in Winchester and Frederick County. Mayor Dr. Charles R. Anderson praised the effort and urged citizens to curb speeding and reckless driving as over fifty members prepared a three phase program: public education, safety law observance, and recommended improvements and results.
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Junior Board of Trade
Winchester
Frederick County
Board of Trade
Charles R. Anderson
Stranded American Tourists Jam U.S. Consulate in Glasgow
More than 600 American tourists were stranded in Scotland after trans Atlantic passenger sailings were canceled. They crowded the U.S. consulate in Glasgow seeking help to arrange transport home.
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Glasgow
Scotland
United States
Special Guards For Panama Canal Deployed
Pi Orders issued to deploy military units to bolster security at the Panama Canal as vessels pass through the route. Authorities schedule heightened guard measures at Balbao and adjacent zones.
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Panama Canal
Balbao
C. Z
Milimee Te
Agai Pn
British pledge to Poles restated by Chamberlain
London August 29 Prime Minister Chamberlain told the tense cheering House of Commons that Britain has again made plain to Hitler its determination to fulfill obligations to Poland and that the issue of peace or war is still undecided He said Britain will hold fast to its lines and will abate no jot of its resolution He added the entire British fleet is ready to move into position if war breaks out.
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London
Chamberlain
Commons
Britain
Hitler
Poland
House of
Good Offices By Leopold And Wilhelmina
Paris reports France and Britain told King Leopold of Belgium and Queen Wilhelmina of the Netherlands that they would accept their mediation offer in the German Polish crisis. Belgian confirmation notes the sovereigns offered good offices to mediate the European crisis with powers informed through diplomatic channels.
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Paris
France
Britain
Leopold
Belgium
Brussels
Leopold III
Wilhelmina
Netherlands
Germany
Poland
Italy
Leopold II
Nether
Apple Prices Of 1935 Are Cited
United States Department of Agriculture officials say the coming apple crop mirrors 1935 in size and distribution. Prices growers received in 1935 ranged from 95 cents to 1.25 per bushel in the Winchester Martinsburg area, while 1937 bottomed at 70 cents with tops near 90. A smaller crop means 1937 price levels may guide expectations.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Carroll R. Miller
Appalachian Apples, Inc
U. S
Orch
Chamberlain declares final answer to Hitler and unity in policy
The House adjourned this afternoon with opposition leaders united behind Chamberlain's stance to stand with Poland against aggression. He announced Britain had given its final answer to Hitler and awaited his reply, noting no rationing yet needed. The exchange will not be published immediately. A rental notice for a three bedroom house on North Loudoun street asks inquiries starting October first.
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Chamberlain
Poland
Rous s Fire Company to issue uniforms for Harrisonburg trip
Uniform Committee announces issuance of uniforms by Rouss Fire Company in the evening of August 29 30 and 31 for a trip to Harrisonburg.
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Rouss Fire Company
Harrisonburg
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R. E. Aylor
Storm Lashes
Seach
Fuehrer
von Ribbentrop
Sir Nevile
House of Commons
Europe
Farley
Valley District
Moscow
Soviet
Rome
Mussolini
Chungking
Chiang Kai-Shek
China
Bulletins
Morgenthau Sails
Fleet
Leopold and
Bulletin
Apple
Great Britain
Adolph Hitler
Loudoun Street
John Rodman
Evening Star
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