Record crowd at Winchester fair night of boxing and auto races
A Winchester fair report says a record Thursday night crowd enjoyed four automobile races and a string of boxing bouts. The program featured amateur and professional action, a fence crash, and lively crowd participation despite dreary weather.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cara
Danny Myers
Pepae
Tony Farrie
Nick Carter
Farrie
Carter
Jerry Johnny Myers
Ins Prien
Tal E
Miller
Kunkleman
Don
Tuffy
Smoky” Weaver
Weaver
Jennings Myers
Tad” Lewis
Lewis
Myers
Buck” Weaver
Mike” Farrie
Local drought relief committee formed with Richmond base
The State Drought Relief Commission names a local committee led by Russell Cather in Richmond to coordinate freight reduction applications for livestock feed. W R Legge and others, plus a Red Cross representative to be named soon, will join. A national plan is awaited before concrete relief actions begin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Drought Relief Commission
Richmond
Russell Cather
W. R. Legge
H. B. Mel Cormac
Ray Robinson
Re G. Hardy
J. H. Yost
John I Sloat
Charles J. Summers
Red Cross
R. Legge
Paannieerai
Auinuvensios
Handley Schools
Legge
State Commission
Hyde
United States Department of Agriculture
Washington
Republicans Debating Senate Candidate in Virginia Convention
Virginia Republicans opened a convention in Roanoke to decide whether to field a candidate for the U.S. Senate as five congressional races were set and two more districts prepared for nominations. Sentiment split with a strong faction favoring no action, leaving the party free to back Carter Glass or independent hopeful Cloyd Byars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Roanoke
Virginia Republicans
United States Senate
Senate
United States
Carter Glass
Cloyd Byars
Arlington
Wilmer Named Deputy Commissioner of Internal Revenue
Washington reports the appointment of Joseph Carlyle Wilmer as deputy commissioner in charge of the income tax unit. Wilmer, Maryland native, comes from the Baltimore division and succeeds Burnet, who moved up to commissioner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington
Joseph Carlyle Wilmer
Internal Revenue
Burnet
Wilmer
Maryland
Baltimore
Set For Ocean Hop By Russell Boardman From Boston
Associated Press photo Russell Boardman the Boston aviator plans a flight to Europe and return next month outlining an ocean hop that showcases early transatlantic flight efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Russell Boardman
Boston
Europe
New York State On Track To Winchester Wholesale Rally
New York State shows momentum toward a Winchester wholesale project with industry groups pushing for rapid development and investment signals. Officials anticipate a major market impact as negotiations continue with key suppliers and retailers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York State
Winchester
Olesale Grocery
Turfwoman and jockey face trial Saturday
Mrs Ball and Kenneth Lambert of Leesburg Virginia posted bail after police court set September 6 for their trials on liquor possession and perjury charges. Robert Frosty Martin remains jailed for three months after a conviction for illegal possession of liquor following a raid at Winchester Fair stalls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saw Ball
Kenneth Lambert
Leesburg
Robert “Frosty” Martin
Middleburg
Winchester Fair
Martin
Lambert
Weems
Ball
Woman Bank Cashier Robbed of $3200 Payroll
In Watertown Wisconsin two men abducted Flora Hertel cashier for Brandt Cashier Company and seized a $3200 payroll on the way from the Bank of Watertown to the factory office. They forced her into a car, then released her at Ixonia after the robbery. She reported no injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Watertown
Wis
Flora Hertel
Brandt Cashier Company
Bank of Watertown
Ixonia
Lawyer Ends Life In a Cell With Glycerin
A. D. Payne Amarillo attorney who confessed to slaying his wife by an explosion died by nitroglycerin self destruction in jail. He had been indicted for first degree murder after a dynamite bomb wrecked the family car June 12 injuring his eleven year old son.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawyer
Associated Press
Amarilo
Tex
A. D. Payne
Payne
Wanted electricians and helpers for Winchester Electric
Help wanted brief for Winchester Electric Construction at 111 South Loudoun Street seeks several first class electricians and helpers. Prior experience preferred. Apply in person at the office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester Electric Constr
S. Loudoun St
For Sale Six Antique Adams Chairs in Perfect Condition
Six antique Adams chairs offered in perfect condition. Viewable at aene on Welltown bike. Daniel lp 1t.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aene
Welltown
Daniel
Hunting Season Opens Monday in This County
With the drought making woods tinder dry, hunting season for squirrels starts Monday. Game Warden F W Pingley urges care with fire and notes hunting trespass laws requiring written consent to hunt on private land. Violations can bring fines up to 100 dollars or 30 days in jail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. W. Pingley
Cvence
Giles, Craig, Bland
Bath
Alleghany
Highland
Rockingham County
Motor Vehicle Officer Hurt In Exploding Tire Incident
State Traffic Officer Maynard Bayliss suffered severe lacerations and bruises after his motorcycle tire exploded while en route to a car crash near Double Tollgate. Traveling at 40 mph, the tire wedged in the fork and the bike sprang four feet, flinging him thirty feet to the road where his hands and knee were injured before he flagged a passing car to finish.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maynard Bayliss
Double Tollgate
Mr. Bayliss
North End Golf Course to Award Special Prizes on Labor Day
Managers announce special prizes for Labor Day at the North End Golf Course. The course opens at 1 p.m. Monday and stays open until late. It has drawn many players and spectators with good order reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North End
Special Attention Labor Day Publishing Notice
The Star will not be published on Monday September 1 due to Labor Day. The Evening Star notes a one day publication pause.
Crystal gazer slain by dark assailant in Chicago studio
Christ Vallos a crystal gazer was stabbed and shot in his Gilpin Place studio after confrontations with a mysterious dark man. Police reconstruct a deadly attack at 3 am as Vallos fled through an adjoining room then leaped from a second story window. He was found gravely wounded, dying from stab wounds in the body.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Chicago
Christ Vallos
Gilpin Place
Vallos
Fred Palumbro
Gun Battle Kills Officer in Rum Bust Near Altes
Vernon Robison 28 and brother George 30 confessed to officers that they opened fire after a truck carrying a liquor still was seized. Deputy Sheriff Elmer L. Carter was killed and Joe Whitt was wounded. George Robison is critically wounded. Ernest Jackson is being sought. The truck gear was found at Buck Robison’s home.
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Associated Press
Altes
Okla
Vernon Robison
George
Here
Vernon Robfion
Elmer L. Carter
Joe Whitt
State Reformatory
Granite
Frederick
Ernest Jackson
Vernon Texas
Carter
Whitt
Buck Robison
September meeting moved to September eighth
South End Hose Company postpones the regular September meeting one week to Monday September 8 due to the holiday and firemen’s picnic. Also a rental listing for an apartment suitable for two families from J. H. Henry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South End Hose Company
J. H. Henry
Virginia Loan & Thrift Corporation Holiday Schedule
Legal holiday notice indicates the Virginia Loan and Thrift Corporation will be closed Monday and will open Saturday evenings from 7 to 9 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia
Loan & Thrift
Sp-It) Corporation
Charm en Named to Give Reduced Freight Rates
Clarke and Frederick county farmers may apply for reduced freight on incoming feed and water and outgoing livestock to other pastures. The Interstate Commerce Commission granted about half of the regular tariff, though not for shipments to market. Fertilizer is excluded, but chemical companies seek similar reductions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarke
Frederick County
Dowell J. Howard
Boyce — Agricult School
Clarke County
Wallace
Interstate Commerce Commission
Corn Canning Output Cut by Prolonged Drought in Maryland
In Ridgeley Maryland on August 30 canners report finishing 15 000 cases of corn from an intended 75 000. Drought reduced the harvest though recent showers improved quality and value remains high. Tomatoes and Lima beans show normal yields.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Ridgeley
Rights Offered By Leguia Are Now Suspended
Lima August 30 The new Peruvian government that took over from an eleven year dictatorship has suspended the constitutional articles dealing with public rights offered by the Leguia administration. The junta continues to purge Leguia appointees and reorganize the government. A long standing law banning weekend alcohol sales remains in effect under the Lima prefect.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Lima
Leguia
Night Tennis at Appleway Playground Free Play
Free tennis sessions at Appleway Playground continue until further notice. Racquets and balls are provided and children are invited to play on the Merry-Whirl. Come one and all and make yourselves at home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Appleway
Bohrer Death Follows Major Bladder Surgery
Adam H. Bohrer of DeHaven died after an operation at King's Daughters Hospital Martinsburg West Virginia for a bladder obstruction. A bladder stone weighing about a pound was removed. Bohrer aged 63 previously lived near DeHaven attended Chesnut Grove Church and is survived by his widow Marie DeHaven six children and two sisters.
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Adam H. Bohrer
DeHaven
King’s Daughters’ Hospital
Martinsburg
W. Va
Beulah Bohrer
Inwood
Chesnut Grove
Prederick County
J. R. Collis
Pikeside
Inwood A. B
Bohrer
Martin and
Duff
Martinsburg Journal
Thomas
Sarah Bohrer
Esnut Grove
Frede
County
Marie DeHaven
Cecil Bohrer
Eva Bohrer
Elsie Bohrer
Rosie
Joseph Bohrer
Shanghai
Fannie Clark
White Hall
Elizabeth Brannon
Scattered Rains Start Week in Atlantic States
Weather outlook for the North and Middle Atlantic States shows scattered light showers Monday and more general rain by Thursday with moderate temperatures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
North
Middle Atlantic
Woman Admits Slaying Husband After a Quarrel
Grey Bull Wyoming August 30 authorities obtained a confession from Mrs Charles Fitzmaurice that she killed her husband the postmaster last Sunday morning after a quarrel over alleged intimacies with other women. She said she fired two shots and carried his body several miles outside the city where she dumped it in the grass. The next day she visited the post office to inquire about him to avert suspicion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Grey Bull
Wyo
Charles Fitzmaurice
Thomas McKinney
James A Marsh Seeks Democratic Senate Nomination in Colorado
James A Marsh announces candidacy for the Democratic nomination for the U S Senate in Colorado. He campaigns in the upcoming primary, seeking party support and voter backing across the state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James A. Marsh
United States Senate
Colorado
Playgrounds of City Close for Summer Season
Winchester playgrounds closed last evening after a summer of record attendance amid heat and limited shade. John S. Brown Jr. praised boy scout cooperation and noted that finances for next year will depend on city support. A list of contributors to the playground fund is named.
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Winchester
Soa
John S. Brown, Jr
Tion
Saisors
Glaize
R. Gray Williams
Can Legion Auxiliary
B. B. Jon
Civic League
H. B. Mac
Frank N. Hack
F. E. Son and Company
D. H. Diver
Valley Service
P. T. McFaden
Carter
C. Vernon Eddy
J. 8. Scully, Jr. Mrs. G. W. Kurtz, Lucy F. Kurtz, Elizabeth K. Grim
C. F. Coffman
J. S&s
Winchester Park to host two Sunday baseball games
The Winchester Park Association announced two Sunday games at Rouss Park against the Hoffman Chevrolet club of Hagerstown. The first game starts at 1 30 p m and the second follows. Labor Day features two more games at 10 a m and 3 30 p m with the Mule Skinners of Sharpsburg, Md. Fans are urged to attend to help cover expenses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester Park Association
Rouss Park
Hoffman Chevrolet Club
Hagerstown
Mule Skinners
Sharpsburg
The
Park Association
Appleway Miniature Golf Ad and Barbecue Sandwiches
A brief newspaper notice advertises Appleway miniature golf with all day Sunday access and barbecue sandwiches. It also mentions Winchester Steam with a date reference 4-12-Mon and Wednesday. The text is fragmented and offers limited clear details beyond promotions.
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New York
Taree
Droum
7. R. Gather
Mrs. Ball
Evening Star
Crystal Gazer
Charmen
Frederick and Clarke
MR. Borrer
Association
Winchester Steam
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