Oranda Brevities: Local Visits and Travel Notes
GROSS ROADS Virginia August 31 Mr J Lochstampfer and grandson Pnest Caroles near Baltimore spent days with Mr and Mrs V Carpenter. They returned home with Carpenter and family who will visit Baltimore. Lochstampfer visited his brother John Lochstampfer at Cedar Creek. Mr and Mrs J H Coryell of Wash spent Sunday with Mrs Coryell's mother Mrs Sallie Oates near New Bridge. Mr Stickles filled his regular appointment at Pleasant Grove Sun morning. Grace White attended the Osen Institute at Romney. W W Hicks and family spent Monday with his sister Mrs Plinton Sirbaugh at Points West Virginia.
Martinsburg man charged with refusing to aid arrest
A Berkeley county man Roger Brown who runs a Darkesville filling station and dance pavilion was charged with refusing to assist in arresting four Virginia men for illegal liquor possession. His trial is set for September 5 before Justice H. Baker. Constable Joe Kane said Brown refused to help or even allow deputies to take the prisoners to Martinsburg jail.
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Martinsburg
Roger Brown
Darkessville
Berkeley County
Cer
H. Baker
Joe Kane
Kane
Brown
Virinia
Table
Fight at Oak Grove Park Ends in Fines
A crowd of Chester residents gathered at Oak Grove on the Northwestern Grade near Hogue Creek last Saturday and fought. County Justice Tavenner fined six disturbers 15.25 dollars each or sixty days in jail. Those fined were Pearl Burke Dal Burke Andrew Burke Ila Brooks Ola Strange and Graham Robinson. Park noted as patronized by colored people.
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Chester
Oak Grove
Hogue Creek
Justice Tavenner
Pearl Burke
Daly Burke
Andrew Burke
Ila Brooks
Ola, Strange
Graham Robinson
Park
Field Stones Useful in Walls and Footings
Concrete foundations can be cheapened by mixing in field stones. Do not crowd stones in forms. insert soaked stones between layers of concrete, ensuring they do not touch. Alternate layers of concrete and stones for structure.
Larkspur Poisoning Causes Big Cattle Losses
U S Department of Agriculture says larkspur poisoning drives heavy cattle losses on western ranges and smaller losses in the East. Prevention hinges on keeping cattle away from flowering plants until seeds form. Ranchers use riders or drift fences to keep cattle from infested areas. larkspur can be destroyed by grubbing to eight inches deep.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Enemies Close In On Cousin John In Hidden Plot
A tense scene unfolds as Cousin John reveals a secret bag for Veronica Seabroke and plans a nocturnal escape. Grenofen confronts a moving hedge lookout while a note warns of danger at the old house. A pistol appears and a violent rush signals imminent trouble.
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John
Escallonia
Cousin John
Pell
Laxton
Veronica
Seabroke
Woodcot
Miss Seabroke
Blackwater
Wm. Morrow Co
Hoover Tightens Grip on Republican Party Machinery
After six months in the White House President Hoover is tightening control of party operations as the 1930 by elections loom. Huston will become Republican National Committee member from Georgia, replacing Hubert Work who retires. Hoover influences also reach the Senate campaign with Moses heading the Republican Senatorial Campaign Committee and Dawson named executive secretary to liaison three committees.
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Washington
White House
Hoover
Republican Party
Claudius H. Huston
Tennessee
Republican National Committee
Cretain
Georgia
Huston
Hubert Work
National Committee
Work
Coolidge
Blong
George H. Moses
New Hampshire
Paign Committee
Moses
Charles A. Dawson
Congress
National Executive Committee
Dawson
Dr. Work
Senate
Valley to Capital Route Gets State Low Bid
The Starkweather Construction Company of Crozet Virginia was the low bidder on the Purcellville to Round Hill road project part of state route 654. The route links the Valley of Virginia with Washington via Winchester Berryville Bluemont Round Hill Purcellville Hamilton Leesburg Dranesville and Tyson’s Corner. Construction on Purcellville to Round Hill and the section east of Leesburg toward Broad Run bridge will begin soon as the route is added to the state system.
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State Highway Commission
Starkweather Construction Company
Crozet
Purcellville
Round Hill
Valley of Virginia
Washington
Winchester
Berryville
Bluemont
Hamilton
Leesburg
Dranesville
Tyson’s Corner
National Capital
Highway Department
Robert N. Harper
Broad Run Bridge
Colonels Harper
Board Run Bridge
John Mann M. E. Church Colored Service Preview
The John Mann M. E. Church Colored on East Cork Street invites the public to a full day of services led by Rev. Horace A. Johnson. Sunday includes 10 am church school 11 am sermon with new members reception 8 pm sacrament and special choir music. Trustees meet Monday night.
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John Mann
M. E
East Cork Street
Horace A. Johnson
West Virginia interests plan Massanutten resort hotel
Woodstook reports back of options on 450 acres near Massanutten mountains two miles south of Edinburg for a million dollar tourist development. Mount Royal Development Co plans a 200 room hotel golf course lake bathing beach power plant and bridle paths. Prospective site lowers travel barriers with easy eastern city access near the Valley Pike.
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Woodstock
Massanutten Mountains
Edinburg
Kenner B. Stephenson
J. D. Folwell
H. A. Faulkner
Parksburg
W. Va
Shenandoah River
Shenandoah National Forest Reserve
Harrison and Harrison
Winchester
Mount Royal Development Company
Virginia
Valley Pike
Nts
Reward offered for trespass and theft at Henry orchard
We will pay a 25.00 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of anyone seen trespassing or stealing apples from the late R. M. Henry orchard south of town. Emmett L. Henry. Phone 442-w.
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R. M. Henry
Emmett L. Henry
New Civil War Road Opens in Petersburg National Park
Petersburg Virginia Aug 29 A new highway will give motorists access to the breastworks and tunnels of the Grants and Lee siege, marking the completion of a restored Civil War battlefield route. The road will run between dugouts and mine tunnels, with the Crater area highlighted for visitors as the park opens portions to the public.
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Associated Press
Petersburg
Petersburg National Military Park
Grant
Lee
Congress
Coolidge
Man’s ‘Land
Ignere
Aes
Seve
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