Park Association set to review 1931 activities and plans
The Park Association announces a Monday night meeting at 8 in the City Council Chamber to present a comprehensive 1931 activity report and outline plans for the year. The group highlights Rouss Spring Park baseball success, playground equipment purchases, a wading pool for hot days, and use of the park for Winchester Semi-Professional football.
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Park Association
eThe Park Association
Rouss Spring Park
Winchester
New Spring Park
Rouss Springs Park
Parks Association
Ortson
Army Navy Tilt Draws Massive Crowds At Yankee Stadium
New York reports 75 000 spectators expected for the Army Navy game at Yankee Stadium with another estimate suggesting up to 175 000 in attendance amid rain threats. The event features military pomp, charity proceeds from a USA service event, and notable figures. Prices and expenses noted with proceeds to charity total about 350 000 dollars.
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New York
Army Corps
Regiment of Midshipmen
Sam
Yankee Stadium
D of
Gray Corps
Midshipmen
Annapolis
Cadet Corps
West Point
Braves Trade Richbourg To Chicago Cubs
Boston Braves announce the sale of Lance Richbourg outfielder to the Chicago Cubs. Terms not announced but indicate a two team exchange. Richbourg from Crestview Florida oldest service member with 97 games and .287 batting last season.
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Boston
Boston Braves
Lance Richbourg
Chicago Cubs
Richbourg
Crestview
Fla
Raves
Milwaukee
Winchester Man Receives Patent For Grading Machine
The Associated Press reports five Virginians were awarded patents. Allen H. McIntyre of Winchester received a patent for a fruit edging grading device assigned to F. B. Pease Co. Norfolk’s David O. Ford patented a condiment container with major assignees. Cherrydale’s George F. D. Rollings earned a motion picture machine patent. Richmond’s Walter P. Kidd patented a hot water furnace coil. Staunton’s Harvey Miller and Danville’s Philip X. Rice patented a train control system assigned to Miller Train Control Corp.
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Associated Press
Washington
United States Patent Office
Allen H. McIntyre
Winchester
F. B. Pease ,Co
Rochester
N. Y
David O. Ford
Norfolk
A. C. Hare
Daisy H. Cornette
George F. D. Rollings
Cherrydale
Walter P. Kidd
Richmond
Harvey Miller
Staunton
Philip X. Rice
Danville, Il
Miller Train Control Corporation
Loudoun County Reports Balanced Budget for Year End
The annual statement of Treasurer A. B. Richard shows Loudoun County ended the fiscal year June 30 within income limits. Total income was 68 300.56 with 65 349 from the levy and 2 950.56 from capitation taxes. Disbursements totaled 57 342.94 leaving a balance near 10 000 in the treasury.
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Loudoun County
A. B. Richard
Schwartz Will Play On East West
Chicago December 12 Notre Dame star Schwartz and teammate Russell have accepted East West squad selections for the Shriners benefit game in San Francisco on New Year’s Day. The Midwest players join Eastern picks to form the East West team coached by Dick Hanley.
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Chicago
Marchmont Schwartz
Notre Dame
An Wen
Isc Mn
San Francisco
Dick Hanley
Andy Kerr
Colgate
Schwartz
Purvis
Purdue
Rebholz
Wisconsin
Russell
Northwestern
Hewitt
Michigan
Marvis
Hoffman
Engebretsen
Haubrich
Ohio State
Miller
Teeter
Minnesota
Community Notes From Oranda and Nearby Areas
Local families gather for visits with Middletown and Martinsburg connections. Movements include Funk, Coles, Richardson, Keener, Powers, Brumback, and Sapp departures and guests across Oranda, Waterlick, Staunton, Washington, and Berryville as Christmas plans form. Prohibition forecasts by George Bernard Shawn are noted alongside a remark about a famed boxing pick.
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Oranda
Walter Edmondson
Carson
Middletown
Russell Edmondson
Russell Funk
M. M. Orndorff
Waterlick
Fred C. Coles
Baltimore
W. E. Richardson
Wall Street
Emma _ Richardson
Lillie Keener
Staunton
J. T. Powers
Johnh. Wilson
Curtis Powers
Martinsburg
W. Va
Lee Brumback
Mattie Brumback
Opequon
J. M. Brumback
Ruby Stickley
Washington
F. B. Sapp
Grafton
Jesse Mowrey
Mr. Sapp
Eliza Brown
Berryville
Arthur Jenkins
James Saum
Fred Saum
Florida
Edna Carroll
G. L. Keener
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Loudoun
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Dempsey
Loudoun St
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R. J. Scott
AndRews
Moe Marrone
Cty
Solomon Andrews
Perta Amboy, Ny
Zeppelin
Ake Fiest
Dr.andrews
44& Fiest Aerial Navigation Company
Central Press Association, Inc
Crisfield Oysters
G. O. Snapp
Winchester Furniture CO
South Main Street
Willys
Whippet Coach Black
Transportatio
C. B. Organ
Willys Dealer
Braddock ST
Ind Ae
Margaret L. Hodgson
Radio
RCA Victor
John S. Solfnberger
N. Main St
L. J. Hook
Chrysler and Plymouth
S. Loudoun Street
Buick
Texas
H. W. Ebert
Goodrich
Aes
Silvertowns
Cammer Tire Company
Braddock
Ford Tudor
Bickers Motor Company
Ford
Post Office
C. I. Brumback
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