Berryville Horse Show to Feature 29 Classes and Special Yearling Class
Berryville Virginia announces a two day horse show with 29 classes and racing features. Added is a Virginia Horse Breeders Association donated special class for yearlings likely to become hunters. Officials include R Powell Page president and Dr L M Allen director. Entries close August 11 for show classes with various entry fees and prize structures.
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Berryville
A. B. Hummer
R. Powell Page
J. T. Lindsey
J. H. Bell
Messrs. H. C. Wardne
E. A. Lindsey
Ewart Johnston
George H. Burwell
George H. Levi
Frank V. Tilford
Kenneth N. Gilpin
W. L. Bowles
Dr. L. M. Allen
Virginia Horse Breeders’ Association
Virginia
Jefferson County
W. Va
Rice's Music Store Promotes Low Weekly Prices
Follow the one dollar per week promotion at Rice's Music Store with Victrolas and organs selling quickly at unheard of low prices. Ukes offered at fifty cents weekly.
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Rice’s
Winchester buyer seeks apples for storage trade
Daily or bulk apples wanted for storage and sale by R O Fitch a cash buyer located in Winchester. Contact 1072 for deals on early apples, packed or loose.
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Winchester
R. O. Fitch
Heavy Stone Hurtles 400 Yds From Quarry Blast
A six-pound limestone rock from a quarry fell near John Boyd's home at East Germain and South Kent, burying part of the ground and smashing pavement bricks near James Dix's residence. No one was injured. Local residents recalled a Lexington Va incident where a similar rock killed VMI Superintendent Nichols.
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East Germain
South Kent
John Boyd
Boyd
James Dix
Lexington
Nichols
Virginia Military Institute
Argentina Seeks Half divided Apple Containers for Export
Growers in the Winchester district report Argentina plans a new rule requiring all apples to be shipped in barrels or boxes split in half. Each container must be divided, making tight packing nearly impossible. Argentina also requires on arrival inspections and will not recognize U S onion service certificates for shipments.
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Winchester
Ness Trip
New York
L. van Bekkelen
Argentina
America
United Statesti
Chrysler Seeks Relief With 10 Percent Salary Cut
Chrysler Corporation announced a ten per cent pay reduction for all salaried employees including Walter P. Chrysler. The move aims to retrench during the current depression and follows reductions in working hours across the labor force.
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Detroit
Mich
Chrysler Corporation
Chrysler
Walter T. Chrysler
Stampede of Artillery Horses Across Bronx Streets
Artillery horses broke loose after an automobile backfire and galloped through Bronx streets. Children and adults fled for shelter as soldiers and police corralled the team. Mrs D O Massey of White Post was noted as visiting.
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New York
Bronx
D. O. Massey
White Post
Trapshooters Gather for Annual Virginia Meet
More than 100 trapshooters from across Virginia are expected in Richmond for the 1930 state championship at the Richmond Gun Club. Defending champ B Stickley faces rivals such as Arthur Seabright and R G Swain as winners advance to the national meet in Dayton, Ohio. The club provides clear driving directions along the river road to reach the event.
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Star
Richmond
Virginia
Co. B. Stickley
Vaucluse
Stickley
Arthur Seabright
Winchester
R. G. Swain
Roanoke
W. F. Anderson
Gore
G. A. Wright
Marion
Dayton
Ohio
Concert Band Will Render Open Air Program Tonight
The Winchester Concert Band under Professor MclIlwee performs its third open air concert of the season at the Friendship Fire Company yard on East Cork Street starting at 8 o clock. A large audience is hoped for to enjoy music and firemen s party treats.
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Winchester
Professor MclIlwee
Friendship Fire Company
East Cork Street
Byrd
Fall of
Jericho
Millochland
Ritter
Ginter
Breigel
Sullivan
Schutt
Handley Library Closed for Fourth of July
The Handley Library will be closed all day tomorrow for the Fourth of July with a 7:30 p.m. closing time this evening for book borrows. A separate notice lists a sale of household goods, crockery, two cows, two heifers, and one pony at the Casey Farm in Round Hill Loudoun County Virginia starting 10 a.m. on Thursday, July 10.
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Handley Library
Casey Farm
Round Hill
Loudoun County
Car Laundry Service Promises Thorough Clean
Wright Motor Co on N Braddock St offers complete interior and exterior car cleaning with modern equipment. Free pickup and delivery, high pressure greasing, no extra charge. contact 1260 for details.
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Wright Motor Co
N. Braddock St
Notice to creditors of Mollie Evans Janney estate
All persons having claims against Mollie Evans Janney deceased are asked to present them to William G. Hardy, Executor, for settlement. All with debts to the estate should promptly settle with the undersigned.
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Mollie Evans Janney
William G. Hardy
Carload Ice Cold Watermelons Sold By Dixie Belles
Prices range 49 to 69 cents each for ice cold watermelons offered by Famous Dixie Belles. Call 461 for orders and details.
Hunters Resent Press Endurance Flight At Sky Harbor
Chicago July 3 reports indicate the Hunter brothers plan to remain airborne over Sky Harbor for another week as they pursue a record endurance flight in the City of Chicago. They had surpassed the previous nonstop record by nearly 100 hours and requested oil after a fuel contact.
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Chicago
Hunter
Sky Harbor
Albert Iater
John and
Kenneth Hunter
City of
Kenneth
John Hunter
Beca Os
Walter
Albert Hunter
John
Albert
Southern Cross
California
Admiral Byrd Heads to Boston for Rest After Antarctic Journey
Rear Admiral Richard E. Byrd is set to spend the Fourth of July weekend in Boston with his family after a round of receptions following his June 19 return from the Antarctic. He will travel by train from New York to Boston and back, with planned meals and social engagements in New York upon his return.
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New York
Richard E. Byrd
Garden City
Long Island
Oyster Bay
Boston
Antarctic
Admiral Byrd
George Palmer Putman
coneRe
Charles Bob
Yard Party on Highland Avenue Planned by Willing Workers
The Willing Workers group hosted a yard party on Highland Avenue, Mission, set for July 4th. Rain dampened plans with wet skies, and a make up gathering was moved to the next evening.
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Highland Avenue Mission
Cool Fourth Is Indicated For This District
WAHLINGTON July 3 A cool comfortable Fourth of July was predicted today for the capital and most of the district by the Weather Bureau. Light frost was possible in northern Vermont mountains but not unusual for summer. Outside of a fireworks celebration for tomorrow night the outlook was for quiet. President Hoover and some friends planned to go to Rapidan camp in Virginia mountains with women included for the first time this summer. Mrs Hoover welcomed at the lodge as she recovers from a fall injury. The President could not fish this season as trout fishing ended recently.
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Associated Press
Wahlington
Capital
Washington
Weather Bureau
Vermont
Hoover
Virginia Mountains
Communists In Baltimore Set Upon Policeman
July 3 dispatch reports Patrolman John Wiley beaten by a crowd at the Baltimore harbor while demanding permits from Communist speakers addressing longshoremen. Re enforcements arrived as three men were arrested. four youths and a woman were detained near Mount Clare shop for distributing Communist literature. Police cite links between crowd and weapons claims and note three more men followed the fight.
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Baltimore
John Wiley
Mount Clare
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
T Follo
House Adopts Veterans' Pension Bill
Washington July 3 The House adopted the conference reports on the veterans pension bill and only Senate approval is needed for final action. By 342 to 3 the House accepted the conference report on a standing vote.
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Associated Press
Washington
House
Senate
Receptions Planned for U S Middy Squadron in Kiel
Kiel Germany July 3 Hearty receptions are prepared for the United States mid shipmen squadron comprising the battleships Arkansas Florida and Utah which will arrive Saturday Admiral Cluverius and his staff will be guests of the lord mayor and the citizens will entertain the middies
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Associated Press
Kiel
Germany
United States Midshipmen
Arkansas
Florida
Utah
Cluverius
Educational Association backs tobacco ad free schooling plan
In Columbus on July 3 the National Educational Association voted to approve school use only of periodicals that do not carry tobacco advertising, despite strong objections from opponents.
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Associated Press
Columbus, O
National Educational Association
Independence Day Publishing Notice
The Star will not publish on Friday July 4 in observance of Independence Day. This follows our usual custom.
City Playlots Prove Treat for City Kiddies
Hundreds of children enjoy four city playgrounds since opening July 1. Play areas keep kids safe from traffic and foster sportsmanship while providing midday amusement. The Robert Y. Conrad Post No 21 American Legion sponsors the effort and seeks public donations to sustain it through summer.
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Robert Y. Conrad Post
American Legion
William G. Hardy
Holiday Hours At Winchester Postoffice Observed
Tomorrow is a legal holiday the Fourth of July. The Winchester postoffice will follow the holiday schedule with one street box collection in the morning. Mail will be dispatched as usual. No money orders or rural delivery. City delivery limited. general delivery and stamp windows open 11 am to 12 pm and 1 to 2 pm.
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Winchester
Police Warn About Shooting Of Firecrackers
Police chief Hollis warns against firing firecrackers in the business district or near the hospital. Violations of the city ordinance bring arrest. crackers may be highly explosive and danger requires careful handling.
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Hollis
Coal Ad From W. B. Snider & Son
Local coal dealer W. B. Snider and Son promotes threshing coal as a good fuel option in early 20th century classifieds.
Banks suspend Saturday openings in July and August
Closing notice states no Saturday business hours for July and August at Union Bank Commercial and Savings Bank Shenandoah Valley National Bank Farmers and Merchants National Bank and Trust Company. The notice lists multiple bank names affected by the seasonal schedule change.
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The
Union Bank
Commercial and Savings Bank
Kernstown School Benefit By Community League
A benefit event at Kernstown School will be held Thursday and Friday nights organized by the Community League. Proceeds support school activities and local programs.
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Kernstown
Benefit Community League
Three Shot Victims Hospitalized After Enlow Payne Attack
In Enton Virginia on Sunday night Elwood Payne, a Black man, shot three people including Payne’s two daughters Es telle and Isabelle and then set fire to their car. All are under treatment at Fauquier County Hospital with burns and bullet wounds. authorities await outcome before deciding on further action.
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Enton
Payne
Estelle
Isabelle
Elwood Payne
Fauquier County Hospital
Commonwealth
W. C. Carter
Fauquier
Loudoun
John Gallether
Banks to close tomorrow reopen Saturday for 9 to 3
Officials from four Winchester banks announced that Independence Day July 4 will not be observed as a Saturday holiday. Banks will be closed tomorrow but open Saturday 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. During July and August banks will not conduct Saturday night business.
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Winchester
Jenny Wren Miniature Golf Opens on Valley Pike
The Jenny Wren miniature golf course opens near Valley Pike offering an 18 hole round with novel hazards and bright lights for night play. The management promises quality equipment and an enjoyable game for golf fans in the vicinity.
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Orest
Jenny Wren
Valley Pike
Gallant Knight Aims for $84 000 Arlington Classic
Gallant Knight of Audley Stables owner B B Jones after Latonia Derby win heads to Arlington Park Chicago for the 3 year old classic with an $84,000 purse slated for July 12. Gallant Fox also a candidate as Easter Stockings from Audley Farms is entered for the Latonia Handicap in July.
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Berryville
Gallant Knight
Audley Stables
B. B. Jones
Gallant Fox
Arlington Park
Chicago
Billionaires
Sport
Arlington
Easter Stockings
Audley Farms
Latonia
Earthquake Shocks Hit Gauhati Injuring Many
Nine severe earthquake shocks struck Gauhati Assam within six minutes early today injuring many people. Several buildings were demolished and telegraph wires were broken. Minor aftershocks persisted after the main shocks.
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Associated Press
Gauhati
Assam
Friendship Fire Company Meeting Postponed
The regular monthly meeting is moved from July 3 to July 10 at 8 o'clock. All members should attend at Friendship Hall for important business, announced by Capt. Fred W. Forney.
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Friendship Fire Company
Friendship Yard
Friendship Hall
Fred W. Forney
Little Miss Brown Passes Away at Mount Pleasant
Helen M. Brown, 3, daughter of Mr and Mrs Albert Brown of Mount Pleasant, died about 1130 pm from complications since Sunday. Survived by four brothers LeRoy Ralph Paul and George Brown. Funeral Friday at 2 pm from Mount Pleasant United Brethren Church with Rev C J Racey. Interment Old Stone Chapel Cemetery. Four youth bearers to serve.
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Helen M. Brown
Albert Brown
Mount Pleasant
Helen
LeRoy
Ralph
Paul
George Brown
Ladies' Aid Meeting At First Christian Church
The Ladies' Aid of First Christian Church will meet at Rev. R. L. Williamson's home 12 West Clifford Street this Friday evening at o'clock. All members are urged to attend.
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Ladies’ Aid
First Christian Church
R. L. Williamson
W. Clifford Street
For Sale 500 Spring Chickens at Shawnee Inn
For sale 500 young milk fed spring chickens priced at 50 cents each. Shawnee Inn contact via phone 601.
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Shawnee Inn
New house for sale by Strickler and Wagner
Six room modern home just completed with pantry bath concrete cellar and hot water heat. Thoroughly modern with full phone listing 1233 for Strickler and Wagner of the sale.
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Strickler & Wagner
Round Hill Presbyterian Church News July Events
Round Hill Florida church hosts Christian Endeavor activities from June 26 to July 3 including gatherings on the 1st and 2nd with program details listed for the 1 p.m. hour.
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Round Hill
Presbyterians Church
Fla
Christian Endeavor
Rouss Meeting Postponed by Fire Company
Rouss Meeting postponed from Friday July 4 to an undetermined later date reported by president E Lamp. The notice appears brief and lacks full details.
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L. M. ‘Allen
Breeders’ Association
Stone
Chrysler Company
Amherst St
B. M. Sullivan
Carload
Middies
Evening Star
W. B. Snider & Son
Warrenton
Bondella Jackson
Mr. Huntsberry
Funk
Lee Barr
Jackson
E. Rhodes Huntsberry
Henry Orchards
Po Funk
Clarke County
Pandieee
X Rareille
W. W. Smallwood
Humston
Senseney Road
Wince Bondella
Little Miss Brown
ROUSS
Rouss. Fire Company
Llth
E Lamp
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