Winchester Common Council Faces Water and Peddler License Reforms
The Winchester City Council discussed placing the sanitary inspector and sealer of weights and measures under the city manager. A peddlers license amendment was introduced to protect local merchants. Water access was raised as two Greystone Terrace houses near completion lacked nearby mains, with the issue referred to the water and sewer committee. Harris Addition drainage and sewer concerns were also raised.
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Winchester
Fred L. Glaize
Lewis M. Allen
R. F. Barr
Hoye Riley
Retail Grocers’ Association
Riley
Chambers of Commerce
Virginia
Council
Page
Dr. Allen
Shryock
Greystone Terrace
Forney
Water and Sewer Committee
Allen
Hampton Firemen Plan To Attend Convention Here
Hampton Fire Department debated transportation to the state convention in Winchester August 12 to 14. Members favored ship or bus trips with others driving, action deferred to next meeting. Uniform bill approved, 74 men strong, many expected to attend. The Cumberland Valley Firemen's Association join the gathering, expected to be large.
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Hampton
Hampton Fire Department
Winchester
Washington
Hewins
Norwood Jones
Hampton Department
Cumberland Valley Firemen’s Association
Ministers Plan Union Services During August
Winchester Ministerial Association elected Rev. E A Lambert secretary treasurer as Rev Norris Lineweaver moved to Alexandria Va. They planned August union services with a coordinating committee of Dudley Thomas and Williamson. Scout work urged linking troops to churches and Fresh Air Fund project endorsed. A joint county city meeting was set for July 27 at Randolph Macon Academy Front Royal.
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Winchester Ministerial Association
Handley Library
E. A. Lambert
Norris A. Lineweaver
Alexandria
8S. L. Flickinger
W. M. Brashears
W. L. Dudley
Luther A. Thomas
R. L. Williamson
Frank R. Horton
Shenandoah
Tribune
Flickinger
H. E. Richardson
P. R. Diehl
Randolph-Macon Academy
Front Royal
New Management Named for Commercial Hotel
The Commercial Hotel Corporation names I. W. Dick resident proprietor replacing R. F. Hicks. Renovations begin immediately while the hotel remains open to guests at East Piccadilly Street. Dick, long known in Winchester and Frederick County, takes charge today.
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The
Commercial Hotel Corporation
Commercial Hotel
East Piccadilly Street
R. F. Hicks
I. W. Dick
Winchester
Frederick County
Winchester Milling Company
Unger
Henry Evans
H. H. Dovel
Shenandoah Valley
Evans
Trains to be Cut on Hagerstown Winchester Route
The Cumberland Division of the Pennsylvania Railroad will seek permission from Virginia and West Virginia regulators to reduce passenger service between Hagerstown Maryland and Winchester to two daily trains, with a Harrisburg morning inbound and an evening return to handle day’s business. The Chamber of Commerce will not protest after hearing business reasons and noting a proposed Winchester evening bus link to connect with the sleeper from Harrisburg.
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Thee Cumberland Whalley Division
Pennsylvania Railroad
Virginia Corporation Commission
West Virginia Public Service Commission
Hagerstown
Winchester
Harrisburg
Chamber of Commerce
Agerstown
Official Racing Reel Arrives for Winchester Firemen's Conventio
The Virginia State Firemen's Association will use a new ball bearing hose reel in August at Winchester events. Last annual meeting's reel, kept in Phoebus, arrived yesterday and is stored at the Friendship Fire Company engine house.
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Winchester
Virginia State Firemen’s Association
Phoebus
Virginia Firemen
Friendship Fire Company
Odd Fellows Meeting In Middletown Open Night
The Tri-County Odd Fellows Association meets tomorrow evening in Middletown. An open gathering will be held on the school house lawn or lodge hall with Frederick L. Flynn, grand master of Virginia, as principal speaker. The Middletown Cornet Band directed by Prof. W. H. McIlwee will perform.
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Tri-County
Odd Fellows’ Association
Middletown
School House
Lodge Hall
Virginia
Frederick L. Flynn
Alexandria
Dunlop Tire Store Ad Offers Old Tire Allowance
Big allowance on your old tires for new Dunlops. Finest quality at lowest prices. Dunlop Tire Store opposite B O Station.
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Dunlop
Funeral rites for William S Hiett at Mount Hebron
Simple but impressive services were held at 11 this morning for William Shultz Hiett a Frederick County churchman financier and fruit grower from Woodburn Farm Apple Pie Ridge. The Lutheran burial liturgy was led by Rev Dr Luther A Thomas and Rev Norman Cooper with hymns Some Time We Will Understand and Abide With Me.
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William Shultz Hiett
Frederick County
Woodburn Farm
Apple Pie Ridge
Luther A. Thomas
Grace Lutheran Church
Norman Cooper
Hiett
Dr. Thomas
Winchester
West Virginia
Shenandoah Valley
Mrs. Bowie Dies After Long Illness in Baltimore
Mrs. William D. Bowie, a Virginia family member and active D A R member, died in Baltimore after a long illness. She was widow of William D Bowie son of Maryland Governor Oden Bowie. Her father was Virginia state auditor J M Bennett. She was born Marie Bennett. Surviving: two nephews and four nieces.
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Associated Press
Baltimore
William D. Bowie
Virginia
Daughters of the American Revolution
Oden Bowie
Maryland
J. M. Bennett
Marie Bennett
Yard Party At Relief Church Friday Evening Event
A yard party is planned at Relief Church on Friday evening July 10 with activities for attendees. The schedule notes a 7 to 8 1 p 2 t time format and suggests a community gathering atmosphere.
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Relief Church
Pleasant Valley Aid Society Meeting Notice
At J. W. Hancher's on Thursday July 16 the Pleasant Valley Aid Society holds a meeting. The notice lists location and time details for members and attendees.
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J. W. Hancher
Pleasant Valley Aid Society
Firemen's Lawn Festival Postponed One Week
The executive committee of the firemen's convention met at Hotel Jack and delayed the lawn party due to missing concessions supplies. The event moves to Friendship Hall on East Cork Street for four nights next week with music each night and a $250 prize for parade entrants expanded to include all veterans groups. Memorial service at Loudoun Street Presbyterian Church is set for August 12 at 11 a.m.
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Firemen’s Joint Convention
Hotel Jack
Virginia State Firemen's Association
Cumberland Valley Firemen’s Association
Firemens Convention
Friendship Hall
East Cork Street
American Legion
Veterans’ Associations
Frank T. McFaden
Loudoun Street Presbyterian Church
Cumberland Valley Association
Minister Hurt As His Auto Goes Over Embankment
Pearisburg July 7 a motorist found Rev C C Fulton 32 pastor of Giles county Presbyterian churches unconscious seven miles from Pearisburg after his car left the highway and fell 25 feet into an embankment. He was taken to Pearisburg hospital with probable concussion but rallied later and said he jumped clear before the vehicle overturned.
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Pearisburg
C. C. Fulton
Giles County
Presbyterian Churches
Fulton
Staunton
Dublin
Dr John A Poulson Opens Medical Office in Kent Street
Dr John A Poulson physician and surgeon formerly of Freedmen's Hospital Washington announces new general practice at 319 S Kent St. Office hours 8-10 am and 2-4 pm Sunday 6-9 pm. Phone Winchester 417.
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Freedmen’s’ Hospital
Washington, D. C
S. Kent St
Winchester 417
Wanted good home for 8 month old cross collie police dog
Notice seeks a loving home for a female eight month old cross between collie and police dog. Call phones listed as 421 for the caretaker to arrange adoption.
Home Demonstration Advisory Board Organized in Frederick County
Frederick county home demonstration meeting in the county courthouse established a seven group advisory board. Mrs Hugh Funk of Stephens City was elected chairman with Mrs J W Lodge White Hall as vice chair and Mrs D F Kerch Gore as secretary treasurer. Mrs Alfred Wright named delegate to Blacksburg meeting with Mrs Funk as alternate. A July 18 cake sale in Winchester will fund delegate expenses.
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Frederick County Court House
Stephens City
B. L. Hummell
Belle Burke
Blacksburg
Alfred Wright
Hugh Funk
Winchester
Red Cross denies aid to miners children in Pennsylvania
President of the Red Cross told Governor Pinchot that relief for children in the western Pennsylvania coal strike area cannot be provided under the agency’s charter. He cited the strike as an economic issue and said emergency aid is available from other sources.
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Associated Press
Washington
Payne
The
Red Cross
Pinchot
Pennsylvania
Lamont
Western
Dirty Weather Delays World Fliers Flight Plans
In New York on July 8 the forecasted bad weather over the Alleghenies kept Wiley Post and Harold Gatty grounded as they awaited better skies to return to Oklahoma. Their wives and investor F. C. Hall watched and hoped for a clear window to resume their journey and public welcomes.
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Associated Press
New York
Alleghanies
Wiley Post
Harold Gatty
F. C. Hall
Oklahoma
Shenandoah Valley
Libert Fruit Company
London
Eng
Winchester
Baltimore and Ohio
Southhampton
Professor Piccard and his high altitude colors
The Norfolk Virginian Pilot notes Professor Piccard’s strong belief in high altitude exploration as evident from his distinctive attire and colors.
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Professor Piccard
Norfolk
Winchester Good News Column Highlights Shenandoah Valley Cheer
Community column from Frederick County and the Shenandoah Valley invites readers to share uplifting events and positive activities in Winchester and surrounding areas. Contributions encouraged to foster local optimism and civic spirit.
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Winchester
Frederick County
Shenandoah Valley
Early Apples Pack and Marketing by Winchester Coops
Beginning Wednesday the Battletown Cooperative Fruit Exchange and the Valley Cooperative Fruit Exchange start packing and marketing early apples at the Valley Cooperative Fruit Exchange packing plant in Winchester Virginia. Nonmembers may visit the 417 North Cameron Street office for full participation details.
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Battletown Cooperative Fruit Exchannge
Valley Cooperative Fruit Exchange
Winchester
Virginia
N. Cameron St
Portraits honor Byrd brothers at University of Virginia
Portraits of the Byrd brothers Tom Dick and Harry were presented at the University of Virginia with remarks from R Gray Williams and Eugene Leggett. Former Governor Harry Byrd and Rear Admiral Richard E Byrd were praised for leadership and courage.
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Associated Press
University
Harry F. Byrd
Virginia
Richard Evelyn Byrd
University of Virginia
R. Gray Williams
Winchester
Seymour , Stone
Chester Dailey
Peekskill
N. Y
Byrd Brothers
Eugene 8. Leggett
National Press Club
Pugsley
Williams
Harry Byrd
Byrd
Richmond
Pollard
Franklin D. Roosevelt
New York
Charles G. Maphis
Sears Sae Elac E Po
Richard _E. Byrd
Post and Gatty To Tour Country In Winnie Mae
Wiley Post and Harold Gatty, round the world fliers, will make a nation wide tour in the Winnie Mae. NBC Artists' Service announced plans to start from New York within a week or ten days. The six week tour will visit cities with suitable airports.
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Associated Press
New York
Wiley Post
Harold Gatty
Winnie Mae
NBC Artists’ Service
World War Veteran Shoots Self In Head
Capon Bridge West Virginia July 7 Bryan Whitacre 35 son of Mr and Mrs Whitacre committed death by own action firing a shotgun load into his head in the yard at the home His father heard the shot and found him dead He was a World War veteran and suffered shell shock in service which his family said caused continued low mood He was a teacher before his war service.
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Capon Bridge
W. Va
Bryan Whitacre
Robert Whitacre
Annapolis mayor sues Evening Capital for libel
Mayor Walter E. Quenstedt sues the Evening Capital for 50000 dollars in Circuit Court alleging libel over a news paragraph claiming he spoke at a meeting in a negro quarter during his reelection bid. He says the mayor did not address the meeting and damages are unspecified. Also a fruit growers notice invites early apples to Butler & Bro. packing house starting July 8.
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Associated Press
Annapolis
Evening Capital
Walter E. Quenstedt
Butler & Bro, Inc
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J. W. Sibert
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B. B. Dutton
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T. J. Cooper
A. D. Henkel
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Clark Hardesty
Philip Gold
Charles R McCann
John Fosbrink
D. W. Ritenour
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H. W. Butler
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Stewart Bell
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William Beverley
W. D. Bowie
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Federal Food and Drug Administration
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National Conference of Business Paper Editors
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