Light Rain Brings Little Relief In Drought Area
Scattered rains offered brief relief to pockets of heat plagued regions but no national break in the heat wave. Up to 5,000,000 people affected, with agricultural losses over 300 million dollars. Deaths at least 163 as drought conditions persist across the midwest and toward the eastern seaboard.
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Chicago
Middle West
North Dakota
Minnesota
Iowa
Ilinois
Indiana
Effingham
Devil's Lake
N. D
Kankakee
J. R. Lloyd
Adrian
Mich
New York State
South Dakota
Rapid City
North Platte
David City
Nebraska
J.B. Hutson
AAA
Why Men Succeed At Less Expensive Suits Says Pogany
Willy Pogany argues in a Baltimore Sun piece that men look better than women by nature, noting eyelashes complexions and brows and blaming cosmetics and fashion for women’s superior appearance. He says men are drab because of uniform haircuts and clothing choices, while women overstyle to appear attractive.
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Willy Pogany
Mr. Pogany
Baltimore Sun
Early Apple Market Shows Volatile Prices for Transparents
Apple growers face a weak market as Yellow Transparents and other early varieties yield light crops. Dealers report low prices in consuming markets with jobbers paying 75 cents to 1.15 a bushel for two inch fruit. Richmond reports higher ranges up to 2.00 for graded fruit. Martinsburg and Paw Paw markets echo instability as New Jersey and Delaware prices lag eastern West Virginia.
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Pittsburgh
U. S
Richmond
Martinsburg
W. Va
New Jersey
Delaware
West Virginia
Paw Paw
Death of John H. Seal Prominent Northern Virginia Painter
John H. Seal Sr a well known contracting painter and decorator of northern Virginia died at his home 126 West Cork street after a two week illness. He was 73 years old born May 31 1863 lifelong Winchester resident son of John McKim and Julia Spurr Seal. He had not worked in a year and spent ten days in bed before his death shortly after 9 PM.
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John H. Seal
Northern
Virginia
West Cork Street
Mr. Seal
Seal
Winchester
John McKim
Julia Spurr Seal
Yard Party at Round Hill Church Benefit
A yard party will be held at Round Hill Presbyterian Church on July 16 as a benefit for C. E. funds. Proceeds support church activities and community outreach with local volunteers organizing food and entertainment.
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Round Hill Presbyterian Church
C. E
Methodist Church Lawn Sale at Stephens City
Readable fragment notes a lawn sale hosted by the Methodist Church at Stephens City on Saturday July 11. The notice lists event details but omits times and full address.
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Methodist
Stephens City
Saturday Special Caramel Cake at Home Demonstration Market
A Saturday special advert announces caramel cake for 65 cents at the Home Demonstration Market. The notice highlights a sale event and bakery item availability.
Public Sale for J C Horn Household Effects
Notice of public sale of J C Horn household effects as referenced. See page 10 for details and date.
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J. C. Horn
Legislator Is Gang Victim In Chicago Gulch Killings
State Representative John M. Bolton was assassinated in a gun ambush after a high speed chase on Chicago west side streets. He had pushed a proposed bill to license handbook betting, a measure blocked by Gov. Horner's veto amid underworld speculation.
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Chicago
John MM. Bolton
West Side
Bolton
Henry Horner
January Freeze Shows Sharp January July Weather Contrast
Records from the Winchester Research Laboratory document three weeks of January with temperatures around zero and below. Readings starting January 23 include seven below and ten above, while unofficial Western Frederick county spots report 20 degrees below, as a Philadelphia headline notes the cold wave claimed 80 lives the previous day and night.
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Winchester Research Laboratory
Frederick County
Riverton
Woodge
Philadelphia
Kiwanis Editor To Make Address Here
Roe Fulkerson editor of Kiwanis International Magazine will speak at a Ladies Night and Inter club meeting on August 19 in Winchester. Local Kiwanians expect guests from Martinsburg Washington Frederick Hagerstown Cumberland and other Capitol District clubs.
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Roe Fulkerson
Kiwanis International
Mr. Fulkerson
Fulkerson
Winchester
Winchester Club
Martinsburg
Washington
Frederick
Hagerstown
Cumberland
Capitol District
White Palace Restaurant Ad Seeks Cooling Comfort
An advertisement for The White Palace promotes dining in a cool sanitary air conditioned restaurant. The brief copy highlights comfort and cleanliness as the main attractions for patrons.
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White Palace
Shannon Hill property sale near Berryville Avenue
The Shannon Hill home of the late Elizabeth Horsey and two vacant lots, located a short distance north of Berryville Avenue, will be sold in front of the Court House at noon on Saturday July 11.
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Elizabeth Horsey
Berryville Avenue
Court House
Lewis vows mass movement for Roosevelt reelection
Washington July 9 John L. Lewis president of the United Mine Workers says a great mass movement supports Roosevelt's reelection after ignoring a summons from the A F L executive council. Lewis met with President Roosevelt about labor unity while union leaders discuss potential ousting of Lewis allies over the steel workers drive.
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Washington
American Federation of Labor
Executive Council
John L. Lewis
United Mine Workers
Roosevelt
Federation
Lewis
White House
William Green
O. L
Crafk
Penser
Red Mine Workers
A. F. of L
Dairymen Meet in Middletown to Discuss Dairy Issues
A Monday July 13 meeting at the Middletown agricultural building starts at 8 pm to discuss dairy topics. R G Connelly of Blacksburg will lead, with sponsorship from the Middletown Community Committee Grange and Farm Bureau. He will also visit Frederick County dairymen that day and can be contacted via County Agent I Fred Stine or R A Wall.
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Middletown
R. G. Connelly
Dairyman
Blacksburg
I. Fred Stine
R. A. Wall
Stephens City
Slightly Warmer Is Night Cheer
Richmond records show a heat wave expanding from the western plains with noon readings around 96 in Richmond and near 99 in Roanoke and Fredericksburg. The Weather Bureau forecast a slightly warmer night as temperatures climbed past 100 in some areas, with Winchester hitting 103 and humidity near 50.
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Richmond
Virginia
Roanoke
Fredericksburg
United States Weather Bureau
Kiwanians Plan Outing at Jordan Springs Date TBA
Winchester Kiwanis Club announces its annual inter club picnic at Jordan Springs with activities including baseball softball and horseshoe pitching plus swimming and a dinner starting at 8 pm. The exact July date will be decided by a committee. The program will feature guest speaker Rev Summer Walters.
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Winchester Kiwanis Club
Jordan Springs
Aces
Summer Walters
Episcopal Church
Alameda
Calif
Berryville
Walters
California
P. J. Wilson
New York
Bell Invited To Alexandria Chamber Outing On Fort Washington
Andrew Bell secretary of the Alexandria Chamber of Commerce is invited to the annual outing at Fort Washington Maryland aboard the General D H Rucker. Departure from Alexandria is 5 30 p m and return 10 15 p m Gov George C Peery is among those who have accepted the invitation.
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Andrew Bell
Chamber of Commerce
Alexandria Chamber of Commerce, Inc
Fort Washington
Potomac River
D. H. Rucker
Alexandria
Bell
George C. Peery
Boundary Of Clarke Fixed By Assembly 1836
Clarke boundary fixed by 1836 Assembly. Boundary runs eastward atop the Blue Ridge. William Castleman designated with regular surveyors to run the new lines.
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William Castleman
Forming a new county out of Frederick county
The Star reports the General Assembly of Virginia’s March 8 1836 act forming Clarke County from Frederick County. The act details metes and bounds and the newspaper notes the search by E Griffith Dodson, clerk of the House of Delegates and keeper of the rolls, for a copy in old records.
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The
Star
General Assembly of
Virginia
Frederick
Clarke
Richmond
House of Delegates
E. Griffith Dodson
the Assembly
Boundary Lines Fixed Centenary of Clarke County Formation
Clarke county celebrates its centennial as the boundary with Frederick county is set by an act of the assembly on March 18. Commissioners Jefferson and Frederick counties and William Castleman of Frederick are appointed to run and mark the line from the Blue Ridge to the Shenandoah river with named landowners and topographic markers.
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Richmond
Clarke County
Frederick County
On Assembly
Jefferson
Frederick
William Castleman
Blue Ridge
Coun
Lye
Potensk” Ton
Loudoun
Jefferson and
Opequon Creek
Opequon
Nation’s Spring Run
Colin Leach
Seth Mason
Nineveh
Doctor James Hay
James M. White
Shenandoah River
Fauntleroy
Luttrell Family Reunion Heads to Berkeley Springs
The Luttrell reunion, now in its 15th year, will be held Sunday August 9 at Berkeley Springs State Park. Ford Luttrell presides with Howard Luttrell as vice president. committee members include Don Luttrell J D Luttrell Eppy Luttrell M L Shiley and Ww Luttrell as temporary chair. The event honors ancestors who came from England seeking liberty in America.
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Luttrell
Berkeley Springs
Ford Luttrell
Association
Collinsville
State Park
Howard Luttrell
Don Luttrell
J. D. Luttrell
Eppy Luttrell
M. L. Shi
Berryville Centennial Marks Lee Visit With Church Worship
Gray Williams tells how General Lee tied his horse Traveler before entering Grace Episcopal Church in Berryville to worship, shortly before Gettysburg. The ceremony notes Lee’s faith and simple devotion, with details of the June 21 service and the 4th of July battle aftermath.
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Berryville
Clarke County
Grace Episcopal Church
Robert E. Lee
Gettysburg
R. Gray Williams
Episcopal Church
General Pendleton
Williams
General Lee
Lee
Richmond
Fredericksburg
Rappahannock
Chancellorsville
Stonewall Jackson
Freeman
Leeecame
Donkey Baseball at Winchester Park This Weekend
The Winchester Park Association presents donkey baseball on July 10 and 11 at the Park diamond. Games start at 8 15 p m with gates at 7 30 p m, illuminated by the visiting company, raising funds for the Park playground. Donkey rides replace most fielders in a mix of baseball dodco and Wild West fun with local girls riding bucking burros as an added attraction.
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Park
Winchester Park Association
Park Playground Fund
Virginia Apple Storage to Sell Shares at Court House
A notice states that Virginia Apple Storage will sell a few shares of stock in front of the Court House at noon on Saturday July 11. Dunn and Duvall are handling the sale.
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Virginia
Apple Storage
Court House
Dunn & Duvall
High Lights of History of Neighboring County Pass In Review
A large audience gathered as a history review summarized neighboring county milestones. Local historians highlighted early settlers, key developments, and notable public institutions shaping regional progress.
Program of Events for July Weekend
A county edition lists events from July 9 to 12 including a band concert at Main and Church, a pageant at the Horse Show Grounds, baseball at the High School, a Queen's Ball, a tilting tournament, and a county wide Homecoming Service in all churches.
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Church Streets
Clarke county centennial pageant crowns Miss Mitchell queen
Clarke county opens centennial celebration with Agnes Page Mitchell crowned queen by Virginia Senator Carter Glass before 2,500 spectators. The parade featured 48 states represented by young ladies, with a two hour pageant of 18 episodes showing early life and a Shawnee village scene.
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Clarke County
Frederick
Agnes Page Mitchell
Virginia
Carter Glass
The
National Gun
Winchester
Glass
Harry F. d
Miss Mitchell
Solomon
Virginia Cather
Witer
Byrd
Weather in Winchester Today and Yesterday Readings
Today's high reaches 103 degrees with a low of 68 and humidity around 55 to 85 percent. The Star notes Winchester readings from the Winchester Research Laboratory comparing to last year’s 87 high and 69 low.
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Winchester Research Laboratory
Star
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