Safety Crusade Campaign Opens Friday in Winchester
A safety drive begins Friday with praise and a radio broadcast by “Happy” Hunter touring Winchester. Merchants join by offering prizes to drivers who observe traffic rules, including merchandise orders, shoes, lamps, fruit baskets, and cash, from firms such as McCrory's, Solenberger Hardware, Woolworth, J. C. Penney, A. P. Tea, and many local businesses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McCrory’s
T.fp. Timberlake
Solenberger Hardware
Bell Clothes Shop
White Palace
Winchester Furniture Company
City Fruit Market
Clowe’s Jewelry
Shawnee Building and Loan Company
Hammond's Dollar Store
Sanitary Grocery Company, Inc
Keystone Shoe Store, Inc
Betty Ross
F. W. Woolworth Company
Hamburger’s Specialty Shop
Lovett Brothers Shoe Store
Underwood's Bakery
J. J. Newberry Company
P. Klompus
A. & P. Tea Company
J. E. Merriner
Workingman’s Store
Miller’s Drug Store
Men’s Shop
Northern Virginia Power Company
Parker's Grocery Company
J. P. Miller
J. C. Penny Co
Lady
Er’s Drug Store
North Loudoun Street
Joe
Farmers National Bank and Trust Company
Miller’s Hardware Company
Pifer Printing Company
Wonder’s Women
Family
Thrift Auto Store
Commercial and Savings Bank
Feltner Entry Captures Feature At Charles Town
Silvery Cloud ridden by C M Feltner of Berryville Va wins the Madeline Ensign at Charles Town in the feature, beating Fredalva with Jakovia close third as 4 year old gray daughter Neddie and Sunny Cloud set the pace. Wagering pays well with several big $2 doubles and straight tickets returning solid dividends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Silvery Cloud
C. M. Feltner
Berryville
Charles Town
Madeline Ensign
Neddie
Sunny Cloud
C. A. Worlines
McKell
Feltner
Easter Herald
Big Toney
Lucid
Fredaleva
Dr. Jillson
Native of Timber Ridge Guilty of Gasoline Theft
Charles Whitacre of Timber Ridge area near Winchester was found guilty on two counts of stealing gasoline from a Lonas truck in Berryville. Trial Justice Loring A. Kackley sentenced four months in jail total for the two charges. He allegedly took two gallons on separate occasions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Whitacre
Timber Ridge
Cook’s
Winchester
Opequon Creek
Berryville
Loring A. Kackley
Mrs Elizabeth Luttrell Dies in Frederick County
Elizabeth Ann Luttrell aged 84 died at the home of her daughter Mrs Belva Leight near Grimes after a fall and arm fracture worsened her illness. She was born December 19 1852 in Frederick County daughter of Elijah and Margaret Dick and lived there all her life. Survived by four sons two daughters seven grandchildren eleven great grandchildren and siblings Peter Henry Charles Dick Mary Shade and Mrs R E L Omps. Services Saturday at 10 am from Leight home then Wesley Chapel M E Church South with Rev J D Russell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth Ann Luttrell
Oscar Leight
Grimes
Elijah and
Margaret Widmyer Dick
West Virginia Line
Frederick County
Elden N
J. Floyd Luttrell
Peter B
Henry B
Charles Dick
Mary Shade
R. E. L. Omps
Leight
Wesley
Lee Centenary Tribute Marked by Tree Planting in Berryville
Clarke County celebrated its centennial with a pageant and two commemorations honoring Robert E. Lee. Grace Episcopal Church hosted a June 21 1863 service, with Rep A Willis Robertson delivering remarks about trees as symbols of paradise. A tree was planted near the courthouse fence to memorialize Lee’s visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morgan
Clarke Cavalry
Clarke County
Lee Clarke County
Robert E. Lee
Berryville
Grace Episcopal Church
Grace Church
R. Gray Williams
Winchester
Lee
Gen. Lee
Earth
David
Clarke Boundary Authorized for Clarke County Seat Site
Clarke County commissioners are empowered to pick a court site and appoint a clerk, sheriff, and coroner. The governor may commission nine or more justices of the peace to meet at Joseph M. Nicklin’s Battletown residence and nominate officials. The county joins Frederick in circuit courts and shares senatorial and congressional districts, with joint representation by Clarke and Warren for the House of Delegates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
County of
Clarke
Frederick
House of Delegates
State
Baltimore Markets Report Sees Mixed Livestock Activity
July market bulletin from Baltimore and Chicago details cattle, calves, hogs, and sheep trading. Prices show steady to slightly varied moves across grades, with steers and heifers mixed and dairy and feed prices listed for reference. Local and national livestock markets reflect modest shifts and active demand in select categories.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore Livestock
Baltimore
Dept. Agric
Chicago
U. S. Dept. Agr
Local Markets Daily Prices for Flour Corn and Feed
Prices listed for Crystal and Magnolia patent flour in various bag sizes, corn meal feed, shell corn, egg mash, dairy and baby chick feeds, and butter. Also shown are ranges for beef cattle lambs hogs and top pork, with multiple bagged flour prices around 5.35 to 6.40 per bag or barrel and feed components at specific per 100 weights and per bag rates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kasco
Fasco
Isprad
Tyne
Cowes
Ns Vale
Pcie Bel
Fes
Bhoed Fitness
Magnolia
Stock Market Rebounds Amid Drought and Labor Tensions
New York July 9 stock prices rose on gains in steels utilities rails and motors with volume near 1.3 million shares. Wheat jumped while corn eased on rain in the corn belt and rail bonds advanced with carrier stocks. Foreign exchange shows franc and sterling movements as investors digest steady gains across major issue groups.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Iim
France
al. Chemical
Can
Am. Tel. & Tel
Anaconda
Beth Steel
Son. Pac
Ltd. Oil N. J
Texas Corp
UN Pac
U.S. Steel
West
UN. Tel
West. el, & M
Woolworth
Wheat and Grain Quotations Rise on Canadian Drought Fears
Chicago and Baltimore grain markets show gains as wheat rebounds after corn, with Winnipeg drought rumors shaping values. Estimates warn 10 to 12 million acres of Canadian wheat at risk from heat and drought, while cash futures list varied prices for wheat corn oats rye barley and related feeds across regional markets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Winnipeg
Baltimore
Winchester
Last Rites Held For Mrs. S. E. Brooks 85
Funeral services were conducted for Mrs. Sarah E. Brooks 85 widow of Harry Brooks at the home of her niece Mrs. Fred A. Robinson on North Loudoun street with Rev. Herman McKay and Rev. George W. Stover officiating. Interment followed in Mount Hebron Cemetery.
Girl Scouts To Meet Tomorrow For Camp Enrollment
Girl Scouts planning a day camp at Camp White Rock on July 16 20 23 and 27 meet Mrs Herbert Solenberger at 423 West Leicester Street Friday afternoon at 3. A $2 fee is paid in advance and includes transportation and lunch. Departure from Winchester at 9 am return 5 pm. July 27 campfire after which they return to Winchester. Registrations accepted until July 13.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Camp White Rock
Herbert Solenberger
West
Leicester Street
Solenberger
Winchester
Miners Headed Back? Reporters Challenge Absence Claim
Miners heading into a session face questions after a reporter asks if Green believes the absence claim is sincere. The response is a firm denial indicating continued seriousness about attendance.
Snow bank halted WPA snow pile demonstration in Two Rivers
In Two Rivers Wisconsin workers digging dirt for a new city park uncovered a four foot thick snowbank. City Manager Donnelly showed a chunk of snow to the Reporter as proof of the find. In London authorities say Britain will arm two new battleships with 14 inch guns, while the U.S. plans 16 inch weapons for its next two ships.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Two Rivers
Wis
FE. J. Donnelly
London
Admiralty
United States
Prison truck driver to face murder trial in Richmond
Richmond authorities say Ralph Stonebreaker, driver of a prison truck from a June escape attempt, will be tried in Richmond circuit court on a murder charge related to the penitentiary guard’s death. Warrants also issue against Pike County officers for malicious wounding after a taxi passenger was wounded in Shelby Gap. Senator Borah tells Idaho farmers lasting prosperity requires tariff protection for farm products.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond
Ralph Stonebreaker
Richmond Circuit Court
Pikesville
Pike County
Shelby Gap
Murphy Resigns to Seek Michigan Governorship
Frank Murphy submitted his resignation as high commissioner to the Philippine Islands in a letter to President Roosevelt. He said he plans to run for governor of Michigan.
Magistrate jailed after frontline gun battle in Easton
Sheriff Samuel G. Carroll and Town Officer Kemp Marshall jailed Magistrate J. Hall White after a gun battle in Easton. The exchange occurred in front of the house where White's wife had an apartment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Easton
Samuel G. Carroll
Kemp Marshall
J. Hall White
White
Unknown man accused in Chicago nightclub murder
A coroner's jury ruled the death of Mrs. Florence Thompson Castle, a 24 year old nightclub entertainer, on June 29 was murder by an unknown man. The verdict identifies the killer as an unknown assailant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Florence Thompson Castle
John H. Seal Longtime Painter Dies After 55 Years in Business
John H. Seal long involved in painting and decorating with his brother Lewis Seal and then solo after Lewis's death. He was highly skilled and enjoyed a master craftsman’s reputation. He contributed 55 years to the trade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewis Seal
Union Bank of Winchester of Wiester 1936 Condition Report
Reserve District No 5 report of condition for The Union Bank of Winchester of Wiester Virginia as of June 30 1936 filed with Federal Reserve. Includes assets liabilities capital accounts and pledges with figures for cash loans securities deposits and real estate and a notary sworn statement by cashier Geo B Bushnell dated July 8 1936.
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Reserve District No
Union Bank of Winchester
Wiester
Federal Reserve
Federal Reserve Bank
Board of Governors
Federal Reserve System
Federal Reserve Act
U. S
Banking House
Reserve
Chwcen Beck Oye
Geo. B. Bushnell
Obituary: Winchester resident John H. Seal
John H. Seal, longtime member of the Union Cor net Band and trustee at Market Street Methodist Episcopal Church, died aged former years. He leaves two sons, a half sister, four grandchildren, and was directed by Rev. Herman McKay at 4 pm service from Market Street Church with interment at Mount Hebron Cemetery. Pallbearers named George H. Eagle John I. Sloat Herbert S. Larrick Edward B. Sartelle Frank Dorsey Joseph A. Stretchberry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sarah E. Brooks
Harry Brooks
Fred. A. Robinson
North
Loudoun Street
Robinson
Herman McKay
Market Street Methodist Episcopal Church
George W. Stover
United Brethren Church
Rebecca Bell
Ray Sartelle
George H. Eagle
John S. Sloat
Joseph Hodgson
Mount Hebron Cemetery
Jon I. Sloat
Edward B. Sartelle
Harry H. Willis
Philip Brooks
Waynesboro
Henry Brooks
Louise Brooks
Washington, D. C
Philip Brooks, Jr
Richard B. Brown
Seal
Old Union Cornet Band
Winchester
J. Madison Spurr
John I. H. Baker
John H. Seal, Jr
Henry F. Seal
A. Taylor Ritter
East Cork Street
Virginia H. Seal
Ann Douglas Seal
John H. Seal
Market Street
Market Street Church
Mount Hebron
John I. Sloat
Herbert S. Larrick
Frank Dorsey
Joseph A. Stretchberry
Will of John A R Snapp Probated. Widow Appointed Executrix
The will of the late John A R Snapp, who died last week on the Cedar Creek Grade west of Opequon, was probated in Frederick County Circuit Court. His widow Helen M Snapp receives all personal property and the 32 acre tract, with the remainder of real estate held for her life. After her death, the 90 acre farm goes to adopted son Alonzo H Snapp, and upon his death his daughters Catherine and Lucille receive a 42 acre farm inherited from William Martin Snapp. Mrs Snapp is executrix, bond set at 10000. The will dated January 20 1932 was witnessed by M M Lynch and Miss Margaret Kelchner. appraisers listed include Julius W Richard H T Snapp C C Glaize John D Marker and Percy Hershman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John A. R. Snapp
Cedar Creek Grade
Opequon
Frederick County
Helen M. Snapp
Cedar Creek
Alonzo H. Snapp
Alonzo
Snapp
Catherine
Lucille
William Martin Snapp
Margaret Kelchner
Julius W. Richard
H. T. Snapp
C. C. Glaize
John D. Marker
Percy Hershman
Public sale notices in Frederick County Virginia chancery cases
Public sale notices outline a master commissioner report on Mary E Triplett estate with realty and personal property details to be reported, including liens taxes and beneficiaries and a publication notice in Winchester. Additional notices announce public auctions of the late W T A Clowser estate near Mt Williams and a Clifton Osburn estate chancery proceedings with August 10, 1936 hearing date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary BE. Triplett
G. C. Bucher
Mary E. Triplett
Winchester
Mary. E. Triplett
No. 17
Court Square
Virginia
W.E. Edwards
Chance
Herbert
Larrick
P. Q
W. T. A. Clowser
Mt. Williams
Frederick County
Pasere
Wardensville
Grade
D. M
Cc. W. Clowser
Admr
Mary B. Clowser
W. Clowser
Mary &. Clowser
Alverda Osburn
M. Chiles
Admr. c. T. A
W. E. Edwards
Chancery
Herbert S. Larrick
Drought Reports Signal Large Crop Loss Across States
South Dakota Secretary of Agriculture A Russell places crop losses at 5 million dollars while other states report ruined pastures barren fields and prospects of a half normal harvest or none. Wisconsin notes pasture waste in millions and Tennessee calls the situation distressing with feared drops in corn and tobacco yields. Illinois Minnesota and South Carolina report a normal crop seems impossible amid worsening conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Co. A. Russell
South Dakota
Peecere
Wisconsin
Department of Markets
Tennessee
Illinois
Minesota
York County
South Carolina
Williams Talks About Robert Lee and God Moment
The piece notes Robert Lee thinking first of God amid moments of great worldly pressure. Memorial ceremonies were managed by the Berryville chapter of the United Daughters of the Confederacy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Lee
Berryville
United Daughters of the Confederacy
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W. A. Bailey
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Mary Estella Triplett
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