Parkway Inspection Tour Covers Shenandoah Roanoke Section
A two day inspection trip for the Blue Ridge Parkway gathers Dudley Bayliss and Stanley Abbott in Skyland to review the thirty million dollar project. The itinerary runs from Skyland through Shenandoah boundary areas to Rockfish Gap and Roanoke with stops at Peaks of Otter and the Pinnacles of Dan hydro project including Danville officials joining for the final Dan project stop.
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Skyland
Shenandoa National Park
Dudley C. Bayliss
Washington
National Park Service
Stanley W. Abbott
Blue Ridge Parkway
Roanoke
Shenandoah Park
Waynesboro
Humpback Mountain
Otter
Bedford
Rocky Knob Park
Floyd
Pinnacles of Dan
Dan River
Danville
Swift Run Gap
Harrisonburg
Staunton
Rockfish Gap
Swannanoa
Rock
Slue Ridge Parkway
Stuart
U. S
Martinsville
Wills Moody Wins Irish Lawn Championship
Helen Wills Moody defeated T R Jarvis 6 2 in the final to add the Irish lawn championship to her English title in Dublin on July 9.
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Dublin
Helena Wills Moody
T. R. Jarvis
Local Marble Champ Thanks Star For Trip
Local marble champion Young Williams, son of Mr and Mrs Russell Williams of South Cameron street, visited The Star to thank the editor and business manager for his trip to Wildwood New Jersey for the National Tournament. He spoke of practicing more after seeing tricks used by seasoned shooters and noted his strong showing among the three youngest competitors. He recalled facing Frankie Snapp in Winchester as his toughest match and said the seaside visit and prizes will be fondly remembered. He did not swim but enjoyed the beach waves during tournament week.
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Wildwood
N. J
Star
Young Williams
Russell H. Williams
South Cameron Street
Miles
Winchester
Frankie Snapp
Franklin Snapp
New Jersey
Elwood
Race Meeting Opens Tomorrow at Hagerstown
The Hagerstown Fair Association begins a ten day race meet with over 500 horses from about 100 owners and 25 riders. About $30 000 in purses will be awarded as seven races run daily from 2 15 P M. Races cover 5 12 furlongs to 1 3 16 miles from the new five and a half furlong chute. Strict Maryland Racing rules will govern.
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Hagerstown
Maryland Racing Eee
Black Rust In Spring Wheat Boosts Prices
Black rust infestation in non-resistant spring wheat on both sides of the Canadian border pushed prices up by a cent. Weather and harvest concerns limited grain movement, while rust reports from Minnesota North Dakota and Manitoba indicated vulnerable areas for potential losses if conditions stay favorable for rust.
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Chicago
H. C. Donovan
Fargo
N. D
Minnesota
Dakotas
Manitoba
Saskatchewan
Cargill
Northwest
North Dakota
Stolen auto found with sandwich and onions in San Diego
Patrolman M D Elliott found a stolen automobile parked downtown California with a partly eaten sandwich and onions inside. He arrested Walter Otis Gaines after Gaines allegedly confessed and noted onions on his breath.
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San Diego
Calif
M. D. Elliott
Elliott
Walter Otis Gaines
Gaines
No Spread Of Spotted Fever In Virginia This Summer
Virginia health officials say Rocky Mountain spotted fever remains no more prevalent than usual with about 50 cases annually. Two deaths occurred this season, one in Loudoun County and another in Charlottesville. Doctors used sulphanilamide in one case and a transfusion in another, while ticks spread the disease via wood and dog ticks common in Eastern and Southern Virginia.
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Richm
Virginia
State Health Department
G. F. McGinnes
L. Hatcher Piggott
Unison
Loudoun County
Charlottesville
University of Virginia Hospital
Jimmy Funsten
Robert V. Funsten
Crystal Johnson
Dooley Hospital
Betty Jane Clarke
Hopewell
Petersburg
McGinnes
Body of Woman Found In Bathtub
Washington reports the body of 36 year old Marie Tomlinson an employee in the Treasury loans and currency division found in a bathtub at her sister in law home feet tied and body submerged a note asked forgiveness from her sister in law
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Washington
Marie Tomlinson
Loans and Currency Division
the Treasury
Winchester Architect Designs Bank Building in Evans Site
Selection of Stuart H. Edmond as designer for the new Commercial and Savings Bank on the Hotel Evans site announced by Herbert Larrick. Lease of the hotel to F L Buckley expires next March. no construction until after. Committee voted secretly on drawings from five firms and Edmonds. County treasurer Robert Smith reports year end bank balance and posts a $1,578.59 residue. $5,000 spent on poor relief and $8,000 repaid on loans. MacLeod Carper Nuptials take place at Emmanuel Chapel Boyce Clarke county Va Miss Margaretta Colston Sarper wed Capt. Charles Campbell MacLeod. maid of honor Miss Louis Carper. Capt. MacLeod former A S F airman, now in Lynchburg. couple to reside there. City council meets in long session with members Glaize Hardy Grim Page Sale Henry Knight Anderson McVicar Rosenberger Barer Baetjer.
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Stuart H. Edmond
Winchester
Commercial and Savings Bank
Evans
Herbert Larrick
F. L. Buckley
Larrick
H. C. Sheetz
John W. Rosenberger
T. 8
Capt. MacLeod
Lynchburg
Messrs
Glaize
Hardy
Grim
Page
Sale
Henry
Knight
Anderson McVicar
Rosenberger
Barer
Baetjer
City finances cut commissions and audit fee offices
The city treasurer’s commissions are being cut and a finance committee appointed to investigate fee offices and report. A donation of 1500 dollars supports a new truck for South End Hose Co. and city appropriations increase for additional needs. Camp Fire Girls encampment hosts fifty Winchester area youths at Capon river under several leaders. A car owned by Harry Ransom collides with a baby carriage on West Piccadilly. infant occupant Wilfred Mowery uninjured.
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South End Hose Co
Camp Fire
Winchester
Camp Fire Girls
Capon River
Elizabeth ‘Ern
Louise Cooper
Mamie McFadden
Steere
Mary K. Aulick
Harry Ransom
West Piccadilly Street
Wilfred Mowery
Hugh J. Mowery
Armel County News Briefs Highlight Local Visits and Events
Morristown visitors including the Fleury family toured Skyline Drive and Endless Caverns. Local residents hosted guests from Martinsburg and Harrisburg while 4-H and church groups planned summer activities.
Cedar Grove Notes on Holidays and Visits
Cedar Grove Virginia residents report July Fourth outings along the Shenandoah near Maurertown. The Hager family returned from Kentucky. Thomas McKee and grandson Jimmy Saville visited Get tysburg Pennsylvania for battlefield exercises. Miss June Chapman is spend-
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Cedar Grove
Robert Carson
Peggy
Patsy
Shenandoah River
Maurertown
Dick Hager
Kentucky
Thomas McKee
Jimmy Saville
Hubert McKee
Gettysburg
June Chapman
Shenandoah Apples and Industry Poet Nina Glynn Anderson
A verse praising Shenandoah Valley beauty and apple industry. The poem celebrates orchards, cider, vinegar, and worker pride with vivid imagery of trees, engines, steam, and rosy-cheeked children. Written by Nina Glynn Anderson.
Prizes Set for Massanetta Sacred Music Festival
At Massanetta Springs on July 21 and 22 the eighth annual sacred music festival will award 30 in prizes across two contests. Entries due by July 19 to Dr. William E. Hudson. Junior and adult hymn players compete at 2 p m July 21 for 5 prizes. Negro spiritual quartets compete at 3 p m July 22.
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Massanetta Springs
William E. Hudson
Jesus
Rainfall Averages and Totals for Fifteen Months
24 hours ending 5 p.m. yesterday showed no precipitation. July to date and year to date totals are 0 and 14.36 inches respectively. The 25 year period 1913 37 averages list monthly amounts from January to December and an annual total of 35.36 inches.
St. Paul-Vernon Carlson 18 Seeks Car Theft Suspect
St. Paul Vernon Carlson 18 asks for help finding the person who stole his car from a downtown street. The vehicle, nearly empty of gas, was taken and recovered four hours later two blocks away with a full tank.
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St. Paul
Vernon Carlson
Hotel Contest Chooses Quartets For Cash Prizes
Judges of recognized ability will select four winners based on rhythm interpretation accuracy and general effect. Winners receive 15 dollars while the runner up gets 5. Quartets must sing two numbers from memory one optional and one required from a listed group. Applications have been received by the management.
Benny Goodman Swing School on Columbia Network Schedule
Hear Benny Goodman perform clarinet on the Columbia Network with Swing School. Broadcast times noted as 8:30 pm Eastern, 7:30 pm Central, 6:30 pm Mountain, 5:30 pm Pacific, all listed in EST and EDS T.
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Benny Goodman
E.S.T
E.D.S.T
C.S.T
M.S.T
P.S.T
Columbia Network
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OTOL
Aimee
the Star
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H. B. Kline
Board of Supervisors
Presiding
C.C. Brannon
Armel
Edward A. Fleury
Austin Fleury
Sanford Fleury
Morristown
George W. Fleury
Fleury
New Market
Jack Smith and Son
Buffalo
N. Y
C. D. Price
Smith
Front Royal
Ken Holt
John S. Holt
G. Don Gray
Washington, D. C
Armel 4-H Club
C. E. Armel
Elsie
W. L. Armel
M. F. Price
Ben Collis
Armel Ome
Lee McDonald
Martinsburg
W. Va
E. F. Knight
Samuel Bell
Harrisburg
J. W. Bell
W. J. Goodwin
W. O. Hardy
Johnny Smith
G. W. Haymaker
M. Cornwell
Bertha Armel
M. H. Armel
Bunker Hill
W. D. Mitchell of
Relance
Miss Iris Chapman
Little Mt. M. E. Church Ladies’ Aid Society
Pleasant Valley
Apple Industries
Apple
Nina Glynn Anderson
Massanetta
Shenandoah Valley National Bank
Member
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
Pitchfork Bunch
George Weller
Ken Stingel
Ted Riegel
America
Chuck
Curtis and
Riegel
Pitchfork
Wyoming
Charles J. Belden
Chuck” Curtis
R. M. Swimley
Geo. Washington
Jesse T. Hardy
John Thomas Caraway
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