Severe storm wrecks Frederick and Hagerstown areas
A violent hail and wind storm centered on Frederick Maryland caused extensive damage. Windows shattered at Hood College and Frederick City Hospital, trees toppled, streets flooded, a Masonic Temple roof blown off, and fire crews pumping cellars. Bridges washed away cut all routes to Myersville. Hagerstown and surrounding areas reported crop, rail and road damage with impassable highways and flooded streets.
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Frederick
Hood College
Frederick City Hospital
Market Street
Masonic Temple
Fair Grounds
Frederick County
Lees Seas
Myersville
Hagerstown
Washington County
Local Men In Storm Near Williamsport
City Sergeant C Lee Barr and Bryan Breckenridge faced a dusk cloud burst en route to Waynesboro for a prisoner near Williamsport Maryland. Their car stalled as water flooded the Pike. a dozen volunteers pushed the vehicle to higher ground. They planned to return but were delayed until this morning. The Cumberland Valley from Martinsburg to Chambersburg suffered widespread washout and crop damage.
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C. Lee Barr
Bryan Breckenridge
Williamsport
Waynesboro
Cumberland Valley
Martinsburg
Chambersburg
Prices Drift as Call Loans Reach 8 Percent
New York stock prices drifted lower as selling rose after money rates stiffened. Attempts to rally the market failed, with active industrials and rails falling 1 to 8 points and high priced issues dropping up to 20. Call money rose to 8 percent from 6. Total volume around 2.5 million shares.
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Associated Press
New York
Fiat
Lost Fox Terrier Jack Reputed Reward Notice
Lost dog a fox terrier named Jack reported by Harry Jack of Winchester. Reward offered. Contact 7-11-1p-21. Hat ad mentions hats priced at 1.00. FBI reference dated June 18 and a Saturday event on the 14th.
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Jack
Harry Jack
Winchester
Many Pleasures for Legionaries at State Meeting
The American Legion and Auxiliary prep for the Appalachia Virginia state convention August 13 15 with banquets dances street carnivals golf boating and a Mammut display. Speakers include Col Lemuel Bolles and Major George Berry. A Natural Tunnel tour and a parade are planned with reduced rail rates offered and 1500 expected attendees.
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Appalachia
American Legion and Auxiliary
Legion
Newport News
Southeastern Passenger Association
Big Stone Gap
F. C. Knight
Lonesome Pine
Lonesome Pine Golf Club
Aee Acne High School
Comander F. C. Knight
Singing of
America
W. B. Peters
W.K. Bowen
Col. Bolles
Col
Lemuel Bolles
Veterans
Auxiliary
National Legion Convention
Smallpox Breaks Out At State Line Revival Closed
An epidemic of smallpox in State Line, a village split between Washington County Maryland and Pennsylvania, led to quarantine rules and the closing of a Church of God revival. Health Officer Henry Prather found 20 cases after a congregant alerted authorities. A public funeral for a victim was forbidden.
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Hagerstown
State Line
Washington County
Pennsylvania
Church of God
Henry Prather
Charter Members Receive Gold Buttons at Elks Meeting
Winchester Lodge Elks honored charter members of 25 years with engraved gold buttons. S. Porter House presented the awards as each name was read, with brief expressions of gratitude from recipients. Names listed include Carson Fletcher Kern Suption Collins Pitzpatrick Capper Noon Tidler Boxwell Jackson Henry Jack Murnan Hunteberry Stouffer Doran Larrick Krebs Bushnell.
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Winchester Lodge
Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks
S. Porter House
William E. Carson
Harry C. Fletcher
Harry R. Kern
M. M. Suption
William A. Collins
T. K. Pitzpatrick
BE. Bruce Capper
Hugh W. Noon
W. Q. Tidler
A. C. Boxwell
O. C. Jackson
J. H. Henry
J. M. Jack
M. B. Murnan
Walter E. Hunteberry
J. F. Stouffer
M. A
Convict Spragins Declared Sane Still Scheduled for Execution
In Baltimore on July 12 Dr. George H. Preston announced Benjamin F. Spragins is sane, ending insanity hopes. August 3 remains set for the execution of Spragins and Charles P. Carey for the killing of Alfred H. Walker during an attempted penitentiary escape. Governor Ritchie confirmed the death warrants unchanged.
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Associated Press
Baltimore
Benjamin F. Spragins
George H. Preston
Ritchie
Spragins
Charles P
Carey
Alfred H. Walker
Mrs Nellie Tayloe Ross to lead women’s campaign arm
Mrs Nellie Tayloe Ross former governor of Wyoming was chosen by John J Raskob to direct all women’s activities in the Smith campaign. She will be aided by Mrs Florence Farley a Kansas committeewoman and vice president of the national committee.
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Associated Press
New York
Nellie Tayloe Ross
Wyoming
John J. Raskob
Democratic National Committee
Ross
Florence Farley
Kansas
Mayonnaise Ad Highlights Davis Home Made Flavor
An advertisement urges shoppers to order Davis Home-Made mayonnaise, calling its flavor irresistible and noting it is available at the grocer. The line items stress the product and local accessibility.
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Davis
Special Jply Rate by Carrier for Evening Star
In advance rate for the Evening Star is four dollars per year with a discount for prompt payment. Pay now to save the discount.
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THE
Evening Star
Opening Tonight at Colonial Theatre Honeymoon Limited
The Colonial Theatre screens Honeymoon Limited tonight promising a light comedy. Local patrons are urged to arrive early for best seating as showtimes begin at 7 PM with additional performances planned through the weekend.
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Colonial Theatre
Two Italia Fliers Rescued by Ice Breaker Krassin
On July 12 aboard the Russian ice breaker Krassin, Captain Alberto Mariano and Captain Filippo Zappi were rescued after weeks trapped in Arctic ice. Dr. Finn Malmgren, Swedish meteorologist, had died about a month earlier. The rescuers arrived as a Soviet flight spied the stranded men and signaled salvation.
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Krassin
Italia
Finn Malmgren
Arctic
Alberto Mariano
Filippo Zappi
Mariano
Zappi
Chukhnovsky
Malmgren
Dr. Malmgren
SPECIAL JULY RATE FOR SUBSCRIPTION PAYMENTS NOW IN EFFECT
Pay your subscription now at reduced rates. $3.00 per year by mail in advance and $4.00 per year by carrier in advance. If paid on or before July 31. The Evening Star.
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THE
Evening Star
Funeral Services Tomorrow Morning For Attorney Smith
The funeral for Richard Scott Blackburn Smith Berryville prominent Berryville lawyer who died after an operation in Baltimore will be held at 11 o'clock tomorrow from Grace Episcopal Church. Interment will be in Green Hill Cemetery with active pallbearers and honorary pallbearers named. Relatives from Richmond Baltimore and Anchorage will attend.
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Berryville
Richard Scott Blackburn
Smith
Baltimore
Grace Episcopal Church
Vincent Franks
Green Hill Cemetery
Herbert B. Whiting
Frank M. Wray
Broaddus Morris
Lewis N. Glover
Harry C. Warden
Bowles Lippitt
Frank V. Tilford
Johns.goldsmith
J. T. L. Jones
J. M. H. Clagett
C. T. A. McCormick
Dr. J. E. Harris
George H. Levi
Robert M. Ward
William T. Lewis
T. W. Harrison
Joseph F. Moore
John R. Crown
Ralph Ware
Eugene Glover
Tesseur
Richmond
James Riddle
Eustace L. Williams
Anchorage
Heroic Fireman Prevents Explosion Of Big Locomotive
In Plainfield New Jersey July 12 a Baltimore and Ohio westbound express at over 40 mph tore rails after two driving rods broke. Fireman Arthur Bien climbed atop the engine and opened exhaust valves to vent boiler pressure as Engineer Mark S. Goodright’s air brakes failed. A shed shelter was damaged by a bushing flange, injuring no one except a passenger shelter collapse. The train halted half a mile later and passengers learned of the danger.
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Plainfield
N. J
Baltimore and Ohio
Mark S. Goodright
Edgar Smith
Arthur Bien
For Sale 1928 Chevrolet Coach in near new condition
Classified note states a 1928 Chevrolet Coach nearly new for sale. Vehicle described as fully equipped and offered by H. W. Ebert with contact designation (1p-11).
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H. W. Ebert
Pay Now Save Discount Special July Rate In Effect
Advertisement from The Evening Star promoting a July rate with a pay now discount incentive. Details are unclear due to fragmented OCR but emphasizes limited time offer and savings for early payment.
Bond Election 70 Contested in Local Court
Contest over Stephens City water bond election will be heard in Frederick County Circuit Court. Arguments focus on legality of votes cast for the wet side. the 18 percent bond limit for general improvements does not apply to water supply bonds. Attorneys Jas P Reardon for pro bond side and Armstrong of Front Royal represent opponents.
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Stephens City
Frederick County
Clam Ile
Jas. P. Reardon
Armstrong
Front Royal
Williams
Charge Gambling Given Protection In New Orleans
The anti gambling committee of the Association of Commerce testified before a city council commission that gambling houses and bookmakers flourished under protected authority in New Orleans. Officials claimed the city was a mecca for gangsters narcotic peddlers and gamblers and that race track gambling was widespread with a handbook in one in every five houses. The petition aimed to suppress gambling after Governor Long refused to move houses to nearby parishes until New Orleans is cleaned up.
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Associated Press
New Orleans
The
Association of Commerce Today
City Council
Bender
Maurice Titcheloup
City Park Board
Association
Council Commission
H. T. Long
Man High Up In Rum Trade Sought
New York July 11 government authorities sought a top liquor figure described as one of the biggest in the liquor game in connection with the heist of 3 million dollars in government whisky and alcohol from a lower Manhattan warehouse. Robert B. Watts said confessions were obtained from three of six arrestees as conspirators. The sought leader was well known in sporting circles and had a reputation as a liberal spender.
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Associated Press
New York
Lower Manhattan
Robert B. Watts
United States
Apple growers seek consigned shipments to England from Winchester
Prospects for consignments of early apple varieties to England are favorable. Shipments will be received in carload and smaller lots at Winchester Cold Storage, all leaving refrigerated from Winchester to England. Contact Sprint and Petley Inc Direct Co operative Fruit Co Ltd Winchester Va for ordering.
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England
Winchester
Sprint & Petley, Inc
Direct Co-operative Fruit Co., Ltd
Fine Farm for Sale at Public Auction
July sale lists a 179 acre farm with a fine orchard and a never failing spring. Timber noted. See inside advertisement for details and terms.
Special July Rate for Mail Subscribers
Advertisement notes a three dollar yearly advance rate for mail subscribers with a pay-now discount. The Evening Star lists the rate and timing succinctly for readers considering mail service.
Montgomery Ward Plans New 20000 Square Foot Building
The Star reports a two story 20000 square foot Montgomery Ward building rising at 27 and 29 South Loudoun Street Winchester to house a central distributing and retail store. Herman H Hable the owner expects occupancy by September 1 with Ward opening shortly after. The structure features steel beams up to 28 inches high and 24 inch floors, brick walls on a two foot foundation, brick front trimmed orange-vine brick, fireproof construction and Otis elevators.
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the Star
Loudoun Street
Herman H. Hable
Montgomery Ward , and Company
Chicago
Ward Company
Winchester
Virginia
West Virginia
Maryland
Stewart. Perry
Henani
Colonial Brick Company
Ohio
Thief Caught After Robbing Duck Inn Front Royal
Deputy Sheriff Shirley Collins pursued Hangbrough Merchant after he robbed the Duck Inn Restaurant in Front Royal and fled toward Winchester. Merchant, about sixteen, was stopped at Double Tollgate. $60 in cash and checks recovered. fined $6 and costs due to youth and restitution.
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Shirley Collins
Hangbrough Merchant
Front Royal
Duck Inn
Merchant
Riverton
Mr. Morgan
Lewis Easthan
Winchester
Hasban
Collins
Double Tollgate
Winchester Steam Laundry Vacation Ad
An old classified notice invites customers to call 28 for heavy laundry work and promises carefree vacations, suggesting the shop handles duties while clients take time off.
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Winchester Steam Laundry
Honeymoon the Musical Treat of the Season
Colonial offers a lively stage treat as Honeymoon the Musical opens in town. Audiences are drawn by bright songs and a lighthearted story promising seasonal charm and strong performances.
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M. R. McKwaine
Omery Ward & Company New Building
Montgomer
Mail Order Organization of
South Loudoun Street
Miles of
Frederick County Fair Association
FBI
Margare
Alleghanies
Butler’s Packing House
Elks Meeting
Mrs. Ross
S. M. Perry
Virginia Loan & Thrift Corp
Attorney Smith
the Evening Star
Apple Growers
Montgomery Ward
H. H
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