Nominating Races Widen in Clarke Frederick Warren Counties
Northern Virginia voters face a crowded slate in party primaries with multiple district and county contests for commonwealths attorney commissioner of the revenue and the House of Delegates. Clarke Frederick and Warren counties include five, three and three district and county wide posts respectively with several incumbents opposed and Winchester prominent in the Clarke races.
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Virginia
Clarke, Warren
Frederick
Warren County
Clarke County
Winchester
House of Delegates
Joseph S. Denny
Boyd R. Richards
Warren
Clarke
Commonwealth
Revenue
Frank M. Wray
Joseph F. Moore
J. Edward Thoma
William Travers Lewis
Berryville
R. E. Reid
Jacob S. Garver
Board of Supervisors
Longmarsh
John M. Fishpaw
Hugh F. Pierce
Greenway
John T. Lindsey
Joseph H. Funkhouser
Emmart Stuart
Frederick County
T. Russell Cather
Burr P. Harrison
W. Earle Edwards
Floyd M. Brill
Isaiah Roe
Lee N. Whitacre
Holmes E. McAboy
Luther Pannett
E. C. Oates
H. E. Shull
Robert S. Smith
S. M. Chiles
Opequon
C. I. Brumback
H. B. Kline
Shaw‘nee
W. H. Branner
Jacob H. Beaver
Strasburg
Cather
Firemen Meet In Fine Session For Regional Convention
Committees of Cumberland Valley and Virginia State Firemen plan elaborate decorations for the August convention with bunting and flags along main streets. More than thirty five companies have indicated attendance from Maryland Pennsylvania and Virginia. President Hoover may attend one day. rooms housing the visitors urged to list availability.
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Maryland
Pennsylvania
Virginia
West Virginia
Cumberland Valley
Sarah Zane
Gordon Aiken
Soddy Haines
Virginians
Wienchester
Haines
Andrew Bell
Hoover
Edinburg
Covington Fire Company
Covington
Hose Company
Martinsburg
W. Va
Wythe District Fire Company
Hampton
Gordonsville
South Norfolk Volunteer Fire Company
South Norfolk
Strasburg Fire Department
Strasburg
Culpeper Fire Company
Culpeper
Boyce
Harrisonburg
Clifton Fore Fire Company
Clifton Forge
Ashington Company
Mechanicsburg
Pany
Annapolis
Friendship Fire Company
Chambersburg
Alexandria Fire Companies
Alexandria, Va
Charlottesville Fire Company
Charlottesville
Wanted Commercial Bank Stock By J W Baker
A terse 1920s style notice seeks Commercial & Savings Bank stock from investor J W Baker. The brief appeal notes stock interest and references a designation (120 lp 6t) as part of the request.
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Commercial & Savings Bank
J. W. Baker
Trade In on New Dunlops at Dunlop Tire Store
Factory Dunlop Tire Store advertises trade in on new Dunlop tires with lowest prices and low selling costs. Roy Clifton Richard listed as contact for met.
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Dunlop Tire
Roy Clifton Richard
Unique Sign At Arthurs Agency Fire Insurance Ad
J Victor Arthur, a local insurance agent, installed an electric window sign on Reuss Avenue. The sign vividly depicts a house on fire and carries the catch line Fire insurance we pay for losses.
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J. Victor Arthur
Reuss Avenue
Canvas theft suspects named after yard party
Firemen report that persons who stole a large canvas from East Cork street during the yard party at Friendship Engine House last week are identified. They warn warrants will be sworn out for arrest unless the canvas is returned immediately.
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East Cork Street
Friendship Engine House
Yard Party Benefit Notice for Ladies' Aid
Stephenson hosts a yard party on Thursday night July 23 to raise funds for the Ladies Aid. Local residents invited to attend and support the charity event.
Apple Crop Forecast for 1931 Biggest Since 1926
Bureau of Agricultural Economics reports July 1 forecast of 211,076,000 bushels, about 129 percent of 1930 and 121 percent of five-year average. South Atlantic and central divisions show largest gains after drought, while north Atlantic and western divisions trail. June weather favorable overall with heavy rains aiding Pacific Northwest. June drop delayed in many areas. spraying conditions good and disease control solid.
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Bureau of Agricultural Economics
United States
South Atlantic
Central
North Atlantic
Atlantic Seaboard
North Carolina
Maine
New York
Virginia
North Central States
Pacific Northwest
Simon Noland Dies After Seven Weeks Ill at 58
Simon Noland a county farmer on Sulphur Springs Road three miles southeast of Winchester died after a seven weeks illness from Wright's disease. He was 58, a bachelor, son of the late Martin Noland, survived by two brothers and a sister at home. Funeral Thursday at 10 from Sacred Heart Church with a Requiem Mass. Father R. E. Hannon to officiate and Catholic Cemetery burial. Pallbearers listed.
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Simon Noland
Winchester
Wright
Martin Noland
Mr. Noland
Messrs
Martin
William Noland
Mary Ann Noland
Sacred Heart Catholic Church
R. E. Hannon
Smith
John Fuller
William Fuqua
William Racey
James Beacher
M. M. Lynch
Shade Loses Salary Suit In Circuit Court
In circuit court Judge Williams ruled for defendants E. C. Shade vs H. B. Watson and Company apple brokers. Shade, hired to buy apples for 3000 dollars a year, claimed dismissal for disobedience and pursued unpaid salary totaling about 2400 dollars.
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Shade
Williams
E. C. Shade
H. B. Watson and Company
Watson
Winchester Concert Band To Play Friday Evening
The Winchester Concert Band will give an eight o clock concert on the porch of the County Court House directed by Prof. W H McIlwee. The event invites community enjoyment and all are welcome. Also an ad seeks a settled girl for housework in a local home.
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Winchester
County Court House
W. H. McIlwee
Virginia Apple Growers Pledge for Strong Ad Campaign
Sam R. Hurst of Winchester pledges 5 000 barrels toward Virginia apple advertising to boost domestic and foreign markets. He notes recent favorable growing weather, endorses a foreign representative, and highlights Northwestern cooperatives that spent 175 000 dollars on ads for Jonathan Delicious and Winesaps.
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Virginia
Sam R. Hurst
H. F. Byrd
Virginia State Horticultural Society
Hurst
Winchester
Harry F. Byrd
State Horticultural Society
Dc. S. Ralston
Northwest
Jonathan, Delicious
Winesaps
P. S
Northwestern
Marshall Admitted To Bar By Court Order
David M. Marshall has been admitted to the practice of law by an order of the Corporation Court of Winchester. He is a son of Dr. Marshall who recently bought the Cook farm on Cedar Creek road. He attended the University of West Virginia and graduated at Duke University Raleigh NC last June.
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David M. Marshall
Corporation Court of Winchester
Mr. Marshall
Dr. Marshall
Cook Farm
Cedar Creek Road
University of West Virginia
Duke University
Raleigh
N. C
German leaders to host Laval Briand at international finance talks
London dispatch reports Chancellor Bruening and Foreign Minister Curtius will host Premier Laval and French delegates at the Germany embassy for the seven power conference on Germany's financial crisis. Secretary Stimson says progress is being made and hopes a conclusion tomorrow is possible as delegates unite on corrective steps.
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Associated Press
London
Bruening
Curtius
Germany
Tomoorrow
Laval
Aristide Briand
France
Stimson
Sevenpower
Men
Blair Goss Hurt Cutting Wood at Camp on Abram's Creek
Blair Goss son of Mr and Mrs Fred Goss severely cut his right foot with an axe while cutting wood at a camp on Abram's Creek. Companions summoned Dr H I Pifer who treated him at home then sent him home after anti toxin serum. he was reported doing nicely.
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Abram’s Creek
Blair Goss
Fred Goss
H. I. Pifer
Blair
Unidentified Man's Body Found on Railway Tracks
The body of a around 50 year old man was found on Norfolk and Western tracks at Jones crossing near Audley farm two miles north of Berryville Virginia. Coroner Dr. C H Iden ordered burial at Green Hill Cemetery after officers found no identification or clues. Local residents were asked to view the body but offered no leads.
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The
Star
Berryville
Norfolk and Western
Jones’ Crossing
Audley Farm
Here
William Lichliter
Lichliter
C. H. Iden
Enders
Iden
Clarke County
Green Hill Cemetery
Old-Time Service at United Brethren Church July 26
Attention is called to a Sunday evening old-time service at the United Brethren Church on July 26 at 8 o'clock. Hymns will be read before singing with no organ or choir. James M. Hott leads hymns. the minister wears older-style dress. The service aims to evoke past worship for both young and old, inviting all to attend and help shuttle shut-ins via auto.
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United Brethren Church
James M. Hott
Church Festival Continues At Sacred Heart Tonight
The Sacred Heart Church yard party and supper on South Loudoun street resumes this evening after a successful opening night. If rain interrupts, the festival moves to the church basement. A 5 30 p m supper is planned. Archbishop of ork comments on modern life.
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Sacred Heart Church
South Loudoun Street
Allen Announces Daytime Hours After August 15
Dr L M Allen states no night office hours until after August 15 in a public notice dated January 21. The notice indicates adjusted hours for the period and invites patients to plan accordingly.
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DR. L. M. Allen
Winchester East Events Promote Shenandoah Valley Efforts
Community groups in Frederick County and the Shenandoah Valley urge contributions to upcoming activities celebrating regional progress. Local organizers call for support to sustain cultural and civic initiatives across the area.
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Winchester
Frederick County
Shenandoah Valley
Rainfall Sets July Record as Wet Season Continues
Heavy showers yield 1.65 inches in a day at Winchester Research Lab, July rainfall hits 7.29 inches setting a forty year record and total yearly rainfall reaches 25.64 inches, outpacing last year and the 18 year average. Farmers praise abundant crops while water tables remain strained. Demand for summer apparel rises with favorable weather and consumer confidence. Radio census shows 4 million receivers in 23 states, federal highway spending reaches 442 million with 19,458 miles under way.
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Winchester Research Laboratory
Standard Statistics Company
District of Columbia
Bureau of the Census
Department of Commerce
Federal Radio Commission
C. D. Curtiss
Division of Control
Bureau of Public Roads
G Casper Fries Dies at 83 in Winchester Church Leader
G Casper Fries prominent Winchester merchant and Lutheran Church leader died at his home on National Avenue at age 83 after long illness. He came from Bethel and developed National Avenue and nearby areas, retiring from business after 30 years. Funeral Friday at Grace Lutheran Church with burial at Mount Hebron.
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G. Casper Fries
National Avenue
Mr. Fries
Winchester
Bethel
William M. Eddy
Church Council
Grace Lutheran Church
Samuel Fries
Miss. Moling
Charles W. Fries
Jacob 8. Fries
Baltimore
James L. Fries
Connellsville
Sarah Zane Fire Company
Grace Lutheran
L. A. Thomas
A. A. Kelly
Mount Hebron Cemetery
Notice to Farmers Meeting in Winchester July 25
Virginia Farm Bureau Federation calls a Frederick county meeting at the County Court House in Winchester on Saturday July 25 at 2 30 p m to discuss bureau work and plan county organization. James M Davis will address the gathering as president of the Maryland Farm Bureau and director of the American Farm Bureau Federation. All farmers invited.
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Frederick County
Virginia Farm Bureau Federation
Winchester
Farm Bureau
James M. Davis
Maryland Farm Bureau
American Farm Bureau Federation
G. F. Holsinger
Dog license owner sought for notification at clinic
Owner of dog bearing license No. 69290 please call Valley Veterinary Hospital on N. Loudoun Street for the dog. The dog is a large black male. Also a classified notice seeks buyers for an established business with small capital needed written to X. Y. Z. c/o Star.
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Valley Veterinary Hospital
N. Loudoun St
Washday Worries at Winchester Steam Laundry
A brief public notice from Winchester Steam Laundry on January 13 cites customer complaints titled Taken for a ride. Two phones listed earlier, phones 28 and 29, are referenced in the notice.
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Winchester Steam Laundry
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Frederick Counties
Revenue Post
Arthur
Ida
Apples
Sam R.’ Hurst
Mr. Byrd
Paris
Great Britain
Evening Star
A. B
Ork
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