Miss Grove Weds War Hero in Washington
Miss Virginia L. Grove daughter of Mr and Mrs Newton Grove of Winchester Maryland married Sylvester M Davis of Blissfield Michigan in Washington on July 16. The ceremony at Walter Reed Hospital was conducted by Rev WeILDman witnessed by the bride’s mother. Davis a convalescent from war wounds previously fished on the Great Lakes and will reside in Winchester after a wedding trip.
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Virginia L. Grove
Newton Grove
Winchester
Sylvester M. Davis
Blissfield
Michigan
Washington, D. C
Grove
Weildman
Bureau of War Risk Insurance
Washington
Walter Reed Hospital
Davis
Walter Reed
Great Lakes
Frederick County
Speaking Dates for Harrison Campaign Set Across Towns
A list of speaking engagements for Judge Harrison on various dates at 8 p m in towns including Mount William Brucetown Star Tannery Gainesboro Winchester Stephens City. Speakers include R Gray Williams R T Barton M M Lynch T R Cather H R Kern Philip Williams and Judge T W Harrison with multiple appearances noted and dates spanning July 26 to August 2.
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T. W. Harrison
Winchester
Stephens City
Harrison
Peach Harvest Handling Implements Catalog Description
A listing describes peach related gear including bushel baskets oak stave picking baskets picking crates picking bags and peach and apple paring machines for orchards and domestic use.
Winchester Orchard Supply Auxiliary Meeting Notice
The Women's Auxiliary to Robert Y. Conrad Post No 21 will meet at the Handley Auditorium on Monday July 26 at 7 30 p m. Secretary Annie M Field records the event.
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Woman's Auxiliary
Robert Y. Conrad Post
Handley
Annie M. Field
Bus Leaves Winchester Daily at 10 A M to Martinsburg and Williamsport
Daily weekday bus runs from Winchester at 10 A M to Martinsburg and Williamsport with a direct trolley link to Hagerstown.
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Winchester
Martinsburg
Williamsport
Hagerstown
Barrel Shortage Prompts Fruit Growers Warning
The Frederick Co. Fruit Growers Association warns growers that barrel stock is acutely short and orders must be placed promptly. West-sourced barrels take sixty to ninety days, and current orders cover less than half anticipated demand. Full information available on request from John C. Cather, President.
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Frederick CO
Summer Apples Wanted in Market
Market drives cash prices for summer apples as buyers seek fresh fruit. Names cited include Sam Haines and Grain Bleyster with depot references, signaling a local trade inquiry and potential offerings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam Haines
Grain Bleyster
C. V. R. R. Depot
County Man Kills Wife with a Gun in Martinsburg
Charles W. Brown, 47, wounded himself while fleeing after fatally shooting his wife during a brutal assault at their Martinsburg home. Brown, described as intoxicated, is hospitalized under guard and charged with first degree murder. The victim was formerly Miss DeHaven of Glengary Berkeley County.
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Martinsburg
Charles W. Brown
Brown
Martinsburg Hospital
Miss DeHaven
Charles DeHaven
Glengary
Berkeley County
Miss Luttrell
Frederick County
White Hall
Joe Brown
Joe
Revenue officers out on bail in Henry county murder case
Federal revenue agents Y N Wood R H Drummond Jr J H Pugh and R H Wilmuth indicted for murder of Hosea Thomas in Henry county July 14 appeared before Judge McDowell on habeas corpus and were released on bail of 3000 dollars each for trial August 9 at Roanoke. Federal and Commonwealth prosecutors debated bail amounts with Chitwood favoring 1000 while Dillard urged 5000.
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Lynchburg, Ly
Federal
Y. N. Wood
R. H. Drummond, Jr
J. H. Pugh
R. H. Wilmuth
Martinsville
Hosea Thomas
Henry County
McDowell
Roanoke
Joseph H. Chitwood
Commonwealth
Dalton Dillard
Chitwood
Frederick County Students to Attend State Short Course
Frederick county sends prize boys and girls to Blacksburg for the state short course. Representing the county are Gordon Whitacre poultry, Hilda Lovett canning, Leona Lauck cooking, with Mrs Mabel Haynes county home demonstration agent chaperoning and assisting in teaching.
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Frederick County
Blacksburg
Gordon Whitacre
Whhitacre
Commercial and Sayings Bank
Hilda Lovett
Stephens City
Canning Project
Shenandoah Valley National Bank
Leona Lauck
Winchester
Faithful Servitor Is Laid to Rest
The funeral of Carrie Mann a colored woman who died Wednesday morning was held at 3 30 yesterday from the home of L M Baker. Reverend Robert A Goodwin officiated and hymns were sung by church members. Flowers lay heavy on the grave at Orrick Cemetery. White and colored friends attended the obsequies. Wall bears were Charles Myers Joe Brent Thomas Lovett Rob Jennings Charles Barnett and George Manuel. A K Weaver arrived from Philadelphia to join his wife and children summering with Mrs Weaver.
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Carrie Mann
L. M. Baker
Robert. A. Goodwin
A. M. Baker
Nelson Page
Orrick Cemeter
Charles Myers
Joe Brent
Thomas Lovett
Rob Jennings
Charles Barnett
George Manuel
Will Harrison Support Harding Implications in 1920
The Winchester Star letter questions Col Leedy and Judge Harrison in the Aug 3 nominating contest. It asks if voters backing Harrison against Leedy will also back Senator Harding for President and asserts Cox and Leedy share a pro saloon stance. It urges Harrison to oppose Cox if he truly opposes repeal and supports Harding.
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Winchester Star
Col
Leedy
Harrison
Middletown
the Star
Harding
Cox
Bryan
Water shortage warning issued at station due to pump breakdown
Notice warns of water shortage from pump breakdown. Citizens must minimize use and report any waste. Sprinkling prohibited. fines start at two dollars and may rise for first offense.
Baker Estate Realizes 93450 in Four Property Auction
Four parcels owned by the George W. Baker estate in Winchester and Frederick counties sold at public auction to settle the estate. Special commissioners were R Gray Williams M M Lynch and W W Glass. Proceeds include 15018 to Louis L Baker and Elizabeth L Baker 21432 to J M Orndoff 15000 to Elizabeth S Baker and 42000 to the Handley Fund trustees for Smithfield farm comprising 268 acres.
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Winchester
Frederick County
George W. Baker
R. Gray Williams
W. W. Glass
Franck Baker Drug Store
Main Street
Louis L. Baker
Elizabeth L. Baker
Franck Baker
J. M. Orndoff
Cumberland Valley Telephone Company
Smithfield
Fredericks County
Board of Trustees of
Re Handley Fund
Autoists in a Narrow Escape Near Maurertown
An automobile accident occurred on the Valley pike near Maurertown as a northbound car driven by Calvin Weir collided with another car driven by Mr Estep. Mr C A Bahman and his daughter Caroline Bahman escaped with bruises, Mr Weir suffered a cut on the arm, and Mr Keller was jolted as both cars were damaged.
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Anite
Woodstock
C. A. Bahlman
Caroline ‘ Bahman
Mr. Keller
Calvin Weir
Anothe Automobile
Maurertown
Bahiman
Weir
Valley Pike
Estep
Bank Bandits Raid Leads to Car Escape in Central Falls
A bank robbery reported in Central Falls ends with five assailants fleeing in a car after stealing about $11,000. Authorities, including Miss Frances Devanny, pursue leads as investigators sort through fractured OCR notes detailing the sequence and suspects.
Reaction to call rates rattles New York stocks
Industrial shares rallied irregularly from early losses, led by steels and equipment, but gains faded as shorts increased bets after call money rose to 10 percent. United States Steel stayed firm ahead of tomorrow's quarterly statement. volume neared 475 600 shares as market ended heavy. Wheat and corn fell sharply in Chicago trading amid large motor industry distress.
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New York
Shorts
United States Steel
Qlls
Equipmenta
Equipmenta and Steels
Chicago
T B Clinics Schedule Timetable
County clinics set by date and location including Brucetown White Hall Gore Gainsboro Stephens City and Winchester. Whitespan colored and uncolored classifications listed with times from morning to evening at each site.
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Brucetown
White Hall
Winch
Die Trte Tomirse
Lloyd George to press Ireland bill in Commons
In London the Premier Lloyd George said the government has no intention of withdrawing the Ireland bill and will press the measure forward when Parliament reconvenes after the holiday recess. Mrs William T Walters of Rich- Na visited the
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Associated Press
London
Lloyd George
House of Commons
House
Shamrock and Resolute Clash in Fifth International Yacht Race
The Shamrock led Resolute at the start near Sandy Hook, with the big green sloop crossing first. By 2.37 pm Resolute held a lead of about half a mile as both yachts drifted and fought light winds along an Ambrose Channel to lightship course.
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Associated Press
Sandy Hook
N. 5
Shamrock
Thomas Lipton
Resolute
Ambrose Channel
Leedy challenges Hon. Harrison to public joint debate in Winchester
Robert F. Leedy of Woodstock Virginia issues a formal challenge to Hon. T. W. Harrison of Winchester to a joint political debate in Winchester on July 31. He proposes alternating half hour speeches with a forty minute closing and asks Harrison to reply within five days via the Jefferson Club of Winchester and Frederick County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woodstock
T. W. Harrison
Winchester
Barton
Cather
Williams
Lynch
Kern
Frederick County
Jefferson Club
Wipchester
Robert F. Leedy
Cornwell to Speak at Confederate Reunion in Fisher's Hill
West Virginia Governor John J. Cornwell will deliver the main address at the Confederate reunion at Fisher's Hill Val August. The event, started by Stover Camp nearly 30 years ago, draws 15 000 to 26 000 attendees from various localities. Optical notice for Berryville clinic next door.
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John J. Cornwell
West Virginia
Fisher's Hill
Val
Stover Camp
Strasboro
Earthquake Shocks Los Angeles At 4 12 A M
An earthquake struck Los Angeles at 4 12 this morning causing some chimneys to topple and windows to shatter. No further damage or injuries are reported by authorities.
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Los Angeles
Associated Press
Cal
Indiana mines affected by Associated Press report
Terra Haute Indiana July 26 report from the Associated Press notes Indiana coal fields are partially paralyzed by an unspecified unauthorized event affecting mining operations and workers in the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Terra Haute
Ind
Indianaucoai
Democratic Rally Favors Harrison Over Leedy for Congress
Captain Robert T. Barten spoke at White Hall, backing Judge Thomas W. Harrison for Congress while denouncing Colonel Robert Leedy. He praised Harrison as capable and warned Leedy’s leadership would fail the district, criticizing Leedy’s record on war service and proposed temperance policies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert T. Barten
Robert Leedy
Leedy
Thomas W. Harrison
Congress of the United States
White Hall
United States
France
Congress of the
Barton Kay
Mng
C Barton
Anti-Saloon League
Water warning over town spring contamination
Board of Health informs water users of increasing bacterial contamination in the town spring system. Boiling water is advised as the only certain prevention against possible disease from the source. Walter Cox M DE Secretary signs the notice dated 23 January 1981.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Health
Ramsburg Auto Supply Co Tire Offer
Ramsburg Auto Supply Co advertises tire deals with sole savings on tire bills. Customers are urged to bring in their tire and receive half price on soles, aiming to cut costs on tire maintenance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gates Hale
Slire
Morney
Ramsburg Auto Supply ‘Co
For Sale Cabinet Refrigerator for Grocery Store
For sale a cabinet and refrigerator suitable for a first class grocery store. Immediate sale offered. Apply Rufus at Taka-Kola Co. Winchester, Va. 28-Lp-Bt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bam
Care Taka-Kola Co
Winchester
Crank to International Truck Roadside Return Request
Fire company notes request to return to Rouss Fire Co. Sergeant Douglas Brown and representative Matthew address the matter with Z LOS and Pudy er.
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Zlos
Rouss Fire Co
Douglas Brown
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AM Gajeties
A. K. Weaver
Philadelphia
Ses
A. S. Johnson
Baker Estate
Bank Bandits
Praca
Central Falls
Union Warrancaise
Frances Devanny
The
Trish
Bill
William T. Walters
Rich- Na, Ie
Cornwell
Berryville
WM. Kline
Optometrist
Waynesboro
Congress
Apt. Barton
Walter Cox
M. DE Sec'y
Board—of
Renentat
Matthew
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