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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jul 26, 1930
Page
1
In Illinois and Wisconsin temperatures top 100 as residents seek shade and water. Parks become escape as relief from the intense heat spreads across the metropolitan area while conditions persist in the western states.
Shade readings in Winchester showed thermometers at 106 and 108 degrees at 3 p.m. The hot breeze persisted under partly cloudy skies as residents cope with the peak of the heat.
The city faces another 100 degree day as temperatures top 93 in Baltimore with forecasts for hotter conditions. In Maryland, Keedysville reads 102 and may reach 105. Fire in Frederick’s Sinking Creek watershed threatens water supply. about 150 acres burned.
Miss Lillian Anderson, superintendent of nurses at Memorial Hospital, announced that thirty six silver service sets for patients have arrived and patients are already enjoying them. The kits include a hot plate to keep food warm from kitchen to patient, and donations to fund the remaining sets are urged to complete the project.
The Winchester Park Association baseball squad meets the Hagerstown Paramount Caddies at Rouss Springs Park tomorrow at 3 PM. The locals, among Maryland's top semi pro teams, boast a strong 1930 season and just defeated the Hagerstown Raiders last Sunday. A follow up game against Sharpsburg is slated for next Thursday at the same diamond.
President Hoover enjoys cooler air at Rapidan Camp in Orange Virginia as Washington swelters with temperatures near 100 degrees. The trip brings relief from heat and humidity, with little planned activity at the mountain camp today and tomorrow.
In Detroit on July 26 Gerald E Buckley known as Jerry Buckley a slain radio announcer was buried at Mt Oliver Cemetery after public interment rites. Buckley s law partner Thomas S Kennedy released an affidavit clearing a man linked to bootlegging detailing Chocks misread signed statement from police commissioner Wilcox.
William White of Stephens City died at his home July 22 at age 82 years 3 months and 17 days. An old Virginia family man he supported his mother and siblings after 1869 and built a trusted business. Survived by wife Meriam Campbell White two brothers one sister and a devoted sister in Hillsboro his faith and generosity were noted. Funeral at his home led by Rev Snyder Alleman with readings by John Parker and Tyne son poems, interment Green Hill Cemetery.
Special call meeting at South End Hose Co on Monday night July 28 at 8 o'clock in the new building. Lots of business to attend. Tomine wants every member present. Secretary.
Seven Kentmere Farms Stud weanlings listed by owner Kenneth N. Gilpin show strong potential in the thoroughbred field. Offspring include two from Royal Canopy progeny linked to Prince D'Amour and Joe Leiter, with sales aimed around 2000 dollars. The collection features foals and fillies from Black Servant Dunlin Westwick Royal Canopy The Porter Vulcain and Dominant among others, bred across major sires and training at Lester’s stables.
Weather outlook for the week begins Monday with general showers Tuesday or Tuesday night in the North and Middle Atlantic States. Cooler by midweek with temperatures near or slightly below normal later in the week.
The Shenandoah county board of supervisors and a Frederick county committee met at Marlboro to inspect and accept the Cedar Creek bridge rebuilt after a fire. They approved the bridge from contractor Mark Reed of Front Royal and then dined at the White Palace in Winchester with Reed and county officials.
At a special meeting the Friendship Fire Company voted to hold its annual picnic at Fisher's Hill on Monday September 1. The site was chosen for its existing picnicking facilities and advantages. Out of town guests from Harrisonburg Woodstock Toms Brook Maurertown Strasburg and Front Royal will be invited along with all local fire companies.
Police officials said Lieut. John Fowler ballistics expert concurred with Dr. Wilmer Souder government expert that Campbell's gun killed Navy employee Mary Baker. Campbell is charged with murder but maintains an alibi supported by family.
Annapolis July 26 two members of the second class at the United States Naval Academy were dismissed for taking two Washington girls into the mess hall two weeks earlier. President Hoover signed the dismissal order yesterday following a Navy Secretary Adams recommendation.
A joint Virginia effort by the State Chamber of Commerce and Virginia Tech extends a data driven study of the state's industrial advantages for manufacturers. The project, led by Dr. Julian A. Burruss, includes data on minerals forests agriculture fisheries power and labor with findings to aid site selection for new plants.
A free clinic for cripples will occur Saturday August 2 at the District Nurse Association offices near the Court House. Dr. Allen F Voshell of the University of Virginia Hospital will oversee sessions from 9 30 a m to noon and 2 to 3 30 p m. All cripples and deformed persons are invited, especially children.
Classified item seeking a good home for a young female dog. Contact by phone number 41-1 for inquiries and adoption arrangements.
Albin Virginia July 26 Funeral services were held at Bethel Church for Mrs Jennie Roberts widow of William Roberts who died Monday at her son Ray Butler's home. The Rev C E Seastrunk conducted the service with a large attendance. The procession moved to Old Stone Church Green Spring for interment. Pallbearers included Howard Luttrell Sam Brown Marshall Roberts Phil H Gold and D A Fries. Several out of state attendees joined this service. Mrs H M Adams suffered a nervous attack en route but recovered later.
The Sarah Zane Fire Company will run the B and B Shows for another week at the Smith lot on National avenue. Open Monday evening through August 2, with new features including grand prize contests on Tuesday Thursday and Saturday at 10 30 p.m. Prizes cover foodstuffs household goods gold chains and more. The B and B Minstrels debut a brand new program all week while Dan Kinsey promises laughs. Rides include merry-go-round ferris wheel chairplane and kiddie ride. Craig will offer Coney Island salt water taffy and a fresh Bingo supply. Anticipation runs high for a record crowd.
The Lucky Strike miniature golf course will award a pair of sport shoes from Huntsberry's to the fan with the lowest score from now until August 2. Many have begun contesting with several fine scores posted, and a keen race is expected in the remaining days of the contest.
Virginia apple growers petition Senator Claude Swanson to urge the State Department to press Argentina to end its embargo on apples. The matter follows Swanson discussions with Secretary Stimson and notes a British embargo also being challenged as a treaty violation. The State Department instructed the embassy in Buenos Aires to seek information on Argentine import rules and to press the foreign office for clarity.
Funeral services for Mrs. Mary Gray Carter of Stephen City will be held at 3 30 p m tomorrow at Carter Hall. Rev E T Clark of the First Baptist Church Winchester will officiate and burial will be in Green Hill Cemetery.
Fragmented notice appears promising a happiness offer with a contact line referencing Winchester and a schedule snippet noting days near mid month. The readable text hints at a local laundry and a public call to action.
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