Winchester Scout Charles Anderson joins world jamboree in England
Eagle Scout Charles Anderson of Winchester Troop 1 represents this area at the International Jamboree in England after a Culpeper Virginia training camp. He sailed July 16 from New York aboard the S S Berengaria for Cherbourg and arrived July 22.
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Charles Anderson
Winchester
England
Anderson
Culpeper
Richmond
New York
S. S. Berengaria
Cunard Line
France
Cherbourg
Paris
The
Opera
Place Vendome
Louvre
Tuileries Gardens
Tomb of
Napoleon
Chatips Elysees
Pantheon
Madeleine
Invalides
Colonel Roszel To Install Officers Of Front Royal Post
Warren Post American Legion in Front Royal Virginia elected new officers for the coming year led by Commander Marcelle Bzdek and vice commander E F Santmyer. Col B M Roszel of Winchester will install them August 1 with delegates named to the Petersburg State convention and alternates listed.
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Front Royal
Warren Post
American Legion
Marcelle Bzdek
E. F. Santmyer
T. C. Saffell
Bryan Rudhille
Walter J. Cory
Giles H. Cook
Jacob Kaplan
A. B. Scott
R. B. Harrell
Frank Coffman
Senator Mapp Makes Quick Winchester Stop
State Senator G Walter Mapp a Virginia governor candidate visited Winchester with Mrs Mapp and their son meeting friends. A planned public speech was scrubbed for other engagements but he later had a radio appearance on WRC at 745 PM. He visited Attorney Herbert S Larrick before departing for Washington.
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G. Walter Mapp
Virginia
Winchester
Here
Senator Mapp
Washington
WRC
Herbert S. Larrick
Rouss Avenue
Pay Now Save Discount At Special Reduced Month Rate
An ad from The Evening Star promotes a pay now save discount offered at a special reduced rate during the month. The message emphasizes timely payment to secure lower charges.
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THE
Evening Star
Shenandoah National Park history published in new book
A new official history of Shenandoah National Park details the park’s history, key figures, and conservation efforts. The volume, bound for libraries, includes 650 photographs and chapters by Dr. Schairer and H. C. Anderson, with contributions from H. K. Phillips and W. E. Carson. Copies cost $1 and are available from D. P. Wine in Harrisonburg Virginia.
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United States
Sete
Virginia
O Ness
National Park
Shenandoah National Park
A. FF. Schairer
Carnegie Institute
Washington
Blue Ridge
H. C. Anderson
United States Shipping Board
H. K. Phillips
Washington Evening Star
Citizens’ Organization of Virginia
W. E. Carson
Commission On Conservation and Development
Rapidan River
Business and Educational Institutes of
State Convention and Development Commission
D. P. Wine
Harrisonburg
Youth Paroled By Local Court
Harry Pingley a 12 year old was paroled in the custody of his father George Pingley pending future good behavior. His case moved from County Magistrate to Circuit Court then to Juvenile Court where parole was granted.
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Harry Pingley
George Pingley
Court orders Craig to deliver landlord’s three fifths of wheat
Mrs. David Miller obtained a warrant demanding three fifths of the 139 bushels crop from Miller Craig after threshing. Craig kept the wheat, including Miller’s share, at his home and told her to settle with the sheriff. Justice Tavenner ordered Craig to turn over the three fifths to Mrs. Miller and taxed him with costs.
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Miller Craig
David Miller
Craig
Miller
Yard Party Benefit at Round Hill Church
Round Hill Presbyterian hosts a yard party on August 1 to raise funds for Christian Endeavor activities. Sponsored by local volunteers, the event features games, refreshments, and community fellowship to support youth outreach efforts.
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Round Hill Presbyterian Church
Benefit Christian Endeavor
Women Perish As Boat Sinks Near Shore
A small cargo boat carrying 30 women and vegetables sank near the shore at STETTIN Germany. The disaster left two women dead and two seriously injured as the vessel capsized in about four minutes. Some survivors were rescued by nearby boats.
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Stettin
Germany
Market Ends Week With Reactionary Tone In New York
In New York July 27 stock prices showed a reactionary tone in a brief session. Profits were realized by professional graders and bear selling grew on expectations of further reaction. Money rates remained firm, troubling markets as normal easing did not occur. Closing was heavy with about 2,160,000 shares traded.
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Associated Press
New York
Weather outlook for the Atlantic region this week
The forecast calls for showers Monday, likely ending Monday night, then generally fair conditions with possible showers Friday or Saturday. It will be warm at the start, cooler Monday night and Tuesday, with temperatures slightly below normal midweek and warmer by Saturday.
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Associated Press
Washington
Middle Atlantic
Americans Win Doubles In Davis Cup Challenge Match
At Roland Garros on July 27 John Van Ryn and Wilmer Allison defeated Henri Cochet and Jean Borotra in straight sets 6-1 8-6 6-4 to give the United States a comeback in the Davis Cup challenge round. France leads 2-1 and needs one more singles win to defend the cup.
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Associated Press
Roland Garros Stadium
Paris
John van Ryn
Wilmer Allison
Henri Cochet
Jean Borotra
United States
France
Pollard for Governor Virginia Democrat with progressive stance
John G. Pollard, a Virginian Democrat and former Virginia attorney general, runs on a progressive platform with road policy expansion, farm to market roads, school aid, and tax reduction. He supports segregation tax plans and opposes a central tax board for land assessments. The campaign promotes his integrity and public service record.
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Virginia
William and Mary
Central Tax Board
Little Girl Struck and Killed By Auto Near Berryville
Mary Virginia Lancaster six year old daughter of Mr and Mrs Curan Lancaster was struck and killed by a car in front of her home as she crossed the road for a water pail The driver Chester Rosenberger of Millwood stayed at the scene after the coroner arrived Witness Howard Hannum said the accident was unavoidable The funeral will be held tomorrow at Green Hill Cemetery Berryville Virginia.
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Berryville
Mary Virginia Lancaster
Curan Lancaster
Albert Hockman
Old Chapel
Chester Rosenberger
Old Dominion
Millwood
Rosenberger
Iden
Howard Hannum
Lancaster
Alexandria
Stiles
Fairfax County
Green Hill Cemetery
Man Carrying $9,000 Slain In Family's Presence
Ferdinand Fechter a soda grill proprietor was shot as he stepped from his car at home with $9,000 just drawn from a bank. His wife and children witnessed the robbery in Buffalo New York. He died soon after at a hospital. The robbers escaped with a black bag containing the money.
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Associated Press
Buffalo
N. Y
Ferdinand Fechter
Fechter
Rough Riders Visit to Organize Round-up in Winchester
A delegation of Rough Riders from Washington Camp No 10 Charles Town W Va attended the regular meeting of Washington Camp No 115 Winchester Wednesday night. Their aim was to organize a Round-up in the local camp. The Rough Riders are a side degree of the Patriotic Order Sons of America. The National Round-up met in Charles Town weeks ago.
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Rough Riders
Washington Camp
Charles Town
W. Va
Winchester
Patriotic Order Sons of America
Young Stinnes Freed on Fraud Charge in Germany
Berlin July 27 Hugh Stinnes Jr son of a prominent postwar industrialist was found not guilty of trying to defraud the government over war loan bonds. The court exonerated him while his secretary Wolf Von Walde received four months imprisonment. The charge alleged an attempt to defraud the treasury of two million marks through revalued war loan bonds.
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Associated Press
Berlin
Hugh Stinnes, Jr
Wolf von Walde
Stinnes
Prohibition Agents Peppered During Raid Near Laurel
Two agents Irving W. Winsor of Baltimore and Elmer B. Riggin of Wilmington were wounded by shotgun fire at close range while approaching a still in a raid near Laurel Delaware. The shooter was not arrested and neither agent was seriously hurt.
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Baltimore
Igy
Laurel
Del
United States District Attorney
Irving W. Winsor
Elmer B. Riggin
Wilmington
Gibson and Dawes To Hold Conference on Naval Matters
Secretary Stimson announced that Hugh S. Gibson American ambassador to Belgium and head of the American delegation to the League of Nations preparatory disarmament commission will travel to London Monday for another naval matters conference with Ambassador Dawes. The trip follows requests from Dawes and aims to continue discussions from two prior meetings.
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Associated Press
Washington
Stimson
Hugh 8. Gibson
Belgium
League of Nations Preparatory Disarmament Commission
London
Dawes
Electoral Board Names Judges for Winchester City Primary
The City Electoral Board announces judges to run the Democratic primary in Winchester from sunrise to sunset Tuesday August 6 for state and local nominations. It notes that Denny, Trenary, Reardon, Saunders, and Price face no opposition and are declared nominees. Judges at precincts include Friendship Engine House Charles Kremer Stewart Grim John Kater Reuss Engine House B F Arthur Jr Bryan Breckenridge John Dunn City Hall Harry Homer M L Capper James Ritter Sarah Zane Engine House Robert Bell John Huntsberry Walter Schmidt.
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City Electoral Board
Winchester
Joseph S. Denny
House of Delegates
Charles W. Trenary
James P. Reardon
City Commonwealth
John R. Saunders
James Price
Friendship Engine House
Charles P. Kremer
Stewart Grim
John W. Kater
Reuss Engine House
B. F. Arthur, Jr
Bryan Breckenridge
John Dunn
City Hall
Harry R. Homer
M. L. Capper
James S. Ritter
Sarah Zane Engine House
Robert S. Bell
John A. Huntsberry
Walter Schmidt
Notice to Golden Rulers Sunday church visit
Every member is requested to be present promptly at 9 30 o'clock Sunday morning. After that they will visit the Men's Bible Class at Grace Lutheran Church to hear the Rev. Dr. Charles J. Smith speak.
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Grace Lutheran Church
Charles J. Smith
Romney Celebrates West Virginia Firemen Convention
Romney in West Virginia hosts the West Virginia Firemen's Association meeting from July 31 to August 1 with a program including a business session, parades, field events, games, dances, a ball game, concerts, and a fireworks display. Local officials, including Mayor John C. Linthicum, plan activities across Romney and nearby venues.
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Romney
W. VA
John C. Linthicum
West Virginia Firemen’s Association
O’colck
Circuit Court Room
C. C. Howard
America
Harry .V. Wheeler
Th Drinkworth
EB. W. Miller
J. Powell
Romney Fire Company
G. K. Kump
J. H. Simmons
Ridgeley Fire Company
Frank L. Bowman
Morgantown
C. 0. Howard
Institution
Birch Lane
the Institution
Bolton Street
Gravel Lane
Keller's Alley
Keller’s
Main Street
Main ‘Street
Institution Grounds
U. A. M. Hall
Shenvaleer
Orchesta
City Tags Required on All Cars Prompt Fines
Police report many locals use new or second hand cars without city licenses. To avoid fines they should obtain tags promptly and place them on vehicles. Over 1,800 tags issued so far this year.
Mr. M. M. Lynch Recovers From Long Illness
The well known attorney Mr. M. M. Lynch is slowly recovering from a five month illness due to a carbuncle on the neck. He avoided early return to work because of a summer grippe that caused two weeks of worse health. Friends hope he soon can resume his duties at the office.
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M. M. Lynch
Lynch
Reduced Prices on Summer Clothing and Furnishings
Frank Keckley advertises reduced prices on all summer clothing and gents furnishings in a concise 1p-11 notice promising bargains for shoppers.
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Frank Keckley
EXTRA SPECIAL Potatoes and Screen Doors Sale at 818 Main St
Local ad lists potatoes at $1.25 per bushel and screen doors at $1.25 each. The sale location is 818 Main Street, with hours indicated as 1p-1t.
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Main St
Special July Rate for Subscriptions Now In Effect
The July discount with advance payment options is in effect. The carrier price is $4.00 per year in advance and mail price is $3.00 per year in advance.
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THE
Evening Star
the Evening Star
Winchester Park Association Plans Pool Fund Drive
The Winchester Park Association met at City Hall and reported progress on the park. The grand stand and baseball diamond are finished, with $1,201.25 receipts and $750.14 expenditures leaving $451.48 on hand, $250 of which is unpaid bills. About $200 was voted to the wading and swimming pool committee, plus donated crushed stone brings pool funds to about $600. $2,000 more is needed to complete the pool within four to six weeks. Jack Crowle was elected baseball captain, C. N. Mallory manager, and W. A. Baker coach. The secretary thanked the Bik Lodge for hall use.
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Winchester Park Association
Jack Crowle
C. N. Mallory
Briand Expected To Form New French Cabinet
Paris reports Aristide Briand, a veteran statesman and former foreign minister, likely to form a new government after Premier Raymond Poincare and his cabinet resigned. President Doumergue asked ministers to stay on until a new ministry can be formed.
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Associated Press
Paris
Aristide Briand
Soamier
Poincare
Briand
Poinncare
Tim
Raymond Poincare
Seriaes
Amar ‘Ica
Premi
Ak M. Poincare
Doumergue
Mr. Smith Stops at Jordan Spring Hotel on Winchester Visit
Mr. Smith of the General Electric Supply Company Baltimore has spent several days in Winchester on business and is now stopping at the Jordan Spring Hotel.
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Mr. Smith
General Electric Supply Company
Baltimore
Winchester
Vicinity
Jordan Spring Hotel
Steps Taken To Settle Dispute In Berlin Talks
The Chinese and Soviet governments move toward direct negotiations in Berlin to settle the Chinese-Hastern railway dispute. Minister Wu told Secretary Stimson of the shift toward talks. The notice follows a July report of U.S. involvement and broader tensions with China.
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Associated Press
Washington
China
Stimson
Berlin
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Blue Robe Park
John G. Pollard
Pollard
Pollard Committee
Rough Riders of
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Prohibition
Gibson
Electoral Board
West VA
Association
Africa
Associated’ Press
L. C. Sordahi
Perry Construction Co
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