Drought Drives Winchester Apple Growers to Water Orchards
In Winchester district growers rush to water orchards amid a record drought. They plan hauling water from wells, springs, and the Shenandoah river to moisten trees, with at least 300 gallons needed per 25 year old tree. Swanson presses for relief on embargoed apples while Virginia farmers fear the worst.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester
Shenandoah River
Weather Bureau
Washington
Swanson
United States
Claude A. Swanson
Virginia
Virginia Apple Jrowers
United Kingdom
Argentina
H F. Byrd
Richmond
Carr
W. S. Campfield
Virginia State Horticultural Society
No Sprinkling Notice Restricts Lawn Washing
Water Committee orders no sprinkling of lawns or washing pavements until further notice. Vegetables may be watered 6 to 7 a m and flowers during the same hour with a watering can. Citizens urged to cooperate and report offenders or further restrictions may follow. July 28.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bae Amrrliog
Local tribunal frees some and fines others in Monday session
The county police court room was crowded for the Monday session as cases were disposed of. R C Dockery of St Louis was acquitted of driving under the influence after witnesses testified, and Commonwealth's Attorney Reardon moved to set the charge aside. Judge Weems dismissed the case. Roy Grim pleaded guilty to DUI, was fined 118 dollars, jailed 30 days, and lost driving privileges for a year, with sentence suspended due to crowded jail. George Ash was fined 17 dollars for disorderly conduct and Willie Washington 68 dollars and 30 days in jail for illegal liquor possession. Orndorff, from Washington, fined 17 dollars for disorderly conduct after a fight on the Northwestern grade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. C. Dockery
St. Louis
John Stuart
Dockery
King
Commonwealth
Reardon
Justice Weems
Mr. Reardon
F. M. Brill
Roy Grim
Bayliss
Grim
George Ash
Willie Washington
Orndorff
Washington
Ferguson Leads in Democratic Gubernatorial Nomination Race
Mrs Miriam A Ferguson led with 55 448 votes over Ross Sterling who had 37 237 votes ahead of Clint Small as the Texas election bureau counted 636 106 votes from 243 of 254 counties. It appears Ferguson will face Sterling in the August 23 run off for the nomination.
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Associated Press
Dallas
Texas
Miriam A. Ferguson
Ross Sterling
Sterling
Clint T. Small
Texas Election Bureau
Ferguson
Risko Schaaf Boxing Bout Postponed to August 4
Philadelphia July 28 The Johnny Risko versus Ernie Schaaf bout at municipal stadium was postponed until next Monday night August 4 due to threatening weather conditions.
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Associated Press
Philadelphia
Johnny Risko
Ernie Schaaf
Municipal Stadium
Three Injured In Alcohol Fire At Curtis Bay
A five alarm blaze at the United States Industrial Alcohol plant in Curtis Bay Maryland injured at least three people. The explosions rocked the building as flames spread through flammable solvents and other chemicals. All ten employees were accounted for as firefighting crews fought to control the inferno.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Baltimore
United States Industrial Alcohol Plant
Curtis Bay
Two Springs in County Halt Day Spell
Oldtimers say infallible signs point to rains within 48 hours as two county springs at Steck farm Opequon Creek and Glass spring near town rise three inches since Saturday. Water from the same underground source is suspected. residents urged to save water until the drought ends.
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Steck
Opequon
Glass
Opequon Creek
James Wood
Hope for relief from heat across states
July 28 report from Washington notes showers expected to cool by tomorrow night with continued warm weather today and local thundershowers possible. University of Maryland reports 91 hen deaths from egg laying contest as heat reduces production. Chicago notes relief may come soon as heat persists across Middle America.
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Washington
Weather Bureau
University of Maryland
Chicago
Middle America
Michigan
Iowa
Death of Miss Imogene Clark Reported in Staunton
Information received by Mrs. C Grattan Crawford of Kernstown reveals Miss Imogene Clark daughter of the late T Peyton and Cornelia Lee Clark died in Staunton Virginia Funeral services are set for Christ Protestant Episcopal Church Wednesday at 10 o clock in the morning mestu.
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C. Grattan Crawford
Kernstown
Imogene Clark
Staunton
Wanted Good Home for Nice Young Female Dog
charming female dog seeks loving home details incomplete but clear appeal for a kind household. contact number printed as 41-1 with remaining digits obscured. potential adopters urged to respond.
Carter Fined After Spouse Switch With Apple Tree
In a domestic trouble case Justice Tavenner ordered Carter to pay a $10.25 fine and costs after he admitted striking his wife with a switch from an apple tree. The six children were placed in custody of the husband’s parents. He defended the act as justified by alleged household neglect and heat. The court urged separation to resolve their differences.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carter
Husbs
Local Denver Contractors Ordered to Hire Denver Voters
City Council issues ultimatum to construction firms to employ only qualified Denver voters on municipal projects. The rule allows non-residents if a special kind of labor is unavailable locally, addressing complaints about out of town artisans. Shell Oil backs Washington firms for Capitol building projects per Bay-in-Washington Council plan announced at Powhatan hotel luncheon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denver
Colb
Washington
Shell Oil Company
Bay-in-Washington
Capitol
Powhatan
Shooters Brave Heat at Winchester Gun Club Practice
The Winchester Gun Club held a blistering heat trap practice with six shooters braving the sun. Cuthbert led in singles and Jones led in doubles as scores followed.
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Winchester
Cuthbert
Jones
Co. Cuthbert
R. T. Jones
W. Anderson
A. Seabright
W. H. Carter, Jr
Ww. C. Carter
Fresh beef and veal price list with contact
Local ad lists fresh beef 12 to 30 cents per pound and veal 15 to 35 cents per pound. Call 511-J for orders. Kremer, 16 West Pall Mall Street, sixteenth ward. July 28.
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J. L
Kremer
W. Pall Mall St
Mrs Barnett Injured After Night Stair Plunge
Corinne Barnett deputy clerk of the Winchester Corporation Court was found injured at her South Cameron Street home about three this morning after falling down stairs. She suffered bruises including a painful spine injury and will stay in bed for several days.
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Corinne Barnett
Corporation Court of Winchester
South Cameron Street
Barnett
Mrs. Barnett
Public notice to settle estate of Robert L. Gray
All persons owing or indebted to the estate of Robert L. Gray are requested to settle with Richard H. Gray as administrator. This public notice names the administrator and indicates the proceeding as final settlements.
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Robert L. Gray
Richard H. Gray
Admr
Natwick Lumber Halted by Drought Forbids Dinky Engine Use
The Natwick Lumber Company suspends all operations due to a prolonged drought. Dinky engines hauling trains are barred as government warns of fire danger. hundreds of workers face layoff and lumber traffic on the Winchester and Wardensville line is reduced.
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Natwick Lumber Company
Natwick Company
Wardens
Lost River
Trout Run
United States
Countries Protests Grow Over New U S Tariff Act
Washington reports that more than 35 nations filed protests against the Grundy Smoot tariff law. Senator Harrison asserts the act harms foreign relations and fuels economic turmoil. Senator Reed urges excluding convict-made lumber and coal to curb unfair competition and unrest.
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Washington
Smoot
Harrison Democrat
Mississippi
Utah
Harrison
Democratic National Committee
United States
Reed
Pennsylvania
Mellonn
Treasury
Russia
Watermelons Arrive As Bakersfield Market Promotes Bundles
A carload of watermelons just arrived at Famous Dixie Belles and Winchester Fruit and Vegetable Market near Union Bank. The Winchester Steam Laundry advertises service days Mon Wed Sat and hours, with a phone number for orders or inquiries.
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Dixie Belles
Winchester Fruit and Vegetable
Union Bank
Winchester Steam Laundry
Girl Scouts Begin Annual Capon River Camp in West Virginia
Thirty three Girl Scouts from troops 1 2 and 3 depart for ten days at Camp White Rock Capon Bridge W Va. John Parsons leads water activities with two daily swimming periods while lessons cover nature study pioneer camping woodcraft handicraft and general scout work under Edith Cornwell Elizabeth Smith Verlus Sirbaugh and Mrs Norris Lineweaver. The camp cook is Joe Long. A Field Day is planned with land and water events and a Sunday service at 3 PM addressed by Rev. Dr. A Thomas of Grace Lutheran Winchester.
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White Rock
Capon Bridge
W. Va
Girl Scouts
John Parsons
Miss Cornwell
Edith Cornwell
Elizabeth Smith
Norris Lineweaver
Verlus Sirbaugh
Joe Long
A Thomas
Grace Lutheran Church
Winchester
Funeral Rites Held For Mrs McDonald
Funeral services for Mrs Katherine McDonald widow of B F McDonald were conducted at the Parlett funeral home. The Rev George W Stover of the United Brethren Church presided and interment followed in Mount Hebron Cemetery. Pallbearers included Arthur Dicks John Kern Roy R Boyce Harry Anderson and Paul Ruft. Out of town relatives attended from Cumberland Maryland and Baltimore. Mrs McDonald belonged to the Methodist Church since marriage and remained loyal to the denomination.
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Parlett Funeral Home
Katherine McDonald
B. F. McDonald
Memorial Hospital
Geo. W. Stover
United Brethren Church
Mount Hebron Cemetery
Arthur Dick
John Kern
Roy R. Boyce
Harryne Anderson
Paul Ruft
Arthur Dicks
Cumberland
William Miller
Edna Syrupp
Baltimore
Special Salvation Army Outdoor Meetings Begin This Week
Major James Mars in command will preach each evening at 8 o clock in front of the Court House. He urges good attendance to hear the plain gospel. Six meetings were held in Winchester last week. There will be no meetings in the hall during the hot spell. Major Mars invites all friends of the Salvation Army to attend the outdoor services.
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James Mars
Salvation Army
Court House
Winchester
Mars
Friends of the
Perfection Links Offers Shoes to Top Scorers
Perfection Golf Course will award a pair of sport shoes to the top male and female scorer this week. Shoes donated by Sample Shoe Store. Players urged to submit scores at the office for a final tabulation of scores.
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Perfection Golf Course
Yard Party At Paxton Chapel Invitation
Community notices invite all to a yard party at Paxton Chapel on July 31. The event welcomes everyone with a friendly gathering and informal fellowship.
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Paxton Chapel
Mrs. Mary Carter Laid To Rest At Stephens City
Mrs. Mary Gray Carter wife of B M Carter of Stephens City was buried in Green Hill Cemetery beside her adopted child. Funeral rites at Carter Hall included prayers biblical selections hymns and brief services. Active pallbearers were nephews of the deceased and other relatives attended from distances including Leesburg Clarendon and Mount Jackson.
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Mary Gray Carter
B. M. Carter
Stephens City
Green Hill Cemetery
Lal
Carter Hall
E. T. Clark
First Baptist
Greek Hill
First Baptist Church
William L. Powell
Norfolk
Benjamin L. Hume
Mentor
Ohio
J. Hunter Hume
Cartersville
G W. Hume
Leesburg
Powell
Washington, D. C
B. F. Montgomery
Clarendon
United States
Carter
Virginia
Shenandoah Valley Baptist Association
de Dunlop
Washington, D
James Dunlop
Freeland
Smythe Blair
Frederick
Richard Potts
Freedrick
Marion
Janet Powell
Gray W. Hume
Elsie Gray
Elizabeth
Gray, Jr
J. H. Hume
Gordon Kincheloe
Molly Kincheloe
Philip Taylor
R. H. Payne
Sidney
Mount
Jackson
Herbert Trotter
Joe
Woodstock
W. W. Bird
Mount Jackson
Henry Carter
Warrenton
J. W. Rawlins
S. H. Carter
Marion Carter
Mason
Fred
Rectortown
Robbery at E. R. Campbell Home in Stephens City
Thieves entered the Stephens City residence of E. R. Campbell last week, stealing $25 cash and a leather cigarette case from Robert L. Campbell’s room. Exact time unknown, but local checks are being made for possible suspects. A reward is expected to be offered.
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E. R. Campbell
Stephens City
Robert L. Campbell
Campbell
Special call meeting for South End Hose Co. July 28
Special call meeting announced for South End Hose Co. in the new building on Monday night at 8 o'clock. Secretary urges full attendance as much business remains to be handled.
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Shenandoah Valley
Order of Water Committee
SON
The
Apple Stige
Wiel
Rapidan
Luray
J. A. Garber
Hoover
Rapidan Lodge
Whitehouse Bridge
Shenandoah
Garber
Lawrence Richey
John L. Dirting
Prohibition
Camp Orange
Ju 2
Mrs. Hoover
Evening Star
Natwich
Winchester and
Wardensville
U.S
Carload
GIRL
Capon River
Mrs. McDonald
B.M. Carter
South End Hoseco
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