Pollard Favored in Virginia Governor Race by Democratic Leaders
In Virginia the July 29 report shows John Garland Pollard favored by Democratic leaders for the August 6 gubernatorial primary over G. Walter Mapp and Rosewell Page. Pollard projected to win in the Ninth district and Valley, with Mapp strong in the First and Fourth districts. Local sentiment shifts in Richmond and Norfolk boost Pollard as the Byrd administration tax cuts and new capital attraction bolster his case. the primary is expected to draw a smaller vote and may extend into November.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond
John Garland Pollard
G. Walter Mapp
Rosewell Page
Virginia
Mapp
Herbert Hoover
Pollard
Page
Williamsburg
Valley
Norfolk-Portsmouth
Middle Virginia
Petersburg
Patrick H. Drewry
Lynchburg
Roanoke
Danville
Byrd
Constable Grim Dies After Operation in Winchester
William C. Grim constable for Stonewall district and noted fruit grower died yesterday afternoon at Winchester Memorial Hospital after an operation for a bladder ailment. He entered July 20 and was operated on Friday. Survived by widow four children and four brothers and one sister. Funeral set for 2 p m Wednesday from his Rest Church vicinity home with burial nearby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William C. Grim
Stonewall
Rand
Winchester Memorial Hospital
Winchester
Mr. Crim
Abram Crim
Los Angeles
Calif
John M. Crim
Martinsburg
W. Va
J. R. Crim
Martineburg
Lewis Crim
White Hall
C. F. Albin
This County
Arthur Trimble
Crim
Methodist Episcopal Church, South
Persian Curios on Display at Handley Library
Handley Library hosts a limited display of Persian curios collected by John Loomis during his service in Persia as director of finance for three eastern provinces. The collection, including tags, coverlets, wearables, and trinkets, is labeled and viewable in the reference room through the week with summer hours posted, closing at 7 30 each evening until September 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. M. Wayman
Strasburg
Handley Library
John Loomis
Persia
Wek
St Louis Robin Nears 400 Hour Flight Record
Forrest O Brine and Dale Red Jackson push the St Louis Robin toward a 400 hour endurance flight. By 9 17 a m they had 386 hours aloft beating the Angeleno by 140 hours. Earned $116 per hour totaling $1 660 at that moment with 44 refuels and 77 connections to the refueller.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
ST. Louis
Forrest O’brine
Dale
Red) Jackson
Army Staff to Tackle Military Economy Question
Secretary Good after talks with President Hoover said the army general staff will focus on reducing military expenditures. He labeled national defense as the yardstick for economy, noting possible cuts in training camps and reserve programs deemed imaginary or unnecessary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington
Hoover
Virginia
Good
Army
Potatoes Not Growing, Turnips Sold by Miller's Sons
Local seed dealer GEO Miller's Sons sells turnip seed as an alternative when potato crops fail. Advertisement notes availability and market focus for gardeners seeking resilient roots.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo
Miller's Sons
Heat Wave Swallows New York and Nearby Areas
The article reports a record heat wave across the eastern seaboard with 97 to 98 degree readings and about 3 million New Yorkers leaving the city for beaches and highways. It notes drownings in New York metropolitan area and Ontario related to heat relief seeking. It also covers drowning cases in Michigan and Iowa lakes, plus Baltimore heatprostration cases and a 1923 forest fire concern in Canada.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Detroit
Mich
Michigan
Ontario
Arnolds Par
Iowa
Lake Akoloji
Esther Ralston
Alta
Ralston
Henry Hentz
Harris
Arnold Stanle
Spence
Harold Cumming
Arnold's Park
Kate Galena
Milford
Ohio
Baltimore
Carrie Saunders
Charles Shultz
Fritz Hentzer
Roscoe Nunn
New York
Albany
N. Y
Phoenix
Ariz
St. Louis
Washington
New York City
Canada
Lightning Bolt Burns John Dix Barn Near Kerns Towr
During a late afternoon electrical storm a bolt struck John Dix’s barn on the Valley Pike near Kerns Towr opposite the Applea Cabin Camp. The barn and several sheds burned as Winchester firemen battled the flames but lacked sufficient water.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Dix
Valley Pike
Kernstowr
Ani
Applwea
Winchester
Pollard for Governor Promotes Progressive Virginia Policies
John G. Pollard, a Virginian Democrat and former Virginia Attorney General, runs on progressivism with road and farm-to-market infrastructure, school funding, and tax reform. He supports segregation tax plans and opposes a central tax board while urging state budget growth and road improvements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia
William and Mary
Central Tax Board
Miller and Massey buy old Miller dry goods in Virginia
Joseph P. Miller and J. Lee Massey acquire the historic North Loudoun street dry goods firm from A Harry Miller. The new owners vow to follow the founder's policy of honest goods at fair prices while updating the store and adding new lines. Massey will run active management. Miller will stay part time with clerical duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph P. Miller
J. Lee Massey
Harry Miller
Loudoun Street
Valley of
Virginia
Miller
Capeet Ae
A. H. Miller
Massey
Miller Store
Charles F. Eichelberger
A. Harry Miller
Eichelberger
Winchester
Drowning Tragedy Near Berryville Claims Mrs Wingfield
Mrs Lillian May Wingfield 27 wife of William Wingfield daughter of Daniel Shepherd of Berryville drowns in the Shenandoah River two miles south of Berry’s Ferry at Dearmont farm near White Horse Rock during a family outing. Royston and Wingfield with others enter a deep hole about 20 feet deep. Royston loses grip on his wife but both drown attempts to rescue fail. Body found later near the drowning site. Funeral planned at Berryville with burial in Green Hill Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lillian - May Wingfield
William Wingfield
Shenandoah River
Berry
Rectortown
Fauquier County
Wingfield
William Royston
Marshall
Mr. Royston
C. J. Allemong
J. 8
Solenberger
Winchester
Green Hill Cemetery
Marshall Levi
Leslie Russell
Matthew Pulliam
William Hart
C. J. Allemony
Harry Simons
Charles Suddith
Miss Shepherd
Daniel Shepherd
Berryville
Clarke County
Mary Jane
Billy Wingfield
Harry Shepherd
Washington, DC
Champ Shepherd
Harry Brown
Five Men Named in Whitacre Yard Party Warrants
Justice Tavenner issued warrants in the county magistrate's court for the arrest of five men over a Saturday Whitacre yard party held by the Patriotic Order Sons of America. Charles Parrell, Ray Parrell, Esten Hawse, Alfred Kipps, and Charles Johnson are named. A hearing is set for later this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Parrell
Ray Parrell
Esten Hawse
Alfred Kipps
Charles Johnson
Final Appeal For Fresh Air Children In New York
The final appeal to provide homes for fresh air children from New York was made today. If names arrive by Tuesday evening, arrangements to entertain a child remain open. Children will arrive at Winchester from the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad at 3 1/2 o'clock Thursday evening August 1 for a two week stay. Additional names and donors are listed: Mrs. George W. Kurtz, Miss Lucy F. Kurtz, Mrs. Margaret Massie, Philip Klompus, Mrs. Nannie R. Glass, Mrs. Frank N. Hack, Mrs. William Arme!, Mrs. Charles Pifer, Mrs. A. M. Baker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Winchester
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
George W. Kurtz
Lucy F. Kurtz
Margaret Massie
Philip Klompus
Nannie R. Glass
Frank N. Hack
William Arme
Charles Pifer
A. M. Baker
Friendship Reel Team Forming for Lexington Trip
Fire company members from Friendship are asked to meet at the Friend & Ship engine house tonight at 8 o clock. The new reel team will be organized for a trip to Lexington under Captain Fred W. Forney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Friendship Reel Team
Friendship
Fire Company
Friend&Ship Engine Hous
Lexington
Fred W. Forney
Yard Party Benefit at Round Hill Church Lost Watch
At Round Hill Presbyterian Church a yard party is held in August to benefit Christian Endeavor. A lady’s white gold wrist watch was lost and a liberal reward is offered by Keeler and Beck.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Round Hill Presbyterian Church
Benefit Christian Endeavor
Keeler & Beck
Last Day to Vote by Mail in August Primary
Voters absent from city or precincts on August 6 may vote by mail if they apply by August 1. Applicants must address the registrar with reasons and request a ballot by mail, include 17 cents postage, and follow enclosed instructions. Ballots must be sealed and affidavit signed.
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Siven
Late Mr. Sine Leaves Estate To Widow And Son
The will of B Frank Sine probated in Corporation Court leaves real estate and household effects to his widow Mrs Beall Garvin Sine and divides the remainder to be shared equally with his son Paul Sine of Washington. He bequeaths $100 to Rock Bon Springs Christ. Church and $100 to Timber Ridge Christ. Church for cemetery upkeep. Executed July 12 before death, witnesses from Shenandoah Valley National Bank. Mrs Sine acts as administrator with $3 000 bond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. Frank Sine
Frederick County
Beall Garvin Sine
Paul Sine
Washington
Sine
Christian Church
Rock Bnon Springs
Timber Ridge Christian Church
Graf Zeppelin Set for Second Atlantic Flight This Week
In Freidrchshafen Germany feverish activity surrounded the Graf Zeppelin as engineers push to ready the airship for its second Atlantic crossing to America Wednesday morning. Commander Dr Hugh Eckener moved up the departure date after tests across southern Germany proved the new motors reliable.
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Fredrichshafen
Germany
Zeppelin Company
Graf Zeppelin
Atlantic
America
Hugh Eckener
Pollard Campaign Appeal Opposes Bonds and Tax Board
The piece reviews past Virginia Democratic primary fights over road bonds and a central tax board. It highlights John Garland Pollard's stance against bonds and against a central tax board, advocating pay-as-you-go road construction and tax reductions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Garland Pollard
Endurance Plane Crash Claims Crichton and Co-Pilot
In Minneapolis the endurance monoplane The Minneapolis crashed at Wold-Chamberlain airport killing Captain T. J. Crichton and injuring co-pilot Owen Haugh as the craft failed to gain altitude after a long flight. Crichton died on impact and Haughland was hospitalized in critical condition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Minneapolis
Mann
Wold-Chamberlain
T. J. Crichton
Sam
Owen Haughand
Crichton
Haughland
Eeunee
Buffalo
Minn
Army Air Corpse
Reward Offered for Tire Theft Conviction
Dr C R Anderson offers a $25 reward for information leading to the conviction of the thief who stole an automobile tire from his car in front of his residence. See Miller and Massey’s Sales ad on Page 7. p-1t
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. R. Anderson
Miller
Massey
Bpechs
Wanted Model T Ford Mechanic for Permanent Job
One good Model T Ford mechanic is wanted at once. Permanent position if you qualify. Bickers Motor Co. offers steady work and a chance to join a respected shop.
Funds Wanted for the Capture of Max Krol
Police seek a public fund to reward and cover expenses for a thorough investigation into the five felony indictments against Max Krol. John I. Sloat will serve as treasurer and fund custodian at Commercial & Savings Bank. Contributions may be anonymous and to any listed undersigned stockholders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Max Krol
Arthur G. Jones Woolen Mills Corporation
John I. Sloat
Commercial & Savings Bank
C. P. McVicar
H. C. .Sheetz
W. L. Irwin
Felwood Smith
B. P. Harrison
Also Mentioned on This Page
William and Mary College
Ticket
Cannon
Grim
Grimes
County
Rest Church
St.Louis
Mercury
John G. Pollard
Pollard Committee
Lee Massey
City
Wm. Wingfield
Shenandoah
Deep Hole
THE
Evening Star
Owen Haughland
Mr. Sine
U. S
Senator Mapp
Accomac
Senate
England
London
Kingsbury
Lambert
George Lea Lambert
OP Hoffman Aircraft Company
Albert von Lambert
Harold’. Jones
von Hoffman
Black Jack
Jones
Bickers Motor CO
Apple Storage
Perry
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