Entomologists to End Tour Join Hancock Fruit Meet
Entomologists from Maryland Virginia West Virginia and Pennsylvania join the horticultural groups at Hancock Md for a two day session August 18 19. Tours of local orchards packing houses and demonstrations at Cahill and the American Fruit Growers packing plant precede a banquet at Hotel Monterey with notable speakers and a Berkeley Springs swimming party to conclude.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Agricultural Society of Maryland
Horticultural Societies
Virginia
West Virginia
Pennsylvania
Hancock
Virginia Fruit
Virginia State Horticultural Society
Staunton
Campfield
J. Andrew Cahill
Cahill
American Fruit Growers, Inc
Monterey
R. A. Pearson
Maryland University
A. L. Peterson
United States Agricultural Department
Alvah
Berkeley Springs
Interests of Fair Play: Support for J Henkel Henry
CHAS. R. ANDERSON M D endorses J Henkel Henry for continued public service in city government and anticipates his role in the next General Assembly. He praises Henry as economical, efficient, and a watchdog of the treasury, noting his progress and commitment to substantial city development. Betsy Ross wants a cashier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Henkel Henry
Henry
Vote Wright Promotes Economy and Business Governance
Political advertisement urging support for Wright citing economy and business principles in government. Also a sale notice for a coal or wood range and a gas range seeking Mr. Stultz at Power Co in Northern Virginia with date 7 30.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stultz
Northern Virginia. Power Co
Dance at Opequon Lake Park Aug 1 with The Shenandoahans
Music by The Shenandoahans of Martinsburg at Opequon Lake Park. Admission is $1 for the whole evening or 10 cents per dance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Opequon Lake Park
Shenandoahans
Martinsburg
National Fruit Products stock for sale at public auction
Public auction to sell ten shares of National Fruit Products Company preferred stock in Winchester Virginia in front of the County Court House at 11:00 A M on Monday August 8 1927. Cash payment required. Attorney R Gray Williams signs notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Fruit Products
National Fruit Products Company
Winchester
Virginia
Firemen's Benefit Circus Promises Kid Friendly Matinee
Winchester hosts Bob Morton’s circus on August 12 and 13 to raise funds for the Firemen's Welfare Fund. Two daily performances under large tents feature Hank Sylow the clown, Muggins the elephant, and a full acrobatic lineup. Children up to school age priced at fifteen cents with coupons in this paper. Local fire department officials praise the show’s cleanliness and hotel accommodations for performers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bob Morton
Firemen’s Welfare Fund
Winchester
Ceming
Hank Sylow
Lee Barr
Frederick
Maryland
America
Fake Flier Swindle Suspect J H Newberry Linked to Tennessee Case
Chief of Police reports a telegram from Bristol Tenn naming Capt J H Newberry the alleged flying ace who disappeared from Winchester after advertising an Aerial circus on July 4 for the local American Legion. Bristol asserts he swindled locals of 5 to 75 dollars and that Winchester will extradite once through with him. A warrant will be sent to Bristol and Newberry or Berry will be brought here after any sentence in Bristol.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Doran
Bristol
Henkel Henry Urges Voters Against Wright in Local Race
J Henkel Henry appeals to voters to ignore opposition misdirection and favor farmers and orchard interests he represents He vows fair gas tax distribution and road maintenance while urging Shenandoah residents to resist the deal on Purcell and oppose R S Wright to balance Valley representation It emphasizes being for the people not political bosses
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wright
Shenandoah
Clark H. Purcell
R. S. Wright
Upper Valley
Lower Valley
Henkel Henry
Hotel Riley Sale Set Aside and Readvertised
A Circuit Court decree nullifies the recent public sale of the Hotel Riley property, the frame adjoining house, and furniture to M. L. Parsons for 21000. The sale is readied for re-advertisement as a lower price than the master commissioner valued. The court orders eviction proceedings against a tenant in arrears and refunds Parsons a 5250 cash deposit. Hotel Riley sits on West Gerrard street under lease to Riley & Co., serving tourists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Circuit Court
Parson
Warren Rice
Riley
Taylor F. Hahn
Myron L. Parsons
M. L. Parson
West Gerrard Street
Riley & On
Shenandoah Herald Backs Wright for State Senate Seat
The Shenandoah Herald endorses Richard S. Wright of Strasburg for Virginia State Senate in the Twenty-Sixth District. The editorial lauds his character, business success, knowledge of Valley issues, and readiness to represent constituents faithfully. Wright is urged as best prepared to lead and reflect district interests at Richmond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dick Wright
Winchester
Virginia
Richard S. Wright
Strasburg
Richmond
Mr. Wright
Valley
Ghenandoah
Shenandoah
Herald
Seven American heroes found in a French shell hole
The War Department announced that seven members of the Seventy-ninth Division were found in France nine years after their death in the Montfaucon battle. Among the dead was Lieut William A Sheehan of Washington DC, with six enlisted men named by home towns. The bodies reportedly lay buried together by German troops.
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Associated Press
Wallington
Montfaucon
France
War Department
William A. Sheehan
Three Hundred and Fifteenth Infantry
Washington, D.C
Irving S. Roffis
Brooklyn
N. Y
August H. Rittmiller
Baltimore
Edward C. Moran
Philadelphia
Jesse E. Schall
Ellis Eskowitz
Mollis Eskowitz
Henry Fuller
Pottsville
Bois Des Ogons
Ferme de la Madeleine
Happy Son
Washington
Eudora Sheehan
Arlington
Fort Myer
A Vote for Wright Reflects Road Funds Debate
A VOTE FOR WRIGHT signals opposition to diverting county road funds to cities as reflected in Henry's City Council record. The clash centers on funding and control of local roads and municipal priorities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry
All Invited To Road Meeting At Parcellville
Governor Byrd calls five statewide meetings to boost county road and state highway cooperation. The Purcellville session Monday August 1 will hear Governor Byrd and Chairman Shirley with broad county invitees from Shenandoah to Rappahannock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Highway Commission
Byrd
Purcellville
Shenandoah
Clarke
Frederick
Warren
Page
Madison
Orange
Louisa
Spotsylvania
Culpeper
Stafford
Fauquier
Prince William
Fairfax
Arlington
Loudoun
Friendship Reel Team to Attend Convention Meet
All reel team members expected to race at Westernport Md must attend Monday night practice. Runners will be seeded in order of appearance and those absent will be barred from the convention reel race.
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Westernport
New Fruit Market Opens Saturday in Town
A new Fruit and Vegetable Market at 32 E. Piccadilly St opens this Saturday offering fresh fruits and vegetables daily. Call on Saturday for Sunday produce availability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. Piccadilly St
Campaign Draws to Close Ahead of Tuesday Primary
With one weekday left before the Democratic primary voters in the county and Winchester vote Tuesday polls open sunrise to sunset. Winchester ticket includes State Senate candidates J. H. Henry and R. S. Wright and House nominees Joseph Denny and Boyd Richards. County tickets feature four top names plus candidates for sheriff and supervisors in each district. several county offices have nominees declared without opposition for the November election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester
Star
J. H. Henry
R.S. Wright
State Senate
Joseph
Co. L. Brumback
Back Creek
Wm. J. Muse
Harry Richard
Gainesboro
W. B. Smith
BE. W. Adams
Coe C. Brannon
T. Russell Cather
Comonwealth
Robert S. Smith
Isaiah C. Roe
Revenue
A Clear Issue in Sena torial Campaign
A Virginia senate campaign centers on gasoline tax distribution and road funding. Candidate J H Henry supports diverting funds to city streets, risking county farm to market roads. opponent Wright pledges to defend county road funds. The Roanoke World News editorial notes oppose city siphoning and backs county road preservation.
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Henry
Wright
County
Virginia
J. H. Henry
State Senate
Winchester
Slenry
Dettra
Richmond
Roanoke World-News
Ip Political Adv
Frederick County Woman Nora Westaby Lost in Yellowstone
The body of Nora Westaby of Frederick County has not been found since she drowned in the Yellowstone River near Forsyth Montana on Saturday June 11. Rescuers aided by neighbors failed to retrieve her after the island home’s boat capsized during high water while crossing the slough.
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Frederick County
Nora Westaby
Forsyth
Mont
The
Star
Grace V. Forney
South Washington Street
David Myers
Stephenson
Westaby
Yellowstone River
Clifford
Arthur Campbell
Campell
Clifford Campbell
Shenandoah papers back Wright for State Senate
The Shenandoah Valley paper at New Market endorses J H Henry’s reprint support for J R S Wright in the Democratic senatorial race. It argues Shenandoah County deserves a home district representative and highlights Wright as a trusted community leader with broad local roles and service.
Georgia Leaders Watch Virginia Reforms Spurred by Byrd Visit
Governor Byrd met Georgia officials and newspaper leaders after addressing the state legislature on Virginia style government reorganization. He discussed new taxation methods aimed at easing burdens on the least able to pay while attracting capital. Georgia lawmakers invited him to compare reforms and potential savings, with Virginia’s progress cited as a model.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry F. Byrd
Atlanta
Senate
House of the
Georgia General Assembly
Virginia
Georgia
Hardman
Byrd
Georgia Assembly
General Assembly
Grea Byrdeut
South
Or Nor Byrd
Vote on income tax versus state tax on land and property
The note argues for approving the current reasonable income tax on prosperous individuals and against reinstating the state tax on land and tangible personal property, which was repealed by the station tax law.
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Brgainst
Gore residents praise Sheriff Pannett in Gore Virginia letter
Citizens of Gore and vicinity commend Sheriff Luther Pannett known as Boss for rapid responses to six robberies in 24 hours and swift arrests after investgations at a fuel station store and mill incident. They announce support and plan to vote August 2 in his favor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gore
Virginia
Winchester Evening Star
Winchester
Luther Pannett
Frederick County
Socata
Boyd
Pingley
J. H. Berry and Co
Pannett
Gore and
1000 Votes in Opequon Lake Park Beauty Contest
A community event at Opequon Lake Park raised support with a beauty contest titled 1000 Votes with one dollar dance tickets sold Monday night. Proceeds likely bolster park activities and local groups.
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Opequon Lake Park
Apples Wanted Cash Buyers At Hurst Virginia
We are buying early apples packed or bulk or on trees. Receiving daily at our packing house. Alan contracting for late apples. Distributors of packing supplies. Phone 840 Winchester Va. Public notices date 7-30-1p-11.
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Alan
Hurst
North Market St
Winchester
Lace Curtains and Bugs Laundered at Winchester
Laundering services offered by Winchester Steam Laundry. Curtains and bugs can be washed. Call phone 28 for details. Dated notice appearing in the local column.
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Winchester
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Quaintance
Chas. R. Anderson, M. D
Betsy Ross
R. Gray .Williams
Firemen's Circus
Morton
Firemen’s Fund
Greenway Court
White Post
Mississippi
Louise B. Meade
Boyce
Shenandoah “Herald
Shenandoah Herald
Woodstock
Parcellville
West
Shenandoah Valley
New Market
Jeweltey
J. R
Richard 8. Wright
Shenandoah County
Harry Flood Byrd
Joseph 8. Denny
Clarke County
Strasburg Presbyterian Church
Strasburg Masonic Lodge
Red Cross
Davis
Shenandoah Lime Company
Massanutten National Bank
Zea & Wright
Strasburg Orchard & Produce Company,Inc
Shenandoah Fruit Products Company, Inc
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