Memorial Rites of Foreign Vets Lead Winchester Encampment
The ninth annual Department Encampment of the Veterans of Foreign Wars opens in Winchester with memorial services, a parade, and a banquet. Captain Carlton Penn will deliver the memorial address. delegations from over 30 posts attend. Monday features a large parade, other entertainments, and a final banquet at the George Washington Hotel.
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Virginia
Spain
Winchester
Veterans of Wars of the
United States
Old Dominion
Veterans’ Assembly
Company I
One Hundred and Sixteenth Infantry
Hose Campe No. 5
Martinsburg
V. F. W. Ladies’ Auxiliary
George Washington Hotel
Rion-Bowman
Harrisonburg
Christ Episcopal Church
Carlton Penn
Roanoke
Virginia Department
Blue Ridge Post
Overseas
Drum and Bugle Corps
Washington
Cumberland
Henry Hart Post
Portsmouth Post
Winchester Volunteer Fire
Boy Scouts
The
Red Cross
Virginia Foreign Service
F. A. Shryock
George H. Grimm
Winchester Post
No 2123
A. O. Lynch
Norfolk
Marie J. Nerren
Grimm
A. O Lynth
Ee Penn
Department Chapain
Frances Gardner
Carleton Penn
America
Cameron Street
Convicted, He Turns Friend Of The State In Virginia
In Berryville Virginia Jim Pierce long noted for legal trouble aided the state by testifying that Irvin G Wiley was drunk when brought to the county jail. Wiley faced a fine of 100 dollars, 30 days in jail and a one year driving ban. Pierce was serving a 30 day sentence for reckless driving at the time.
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Berryville
Commonwealth of Virginia
Jim Pierce
Irvin G. Wiley
Berrys
Bayliss
Wiley
Pierce
Two Detroit Police Officers Indicted on Perjury Charges
Wayne county grand jury handed up six true bills against 50 persons. Two Detroit police officers Inspector Robert A. Mac Pherson and Detective Lieutenant Max Waldfogel faced indictments for perjury in connection with matters before the grand jury, plus obstruction of justice and neglect of duty.
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Associated Press
Detroit
Mich
Wayne County
C and S Bank Declares Regular Semiannual Dividend
At a board meeting the Commercial and Savings Bank declared its usual 3 percent semiannual dividend. The dividend will be payable on July 1, 1931, and remains a standard share in the bank's profits.
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the Commercial and Savings Bank
Winners named in annual Winchester Garden Club show
Large crowd in Winchester views hundreds of summer flowers at the Winchester and Clarke County Garden Club Flower Show in the George Washington Hotel. Public auction ends the event with numerous prizes awarded across many sections including Delphinium Roses Lilies perennials and arrangements with names of local winners listed.
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Virginia
Winchester
Winchester and
Clarke County Garden Club
George Washington Hotel
Star Today
Lawrence Cooper
George Washington
B. E. Sartelle
Miller Brothers
Florists
Bester Company
Garden Club
Delphinium
John M. Steck
J. B. Snapp
John Rosenberger
H. B. McCormac
Chamberlin
Leesburg
G. O. Miller
Talbot Pierce
Henry Oxnard
Upperville
Miss Buckley
D. C. Randolph
Mrs Oxnard
Buckley
Byrd Purcell
Oxnard
Miss Chamberlin
Community announcements honor firemen convention sponsors
Local donations listed support the Winchester Fire Department ahead of the August firemen's convention. Contributions range from 3.00 to 50.00 from diverse firms and individuals including Montgomery Ward, Stuart M. Perry, Virginia Barrel Company, J. E Robertson, Union Bus Terminal, Massanutten Caverns, Rev. F. T. McFaden, and Baker's Drug Store among others.
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Winchester Fire Department
H R. Potts
Montgomery Ward and Company
Stuart M. Perry
Virginia Barrel Company
J. E Robertson
Martinsburg Steam Laundry
the Star
Dixie Displays
L. V. Keyser
Miller Sign Company
Jake's Peanut Butter Sandwich
Annapolis Fire Company Enters Firefighting Contest
The Water Watch Hook and Ladder Company of Annapolis Md will compete at the big firemen's convention August 12 14. They are not with Cumberland Valley or Virginia associations and enter open classes for world competition. Two $100 prizes: best appearance by a small company and best appearing fire truck.
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Water Watch Hook and Ladder Company
Annapolis Md
Cumberland Valley
Virginia
Reduced Fares For Veterans Meeting In Charlottesville
Residents of Winchester and vicinity may attend the Grand Camp Confederate Veterans of Virginia annual meeting in Charlottesville June 23 25. Certificates for reduced railroad rates are available from Miss Lucy F Kurtz 21 South Loudoun Street.
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Winchester
Grand Camp
Confederate Veterans of Virginia
Charlottesville
Lucy F. Kurtz
South
Loudoun Street
Watermelons Car Dixie Bells at the Winchester Wholesale Gro
A brief item notes watermelons moved by the Dixie Bells at Winchester Wholesale Grocery Corp. The record mentions a transport or shipment event tied to the Dixie Bells and the Winchester wholesale firm.
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Winchester Wholesale Gro. Corp
Park Association Plans Sunday Game With Strong Brunswick Team
The Winchester Park Association invites residents to attend Sunday at 3 PM as Park boys face Brunswick Maryland. Brunswick recently lost to Montreal in the International League by 4 to 2, signaling Brunswick’s solid play. The association seeks park improvements like a merry go round and sliding board.
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Park Boys
Brunswick
Brunswick Boys
Montreal
Winchester Park Association
Winchester
Young People Hold Annual Church Convention in Bethel
The Sunday School and Christian Endeavor Association of the Virginia Valley Central Christian Conference met at Bethel Church near Elkton for its annual convention. Roy A. Larrick of Winchester was reelected to a twelfth term. Winchester attendees included Rev. and Mrs. R. L. Williamson, Mr. and Mrs. Roy A. Larrick, Mrs. Eula Sale, and Misses Margaret Richards and Renie Mathews. The event drew a large crowd and was described as very successful.
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Sunday School and Christian Endeavor Association
Virginia Valley Central Christian Conference
Bethel Church
Elkton
Roy A. Larrick
Winchester
R. L. Williamson
Eula Sale
Margaret Richards
Renie Mathews
Police Confiscate 144 Bottles of Beer in Two Raids
Winchester police conducted two raids at 566 North Cameron Street and 56615 North Cameron Street and confiscated 125 and 69 bottles of alleged beer respectively. Officers search for two men believed connected to the possession.
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Winchester
North Cameron Street
North Cameron ‘Street
Bargains on 1931 Ford Victoria and 1930 Ford Sedan
L J Hookne Plymouth Agency advertises a 1931 Ford Victoria four passenger coupe and a 1930 Ford four door sedan for sale. Includes pricing and contact details per the one page listing.
Special On Ice Cream 35c
Special on ice cream price listed at 35 cents. Gna Ross and Crystal Confec likely offering treats at reduced cost.
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Gna
Ross & Crystal
Hoover statement sparks European reaction hardening markets
Europe seeks relief as Hoover signals plans to suspend World War debts and reparations for a year. Berlin stocks rise up to 15 points while Paris and London report strong interest. Mellon visit adds importance as Washington prepares a comprehensive reparations plan.
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Associated Press
Washington
White House
Congress
Hoover
United States
Europe
Germany
Berlin
London
Paris
Andrew W. Mellon
Treasury
France
White Post And Boyce Services Announced
Rev R L Moore pastor of the White Post circuit announces that Rev W P Saunders of the Baltimore Conference will preach at Boyce at 11 am and White Post at 8 pm tomorrow An 8 pm layman service will follow in Boyce Methodist Church South led by John W Rosenberg Winchester.
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R. L. Moore
White Post
Southern Methodist
W. P. Saunders
Baltimore
Boyce
Boyce Methodist Church
South
John W
Rosenberg- Sect
Winchester
DIRT Free for the hauling
Herman Hable is identified as a party in an item noting dirt or hauling fees with minimal surrounding context.
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Herman H. Hable
Mildred Lewis Wins First Dress Revue Prize
Miss Mildred Lewis of the Gore school won first prize at Frederick county Four-H dress revue held at Christ Episcopal Church chapel. The event selected representatives for the state contest in Blacksburg July 20. Twenty six other prize winners and 185 attendees participated in sewing and canning demonstrations under Miss Mary Fred Claytor.
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Mildred Lewis
Gore School
Frederick County
Chapel of Christ Episcopal Church
Blacksburg
Mildred Snyder
Bryarly School
Esther Barrett
Effie Luttrell
White Hall
Mary Fred Claytor
Rockingham County
Belle Burke
Claytor
Janet Cameron
Rouss Spring Park
Misses Hester Trimble
Dora Braithwaite
Alice Himelright
Esther Cooper
Princess Strother
Myrtle Catlett
Maxine Brill
Dorothy Richard
Martha Richard
Phyllis Folies
Eloise Green
Evelyn Carpenter
Carolee Holliday
Stella White
Lettie Stotler
Hilda Stotler
Margaret Kerns
Nettie Frances Robinson
Sarah Ellen Boyles
Virginia Lee Dick
Dorothy Anderson
Lois Albin
Margaret Bauserman
Margaret Grimm
Mildred Walker
Anna Bray
Gretta Brby
Alma Graves
Louise Graves
Virginia Kern
Golda Foltz
Sara Foote
Marie Pifer
O’leary Brill
Virginia Branner
Mary Branner
Mabel Lavina Offutt
Virginia Hicks
Frances Fahnestock
Sally Tavenner
Evelyn Bailey
Hilda Orndorff
Alma
Boyce Youth Badly Hurt Falling From Truck
Edward Presgrave of Boyce Clarke county is in Winchester Memorial Hospital in critical condition after falling from a moving truck as it rounded a curve. Doctors fear a skull fracture and will likely perform an X ray today. He was riding with several companions when the accident occurred last evening in Boyce.
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Edward Presgrave
Boyce
Clarke County
Winchester Memorial Hospital
Presgrave
Dinner Dance at Sunnyside Near Stephens City
Sunnyside hosts a dinner dance near Stephens City on Friday evening the 26th from 7 30 to 9 30 pm. Admission is 3 dollars per couple with 1 pm to 11 pm times noted.
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Sunnyside
Stephens City
Baker's Drug Store Ice Cream Delivery Tomorrow
Baker's Drug Store announces Sunday opening with ice cream delivery across the city. The service highlights home and business deliveries within local area.
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Baker’s Drug Store
Good News Good News From Winchester And Valley
The column highlights optimistic views from business analyst Roger Babson and Frederic J. Haskin on a near-term recovery and future prosperity. It cites plans to study charts from Dow Jones and Cleveland Trust, plus theories on economic cycles and opportunities after depressions. Former Governor Harry F Byrd predicts a high quality apple crop with good size this year, despite hail and insect damage concerns.
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Roger W. Babson
Advertising Federation of America
New York
Mr. Babson
Dow-Jones Company
Cleveland Trust Company
Frederic J. Haskin
Washington
United States
Harry F Byrd
Tornadoes Batter Midwest Homes and Buildings
Tornadoes sweep across several Midwestern states causing widespread damage to homes and buildings as crews assess the aftermath. Strong winds topple trees and power lines while residents report shattered windows and roof damage in multiple communities.
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Mid-Western
Hottest Day Of The Year In Winchester In 1931
At 2 PM Winchester reached 97 degrees in a record for the year. The Winchester Research Laboratory confirms the heat surpassed the previous high of 93 degrees set in late May. Downtown offices reported 90 degrees and higher despite electric fans.
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Winchester
Winchester Research Laboratory
Heatwaves Push Temperatures Past 90 in Numerous States
Tornadoes and heavy storms lash Iowa Minnesota and nearby states with property damage and drownings in the heat wave. In St Paul and Fairmont crews report storms and misreported tornadoes while Baltimore sees 95 degrees and rising. New York records 86 and heat deaths mount with forecasts of hotter conditions ahead.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Plains
Mercury
Arizona
Tex
Tennessee
JJ Smith
Iowa
Hayfield
Minnesota
Harland, Minn
ST. Paul
Minn
Fairmont
Albert Lea
Twin Cities
Baltimore
Mid-West
New York
United States
New York City
Springfield
Mass
Portland
Albany
Boston
New Haven
Rochester
Five Student Pilots Killed in Brindisi Collision
At Brindisi Italy a bombing hydroplane collision at 60 feet killed five student pilots and injured one. Six others escaped unharmed. The incident occurred today and involved two aircraft.
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Associated Press
Brindisi
Italy
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Capt. Penn
L. M. Allen
Police Force of
C.&s. Bank
Cornelius Vanderbilt, Jr
Peter Arno
Vanderbilt
Vanderbilts
Reno
Arno
Northern
Fred L. Glaize
Robert Y. Conrad
Alma Buckley
Miss Boyd
B. McCormac
Miss Dorsey
Harry K. Russell
James C. Higgins
Lewis Baker
Richard E. Byrd
John M. Scully, Jr
Cary Hunter
Anne Dudley Field
Anne Dunbar Williams
Bobby Conrad
Melvin Green
James P. Reardon
Clara Wood
Annapolis Fire Company
Earl Shade
Young People
Church
L. J. Hookne & Plymouth Agency
White
House
Sensation
White Post and Boyce Services
Four
Shenashdoah Valley Vinegar Corp
Evening Star
Shenandoah Valley
Roanoke Times
Jake
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