Apple Market Study Urged By Dr. Taylor
At the Appalachian Apples annual meeting in Handley High School Dr. Porter R. Taylor urged producers from Virginia Maryland West Virginia and Pennsylvania to seek profitable fresh fruit outlets and limit exports of inferior fruit. He warned that market capacity for profitable prices is limited to about 70 to 75 million bushels and called for discipline to avoid price declines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Appalachian Apples, Inc
Handley High School
Porter R. Taylor
Taylor
Virginia
Maryland
West Virginia
Pennsylvania
Europe
Shrine Convention Urges Aid for Crippled Children
Imperial Potentate A A D Rahn at the Shriners sixty fifth national convention urges temples to aid crippled children and cooperate with orthopedic hospitals. Shrine hospitals report 1 319 children on waiting lists and 8 546 treated in the past year. Aladdin Temple Columbus contributes 5 000 yearly and raises funds locally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
Imperial
A. A. D. Rahn
Minneapolis
Shriners
Imperial Council
Shrine Hospitals
Aladdin Temple of
Columbus
Ohio
Attractive Sub Division Sale Near Heinz Avenue
Hundreds of cars and bicycles crowd the Henry Sub Division as a public sale of 75 lots on Heinz Ave set for Thursday June 29 at 1 30 PM. The new asphalted streets offer a pleasant drive and a new car is to be given away, attracting a large crowd to Winchester.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry
Heinz Ave
Winchester
Virginia's 1812 Daughter Keeps Lost Key Trunk Mystery
Mrs Metz of Berryville, 79, the daughter of Philip Berlin who fought the British, guards a trunk with papers on her father’s actions. The key is lost and she may open the trunk after 45 years. An interview with The Star was published June 21.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia
Metz
Berryville
Philip Berlin
Star
Missouri Governor Says Crime and Politics Must Be Smashed
Missouri Governor Lloyd C Stark told 22 state chiefs at the governors conference that crime and politics form an alliance that weakens democracy. He cited the Pendergast case, urged uniform enforcement, and warned Kansas City police were malleable to crooked officials, tolerating major crime while policing minor infractions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albany
N. Y
Missouri
Lloyd C. Stark
Tom Pendercast
Homer A. Holt
West Virginia
John Moses
North Dakota
Pendergast
Kansas City
Stark
Summer Apples Promise Good Yield in Northern Virginia
Predictions of a short summer apple crop due to freezes earlier in spring proved unfounded as the northern Virginia fruit season shows promising results. Shipments of transparent apples are moving to terminal markets by truck with volumes expected to rise. H. W. Butler and Brother shipped a load to Pittsburgh, selling at 1.35 per bushel, with reports of prices up to 1.75 per bushel in the market.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia
H. W. Butler and Brother
Pittsburgh
Butler
Pipe For Sale And Junk Buying Winchester Co
New shipment of used pipe galvanized and black iron all sizes any quantity guaranteed We buy all kinds of junk Highest prices paid Winchester Junk Co 13 Fairfax Lane Between Main Braddock Apartment for Rent 4 rooms Best location Phone 1483 or 211
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester Junk Co
Fairfax Lane
Main & Braddock
Large Chase Pays Tribute To Mr Brannon
Large crowd attended the funeral service for Craven Coe Brannon late clerk of the Frederick Circuit Court at his home on West Piccadilly Street then at Mount Hebron Cemetery. Public offices closed for the service and memorial resolutions were adopted by the Bar Association. The rites included prayers from Rev. Garland and Rev. McGavock with readings from scripture and the poem Crossing The Bar. Pallbearers included Henry Goode and Dr. P. W. Boyd among others with many floral tributes surrounding the casket.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Craven Coe Brannon
Frederick Circuit Court
Brannon
West Piccadilly Street
M. M. Lynch
Bar Association
A. G. Garland
Clarendon
E. Summers McGavock
Opequon
Tennyson
James Whitcomb Riley
Mr. McGavock
Labor Hearing To Be Continued On Wagner Act Revisions
Washington June 27 chairman Norton said the House labor committee will keep hearings on Wagner act amendments open despite calls for an immediate vote. She argued justice requires all sides to be heard and noted two witnesses from the labor board defended the act. John L. Lewis CIO president is listed among upcoming witnesses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Norton
D-Nj
House Labor Committee
Justice
Labor Board
Charles
John L. Lewis
CIO
Auction Notice at Court House July First
In front of Court House on Saturday July 1 at 11 am one 1934 Buick Sedan in A-1 condition. Terms cash. Coleman Dunn, Auctioneer. June 27, 1941.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court House
Coleman Dunn
Washington residence site in Winchester identified on Lot 8
Records by William Wood Glass claim George Washington lived in a large house on Lot 8 in Winchester. The lot fronts South Loudoun street and runs from Town Run 119 feet, originally a half acre. Heirs of Captain Kurtz and Herman Hable claim the site, with the 1792 stone dwelling now on part of it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Washington
Winchester
William Wood Glass
Col
James Wood
Taem
WWE Urfy Seawnewnreen
Loudoun Street
George W. Kurtz
Herman H. Hable
Mr. Hable
Mongomery Ward
Bar Adopts Resolutions for Coe Brannon in Special Session
Frederick Circuit Court held a special session presided by Judge Philip Williams to adopt resolutions of respect and a memorial for Coe C Brannon, late clerk. The resolutions, drafted by a committee led by W Erle Edwards, were unanimously approved and ordered filed and shared with Brannon’s family and the press.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick
Coe Brannon
Denies Trysts With A Woman Denies Trysts With A Woman
In New York on June 27 Martin Beck the 71 year old theater producer rebutted claims by Mrs Lillian Schrein that she had numerous Trysts with him While denying the theft charges against her he said he did not discuss her wages or winnings with others and that he was not her partner in the theater He admitted attending horse races with her but said he knew nothing of her winnings or losses and denied gifts as the motive for the alleged theft
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Martin Beck
Lillian Schrein
Beck
Rhodeffer Rites On Wednesday
Last rites for Mrs. Lena N. Rhodeffer wife of Robert M. Rhodeffer of the Jordan Springs area in Frederick county will be held Wednesday afternoon at 2 o'clock at the residence. The Rev. Cephas Fahnestock and the Rev. C. W. Lowe will conduct the service. Interment will follow in Mount Hebron Cemetery. Pallbearers are Harry L. and Thomas K. McCann William Hart Thomas D. Cather Joseph Kalbach and Burless Oates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lena N. Rhodeffer
Robert M. Rhodeffer
Jordan Springs
Frederick County
Cephas Fahnestock
C. W. Lowe
Mount Hebron Cemetery
Harry L
Thomas K. McCann
William Hart
Thomas D. Cather
Joseph Kalbach
Burless Oates
Himelright Funeral Held in Mount Hebron Cemetery
A large crowd gathered at Omps Funeral Home Sunday at 2 p m to honor Kenneth Himelright. Rev F H Strieby of Woodstock presided and interment followed at Mount Hebron Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Omps
Kenneth Himelright
F. H. Strieby
Woodstock
Mount Hebron Cemetery
Convicts Seize Welfare Worker At Indiana State Prison
A group of convicts seized Ruth Joiner a welfare worker at Indiana State Prison in Michigan City Ind. They barricaded in the prison office and threatened to shoot captives unless given guns and release. State Police were called and three convicts were shot and wounded while rescuing the hostages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michigan City
Ind
Indiana State Prison
Indiana State
Alfred Dowd
Indiana
Dowd
Ruth Joiner
Crawfordsville
State Welfare Department
Crime Pursuits Is Recommended
Washington reports the House approved a measure allowing Maryland and Virginia police to pursue criminals into the District of Columbia. The bill, cited as a uniform fresh pursuit law, would let state officers continue pursuits into DC and present suspects for hearings before DC police court judges or US Commissioners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
House
Maryland
Virginia
District of Columbia
Senate
Randolph
D-Wva
United States
Relief Bill Moves To Senate Amid Urgent Funding Pressures
The Senate Appropriations Committee advanced the administration's 1.735 billion relief bill to the Senate floor for debate as funds run out for the WPA by July 1. House leaders consider emergency measures to prevent disruption of essential services while other bills await conference action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate Appropriations Committee
Senate
Roosevelt
Congress
WPA
House
White House
Appropriations Committee
District of Columbia
Senate House
Woodrum
D.-Va
Senate Appropriations
Treasury
Windsor Couple Are Going Home
London reports the Duke of Windsor and Duchess plan to return to England in October to reside there with possible U S visits next year. The Standard and Express have long pressed for the couple's return, noting personal ties to the Duke.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Lord Beaverbrook
London Evening Standard
Duke of Windsor
England
Standard
Edward VIII
United States
Daily Express
Wallis Simpson
Henry Lot Sale Ad Details Next Thursday Auction
Inside three column ad announces a Henry lot sale to be held on Thursday June 29 with details on page 31. The notice appears in the June issue and lists sale terms and contact information for the auctioneer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry
Dag window awnings from Armstrong Co sale notice
Classified ad notes awnings for windows or terrace by Armstrong Co at 339 Piccadilly Street. Advertisement lists sale days Tuesday and Thursday with afternoon and evening hours.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Armstrong CO
Piccadilly St
Mass Raid By Jap Aircraft Across Mongol Border Reported
Tokyo reports a Japanese mass air raid into Outer Mongolia near Tamsk air base. An army communique via Domei says 98 to 104 Mongol planes destroyed. Soviet and Mongol forces are said to be building permanent bases at Tamsk amid large cavalry and air forces nearby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tokyo
Outer Mongolia
Domei
Tamsk
Japan vows increased pressure against British in Tientsin
Lieut Gen Masaharu Honma says Japan will press British until attitude changes. He claims Tokyo dictates policy and will keep traffic restrictions as a study in control. Japanese Consul General Shigenori Tashiro says orders tighten screening at barriers but expects improvement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Japan
Masaharu Honma
Tien
Tientsin
Tokyo
Shigenori Tashiro
Buckner Testifies McNutt Refused Bond Help
In Federal Court William P. Buckner Jr. says Paul V. McNutt refused to aid bond redemption due to his political situation. Buckner, a promo broker, testified about a Manila meeting in 1937 amid mail fraud and conspiracy charges against Buckner and four others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
William P. Buckner, Jr
Playboy
Hollywood
Loretta Young
Paul V. McNutt
Philippines
Debonair Young
McNutt
Manila
Harry B. Hawes
Missouri
Buckner
Felipe Buencamino
William J. Gillespie
C. Wesley Turner
John Stuart Hyde
Unusual Bond In Clarke Hearing
Berryville Virginia June 27 Trial Justice Loring Kackley heard an odd case when Isaac Garrett and his wife appeared on charges of being drunk and dis orderly. Garrett was released on a probationary bond totaling a penny and a pocketbook plus a penknife and 90 cents in cash.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berryville
Loring Kackley
Isaac Garrett
Boyce
Garrett
Services Tomorrow For Mrs. E. S. Clay
Mrs. Elizabeth Sommerville Clay 73 widow of Calhoun Clay of Bedford died suddenly Sunday June 25 at her brother F M Somerville’s home near Staunton She is survived by a brother and two half sisters Mrs Gwynne H Jones Worton Md and Mrs Thomas Whitaker Jola Calif Services will be held at Meade Memorial Church White Post Wednesday June 28 at 1130 o’clock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth Sommerville Clay
Calhoun Clay
Bedford
H. C. Somerville
White Post
F. M. Somerville
Staunton
Gwynne H. Jones
Worton
Thomas Whitaker
Jola
Calif
Meade Memorial Church
Britain Seeks Action as Japan Tension Faces Parliament
In London a Labour MP pressed for a new prime minister amid British Japanese tensions in the Far East. Prime Minister Chamberlain refused to expand on a peaceful settlement while in Tokyo preparations began for talks to end the deadlock at Tientsin with U S reaction as a backdrop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
House of Commons
Far East
Chamberlain
Britain
Tientsin
F. J. Bellinger
Laborite
J. J. Davidson
Glasgow
Bellinger
Tokyo
United States
Sir Robert Leslie Craigie
Hachiro Arita
North China Port
Two Meet Death In A Boat Crash
In Chestertown Maryland a speedboat crash at the Chester River Yacht and Country Club killed Jean Cooper aged 17 and Richard Richardson aged 21. Three other girls ages 17 endured minor injuries as the Mickey Mouse II struck a pier during publicity shots for the Chester River Regatta.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chestertown
Chester River Yacht and Country Club
Jean Cooper
Norman Cooper
Richard Richardson
Francis M. Young
Marion Thomas
Eleanor White
Helen Strong
Richardson
Chester River
Miss Cooper
Cherries for Sale from Nicodemus Orchard
Crop very light. Will start picking Tuesday noon. Orchard anxious to serve customers while supply lasts.
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Shrine
John W. Metz
Flags Politics and Crime Union
Butler Brothers
Large Chase
Mr.Brannon
Mount Hebron
Henry Goode
Bryan Stotler
Burr P. Harrison
P. W. Boyd
D. H. Sencindiver
T. Russell Cather
B. B. Dutton
Charles R. Anderson
The
Lions Club
Philip Williams
James P. Reardon
H. R. Kern
H. R. Kern, Jr
John M. Steck
W. Erle Edwards
J. Sloan Kuykendall
H. K. Benham
John P. Allen
William Johannes
Frank L. Largent, Jr
Warren Rice
John W. Rice
C. E. Adams
C. M. Rosenberger
Phil H. Gold
Board of Supervisors
Julian W. Baker
R. E. Griffith, Sr
Herbert Miller
S. L. Preston
P. G. Ireland
Clayton W. Hollis
Charles P. McVicar
C. F. Schenck
John I. Sloat
Harold Brown
J. Pred Thwaite
J. H. Yost
Lee Barney
Clark M. Smith
W. Alexander Baker
Taylor Barr
Leslie Kline
George Miller
Hove Riley
F. W. Pingley
Loudoun
Wm. Cocks
Hable
Bar
Rhodeffer
Bulletin
Bridges
Windsor
British House
E. S. Clay
Harry E. Yarnell
Nicodemus Orchard
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