Firemen’s convention ruling alters parade prize entries
A Winchester even rules that four local fire companies cannot compete as a single unit at the Virginia State Firemen’s Association convention in Winchester from August 12 to 14. The decision aims to give smaller units a fair chance at prizes, despite opposition from some departments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alexandria
Washington
Virginia State Firemen’s Association
Winchester
James M. Duncan, Jr
Winchester Fire Department
Virginia
Luray
Continental Oil Opens Large Winchester Branch
Continental Oil Company opens a large Winchester bulk plant with Beverley Wright as local manager. Wright leaves Packard Motor Co to head Continental interests in the region. The facility sits near the Baltimore and Ohio line, near Virginia Apple Storage H. J. Heinz and Victor Products, featuring two 20,000 gallon tanks and a modern gas station. The plant serves a 25 mile radius as part of the Richmond division led by W. A. Stockley and manager W. T. Bruce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Continental Oil Company
Winchester
Beverley Wright
Wright
Packard Motor Company
Continental
Baltimore and Ohio
Virginia Apple Storage, Inc
H. J. Heinz Company
Victor Products Company
Richmond
W. A. Stokiey
W. T. Bruce
Opie Regiment Earns High Rating In Federal Inspection
The One Hundred and Sixteenth Infantry Virginia National Guard received praise from an army inspector and corps area commander for uniformly high ratings across all units. Lt. Col. Jere Baxter inspected the regiment in April during annual federal armory evaluation, noting discipline and records as key factors. The unit next trains at Virginia Beach from August 2 to 16 as part of the ninety first Infantry Brigade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
One Hundred and Sixteenth Infantry
Virginia National Guard
Staunton
Fred W. Sladen
Jere Baxter
Infantry
Virginia Beach
One Hundred and Sixteenth
Contributions for Winchester firemen fund grow larger
Winchester and vicinity respond generously to the firemen’s convention fund. Donations from many local businesses and residents are listed with amounts from 2.00 to 25.00. James H. Jones is treasurer and requests checks or cash be delivered or mailed to support prizes and expenses. Hodgson & Brown ad at end promotes watch repair services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester
James H. Jones
Logan R. Fay
Lovett Bros. Shoe
Kaufman's Apparel Shop
Moling & Cather
E. W. Collis
B. F. Davis
Mrs. E. G. Ashley
L. H. Stokes
N. J. Wigginton
Floyd M. Brill
T. R. Cather
O. L. Jamison
Russell Carpenter
Claude M. Grim
Russell Jackson
Boyd Jackson
W. R. Orndorff
Mrs. Helen Conrad
Ashley
Loy
Holler’s
Lee Brown
Sonie Cline
J. A. Richard
H. M. Seabright, Sr
Highland Ave Yard Party at Presbyterian Mission
Yard party on Wednesday July 1 from 1 to 3 in the afternoon, hosted on the lawn of the Presbyterian Mission on Highland Avenue. Proceeds and details not specified in available text.
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Presbyterian Mission
Wanted Attractive furnished ant Write 690 c/o Star
Classified notice seeks an attractive furnished apartment or unit associated with Star outlet. Reader is directed to respond via the Star mail channel citing reference lp-1t.
Policeman's Fast Run Seizes Auto Thieves in 19 Minutes
Winchester motorcycle officer Francis Funk made a 20 mile chase in 19 minutes to recover a $1,600 Studebaker Commander and arrest two thieves, Lewis Walker and George Folks, at Front Royal. The car was stolen from Indian Alley near Grace Lutheran Church. Both suspects pleaded not guilty at a police court hearing and were sent to the grand jury. The vehicle sustained only a dented fender.
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Winchester
Francis Funk
Studebaker
B. H. Hamman
Lewis Walker
George Folks
Indian Alley
Mr. Hamman
Grace Lutheran Church
Funk
Rouss Spring Park
Pass
Winchester Front Royal Pike
C. W. Hollis
Warren County
Front Royal
Hamman
Officer Funk
Donald L. Weems
Walker
Folks
Grand Jury of
Corporation Court
Floyd Brill
Funeral Services Held For Mrs. Mattie E March
The funeral of Mrs. Mattie E March wife of Gera S March followed months of illness. Services were at Market Street Methodist Church with Rev. Norris A Lineweaver and Rev. W M Brashears officiating. Interment in Mount Hebron Cemetery. Pallbearers named. Mrs John W Pease recovering after surgery at Winchester Memorial Hospital. her daughter Mrs William Warden has returned to McCauley West Virginia.
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Mattie E March
Gera S. March
Market Street
John W. Pease
Winchester Memorial Hospital
William Warden
McCauley
W. Va
Water Tax Notice for July 1 Cutoff
City ordinance requires water and sewer bills unpaid by July 1 to be cut off. A $1.00 charge applies for restoring service after cutoffs. With July 1 landing on a Wednesday, residents are reminded to settle accounts promptly.
Retfully Water C E Of City Council
A brief city council notice appears regarding water related matters with initials and filing code 6-26-1p-41. Authorities remind residents of upcoming agenda items and public access procedures.
US Accepts No Counter to Hoover Debt Moratorium Plan
Acting Secretary Castle announced the United States would accept no counterproposal to Hoover's debt moratorium that does not fit the President's purpose. Mellon reported French talks on war debt while Laval considers cabinet views. Mussolini invitation accepted by Bruening and Curtius for Rome talks pending date.
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Washington
Castle
State Department
United States
Hoover
France
Mellon
Paris
Rapidan Castle
Germany
Andrew W. Mellon
Treasury
Laval
Mussolini
Berlin
Bruening
Curtius
Rome
Foreign Office
Grayson Sells National Ave Store to Mr. E A McGlathery
Announcement states B A Grayson sells the National Ave store to E A McGlathery of the city who will operate the business after July 1. Grayson will focus on the 111 W Boscawen St store and thanks customers for past favors in a brief closing note.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Ave
E. A McGlathery
Boscawen St
B. A. Grayson
Page Denies Rumors On Garbage Hauling Change
W Nelson Page as chair of the city street committee assures residents that the city will continue to collect and haul garbage free of charge. He says rumors of stopping service or charging 25 cents per week are entirely false and has urged the public to disregard them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W Nelson Page
Street Committee
Page
Fresh Air Fund seeks Winchester hosts for July 24 arrival
The New York Tribune Fresh Air Fund plans a two week stay for visiting city children, with arrivals in Winchester on Friday night July 24. Local committee members urge residents to host a child aged 4 to 14 or contribute to provide meals and care.
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Fresh Air
Winchester
New York Tribune Fresh Air Fund
P. R. Diehl
Grover C. Rose
Ann Amelia Hoover
George B. Bushnell
Union Bank
Star
Capt Schneider Dies at 80 After Long Leather Career
Capt Henry Schneider 80 a native of Germany and longtime Winchester leather and shoe inspector for the U S Army quartermaster’s department died at his home 301 South Braddock Street. He led the Winchester Boot and Shoe Company before 25 years of service with the Army. He served in civic and fraternal groups and leaves three daughters two sons and siblings. Funeral rites set for 10 30 tomorrow at Grace Lutheran Church with interment Mount Hebron Cemetery.
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Capt
Henry Schneider
Germany
Quartermaster’s Department
United States Army
South Braddock Street
Capt. Schneider
Hessedarmstadt
Christian Schneider
United States
Palatine Bridge
N. Y
Baltimore
Heiser Boot and Shoe Company
Ella Heiser
Winchester
Schneider
Winchester Boot and Shoe Company
Main Street
Quartermaster's Department
Winchester Boot Ae
Captain Schneider
Old Rouss Hook and Ladder Company
Winchester Lodge
Knights of Pythias
Grace Lutheran Church
J. Luther Jones
Taylor M. Rudolph
Grenade Schneider
Chicago
William Schneider
City
Albert Gode
New Amsterdam
Catherine Schneider
L. A. Thomas
Mount Hebron
J. Madison Spurr
Louis Pearson
Samuel Chiles
J. A. R Snapp
T. J. Cooper
Howard Grove
For Rent Six Room House in Good Location
A six room house is for rent to a small family. Located in a good area, references required. Address P O Box 217, City.
Winchester Lodge Meeting at Henry Schneider Home
Members of Winchester Lodge No 65 K of P attend hiner ceremony at the home of the late Brother Henry Schneider at 1030 tomorrow morning.
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Winchester Lodge No. 65
K. of P
Henry Schneider
Hiner
Watermelons Arrive at Winchester Market on Low Price
Watermelons from Dixie belles arrived today at the Winchester Market on Market Street next to Union Bank. The seller offered them at a very low price by the car on the B and O siding, contact phone 461.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Market Street
Winchester Fruit and Vegetable Market
Union Bank
Winchester Herald Shines On Shenandoah Valley Cheer
A positive community column highlights optimistic activities in Winchester and Frederick County. Readers are invited to share cheerful events from the Shenandoah Valley, encouraging local goodwill and civic spirit.
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Winchester
Frederick County
Shenandoah Valley
Local Real Estate Auction Draws Strong Bidding Near Winchester
At a public auction Saturday the B. N. Seabright tract of 11 acres east of Winchester sold for 12000 dollars with Herman H. Hable as highest bidder. Bidding surged quickly from 10000 dollars showing public confidence in solid real estate and buyers' means. Trade conditions in the Shenandoah Valley show improvement with reduced joblessness and strong farming prospects aided by rainfall. Seven banks in Winchester and Frederick County hold deposits around 7 million dollars, with total bank resources near 12 million, indicating steady liquidity despite drought.
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B. N. Seabright
Winchester
Herman H. Hable
Shenandoah Valley
National
Frederick County
Winchester Park Assn Slugfest Wins and Falls in Weekend Tilt
The Winchester Park Association baseball team split weekend games with Luray Athletic Club 12 11 on Saturday and Hagerstown Athletic Club 11 9 on Sunday. Hirth and Legg pitched Saturday while Kern and Hockman played Sunday. Hirth relieved later. The association also reports shipment of a new merry go round from Mitchell Manufacturing and promotes the wading pool at Rouss Spring Grounds for children during the hot spell.
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Winchester Park Association
Luray Athletic Club
Hagerstown Athletic Club
Hirth
Legg
Kern
Park
Hockman
Hagerstown
Park Association
Mitchell Manufacturing Company
Milwaukee
Wis
Rouss Spring
Vacation cash help for Ford owners and travel gear ad
An ad offers cash for late model Ford owners seeking vacation funds and promotes Moling & Cather travel luggage. It notes a notice paying 5 cents per copy for 25 copies of the Winchester Evening Star dated June 15 and directs readers to leave copies at Star Office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester Evening Star
Star
Modern Glasses Elevate Style And Eye Comfort
Modern glasses combine fashion with practical benefits for daily use. They promise dignity through design while providing comfort for eyes over long wear.
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Hodgson & Brown
Luther League of Synod Opens Annual Meeting
The tenth annual Luther League convention of the Lutheran Synod of Virginia convened at Grace Church with 125 delegates and visitors. Miss Vivian Cronk presided. speakers from several states included Rev. Dr. Black of Baltimore and Rev. Dr. Thomas of Roanoke. A banquet at the George Washington Hotel featured Miss Evva Stouffer and Miss Leona Peer, with readings and devotions led by Miss Rebecca Paris.
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The
Luther League of the Lutheran Synod of Virginia
Grace Church
Reading
Pec
League
Miss Cronk
Miss Vivian
Salem
Thelma Graham
Ronenoke
O. FP
Christ Iu Church
Baltimore
Luther A. Thomas
Chester League
Blackwelder
P. L. Roger
Bluefield
W. Va
Pearle Lyerly
Church of the Advent
New York
Neel Washington Hotel
L Ler
Norfolk
Winchester
Een
Evva Stouffer
Robert F
Leona Peer
Rebecca Paris
C. C Dittmer
Brooklyn
N. Y
Luther League of America
J. J. Scherer
Richmond
R. Henero Roanoke
Virginia Synod
Five Die Wading Into Deep Water at Red River Ferry
Five people drowned after stepping into deep water while wading at Clear Lake Ferry on the Red river 14 miles north of DeKalb Texas. Victims identified as Joe Bailey 10, Tommie Roberts 25, Herbert Simons 30, Myrtle Proctor 20, Gladys Roberts 20. all residents nearby.
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Associated Press
Dekalb
Texas
Red River
Clear Lake Fury
Joe Bailey
Tommie Roberts
Herbert Simons
Myrtle Proctor
Gladys Roberts
Miss Constance Gwaltney Returns to Charlottesville
Miss Constance Gwaltney, weekend guest of Mr and Mrs C E Huntsberry, has returned to Charlottesville to attend the summer session at the University of Virginia. Abner Huntsberry and William Hollis escorted her to Charlottesville yesterday.
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Constance Gwaltney
C. E. Huntsberry
Charlottesville
University of Virginia
Messrs
Abner Huntsberry
William Hollis
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Opie Regiment
Sladen
Highland Ave
Rich Nter
Denies
Norfolk Ledger Dispatch
Evening Star
City Council and Fire Co
Luther League OF Synod
Vivian Cronk
George Washington
Haenthe An Pe
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