County Schools to Open Oct 1 1934 35
Frederick County School Board votes for eight month term and October 1 opening to aid orchard work. A truant officer will be employed and days absent may be limited for farm tasks. About 12 one room schools may close and consolidate. Names present: Thwaite Larrick Solenberger Braithwaite McIlwee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick County School Board
R. S. Smith
J. Fred Thwaite
Fred J. Larrick
Ansell Solenberger
S. H. Braithwaite
C. A. McIlwee
Funeral Rites Held in Baltimore for Harry W. Cooley
Relatives report the death of Harry W. Cooley aged about 50 a Baltimore resident and former Pennsylvania Railroad locomotive engineer. The funeral was held in Baltimore with attendees including aunt Mrs John W Clowser and relatives from Winchester Martinsburg and West Virginia. He is survived by his widow his mother one brother and five sisters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry W. Cooley
George W. Cooley
Baltimore
Smithers
W.a
John W. Clowser
Emma Miller
George
Earle Clowser
Clinton Clowser
Martinsburg
South End Hose Co Meeting and Market Notes
South End Hose Co announces a meeting on Monday night July 2 to view a new pump and hear an entertainment committee promise a secretary. Weekend specials list lima beans hulled and iceberg lettuce at discount prices with homegrown beets and market offerings from City Fruit Market. Also advertised are fabric discounts on sheer dimity voile and organ die at Moling and Cather.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ilge Iceberg
Hoarding Old Gold Up for Cash Offer by Jewelers
Hodgson and Brown Jewelers advertise buying gold silver and platinum items turning hoarded valuables into cash. They warn against door to door buyers and urge readers to bring items to their shop for appraisal and purchase.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hodgson & Brown, Jewelers
U S Agent Plans Beetle Trapping in Winchester
Inspector Robert B Mayo of the USDA will deploy about 276 traps in Winchester to detect Japanese beetles. He will check each trap twice weekly, enter private property as needed, and coordinate with state and local police. Traps use a geraniol and eugenol bait and are designed to lure and capture beetles in a galvanized iron cylinder with a funnel and jar container.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester
United States Department of Agriculture
Bureau of Entomology and Plant Quarantine
Robert B. Mayo
Washington, D. C
Federal Department of Agriculture
Playgrounds Open This Summer Under Local Supervisors
Three playgrounds will open Monday morning July 2 under director John T. Brown Jr. The Friends Church site will be run by Miss Ethel Harper the Harris addition by Miss Martha Stine and the colored school by Lucille Hogan. Last summer set a record for daily attendance as plans include baseball croquet and horseshoe tournaments with sessions 9 am to 12 pm and 2 pm to 6 pm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John TI. Brown, Jr
Friends Church
Ethel Harper
Harris Addition
Martha Stine
Lucille Hogan
Public sale of household goods at Braddock Street home
Public sale of household goods scheduled for 2 P M Saturday June 30 at 803 S Braddock Street. Conducted by Mrs D Noonan. (6-25-27-29-1p-31)
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Braddock Street
D. Noonan
For Sale Upright Piano and Furniture
For sale upright piano corner cupboard and mahogany chest of drawers. Apply 422 8 Cameron St or call 439 W. June 22.
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Cameron St
Frederick Tavenner Named Frederick County Trial Justice
Judge Philip Williams announced the appointment of A. J. Tavenner a veteran magistrate and county surveyor to a four year term as trial justice for Frederick County beginning July 1 He will hear cases formerly heard by justices of the peace and must hold daily court in the county seat unless otherwise arranged W Earle Edwards acts as substitute during Tavenner's absence and Clarke Shenandoah counties gain trial justices Loring G Kackley for Clarke Edward Mc Williams as substitute for Clarke M L Walton Jr for Shenandoah with no Shenandoah substitute named Tavenner stresses civil and criminal jurisdiction and expresses pride in serving Virginia born in Illinois he has lived in Frederick for 52 years
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philip Williams
A. J. Tavenner
Frederick County
Tavenner
Justices of the Peace
Clarke
Williams
Berryville
Woodstock
Shenandoah
Loring G. Kackley
Clarke County
Edward Mc. Williams
M. L. Walton, Jr
W. Earle Edwards
Winchester
Wil Pres
General Assembly
Virginia
John Kerrich
University of Virginia
Virginia Supreme Court
Brown Tavenner
Loudoun
Black Horse
Emma Tavenner
Frederick
Polo
Albin
Philip Willams
Reinstatement Petition Circulated Over City Bookkeeper Case
A petition in Winchester seeks the rehiring of Kathleen Spates as bookkeeper in the City Manager P. P. Pilcher’s office. Spates was dropped June 28 after a May 28 notice, with officials citing a office reorganization and no grounds given publicly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester
Kathleen Spates
P. P. Pilcher
Pilcher
Roosevelt set to depart for Hawaii after White House duties
President Roosevelt approved a bill liberalizing compensation for World War I widows and orphans and acted on the farm mortgage moratorium and railway pensions bills while delaying final disposition. He fixed his Hawaii cruise for late Sunday from Annapolis and used the day to refine personnel for the stock exchange and communications commissions, consulting Moley Baruch and Farley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Roosevelt
Annapolis
British Open Captured By Heavy Cotton
British pro Henry Cotton, 27, won the British Open with a 283 aggregate over 72 holes tying the tournament record set in 1932 by Gene Sarazen. He opened with 67 and 65, shot 72 in the third round, but ended with a 79 in the final round missing a three foot putt, securing the title and ending a week long American winning streak.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Sandwich
Eng
Henry Cotton
Gene Sarazen
Cotton
Sarazen
Amercans
Rioting toll as power line dynamite disrupts Milwaukee rail
A dynamited pole carrying a high tension line near Vernon Center south of Milwaukee disrupted the Michigan Mukwonago inter-urban and delayed a mail train. The strike at Milwaukee Electric Railway and Light Company widens with four trolleys operating and emergency repairs under way. One death, six hospital cases and 22 arrests mark the toll of last night’s rioting at Lakeside Power plant and nearby car barns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Milwaukee
Wis
Vernon Center
Here
Milwaukee Electric Railway and Light Company
Michigan-Mukwonago
Lakeside
Mercury Records Heat At Winchester Lab At 2 PM
At Winchester Research Laboratory the official thermometer showed 102 degrees in the shade at 2 o'clock. The Star’s stereotyping department clocked 115 degrees the same hour, while lab records note hotter readings in recent years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester Research Laboratory
the Star
Heat wave claims over twenty lives across the Midwest and beyond
Chicago reports more than a score of deaths attributed to sizzling temperatures sweeping the continent from the Rockies to the Atlantic. Iowa suffers six fatalities as 107 degree highs hit Waterloo. Many victims fled into water to escape the heat, with drownings noted in multiple states.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Chicago
Rockies
Atlantic Seaboard
Middle Western
Iowa
Waterloo
Cites Agreements Written In Deed Denies Paper Statement
A local official denies a newspaper report claiming water rights were purchased. The statement clarifies that only water rights were bought, not land, and specifies the deed details.
Judge Issues Injunction To Stop Fence At Shawnee Springs
Judge Philip Williams grants Amos Shryock a temporary injunction blocking the City of Winchester from erecting a fence on Shawnee Springs property used for part of the city water supply. Shryock, former Winchester mayor, says the city plans posts and a fence to keep hogs away from the springs. He recounts deeds, water rights, and prior council actions dating to 1932 to support his claim.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. A. Shryock
Winchester
Shawnee Springs
Shryock
Williams
Pilcher
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
City Band Gives Concert Tonight
The Winchester Concert Band performs its first summer concert at 8 o'clock on the John Kerr School playground lot Cameron and Cork streets. The free event invites the general public to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester
John Kerr School
Cameron
Cork
Lions Clubs Set Harpers Ferry Meeting With Kingsley as Speaker
Lions Clubs planning a district gathering at Hill Top House Harper's Ferry W Va on Monday at 630 pm will feature Edwin R Kingsley third vice president Lions International of Parkersburg as principal speaker. About 50 Winchester members expected to attend with toastmaster duties assigned to the local club.
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Edwin R
Lions Clubs
Hill Top House
Harper's Ferry
W. Va
Edwin R. Kingsley
Lions International
Parkersburg
Kingsley
Cumberland
Romney
Harrisonburg
Winchester
Charles Town
Hagerstown
Boonsboro
Middletown
Frederick
Baltimore
Washington
Gettysburg
Waynesboro
Chambersburg
Harper’s Ferry
Herbert W. Miller
Winchester Club
Harpers Ferry
Miller
Richard F. Simmons
Frederick Club
Mr. Kingsley
Meeting Of The Presbytery July 2 Call In Winchester
The Winchester Presbyterian Church on Loudoun Street hosts a presbytery meeting Tuesday July 3 at 10 30 AM to act on Rev J W Witherspoon's registration as pastor of the Shepherdstown West Virginia church and possible dismissal to Winston Salem North Carolina. Also to receive candidate C K Poole for licensure and arrange his ordination and installation at Romney West Virginia. Rev Allen Jones moderator from Stephens City issued the call.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester Presbyterian
Loudoun Street Presbyterian Church
Winchester
J. W. Witherspoon
Shepherdstown
W. Va
Winston Salem
N. C
First Presbyterian Church of
Lexington
C. K. Poole
Romney, W. Va
Allen Jones
Stephens City
Quarles to Address Open Door Bible Class
Garland R. Quarles city school superintendent will address the Open Door Bible Class at Loudoun Street Presbyterian Church Sunday morning. A visiting teacher will lead the class for several months during R. Lee Stickel's vacation absence, with the class pleased to have Quarles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Garland R. Quarles
Loudoun Street Presbyterian Church
Quarles
R. Lee Stickel
Stocks Drift Back After President Address
In New York on June 29 the stock market showed little reaction to the President's address. Trading was dull with faint rallies and no strong buying or selling pressure as grains, cotton, and rubber moved little. Silver futures remained firm aiding commodities while bonds traded with a vague trend and sterling and gold currencies eased.
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New York
London
Reserve Water Supply Tapped for Purified Program
Officials warn of potential shortages as Shawnee and Town Springs water are diverted to mains after low reservoir levels. Pumping resumed after a two hour halt, raising storage within inches of spillway top. Continuous use of Shawnee Springs expected through June unless rain relief arrives. Winchester rainfall for the year lags the 21 year average by about 6 inches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shawnee Springs
Town
Pilcher
Rouss
Courtfield Avenue
Winchester
Square Dance at Shady Rest Tourist Camp Gore Va
A square dance event at Shady Rest Tourist Camp in Gore Virginia runs Friday and Saturday at 8 p.m. A four piece string band will perform. Men pay 40 cents while ladies attend free.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shady Rest
Gore
Sanitary Dairy Ad Offer in 1930s Sunday Insert
Special Sunday deal offers 1 pt of orange or pineapple ice with each quart of ice cream. Sanitary Dairy located at 21 E. Gerard Street promotes the promotion dated 6 29 with product emphasis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sanitary Dairy
E. Gerard Street
Saturday's Special Dresses Sale for Children and Misses
Margaret L Hodgson advertises a Saturday special with children's and misses' dresses in sizes ages 2 through 16. Prices range from $1.00 to $2.95 with 89e values, highlighting low-cost outfits and a limited sale window on June 28.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret L. Hodgson
Water quality note from Health Dept. clears pool water
Jordan White Sulphur Springs states the pool water has been tested by the Health Department and found to be all right. The notice also clarifies that beer is not sold.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Health Dept
Jordan White
Auction Notice for Ramsburg Property at County Court House
Public auction set for Saturday July 7 at 12 noon in front of the County Court House. Property fronts East Piccadilly Street 27 feet 6 inches, depth 120 feet, known as Co W Ramsburg property. Terms require one third cash day of sale with balance due in 1 2 and 3 years secured by deed of trust and fire insurance. Duvall Dunn Auctioneers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
County Court House
Piccadilly Street
Co. W. Ramsburg
Sour cherries Montmorency for sale by owner
E. O. Tabb offers Montmorency sour cherries for sale at 20 cents per gallon. Located at Bunker Mill, contact Inwood 18F22. Listing dated June 28.
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Montmorency
E. O
Bunker Mill
Inwood
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South End Hose CO
Moling and Cather
U.S
Courtfield Ave
Kackley
Walton
Miss Spates
Messrs Barr
Forney
Henry
L. R. Dettra
Commissioner of Revenue
Hawaii
The
White House
New Stock Exchange and Communications Commission
Raymond Moley
Bernard M. Baruch
Farley
Democratic National Committee
Milwaukee Railway Light Company
Atlantic
Shayock
Bulletin
Amos. Shryock
T. W. Har
City Band
Mr. Quarles
Duvall & Dunn
Cherries Nicodemus Orchard
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