Story of Winchester reviewed by H R McIlvaine
State librarian H R McIlvaine praises The Story of Winchester by C Frederick Morton as authoritative and readable, noting Morton’s use of county records and newspapers. He commends the Kiwanis Club of Winchester as sponsor and highlights the book as a reference for Winchester history and the Valley.
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Winchester
Virginia
The
Star
H. R R. Mcllvaine
E. E. Keister
C. Frederick Morton
Mcllvaine
Morton
Kiwanis Club of
Debate Honors and Valley Athletic Plans Discussed
Principals propose two athletic plan options to state authorities to handle the growing eligible student pool. One suggests raising the limit to seventy five boys, the other creates two competition classes covering Valley schools except Winchester, Front Royal and Harrisonburg. Shenandoah County leads in school points, Woodstock tops among Clarke County entrants, with Berryville and Broadway High also placing. Golladay wins two events.
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Woodstock
Berryville
Broadway
Mount Sidney
Weller
Mt. Sidney
Biedler
New Market
Kercheval
Taylor
Hardesty
Chandler
Weyers Cave
Kibler
Turner
Sterling Nair
Hebron
Parker
McChesney
Fishersville
Beidler
Kline
Jones
Galladay
Jameson
Alexander
McDowell
Claggett
Monterey
Bridgewater
Elon College
Emory May
Nelle Kirsch
Bridgewater College
Hampton-Sidney College
L. C. Hoover
Otto Zigler
Rinccipals
Winchester
Aunton
Harrisonburg
Shenanadah County
Clarke County
Rockingham
Augusta
Highland
Woodstock High
Berryville Hig
Shenandoah County
Broadway High
Golladay
For Sale Cheap Buffet Ex cee Table and Chairs
For sale a variety of household items including a buffet ex cee table chairs refrigerator ice bin table gas range and a davenport. Phone number 757 1 located at 436 N Braddock St with date May 4 1931 noted.
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Davenport
N. Braddock St
Factions Wiped Contined from Part One
The piece notes uncertainty over which opponent would gain most support as factions waver. Both camps claim Moore lacks a real following yet would welcome his endorsement and would recruit his supporters if usable. State press divisions emerge with Richmond papers hinted to tilt Byrd or wait for clearer candidacies. Two stalwart figures are referenced.
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Moore
Richmond News-Leader
John Stuart Bryan
Byrd
Richmond Times-Dispatch
Slover
Cattle Industry Seen Rising On Government Review
The Department of Agriculture reports the U S beef cattle sector is recovering from the Depression era, with higher cattle prices and a reduced potential beef supply. Beef cattle numbers fell from 41,720,000 to 39,609,000 on January 1, 1925, while overall cattle declined by about 1.5 million head.
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Washinton
United States
Department of Agriculture
Orange States
Largest ever check seals Dodge auto transfer to Dillon Read
A 146 million dollar check, the largest in a commercial deal, changed hands at Central Union Trust Company in New York. Charles P. Spicer and Clarence Dillon oversaw the transfer of Dodge Brothers properties to Dillon Read and Company, with Detroit signing formal papers. Representative bankers and Dodge interests witnessed brief ceremonies in New York and Detroit.
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New York
Central Union Trust Company
Dodge Brothers Auto
Dillon, Read and Company
General Motors
Clarence Dillon
Charles P. Spicer
District Trust Company
Dodge Brothers Company
Detroit
Dodge
Inquest Into McClintock Death Resumes in Chicago
Culminating testimony resumes in the McClintock death inquiry in Chicago. A pharmacist, salesman, reporter, doctor’s widow, undertaker, and a former girl detective present evidence. The proceedings touch on McClintock's mother and Dr. Oscar Olson, with deputies and judges weighing a possible multi death conspiracy.
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Chicago
William Nelson McClintock
McClintock
Oscar Olson
Kennedy
Harry Olson
William D. Snepnerd
McClintock Will Hearing Adjourned to May 26
Harry Sadler testified as Miss Gladys Roberts described eavesdropping while John E. Jones warned Shepherd to stay consistent. Undertaker Charles L. Ruff denied embalming poisons, and C. P. Stephan said no poisons were needed in last illness prescriptions. Inquest continued to Monday. hearing to May 26.
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Harry Sadler
Gladys Roberts
John E. Jones
Shepherd
Charles L. Ruff
Runaway Team Palls Man Under Wheels in Orchard
John Patterson employed by Harry K. RB at his Russell farm west of Winchester was injured when a team of horses attached to a spraying machine ran off during spraying. Patterson, with lines around his neck, was dragged from the wagon, his left leg broke between knee and ankle, an arm not broken. He received surgical care from Dr. Charles R. Anderson and was returned home this afternoon.
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John Patterson
Harry K. RB
Winchester
Northwestern Pike
Mr. Patterson
Patterson
Chas. R. Anderson
Russell Farm
United Railways Seeks Higher Baltimore Fare Valuation
The United Railways and Electric Company asked the Public Service Commission to fix the Baltimore street railways system value at 114,772,715 at hearings. If approved, the car fare could rise to 10 cents from 7 1/2 cents, according to engineers. Clarence W. Miles, representing the public, said he will oppose the higher valuation with all resources.
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Associated Press
Baltimore
United Railways and Electric Company
Public Service Commission
Baltimore Street Railways
Clarence W. Miles
People’s Counsel
MarketRails Drive Rails Market Interest Centers
Speculative interest in stocks during the morning centered in railroad shares with brisk demand where favorable dividend or merger developments are pending. Industrial buying was selective. Call money renewed at 4 per cent. The closing was strong with total sales near 1,300,000 shares.
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Associated Press
New York
Fotal
South American diplomats to tour Tidewater Virginia
Fourteen chiefs of missions from South American countries accepted Governor E Lee Trinkles invitation to join a three day Pan American Virginia tour starting May 11. The party guided by Dr L M Rowe will travel from Washington to Richmond and visit Norfolk Williamsburg and Jamestown before returning to Richmond for formal functions including a Pan American dinner.
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Richmond
E. Lee Trinkle
Virginia
L. §. Rowe
Pan American Union
Washington
Norfolk
Hampton Roads
Williamsburg
Jamestown
Storage Company Stops Refrigeration During the Summer
The Winchester Cold Storage Company cuts refrigeration for the season after disposing of winter and spring fruit in markets. Ice production continues to supply trade. cooling will resume next fall when apples are stored. In storage were 150000 barrels 9000 baskets 117500 boxes and 70 carloads of apples plus 10 carloads of pears. Annual meeting slated for July.
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Winchester Cold Storage Company
Lions Club Nominating Luncheon Set At George Washington Hotel
Lions Club members will nominate officers for the ensuing year at the regular weekly luncheon at 12:30 tomorrow at the George Washington Hotel. This is the first nominating meeting since the club received its charter months ago. Who will succeed Herbert B. Larrick as president remains undecided. The club will elect three vice presidents, secretary, treasurer, tail twister, lion tamer, and two directors.
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Lions’ Club
George Washington Hotel
Herbert
Larrick
Prince of Wales starts Africa auto tour after unification speech
Capetown crowds cheer as the Prince of Wales begins an automobile tour through the old Huguenot country. Thousands line the streets after his Saturday night unification speech, wishing him luck as he departs.
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Associated Press
Capetown
Union of South Africa
Prince of Wales
Music Masters Grieve Over Inroads of Radio
Berlin, May. Broadcasting in Germany undermines live performances as concert managers, teachers, and instrument sellers complain. Attendance at concerts and opera declines while teachers report fewer students daily, and the public shows less interest in learning to make music at home.
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Berlin
May
Amease Broadcasting
Germany
Funeral of Mr. Patterson at Reynolds Store Va
James Patterson, aged 83, longtime local resident near Good, West Virginia, died April 28. Funeral services were held with Rev. P. J. Lawrence officiating and burial in Whitacre cemetery.
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Patterson
Reynolds
Mellon to address Mississippi bankers convention
Secretary Mellon left Washington for Jackson Mississippi and will speak Tuesday at the annual convention of the Mississippi Association Bankers traveling via Chicago.
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Secretary Mellon
Mississippi
Washington
Mellon
Jackson, Miss
Mississippi Association Bankers
Chicago
Prince of Wales Dinner Welcomed in Cape Town
Capetown South Africa May 3 The private dinner given the Prince of Wales in the parliament building Saturday drew strong local enthusiasm. Nationalist MPs called it a historic success praising the Prince for tact and diplomacy and said it signaled a new era in South Africa.
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Associated Press
Capetown
South Africa
Prince of Wales
Virginia Labor Convention Opens With Controversy
The Virginia Federation of Labor opened its annual convention in Richmond with a note of harmony but quickly faced discord. A credential committee report proposed seating certain Portsmouth delegates, triggering protests led by J. D. Duffean. About 100 men rose in opposition as the adjournment stretched two hours.
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Associated Press
Richmond
Virginia Federation of Labor
Portsmouth
J. D. Duffean
Los Angeles Expected To Reach Mayaguez Soon
The dirigible Los Angeles reported a position at 6 AM dead reckoning 460 miles from Mayaguez, four engines at cruising speed with NW wind. Slight clouds and head winds expected. about 550 miles off Florida, schedule to arrive near Mayaguez about 4 PM. If on time, journey from Lakehurst to Puerto Rico in under 30 hours. It left Lakehurst shortly before noon yesterday.
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Associated Press
Washington
Los Angeles
Mayaguez
Florida
Lakehurst
Porto Rico
Baltimore firm executive returns home after visit
K Whitley of the Standard Gaz Equipment Corporation Baltimore spent time here on business and returned to Baltimore Saturday evening.
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K. Whitley
Standard Gaz Equipment Corporation
Baltimore
Miss Mary Ewing Returns from Baltimore and Washington
Miss Mary Ewing arrived back Saturday evening after visiting friends in Baltimore and Washington.
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Mary Ewing
Baltimore
Washington
CROSSWORD PUZZLE CLUES LIST
Bright and lively, a musical note, a monstrosity and more in this mixed clue set. Answers include deer, girl s name, entreat, prefix meaning three, exclamation of contempt, grow old, perpendicular, flow out, suffix adverb form, and many others across a dense crossword puzzle grid.
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Asia
Winchester Retail Merchants Meet to Hear J Griest Talk
The Retail Merchants Credit Association of Winchester will hold its annual meeting at 1 George Washington Hotel on May 6 at 8 PM. President J Marion Orndoff will preside, reports will be reviewed, and officers elected. Guest speaker J Griest of the Retail Merchants Institute will discuss practical training for business and community development.
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J. Griest
Restail Merchants’ Institute of China
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Frederic Morton
Thomas
Martin
Hal Flood
Senator Swanson
Harry Byrd
Young Byrd
Henry C. Stuart
Carter Glass
RO Ry
Ison Ice & Cold Storage Corp
Anngnirehon
Nein Ee
Freorfrai Aed
Gov't Review
McHintner
United Railways of
Mickie
Wolsel
Suix
Cunney Uhr
Tidewater Virginia
Prince
Africa
Prince Cements
England
Virginia Labor Convention
Lis
Ayrshire
Scotland
van Sae
J. W. Griest
Retail Merchants’ Institute’ of
Chambers of Commerce
Merchants’ Associations
Vns
Griest
Canada
Rotary, Lions and Kiwanis
Merchant’s
R. T. Jones & CO
Main St
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