Apple Blossom Festival Gun Club Scores At Winchester Event
Winchester Gun Club hosted a large Apple Blossom Festival shooting match with many out of town competitors such as John A ers Meadow Lark Club Keyser W Va and W H McFarland Martinsburg W Va. Earl Cuthbert topped singles 97 100 while A Seabright and J A Anderson posted high doubles scores. Regular practice meet saw Cuthbert leading singles 48 50 and doubles 39 50.
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Winchester Gun Club
Amon
John ©Aers
Meadow Lark Club
Ui Keyser
W. Va
West Virginia
W. H. McFarland
Dr. Snavely
C. Barnes
T. O. Arnsberger
E. Cuthbert
A. Seabright
R. T. Jones
F. W.pingley
F. W. Pingley
F. Campbell
C. Grim
Winchester financiers buy Arthur G. Jones Woolen assets
J H Yost representing a group of about 25 Winchester businessmen purchased real estate equipment and stock of the Arthur G. Jones Woolen Corporation at public auction for 27900 dollars plus 370 dollars for office equipment. The sale was conducted by trustee John M Steck under a U S Court order in bankruptcy dated October 1930. Creditors may receive around 45 cents on the dollar with nearly 50 claimants in the textile region. The buyers plan a meeting Monday at Farmers and Merchants National Bank to discuss handling of the property.
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Arthur G. Jones
Woolen Mills Corporation
Yost
Ginsberg
Chicago
Winchester
Farmers and Merchants National Bank and Trust Company
Nad Natn
Chicago Wool Company
North
Middle West
Blimp TC-10 Tow Disaster Drowns Two Soldiers
An Army blimp TC-10 was abandoned at sea after a forced landing on the York River near Dare Virginia. The tow line broke sweeping Lieut William McCracken Sergt Miller and five enlisted men into the water. two soldiers drowned and a stowaway survived. The airship had carried state officials to the Shenandoah Apple Blossom Festival and returned to Richmond.
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Star
Langley, Field
Langley Field
York River
Dare
William McCracken
Sergt. Miller
Richmond
Hampton Roads
John Garland Pollard
Shenandoah
Winchester
Six Accused Bank Robbers Headed to Sterling
Six desperadoes charged in the Lincoln Nebraska National Bank heist were moved by a large force of state police from East St. Louis to Sterling Illinois to face warrants for the $2.8 million robbery. The group led by Tommy Hayes includes Thomas O Connor Jack Britt Howard Lee E Hawks and William Mc Quillan.
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Chicago
Illinois
Sterling
Lincoln
Neb
National
Tommy Hayes
Thomas O'Connor
Jack Britt
Howard Lee
E. Hawks
William McQuillan
East St. Louis
Walter Moody
Company I to Play All-Stars Here On Sunday
The fast ball club of Company I will face the Martinsburg All Stars at the Fair Grounds Park this Sunday. The All Stars boast players from the Blue Ridge League and Hose Co No 3 and have not lost a game this year. Key players listed include Lunsford Breckenridge Patton Rhodes Fisher Gene Lewis Balthis Pingley Bob Lewis and Bowley. The public is invited to attend free of charge and support the home team.
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Company I
Martinsburg All Stars
Fair Grounds
All Stars
Blue Ridge
Hose Co. No. 3
Lunsford
Breckenridge
Patton
Rhodes
Fisher
Gene Lewis
Balthis
Pingley
Bob Lewis
Bowley
Fair Grounds Park
Wall Street Decline Amid Brief Upswing
New York May 9. An abrupt decline in share prices followed a swift upturn late yesterday. The relapse resembled last week's violent swing but was of more moderate scope. Trading remained fairly active for the two hour Saturday session with sales over 1,000,000 shares.
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Associated Press
New York
Left Over Bread Distributed By Salvation Army
After the Apple Blossom Festival lunch stands closed several managers donated surplus bread and rolls to the Salvation Army. About 75 dozen rolls were distributed to the needy with help from Mrs. Lemuel Anderson and her car after notices at the Commercial Hotel and Botts Boot Shoppe.
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Salvation Army
Botts
Lemuel Anderson
Martinsburg Fireman Leonard Linthicum Dies After Stroke
Leonard Straight Linthicum age 55 prominent Martinsburg fireman died at home from a stroke days after helping municipal crews return from a fire alarm. He left a widow and four children. Known across the Cumberland Valley he belonged to the Cumberland Valley Volunteer Firemen’s Association while employed by Martinsburg city government.
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Leonard “Straight” Linthicum
Martinsburg
W. Va
Cumberland Valley Volunteer Firemen’s Association
Special Meeting Called by Sarah Zane Fire Company
A special meeting of the Sarah Zane Fire Company is set for 8 oclock Monday evening May 11 to act on matters related to the firemen convention. Full attendance urged. George Barr secretary.
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Sarah Zane Fire Company
George Barr
Reduction in All Home Feed
Winchester Milling Co reports a reduction in all home feed production. Company officials cite steady demand into the fall season and expect continued lower output due to supply chain constraints.
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Winchester Milling CO
County Agent's Schedule for May 11 16
The home demonstration agent outlines weekly activities across multiple 4-H clubs. Daily sessions cover dress making, sewing, poultry, gardening, and insect control with meetings at Branson, Mount Williams, Fairview, Whit acre Chestnut Grove Gore Gore Clearbrook and Round Hill locations.
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County
Branson
Jane Dick
Cledkbrook
Russell Grove
Mount Williams
Mount Williams School
Fairview
Gore
Kernstown
Clearbrook
Round Hill 4-H Club
Delayed Parachute Jump At Admiral Byrd Airport
Aerial fans may witness a delayed parachute jump at Admiral Byrd Airport tomorrow at 4 30 p m. Bob Crawhardt of Baltimore will make the leap planning to descend 1000 feet before deploying the chute.
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Admiral Byrd Airport
Bob Crawhardt
Baltimore
Pictures of Apple Blossom Festival Preview
Photogravure section of The Sun and Washington Star will feature images of the upcoming Apple Blossom Festival. The preview highlights blossoms, parade scenes, and community participation set for tomorrow.
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Washington Star
Winchester VFW meeting called for May 11 at Sarah Zane Hall
The Winchester Post Veterans of Foreign Wars will meet Monday May 11 at 8 PM in the Sarah Zane Fire Company Hall on North Loudoun Street. All members and eligible veterans are urged to attend. Commander Geo H. Grimm presiding.
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Winchester Post
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Sarah Zane Fire Company
North Loudoun St
Geo H. Grimm
FLOWERS FOR MOTHER'S DAY ORDER NOW
A local florist promotes Mother's Day arrangements urging customers to place orders promptly. The ad emphasizes a quick delivery window and mentions the shop name THE FLOWER SHOP.
Park Ball Team Prepares For Tilt Sunday
The Winchester Park Association baseball squad hosts Moose Ball Club of Martinsburg at Rouss Spring Park Sunday at 3 pm. After strong weekly practice and a double win, Park looks set for a keen contest with Guy Duff pitching. Park Association directors meet Monday at 8 pm in City Hall to discuss supporting a new Winchester park.
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Winchester Park Association
Moose Ball Club
Martinsburg
Rouss Spring Park
Guy Duff
Park Boys
Park Association Board of Directors
City Hall
The
Park Association
Star
Winchester
Weather outlook: showers late in the coming week
The weather forecast from the Associated Press indicates generally fair conditions at the start of the week, with showers expected on Thursday or Friday. Temperatures should rise midweek then cool by Saturday.
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Washington
Court Moves To Hospital To Hear Plea Of Guilty
In New York on May 9 a court sat in Crowley’s hospital room during Patrolman Frederick Hirsch’s funeral. Francis Two Gun Crowley pleaded guilty and said he had no money for an attorney. Judge C J Smith appointed Charles R Weeks to defend. Trial set for Monday.
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New York
Frederick Hirsch
Francis
Crowley
C. J. Smith
Charles R. Weeks
Helen Reported On Way To Make Up With Carol
BUCHAREST May 9 Queen Helen of Roumania returns tomorrow from Belgrade where she visits her sister in law the Queen of Jugoslavia It is believed for a reconciliation with King Carol King Alexander of Jugoslavia is said to have proposed mediation and Helen has accepted the offer.
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Associated Press
Bucharest
Helen of
Bread Drops To 4 Cents In Frisco
Bread at four cents a loaf was offered for sale today by a group of San Francisco chain stores. It marked the lowest price in the city’s history. A rival group selling a pound loaf for five cents and a pound and a half loaf for seven and one half cents did not match the cut.
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San Francisco
Live Stock at Stephenson Wednesday May 13
Fred C. Ridgeway oversees a Stephenson sale of live stock set for Wednesday May 13 as part of a local agricultural event. The notice highlights entry details and venue for bidders.
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Stephenson Wed
Best Results From Home Feeds You Know What You’re Doing
Readers are advised to use home feeds for best results and efficiency. The guidance emphasizes relying on familiar platforms and proven methods to streamline tasks and reduce errors.
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Ang Winchester Milling Co
Pigeon Trials Start for York County Clubs in Pa
Spring trials for the York County Homing Pigeon Club and Middletown Flying Club began with 400 pigeons released from Winchester. Middletown birds showed speeds near a mile per minute on the 104 mile route, with the first pigeon arriving in 2 hours 20 minutes at Middletown.
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York County
Middletown
Winchester
W. Benton Snider
Star Fort
York Club
Ettinger
Houser
Coble
Nye
Keyser
Grundon
Leggore
Warner Brothers special festival reel at Capitol Theatre
Warner Brothers presents a special festival news reel of the Apple Blossom Festival to be shown at the Capitol Theatre on Monday and Tuesday alongside City Lights. The reel features Miss Morton crowned Queen Shenandoah VIII and key festival scenes, offering a rare camera view of the events.
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Warner Brothers
Capitol Theatre
Charlie Chaplin
City Lights
Warher Brothers Theatres
Miss Morton
Admiral Byrd
For Sale Reconditioned 4 Ton 1929 GMC Truck
Reconditioned 4 ton GMC six with 18 ft stake body and 9.75 balloon tires. Closed cab with 4 wheel brakes and 200 inch wheelbase. Bargain for hauling apples livestock or long distance. Easy terms to responsible party. See Gibson Baker at Eberts Garage or Miller Hoover Motor Co Broad way Virginia Distrs.
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Gibson Baker
Ebert's
Miller-Hoover Motor Co
Broadway
Virginia
Desirable home in Stephens City to be sold May 16
The desirable home of late A E Funkhouser in Stephens City will be sold in front of the County Court House at noon Saturday May 16.
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A. E. Funkhouser
Stephens City
County Court House
Rose Bushes Special Sale at The Flower Shop
A local sale offers rose bushes at three for one dollar. The Flower Shop advertises a special discount, inviting customers to purchase multiple rose plants at a reduced price.
Church urges Thanksgiving on Mother’s Day in Winchester
The Apple Blossom Festival director Nelson Richards issued a hopeful challenge via the Star urging Winchester residents to attend church services tomorrow to give thanks for motherly care and seasonable weather. The Winchester Ministerial Association vice president calls all to gather in worship at their churches for Mother’s Day observations.
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Nelson Richards
Winchester
Mrs Mary Miller Dies At Home In Winchester
Mrs Mary Miller died yesterday afternoon at 517 South Kent street after a lingering illness. She was born March 1 1849 in Hampshire County West Virginia and was 81 going on 82. Survived by daughter Mrs J W Puller of Winchester brother Peter Miller Nero West Virginia and sisters Mrs Alice Kerns Washington DC and Miss Lacy Miller Winchester. Funeral Monday at 2 PM with Rev C H Anderson officiating burial in Mount Hebron Cemetery.
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Mary M. Miller
South Kent Street
Hampshire County
W. Va
J. W. Puller
Peter Miller
Nero
Alice Kerns
Washington, D. Cy
Lacy Miller
Winchester
C. H. Anderson
Mount Hebron Cemetery
Milling Co Sues Farmers Exchange Over Contract Breach
Northwestern Consolidated Milling Company sues Farmers Exchange of Stephens City in Frederick County Circuit Court to recover 238.36 dollars for alleged breach after shipping flour and feed the Exchange refused to accept. The loss was incurred when the shipment was sold to cover the shortfall. Returnable date is June 1 for the June term.
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Circuit Court
Frederick County
Northwestern Consolidated Milling Company
Farmers Exchange
Stephens City
Wife Divorces Deserting Husband. Infants to Wife
Mrs Geneva Ashby obtains an absolute divorce from Hezekiah Ashby in Clarke county Virginia on grounds of desertion since May 1926. Married March 15 1919. The court grants custody of the infant children to the wife and mother.
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Geneva Ashby
Circuit Court
Frederick County
Hezekiah Ashby
Clarke County
Jas F Farmer Dies at Capon Springs
James F. Farmer a retired Capon Springs farmer in West Virginia died after a year of ill health. He was 76, survived by his wife formerly Miss Triplett, left no children. Funeral set for Sunday with services at Shiloh Church conducted by Rev. C. H. Anderson and burial beside the church.
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James F. Farmer
Capon Springs
West Va
Mr. Farmer
Peter Farmer
Shiloh Church
C. H. Anderson
Winchester
Comforted by Parley on silver not restoring old ratio
The Charlottesville Daily Progress notes a silver parley likely won’t revive the historic sixteen to one ratio, offering a cautious optimistic take on monetary policy discussions.
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Charlottesville
Jock Whitney Sued by Bayly in Horse Deal
John Hay Whitney, famed sportsman, faces a Virginia lawsuit from Roger Bayly for 9000 dollars claim over the imported thoroughbred Ethelred. The case set for May 21 in Leesburg requires a jury to determine if Whitney or Bayly is owed, with Whitney expected to argue Ethelred was unsound.
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Jock” Whitney
Bayly
John Hay Whitney
Powell
Upperville
Virginia
Roger Bayly
Loudoun County
Ethelred
Whitney
They
In Center County Circuit Court
Horse Country
Bayly-Whitney
Ae Blanchard Forbes
Richmond
Nore Charles Town
W. Va
8. Young
Otto Furr
Harry J
John Waller
Ernest D. N. Smith
Courtney Frost Anderson
Waugh Glasscock
Ernest Woolf
Strother
Frank Garber
Street
William B. Streett
Llangollen
Streett
Penerene
Winchester Steam Laundry Offer Teases Low Cost Washing
Let us do your washing gently and inexpensively. Call 28 or 29 for Winchester Steam Laundry services. The notice mentions simple ordering and weekly service options with weekday slots.
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Winchester Steam Laundry
Freida Haines Moves Apple Candy Shop to Habbee Next Hamburger’s
Freida M. Haines announces relocation of the Apple Candy Shop from Nail Building to Habbee next Hamburger’s. The new stand will offer a full line of candy rugs and gifts. Open to greet friends and customers.
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Habbee
Freida M. Haines
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Tras
C. B. Stickley
C. O. Arnsberger
J. A. Anderson
W. F.ees
W. F P. Anderson
A Seabright
John Saunders
Mrs. Bunny Saunders
W. W. Downey
C. Carnes
B. Seabright
C. DeHaven
A. Whitacre
O. L. DeHaven
C. Oates
Dr. Hook
C. Price
I. 8S. McNeill
Jones Woolen Company
Wall Street
Brooks’ Pharmacy
Helen
Carol
Fred C. Ridgeway
PENNA
Reel Capitol
L. Flickinger
Mary Miller
Jas. F. Farmer
Chase
Leesburg
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