Winchester Firemen Plan August Home Coming Convention
Executive heads from four states plan a joint Virginia State and Cumberland Valley Firemen’s Association convention in Winchester August 12 to 14. They aim to invite President Hoover and state governors, with prizes totaling 4000 dollars and numerous contests attracting up to 20000 visitors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester
Virginia
Breci
Valley
South End
Norfolk
Hanover
Hagerstown
Annapolis
Herbert Hoover
White House
Washington
Madison County
Pinchot
Pennsylvania
Conley
West Virginia
Ritchie
Maryland
Pollard
Queen Patricia Loses Heart to Festival City
Miss Patricia D Morton of Winchester, reigning Shenandoah Apple Blossom Queen, says she has fallen for Winchester and is sad to return home across the sea after joyous hospitalities. She and her mother sail from New York on the Olympic to Southampton, thanking their hosts and festival organizers for splendid arrangements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester
Patricia D. Morton
Miss Morton
Edward J. Stroud
New York
Olympic
Southampton
Hunter McGuire
Lexington Hotel
Lexington
England
Plans For Veterans Meet In Winchester Post
The Winchester Post VFW held their semi monthly meeting at Sarah Zane Fire Company hall with most members present. They arranged for the state convention in Winchester on June 21 22 and 23 and announced a social meeting for May 25 to recruit new ex service men. Temporary quarters are provided at George Washington Hotel and Sarah Zane Fire Company until a permanent meeting place is found. A. P. Barnhart announced that members will be notified by card where meetings are held.
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Winchester Post
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Sarah Zane Pire Company
Winchester
George Washington Hotel
Sarah Zane Fire Company
A. P. Barnhart
Smedley Still Missing After Apple Blossom Fest Search
The Quantico Marine Band dog mascot Smedley remains unfound despite a thorough Winchester police and citizen search. Drums Major Loudiana appeals to Chief C W Hollis to intensify efforts, noting Smedley has served the band for 10 years and the loss is serious.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester
Smedley
Quantico United States Marine Band
Loudiana
C. W. Hollis
Hollis
Revision of Calendar and Vermont Political Bosses
The notice recalls revising calendars and lists Winchester Steam Laundry hours while noting Vermont state lore where a cow on the state seal is mentioned and party chiefs are described as political bosses.
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Vermont
Cardinal Makes Dramatic Flight to See Pontiff
Cardinal Segura, primate of Spain, travels from Toledo to see the pope in Rome while anti Catholic riots shake Spain. Government guards the Bank of Spain amid unconfirmed reports of a Communist raid. martial law, fires, looting, and deaths reported in Granada Santander Cordoba Guadalajara as Madrid remains tense.
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Associated Press
San Sebastian
Spain
Cardinal Segura
Rome
Toledo
Madrid
Bank of Spain
Granada
Santander
Guadalajara
Cordoba
Stock Exchange
Man Traded Sheep and Chickens to Bootlegger Case Delayed
A criminal case before Justice Tavenner stalls as the key prosecuting witness cannot be located. Officers cannot find the witness who swore the warrant alleging a county man invited him into a car, drank liquor, assaulted him, and traded livestock for whiskey. Sheep, lambs, and chickens reportedly returned to their owner.
Notice of Insurance Office Move to New Address
D. W. Ritenour announces relocation of general insurance business from 169 to 14642 N. Loudoun Street Henry Building. The public is welcome at the new quarters. May 13.
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General Insurance
N. Loudoun Street
Henry
D. W. ‘Ritenour
Anderson Award Medals Given At Scout's Court
A Boy Scout court of honor at the Handley Library auditorium presented two Charles R. Anderson Jr. awards for the two most outstanding Winchester scouts. Douglas Cather and Rudolph Palmer won, with presentations by Rev. W L Dudley. Names and merit badges across troops were listed as part of the ceremony.
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Handley Library Auditorium
Charles R. Anderson, Jr
Robert B. Nelson
Charles R. Anderson
W. L. Dudley
Scout Anderson
Dudley
Winchester
Douglas Cather
Rudolph Palmer
Housing for 400 at Virginia Endeavor convention in Winchester
The Society of Christian Endeavor plans a June convention in Winchester with housing for at least 400 delegates. Miss Margaret Richards chairs the housing committee seeking homes and support. A 100-voice youth chorus led by Floyd Haines will rehearse, with a get acquainted supper and meals at churches. The program includes conferences outdoor meetings and a Monday outing with swimming and golf.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Society of Christian Endeavor
Virginia
Winchester
Margaret Richards
Floyd Haines
Congregational Christian Church
Braddock and
Clifford Streets
SPECIAL LOW PRICES On Paints This Week
John W Rosenberger & Co promotes limited week sale on paints with special low prices and a regional dealer emphasis.
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John W Rosenberger & CO
Soldier of World War is Buried at Local Service
The funeral for Charles Leslie Anderson, overseas World War I soldier with A&R sharpshooters, was held at 3:30 p.m. yesterday at the Nail home on North Loudoun Street. The American Legion and Rev. Robert B. Nelson led rites attended by Brooklyn connections and local veterans. A Headquarters Company detail from the Virginia National Guard fired volleys and played Taps at Mount Hebron Cemetery.
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Charles Leslie Anderson
John W. Nail
North Loudoun Street
Robert Y. Conrad Post
American Legion
Anderson
A&r
Robert B. Nelson
Post
Hugh Clark
Brooklyn Legion
Brooklyn
New York
Central Post
No. 13
One Hundred and Sixteenth Infantry
Virginia National Guard
Mount Hebron
Sixteen Die In Movie Theater Fire In Hokkaido
Sixteen persons died and thirty were injured when a fire swept through a cinema performance in a temporary shack at Shimamaki Village on the island of Hokkaido. The blaze occurred last night during the show. The Associated Press report notes victims suffered severe burns.
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Associated Press
Tokyo
Shimamaki Village
Island
Hokkaido
Briand Loses Presidency Bid As Doumer Leads First Ballot
Aristide Briand withdraws and endorses Pierre Marraud as the second ballot starts. Paul Doumer leads with 442 votes to Briand's 401. Socialists back Marraud and Briand plans Geneva trip despite the defeat.
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Associated Press
Versailles
France
Aristide Briand
Pierre Marraud
Marraud
Paul Doumer
Senate
Briand
Geneva
Jean Hennessy
Agriculture
Doumer
Great Increase in Motor Travel During Festival
Traffic at the Shenandoah Apple Blossom Festival surged 44 percent over the prior year with about 300,000 visitors. On May 5–6 inspectors counted 57,793 motor cars at five entry routes into Winchester, up from 40,192 last year. Route 36 from Washington showed the largest rise, while Route 33 Kernstown saw no gain, with figures broken down by station.
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Winchester
Shenandoah
C. M. Moyer
Virginia Highway Commission
T. F. Loughborough
Staunton
Checkers
Mr. Moyer
Valley Pike
Kernstown
Boyce Road
Washington
Boyce
Front Royal Roads
Valley
Boyce-Front Royal
Martinsburg
Berryville
Boyce-Front
Royal Junction
Soldier's ritual honors late Harry M. Henry at Winchester funeral
The funeral for Harry M. Henry, who died Sunday night, was held at 4 pm from his East Baker Street home. Rev E A Lambert officiated as floral tributes adorned the casket. A Blue Ridge Camp, No 19 delegation rendered ceremony at Mount Hebron Cemetery with bugler Taps played.
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Harry M. Henry
East
Baker Street
E. A. Lambert
Braddock Street
M. E. Church South
Jesus
Mount Hebron
Blue Ridge Camp
No. 19
Martinsburg
West Va
Henry
Winchester
Whitmore
Messrs
Sidney G. Curl
Ray Grim
Frank Gearing
Charles J. Summers
R E. Sisk
G. Clarence Miller
James W. Rosenberger
Bread Delightfully Delivers Far From Ordinary
A bakery promotes a loaf described as delightfully delicious and out of the ordinary. Customers are encouraged to order a loaf today.
State Council of the OFA Holds Convention in Winchester
The State Council of Virginia Order of Fraternal Americans meets in Winchester May 18 to 20 with the Daughters of America, holding sessions at the George Washington Hotel and Handley Library auditorium. National officers including Omer Stebba attend. events include welcomed by city and Valley District leaders, music by Handley School Orchestra, and joint Monday program.
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State Council of Virginia
J. Bray_Everhart
James R. Mansfield
Bessie Newlin Kenyon
D. of
Daughters of America
Rosa Belle Stewart
Anderson Orchestra
Order of
Daughters of America of
O. F. A. Valley
Ascension Day Service at Christ Episcopal Church
A Holy Communion service will be held at Christ Episcopal Church tomorrow at 8 p.m. The hour is chosen to accommodate more attendees for the Ascension Day celebration and aims to boost attendance for one of the church year’s major feasts.
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Christ Episcopal Church
Rainfall Tops 18-Year May Average Increases Noted
Heavy rainfall since late last night brings May total to 3.51 inches, exceeding the 18-year May average and nearly tripling May 1930’s 1.19 inches in this community. Winchester Research Laboratory notes an estimated 1.6 inch excess over the average.
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Winchester Research Laboratory
Desirable Home to be Sold in Stephens City
Auction of the late A. E. Funkhouser home at Stephens City scheduled noon Saturday May 16 in front of the County Courthouse. Modern apartment for rent available. central location. Contact J. H. Henry for details.
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A. E. Funkhouser
Stephens City
County Court House
J. H. Henry
Restrictions on Apple Imports to Argentina Begin July 1
The decree limits Argentine apple imports to May 1 through December 15 each year and sets strict rules. Paper wrapping must be special and stamped, containers labeled with contents and producer details, and shipments must be refrigerated with a sanitary certificate. Consuls must verify certificates, and shipments face quarantine or incineration for parasites or pests.
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Argentina
Eastern Super
Pacific Coast
Orin
Lost reward for items on North Main Street
Lost on the West side North Main street between Peoples Drug Co and Woolworth 5 10c store a brown envelope containing two $500 bonds from National Valley Orchard Co a $25 cash and a telephone receipt plus a reward at Star Office. Also garden seeds and insecticides offered by Miller's with medicines sick room supplies and a reward for returning a radio test meter at 720 Nat l Ave phone 1065 G 1341p 3th.
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National Valley Orchard Co
North Main Street
Peoples Drug Co
Woolworth
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Virginia State and
Cumberland Valley Firemen’s Association
Legion Post
Patricia
Festival City
Winchester Steam Laundry
Pontiff
Scout’s Court
Troop No. 1
Eugene B. Cooper
Tenderfoot
Nelson Wilson
James Gearing
Bentley Kern
Garland Baptist
Tom Rodman
James Davis
Fred Fries
Melvin Eckley
Fred Stine
Charles Harper
Neill Woods
Richard Rush
William Brown
W. W. Glass
James Himelright
Shirley Bly
Mifflin
George J. Cunningham
Luther H. McKinster
Loudoun Street
Columbia
S. C
WEER
Highway Commission
Harry WM. Henry
State Council OF the O.F.A
Daughters of ‘America
Star
Foreign Agricultural Service
Departments of Agriculture and Commerce
Buenos Aires
Sario
Miller’s
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