Virginia Rivers Rise as Flood Warnings Multiply
State officials brace for record highs as James, Rivanna and other rivers surge above normal. Flood warnings issued across Piedmont Virginia and eastern North Carolina as bridges wash out and roads flood. Water lines fail in Bridgewater and Shenandoah rises ten feet amid heavy rainfall.
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Meporiered Press
Richmond
James Tee
Lynchburg
Columbia
Fluvanna County
Weather” Bureau
Union Street
Shenandoah
Bridgewater
Shenandoah River
Jean Freshiet
Rane
Treshet
Ie Hent
Rappahannock
Potomac
Suffolk
Nottoway
James
Rivanna
North Carolina
Raleigh
N. C
Piedmont
Virginia
Weather Bureau
James River
Lumbla
Aistetet
Activilarge
Ene
Abdfio
Fos torea area band wins national high school title
The Fos were crowned national champions in the Boys High School Band competition, with Handley High School noted as having similar promising potential. Plans are advancing to establish an instrumental music program at the local school as interest grows. The Rotary Club is promoting a concert by the Royal Scotch Highlanders Band in Winchester to support this effort, a program expected to bring notable cultural value and community unity.
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Yes
United States
Handley High School
MeIlwee
Winchester
Mellwee
Seer
W. Va
Waynesboro
Pan
Valley Fireman’s Association
Scotch Highlanders
Rotary Club
Royal Scotch Highlanders Band
What is your first name It may mean Empire ticket
A fragment announces free Empire Theatre admission tonight for the film The Wanters with directions to the last page for further details and mentions possible names Marie or Robert.
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Empire Ticket
Marie
Robert
Empire Theatre
Friendship Club Meets Thursday Evening
Regular meeting set for Thursday October 2 at 8 o'clock. A good turnout is hoped as business of interest to all members will be discussed. Fred W. Forney, Captain, notes the gathering.
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Fred
W. Forney
Apply Now for Steady Work in Canning Plant
National Fruit Product Co Inc advertises steady door work for women in its canning plant. Employment emphasizes regular shifts and stable labor in a canning operation. The notice invites applications and outlines recruitment by the company.
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National Fruit Product Co. Inc
New skating rink opens with lessons and music
Afternoons 2 to 5 for beginners and evenings 7 to 11 with instructors on duty. The newest band organ provides attractive music. Children will receive protection. Also a lost Virginia license tag 80818 offered for return to Star Office with reward.
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Jas
Cave
Virginia
Star Office
Aged Stephens City Man Dies in Tailoring Shop
William D. Lemley a retired citizen of Stephens City died of heart disease about four o clock yesterday while talking in the tailoring shop of R A Lemley. He had worked in Pennsylvania camps on railroads and returned home to live alone in Stephens City. He was about 70 with a sister in Strasburg and funeral services will be Thursday at the Lutheran Church, burial in Greenhill Cemetery.
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William D. Lemley
Stephens City
R. A. Lemley
Mr. Lemley
Montgomery
Lemley
Pennsylvania
Strasburg
Luther Lemley
ZR-3 Plans Trans Atlantic Flight Start Date Changed
Dr. Hugo Eckener announced the giant dirigible ZR-3 would depart Friedrichshafen for a trans Atlantic flight to Lakehurst on October 8 and arrive by October 10 or 11. The departure date shifted from October 6 for motor adjustments. Countess Hella von Brandenstein Zeppelin presented Eckener with a four leaf clover for luck. he said he would carry the dovrit on the trip.
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Associated Press
Friedrichshafen
Hugo Eckener
Zeppelin Company
Lakehurst
N. J
United States Navy
Hella von Brandenstein Zeppelin
Count Zeppelin
Dr. Eckener
Zeppelin
Empire Theatre Free Admissions Tonight
Empire Theatre offers free admissions tonight with details on the last page of this issue under the Empire notice. The notice directs readers to the final page for more information.
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Empire
Minister Will Represent Reno At World Series
Reno will send Rev. Brewster Adams, pastor of First Baptist Church, as the city’s World Series representative. Mayor Roberts designated Adams and he left for the east last night. Walter Johnson, Washington star pitcher and son-in-law of the mayor, spends winters in Bend. local fans funded Adams’ trip.
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Associated Press
Reno
Nev
Roberts
Brewster Adams
First Baptist Church
Adams
East
Walter Johnson
Washington
Johnson
Bend
Frost Likely Tonight in Exposed Areas
A weather bulletin from the United States Weather Bureau predicts frost for this section tonight with probable frost in exposed places.
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the Star Today
United States Weather Bureau
Dispatch
Davis Receives Warm Welcome in Frederick Maryland
John W. Davis visits Frederick Maryland as the first Democratic presidential candidate there since 1896. Crowds greet his arrival by train from Baltimore and line streets to the Key Hotel. He addresses a Rotary Club luncheon of Democratic Women.
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Frederick
John W. Davis
William Jennings Bryan
Mr. Davis
Rotary Club
Davis addresses Maryland crowd at Democratic women’s clubs event
The presidential candidate spoke to a group of several thousand near the courthouse while staying at a hotel as the luncheon guest of the United Democratic Women’s Clubs of Maryland. He avoided comments on prohibition and states rights, noting he would consider local self government before deciding.
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United Democratic Women’s Clubs of
Maryland
Court House
Baltimore
Davis
Judge Caverly Is Closely Guarded In Hospital Bed
Chicago reports Judge John R. Caverly, who sentenced Leopold and Loeb, has been a closely guarded hospital patient since the trial ended. His wife denies illness, but sources say a nervous breakdown followed the six week hearing. Precautions mount to keep him undisturbed amid patient letters and calls.
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Associated Press
Chicago
John R. Caverly
Nathan F. Leopold, Jr
Richard Loeb
Bobbie Franks
Chicago Tribune
the Tribune
Last Day to Register for November Election
October 4 is the final day to register to vote in the November election. All qualified residents twenty one years or older should register if never before. Registrars in each precinct will be on duty all day Saturday to accept applications. No one may vote without being listed on the registration books.
Diamond Heroes Welcome Home as Capital Fans Cheer
The American League pennant winners arrive in Washington for a first ever homecoming parade. President Coolidge joins the celebration with an hour set aside for the event as 2,000 Rush Gates greet the champions and a crowd of about 2,000 crowds the station to cheer each player by name. The team plans a tough bid for the world championship against the Giants.
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Associated Press
Washington
Pennsylvania
Coolidge
Boston
Giants
Teachers Institute Planned for Clarke and Frederick Counties
Clarke and Frederick counties public school teachers will hold a two day institute on October 3 and 4. Sessions start Friday at the new Berryville high school and Saturday in the Winchester county courthouse with talks by M L Combs Rachel Gregg James Nicolson Wayne Laidlaw Martha Stowers and others. Special invitation extended to John Handley Schools and all teachers to attend.
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Clarke and
Frederick Counties
Berryville
Winchester
Clarke
Frederick
John Handley
M. L. Combs
State Department of Public Instruction
Rachel E. Gregg
Richmond
James T. Nicolson
National Red Cross Society
Washington
Heatwale
Charlottesville
Wayne N. Laidlaw
New York
Martha Stowers
Red Cross
Robert B. Nelson
Christ Church
This City
C. W. Gaunt
Boyce
Women Urged to Register to Vote in Winchester Area
All women of Winchester and vicinity are urged to register by October 4 to be eligible to vote in the November election for President United States senator and congressman. Attend now per MRS E L WUNDER President Women's Democratic Club.
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Winchester
United States
E. L. Wunder
Women's Democratic Club
Excursion Sunday To Shenandoah Caverns
The Baltimore and Ohio Railroad runs an excursion from Hagerstown to Shenandoah Caverns on Sunday October 5. Departs Hagerstown 8:00 a.m. Winchester 10:40 a.m. arrives 12:30 p.m. Round trip fare from Winchester 1.75. Return leaves caverns 5:00 p.m. Passengers include Mrs Harry Russell and daughters Miss Mary Greenway and Virginia Cover Russell and Miss Anne Brooke. Kern traveled to Baltimore this morning and plans to return tonight.
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Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company
Hagerstown
Winchester
Shenandoah Caverns
Shenandoah County
Caverns
Harry Russell
Mary Greenway
Virginia Cover Russell
Anne Brooke
Kern
Baltimore
Ex service men urged to apply for their bonus
About 700 Winchester area veterans are believed eligible for adjusted compensation under the postwar act. The American Legion committee offers free aid to all veterans in filing papers, with stations at Red Cross Office near Court House, Major Barton, Philip Williams, Victor Arthur on Reuss Ave, Citizens Gas and Oil on Water St, and Rosenberger on South Braddock. Veterans must bring discharge papers. legionnaires will help fill forms.
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Conrad
Congress
Winchester
American Legion Committee
Legion
The
Redross
Court House
R. T. Barton
Philip Williams
Victor Arthur
Reuss Avenue
Citizens’ Gas and Oil Company
Water Street
John W. Rosenberger and Company
Braddock Street
Dr L M Allen Moves Office Location
Dr L M Allen relocates his office from West Water Street to the northeast corner of Braddock and Amherst Streets.
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L. M. Allen
West Water Street
Braddock and
Amherst Street
Competent shoe mechanics ready to serve
Progressive Shoe Repair Shop announces it has added a competent shoe mechanic and can handle work promptly. Located at 7 W. Piccadilly, the shop highlights its expanded staff to speed repairs.
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Progressive
W. Piccadilly
Fine Home for Sale in Winchester Virginia
Leaving the state I will sell my fine home at 727 Berryville Ave Winchester VA. Lot 100 by 190 feet with a seven room oak finished house, bath, furnace, electric lights, large porches, fine lawn, garage and poultry house. Call owner W F E Brown on premises or write Edward W Case Westminster MD.
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Berryville Ave
W. F E. Brown
Winchester
Edward W. Case
Westminster
Apple Picker Wanted in Rappahannock Orchards
Help wanted advertisement seeks apple pickers for Rappahannock Orchards. Posting by Hansbrough and Carter invites applicants for day shifts from 1 to 4 p.m. at the orchard location.
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Rappahannock
Hansbrough & Carter
Schumacher Feed Price Feeded At Two Rates
Schumacher Feed announces price terms: 45 dollars per ton and 2.35 dollars per 100 pounds. H. D. Albin listed as contact.
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Schumacher
New Crop Seed Ad From Winchester Seed Co
Timothy Seed promotes a new crop seed line described as recleaned and of highest quality 1 to 4 tockety units for Winchester Seed Co. Fuc.
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Timothy
Winchester Seed Co. Fuc
Missionary Push Amid China Crisis Faces Obstacles
The Reverend Hugh W. White, a noted Presbyterian missionary, urges urgent World Bible education in China as he travels on furlough. He notes strong denominational support and recalls early trials finding shelter and work, with calls to establish schools and stations, including Haichow, to combat propaganda and aid young missionaries. Continued discussion noted.
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China
Interna Bible University
Hugh W. White
Wineh
White
Henry M. White
Shepard
Isaac Rusing
Mary Bush
Haichow
B. C. Patterson
Apple Harvest Interrupted by Heavy Rain Closes Week
Weather summaries from the Agriculture Department note below normal temperatures and heavy rains in the Piedmont affecting fruit crops. Apple harvests halted, corn and cotton prospects mixed, pastures and meadows show modest improvement as soil prep for winter proceeds. News item also mentions a warehouse ad and Civic League notices.
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Associated Press
Washington
of Agriculture
Piedmont
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Aertsabia
Rind
Pie
Rappahanfiork
Staunton
William
Thomas Myers
NEW Boys Band OF
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Palm
Women Workers
Wm. D. Lemley
R.A. Lemley
Judge Caverly
Capital Rooters
Atorneya
Mimouri
Kanest
Texas
H. D. Albin
Christian Missionaries
Far East
Millwood” Crossing
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