Nominating Convention Leads in Democratic Seventh District
Early and Robertson each hold 51 pledged votes in the Seventh District race for Congress with 271 total votes and 136 needed for nomination. Counties show Peyton 36, Harris 31, Strode 27, Cather 24, Menefee 22, Tavenner 21, Wray 8. second choices hint at eventual nominee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. B. Early
Greene County
A. Willis Robertson
Lexington
Game and Inland Fisheries
Harrisonburg
Early
Appomattox
Fluvanna
Buckingham
Ak Robertson
Senator Early
Major Robertson
Green
A Willis Robertson
Lawrence W. H. Peyton
Staunton
John T. Harris
Aubrey Strode
Amherst
Russell Cather
Frederick
M. L. Menefee
Luray
Franks. Tavenner
Woodstock
Frank M. Wray
Clarke
Highland
Peyton
Robertson
Rappahannock
Menefee
Nelson
Strode
Warren County
Greene
Charlottesville
Es Peyton
Bockingham
Dapapoerl
Oscas Ee Eee
Cather
Winchester
Scree al Menefee
Mewpa
Vk Pee Eee Bee
Tavenner
Shenandoah Co
WRAY
Council of 4 H Clubs Convenes in Christ Church
The second 4 H Club Council meeting of the year met at Christ Episcopal Chapel with strong turnout despite heat. Miss Margaret Larrick chaired as plans for 1933 projects were discussed, girls favoring clothing and boys poultry, and county achievement day activities were outlined. A social birthday party followed with cream and cake, leaders’ candles marking two years of service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christ Episcopal Chapel
Margaret Larrick
Fred Whitacre
Tressa Dick
Nora Newcome
Walter Adams
W. S Sargent
Julia Braithwaite
E. R. Smith
Hilda Cather
Elvira Abshire
Frances Adams
Ada Glass Baker
Edna Cadwallader
Carper
Fire Destroys Tenant House On The Wright Farm
A blaze of unknown origin last night destroyed a tenant house on Gilbert Wright’s farm southeast of Brucetown. Weedy Shreck, its resident, suffered the total loss of his household effects, with owner losses around 750 dollars and 150 dollars to Shreck. The fire was found about 11 30 p m as the Shreck family was away, and entry to save belongings was impossible. The family had moved in only last Monday from the Jordan Springs area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gilbert Wright
Brucetown
Weedy Shreck
Shreck
Shre
Special Music at Open Door Bible Class
Miss Mary Greenway Russell will sing solo at Loudoun Street Presbyterian Church Open Door Bible Class near 10 30 am. Her mother Mrs. Harry K Russell will accompany on piano. Annual officer election and class members and visitors welcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Loudoun Street Presbyterian Church
Mary Greenway Russell
Miss Russell
Harry K. Russell
New York Mayor Walker Resigns Over Lynching Question
Mayor James J. Walker resigns amid political furor after a 14 month inquiry. He says his case may go to the people, and Aldermanic President Joseph V. McKee becomes acting mayor. Governor Roosevelt ends ouster query in Albany. General election set for November 8 to fill the vacancy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
New York
Board of Electors
James J. Walker
Ender
Albany
N. Y
Roosevelt
Michael J. Cruise
City of
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Samuel Seabury
Hofstadter Legislative Committee
Walker
Joseph V. McKee
Bronx
Edwin J. Flynn
Alleahy
Kindergarten Reopens September Six
Mrs Miller announces kindergarten back in session starting September 6 with reasonable rates. Contact at 302 South Cameron or phone 1140 for details. Classes run 9 to 2 and 1 to 2 Tuesday.
Wheat B i Sulphide Carbon Gas Kills Weevil
Miller firms promote a new grain treatment using sulphide carbon gas to eradicate weevils in wheat and other stored grain. A large stock is on hand for millers seeking pest control.
Special Services To Start Sunday At White Post
Rev. R. L. Moore announces a series of special services at White Post Methodist Church starting Sunday at 11 AM through next week. He preaches at the opening and Monday night, with no Sunday evening service as he fills the pulpit at Boyce Methodist Church at 8 PM. From Tuesday evening guest sermons begin with ministers from various South region churches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. L. Moore
White Post Methodist Church
South
Mr. Moore
Boyce Methodist Church, South
White Post Church
Pantrama Pink Want
W. Va
C. V. van der Linden
Boyce Baptist Church
J. W. Seaym
Upperville Methodist Church
F. B Wyand
Strasburg Methodist Church
Prohibition Party Plans Richmond State Convention
The Prohibition Party will hold its state convention at the Hotel Richmond in Richmond on Monday September 5 starting 1130 a m with an afternoon session at 1150 p m Rev R L Alter state chairman Burkeville says the gathering aims to choose dry electors to serve in the November Electoral College from Virginia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prohibition Party
Richmond
R. L. Alter
Burkeville
Virginia
Revival Continues At Double Churches Near Stephens City
Rev H E Richardson pastor of Doubles Churches reports revival progress as attendance rises. Derrick, a Rescue Mission veteran, assists with services. A 25 member Junior Booster Choir has formed and sings nightly. Meeting continues through the week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. E. Richardson
Doubles Churches
Stephens City
Derrick
Democrats Banner Raising Tonight in Middletown
The democratic banner will be raised this evening at 8 o'clock across North Loudoun street with ceremonies. It will stretch from the Farmers & Merchants National Bank building to the Union Bank, with the Middletown Band to attend and several speeches by well known speakers expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Loudoun Street
Farmers & Merchants National Bank
Union Bank
Middletown
Lost gold bar pin with initials A L and fraternity insignia
Lost gold bar pin with initials A L on back and fraternity insignia on front. Contact at phone number 91 9 1 1p 2t. Return reward offered.
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L. C
Winchester Market Ad Banana and Melon Sale Notice
Special on bananas 15c a dozen or 2 dozen for 25c. Large ripe watermelons 15c and 20c. Winchester Fruit and Vegetable Market next to Union Bank. Phone 461. Free delivery.
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Winchester
Union Bank
Searchers fail to find body in Potomac River
Maryland and District of Columbia authorities failed to locate the body of R. McDonald Finfrock after his drowning while diving from a cruiser deck in the Potomac Wednesday. The search continued with no trace, as theories emerged about a possible shark attack or a fatal undertow. Finfrock, a Frederick County native, is survived by his widow, parents, seven sisters, and two brothers, with many relatives listed.
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Maryland
District of Columbia
R. McDonald Finfrock
Potomac River
Finfrock
Potomac
Roy W. Richards
Frederick County
Jacksonville
Fla
C. A. Finfrock
C. A. Wallingford
Ashland
J. T. Nuckles
Shenandoah Junction
W. Va
Winchester Gan Club Labor Day Shoot Planned
The Winchester Gan Club will hold a shoot on Labor Day after noon September 5 at 5 o clock. Clay pigeons will be used and shells will be on sale at the club grounds in Rouss Spring. The general public is invited to participate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester Gan Club
Rouss Spring
Pickers Tickets Office Rush Prompt
Public notices urge readers to order tickets quickly for all styles at Star Office location with a mention of a deadline. Promotional, high urgency language targets customers seeking early purchase before demand peaks.
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Star Office
Clarke County Democrats endorse Wray for Congress
Clarke County delegates vote to back Capt. Frank M. Wray for the Democratic nomination with eight county votes held in reserve until presented at the Harrisonburg convention. The mass meeting approved a resolution directing the Clarke delegation to cast its eight votes for Wray while he remains a candidate. The gathering also selected delegates and alternates across four districts and offered condolences on the death of Joseph S. Denny.
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Star
Berryville
Frank M. Wray
Clarke County
Virginia Department of the American Legion
Harrisonburg
Congress
Wray
Capt. Wray
Kenneth N. Gilpin
Virginia House of Delegates
Democratic Committee
R. G. Mitchell
F. M. Wray
Clarke
Edward Thoma
E. P. Berlin
Henry P. Mitchell
E. Blackburn Moore
Foley Carper
Grenway
W. A. Bradford
Dr. C. O. Dearmont
Chamblin Funkhouser
Robert Antrim
Harold Bowers
Ernest Meade
R. G. Green
Chapel
G. H. Burwell
Clyde Levi
Clay B. Carr
K. N. Gilpin
Jett Spates
Elmer Carpenter
Harry K. Benham
William Fenton
Battletown
J. T. L. Jones
Eugene Glover
E. McC. Williams
H. B. Harris
Miss Rose MacDonald
Clifton Price
Longmarsh
Ralph Dorsey
L. C.hackley
John M. Fishpan
A. L. Withers
Wilbur Gaunt
F. H. Pierce
Holmes Hardesty
George Morgan
Joseph S. Denny
House of Delegates
Capt
Denny
Joseph F. Moore
Delegates Named by City and County Meetings
Delegates were named by city and county meetings held yesterday. Democrats praise the career of local state senator and direct their delegates to vote for Mr. Cather as long as he is before the convention.
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Cather
Local Library Stays Open on Labor Day This Year
Handley Library will be open Monday September 5 from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Librarian C Vernon Eddy says Labor Day is not one of the library holidays and the facility is operating on its fall schedule after 10 weeks of 10 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. hours.
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Handley Library
C. Vernon Eddy
Last Call for Peaches
Advertisement lists a peaches sale with contact at phone number 672 and the name P. H. Gold, dated 9-2 and 11.
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P. H. Gold
Monthly South End Hose meeting urged attendance
The South End Hose company calls a monthly business meeting for Monday night in September urging all members to attend. Secretary notes linoleum shades and draperies are furnished and installed by Moling and Cather.
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Moling & Cather
Rouss Fire Co Holds Regular Meeting Tonight
Rouss Fire Company schedules its regular monthly meeting for tonight at eight o'clock. A large attendance is requested. Lee M. Lamp serves as president.
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Lee M. Lamp
Winchester Democrats Endorse Cather for Congress
City Convention delegates in Winchester unanimously back State Senator T Russell Cather for the Democratic nomination to Congress from the new Seventh district following Frederick county action. Delegates instructed to vote for him as long as he remains a candidate, with 22 district delegates and half votes for alternates. meeting chaired by Noble C Pierce and R Gray Williams with committees named for resolutions and nominations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester
Frederick County
T. Russell Cather
Seventh Congressional District
Harrisonburg
Cather
Noble C. Pierce
Democratic Executive Committee
R. Gray Williams
Lawrence C. Hollis
Frederick County Democrats Endorse T Russell Cather for Congress
The Frederick County Democratic Convention endorses T Russell Cather for the Seventh District congressional nomination. Delegates are instructed to cast Frederick County's thirteen votes for Cather at the Harrisonburg district convention on September 5 1932, as long as he remains a candidate.
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House of Representatives of the United States
Virginia
Frederick County
Harrisonburg
Rooster Attacks 3-Year-Old Darlen Stolp in Spokane
A Spokane family recalls a life safety rule for their 3 year old as a rooster wounded Darlene Stolp with deep facial and arm lacerations after she poked the bird with a stick when it pecked her while she petted it. The incident follows other local misfortunes and oddities in brief items from several cities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spokane,s
Darlene Stolp
Birdie
Darlen
Chicago mounted police join outdoor opera cast in Il Trovatore
A Chicago police mounted corps will perform in Verdi's Il Trovatore as gypsies in Act II and later as troops of the Count of Luna. They previously appeared as Egyptian nobles in Aida, marking their second summer season on stage.
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Chicago
Count of Suna
Aida
Water Bureau Investigated After Tad Pole Appearance
Roxborough housewives reported tad poles and contaminated water at their taps and urged the water bureau to investigate possible causes and sources of the contamination.
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Philadelphia
Roxborough
Water Bureau
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M. M. Lynch
C. P. McVicar
C W. Trenary
W. Nelson Page
Williams
Jas. P. Reardon
Chas. H. Harper
Seventh District
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Rchester
General Assembly of
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