Robertson Nominated for Congress in Seventh District
After seven and a half hours of balloting the Democratic convention in Harrisonburg nominated Major A Willis Robertson of Lexington for Congress in the new Seventh District. He won on the 26th ballot beating Senator N B Early of Greene with 148 to 125 votes.
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Harrisonburg
A. Willis Robertson
Lexington
Virginia Game and Inland Fisheries Commission
Congress
Wilson Auditorium
Harrisonburg State Teachers College
Maj. Robertson
Robertson
N. B. Early
Greene
John T. Harris
Rockingham
Mr. Harris
Early
Peyton
Highland
Amherst
Appomattox
Augusta
Bath
Buckingham
Clarke
Cumberland
Fluvanna
Frederick
Madison
Page
Rockbridge
Shenandoah
Warren
Buena Vista
Winchester
Albemarle
Nelson
Rappahannock
Charlottesville
Staunton
Flood Named for Old Tenth District Nomination
Commonwealth's Attorney Joel Flood of Appomattox nominated by the old Tenth District convention for Representative after Ma Robertson's nomination for the new Seventh. Irvin Whitehead elected permanent chairman, with rapid proceedings after 2 a.m. Ballots show Flood with 64 votes across multiple counties. Smith also nominated.
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Harrisonburg
Commonwealth
Joel Flood
Appomattox
Hendy Delwater
Henry D. Flood
Ma. Robertson
Cc. B. Jones
Highland
Irvin Whitehead
Amherst
Bath
Botetourt
Buckingham
Cumberland
Fulvanna
Nelson
Clifton Forge
Smith
Allegheny
Augusta
Craig
Rockbridge
Benna Vista
Staunton
All Day Meeting at Pine Grove Church
An all day gathering is planned at Pine Grove Methodist Episcopal Church South next Sunday announced by Rev. Charles Wagner. Morning service led by W. C. Luttrell of Martinsburg West Virginia and an afternoon sermon by an as yet unnamed minister. Former pastors invited to attend a home-coming celebration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pine Grove Methodist Episcopal Church
South
Charles Wagner
W. C. Luttrell
Martinsburg
W. Va
Chicago Grain Closing Prices Report
Chicago grain closing prices listed by the Associated Press show September and December bids for Wheat Corn Oats and Rye with values for May and other months. The report records old and new prices and futures for September December and May contracts.
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The
Associated Press
Chicago
Endorsing Scouting by Protestant Leader Cadman
Dr S Parkes Cadman declares the Boy Scout Movement the best organization for training boys and male adolescents. He says it pledges courtesy, consideration for others, courage and a definite purpose to fulfill every occasion with their best.
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Boy Scout Movement
DR. S. Parkes Cadman
Textile plant recall signals upturn in Cumberland group
Celanese Corporation of America reports hiring 900 more workers over recent months and says current employment exceeds the prior low, with over 2 000 on the payroll today. Peak staffing reached 3 120 in July 1929 and July this year saw 2 091 employed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cumberland
Celanese Corporation of America
United States
Mrs Lucy Boyer dies at Clarke home in Berryville
Mrs Lucy Humston Boyer 60 wife of H E Boyer of Bloomfield Farm Summit Point W Va died at home after a two week illness. Surviving: husband two daughters three siblings and two brothers. Funeral Thursday at 3 30 pm from the Clarke county home with Rev R L Butsler leading. Interment Mount Hebron Winchester.
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Berryville
Lucy Humston Boyer
H. E. Boyer
Bloomfield Farm
Summit Point
W. Va
Boyer
Frances Naomi
Lucymae Humston Boyer
E. A. Humston
Thos. H Sprint
Winchester
J. L. Humston
Clarkemere
E. L. Humston
Middletown
Frederick County
R. L. Butsler
Duncan Memorial
Mount Hebron Cemetery
Dr Shelton and Choir to Visit Local M E Church
Rev W A Shelton of Mount Vernon Place Church Washington D C will preach at Braddock Street Methodist Church next Sunday evening at 8 oclock. He is joined by famed conductor R Dean Shure and sixty to seventy singers with their organist for a special service sponsored by the Golden Rule Bible Class.
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Braddock Street Methodist Church
W. A. Shelton
D. D
Mount Vernon Place Church
Washington, D. C
National Capital
Shelton
R. Dean Shure
Professor Shure
Washington
Golden Rule Bible Class
W.C. Hardy
Latham Will Leaves Estate to Wife
The last will of the late Charles A. Latham, who died last week, was admitted to probate today. The brief will devises his entire estate to his wife Mrs. Mary E. Latham in fee. The document is dated February 28, 1929 and was written entirely in his handwriting, proven by John I. Sloat and Harold Edwards.
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Charles A. Latham
Corporation Clerk’s
Mary E. Latham
Hummer Family Returns from Summit Point Visit
Miss Eva Hummer returns home at 137 West Boscawen street after a week with cousin Miss Carolyn Hummer in Summit Point. Master Marion Hummer also returns to his city home after visiting his uncle and aunt Mr and Mrs Alvin Hummer near Summit Point.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eva Hummer
West Boscawen Street
Summit Point
Carolyn Hummer
Master Marion Hummer
Mrs
Alvin Hummer
Struck by Brick Man In Hospital Assailant Sought
Lester Ramey of Stephens City was brought to Memorial Hospital with head injuries after Ernest Robinson allegedly struck him with a brick during a quarrel near Ramey’s home. A warrant for Robinson’s arrest was issued as investigations continue and Ramey’s condition is reported as serious.
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Lester Ramey
Stephens City
Memorial Hospital
Ernest Robinson
Tavenner
Robinson
Rameyy
Ramey
Warner Denies Walker May Get Talkie Position
Mt. Vernon N Y Sept 6 The visit of A C Blumenthal weekend host to former Mayor James J Walker of New York to Harry M Warner here yesterday sparked reports that Walker would be offered a post as talkie czar at a huge salary Warner called the idea ridiculous He said he admires Walker but is not considering offering him a vice presidency or any post He confirmed a conference with Blumenthal yesterday
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Associated Press
MT. Vernon
N. Y
A.C. Blumenthal
James J. Walker
New York
Harry M. Warner
Walker
Warner
Serve Notice For Higher Milk Rates
Memphis Tenn September 6 notice served on Memphis milk plants by Fred Howard business manager of the Independent Dairymans' Association that 40 000 gallons of sweet milk will be poured into the Mississippi river unless satisfactory prices are obtained for it by the producers.
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Associated Press
Memphs, Tenn
Memphis
Fred Howard
Independent Dairymans’ Association
Mississippi River
Tobacco Prices Please Growers Shine At Belt Markets
North Carolina growers saw early Bright Belt tobacco bring sharp price gains as markets opened. Estimated averages for early sales doubled and some markets tripled last year’s figures, with first eight markets totaling near two million dollars. About a score of markets operate in the belt.
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Associated Press
Raleigh
N. C
North Carolina
Bright Belt
Belt
Pay Fines for Illegal Fishing in County Magistrate Court
L. H. Ramey and C. W. Miller were fined $5 and costs each after Justice Tavenner found them in possession of nine bass with only three at or above ten inches, the rest ranging from 5½ to 8 inches. Licenses revoked for one year. catch occurred in Back Creek.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. H. Ramey
C. W. Miller
Invite County To Address By Dr Cherrington
County residents are urged to hear Dr Ernest Cherrington speak on The Constitution of Our Country Its Application To All Laws And Its Influence On The Home And Society. The address is Sunday September 11 at 3 o clock. Everybody welcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ernest Cherrington
Congress
Cherrington
Cao
Jean Harlow to be questioned in Paul Bern death
Hollywood detectives plan to question Jean Harlow about the Beverly Hills death of Paul Bern. Inspector David A. Davidson aims to clear all angles while noting Bern’s suicide is likely. Harlow at her parents’ Beverly Hills home may be interviewed once she can.
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Associated Press
Hollywood
Calif
Paul Bern
David A. Davidson
Jean Harlow
Davidson
Miss Harlow
Berne
Beverly Hills
Harlow
Marino Bello
Bern
Bell
14 Deaths In Md During Labor Day Weekend
Maryland recorded 14 violent deaths over the Labor Day weekend spanning September 6. Auto accidents led with 3, other causes included train strikes 1, airplane crashes 2, burns 2, self harm 2, electrocution 1, alleged stabbing 1, and drowning 1. Baltimore total was 5, with Frederick 2 Cumberland 2 and other regions contributing.
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Baltimore
Maryland
Frederick
Cumberland
Ellicott City
Eastern Shore
Revival Opens At Jubilee Church On Front Royal Road
Rev Lawrence Helsley of Columbia Furnace conducts revival at Jubilee Church on Front Royal road with large nightly crowds. The public is invited to attend.
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Lawrence Helsley
Columbia Furnace
Jubilee Church
Front Royal Road
Fewer Cars Travel Winchester Highways Over Labor Day
State Traffic Policeman George Miller reports a significant drop in travel during the Labor Day holiday with up to fifty percent fewer cars on highways entering Winchester. He notes no accidents occurred as drivers showed courtesy and consideration for others.
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George Miller
Winchester
Police Court Fines In Austin Cases
In police court today Austin Farmer was fined seven dollars for fighting. Theodore Anderson received a similar seven dollar fine for the same offense. Del bert McKee and James Lillis were acquitted. Howard Cameron paid twelve dollars in fines and costs for speeding.
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Austin Farmer
Theodore Anderson
Delbert McKee
James Lillis
Howard Cameron
Mob Threatens Lynch Negro Women in Tenn
In Lebanon Tennessee a mob of about 500 men stormed the jail seizing two Negro women accused with three men of killing constables. National Guard troops were called from Nashville to restore order as Sheriff Ed Climer and police persuaded the crowd to return the prisoners to jail. Reuters report notes troops arrived around 2:30 am and calm was restored with no further trouble expected.
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Associated Press
Lebanon
Tenn
Nashville
Ben Northern
M. EB. Brown
Ed Climer
Robert Gan
Otho Robinson
Flan To Clean The Cemetery At Gainesboro
The Friends burial ground at Gainesboro will be cleaned and put in order Friday morning September 9. Volunteers are asked to bring tools that can expedite the work.
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Friends
Gainesboro
Attention Called Of Truck Owners To New Motor Law
The Virginia State Police warn truck owners hauling for hire to secure a T. H. or For Hire tag by June 21. Exemptions for farm dairy goods apples and state highway work are removed. violations carry at least a $50 fine or six months imprisonment or both.
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Virginia
Win a 1932 Chevrolet Coach with Palace Theatre Coupons
Sale offers at Winchester dealers promise 400 chances per $100 spent on new and used cars, parts, and labor. Cooperative fruit exchanges in Berryville Woodstock and Winchester list pickup of Jonathan, King David, and Grimes varieties over the next ten days.
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Palace Theatre
Winchester
Chevrolet
Jonathan
King David
Grimes
Valley Cooperative Fruit Exchange
Battletown
Pickers Tickets Available in All Styles Now
Local retailers urge customers to place orders immediately for a wide range of picker style tickets before the anticipated rush. Star Office notes limited quantities and encourages early purchase to avoid sold out items.
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Star Office
Refrigeration Ready to Receive Apples at Winchester
Winchester Cold Storage announces readiness to receive apples now. Facility details show open intake starting today with storage capacity and handling procedures for apple shipments.
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Winchester Cold Storage
Notice of Hockman Service Station advertisement
A notice from Hockman Service Station at Kern and Market Streets announces greasing and oil changes available. Atlantic Courtesy Cards honor H. Dugie Arthur. Patronage requested.
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Hockman
Kern
Market Streets
Atlantic
Winchester Steam Laundry Palm Beach Pants Sale Notice
Palm Beach pants and white duck and striped popular pants offered by Winchester Steam Laundry. One day service when required. Phones 28 and 29. dated 7 13 1p mo we sat tf.
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Winchester Steam
Palm Beach
Ministers Hold Important Meeting of Winchester Association
The Ministerial Association of Winchester Virginia met at Handley Library with most ministers present. They set September 18 as Scout Day and moved evening services to 7 30 pm for six months. Committees were formed to secure church titles and fund Scout activities. Dr Luther A Thomas presides.
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Ministerial Association
Winchester
Virginia
Handley Library
Saiea
Cvuny
Severa
W M. Brashears
W. L. Dudley
Churches of Winchester
R. L. Williamson
Frank R. Horton
Oine
Luther A Thomas
Grace Lutheran Church
Christian Church
Church
Bargains on Pens Pencils and Desk Sets
Hodgs on Brown Jewelers advertises a display of pens pencils and desk sets valued from 2 to 5 dollars offered at 1 dollar each while supplies last. Display window features prominently.
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Hodgson & Brown
Health push urges five point school entry standard
Richmond Virginia health campaign urges every child entering school to meet a five point standard for hearing vision teeth throat and weight with smallpox and diphtheria protection. officials cite that one third of first term failures stem from remediable defects and advocate immunization exams and corrections for all children including those not yet in school.
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Richmond
Virginia
Superintendent of School
Ent
Eek
Winchester
Frederick Co
Shenandoah Co
Warren Co
Hutchinson Fined For Landing In Greenland
American flyer George Hutchinson leading eight from New York to London on the Arctic route was fined 1000 kroner by the governor of southern Greenland for landing without a permit. His conduct since arriving at Godthaab was praised and he expressed regret for the error. It was not yet decided when the flight would continue. Travel and school luggage shown by Moling Cather.
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Associated Press
Copenhagen
Denmark
George Hutchinson
New York
London
Arctic
Greenland
Hutchinson
Godthaab
Flashes of Life and Oddities From Around the World
In New York a 15 pound baby yak at Central Park Zoo was named Clipsie after the solar eclipse. A Ballarat man’s wife returned to a robbed house as 25 pounds saved for a fur coat vanished up the chimney. Old southern folks link eclipse day to dog days and bad luck. London hosts sea gull eggs as a delicacy while shellers strike over smaller peas. Clinton prison inmates faced an eclipse day in their cells as moon gnawed at the sun.
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New York
Central Park Zoo
Clipsie
Sydney
Australia
Ballarat
Charlotte
N. C
Dannemora
N. Y
Clinton
Man Rescued After Five Minutes Under Water
C Wesley Faithful, 54, was revived by first aid after fainting and falling overboard. He was found with his head wedged between the propeller and the rudder as the boat docked and survived the incident with no ill effects.
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Baltimore
C. Wesley Faithful
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Wray
Lauds Party
Cather
Pine Grove
Protestant Church
Standard Statistics Co
Wall Street
Lucy Boyer
Humston
Dr. Shelton
M. E. Church
True Temperance Committee
Will
Jean
Jubilee
Flan
Hurst
H. D
Dugie
Arthur
Moling & Cather
Convent Garden
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