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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Sep 08, 1931

Page

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Winchester Fair Opens with Cavalry Stunts and Apple Exhibits

The Winchester Fair launches its sixty second annual exhibition with United States Cavalry stunts, apple and farm exhibits, and a busy midway. Judging starts. Troop E from Fort Myer performs later, with Roman race demonstrations planned for tomorrow and Thursday. Racing features include pony and mule events, with $1,250+ purses from multiple stables.

United States Cavalry Winchester B. F. Arthur Schlack Raenge Performancegny Troop E D. W. Sartelle Ft. Myer Marinner Arthur Rome Charles M. Feltner Berryville Furr Brothers Middlebury Clayton Ritter Frederick County Demonstration Club Elizabeth Farrar Frederick County Dixie Canning Company Frederick County 4-H Club Stephens City Harry Lovett E. T. Cadwallader H. A. Funk Mary Williams Apple

Golliday Returned on Charge of Stealing Checks

Sheriff Pannett brought Roy Golliday from Hendersonville North Carolina to face charges in the Valley Pike theft case. Golliday allegedly stole ten to twelve state highway payroll checks totaling over 250 dollars while employed on stone fence work along the widened Valley Pike near Stephens City. He had a preliminary hearing before Justice Tavenner and may be sent to the circuit court grand jury.

Pannett Hendersonville N. C Roy Golliday Middletown State Highway Department Stephens City Galliday Golliday Valley Pike

To Hold Special Meeting at Shiloh

A series of evangelistic services begin Monday evening September 14 at Shiloh Methodist Church. The Rev J Russell Corron, pastor evangelist, will lead the full gospel messages. The public is warmly invited to attend.

Shiloh Methodist Church J. Russell Corron

Shenandoah Valley Fair Opens With Prizes and Contests

H R Butler heads the apple division assisted by R R Butler with 19 special awards, many silver cups donated by buyers in Winchester. Poultry and rabbits show strong juvenile entries. A rolling pin contest for women debuts at 3 30 with five hits per contestant and cash prizes of 10 5 and 2 50. Boxing card features regional pugilists at 8 o clock on two nights, grand stand events under supervision of James P Reedon and Burr Harrison.

H. R. Butler R. R. Butler Shenandoah Valley Winchester Arthur Virginia Henry West Virginia Maryland James P. Reardon Burr P. Harrison Philip Illofiams Corpordiies Court

Damages Sought in Infant's Auto Crash Suit

Fred G. Osborn of Bristol Virginia sues L K Dellinger and Martin Berglund in Winchester Court for 10000 damages from an auto collision on the Valley Pike near Strasburg Virginia. Berglund attempted to pass another car, failed to clear, collided with Dellinger's opposing vehicle injuring Osborn's seven year old son Glenn with a broken jaw and lasting disfigurement. Suit notes Berglund resident of Bristol and cites vehicle ownership. Accident occurred September 14. action filed within one year as required by state law.

Winchester Fred G. Osborn Bristol Virginia Glenn Osborn L. K. Dellinger Valley Pike Strasburg Young Osborne Martin Berglund Osborn Glenn Berglund Dellinger

Death of George Allen Fuller Linked to 1920s City Firm

Word of the sudden death in New York City of George Allen Fuller 32 husband of Katharine Vernon Brown Fuller comes from Mr James B Russell. Fuller director of United States Realty and Improvement Company and George A Fuller Company died in bed from heart disease at his home 350 Park Avenue. Funeral set for St Thomas Church chapel Tuesday at 2 pm.

James B. Russell New York City George Allen Fuller Russell Katherine Vernon Brown Fuller Fuller Mamie Russell Puller New York Times Mr. Fuller United States Realty and Improvement Company George A Vernon H. Brown Cunard Line The Gables Southampton Harris Chenery Puller George A. Fuller United States Fuller Construction Company Fifty-seventh Street Madison Avenue St. Mark's School Southborough Mass Harvard France 101St Engineers Dorothy Caswell Boston Paris Harry S. Black L. L Fifty-Third Street

Mrs Mattison Head of Logal W C U in Winchester

Mrs Don S Mattison was reelected president of the Winchester branch of the Woman's Christian Temperance Union at the annual meeting. New officers include Miss Annie Rees secretary and Mrs James Hott treasurer. Delegates to the state convention were named.

Don S. Mattison Winchester UN Woman's Christian Temperance Union Annie Rees James Hott Thomas J. Dale Methodist Episcopal South J. F. Bly T. J.dale United Brethren Alva Fry H. C. Jones Church of Christ John W. Riley E. W. Cather Blanch Hollar Norman Cooper Maggie Bryant M. M. Lynch Winchester Friends Mamie Robinson Hopewell Friends Edith Jolliffe Ruth Parks Drury Clevenger Ridgley Jackson Rebecca Pidgeon Flower Mission T. S. Hancher J.f.bly Loyal Temperance Legion D. S . Mattison L. H. Pence

Dunlop Tire Under New Management Announces Low Prices

The Dunlop Tire and Rubber Company is now managed by Taylor L. Barr offering high quality tires at low prices with Barr as manager.

Dunlop Tire and Rubber Company Taylor L. Barr

Parole Parade Aftermath Fatalities and Road Crashes

After the Labor Day parade in Washington crowds dispersed causing multiple auto accidents on the Lee Highway near Glebe Road Arlington County Virginia. A small boy was killed in the incidents and several others suffered minor injuries including drivers Oscar M. Kible from Elkton Maryland and George W. Laycock from Purcellville Virginia who were treated for cuts and bruises.

Washington Lee Highway Glebe Road Lee Heights Arlington County Oscar H. Lewis Milton C. Baker Milton C. Baker, of This City. Mr. Baker Oscar M. Kible Elkton George W. Laycock Purcellville Georgetown Hospital Cherrydale

Peaches Talented Hale Elberta Bowles Farm Ad

Peach varieties Hale and Elberta offered by Bowles Farm referenced with phone contact 2003F11. Teets listed as T. B. Teets.

Hale and Elberta Bowles Farm T. B. Teets

Elberta Peaches Offered At Fine Quality Price

Local market listing shows Elberta peaches priced at 25 cents per bushel. Advertising block notes quality claims and an offering likely from a regional seller, with brief vendor initials.

Orcherd Eee R. . Underwood

Moling and Cather Debut New Merchandise Line

Moling and Cather showcase fresh merchandise in their latest sales event promising low prices. The display highlights a diverse product range aimed at attracting budget conscious shoppers this season.

Moling & Cather

Apples Wanted at Warehouse Next Week

Jonathan, King, David and Grimes seek apples for purchase at a warehouse next week. For details call F A Shryock at 9 9 8 1 P 11.

Jonathan King David Grimes F.A. Shryock

Death Summons Mrs. Hoshour at Woodstock Home

Mrs Virginia Carper Hoshour widow of John Samuel Hoshour of Woodstock Virginia died at 2 25 Sunday afternoon at her home after a brief illness with acute diabetes. She was born in Carpers Valley Frederick county and spent her married life in Woodstock. Survived by three sons Charles A Samuel F Hoshour of Winchester David Hoshour Blum Texas and three daughters Cecil Holtzman Richmond Frank Chandler Strasburg and J R Miller Woodstock. Funeral at 3 pm from her Woodstock home with Rev Derrick Luther Church. interment Woodstock Cemetery.

Virginia Carper Hoshour John Samuel Hoshour Woodstock Carper's Valley Frederick County Joshour Hoshour Charles A Samuel F. Hoshour Winchester P David Hoshour Blum Texas Cecil Holtzman Richmond Frank Chandler, Sr Strasburg J. R. Miller Sterling Capps Hoshour John Bush Edward Johnson Derrick Lutheran Church Interne Woodstock Cemery

Leesburg Garden Club Flower Show Set for Sept 24

The Leesburg Garden Club will hold a flower show September 24 from 3 to 5 p m at the Thomas Balch Library to benefit Loudoun Hospital grounds. Exhibits welcome from Winchester Clarke County and nearby clubs with 17 classes including dahlias roses gladioli and arrangements. Judging by Edward G Butler of The Play Gardens near Boyce. Admission 25 cents for adults. children admitted with supervision. refreshments for sale.

Leesburg Eah Sparden Aasehe Clamaa

Death Comes for Mrs Maggie Heatwole Skelton at Berkeley Springs

Mrs Maggie Heatwole Skelton wife of Rev S D Skelton long time United Brethren pastor died at her Berkeley Springs West Virginia home about 1 30 yesterday morning from a long illness She was about 65 and noted for charity Survived by husband two daughters Mrs Pearl Haddox and Mrs Elsie Lauderback three sons George Berryville Harry and Elbert Skelton also a sister and brother Funeral services will be held tomorrow at 11 from Berkeley Springs United Brethren Church with Rev Paul Gruber officiating burial in Berkeley Springs Cemetery

Maggie Heatwole Skelton S. D. Skelton Winchester United Brethren Church Berkeley Springs W. Va Skelton Dayton George Skelton Berryville Harry Skelton Front Royal Elbert Skelton Port Republic

Winchester Bright News Column Heralds Local Cheer

A cheerful Winchester column from Frederick County and the Shenandoah Valley invites readers to share positive events and uplifting community happenings to boost local morale and celebrate good news.

Winchester Frederick County Shenandoah Valley

31 Million Children To Enter School In Two Weeks

The United States Office of Education announces that 31 million children from kindergarten to university will enroll within the next two weeks. The report notes longer school years since 1920 but compares unfavorably to six day weeks in other nations.

United States Office of Evucation Pulic

Stroke Fatal To Mrs Sperry In Middletown

Mrs. Bernice H. Sperry 56 wife of E. R. Sperry Middletown merchant died at 6 p m Sunday after a stroke of paralysis following a prior illness of nearly two years. Survived by husband two daughters Miss Aileen Sperry and Miss Elsie Reese at home son J Harris Sperry sister Miss Sadie Harris and sister of the late Rev Dr Carlton D Harris. Funeral from Grace Church at 2 30 this afternoon with burial in Mount Carmel Cemetery.

Middletown Bernice H. Sperry E. R. Sperry South W. R. Campbell M. H. Rhodes J. R. Watson J. T. Reely C. C. Dettra H. W. Owings

Special Drills by Cavalry at Winchester Fair

Troop E of the Third United States Cavalry will perform special feature drills at 2 30 p m after noon in front of the grandstand at the Winchester fair. The program includes the musical drill rough riding wild west and monkey drill. The unit is noted as highly skilled horsemen with a national reputation. Boxing bouts are also highlighted for tomorrow and Thursday nights.

Troop E United States Cavalry Winchester Fair B. F. Arthur Exhibion United States Cavalry Service Arthur

Washday Leisure Ad by Winchester Steam Laundry

Laundry ad urging customers to call 28 or 29 for leisure time offers from Winchester Steam Laundry dated January 13 with weekly Bat.-tf schedule notes.

Winchester Steam Laundry

Bee Causes Car Crash Injuring Miss Edna Neville

A bumble bee entering a Ford sedan distracted the driver and passengers, causing Miss Edna Neville of Washington D C to fall from the door into the roadway and suffer a fractured skull. The vehicle, traveling on the Lee Jackson Highway near Clarke Fauquier counties, halted after the impact. Neville remained unconscious at Winchester Memorial Hospital while her family and driver stayed at her side.

Edna Neville Seventh Street Washington, D. C Winchester Memorial Lawrence le Pabine Park Lane Winchester Fauquier County Clarke County Lee-Jackson Highway Miss N Mr. Kiefer Miss Neville Ace Kiefer Neville Lee-Jackson

Night Work at Stone Quarry Ends in Pendleton Area

The all night stone quarry work for Pendleton Construction Company on the Berryville pike has ended. W Nelson Page thanks residents for patience during night operations while employing many extras. Pendleton Construction plans to assign some workers to short term projects after the shutdown.

Stone Quarry Pendleton Construction Company Berryville Pike W. Nelson Page

Mrs Miller's Kindergarten and Schoob Ad

A local advertisement offers kindergarten and primary grade instruction at reasonable rates. Contact at 302 S Cameron St for enrollment information and dates.

S. Cameron St

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