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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Sep 09, 1931

Page

5

Farm program of state ranks first in south

The Virginia Farm program has been ranked first in the southern states for the second consecutive year. The award honors 35 departments of agricultural education led by supervisor W. Reed and Mr Howard. Total state enrollment reaches 10 629 students with 4 797 adults and 5 832 farm boys. Virginia Future Farmers awards highlight top leaders and contests. Twelve new agricultural schools join the program statewide.

Dowell J Federa Education Areed Virginia Department of Public Instruction Howard Newman Richmond Winchesor Future Runers of America United States Glenn H. A. Glenn Kenbridge South Virginia Future Farmers’ of America Association Joe Henry Gardner Holland Russell Bailey Boykins M. G. Lee Frank M. Wray Circuit Court Clarke County Wickiam Byrd Farm Berryville Millwood

Maryland Billboards Targeted by New Law

The Winchester and Clarke County Garden Club reports Maryland will enact a drastic billboard law. The measure promises demolition campaigns with crews removing thousands of signs to improve highway scenery. Governor Buck of Delaware argues for regulation to keep roads pleasant for travelers.

Winchester and Clarke County C. Douglas Buck Delaware

President Hoover Pays Tribute To Clara Barton Highlighting Red Cross

President Hoover paid tribute to Clara Barton and the Red Cross on the 60th anniversary of the first Red Cross chapter in Dansville New York. The event drew an expected 30000 attendees at Stone Brook Park with nationwide radio broadcast of remarks by Governor Roosevelt and James L. Fieser.

Associated Press Hington Hoover Red Cross New Deay Clara Ba White House Dansville Clara Barton American “Red Cross Stone Brook Park American Red Cross Roosevelt James L. Fieser Washington Stony Brook Park

Gifford adds ten to Hoover relief advisory board

Walter S. Gifford national relief director designates ten new state representatives to Hoover’s advisory committee. The list names Pierre DuPont of Delaware, Daniel Willard of Maryland, Homer Ferguson of Virginia, among others, to coordinate relief with public authorities and agencies. The aim is efficient use of funds and broad aid while preserving self reliance.

Associated Press Washington Walter S. Gifford National Relief Hoover Delaware Pierre DuPont Wilmington Maryland Daniel Willard Baltimore Virginia Homer Ferguson Newport News Gifford

Convict slain in attempt to break prison

Baltimore report details Joseph Gardner a former Miller Brothers waiter arrested after cashier Theodore G Cook identified him from a rogues gallery. Gardner confessed to robbing the restaurant of 1800 dollars after a late night hold up, with accompanying taxi driver Ernest Frank cleared of involvement.

Associated Press Baltimore Joseph Gardner Miller Brothers Washington, Baltimore and Annapolis Railway Gardner Rogues Gartner Theodore G Cook West Fayette Street Theodore G. Cook Cook Ernest Frank Frank

Last Fling at Summer Burlington Draws Crowds in Va

Labor Day events near Burlington attract residents from Hayfield Winchester and nearby areas. A campus picnic along Patterson's Creek offers fried chicken ham rolls and salads while others prepare for election dates and potential statewide suits. Court notice appears in Frederick County Virginia regarding a contract dispute with Clarence Brill versus Harry R. Kern executor.

Hayfield Ob- Sega Roeper Circuit Court County OF Frederick Clarence Brill Harry R. Kern Luther Brill Als Brill Margaret P. Cover Catharine 8 Shenk Catharine Shenk Mauney Virginia Evening Star Winchester Co. C. Brannon Newton W. Borden P. Q

Last Summer Visit Through West Virginia Hills

A party enjoyed a final summer outing to a resort, touring a large snake farm with many reptiles and monkeys. The trip, described as a glorious experience, followed a dinner and a relaxing drive through the West Virginia hills.

Winchseter K. P West Virginia

Unbelievers Debate Providence and The Mess They Blame

A voice argues that unbelievers deny Providence, linking their stance to the mess blamed on divine judgment. The remark frames belief as essential to interpreting societal troubles and moral order.

Employers Pay Tribute to Late Jas. A. Anderson

James A. Anderson of Highview Hampshire county and a longtime Winchester Club member died suddenly in Richmond. He served for many years as a representative of the Winchester Repeating Arms Company of New Haven. I. B. McNeill of Harrisonburg, also connected with the firm, received a tribute from H. L. Worthington, district sales manager in Baltimore, honoring Anderson’s memory.

James A. Anderson Y Highview Hampshire

Death notice for James A. Anderton in Richmond

A somber notice from Richmond reports the death of James A. Anderton on August 21. It praises his loyalty, courage, and friendship, noting he will be missed by his colleagues and a thousand friends and highlighting a potential political reflection for next year.

James A. Anderton Richmond Jim Anderson Virginia Nebraska Philadelphia Inquirer

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