Farmers Hear Rest Oratory In Campaign Swing
The midwest farm states host a swift political push as Alf Landon heads to Oregon to meet Frank Lowden about agricultural issues. Roosevelt and Landon vie for support in the corn belt with Chicago speeches ahead, amid intraparty tensions in Illinois.
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L. A. Brophy
Associated Press
Chicago
Middle America
Alf M. Landon
Oregon
Til
Frank O. Lowden
Cincinnatus
Middle West
Reece
J .Roosevelt
Landon
William Lemke
London
Roosevelt
Henry Horner
Edward Kelly
National Democratic Organization
Sky Line Drive North Section Opens October 1
Winchester reports the northern section of Sky Line Drive will open to the public on October 1. Autumn brings frost and ice while Shenandoah National Park nears peak beauty for motorists. The route will span from the northern terminus to Thornton's Gap and onward to Swift Run Gap, easing travel through the park.
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Skyline Drive
Shenandoah National Park
Thornton’s Gap
Swift Run Gap
Front Royal
Thornton
Skyline Drive to Open October 1 After Surface Work
Andrew Bell today received notice from Wilbur C. Hall chairman of the State Commission on Conservation and Development that Skyline Drive from Front Royal to Thornton's Gap will reopen October 1. The road was closed for surface treatment during most of the summer.
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Andrew Bell
Wilbur C. Hall
State Commission On Conservation and Development
Front Royal
Thornton's Gap
Henry's Views on Water Bond Issue Election
Henry presents views on a water bond issue in the upcoming election as discussed in the Forum column in today's Star. The piece highlights public financing goals and community needs shaping voter considerations.
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Forum Today’s Star
Ip-It
Gas Sales Testimony Before Senate Probes Labor Interference
Edgar E. MacGuffin of Youngstown heads the National Corporations Service and testifies before a Senate committee about strike breaking and labor espionage. He minimizes tear gas sales by his agency and discloses a $373.60 commission from Lake Erie Chemical for aiding gas sales during a Terre Haute strike, stating it was his only gas commission.
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Washington
Senate
Edgar E.macguffin
Youngstown
National Corporations Service
MacGuffin
Lake Erie Chemical Co
Cleveland
Terre Haute
Ind
Central Press
Winchester Lions Endorse Water Bond Proposal
Members of the Winchester Lions Club unanimously passed a resolution urging citizens to vote for the bond issue to develop a new water supply. They expressed confidence in the Common Council to select the best source and called on all residents to vote on the September 29 referendum.
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Winchester Lions Club
Winchester
the Star
Virginia
Common Council
James P. Reardon water question article noted for page 4
Advertisements and notices appear for a farewell dance at Kernstown Dance Hall on September 26, an optometry service promoting eye examinations by Hodgson and Brown, and beer and apple packing services from Chuck and Ray's Apple Packing with related supplies from Frederick Co. Packing Association plus C. M. Hurst.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James P. Reardon
Kernstown
Frederick Co. Packing Association
N. Kent St. C
World currency agreement seen as stride toward peace
Paris reports Premier Blum says tri partite alignment for currency is a world peace condition. Morgenthau floods market with 5 million dollars to counter Russian efforts to depress sterling as France Britain and the United States push a three power stabilization.
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Associated Press
Paris
Leon Blum
United States
France
Switzerland
Belgium
Washington
Morgenthau
Chamber of Deputies
Treasury
Henry Morgenthau
Great Britain
Apple Drive Strides Into National Apple Week Campaign
Appalachian Apples Inc plans publicizing during National Apple Week from October 31 to November 7. The executive committee met in Martinsburg and retained Staples and Staples Inc of Richmond Va for advertising. A rotogravure four page newspaper ad will run 1 000 000 copies in central eastern and southern states with apple images recipes and menus. An apple recipe book will be printed for general distribution. The meeting included president C Purcell McCue and vice president H W Skinner.
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Appalachian Apples, Inc
Martinsburg
Staples and Staples, Inc
Richmond
Apple
C. Purcell McCue
Greenwood
H. W. Skinner
Chambersburg
M. M. Brown
Martins
Ewing Studio Announces Fall Dance Registration
Ewing Studio at 14 West Monmouth Street invites pupils to register September 29 and 30 from 3:30 p.m. Classes begin October 1 offering artistic dancing for children and adults across all branches. Evening Star Office note seeks clean cotton tags.
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W. Monmouth Street
Evening Star Office
CIDER NOTICE From Albin VA Custom Work Offered
Local notice for Cider work by L A Hudson of Albin Virginia lists daily custom services and a contact phone 29 F 4. The ad appears in a classified or public notice section with date code (9 24 1p 31).
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L. A. Hudson
Albin
Voter Ballot Preview Shows Water Bond Issue Options
The upcoming election ballot lists the water question with a bond issue explanation and three options: For Bond Issue, Against Bond Issue, and Against Bond Issue. The wording indicates multiple against choices.
Winchester and Frederick County Seek Highway Conference
Charles I Brumback and A M Field announce a plan to invite the State Highway Commission to Winchester for a conference on Route 11 and Route 50 projects. They urge action this fall to avoid delays and highway disruption during next spring and summer. Members of the committee are listed.
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Charles I. Brumback
A. M. Field
Winchester
Frederick County
State Highway Commission
Richmond
H. G. Shirley
West Virginia Line
Shenandoah River
Stephens City School Bus Adds Extra Run
Due to higher enrollment the Stephens City bus from the north will add at least one extra trip reaching Kernstown and possibly Cooke's garage. Officials expect more than 500 students enrolled this session.
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Stephens City
Kernstown
Cooke
Grangers May Build A Hall In Middletown Va
Grangers plan to acquire or build a new hall after a $50 gift from National Deputy Robert Baker boosts a Middletown Subordinate Grange fundraising drive. At Booster Night, D J Howard praised Grange growth since 1867, underscoring education as key in a democracy.
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Middletown
Robert Baker
Virginia
Warren
Frederick
Shenandoah County
D. J. Howard
Winchester
B. O. Brumback
A. Brumback
L. J. Tabor
National Grange
Hope
Reliance
Howard
Grange
Determined Attack Near Toledo Reported With Heavy Fire
Japanese naval reinforcements head to China aboard eight destroyers from Sasebo base. In Shanghai the Hongkew and Chapel districts see intensified patrols as Japan seeks satisfaction after a marine's death and two wounded.
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Japan
China
Associated Press
Shanghai
Sasebo Naval Base
Hongkew
Chapel
Anniversary celebration extends Presbyterian history in Winchester
The diamond jubilee of Southern Presbyterianism, marked at Montreal N C last spring, will be echoed locally by Winchester Presbytery at a fall meeting. Events include services at Loudoun Street Church and the Old Stone Church on Piccadilly with a Kernstown talk by Dr Grattan Crawford. Public welcome.
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Southern Presbyterianism
General Assembly of the Church
Montreal
N. C
Winchester
Loudoun Street
Old
George Rector
Berkeley Springs
W. Va
H. M. Glass
Old Stone Church
East Piccadilly Street
Opequon Memorial Church
Kernstown
Grattan Crawford
Page Hight
Winchester Real Property Survey Completed Under WPA Project
The Winchester real property survey finished after last March’s WPA project, producing a 79 page report with 37 graphs and maps. It covers land use, housing, structure types, occupancy, and neighborhood characteristics across Winchester and adjacent areas, aiding city planning and zoning efforts.
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James R. Brandon
Winchester
City Planning Commission
Steel Issue To Be Forced By Organizing Move
Pittsburgh dispatch reports Philip Murray, chairman of the steel workers organizing committee, says a conference with steel operators will be sought within a reasonable time to form a wage agreement. He calls a full committee meeting for next Tuesday to report on the three month drive to unionize 450000 steel wage earners. The policy aims to avoid strikes while building a permanent union structure, with a future joint conference to negotiate terms. operators may face blame if talks fail. The Iron and Steel Institute warns it will mobilize resources to keep open shops.
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Pittsburgh
Philip Murray
Steel Workers Organizing Committee
Murray
United Mine Workers
Iron and Steel Institute
Freezing Temperatures Hit Frederick Area
The Winchester Research Laboratory thermometer registered 39 degrees early this morning with widespread frost across Frederick and nearby counties. Thin ice was reported in several sections.
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Winchester Research Laboratory
Frederick
Rev L F Harper Reported Seriously Ill
The Rev L F Harper longtime Presbyterian minister on West Boscawen street is critically ill at his home after a period of illness. Little improvement has been seen in recent days.
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L. F. Harper
The
Presbyterian, Church
West Boscawen Street
Victrola donations urged to aid county schools
Rural School Supervisor Miss Starling announced an effort to introduce music in county schools and needs victrolas. Residents who can contribute should contact her by telephone at 778 or 677 J for the benefit of the children.
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Miss Starling
Rebel Spokesman Claims Toledo Could Fall on Franco's Demand
A rebel spokesman asserts Toledo could be taken whenever Franco desires, with speculation about a possible entry date of the coming day. The statement underscores tensions as authorities monitor potential escalation in the city.
Insurgent Colonel Predicts Toledo Fall At Dawn
TALAVERA DE LA REINA Sept 26 Insurgent Colonel Asensio announced Toledo can be taken when General Franco desires Other insurgent officers predicted the Fascists would enter the city at dawn tomorrow
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Talavera DE LA Rein
Spain
Asensio
Toledo
Franco
Artillery In Action Near Toledo As Franco Forces Advance
Madrid dispatch reports government artillery and air units pressing insurgents around Toledo while Marxist defenders hold the Alcazar fortress. Fighting tightens along the Tagus with battles at Burgas and Maqueda as Franco forces push toward the city.
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Madrid
Toledo
Burgas
Tagus River
Alcazar
Bilbao
Spain
Bil
Amage
Strick
Cialist
Bay of Biscay
Francisco Franco
Torrijos
Guadarrama
Maqueda
Villamiel
Bargas
Caceres
Dow
Franco
Madrid-Toledo
Talavera
de la Reina
The Boy Scouts Inspire Clean Living and Sportsmanship
A tribute to the Boy Scouts praising their promotion of clean living, outdoor sports, and moral character under the guidance of Adirmal R. E. Byrd. The text extols the organization’s role in shaping disciplined, honorable young men through practical activities.
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Encouragur
Adirmal
R. E. Byrd
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Lions
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Highway Commission
Sasebo
Chinese Chapel
International Settlement
Winchester Presbytery
City
Neffstown
Workers’ Committee
Mr. Harper
Tagus
Boy Scouts
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