Firefighters From Winchester Parade For Carlisle Event
Two Winchester fire units the Friendship and Sarah Zane corps march to Carlisle Pennsylvania for the Cumberland Valley Firemen's Association convention. They enter reel contests, ride special trains back, and display new uniforms and a Billy Zane mascot goat. About forty companies join the parade and a large crowd sees the procession.
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Sarah Zane
Friendship Companies
Winchester Fire Department
Friendship
Sarah Zane Fire Companies
Carlisle
Cumberland Valley Firemen’s Association
Cumberland Valley Railroad
Friendship Company
Pennsylvania
Friendship Band
Goff Cooper
Lantern Brigrade
Sarah Zane Company
Cumberland Valley Railroad Company
Winchester
Sarah Zane Fire
Old Cumberland _ Fire Company
Carson Yeaktey
Billy Zane
Billy
Harry Striker
Cumberland Valley
The
His
Brooks Wins In Pitchers Battle At Reservoir Park
In a great pitchers battle at Reservoir Park yesterday afternoon Brooks a Winchester star twirler defeated Shultz University of Pennsylvania grand pitcher for the Pittsburg Collegians by 3 to 1. Brooks held the collegians to four scattered hits and would have a shutout were it not for errors behind him. Shultz yielded two hits but walked four and wild throws cost his team. The features were Griffiths batting for the collegians and a stellar stop by Brown for Winchester.
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Brooks
Winchester
Shultz
University of Pennsylvania
Pittsburg Collegians
Reservoir Park
Collegians
Griffith
Brown
James Wife and Child Leave Winchester for Springfield
Mrs Clyde W James wife of a former Winchester Dry Goods manager and her young child depart on Baltimore and Ohio train No 8 for Springfield New Jersey to join James's relatives and begin a new home. James and Morton Davis faced fraud charges and await transfer after court orders.
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Clyde W.james
Winchester Dry Goods Company
Baltimore & Ohio Railroad
Springfield
James
Morton Davis
Winchester
H.C. McDowell
Alabama
Knitting Club Benefit Nears Sunday School Hall Project
A community event hosted by the Rebekahs IO in Lynchburg Virginia aims to raise funds for the erection of a Sunday school house. The Friday and Saturday nights August 27 and 28 feature a program of music and socializing with public invites extended. Proceeds support the building project and local committee authorities.
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The
Rebekahs. Io, CO
Lynchburg
Love Reignites as Hospital Honeymoon Ends in Marriage
Mr. and Mrs. Howard Hite of Grafton West Virginia traveled to Strasburg Virginia for part of their honeymoon. The couple rekindled a romance from six years ago after the wife Pearle Jones had married Joe Orsi of Elkins and he died. The revived courtship began during Mrs. Hite’s care as a nurse during his hospital stay and culminated in marriage last week. Mr. Hite is a son of D A Hite, longtime Strasburg official, from the historic Shenandoah Valley family of Yost Hite noted as an early Winchester settler.
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Howard Hite
Grafton
W. Va
Strasburg
Pearle Jones
Elkins
W Va
Joe Orsi
Elekins
Hite
Mr. Hite
D. A. Hite
Corporation Council of
Shennandoah Valley
Yost Hite
Winchester
Miss Mamie Humston Marries Middletown Banker
Sunnyside near Middletown Virginia witnessed a quiet wedding at 8 AM as Miss Mamie Humston daughter of E Linden Humston married W E Coffman. Rev James F Stump officiated with family present. The couple plans to live in Middletown where Coffman serves as cashier of the Middletown State Bank.
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Middletown
Sunnyside
E. Linden
Humston
Mamie Humston
W. E. Coff
James F. Stump
Methodist Episcopal Church
South
Virginia
For Sale Reo Roadster In First Close Condition
REO roadster for sale in close condition with full equipment including chains lamps inner tubes and pump. Can demonstrate at any time. Cheap to quick purchaser. Agent: C. T. Bieter.
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REO
C. T. “Bieter
Iptf
Reo Automobiles
Cotton Plant Exhibit Impresses at County Fair
Miss Bessie Russell of the county displayed a beautiful cotton plant at today’s exhibition. The plant showed blooming flowers and a seed pod containing cotton, presented in an interesting form for viewers.
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Bessie Russell
Yard Party at Red Bud Reveals August 21 Schedule
A fragment notes a gathering at Red Bud set for August 21. It mentions shows and Seabees, indicating a community event with entertainment and a military unit presence.
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Red Bud
Seabee
Europe's Demand for Wheat Shortens World Trade Talk
Chicago reports George W. Patten, a prominent wheat bear, claims Europe will buy American grain only on its own terms after a Europe trip. He notes Russia's large crop and heavy weekly exports 5.5 to 7 million bushels in autumn. Northwestern Miller pegs U S northwestern wheat at 220 million bushels, vs government August 230 million and last year's 175 million.
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Star
Stewart
Chicago
George W. Patten
Europe
Patten
Russia
Northwestern Miller
Minneapolis
Minn
Miss Sherwood Opens Season With The Final Settlement
Miss Marion Sherwood arrives from Frederick Maryland with a strong company to open the fall and winter season at the Auditorium tonight. Advance ticket sales indicate a large audience for the drama The Final Settlement, praised in major cities. Manager Hable plans high class attractions plus moving pictures during the run.
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Marion Sherwood
Byrd Jr. Returns From Naval Academy Cruise Visit
Richard E. Byrd Jr of the United States Naval Academy arrived in town this afternoon visiting his Amherst street home after three months with midshipmen on the annual Atlantic summer cruise.
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Richard E. Byrd, Jr
United States Naval Academy
Midshipmen
Atlantic
Amherst Street
Winchester Poultry Association Meeting Tonight at Beverley
The Winchester Poultry Association holds a meeting in Beverley’s Poultry Rooms this evening at 8 o'clock. Ads are invited for the event.
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Winchester Poultry Association
Beverley's
Delightful Shenandoah Valley Tour By Local Guests
Dr. and Mrs. Otto Schaefer of Baltimore and Mr. and Mrs. Harry M. Baker of this city returned from an automobile tour through the Shenandoah Valley in Dr. Schaefer's car. The Schaefers spent several days in town as guests of the Bakers.
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Otto Schaefer
Baltimore
Harry M. Baker
Shenandoah Valley
Dr. Schaefer
Schaefer
Baker
Fresh supply of International stock food reported
A brief note announces a fresh shipment of International stock food named Sprint Produce and linked items. Details are sparse, with unclear formatting but indicates availability for stock producers.
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International
Sprint
Washington couple visits Winchester and Frederick counties
Mr. r and Mrs. William R. Camp bell of Washington arrived at noon to spend time with relatives and friends in Winchester and Frederick counties.
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William R. Campbell
Washington
Winchester
Frederick ‘ County
Butter famine paralyses Winchester and Shenandoah Valley
The Shenandoah and Cumberland valleys suffer a severe butter shortage due to drought and poor pasture. Wholesale buyers in Winchester report prices from 24 to 28 cents per pound, retailers markups 1 to 3 cents, and ice boxes lack this essential product.
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Winchester
Shenandoah
Cumberland
Owen
Cy McDonald Returns to Lead Winchester in Feverish Homecoming
Cy McDonald, Winchester’s first baseman, arrives noon on Baltimore and Ohio train 55 after recovering at home in Washington from illness. Reed and locals greet him at the station as Frederick’s team also lands for a two game series starting this afternoon. The trip marks Frederick’s first stop here since early season when umpire McAfee faced tense moments over controversial calls.
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Cy” McDonald
Winchester
Washington
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Reed
Frederick
McAfee
Bell Telephone expands service for Loray patrons
The Bell Telephone and Telegraph Company announces a broadened service connection for Loray Virginia. This expansion aims to provide more extensive offerings to its customers than in the past.
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Theschern. Bell. Telephone and Telegray “Company
Loray
Pleasant Valley Sunday Picnic at Cedar Groves
An all day school picnic is noted for Cedar Groves in Pleasant Valley with plans described as a community event. Details are limited but indicate a Sunday gathering with group activities and potential refreshments for attendees.
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Pleasant Valey
Cedar- Groves
Shenandoah Valley Fair Promises Grand Attractions
The Shenandoah Valley Agricultural Society plans a premium exhibition September 7 to 9 at Chester fair grounds. J. W. Taylor reports strong space demand from high class attractions and a cavalry visit from Fort Myer. the Hallaway trio and a hunter horse exhibition are featured acts. Expert judges and active leadership promise a notable event with premium displays and contests.
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Shenand
A.ll
Fair Grounds
Fort My. Va
Hallaway
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