Gas Company Changes Hands in Baltimore Purchase
The Moss and Iglehart interests of Baltimore negotiated a core stock purchase of the Winchester Gas Company, paying 52 540 to Shenandoah Valley National Bank. A new board was elected with W. E. Moss as president and J A. W. Iglehart as vice president, with Winchester and Baltimore figures filling key roles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moss and
W. E. Moss
Detroit
Midh
J. A. W. Iglehart
Baltimore
Stewart Bell
Winchester
H. M. Eaton
Mich
W. A. Ryan
Lewis F. Cooper
C. W. Trenary
T. B. Patton
Apel
T. M. Eaton
Shepherd Dog Reunited With Family After Accident
Massie Kiddies and Mr and Mrs Fix Mageey faced gloom when their shepherd dog Shep vanished. A later Star notice said a valuable shepherd dog was hit by a car in town and cared for by Dr EB Miller with help from the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals. The children identified the injured dog as Old Shep and he returned home, with thanks extended to the SPCA and the veterinarian.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. and Oatls Fix Mageey
Thattorite
Shep
Star
Society For the Prevention of Cruelty
EB. W. Miller
Easter Services at Market Street M E Church
Easter week activities at Market Street M E Church feature choir renditions of He is Risen and Welcome Happy Morning, with Rev J Luther Neff delivering The Easter Hope. Junior congregation performs the resurrection morning story. memorial flowers adorn the services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robertson
Rockwell
J. Luther Neff
Raymond Rosiger
Jno. 8. Golenberger Co Awning Estimate
Golenberger and Co provide an estimate on installing awnings as advertised. The note emphasizes prompt service and pricing for residential or commercial properties. The single line ad suggests inquiry for details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jno
Golenberger & Co
Local Student Mr Lynch to Spend Easter with Parents
Mr. Maurley M. Lynch Jr a Medical College of Virginia student arrived last night and will spend Easter with his parents at their home on the nearby street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Medical College of
Virgina
Ich
Eahiakion Street
Residents Reopen Home on Amherst Street
Mr and Mrs Alexander Barrie and Miss Mary Potter reopen their Rockledge Rockledge home on Amherst Street after renovations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alexander Barrie
Ane
Mary Potter
Rockledge
Fila
Amherst Street
Arctic Expedition Plans Move Forward From Boston
Chicago April 1 Navy co operation for Donald MacMillan ninth Arctic expedition advances. An advance base at Etah and a plane base on Axel Heiberg land aim to extend range. Planes will map 750 miles of shoreline daily and radio progress via 20 metre wavelength for Navy and National Geographic dissemination.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Navy
Arctic
Donald
MacMillian
Eugene F. MacDonald, Jr
National Association of Broadcasters
Washington
MacMillan
MacDonald
Boston
Mr. McDonald
Etah
Axel-Heibergland
Arctic Circle
North Pole
McDonald
United States Navy
National Geographic Society
Elks To Hand Out Candy Eggs At Easter Egg Roll
Frank Lovett and the Elks committee announced an Easter Monday event at Handley School grounds at 4 PM. Children lacking eggs will receive colored eggs and candy eggs, with the Elks supplying both candy eggs and coloring supplies. They plan to buy 50 to 60 pounds of candy eggs and several hundred dozen hen eggs for coloring.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Lovett
Elks
Handley School
Lovett
Ill With Rheumatism in Frederick County Leader
Hugh B. Kilke chair of Frederick county remains bedridden after rheumatism flare. He attended the board meeting this week but has since been confined to bed, though improving today. County Treasurer R S Smith and Circuit Clerk C C Brannon visited Vaucluse to discuss county affairs and a large batch of warrants issued at the last board meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hugh B. Kilke
Frederick County
Smith
C. C. Brannon
Vaucluse
Kline
Cherry blossoms bloom along Potomac banks during early spring
Baltimore News society editor notes Japanese cherry trees are in full bloom along the Potomac. A group plans a cherry blossom pilgrimage to the capital as tulips violets hyacinths and jonquils color the banks. The Shenandoah Apple Blossom Festival in Winchester, Virginia, is mentioned for next month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore News
Potomac
Shenandoah
Winchester
Virginia
Muske Improved After Auto Crash on Brad Dock Streets
Miss Emma Rosenberger, knocked down by an automobile Tuesday night at Braddock and Piccadilly streets, showed improvement at Memorial Hospital this afternoon. She is conscious with no internal injuries detected and may be able to leave hospital in a few days if progress continues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emma Rosenberger
Braddock
Piccadilly Streets
Memorial Hospital
Error in Friday Ad Lists Suits at 14.95
An error in Friday evening Star Little Joe's ad misquoted men's suits at 125.00. The correct price was 25.00 per suit with a quoted 14,956, error to be corrected in next publication.
Furniture Sale at 1088 Stewart Street
A moving sale offers fine furniture including 3 living room suites a 5 piece tapestry set a 5 piece mahogany suite a 3 piece reed suite mahogany table 9x12 Wilton rugs and 2 beds all must be sold before April 15 prior to moving.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stewart St
H. W
Airplane Photos Planned for Shenandoah and Smoky Parks
The Shenandoah National Park site in Virginia and the Smoky Mountain National Park area spanning Tennessee and North Carolina will be photographed from airplanes in the coming weeks. Col. Cornelius Smith of the Southern Appalachian National Park Commission said the photos will lead to a commission meeting next month and a June site inspection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington
Shenandoah National Park
Virginia
Smoky Mountain National Park
Tennessee
North Carolina
Cornelius Smith
Southern Appalachian National Park Commission
Spurt In Wheat Lifts Stocks Across Markets
A halting start resumed an upward trend as trading rose on a wheat price jump and revived pool operations. Motor shares led gains with several favorable dividend announcements supporting optimism. Some profit taking emerged late, with total volume around 550000 shares.
Babe Ruth Feels Better at St Vincent’s Hospital
New York April 11. Babe Ruth the Yankee star influenza patient spent a comfortable night and slept nearly seven hours. He was much improved but physicians doubt he will be able to play in the opening of the baseball season next.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
New York
Babe” Ruth
St. Vincent’s Hospital
Ruth
Handley Handley defeats Middletown High in first game
Handley s nine won 16 to 5 over Middletown High School in Thursday afternoon action. James Yates directed Handley with strong pitching from new pitcher Garland Canter and solid hitting led by Winkfield and Sargent. Regulars like Woodward Perry and Hollis contributed as Handley start the season with a convincing victory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Handley
Fight Nine
Middletown High School
James Yates
Winchester
Fle
Hockin
Sargent
Allen Perry
Wink
Winsfield
Winkfield
Crisman
Anderson
Woodward
Wesley
Hollis
Gardner
Knee
Hawkins
Lunsford
Ee Keler
Cambridge Wins Relay Classic Over Penn and Oxford
Cambridge University beat the University of Pennsylvania by five yards in the international mile relay at Queen's Club. Oxford finished about a yard behind the Americans as Cambridge clocked 3 minutes 22 3-5 seconds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
London
University of Pennsylvania
Queen’s Club
Cambridge University
Pennsylvania
Oxford
Cambridge
Generally Fair Weather In East Far Easter Day
Weather forecast predicts generally fair conditions across the country for Easter with normal or higher temperatures. Some showers expected early tomorrow in parts of New England and west of the Rocky Mountains according to the weather bureau in Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Far
Associated Press
Washington
New England
Rocky Mountains
Unloading Zinc Insulated Fence Car at Yard
Unloading a car of zinc insulated fence gates and barbed wire at County Hitching Yard. Call to arrange pickup or delivery.
Apartment House 370 KE Piccadilly Street for Sale
Investment will yield 12 percent on present totals. Philip Williams, Trustee, 40 Rouss Ave. April 10, 1910.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Piccadilly Street
Tntals
Philip Williams
Rouss Ave
Mrs Pennybacker Dies at Mount Jackson at 80
Lucy White Pennybacker 80, widow of Frank Pennybacker and aunt of Mrs. Whiting, died Thursday morning at Mount Jackson after a brief illness. Funeral services were held at Mount Jackson at 3:30 PM. She left no children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lucy White Pennybacker
Clarke County
Frank Pennybacker
Mount Jackson
Berryville
Whiting
Frank B. Whiting
Early Easter sale at Hamburger's attracts crowded shop
The Easter economy sale at Hamburger's Specialty Shop on North Main street drew a rush of shoppers who filled the store all day. The first 100 ladies received tickets and four prizes were drawn: a coat by Miss Garrett of 25 West Piccadilly Street, a dress by Mrs. G. E. Cooper of 919 South Main Street, a pair of shoes by Miss Sybil Grubbs of Fairview Avenue, and a hat by Miss Virginia Mason of 378 Charles Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hamburger
North Main Street
Garrett
West Piccadilly Street
G. E. Cooper
South Main Street
Sybil Grubbs
Fairview Avenue
Virginia Mason
Charles Street
Roads Association Seeks 12 Million Year For Highways
The Virginia Good Roads Association wrapped its 15th annual convention in Richmond with a call for twelve million dollars annually for five years or until the system is completed. The group endorsed a Shenandoahhoe Park in the Blue Ridge and reelects officers. Final session featured Dr J P McConnell C O Connor Godrick and Raymond Beck addressing road needs and financing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond
Virginia
J. P. McConnell
Co-operative Education Association
C. O'Conner Godlrick
Raymond Beck
American Automobile Association
O'Connell
Godrick
Stolen Chevrolet Car Taken During Easter Service
The Rev F R Dangelman held Easter service at Centenary Reformed Church when his Chevrolet left parked in front of the parsonage was stolen. Police were notified and Virginia license 75800 with engine 1515558 and serial 12F38784 described the vehicle. The car was found later in a lane north of Mount Hebron Cemetery with a flat tire and one spare missing after workmen at Virginia Woolen Co. mill discussed the theft. Oscar Harry, an employer, reported seeing a similar auto in the lane.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Centenary Reformed Church
Casselman
Mount Hebron
Virginia Woolen Company
Oscar Harry
Roosevelts Head for Central Asia Hunting Expedition
New York April 11 The Roosevelt family departs aboard the Leviathan for Southampton launching a voyage to Central Asia for a James Simpson Field Museum hunting expedition. Theodore Roosevelt and Kermit will travel via England France and India with a native guard. wives to join in Himalayas but infant keeps Mrs. Roosevelt at home.
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Bythe Eo Press
New York
Pril
Leviathan
Southampton
Col
Theodore Roosevelt
Kermit
Central Asia
James Simpson Field Museum
England
Roosevelts
France
India
Himalayas
St Pauls A M A Church Farewell Sermon
St Pauls A M A Church announces Sunday services with sermon and baptism at 11 a m and 2 30 p m Sunday school 7 p m A C E League 8 p m farewell sermon by Pastor H Clarence Walker concluding the conference year Everyone is invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. C. E. League
St. Paul's
H. Clarence Walker
Judge Whiting Improves En Route to Woodstock Term
Judge Frank B. Whiting was in Winchester today en route to Woodstock to hold a term of the Circuit Court. He appeared greatly improved in health and said he had about recovered from his recent severe illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank B. Whiting
Winchester
Woodstock
Valuable house and lot at public auction
A six room house and lot at 11 E Clifford St will be sold at public auction on the premises at noon Tuesday April 14. Convenient to churches and schools. P H CRISMAN Admr.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. Clifford St
P, H, Crisman
Admr
Public Sale at 662 North Main Street
A public sale of household effects and antique items is scheduled for Saturday April 18 at 10 30 AM at 662 North Main Street and will run 11 AM to 1 PM. Items include Windsor chairs a card table bureau high boy and other furniture to be sold by JAS Ashwood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Main Street
JAS Ashwood
Miller & Bro Awning and Window Estimation Ad
Awning porch and window services offered by Miller and Bro Hardware. Phone or write for estimate. Inc. $. Located at 11-1p-2t.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Estimate. Inc
Miller & Bro
Empire Theatre Promises A Week Of New Shows And Furnishings
Easter Week at the Empire Theatre brings a fresh stage with novel curtains fixtures and a seven member orchestra led by J Arthur McConville. Stars J Humbird Duffey and Alice Mackenzie will perform daily prologues plus Jazz Buddies dance orchestra. Feature pictures include Miss Bluebeard School For Wives Hot Water and The Border Legion with four daily program changes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Empire Theatre
Ic Studios
New York City
the Empire
J. Arthur McConville
J. Humbird Duffey
Alice MacKenzie
Century Theatre
Baltimore
Bol Lowing
Troit
Jazz. Buddies
Jazz Buddies Dance Orchestra of
Empire Stage
Bebe Daniels
New York
Conway Tearle
School For Wives
Harold Lloyd
Zane Grey
Border Legion
Empire Screen
Hugh Pierce Endorsed for Clarke Frederick Delegates Race
Clarke county Democratic Executive Committee meeting at the office of W. T. Lewis endorsed Hugh Pierce of Clarke County for the Democratic nomination to the House of Delegates representing Clarke and Frederick counties and the city of Winchester. Attending were W. T. Lewis T. B. Hardesty John M. Fishpan Dr. C. O. Dearmont Joseph Denny and Roy Mitchell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berryville
Clarke County
W. T. Lewis
Hugh Pierce
Clarke
Frederick
Winchester
T. B. Hardesty
John M. Fishpan
C. 0. Dearmont
Joseph Denny
Roy Mitchell
For Sale Valuable Building Lots on West Cork Street
Five blocks from City Hall and Handley Schools. Available at 50 dollars per front foot with pavements curbs sewer water and gas installed. For information call Fred L. Glaize or Shirley Carter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Cork St
City Hall
Handley Schools
Fred L. Glaize
Shirley
Carter
Chicago Market Report Signals Mixed Spring Wheat Prices
Chicago trade on Good Friday showed cautious activity as analysts noted a 0. or near flat movement in wheat futures with May and July contracts adjusting from last week. The government report cited a smaller yield prospect for winter wheat and a 474,000 bushel surplus in a key crop segment, highlighting a tighter balance despite price swings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
United Sig
Boxing match proceeds and multiple names listed
Proceeds of a boxing match are noted alongside a long list of names and firms including W. A. Secrall Paton Company J C Penny Co Red Apple Cafeteria Hearn and Company Charles Boldt Company Harper Sprayer Winchester Steam Laundry F W Woolworth Coca Cola Bottling Company and others from Philadelphia New York Cincinnati and surrounding areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. A. Secrall and Paton Company
Philadelph
J.C. Penny Co
Red Appel
Taurant
Aeos
B. Patton
Bowley
A. Hameton
Bebb Brothers
Isiere
S . B. M. Knight
Lacy Tangway Marsh
Winchester Steam
F. W. Woolworth Company
Shoop Sisters Offer Rare Morning Church Musical
A special feature morning service at a church tomorrow includes directions by the violinist and the first violinist. The event promises a rare treat from talented musicians.
For Sale 26 corals Few Brown hired
A fragment notes sale item 26 corals and mentions an entity Few Brown in a purchase or hire context. Other details are unclear from the readable OCR text.
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GAS Company
NOWIN
Massie Kiddies
Market Street M.E
Jossom Fete
Babe Ruth
Middletown
Winfifield
Hockman
Perry
I Hollis
iAnderson
R.f
R. F
Lumsford
Feae Canter
Odgen
Hamburger’s
Roads Association
Blue Ridge
General Assembly
Shoop
Eho
Jlievanee
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