Father and Son Fail to Attend Court in Winchester
H. Blanton Orndorff and son Woodrow failed to appear for their shooting trial in Winchester. Officers searched near Star Tannery and Mount Williams but found no trace of the defendants, while the Henrys and Maynard waited at the courthouse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pannett
Wigginton
Winchester
H. Blanton Orndorff
Wodrow Orndorff
Lafayette Henry
Maynard Henry
Orndorff
Orndorffs
Blanton Orndorff
Star Tannery
Woodrow
Henry
Maynard
Commonwealth
Woodrow Orndorff
A. J. Wigginton
Mount Williams
T. R. Cather
A. J. Tavenner
Precious Orndorff
Clerk of Primary Added for White Hall Precinct
B F Strother will serve as clerk of the Democratic primary at White Hall precinct next Tuesday. His name was omitted from the county precinct judges and clerks list when published. Strother is the regular clerk of White Hall precinct.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. F. Strother
White Hall
Mr. Strother
Scouts Reach Mid Camp For Two Week Camp Plan
Troops Nos. 1 and 2, Boy Scouts, are settled for their annual two week camp at Capon Bridge West Virginia. Tests cover swimming nature study first aid and more while camp cooks Douglas Cather and John Perrine prepare meals. Services Sunday at 7 p m led by Rev Luther A Thomas with a campfire to follow and cake day planned for August 5 with a request for cake donations to Scoutmaster E B Cooper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Star Capon Bridge
W. Va
Dougelas Cather
John Perrine
Luther A. Thomas
Grace Lutheran Church
Winchester
E. B. Cooper
Cooper Merchandise and Oil Company
Chest Clinic To Be Held Here On Friday August 7
A free chest clinic sponsored by the District Nurse Association will be held at the association offices near the Court House Friday August 7. Dr. C. W. Scott of the Virginia State Board of Health will conduct examinations from 9 30 a m to noon and 2 to 4 p m. Re examinations are requested for old positive cases and written requests from the patient’s physician should be brought. No examinations for those under 15 unless a physician requests it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
District Nurse Association
Court House
C. W. Scott
Virginia State Board of Health
Richmond
Scott
Political Advertisement Attacks Winchester Residency Claim
Joseph G. Baker of Kernstown Virginia denounces William Erle Edwards letter arguing against a Winchester resident holding the Commonwealth's Attorney post. Baker says the residence issue is false and irrelevant to county welfare and predicts voters will repudiate it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Erle Edwards
Winchester
Commonwealth
Joseph G. Baker
Kernstown
Harrison praised for Commonwealth's Attorney service in Frederick County
A letter from John M. Steele of Stephens City Va commends Burr Harrison for exposing Arthur G. Jones, driving him from the Jones Company to prison, and for years of work to protect Frederick County money and keep local labor employed, arguing the county will profit from Harrison's public service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burr Harrison
Arthur G. Jones
Jones Company
Frederick County
Harrison
Commonwealth
John M. Steele
Stephens City
Cedar Creek Tourist Camp Robbed Overnight
Thieves entered the Cedar Creek Tourist Camp cafe between 11.30 p m and 6 a m taking the cash register with about 20 dollars in small bills cigars cigarettes a bolt of cheese and a showcase contents valued around 300 dollars. S C Stuart the proprietor offered a 25 dollar reward for information leading to arrests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Creek
Strasburg
Middletown
S. C. Stuart
Stuart
Frederick County Sheriff Candidate Promises Two-Term Rotation
A farmer candidate thanks supporters and argues for termrotation in Frederick County. He vows impartial law administration, fair treatment of all citizens, and humane custody, adding he will not seek more than two terms and seeks voter support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick County
Court House
Frede County
Oates Letter Prompts Legal Notice Range
A fragmented OCR reads a closing line from E C Oates with a court related phrase urging action. The garbled text hints at a registry or form conjoined with a lawsuit but lacks clear details on parties or dates. The readable portion references E C Oates and a formal closing.
END HOSE CO monthly business meet notice
End Hose Company holds its monthly business meeting on August 3 at 8 p m Every member is urged to attend and bring notes for discussion Secretary announces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Onthly
Israde
Virginia National Guard Begins Annual Training at Virginia Beach
Final preparations ahead of Virginia National Guard encampment at Virginia Beach from August 2 to 16 announce Brig. Gen. S. G. Waller. The First Virginia regiment led by Col. J Puller Bright includes Richmond units while 116th Infantry from Staunton moves to camp. Winchester detachments depart by rail with 65 enlisted men plus 22 at Headquarters Company joining for two weeks at the state military reservation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Richmond
Virginia National Guard
Virginia Beach
8S. G. Waller
Virginia
J. Puller Bright
Richmond Light Infantry
Richmond Greys
116Th Infantry
H. L. Opie
Staunton
Waller
Winchester
Baltimore and Ohio
Washington
Petersburg
Norfolk
Paul Hartman
James Perry
George F. Miller
Lawrence C. Hollis
Harry L. McCann
Berryville
Rice Levi
Edward G. Williams
Denny explains gasoline tax distribution changes and county impacts
Joseph S. Denny argues the new law fixes unfair funding by detailing projected county gains and losses. He cites Frederick County Treasurer Robi Smith and Clarke County Treasurer W A Bradford as proof and notes a signed letter from Comptroller Combs. He endorses tax reduction aligned with constituents and efficient public affairs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarke
Frederick
Robi. Smith
Frederick County
W. A. Bradford
Combs
Will buy Williams Red apples next week at warehouse
F A Shryock announces purchase of Williams Red apples at his warehouse on Monday Tuesday and Wednesday of next week from 8 to 11 p m with sale terms to be arranged and pickup details to be provided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Capon
Willams
F. A. Shryock
America Justifies Firing on Rum Ship Josephine K
The United States defended a coast guard shooting of the rum runner Josephine K off Ambrose Light in January, saying the vessel ignored a stop command within the 12 mile limit. Captain William Cluett was wounded and died. liquor was seized. Justice Department seeks forfeiture in New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Star
Washington
Canada
Coast Guard
Josephine K
Ambrose Light
Justice Department
New York
William Cluett
Short Covering Boosts Market
Weekend short covering gave the stock market a little boost in New York on August 1 as gains remained narrow and trading stayed near the minimum levels. Sales aggregated around 400 000 shares for the two hours.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
New York
Letter counters candidate Edwards over Winchester residence
Luther A. Huyett of Brucetown Va defends Harrison and urges unity in Frederick County and Winchester. He criticizes Edwards circular stirring anti Winchester prejudice and argues residence should not affect duty or public service.
Independent Sheriff Candidate Roy P. DuVall Campaign
Roy P. DuVall announces his independent candidacy for Frederick County sheriff in the November general election. He asks for public support and pledges to perform duties to the best of his ability if elected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick County
Roy P. Duvall
Alleged liquor posse ssors are taken at picnic
At Boyce Clarke County officers arrested ten men at a county picnic for illegal possession of liquor. Sheriff Feltner and Deputy Smith reported 32 pint bottles a large keg and a jug of moonshine. Two whites Irvin Wiley and Dude Smallwood were named. six of the ten were released after it was found they were simply in vehicles or unaware of contents. A hearing before Judge Blount is expected soon for the four remaining defendants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berryville
Boyce
Clarke County
Charles M. Feltner
Perry Smith
Irvin Wiley
Dude Smallwood
W. E. Blount
Political ad letters stir county town tensions over jurisdiction
In a Frederick County political letter W E Edwards is urged to bridge Winchester and county ties and avoid promoting ill will. C Grattan Crawford of Kernstown argues law enforcement ties the two communities and asserts the commonwealth's attorney should reside in Winchester to serve duties. Also notes a lost Boston terrier with a reward and local name card offerings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. E. Edwards
Frederick County
Winchester
Shawnee
Opequon
Edwards
Commonwealth
C. Gratton Crawford
Kernstown
Winchester Column Celebrates Shenandoah Valley Cheer
Bright local column highlights positive activities in Winchester, Frederick County and the Shenandoah Valley. Readers are invited to contribute events of good cheer from the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester
Frederick County
Shenandoah Valley
Weather review and agricultural notes from Winchester lab
Excess rainfall in early 1931 surpasses normal totals with 25.64 inches for seven months versus 20.90 normal. July drought loans face repayment debate led by Senator Caraway. Building machine exports rise with 1980 figures. Canadian wheat crop set to be below ten year average due to drought and heat. Shoe market shows active demand for women’s footwear and cautious orders for men’s fall shoes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester Research Laboratory
Orcardists
Caraway
Agriculture Department
Arkansas Democrat
Senate
Commerce Department
United States
Canada
Change in Judges for Dolans Precinct Democratic Primary
Frederick County Electoral Board announces Mervil Dick will serve as judge at Dolans precinct for next Tuesday's Democratic primary replacing Henry Dick as originally announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick County
Mervil Dick
Dolans
Henry Dick
Freeman letters question eligibility of commonwealth attorney candidates
R A Lemley of Stephens City questions the eligibility of Winchester lawyers E P Dandridge Richard Byrd John M Steck Herbert S Larrick and T Russell Cather as commonwealths attorney nominees. He asks why Edwards attack on Harrison was delayed and why accusations of outsiders governing Frederick County were not raised earlier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick County
Winchester
Commonwealth
E. P. Dandridge
Richard &. Byrd
John M. Steck
Herbert
Larrick
T. Russell Cather
Mr. Harrison
Edwards
Harrison
R. A. Lemley
Stephens City
Make Washday a Day of Gathering Bun dle
A community notice urges turning washday into a gathering, highlighting bun dle and phone contacts 28 and 29 for Winchester Steam Laundry with a schedule hint of Mon and Wed Bat tf.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester Steam Laundry
Sandy Baker to Oppose Cabbies in Tilt Tuesday
Hagerstown Maryland August 1 The Winchester Park Association star Sandy Baker the oldest active baseball player returns to play with the Para mount Cabbies next Tuesday night at Municipal Stadium He leads off and is a strong on base threat with Slats Ritter Speed Hollis and Anderson in the infield Pitchers Elliott and Lafoilette headline a right handed staff The Cabbies have a solid lineup and fast outfield Tickets priced twenty five cents and fifty cents are on sale at local shops The Park Association team plays Lorettaville Sunday at 3 pm at Rouss with a 10 7 record this season.
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Hagerstown
Municipal Stadium
Paramount Cabbies
Winchester Park Association
Sandy” Baker
Winchester
Randy
Jack Quinn
Robins
Sandy
Baker
Ritter
Hollis
Anderson
Crowl Johnson
Hockman
Elliott
Lafoilette
Ubedae
South End
Henry
Grim's
Park Association
Eee
Lorettaville
Rouss
Phone Results From Democratic Primary Telegraphed To The Star
Frederick and Clarke counties officials are asked to designate one member to tele phone complete precinct returns to The Star Office as votes are counted. Reimbursed charges for toll calls. The Star seeks total votes for each primary candidate and urges swift reporting from each precinct.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick
Clarke
Star
Statement on commonwealth attorney candidate Harrison
TIMBERLAKE W. B. of Brucetown Va denounces Edwards attack on Bust Harrison as unfair. He argues a county prosecutor must reside in Winchester to serve properly and defend Harrison’s honesty. He predicts Harrison will be an excellent Commonwealths Attorney.
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Harrison
Edwards
Winchester
Commonwealth
Timberlake
W. B
Brucetown
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