Jinx Stalks U S Athletes in Olympic Track Thrill Ride
American track and field athletes endured a disastrous day at the Amsterdam Olympics as none of their four events yielded a championship. Ray Barbuti won the 400 meter trial, while Levi Tasey and Ray Conger faced tough eliminations in field events and sprints. Harvard’s four-oar crew also fell to Germany in the opening race, with a chance to fight back on the second day under the regatta’s redraw rules.
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Associated Press
Olymp Stadium
Amsterdam
Harry Larva
Finland
Ray Conger
Mikio Oda
Japan
Levi Tasey
United States
Frau Lina Radke
Germany
Florence MacDonald
Boston
Ray of Sunshine
Ray Barbuti
Syracuse
E. H. Lundquist
Sweden
Harvard
Sloten
Holland
Noted Politician Suffer Stroke at Atlantic City
Senator-elect William S Vare collapsed at his Atlantic City summer home at 10 30 p m last night with paralysis in his left arm and leg and speech difficulty Doctors say the stroke is not the most serious form as bleeding is not present and hope for the best He is 60 and his brothers also died at that age in a report from Philadelphia Aug 2 by the Associated Press
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Associated Press
Philadelphia
William S. Vare
Atlantic City
Ellwood R. Kirby
Vare
George N
Edwin H. Vare
United States
Harry Snow
Ware
Social Happenings And Visits In The City
Miss Katherine Anderson returns to Wilmington after a visit with her mother Mrs Nina Glynn Anderson. Mrs Briscole Williams hosts dinner with nieces Mrs Howard March Mrs Evelyn Shryock and Mrs Ralph Rinker as guests. Hospital officials take vacations with Miss Mary Gordon and Miss Elizabeth Grim sailing to New York and Toronto respectively. Mr and Mrs Rhodes Huntsberry welcome a newborn son at Memorial Hospital. The Virginians orchestra will play at Sunset Lodge Cedarville and Crystal Caverns. Master Donald Clark 11 ill with spinal meningitis. nurse Zula Smoot travels to Washington. Several locals and visitors are noted at hotels and events including Mrs Page Etchison guests and trips to Atlantic City and Virginia Beach.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Katherine Anderson
Delaware
Wilmington
Del
Nina Glynn Anderson
Briscole Williams
Stephens City
Miss Anderson
Williams
Howard March
Evelyn Shryock
Ralph Rinker
Mary Gordon
Memorial Hospital
Elizabeth Grim
Washington
Norfolk
New York
Miss Grim
Miss Gordon
Toronto
Can
Sunset Lodge
Virginians
Pat Dunn
Cedarville
Miss Collins
Crystal Caverns
Caverns
Donald Clark
Zula Smoot
Charles Clark
Clark
Miss Smoot
Uneasiness Over Credit Situation Grows in Stock Market
Reac tionary price movement mirrors growing unease over credit. Advance attempts to lift oil utilities foods and merchandising shares faced heavy offerings. Trading turned dull on declines with no extensive forced liquidation. Call money rose to 7 percent. Total volume around 1,700,000 shares.
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New York
Local men nearly collide with a black bear on Openon Front Royal road
A large black bear seen near Openon on the Front Royal road was nearly collided with by W. E. Jones and Morris Conner as they passed in a busi ness trip. Neighbors organized a hunt with shotguns and dogs, but the bear eluded pursuers and re appeared near a hog pen before fleeing again.
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Front Royal Road
W. E. Jones
Morris Conner
Messrs. Jones
Conner
Opequon Creek
Dabney C. Harrison
Warren County
Harrison
Jones
Cémner
Smith Reiterates Adherence To Party Farm Plank
New York August 2 Gov Smith after a two hour conference with farm leader George N Peek said he stood on the farm plank of the Democratic platform and has not yet settled how surpluses should be handled for farmers. He will seek advice from farm leaders and economists and call on Republicans like Frank Lowden and fellow Democrats to assist in working out the farm surplus plan if elected.
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Associated Press
New York
George N. Peek
Illinois
Smith
Frank Lowden
Youth Is Given Suspended Term For Taking Bicycle
Lyle Strosnider received 60 days in jail in police court yesterday for taking Clifton Copenhaver's bicycle, but the sentence was suspended on future good behavior as this was his first offense. Otis Stottlemyer, ten years old, spotted the theft and helped lead to the arrest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lyle Strosnider
Clifton Copenhaver
Otis Stottlemyer
Strosnider
Hagerstown Ball Club Plans Sunday Baseball Game
Hagerstown and Chambersburg Blue Ridge League clubs will stage a Sunday game at the local park despite warnings of prosecutions. President Raymond Lehr supports Sunday baseball with Allan J. Bachrach backing him. Vice-president C. W. Baker resigned. Billy Kane was named vice-president.
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Associated Press
Hagerstown
Chambersburg
Blue Ridge League
Raymond Lehr
Allan J. Bachrach
C. W. Baker
Mr. Baker
Billy Kane
Lehr
Frank Micciche Purchases Interest in Winchester Market
Frank Micciche reports he has purchased Frank Fertitta's interest in the Winchester Fruit and Vegetable Market. He pledges to provide the best possible service to retail trade and local merchants. Dated August 2.
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Frank Fertitta
Winchester
British Airmen Forced Down 500 Miles From Base
Captain Frank Courtney and three companions were forced down 500 miles from the Azores while attempting a flight from Horta to Newfoundland. Reports from Radio Marine Corporation and Cape Race station placed the position at about 42 N 41 W with ships like Cedric and Gripsholm rushing to aid. The crew are said to be in no immediate danger as searches continue.
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Associated, Press
New York
Radio Marine Corporation
Chatham
Mass
President Hayes
Frank Courtney
Berengaria
Cape Race
N. F
Azores
Newfoundland
Courtney
Horta
Fayal
Radio Corporation
Gripsholm
White Star
Cedric
Drunken Man Found Sleeping in Police Cell After Moonshine
A tourist reported seeing a man on the Martinsburg Pike near Winchester who seemed dead. Police found a drunken man asleep in a parked car, brought him to headquarters, and he paid a $12 fine for intoxication. Rumors of a hit and run circulated before the truth emerged.
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Winchester
Martinsburg Pike
Church News Page To Be Feature of Star On Saturday
The Star will publish a weekly page devoted to church announcements and news for a year starting this Saturday. An editorial by a prominent American will appear in the center, with a Sunday school lesson and weekly pastor notices from Winchester, and county pastors announced on Friday as before.
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Star
The
Winchester
Waitresses Wanted at Orkney Springs Hotels
An advertisement seeks experienced waitresses to hire at once for the Orkney Springs Hotels in Virginia. Applicants should contact Orkney Springs Hotels by phone or mail.
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Orkney Springs
Sale of 40 fat cattle and fresh cows announced
Forty fat cattle and fresh cows will be sold August 7 at C R Hardesty's Sons sale. See inside sale bill.
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C. R. Hardesty’s Sons
Heflin Lecture in Purcellville on August 4
Hon. J Thos Heflin speaks on perilous political problems of the present in Purcellville Saturday August 4 at 8 p m. Local notices list event time and venue for residents.
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J. Thos. Heflin
Purcellville
Var
Woman fleeces merchants with $20 bank deposit scam
Mrs. Lulu Reynolds travels from Winchester to Martinsburg and Hagerstown using a $20 bank deposit and a bank book to cash checks for $20, netting $40 to $60 daily. Police aim to halt her, as merchants report multiple thefts linked to her scheme.
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Lulu Reynolds
Commercial and ‘Savings Bank of
Winchester
Martinsburg
Jims
Hagerstown
Geo W Roe Dies At Fort Collier Of Complications
George W Roe died about 8 oclock last evening at Fort Collier the home of Mrs Walter Stine on the Martinsburg pike where he had lived for years He was seventy eight and had spent his life in Frederick county as a farmer A Grace Lutheran Church member he left no children and three sisters survive Funeral services will be held at Fort Collier farm at 10 oclock Friday morning with interment in Mount Hebron Cemetery
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George W. Roe
Frederick County
Fort Collier
Walter Stine
Martinsburg Pike
Joseph Roe
Mr. Roe
Grace Lutheran Church
Roe
Sallie Markell
Mary
Sarah Roe
Richard Fletcher Saunders Roe
Mount Hebron
Winchester Gun Club shoot ends with tied high scores
The Winchester Gun Club event drew 700d scores as C. B. Stickley and A. Seabright each broke 49 50. A two day shoot is planned for Cumberland Maryland September 13 14 with Pitcock 42 50 Jones 41 50 and Fred Glaize Jr 40 50 also noted.
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Winchester
For Sale Scout Shorts Reduced Prices and Accessories
Scout shorts and other clothing and equipment offered at reduced prices. Also sacks and khaki coats with belts. New, never worn. Inquire Star Office.
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Star Office
Vacation Call 28 and Let Us Do Your Heavy Work
Winchester Steam Laundry invites customers to enjoy worry free vacations while they handle the heavy work. The ad promotes reliable service and stress free travel with professional laundry care.
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Winchester Steam Laundry
Sarah Zane Fire Co Regular Meeting Friday
Regular monthly meeting of the Sarah Zane Fire Co to be held Friday evening at eight o'clock. Business of importance. Acting secretary W. Lee Fisher notes the agenda.
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Sarah Zane Fire CO
W. Lee Fisher
Secty
At & O
C. Douglas Brown
Last Call for Bathing Shoes and Caps at People’s Drug
Bathers urged to hurry for remaining stock of bathing shoes caps and belts at People’s Drug Co. Choice limited to 4c and 2-tp-31 sizes and options.
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People's Drug CO
Used Ford inventory at Hughes Motor Co
Good used Fords available in open and closed jobs all in excellent shape and priced to sell quickly. Call Hughes Motor Co for details.
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Hughes Motor Co
Strasburg Man Appointed Liberia Financial Adviser
John Loomis of Strasburg Virginia is named financial adviser and customs receiver for Liberia succeeding Sidney De La Rue. Loomis, 50, will oversee Liberia finances with veto power over the budget and revenue collection. He has long government finance experience including roles in Santo Domingo and Persia. He plans to sail for Liberia in weeks and is currently visiting his daughter in Strasburg.
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Washington
John Loomis
Strasburg
Republic of Liberia
Sidney de la Rue
State Department
Loomis
Liberia
Coolidge
The
Negro Republic
Finance Corporation of America
National City Bank of New York
Santo Domingo
Philippines
San Domingo
Cuba
J. M. Wayman
Shenandoah Oduce Company
Radio fans send money to Tex Rickard for Tunney Heeney fight
Two ticket holders mailed checks to Tex Rickard reducing his loss by $10. Leonard J. Reinhardt of East Orange sent $3 claiming knothole seating. Thomas F. Burley Jr. of Ashbury Park Chamber of Commerce sent $7 from his porch seat as a substitute ringside position.
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Newark
N. J
Tex Rickard
Leonard J. Reinhardt
East Orange
Thomas F. Burley, Jr
Ashbury Park Chamber of Commerce
Last Rites For Mr Smellie Tomorrow
The funeral for James W. Smellie who died Tuesday after a long illness at his Buffitck road home will be held Friday at 10 a.m. from Mortuary Chapel Mount Hebron Cemetery. Rev Dr F T McFaden will officiate with burial in the family lot. Pallbearers: Robert Bell Lee Coble H D Fuller Van Meter Hack Thos W Harrison M M Lynch John H Myers.
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James W. Smellie
Buffitck Road
Mount Hebron
F. T. McFaden
Presbyterian Church
Rober Bell
Lee Coble
H. D. Fuller
van Meter Hack
Thos. W. Harrison, M M Lynch and
John H. Myers
Sheep and Lambs Sale At Hardesty’s On Aug 7
250 best stock ewes offered by C R Hardesty’s Sons in an upcoming sale on August seventh. See inside sale bill for details.
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C. R. Hardesty’s Sons
Berryville
Seed sale notice from Winchester Seed Co
Nice and firm, while they last, at $1.00 per har. Winchester Seed Co advertises a limited seed sale with price and product line noted in the local notice.
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Nice
Winchester Seed CO
August Special Portrait Display at Jolliff Studio
See our Show Case Display of a new style portrait offered at special August only prices. Display notes indicate a limited time sale at Jolliff Studio with promotional pricing and display of the new portrait style.
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Jolliffr
Rouss Fire Co Holds Evening Meeting
Rouss Fire Company announces an evening meeting on August 3 at a specified hour. All members are urged to attend. Signed by C. Douglas Brown, President.
Mrs Z H Copp Dies of Heart Attack in Philadelphia
Mrs Margaret Elizabeth Copp wife of Rev Zed H Copp died at 6 30 pm yesterday at 1013 Duncannon Avenue Philadelphia from a long heart ailment that ended suddenly Funeral services will be held at the Philadelphia residence at 2 pm tomorrow and will conclude at Mount Hebron Cemetery in Philadelphia Interment will be in the family lot here She leaves three daughters Anita Elizabeth Tait Mary C Hammond Ruth V Roberts and son John A Copp plus two brothers and a sister The Copp family is connected to Kernstown and Philadelphia civic work.
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Margaret Elizabeth Copp
Zed. H. Copp
Duncannon Avenue
Philadelphia
Mount Hebron Cemetery
Copp
Thomas K
Mary
Frances Steele
Kernstown
Miss Beemer
Anita Elizabeth Tait
Mary C. Hammond
Washington
Ruth V. Roberts
Norristown
John A. Copp
Frank Steele
Harry Steele
Anna May Dye
Dayton
Ohio
Jack Steele
Curtis Publicit Comdact
Impressive Rites Held For Late Mrs. Ross Swimley
Funeral services for Mrs. Elsie V.ley Swimley, wife of Ross M. Swimley, Winchester merchant, were held at Grace Lutheran Church. The Rev. Dr. F. T. McFaden led the rites in the absence of the pastor, with many out of town relatives including Bierer family members from Warren County attending. Interment followed at Mount Hebron Cemetery. pallbearers included Charles W. Trenary and others, and the grave was covered with floral tributes.
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Grace Luthe
Elsie V.ley
Ross M. Swimley
Wincheste
Memoral Hospital
North Loudoun Street
C. A. Freed
F. T. McFaden
Swimley
Bierer
Warren County
John Bierer
Mount Hebron
Charles W. Trenary
E. Miller Streit
John Sloat
Louis L. Baker
William F. Keller
E. C. Stuart
G. R. Anderson
Walter H. Bosserman
Farmers Will Give Fertilizer Orders at Stephens City Meeting
A Stephens City Farm Union meeting is set for 8:30 PM this Saturday in the People's Bank building. Local members will place their fertilizer orders at the gathering.
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Stephens City Farm Union
People’s Bank
Stephens City
Friendship Fire Co Monthly Meeting Notice
Regular monthly meeting set for tonight at 8 o clock in Friendship Hall. All members are urged to attend as important business will be decided.
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Friendship Fire CO
Friendship Hall
Sale Notice for 12 Head at Hardeystys Sons Sale
Auction notice states 12 head will be sold at C R Harde sty s Sons sale on August 7 with an inside sale bill referenced.
Crystal Confectionery Missing Fire Cream Machine Head
A fire cream machine head was taken from Crystal Confectionery in a theft reported by local police. No suspects named and investigators request information from the public to recover the missing unit.
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Crystal Confectionery
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Jinx
U.S
W. S. Vare
Pennsylvania
Scyphe Baker
Frances Page
North
Cameron Street
Randolph T. Shields
L. W. Lambert
Frigidaire Corporation
Norfolk, Va
Huntsberry
Rhodes Huntsberry
Virginia O’connor
Mr. Huntsberry
W. E. Huntsberry
Huntsberry Shoe Store
R. A. Shafer
Braddock Heights
Page Etchison
Mrs. McGuineas and
Gordon Adler
Majestic Radio Company
Harrisburg
Fis
Messrs
Ll. L. Rodgers
P. G. Beoknd
E. F. Dellard
R&fimond
Jack
Virginia Smith
Virginia Smith Brinkrhoff
Toirginia Beach
Cavalier Hotel
Oliviar Harmer
Albin
Opequon
Samuel Miller
Mr. Garland March
Mrs. Johnston
North Kent Street
Thomas Mathews
Irene Mathews
Dorothy Anderson
Katherine
Fred Snyder
Thelma Snyder
Hagerstown, Md
R. T. Barton
Arthur Field
F. E. Snapp
Wilmington, del
W. A. Norton
Dorothy Norton
Elizabeth Renner
Gladys Haldeman
New York City
C. L. Delaplane
Delaplane
Fred. Crisman
Commercial and Savings Bank
P. D. Rodgers
Middletown
Party Farm
Hagerstown Ball Club
Frank Micciche
Mart
Pike
Lula
Geo. W. Roe
C. B. Stickley and
A. Seabright
Mr. Smellie
Rouss Fire Co
Z.h.copp
Ross Swimley
Fred W. Forney
Stone’s Chapel
Suquet
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