Two Men Sentenced to Jail Over Disturbance in Winchester
John Lillis and Armel, after deserting a year exile ordered by court, surrendered to police in Winchester and were jailed for a disturbance at a Greek restaurant. They had been fined and banished for a year, choosing exile rather than return, trudging to Cumberland, Maryland, before reporting back to Winchester authorities.
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Winchester
John Lillis
Es ‘Armel
Lillis
Armel
Winr
Tesdea
Cumberland
Maryland
Teedow
Rotary Club Program Delights Winchester Members
Rotary club members heard a formal talk by Rotarian Guy Motter of Frederick on the fourth object of Rotary. Speakers included Clarke Cooper, Dave Reston, Boyd R. Richards, and Col John Keating, with Gordon Whittem of New City. September night meeting planned at the Golf Club after a well attended event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Win Sreece
Eell Catholi
Se ' Petitian Roult
Clarke Cooper
Dave Reston
Boyd R. Richards
Winchester
John Keating
Cumberand
Gordon Whittem
New City
Byrd
Guy Motter
Frederick
Rotary
Guy
Winchester Botary Club
Golf Club
Scopes Counsel Files Petition In Federal Court
Dr John R Neal chief of the Scopes defense petitions the federal court in Knoxville Tennessee seeking to review the Tennessee law challenged in the Scopes case. Attorney general Lampson and District Attorney General Stewart are named as defendants with James R Wilson listed in the filing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scopes Counsel
Federal’ Court
Associated Press
Knoxville
John ‘R. Neal
James R. Wilson
Tennessee
Generampson
Ie Stewart
Yard Party Announcement on W B ONeils Lawn
A yard party is planned Saturday August 7 on W B ONeils lawn south of Stephens City. Cedar Griff Boys Bible Class organizes the event with details ip’dt-2i-28kaug 7.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. B. O’neil
Stephens City
Cedar Griff Boys
Rouss Fire Co Regular Meeting Notice
Rouss Fire Co announces its regular monthly meeting to be held Friday evening August 7 at 8 o clock. Business and importance noted. C Douglas Brown secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rouss Fire CO
C. Douglas Brown Secty
Yard Part Of School Lawn Benefit
Yard portion of Ridgeway school lawn hosts a best Sunday School event raising funds for children. Attendees enjoy games and a 0-3-6 donation goal, with local supporters and volunteers coordinating the afternoon. Proceeds support church and school programs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ridgeway
Brags bed and. springs. Apply 116.
W. Leicester G3 Ip tf.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leicester
Studious Youth Slays Father Wounds Mother
Warren Vandervoort a 17 year old high school graduate admitted to shooting and killing his father Rev R J Vandervoort and wounding his mother in the pastor’s room and bedroom at the Parsonage in Parkersburg. He gave a formal confession to officers after being questioned and described placing a repeating rifle within four inches of his father’s head and firing a second shot into his mother at close range. Neighbors noted the boy’s heavy study during the summer as a possible strain prior to the family tragedy. The minister was about 50 years old. Mrs Vandervoort is younger than her husband.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parkersburg
Warren Vandervoort
Vandervoort
Warren
Metheast Episcopal Church
Vandéroort
Winchester Cold Storage Plant Manager in Western Trip
William Beverley, manager of Winchester Cold Storage Company, travels to New York for a day or two to arrange purchases of apple barrel cushions and paper supplies. He then heads to Cleveland for the annual convention and then to Washington to meet with large apple growers about storing crates in the Winchester plant for next winter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Beverley
Winchester Cold Stora Company
Leth Intermarming
New York
Beverley
Washingon
Oregon
Winchester
Negro Driver Surrenders After Fatal Maryland Crash
John Robinson, accused driver of the car that struck a sidewalk injuring three children in Frederick Maryland, gives himself up after a seven hour manhunt. He faces police court charges for operating an automobile while intoxicated and transporting intoxicants with more charges possible depending on injuries to Medora Harrison four, lacerations to John Mobherly five, and injuries to Jean Mobherly three. Witness Daniel Jackson of Reading Pennsylvania is held for the state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Frederick
John Robinson
Storm
Medora Harrison
John
Mobherly
Jean
Robinson
Daniel ‘Jackson
Reading
Red Bud Revival To Close Sunday
Revival at Old Red Bud led by Rev. S P Fogle of Washington DC continues with strong interest and likely closes next Sunday August 9 with sermons at 11 am and 2 pm A social hour follows with light lunches all invited to attend and participate in afternoon services Appreciation expressed for Harrisonburg visitors Hawkins Company crew assisted and judged to have done well, though notes on memory of childhood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Old Red Bud
Washington, D. C
Harrisonburg
W. H. Hawkins
Hawkins Eee Company
Thy
Alfalfa Seed Ad From Kansas Growers
Local seed broker advertises low price alfalfa seed grown in Kansas. Recommendation to contact TER SEED CO for purchase and pricing details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas
Iter ‘Seed Co
Motorists From Maryland In Valley Pike Collision
Towson Maryland motorists were injured in a crash on Valley Pike in Stephens City. EB Beckman of Cumberland collided with a Essex driven by Mr. and Mrs. Ferrel and daughter Adeline, plus Mrs. Stumpf. Mrs Stumpf suffered a cut nose. Mr Ferrel bruised. others scratched. Sheriff notified. injured were treated locally and the party traveled on to Winchester.
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Towson
Stephens City
M. Beekman
Cumberland
Sidersige
William L. Zirkle
Adeline
Better
Mr. Beckman
Maryland
Wine
Winchester
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Beckman
Wincea
Sheriff
Wesshines
Raf
Byrd Victory Narrowed In Virginian Primary Counts
Reem notes Byrd’s gubernatorial appeal in Virginia where Byrd carried most districts and cities but faced recounts. Final tallies show Byrd ahead in Richmond and Norfolk, with Danville Roanoke Lynchburg and Newport News among losses. Revised figures place Seventh district as Byrd’s strongest, correcting a district tally error.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Byrd
Danville
Roanoke
Lynchburg
Newport News
Richmond
Norfolk
Mann
Davis
Tringle
Jersey Klansmen Hire Five Special Trains for Washington Parade
New Jersey Ku Klux leaders announce five special trains from New York to carry over 3,000 members to Washington for the parade tomorrow. Thousands are reported en route by automobile. Ten bands and five drum corps will accompany New Jersey members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Long
Beach
N. S
Ku Klux
Lan Today
New York
Washington
New Jersey
Opposition To Paying Mr Capper Give Their Views
A letter to The Star argues against paying Mr Capper more than $225 for five years ago and questions the total bill of $9.50 per day including state funds. It notes city labor cuts, disputes double state rates, and disputes multiple assistants on Capper’s reassessment job. The letter contends the Board of Review and Court have not rechecked the work and hints at continuation on Page Three.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Star
Capper
Walters
Breckenridge
Byrd Resigns From State Senate Amid Nomination Talks
A disrupted electoral scene emerges as D W Ritenour of Winchester William T Lewis of Clarke Charles B R McCann of Frederick and C M Shannon of Shenandoah hint at replacing Senator Byrd with a special primary across three counties and one city or a delegated convention to select a successor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ee Tive Sommes
Byrd
D. W. Ritenour
Winchester
William T. Lewis
Clarke County
Charles BR. McCann
Frederick County
C.M. Shannon
Shenandoah County
$100000 Fur Theft In New York Cellar
Five robbers today held a theater and factory, of Harry Bleuweis Company, manufacturing furriers, herded six employees into the basement, and ransacked 16 pelt safes, escaping with furs valued at $100,000 in New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Associated Preps
E Theatore
Harry Bleuweis Company
Squirrel Season Set By Frederick County Supervisors
The Frederick county board of supervisors declares the open season for red squirrels from September 1 to October 15. Beyond this six week period, killing squirrels is unlawful.
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County ‘Supervisors
Frederick County
Byrd Dominance in Richmond Echoes Autonomy Power
The Richmond Times Dispatch editorial argues Mr. Byrd’s overwhelming win shows the machine era is waning. It asserts Byrd achieved victory largely without strong machine backing and will govern Virginia independently from Washington and Swanson, asserting Byrd’s superior personal and political power.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond Times-Dispatch
Byrd
Mapp
Pyrrh
Virginia
Washington
Senator Swanson
Southwest
Governor Byrd
Motorists to be fined for ignoring crossing law at rail tracks
Inspector Shull orders arrests of all drivers who fail to stop and listen before crossing the Cumberland Valley Rail Road tracks at Clear Brook. A magistrate will fine violators a minimum of $10 plus costs, total $15.25, with enforcement across the rail crossings in Virginia.
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Martinsburg Pike
Clear Brook
Otor
H. E. All
Shull
Corporation Commission
State Motor Vehicle Department
Inspector Shull
The
Virginia
Winchester
Morning trading boosts rails and industrials in New York
New York August 7 investors showed demand for standard rails and industrials. The stock market strengthened through the morning with buoyant high priced issues and scarce floating supplies. Call money steadied at 4 percent. Total volume about 1.7 million shares.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
New York
Five Die As Car Plunges From Bridge In Lowell
A Boston and Maine bridge accident in Lowell this morning claimed five lives. The automobile went through a fence and dropped forty feet to the railroad tracks. Victims include Fred Christos, driver, and four other Christos family members, among them Mrs Portia Geltens and Gladys Christos.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Lowell
Mass
Boston and Maine Railroad
Fred Christos
William Christos
Portia Geltens
Gladys Christos
Anna Christos
William
Aged Woman Hurt After Fall Down Stairway
Baltimore woman Mrs N C Flannigan aged above 89 fell down a long flight of stairs and was found unconscious. A physician treated head cuts and shock. Her daughter Mrs Christobelle Lovejoy of Chevy Chase Md plans to arrive tonight. Mrs Flannigan is improving.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ernest C.tharpe
North Main’ Street
James McAboy
Stephensons
N.C. Flannigan
Baltimore
Flan
Byrd Fliers Seek New Base Over Smith Sound
Washington Aug. 7 Plans by the MacMillan arctic expedition call for a flight from Etah Greenland over Smith Sound to Ellesmere Island to establish a midway base toward Cape Thomas Hubbard. A water lead in Smith Sound opens toward Ellesmere, planes were overloaded and cargo had to be rearranged, and engine trouble hit NA-1 before a new engine was installed. Commander Byrd reported tireless crews working past midnight and a midnight flight revealed the open water lead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington
MacMillan Arctic Expedition
Etah
Greenland
Smith Sound
Ellesmere Island
Cape
Byrd
Navy
Navy Department
Here
Resignation of Local Firemen Chaplain At Meeting
At the Friendship Fire Company monthly gathering Rev. J. F. Morgan tendered his resignation as chaplain and it was accepted with regret. Rev. Morgan will deliver a sermon on Sunday night August 30. Rev. J. Luther of Market Street Methodist Episcopal Church was nominated to fill the vacancy and his name will be voted on at the next meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Friendship Fire Company
J. F. Morgan
J. Luther
Market Street Methodist Episcopal Church
Carnegie Trust President Charged With Embezzlement
John A. Bell, president of the closed Carnegie Trust Company, filed a voluntary bankruptcy petition showing assets of 1.63 million and liabilities of 8.67 million. A creditor committee report says he lost about 10.9 million in five years, and charges of embezzlement and willful misapplication of 800,643 of trust funds were filed after a bank affairs investigation. The bank was closed by the state banking department three months ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Pittsburgh
John A. Bell
Carnegie Trust Company
Bell
Trust Company
State Banking Department
West Virginia tourists visit Winchester in Valley tour
A party of about 140 motorists from various parts of West Virginia, members of the Livestock Breeders Association, arrived in Winchester for a Valley sight-seeing tour. They were met by Motorcycle Policeman Tom Boyd at the city outskirts and escorted to the George Washington Hotel for dinner. The group toured historic sites and departed late this afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Virginia
Livestock Breeders Association
Tom Boyd
George Washington Hotel
Berryville Man Arrested in Auto Theft Case
Richard Lloyd of Berryville Clarke county Virginia was arrested today on a warrant from Cecil Huff for stealing automobile parts valued at 115 dollars. Huff says his burned car was left roadside and the engine and other parts were later found in Lloyds possession. Lloyd was held for a hearing before Justice Tavenner in the county magistrate court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Lloyd
Berryville
Clarke County
Cecil Huff
Huff
Lloyd
Justice Tavenner
Mrs Katie Gallaher to Visit Zelienople Friends
Mrs Katie Gallaher of Zelienople Pennsylvania arrives tonight for a lengthy visit with friends and relatives. She is sister of Mesars Joseph Sarsent and James Sarsent of the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Katie Gallaher
Zelienople
Annual County Fair The Next Big Attraction
Winchester residents from merchants to children are urged to read and consider a civic appeal. The writer notes a past hospital drive and urges focus on county welfare, appealing to self interest for the community’s benefit. The message emphasizes collective effort starting in the first week of November.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester
Two Boys Die In Bay Incident Near Kingsville
Peyton Jr and another boy from Baltimore County were reported missing after entering the bay Monday night. Bodies were recovered in deep water despite both boys being able to swim. The bay winds were calm and skies clear that night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tonifa
Cabell
Peyton, Jr
Kingsville
Baltimore County
Peyton
Ford to manufacture metal airplanes under Ford Motor Co
Detroit August 7 Henry Ford, the automaker, moves into aircraft production by purchasing the Stout Metal Airplane Company to run as a Ford division. The deal amount was not disclosed but estimated near one million dollars. Ford said airplanes belong to another nation and pledged to aid their rapid development despite delays from premature enthusiasm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Detroit
Mich
Henr Ford
Ford
Ford Motor Company
Stout Metal Airplane Company
Stout
Ford Company
Pennsylvania Pair Are Married Here
A marriage license was issued to Joseph Merrifield of Chambersburg Pennsylvania and Miss Nellie J Williams of Wilkes Barre Pennsylvania. The OT, a Fairmont Washington native, belongs to the state police. His bride is the daughter of John Williams of Wilkes Bare. They were later married at the Sacred Heart Oath Church by Rev Father T A Rankin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corporation Clerk’s Office
Joseph Merrifield
Chambersburg
Nellie J. Williams
Wilkes Barre
Fairmont
Pennsylvania
John Williams
Wilkes
Sacred Heart Oath Church
T. A. Rankin
Auction Saturday August 8 at 2 PM
J N Marler will sell at 329 North Market Street with auction items listed in the Ip 1t notice. Delayed times and partial text suggest a local household or business liquidation. No further details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. J. N. Marler
N. Market St
Public notice for Elizabé Russell appears in ad
A brief public notice references Mrs Elizabé Russell on the inside page as part of a state advertisement. The readable fragment confirms an individual named Elizabé Russell is connected to the notice but lacks full details or context for action, date, or location.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. Elizabé
Russell Public
Pelt
Zane Fire Company Meets Friday Night
Sarah heads Kinly to attend the Zane Fire Company meeting Friday night noting great business importance and secrecy. The report emphasizes a significant upcoming agenda and need for member presence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sarah ‘Zane Fire Company
WECHANICS Repair Shop Ad at 103 North Main
Ned and Cecil Loy operate a repair shop at 103 N Main St soliciting repair work. The ad fragment notes the address and business activity with minimal additional details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wechanics
Ned
Cecil Loy
N. Main St
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HM. Sartelle
Bey
Waryland Cra
Valley Pike
C. C. Ferrer
Reem
Gere
H F. Byrd
Jersey
Byrd Fliers
Carnegie Trust
West
City
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