Minister and Wife Die In Mountain Plunge Crash
Rev. and Mrs. B. F. McGee of Philadelphia died after their car plunged off a mountain road in Clarke County near Berryville. J. Edward Pitman and wife were injured. the four occupants were thrown from the vehicle as it rolled down the slope. The Rev. McGee was killed at the scene and Mrs McGee died later at Winchester Memorial Hospital. The Pitmans were hospitalized with serious injuries but expected to recover.
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Blue Ridge Mountain
Clarke County
Berryville
Winchester-Washington
J. Edward Pitman
Bartonsville
Benjamin F. Gould McGee
Philadelphia
Pitman’s
Ferguson
Washington
Capitol City
Shenandoah Valley
State Highway Department
Pitman
Winchester
Mr. McGee
Charles Town
McGee
Public sale of James Lockhart property in city
Herbert S. Larrick as trustee announces public sale of the James Lockhart property at the corner of Piccadilly and Kent streets on Monday August 10 1931 at 11 o clock A M. See advertisements.
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James Lockhart
Piccadilly
Kent _ streets
Herbert S. Larrick
Home Demonstration Agent Ten Meets With County Groups
The schedule outlines weekly meetings for 4-H clubs across White Hall Kernstown Highview Fairview Whitacre Gore Round Hill and Stephens City with demonstrations in health standards poultry judging canning gardening clothing and social activities plus office sessions and personal service work.
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White Hall
White Hall School
Relief
Kernstown
Highview
Fairview
Whitacre and Gore
Round Hill
Stephens City Home Demonstration Group
Winchester
CAPT GOSS NAMED COMMANDER OF RY CONRAD POST
Capt Edward C. Goss of the United States Army Reserve Corps was elected post commander of Robert Y. Conrad Post No 21 American Legion for the coming year. He succeeds Dr Hugh Clark who led the unit last year. The group also chose officers and delegates to the state convention at Clifton Forge. The meeting at Friendship Engine House hall drew a large turnout and the new officers will be inducted in October.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward C. Goss
United States Army Reserve Corps
Robert Y. Conrad Post
American Legion
Hugh Clark
Winchester
Virginia National Guard
Robert Y. Conrad
Legion
America
German Empire
Goss
United States Army
France
Ralph B. Snapp
Legionaries
John Semples
C. E. Dorsette
Grover Schlack
Harold Edwards
Robert B. Nelson
Wilmer Shade
B. B.dutton
H. I. Pifer
Lewis M. Allen
Yard Party at Welltown Church Benefit
A lawn event by Welltown Church on Thursday August 13 to benefit the Sunday School class. The notice lists times 8 11 12 1 and 31 for activities or admission.
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Welltown
Lawn
Thurs
S. S
Death of long time Winchester resident John L O Rear
John L O Rear a longtime Winchester resident and Sarah Zane Fire Company member died suddenly at his North Washington home from heart failure. He was seventy and survived by six sons and one daughter with ties to Braddock Street M E Church South and Mount Hebron Cemetery. Funeral Monday at 4 30 from Mortuary Chapel with pallbearers from the fire company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John L. O’rear
North
Washington Street
O’rear
Richard Whittington
M. E. Church
Addison O’rear
Winchester
Stewart
Philip O’rear
Aberdeen
South Dakota
Roy O’rear
Piedmont
W. Va
William O’rear
Cumberland
G. Miller O’rear
Knoxville
Tenn
Earl O’rear
Baltimore
Nellie Curtis
Washington, D. C
John White
Summmit Point
Lelia Kerns
Frederick County
Sarah Zane Fire Company
Braddock Street
South
Firemens Boxing Bouts Set For August 12 At City Hall
The Firemens Association executive committee announced three boxing bouts to be held at City Hall Auditorium next Wednesday night August 12 at 9 o clock. Main event Young Dovell vs Battling Harman with 22 total rounds, plus semi final Kid Litton vs Lenard McKenny and preliminary Young Spitzer vs Battling Whitmer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Firemens Association
City Hall
Young Dovell
Battling Harman
Kid Litton
Lenard McKenny
Young Spitzer
Battling Whitmer
Army
East
Newport News
Harrisonburg
Roanoke
Firemens
All Star Fighters
New Market
Shenandoah Valley
Martinsburg
W. Va
Hagerstown
MAKE WASHDAY A DAY OF GATHERING BUN DLE
Winchester Steam Laundry promotes Washday as a community gathering day. Phones 28 and 29 are listed for contact with a schedule noting Monday Wednesday and Saturday service.
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Winchester Steam Laundry
For Sale Georgia Watermelons
Butler's Packing House advertises Georgia watermelons for sale. Trade direction not specified. Product is fresh and available at Butler's Packing House.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgia Watermelons
Butler’s Packing House
Butler's Packing House
Butler’s Packing Houses
Members South End Hose Co Uniforms for Convention
Notice to members of the South End Hose Company to obtain uniforms for the upcoming convention. Apply to Mr. William Gochenour at the company hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South End Hose CO
Wm. Gochenour
Deceased George W. Ginn Found At Middletown Home
George W. Ginn a longtime resident of Clarke and Frederick counties died in his Middletown home last night due to cardiac failure. He was 77 and survived by daughter Miss May Ginn two sisters and two brothers with his wife Anne Berlin Ginn predeceased him. Funeral services are set for 10 30 Monday at his home with burial in Mount Hebron Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George W. Ginn
Frederick
Clarke
Middletown
Mr. Ginn
Miss May Ginn
James P
Jane Hardy Ginn
Clarke County
May Ginn
Tredwell
Mount Hebron
Boys Band May Be Organized At Stephens City
C F Schlosser bandmaster spoke at Troop 1 meeting in Stephens City about forming a boys band open to all youths. Scouts favor the idea. A follow up meeting will be held Monday August 10 at 8 PM in the Stephens City High School agricultural building. interested parties should attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. F. Schlosser
Tro@gp No. 1
Boy Scouts
Stephens City
Stephens City High School
Wealth vs. for the week at Glaze Apple Packing House
A Monday kickoff outlines Wealth versus a rival for the week at the Glaze Apple Packing House. The event promises color and competitive play as teams vie for early lead.
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Glaize Apple Packing House
Apple buyer to receive Wealthys Tuesday and Wednesday
F A Shryock announces purchase of apples U S No 1 Wealthys to be received at his warehouse on Tuesday and Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. A. Shryock
A Card of Thanks to Frederick County Voters
A note of gratitude to Frederick County voters for their earnest support in the August 4 primary. The writer pledges to perform duties to the best of knowledge and ability if elected, with a reference to Whitacre for further details.
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Frederick County
Whitacre
Winchester Choir Wins Distinction in State Contest
The Winchester Presbyterian Church choir won a state contest at Massanetta Springs, with director Peter Yates Brinton receiving ovation. The Harrisonburg State Teachers' College choir placed first in their class. Edna Shaffer directed the winning group. The Massanetta Music Festival drew 900 voices and spurred future church music activity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester Presbyterian Church
Massanetta Springs
Peter Yates Brinton
Clarence Himelright
Ivan O'Connell
Charles Wilgus
Marguerite Daugherty
Mary Wallace Tanquary
Eloise Caldwell
Elizabeth Crawford
Harrisonburg State Teachers
John Finley Williamson
Westminister Choir
Ithaca
N. Y
Virginia
West Virginia
Maryland
Error in Gainesboro primary vote report corrected
The Star corrected a Democratic primary tally for Gainesboro district board of Supervisors. Official results show E. W. Adams 276 votes and S. J. Adams 196 with a corrected Gainesboro precinct count of 33 for Adams, not 133, changing the previously reported margin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gainesboro
Board of Supervisors
E. W. Adams
S. J. Adams
Square Dance at Smith Park Tuesday Night
Square dance event at Smith Park three miles east of Middletown with a 1 p m 1 t time slot noted.
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Smith Park
Middletown
Five First Round Matches Remain In Winchester Golf Flights
The Winchester Golf Club championship advances with five first round matches left across three flights. John Scully Jr and Jack Engle fought to a second overtime before Scully won 1 up in 20 holes in the third flight. Nate Carpenter beat Hugh Duffey one up after 19 holes in the second flight. Lee Coble reached the semi finals by defeating Harry Byrd 4 and 3, then Fred Glaize Jr. fell to Coble in the second round. George Haddox defaulted to Dr. Hawthorne due to illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester Golf Club
John Scully
Jack Engle
Scully
Nate Carpenter
Hugh Duffey
Logan Fay
Cape May
Eddie Goss
Harry Kern
Lee Coble
Harry Byrd
Fred Glaize, Jr
W. L. Sowers
Ridgeley White
H. B. Watson
Harry Butler
C. E. Dorsette
Billy McGuire
Gene Branch
Nelson Page
George W. Haddox
Dr. Hawthorne
Mr. Haddox
Firemen's Fund Urges Quick Gifts For Convention
Winchester welcomes visitors for the four state firemen's convention and appeals to all to complete advertising and donation pledges by Tuesday night. Contributions support entertainment and prize money. H. Russell Potts is the contact and checks may be left at engine houses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester
H. Russell Potts
Firemen's Convention Executive Committee
Winchester News Briefs of Good Cheer in Frederick and Shenandoah
A column celebrates upbeat activities in Winchester and Frederick County Shenandoah Valley and invites readers to contribute more cheerful events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester
Frederick County
Shenandoah Valley
Hotel and education drive shape 1929 labor outlook
The 1929 census preliminaries label the hotel industry a billion dollar sector with 13,328 hotels operating year round and over 1.2 million guest rooms. Strength tests show heavily built men lean toward greater overall power while shorter men can be stronger lifters. A nationwide campaign urges youths to stay in school to curb unemployment, backed by the President's Emergency Committee for Employment and national education groups.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Bureau of the Census
Young Women’s Christian Association
Bureau
United States Public Health Service Service
Fred C. Croxton
United Support
Croxton
Dick Family Reunion Set for August 23 in Hovermale Woods
The Dick family reunion will be held in Nathan Hovermale’s woods three miles south of Reynolds Store on Sunday August 23. All relatives are expected to be present.
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Nathan Hovermale
Reynolds Store
Resseguie Forgery Charge Denounced as Silly
A Winchester Star item reports L. B. Resseguie a local fruit broker charged with forgery for 1050 dollars. The writer says the charges are unfounded and silly, based on years of business dealings with Mr. Resseguie.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester Star
L. B. Resseguie
Resseguie arrest details clarified by The Star
The Star editor notes no claim of forgery against Resseguie and states the paper reported only court facts. The editor cites the writ of habeas corpus and confirms the subsequent release.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Butler Co
L. Nicodemus
E. P. Bean
J. H. Yost
H. D. Fuller
the Star
Resseguie
Pickers' Tickets Printed Before Picking Season Rush
The Evening Star advertises pickers' tickets now to avoid season rush. Tickets offered at reasonable prices with printing ready before the harvest period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
THE
Evening Star
Ill man cared for after months in county hitching yard
An ill man with tuberculosis left the county hitching yard with relatives to seek asylum. Local officials and charities coordinated aid including Red Cross bed equipment and milk supplies. Despite efforts to place him in a sanatorium, he initially refused to leave the yard, but authorities arranged for ongoing care and medical attention.
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Hitchin
Hitching Yard
Lewis M
Red Cross
Nurses Association
Miss Dean
District Nurses’ Association
Miss Perry
The
Ree
Haldeman
District Nurses Association
Catawba
Blue Ridge
Pilcher
Winchester
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B. F. McGee
ED Pitman
Quartette
Capt. Goss
John L. Ore
Linsville
Maggie
Presbyterian
Hodapp
Westminister
Firemen’s Fund
Friendship Engine House
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