Mountain Area Natural Life Museum Planned in West Virginia
A $33 000 PWA fund is allocated to build a wayside natural life museum and open air auditorium near the Blue Ridge summit in Jefferson County West Virginia two miles north of Blue Mountain Virginia. Dr Jussell Smith of Swarthmore College said the plan comes from four Washington staff members with support from the Smithsonian National Park Service and the Carnegie Institute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
PWA
Jefferson County
W. Va
Blue Ridge Mountains
Bluemont
Jussell Smith
Swarthmore College
Round Hill
Winchester Leader Carter Dies at Almost Eighty
Mr. Carter of Winchester, born August 10, 1857, died shortly before his eighty birthday. A longtime investor and community leader, he chaired the Western State Hospital board, led the General Hospital Board, and guided Hansbrough and Carter. He served on many corporate and charitable boards and remained active until a week before his death. His pallbearers include Senator Byrd and Judge Williams.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carter
Renage
R. Gray Jamson
Richar Griffith
Addison Bowles Carter
Lucy Gwyn Burwell
Winchester
Robert Carter
Carrotoman
King Carter
Lewis Burwell
Nathaniel Burwell
Virginia
S. H. Hansbrough
Hansbrough and Carter
Garland M. Hansbroug
Garland Hansbrough
Clifford D Grim
Vyne
Hansbrough
Winchester Memorial Hospital
Handley Board
Handley
Western State Hospital
J. S. DeJarnette
Pr. DeJarnette
General Hospital Board
DeJarnette
Christ Episcopal Church
Carter Long
Charley Rouss Fire Company
Virginia Wooen Company
Pamlico ‘Timber Corporation
North Carolina
Fred L. Glaize
Wilson- Danville Properties
George Washington Hotel Corporation
Potomac Land Bank
Alexandra
Mt. Hebron
Macbeth
Harry F. Byrd
Philip Williams
R. Gray Williams
Clifford D. Grim
Beverley B. Wright
John L. Glaize
William Harris
Family flogging case at Willis yard shocks town
Kay describes being tied to a tree and beaten by Eloise Willis and her brothers Alfred and Robert after Eloise allegedly whipped him with a steel cable. Adams says Eloise’s father held the beating and that police may press battery and assault charges if Kay does not appear. report notes nearby watchers and ongoing investigation.
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Serted Kay
Adams
Willis
Kay
Willis Yard
Alfred R. Willis
WPA
Mr. Willis
Alfred
Robert
Eloise
District Attorney's Office
Barry To Manage People's Store In Winchester
W F Barry of Hagerstown arrives to manage the People's Drug Store in Winchester. He previously ran a Hagertown store and follows G W C Bush who moved to Washington DC. Barry has taken an apartment on Cork Street and his wife and daughter will join once arrangements are complete.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. F. Barry
Hagerstown
Winchester
People’s Drug Store
Mr. Barry
The
Peoples
G. W. C. Bush
Washington, D. C
Clinic For Young Cripples August Fourteenth
An August fourteenth free orthopedic clinic for cripples will be held at the District Nurse Association offices. Dr. Robert V. Funsten of the University of Virginia Hospital will conduct the examination and advice for children only from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. All deformity affected children are invited to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
District Nurse Association
Robert V. Funsten
University of Virginia Hospital
County Couples Observe Their Anniversaries
Mr and Mrs C G Wilkins of Middletown and Mr and Mrs P C Petrie of Stephens City celebrated anniversaries with a Mount Weather picnic in the Blue Ridge east of Berryville. The Wilkins observed seventh and the Petries thirty sixth anniversaries, both married August sixth. Attendees included Ella N Didawick and Derrill Petrie among many relatives and friends from Alexandra Rosslyn and Augusta County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. G Wilkins
Middletown
P. C Petrie
Stephens City
Mount Weather
Blue Ridge Mountains
Berryville
Wilkins
Petrie
Ella N. Didawick
Derrill Petrie
David C. Petrie
Melvin D. Newland
Harold
Louis
Billy
Ray E. Wilkins
Pauline Wilkins
Alexandra
B. O. Wakeman
Priscilla
Rosslyn
Walter
Increase Noted In Permits To Marry
The City Clerk reports a rise in marriage licences with 143 issued this year by August 11. Saturday remains the peak day for applicants, with eight licenses granted last Saturday. Stricter statewide rules in Maryland and other states are seen as driving more applications in Win.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clark M. Smith
Maryland
Winchester
Last Rites For Mrs Rutherford In Berryville Va
Funeral for Mrs. Mary Hock Rutherford, wife of James M. Rutherford, was held at their family home at 2 PM. Interment followed in Mount Hebron Cemetery, Winchester. Distanced mourners included families from Washington DC, Norfolk VA, Martinsburg WV, and Los Angeles CA.
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Berryville
Mary Hock Rutherford
James M. Rutherford
Mount Hebron Cemetery
Winchester
D. A Brodie
Walter Potts
Washington, D. C
Ernest O’brien
Frances
Norfolk, Va
Reuel Hook
Jimmie and
Bickford
Roy Keller
Ralph
Clarence Keller
Steuart Wright
Will Wright
Oden Lewis
Martinsbourg
W. Va
de Barshear
Los Angeles
Calif
Divorces Filed in Frederick Circuit Court
The Frederick Circuit Court entries show Bessie L. Cline versus Gilbert E. Cline on statutory grounds Alma M. Burcham versus Glenn R. Burcham on statutory grounds and Dotsy M. Golliday versus Paul F. Golliday on desertion. Each decree prohibits the principals from remarrying for six months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick Circuit Court
Bessie L. Cline
Gilbert E. Cline
Alma M. Burcham
Glenn R. Burcham
Dotsy M. Golliday
Paul F. Golliday
Man Finds Large Black Widow Spider On Farm In Stephenson Area
Kenneth Lamp while working on Charlie McCann’s farm near Stephenson captured a large black widow spider. He imprisoned it in a glass bottle and brought it to The Star office. The spider tried to spin a web for a day or so but died. the bottle remained corked tightly for safety.
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Kenneth Lamp
Charlie McCann
Stephenson
Drunken Drivers Get Month and Fines in Court
Two defendants charged with drunken driving received one month in jail and fines of 100 dollars plus costs. Grason Byrd of North Louden Street and Charlie A. Smith of East James Street appeared before Judge Donald Weems. Additional cases included Minor Crittenden for assault 15 days and costs. Cecil Jenkins of Gaylord Virginia illegal possession 25 dollars and costs and one month. Cecil Loy of Stephenson operating without permit 10.25. Clarence Rinker of Highland Avenue drunk and disorderly 15.25. George Martin also listed as drunk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donald Weems
Grason Byrd
North Loudoun Street
Charlie A. Smith
East James Street
Crittenden
White Post
Cecil Jenkins
Gaylord
Cecil Loy
Stephenson
Baltimore Markets Show Mixed Cattle and Hogs Slower Pace
Baltimore market reports slow cattle with good steers down 25 cents to 13.00, heifers steady to 25 lower, cows unevenly steady to 25 lower, calves steady to week’s end. Hogs steady with tops near 14.10 for 170-210 lb, 260-300 lb 12.35-13.00. sheep opening sales steady to 11.25 for spring lambs. Philadelphia and Chicago bids listed for pork, beef, and dairy products.
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Baltimore
U. S. Dept
Baltmore
Maryland
Pennslvania
Virginia
U.S
Williams
U. S
Duchess
Chicago Livestock
Chicago
U.S Dept. Agri
Iun
Montana
Local Markets and Wholesale Feed Prices Listing
A dense price sheet lists local markets and wholesale feeds with patent brands, corn meal, egg mash, scratch feed, dairy and mixed feeds, and poultry items. It includes prices per bag or per 100 units, plus assorted percentages for dairy feed and note of various bird types and sizes.
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BO Vascvedevcar
Ccccsvses
Soseaeres
Wheat and Grain Futures Dip on Visible Supply Rise
Wheat futures declined sharply amid a rise in the domestic visible supply and widespread rains in Argentina. U.S. wheat on hand totals about 101.984 million bushels, supporting foreign buyers' cautious stance. Cash and futures quotes show declines across wheat corn oats and soybeans with mixed nearby prices in Chicago and Baltimore markets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Argentina
United States
Chicago Cash Grain
Baltimore
Winchester
Stock Market Report Buoyed by Steel and Rail Shares
New York trading mixed with a recovery move led by steel, railway, and specialty issues. Gains around two points appeared late in the session as foreign exchange tracked modestly lower. notable close quotations include Allied Chemical 235 and General Motors 58 3-8.
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New York
Allied Chemical
American Can
American Radiator
American Smelters
American Tel. & Tel
Anaconda
Baltimore & Ohio
Bethlehem Steel
Chrysler
Consol
Edison
Corn Products
General Electric
General Motors
Int. Harvester
Johns Manville
Kennecott
Montgomery Ward
N. Y. Central
Penna. Railroad
Southern Railway
Standard Oil of
N. J
Texas Corp
Union Pacific U
Steel
Va. Varso Chem
Va.Corp. Pid
Woolworth
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Natural Life Museum For the Mountain
Mr. Carter
Isabelle Hallin
Saugus
Mass
Donald “Horst
Donald
Lydia Nelson
John Regan
Otto Horst
Regans
Horsts
Sister of Charity
Sauteal Drees
Barry
People’s Store
Mrs. Rutherford
Pilot Life Insurance Co
N. Loudoun St
Ralph G. Hengeveld
T. J. Calkin
Philadelphia
Plymouth
Lael
Des Ribie
Cess Eas
Ceind
Pesdteenea
Conesere
Sceecees
Sears Ee
Star
Stock Market Report
Star Job
PRIN
Neseit
Shenandoah Valley National Bank
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
Winchester Furniture CO
Sherwin-Williams
Beauty and Protection
NOW
John S. Miller & Co
Hardy
N. Main Street
R. M. Swimley
North Market Street
Gimco
Sead USA
John W. Rosenberger & Co. Quality Building Material
the Gas Co
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