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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Aug 13, 1929

Page

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Jack Haresty Died at Mother's Home in Berryville

J Howard Hardesty a long time Winchester resident died yesterday afternoon at his mother's home in Berryville Clarke county Va He had been in ill health for years and died after a period of decline Born in Clarke county 51 years ago he moved as a child to Frederick county He worked in Winchester dry goods and shoes then managed Hahn Shoe stores in Washington DC He retired due to illness two years ago and lived with his mother in Berryville He never married Surviving Elizabeth Hardesty Ada and Mrs Charles Robinson Foster M Hardesty Fred J Hardesty Clarke W Hardesty Funeral set for four tomorrow at Mortuary Chapel Mount Hebron Cemetery Berryville Rev Parker will conduct burial in Mount Hebron cemetery Pallbearers named.

J. Howard Hardesty Winchester Elizabeth Hardesty Berryville Clarke County Mr. Hardesty M. Jonah Hardesty Frederick County Stephensons Hardesty C. E. Huntsberry North Loudoun Street Washington, D. C Hahn Jack” Hardesty Ada Hardesty Charles Robinson Newport News Foster M. Hardesty West Point Fred J. Hardesty Akron Ohio Clarke W. Hardesty Hardesty Farm Stephenson This County

Virginia Elks Donate to State Charity at Harrisonburg Meet

Seventeen Virginia Elks lodges reported about $28 000 contributed to community service and welfare last year during the Virginia State Elks Association convention in Harrisonburg. The gathering also considered establishing a tubercular pavilion at a state sanatorium as a major objective. Memorial services honored departed members including J Garnett King Fredericksburg president of the state association.

Harrisonburg Old Dominion Elk Lodges Virginia State Elks’ Association Virginia Virginia Elks J. Garnett King Fredericksburg State Association John W. Morrison Elks C. M. Robertson Norfolk W. F. Locke Roanoke Hampton Lodge Western Virginia W. W. Cave

VA Synod Bible Meeting Opens at Harrisonburg

The Presbyterian Synod of Virginia Bible Conference opened in Harrisonburg with Rev. Dr. William Evans of Los Angeles condemning divorce and remarriage in church leadership. Dr. Evans spoke on the Old Testament message and worship sin while Rev. Dr. William Hiram Foulkes urged evangelical revival and Christ’s three words Come Follow Go. Plans to build an industrial school for underprivileged girls at Massanetta Springs are under consideration with a $5,000 start and $100,000 endowment goal. Delegates from 25 states will attend, and Sgt. Alvin C. York will address the gathering.

Harrisonburg William Evans Los Angeles Presbyterian Synod of Evans William Hiram Foulkes Newark Christ Foulkes Church Presbyterian Synod of Virginia Massanetta Springs Virginia Synod of Virginia Shenandoah Valley Blue Ridge Mountains Alleghany Mountains Massanutten Caverns Sergt Alvin C. York

Scottish Rite Masons Hold Elaborate Winchester Banquet

A banquet by the Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite, Valley of Alexandria, Virginia, at the George Washington Hotel drew sixty members from Alexandria and nearby towns. Toasts featured talks on Masonry, with plans revealed for the October autumn reunion in Alexandria and the four million dollar George Washington Memorial. Andrew Mellon and other prominent dignitaries were noted as outstanding figures for the class. The event closed with a dismissal song and upbeat remarks.

Valley of the Alexandria Orient Virginia George Washington Order Blue Lodges Front Royal Middletown Vaucluse Stephens City Winchester George F. Norton Wenrich Percy KH. Clift Joseph Hodgson Claude Haines Mr. Deering A. B. McCormac H. Noel Garner Frank T. McFaden Richmond C. Vernon Eddy Bedford K. Smith George Washington Memorial Andrew Mellon the Treasury

Virginia Proclamation Seeks Roof Markings for Towns

Governor Byrd urges Virginia towns to paint large white names on rooftops to aid aviators reading landmarks from air. Campaign backed by Conservation Commission and Guggenheim Fund aims to identify villages in flight, noting airports and landing fields already established statewide.

Richmond Byrd Virginia Conservation Com State Commission On Conservaion and Development No Less & Bergh Highway Department Daniel Guggenheim Fund For Department of Commerce Post Office Department Harry F. Byrd Union

Fruit tree expert Haliburton Frye dies accidental gun discharge

Haliburton I. Frye known as Bert Frye died at 3 p m yesterday when cleaning a double barreled shotgun on the Singhass farm near Opequon Shenandoah county His wife and daughter witnessed the incident He was 78 born August 14 1856 in Wheatfield Shenandoah county VA Funeral set for tomorrow afternoon at Opequon Chapel with Rev Diehl officiating Burial in nearby Quaker graveyard Surviving are his widow Mrs Bertha B E Frye and several children plus a sister and many nieces and nephews

Haliburton I. Frye Bert Frye Singhass Gpequon Mr. Frye Wheatfield Shenandoah County Frank Frye Miss Hodge Mr. Diehl Opequon Chapel Charles Headley R. S. Bates A. D. Henkel J. B. Singhass Hugh Rinker W. M. Bayliss Ann Pingley Winchester W. B. Pingley L. L. Pingley H. R. Pingley Brent Brill Harry Brill Edward Brill Hugh Grim Lohr Brill California

Elks to Honor Brother J H Hardesty

All members are requested to meet at the Elks Home Wednesday at 3 30 PM for the funeral of Brother J H Hardesty. Services will be held at Mount Hebron Chapel at 4 PM. R Grubbs Exalted Ruler.

The Elks Mount Hebron R. Grubbs

William Jackson Killed by Auto in West Virginia

William Jackson, a Rap pahannock county native, was struck by an automobile near Eagle on Sunday morning and died in a local hospital. He worked at a lime plant. His brother is jailed here on a charge of shooting a youth recently.

Charles Town W. Va William Jackson Rappahannock County Eagle

Girls Had Vacation Without Cost To Them

Martinsburg West Virginia article notes Miss Evelyn Duke of Hedgesville returned from Camp Minnewanka near Shelby Minnesota after spending ten days there at no personal cost. She was one of ten West Virginia girls sent to the national camp by the American Youth Foundation for outstanding 4-H leadership and work. Miss Frances Harris, formerly of Berkeley county now in Winchester Virginia, also won the same trip from Virginia.

Martinsburg W. Va Evelyn Duke Hedgesville Minnewanka Shelby Minnesota Duke West Virginia American Youth Foundation Frances Harris Berkeley County Winchester Virginia

Yard Party and Dance Benefit Return

A yard party and dance benefit is set for Thursday and Friday August 15 and 16 at Patton's on South Main Street. Proceeds support the L. O. C. M. relief fund.

Patton’s S. Main St. Benefit L C. M

Apples Weare Buying Early and Late Varieties in Winchester

Glaze and Hurst cash buyers advertise purchasing apples at their packing house in Winchester Virginia. They buy early varieties and later varieties on trees or for bulk delivery when ready. Phone numbers 840 and 819 listed.

WEARE Glaize & Hurst Winchester

Wanted young lady for secretarial work

Help wanted ad seeks a young woman with secretarial experience. Applicants must write in their own handwriting and send to box 27 care of Star. Mr. and Mrs. C Reynolds Green of White Post were seen shopping today.

Star Mrs. C. Reynolds Green White Post

County Democratic Committee Meeting in Winchester

The County Democratic Executive Committee will meet at the county courthouse in Winchester on Saturday August 17 1929 at 2 o'clock p m. Full representation is requested.

Democratic Executive Committee Winches

Found Fishing Fine In Frederick Martinsburg Journal

R J Kaign returns to work at Metropolitan Life Insurance after a vacation spent along North River near Gore Virginia where he visited Elmer Smith. He reports unusually good fishing with eighteen bass caught weighing two and a half pounds to each fish.

Martinsburg W. Va R. J. Kaign Metropolitan Life Insurance Company North River Gore Elmer Smith

Meet Me at the Winchester Fair Yard Party Plans

Friendship Ladies' Auxiliary of the Friendship Fire Company will meet Wednesday evening at 8:30 to arrange a yard party. W. C. Perry serves as chairman.

Winchester Fair Friendship Ladies’ Auxiliary Ladies’ Auxiliary Friendship Fire Company W. C Perry

Ridgeway School Benefit on Lawn with Home Made Soup

On Ridgeway School lawn Wednesday August 14 a benefit event for Sunday School features home made soup sandwiches coffee and cake with proceeds aiding the Sunday School program.

Ridgeway Benefit Rest

Telephone Head Here J A REMON Visits Virginia

J A REMON of Alexandria Virginia general manager of the Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone Company of Virginia is in the state for an inspection and acquaintance trip today.

J. A. Remon Alexandria Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone Company Virginia

Miss Lucille Clark Returns From Washington Visit

Miss Lucille Clark returns from a stay in Washington. She is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. BE W. Clark of Monmouth Street.

Lucille Clark Washington Miss Clark BE. W. Clark Monmouth Street

Public Auction At Court House For Farmers & Merchants Stock

Public auction to be held at the front of the courthouse on Saturday August 17 at 12 o clock. Twelve shares of Farmers and Merchants stock offered. Administrators Jos S Denny and E Y Henning oversee the sale.

Court House Farmers & Merchants JOS. S. Denny .Admr E. Y. Henning

For Sale 1930 Pontiac Coupe with Extras

Classified ad listing a 1930 Pontiac coupe for sale by H. W. Ebert. Features include sport wire wheels rumble seat spring covers and seat covers. Vehicle described as very complete and brand new.

H. W. Ebert

Friendship Fire Co Meeting Set for Lexington Trip

The Friendship Fire Company calls a meeting Wednesday evening August 14 at 8 o'clock to make further arrangements for a Lexington trip. Captain Fred W. Forney signs the notice.

Friendship Fire Company Lexington Fred W. Forney

Delux LaSalle Sedan Offered at Bargain Price

Practically new LaSalle deluxe sedan with wire wheel equipment and under 10000 miles. Real bargain for a quick buyer. Will trade and set terms. GEO. WASH. GARAGE at N Main St notes the offer dated 8 10 10 31.

LaSalle Geo. Wash N. Main St

Winchester Friendship Fire Company Seeks Unpaid Prize Money

The Friendship Fire Company of Winchester seeks the $100 prize from the 1927 Westernport parade after not receiving funds won for best appearing company. Officials have discussed the issue at the convention with plans to decide this afternoon.

Friendship Fire Company Winchester Men's Association Handley Library West Virginia Philip Bietsch Dhe Andrew Bell Winchester Chamber of Commerce Bell Robert L. Gray F. A. Shryock Reformed Church Association Westernport Friendship Company of Friendship Company Martinsburg Friendshipers

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BRM Sa Lee Csi Reng Aesis Frere GR Rt Self C. V. Firemen C.v.firemen Handley Jack Hardesty Mr. Parker Pas Church Buria W. E. Huntsberry Edward Pitman Shade Moore Edward Barnett William Moore Chas. R. McCann Rawley Springs Shenandoah Mountains Here Spotswood Country Club Synod Bible Dr. Evans Carter Wormley B. P Auto A. R. Rinker Sec’ty Frederick Peaches Butler's Packing House
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