Smith Plans with Carter Glass and Farm Leaders
Gov Smith met with Carter Glass and a group of Middle Western and Southern farm leaders to discuss farm relief and election strategy. The talks focused on agricultural policy and outlining essential relief measures, with plans to align West and South support for Smith’s nomination and campaign.
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George and Walsh
Daniels
Ciry
Houston
Gov. Smith
Albany
Smith
South
Mrs Mamie Colston Dies At Home In Clarke County
Mrs Mamie Levi Colston 41 daughter of Jacob and Elizabeth Levi died at her husband Robert A Colston’s home in Boyce Clarke County after weeks of illness. Survived by husband two sons Robert M and Philip Colston daughter Elizabeth Ann Colston sister Mrs Edgar Payne Brooklyn N Y and brother Robert W Levi Clarke County The Rev L A Parker to conduct funeral at Boyce Baptist Church at 11 am Wednesday with burial in Green Hill Cemetery Berryville Pallbearers include cousins George Levi Clyde Levi L E Oscar Carr and R W Capper.
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Mamie Levi Colston
Robert A. Colston
Boyce
Clarke County
Colston
Jacob O
Elizabeth Carr Levi
Frank B. Colston
That County
Robert M
Philip Colston
Elizabeth Ann Colston
Edgar Payne
Brooklyn
N. Y
Robert W. Levi
Claixe County
Baptist Church
L. A. Parker
Berryville Baptist Church
Green Hill Cemetery
Berryville
George
Bott's Boot Shoppe to Open Tomorrow Morning
The opening tomorrow morning of Bott's Boot Shoppe at 40 W Water St is set for 9 o'clock. Customers invited to attend and receive a souvenir.
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Bott
Water 8&T
Missing Men Reported Safe Yet Unheard From
The Star tried to reach a State Farm in Goochland County Virginia for four Winchester inmates. Telegraph wires were down after a weekend storm, hindering communication between Richmond and the State Farm. The group traveled Saturday with a guard and two companions from Berryville and Luray. no word by noon Sunday. Friends are anxious, fearing they are marooned on the route with bridges down and washed roads, but are believed safe pending word.
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The
Star
State Farm
Goochland County
Winchester
Telegraph Company
Richmond
Berryville
Luray
Star Office
Winnchester
Fourteen Crew Missing in Storm Aboard William A McKenney
Unconfirmed reports say fourteen sailors were swept overboard when the steamship William A McKenney, four days out of Los Angeles bound for Boston, signaling that its radio was lost and the ship was badly damaged. Mystic Line officials acknowledged the signal and possible distress on August 8.
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Associated Press
Boston
Mass
William A. McKenney
Los Angeles
Cal
Mystic Steamship Line
McKenney
Baltimore Girl Resumes Bay Swim Effort
Elizabeth Colgan, 15, of Baltimore began her second attempt to swim Chesapeake Bay diving from Tolchester Pier at 9 30 this morning. Aided by four pace guards plus two lifeguards, a motor boat followed with additional guards while her parents and sisters Virginia and Frances watched.
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Associated Press
Baltimore
Elizabeth Colgan
Chesapeake Bay
Tolchester
Clifton Park Pool
Virginia
Frances
Dr. Knight Jr opens new modern dental office in Winchester
Dr. B Mitchell Knight Jr a recent Maryland Baltimore graduate who passed the Virginia State Board exams opens his Winchester practice in the former McGuire office on Amherst street. He equipped with Ritter Dental Supply Company gear and standout X ray equipment. He declined offers to move to Baltimore or Washington preferring his hometown Themetown. He is the son of long practicing Dr. B M Knight.
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B. Mitchell Knight, Jr
University of Maryland
Baltimore
Virginia State Board of Dental Examiners
Winchester
William P. McGuire
McGuire
Amherst Street
Knight
Ritter Dental Supply Company
Washington
Dr. Knight
B. M. Knight
Low Rate Florida Excursions Offer From Washington
Low rate excursions to both coasts advertised with travel from Washington on August 25 and September 14. Seaboard-Line Railway contact at 714 Seventeenth Street Northwest Washington DC. Also a rental ad for 3 or 5 room apartment with modern conveniences in a central location, respond to W. O. R. care of Star.
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Washington
Seaboard - Line Railway
St. N. W
D. C
Martinsburg Claims Sheridan Ride Started There
Martinsburg asserts that General Sheridan began his famous Cedar Creek ride from the Everett House, not Winchester, citing a Baltimore Sun dispatch. The plan includes a tablet at the Everett Hotel to mark the Martinsburg start amid conflicting military records and eyewitness accounts.
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Winchester
Martinsburg
W. Va
Baltimore Sun
Philip Sheridan
Cedar Creek
Jubal A. Early
Sheridan
Everett House
Polk Names Polk to Lead Smith Campaign League
John J. Raskob announced Frank L. Polk, former under secretary of state, as president of the College League for the election of Governor Alfred E. Smith as President. Polk praised Smith as a capable executive and educator reformer during the Wilson era.
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Associated Press
New York
John J. Raskob
Democratic National Committee
Frank L. Polk
Wilson
College League
Alfred E. Smith
Polk
Smith
Du Pont Donates 50 000 to Democratic Campaign Fund
Pierre S. du Pont of Wilmington Del a GM chairman on leave announced a 50 000 contribution to the Democratic campaign fund. John J. Raskob said the donation as he endorsed Gov Alfred E. Smith and your party efforts in New York.
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Associated Press
New York
Pierre S. du Pont
Wilmington
Del
General Motors Corporation
Alfred FE. Smith
Democratic Campaign Fund
John J. Raskob
National Committee
Gray Ave Yard Party Benefit at Highland Ave Church
A yard party is held Tuesday evening August 14 to raise funds for Highland Avenue Church. The event benefits the church’s community activities and programs.
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Gray Ave
Highland Ave. Church
Winchester fair plans build toward record exhibit
Plans for the fifty-ninth Winchester fair August 28 31 advance with Shenandoah Valley Agricultural Society officials predicting a record turnout. Downtown headquarters are at James R DuShane’s office with Lacy Brumback assisting. Silver trophies will be displayed at John S Solenbergers. events include horseshoe pitching contests rolling pin throwing for women and athletic contests for youths supervised by Otis Sargent. Ted Elder of Buck Lucas Wild West Rodeo will perform.
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Winchester
W. R. Legge
Shenandoah Valley Agricultural Society
James R. DuShane
Court Square
Lacy Brumback
Legge
DuShane
John 8S
Solenberger and Company
North Loudoun Street
Otis Sargent
Jiggs
Ted Elder
Buck Lucas
Baltimore Sun
Democratic Executive Committee Meeting on Campaign
The city Democratic executive committee will meet tomorrow at 8 p.m. in the city council chamber City Hall. Chairman W Nelson Page issues the order and full membership is requested to discuss presidential campaign matters.
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City Democratic Executive Committee
City Council
W. Nelson Page
Straton Hints at Liquor Conspiracy Behind Hotel Liquor Sale
New York August 14. Rev John Roach Straton says liquor interests may have urged hotel owner to sell liquor amid his clash with Governor Smith. He cites possible conspiracy and notes delays in enforcing the Mullan Gage act. Straton confirms buying the hotel six weeks ago for Greenwood Lake Christian Assembly HQ.
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Associated Press
New York
New York Evening Post
Greenwood Lake
N. Y
John Roach Straton
Governor Smith
Winchester Steam Laundry Ad Promises Best Service
Modern equipment and top quality service highlight this Winchester laundry ad. Customers are invited to call phone 28 for prompt care from the steam service.
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Winchester Steam Laundry
Clarke County Horse and Colt Show to Open in Clarke
Clarke County Virginia readies its annual Clarke Court Horse and Colt Show Association exhibition with seven stud farms in the county. New entrants include J C Linney Maryland J Miller Hagerstown and Rozier Dulaney Upperville. Hunters and draft classes attract larger purses as women exhibitors increase with entries like Miss Hannah Washington Miss Hedrick Haymarket and Mrs J Watson Downes Connecticut.
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Berryville
Clarke County
Virginia
Clarke Court
J. C. Linney
Maryland
J. Miller
Hagerstown
Rozier Dulaney
Upperville
Clarke
B. E. Basil Hall
Middleburg
Arthur White
My John
Zotima
Louis S. Leith
Skipper Gray
Humdinger
Nancy Hannah
Washington
Anne Hedrick
Haymarket
Mary P. Pflaster
J. Watson Downes
Connecticut
Railroad Outlook Brighter Says B F Willard
New York August 14 Daniel Willard president of the Baltimore and Ohio reports a brighter railroad outlook than several months. After trips through Chicago and St Louis western railroad men show optimism for year end traffic. He notes strong wheat crops Kansas northwest corn in Indiana Illinois and higher livestock prices forecast rising farming wealth boosting industrial east business.
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New York
Daniel Willard
Baltimore and Ohio
Chicago
St. Louis
Western
Kansas
Northwest
Willard
Ohio
Indiana
Illinois
Mrs Sibole Dies Suddenly in Martinsburg
Mrs. Clifford Sibole died in Martinsburg West Virginia today at age 21. Her father was Hensell Miller of Gerrardstown and she is the niece of Mrs. W. J. Lupton of Kernstown. Funeral services will be held in Gerrardstown Thursday at 10 o clock.
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W. J. Lupton
Cecil
Kernstown
Martinsburg
W. Va
Clifford Sibole
Moon weight myth? Earth girl’s weight in lunar lore
A reader cites an assertion that a 159 pound girl on Earth would weigh 25 pounds on the Moon and speculates that lunar living would drive her toward roughly 18 pounds through training.
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Louisville Times
Local Stock Exchange Brief Acknowledges Debts
A short item notes 100 stock owes several bucks and mentions He A McCann Plane 2083F22 Stephenson Virginia with a dated reference.
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McCann
Stephenson
Sharp declines hit wheat markets amid rising supply
Wheat prices fell across the week ending August 11 as supply prospects grew. US and Canadian or European output boosted carryover while soft winter wheat remained tighter. No. 2 red winter prices varied by market with Philadelphia and Baltimore quoting near $1.27 to $1.32.
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United States
Canada
Westen
St. Louis
Cincinnati
Toledo
Chicago
Philadelphia
Baltimore
Virginia
Richmond
Blue Ridge Ramblers Shine at Colonial Theatre
The Blue Ridge Ramblers, formerly the Hill Billies, wowed a capacity Winchester audience with nine mountain musicians delivering genuine folk music. The group, famed from radio and recording, drew praise for novelty numbers and solos, with an entire program swap planned for tonight featuring a screen feature with George O'Brien and Estelle Taylor about Alabama convict camps.
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Blue Ridge Ramblers
Hill Billies
Colonial Theatre
Blue Ridge Mountains
Winchester
George O'Brien
Estelle Taylor
Alabama
Special Catholic Services and Garden Party Plans
Tomorrow the feast of the Assumption will bring special services at Sacred Heart Church at 6 15 and 8 in the morning. An evening meeting at 7 30 in the Sunday school room will finalize arrangements for the August 21 and 22 garden party as a large audience is desired.
Sacred Heart Church Sets Lawn Party Planning Meeting
A congregational meeting tonight at 7 30 in the Sunday school room to finalize arrangements for the lawn party. All are urged to attend. COMMITTEF.
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Congregation of the Sacred Heart Catholic Church
Sundlay
Yard Party at Red Bud Church Benefit
A yard party benefit event at Red Bud Church is announced for Thursday August 16. Proceeds support church programs and community outreach with committee volunteers organizing activities.
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Benefit Church
FARD PARTY at Minnehaha Council Yard Party
Minnehaha Council of the Fard party holds a yard party on Thursday evening August 16 at Market and Monmouth Streets. Public invited.
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Minnehaha Council
Pocahontas
Market and Monmouth Sts
Second Storm In Florida Crossing To The Northeast
A second tropical storm moved along Florida’s northwest coast with moderate intensity. Rainfall reached 1.40 inches in Tallahassee area, as flood conditions worsened around Lake Okeechobee with nearly 100 families marooned and Red Cross aid hampered by washouts. The Gulf coast saw limited damage as the storm shifted away, leaving several areas in darkness and disrupted communications.
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Associated Press
New Orleans
Florida
Lake Okeechobee
Red Cross
Gulf
ST. Petersburg
Fla
West Coast
Boca Grand
Tarpon Springs
West Indies
Gulf of Mexico
Central Florida
Jacksonville
Venice
Inhaled Cross
West Palm Beach
Fort Pierce
Tinellas Sula
Tampa
Pasa-Grillo
Photographer Austin Pavey Kills Self After Murder Charge
In South Bend Indiana police pursued 35 year old amateur photographer Austin Pavey after the slaying of 33 year old factory worker Lillie Mae Carmein. Pavey who was identified by car plates fled the scene and killed himself about ten hours later leaving a husband and ten year old son.
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South Bend
Ind
Austin Pavey
Lillie Mae Carmein
All-Star Teams Play At Handley Tomorrow
Winchester baseball fans can watch two all-star teams drawn from four Inter-city League clubs. The game starts at 4 p m tomorrow at Handley field, and strong fan interest suggests more games will follow.
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Handley
Winchester Baseball
Handley Field
Hospital mix up in Wardman accident corrected
Pinckney Arthur of the George Washington Garage took Mrs. Harry Wardman of Washington to Memorial Hospital Sunday night. The Star yesterday misidentified the driver as Elmer Shade. The error comes from the George Washington Garage and is regretted.
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Pinckney Arthur
George Washington
Harry Wardman
Washington, D. C
Memorial Hospital
Elmer Shade
The
Star
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Vattr—Carter
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Walsh
R. A. Colston
Clarke Co
B. M. Knight, Jr
West
Early
Shreidan
B. H. Fellers
Vancleresville
Eighth New York Cavalry
Berkeley County
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Dua Pont
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