West Virginia bandit robs mail carrier then flees
Mrs. Clara Whitacre substitute mail carrier for her father Upton J. Pugh was held at gunpoint on a lonely Frederick County road between Gore and Trone. The thief seized a small locked mail sack, shouted for help when she screamed, then fled after a false fear of approaching cars. No valuable contents were found in the bag. The incident, occurring about 1:30 p.m. yesterday, involved a Negro suspect driving a North Carolina tagged auto.
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West Virginia
Upton J. Pugh
Clara Whitacre
Gore
Trone
Frederick County
North Carolina
Baby Show at Winchester Fair Sets New Premiums
The Winchester Fair boosts its baby show with extra classes and premium sterling cups and spoons. Entries open at the main building on August 28 at 11 o clock, with four age and twin categories offering heavy silver prizes engraved with class, date and winner. Special large photographs by C Fred Barr are awarded in each class. Eva Dean directs the event with Chauncey Organ assisting. doctors Dutton and Allen attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester Fair
Kirk
Baltimore
Keith Kercheval
Betty Cook Brown
Benny Potts
Jack Lewis
Nancy Lou Sprint
Allison Howard
Bobby
Billy Watson
Solenberger
C. Fred Barr
Winchester
Eva Dean
Chauncey Organ
B. B. Dutton
L. M. Allen
Bull movement slows after wild stock run
The Bull movement in high price industries and rails cooled today as fears of another big rise in Federal Reserve broker loans prompted heavy selling. United States Steel General Electric Westinghouse Consolidated Gas led gains then retreated. call money fell to 6 percent with about 4,200 shares traded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
New York
Federal Reserve
United States Steel
Common
General Electric
Westinghouse Electric
Consolidated Gas
Friendship Ladies' Auxiliary Yard Party Arrangements
The Ladies' Auxiliary of Friendship Fire Company will meet Wednesday at 8 30 PM to organize a yard party. W C Perry serves as chairman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies’ Auxiliary of Friendship Fire Company
W. C. Perry
Yard Party at Ridgeway School Lawn Benefit
Fundraising yard party on Ridgeway School lawn Wednesday August 14 offers home made soup sandwiches coffee and cake to support Sunday School activities. Local residents invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ridgeway School
Benefit Rest
Dance Benefit at Patton's on South Main Street
An August 15 and 16 dance event at Patton's on South Main Street promotes a benefit. Local organizers list proceeds directed to a community cause with attendance encouraged for both Thursday and Friday nights.
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Patton's
S. Main St
Campaign opens for funds to build Winchester park pools
The Winchester Park Association launches a drive to raise 4500 for wading and swimming pools on the Rouss Spring property. Chairman John L Shine returns from Roanoke Richmond and Lynchburg with pool data and pool maintenance costs. The group has mailed 600 plus donation requests and aims to gather bids once funds or pledges are secured.
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Winchester Park Association
Rouss Spring
John L. Shine
Roanoke
Richmond
Lynchburg
Shine
Line
Winchester
The
Park Association
Minneapolis Girl Bound in Gunny Sack Slain
A 12 or 13 year old girl was found slain in south Minneapolis. Bound in a gunny sack with hands tied and strangled, the body lay along a street after being lured into a car. Police identified the victim as Dorothy Annee, missing since yesterday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minneapolis
Minn
Andrew A. Anne
Dorothy
Einar Jonassen
Andrew K. Annee
Relativity Joke Attributed To Einstein Quote
The Christian Advocate recounts a quip attributed to Professor Einstein about relativity. It explains that time seems to pass differently depending on comfort or discomfort, illustrating the concept in a humorous secretary’s exchange.
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Einstein
Passenger Leaps From Fast Train Near Martinsburg
Harry Sheffield a passenger on eastbound Baltimore and Ohio No 10 leaped from a moving train 35 to 40 mph near Martinsburg West Virginia as it neared North Mountain station He survived with back injuries and recovery expected Doctors believe he acted under hallucinations thinking monsters pursued him The train stopped after witnesses alerted conductors and Sheffield was taken to Martinsburg hospital
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Martinsburg
West Va
Harry Sheffield
Baltimore and Ohio
North Mountain Station
Sheffield
Firemen Get Washington Parade Trip Letter for Labor Day
Captain James M. Moling of Sarah Zane and Captain Fred W. Forney of Friendship Fire Companies received word from the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad about a proposed special train from Winchester to Washington and return on Labor Day September 2. The trip requires 125 guaranteed tickets and a round trip of 2.30 dollars. the train would depart Winchester at 6 45 a m arriving Washington 9 15 a m, with return at 9 p m arriving Winchester 11 30 p m. The parade and jubilee will include Washington and neighboring towns fire departments with Winchester expected to join, and the public will be served at the same reduced rate.
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James M. Moling
Sarah Zane Fire Company
Fred W. Forney
Friendship Fire Company
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Winchester
Washington
D. L. Moorman
B. and O
Fire Department
Apple Growers Pickers Tickets Printing Now
Notice directs apple growers to obtain printed pickers tickets from the Star Job Department dated 8 14 1p 1f.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
STAR
Baptist Yard Party At Church Lawn
A church yard party was held on Thursday August 22 on the Baptist Church lawn featuring cakes candy and sandwiches. The event organized by local group likely Group 11 invited attendees for refreshments and socializing.
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Baptist Church
Boy Scouts Forge Model Camp at White Rock
Camp White Rock near Cafon Bridge West Virginia reports a busy week with Troop No 1 Scouts completing tasks promptly. Eagle Scout Fuller led masonry work on the camp field range while a new mess hall, a strong river pier, and a deepened swimming hole improve facilities. Thirty scouts from Troops 1 and others attend, with visitors from Winchester. Reverend Norris Lineweaver gave a youth oriented sermon, Assistant Scoutmaster Bill Kern joined staff, and Chief Chef Theodore Henry received praise for meals. An overnight hike and grade A camp are planned as favorable weather continues.
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Camp White Rock
Cafon Bridge
W. Va
Boy Scouts
Eagle
Fuller
Frank Taylor
John Taylor
Douglas Cather
Fred Fries
Harold Lucas
Carter Baker
Yellow Springs
Winchester
Norris Lineweaver
Market Street Methodist Episcopal Church
Frank Hortons
Theodore Henry
County Democratic Committee To Meet Here Next Saturday
There will be a meeting of the County Democratic Executive Committee at the county courthouse in Winchester on Saturday, August 17, 1929, at 2 o'clock p m. A full representation is requested. A R Rinker, Secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Democratic Executive Committee
Winches
Friendship Fire Company Meeting Called for Lexington Trip
Friendship Fire Company calls a meeting Wednesday evening August 14 at 8 o'clock to finalize arrangements for the Lexington trip. Captain Fred W. Forney presides.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Friendship Fire Company
Lexington
Fred W. Forney
Public Auction at Court House for Farmers & Merchants stock
A public auction will be held at the front of the courthouse on Saturday August 17 at 12 o clock noon. The sale offers 12 shares of Farmers & Merchants stock administered by Jos A. Denny administrator with E Y Henning overseeing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court House
Farmers & Merchants
Jos
Denny ,Admr
E. Y. Henning
Sale of 1930 Pontiac Coupe with complete features
Advertisement for a 1930 Pontiac coupe offered by H. W. Ebert. Car described as brand new with sport wire wheels rumble seat spring covers seat covers and very complete in every respect. Includes date and contact cues typical of period classifieds.
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H. W. Ebert
Winchester Fair Office Seeks Clerical Help
Winchester Fair Office in Chamber of Commerce near Capitol Theatre advertises for experienced young lady for secretarial work. Apply in own handwriting to box 27 care of Star.
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Chamber of Commerce
Capitol Theatre
Star
White Hall Methodist Church Centenary in Frederick County
The White Hall Methodist Episcopal Church in Frederick County Va marks 100 years since its 1829 founding with Aug 18 to 23 centennial events led by Rev Dr B T Mowbray. Living former pastors return. services include a basket dinner, remembrances, and homecoming atmosphere for locals and neighboring pastors.
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Berkeley Country
White Hall
B. T. Mowbray
Hagerstown
Frederick
Baltimore
Church Grove
Seahall
A.S. Crowder
Salem
Oregon
M. F. Lowes
Silver Spring
D. B. Groves
Davidsonville
T. W. Lloyd
Walkersville
G. A. Luttrell
C. B. Bly
Forest Hill
White Hall Church
C. S. Shepard
Wanted good home for thoroughbred Airedale dog
Classified notice seeking a good home for a male Airedale. Contact by phone numbers 41 J or 421. Public notice style from local paper dated August 14.
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Airdale
Lost nose glasses near Cork Street with reward offered
A pair of tortoise shell rimmed nose glasses with a silver nose piece and black ribbon guard are missing. A reward is offered and will be returned to 506 West Cork Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cork St
Bliss Forbush to Lecture on Jesus Idea of Life
Baltimore speaker Bliss Forbush will give the second of three lectures at the Friends Meeting House corner Washington and Piccadilly Streets Thursday evening August 15 at 8 o clock. Public invitation extended.
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Bliss Forbush
Baltimore
Friends Meeting House
Washington and
Piccadilly Streets
Jesus
Winchester Man Elected Firemen President at Cumberland Valley Meet
The Cumberland Valley Firemen’s Association closed its twenty eighth annual session in a windy port with no action on the Two Per Cent Act though officers read reports and resolutions of appreciation. Clay Manuel of Winchester was unanimously elected president and next year’s meeting is set for Shippensburg in June to mark the town’s 200th anniversary. The group voted to join the Pennsylvania State Firemen’s Association while preserving its own existence and voice.
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Cumberland Valley Association
Ation
Vention
Friendship Companion
Westernport
Forde
Maryland
Friendship Company
Friendship Fire Company
Winschester
Westenport
Westernport Fire Department
Withadrawal
Winchester
Clay Manuel
Shippensburg
Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania State Firemen’s Association
Keystone State Organization
Richter
William Richter
Community Benefit Night by Legion Auxiliary
Aug. 15 from 7 to 10 p m Mrs Boyd Richards 8 Washington St hosts a benefit for Troop 1 Girl Scouts and home made ice cream cake and bandy for sale all organized by the American Legion Auxiliary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boyd Richards
Washington St
American Legion Auxiliary
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Ves
Negro
Lowley Road
Revolver Point
Bandit
Friendship Ladies’ Auxiliary
Peaches
Butler
Marvel Crosson
California
Ohio
Baptist Yard Party
White Rock
A. R. Rinker
Sec
Taylor
Galilee
Welltown
Rest
Mount Pleasant
Green Spring
Pleasant Valley
Little Mountain
Cumberland Valley Firemen Association
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