Gertrude Ederle challenges all swimmers in channel race
Gertrude Ederle told the Associated Press she would take on all male and female challengers in a $20,000 channel swim before returning to the United States. European criticism over towing aids sparked U.S. admirers to defend her feat and method. A Baltimore swimmer, Miss Lillian Cannon, was forced out by a gale at Cape Gris Nez while attempting her first English Channel swim.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Bissingen
Germany
Gertrude Ederle
United States
American Friends Indignant
New York
Amer
New York World Today
Miss Ederle
Charlotte Epstein
Woman’s Swimming Association of
Gertrude
Alsace
Costa
L. G. B. Handley
Dover
Westminister Gazette
London
Miss Cannon
Baltimore
Ederle
Cape Griz Nez
France
Lillian Cannon
Bess Rush Earns Post At Horace Mann School New York
Winchester native Miss Bess Rush has been appointed to teach at the Horace Mann School in New York City and receive free tuition at Teachers College Columbia University. Miss Rush, praised for three years at Prospect Hill School Trenton, will continue studies for a bachelor of science degree while teaching.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bess Rush
E. E. Rush
Winchester
Star Today
Marie H. Schuster
Prospect Hill
Trenton
N. J
United States
Teachers’ College
Miss Rush
Teacher’ College
Horace Mann
Miss Schuster
W C T U Annual Meeting Notice at Friends Church
The annual meeting of the W C T U will be held at the Friends Church Thursday August 19 at 9 30 am. Delegates for the State Convention at East Radford will be chosen. Officers for the ensuing year will be elected. Members urged to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. C.T. UD
Friends’ Church
East Radford
Handley Band a Revelation Says Boston News Four
The Newton Graphic reports August 43 notes a delegation of 250 boosters from the Shenandoah Valley toured Canada and the East promoting Virginia’s Shenandoah Valley. Accompanying them was Winchester High School band led by Prof W H McIlwee, performing at Boston Common Parkman Bandstand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Newton Graphic
Newton
Boston
Shenandoah Valley
Canada
Virginia
America
High Schol
Winchester
W. H. Mcilwee
Parkman
Boston Common
Prof. Mcilwee
Keyser
W. Va
Keyserites
Melnee
Mac
Salem Cadet
Waltham Watch Company
McKlwee
Sheridan
Governor Invites Orchardists To Virginia Fruit Meeting
Governor Harry F Byrd invites 600 to 700 Virginia apple growers to a Rosemont meadow event near Berryville on August 28. Speakers include Senator Carter Glass Edwin Smith of England Dr Samuel W Fletcher and Dr E C Auchter. Attendees will inspect orchards enjoy lunch and discuss apple culture and state inspection of apples to boost prices.
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Associated Press
Richmond
Virginia
Rosemont
Harry
F. Byrd
Berryville
Byrd
Carter Glass
Edwin Smith
England
Samuel W. Fletcher
Pennsylvania State College
E. C. Auchter
Maryland State College
Two In Jail For Drunken Driving
Bob Castleman was fined 118 dollars in police court for operating an automobile under liquor. A 30 day jail sentence was suspended but he went to jail in default of payment. Austin Taylor of Beryl near Keyser West Virginia received a 30 day suspended sentence and 218 dollar fine and also served jail time. Martin Smyser, a circus dropoff, was convicted of vagrancy and ordered to leave town bound for Harrisburg Pennsylvania where he claimed prior butcher work. He headed toward Harrisburg at 6 pm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bob Castleman
Pannett
Boyd
Castleman
Austin Taylor
Beryl
Keyser
W. Va
Martin Smyser
Harrisburg
Gardner Hillyard Improves After Appendicitis Operation
The many friends of Gardner B. Hillyard formerly of Winchester now of Baltimore learn he is improving after an appendicitis operation. He fell ill suddenly while on a business trip to Pittsburgh.
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Gardner B. Hillyard
Winchester
Baltimore
Hillyard
Pittsburgh
Lawn Party Benefit on Highland Avenue August 17
Community fundraiser at Highland Avenue featuring hot coffee, weenies, and ice cream. If rain interrupts, event will be moved to the following Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Highland Ave. Benefit
Mission
Sweet plums Moore's Arctic culverbeth orchard
Moore reports harvest of sweet plums at Arctic orchard in Valley, with Pike listed as a notable producer. Local growers note 1 pint 1 ton yield figures guiding seasonal sales and pricing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moore’s
Arctic
Culverbeth Orchard Valley
Misrepresented Route Sparks Local Debate Over Jackson Highway
Wilton Stuart and Clarke County residents challenge a Washington Star road feature advising motorists to detour via Frederick and Harpers Ferry. They argue the Shenandoah Valley shortcut via Aldie Upperville Millwood remains the shorter, safer option. The Star included a road map based on a road department rep’s review and noted continued discussion.
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Lohester
Washington
National Capital
Washington Star
Shenandoah Valley
Frederick
Harpers Ferry
W. Va
Aldie
Upperville
Millwood
Witer Star
Storm Destroys Crops and Overturns Poles at Strasburg
A severe rainstorm near Strasburg Saturday afternoon caused major flood damage to gardens and low-lying land along the town run. The rising creek submerged fields, flooded cellars, and washed away a piglet pen. several trees were felled and power lines were blown down, leaving homes dark until repairs completed by Sunday night.
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Strasburg
Bruce Hupp
Homer Copp
Thaw Lingering in Philadelphia Amid Winchester Drama
Harry K. Thaw, visiting Philadelphia on business, comments on a theater episode in Winchester involving Forrest Hope Wall and a bid for marriage. He jokes about modern chivalry, notes Wall’s mission, and mentions his mother’s health while planning no immediate future moves.
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Baltimore American
Philadelphia
Harry
K. Thaw
Thaw
Winchester
Forrest Hope Wall
Hollywood
Cal
Dorrance Publishing Company
Knight
Harry K. Thaw
Forrest Hopé
EB. M. Pendleton
Taxpayers Respond Promptly Under New Winchester Tax Law
Winchester commissioner C W Trenary praises taxpayers for filing returns by the August 15 deadline. A few still have not complied and are advised to submit promptly or face penalties and possible reports to the Tax Commissioner for assessment by the examiner of records.
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Revenue of
Winchester
C. W. Trenary
Revenue
Cook Wanted Experienced Settled Woman
Help wanted advertisement seeking an experienced settled woman for cook duties. Offers excellent wages. Apply with letter addressed to Cook Wanter at Star Office. Date 8 17 1p tf.
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Cook
Arrest of Estrada Moves Mexican Crisis to Front Page
Mexico City officials launched an inquiry into links between Gen. Estrada’s border movement and a planned uprising in Mexico City after U S authorities break up the ring. Police seized dynamite and arms as about 50 prominent Catholics were detained in the capital and surrounding areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Paul Smith
N. Y
Knights of Columbus
United States
Mexico
Calles
Coolidge
Washington
Mexico City
Enrique Estrada
California
Estrada
Sant
Lischary
Republic
Fruit Growers Meet Thursday To Hear Expert
Apple growers and others in the apple business are invited to the Handley Library at 2 p m on Thursday August 19 to hear Edwin F Smith a foreign market specialist with the United States Department of Agriculture He will speak on England market conditions and foreign marketing for apples The session will also cover federal state inspection of the barrel pack and allow early arrangements for such inspection
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Handley Library
Edwin F. Smith
United States Department of Agriculture
Smith
England
Northwestern Turnpike to Rival National Road in West Virginia
West Virginia plans a rebuilt Northwestern Turnpike from Winchester to the Ohio River, intended as a state road rivaling the National Road. The route traverses the Allegheny mountains, passes through Mechanicsburg Gap, and links Charleston to Parkersburg, with about fifty miles completed and the rest due soon.
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Romney
W. Va
Northwestern
West Virginia
Cumberland
Mdéd
Wheeling
Winchester
Allegheny Mountains
North Branch
Potomac
Mechanicsburg Gap
Ohio River
Northwestern Turnpike
Crozet Road
Claudis Croza
Napoleon Bonaparte
West Point Military Academy
West Virginia Road Commission
Parkersburg
Washington
Charleston
Chestnut Mountain
Cheat River
Cheat Mountain
Auto Struck 4 Year Old on South Kent Street
Fern Fogle the four year old daughter of Mr and Mrs Claude Fogle was badly cut on the head when struck by a car near Haldeman Creamery while playing with neighborhood children. The driver stopped at once and Dr C R Anderson treated the head wound. The child is recovering rapidly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fern Fogle
Claude Fogle
C. R. Anderson
Last Rites for Mrs Cadwallader in Stephens City
Funeral services for Mrs. Mattie Elizabeth Cadwallader wife of Floyd B. Cadwallader will be held at the family home in Stephens City at 2 30 P M Wednesday. Rev E O Graham of Trinity Lutheran Church and Rev James A Johnson of the Methodist Episcopal Church South will officiate. Interment will be Green Hill Cemetery. She leaves husband three children Margaret James and Albin Cadwallader two sisters Carrie Albin and Mrs John Hare and Mrs W F McIlwee and two brothers Harvey Albin and Raymond Albin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mattie Elizabeth Cadwallader
Floyd B. Cadwallader
Memorial Hospital
Stephens City
E. O. Graham
Trinity Lutheran Church
James A. Johnson
Methodist Episcopal Church
Cadwallader
Margaret
James
Albin Cadwallader
John Hare
Carrie Albin
Pittsburgh
W. F._. McIlwee
Waéehington
D. C
Harvey Albin
Pontiac, Ill
Raymond Albin
Traffic Cases In Court
Police court lists three cases including Dave Burks cited for speeding with a ten dollar fine. F Ramacciotti faced a seven dollar penalty for a defective muffler. George Ash charged with insufficient lights on a vehicle received a seven dollar fine.
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Dave Burks
F. Ramacciotti
George Ash
Valentino in Critical Condition After Appendicitis Surgery
New York August 17 Valentino, dubbed the Sheik of the Silver Screen, fights for a million dollar life as local peritonitis develops after Sunday surgery for appendicitis and a gastric ulcer. Reports say he passed a fairly comfortable night with no undue anxiety, while visitors remain barred.
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Associated Press
New, York
Rudolph Valentino
Valentino
Pulee
Epa Schenck
Valentino Pictures
Norma Talmadge
New York
Shiek
Mary Pickford
Pola Negri
Jack Dempsey
Estelle Taylor
Screenland
Los Angeles
Miss Negri
Dr Jesse Heiman Seeks 75000 Fee In Laemmle Case
The Associated Press reports Dr Jesse S Heiman personal physician to motion picture producer Carl Laemmle charged a 75000 fee. The bill includes a 1200 radio consultation for medical advice and holding talks with doctors long distance while Laemmle was ill in London. Heiman described Laemmle’s arrival and operation with blood transfusions. Heiman, once a Syracuse physician, married Louise Henry of Winchester.
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Associated Press
New York
Carl Laemmle
Jesse S. Heiman
Motio
London
Laemmie
Heiman
Fined for Assault After Restaurant Dispute
John Pappas a restaurant cook was fined 50 dollars and costs in police court for assault after a Sunday night dispute with Jerry Hollar of F Ramacciotti's fruit store. Pappas allegedly kicked Hollar out of the restaurant and used a potato masher, then pursued him to the fruit store where a banana stalk, a 20 pound weight, and clawing injuries were involved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Pappas
Jerry Hollar
F. Ramacciotti
Pappas
Hollar
Moore's Arctic Culverbeth Orchard Valley Pikes
A fragmented OCR item mentions Moore's Arctic, Culverbeth Orchard, and Valley Pikes. The readable text provides no clear event date or action, leaving essential details unreadable.
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Big New York
Handley Band
Boston News
Gardner Hillyard
Lee Jackson Road
Wilton Stuart
Clarke County
Baltimore and Ohio and Southern Depot
Fair Girl
Golden West
Lower
Billy Burgess
Miss. Ederle
NEW Northwest
National Road
General Crozet
Ohio
Mrs. Cadwallader
Valentine
Screen Star
Jesse Heiman
Laemmle
Syracuse
New York City
Louise Henry
Moore
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