Winchester Fair Opens With Busy Clerked Hurdles
The Winchester fair begins with early crowds and busy clerks as manager R McCann welcomes shoppers. Visitors expect the largest horse exhibition yet with grounds cleaned and decorators at work. A cheer show, juvenile contests with cash prizes, and crafts across baking sewing and crafts are featured under superintendents including Miss Gertrude District and Mrs M M Lynch.
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Winchester
R. McCann
Gertrude
Fred Her
Aphs
Leon
L Department
Juveni
Mae
F. L. Harris
Frederick County
M M. Lynch
William S. Hictt
P. H. Gold
Martin ‘Wisecarver
Elle Byers Funk
Sam Chiles
H.C. Lupton
Charles M. Ebert
J. H.faulkner
G. 0
Snapp
M. B. Bryan
John J. Sloat
Local Empire Orchestra Shows Tom Meighan Tonight
Empire Orchestra offers nightly shows at 7 and 9 o clock with no price increase for regular seats. Tom Meighan headlines alongside local movie presentations and a new sister feature. Plenty of adjacent parking and a promise of great pleasures with affordable children’s and adult prices.
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Tom Meighan
Empire Orchestra
the Empire
Brunswick Band in Free Concert at Engine House
The Brunswick Band will perform a free concert in front of Friends Engine House on Wednesday night attracting local residents and music fans to the community venue.
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Brunswick
Engine House
Mid City Garage Offers Quick Automobile Painting Services
A Mid City garage advertises rapid automobile painting, inviting customers to place orders and outlining readiness to accept multiple jobs promptly. The note emphasizes swift service.
Threat to hang Leopold looms as police probe grisly clue
A letter promising hangings was found near Richard Loeb and Nathan Leopold after the Franks murder. Police say bones from a woman, including a skull and leg bone, weighed and displayed in a symbol, were attached to the note. A guard remains at the Loeb home.
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Nathan Leopold
Associated Press
Aie
Cner
Richard Loeb
Bert Franks
Loeb
Ores
Ross
Wiliam
Krohn
Nathan F. Leopold, Jr
Robert Franks
Benjamin Bachrach
Harry Thaw Invited to Join Rouss Fire Co
Winchester Aug 19 the Charley Rouss Fire Company announces it invited Harry Thaw to join after members urged the step. President W E Huntsberry says the application was secured with Thaw’s consent and accepted unanimously, and defends the move against sensational and false newspaper reports.
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Harry Thaw
Rouss Fire Co
the Star
Hearst
Thaw
Mr. Thaw
Shryock
Charles Rouss Fire Company
Winchester
W. E. Huntsberry
Charley Rouss Fire Company
Melville Moore Visits Winchester Homecoming Ties
Melville Moore and Mrs. Moore with son from New York City spend a day in Winchester. A native of the town and son of the late Colonel L. T. Moore, a longtime Winchester lawyer, he revisits familiar sites including the house once Stonewall Jackson’s headquarters on North Braddock street. He keeps in touch with the town as a reader of The Star.
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The
Star
Gore high school principal Kerns reelected by school board
The Frederick county school board unanimously reappointed Principal Daniel Kerns of Gore High School after a thorough investigation found all charges against him unfounded. Support from patrons, including a petition with over a hundred signatures, accompanied the board’s decision.
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Daniel Kerns
Gore
Kerns
Prine
Kerri
Kern
Gore School
Chagges
Frederick County
Ash from Mount Shasta Clogs Northern California Water
Mount Shasta wore a mantle of volcanic ash and snow as a large ash crust broke away from the base. The ash-laden water dyed rivers in the Sacramento basin as streams feeding the McCloud system were choked. Authorities attribute the disturbance to unusually low water marks weakening the base and triggering the debris release.
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Associated
Redding
Cal
Mount Shasta
California
Sacramento
Dedding
Mrs. Frances Eva Brent Laid To Rest At Spring Hill
The funeral of Mrs. Frances Eva Brent widow of Edward S Brent was held at ten o clock this morning from Spring Hill her home in Marlboro. The Rev J Hoge Smith of the Stephens City Presbyterian Church conducted rites. The body was moved to this city where interment occurred in Mount Hebron cemetery. Pallbearers were Thompson Sowers H Shull Walter Funk H C Glagg et W F Long and William Linibere.
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Frances Evalina Brent
Edward
Thompson Sowers
H. ¥. Shull
Walter Funk
H. C. Clagett
W. F. Long
William Linebure
Dustin Farnum Granted Divorce in Nevada Court
In Reno Nevada on August 19 Dustin Farnum the screen star was granted a decree of divorce from Mary Elizabeth Farnum whom he wed in November 1964 in Chicago The wife did not contest the decree apart from answering the complaint and denying the charges
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Associated Press
Reno
Nev
Dustin Farnum
Mary Elizabeth Farnum
Chicago
McCoy Slipping Under Mental Strain in Mars Case
Rid eCoy, detained on suspicion of murder in the Mars death, shows signs of breaking after a mental attack in his cell. Alienists declared him sane yesterday, while police and the DA push toward grand jury indictment as McCoy allegedly remains coherent yet unstable and defends his actions as not insane.
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Vet Press
Theresa Mars
McCoy
Cline
Peyes
McCoy Wold
Mors
Dru
Affleck Attends Sunday School After Arm Fracture
Miss Frances Affleck sustained a fracture to her right arm on Saturday at her Peyton street home. Despite the pain she attended the Presbyterian Sunday school on Sunday, teaching her class and participating in the session as she has done for over 30 years.
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Frances Affieck
Peyton Street
Miss Affleck
Presbyterian Sunday School
Postmaster Kern In Serious Condition
Disquieting reports from the bedside of Hunter N. Kern city postmaster who lies seriously ill at his West Cork Street home. His condition showed no improvement this afternoon after a recent Atlantic City trip with Mrs. Kern and temporary relief from New Philadelphia specialists.
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Hunter N. Kern
West Cork Street
Kern
Atlantic City
Republicans Pacify World Says Senator Watson
Senator Watson of Indiana told the Hamilton Club in Chicago that Allied acceptance of the Dawes plan and the arms conference were the Republican party s contributions to world peace. He said the United States enacted both steps without joining the League of Nations, preserving an impartial role as umpire.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Senator Watson
Indiana
Hamilton Club
Reepublican Party
John W. Davis
United States
League of Nations
Watson
Lost Dog Reward Notice Near Gore and Capon Bridge
Lost Saturday night a collie dog between Gore and Capon Bridge. Reward will be promptly returned to Star Office. Contact Salome Crisman Notary Public at 22 Rouss Avenue Special Attention to Automobile Registrations.
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Gore
Capon Bridge
Star Office
M. Salome Crisman
Rouss Avenue
Harrisonburg District Wins American Legion Prize
The Rockingham Post in Harrisonburg receives the seventh district prize for community service. Judges praised its memorial dedication costing 12 000 dollars, with Winchester second for apple blossom festival leadership. Morrisonburg post leads district with unanimous backing. Danville hosts next week’s state convention.
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American Legion
Seventh
Rockingham
Harrisonburg
Clifford D. Grim
Winchester
Legionnaires
R. Gray Williams
B. F. Wilson
L. F. Zirkle
Luray
Morrisonburg
Danville
Virginia Department
Italian Accepts Smith's Invitation to Join Americans
Dispatches from Reykjavik report Lt Locatelli and Lt Stent officers aboard a convoy flight plan after an Iceland incident. They say both planes were disabled but could be refired with equipment carried, while Lt Smith claims other components remained intact.
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Smith
Associated Grees
Reykjavik
Icela
Locatelli
Lowell Stent
Washington
Army
Iceland
Greenland
Davis Finishes Key Points of Addresses on Long Island Stay
New York Aug 19 John W Davis neared completion of his addresses during a three day stay at his Long Island home. He held conferences with George White former DNC chairman on board of strategy and other campaign matters. He also met Governor Albert C Ritchie of Maryland. After Seagirt N J Friday and Columbus Ohio next Tuesday he plans a western campaign tour.
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Associated Press
New York
Plockas
Eral
Long Island
John W. Davis
George White
Democratic National Committee
Board of Strategy
Davis
Albert C. Ritchie
Maryland
Seagirt
N. J
Columbus
Ohio
Davison Break Triggers Heavy First Hour Stocks Move
New York Aug 19 A seven point break in Davison Chemical spurred unsettled trading at the open as losses in stock orders affected steels equipment motors and rails. Bullish activity returned in other sections with gains of 1 to 2 percent before noon. Morning volume exceeded 225000 shares with total sales around 1500000 for the day so far. Ford Sedan for sale good condition contact J F Sanderson city.
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Associated Press
New York
Davison Chemical
Virginia apple state inspection praised by Liverpool firm
J R DuShane of Winchester receives a letter from Taylor Irvine and Company, Liverpool, endorsing Virginia state inspection and branding for apples. The firm cites increased buyer confidence, clearer branding, higher prices, and strengthened English demand as reasons to adopt the system.
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J. R. DuShane
Taylor Irvine and Company
Liverpool
Eng
Winchester
Virginia
Ioat
England
Herald Declines To Publish A Correction
Wilmer F. Shryock wrote a letter criticizing a publication. The Herald replied it relied on a Universal Service dispatch and suggested Shryock address Universal. The Star printed Shryock’s letter. the Herald declined to publish a correction.
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Herald
Wilmer F. Shryock
We Letinee Herald
Harry
Mr. Shryock
the Herald
Tre
Universal Service
Universal
Pkg
Hearst Build
Washington, D
The
Star
Shryock Eerie
the Star
Washington Herald
Attend Gore M W of A Picnic Saturday
A notice invites members to a Gore M W of A picnic on Saturday August 28. Details list start time around 1 PM with location and directions to be provided by organizers.
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Gore M. W. of
What Kind of a Christian Are You
Rev Walter R Alexander spoke at First Baptist Church on a large crowds meeting themed for youth. He is a former pastor from Rock Hill South Carolina and continues a series of special messages attracting growing attendance each night.
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Walter R. Alexander
First Baptist Church
Alexander
Rock Hill
8. C
Yard Party Benefit for Ladies' Aid at Reformed Church
Benefit yard party hosted by Mrs Henry Pope at 1 mile from town to aid the Ladies' Aid of the Reformed Church. Event advertised as August 21 with address 19-2p-21 Main Street and notes for Baker & Shr.
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Henry Pope
Reformed Church
Main Street Business Force
Baker & Shr
New Cabinet Supports London Accord Amid Inter-Solidarity Efforts
The new cabinet unanimously backs the inter-solidarity effort and thanks colleagues for progress in Frances interests. It approves the accord reached in London and notes the Friday timetable for next steps. A German delegation comment and Reichstag debate set the stage for a sanction decision.
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Fyeen
Dei
Inter-Silied
Conte Don
Frances
Tal
Reichstag
London
Betty Dover Fete Announces Family Tete a tete
Betty Dover, daughter of Mr and Mrs, and the late Mr and Mrs, celebrates family ties with relatives in a hometown gathering. Grandson of Thomas Cay, the event marks a milestone for the Dover family lineage.
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Betty Dover
Vad
Mra
Local Farm Accident Injures Altoona Man and Relatives
In Altoona, S Bilis Maloy was hurt while working in a hay rick when a pitchfork struck his abdomen. Initial fears of serious injury eased as reports indicated recovery. In the same week, his son in law fell from a vehicle and was bruised. a woman also recovering at home after the same incident.
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Bilis Maloy
Altoa
Maloy
Altoona
Des Moines Men Lose Dives Amid Severe Iowa Stet
In Des Moines Iowa a brief note reports all men lost in dives at a local event despite efforts. The fragment mentions severe conditions and the phrase Iowa Stet appears repeatedly. No further names or dates are readable.
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Des Moines
Iowa
Dives, mi
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