Franchise plan aims to establish passenger bus lines in Virginia
The state motor transportation commission supervisor announced a petition filed to establish an extensive bus network linking Durham and Norfolk with the Atlantic Coast Line system. The plan envisioned the largest series of bus lines yet, prompting a hearing to address service scope and related issues. The notice referenced officials and a prominent socialite visiting the Shenandoah Valley and Washington, with plans to return to New York.
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Agost
Hon " Baid
Prince Of Wales Wins Booby Prize At Fancy Dance
The Prince of Wales won the booby prize for his fancy dress costume at a Berengaria ballroom dance in Augangani. He entered late in Apache attire and, with a lady dressed as a boy, drew cheers after receiving the prize.
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Associated Press
Tiny Wireless
Prince of Wales
Berengaria
Avlady
Prince
Limehouse
London
Chinatown
Germans Firm In Determination To Approve Pact
Berlin August 27 the German government will sign the London agreement with or without Reichstag approval. Officials said the decision stands even if the Reichstag dissents. The government emphasized commitment to the plan devised at the international conference in London.
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Associated Press
Berlin
London
Reich‘stag
Stag
Dts
International Conferee
Don
Genie
Tax board rules Parrott bonus taxable as compensation
The new board of tax appeal overruled John A Parrott of Lake tax protest against a 35 000 gift from directors of the American Coal Company New Jersey. The board held Parrott as general superintendent received the money as additional compensation, making it taxable under 1920 law.
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Associated Press
Washington
New Board of Tax-Appeal
John A.parrott
Internal “Revenue Com ‘Missioner
Parrott
Virginia crops show rain aids delayed harvest outlook
Washington reports crop conditions for the week ended yesterday with rainfall deficient earlier but heavy showers at week end boosting growing crops. Many crops are late and corn prospects are uneven with apples falling as rain arrives.
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The
Associated Press
Washington
Virginia
Fine Weather 2 20 pace triumph in five-eighths mile dash
A detailed racing snippet notes a 2 20 pace winning by a length in a five-eighths mile dash. Gray Bouse Frank Brooks and Char Wa ene B. Miller are listed among participants with times around 2 21.
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Gray Bouse Frank
Brooks
Waene B. Miller
Fort
Sia Biner
William Fox
I. Maville
Ad. McMillan
Charl
C. Agustoes
Frank Thomas
Ea Espele
Ormonde
Henry Scott
Ea Reetisboro
N.ebkeseg
Grey Ghost
W. Bi Miller
Kf Rozcony
Aes Worthy
J. McMillan
Peter Pointer
Robert Barr
Momcmede
Airgoon
Charles Rae Eer
Basalt Neg Va
al Pierce
Foster
Washington
Local names and figures from Washington event list
A readable fragment lists individuals such as E Miller, J Fitzgerald, W Wall, Henry Scott, and Mrs F Thomas alongside cities like Washington DC and Goldsboro North Carolina. Mentions purse and cash amount around 300 dollars with various initials and occupations, suggesting a local event or meeting roster.
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Enn Bingin
E. Mahoney
Moko
E.milattie Er
Her
Washington, DC
W. E. Miller
Washingah Oriana
Henry Scott
Goldsboro
N. C
E Miller
J. P. Fitzgerald
Fox
Wall
W. T. Wall
Winchester
Thomas, Washing Co
Jdsie At
Tuqua
Radford
Siti
Ida Silk
H.C
E. Miler
E. Miller
Wai
BE. Miller
KE. Miller
Ortin J
Brg
F- Thomas
Acho
Javis
Vies
Bible lecture at Greenway August Thursday evening
There will be a Bible lecture at Greenway Brethren Church at 8 o'clock Thursday evening August. Rev. J. F. Mann of the Episcopal Church of White Post will speak. Everyone is invited. Mrs Annie McKericher has returned to Washington after visiting her chinner on Peyton Street.
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Unitea ’ Brethren Church
J. F. Man
Episcopal —“Church
White Post
Annie ‘McKericher
Washington
Peyton ‘Street
Dr McGuire Resting Quietly in Baltimore Hospital
Dr. W P McGuire, hospitalized in Baltimore for treatment, was reported today to be resting as well as he has in the past day or two.
Birth Announcement for Kercheval Daughter at Memorial Hospital
Mr and Mrs C Kercheval announce the birth of a daughter weighing 6 3 4 pounds at Memorial Hospital. She will be christened Irene Cassell Kercheval. Mrs Kercheval is formerly Miss Evelyn Nae carver, daughter of Mr and Mrs M Wisecarver of East Beecanty Street.
Local Health Drive Arrives to Aid Free Chest Examinations
Mrs. McAvoy of the tuberculosis department of the State Board of Health arrives to assist Miss Gertrude Higgins, district nurse, in arranging details for the free chest examination to be held in the county early next month.
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McAvoy
The
State Board of ‘Hearth
Gertrude Higgins
Grimes Notes Departures End Reflective Summer Visits
Grimes Virginia diary items report Charles MeV leaving for Mown Va to sing at a two week meeting led by Rev J H Jackson. Affleck daughter Dorman Affleck indisposed. Glenwood Rodgers returns to Catonville Md from summer with Grimes family. Sylva and Golda Affleck return to Winchester. John Brill family visits from near White Hall. Ranson Eliott welcomed a baby boy named Holmes.
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Grimes
Charles
Mown
J. H.jackson
Galilee
Sylva Affleck
Dorman Affleck
Glenwood Rodgers
Catonville
James Grimes
Sylva
Golda Affleck
Winchester
John Brill
John
White Hall
Ranson Eliott
Holmes
Baby Boy Arrives at Winchester Memorial Hospital
Mr. and Mrs Elbert T Magruder welcome a son born yesterday morning at Winchester Memorial Hospital. The baby named Paty May, is healthy and both mother and child are progressing well. Mrs Magruder is formerly Miss Chiorinda Bromley.
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Paty
May
Winchester Memorial Hospital
Boy Scout boat fish jump makes splash at Capon Lake
T J Orndorff and Roy Orndorff were aboard when a five pound black bass leaped from See on Lake Capon and landed in their boat. A struggle ensued as the fish tried to jump back overboard, but the youth prevailed. The incident was witnessed by Grace Orndorff and Miss Smith. the fish head was shown at the Star Office this afternoon.
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Rotary and
Lions’ Clubs
Bernard Groves
Capan Lak 10
Roy Orndoff
Treaventi
Metz to Wed Miss Broderick in Summer
Richard Metz, son of Mr and Mrs Jacob Metz of Kernstown, will wed Miss Helen Broderick of Nashua. Metz, a mechanical engineer for Westinghouse in Pittsburgh, is a Winchester High and Virginia Tech alumnus. Mrs E J Snapp and children return from Philadelphia and Atlantic City after several weeks away.
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Richard Metz
Miss Broderick
Boston
Helen Broderick
Nashua
Metz
Jacoob Metz
Kernstown
Westinghouse Company
Pittsburg
Mets
Winchester
Virginia’.Polytechnic
Blacksburg
E. J. Snapp
Philadelphia
Atlantic
City
Miss Von Hilfern Wins at Chester Fair
Bertha Von Hilfern of this city won first premium at the Chester fair for bread rusks and doughnuts. Judges praised her bake as superior and the exhibit drew high reputation. The awards were announced late yesterday afternoon on the fair grounds.
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von Hilfern
Chester Fair
Yesteternoon
Bertha van Hilfern
Fort Worth jockey guides winter fair racing program
Jack Winter of Fort Worth, a well known jockey, is in charge of racing programs at the winter fair and assists Cannon, the official starter. Miss Claire Stone returns home on Valley Avenue after a week with Miss Sarah Bayliss at Capon Inn.
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Jack, Winter
Fort ‘Worth
Witer. Fair
Claire Stone
Valley Avenue
Sarah Bayliss
Capon Inn
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Mioate
N. Y
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Eal Estate
Highland
C.B. Smalts, Exor
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Sai
Baker’s Drug Store
the Flower. Shop
North Main Street
Brothers
Shenandoah Valley Bank Building
Amsday
Greenway
Aheach
DR. McGuire
Capan
St. Loudoun
Seminary
Anne
W. L. Kuhn
A. T
G.W. Ritter
North Kent St
Main Street
Braddock
St. Aoe
Fairfax Hotel
S. Market
Ste - 27
Roomer
Braddock Street
Walter Mitchell
Stephens City
G. T. Taylor
N. Main ‘Street
KB. C. Carper
Richards Bros
Star
Adadress
Lane Rr Cns
S. Braddock St
L” Care Star
Strickler
Harris_ a
Delco
Rey
Wirgh School
Middlea
Shawnee
Shawnee Realy Co
J. Mowrey
Chess
Emilee
Olver
Hotel Jack
Drury
Merriman
Licensi
Star Office
W. & H. Watke Inc
Herr St
Winchester & Railroad Company
R. Gray Williams
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