Demonstration in Staunton Marks Virginia Legion Auxiliary
The 6th annual Department convention of the Women’s Auxiliary of the American Legion in Staunton elected Mrs. Baker president and Thomas J. Michie Jr. commander. A tribute to J. Wicker Jr. featured a watch and medal, with resolutions endorsing a draft law and a four aide plan from the National Guard.
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Vir
Staunton
Wicker
Danville
Javo. Brownd Baker
N. Heta
Vention
Baker
Robert ¥. Gi
Winchester
Virginia
J. d. Wicker, Jr
Congress
Angira
Ginla
National Guard
sLion
Kate ‘Ett
Alexandria
Ad” Od
Frannie
Barrett
Kate R | Percett
Aekee
Pately Gov. Trutkie
Virginia Transportation Company Seeks Bus Operation License
The Virginia Transportation Company applies to the State Corporation Commission for authority to operate at least seven passenger bus lines with plans for extensive extensions and sight-seeing parlor cars from Richmond to Charlottesville and other cities. Hearings set for September as major railways and firms review the petition.
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State Corporation Commission
Richmond
The
Star
Virginia Transportation Company
Indianapolis
Ind
Louisa
iRichmond
Charlottesville
Natural Bridge
Luray
Endless Oye Ase
Wamsington
D. C
Nh Mapes
Fassenger Lines
Burkeville
Fredericksburg
Washington
Culpeper
Lynchburg
Southern
Botomac
Sand Atlantic Coast Line Railways
Cismont Motor Company
Kion Motor Transit Corporation
Merchants to Close Stores on Labor Day Observance
A majority of the Retail Merchants association have voted to close their shops next Monday in observance of Labor Day. Banks and other businesses will also shut for the holiday.
10 Screen Stars At Empire Tonight And Tom Mix Saturday
The Empire shows 10 screen stars tonight with Tom Mix Saturday and nightly orchestra. Prices list 10c children, 16c balcony, 26c groundfloor for adults. Also mention of a Labor Day boat swim and fish at Castleman's Ferry with ship partners.
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Empire
Tom MIX
Orchestra
the Empire
Ton Ana” Mantisbee
Arte
Castleman's Ferry
Friendshipers
Handley School Opening for Winchester youths 1924
The Winchester schools open for the 1924 25 session on Monday September 8. New pupils may register September 2 3 and 4. Kindergarten and grades 1 3 register at Kerr. grades 4 6 and junior high at Hand ley Building. Students must show vaccination and disease clearance certificates. H S Duffey superintendent.
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Winchester
Kerrneg
Nior
Ter
Handley Building
Special Attention for Advertisers in Labor Day Issue
The Evening Star notes no publication on Monday September 1, 1998, following its usual custom. The notice calls attention to SCRIBERS and advertisers about upcoming changes and room/apartment listings.
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THE
Evening Star
Legion Dance Follows Busy Afternoon of Farewell Event
Ally directed his attention to her denunciation of bout of feuds and S invoked his efforts in abating such feuds and punishing those guilty. After a busy afternoon, the Legion s and auxiliary relaxed and enjoyed the farewell dance last night, which Bundreds attended.
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Ally
Ping
Bundreds
Field Day Meet Yields Several Notable Scores and Wins
Last Tuesday the field day meet at Harris playground produced several strong performances. Crowl led the 110 pound class with 25 points, Potts won the 95 pound class, and Scully topped the 80 pound division with 13 points. Crowl also swept events in throwing and running, while Potts claimed multiple firsts and seconds in running and throwing events. The day closed with a picnic on September 2 for attending children and their parents at Jolliffe's cabin.
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Harris Piaveroasa
Jack Crowl
Fred Potts
Thomas Scully
Crowl
Calvin
John Scully
G. Rodman
J. Crown
Scully
Stully
Maragat ‘Carper
Habach
Meege
Potts
Cather
M. Lillis
Charles Farmer
Ace Potts
Lilmy
Mrt Carper
Aboari Jung Homes Scully
Harry Pore
Taylor Simpson
Aliicias ‘Bell
Thomas
Clyde Bowman
Simpson
Gietance
Amy Yard
h—Lowery
Sheng Sa Ae “ Scully
Jolliffe
Big Time For Everyone At The Firemen's Picnic
The Friendship Fire Company's picnic at Castleman's Ferry is set for Labor Day Monday September 1. Boating bathing fishing and dancing are featured as the town expects the largest crowd yet for the Shenandoah river outing. Bring a family dinner basket and join the crowd for a wholesome day of pleasure.
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Friendship Fire Company
Castleman's Ferry
Shenandoah River
Friendship Fire’ Company
Friendship Boys
Amoco Station Ad Promotes Ethyl and Standard Gas Sales
An old classified notice from Standard Gas & Oil Supply Co promotes Amoco Standard Ethyl and Standard motor oils for sale. It lists location details as 8-25-1p-61 and references the AMOCO brand.
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Standard Ethyl
Standard Motor Oai
Standard Gas & Oil Supply Co
Court to decide on Leopold Loeb murder case
Chicago August reports state attorney Crowe argued youth is not a valid defense in the Leopold Loeb murder case. Judge Caverly said he would study 1950 pages of exhibits before rendering judgment, asserting the trial remains the fastest in the county and stressing money motive beyond youth alibi.
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Robert Court
Ishan, Bee
Richard Leche
Robert Franks
Crowe
Ivy
Bowman-Hulburt
Chicago
Robert E. Crowe
John R. Caverly
Nathan Leopold, Jr
Richard Loeb
Clarence S. Darrow
Mr. Crowe
Leopold
Loeb
Winchester Man Led Atlantic City Hotel 600 Rooms
Charles W Spellman of Winchester is praised for managing the Haddon Hall and Chalfonte hotels in Atlantic City. A World War I veteran, he rose from clerk roles to assistant manager, guiding operations at Haddon Hall and coordinating 600 staff across the resort’s boardwalk complex.
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Winchester
Atlantic City
Haddon Hall
Charles W. Spellman
Florida
Spellman
Charles Spellman
Mamie Spellman
Mr. Spellman
Chalfonte
Three Hundred and Twelfth Engineers
Windsor Hotel
Senger To Preach Farewell Tonight At Court House Square
Louis G. Senger the redshirt evangelist will deliver his farewell sermon this evening at Court House Square assisted by Evangelist Deffelmeyer from Hagerstown Maryland. Local supporters urge hearing the truth and bid Winchester awaken to conditions while inviting all to attend. A Labor Day note promotes Castleman s Ferry events and nearby building lot ads accompany the notice.
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Louis G. Senger
Andant
Old Winchester
Senger
Evangelist Deffelmeyer
Hagerstown, Md
Family gathering at Castleman's Ferry on Labor Day
Uncles cousins and aunts meet at Castleman's Ferry for Labor Day celebrations with dancing swimming fishing and boating activities.
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Castleman’s
Winchester Public Schools set to reopen September 8
The Winchester Public Schools prepare to start on Monday September 8 with expected enrollment growth. Superintendent Duffey released the 1924-25 faculty list including principals A M Jarman and Edna Eighmey, and numerous teachers across subjects. Rumer of a school band is denied though work on instrumental music continues.
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Winchester Public Schools
Duffey
A. M. Jarman
Edna Eighmey
Bessie L
Colsupe Music
Gladys W. Solenberger
Katherine Pannill
Mary K. WuMek
Mra
Oe L. Bond
Fr. Gannaway
Gertrude Latin
R. C. Leggeett
Inane Cooper
Harry
Edith Wooten
Clarice Ryland
Lillian Smith
Arie Kilby
Elsie Proffitt
Barwuer Daugherty
Marguerite Good
Annie Irby
Boyer
Evangeley
Lena Barnett
Ing
Aft
McFaden Family Reunion At Warrenton Va
The family of the Rev Dr and Mrs F T McFaden held a August reunion at the Fauquier Institute in Warrenton Virginia while Dr McFaden spends his vacation. Attending were L C Caldwell Frances T McFaden Frank T McFaden Jr Natalie F Smith Frank Smith and family Mayo Jr Janette Bocock James H Smith family Phil S Smith Willis H Bocock and Rev Charles Friend. They plan to return to Winchester Thursday and Dr McFaden will preach at the Presbyterian Church next Sunday morning and evening.
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F. T. McFaden
Fauquier Institute
Warrenton
McFaden
Winchester
The
Presbyterian Church
Questover Follies Third Annual Benefit
Third annual Questover Follies presented by the Junior Auxiliary on August 30 at Questover Terrace in Clarke county. Admission priced at 26 cents with 10 cents for additional charges. Produced under the direction of Catherine Harwell.
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Questover Terrace
Clarke County
Catherine Harwell
Dupont Explosives Delivered by Truck Ad
Lost pair of glasses at the Fair Grounds or in the city may earn a $5 reward. Star Office notes a small ad for Army and Navy sale and quick service prices from dealer Wm J Gochenour in Maurer town.
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W. Piccadilly Street
Wm. J. Gochenour
Maurertown
Vame
Fair Grounds
City
Star Office
Desirable Main St Store Room in Central Location
Middlings from Gold Medal Flour offered by Lye L. Hockman & Son. Describes a desirable main street store room, centrally located. References attorney Atty.-at-Law Bert Larrick. Includes filing or reference codes 28-1p-21 and 28-Lp-4t.
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Kent
Main St
Herbert
Larrick
Wyndham's City Business Property Sale Scheduled
The Wyndham city business property is slated for sale on August 30. A raid report noted in the Star newspaper references the sale and related details.
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C. T. Wyndham’s City Business
Empire Theatre Delights Local Movie Fans All Summer
Moviegoers praise The Empire as the coolest place in town all summer with ample parking and a first class city orchestra. Patrons say the program is top notch and always worth the trip to the downtown venue.
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the Empire
Empire
Winchester fair draws crowds as events wrap up
The Winchester fair closed after a weekend of racing and exhibits. Winners included Miller, who claimed first on corn and first premium overall. Gedar, Creek von Dunn, and others taking notable awards. Attendance ranged high with dancing, an orchestra, and Footnote: entry fees discussed. rules and grounds arrangements debated by Feltner and local officials.
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Winchester
Groce Gedar
Creek von Dunn
Charles M. Baar
Feltner
Norfolk
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Motor . Transportation
Virginia Valley
Handley School
H. S. Duffey
W. A. Baker
AMOCO
F. Feimburg
Nuiel
Shee Blt
C. W. Spellman
Friendship Fire Laddies
Care Star
Castleman’s Ferry
Public Schools
Warrenton, Va
Questover Follies
Dupont Explosives
Army & ‘Navy
Lye L. Hockman & Son
Raid
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