Death summons comes suddenly to M. N'Cormige
Marshall McCormick Jr aged 39 died at his Mansfield Ohio home after a brief heart illness. He is survived by a widow formerly Hazel Becker a daughter Katharine Powell McCormick aged 12 and six sisters and a brother. His death is mourned by relatives in Berryville Virginia and Washington. He had lived in Bluefield West Virginia and worked for Ohio Brass Company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berryville
Marishall McCormick, Jr
Marshall Ck
Mansfield
Oho
McCormick
Bluefield
W. Va
Mansac Ohio
Ohio Brass Company
Virginia
Rose Taylor
Alexandria
Hazel Becker
William Becker
Norfolk and Western Railway
Katherine Powell McCormick
James Jett McCormick
Norfolk
John Williams
Baltimore
Charles McGuire
Washington
Thomas M. Reynolds
Clarke County
Horace Smithey
Washington and
Thomas Stillman
New York
Hugh H. McCormick
Town Attacked by Arab Tribes in Safed Set Ablaze
Reports from Jerusalem say Safed, attacked by Arabs yesterday, is in flames as tensions rise. A government communique notes Bedouins dispersed near Solith and 70 Arabs captured after attacks on Motza. Five Jews killed and 20 wounded in Safed. further assaults repelled by British troops.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Jerusalem
Jewish Telegraph Agency
Safed
Solith
Motza
Trans-Jordania
Pelpioth
Bethlehem
South Wales Borders Regiment
Degrees Awarded At Virginia University Summer Session
Dr W T Sanger president of the Medical College of Virginia addresses fifty graduates at the University of Virginia closing exercises. Degrees conferred include Bachelor of Science in Commerce for Douglas A Sale Raymond S Edmondson and Howard H Shockey of Winchester and nearby areas and Master of Arts for Mildred L Grove of Stephens City Frederick County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. T. Sanger
Liver
Medical College of Virginia
University of Virginia
Winchester
Douglas Andrew Sale
Raymond Smith Edmondson
Howard Halley Shockey
Mildred Lee Grove
Stephens City
Frederick County
Rouss Fire Co Special Meeting Notice
Rouss Fire Co calls a special meeting Friday evening at 8 o'clock. All members requested to attend whether heading to Washington or not. Signed by Lee M. Lamp, President. August 29.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rouss Fire CO
Washington
Lee M. Lamp
Virginia A Pledge To Combat River Pollution At State Meet
Virginia cooperative committee on stream pollution, chaired by A Willis Robertson, outlines a proactive research program and maps of pollution surveys across the state. The gathering discusses effects from a Goshen woolen mill and Virginia Pulp and Paper waste on the Maury and James rivers, plus budget considerations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Richmond
Virginia Co-operative Committee On
A. Willis Robertson
Virginia
Robertson
State Commission On Game and Inland Fisheries
State Department of Health
Major Robertson
Maury River
Goshen
Virginia Pulp and Paper
James River
Richard Messer
State Health Department
A. T. Levy
Rhode Island
Stillwater
South Fork
Shenandoah River
North River
Roanoke River
New River
Holston River
A. Wagner
North Central
Harry A. Bailey
Cooperative Committee
Bailey
University of Minnesota
Mississippi River
United States Health Service
Dr A C Swimley Stricken With Pneumonia
The many friends of Dr. A. C. Swimley regret to learn he is critically ill at his home on South Stewart street with a severe pneumonia attack. His condition today is grave. Dr. Swimley, a well known city physician, recently had tonsillitis and what began as a cold worsened into pneumonia affecting the heart seriously.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. C. Swimley
South Stewart Street
Swimley
Notable Classic Cars and Auto Parts Ad
A 1927 Chrysler Coupe in perfect condition and a 1928 Pontiac Sedan are listed along with a 1927 Chevrolet Cocah. Auto Parts Corp advertises on page 2.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pontiac
Auto Parts Corp
Public Auction at H. I. Frye Estate in Opequon Va
Public auction Sept 4 at 10 am at H I Frye's home on J B Sing hass place Opequon Va. Household goods kitchen furniture and many other items listed by Mrs H I Frye Admx of H I Frye Estate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Opequon
H. I. Frye
J. B. Singhass
H. I.frye
Admx
National Fruit Product Co seeks contracts with growers
The company states it will again contract with growers for canning and cider apples and pay a bonus to all holders of preferred stock. Interested parties are invited to call or telephone 346 for details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Fruit Product Co., Inc
Funeral for Senator Tyson Held in Knoxville
A solemn service at St John s Episcopal Church honored Senator Tyson with city work suspended. Attendees included his son in law Kenneth N Gilpin and daughter, eight senators, Bishop Gailor, and Sgt Alvin C York. Burial followed at Old Gray Cemetery beside his son McGhee Tyson. taps sounded as a guards squad paid tribute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knoxville
Tenn
St. John’s Episcopal Church
Tyson
Kenneth N. Gilpin
Kentmere
Clarke County
Philadelphia
Thomas E. Gailor
Episcopal Diocese of
Tennessee
Walter C. Whitaker
Temple Avenue
American Legion
Senate
Old Gray
McGhee Tyson
Alvin C. York
Onion Contest Closes Tonight At Winchester Fair
The Know Your Onions contest run by J W Arthur's insurance agency ends tonight at the Winchester Fair. Judges count onions Saturday at 10 in County Treasurer Robert S Smith's office and The Star will publish the winner. About 2400 guesses have been recorded so far.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Arthur
Winchester Fair
Robert S. Smith
Arthur
Candidates Must File Notices Not Later Than Sept 6
The Virginia general election on November 5 requires candidates to file notices of candidacy by September 6. Attorney General John R. Baunders announced that notices for state offices go to the secretary of the commonwealth, while local candidates file with the clerks of their courts. The sixty day rule ensures names appear on official ballots.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John R.baunders
Code of Virginia
Secretary of the Commonwealth
Bible Class of Lutheran Church To Hear Dr Freed
The Rev Dr C A Freed former Grace Lutheran pastor will teach the Men's Bible Class Sunday School Sunday morning September 1 at 9 45 oclock. He may discuss his Holy Land trip and the Bible class executive committee urges every member to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. A. Freed
Grace Lutheran Church
Holy Land
Grace Lutheran Sunday
Freed
Retail Grocers Extend Hours To Labor Day Morning
Retail Groceries announce members will keep stores open until 10 o clock Monday morning Labor Day to accommodate customers in the holiday period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Retail Groceries
Winchester fair crowns Miss Snyder prettiest girl of grounds
Largest Virginia Shenandoah Valley fair ends after a day of auto races hog calling weight guessing and other contests. Miss Margaret Snyder, daughter of Mr and Mrs John H Snyder, wins the prettiest girl title and a beauty box prize.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester Fair
Shenandoah Valley Agricultural Society
Virginia
Troop E
Third United States Cavalry
Clark Brothers
Winchester Concert Band
W. H. Mcllwee
Snyder
Margaret Snyder
John H. Snyder
North Avenue
Miss Snyder
Winchester
Consumers’ Utilities Company
John A. Kern
North Washington Street
John S., Solenberger and Company
Frederick County
Julius W. Richard
Opequon
Gilbert DeHaven
Summit Point
W. Va
Harvey Fishpaw
Berryville
George Wright
Stephens City
James Rutherford
Front Royal
Irvin Bierer
Cedarville
Star News Schedule Note On Labor Day Closure
The Star will not publish on Monday September 2 due to Labor Day observance. Advertisers and subscribers are advised of the temporary publication pause and next issue timing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Star
Virginia urged to seek Veterans Bureau hospital and reorganize region
Richmond to host a proposed United States Veterans' Bureau Hospital in Virginia with southwest counties shifting from Charleston to the Richmond office. The American Legion report cites overcrowded facilities and a 60 percent rise in hospitalizations for former service members in the past year. A state wide veterans survey is proposed under department direction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Richmond
United States Veterans’ Bureau
Virginia
Richmond, Va
Charleston
W. Va
J.A. Nicholas, Jr
American Legion
W. Glenn Elliott
Petersburg
Nicholas
Veterans’ Bureau
Southwest
Department Service
Elliott
Nelson C. Overton
J. J. Killigan
Staunton
Lee
Red Cross
Not Wilbur Dyke Involved In Sulphur Springs Woman's Death
Wilbur Dyke says he is not the man who found Miss Matilda Jane Ritter dying on the Sulphur Springs road Wednesday and that another member of the Dyke family was responsible. He denies owning a car and notes the official report claimed he was driving when the unconscious woman was found.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilbur Dyke
Matilda Jane Ritter
Sulphur Springs
Mr. Dyke
One Full Mail Delivery on Labor Day Holiday
Winchester post office announces one full delivery by city carriers next Monday morning in observance of Labor Day. There will be a mail collection from street boxes during this delivery only, with no other deliveries or collections that day. General delivery and stamp windows open 11 a.m. to noon and 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. Money order and rural free delivery services are suspended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester
Graduates at Normal School List Reveals Summer Class Names
Among the summer graduates of Harrisonburg State Teachers' College who will receive diplomas tonight are Miss Evelyn Rebecca Kendrick Front Royal Miss Sydney Martha Artz Woodstock Miss Edna Louise Ramsburg Berryville and Miss Helen Elizabeth Albaugh New Market.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrisonburg State Teachers’ College
Evelyn Rebecca Kendrick
Front Royal
Sydney Martha Artz
Woodstock
Edna Louise Ramsburg
Berryville
Helen Elizabeth Albaugh
New Market
SQUIRREL SEASON Opens Monday at J. B. Miller's Hardware
Squirrel season opens Monday September 2 with a sales pitch for hunting guns and ammunition at J. B. Miller's Hardware inviting hunters to stock up for the season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miller’s Hardware
Apple Packers Wanted For Monday Start
Help wanted for apple packers with few openings starting Monday September 2. Apply J. E. Robertson at Phoné 1023 Winchester Virginia. Employment notice from local paper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Apple Packers
J. E. Robertson
Winchester
Clarke County High Schools to Open Sept 20
Clarke County announces Berryville and Boyce high schools will open Thursday September 19 with a faculty meeting in Berryville Court House and pupils report Friday the 20th. Rural schools start October 11. A. F. Robertson named new superintendent and lists for Berryville and Boyce faculty and rural schools.
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Berryville
Vai
A. F. Robertson
Clarke County
Boyce
Tiber
D. G. Cooley
Frances Wolfe
Louise Kerfoot
Ruth Royston
Louise Ramsburg
H. M. Wallace
Ella Holland
Louise Carter
Jessie L. Fadeley
Beatrice Keckley
Leora Keckley
Ruth Berlin
Jessie C.carpenter
Edna M. Baker
Eleanor Fishpan
Gladys Rowland
Hilda Levi
Benjamin Crampton
Boyce High School
Eva Massie
Katharine Funkhouser
B. Hume
Mildred Wilson
Grace M. Johnson
Virginia Baker
Audrey Fritts
Mar Thomson
Millwood
M. BE. Royston
Gladys Lloyd
Rovidence Chapel
Mary A. Wharton
White Post
Vada Gardiner
Marguerite Elliot
Bethel
Mary Revell
Old Chapel
Lola J. Fenton
Kinderhook
Hildreth Hall
Carmel
R. G. Wiley
Weather
Dorothy Murphy
Shenandoah
Rufus Marcus
Riverside
Janie Gardiner
Eunice Carper
Eliza Washington Funeral Planned for Saturday
Funeral for Eliza P Washington wife of William Washington colored will be held at 3 PM Saturday from Mount Bree Baptist Church with Spriggs and Rev J C Newman presiding Interment follows at Orrick Cemetery Friends may view at the house prior to the service She is sister of Celia Taylor and aunt of Fred Taylor and Mrs John W Morris both of this city and related to others in Chambersburg Pa
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eliza P. Washington
William Washington
Mount Or Bree Baptist Church
Fred, Taylor
Chambersburg
John W. Morris
Winchester to Washington road reopens after repair work
The Leb Jackson highway from Aldie to Middleburg is open for through traffic now that road rebuilding is complete. Crews are removing loose stones and dirt and detour signs have been taken down. AAA has updated maps to show the road paved from end to end, likely boosting southbound Valley Pike traffic. Local merchants note prior detours caused reduced business while work ran.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leb Jackson
Winchester
Washington
Aldie
Middleburg
Highway Department
American Automobile Association
Warrenton
Sperryville
Must Take Out Guest License
Commissioner of the Revenue Charles W. Trenary calls attention to overflow guests in Winchester hotels and boarding houses who do not obtain a license. Boardinghouse keepers often send transient guests to private homes for sleeping quarters, and a license is required for this purpose with penalties for operating such a house.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Revenue
Charles W. Trenary
Winchester
Uniforms for Washington trip issued this week
Uniforms for the Washington trip will be issued on Wednesday Thursday and Friday starting at 7 o'clock. All members with uniforms and not going to Washington should return them at once. See M. Lamp, Pres.
Coastwise steamer San Juan sinks. many lives lost
Revised radio reports say about 70 may have perished when the coastwise steamer San Juan sank 30 miles south of San Francisco. Rescue ships picked up 36 of the 100 aboard as the vessel went down in five minutes. The Dodd and the Muna arrived on the scene to aid survivors. Captain Adolph F. Agø went down with his ship as the San Juan sank.
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San Francisco
Calif
L Cue
San Juan
Here
Rooney
Joe P. Kedde
Pigeon Point
Cal
Muna
Manami
San
Buying Centers Gain Ground In Broad Market Rally
New York trading showed broad strength as buying concentrated in select utilities, investment railroads, farm implements, food and insurance shares. Several issues rose four to fifteen points, with many hitting new yearly highs. call money stayed at nine percent, and total volume reached about 4.39 million shares.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Federal Reserve
Fruit Inspection Meeting Tonight For Orchard Checks
The Frederick County Fruit Growers Association will meet at Handley Library lecture hall tonight at 8. A division of markets representative will explain how orchard inspection is conducted and attendees must sign contracts to ensure inspectors are sent. Those seeking orchard inspection should sign contracts through F. W. Bailey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick County
Handley Library
Division of Markets
F. W. Bailey
Winchester schools register September 4 and 5
Registration for Winchester schools is set for Wednesday and Thursday September 4 and 5 from 9 to 12 and 1 to 5. Grades 1 to 3 register at the John Kerr Building while grades 4 to 12 register at the Handley Building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester
John Kerr
Handley
Apples Wanted for Grimes Golden Delivery
Cash buyers Glaze and Hurst seek Grimes Golden apples for immediate delivery. Contact phone 840.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glaize & Hurst
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M. N’cormige
Clarke
Virginia University
Chrysler
Bible Class
Lutheran Church
Peter Til
Sh Robert Bret
Peter Prodigal
Robert Bott
Ascot
Gandy Ballard
William Grove
Schley
the Evening Star
Veterans’ Bureau Hospital
State
Survey of
F. A. Shayock
Eliza Washington
Winchester- Washington Road
California
Preas
H. S. Duffey
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