Rotary luncheon highlights Roy Danzer speech in Winchester
Roy Danzer of Maryland spoke at the George Washington Hotel luncheon, outlining International Rotary six objectives and urging large turnout for a joint meeting with Lions and Kiwanis. The event drew notable attendees, including Randolph’s banker and a local manufacturer, with plans for a big midweek gathering and tickets available at the hotel.
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Sera Ernor
Roy Danzer
International Rotary
Maryland
Pennsylvania
Virginia
Bisld
George Washington
Rotarians
Royce
Rotary
Randolph
Richmnd
Hi. Jones
Poe
Lions
Kiwanis Clubs
Junius Shburn
Virinia
Santerio Higways
Standpeta A Eres Adoad “Valley, Inc
Winchester
Max
Apple of the Valley
oThis
Norway
Hugh Duffey
Christiania Rotary Club
Allytte
Clarence Suen
South
Middle West
Clay deGrange
Frederick
Meeps
Kiwanis
George Washington Hotel
Lupton Bequest for Schools Now Available
The $50 000 fund left by the late Mrs Eunice M Lupton widow of Senator Lucien Lupton becomes available immediately. The will also leaves 8000 to Mrs Emma C Deran and provides continued annual support to John L Mccartney through college. Mrs Donald L DeGolyer arrived as executrix and will handle estate matters in Evanston and Chevy Chase.
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Eunice M. Lupton
Lucien Oe
Handleyeen Mnare
Lupton
Julia H Bull
Fairbury
Ill
Hisband
Ward and
Presbyterians To Raise Big Fund in One Afternoon
The Presbyterian Church plans a single Sunday effort to raise 17,227,109 dollars for benevolences in the upcoming fiscal year. The target will be sought by the Church Council meeting December 9-12, through the benevolence boards and the every member canvass.
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Associated Press
CHICA
Presbyterian Church
Presbyterian Church Council
Empire Theatre Packed for For Sale Show Last Night
The Empire Theatre drew a crowded crowd last night for the stage production titled For Sale in the pit area. Attendance appeared strong with local patrons enjoying the performance.
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Empire Theatre
Washington Empire Orchestra Praised by Rotary Leader
Roy Danzer of the 34th International Rotary District lauds the Washington Empire Orchestra at the Empire Theatre noting its nightly and Saturday matinee performances. Led by J A McConville, the ensemble plays daily at the George Washington Hotel and for Rotary Kiwanis and Lions clubs, with a new $500 library added to its musical equipment.
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Roy Danzer
34Th International Rotary District
Washington Empire Orchestra
Empire Theatre
J.A. McConville
Washington,d. C
George Washington Hotel
Rotary Kiwanis
Lions’ Clubs
The
Empire
Mrs Wallace Reid At Colonial Theatre
Mrs Wallace Reid stars in Human Wreckage and Brightly praised Broken Laws at the Colonial Theatre Monday and Tuesday. Reid plays a spoilage mother facing severe penalties and a courtroom scene compared to Madame X for its impact.
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Wallace Reid
Colonial Theatre
Colonial
London to Inquire About French War Debt
The British government plans to address a note to the American and French governments in the next few days asking what steps have been taken or are planned to settle the French war debt to the United States.
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Associated Press
London
Great Britain
United States
Jackie Coogan Tonight Packed Theater Crowd
A full house expected as Jackie Coogan performs tonight. Fans fill the venue with anticipation for the film star’s appearance and stage presence.
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Jackie Coogan
Judge Halves Man's Jail Term After Appeal
Judge Whiting of Frederick County Circuit Court reduced John McLucas's sentence from one year on the state road force to three months on the roads. McLucas, of Hagertown, Maryland, faced a prior tale of an affair with another man's wife and cooperating with an orchard crew near Winchester. The magistrate had imposed 12 months. after appeals and arguments, the court fined $500 but substituted three months on the roads, beginning November 4, with credit for good behavior reducing time to be released January 4.
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Whiting
Frederick County
John McLucas
Hageratown
McLucas
John
Winchester
Double Tollgate
Sting
Marshall Baker Donates Empire For Benefit Show
The Friendship Fire Company received a surprise gift at its monthly meeting. Marshall Baker donated the Empire with orchestra for Monday night December 15 to support Handley School Boys' Band and the Friendship Company. The club expressed thanks with an enthusiastic rising vote.
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Friendship Fire Company
Marshall Baker
Handley School Boys’ Band
Friendship Company
Baker
Special Meeting Tonight On Pumping Station Equipment
The city council calls a special meeting at 7 30 tonight to discuss pumping station equipment. The agenda includes choosing the best pumping method whether steam electricity or a combination.
British Admiralty Finally Publishes Jutland Narrative
The British Admiralty releases an official 20 page account of the Battle of Jutland aligning its details with an American historian Captain Thomas G. Frothingham’s earlier findings. It highlights Admiral Reinhard Scheer’s three swing around maneuvers within 42 minutes and notes prior British and American analyses.
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Boston
North Sea
Germany
Jutland
British Admiralty
Admiralty
Lord Sydenham
House of Lords
Americas
Thomas G. Frothingham
Reinold Scheer
Admiral Scheer
Frothingham
Public sale planned for two brick houses on North Washington
Advertisements call for bids on two brick houses at 2 North Washington Street with details in the notice. The ad asks for well located and heated apartments and requests information on attached garages and prices. Public sale set for December 18. Rows indicate a classified notice from 1p-41 with four weeks of publication.
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Star
Washington Street
Wanted Immediately Large Clean Cotton Rags
Classified notice seeks large quantities of clean cotton rags for Star Office use. Call The Star Office to arrange pickup or delivery and discuss quantity requirements.
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Star Office
Whitman's Candy and Baker's Drug Store Sale Notice
Privately sold at 28 West Cork Street a combined sale listing Whitman's Candy Baker's Drug Store and furniture items. Sale details appear as a classified brief with time slots 12 to 4 and 3 to 1. The notice lists vendors and items but omits exact bidders and terms.
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Whitman’s Candy
Baker's Drug Store
Cork St
Unclear fragment hints at Mack Noonan notation
OCR fragment reads 25c up with date style (12-5-31-1p) and names J Mack Noonan. Unable to determine full event.
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J, Mack Noonan
Christmas Gift Photo Problem Solved by You
Local feature discusses how a simple photograph can become a meaningful Christmas gift. Advice highlights choosing a memorable image, personal framing, and timing to ensure a heartfelt present. Readers encouraged to plan ahead for holiday giving.
Red Cross Fund Urges County Subscriptions Rise
Winchester patrons are urged to boost the Red Cross Fund toward the $5,000 goal. A letter from Rev J C Hooks praises the drive and encourages each subscriber to recruit one more contributor, citing examples from local donors and noting daily participation remains essential. Three Handley School area building lots offer tempting terms.
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Winchester
Red Cross Fund
Mr. B
J. C. Hooks
Large Crowd At The Rouss Bazar And Carnival
The Charley Rouss Fire Company bazaar and carnival draws nightly crowds with increasing attendance and good cooking. Prizes included a Knox hat for Harry K Thaw and Roland Ryan, plus various items for Mrs M M Bailey and others. Citizens are asked to have donated articles ready when called and to phone 602 if missed.
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Charley Rouss Fire Company
Harry
K. Thaw
Roland Ryan
M. M. Bailey
Joe Verzi
C. K. Huntsberry
Xmas Candy Box at Peoples Drug Store Window
Assorted chocolates for sale at $1.50 per box. See our window display at Peoples Drug Store.
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THE
Peoples Drug Store
Public Sale of Shumate Effects Draws Large Crowd
Public sale of the household goods and furniture of the late Misses Shumate drew a large crowd at their Washington and Piccadilly Street home. Bidders from out of town chased unique pieces and brisk bidding followed for books and furniture. A man bought a book for 30 cents and shortly after found a ten dollar bill, with more currency later uncovered among the sale items. The total cash discovered exceeded thousands of dollars hidden in various spots after Miss Mattie Shumate’s death. Further details appeared on page four.
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Shumate
Washington and
Piccadilly Streets
Mattie
Power Company Pushing Steam vs Electric Pumping Plan
The Northern Virginia Power Company proposes a cost comparison by a neutral commission to decide whether pumping by steam or electricity is cheaper for the city. It offers options including a guaranteed cost or a one year trial with the city at risk only for infrastructure investments.
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Northern Virginia Power
Mpany
Com Council
Winco
Ludane
Geocheiter
Power Company
Sion
Commission
The
Northern Virginia Power Co
Iplt
Trespass Cards Offered at The Star Office
The Star Office advertises trespass cards for sale at 60 cents per dozen, indicating a simple, ready to use legal notice accessory for property enforcement.
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Star Office
Christmas gifts rush slows postal pace in frostbitten season
Washington noted a late rush as gift shipments advance, aided by private charity. Clerks and postal workers faced heavy workload as the Christmas season began, with mail processing stretched to meet early demands. General Bartlett urged early mailing to avoid delays and ensure delivery before year end.
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the Star
Washington
Ees
Postal
John .H. Bartlett
Lindse y Morning Shooting Victim Identified
A fragmentary report from Lindsey Ontario describes a fatal shooting during a motor ride. Authorities have not released full details or names due to the damaged text.
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Lindsey
Willi
Sunday services and delegate vote at Buffalo General Conference
Church schedule lists 11 am and 7 pm preaching with 9 45 am Sunday school and a 6 45 Endeavor. Leader is Miss with pianist and special music for both services. Members have votes for delegates to the General Conference in Buffalo New York next May and should be present.
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Sarick
Buffalo
N. Y
Goede
Virginia apple shipments rise in first state report
Richmond reports that Virginia apple shipments from the state have grown larger than ever before. The federal bureau of economics notes 10,007 carlots shipped to November 10, up from the previous year. Cabbage shipments rise while spinach and potato totals fall.
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Associated P
Richmond
Federal Bureau of Economics
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