Forney Heads Friendship Company Ninth Term
The Friendship Company reelects Fred W. Forney as captain for a ninth term. Officers named include Marcellus Anderson as first lieutenant, Richard Bozwell as second lieutenant, Marion Anderson as third lieutenant, James P. Reardon, Forrest Fansler as secretary, and Rev. Robt. B. Sompupet as chaplain. Changes include Douglas Bar moving to Harrison and the secretary role filled by Fansler. A public meeting followed with reminiscences from long-time member E Mardy and Rev. Robt. B. Nelson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forney Pownters
Ladies’ Auxiliary
Omens
Ce Cranry
Sit
Pany
Z Norney
Penie
Douglas Bar
Winchester
Harrisonmi
Forrest Fansler
Fred W. Forney
Marcellus Ander
Marcelltus
E Mardy
Robt
B. Nelson
A. R. Breckenridge
Two Executed at State Prison for Murder
Two enslaved men, Palmer and Brown, were electrocuted today for the murder of Charlie Ped. Colbert and John Pinkney were condemned to die but spared by a last minute gubernatorial reprieve from Governor Richard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ree Palmer
Sohn “Brown
Charlie
Laundry Colbert
John Pinkney
Richard
King's Son Thrown Daring Hunt Race
An Associated Press dispatch from Melton reports a daring hunt turn near Barsby where the king's son was thrown from his horse into a stream during a chase with hounds. Dukes and riders from Gloucester were present amid chaotic riding and splashing water risks.
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Associated Press
Don
Melton
Mowbreys
Gloucester
Barsby
George
No Sunday School At Christ Church Event Not Held
In the Christ Episcopal community the Sunday School session is not held due to grippe prevalence affecting the area. Church officials announce the suspension of activities until health conditions improve.
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Christ Church
Christ Episcopal
1929 Brakes Installed Shown in Washington Garage Test
A notice notes the installation of brakes labeled Bean brake and tests to verify braking under various conditions at a Washington area garage on Loudoun Street.
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Washington Garage
Nwn
Loudoun St
King George Improves Quietly As Bulletin Reports
The King showed a quieter night and slight local improvement while his overall condition remained stationary. Doctors noted no setback and cautious hope persists for a gradual recovery from his grave illness.
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London
George
Scout Leaders Hike Planned At Handley Library
The Boy Scout Leaders Training School will hold a hike Saturday at 2 30 PM starting in front of Handley Library. Second class scout pace tracking fire making and cooking will be covered along with games and contests. Cooking without utensils and a meat potato meal is suggested with optional Kabillon apple and a slice of bacon. Scouts in Winchester not yet passing pace tracking fire or cooking are welcome and will receive credit for effort.
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Boy Scout Leaders’ Training School
Handley Library
Winchester
Most of France Covered By Heavy Snow
Snowblanket stretches over much of France with Paris largely spared and southern towns like Biarritz recording rare snowfall. Reports say snow has fallen steadily for 48 hours from Males to Toulon as gales cause damage along the coast.
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France
Preas
Paris
Biarritz
Toulon
Gales and Tidal Waves Kill 150 in Niigata Area
An Exchange Telegraph dispatch from Tokyo reports the Niigata region death toll from gales and tidal waves has reached 150. The incident, covered by the Associated Press, notes widespread destruction across the coastal area.
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Associated Press
London
Exchange
Tokyo
Niigata
Fire destroys Kresge and Atlas buildings in town
Fire destroyed the buildings housing Kresge five and ten cent store and Atlas Company dealers in the town. Damage to contents was estimated.
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Associated Press
TSMO
Resge
Atlas Company
Bank Comptroller Issues Call for National Condition
The Comptroller of the Currency issued a call for the condition of the nation at the close of business. Details were not fully clear in the fragment but indicate a routine financial stability reporting proceeding.
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The
Associated Press
Washington, San
For Sale Bonding Investment Offer by Wansbrough Carter
An investment pitch from Wansbrough & Carter Insurance-Loans Investments offers bonds with principal and refund terms. Limited quantities available and a 6 percent return on investment, with tax refund not guaranteed in the future.
Winchester to Host Mid-Winter Sale Week and Talking Pictures
The Winchester Chamber of Commerce endorses a mid-winter sale week run by The Star and Capitol Theatre to coincide with the Movietone and Vita-phone campment opening. January 21 will feature talking movies at the Capitol, drawing crowds from surrounding areas as billboards and ads announce the event. The week aims to promote local merchants amid a regional trade boost, with plans for Jolson films and wide publicity as engineers from Western Electric install equipment.
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Chamber of Commerce
Star
Capitol Theatre
Capitol
Winchester
Universal Company
Itis
al Jolson
Western Ectric Company
Dr Murat Willis Dies in Virginia Shooting
RICHMOND VA Jan 3 Dr Al Murat Willis nationally known surgeon died after a self-inflicted gunshot wound at Johnson Willis Hospital He was found in his office shortly after finishing an operation and had recently endured a deep mood with personal safety related motives His career included chairs at the Medical College of Virginia and leadership in several hospitals and naval base hospital work during World War I He is survived by his widow Miss Emma Cold Hutcheson of Rockbridge Virginia.
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Associated Press
Richmond
al Murat Willis
Johnson-Willis Hospital
Willis
Sanger
W. T. Sanger
College Board
Dr. Sanger
Parkview Hospital
Rocky Mount
N. C
Abington
Nassawadox
Naval Base Hospital No
Emma Cold Hutcheson
Rockbridge
Vare Eyes Defense Before Committee
Counselor for Senator-elect William Vare of Pennsylvania told the Senate committee investigating his 1926 primary campaign expenditures that Mr Vare is dead and ill in Florida. The attorney said there is no court to bring a case against a man in Vare's condition and that today’s meeting would be his final chance to present his side.
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Associated Press
Hixetos
William Vare
Pennsylvania
Senate
Vare
Florida
Francis Brown
Death of Rev Simon P Long in Chicago Study
Rev Simon P Long renowned Lutheran minister and Chicago Bible School founder died suddenly in Chicago aged and found seated in his study. He was a close friend of Rev Dr C A Freed and father to Mrs R F Cline of Winchester Ohio with four daughters and a naval academy grandson. He led Mansfield and Wicker Park churches and authored eleven books.
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Chicago
Wicker Park Lutheran’ Church
Long
United States
Winchester
Hagerstown
Freed
Grace Lutheran Church
Hleston
R. F. Cline
Ohio
Dr Long
Loudonville
Clumbus
Cap
Mount Airy Seminary
Philadelphia
Harvard University
Lutheran Church
Mansfield
America
Bible School
Chicago Bible School
Dong
Wicker Park Lutheran Church
Ift
Mansfield Church
E. O. Trescott
of.Girerd
Ohios
W. C. Hanning
Dastack
Leah
W. C. eTson
Phia. Adgrandson
Lions Meet Strasburg Shamrocks In Weekend Tilt
Handley School hosts a basketball game Saturday featuring the Lions versus the Strasburg Shamrocks. Team records show 1 win 4 losses 1 tie 2 to.
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Lions
Strasburg Shamrocks
Handley School
Mrs. Ely and family return from Ohio Christmas visit
Mrs. Ernest S. Ely and her son in law and daughter Mr. and Mrs. B F Arthur Jr. have come back from Inesville Ohio where they spent the Christmas holidays as guests of Gipson Bradieid and wife.
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Ernest
S. Ely
Inlaw
B. F. Arthur, Jr
Inesville
Ohio
Gipson Bradieid
Tribute to Capt William A Merritt Navy Supply Officer
By CAPT B H Durell friends recall Capt Merritt Supply Corps U S Navy as a gentleman and capable officer He served as Fleet Supply Officer for Admiral Contz on Australia voyage ensuring fleet self sufficiency from departure to return His untimely death was a loss to the Navy and officers and men who knew him
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B. H. Durell
William Alfred Merritt
Supply Corps
United States Navy
Admiral @oontz
United States
Australia
Merritt
Pacific Coast
Funeral Services For Calvin Darr
Funeral services for Calvin Eddy Darr age years son of Mr and Mrs were held from the home at 3 30 Sunday afternoon with Rev George W Stover of the United Brethren Church officiating Burial was in the family section of Mount Hebron Cemetery Pallbearers included John Sibert Claude Derflinger Woodrow Kelley and Frank Harris Relatives and friends filled the services and numerous floral tributes adorned the little casket
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Calvin Eddy Darr
K. Place
George W. Stover
United Brethren Church
Mount Hebron
John Sibert
Claude Derflinger
Woodrow Kelley
Frank Harris
Centenary Church Plans Special Services This Evening
Centenary Church prepares special preparatory services at 7.45 tonight in Centenary Reformed Church led by Rev. Dr. L. Fuckinger. Communion services will be held on Sunday.
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Centenary ‘Reformed Church
8.L. Fuckinger
Unday
Sarah Zane Fire Co Regular Meeting and Elections
The Sarah Zane Fire Co. calls its regular monthly meeting for Friday evening January 4 at eight o'clock with an annual election of officers and other business of importance. Full attendance requested by Secretary W. Lee Fisher.
Col Kennedy Addresses Rotary Luncheon in Winchester
Col Thomas B. Kennedy, superintendent of the Pennsylvania Railroad Cumberland Valley division, spoke at a local Rotary Club meeting about unseh ilah service and the biblical vision of a new earth. He recalled arriving in Winchester in 1888 and praised friendships formed here. The Oberlin College Glee Club entertained, ending with their alma mater and a Benton Date baritone solo. The club noted regrets as Robert B. Ingle, vice president, would attend his last meeting.
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Thomas B. Kennedy
Pennsylvania Railroad
Cumberland Valley Division
Rotary Club
Kennedy
Byrd
Antarctic
Colonel Kennedy
Winchester
Cumberland Valley
Glee Club
Oberlin College
Oberlin
Ohio
Benton Date
John E. Wickler
Robert B. Ingle
Chester
High School Boy Slays a Man Then Takes Own Life
A 17 year old high school student, Orrin Hoover, shot Joe Skablankas at his home just outside Grand Rapids, Michigan, then killed himself. Hoover allegedly acted after confronting Skablankas at the door with a revolver and firing, ending the incident with suicide.
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Rapids
Mich
Orrin H. Hoover
Clayton Hoover
Joe Skablankas
Correction clarifies Red Cross aid in East Winchester case
The Star publishes a statement by Rev. Robert B. Nelson chairing the local Red Cross chapter. He corrects impressions that Red Cross was asked for and denied funds, noting the mother sought a nurse for a sick baby and was referred to the District Nurses Association which provided help.
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The
Star
Robert B. Nelson
Red Cross
East
Winchester
Nelson
Distingt Oes Association
Nelson Ace Tae
District ‘Nurses Association
Rouss Fire Co to Hold January Meeting for Next Year Officers
Regular monthly meet set for Friday evening January 4 at desk sharp. Officers for the coming year to be announced with changes possible. Full attendance requested. C. Douglas Brown, President. L. Curtis Bowers, Secretary.
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C. Douglas Brown
L. Curtis Bowers
Bocretarys
Mrs Kerns Died From Shock In Fire At Coleman Falls
Mia Ida Kerna of this city died from shock after learning her son Clarke Kerns was safe from a fire at Coleman Falls Virginia. The incident began when a curtain caught fire from a stove in a children's room on the second floor. Firemen and a doctor arrived too late, leaving Mrs Kerna dead at the scene. She leaves a son W Kerns and daughter Mrs C A Kerna plus two married daughters and a granddaughter.
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Mia
Ida Kerna
Clarke B. Kerns
Coleman
Falla
Nelson County
Petnsylvania
Kurtz
Week of Prayer Begins at Local Churches
This notice announces the Week of Prayer services hosted by area churches. The Presbyterian Seon will begin Monday night at 7:30 o clock and run throughout the week ending January 18, with Rev. Dr. George W. Richards of the Eastern Theological Seminary Lancaster, Pa, among speakers.
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Torr Services
George W. Richards
Eastern Theological»Seminary
Lancaster
Richarfieteene
Presbyterians Plan Special Services Before Communion
Special services by Presbyterians are held preparatory to the communion service, which will be conducted next Sunday at the morning worship hour.
Congress Approves Drafts of Pan American Arbitration Treaties
In Washington on January 4 the Pan American Congress on Arbitration approved in principle drafts of the multination treaties. The action came without debate and indicates momentum toward formal adoption by participating nations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Associated Press
Washington
Pan-Américan Congress
Ane
Dynamite Used to Wreck Big Stills in Dover Detention
Prohibition agents and deputy sheriffs raided a liquor distilling plant in Dover Delaware. The facility reportedly had 25 gallon capacity. Several arrests followed the wrecking action. A Lions Club meeting is announced for 1:30 at the home of Herbert S. Larrick.
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Astoctas Press
Dover
Del
Lions’ Club
P Ent- Herbert
S. Larrick
Baltimore WBAL Tells New Essex Challenge
WBAL reports on a new Essex challenge tonight at 10.00 as details unfold. The piece outlines opposition and anticipated outcomes with local reaction and figures involved.
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Baltimore
WBAL
New Essex
Fragmented Local Item Teases Unclear Event
OCR text incomplete with garbled phrase fragments. Reads like a short local notice or brief item but lacks readable names, dates, or places to identify the event or actors. Further readable content needed for precise card.
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Laoutenant
Marion Ander
James P. Reardon
Dry C
A. Freed
Rev
Robt. B
King
Kresge Company
C. OF
Capitol’Theatre
Murat Willis
Mr.Vare
Uit
Ilinois
Dr. Long
Cine
Dr. Freed
Durell
Naval
Calvin Darr
Centenary Church
Sarah Zane
W. Lee Fisher, Seoty
Cullins
Cee
Col
Tom Kennedy
Rotary
Oberlin Glee Singers
Rouss Fire CO
Kerns
Congress
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