British Guests Tendered Fine Reception in Winchester
City officials led by Mayor J F Ward and W A Baker hosted Mr Councillor Henry D Johnson former Winchester mayor of England at the George Washington Hotel. The banquet featured the Winchester flag intertwined with American British Virginia and Confederate banners amid English and American music. Mayor Ward and President Baker spoke, Johnson responded, and local civic clubs expressed honor at the visit with gifts for Johnson and a library designation for Handley Library.
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Ward
Baker
Collins
Winchester
England
Virginia
W. A. Baker
Johnson
L. Marshall Baker
Rotary Club
J. M. Orndoff
Kiwanis Club
Allan Hawthorne
Lions Club
John H. Rosenberger
Rubt. Y. Conrad and
Post
American Legion
Philip Williams
Kiwanis
Councillor Johnson
Councillor
R. Gray Williams
Handley Trustees
Handley Library
Rethel
Clarke county eyes reward for capture of Whirley
The Clarke county board of supervisors denied offering a local reward for Bill Whirley who killed Archibald E Armel and wounded his child. Officials say while state action is possible such rewards usually start locally and only then may be supplemented. A reported breakfast sighting in Jefferson County West Virginia remains unverified.
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Board of Supervisors
Clarke County
Bill Whirley
Archibald E. Armel
Berryville
Richmond
Virginia
Clarke
Whitley
Whirley
Jefferson County
W. Va
Slurring Remark About Knickers Triggers Bronx Shooting
Floyd Jordan 21 fired five shots after Joseph Reusch 23 allegedly slurred women who wear knickerbockers. Four shots hit, Jordan fled but was caught by two chauffeurs and confessed, police said. The incident occurred in New York.
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Associated Press
New York
Bronx
Floyd Jordan
Tennessee
Joseph Reusch
Jordan
Fine Home Site at Private Sale North Braddock Street offer
The Stonewall Jackson Headquarters property on North Braddock Street lists several building lots west of the residence for private sale. Located within two blocks of town center, surrounded by homes with shade trees flowers and lawns. Inspection after 4 pm on weekdays. enquire at premises 415 North Braddock St.
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Stonewall Jackson
North Braddock Street
North Braddock St
Burr P. Harrison Passes Virginia Law Examination
The Roanoke bar exam results show 77 of 175 applicants passed with about 44 percent admitted. Burr Powell Harrison of Winchester, son of Congressman T W Harrison, was among those who passed after completing studies at Georgetown University. Judge Harrison and his son plan to open a Winchester law office next week.
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Virginia Bar
Roanoke
M. B. Watts
Burr
Powell Harrison
Winchester
T. W. Harrison
Virginia
Harrison
Georgetown University
Washington
Farmers and Merchants National Bank Dividend Notice
The Board of Directors declares a dividend of 6.00 per share on capital stock from earnings of the past six months. Checks will be mailed to all stockholders. H. D. Fuller vice president and cashier signs the notice from Winchester.
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Farmers and Merchants National Bank
Winchester
H. D. Fuller
V. P
Special July Discount on Advance The Star Subscriptions
Reader notice promotes a special July rate for advance subscription payments to The Star. Encourages customers to prepay to secure lower pricing.
Scott Sentenced to Hang October 15 in Maurer Murder
Russell Scott, who narrowly escaped the gallows three times, faces execution on October 15 after a Superior Court judge overruled a new trial motion. He and his brother were accused of a hold up that killed Joseph Maurer, a drug clerk at City Hall pharmacy. Robert Scott’s murder trial set for July 9.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Russell Scott
Windsor
Ont
Scott
State Supreme Court
Detroit
Chester
Bandits raid Merck plant in New Jersey during overnight job
Eleven bandits struck the Merck and Company complex in Rahway stealing about 1500 dollars in cash and a truckload of drugs. They shot one guard, injured at least two others, bound watchmen with copper wire, and cut telephone lines as they entered 46 buildings across 50 acres.
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Associated Press
Rahway
WN. J
Merck and Company
Real Antiques On Display At Home Of Miss McDonald
Berryville Virginia July 3 Within a mile of Audley the Lewis home on Soldiers Rest is the site today and Monday for a loan exhibit of antiques for Grace Episcopal Church Ladies Aid Society. Relics from Mount Vernon Monticello Washington's items Morgans chair and dresses Lady Spottswood Winthrop spoon and Lord Fairfax heads are shown from Mount Vernon Monticello and other colonial estates.
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Berryville
Audley
Lawrence
Nellie Custis Lewis
Clarke County
Daniel Morgan
Mount Vernon
Monticello
Washington's &Purs
Lawrence Lewis
Nellie Custis
Martha Washington
Woodlawn
Daniel
Square Dance and All-Day Picnic at Cook's Pleasure Park
A square dance and all day picnic are offered at Cook's Pleasure Park on Monday July 5. Dancing from 2 p.m. to 12 a.m. Good swimming and other amusements. Benefit L. O. M. (1p-11)
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Cook’s Pleasure Park
Charles Town Legion Hosts Winchester In July Doubleheader
Baseball doubleheader at Handley Stadium begins 14 30 local time with Charles Town Legion facing Winchester V a day game at 3 30 p m Batteries Duffey Hockman for Charles Town Brown Tucker for Winchester Admission 25 cents Local schedule notes indicate two games on July 5th at Charles Town
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Charles Town Legion
Winches
Handley
Speedal July rate in effect at The Evening Star
Subscriptions priced for advance payment begin with Speedal July rate. The Evening Star announces the new rate taking effect now, urging readers to pay upfront to lock in lower prices.
Beverley of Graustark at Empire in New Metro production
Marion Davies headlines Beverley of Graustark at the Empire a modern romance in Graystark with Davies Moreno Hale D Arcy. Three special summer productions follow with Say It Again and Tony Runs Wild featuring Richard Dix and Tom Mix Jacqueline Logan.
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Metro-Goldwyn
Beverley
Marion Davies
Norma Talmadge
San
George Barr McCutcheon
Roy D'Arcy
Crown Prince
Empire
Graustark
Graystark
Richard Dix
Tom Mix
Jacequeline Logan
Tony
Yard Party July 7 at Burnt Factory Sunday School
A Yard Party is planned for July 7 at Burnt Factory Sunday School. Organizers invite attendees for a community gathering with activities and refreshments.
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Burnt ‘Factory
Sunday Baseball Sparks Hancock School Board Resignations
In Hancock Maryland two of three trustees, Dr J K Tobias and Dr C T Pyles, resigned over Sunday baseball on school grounds. Sentiment on the issue is evenly divided. games had been played Sundays until the grounds were restricted last week by the team manager.
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Hagerstown
Hancock School
J. K .Tobias
C. T. Pyles
Hancock
Muggins the bulldog killed by car on South Washington
A bulldog named Muggins, owned by Lewis C. Bromley, was run over and killed by an automobile on South Washington Street yesterday. Bromley, greatly attached to the pet, was nearby when the dog darted into the street and the car struck. Death was instantaneous.
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Muggins
Lewis C. Bromley
Washington Street
Bromley
Firemen to March in Byrd Celebration Parade
The Friendship Fire Company accepted an invitation to join the July 14 Byrd celebration parade in citizens clothing. Members will meet at the hall at 7 p m and march in the event honoring Commander R F E Byrd.
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Friendship Fire Company
General Committee
R. F E. Byrd
For Sale Air Tanks from Star Office Advertisement
For sale several compressed air tanks suitable for garages. Apply Star Office.
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Star Office
Escapee Okey Winemiller Fled Prison Camp In 1900s
Lookout issued for Okey Winemiller who escaped Convict Camp No 4 in Winchester on June 20 after serving part of a 2½ year sentence for housebreaking and theft. He is about 25, five eight and a half, 157 pounds, dark hair, blue eyes, with a club foot. He previously broke jail by disabling a padlock and slipping through doors, and may be headed toward Florida.
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Police Department
Okey Winemiller
No. 4
Winchester
Winemiller
Corporation Court
Western Union Telegraph Office
Ramsbureg
Weston
West
Pannett
Penitentiary
Elliott
Florida
Subway Workers May Strike Over Wage Demands
New York workers on the city subway and some Elevated lines may strike after a rising vote rejected arbitration by the State Transit Commission. Night shift motormen and switchmen led the move with a ballot to confirm the stand. results to be announced tomorrow morning.
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Associated Press
New York
State Transit Commission
Intrborough Rapid Transit Company
Subway
Please Cut Weeds Around Premises
Sanitary Inspector P. D. Plank notes a statute requiring weed cutting on all premises during the growing season. Weeds on many lots in front of residences and vacant properties are running riot. Owners or occupants are responsible and community cooperation is urged to abate this nuisance. fines and penalties apply for noncompliance.
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P. D. Plank
SPECIAL MEETING FOR BYRD CELEBRATION PLANNING
The Byrd Celebration Committee will hold a special meeting on Monday July 5 at 8 p.m. at the George Washington Hotel. Chairman is R Reginald Haines.
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Byrd
George Washington
R. Reginald Haines
Special July Rate Now In Effect For Subscriptions
Renew your subscription and save with the July rate. Carrier price is 4.410 per year and mail price is 3.00 per year if paid in advance before July 31. This notice appears in The Evening Star.
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Star
the Evening Star
THE
Evening Star
July 5th Declaration Day no Star edition noted
The Evening Star states its regular Monday issue will be skipped on July 5 due to Declaration Day, following its customary publication schedule.
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Star
THE
Evening Star
Long Session of Congress Closes for the Summer
Congress ends its long session with a rush of minor laws and the deficiency appropriation bill approved. President Coolidge signs numerous measures and plans more in the final hours before adjournment. Senator Norris resigns as Agricultural Committee chair amid claims on Muscle Shoals bidders. Omnibus pension bill signed aiding Civil War veterans.
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Associated Press
Washington
Congress
House
Senate
White House
Coolidge
Tesser
Capitol
Senate Campaign Funds Committee
Norris
Nebraska
Muscle Shoals
General Electric Company
Weather Outlook Dominates Week With Warm Temperatures
Weather bureau predicts a mostly warm week beginning Monday with fair skies in the North and Middle Atlantic states. Expect moderate temperatures Monday and Tuesday, then a rise with possible local thunder showers, generally fair by week’s end. Also note a Front Royal Rotary baseball game vs Winchester Rotary at 3 p.m. on Monday with admission charges.
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Associated Press
Washington
The
Weather Bureau
North
Middle Atlantic
Rotary
Winchester Rotary
Winchester
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Miss McDonald
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Agricultural Committee
Electric Trust
People’s Drug Store
B. A. Grayson
South End Hose Co
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