Byrd Defends Record as He Denounces Attackers in Richmond
Senator Harry F. Byrd criticizes anonymous circulars and false charges over his 1916 Bible bill vote and alleged loans. He asserts his stance on keeping immoral houses, denies linking punishment to civic procedure, and defends his religious and business standing while appealing for voter support in his gubernatorial bid.
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Senate
Richmond
the Star
Harry F. Byrd
Davis
Handley School Board
Nator Byrd
Mapp
Westmoreland Davis
Southern Planters
Handley Board of
Winchester
Handley Board
News-Record
Harrisonburg
Protestant Episcopal Church
Bettie Correll Haines Dies in Vandergrift Pennsylvania
Mrs Bettie Correll Haines 63 longtime Winchester resident died last night at her daughter Mrs J P King s Vandergrift home after a four month illness Her death was learned by her son auditor H Vernon Haines in Winchester Born in the city to Charles and Julia Barr Correll she was active in civic work and charity Broad participation in bazaars and Confederate Memorial activities noted Her husband Daniel F Haines died about 12 years ago Interment will be at Mount Hebron Cemetery Winchester remains to be brought by Pennsylvania Railroad with services at the grave on Sunday
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H. Vernon Haines
George Washington Hotel
Bettie Correll Haines
J. P. King
Vendergrift
Haines
Winchester
Charles
Julia Barr. Correll
Dniel F. Haines
Vandergrift
Mount Hebron
Pennsylvania Railroad
Earthquake Shakes Southwest Montana Towns Again
An Associated Press report from Helena notes southwestern Montana was jolted again by an earthquake felt in Helena Great Falls Three Forks Manhattan and Billings. The quake peaked in Three Forks lasting about two minutes with no widespread damage reported.
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Associated Press
Helena
Mont
Montana
Great Falls
Three Forks
Manhattan
Billings
More Free Beds Campaign At Hospital Reported
Mrs D W Ritenour leads her team to finish ten works and report names to headquarters as part of a hospital bed campaign. Team 4 under Mrs F L Harris includes C W Trenary Frances Reynolds D W Lupton Clarence Hardy Mary McFadden W H Brown Harry Cookus Rieman Becher Madaline Whitlock. In Division C William Beverly reports three of four captains secured. continued on page two.
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D. W. Ritenour
Ritenour
F. L. Harris
C. W. Trenary
Frances Reynolds
D. W. Lupton
Clarence Hardy
Mary McFadden
W. H. Brown
Harry Cookus
Rieman Becher
Madaline Whitlock
William Beverly
Dollar Days Sale Announced for July 15 and 16
Reader notice for a Wednesday and Thursday sale offering prizes up to 20 dollars in gold. Ad directs attention to Monday’s Star for details and lists a three dollar prize entry. The fragment suggests a local shop promotion with limited readable specifics.
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Ge Ergy
Pair Held in Heavy Bond on Arson Charge
Ray Hutzler and Matilda Shiflett, both about 26, were jailed on arson warrants after fires burned the Hutzler house and barn near DeHaven. They were held in heavy bond for a preliminary hearing next Monday at Winchester, with doors from the burned house used as evidence. Both deny the charges.
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Ray Hutzler
Matilda Shiflett
Hutzler
DeHaven
Pannett
L. H. Kemp
Hutzler Place
Utzler
Berkeley County
W. Va
Deuty
Kemp
Martinsburg
J. C. McKown
Berkeley
Shiflett
Winchester
West Virginia
Shifflett Hollow
Greene County
July Rate Now In Effect For Subscriptions
Advertisement urges quick payment of subscriptions at a July rate. It promotes $4.00 per year in advance by carrier and $3.00 by mail, with new subscribers offered the same terms. Includes routing note and a sales listing hint for tomorrow night with four lots in front of a location.
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THE
Evening Star
Auctioon
Stephare
Ady
For Rent Furnished Apartment Near Desirable Location
Furnished apartment offered for two months in a desirable area. Contact phone 49-W for details. Includes short term housing notice with a circ le designation 4.
Fresh Air children to arrive. hosts sought countywide
Mrs. Claude Stickley of Vaucluse chairs the Fresh Air committee arranging homes for New York City children arriving August 5 for two weeks. She pleads with Sunday school superintendents to list willing families by age and gender, as only twenty-one local homes are confirmed and more are needed. Host names and addresses must be sent to New York before the train departs for proper intake and predeparture medical exams.
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Claude Stickley
Vaucluse
Fresh Air Committee
New York City
Stephens City
Joseph Carroll
Vélma Steeple
Headley
Stickley
Central Committee
New York
Traffic signals trialed at busy Winchester intersections
Winchester officials test an automatic traffic signal device at Main and Water Streets and at Boyd's Drug Store corner to regulate heavy traffic. An officer will patrol until drivers reliably obey red and green signals. If successful, similar units may be installed at other busy intersections.
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Winchester
J. H. Henry
City Council
Main and
Water Streets
Boyd's Drug Store
Water Street
Alastomopilist
Main Street
Empire Orchestra Heads on Vacation From Winchester
The Empire Orchestra will begin a vacation this Sunday after more than fourteen months of daily performances at Winchester's Empire Theatre. Directed by J Arthur McConville, the band will travel to New England for rest and return after several weeks. Tomorrow night the Empire offers a send-off with saxophone and xylophone solos, plus Bebe Daniels in Dangerous Money with Tom Moore.
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the Empire
Winchester
J. Arthur McConville
New England States
Empire
Bebe Daniels
The
Empire Tomorrow
Tom Moore
House at 117 East Leicester Street Notice
Property record notes a house at 117 East Leicester Street with a July 13 effective date. Name Robert T. Barton appears as attorney of record with docket 7-9-1p-21.
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East
Leicester Street
Robert T. Barton
Atty
Band Concert Tonight at Court House Lawn
Program for a band concert on the courthouse lawn tonight at 8 o clock. Selections include Fort Ethan Allen march, H M 8 Pinafore, a Waltz Symphia, La Cavina, A Hunting Scene descriptive piece, The American Educator march. Prof Mellwee directs.
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Citizen’s
Court House
Lawn
Fort
Ethan Allen
Skaggs
Sullivan
Symphia
Holzman
Young
Boncalossi
Galloway
Mellwee
Dollar Days Sale Sparks Energy Gear Discounts
A local promotional feature highlights a Dollar Days sale offering bargains on energy efficient gear and home appliances. Shoppers can expect discounted prices, limited-time offers, and storewide savings across electronics and household goods.
Brass bed and springs for sale in Leicester Street area
For sale item listed as a brass bed with springs. Contact at 316 W. Leicester St for details and price. Sold as is.
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Leicester St
Scopes Trial Begins in Dayton With Evolution Debate
In Dayton Tennessee on July 10 the Scopes trial opened as Clarence Darrow led defense and state lawyers clashed over admitting scientific testimony on evolution. Judge Raulston eyed jury selection first while a large crowd gathered, with 100 potential jurors summoned for 1:30 pm. The case centers on whether evolution may be taught in public schools.
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Attorne
Tennessee Law Agade
Clarence Darrow
John T. Raulston
Dayton
Tenn
Rhea County
Dollar Days Sale Planned by Winchester Merchants
Merchants across Winchester prepare for the Big Dollar Days sale on Wednesday and Thursday July 15 and 16. The event, the largest of its kind this year, is sponsored by the Chamber of Commerce and Merchant’s Credit Association with over thirty leading firms participating. The two-day event will open July 15 at 9:00 am with thousands expected to attend, featuring many stores and extra clerks. A $20 gold prize is offered to a lucky shopper at each sale. Participating merchants include Orndoff and Brown, Sternberg Inc, Valley Clothing House, Joe Nachman, M. B. Clowes, Gray and Sthlack, The Nathanson Co, Jolliffe and Jolliffe, Hamburger's Specialty Shop, Commercial and Savings Bank, Leader Auto Parts, Hammond Store, National Sales Store, Ramsey Furniture Co, Winchester Gas Co, People’s Drug, Sample Shoe, Farmers and Merchants Bank, C. P. McVicar, F. S. Emmart Son, C. E. Huntsberry, Army and Navy Store, Empire Theatre, S. Hable.
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Winchester
Chamber of Commerce
Merchant's Credit Association
Winchester Chamber of Commerce
Pn Orndoff and Brown Sternberg Inc
Valley Clothing House
Valley Tire Shop
Joe Nachman
M. B. Clowes Gray and Sthlack the
Sale of new Paige Broughan and Jewett cars
T RUSSELL CATHER Admr announces sale of one Paige Broughan sedan and two Jewett autos. Auction at Ashton Store on Saturday at 11 a m. See inside advertisement for details. Read Moling and Seal Sheer listed. Gauty Voiles ad on 7th page.
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Jewett
T. Russell Cather
Admr
D. W. Mcllwee
Ashton
M. W. O F A Picnic in Greenspring Woods
Annual all day event in Stone Church woods Greenspring Saturday July 18 features parade ball game and refreshments. Public invited.
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Stone Church Woods
Greenspring
Jpublic
Golden Prizes Drawn in Modest Contest
A local event offered 20 in golden prizes, attracting participants to compete for cash and tokens. Organizers highlighted the simple format and fair play, noting community interest and modest prizes amid a rising buzz.
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