Tragic Auto Crash Claims Verzi Couple In Romney
In West Virginia a car wreck on the Keyser road near Romney killed John Verzi instantly and fatally injured his wife Nina Verzi who died hours later in Keyser hospital. Their daughter Oliva Verzi survived with shock but no serious injuries. The family planned visits to Ohio and Ohio plans were disrupted by the crash.
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Nina Verzi
Keyser
West Va
Romney
Verzi
Keyser Hospital
Winchester
Oliva Verzi
Elizabeth J. Verzi
Cleveland
Cumberland
Elizabeth Verzi
Joseph Verzi
Wate
Davis, W. A
Miss Verzi
Mill Creek
Frederick County Road Funds Balances Audited
The Frederick County Board of Supervisors audited the road accounts of Treasurer Robert S. Smith and found them correct. Balances by district were accurate and disbursements properly vouched. June 30 balances: Stonewall 803.03, Gainesboro 375.51, Opequon 2136.25, Shawnee 2194.62, Back Creek 179.98, General County Fund 950.03.
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Board of Supervisors
Frederick County
Robert S. Smith
Stonewall
Gainesboro
Opequon
Shawnee
Back Creek
General County
Parachute Save After Plane Propeller Failure
Lieutenant Victor E Bertrandens on leave from McCookfield Dayton Ohio parachuted from a plane at 2000 feet when the propeller disintegrated. He landed safely as the aircraft crashed and was demolished. Bertrandens is from Philadelphia.
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Associated Press
Glen Burnie
Victor E. Bertrandens
Army Flyer
Bertrandens
Philadelphia
McCookfield
Dayton
Ohio
Washington
Special July Rates for Subscriptions at The Evening Star
Last day to pay at July rates. $4.00 yearly by carrier or $3.00 by mail in advance. Pay now to save. Money to lend offered by Parsion & Harrison attorneys with first mortgage on real estate at 6 percent interest.
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Parrison & Harrison, Attys
Traveling salesman shot in hotel room accident
Martin Jabin of New York, a traveling salesman, was accidentally shot in the left arm by his companion Jack Gold of Baltimore while Gold cleaned a revolver in their George Washington Hotel room. Jabin rests at Memorial Hospital awaiting possible discharge in days if infection danger passes. Police investigation cites accidental cause and absolves Gold.
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Martin Jabin
New York
Jack Gold
Baltimore
George Washington Hotel
Memorial Hospital
Gold
J. L. Cronin Shows Exhibit Clean Attractions In Winchester
The J. L. Cronin Shows perform in Winchester this week on National Avenue Smith's Lot with eight attractions led by The Orange Blossoms Minstrels and a large band. A circus side show features wonders from a magician to knife thrower and monkeys, plus Maid of the Mist and Jungle Land. The ride lineup includes a carousel Ferris wheel and The Dangler. Cronin stresses clean moral entertainment for ladies and children with nightly band concerts by the Orange Blossom Serenaders. Local firemen and fraternal groups back the show as a trustworthy amusement option.
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J. L. Cronin
Winchester
Fireman’s Welfare Association
Smith’s Lot
National Avenue
Orange Blossoms Minstrels
Orange Blossom Serenaders
Cronin
Society of Firemen
Old Cheaps Fails As Prognosticator Of Important Event
London dispatch reports Rev. Walter Wynn of the United Free Church prophesied a world event would occur on July 20. At 4 a.m. London time the predicted moment passed without incident as Big Ben and St Pauls bells struck zero without any noteworthy event. Wynn remained confident, citing France’s financial woes as supporting his forecast.
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Associated Press
London
Eskew
Gizeh
Walter Wynn
United Free Church
Chesham
Big Ben
Westminster
St. Paul’s Cathedral
Stabber Pleads Guilty and Receives Two Years in Prison
In circuit court Walter Orndorff pleaded guilty to unlawful cutting of Carson Renner and was sentenced to two years in the penitentiary. Represented by F. H. Brumback and Philip Williams, of Woodstock. The incident occurred southwest of Winchester during a dance, Bennet sustained chest back and facial wounds and was at one point feared to die. Orndorff had prior criminal prison time.
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Walter Orndorff
Carson Renner
F. H. Brumback
Philip Williams
Woodstock
Winchester
Bennet
Orndorff
For Sale Air Tanks Readied for Garages
Classified ad notes several compressed air tanks for sale suitable for garages. Contact Star office for details and pricing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Star Office
Opening Nurses' Residence Ceremony Set for Friday
Formal opening of the Nurses' Residence scheduled for Friday evening July 23 at 8:30 o'clock. Public is cordially invited to attend this ceremony and tour of the new facility.
First Export Apples Shipped Out From Winchester
The first two cars of apples bound for export to England left Winchester last night connecting to the Baltic for Liverpool. Duchess and Red Astrachan were shipped for local growers on consignment to The Direct Co operative Fruit Company Ltd. The fruit will be refrigerated en route and temperatures will be maintained by rail and sea carriers. Early export market activity follows similar shipments last season which yielded good returns. organizers expect steady prices amid domestic market weakness and will monitor results with interest.
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Winchester
England
Baltic
Liverpool
Sprint’ and Petley
Direct Co-operative Fruit Company, Ltd
Duchess
Astrachan
Railroad and Steamship Company
Sprint and Petley
Sprint and
Petley
Mrs Ida Correll Dies Leader in Winchester Civic Life
Mrs. Ida Correll of Winchester a longtime civic and charitable leader died at 209 South Loudoun Street after a weeklong illness She had played a central role in the Women’s Civic League hospital auxiliaries Confederate memorial observances and the Friendship Fire Company activities Her wartime memory as Ida Conner with her near miss from a Civil War shell is noted. Her funeral is planned at her home with local pastors officiating.
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Ida Correll
Winchester
Loudoun’ Street
Friendship Fire Company
Correll
Winchester Memorial Hospital
Star Fort
Conner
East Sizzling Heat Sweeps East as West Cools
The article notes a 101 degree noonday high in Hagerstown Maryland amid a regional heat peak. Forecaster J A Miller predicted temperatures to rise further, marking the hottest spell since June 4 1924 with a shift toward cooler weather expected later.
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Galveston
Sault Ste. Marie
Duluth
St. Paul
Iowa
Nebraska
Minnesota
Colorado
Pennsylvania
New England
New York
New York State
Hagerstown
Maryland
J. A. Miller
Keedysville
Mercury
Imperial Ice Cream Coo Free Ice Cream Offer
An old retail notice promises one quart of ice cream per can or tub returned and a pint with each return, issued by Imperial Ice Cream Co. The text reflects a period promotional appeal likely from a newspaper classified or ad section.
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Imperial
Special July Rate Now In Effect For Subscriptions
Renew your subscription to The Evening Star and save with discount offers. Carrier delivery is $1.00 per year and mail delivery is $3.00 per year, payable in advance before July 31.
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THE
Evening Star
Sarajevo Mystery Still Clouds Town Where War Began
Sarajevo remains an unassuming Bosnian town steeped in history as the site of Archduke Franz Joseph’s assassination. Visitors note the tiny plaque marking the spot, while mosques and bazaars hum with life and trade.
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Associated Press
Sarajevo
Yugoslavia
Europe
Franze Joseph
Mijacka
Turkey
Mahamet
Bosnia-Herzegovina
Newsboys Band to Play Free Concert in Winchester
The Baltimore Sun Newsboys Band will arrive July 30 in Winchester around 5 15 PM and perform a free concert on the Court House lawn. The American Legion will house the band for the night, with the Chamber of Commerce arranging reception details and public invites.
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Chamber of Commerce
Baltimore Sun Newsboy
Winchester
Haldeman
A. L. Robinson
A. S. Abell Company
Baltimore Sun
American Legion
J. H. Rosenberger
Newsboys
Court House
Grace Lutheran Picnic Tomorrow
Grace Lutheran Church will host a picnic at Winchester Recreation Club grounds tomorrow at 2 PM. The event invites Sunday school and congregation members and friends to enjoy social activities with baskets and an extra treat provided. Those with cars are asked to arrive promptly, with the Winchester Recreation Club reachable via the highway toward Boyce and a marked turn about two miles from the city.
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Grace Lutheran Church
Winchester Recreation Club
Winchester
Pay Now and Save the Discount
The Evening Star notes a deadline of Saturday July 31 for paying subscriptions at the special July rate. The notice urges readers to act to secure the discount.
Commander Byrd Thanks Citizens For Great Reception
Commander Byrd sends a letter of appreciation to Winchester residents for a warm welcome to himself and Floyd Bennett during their visit. He praises the home reception, values the medal presented, and thanks all who helped with the event. He also commends Bennett as a great fellow and expresses deep gratitude and cordial regards.
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Bennett
Young Kern Hurt In Fall At Grandmother's Home
Jack Kern, son of Mr. and Mrs. John A. Kern, fell from a porch at his grandmother's house on South Cameron Street and cut a gash above the eye. He was taken to Memorial Hospital where doctors stitched the wound.
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Jack Kern
John A. Kern
Wm. R. Willis
Cameron Street
Memorial Hospital
E. C. Stuart and
Pifer
Wife of Dr. McCune Dies In The County
Mrs. Margaret A. McCune died at Bell View near Middletown on Tuesday at 1 00 p m She was 86 turning 87 and was wife of Dr Samuel McCune who is 97 98 The couple leaves three daughters Mrs E B Rodgers of Middletown Va Mrs W H Gallaher of New Kensington Va and Mrs M B Wallihan of Front Royal Va Funeral services will be held at the family home Thursday at 10 00 a m Rev J D Hupman officiating internment in Mt Carmel Cemetery
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Margaret A. McCune
Bell View
Middletown
McCune
Samuel McCune
Dr. McCune
E. B. Rodgers
W. H. Gallaher
New Kensington
M. B. Wallihan
Front Royal
J. D. Hupman
Mt. Carmel
Murderers of Don Mellett Still In Canton Says Investigator
Governor Donahey's special investigator C H Sisson says the murderers of Canton publisher Don R Mellett walk Canton streets. After five days in Canton he believes underworld crooks harmed by Mellett's crusade were the two trigger men, now lingering in Canton's underworld districts.
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Don Mellett
Canton
Associated Press
Columbus
Ohio
Don R. Mellett
C. H. Sisson
Vic Donahey
Sisson
Underworld
Mellett
Emmerts Employees Hold Annual Picnic
About twenty Emmerts Store employees gathered for their annual picnic at Riverton yesterday. They left by auto around 2 30 pm and enjoyed swimming and boating in the evening along with socializing. Mr and Mrs A R Emmert of Martinsburg visited the group and joined the Winchester host community.
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Emmerts
Riverton
Emmert
A. R. Emmert
Martinsburg
Force
Winchester
Pickeral Catch Stuns Local Angler At Back Creek
George H. Hardy of the Handley Library reported an unusual catch weighing about two and a half pounds. He hooked a pickerel in Back Creek at DeHaven, with no prior local record of the species in these waters. It may have entered the tributary from the Potomac River. Yard Party At Ridgeway, July 23rd.
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George H. Hardy
Handley Library
Back Creek
DeHaven
Potomac River
Notice to fruit growers on large apples demand
Notice from H. W. Butler & Bro. stating only apples 2 1/4 inches or larger are accepted due to market demand. Dated 7-20-1p-21.
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H. W. Butler & Bro
Mystery Bride Pact Involving Harry Thaw Attracts California Woman
Miss Forest Wall of near Los Angeles travels 3000 miles with her mother and brother to Winchester seeking fulfillment of a promised marriage by Harry K. Thaw owner of the Kenilworth estate. Telegrams and a public subscription plan loom as a possible aid if Thaw remains silent.
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Harry K. Thaw
Kenilworth
Stephensons
Miss Walls
Thaw
Harry
Delmont Hotel
New York City
Walls
California
Three Civil War Vets Meet In Stillwater Last Man’s Club Banquet
In Stillwater Minnesota on July 21 three remaining Last Man’s Club veterans gathered for their annual banquet on the anniversary of the first Bull Run battle. P. O. Hall 87 presided, with C. M. Lockwood 84 and John Goff part of the last B Company First Minnesota Infantry trio. Emil Graff of St. Cloud Florida dropped out this year.
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Associated Press
Stillwater
Minn
Last Man’s Club
Bull Run
Cap'n
Sam L. Bloomer
B.company
Emil Graff
St. Cloud
Fla
P. O. Hall
Atwater
C. M. Lockwood
Chamberlain
John
Goff
St. Paul
First
Minnesota Infantry
Franc Falls to New Lows as Exchange Rates Slide
Paris on July 21 reports the franc dropping further with early quotes at 49.85 to the dollar and 242.50 to the pound, down from yesterday's 49.22 to the dollar and 238.50 to the pound. Mrs. H L Segar and son Barron Segar of Warsaw Virginia are guests at the Washington Inn.
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Paris
H. L. Segar
Barron Segar
Warsaw, Va
Washington Inn
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