Survey Highlights Winchester Industrial Development
The Winchester Chamber of Commerce reports an in depth Industrial Survey by the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Commercial Development Department. It details location, climate, population, growth, industries, labor, housing, taxes, utilities, resources, and civic features to aid city planning and development.
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Chamber of Commerce
Winchester
Commercial Development Department
Baltimore & Ohio Railroad
Hayes Visits Winchester During West Virginia Camp Run
James M. Hayes, Motor Vehicle Commissioner of Richmond, stopped in Winchester on his way back from a Capon River summer camp in West Virginia. He has spent time at the camp before returning to Richmond.
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Commissioner Hayes
James M. Hayes
Richmond
Winchester
Capon River
West Va
Jeffersonian Democracy pledge in 7th Virginia district bid
Dabney C Harrison announces Independent Democrat candidacy for the 7th Virginia District in Congress. Principles favor states rights and no federal child labor law, non political school system, efficient farm relief, Monroe Doctrine, enforcing laws, Volstead Act modification and equal justice.
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Virginia
National Congress
Dabney C. Harrison
For Sale Compressed Air Tanks in Garages
Classified item listing offering several compressed air tanks suitable for garages. Contact Star Office for details and pricing.
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Star Office
Ida Correll Laid To Rest At Mount Hebron Cemetery
Funeral services for Mrs Ida Correll at Mount Hebron were led by Rev Murray G Mitchell and Rev Dr F T McFaden with a large out of town attendance. The service included hymns Abide With Me Peace Perfect Peace Lead Kindly Light and burial followed in the Correll family plot. Pallbearers were M M Lynch Dr P W Boyd John I Sloat Scott Grant Wm T Barr and Charles Woodward.
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South
Loudoun Street
Hugh Maloy
H. K. Sudherland
Altoona
K. M. Conner
Hagerstown
Paul King
Vandergrift
H. H. Kerchival
Summit Point
W. Va
Mount Hebron
M. M. Lynch
P. W. Boyd
John I. Sloat
Scott Grant
Wm. T. Barr
Charles Woodward
Stolen Tricycle Returned To Child
A woman found a child’s tricycle hidden in weeds and posted an ad in The Star. The owner, little Robert Boyd, son of Mr. and Mrs. Fred S. Boyd, was soon reunited with the bike. Robert had lent it to another boy who kept riding and did not return.
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Star
Robert Boyd
Fred S. Boyd
Robert
Luray Plans Shenandoah Park Day Celebration
Luray prepares for Shenandoah National Park Day on Wednesday July 28 with hourly events starting 9 30 a m. A band concert parade floats athletic events an aerial act by the Valentines of New York and evening concerts followed by a fireworks display.
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Luray
Shenandoah National Park
The
Valentines of
New York
Timber Rights Sold On 746 Acre Tract In County
A deed records the sale of timber rights by W. H. Pancoast as substituted trustee under Joseph Pancoast s will to E. B. Smoke and others. The 746 acre tract in the county is sold for timber to be cut over six years at a price of 5000 dollars.
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W. H. Pancoast
Joseph Pancoast
E. B. Smoke
Byrd Flies to Washington for Quick Visit
Governor Harry F. Byrd of Virginia flew from Richmond to Virginia Beach and on to Washington in 105 minutes covering about 180 miles. He reviewed the National Guard encampment at Virginia Beach and spent Sunday with family in Winchester before returning by motor.
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Governor Byrd
Washington
Associated Presse
Harry F. Byrd
Virginia
Richard E. Byrd
Bolling Field
Richmond
Virginia Beach
National Guard
Frank Galloway
Langley Field
Byrd
Winchester
Evangelistic Services Conclude Near Gainesboro
Evangelistic tent meetings in Gainesboro closed last Tuesday night with several conversions. Sermons were strong and music drew large nightly crowds.
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Gainesboro
Man Pleads Guilty For Driving Without License
Clyde Elliott paid 10.25 in the county magistrate's court today for operating an automobile without a license. The fine covered the penalty plus costs in a straightforward traffic case.
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Clyde Elliott
Pay Now and Save the Discount
The Evening Star notes a deadline of Saturday July 31 to pay subscriptions at the special July rate. This brief urges readers to act to secure savings before the price increase.
Virginia World War history to be distributed free locally
The Virginia War History Commission completes a local Winchester and Frederick County section of the World War history and will distribute it free to every soldier in the area. Postmasters and merchants are asked to help gather names and post office addresses for proper delivery.
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Virginia War History Commission
Virginia
Winchester
Frederick County
Robert Y. Conrad Post
American Legion
State History Commission
Legion
Clifford D. Grim
Grim
Ira S. McKeever Dies After Illness in Wardensville
Ira S. McKeever head of the Wardensville undertakers firm died at Winchester Memorial Hospital after appendicitis surgery. Born June 2, 1890 he was 36 and survived by his widow Lena Orndorff and brother E Pitt McKeever of Ohio. He was a member of Odd Fellows and Masons. Services set for Monday at 2 PM in Wardensville Presbyterian Church. Burial in Wardensville cemetery.
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Ira S. McKeever
Wardensville
W. Va
Winchester Memorial Hospital
Mr. McKeever
Hugh L. McKeever
McKeever
Lena Orndorff
E. Pitt McKeever
Ohio
Arother
Odd Fellows
Masonic Fraternity
Morefield
Presbyterian Church
Kleckner
Military Camp Wrecked By Storm At Sea Girt
A cyclonic storm tore through the 113th infantry New Jersey National Guard camp at Sea Girt causing tents to fall and trees to uproot. No serious injuries were reported though several guardsmen sustained minor fractures or injuries. An airplane was wrecked and wire communications were down making full damage assessment difficult. Scattered reports say the storm lasted about fifteen minutes.
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Associated Press
Newark
N. J
113Th Infantry
New Jersey National Guard
Asbury Park Point Pleasant
Special July Rates for Subscriptions
Pay your subscription by July 31 to save. Carrier rate is 4.00 per year in advance and mail rate is 3.00 per year in advance. Take advantage of the discount by paying now.
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THE
Evening Star
HE Evening Star
Band Fund Struggles to Secure Trip Subscriptions
Handley Band faces short time to raise funds for a planned trip. With train capacity nearly full and interstate rules limiting numbers, organizers urge timely $25 deposits and renewed subscriptions. Rehearsal set for Monday July 26 at Handley School. contributors list includes local businesses and individuals.
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Handley Band
McIiImwee
Handley School
Henry
Star Office
Eiohale Ecetaek
M. Sullivan
Franck Baker
ereNe Et Cue OO
Snapp Foundry
Eal Onal Si BU SF
Jollitte & Jolliffe
Miller Bros. Florists
Mare
Hamburger’s
Geo. H. Purcell
Shawnee Inn
Overland Sales Service
Hodgson & Brown
Shine Filling
Epon Ee
R. N. Cook Service
EPA
Sesqui Centennial Faces Cash Crunch and Blue Law Fallout
Philadelphia July 24 Erastus J. Austin fined four dollars for violating 1794 blue laws as Sesquicentennial plans spark Sunday controversy. City leaders and ministers weigh appeals while Philadelphia Americans plan Sunday baseball tests. If receipts fail, $2,000,000 must be raised to sustain the exposition through December. Mayor Kendricks warns of a serious funding crisis.
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Associated Presse
Philadelphia
Erastus JL. Austin
Methodist Men’s Committee of One Hundred
Philadelphia Americans
Sesqui
Kendricks
Heat Wave Claims 160 Lives Across East
A four day heat wave in New England and the middle Atlantic states killed about 160 people, with 50 deaths in the last day. Victims included John Watson Dixon, Yale Club president, and Harry Anson Moody, former F W Woolworth official, as heat eased slightly with scattered showers.
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Associated Press
New York
New England
Middle Atlantic
New Jersey
New York City
New York State
John Watson Dixon
Yale Club
Harry Anson Moody
F. W. Woolworth Company
Paul Haldeman Takes Honors In Milk Tests
In the June report of the Northern Valley Cow Testing Association Paul Haldeman of Winchester earned top honors in the High Herds and seven high cows classes. His high cow produced 2 153 pounds of milk and 104.7 pounds butter fat, equal to 130.9 pounds of butter, the most butter fat recorded by a cow in the Valley. Other top cows and herds listed include McKay Gr Holsteins and Weems Bros Jerseys with strong figures. Official tester Frank H heatwole notes the overall rise in June yields.
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Northern Valley Cow Testing Association
Paul Haldeman
Winchester
Haldeman
Valley
Paul S. Haldeman
McKay
Model Dairy
Weems
Bush Meeting in Purcellville Begins August First
The 49th annual bush meeting will be held in Purcellville Virginia from August 1 to 8. Daily programs include educational features music movies and lectures with speakers Governor Harry Byrd Senator Carter Glass Rev Dr Robert Wells Dr Howard Hand and others.
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Purcellville
Harry Flood Byrd
Carter Glass
Robert C. Wells
Howard Edmund Hand
Dhen. R. Walton Moore
Clovis G. Chappell
Martha Bishop Dies While Visiting Pittsburgh
News of Mrs. Martha Bishop widow of William B. Bishop of Grimes is reported from Pittsburgh where she died during a visit to her daughter Mrs. Charles Thorpe. She was 76, a lay reader in the Society of Friends, and survived by three daughters, a sister, and two brothers. Funeral arrangements include shipment of the body to Bunker Hill and a Monday service at the Kiger home near Grimes.
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Martha Bishop
F William B. Bishop
Tear Grimes
Pittsburg
Jesse Wright
Burnt Factory
Society of Friends
Bishop
Bessie Bishop
Memorial Hospital
Frank Kiger
Charles Thorpe
Pittsburgh
R. T. Baldwin
Messrs
John and
Joseph Wright
County
Muskegon Man and Family Die in Blaze
Ralph Christie a leading Muskegon businessman his wife and two children Marian seven and Charles 21 months were fatally burned when their north Muskegon home burned early today Neighbors found the fire about two oclock The bodies were located in the house with Christie near the front and Mrs Christie in the center of the home in the restricted north Muskegon district.
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Associated Press
Mcskegon
Mich
Ralph Christie
Muskegon
Marian
Charles
North Muskegon
Classifieds: 1925 Ford Coupe and 1924 Ford Sedan for Sale
Automobile listings note a 1925 Ford Coupe in first-class condition with good tires and a 1924 Ford Sedan that runs like new and looks good with good tires. Auto Parts Corp. listing date 7 22 1p 21.
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Auto Parts Corp
Hail Storm Rips Clarke County Crops and Glass
A severe hail storm near Berryville Clarke County last evening damaged apples and corn and shattered hundreds of panes. The storm, lasting about ten minutes, struck Clagett Wickliffe Smith and Richard Smith properties with crops and gardens pounded down before moving to Kabletown.
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Berryville
Clarke County
Clagett Farm
Wickliffe
Jacqueline Smith
Richard Smith
Robert Smith
Kabletown
Alleged Bootlegger Caught in Roanoke Virginia
Kermit Thompson, sought in Winchester for running liquor, was captured in Roanoke last night. He allegedly fled from an auto on the Valley Pike when Officer Guthridge approached on a motorcycle. The deserted car yielded gallons of liquor and a coat with letters to Thompson. police hold these as evidence. He awaits return to face charges.
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Kermit. Thompson
Winchester
Roanoke
Thompson
Valley Pike
Guthridge
Kermit Thompson
Blast Victims Improve At Memorial Hospital
Ashby Mitchell and Thomas Mayberry, both colored, are reported somewhat improved at Memorial Hospital. Mitchell suffers a fractured skull and other injuries while Mayberry has severe lacerations and was mangled from the dynamite explosion at the Powhatan Lime Works in Strasburg Junction Thursday afternoon.
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Ashby Mitchell
Thomas Mayberry
Powhatan
Strasburg Junction
Memorial Hospital
Mitchell
Mayberry
North Carolinians Pleased With Winchester Visit
North Carolina visitors from Vance and Franklin Counties toured Winchester on July 14. About eighty farmers and businessmen received free sleeping quarters at Winchester Cold Storage. A Chamber of Commerce arranged the trip and a letter of appreciation praised the hospitality and comfort provided by Mr. William Beverley and the local organizers.
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Vance
Franklin
North Carolina
Winchester
Washington
Chamber of Commerce
William Beverley
Andrew Bell
Ahso
Byrd
Virginia
Western Railroad Merger Sought by Union of Lines
The Associated Press reports two applications filed with the Interstate Commerce Commission seek a merger of the Kansas City Southern with the Missouri Kansas Texas and the St. Louis Southwestern along with a Western railroad combination. The filing date is July 24 in Washington.
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Associated Press
Washington
Ruthority
Kansas City
Southern
Missouri
Kansas
Texas
St. Louis
Southwestern
Interstate Commerce Commission
Kiwanis Club to Host International President Visit
Winchester Kiwanis will host Kiwanis International President Ralph A. Amerman at the next Wednesday meeting at the Golf Club. Amerman, president of Lincoln Trust Co. in Scranton, was elected at the Montreal Convention. Governor Merle Towner will accompany him, and invited clubs include Staunton, Harrisonburg, Martinsburg, and others.
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Winchester Kiwanis Club
Kiwanis
Winchester Club
Ralph A. Amerman
Kiwanis International
Amerman
Lincoln Trust Company
Scranton
Penna
Montreal
Merle Towner
Baltimore
Capitol Kiwanis
Staunton
Harrisonburg
Martinsburg
Charles Town
Cumberland
Frederick
Hagerstown
Ralph Rosenberger
Jake A. Richards
Hugh P.markwood
N. H. Carpenter, Jr
E. H. Coiner
W. H. Shade
Cars Smashed In Highway Collision
Raymond Bayliss and Evan Oates, both county residents, collided on the Northwestern pike near town this morning. Both cars were badly damaged. A child passenger was cut on the face by windshield glass but not seriously injured.
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Raymond Bayliss
Evan Oates
Austrian Crack Team Defeated In U. S.
Vienna notes that seven premier players from the Austrian Hakoah football team refused to renew contracts to take up engagements in America in what the club manager calls the price for their fine sporting feats.
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Associated
P’ress
Viennas
Hakoah
America
Honor System Failures in Philippine Islands Highlight Prison Escape Risk
Manila July 24 A key change sent the worst Moro criminals from Mindanao and Sulu to Bilibid prison in Manila instead of San Ramon Penal Colony at Zamboanga. A dozen desperate convicts were brought here. At San Ramon inmates are largely left on their honor, leading to escapes and outlaw bands terrorizing the Moro country.
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Associated Press
Manila
P. I
Weather outlook for next week shows near normal temps
Washington July 24 The outlook forecasts a period of showers early and late in the week with generally fair middle days. Temperatures are expected to run near normal for most of the week.
Market Fluctuates On Exchange Today
In New York on July 24 the stock market showed alternating weakness and strength in a brief session. Volume was low due to thin attendance and limited public interest. Daily sales reached 450000 shares and the close was irregular.
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New York
Special July Rate Notice For Subscriptions
Renewal drive offers special July rate with discounts. Rates shown include $1.00 per year by carrier and $3.00 per year by mail, payment in advance before July 31. Plus a separate item announces money to lend with a first mortgage at 6 percent interest and legal notices from Parrison & Harrison attorneys.
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Parrison & Harrison
Attys
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Western Railroad
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