Lures Victim Then Kills Him And Confesses
Humphrey Horton an 11 year old from Flint Hill Va is arrested for the murder of Edgar Jenkins a 26 year old State Highway Commission employee. Horton lured Jenkins to woodlands near Sperryville shot him twice and robbed the body of money. He confessed to two murders including a West Virginia killing. He bought a motorcycle with stolen money and hoped to be a state road cop. He was captured after police found Jenkins body and Horton confessed to jailers and two Highway Commission staff.
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Humphrey Horton
Flint Hill
Edgar Jenkins
State Highway Commission
Horton
Jenkins
Lee Highway
Sperryville
Rappahannock County
Hitts
West Virginia
Arthur Engle
Ford
Hubert Keyser
Frank Moffitt
Little Washington
Jury Indicts 108 in Broadway Cabaret Dry Raid Case
A federal grand jury in New York indicted 108 defendants tied to the sensational Broadway cabaret dry raid last month. Named among those charged are Texasan and Helen Morgan night hostesses and N. T. Branlund announcer for WHN, signaling broad legal action after the raid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
New York
Helen Morgan
N. T. Branlund
WHN
Low Rate Florida Excursions From Washington
Seaboard Air Line advertises low fare Florida trips to both coasts from Washington with departures on August 4, August 25, and September 15. Contact 714 Fourteenth St. N.W. for details and reservations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florida
Washington
Seaboard Air 1 Railway
St. N.im
Fruit Growers of State to Meet at Rosemont Aug 25
Virginia fruit growers will gather at Gov. Byrd’s Rosemont orchard west of Berryville Clarke county on Saturday August 25 for a full day picnic. Speakers include Edwin Smith US Department of Agriculture and Dr Charles Brooks USDA. packing demonstration to follow with modern grading and packaging per state and federal rules.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia
Harry F. Byrd
Rosemont
Berryville
Clarke County
Byrd Orchard
Green Orchard
Apple Pie Ridge
Virginia State Horticultural Society
Edwin Smith
United States Department of Agriculture
New Rosemont Orchard
Youthful Slayer Sentenced to Electric Chair at Rockview
Joseph Kamenisky Jr., 20, confessed killer of Dr. Gerald Kelly of Jessup, Pa., rode in on crutches to his death at Rockview penitentiary after appeals for clemency failed. He claimed the doctor advised amputation following a mine accident, and returned to kill when fired and shouted regarding his leg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Bellefonte
Joseph Kamenisky, Jr
Gerald Kelly
Jessup
Rockview
Pennsylvania
Kamenisky
State Board of Pardons
Fisher
Kelly
Dr Ran Shields Lecture Tonight at Presbyterian Church
Dr Ran T Shields of the medical missionary department of the Presbyterian Church in China will lecture on the Chinese situation at 8 o'clock this evening in the Sunday school room of the Presbyterian Church on South Loudoun street. The talk, under the auspices of the Woman's Auxiliary, has no admission charge or collection and all are invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ran. T. Shields
Medical Y Missionary Department
Presbbyterian Church
China
Presbyterian Church
South Loudoun Street
Woman's Auxiliary
Dance Opequon Lake Park
The Ohio Coed Orchestra performs at Opequon Lake Park on Wednesday August 1 1928. Local residents anticipate an evening of music and dancing with refreshments available and admission details posted at the gate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Opequon Lake Park
The
Ohio Coed Orchestra
Advance Special July Rate Announcement by Carrier
In advance is the Special July Rate by carrier. Pay now to secure the discount and avoid higher charges. The note references a discount code UIDUULUAL and a date B-20-20-38 as part of the offer.
Movietone and Vitaphone to Be Installed in New Empire
The Empire will install Movietone and Vitaphone devices to provide orchestral accompaniment for feature pictures. The system promises true tonal quality, aligning with live performances, and will also reproduce talking pictures like The Jazz Singer. Equipment cost exceeds $20,000. final details to be continued on page two.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
al Jolson
Winchester
Four Lifers Recaptured After Bold Ohio Break
Four inmates of Ohio State Penitentiary, all lifers in Company K, escaped their cells with rope improvised from bedclothes and makeshift weapons before guards halted their dash. They were spotted by a night guard and surrendered when ordered to raise hands. Company K prisoners are known to be desperate and have a history of escape attempts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Columbus
Ohio
Ohio Penitentiary
The
See
Company K
Bott Returns to Open Botts Boot Shoppe in City
J H Bott formerly in Winchester shoe trade, has traveled for a wholesale firm, and plans to reopen in town at 40 West Boscawen Street about August 15. Residents greet his return as a permanent local. Mayonnaise tip urges Davis' Home-Made flavor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. Bott
Winchester
Botts
West Boscawen Street
Mr. Botts
Winchester Steam Laundry Heavy Work Call Ad
Call 26 and let us do your heavy work and you will enjoy vacation all the time. Cal pl Winchester Steam Laundry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester Steam Laundry
Cal
Buried Together Bowlin Couple to Return East
Frank B Bowlin and his wife Mrs May Bowlin were killed in an auto crash near Winchester. Their bodies were sent by train to Greenville Tennessee for burial beside each other. Bowlin extends thanks to Winchester residents and local families for support and flowers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank B. Bowlin
May Bowlin
Winchester
Berryville
Norfolk and Western
Greenville
Tenn
A. J. Bowlin
Map
Tunney to Speak at Muldoon Dinner Tuesday
Gene Tunney, back in New York from the country, said he will have no announcement today but will speak at a Muldoon dinner tomorrow. He warned the statement is not of great importance and will decide his future boxing activities. He denied the many plans suggested by friends after he leaves the ring.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
New York
Gene Tunney
William Muldoon
New York State Athletic Commission
Tunney
Closing of Chicago and Baltimore Grain Prices Today
Daily price quotations from W. R. Spielman and Company show Chicago markets closing with Wheat July 1.19, September 1.2114, December 1.25. Corn July 1.11, September 1. skip Rye and Oats figures listed with July and September terms. Baltimore oats and wheat prices are referenced but details are incomplete in the text.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Baltimore
W. R. Spielman and Company
General Stock Brokers
North
Loudoun Street
Mrs. Elsie Swimley Dies At Memorial Hospital
Mrs. Elsie V. Swimley widow of Ross M. Swimley longtime Winchester resident dies at Memorial Hospital after five weeks illness from malignant growth. She was active in Grace Lutheran Church and is survived by husband four daughters mother two sisters and three brothers. Funeral at Grace Lutheran with burial in Mount Hebron. pallbearers named.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elsie V. Swimley
Ross M. Swimley
Memorial Hospital
Swimley
Winchester
Grace Lutheran Church
Pennsylvania
Elsie V. Bierer
Westmoreland County
Penna
Bierre
John Bierer
Greensburg
Irwin Bierer
Front Royal
Boston
Ralph Bierer
Binghampton
New York
Grace Lattheran Church
A. Frede
F T. McFaden
Par Now Save Discourt Special July Rate
The note announces a July rate deal from Par Now Save Discourt, highlighting a special discount period now active. It emphasizes limited time availability and potential savings for customers.
Miss Hannah Savage dies at nephew's home in Winchester
Miss Hannah Elizabeth Savage aged about 59 died at the home of her nephew L Herbert Haines 212 East Boscawen street after a year and a half battle with complications. She spent her life in Winchester was daughter of Thomas H Savage former superintendent of the National Cemetery. Funeral at Braddock Street Methodist South Tuesday at 430 with Rev Murray D Mitchell officiating and Mount Hebron Cemetery burial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hannah Elizabeth Savage
Thomas H. Savage
United States Military Cemetery
L. Herbert Haines
Miss Savage
Ohio
Northern
Virginia
Winchester
The
National Cemetery
Naoma Glenn
Jordan White Sulphur Springs
This County
Mollie Haines
Miss Savages
Haines
Katherine Savage
South
Richmond
Samuel Renner
Braddock Street Methodist Episcopal Church
Murray D. Mitchell
Mount Hebron Cemetery
J. H. Canter
William R. Hillyard
John W. Rosenberger
Howard Shockey
John I. Sloat
Edwin B. Sartelle
Americans Lose In Three Big Events Of Olympic Games
United States athletes were shut out of first in three finals at Amsterdam 1948. Percy Williams of Canada won the 100 metres, Lord Burghley took the 400 metre hurdles, and T O Callaghan of Ireland captured the hammer title. USA finishers ranged from third to sixth in those events.
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Associated Press
Olympic Stadium
Amsterdam
British Columbia
Percy Williams
Frank Wykoff
Bob McAllister
Lord Davy Burghley
England
Morgan Taylor
Frank Cuhel
Iowa
Burghley
Dr. T. O'Callaghan
Ireland
Skold
Block
Gwinn
Connor
Scout camp gear for sale at Star office
Uniforms haversacks neckerchiefs and other scout articles offered for sale with immediate delivery. Inquire at Star office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Star Office
Last Day to Pay at Special July Rates
July 1 is the final day to pay subscriptions at reduced advance rates. Advance by carrier costs $4.00 per year, with $3.00 per year for advance payments. Pay now to save the discount.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yf&p
Makr
Robinsons case ends as rebuttal witnesses challenge defendant
In Front Royal Virginia the Henry Robinson murder trial closes after prosecution rebuttal witnesses dispute Robinsons testimony. The jury is to be instructed and deliberations could begin tonight with defense counsel arguing for acquittal or a hung verdict.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Front Royal
Henry (. Robinson
W. C. Armestrong
Aubrey G. Weave
George B. Horning
Hae
Monkey Wrench
Shirley Collins
Warren County
Johnson
Robinson
William Fravel
Woodstock
Randolph Macon Academy
Miss Johnson
Garfield
Mills
Htis
Linkin Smith
Jackson
Robert Lewin
One 17 ft Old Town canoe and two used canoes for sale
One 17 ft new Old Town canoe with perdie 386 and two used 17 ft Old Towya canoes with paddle, canoe paint and kit priced at 84 each. Inquire at Star office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Perdie
Star Office
Special July Rate for Mail Subscribers Preview
In advance by mail, the Special July Rate offers savings for subscribers who pay now. The promo emphasizes early decision and reduced prices for upcoming delivery.
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J. E. Keyser
Hill
Fruit Growers OF
Uiduulual
Meliwaty
Peter Hesselbach
Highland Light
Cape Cod
Darmstadt
Orville Wright
Kitty Hawk
Hesselbach
Empire Theatre Management
Western Electric Company
Mr. Bott
Davis
Mrs. Bowlin
Tennessee
Father
Muldoon
Rms Swimley
Norman Stump
Harrisburg
Stump
Elsie Smoot
Warrisburg
Alson Hott
Roanoke
Radford
Hone
Mr. Hott
Emory Wine
Boonsboro
Harry Pifer
Dpd. O. Massey
Boyer
Matthew Puerdole
Moling and Cather
United States
Argentina
Holland
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