Woman Uses Bank Book To fleece merchants in multiple towns
Authorities seek a woman calling herself Lula Reynolds of Rural Route No 1 Frederick County who used a bank book to obtain $20 and later altered checks to cash out purchases at several Loudoun Street stores. She targeted Martinsburg and other Cumberland Valley merchants before a forgery attempt at the Commercial and Savings Bank. The forgery case ended with a confession and release after a warning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lula Reynolds
Frederick County
Loudoun Street
Commercial and Savings Bank
Martinsburg
W. Va
Cumberland Valley
Sloat
Chicago
Three Believed Killed In Ship Explosion On Pier
Three men are believed dead after an explosion and fire aboard the steam lighter Chancellor tied at a St. George Staten Island pier. The boiler was blown into the air damaging another lighter and two buildings. Engineers William Woods and firemen Joseph Martini and John Dorado were reported missing. Cause of the blast unknown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
New York
Chancellor
St. George
Staten Island
William Woods
Joseph Martini
John Dorado
Barn Burned By a Threshing Machine
The barn granary and straw rick on Thomas Larrick's farm near Rock Enon were destroyed by fire after a threshing day. The straw rick first burned and the fire spread to surrounding wings. a spark from the threshing engine is suspected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Larrick
Rock Enon
Winchester Seed Co Potatoes At One Dollar
Potatoes advertised as nice and firm while supplies last at 1.00 per dag from Winchester Seed Co. The listing shows a catalog or classifieds style note with a price and brand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester Seed CO
Prince Cetewayo to Speak in Winchester Tonight Before Court House Crowd
From Zulu royal line to Victorian lecture circuit the 72 year old Prince Cetewayo of Zululand arrives in Winchester to address an open air meeting at 7:30 pm in front of the Court House. Introduced by Adjutant Craig he praises Ethiopian purity and urges education and Christianization for Africans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
America
Bullamo Cetewayo
Zululand
Southeast Africa
Winchester
Court House
Adjutant Craig
Salvation Army
Prince Cetewayo
Hagerstown
Eton College
Eng
Cetewayo
Africa
Cetewaye
South Africa
English Runner Sets New Olympic 800m Record
Douglas Lowe of Great Britain won the 800 meters final at the Amsterdam Olympics retaining his 1924 title. He beat Lloyd Hahn of the United States late in the race with a time of 1 minute 51 4-5 seconds, breaking the Olympic record by 1-10 second. Herman Englehard of Germany was third and Philip Edwards of Canada fourth. Elizabeth Robinson of Chicago won the 100 meters for women.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Olympic Stadium
Amsterdam
Douglas Lowe
Great Britain
Lloyd Hahn
Lowe
Bylehn
Sweden
Hahn
Herman Englehard
Germany
Philip Edwards
Canada
Elizabeth Robinson
Chicago
H. L. Edwards
United States Naval Academy
van Asche
Belgium
Swift Tanks Lead Mechanized Force To Gettysburg Field
A vanguard of tanks led 250 motor vehicles with 1 100 men on a 72 mile march from Baltimore to Gettysburg to encamp at the Wheat Field, part of experimental mechanized forces at Fort Leonard Wood. The operation aimed to avoid civilian disruption with four cavalry sections and armored cars following. Return march set for Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Baltimre
Gettysburg
Fort Leonard Wood
Westminster
Wheat Field
British apple imports to carry American Produce label
A Liverpool firm reports Britain will require all U S fruit entering from the United States to bear the mark American Produce from October 1. Shippers must use indelible half inch letters indicating origin such as American Produce French Produce or Belgian Produce to avoid delays and extra costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Great Britain
United States
Libert Fruit Corporation
James Adam, Son and Company
Liverpool
Adam Company
Fruit Brokers’ Federation of Great Britain
O. S. van Wart, Jr
Federation
British Empire
van Wart
U.S. A
Union of South Africa
Gene Tunney retires from professional boxing at luncheon
New York July 31 Gene Tunney heavyweight champion boxer announced his retirement at a luncheon honoring William Muldoon 82 of the New York State Athletic Commission He said I have fought my last bout as a professional boxer He plans to pursue new fields and praised promoter Tex Rickard for finding a successor while noting no immediate opponent appears.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
New York
Gene Tunney
William Muldoon
New York State Athletic Commission
Tunney
Tom Heeney
Yankee Stadium
Richard
Tex Richard
Rickard
Semi Finals Set For Tennis Match At Winchester Club
The semi finals between Sandy Baker and Raw Shields will be played tomorrow at Winchester Golf Club at 5 o clock in the afternoon. The winner advances to meet Thomas of Martinsburg in the tournament finals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sandy Baker
Raw
Shields
Winchester Golf Club
Thomas
Martinsburg
Canoes for Sale at Star Office
One 17 ft new Old Town canoe with paddle available for 85 dollars. Two used 17 ft Old Town canoes with paddle paint and kit priced at 35 dollars each. Inquire at Star office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Star
Ohio Coed Orchestra at Opequon Lake Park
A notice for a dance hosted by the Ohio Coed Orchestra at Opequon Lake Park on Wednesday August 15 1928. Admission details and event timing are listed in the public notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Opequon Lake Park
The
Ohio Coed Orchestra
Jury acquits Henry C. Robinson in Warren County murder trial
After a five day trial in Front Royal the Winchester jury returned a not guilty verdict for Henry C. Robinson in the murder case of Middleton and John M. Johnson. Robinson was escorted to Berryville jail pending possible nolle prosequi on the remaining charge. His wife and mother thanked the jurors as spectators praised the court’s conduct and the county’s hospitality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester
Warren County
Front Royal
Henry C. Robinson
Middleton M. Johnson
Philip Williams
Robinson
John M. Johnson
Middleton Johnson
Berryville
Johnsons
Walker McC
Bond
Trout
Warren
C. Lee Barr
Barr
George Levi
George Barnett
Barnett
Wakefield Manor
Good Used Fords For Sale At Hughes Motor Co
Several good used Fords in excellent shape with open and cited jobs priced to move quickly. Call Hughes Motor Co for purchase details. July 31 edition listing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ughes Motor CO
Scout camp gear for sale at Star office
Uniforms havertacks neckerchiefs and other scout articles for sale with immediate delivery. Inquire at Star office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Star Office
Man Sentenced to Prison for Alimony Refusal
Kerby L. Miller was jailed 30 days by Circuit Court of Frederick County Judge Williams for contempt after refusing to pay $20 monthly alimony to his wife Mrs. Nannie Miller. Miller defied the order and attacked her attorney H. S. Larrick, saying he would not pay. He must surrender by August 4 to begin the sentence. the Millers reside in the county.
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Circuit Court
Frederick County
Kerby L. Miller
Williams
Nannie Miller
Miller
H. S. Larrick
Colored Kiddies Get Summer Playground in Winchester
The Winchester Playground Association opens its fourth summer playground for colored children behind the Handley Colored School. Mrs. Hattie N. Gilpin provides equipment, matching city size with facilities. The project follows a national trend highlighted by a New York Times note on Samuel R. Rosoff's similar effort. The Legion Pool also opens for summer under Floyd Flickinger. John Brown, Jr. directs overall playground work with local groups continuing prior efforts at Handley School grounds and Harris Addition.
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Winchester Playground Association
Handley Colored School
Hattie N. Gilpin
Winchester Association
Handley School
Quaker Meeting House
Harris Addition
Society of Friends
F. L. Harris
American Legion
Floyd Flickinger
John Brown, Jr
Employee Overcome by Gas in Valley Ditch
James Jenkins, a Public Utilities Company employee at the Winchester gas plant, was overcome by escaping gas while trenching on the Valley pike extension. He was taken to Memorial Hospital, where his condition improved and he was expected home soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Jenkins
Public Utilities
Winchester
Memorial Hospital
Jenkins
Valley Pike
South Braddock Street
Thes
Mrs L M Allen to Cape May with children
Mrs L M Allen and her children along with Mrs Wever of Martinsburg will depart next Tuesday for Cape May New Jersey where they plan to spend several weeks.
World wheat supplies rise to record, prices slip
The week ending July 30 saw large world wheat stocks and favorable crop prospects in the United States Canada and Europe. Hard winter prices fell 6 to 8 cents while soft winter markets weakened at St Louis and Cincinnati with varying demand and moisture issues noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Northwest
Grain, Hay and Deed Market News Service
United States Bureau of Agricultural Economics
Italy
Hungary
Kansas City
St. Louis
Cincinnati
Toledo
Virginia
Richmond
New Grading Law for Apples Explained in August Meetings
Virginia apple growers are urged to attend practical demonstrations on August 8 and related dates across Winchester Clarke Berryville Leesburg Front Royal Woodstock. The amended rules focus on container markings and proper packing to meet state law, with inspectors ready to explain requirements and aim to avoid repacking or remarking.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia
George W. Koiner
Horticultural Department
Division of Markets
Winchester
Court House
Clarke County
Berryville
Leesburg
Warren County
Front Royal
Shenandoah County
Woodstock
Birthday Column Program At Star and Theatres For Year
The Evening Star with local theatres launches a daily birthday column starting Monday August 6. Each day lists birthdays and invites named individuals to attend shows as guests. From July 30, residents are invited to mail their name address and birthday to the birthday editor for admission passes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evening Star
Star
White withdraws charges against Smith's record
William Allen White, Kansas editor, withdrew his charges about Governor Smith's legislative record on gambling and prostitution. He kept the saloon voting claim but said he could not press the rest to avoid questioning Smiths motives as Democratic nominee.
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Associated Preac
New York
William Allen White
Kansas
Smith
August Vacations Specials at JolliFer Studio and Winchester Laundry
A compact August promotion invites interest in a showcase display of a new style portrait. Call 28 for heavy discounts on vacation themed portraits at special August prices from Winchester Laundry and JolliFer Studio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester Steam
Jolliffer Studio
Visitors from surrounding towns drop by
Visitors in town yesterday included Mr. Evans Johnston of White Post Mrs. George Levi of Berryville Mr. C J Borum of Strasburg Mr Hunt er DeHaven of Martinsburg Mr Ernest Meade of White Post Mr and Mrs George R Green and daughter of White Post Mrs J M H Claggett of Berryville Mr Stonesifer of Charles Town W Va connected with the Roundtree Trunk and Bag Company and Mr H N Claggett of Marlboro.
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Evans Johnston
White Post
George Levi
Berryville
C. J.borum
Strasburg
Hunter DeHaven
Martinsburg
Ernest Meade
George R. Green
J. M. H. Claggett
Stonesifer
Charles Town
W. Va
Roundtree Trunk and Bag Company
H. N. Clagegett
Marlboro
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Prince
Savage of
APPLE
Gene
Squared Circle
Nolle
Henry B. Gilpin
Star and Theatres
White
Davis
C. F
Odd Fellows
Lynchburg
Handley High School
James B. Loyd, Jr
Madison Lodge
No. 6
Independent
Order of Odd Fellows
Odd Fellows of
Shenandoah Valley
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