Stonewall Jacksons Surgeon Hunter McGuire Remembered
Dr Hunter Holmes McGuire, a Shenandoah Valley native and Stonewall Jacksons surgeon, is highlighted in a detailed profile by Dr C O Dearmont at the Medical Association of the Valley of Virginia meeting. The paper traces McGuire from Winchester to Philadelphia to become a renowned early 19th century physician and educator.
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America
Hunter Holmes McGuire
Shenandoah Valley
Stonewall Jackson
Medical Association of the Valley of Virginia
C. O. Dearmont
White Post
Valley
Rockingham Memorial Hospital
Dearmont
Winchester
Virginia
Hugh Holmes McGuire
Liza Moss
Fairfax County
Fermanagh
Ireland
McGuire
Winchester Academy
Winchester Medical College
Clarke County
Philadelphia
Pancoast
Luckett
Doctor McGuire
Southland
John Brown
Mrs Cooper Granted Absolute Divorce in Winchester
Kathryn Rivers Cooper wins absolute divorce from St Elmo Cooper in Winchester Corporation Court. Restores maiden name Kathryn Myers. Desertion, bigamy, and felonious status cited. Cooper jailed three years for bigamy. Six month separation before remarriage allowed. no guaranteed pardon yet.
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Kathryn Rivers Cooper
St. Elmo Cooper
Corporation Court of Winchester
Kathryn Myers
Wsa
Cooper
Winchester
Baltimore
Maryland
Jefferson Davis as Confederate President and Hero
A Turner Ashby Chapter UbD C extract highlights Jefferson Davis as a central Confederate figure. The article recalls his birth June 3 1808 in Kentucky, education, West Point, marriages to Sarah Knox Taylor and Varina Howell, service as War Secretary, and the 1861 Provisional Presidency. It notes praise from Senator Daniel and General Lee and frames Davis as a complex, esteemed leader of the Confederacy.
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Robt M. Ward
Turner Ashby
Mount Hebron
Jefferson Davis
H. H. Smith
Blackstone
Virginia
Daniel
Smith
Christian County
Kentucky
Mississippi
Springfield
Transylvania University
Lexington
West Point Military Academy
Varina Howell
Natchez
Miss
Congress
United States Senate
Speight
Pierce
War Department
Confederacy
Bradford
Davis
Lee
Shenandoah Valley Theatres Celebrate New Management Anniversary
An anniversary week marks the first year of Shenandoah Valley Theatres Corporation in a circuit wide celebration. Isaac Weinberg says eleven additional theatres were added this year, bringing the total to sixteen, with plans to double the chain next year. The Colonial Theatre in Winchester will host daily program changes including Page Kiddie Band and films such as The Forbidden Woman and Very Confidential.
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Shenandoah Valley Theatre Corporation
Isaac Weinberg
The
Theatres Corporation
Shenandoah Valley
Winchester
Harrisonburg
Staunton
Lexington
Clifton Forge
Bedford
Danville
Universal Chain
Theatrical Enterprises, Inc
United States
Universal Pictures Corporation
Carl Laemmie
Shenandoah
Mr. Weinberg
Empire
Colonial Theatre
Page
Seattle
Washington
Europe
Jetta Gondal
Rudolph
Joseph Schildkraut
Madge Bellamy
Pacific Flyers Light Land as Gas Runs Low
An Associated Press bulletin from Honolulu reports the Southern Cross aviators lost contact after radio failure on a 740 meter wave. Ground observers anxiously track the burning fuel as Army planes stand by to escort Commander Wingsford-Smith and the crew toward a safe landing near Wheeler, Hawaii.
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Pacific Flyers
Honolulu
Southern Cross
Mutual Company
California
Oakland
Wheeler Ford
Oahu Island
Army
Charles Wingsford-Smith
Ulm
Harry W
Miss Cornwell Dies After Long Illness in Clarke
Virginia Cornwell daughter of Mr and Mrs William E Cornwell died at their Berryville Pike home Clarke county after a long illness from a complication of diseases She was 27 funeral from the house at two oclock tomorrow with burial in Mount Hebron Cemetery Winchester Survived by parents three brothers Chester McKinley Mitchell and two sisters Louise and Mrs Glenn Allemony She was niece of Mrs J W Headley and cousin of Miss Trene Headley of this city.
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Virginia Cornwell
William E. Cornwell
Berryville Pike
Clarke County
Mount Hebron
Winchester
Mitchell Cornwell
Hagerstown
Chester Cornwell
Pennsylvania
McKinley Cornwell
Louise Cornwell
Glenn Allemony
Stephenson
J. W. Headley
Trene Headley
This City
Byrd Aviation Associates Welcomes Rockefeller Jr and Van derbilt
John D Rockefeller Jr and Harold F Van derbilt accept invitations to join the Byrd Aviation Associates. The group supports Commander Byrd's plans for a South Pole flight and helps fund the project.
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New York
John D Rockefeller, Jr
Harold F. Vanderbilt
Byrd Aviation Associates
Richard E. Byrd
Comdr. Byrd
South Pole
Cake Sale At Power Company Window Set
Girls' Guild of the Reformed Church announces a cake sale for Saturday June 2 at 9 30 a m in the North ern Va Power Co window charity fundraiser with proceeds to church activities.
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Girls’ Guild, Reformed Church
Strawberry Festival at New Baptist Church
Strawberry Festival on Tuesday June 5 from 5 to 10 pm offers short cake chicken sandwiches and homemade cakes with coffee. Public invited to attend at the New Baptist Church.
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New Baptist Church
Forced Sale Auction At Fairfax Hotel Front
Real auction notice announces sale of 30 used cars in front of the Fairfax Hotel at 7 PM Saturday. Hudson Essex Agency conducts the sale to the highest bidder.
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Fairfax Hotel
Hudson-Essex Agency
Rouss Fire Company Sets June Monthly Meeting
The Rouss Fire Company announces its monthly meeting will be held Friday evening June 1 at 8 o'clock sharp. Secretary Carl Lutz will provide refreshments.
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Ageular
Refreeshmante
Farmers Union Meeting Scheduled in Stephens City
The Frederick County Farmers' Union will convene in the People's Bank Building at Stephens City at six o'clock Saturday night. A report from the State Union vice-president will be read, and all members are urged to attend.
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Frederick County Farmers’ Union
People’s Bank
Stephens Cuyoat
State Union
Special Sacred Heart Devotions At Local Church
Today is the first Friday of the month and the Catholic Church hosts special Sacred Heart devotions at 7 30 p m with hymns litany sermon and benediction. The public is invited to attend.
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Sacred Heart
Roszel Chosen President As Rotary Officers Announced
The Rotary Club named its new leadership with B. M. Roszel as president and Robert Ingle as vice president. J. Victor Arthur becomes secretary treasurer and Lester Arnold serves as secretary. Directors include Roszel Ingle Arthur Qutton DeGrange and Duffey.
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Rotary Club
B. M. Roszel
Robert Ingle
J. Victor Arthur
Lester Arnold
Robt
B. Ingle
B. B. Qutton
H. Clay DeGrange
H. 8. Duffey
Used Car Auction Tonight at George Washington Garage
At George Washington Garage a sale of 20 used cars opens tonight at eight o clock. Cars include open and closed models in good mechanical condition ready for bidding.
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George Washington Garage
Special Attention: Star Not Published on June 7
Notice that The Star will not publish on Wednesday June 7 in observance of Confederate Memorial Day. The brief edition emphasizes the holiday and normal publishing resumes afterward.
Society Guests and Naval Luncheon Plans Highlight Richmond Scene
Mr and Mrs Eimer Godlove of Lebanon Church were guests of Mr and Mrs C H Swanson on South Loudoun Street. Mrs Robert T Barton Sr of this city appeared in a Richmond News Leader society photo. Rear Admiral Edward W Eberle and family drove to Annapolis for a luncheon with Rear Admiral Louis Nurton and would attend the Army Navy baseball game in Washington.
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Richmond News-Leader
Robert T. Barton,Sr
J. Scott Parrish
Monument Avenue
Richmond
Bar- Baker
Cameron Street
City
Edward W. Eberle
Ebient
Edward Randolph Eberle
Annapolis
Louis Nurton
Washington
City Committee To Meet Saturday Night
The Democratic Executive Committee of Winchester will meet at 7 50 oclock Saturday evening. Chairman W Nelson Page urged full attendance.
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Democratic Executive Committee
Winchester
W. Nelson Page
Sarah Zane Fire Company Meeting Tonight at Hall
The regular monthly meeting of the Sarah Zane Fire Company will be held at 8 o clock tonight at the hall on North Loudoun Street. The meeting will be called to order at 8 p m and full attendance is desired.
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Sarah Zane Fire Company
North
Loudoun Street
Handley High School Painting Praised in Local Window
Alonzo W Ritter of Hagerstown Maryland painted Handley High School drawing displayed in the window of Orndoff and Brown local clothiers. The work, a cousin of Handley senior Fred Ritter, has drawn favorable comment after weeks of exhibition in the History and Art hall at Handley. Ritter's prior Chrysanthemums painting was shown in the same window during a previous visit.
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Orndoff and Brown
Handley High School
Alonzo W. Ritter
Hagerstown
Fred Ritter
Farmers Union To Meet At Whitacre
The Farmers Union will meet at Whitacre Tuesday June 5 and a car of fertilizer will be ordered while binder twine will be delivered.
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Farmers Union
Whitacre
Apple Festival Accounts Requested From 1928 Ledger
Clifford D. Grim treasurer of the Shenandoah Apple Blossom Festival asks all claimants against the 1928 festival to present itemized vouched claims. Grim's office is in the Mansborough and Carter building. Adjigjan Craig, Salvation Army officer, receives a thoroughbred collie from Wixon Kennels North Wasalboro Me presented by cousin Ehner. Craig a Waterville Me real estate dealer.
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Clifford D.grim
Mr. Grim
Mansbrough and Carter Building
Adjigjan Craig
Salvation Army
Express
Wixon Kennels
North Wasalboro
Ehner
Craig
Waterville
Auction Notice for 10 Shares 7 Percent Preferred Stock
National Fruit Products Co. offers 10 shares of 7 percent preferred stock at auction Saturday June 2 at noon in front of the Court House. A high grade investment in a leading company with 7 percent dividend exempt from local taxes and no missed dividends in 15 years. Duvall & Dunn, Auctioneers.
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National Fruit Products’ Co., Inc
Court House
Duvall & Dunn
Aucts
Sale of Lanham home set for Saturday at noon
The desirable home of late Enoch Lanham at 347 National Avenue on the south side of National will be sold in front of the Court House at noon on Saturday June 2. The sale is advertised in the Bee.
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Enoch Lanham
National Avenue
Court House
Bee Sale Bli
Dogs License Fines Handled In Winchester Court
In May, Gams Wa Pingley reports 19 dog owners cited for license failures in Winchester and Frederick counties. Total fines reached 70 dollars with 52.25 dollars in costs. 405 licenses were inspected. fines listed for William Noland Floyd Hudson and others. several cases suspended including Mrs Ruth Anderson William Hyt and J H Athey.
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Pingley
William Noland
Floyd Hudson
L. R. McDonald
S. L. Carter
David Jackson
A. D. Admas
I. Ramacerjotti
A. W. Russell
Tom Kenney
Hattie Magon
Robert Carter
H. M. Lewis
May Ward
Sam Galliday
Arthur Alten
Ruth Anderson
William Hyt
J. H. Athey
Proposal No 1 on June 19 seeks local school control
The notice asks voters to consider decentralizing the State Board of Education and reducing its power to set school policy. It contrasts current rules with more local control and asks if local school superintendents should be elected by local trustees rather than by the statewide board. It urges voting yes on proposal No 1.
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State Board of Education
Eneral Assembly
Winchester Steam Laundry Promises Pristine Draperies
Household note urges owners to care for home textiles by sending draperies and spreads to Winchester Steam Laundry. Includes contact phone 28 and suggests better appearance of home views.
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Winchester Steam Laundry
For Sale Hotel Jack Annex Business Stand
For sale a hotel annex and fine business stand. Terms available from Hansbrugh and Carter Insurance Investments Real Estate. Property listed by a local real estate firm seeking buyers.
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Hansbrugh & Carter Insurance
Banks Closed Monday for Virginia Jefferson Davis Day
The Virginia General Assembly designates Monday as a state legal holiday in honor of Jefferson Davis birthday. Banks across the state will close, though it is not a national holiday, prompting customers to complete transactions before the holiday. Some Winchester banks urge public awareness to arrange business accordingly. paper maturities due Monday may be addressed Tuesday.
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Virginia
Jefferson Davis
Confederate States of America
General Assembly of
Winchester
Star
Marksmen Post High Scores at Winchester Club Event
The Winchester Gun Club held a sparse Wednesday shoot with three participants due to bad weather. Competitors dropped only six of 150 targets as R. T. Jones scored 46 of 50, A. Seabright 49 of 60, and N. Anderson 46 of 59. weekly shoots continue at 5 p.m. with an open invitation.
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Winchester Gun Club
R. T. Jones
A. Seabright
N. Anderson
Strasburg Silk Mill To Resume Operation
Strasburg plans to reopen the silk mill after M. E. Binz Co moved equipment to Fayetteville NC. F W Burtchinger announced reopening with new machinery. 60 to 70 workers, mostly women, will be re employed as operations grow. The plant previously paid about 34000 monthly.
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Strasburg
M. E. Binz Co
New York
Fayetteville
N. C
F.’W. ‘Burtchinger
Dellinger Bros Car Wash and Tires Ad
Ad for Dellinger Bros offering car wash services and tire sales. Includes location hints and promotional emphasis for routine vehicle maintenance.
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Dellinger Bros
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Mack Smith
Fountain
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Merman Stine
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John S. ‘Yields
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Fountain, N. C
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Hunter H. McGuire
Jefferson
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Mgr
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Earl Fansler
Sunnyside
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Earl Clifford Fansler
Charles Pansler
Gainesboro
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