Winchester Chief of Police Michael Doran Dies at 63
Michael Doran longtime police chief of Winchester died yesterday afternoon from acute indigestion linked to diabetes. He remained at his desk through illness, received the last rites, and farewell remarks were offered by officials and citizens. The city flag was lowered to half mast and his funeral will be held with council in attendance.
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Winchester
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Sacred Heart Church
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Cameron
Boscawen
Chief Doran
No. 421
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Loudoun Street
Long Eee
F. A. Shryock
Fred. L. Glaize
Common Council
Winchester Park Association
Purcellville
Russell Potts
Boy Scout Court Honors Awards At Handley Library
A Garland area Boy Scout court of honor at Handley Library Auditorium awarded Troop 1 and Troop 5 merit badges and ranks. Scouts William Kern George Fuller John Taylor and others received badges while Arthur Shull Robert Grim and several leaders assisted in presentations.
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Handley Library
William Brown
Troop 3
Herman Bly
Merlin Bly
Shirley Bly
Edwin Harlee
Vincent Miller
Harry Ebert
James Bott
John Hawse
Rudolph Palmer
John Sutton
Scout
William Kern
George Fuller
John Taylor
H. M. McCormac
Carter Baker
Charles McVicar
Tom Rodman
Lee Baker
Charles Anderson
Sirbaugh
Howard Grove
Douglas Cather
Charles Elting
Walter Massey
C. Vernon Eddy
Fred Stine
Eugene B. Cooper
Noble Pierce
Jack Pennypacker
Edmund O'Neil
Jack O'Neil
Norman Athey
Marion Sutton
Joe Thomas
Donald Clowe
Edwin Glaize
Robert Lockhart
Sam McCarty
Arthur Shull
Robert Grim
Renner Acquitted By City Court Jury In Mash Case
Carl Renner known as Tony Renner was acquitted by a Corporation Court jury after a twenty minute deliberation on a charge of possession of six barrels of mash and liquor accessories. Witnesses Fauver and Jackson testified the cider belonged to Renner and manufactured by Jackson. Renner had previous police court conviction and sentence of one year on the state roads with a $500 fine and costs, appealed to the Corporation Court where acquittal followed.
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Carl Renner
Tony” Renner
Corporation Court
H. R. Shafer
J. R. Everhart
Max W. Lewis
D. I. Fahrney
Raymond Rossman
E. G. Fauver
Former Head of Budget Lord Dies at regiment
Herbert M. Lord, former director of the budget, died in Washington after a period of ill health since retiring last year. The longtime public official, who served as head of the budget, passed away today.
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Associated Press
Washington
Herbert M. Lord
General Lord
Felon Dies In Nevada Gas Chamber
Bob White, an alleged gambler, was put to death in the Nevada state penitentiary gas chamber after a murder conviction. He entered the airtight chamber at 4 40 a m and died within three minutes as cyanide gas was released from eggs dropped into acid solution. 53 witnesses observed the proceedings.
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R. H
Bob”)White
Nevada State Penitentiary
Louis Lazell
White
Strasburg Woman Injured In Car Crash Near Old Chapel
Mrs. Ida Wolfson of Strasburg was hurt when her Essex sedan collided with a Buick roadster near Chapel Cemetery two miles from Strasburg on a sharp curve. She was treated for scalp lacerations at a nearby home. other Wolfson occupants were uninjured. Deputy Feltner and Justice Levi were notified. Buick driver’s license listed and Earl Williams of White Post connected to the car.
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T. P. Spates
C. H. Iden
Berryville
Wolfson
J. Wolfson
Morton
Samuel Wolfson
Samuel Fink
Baltimore
C. M. Feltner
Justice Levi
Virginia
Ismee
Earl Williams
White Post
Firemen Carnival in Winchester Seeks Local Support
The Sarah Zane Fire Company invites Winchester citizens to a week long carnival on Reuss avenue with all proceeds benefiting the fire company. Local shows and concessions keep more funds in town than outside carnivals. A band concert by the Middletown Cornet Band directed by Prof. W. H. McIlwee is scheduled Tuesday evening.
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Sarah Zane Fire Company
Winchester
Reuss Avenue
Middletown Cornet Band
W. H. McIlwee
Elks to Attend Funeral of M A Doran at Elks Home
All Elks meet at the Elks Home at 9 30 a m to attend the funeral of our deceased brother M A Doran. W E Huntsberry Exalted Ruler notes the event and line item donations appear in the column.
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Elks
M. A. Doran
W. E. Huntsberry
Star not published on Friday June 6 Confederate Memorial Day
The Star will not publish Friday June 6 in observance of Confederate Memorial Day. The Evening Star notes the cancellation as part of the usual observance schedule.
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Evening Star
Handley High School Spring Piano Recital Shines
The annual spring piano recital by Kathleen McCartney’s students at Handley High School thrilled the audience with a strong program. Notable performances included Colin and Derek Hayley in Turkish March and young Marjorie Mae Lowry in Cadman Gavotte, with Hattie Eckley delivering standout pieces.
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Kathleen McCartney
Handley High School
Handley
Beethoven
Colin
Derek Hayley
Marjorie-Mae Lowry
Cadman
Alger Coffman
Louise Castleman
John Sutton
Marshall Snapp
Holmes Grimm
Mifflin Clowe
Bennie Davis
Marjorie Scrivener
Dorothy Lupton
Mildred Jones
Hattie Eckley
Soins
Dwelling and Garage Burned At Cross Roads
A seven room residence and a store building at Cross Roads four miles beyond Gore in Frederick county owned by George W Jer rish of Winchester were destroyed by fire about 2 this morning. Tenant Rick Mc Kee and wife were away. no one was at home. The blaze reportedly started in the dwelling and spread to a nearby garage and auto shop with several cars lost. The loss was estimated around 2500 dollars with partial insurance.
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Gore
Frederick County
Cross Roads
George W. Jerrish
Winchester
Rick McKee
Paw Paw
W. Va
Two Fires Occur Here Yesterday
Yesterday the Friendship Fire Company was called to Rouss Springs Park to extinguish burning grass likely started by discarded cigarettes. Late last night the Northwestern Grade residence of S R Hurst saw John M Fishpaw’s Reo touring car ignite from a short circuit and burn nearly completely before firefighters arrived. the car was insured.
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Friendship Fire Company
Rouss Springs Park
S. R. Hurst
Reo
John M. Fishpaw
Liberals Back London Naval Treaty in Debate
London reports George Lambert for the Liberals backed the government in the naval treaty debate securing a governing majority. The article notes discussion of the planet Pluto as a light aside in the session.
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Associated Press
London
George Lambert
Three Slain in Chicago Gang War Spur New Violence
Chicago on June 2 saw three men killed and two wounded as a machine gun attack on North Clarke Street sparked a new phase of gang warfare. Wounded included lawyer George Druggoon’s wife Mrs Vivian McGinnis, with several victims tied to the Druggoon faction. In Detroit, five people died in weekend gang violence including two police and a Gro Point Park officer shot during a hit run probe. Two suspects were detained as a third claimed innocence.
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Chicago
North Clarke Street
Italian Trust and Savings Bank
Milwaukee Avenue
Fox Lake
Michael Quick
West Side
Sam Pellar
Joseph Bertsche
Barney
North Side
George
Vivian McGinnis
Tony Tornstore
Joseph Serrari
Sam Ministero
James Good
Gary
Lake Michigan
Whiting
Ind
Detroit
Mich
Erhardt W. Meyer
Claude Lanstra
Gro Point Park
Friendship Fire Company schedules special meeting for parade prep
The Friendship Fire Company plans a special call meeting at Friendship Hall tonight at 8 o'clock to organize for the June 6 parade. Nine members are urged to be present.
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Friendship Fire Company
Friendship Hall
Fred W. Forney Capt Get a Blanket Free
Local firehouse offers a free blanket giveaway nightly at the Firemen's Car and Hues event. Captain Fred W. Forney promotes the campaign urging residents to take a blanket for warmth during cold spells.
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Durald
Virginia reports twelve million cash assets and large surplus
The May balance sheet shows cash assets at 12.787 million with a net surplus of 11.525 million, and total assets of 48.281 million while liabilities stand at 11.525 million. The report notes a long standing surplus near ten million and forecasts steady revenue with diversifying industries aiding Virginia’s finances.
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Pollard
E. R. Combs
Virginia
General Assembly
State Department of Taxation
Expect Cannon To Testify About League Expenses
Bishop James Cannon Jr is set to appear before the Senate lobby committee to discuss Anti-Saloon League campaign expenditures in 1928. Senator Walsh notes the panel questions political spending and will decide on authority to compel testimony when needed.
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Associated Press
Washington
James Cannon, Jr
Senate Lobby Committee
Senator Walsh
Montana
Walsh
Caraway
Arkansa
Bishop Cannon
Local election date corrected for June voting
A misprint in The Star reported a June 3 vote. Law and fact show the election is set for Tuesday June 10, the second Tuesday in June, matching state election timing rules.
Allen horses shine at Blue Ridge Hunt show
Rock Ice ridden by Dr. Lewis M. Allen wins the handicap jump, with Dunn Point and Psalmon placing. Clifton Farm entries excel in three year olds and pony classes as hundreds visit Millwood for the Blue Ridge meet, drawing spectators from Clarke County and beyond.
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Slim
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Imperial Farm Girl
Ewart Johnston
George H._ Burwell
Dolly
E. A. Lindsay
Silk Hat
C. M. Smith
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Punchinello
Bettina Belmont
Lewis M. Allen, Jr
Tornado
J. E. Keyser, Jr
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Tyner Wiltshire
Frost Anderson
Dr. L. M. Allen
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Cagwin
Galaxy
Watch Hand
Marcel
Kenneth N. Gilpin
Percy Drury
High Piper
Curry and See
Dunn Point
Jack Trapnell
Psalmon
J. E. Keyser
Silver Fox
Arthur Osborne
Tom Cat
Reddy
Kent
Mayfair
E. N. Woolf
Beacon Blanket Giveaway At Firemen's Carnival
Whispered notes announce a nightly Beacon Blanket giveaway during the Firemen's Carnival on Rouss Avenue. Promotional lines reference good values, graduation themes, and a cleaning house service from Winchester Steam Laundry with the phone numbers 28 and 29.
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Rouss Ave
Winchester Steam Laundry
Shenandoah Valley Academy to Hold Graduation Exercises
Finals began at Shenandoah Valley Academy with 15 cadets set to receive diplomas on Thursday. Commencement speaker J Victor Arthur will address graduates from eight states and one foreign country as medals and scholarships are awarded.
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Winchester Country Club
Alpha Phi
Shenandoah Valley
Martinsburg
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Handley
Col. B. M
J. Victor Arthur
R. Gray Williams
R. Arias
Panama
W. J. Cowherd
Cumberland, Md
L. R
Harkness
Leesburg
H. H. Hazen
Washington, D. C
T. W. Keller
E. T. Kenny
Towson
R. C.linson
T. R. Wise
Newport News
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H. T. Olmsted
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University of Pennsylvania
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Virginia Military Institute
Dartmouth College
George Washington University
University of Maryland
Virginia Polytechnic Institute
United States
Naval Academy
Carnegie Institute of Technology
Wanted Wool Cash Paid High Price Call 65
Wanted wool payment offered at the highest cash price. Interested buyer requests contact at number 65 for JOS Sullivan. Sale location and details not specified.
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Jos’ Sullivan
Sa da-Abd
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