State colleges in Virginia face a new era of aid and standards
A Richmond News Leader analysis by Robert T. Barton Jr outlines how Virginia state colleges, limited by meager means, have performed well while pursuing undergraduate aims to civilize and lead. Accreditation by Southern and American associations is noted for William and Mary, VMI, VPI, and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia State
University of Virginia
South
Southern Association
Association of American Colleges
Medical College of Virginia
Department of Medicine
Stolen Ritter Car Recovered With Missing Shoes Flour
The Ford belonging to Lester Ritter of White Post Clarke County was stolen Saturday night from South Cameron Street. Mrs Stouffer read of the theft Monday in The Star and recalled a similar car on Hart Street. The vehicle was found abandoned late yesterday afternoon with only a pair of shoes and a pack of flour missing.
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Ford
Lester Ritter
White Post
Clarke County
Bailey
South Cameron Street
Mr. Ritter
Ritter
Graf Zeppelin Plans United States Flight June 20
The Hamburg American booking office announced the Graf Zeppelin will attempt another transatlantic flight to the United States, with the departure date set for June 20 if weather permits.
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Associated Press
Hintensgermaane
Germany
Hamburg-American Booking Office
United States
Strawberry Festival Cake Sale At Baptist Church Lawn
A two day strawberry festival cake sale is planned for June 7 and 8 on the Baptist Church lawn. Proceeds support church programs. Local volunteers will bake and sell pastries to the public.
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Baptist Church Lawn
Ladies Aid to Meet at Mrs Larrick Home
The Ladies Aid Society of the First Christian Church will hold its regular monthly meeting at the home of Mrs D S Larrick No 375 Grey avenue Friday night at 8 o'clock All members are requested to be present.
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Ladies’ Aid Society
First Chrisian Church
D. S. Larrick
Grey Avenue
City considers widening two roadways
City Council met with most members present and heard delegations about local projects. A 250 dollar advertising request from Registered Service International was referred to the industrial committee. Proposals for a city baseball diamond and Berryville tree pruning protests were acted on, with sewer extension funding of 325 dollars referred to the sewer committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred L. Glaize
L. M. Allen
Sandy Baker
Council
Wreen
Registered Service International
Baker
Industrial Committee of Council
Russell Potts
Forney
Dellinger
F. L. Harris
Berryville Avenue
Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone Company
Harper
Harris
Berryville
Clarke Names a New Head for County Schools
Berryville Va June 5 At a school board meeting A F Robertson former Albemarle superintendent was elected Clarke county superintendent and will also head the Boyce School beginning July 1 He will base in Berryville Rural supervisor Miss Rose McDonald was reappointed and Clarke county Juvenile Court judge Mr and Mrs William McDonald Lee of Crestwood NY left for Annapolis for the Naval Academy final ball Mr and Mrs Neill attended Griffing invited guests for a bridge party An automobile collision on Liberty street damaged two cars injuring three girls led by Nila Huff the most seriously hurt
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Berryville
A. F. Robertson
Albemarle County
Clarke County
Boyce
Clarke
Frederick
Robertson
Rose McDonald
William McDonald Lee
Crestwood
N. Y
John B. Neill
Annapolis
Naval Academy
Neill
Academy
J. D. Griffing
Neil
Liberty Street
Alvin Grubbs
C. K. Grubbs
Charlotte
Nila Huff
Evelyn Fletcher
Iden
New Chevry Burns In Blaze On Pike
A blaze on Berryville Pike about 8 45 p m Monday night involved a new Chevrolet owned by Mr Mauck of Kernstown. Fire trucks responded but the car was almost completely destroyed.
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New “Chevry
Berryville Pike
Mauck
Kernstown
Peonies Sale and Hill Shannon Home Site Event
The Flower Shop announces peonies for June 6 at $1.25 per dot. Young folks are invited to Shannon Hill tomorrow afternoon to see a future home-site, with a Hinton Band procession. Rain or shine sale as berry patches near old shoes and stockings. Mrs. Horsey.
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Shannon Hill
Hinton
Horsey
Livestock Dealer L C Kremer in Stephens City
A livestock dealer identified as L. C. Kremer operates in Stephens City. The brief notice notes Kremer’s trade and location without additional context or details.
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L. C. Kremer
Stephens City
Council Resolutions Protest State Highway Delays on Winchester Road
City Council denounces the Virginia Highway Department over the Winchester Washington road near Middleburg. Councilman Hable describes months of torn up pavement creating a mud morass impassable to autos. The council plans to notify H G Shirley urging immediate relief and notes tourist traffic now routes via Sperryville to New Market harming Winchester business.
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State Highway Department
Winchester-Washington
Middleburg
Hable
State of
Virginia
Highway Head
Baker
Page
H. G. Shirley
Highways Department
Lee Highway
Sperryville
New Market
Winchester
First Band Concert Of Season For Winchester
The Winchester Concert Band directed by Prof W H McIwee will give their first concert of the season tomorrow evening at 8 on the courthouse lawn. No collection will be taken. Program includes Herbert Clark's Triumphal March Boyer overture Black Queen White Oriental Roses by Ivanovici Grand Fantasie My Old Kentucky Home by Dalbey selections from Nellie Kelley by Cohan and Virtuosa by Sanglear.
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Winchester
W. H. McIwee
McIwee
Herbert Clark
Boyer
Ivanovici
Old Kentucky Home
Dalbey
Nellie Kelley
Cohan
Sanglear
Million Dollar Building Boom Indicated Here
City Manager L. R. Dettra reported to the City Council that building permits issued in the first five months of 1929 totaled 641 940 dollars. If this rate continues, building activity would exceed one million dollars for the year.
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L. R. Dettra
The Star Not Published on Confederate Memorial Day
Advertisers and subscribers are informed The Star will not publish on Thursday June 6 in observance of Confederate Memorial Day.
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Star
Berryville couple wed as church wedding noted
Miss Lola B Jenkins and William M Fenton, both of Berryville, were married in a ceremony conducted by Rev Thomas B Rankin at Sacred Heart Church. The couple are the children of Clarence B Jenkins and Thomas Fenton. A farewell service for Rev Dr C A Freed will be held at Grace Lutheran Church tomorrow evening with Dr Mitchell delivering the address and the Lutheran choir to sing the cantata Simon The Pharisee.
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Lola B. Jenkins
Berryville
William M. Fenton
Thomas B. Rankin
Sacred Heart Catholic Church
Clarence B. Jenkins
Thomas Fenton
Winchester Ministerial Association
Grace Cutheran Church
C. “A. Freed
Mitchell
Braddock Street Methodist Episcopal Church
South
Luitheran Choir
Simon the Pharisee
Stephenson Social Club Set Friday Meeting in W VA
The Stephenson Social Club will meet Friday June 14 at Miss Metal Freizer's home in West Virginia. Full attendance is requested. Also noted are the wedding of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Willey in Gettysburg and their planned move to Strasburg.
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Stephenson Social Club
Miss.Metal Freizer
Way
W. Va
Robert Willey
Gettysburg
Philadelphia
Atlantic City
George W. Miller
Strasburg
Willey
Virginia Miller
Final Program At S W Academy to Be Held This Week
The Shenandoah Valley Academy wraps up events this week with Lambda Sigma at Golf Club house, inter-company drill on the academy field, tennis tournament, Delta Sigma Nu danse at Winchester Gold Club, Alpha Phi golf chance, and Friday commencement at Handley Library Auditorium featuring Prof. Garland Quarles. Public invited. The final ball closes Friday night in the academy gym.
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Shenandoah Valley Academy
Lambda Sigma
Academy
Delta Sigma Nu
Winchester Gold Club
Alpha Phi Fraternity
Handley Library
Garland Quarles
Handley School
Academy Gymnasium
Beverley Seeks Winchester Clerk Nomination in Democratic Primary
J Gray Beverley announces candidacy for re election as Clerk of the Corporation Court in Winchester. He notes four years in office and pledges efficient impartial service while contesting opposition within the party in a high minded, friendly rivalry ahead of the August 6 Democratic primary.
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City of
Winchester
Corporation Court
J. Gray Beverley
Banks Here Get Samples Of New Currency Notes
Winchester banks display samples of the new small-size currency set to enter general circulation July 10. President H D Fuller of Farmers and Merchants National Bank outlined denominations from 1 to 10 000 with portraits of Washington Jefferson Lincoln Hamilton Jackson Grant Franklin and Chase. Mellon urged public cooperation as two currency sizes circulate and old notes are withdrawn.
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Winchester
H. D. Fuller
Farmers and Merchants National Bank
Star
Washington
Jefferson
Lincoln
Hamilton
Jackson
Grant
Franklin
Inley
Cleveland
Madison
Chase
Mellon
Treasury
Youths Testify Clyde Hoover Hired Them To Sell Liquor
In police court two youths testified that Clyde Hoover hired them to sell liquor on commission and that liquor was stored in Hoover's car. Hoover was found guilty of selling liquor and sentenced to six months on the road and a $250 fine. He appealed and was released on bail. Accusers Kenneth Adams and Elmer Orndorff pleaded guilty to selling liquor and received three months in jail plus $68 fines. if paid, two months of the jail terms may be remitted.
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Clyde
Pays Fine For Abusing Officer
Morgan Anderson paid 27 dollars plus costs in police court before Justice Weems on a disorderly conduct charge. He pleaded guilty saying he must have tolled his tamper and cursed Officer Tom Boyd after a warrant search found no liquor at his premises.
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Morgan Anderson
Tom Boyd
Justice Weems
Anderson
Boyd
Washington Camp Strawberry Social Scheduled for June 5
Notice from P. O. S S of A. Washington Camp No. 115 invites all members and their wives or prospective candidates to a Strawberry Social on Wednesday night, June 5 at Camp Hall. Clark E. Legg, Sec. 6-3-10-2 tp.
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S&s. OF
A. Washington
Camp Hall
Handley School Seniors Near Graduation Week
Seniors at Handley prepare for a busy graduation week starting Sunday June 9 with a sermon by Rev. Dr. Richard S. Owens and Handley Glee Club performances. Class day June 12 includes prophecy history and poem with an evening bonfire. Graduation June 13 features Dr Henry Louis Smith as speaker.
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Handley
Richard S. Owens
Calvary Baptist Church
Roanoke
Owens
Handley Glee Club
Miss =P Hancon
Elijah
Henry Louis Smith
Washington and Lee University
Lexington
Winchester
Rotary
Kiwanis
Frank M. Boucher
Capitol Theatre
George Washington Hotel
Naval Recruits Sought at Winchester Station
Winchester youths have enlisted at the Navy Recruiting Station after meeting physical and educational requirements. With high schools closing this month the officer expects recent graduates and non returnees to inquire about enlistment. Parents and eligible young men are welcome to visit for information. Ages for enlistment range from 17 to 35.
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Winchester
Navy
Confederate Memorial Day Parade Moves Promptly Tomorrow
The Confederate Memorial Day parade is set to move promptly at eleven o'clock and will form an hour earlier, passing through principal streets to Stonewall Cemetery where the exercises occur afterward. If it rains, the ceremonies shift to the courtroom at city hall.
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Stonewall Cemetery
City Hall
Friendship Fire Company Schedules June 6 Confederate Memorial Day Parade
Friendship Fire Company No. 1 invites members to meet in full dress at Friendship Hall on June 6 at 10 30 a m for the Confederate Memorial Day parade. Those without uniforms may obtain one at the engine house from the driver. The regular monthly meeting is postponed to June 13 at 8 p m per Captain Fred W Forney.
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Friendship Fire Company
Friendship Hall
Fred W. Forney
Jenkins Shot by Stepson Dies in Local Hospital
Daniel R. Jenkins mortally wounded by his stepson yesterday afternoon died at Winchester Memorial Hospital after first aid from Dr. Hans Brough. Four bullet wounds were reported. Contention over body location arose between Warren county authorities and the dead man’s parents from Hagerstown. Jenkins, born February 7, 1899, was 30 and a divorced man.
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Daniel R. Jenkins
Front Royal
Hansbrough
Winchester Memorial Hospital
Warren County
Albert Jenkins
Hagerstown
Winchester
Jenkins
Collins
Warren
Western Boys Visit Shenandoah Caverns Route From 4-H Tour
Thirty five 4-H Club representatives from the west will visit Shenandoah Valley on Tuesday July 18 after leaving Chicago Monday on the Capitol Limited. They will detrain at Harpers Ferry and motor through the valley to Winchester then Shenandoah Caverns for a luncheon hosted by Mr. Chapman. The group includes youths from Illinois Missouri Wisconsin Nebraska North and South Dakota Wyoming Utah Nevada Colorado Arizona and New Mexico accompanied by Baltimore and Ohio reporters.
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4-H
West
Shenandoah Valley
Shenandoah Caverns
Chicago
Capitol Limited
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Washington
Harpers Ferry
Winchester
Winschester
Chapman
Caverns Hotel
Baltimore and
Ohio
Illinois
Missouri
Wisconsin
Nebraska
North
South Dakota
Wyoming
Utah
Nevada
Colorado
Arizona
New Mexico
Funeral for Sallie Doakes Scheduled at Cedar Hill Church
The funeral of Sallie Doakes, a colored woman, will be held tomorrow at Cedar Hill Church at one o clock. Burial will follow at Bunker Hill.
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Sallie
Doakes
Cedar Hill Church
Bunker Hill
Cats Seeks Homes for Six Adults and Three Kittens
Four adult cats and five kittens need new homes. Contact phone number 421 for details and adoption arrangements.
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Major Barton
The
Educational Commission
Robert T. Barton, JR
Educational Commission of Virginia
Richmond News der
Graf Zeppelin
Boscawen
Loudoun Sts
Albemarle
L. D. Kline
Peonies
Washington Highway
the Evening Star
Rastor
Thomas A. Painter
Swanannoa, N. C
J. Few Brown
South Washington Street
Painter
Edith Brown
E. C. Stuart, Jr
E. C. Stuart
Baltimore
Johns Hipkins
L. B. Resseguie
New York City
S. W. Academy
Clark E. Legg
Louis Glass
Slayer
William Kidwell
Sallie Doakes
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