Byrd Urges Economy Plank and Public Vote on Prohibition
Former Governor Byrd called for a Democratic platform plank to cut government costs and for majorities to prevail over minorities. He insisted the prohibition issue must be decided by the people via a popular vote and reaffirmed his temperance stance. The Richmond convention is set to endorse Byrd for president and push a referendum on the eighteenth amendment.
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Richmond
Harry F. Byrd
Chicago
Young Democratic Club of Virginia
Byrd
Harry Flood Byrd
Virginia
Remodel of 126 North Braddock for Willys Overland Agency
G. O. Henshall is remodeling his former residence at 126 North Braddock street to house the Willys Overland agency. The front will be a showroom and office, with a rear extension for used cars and a repair shop. Completion is planned for July 1. Henshall has worked with C. B. Organ in selling products since 1919.
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G. O. Henshall
North Braddock Street
Willys-Overland Agency
Reuss
Henshall
C. B. Organ
For Rent Bathing Beach and Camp Sites at Berry's Ferry
Bathing beach and camp sites available at Berry's Ferry near White Post Virginia. Apply at once to oe Meade at White Post.
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Berry’s Ferry
Oe Meade
White Post
Curb Market Sunday Hours at 29 East Water Street
The curb market announces Sunday operations at 29 East Water Street from 9 to 2 30. Vendors offer produce and prepared foods for dinner.
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East Water St
City Election Set for Tuesday June 14
City Electoral Board announces polling places and staff for the municipal election to choose a mayor and six council members. Dr Charles R Anderson is the only candidate for mayor. ward candidates include J Henkel Henry Herman Hable Percy D Miller in the first ward and W W Dellinger Cara H Harper and W Nelson in the second ward.
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City Electoral Board
Charles R. Anderson
Common Council
J. Henkel Henry
Herman H. Hable
Percy D. Miller
W. W. Dellinger
Cara H. Harper
W. Nelson
Anti-Saloon Body Questions Wet Critics on Prohibition
The Anti-Saloon League challenges wets on repeal promises and asks what they offer in return. It accuses supporters of hypocrisy and urges consistent blame of bootleggers and lawbreakers rather than the prohibition law itself.
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Virginia
Anti-Saloon League
Penalty On Unpaid Taxes After June 15 Notice
City and county taxpayers are warned by Treasurer W A Baker and Treasurer Robert S Smith of a 5 percent penalty and 6 percent interest on taxes unpaid after June 15. A previous 5 percent penalty was added last December 6. Taxpayers urged to remit before June 15 to avoid extra charges.
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W. A. Baker
Robert S. Smith
Gas 2c Reduction at Reuss Park Service Station
A 2c cuts in Standard gas prices announced at Reuss Park Service Station run by W L Rush on Millwood Avenue. The note records a price drop of two cents per gallon effective at the location.
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Reuss Park Service Station
W.L. Rush
Millwood Avenue
Fleischer Surrenders. Detroit Police Question Lindbergh Link
Harry Fleischer surrendered at Detroit police HQ amid two attorneys. Prosecutor Toy said Fleischer faces federal prohibition charges and may be arraigned on a Collingswood massacre warrant. New Jersey detectives seek questions on possible Lindbergh kidnapping ties as Lieut. Coughlin in Trenton coordinates with Detroit. Dr. John Condon visits Boston police to review rogues gallery for clues in the case.
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New Jersey
Lindbergh
Associated Press
Detroit
Harry Fleischer
Lindberghe
Detroit Collingswood
Fleischer
Harry S. Toy
Tan
Texas
Canada
Toy
Collingswood
New York
Bronx
Abe Wagner
Trenton
N. J
Walter Coughlin
State Police
Coughlin
Jassie
Boston
Mass
John F. Condon
Dr. Condon
Many Winchester Stores to Close Early on Weekdays
Andrew Bell of the Winchester Chamber of Commerce announced that numerous Winchester stores will close at 5 p.m. daily on Mondays through Fridays from June 13 to September 5. A complete list will be published in tomorrow's Star.
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Winchester
Andrew Bell
Winchester Chamber of Commerce
Star
Public sale set for Browne dwelling at 418 W Clifford
The Horace Browne house at 418 West Clifford street will be sold on June 11. The sale offers a modern home with all conveniences and includes one recital line indicating 1p 2t 7&9 for additional details.
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Horace Browne
W. Clifford Street
Frederick County Board Praises G M Carson Work
In June the Frederick County Board of Supervisors endorsed county road superintendent G M Carson for four years of service and urged Virginia State Highway Department to hire him when county roads join the state system on July 1. The board also approved reports, paid warrants, and discussed improvements at the county parish home and jail amenities.
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Frederick County Board of Supervisors
G. M. Carson
State Highway Department
Carson
Frederick County
Virginia State Highway Department
Virginia State Highway Commission
State Department
Fre County Board of Supervisors
Richmond
John M. Massie
Winchester Common Council
Board of Supervisors
Common Council
W .A. Bailey
Bailey Brothers
Cameron Street
Miniature Golf Course Set to Open at Kernstown Camp
The Appleway Tourist Camp at Kernstown announces the opening of a miniature golf course tomorrow evening for the summer season. Cyril Mee, camp proprietor, states special rates apply and a colored novelty wash board orchestra will play. Prizes will be awarded for low scores, with shuffleboard and night tennis also offered.
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Appleway
Kernstown
Cyril Mee
Lutheran Vacation Bible School Opens Monday
Grace Lutheran Church will start its second Vacation Bible School Monday at 8 30 am. The program covers all grades including primary juniors and intermediate with efficient teachers in charge. A half hour music period led by Miss Hattie Eckley completes the morning session. The free program invites congregation children and community youths aged the specified grades. Beginning Monday June 13 the school runs two hours daily for two weeks.
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Grace Lutheran Church
Hattie Eckley
Clubmen Entertain Handley Graduates At Joint Luncheon
Winchester Kiwanis and Rotary clubs hosted Handley High School graduates at the George Washington Hotel in a joint session honoring the citizens of tomorrow. The event drew 185 attendees including 42 Kiwanians and 41 Rotarians with remarks by Dr. George G. Snarr and W. R. Seage.
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Handley High School
George Washington Hotel
Winchester Kiwanis
Rotary Clu
Richard Evelyn Byrd
South Pole
Kiwanians
Handley
George G. Snarr
Kiwanis Club
W. R. Seage
Rotary Club
Legge
Snarr
Mrs McLean Identifies Signature in Lindbergh Ransom Case
Washington June 9 Mrs Edward B McLean testifies in the District of Columbia Supreme Court that she signed a memorandum authorizing Gaston B Means to return the $100000 ransom to a man called The Fox The note was impounded and Justice James M Proctor approved the action Means argues the deal was a business matter and a scientific investigation Wampler questions her belief in The Fox during cross examination of Means who is on trial for stealing the ransom and 4000 in expenses from Mrs McLean the estranged wife of the Washington Post publisher
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Associated Press
Washington
Edward B. McLean
District of Columbia Supreme Court
Gaston B. Means
Lindbergh
the Fox
Means
McLean
Washington Post
Colonel Guggenheim
Charles A. Lindbergh
United States
Leo A.rover
Morris Wampler
James M. Proctor
Mrs. McLean
Conrad Upholds Referendum On Day Amendment
Former SA Senator George N. Conrad defends Byrd plan for a popular vote on the 18th amendment against O Conor Godrick backed convention. He argues stability in constitutional law requires careful process with two thirds Congressional support and three fourths state ratification or conventions. Continued on page three.
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Starr Harrisonburg
George N. Conrad
O’conor Godrick
United States
Congress
Sta
Byrd
Thieves Strike Bryarly Yard In Winchester Theft Spree
Insurance specialist Roland T. Bryarly reported thefts from his property at 413 Fairmont Avenue. A barbecue camp setup including an army tent cots chairs and cooking gear was taken from the west end while a gas tank was drained during a family outing to Orkney Springs. Bryarly planned to secure his premises against future intruders.
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Roland T. Bryarly
Winchester
Bryarly
Fairmont Avenue
Pennsylvania Railroad
Handley Alumni Luncheon And Dance Set For Tomorrow
Handley High School alumni association schedules a noon luncheon in the school cafeteria and a 9 pm senior dance in Rouss Hall with Red Bailey and His Collegians providing music. Members are urged to attend both events to reunite graduates, tickets available at the door.
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Handley High School Alumni Association
Rouss Hall
Red Bailey
Oor
Real estate experts face damage claims over valuations in Coblentz case
Washington and Pittsburgh real estate specialists testified for the defense in the Emory L. Coblentz trial in Cumberland Maryland. They disputed state witnesses' property valuations tied to Central Trust Company holdings. Witnesses included Leonard P. Kane of Pittsburgh and James D. Hobbs former Wardman official.
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Associated Press
Cumberland
Washington
Pittsburgh
Emory L. Coblentz
Central Trust Company of Maryland
Leonard P. Kane
Coblentz
Trust Company
James D. Hobbs
Wardman Realty and Construction Company
James Clark
Howard County
Hobbs
Wardman Company
Democrats Urged to Turnout for Winchester City Election
The Winchester municipal election is set for Tuesday June 14. Democrats urge all party members to vote. The ballot requires no marks to cast a straight party vote. Mayoral candidate is Dr Charles R Anderson. Council candidates are Herman H Hable J Henkel Henry Percy D Miller in the first ward and W Nelson Page Charles H Harper W W Dellinger in the second ward.
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Winchester
Tod.y
Charles R. Anderson
First Ward
Herman H. Hable
J. Henkel Henry
Percy D. Miller
Second Ward
W. Nelson Page
Charles H. Harper
W. W. Dellinger
Conference At County Church Brucetown Circuit to Meet
The third quarterly conference of Brucetown Circuit Methodist Episcopal Church South will convene at Stephenson Church at 10 30 Saturday morning June 11. The business session will include the usual proceedings and reports.
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Brucetown
Methodist Episcopal Church
South
Stephenson
Cherries for Sale Offer Canning Varieties
Local appeal lists best canning cherry varieties with contact note promising delivery via The Val Vinegar Corp and a phone number 905 for inquiries.
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The
Val. Vinegar Corp
Handley School to Graduate Largest Class Ever
Handley High School plans graduation for ninety nine seniors, the largest class in the school’s history, at 8 p.m. in the auditorium. Dr Robert C Astrop of the University of Richmond will deliver the commencement address to graduates and attendees. Earlier, students joined a Mount Hebron pilgrimage honoring benefactors, placing flowers on graves of Judge John Handley and John Kerr.
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Handley High School
Garland R. Quarles
Robert C. Astrop
University of Richmond
Astrop
Handley
Handley Orchestra
E. A. Lambert
Handley Glee Club
Jessie Deppen
John M. Steck
University of Bond
Handley Gleen
R. L. Williamson
Handley Orc Pi
Hebron
High
John Kerr
Virginia Avenue
Mount Hebron Cemetery
John Handley
Virginia
Flashes of World News from Winnipeg to Istanbul
In Winnipeg a man steps on a lake spike and his brother dies from concussion after the spike is thrown aside. In Buffalo a ring lost in a potato field is recovered by a son after twenty years. In New York crippled children view an air circus from Bellevue hospital. In Istanbul the government auctions imperial palaces and rents exile mansions cheaply.
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Winnipeg
Man
John Makin
Lake Winnipeg
Riverton
Stephen
Buffalo
Minn
Henry Olson
New York
Bellevue Hospital
Istanbul
Wives' overspending linked to husbands' accidents report
In Philadelphia a humorous note cites Prof. Rexford B. Hersey claiming wives who live beyond their income put men in a faulty psychological state, increasing the risk of accidents including falls. The remark warns readers about spending and household tension.
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Philadelphia
Rexford B. Hersey
Tailors Move Sign Foiled by Night Thieves
In Johannesburg a tailor shop posted We are moving but robbers pried during the night leaving only a single thimble as the evidence of the break in.
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Johannesburg
Blind student earns philosophy doctorate at Stockholm University
Stockholm Sweden Nils Juringius born blind becomes the first sightless man to receive Stockholm University highest degree He credits his mother who read aloud to him for years as the key to his achievement This historic milestone highlights his perseverance and support.
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Stockholm
Sweden
Nils Juringius
Stockholm University
Deputy Sheriff Fears Ghostly Figures in Moonlit Chase
Rochester deputy sheriff George Emmerich thought he saw ghosts when two eerie figures swung through space behind a farm house. He warned stop or I’ll shoot, then a frightened lad and lassie emerged from a garden swing and he lowered his weapon.
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Rochester
N. Y
George Emmerich
Emmerich
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