Cane Presented to Capt. Kurtz at VA Funeral Directors Meet
A gold-banded cane was given to Capt. George W. Kurtz of Winchester by the Virginia Funeral Directors Association at its annual banquet in Carter's Hall. About 160 members attended. K M Mears of Richmond served as toastmaster. Dr. Robert B. Bean and Prof. C A Renchard lectured. Officers for the next year were named, with a Richmond convention planned for June. The association recommended H D Oliver Peters burg C L Morris and Henry W Woody for the State Embalming Board appointment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George W. Kurtz
Winchester
Virginia Funeral Directors’ Association
Ear Charleymarine
Convenon
Harreg
Captain Kurtz
Ing
Carter’s ‘Hall
K. M. Mears
Richmond
Aed Wi ‘Woody
H. Thompson
Culpeper
G. W. Kurtz
Robert B. Bean
Anatomy
University of Virginia
C. A. Renchard
New York
E. Edward Portest
Foster
J. C.hudgins
Claremont
W. T. Bear
Churchville
T. A. Bell
Staunton
Samuel G. Oakey
Roanoke
Walter Clarke
Chincoteague
A. C. Nelson
B. I. Draper
Blackstone
Davis
H.D. Oliver
Norfolk
C. L. Morris
Petersburg
Henry W. Woody
Two Features at the Empire Tonight
The Empire presents Harold Lloyd in Among Those Present and the six reel The Money Changers from Upton Sinclair, plus a Pathe News reel. Ten reels total for one admission with shows at 6 30 and 8 45. Come early and enjoy first class pictures.
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Empire
Harold Lloyd
Upton’ Sinclair
Pathe
Rosemont Park Martinsburg Offers Week of Big Bands
Tomorrow afternoon a big band acek and Monday night sponsor's celebrated eight piece orchestra headline at Rosemont Park Martinsburg West Virginia. Tuesday square dance and Wednesday round dance feature Whitacre's Jazz Orchestra. Thursday Joseph C Smiths Victor Dance Record Orchestra direct from New York City. Friday square dance with Lewis and Wrights Orchestra and Saturday Whitacre's Jazz Orchestra. Concert every Sunday afternoon. Enormous swimming pool and bath houses nearing completion.
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Acek
Sponseller
Whitacre
Joseph C. Smith
Victor Dance Record Orchestra
New York City
Lewis
Public sale at Burnt Factory on June 15
Fine parlor and bed-room suites and store fixtures to be sold at auction by Mrs Ada E Panquary. The sale begins June 15 at 2 p m at Burnt Factory, offering a splendid chance to acquire quality furnishings and fixtures from Mrs Panquary’s estate.
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Ada E
Panquary
Service at Stephens City Lutheran Church
Rev A A Kelly will preach at the Lutheran Church Stephens City Sunday afternoon at 2 30 o clock. There will be no other service due to illness of the pastor Rev Mr ne.
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Stephens City
A. A. Kelly
Mr. Ne
Resignation Accepted. Winchester CourtNames New Commissioner
The court accepted Ray Robinsons resignation as commissioner in chancery of the Corporation Court of Winchester and appointed Joseph B Newlin in his place by order of Judge Whiting.
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Ray Robinson
Corporation Court
City of
Winchester
Joseph B. Newlin
Whiting
Young Decker son convicted in murder plot case
In Indiana on June 11 officials said Virgil Decker, 19, was convicted and given a life sentence for a murder plot targeting Le Roy Lovett, 20, to fake his death and claim a 24000 insurance payout. Virgil’s mother Lydia Decker and brother Fred Calvi were set for trial.
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Ind
Lydia. Decker
Fred. Calvi
Leroy Lovett
Elkhart
Indiana
Decker
Virgil
Lovett
Virgil Decker
Winchester Man Joins National Economic League
Mr H F Byrd of Winchester is among 74 Virginians named to the National Economic League based in Boston. The group, with ex President Taft as president, aims to express informed opinion on economic social and political issues and to educate public thought to guide U S government policy.
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H. F. Byrd
Winchester
Virginia
The
National Economic League
Boston
Mass
Taft
United States
Noted bandit eludes officers in Oregon hold up
Roy Gar, a mail car bandit, escaped police after a pistol threat and stealing $200. This marked Gardner's second escape from officers. The incident occurred in Oregon on June 11, with officers pursuing the suspect after the robbery.
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Associated Press
Por
Oregon
Roy Gar
Aan Fe’ ‘Sa
Gardner
Two Women Held for Murder in Lakewood Case
Mrs Catherine Kaber widow of Daniel S Kaber of Lakewood and her daughter Mrs Marion McArdell Sieven pleaded not guilty to first degree murder in the death of Kaber. The court set June 28 for a hearing and remanded both women to jail without bail.
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Associated Press
Cleveland
Ohio
Catherine Kaber
Daniel S. Kaber
Lakewood
Marion McArdell
Kaber
Miss Julia Priddy Held Over In Woodland Heights Choir
Richmond church deacons vote to require Miss Julia Priddy, 48, choir singer, to resume her place after a pastor’s censure. The move follows her participation in an informal dance at a John Marshall High School reception hosted by Governor and Mrs Davis. The letter of censure was upheld by church authorities.
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Associated Press
Richmond
Woodland Heights Baptist Church
Julia Priddy
W. A. Gunton
John Marshall High School
Westmoreland Davis
Enormous Loss in Colorado report from June flood
Incomplete AP reports show a total loss of life at 95 with 45 deaths at Pueblo. Property damage at Pueblo is estimated from 10 million to 20 million dollars.
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Associated Press
Denver
Col
Pueblo
Pueblo OX
Organ Wanted Exchange for High Top or Gan with Mirror
Classified notice seeking an exchange for a new talking machine. The advertiser lists 102 Piccadilly Street corner Market, requests a high top or gan with mirror, and provides a reply address care Star office marked yaw 7-6t.
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Care Star Office
Fatal melee in Belfast erupts on Cupar Street
A gunfight on Cupar Street in Belfast last night left one person shot and possibly fatally wounded while several civilians were injured and hospitalized. A police lorry near the scene was fired upon. police returned fire and a broader clash ensued.
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Belfast
Ireland
Cupar Street
Mass meeting at Berryville on Clarke road bonds
Clarke County Board of Supervisors invites public discussion on proposed 200000 road bonds for Chapel and Geenway districts. The June 13 meeting at 2 p m in Berryville County Court House will hear both sides as legal challenges proceed. Taxpayers may attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. E. Barnett
Board of Supervisors
Clarke County
Chapel and Geenway
County Court House
Berryville
Ritenour Declares Candidacy for Winchester Treasurer
D W Ritenour announces his platform for the August 2 1921 primary for Winchester Virginia treasurer. He opposes a third term saying it risks concentrating public influence and blocks opportunity for other local men and boys. He cites experience as a U S Internal Revenue Deputy Collector for the District of Virginia and asks for active support.
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Winchester
U. S. Internal Revenue
District of Virginia
D. W
Ritenour
30 000 Men Return To Work In Chicago Building Trades
About 30 000 men in the building trades will return to work next week as construction valued near 100 million dollars resumes under way. Federal Judge Landis will arbitrate the wage controversy between the trades and contractors, ending a lockout that had been in effect for weeks.
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Chicago
Landis
Admiral Sims Ordered Home From England
Rear Admiral Sims' leave of absence in England was revoked by Secretary Denby and he was ordered to report to the Navy Department at once. The action followed his denial of newspapers quotes about his speech in London attacking Sinn Fein sympathizers.
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Associated Press
Washington
Sims
England
Denby
Navy Department
London
Sinn Fein
Costly Freight Wreck Blocks B & O Tracks Between Baltimore and Washington
A freight wreck in Waltson Cut near Laurel Maryland halted Baltimore and Ohio traffic for hours. Fifteen coal and merchandise cars were demolished and scattered on the tracks after a broken wheel caused the incident. All trains were diverted to Pennsylvania Railroad lines.
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Associated Press
Baltimore
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Washington
Waltson Cut
Laurel
Pennsylvania Railroad
Refugee Garments Notice Urges Form Return
All persons making refugee garments for the Red Cross are asked to complete a form and return it to Miss F. Kurtz at 21 South Lon street by Monday June 13.
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Red Crass
Mig
Iuey F. Kurtz
South Lon Street
High School Alumni Banquet and Dance in Bartonville
Alumni host a banquet and dance in Bartonville on June 17 at 8 p.m. Tickets are available in advance at Baker and Shryock's on Water and Braddock streets.
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Bartonville
Baker & Shryock's
Corner Water
Braddock Streets
Haynes Sworn In As Prohibition Commissioner
Roy A. Haynes of Hillsboro Ohio sworn in today as Prohibition Commissioner succeeding John S. Kramer of Mansfield Ohio. Haynes said no policy yet but aims to bring home to the people a fuller appreciation of the eighteenth amendment.
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Associated Press
Washington
Roy A. Haynes
Hillsboro
Ohio
John S. Kramer
Mansfield
Aynes
Evans Property Sale Withdrawn After Auction
Four pieces of residential property from the estate of the late J Evans were withdrawn after an public auction on North Main Street. Attorney M M Lynch said bids were insufficient and the sale may be offered privately. Auctioneer Duvall conducted the hour long sale with many bids but none satisfactory.
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J Evans
M. M. Lynch
Fix
Minnie C. Nulton
Duvall
North Main Street
Lynch
Girl From Nowhere In Winchester Tonight at Auditorium
The five reel western The Girl From Nowhere screens at the Auditorium in Winchester tonight. Also showing The Model Surf Girls in person The Tiger's Trail Topics of the Day the latest Newsreel and a Sunshine Comedy His Unlucky.
For Sale Northern Virginia Bonds at 7 Percent
Advertisement offers bonds from Northern Virginia paying seven percent interest with no income tax. Names Hansbrough and Carter listed as contact for insurance loans and real estate services.
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Northern Virginia
Hansbrough & Carter
Farmers urged to inform Chapman's Auto for Ford binder use
Farmers who want to operate their binder with a Ford tractor must notify Chapman’s Auto Sales immediately to secure proper hitch. The notice asks readers to respond promptly for compatibility assistance.
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Chapman
Brutal Jersey Child Murder Shocks Moorestown
Burlington County authorities recovered the severely mutilated body of 7 year old Atilda Russo who had been missing since last Saturday. They seek 36 year old Lewis Lively as a suspect. the body was found in a Moorestown cellar within 50 feet of the Russo home. Police delayed disclosure to aid the investigation. Lively and his wife are in custody or sought.
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Associated Press
Moor Bestown
N. Wes Dune
Burlington County
Peer
Atilda Russo
Lewis Lively
Lively
Russo
Philadelphia
Moorestown
Michael Russo
Legion to Honor Comrade Walter Wingfield
The remains of Private Walter Gore Wingfield of Company F Sixth Ammunition Train lie in Funk and Son funeral parlor. A Legion guard will escort his grave to the resting place as a firing squad from Company I assists with the final salute. W A Bader commander.
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Walter Gore Wingfield
Company F
Funk and Son
Wingfield
Atte Legion
Natery
Walter
Company I
W. A. Barder
Spray the garden care and garden tools for sale
Advertising short notes on garden spraying for leaf eaters and fungus diseases, offering hand dusters powder knapsack and hand sprayers for flowers and vegetables. Mentions garden hose, fittings and low prices. Winchester Orchard Supply, 301 N Market St, phone 313.
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Winchester Orchard
Market St
Iptf
Winchester Seed Co. Offers Rewards for Vandalism
A memo lists a $10.00 reward for information leading to arrest of persons who destroyed a sign at the business. The notice appears among other classified ads offering quick sale of two modern brick homes and discounted properties, with phrases like immediate possession and bargain pricing.
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Claréncé “Miller
Weather forecast and local notes from Washington
Weather predictions for the North and Middle Atlantic states indicate above normal temperatures and possible local thunderstorms during the upcoming week starting Monday. Also mentioned is Mr A R Rudolph, once of the county, visiting with friend Mr C A Deaner from Covington Virginia and calling on local acquaintances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington
North
Middle Atlantic
A. R. Rudolph
County
Covington, Va
C. A. Deaner
Covingare
Girls' Athletic Association Seeks Meeting Space and Roles
The Girls' Athletic Association outlines officers and chairs including president Miss, vice president Miss, secretary Miss, treasurer Miss. finance chairmen Miss Fisher and Miss Dean. supplies chair Rinker. building Lauck. membership Miss Kelchner. The group plans activities, hikes, dances, and a tour to Winchester, stressing the value of membership and future events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Handley Library
2Iason
Missa
Winchester
Harry R. Kern
John S. Brown
Tenia
Isi
G. A.A
Dasan
A. A
Girls’ Athletic Association
Girls’Aretic Association
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