Education at Handley High School Graduation Address
Dr. William Mather Lewis urged graduates to use higher education amid rapid change. He cited a 550 percent rise in high school numbers, population growth, and advances in transport, communication, and science, stressing the need for invention and planning as America approaches 225 to 250 million people. He warned the untrained risk falling behind and highlighted college contributions to medicine and technology.
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Galey
America
Cardinal O'Donnell Arrival Sparks Big Broadway Welcome
Thousands greet Cardinal Patrick O'Donnell on the President Roosevelt as he travels to Chicago for a eucharistic congress. He brings two messages from Ireland to America praising American generosity and unity in faith. He jokes about Chicago history and the blarney stone.
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Associated Press
New York
Broadway
the Battery
Vanderbilt
Cardinal Patrick O'Donnell
Ireland
Roosevelt
Chicago
Cardinnal
America
Atlantic
O’donnel
Italian duelists both wounded in Milan clash
In a remote spot near Milan two newspaper editors were seriously wounded in a sabre duel following a political dispute. Giuseppe Brunati, director of Sabaudo, and Umberto Fracchia, director of Literary Fair, were struck on the right shoulder and face respectively. Both vowed the affair was not finished if they lived.
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Associated Press
Milan
Italy
Guiseppe Brunati
Sabaudo
Umberto Fracchia
Brunati
Fracchia
Carnival Exhibit in town to aid local team
Ed Oliver of the Ed Oliver Carnival plans a show in Hagerstown Maryland to benefit the base ball team and bring it to Winchester for the fire company. The piece mixes local fundraising notes with public education quotes and a lost diamond pin notice at the end.
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Ed. Oliver
Hagerstown
Winchester
Mother of State Treasurer Dead in Richmond
Mrs. Mary Rankin Purcell 71, mother of State Treasurer John M. Purcell, died suddenly of a heart attack at her Richmond home. She was the widow of William B. Purcell and leaves five sons and one daughter. Funeral Monday at St Patrick's Church with Requiem High Mass by Rev T A Rankin.
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Mary Rankin Purcell
John M. Purcell
Shepherd Street
Richmond
Thomas A. Rankin
Church of the Sacred Heart
John Purcell
William ‘.E. Purcell
James Purcell
Joseph
Oscar Purcell
Maryurcell
St. Patrick’s Catholic Church
T. A. Rankin
Father Rankin
Annie B. Meyer
Church of the Sacred Heart Aere
Radio tribute from Byrd thanked by Winchester crowd
Commander Richard F. Byrd sends a delayed radio message to Mayor Ward and Mr. R Gray Williams praising Winchester for celebrating his Pole achievement. The message, received via mail from the New York Times, expresses astonishment at the town's enthusiasm and pride in his North Pole feat.
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Ward
R. Gray Williams
Richard F. Byrd
Winchester
Byrd
North Pole
England
New York Times
Pole
For Sale Air Tanks Suitable for Garages
Classified notice offers several compressed air tanks for sale with contact at Star office. Also a lost small diamond and onyx bowknot pin reported between Annefield Farm and Boyce or in Boyce. Reward for return to Mrs. Ww. B. Watkins of Berryville.
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Boyce
W. B. Watkins
Berryville
Star Office
Annefield Farm
Ww. B. Watkins
Jones & Co. Funeral Service Promises Quiet Efficient Care
Service to us implies much to us. Among the hallmarks are personal attention to every funeral detail and small acts of thoughtfulness to ease the strain before and during the service. The result is quiet efficiency and smooth operation at every step. Jones & Co. with Loudoun Street presents this caring approach.
Women Stuck to Pepper Amid Campaign Spending Probe
Senate campaign committee recalls Senator Pepper after testimony on about 306000 dollars spent in western Pennsylvania for the Pepper Fisher Smith Woodward ticket in the May Republican primary. Pepper says he knew nothing of joint committee expenditures and presents his state committee list. He notes 84000 in contributions to his fund and a deficit of about 112000 to 125000, promising full figures by June 17.
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Washington
W. L. Mellon
Pennsylvania
Senate Campaign Investigating Committee
Pepper
Joint Committee
Reed
Missouri
Hill
Pinchot
Senate
Representative Ware
British protest over Soviet money aimed at Britain during strike
The British government sent a sharp note to Moscow protesting Soviet attempts to send money to Great Britain amid the general strike. The note said the funds were intended to foster a movement to change the British government.
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London
Moscow
Great Britain
Young American Found With Head Crushed In Mexico
A 21 year old American, Dawson of Chickasha Oklahoma, was found in Los Machias Sinaloa Mexico with his head crushed by an unknown assailant. He died at the United Sugar Company's hospital after efforts to save him by Dr. C R West. His death is under investigation by the State Department.
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Smith
Massachusetts
Woodrow Wilson
Niagara Falls
Pat
Dr.Lewis
the Star
Famous Scotch Regiment Parade in Cleveland Day
For the first time in history armed troops from another country marched through Cleveland. The Toronto Scottish regiment, four hundred strong, attended to celebrate Cleveland Canada day and mark over 160 years of friendly relations between the two nations.
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Associated Press
Cleveland
Toronto Scottish Regiment
Graduates as Special Guests at Handley Rotary Luncheon
Handley High School graduates attended a Rotary Club luncheon with 135 people present including School Board Chairman John M. Steck and principal A. M. Jarman. President Marshall Baker led the meeting with songs from the class and remarks emphasizing youth opportunities and lifelong ideals. Col. Brantz Roszel’s address urged truth faith courage duty generosity and loyalty. The Empire Orchestra received thanks as it prepared for a fall return.
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Rotary
Handley High School
John M. Steck
Walker Bond
M. G. Ramey
A. M. Jarman
Howard Solenberger
Marshall Baker
Virginia Tharpe
Baker
Leo Cather
Doug Fuller
Col
Roszel
Col. Brantz Roszel
Empire Orchestra
Wil
Renovated Virginia retreat hopes on family dinners
The Virginia inn at 202 E Piccadilly St advertises newly renovated rooms with homey comfort, new beds, hot baths and cool airy spaces. Special rates invite tourists and families for Sunday dinners. reservations via phone on Saturdays after 11 a.m.
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E. Piccadilly St
Desirable West Alley Lot and Three Garages Sale Notice
Advertisement for sale tomorrow at noon of a desirable lot and three garages on West Alley in Altoona Pennsylvania. Also a Friday notice seeking a load from Washington DC to Altoona. GEO W CLOWSER listed as contact. Public sale details appear on second page.
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Altoona, Pa
Toad
Washington, D. C
Geo. W. Clowser
West Alley
Colored Pupils Parade Delights Winchester Frederick Crowd
The Winchester and Frederick county colored public schools mounted a creditable parade led by the Douglas School Band under Prof. P. W. Gibson. Students in white uniforms carried banners as marching units, with towns including Stephens City Middletown Opequon Cedar Hill Leetown Millwood Boyce Berryville Front Royal Bunker Hill Purcellville joining the pageant.
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Winchester
Frederick County
Douglas
P. W. Gibson
Boye
Charles Town
W. Va
Stephens City
Middletown
Opequon
Cedar Hill
Leetown
Millwood
Boyce
Berryville
Front Royal
Bunker Hill
Purcellville
Winchester Fair
Leslie D. Kline
Douglas School
Sergeant Butler
Clarke election yields unopposed slate with small turnout
Clarke Virginia voters Tuesday backed an all landowning ticket for mayor and council, with only scattered write ins. The lineup includes Mayor John Goldsmith and Treasurer J Ed Ogden, plus Dr George Hardesty and six council members. A total of 103 ballots were cast. Separately Grace Episcopal Church's Ladies Aid will cover an 800 debt for new lights with events planned including a strawberry festival and antique loan exhibit. Admiral A M D McCormick and family opened Claremont for the season, with Lt Com John Beardall and family guests. Beardall departs June 15 for England as assistant attaché to the court of St James.
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Berryville
H. B. Harris
C. C. Brown
John 8. Goldsmith
J. Ed. Ogden
George Hardesty
W. D. Wisecarver
H. H. Burks
J. T. L. Jones
BE. G. Coiner
Ladies’ Aid Society of
Grace Episcopal Church
Rose McDonald
Charles Castleman
Wickliffe
A. M. D. McCormick
Claremont
John Beardall
Commander Beardall
Court of St. James
England
Death Strikes As Farmer Starts To Leave His Car
Mr. 5S. Romanus Hershman a leading county resident died of heart failure about 11 o clock yesterday morning on returning home from buying wool. Age about 65 he is survived by a widow and ten children. He owned three farms and was active in cattle trading. Funeral will be at his home Saturday at ten.
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Alexandria
Washington
Panama
George Washington Hospital
Walter Reed
Winchester
Romanus Hershman
Winchester Gas Company Saturday closing notice
Our office will be closed at 3 p m every Saturday afternoon until September 18. Lost young female long ears dog black face brass studded collar. Phone 19 W.
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Winchester Gas Company
Federated Council of Church Women Meet at Handtey Library
The Federated Council of Church Women will gather in Handtey Library Friday at 4 PM for an afternoon meeting. Members are invited to attend and participate in the planned program and discussions.
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Federated Council
Federated Council of Church Women
Handtey Library
API
Handley School Graduation Honors Work and Music
Dr William M Lewis delivers principal address as 33 graduates and 37 alumnae receive diplomas at Handley Auditorium. Handley Orchestra and Band under Prof William H McKnee showcase year of progress with a gowned Winchester class adopting gray caps. Salutatorian Preston Sartelle stresses work ethic and discipline.
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Handley
Hugh 8
Duffey
John Handrey Public Schools
Mr. Duffey
Margaret Amick
Margaret Anderson
Hazel Baker
Lucymae Boyer
Edna’ Baughman
Ruth Brill
Christina Cook
Mary Katherine Cooper
Meta Dick
Catherine Te
Margaret Frances Evans
Marie Funkhouser
Myr
Higgs
Ruth Hawkins
Emily Hiner
Dellitt
Jenkins
Anne Brooke Kern
Katherine Manuel
Nancy Gway Larrick
Pauline McQuay
Elizabeth March
Grace Miller
Pauline Nicholson
Edna O'Leary
Jillian Perry
Joe Poole
Agnes Preffitt
Evelyn Ritenour
Ruth Samselie
Marion Shpawerdard
Pauline Smetts
Mary Sullivan
Virginia, Tharpe
Elizabeth Tidler
Eva Wood
Roland, Bean
Lacy Brumback
Leo Cather
John Chiles
Raymond Edmondsong
Sherwin Farmer
Kenneth Henry
George Jones
Walter Knee
Albert Kramer
Cecil Lupton
George O’rear
Charles Pine
John Quick
Otis Sargent
Preston Sartelle
John Seabright
Hax Shanholtz
Charles Snider
Edmund Spates
Joseph Swank
Wilbur Tidler
Lenus Verzi
Handley Orchestra
Handley Band
William H. McKnee
Winchester High School
George W. Stover
United Brethren Church
Preston Orr Sartelle
Moountain
Handley Girls
O'Hara
Kisserling
Wilson
Fearis
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Dr.Wm. Mather Lewis
William Mather Lewis
George Washington University
John Handley High School
Lewis
Philadelphia
U. S
Cardinal O'Donnell
Mead—Moting
Commander Byrd
English Aero Club
Spitzbergen
Mr. Bennett
Lieut
Neville
Parker
Sopwith
Maclean
Aero Club of England
Dick Byrd
Digk Byrd
pew + owe RT
Jones & CO S
Loudoun
Senator Pepper
The
Mexico
Scotch Regiment
Rotary Club
H. D. Fuller
Virginia
Cork St
People’s
Soutare
Cook's Park
Northern
Handley Finals
Friends of Public
Pack
William M. Lewis
Prof
Mellwee
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