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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 13, 1929

Page

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Handley High to Graduate 67 in 1929 Class

Miss Rosalie Bruce Nelson to be valedictorian as Handley High School awards 67 diplomas at 8:00 p m in Handley Auditorium. Dr Henry Louis Smith of Washington and Lee U to deliver address. Hugh S Duffey to present diplomas. Garland R Quarles to assist. Public invited. commercial and academic graduates listed with names and honors.

Handley High School Handley Henry Louis Smith Washington and Lee University Lexington John M. Steck

Virginia Hand Laundry Opens Under New Moment

Virginia Hand Laundry opens under new management O'Leary and Carver advertise services with special attention to children’s clothing and prompt ballpark pricing. Phone 1075 listed for inquiries.

Virginia Toldren O'Leary & Carver

Man Charged With Bigamy Arrested In Frederick County

David Baker, a known local figure, was arrested by Sheriff Pannett on a bigamy charge. He is held on $5,000 bail after a preliminary hearing before Justice A J Tavenner, with several related court actions pending.

David Baker Frederick County Winchester Pannett A. J. Tavenner Baker Clarendon Fairfax County Ida Gardner Glenn J. Cooper Ohio Keeler Eiidow Eben Keeler Marlboro

Elks and Legion Plan Joint Flag Day Luncheon

Winchester Lodge of Elks and the American Legion will hold a joint Flag Day luncheon at 12:30 at the George Washington Hotel. Col. B. M. Roszel, Shenandoah Valley Academy superintendent and Virginia Legion vice commander, will be the principal speaker.

United States Winchester Lodge of Elks The American Legion George Washington Hotel Col. B. M. Roszel Shenandoah Valley Academy Virginia Department of the American Legion

Federated Council of Church Women Plans Spring Meeting

The Federated Council of Church Women will meet tomorrow at Handley Library at 3 30 in the afternoon. Organizers expect a large turnout as this is the final gathering before summer adjournment.

Federated Council of Church Women Handley Library

Children’s Day Observed At Rest Church Service

Children’s Day will be observed at Rest Church Sunday night at 8 o clock with the public invited. Mrs Clyde Keckley, previously under treatment at Memorial Hospital, was reported improved today.

Rest Church Clyde Keckley Memorial Hospital

Dance Crystal Caverns Friday June 14

A local dance event at Crystal Caverns is scheduled for Friday, June 14. The program features live music and a casual open-floor format for guests of all ages. Tickets are available at the door.

Crystal Caverns

Yard Party and Sale Notices At Ridgeway School

Yard party Friday June 14 to benefit Payne's Chapel at Ridgeway School yard. Also a first class barber wanted at George Washington Hotel Barber Shop on site. Lutheran Social Room sale at W Bos cawen St Saturday June 15 with soup home made ice cream cake sandwiches coffee pies.

Ridgeway Payne’s Chapel George Washington Hotel Sale Lutheran Social Room W._ Boscawen St

Handley Pupils Honor 10 Beloved Dead at Mount Hebron

Sixteen hundred Handley Schools pupils led by the Handley Band marched to Mount Hebron Cemetery to lay flowers on graves of founder John Handley donor John Kerr, bequest benefactor S Lucien Lupton, and educator Capt J C Van Fossen. The Kerr grave hosted brief exercises as the band played sacred selections and Rev C A Freed gave prayers and benediction.

Handley Schools Handley Band Mount Hebron Judge John, Dley John Kerr S. Lucien Lupton J. C. van Fossen John Kerr School Kerr Sdace Handley High School C. A. Freed Grace Lutheran Church Winchester

False Fire Alarm Traced To Restaurant on North Loudoun

An alarm went out at about 2:30 PM claiming a fire at the White Palace Restaurant on North Loudoun street. Responding firemen and police found no fire and the staff had not sent the alarm, marking the first false alarm in two months and reportedly a record.

White Palace North Loudoun Street

House Rejects Export Debenture Plan of Relief

The House rejected the export debenture plan of farm relief, voting 250 to 113 against it despite Senate support. President Hoover opposed the plan, labeling it a subsidiary, and some Senators sought its inclusion for voting records. Also noted are brief social items about Miss Mary Quick and Miss Jane Mudd returning home.

House Associated Press Washington House Today Hoover Senate

Baker Ramsey sale of 200 head livestock at Hayfield

The sale notice announces Baker and Ramsey will sell 200 head of livestock at Hayfield on June 20 at 1 pm. The event is listed as a public sale with details readable in the notice.

Baker & Ramsey Hayfield

Yellow Bird Paris flight begins amid crash of rival on beach

Old Orchard Maine June 13 The Yellow Bird a huge French monoplane bound for Paris took off successfully from the candy beach but the Green Flash nosed over in the sand after a wheel stuck. The Yellow Bird crew Armeno Lotti Jr Jean Asolant and Rene Lefevre used benzol gasoline mix to curb detonation. Asolant newly married to Pauline Parker of New York accompanied the crew. The Yellow Bird passed Maničius Rock light an hour and five minutes after takeoff headed east. The second plane destined for Rome crashed on the start line.

Old Orchard Yellow Bird Paris Matinicus Rock Light Rockland New York France Old Orchard Beach Maine Gloucester Mass Coastguard No. 7 L. M. Melka Coast Guard Lewis A. Yancey Roger Q. Williams Manitious Rock Williams Armeno Lotti, Jr Jean Asolant Rene Lefevre Aseolant Pauline Parker Candy Beach

William S. Taylor Injured in City Crash

William S. Taylor, a well known local barber, is in Winchester Memorial Hospital with a fractured left wrist and facial cuts after a late yesterday auto crash on South Braddock Street near Leicester Street. His car overturned and later fenders and roof damaged. Roy and B. J. Carter and Harry Wingfield face police court next Monday.

William S. Taylor Winchester Memorial Hospital Mr. Taylor Braddock Street Leicester Street Messrs Roy B. J. Carter Harry Wingfield Taylor Memorial Hospital Carter and Wingfield

Father Massey Named Chaplain at Richmond Area Orphanage

The Rev. Father John J. Massey, longtime pastor of the Catholic Church at Hopewell Virginia, has been appointed chaplain of a large church orphanage near Richmond. He left for new duties after a period of recovery at his sister’s home. To accommodate the appointment, only a single mass will be held Sunday June 16 at 10 a.m. instead of two services. No mass will be celebrated Sunday at Front Royal.

John J. Massey Winchester Hopewell J. P. Stryker North Kent Street Richmond Father Massey Church of the Sacred Heart Thomas B. Martin Front Royal

Selective Buying In Stock Market Drives Upturn

New York June 13. Reduction in the call money rate to 7 percent spurred a revival in the stock market today. Buying remained selective with steel, motor, copper, and related issues leading the advance. The close was strong as total sales reached about 2,900,000 shares.

Presa New York

Customs Officers Cleared By Inquiry

Seymour Seymann assistant secretary of the Treasury said Customs Patrolman Cox acted in the regular line of duty when Tumrunners tried to recapture a boat seized by customs officers after he shot Archibald Eugster in Detroit.

Associated Press Washington Seymour Seymann

Coast Guard Pursuit After Plane Loss Offshore

Lieut L M Malka commanded a defense unit to keep near the French plane as it disappeared into the sea fog. The coast guard cutter stationed offshore began moving at full speed to the south in response.

L. M. Malka Coast Guard

Boucher to Join Warner Brothers as Theatres City Manager

Frank M. Boucher of Washington, after 18 months supervising three local theatres for Shenandoah Valley Theatres, will leave Winchester next week to join Warner Brothers as city manager for their theatres. No replacement named. Boucher brings years of experience including roles at Paramount Fox and local Winchester and Staunton venues.

Frank M. Boucher Washington Shenandoah Valley Theatres Corporation Boucher Winchester Warner Brothers Talking Pictures United States Paramount Theatre Fox Theatre City Anager New Rand Staunton Charage Capitol Colonial Win Theatres

Mrs. Smith Repeats as Virginia Garden Club President

Mrs. Smith of Staunton is reelected president of the Garden Club of Virginia. Officers include Mrs. Gilpin as first vice president and Mrs. Waters Martin as second vice president. The group plans to restore Stratford birthplace garden of Gen. Robert E. Lee and raise funds during Historic Garden Week. Dr. W. J. Showalter urged tree planting and protection in a keynote talk at Boyce, drawing praise from attendees.

Herbert McKay Smith Staunton Garden Club of Virginia Kenneth N. Gilpin Boyce Waters Martin Norfolk J. Sharshall Grasty University Charles G. Evans Danville Richmond James River Garden Club Stratford Westmoreland County Robert EB. Lee Fairfax Harrison Belvoir Kenmore Fredericksburg V. A Shenandoah Valley Academy Brantz M. Roszel Reezel Tubyries Clarke County W. J. Showalter National Geographic Magazine Europe Showalter

Double Header At Winchester Park This Saturday

The Winchester Park Association will host a double header on Saturday. At 2 p.m. the Elks Club faces South End Hose Company, at 4 p.m. Park Association plays Round Hill of the Loudoun County League. Sergeant Brent coaches the local team and invites players to meet for practice. The new grand stand costs 2000 dollars and will be a permanent city feature. Clifford D. Grim, president, plans playground equipment for the park.

Winchester Park Association Elks’ Club South End Hose Company Park Association Round Hill Loudoun County Brent Clifford D. Grim Winchester Playgrounds Association

Children’s Day At Round Hill Church

The annual observance of Children’s day will take place at Round Hill Methodist Church next Sunday evening, June 16, at 8 o'clock, with the Sunday school presenting an attractive program. The program will be in charge of Mrs. Strother Sherman. Everyone is cordially invited.

Round Hill Methodist Church Strother Sherman

Special Hat Sale $1.00 and $1.95 on June 11

Margaret L Hodgson announces a special hat sale offering hats priced at 1.00 and 1.95. The event is scheduled for Friday, June 11, with details appearing in the classified notice.

Barr Announces Candidacy for City Sergeant Post

Lee Barr declares his bid for City Sergeant pending Democratic primary on August 6, 1929, announcing his candidacy in a formal notice.

Lost purse in town shop worth reward

Lost Saturday morning between the A. Cee and Kremer's store or inside Kremer's store a black silk purse with rhinestone clasp containing money. Reward offered for return to Star Office.

A.cee Kremer’s Star Office

George Washington Hotel Barber Shop Lease Takeover

Frank S. Miller announces daily operation of the George Washington Hotel Barber Shop and asks for patronage starting June 12, inviting ladies and children in a brief public notice.

George Washington Hotel Frank S. Miller

Social Club Ice Cream Cake Sale at Market Street Church

The Social Club at M. E. Church on Market Street will sell home made ice cream and cake Friday evening June 14. Proceeds support church activities.

Market St. M. E. Church

Candidate for City Sergeant in Democratic primary

The speaker, C. Frank Grim, announces candidacy for City Sergeant subject to the Democratic primary on August 6, 1929.

C. Frank Grim

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