Handley High Schools 1929 class receives diplomas
Handley High School awarded 67 diplomas at its annual commencement in Handley Auditorium with Dr. Henry Louis Smith of Washington and Lee University as principal speaker. He urged graduates to work hard, fight for right, love others, cooperate, and grow in character and effort.
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South
Hfe
Handley High School
Handley Auditorium
Rosalie Nelson
Smith
Henry Louis Smith
Washington and Lee University
Lexington
Tificate
Grim
Handley School
Duffey
Miss Grim
Charles Henry Grim
West Germain Street
Américan Legions
American Légion Auxili
Ifey
Edwin Harold Smith
William Glaize
June Martindale
James March
John Fisher
Carl Campbell
Joe Freed
Ee James March
Handley Orchestra
Handley Mixed Glee Club
Handley Girls’ Glee Club
W. H. MclIlwee
Mise Hancon
America
Hugh S. Duffey
Valley Scout Track Meet Draws Shenandoah Area Scouts
Winchester and other Shenandoah Area Council towns join for a Handley Field track meet at 2 pm with juniors ages 12 to 14 and seniors 15 plus. Teams from Front Royal Strasburg Woodstock Luray Berkeley Springs and Winchester compete in running jumping and throwing events, with free admission and invited spectators.
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Boy Scouts of
Winchester
Shenandoah
Handley Field
Front Royal
Strasburg
Woodstock
Luray
Berkeley Springs
Dance at Patton's Hall Next Tuesday Evening
A square dance will be held at Patton's Dance Hall on South Main Street extended Tuesday night under the Friendship Fire Company. Patton donated the hall to raise funds for a band to attend the Virginia State Firemen's convention in Lexington, Virginia, this August. Previous dances raised $16, and another hall donation is to support a good turnout.
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Patton
South Main Street
Friendship Fire Company
Lexington
Grace Lutheran Church Men’s Bible Class Final Sunday
All members of the Grace Lutheran Church Men’s Bible Class urged to attend as Rev. Dr. Freed teaches for the last time before leaving. Captains to ensure large attendance to honor his final Sunday.
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Grace Lutheran Church
Dr. Freed
New Account System of State Urged as Reform
A financial report argues for a new state account system and urges reform. It expresses hope the next General Assembly will avoid spending the current surplus extravagantly.
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General Assembly
Virginia Governor on a new daily accounting system
Governor discusses Virginia's progress and the need for a daily accounting system across all state departments. He cites the Reed commission reforms, notes thirty years of public effort, and explains how revenue now goes directly to the state treasurer with daily audits and oversight.
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Virginia
Richmond News Leader
The
Star
Chambers of Commerce
General Assembly
Reed Commission On
Social Club Ice Cream Cake Sale at Market Street Church
The Social Club at Market Street M E Church offers homemade ice cream cake for sale on Friday evening June 14. Proceeds support church activities.
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Market St. M. E. Church
Frank Grim Announces Candidacy for City Sergeant
Frank Grim announces his candidacy for City Sergeant subject to the Democratic primary on August 6, 1929. The notice appears in the public announcements column with a formal declaration of intent.
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Frank Grim
Frank S. Miller Takes Charge of George Washington Hotel Barber Shop
Frank S. Miller announces lease takeover of the George Washington Hotel Barber Shop at 12 E Water St effective today June 12. He invites patronage with special attention to ladies and children. Crystal Caverns notes Friday June 1 and Daddy Ties Day new shipment arrival mentioned.
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Daddy (Ties) Day
Frank Keckley
E. Water St
George Washington Hotel
Frank S. Miller
Your Flag and My Flag Commemoration Poem
Contributed by the American Legion Auxiliary for Flag Day June 14. Poem speaks of unity in flags on land and abroad, portraying Old Glory as a blessing that unites hearts and nations. Images of red white and blue, stars and stripes, and patriotic devotion pervade.
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American Legion Auxiliary
Youths Dismissed For Prank Firecrackers Celebration Ends
Several youths were summoned to police court for firing firecrackers in the southwest part of town late last night and early today. The blasts disturbed residents and sparked rumors of a gang fight, but authorities clarified the incident as a school closing celebration and all participants were dismissed.
Man Charged With Hit and Run Court Appearance
G. S. Fries was summoned to appear at ten o'clock Monday morning in police court on a hit-and-run charge. He allegedly struck Pinckney Arthur's automobile yesterday afternoon, damaging it and then fled the scene as required by law.
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G. S. Fries
Pinckney Arthur's
Children’s Day At Ridings Chapel S S
The United Brethren Church Sunday school at Ridings Chapel near Stephens City will hold its annual Children’s Day program at 8 o’clock Sunday evening June 16. Superintendent A A Walter invites all to attend. Deacon Dubbs contributed to the notice.
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United Brethren Church
Riding’s Chapel
Stephens City
A. A. Walter
Mary Thomas Leads Midnight Majestic Radio Contest
Mary Thomas led the Majestic Radio Contest at midnight with about 9 000 more votes than rival Juanita Riley. Voting today remained untabulated but expected to be close. Mayor Shryock to name the winner at the 9 o clock show with final awards tonight at the Capitol Theatre.
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Majestic
Capitol Theatre
Boucher
Juanita Hikey
Masons
Graduates May Frame Diplomas at Barr's Studio
Special sale for diploma framing at Barr's Studio Lutheran Social Room on W Rosecawen Street. Saturday June 15 from noon. Includes soup home made ice cream cake sandwiches coffee pies and more. Proceeds support local graduates and studio promotions.
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Sale Lutheran Social Room
W. Rosecawen St
Handley Seniors Guest Of Winchester Rotary Club
Handley High School senior class members were guests at a Winchester Rotary Club luncheon at the George Washington Hotel. W W Glass Jr delivered a humorous speech, praising local graduates as Winchester’s valuable possessions, and Col Brantz M Roszel urged courage and faith.
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Handley High School
Winchester Rotary Club
George Washington Hotel
H. S. Duffey
W. W. Glass, Jr
Washington and Lee University
Winchester
Handley School
John Fisher
Rotary Club
Rotary
Handley Quartet
Fries, Lucas, Norton and Haines
Col
Roszel
Brantz M. Roszel
Foch
Winchester Golf Club
Will of Mrs. Mary Thaw Assimilates Vast Estate to Charities
The Pittsburgh probate court admits the will of Mrs Mary C Thaw aged 86. Debts owed by Harry K Thaw are cancelled except 50000 dollars to the estate. Most of the estate goes to churches charities friends relatives and employees with a residuary share to Thaw and siblings if anything remains. A trust of 1290000 dollars for Harry K Thaw yields about 50000 annually. Mrs Thaw administers her estate in life and leaves no fixed sums to her children.
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Mary Copley Thaw
Pittsburgh
Harryg K. Thaw
Kenilwroth
Winchester
Mr. Thaw
Mr Thaw
Harry K. Thaw
Lost Black Silk Purse at Kremer's Store
A black silk purse with rhinestone clasp and money inside was lost Saturday morning between the A Eck and Kremer's store or in Kremer's store. A reward is offered for its return to the Star Office.
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Aeck
Kremer’s
Star Office
Yellow Bird Near Portugal Coast Plans Refueling Stop
Reports from Paris and New York state the Yellow Bird airship was within sight of Portugal, may refuel in Portugal and proceed toward France as favorable winds aid its trans Atlantic course. The Niagara relayed a status update saying all aboard are well while a missing stowaway from Maine remains unlocated.
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Paris
Oporto
Portugal
France
New York
International Telephone and Telegraph Company
Portugese
Yellow Bird
Perth
Stoke Rochambeau
Azores
Peretugese
Maine
Nayal
Portland
Arathur Schreibner
Clarke
M. R. Schreibner
Old Orchard
Schreibner
Barber Wanted at George Washington Hotel Shop
Help wanted notice seeking a first class barber skilled in ladies' work. Position is strictly commission based and applications should be made at the George Washington Hotel Barber Shop.
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George Washington Hotel
Auction Notice for Baker and Ramey Livestock in Hayfield
Public sale of about 200 head of cattle hosted by Baker and Ramey at Hayfield on June 20 at 1 p.m. Auctioneer and terms to be announced. Presence of buyers and bidders expected.
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Baker & Ramey
Hayfield
Services At Hopewell Church
The Rev. David Messick will preach at Hopewell Meeting House at 10 Sunday morning. Mr. R. W. Crouse of Harrisburg Pa is staying at Hotel Jack.
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Hopewell
David Messick
Hopewell Meeting House
R. W. Crouse
Harrisburg, Pa
Jack
Arsenate of Lead and Winchester Storage Brands Stocked
Three standard brands carried to stock including Arsenate of Lead and Winchester Cold Storage Company products. The item lists select brands available for purchase by customers and notes stock status.
Virginia Hand Laundry under new management
Virginia Hand Laundry opens under new management focusing on children's clothing. For inquiries call 1075. O'Leary & Carver.
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Virginia Hand Loundry Epes
O'Leary & Carver
Lee Barr Declares Candidacy for City Sergeant Post
Declares candidacy for City Sergeant under Democratic primary on August 6, 1929. Lee Barr announces intent and requests support from voters.
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Richmond
J. R. McKwaine
Betsy
Ross
Associated Press
Betsy Ross
Washington
East
DR. Smith
Handley
Emma Charlena Grim
Nelson
Mr. March
BOY Scouts
Valley Towns
Lutheran Bible Class
Harry F. Byrd
Home and Lot
Crystal Caverns
Old Glory
S. S
Deacon Dubbs
Page
Mary Thomas
Barr
Handley Products
Winchester Cold Strg. CO
Lee Barr
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