Fire Companies Compete Separate for 4200 Prize at Regional Meet
Virginia State and Cumberland Valley Firemen split prize money and ban joint city entries as organizers push August convention plans. Officials say 60 page program, two color cover, ads, and events planned for August 12 14 in Winchester with about 40000 expected attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia State and
Cumberland Valley Volunteer Firemen's Association
Hotel Jack
H. Russell Potts
Star
Cumberland Valley Firemen’s Association
American Legion
Legion Post
Winchester
Sunday School Convention Discusses Youth Conservation
The Stonewall District Sunday School Convention at Rest Chapel on June 10 enjoyed a successful meeting. Rev. F F Neel urged more reverence for man and warned against valuing dollars over youths, while educators emphasized teacher training and religious education including Vacation Bible Schools.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stonewall
Rest Chapel
Glaize
Grimes
Rest School
F. F. Néel
Church
Sunhday School
Neel
F. B. Sapp
Jesus
A. S. Orndorff
Snyder Alleman
Stephens City
P. R. Diehl
America
N. A. Lineweaver
Extradition Pressed Over Man Once Convicted in Virginia
Governor may be asked to seek quashing of extradition against Jesse Strauderman held in Youngstown Ohio. Strauderman, once jailed for stealing clothes from a box car as a youth, walked away from a Winchester road gang and later settled in Connellsville with wife and family. Police chief defends him as a good law abiding citizen deserving mercy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Youngstown
George White
Virginia
Jesse S. Strauderman
K. H. Powell
Strauderman
Winchester
Connellsville
Paul Lyden
Hoover Speaks at Lincoln Tomb Rededication in Springfield
President Hoover spoke before the Illinois Assembly at a joint session in Springfield warning that state governments must shift machinery to meet changing conditions. He attended the Lincoln tomb rededication and earlier visited Lincoln’s home and the state mansion as bands played outside the arsenal. He urged action after a three-plane overflight incident and asked Secretary Lamont to pursue enforcement or new legislation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Springfield
Ill
Hoover
Illinois Assembly
State Arsenal
State Capitol
Illinois
Abraham Lincoln
Arsenal
Lincoln
State Mansion
Emmerson
Joliet
Lamont
Aviation Division
Commerce Department
Harding Memorial
Commerce Secretary
Columbus
Mr. Lamont
Congress
Brewer Named National Councillor Of Junior Order
Dr Charles E Brewer president of Meredith College Raleigh NC elected national councillor of the National Council Junior Order United American Mechanics Richmond VA chosen as 1933 biennial convention site William S Howe Baltimore named national vice councillor Omer D Stubbs retiring councillor reports 323 new councils adding 14882 members last year
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Baltimore
Charles E. Brewer
Meredith College
Raleigh
N. C
National Council
United American Mechanics
Richmond
William S. Howe
Omer D. Stubbs
Bandits Threaten Kill Mission Workers
Five Italian Catholic missionaries including Bishop Rice and four priests were held by bandits near Laoshkow. The captors demanded a ransom and refused a $3,000 extension, warning they will kill within ten days if payment is not made.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Hankow
Bishop Rice
Laoshkow
Farmers and Merchants National Bank Declares 6 Percent Dividend
The board of directors of the Farmers and Merchants National Bank and Trust Company has declared a semi annual dividend of 6 percent on the capital stock, payable on or after July 1. This dividend has been declared by the directors for a number of years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmers and Merchants National Bank and Trust Company
Wanted Large Clean Cotton Rags
A classified notice seeking large clean cotton rags for purchase. Advertises start of office and directs to ask for Jake's Peanut Butter Sandwiches at local grocers and soda fountains. Likely a sales or procurement item from the period.
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Jake
Fosbrink to lead Winchester Shrine Club six months
J. G. Fosbrink was elected president of the Winchester Shrine Club at the Monday meeting succeeding W. M. Richards. M. B. Clowe was named vice president and J. H. Bott secretary treasurer. The club observes six month terms and will host a July Ladies Night at Jordan White Sulphur Springs Hotel with dinner and diversions planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. G. Fosbrink
Winchester Shrine
W. M. Richards
M. B. Clowe
J. H. Bott
McKinley
Order of the Eastern Star
Shriners
Mystics
Jordan White Sulphur Springs Hotel
Buyer seeks 150 to 200 acres of grazing land with woodland
Hansbrough and Carter Insurance Loans Investments advertises a buyer seeking 150 to 200 acres of good grazing land with attached woodland. They invite responses from landowners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hansbrough & Carter Insurance, Loans Investments
Yard Party At Brucetown Slated For Thursday
A brief listing notes a yard party event at Brucetown on Thursday night June 18. The item provides venue and date but no further details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brucetown
Great Tokyo Quake Triggers Mass Panic and Casualties
A severe quake struck Tokyo at 9 10 pm causing tens of thousands to flee into streets and gardens. There were fifteen deaths reported and glassware dealers suffered heavy losses as wares shattered. damage appeared limited otherwise. In Afghanistan’s Panjishir district near Kabul fifteen killed and fifty houses destroyed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tokyo
Peshawar
India
Panjishir
Afghanistan
Kaabul
State Insurance Dept. Inspector Opens Winchester Visit
Samuel Steiner deputy state fire insurance marshal arrived in Winchester to inspect local fire risks. He will assess fire hazards, defective wiring, fire traps and debris, advising property owners and preparing a comprehensive report for the state department of insurance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel Steiner
Winchester
Steiner
State Department of Insurance
Mrs Cooper Dies Of Heart Attack
Mrs Mary C Cooper aged 7 died at 4 20 this morning at her home near Opequon Post Office after a heart attack during the night. She was the widow of Hiram A Cooper and long-time Frederick County resident. Survived by two sisters Susie Shanholtz and Maggie McFarland two sons J S and E M Cooper and one brother H M McFarland. Friends meet at the home Friday at 1 pm and proceed to Mount Olive United Brethren Church for rites at 2 pm with Rev C J Racey officiating. Interment in the family lot adjoining the church cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary C. Cooper
Opequon
Hiram A. Cooper
Frederick County
Cooper
Susie Shanholtz
Maggie McFarland
J. S
E. M Cooper
H. M McFarland
Mount Olive United
Robbers Stage A Big Jewel Haul In New York
Three robbers bound two maids and forced Mrs Menken to open a vault containing 150000 dollars in jewels at the home of S Stanwood Menken former chairman of the National Security League. They fled toward Fifty second Street with the loot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Assoniated Press
New York
S. Stanwood Menken
National Security League
Railroads Seek Blanket 11 Percent Freight Rate Increase
U S railroads filed with the Interstate Commerce Commission for an 11 percent rise in freight rates to offset sharp revenue declines. The plan aims to add about 400 million dollars in annual gross income, maintaining service while warning of impaired credit and threatened security prices. Wage and motor truck competition issues are deferred to a later stage. Passenger fares are not being considered for increase.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington
United States
Interstate Commerce Commission
Eastern
Western
Southern Roads
New York City
Plans advance for big picnic of farm grange
Middletown Grange No. 761 elects new members including Elizabeth Farrar Senator Richard S Wright Harry F Byrd and E H Hammond with membership over 100. The Shenandoah Valley farmers picnic will be July 25 at Woodmen's Park Middletown with national figures Joseph Mitchell Cappell Louis Taber and others expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middletown
Middletown Grange
Elizabeth Farrar
Frederick County
Richard S. Wright
Stasbrug
Harry F. Byrd
E. H Hammond
E. E. Keister
F. M. Zea
Fred D. Maphis
F. H. Miller
J. R. Miller
J. S. Cooley
Shenandoah Valley
Grange
Woodmen's Park
Joseph Mitchell Cappell
National Magazine
Boston
Mass
Louis
Taber
Columbus
Ohio
Gray
Martinsburg
W. Va
Richard Wright
Strasburo
Winchester
J. R. Horsely
Virginia State Grange
Starleton
Fred, Breckman
National Grange
Washington
H. H. Harvey
East Liberty Ohio
Col
Daughters and Sons Society Holds Clarke County Meeting
The Clarke county annual convention of the Kings Daughters and Sons met at Duncan Memorial Methodist Church in Berryville. Mrs. John B. Neill presided. Rev. R. L. Butsler led opening exercises. Dr. A. P. Osborne sang with organ by Mrs. Gaunt. Miss Theodora Cox absent. 243 members in county. 36 new this year. $1,444.45 raised for relief and aid. Red Cross, clothing, and Children's Home Society noted. Mrs. E. J. Smith reelected vice president. Neill and Cox reelected president and secretary. Golden Rule Circle invited for next year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berryville
Clarke County
King’s Daughter's and Sons
Duncan Memorial Methodist Church
John B. Neill
R. L. Butsler
A. P. Osborne
WM. Gaunt
E. B McKay
Theodora Cox
Good Will
Warrenton
Llewellyn Wood
Fauquier
Neill
White Post
Thomson Sowers
Presbyterian Church
J. Mel Carr
Red Cross
Drought Relief Committee of the Red Cross
Ada Drake
E. J Smith
Evelyn Page
Millwood
Herbert S. Saunders
Shirley
Charles City
Nellie Mae Evans
Golden Rule Circle
Perryville
Minnie Wood Chapel
Women Who Slew Their Husbands Are Hanged In Hungary
At Szolnok prison two self made widows were executed at dawn for poisoning their husbands in Nagyrey. Frau Laurislaus Szabté died at 6 am followed 30 minutes later by Frau Balint Csordas. Regent Horthy refused mercy as crowds gathered to witness the double execution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Budapest
Szolnok
Hungary
Laurislaus Szabté
Balint Csordas
Nagyrey
Horthy
Radiator Repairing Benefit at Drums Church
A benefit event at Drums Church on Friday June 19 supports the boys' class. Earl's Shade repair service advertises radiator cleaning with proceeds aiding the church group.
Handsome Bermuda 13 Motor Ship Swept by Flames
The Furness Bermuda Line motor ship Bermuda sank at her Hamilton pier after a fire started in an elevator shaft and spread, burning the bridge and superstructure. Distress rockets exploded during the blaze as British sailors aided the Hamilton fire brigade. Three decks burned, four men were badly burned, no passengers were aboard, and the ship was to have departed this morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Hamilton
Bermuda
Furness-Bermuda Line
Here
New York
Clarke Students Earn Virginia Degrees at University
Two Clarke county natives graduated from the University of Virginia in June 368 seniors. Edward Jacquelin Smith of Wycliffe and William Shepherd Dix Jr. of Berryville earned bachelor of arts degrees. Dix won English final honors. Smith took fourth in the New York Times current events contest. Both featured in campus life since 1927 after Berryville High School graduation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berryville
Clarke County
Berryville High School
University of Virginia
Edward Jacquelin Smith
Richard B Smith
Wycliffe
William Shepherd Dix
W.S. Dix
Dix
Smith
New York Times
Raven Society
Phi Beta Kappa Fraternity
Roy Breg Speaks To Lions Club On Christian Endeavor
Roy Breg of Atlanta southern secretary of the International Society of Christian Endeavor spoke to the Lions Club at the George Washington Hotel. He described work among youths and paid tribute to Rev. Dr. Daniel Poling of New York, president of the society, during the club luncheon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy
W Breg
Atlanta
International Organization of the Society of Christian Endeavor
Lions’ Club
George Washington Hotel
Breg
Virginia Christian Endeavor Union
Daniel Poling
New York
The
International Society
Club
Contributions to T. Fund For Children
Mrs T Barton local chairman of the emergency fund for the Children's Home Society of Virginia reports contributions from J S Brown Mr and Mrs S R Hurst the Order of the Eastern Star and the Sunshine Club of Braddock Street Methodist Episcopal Church South.
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T. Barton
The
Children's Home Society of Virginia
J. S. Brown
S. R. Hurst
Order of the Eastern Star
Sunshine Club
Braddock Street Methodist Episcopal Church South
Kittens for adoption advertised by S. P. C. A.
The S. P. C. A. announced today it seeks good homes for several kittens and asks interested parties to telephone. The note ends with a statement about not assuming debts and a signature G. W. Keister dated June 17.
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S. PC. A
G. W. Keister
Endeavorers of State Conclude Annual Meeting
The thirty seventh Virginia Christian Endeavor Union convention ended at Loudoun Street Presbyterian Church. Retiring President Claude E Barfield lauded local committees. Miss Eloise Caldwell received a silver loving cup for 67 state registrations, the largest tally. New president Miss Richards urged Virginia youth to lead in Christian Endeavor work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia Christian Endeavor Union
Loudoun Street Presbyterian Church
W. H. Baker
Claude E. Barfield
Highland Avenue Presbyterian Mission
Eloise Caldwell
Christian Endeavor Society
Presbyterian Church of Winchester
Frankie Harris
Margaret Frances Ric
Winchester
C. F. Evans
Chicago
Mid-West
Mitian
Barfield
Miss Richards
Virginia
W. Roy Breg
Atlanta
Southern International
Floyd W. Haines
Floise Caldwell
Tim
Cedar Cliff Church Ladies Auxiliary to Present Music Program
The Ladies Auxiliary of Cedar Cliff Presbyterian Church will present a musical program at Step hens City High School auditorium Friday evening June 19 at 8:30. Classical and sacred selections will be performed. Admission is free with an offering accepted. The public is invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Cliff Presbyterian Church
Stephens City High School
Walden and Stephenson Granted Marriage License
A marriage license was issued in the Corporation Clerk's office late yesterday to James R. Walden from Paris Fauquier county and Susan R. Stephenson of Winchester. Walden is listed as a laborer and the couple are identified as colored.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corporation Clerk’s Office
James R. Walden
Susan R. Stephenson
Walden
Paris
Fauquier County
Winchester
Stenographer Wanted for Short-Term Work
Help wanted for immediate stenographic duties over several weeks. State salary expectations and apply to X, c/¢ Star, with reference (6-1T-1p-4t).
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Sunday School OF Today
Wan
Mr. Fosbrink
Shrine Club
State Insurance Dept
Roll of
Middletown Society
Treasury
Daughters and Sons’ Society
Furness
Clarke
Va. University
Roy Breg
T. Fund For Children
C. A. Barfield
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