Virginia Transportation Commission to Meet in Winchester
Leaders in business and industry report a statewide Virginia State Transportation and Public Utility Advisory Commission meeting at 9:30 a.m. Tuesday June 25 in Winchester. Shippers from Leesburg Middleburg Purcellville Front Royal Woodstock Strasburg Riverton Boyce Millwood and other towns are invited as the panel studies freight rates and interstate dealings to guide the next Legislature.
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Virginia State Transportation and Pub- Me Utility Advisory Commission
Virginia
Winchester
Chamber of Commerce
Leesburg
Upperville
Middleburg
Purcellville
Front Royal
Woodstock
Strasburg
Riverton
Boyce
Millwood
Mason Mangham
Ray Robinson
Richmond
Norfolk
Chambers of Commerce
Ingham
Mr. Mangham
Commission
Hospitality of Garden Club Is Much Appreciated
The West Park View Garden Club of Portsmouth Virginia thanks Miss Rose MacDonald president of the Winchester and Clarke County Garden Club and all who hosted homes for the Garden Club of Virginia annual convention. The meeting was a wonderful success and the hospitality will never be forgotten. Sincerely Lelia Jr Triplett president. Portsmouth Va June 17 1929.
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the Star
West Park View Garden Club
Portsmouth
Rose MacDonald
Winchester and
Clarke County
Lelia Jr. Triplett
West Park View Club
Portsmouth, Va
Winchester Park Association Officers Meeting Notice
Winchester Park Association announces a meeting of officers and directors on June 18 at 8 p m at the Elks Club. This bulletin also notes Bay-Perry Farm near Stephens City front court house event on Saturday June 22 at moon.
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Elks’ Club
H. R. Potts
Bay—Perry Farm
Stephens City
Front Court House
Moon
For Sale Underwood Typewriter Excellent Condition
Classified note lists an Underwood typewriter for sale in excellent condition with the contact to apply Star office. Also a separate raspberry for sale by Fannie E. Miller in Kernstown with date code 6-18-1p-eod-3t.
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Glaize Bros
Underwood Typewriter
Star Office
Fannie E. Miller
Kernstown
4-H Club Visitors Tour Winchester Historic Sites
Forty one 4-H club representatives from Washington New Mexico Kansas Iowa Illinois Wyoming North and South Dakota visit Winchester on a Washington to 4-H national convention tour. They detrain at Harpers Ferry and tour Shenandoah Valley with U S department of agriculture and Baltimore and Ohio Railroad officials in attendance. A banquet at Harpers Ferry marks the evening program before returning to Washington.
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Washington
New Mexico
Kansas
Iowa
Ilinois
Wyoming
North
South Dakota
Washington D. C
Winchester
Capitol Limited
Harpers Ferry
Shenandoah Valley
Shenandoah Caverns
H. B. Chapman
G. L. Noble
Chicago
National Committee
Henry Meyers
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
George R. Packett
Western Lines
Hill Top
United States Agricultural Experimental Farms
United States
United States Department of Agriculture
Chamber of Commerce
Winchester Chamber of Commerce
George Washington Hotel
Fort Loudoun
George Washington
Mandley Schools
Duffey
Andrew Bell
The
Commerce Chber
J L Miller Named Manager of Frederick Theatres
The Shenandoah Valley Theatres Corporation announces J L Miller of Staunton Virginia as manager in charge of the Capitol Colonial and Win theatres in Frederick effective immediately. Miller, a Frederick native, succeeds Frank M Boucher who resigns to join Warner Brothers and supervise the Colonial Academy and Maryland theatres in Hagerstown Maryland. Miller has extensive theatre experience including management of the Strand and New theatres in Staunton and earlier work in Frederick with Warner Brothers.
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Shenandoah Valley Theatres Corporation
J. L. Miller
Staunton
Capitol
Colonial
Win
Miller
Frederick
Frank M. Boucher
Washington
Warner Brothers
Academy
Maryland
Hagerstown
Warner Interests
Strand
New Theatres
Farm Champions Visit Winchester From South Carolina
Several of the youthful farm champions of South Carolina visited Winchester over the weekend. They included the master teacher of agriculture the champion corn grower and the champion cotton grower. They were accompanied by W H Garrison assistant state supervisor of agricultural education of South Carolina. They had been to Washington visiting the government experimental farm and paid their respects to the President at the White House.
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South Carolina
Winchester
W. H. Garrison
Washington
Government Experimental Farm
White House
Trenary Named To Tax Conference Appointment Noted
Commissioner of the Revenue Chas W Trenary of this city receives from Governor Byrd a delegate appointment to the 22nd annual National Tax Association conference. The event will be held in Upper Saranac New York from September 9 to 13. Trenary said he will attend if possible.
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Chas. W. Trenary
Byrd
Virginia
National Tax Association
Upper Saranac
New York
Trenary
School bus transport bids sought by Frederick County Board
Frederick County School Board seeks bids for transportation of school children. Interested parties should call the office and discuss the proposal with the Division Superintendent. Leslie D. Kline, Superintendent of Schools.
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Frederick County
Leslie D. Kline
Mrs Jennie O Leary Dies After Long Illness in Winchester
Mrs Jennie O Leary widow of William O Leary died at her home 529 North Loudoun in her 79th year after a long decline. She was born March 6 1851 in Frederick County and lived in Winchester since marriage. Survived by five sons Bernard Maurice Eugene Arthur and Clarence and a daughter Ursula. Funeral at Church of the Sacred Heart Thursday at 9 with Rev E P Gallaher officiating and burial in Catholic Cemetery.
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Jennie L. O'Leary
William O'Leary
Loudoun Street
O’leary
City Street Department
Frederick County
Thomas McDonald
Winchester
Ursula O'Leary
South Kent Street
Scranton
Eugene O’leary
Pittsburgh
Arthur
Clarence O'Leary
Ursula O’leary
Church of the Sacred Heart
E. P. Gallaher
Staunton
Thomas B. Martin
Richmond Ant i Smith Convention Convenes In Roanoke
The Anti Smith convention recessed to draft the platform as S Howie Williams delivers the keynote. I C Trotman resigns over a telegram deemed distasteful to the anti Smith leadership.
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Associated Press
Roanoke
Committee On
S. Howie Williams
Lynchburg
Frank Lyon
Trotman
I. C. Trotman
Suffolk
Anti- Smith Organization
Williams
Resolutions
Lyon
McLean
Brown
Anti Smith
William M. Brown
Washington and Lee University
Dice R. Anderson
Randolph-Macon Woman's College
C. C. Berkley
Newport News
Baseball Games At Rouss Park
The Elks and South End Hose Company meet at 5 30 this afternoon at Rouss Spring Park for their second season game. The park opened last Saturday with a double header where the Elks beat South End 3 to 1. Round Hill of Loudoun County defeated Winchester 6 to 4 in the second game.
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Elks
South End Hose Company
Rouss Spring Park
South End
Winchester
Round Hill
Loudoun County
County Store Robbed Overnight in Relief County
Sheriff Pannett and county officers probe the Sunday night burglary of George Branner’s Relief county store. A window was broken to gain entry and thieves took a small cash sum, several checks, watches, and other goods.
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Pannett
George Branner
Relief
De Priest Invites Whites To Party
Representative De Priest invites Republican members of Congress to a benefit musical and reception at the Washington Auditorium on Friday night with two exceptions Pritchard of North Carolina and Vestal of Indiana. Pritchard declined an office next to De Priest and Mrs. Vestal is said to be involved in a move to blackball the wife of the Negro representative.
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Associated Press
Washington
de Priest
Illinois
Congress
Washington Auditorium
Representative Pritchard
North Carolina
Representative Vestal
Indiana
House
Vestal
Congressional Club
Handley High names watch contest winners
The Bulova wrist watch contest started for Handley High School class of 1929 members Hodgson and Brown jewelers. Miss Annabelle Capper and Edmund Lillis won and will receive wrist watches.
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Handley High School
Hodgson and Brown, Jewelers
Annabelle Capper
Edmund Lillis
Lost silk purse with rhinestone clasp missing
Lost Saturday morning between the A and P and Kremer's store or inside Kremer's shop a black silk purse with rhinestone clasp containing money. Reward offered for return to Star Office.
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Kremer’s
Star Office
Dance at Jordon Springs with Shenandoah Serenaders
Local social event at Jordon Springs featuring music by the Shenandoah Serenaders. Details note Wednesday the 19th for an evening dance with live performances and dancing guests expected.
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Jordon Springs
Shenandoah Serenaders
July Pay Now Save Discount Ad
The Evening Star promotes a pay now save discount for the month of July offering a special reduced rate. The notice highlights limited time pricing and urges readers to take advantage before the month ends.
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THE
Evening Star
So Hot That Police Are Told To Shed Coats
Baltimore faced a heat wave with temperatures above 90 degrees, 19 degrees above normal. The weather bureau gave no relief before Thursday night. Chief Inspector Henry ordered police to work in white shirts and black ties, shedding outer coats.
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Associated Press
Baltimore
Weather Bureau
Police Department
Henry
Longest Air Mail Route Opened From Florida To Venezuela
A giant amphibian cabin plane operated by American Airways left Miamis Florida at 6 53 a m for Venezuela via Christobal and the Canal Zone inaugurating the longest air mail route in the world The craft carried substantial mail cargo and three passengers all officials of the company
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Associated Press
Mimas
Fla
Hibian
Venezuela
Christobal
Canal Zone
American Airways, Inc
Compan
Special July Rates For The Evening Star
Special July rates offer $3 per year in advance by mail and $4 per year in advance by carrier Pay now to save the discount as advertised by The Evening Star.
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the Evening Star
College Chums Reunite at Columbia Country Club Golf Tourney
Two Georgetown University alums Leo Pass and Judge Donald Weems met at the Columbia Country Club in Washington. Pass recalled their 1914 days as star football and baseball players while Weems, once with the Baltimore Orioles, now practices law in Winchester. They noted their long separation and shared memories as the golf event progressed with match results in the second flight and consolations.
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Washington Times
Donald L. Weems
Winchester
Columbia
Donald Weems
Pass
Georgetown
Weems
Hilltop Institution
Jack Dunn
Baltimore Orioles
Further Recovery Made By Stocks New Leaders Out
Stock prices advanced again with a stronger close despite profit taking ahead of mid year credit concerns. Market leaders emerged when the overall list weakened as public participation stayed limited. Call money remained at 7 percent and total daily volume neared 3.4 million shares.
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Associated Press
New York
Call
Graf Zeppelin Plans Starting For America July 15
FRIEDRICKSHAFEN Germany June 18 Passengers for the next trans Atlantic trip of the Graf Zeppelin have been informed the dirigible is scheduled to start for Lakehurst July 16. After landing in the United States the world circumnavigation eastward via Friedrichshafen Tokyo and San Francisco will begin. The Graf Zeppelin will stay in the United States three or four weeks for exhibition flights before returning to Friedrichshafen.
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Associated Press
Friedrickshafen
Germany
Lakehurst
United States
Friedrichshafen
Tokyo
San Francisco
Lakehuret
Friedrichshafes
Hoover rejects Young plan for U.S. ratification stance
President Hoover said the United States will not sign the Young reparations plan agreed in Paris, since the U.S. is not a party. Congress will only decide on authorizing reductions of Rhine army manpower. In Paris, the cabinet approved the Young plan and pledged steps for ratification.
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Washitington
Hoover
United States
Paris
Congress
Special July rate on subscriptions in effect
The special July rate on subscriptions is now in effect. Pay now to save the discount. By carrier the price is 4.00 per year in advance and by mail 3.00 per year in advance.
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THE
Evening Star
Middleburg Aldie Road Work Scheduled to Finish Sept 1
The Virginia Highway Commission expects the seven mile Lee Jackson route between Middleburg and Aldie to be completed by September 1 barring heavy rain. 20 more mules and 20 workers have been added along with gear. 1.3 miles remain to grade, 2.4 miles base, 5 miles top with stone on hand for 2.5 miles.
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Middleburg
Aldie
Loudoun County
Winchester
Washington
H. G. Shirley
Department of Highways of Virginia
Shirley
Leesburg
Culpeper
State Highway Commission
Middlebury
Federal Agents Probe Death of Ohio Coed and Drug Link
Federal authorities joined the murder inquiry into the slaying of Pheora Hix, 24, an Ohio State student, to explore possible drug trafficking ties while prosecutors questioned Dr. J. B. Snook’s wife for potential leads. John F. Sidel, Snook’s counsel, said Hix used narcotics and was killed by a drug crazed addict following her.
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Associated Press
Columbus
Ohio
Pheora Hix
Ohio State
J. 8. Snook
John F. Sidel
Snook
Miss Hix
Reapportionment Bill Is Signed
President Hoover signed the census and reapportionment bill, the first reapportionment since 1910. States will gain or lose seats but overall House membership remains unchanged.
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Associated Press
Washington
Hoover
House
Four sewer workers die in Lowell gas tragedy
Four city sewer department workers were killed by sewer gas in a Perry Street manhole. Three men died trying to rescue a companion who had entered the chamber earlier and was overcome.
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Asociated Press
Lowell
Mass
City Sewer Department
Perry Street
Wrecked Home Triggers Double Slaying in Atlanta
Sam F. Aiken shot and killed his wife and neighbor Boyce Hunter in his Atlanta kitchen, then surrendered to police an hour later in nearby woods. He said a "wrecked home" drove him to the act.
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Atlanta
Sam F. Aiken
Boyce Hunter
Texas House rebukes Hoover guests at White House tea
The Texas House adopted the Senate concurrent resolution rebuking Mrs. Herbert Hoover for entertaining the wife of a Negro congressman at a White House tea. The vote stood 99 to 1.
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Associated Press
Austin
Texas
Texas House of Representatives
Senate
Herbert Hoover
White House
Arsenate of Lead For Sale in Winchester Stock
Three standard brands tarried in stock at Winchester Cold Storage Co. listing arsenate of lead sale details and stock status.
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Winchester Cold Strg. CO
Notes broaden spirit of people sectionalsm
A broadening spirit among states ends sectional rivalries that once hindered progress. Keen competition remains, yet it fuels collaboration across regions as progress shifts from old divides.
Virginia Unity and Statewide Progress Through Tourism and Roads
The Richmond News Leader argues Virginians should unite to develop all regions. Strengthening roads and tourism, notably Shenandoah National Park and Tidewater access, broadens state revenue and tax fairness. A statewide tour by chambers of commerce could foster patriotism and curb sectionalism.
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Richmond News Leader
The
Star
News Leader
Virginia
Tidewater Virginia
Shenandoah National Park
Blue Ridge
State Chamber of Commerce
Chambers of Commerce
Banks Offer Saturday Night Hours in Winchester Area
Beginning Saturday evening June 22 the Bank of Winchester will be open for business from 7 to 8 o clock on Saturday evenings through June July and August. Cashiers named include John I Sloat Charles P Summers J Il Yost W J Hardy across four local banks.
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Bank of Winchester
Commercial & Savings Bank
John I. Sloat
Union Bank OF Winchester Chas
P. Summers
Farvers & Merchants Natl Bank & Trust CO
J. Il
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Winchester Park Association
Far West
Commerce Chamber
Frederick Man
Smiths
Howie Williams
Rouss Park
College
Judge Weems
Leo Pass
Roger Peacock
Indian Spring
Sidney H. Burtz
Graf Zeppelin
America
Texas House
Harry F. Byrd
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