Former Captains Honored at Sarah Zane Co banquet
Ex captains gathered at the Sarahane Fire Company hall for a well attended banquet. Attendees included S. D. McDonald Lewis Trier Harry H. Willis C Lee Barr and Lewis F Cooper. Deceased captains were named including Brugess Knott Nurton Dakeman Lewis Krebs Evans and others. Governor Byrd sent best wishes via a Richmond letter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sarahane Fire Company
D. McDonald
Lewis Trier
Harry H. Willis
C. Lee Barr
Lewis F. Cooper
C. M. Hodgson
Washington, D. C
Roy Potts
Berryville
Roland C. Ryan
G. W. Stover
Red Ramblers Orchestra
Cyril Mee
Carolina Moon
L. F. Cooper
Legge Mill
Hart Hotel
Medical College
Harris Hall
Funk and Ray
Wiling and
Evans
Garland R. Quarles
Handley High School
F. A. Shryock
Harry F. Byrd
Richmond
Winchester
W. Lee Fisher
Investigation Into Stone Family Deaths Back Seven Years
Belair Maryland June 22 Hartford county officers extended a murder inquiry into the Stone family deaths seven years back reaching John Stone the fifth member of the family. The charge against Mrs Hattie Stone followed poison traces found in the viscera of George Stone 15 who died June 4 in convulsions. Exhumations have been ordered for Edward Stone the husband Edgar Stone a son and Emma Stone the mother in law all said to have died under similar circumstances.
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Belair
Hartford County
Hattie Stone
John Stone
Edward Stone
Edgar Stone
Emma Stone
Mayflower Sets Course For Lakehurst In Air Voyage
The dirigible Mayflower lifted off Akron at 12:30 PM bound for Lakehurst New Jersey. Pilot W L Smith commanded the craft with passenger Robert P Diemer and an aide aboard.
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The
Asociated Press
Akron
Ohio
Here
Lakehurst
N. J
W. L. Smith
Robert P. Diemer
Police Will Stop Double Parking On Piccadilly Street
Police announce strict enforcement of the prohibition on double parking on Piccadilly Street between Braddock and Cameron streets. The issue has blocked traffic with two rows of cars at the curbs, especially near the post office, as people stop to conduct business.
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Piccadilly Street
Braddock
Cameron Streets
Parachute Jump at Bowles Field by Evelyn Shryock
Advertisement announces a parachute jump by Evelyn W. Shryock at Bowles Field on Sunday June 28. The brief notice lists free admission and references a 6 21 1p 21 code.
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Evelyn W. Shryock
Bowles’ Field
Pay Now Save Discount Offer for July
The Evening Star notes a special reduced rate available for the month of July only with a pay now save discount offer. The ad urges immediate action to secure the lower price.
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the Evening Star
Garber Defends Nightingale Postmaster Appointment
Congressman J A Garber explains his selection of Thornton G Nightingale a colored candidate for Blenheim Virginia postmaster after finding no white applicants on the eligible list. He notes the post pays about 225 annually and cites inspector reports and prior Negro appointees as precedent.
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Washington
Blenhein
J. A. Garber
Thornton G. Nightingale
Albemarle
Post Office Department
Blenheim
Mrs Minnie Grim Laid To Rest In Refuge Va
Funeral services for Mrs Minnie Davis Grim wife of Luther Grim were held at Refuge Church after a ten day illness. She lived much of her life in the area and leaves a husband, siblings and stepfamily. The service was led by Rev O D Lambert with hymns and a solo.
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Refuge
Minnie Davis Grim
Luther Grim
White Post
Refuge Church
Grim
James Pitcock
Emma Pitcock
Carrie Hudson
Canterbury
Hugh
Dudley Pitcock
McKeesport
Clarence Pitcock
Staten Island
New York
Barney
Frank Pitcock
Near Refuge
Arthur Ritter
Washington, D. C
O. D. Lambert
Stephens City
Rugged Cross
Nora Newcome
Miller Jett
Joseph Funkhouser
Samuel Shiley
Haymaker
Paul
Beck Chamblin
Virginia Real Estate Agent Appointed Delagate to NAERB Convention
Attorney Joseph B. Newlin received a commission signed by Governor Byrd appointing him a delegate from Virginia to the National Association of Real Estate Boards convention in Boston from June 25 to 28. He plans to attend with state real estate board officers from Virginia and North Carolina, traveling from Norfolk by Merchants and Miners Transportation Company boat.
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Joseph B. Newlin
Byrd
Virginia
National Association of Real Estate Boards
Boston
Newlin
North Carolina
Norfolk
Merchants and Miners Transportation Company
For Sale Kindling Sand Slab Wood By Glaze Bros
For sale. Kindling sand slab wood offered at 2.50 per unit. Glaze Bros advertise the item in the local notice. Addresses or contact details not provided.
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Glaize -Bros
Missing Black Silk Purse Belongs to Kremer’s Store Theft
A black silk purse with rhinestone clasp containing money was taken in a Saturday morning incident at Kremer's store or the A. & P. Reward of return offered by Star Office.
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Kremer’s
Star Office
Council Discusses Local Finances At Special Meet Today
The City Council met at ten this morning to review finances from the recent bond issue. Most floating debt was paid with bond funds, but several claims remain unpaid. Officials planned to cover these with incoming taxes and decided not to borrow further, aiming to keep a clean slate. Ten of twelve members attended. Harper and Henry were absent on other business.
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Messrs
Chas. H. Harper
J. H. Henry
Famous Troop of Cavalry To Perform At Fair Aug 27 30
Troop E of the United States Army Cavalry will perform at the Winchester Fair from August 27 to 30. The unit includes three officers and 50 enlisted men with 50 horses. The troop will camp on the fairgrounds and offer demonstrations of drilling maneuvers and horsemanship, giving the public rare insight into army life.
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Fort Myer
United States Army Cavalry
Winchester
Rails and Air Shares Lead Stocks In Upward Swing
The stock market continued its recovery led by railroad and aviation shares. Industrials and utilities climbed as well though late week profit taking limited gains. With many traders away for long weekends, activity was thin but closing was strong with about 1,350,000 shares changing hands.
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Associated Press
New York
Welcome Meeting For Army Officers Hosted in Winchester
Capt. and Mrs. F. Lee Ritchie, formerly of Pulaski Virginia, now oversee Salvation Army work in Winchester and vicinity, will be guests at a welcome meeting at Court House Auditorium Sunday at 8 pm, with an open air gathering at 7 30. Public invited. Mrs. W. B. Anderson and daughter along with Mr. and Mrs. J. J. Magee of St. Louis are guests at the George Washington Hotel.
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F. Lee Ritchie
Pulaski
Salvation Army
Winchester
Vicinit
Court House
W. B. Anderson
J. J. Magee
St. Louis, Mo
George Washington Hotel
For Sale Sweet Peas by R Hurst
For sale sweet peas contact phone 819 Mrs R Hurst.
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S. R. Hurst
Sinclair and Day Sent to Jail for Contempt Charge
The District of Columbia Supreme Court ordered Harry F. Sinclair and Henry Mason Day committed to jail for contempt linked to jury shad owing in the Fall-Sinclair trial. Sinclair already serves a three month sentence for refusing to answer a Senate inquiry. the new term runs concurrently, shortening total time by about 35 days. Burns fined $1000. Burns Detective Agency head W Sherman Burns to pay the same. Day expected to surrender for four months to join Sinclair.
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Associated Press
Washington
Harry F. Sinclair
Henry Mason Day
Sinclair
District of Columbia Supreme Court
Senate
End Of Mexican Church State Standoff Declared
President Emilio Portes Gil and Archbishop Leopoldo Ruiz announce a settlement ending a three year dispute between the Mexican government and the Catholic church. Priests resume services, religious instruction remains limited to churches, and bishops retain constitutional modification rights for the future.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Mexico City
Emilio Portes Gil
Leopoldo Ruiz
Mexico
Catholic Hierarchy
Children’s Day at Burnt Church Event Near June
The Burnt Church Sunday school plans its annual children’s day exercises next Tuesday evening in June at o o’clock. Neighborhood residents and the public are invited to attend this community event.
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Burnt Church
Bareee
SF -Srs
Sonia Cae
Special July Rates Notice for Mail and Carrier Subscriptions
The Evening Star advertises subscription discounts with three payments per year in advance by mail at 3 per year and four dollars per year in advance by carrier. Pay now to save the discount.
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THE
Evening Star
Nine Graduates of Memorial Hospital To Get Diplomas
The Winchester Memorial Hospital nurses training school will hold its commencement next Thursday evening June 27 at 8 oclock in Christ Episcopal Church. Nine graduates Corinne Garner Willey Reliance Gladys Diene Hawkins Winchester Lucy Frances Clem Mount Jackson Grace Holland Hawn Shepherdstown Hazel Virginia Lewis Bunker Hill Mildred Warden Baker Winchester Lucille Ross Williams Stephens City Katherine Dakota Anderson Winchester Jesse Virginia Scothorn Stephens City are to receive certificates. They attended a Rotary Club luncheon as guests of honor and will be guests of the Kiwanis Club at their luncheon meeting.
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Winchester Memorial Hospital
Nurses’ Training School
Christ Episcopal Church
Corinne Garner Willey
Reliance
Gladys Diene Hawkins
Winchester
Lucy Frances Clem
Mount Jackson
Grace Holland Hawn
Shepherdstown
W. Va
Hazel Virginia Lewis
Bunker Hill
Mildred Warden Baker
Lucille Ross Williams
Stephens City
Katherine Dakota Anderson
Jesse Virginia Scothorn
Senator Glass Denies Involvement in Cannon Stock Dealings
In Lynchburg on June 21 Senator Carter Glass told a New York Herald Tribune reporter he had no political stake in Bishop Cannon's stock gambling allegations. He said affidavits reached him before the election, he notified Cannon, and refused to use the charges. He dismissed claims of aims to muzzle Cannon as nonsense.
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Associated Press
Lynchburg
New York Herald-Tribune of
Carter Glass
Bishop Cannon
New York City
New York
Color Line Drawn By a Congressman
Rep R A Green of Florida declares he will not attend White House social functions while Hoover is president. He also will not dine in the Congressional restaurant while it is open to Rep Oscar De Priest the colored Chicago congressman.
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Washington
R. A. Green
Florida
White House
Hoover
Capital
Oscar de Priest
Chicago
Lutheran Leader Denounces Prohibition Shootings
River Forest Illinois June 21 Dr W G Kohn president of Concordia College and Missouri Synod official denounces what he calls the absolutely criminal practice of prohibition officers shooting down innocent citizens He states he does not believe in the principles underlying the Volstead laws and expresses his views during the 84th triennial conference.
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River Forest
Ill
W. G. Kohn
Concordia College
Missouri Synod of the Lutheran Church
Kohn
The
Evangelical Lutheran Synod
Posts Endorsing Col Roszel for State Commander
About thirty members of the Robert Y. Conrad Post met at the George Washington Hotel for lunch. Commander Griman announced a southern state movement to back Col B. M. Roszel for state commander and the post pledged support. Roszel urged veterans to join and noted Virginia surpassed its quota. Adjournment set for next Friday at 12 30.
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Robert Y. Conrad Post
American Legion
George Washington Hotel
Grim
Col. B. M. Roszel
Roszel
Post
Richards
Lewis
Smith's Lot
National Avenue
Legion
Virginia
Children’s Play
Rouss Spring
Heat Strikes City As Two Fall Ill On Hot Afternoon
On a sweltering afternoon two residents suffered serious effects of the heat. Mrs. Cornelius Coper of Kernstown collapsed on North Loudoun street and remained unconscious. Charles A. Williams, a retired woolen goods manufacturer, fainted at City Hall Plaza after a iced soda’s crushed ice, later recovering consciousness.
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Cornelius Coper
Kernstown
North Loudoun Street
McCrory Company
Charles A. Williams
City Hall Plaza
Harry M. Sartelle
Mr. Williams
Boy Scout Troop Plans Candlelight Service
Ten members of Boy Scout Troop No. 7 from Market Street Methodist Church toured Shenandoah and Endless caverns last Tuesday and Thursday. The unit will host a public investiture candlelight service at Market Street Church tomorrow evening with twelve uniformed scouts and Scout Executive Horton speaking.
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Boy Scout Troop
No. 7
Market Street Methodist Episcopal Church
Shenandoah
Norris A. Lineweaver
Market Street Church
Scout
Horton
Two Men Arrested for Street Fighting
Silas Lineburg and Reginald Fentner were arrested last night on a charge of fighting on the street. They posted $15 for their appearance Monday morning for trial in police court.
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Silas Lineburg
Reginald Fentner
Special July Rate on Subscriptions
The special July rate on subscriptions is in effect. Pay now and save the discount. Carrier price is 4.00 per year in advance and mail price is 3.00 per year in advance.
Non-stop West Coast to New York Flight Under Way
Lee Schoenhair attempted a trans continental non-stop flight from Los Angeles to New York in a Lockheed Vega plane loaded with 485 gallons of fuel. Delayed by a taxiway collision, the pilot departed aiming to beat the 18 hour 21 minute record as Fresno police seek arrest for alleged bad checks connected to the flyer.
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Associated Press
Metropolitan Airport
Los Angeles
Calif
Lee Schoenhair
New York
Schoenhair
Frank Hawkes
Frank B. Titus
Pacific Goodrich Company
Fresno
W. G. Walker
Walker
Hoover Heads to Virginia Fishing Preserve for Weekend
President Hoover and Mrs. Hoover depart the White House for a fishing preserve on the Rappahannock River Virginia with Secretary Hyde, Mark Sullivan, Lawrence Richey, and Commander Joell Boone. Mrs Hoover will broadcast to 4-H Clubs from the camp over a national network tonight and tomorrow, with plans to return Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Herebert Hoover
Rappidan
Virginia
Hover
National Broadcasting System
Gas Theft Case Carries Trial to Tuesday
Raymond Unger and Theo dore Vanarsdale of Berkeley Springs West Virginia were in Winchester county magistrate court facing gasoline theft charges from a State Highway Commission tank near Chambersville Thursday night. They sought a continuance to secure local legal counsel, were granted it, and remanded to jail in $1 000 bail. The case resumes Tuesday morning at ten o clock.
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Raymond Unger
Theodore Vanarsdale
Berkeley Springs
W. Va
Winchester
State Highway Commission
Chambersville
Showers Likely First of the Week Then Fair and Cooler
Weather outlook for the week beginning Monday shows showers in the North and Middle Atlantic States at the start and again by Wednesday. Temperatures will run near normal with mostly fair conditions the rest of the week and slightly below normal highs. Raspberry notes and Fannie E. Miller of Kernstown are listed among items.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Associated Press
Washington
North
Middle Atlantic
Sanitary Home Cleaner Demonstration Noted
Notice promotes a vacuum cleaner named Sanitary Home Cleaner that polishes hardwood floors and can fumigate and disinfect the home. The ad lists phone number 954 and contact B. Lee Byrne at 515 South Loudoun Street.
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Demonstras
B. Lee Byrne
Loudoun St
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Thornton C. Nightingale
Nightingale
Minnie Grim
Realty Board
Az. Fersoq
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Day
Burns Detective Agency
Memorial Hospital
the .Rotary Club
Kiwanis Club
Senator Glass
Col
Boy Scout
Virginia Wall
Harold Lucas
Harrisonburg, Va
West Coast
Fannie E. Miller
Phong
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