Death and Funeral Planned for Mrs Marie Cooper
Mrs Marie Louise Cooper wife of Capt Lewis F Cooper dies quietly at 73 after two weeks of pneumonia and complications in Winchester. Survived by husband two sons Rev Norman E Cooper Eugene B Cooper and one daughter Miss Nannie O Cooper seven grandchildren. Funeral Wednesday at 3 pm from 208 Fairmont avenue conducted by Rev Robert B Nelson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marie Louise Cooper
Lewis F. Cooper
Fairmont Avenue
Frederick de Fraville
Stockton
Calif
United States
Washington
Pacific Coast
Cooper
van Camp
Fiji Island
South Sea Islands
Winchester
Miss Louise Cooper
Handley Schools
Miss Cooper
Christ Episcopal Church
Inchester Printers Stationers ad lists dairy cows sale
Notice to students directs readers to the inside page for details of an ad. The dairy cattle sale by I. W. Ebert is scheduled for Wednesday March 23 and features ten cows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Inchester Printers & Stationers
I. W. Ebert
Rural Clubs Plan Saturday Market in Winchester
The Home Demonstration Clubs in Frederick County plan a curb market in Winchester starting Saturday March 26 and continuing each Saturday year round at 29 East Boscawen Street next to The Evening Star office. Sales run 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. with home grown foods and baked goods. The event aims to boost county pride, support home industries, and encourage buying locally, inviting all homemakers to visit or call for ideas and to help county prosperity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick County
Winchester
East Boscawen Street
Evening Star
Funeral Rites Here For Late Mrs Staton
Death of Mrs. Clarice Elliott Staton 20 wife of William R Staton occurred at McGaheysville Virginia after several weeks illness. Survived by husband mother Lula Keckley Elwood Elliott and Edna Grim Hilda Dorothy Keckley. Funeral at Parlett funeral home North Braddock Street at 11 tomorrow morning conducted by Rev E A Lambert with interment Mount Hebron Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarice Elliott Staton
Willian R. Staton
McGaheysville
Winchester
Edna Grim
Hilda
Dorothy Keckley
Parlett Funeral Home
North Braddock Street
E. A. Lambert
Mount Hebron Cemetery
Special Holy Week Services Tonight at Centenary Church
Special Holy Week services will be held at 8 o'clock this evening in Centenary Reformed Church. The pastor, Rev. Dr. S. L. Flickinger, will be in charge and address the meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Centenary Reformed Church
S. L. Flickinger
Easter Candies at Betsy Ross and Crystal Restaurant
Large assortment of Easter buns, eggs, boxes, and baskets with options for homemade and famous makes. Orders requested promptly to ensure complete drying before delivery. Includes a full line of fancy boxed candy for Easter from Betsy Ross and Crystal Restaurant and Conf confectionery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Betsy Ross
Easter Jewelry at Hodgson and Brown Loft Gifts
Easter Jewelry sale invites customers to view the window display and compare quality before buying. Hodgson and Brown promote that their stock offers better quality than before and encourages visitors to shop prior to selecting gifts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hodgson & Brown Loft
Easter Dry Cleaning Offers by Nat Hawkins
NAT HAWKINS promotes dry cleaning for Easter best dressed suits and dresses with phone contact. Also I W Ebert's sale lists all kinds of feed with date Wed March 23 advertised on page 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nat Hawkins
I. W. Ebert
Cantata at Capitol Draws 1400. choir fame noted
About 1400 people attended the Capitol Theatre Cantata Olivet to Calvary presented by young people from area churches under Floyd W Haines. More than 400 were turned away as the performance impressed Winchester. Billy Barnes pipe organ and Haines directing were praised for vivid effect. The program traced Christ s entry to Jerusalem through the crucifixion with solos by Laren Duncan Griffith Buckley Duffey Haines and a strong chorus. Roy A Larrick presided over the devotional service with pastors assisting. Melvin Miller led the Union Orchestra and the United Brethren Young People Choir sang a special piece. Proceeds go to the Ministerial Association after covering costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Capitol Theatre
Olivet
Calvary
Floyd W. Haines
Winchester
Billy Barnes
Floyd Haines
Christ
Jerusalem
Temple
Garden of
Gethsemane
Philomena Laren
Elsie Duncan
R. E. Griffith
F. L. Buckley
Hugh Duffey
Joseph Haines
Pilate
Miss Laren
Buckley
Duffey
William R. Miller
J. H. Yost
S. L. Flickinger
Union Orchestra
Melvin Miller
United Brethren Young People’s Choir
Elsie Carpenter Ritter
Gladys Patton
Mary Cather
Laverne Ludwig
Ministerial Association
Councillor Harper Addresses City Water Supply Views
In Winchester on March 9 1932 Charles H Harper a second ward council member seeking reelection sent a letter to The Civic League president outlining support for a more adequate water supply. He noted engineers are studying supply costs installation locations and filtration details while predicting water rates around 20 to 25 cents per 1000 gallons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Civic League
Common Council
Charles H. Harper
Winchester
L. M. Green
City
Green
Woman's Civic League
Dancing lessons at Washington Hotel weekly classes posted
Advertising notice lists Thursday sessions for a children's class at 4 30 p m and an adult ballroom class at 7 30 p m. Also mentions a lost ring with name Q O Van Huss and a warning to return to Star Office. An additional item promotes an all kinds farm machinery sale by I Ebert on March 23.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Hotel
Q. O. van Huss
Star Office
W. Ebert
Winchester Chamber Plans Mass Meeting on Water March 29
A Winchester Chamber of Commerce mass meeting is set for Tuesday March 29 at 7 30 p m in the Washington Hotel to inform citizens about the water shortage and plans for an additional supply The event marks the end of the chamber educational drive with several local and visiting speakers including Major Richard Messer and G F Reynardt The chamber will mail straw ballots to residents to gauge support for a potential water bond issue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester Chamber of Commerce
Winchester
Washington Hotel
Commerce Organization
the Star
W. Nelson Page
Winchester Kiwanis Club
T. Russell Cather
Lions Club
John H. Rosenberger
Common Council
Rotary Club
William G Hardy
Public Mass
Richard Messer
Virginia State Health Department
E. B. Whitman
G. F. Reynardt
Baltimore
Whitman, Resnardt and Smith
Chamber of Eecomnecce
Chamber of Commerce
Death of H M Humphrey in Memorial Hospital
Henry M. Humphrey aged 45, long-time Augusta county native and Winchester resident, died Sunday morning at Memorial Hospital after a period of illness. He worked in the city street department for 15 years and belonged to Friendship Fire Company. Survived by a widow formerly Miss Mary M. Root. funeral held at Braddock Street Methodist Episcopal Church South with Rev. Dr. S L Flickinger. interment at Mount Hebron Cemetery. Pallbearers named Charles Haines Henry Higgard Charles Grove James Johnson Asa Shanholtz Sylvester Corbin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry M. Humphrey
Augusta County
Winchester
Memorial Hospital
Humphrey
City Street Department
Friendship Fire Company
Mary M. Root
Braddock Street Methodist Episcopal Church
South
S. L. Flickinger
Centenary Reformed Church
Reformed
Charles Haines
Henry Higgard
Charles Grove
James Johnson
Asa Shanholtz
Sylvester Corbin
Expert Rifle Teams Will Shoot Tonight
The rifle teams of Washington and Lee University and Company I of the Virginia National Guard will shoot in a challenge match at Handley High School at 7 o clock this evening. All rifle shooting enthusiasts are invited with no admission or charges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington and Lee University
Lexington
Company I
Virginia National Guard
Handley High School
Special Holy Week Services In Boyce Church
Special Holy Week services are in progress every evening this week at the Methodist Church in Boyce led by pastor Rev. R. L. Moore. The young people and adults will lead the song service, inviting all to attend. Also note: for good horses, visit I. Ebert's sale on March 23.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist
Boyce
R. L. Moore
Metz Passes Away After Short Illness
Daniel Metz retired Frederick county farmer died at his home 503 North Loudoun street about 1 PM yesterday from effects of a paralytic stroke suffered February 21. He was born December 6 1854 in Pennsylvania and moved here at 15 to farm on Welltown Pike. He retired nine years ago and moved to Winchester. Survived by four daughters Georgia Adele Metz Mrs iM a and Mrs M G Chamberlin a son Daniel R Metz three sisters and two brothers eight grandchildren. Funeral Tuesday 2:30 PM at his home with Rev E A Lambert and Rev Dr Frank T McFaden. interment Mount Hebron. Pallbearers named.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daniel Metz
Frederick County
Loudoun Street
Mr. Metz
Pennsylvania
Jacob
Nancy Metz
Orristown
Welltown Pike
Winchester
Metz
Braddock Street
Chambersburg
North
E. A. Lambert
Braddock Street Methodist Church
South
Frank T. McFaden
Loudoun Street Presbyterian Church
Mount Hebron Cemery
Edwin Henshaw
Inwood
W. Va
Martin Ebert
Stephenson
J. O. Chamberlin
William McKown
Charles Nicodemus
L. L. Hockman
Handley Annual Dedicated to Capt. Van Fossen
The Senior Class of 1932 dedicates the Handlian to Capt J C Van Fossen Virginia’s only man to organize a public school system and serve as principal until his death The Handlian features a photo and a career review Copies may be reserved for $2 50 by calling 722 Names are required for reservation and copies are limited in number.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J.C. van Fossen
Winchester Public Schools
Virginia
Capt. van Fossen
Robert M. Barr
The
Handiian
Douglas Fisher
Friendship Fire Co. meeting announced for Cork Street hall
A call meeting of the Friendship Fire Company will be held in the hall on Cork street tomorrow evening at eight o'clock to hear a report of the trustees. All members urged to attend. Fred W. Forney, Captain. Lost by a boy Saturday night on the street. Three one dollar bills. Reward offered and returned to Hodgson Hat Shop. lp-1t
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Friendship Fire Company
Cork Street
Fred W. Forney
Hodgson Hat Shop
Simple service held for the late Mr Russell
Mount Hebron welcomed the body of James B. Russell, a Winchester icon, in a 2:30 service at Louisdon Street Presbyterian Church. Family, civic leaders, and a large crowd paid tribute to a 90s resident who led in mercantile and civic life, with floral tributes and a full church program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell
Prices Develop Firmer Tone In Stock Market
The Associated Press report from New York notes that tax legislation uncertainty held market activity in check on March 21, yet prices firmed after an early sag. Short covers and speculative buying lifted rail shares in response to President Hoover’s late guidance, though overall trading remained dull. Sterling exchange opened at 3.65 and call money rose to 2 1/2 percent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
New York
Congress
Hoover
Sterling
Modification Of Apple Ban Made By France
French government reached an arrangement to admit American apples, ending an embargo on apples infested with San Jose scale after Washington conferences between government officials and fruit growers. An official announcement is expected in a few days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester
San Jose
Washington
Atlantic
Winchester Steam Laundry Ad Promises Lily White Wash
A compact ad urges readers to call for premium laundry service at Winchester Steam Laundry featuring lily white results. It notes schedule windows Monday and Wednesday plus Saturday wash options, highlighting convenient pickup times and refined care.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lily White
Winchester Steam Laundry
Snow removal tips for shrubs and evergreens care
When snow disappears, shrubs and evergreens need attention. Call 802 R. B. Kater for guidance and service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. B. Kater
Robed Band Beats Alleged Wife Beater in Street
In Shenandoah Junction near Hagerstown Maryland a gang of robed men beat Lloyd Barron on a Saturday night after dragging him from a restaurant. The attack occurred as Barron denied abusing his wife and a cross was burned during the incident. Barron was left semi conscious at his home after the yard confrontation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Hagerstown
Lloyd Barron
Shenandoah Junction
W. Va
Barron
Officers Of State Firemen's Group In A Regular Session
The Virginia State Firemen's Association and fire chiefs held a regular session in Charlottesville with Pred W. Forney as president and G. Reginald Haines as executive committee chair. A legislative committee report noted the Firemen's Relief bill passed the House and Senate 25 to 6. The membership committee said 105 fire companies exist in Virginia, with 58 in the association, and over 1,200 active volunteers statewide. The meeting concluded with a banquet hosted by Charlottesville firefighters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia State Firemen’s Association
Charlottesville
Virginia
Notes Found On Carrier Pigeons Under Scrutiny
Investigators in the Lindbergh kidnapping pursued two carrier pigeon notes amid a storm of speculation. One note appeared a hoax and the other unreadable or unverified, with a bootlegger cited as the source of a decoded message.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Hopewell
N. J
New Jersey
East Stroudsburg
Connecticut
City to provide garden plots for unemployed men and children
Lynchburg officials announce spring and summer garden plots through the city playground department. Vacant lots across the city will be offered for use, divided into small plots for unemployed men and neighborhood children, who will tend them under department supervision.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lynchburg
City
Divorce filings collide at Martinsburg courthouse
In Martinsburg West Virginia George B Slifer and Ellen Dol Slifer filed divorce actions against each other at nearly the same hour. Counsel appeared at the circuit clerk's office to file the papers. Ellen Dol Slifer is currently in the west while George B Slifer is a local business man. Grounds for the actions were not disclosed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martinsburg
W. Va
George B. Slifer
Circuit Clerk
Ellen Dol Slifer
West
Slifer
Governors reunite Hamilton brothers after 32 years
In Lynchburg Virginia two governors Pollard and Rolph aided Elizabeth Hamilton of Sacramento, seeking information on her three brothers. A letter to Governor Rolph reached Governor Pollard, and that day John Luke Erne of Lynchburg was surprised to hear from his sister after 32 years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lynchburg
Pollard
Virginia
Ralph
California
Elizabeth Hamilton
Sacramento
Calif
Hamilton
Rolph
John Luke Erne
Bible Sales on Sunday Violation Leads to Dismissal
Baltimore police arrest Joseph der Guardis for canvassing house to house to sell Bibles and religious tracts on Sunday. Magistrate dismisses the charge saying sales must occur on weekdays, not Sunday, citing Maryland blue laws.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
Maryland
Joseph der Guardis
Gordonsville Tragedy Ends With Suspected Suicide
The body of Mrs. Irving C. Bragg of Chevy Chase Maryland was found Sunday hanging from a tree limb near Gordonsville Virginia after she disappeared from the Miss Baker resident nurses home early Saturday. She had been in a nervous despondent state for three months following an operation and had traveled to Gordonsville at her mother's urging to improve.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gordonsville
Irving C. Bragg
Chevy Chase
Misses Baker
Bragg
Roanoke
8. R. Calhoun
Hot Springs Dr James J Walker Visits for Rest
Hot Springs Virginia mayor James J Walker of New York arrived for a few days of rest appearing tired yet saying he felt fairly well after mass at the Little Shrine of the Sacred Heart. He retired to his hotel suite and expects to return to New York Tuesday or Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hot Springs
James J. Walker
New York
State to Investigate Auto Accidents
Richmond Virginia The State Corporation Commission prepares to question all Virginia automobile owners to verify claims of increased accident losses and rising liability insurance rates. Questionnaires to motor vehicle owners were being considered to obtain data supporting or refuting the charge that cars are causing millions in extra damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond
State Corporation Commission
Virginia
Washington coffin handle to be shown at Charles Town benefit
One brass handle from George Washington is to be exhibited at the Washington Bicentennial Museum benefit in Charles Town West Virginia The item belongs to Miss Christine Washington of Charles Town the daughter of the late Richard Blackburn Washington who supervised the removal of Washington from his first resting place to the current tomb setting
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Washington
Charles Town
W. Va
George Washington
Washington
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Death Gomes
LF. Cooper
W. R. Staton
F. M. Boucher
Warner Brothers
Mr. Harper
H. M. Humphrey
Boyce Church
I. Ebert
Handley
Capt
van Fossen
Mount Hebron
James B. Russell
Washington and
Cork Streets
F. T. McFaden
Robert B. Nelson
All the Saints
Dr. McFaden
Mr. Russell
Mary Hackney Russell
Aubrey G. Weaver
Front Royal
Robert Schultz
James P. Reardon
Fred Thwaite
George B. Bushnell
Hugh Clark
William G. Hardy
John M. Steck
John Downing
Walter R. Talbot
P. W. Boyd
H. B. McCormac
Harry F. Byrd
R. Gray Williams
T. W. Harrison
Harry R. Kern
Maurice M. Lynch
L. M. Allen
M. C. Kennedy
Thomas B. Kennedy
H. D. Fuller
J Henry Moling
Hunter H McGuire
Fred
Boyd
John I. Sloat
J. Howard Cather
Luther Pannett
Kenneth N. Gilpin
H. Clay DeGrange
Melvin Green
Edward W. Jackson
Harry W. Warden
Stewart Bell
L. J. Janney
France
Mayor Walker
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