County 4-H Picture Tour Draws Full Houses in Gore and Gainesboro
County agents announce two showings of the two hour 4-H talking picture Under the 4-H Flag at Gore at 1 30 PM and Gainesboro at 7 30 PM with Madeline Blair and Stine predicting strong attendance. The film celebrates 4-H aims with a nationwide goodwill tour and an attendance contest offering prizes up to 1000 dollars. The program also includes a newsreel, Hidden Values educational short, and a cartoon comedy for a full evening of entertainment.
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Gore
Gainesboro
Madeline Blair
Stine
John F. Case
Missouri Ruralist
Revival Services Start Tonight At Brethren Church
The Rev. R. Paul Miller leads a week of evangelistic meetings at Berryville Avenue Brethren Church in a tent on church grounds. Evening sessions begin 7 30 with topics including What God will do Next and The Rise of Modern Dictators, continuing nightly except Saturday, culminating Sunday with A Real Revival and The Truth about Salvation.
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R. Paul Miller
Brethren Church of America
Berryville Avenue
Christ
Rail Executive Dies In Sleep
New York May 9 The Union Pacific Railroad announced that Carl R Gray 71 vice chairman and former president died in his sleep last night at the Mayflower Hotel Washington DC He had served as president of the Western Maryland Railway from 1914 to 1918.
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New York
Union Pacific Railroad Today
Carl R. Gray
Mayflower Hotel
Washington, DC
Western Maryland Railway
Apple Blossom Restaurant seeks beer license in Winchester
The undersigned will appear before the A B C Board on May 19 1939 for a license to retail beer above 3 2 percent at Apple Blossom Restaurant in Winchester Virginia. The beverage may be consumed on and off the premises. Theodore Morris Tellis Sigros Theodore Psilakis represented by Props Winchester Va.
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A. B. C. Board
Apple Blossom
Winchester
Theodore Morris
Tellis Sigros
Theodore Psilakis
Winchester Billiard Palor
Winchester Billiard Parlod
Tellis Si
Two Hurt On Way To Hospital
Mrs. Mabel E. Peake aged 34 of Brentwood and her four year old son Kenneth were injured when an ambulance en route to a Washington hospital collided with a car at North Capitol Street and Rhode Island avenue. Mrs. Peake was admitted to Sibley Hospital and Kenneth to the Episcopal Eye Ear and Throat Hospital for an operation delayed by head injuries.
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Brentwood
Mabel E. Peake
Kenneth
Washington Hospital
North Capitol Streets
Rhode Island Avenue
Cripple Clinic Here Saturday at Winchester Memorial
A free cripple clinic will be held Saturday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Winchester Memorial Hospital. Dr. Robert V. Funsten of the University of Virginia Hospital staff will lead, with sponsorship by the District Nurse Association. Attendees should enter via Cork Street.
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Winchester Memorial Hospital
Robert V. Funsten
University of Virginia Hospital
District Nurse Association
Cork Street
Height and reach of Primo Carnera
Primo Carnera stands six feet seven inches tall and fights at a weight of 18 278 pounds.
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Q. Plase
Primo Carnera
Park Slashes Admission To 1939 Baseball Games
Park Association votes 10 cent discount at gates this season to boost fan turnout. Russell Potts notes move to aid local fans as A R Conner leads meeting with coach Sandy Baker outlining upcoming schedule including Martinsburg and Prince George Md Ath Club games. Potts secures concession bid. J William Stryker named treasurer replacement after Dr Allen Hawthorne resignation.
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Park Association
Russell Potts
A. R. Conner
Sandy Baker
Association
Park Nine
Martinsburg
Prince George Md
Athletic Club Nine
Michael and Duvall
George Clowser
Fred W. Forney
Allen Hawthorne
J. William Stryker
Death Comes To Dr. John Hinkens In Michigan Town
Dr. John Edward Hinkens 81, born in Middletown, died April 29 at his daughter’s home in Delaven Michigan. A longtime Chicago dentist, he moved to Delaven after his wife’s death eight years ago. Survived by three daughters, funeral held in Delaven with interment there.
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Middletown
John Edward Hinkens
E. G. Buzzell
Delaven
Mich
Hinkens
Chicago
George and
Hanna Hinkens
Hyde Park Presbyterian
Virginia
James F Williams Colored 76 Dies in Philadelphia
James F Williams aged 76 died at his daughter Gussie Burroughs home in Philadelphia on May 7 from complications. He leaves three sons Samuel James and Charles Williams and seven daughters Nettie Johnson Gussie Burroughs Ellen Barbour Louise Harris Carrie Ray Bertha Green. Services at Middletown Methodist Church May 10 at 2 30 pm with Rev R A Griffith officiating. Burial in Stephens City Va.
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James F. Williams
Gussie Burroughs
Philadelphia
Middletown
George
Ellen Williams
Charles Williams
Harrisburg
Samuel
James Williams
Nettie Johnson
Ester Barbour
Louise Harris
Carrie Ray
Harrisonburg
Bertha Green
Baltimore
Middletown Methodist Church
R. A. Griffith
Stephens City
Modern Club Women Vote to Designate Homemaker
The Long Island federation backs using homemaker in public records. The Star promotes a four day Cooking School at Sarah Zane Hall starting next Tuesday with Mrs J Watson Shockley as lead presenter. Meals, recipe sheets, market bags and major awards on May 19 accompany the event.
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Star
Sarah Zane Hall
Long Island Federation of Women’s Clubs
New York City
Department of the American Home
J. Watson Shockley
Man Legally Identified As Charlie Ross Seeks Radio Film Wealth
In Phoenix on May 9 Gustave Blair 69 dubbed Charley Ross by the Maricopa County Superior Court as the Germantown Pa kidnaping victim. Blair seeks radio and film contracts while his suit against Walter Sophia Marian and Anne Ross remains unchallenged. The court heard Blair’s claim with a wheelchair witness and a default judgment against the other heirs. Local and national press noted the long disputed identity of the 1874 abduction victim with renewed calls for proof.
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Phoenix
Ariz
Gustave Blair
Carpenter
Maricopa County
Charles Brewster Ross
Germantown
Walter L. Ross
Blair
Walter
Henamed
Sophia
Marian
Anne
Christian
Sarah Ann Ross
G. Rodgers
Charley Ross
Lincoln C. Miller
Los Angeles
Charley
Walter Ross
Joseph Douglas
Mosher
John Hawks
Lee County
Ill
Hawks
Pennsylvania
Lincoln Miller
Lambs To Be Shipped Soon By Frederick County Coop
The Frederick Livestock Marketing Association announced plans for its first 1939 lamb shipment on May 23 from Middleton. I. Fred Stine and R. A. Wall disclosed the schedule and appointed a board of directors led by R. E. Brumback with co management by Stine and Wall. C C Funkhouser spoke on a broader Clarke Frederick county cooperative movement.
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Frederick Livestock Marketing Association
Middletown
I. Fred Stine
R. A. Wall
R. E. Brumback
C. K. Wright
Phil H. Gold
Floyd Derflinger
J. J. Pickeral
Ashley Brumback
Stine
Wall
Clarke
Frederick
C. C. Funkhouser
Brother Refutes Arizona Claim of Lost Kinship
Walter L. Ross dismissed Gustave Blair’s claim of being his long lost brother Charles Brewester Ross. Blair, described as frightened and dressed as a girl, fled to Illinois with Charley Reuss, then later sought acceptance as kin. A Phoenix court had accepted Blair's claim but Walter called the tale absurd and unconvincing.
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Charley
Lincoln
Illinois
Blair
Philadelphia
Charley Reuss
Arizona
Gustave Blair
Phoenix
Charles Brewester Ross
Walter L. Ross
Semi-Annual South Enders Service Planned With Chaplain
Clarke County Virginia supervisors delay action on American Legion post requests for 2000 to 2500 dollars for a community building. The South End Hose Company holds its semi annual service May 14 at 8 PM led by Rev S J Goode with music by Winchester Male Quartet and Gore Quartet and a sermon from Dr. Anderson.
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The
Star
Berryville
Clarke's
Board of Supervisors
American Legion Post
South End Hose Company
J. Goode
Winchester
Gore
Isabelle
Elaine Sheetz
Servces
C. R. Anderson
Goode
Dr. Anderson
South Enders
Seeing the Wind Like Water Over a Dam
The Weather Bureau explains that wind can be seen by holding a flat smooth edge against the breeze and sighting along it toward a white object. When wind is moderate, air density irregularities refract light, making wind appear to pour over the edge like water.
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L. D. Mnk
Weather Bureau
A Wonderful Discovery Promises Quick Positive Action
A prescription by a famous specialist offers a quick and positive remedy. Tune up the system and make the liver bile flow, improve digestion, relieve constipation. Sold by Miller's Drug Store in Winchester Virginia.
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Miller's Drug Store
Winchester
Harris Requests Full Name Signature for Local Board Post
William P. Harris of the Board of Supervisors in the Opequon district asked The Star to print his full name as William P. Harris to avoid confusion with friends in Stephens City. The paper will use the name as requested, not the initials previously published.
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William P .Harris
Board of Supervisors
Opequon
Star
William P. Harris
Stephens City
W. P
W. B
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