Two Blockade Runners Captured in Rockingham County
L. F. Lamb and J. R. Dean of Bik ton Virginia were arrested by Sheriff Dillard while attempting to leave the county with a car trunk of liquor. The liquor, packed in jars and crates, was to be sold in Martinsburg West Virginia for about 275 dollars. Lamb admitted a prior liquor run. Dean was a passenger. The car and liquor were confiscated and a grand jury will hear the case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. F. Lamb
J. R. Dean
Bikton
Dillard
Rockingham County
Lamb
Martinsburg
W. Va
Firemen march tonight along the curb stone line
No fireman able to walk will be seen along the curb stone tonight all will march as planned by city officials and parade organizers.
Edwards Olive Tablets Advertisement
An ad touts Edwards Olive Tablets as a vegetable liver and bowel tonic. It claims they purify the blood, restore pink skin, bright eyes, and relieve poor digestion. The copy emphasizes an olive color and lists the product as a popular remedy sold in boxes.
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Edwards
Dr. Edwards
Dr.Edwards
Shank Family Leaves for Baltimore Home
Mr and Mrs William Shank and relatives departed last evening for Baltimore to establish their future home. Mr Shank long served at Winchester Gas Company and was valued as a faithful and efficient employee, with many friends here missing them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Shank
Baltimore
Disabled men will witness parade tonight
Disabled men will witness the parade tonight from the sidewalks as all firemen will march past.
I C C F Grand Lodge Elects Virginia Officials
The Rev. John Lee Allison of Potomac Lodge Alexandria was elected grand master of Virginia Grand Lodge of Odd Fellows at Lynchburg on Tuesday afternoon. Samuel D. Rodgers of Petersburg won the grand warden post after a spirited contest. Other officers include H. H. Barrow Staunton deputy grand master T Wiley Davis Richmond grand secretary and Mel B. Ferguson Richmond grand treasurer. Madison Lodge 6 Winchester sent Samuel Miller as delegate with additional local lodge members John Mason William Whilson and L. Jackson in attendance. Mrs. Kate Mills and Mrs. Lee Boxwell attended the Rebekahs meeting as delegates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Lee Allison
Potomac Lodge
Alexandria
Virginia
Lynchburg
Samuel D. Rodgers
Petersburg
Grant
H. H. Barrow
Staunton
T. Wiley Davis
Richmond
Mel B. Ferguson
Madison Lodge
Winchester
Samuel Miller
John, Mason
William Whilson
L. Jackson
Kate Mills
Lee Boxwell
New Pastor Settled at First Christian Church
The First Christian Church reports two baptisms after a midweek prayer service as Rev. J. F. Morgan settles in the parsonage at 12 W. Clifford St. Sunday marks Mother’s Day with special music and sermon. A Missionary Rally follows led by the Woman’s Board with Miss Lucy Eldridge and Miss Iola Hedge to speak.
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First Christian Church
J. F. Morgan
W. Clifford Street
Woman’s Board
Virginia Valley Central Conference
Lucy Eldridge
Iola Hedge
Rotary Club to Sponsor Girls' Week in Winchester
The Rotary Club approves a girls week following the boys week model. An auxiliary committee of Winchester women led by Miss Marie Schuster joins Rev. Clarence Woods’ boys committee. The first meeting at John Kerr School drew a large crowd and momentum builds for the upcoming girls week with details to be announced.
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Rotary Club
Rotarians
Clarence Woods
Winchester
Marie Schuster
Mary K. Aulick
Walker McC. Bond
J. E. Clerk
Karlson
Janet Rinker
Opal Robinson
Grace Lauck
B. B. Dutton
W. A. Baker
R. T. Barton
H. B. McCormac
BE. L. Wunder
John Kerr School
Winichester
The
Star
Voting strength of Sonora contestants at noon May 9
standings show Miss Althea Fletcher leading with 1 854 300 votes and Miss Dorothy McCann next at 1 768 650. Other candidates include Miss LaVella Anderson 707 000 and Miss Kathryn Garber 525 625 with smaller totals through Miss Caroline Lemley 1 250.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sonora
Althea Fletcher
Dorothy McCann
LaVella Anderson
Kathryn Garber
Thelma Clarke
Camille R. Graber
Lomax Parker
Harry Bryant
Virginia Rehill
India Mason
Lohn Clevenger
Evelyn Bayliss
Social at Centenary Reformed Church Friday Evening
A Centenary Reformed Church aid society event will begin at eight with vocal and instrumental music readings and Centenary Concert orchestra selections. Mr Charles L Bowly has returned from a business trip through the South and West and joined his family nearby.
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Centenary Reformed
Aid Society
Centenary Concert
Charles L. Bowly
South
Buried Planting and Picnic Note in Bur Oak Area
In Bur Oak Va May 11 rains brought welcome relief. Corn planting progresses with some finished others starting. grass and wheat remain short after April dry spell. Landon Kackley plows up an old bluegrass field for corn. Red Bud public school picnic at Rutherford's grove drew many patrons and pupils as the school shared in honors. Sunday school at 10 a m and preaching at 7 p m. Mr and Mrs Asbury Eshelman mourn death of Mrs Eshelman’s father Mr McDonald in Riverton.
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Burnt Factory
Landon Kackley
Red Bud
Rutherford’s Grove
Asbury Eshelman
Riverton
Mr. McDonald
Dairymen to Meet in Stephens City Saturday
All dairying interests are invited to attend Shenandoah Valley Milk Producers' Association meetings at the High School in Stephens City on Saturday May 43 at 2 30 and 8 p m. Speakers will outline a plan to help dairymen secure better prices for their products.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shenandoah Valley Milk Producers’ Association
Stephens City
PAYS TRIBUTE TO JERRY AND MARY
The Star publishes a heartfelt tribute to Jerry Morgan who died early Sunday followed by his wife Mary within a day. The editorial laments the loss for both white and colored communities and commends the couple’s kindness and thoughtfulness.
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Jerry
Mary
the Star
Jerry Morgan
Record Snow Reaches West as May Frost Harms Crops
Weather across the western states brings rare cold and snow. Quincy reports three inches of snow the heaviest in twenty years while Baker City sees freezing temps and near blizzard conditions. Yakima records 22 degrees with high winds. Seattle endures May's coldest low in twenty-three years.
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San Francisco
Rocky Mountains
Quincy
Baker City
Ore
Yakima
Wash
Seattle
Tm Renee
Local social notices from Brucetown Virginia May 11
Local Brucetown notes report visitors and family gatherings including Misses Helen Jobe and Bessiend Reardon from Chester. Guests of Mrs W W Quary include Mr and Mrs Dudley two daughters Emily Pierce of Winchester. Residents visit relatives and friends as weather and daily life unfold.
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Brucetown
Helen Jobe
Bessienderine Reardon
Chester
yConnell
Dudley
Emily Pierce
Winchester
W. W
Hiram Catlette
Thomas Price
Harry Bailes
Philadelphia
John Hayslette
Charlotte Paule
William Crampton
Berryville
Bert Barr
Martinsburg
Howard Baden
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L& M
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Rockies
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