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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

May 18, 1929

Page

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Hardesty Estate Fire Damages Clarke County Farm

A blaze on the Pleasant Vale farm of the C. T. Hardesty estate near Summit Point, two miles south of Berryville, caused estimated losses over 10,000 dollars. Nine horses, cattle, chickens, a bank barn, garages, and farm implements were destroyed. the Hardesty home and other buildings were saved by Berryville and Friendship fire units.

Berryvlle Clarke County Pleasant Vale C. T. Hardesty Summit Point W. Va Hardesty Fire Department of Berryville John Enders T. Hardesty, Jr Mary Hardesty Friendship Fire Company Winchester

Delinquents Warned to List Winchester Taxes

Winchester citizens have not filed tax lists, says C W Trenary commissioner of revenue. A penalty will be added after June 1. He urged immediate returns and noted he has mailed cards to those who failed to file.

Winchester C. W. Trenary the Revenue

Chest Clinic To Be Held May 24

The District Nurse Association will hold a chest clinic Friday May 24 from 9 to 12 and from 2 to 4 pm in charge of Dr. C W Scott of the State Board of Health. No children under 14 will be examined unless requested by their physician.

District Nurse Association C. W. Scott State Board of Health

For Sale 25 Shares National Fruit 7% Preferred Stock

Virginia sale of twenty five shares of National Fruit Product 7 percent preferred stock tax free offered by Shenandoah Valley National Bank with W. G. Hardy as cashier.

National Virginia Shenandoah Valley NAT. Bank W. G. Hardy

Byrd Addresses Vermont Officials on Virginia Plan

Gov. Byrd travels to Montepelier Vermont May 20 to address General Assembly Vermont State Chamber of Commerce and business leaders on New Virginia and the New South. He also speaks in New York May 21 before business men on government reorganization and Virginia progress.

Richmond Byrd Vermont John BH. Weeks General Assembly of Vermont Weeks New York Montepelier Downtown Association Pine Street R. Fulton Cutting National Institute of Public Administration Virginia South Buck Delaware Wilmington Del General Assembly Taxpayer's League of Utah George H. Dern Dern Gov

Red Men Thank Winchester Friends For Courtesies

Minnehaha Council No 1 and Shawnee Tribe No 2 thank Winchester community partners for support during the two Great Councils visit. The note salutes the Chamber of Commerce Kiwanis Rotary Lions Mr H D Fuller EF R Branch George Washington Hotel Jack Hotel drivers City School Board and many others for their help and donations.

Minnehaha Council Pocahontas Winchester Chamber of Commerce Kiwanis Club Rotary Club Lions Club H. D. Fuller Farmers and Merchants National Bank EF. R. Branch George Washington Hotel Jack Hotel Hugh 8. Duffey City School Board

Bob Stratton Named New Organist at Winchester Capitol Theatre

Harrisonburg Va May 18 Robert Stratton former organist at the New Virginia Theatre will leave Monday for Winchester to preside at the Capitol Theatre console. Ernest J Houde former organist at the New Virginia returns to replace him at Harrisonburg venue.

Harrisonburg Robert Stratton New Virginia Theatre Winchester Capitol Theatre Shenandoah Valley Theatres, Inc Mr. Stratton

First Spirit of St. Louis Medal Goes to Daniel Guggenheim

Daniel Guggenheim will receive the inaugural Spirit of St. Louis medal for contributions to advancing aeronautics, honoring his role in promoting aviation research and industry.

Daniel Guggenheim

Noted organist captivates with matchless skill

London based Dr. Minor C Baldwin gave an organ concert at the First Baptist Church last evening delighting the audience with extraordinary harmony and realism The highlight was By the Sea with lightning effects and a stormy finale He is invited to perform again Sunday at 8 pm with a free will offering and a sacred program listed including Bach Verdi Rimsky Korsakow and Handel pieces

Minor C. Baldwin London First Baptist Church Baldwin Jesus Bach Verdi Rimsky-Korsakow

Showery Weather Due First of Week

Weather outlook for the week beginning Monday, with showers likely Sunday night and Thursday and Friday. Cooler Monday, below normal Tuesday, above normal midweek, and warm again by week’s end.

Associated Press Washington

Friendship Fire Company Banquet Set For May 23

The Friendship Fire Co announces its annual banquet at Friendship Hall at 8 PM on Thursday May 23. Retired and honorary members lacking transport may notify the committee for car service to attend. The committee urges full participation from all members.

Friendship Fire Co Friendship Hall

Convention of Church Classis Closes Tonight

The ninety first annual session of the Classis of Virginia of the Synod for the Potomac Reformed Church in the United States ends tonight at Centenary Church in this city. The morning centered on holy communion and business followed by lunch and afternoon sessions. A temperance recommendation from the Publication and Sunday School Board was tabled for action at a later meeting.

Classis of Virginia Potomac Reformed Church United States Centenary Church Cameron and Cork Streets Charles E. Robb Classis J. Silor Garrison The Reformed Church Whitsunday W. H. Causey J. Wade Huffman Roanoke

Handley Downs Massanutten in Valley Track Meet

Handley High School defeated Massanutten Military Academy 323 to 3 0 at Handley stadium in Woodstock, Va. Billy Kern led Handley with 1614 points across multiple events, while Sokoilie top scored for Massanutten. Cumberland Valley Athletic League events set for Handley stadium next Saturday May 25 with eight schools to attend.

Handley High School Massanutten Military Academy Woodstock Handley Stadium Billy Kern Handley Sokoilie Massanutten Cumberland Valley Athletic League Martinsboro Charles Town Berkeley Spring W. Va Cumberland Hagerstown Frederick Waynesboro Winchester

Boyce High School to Hold twentieth commencement exercises

Boyce Agricultural High School in Boyce Virginia closes a very successful year with seven seniors set to graduate on June 7 bringing total graduates to 125. The week features a baccalaureate sermon June 2 by Rev Strong with a rotating local church preacher.

Boyce Boyce Agricultural High School Strong Middleburg Baptist Church Graded Edith Wiley Cathleen Thompson Theschool Marguerite Shiley Mr. Smith Strayer’s Business College Washington Smith Leslie D. Kline Moore Boyce High School

Chicks Limited Supply Sparks Retail Warning

Local notices warn that White chicks are in short supply this season. M. Seabright reports from Cork on pricing and availability affecting buyers seeking poultry stock.

M. Seabright

Clinic Here May 25 For Crippled Folk

The District Nurse Association sponsors a clinic on Saturday May 25 for cripples especially children. Dr Allen Voshell from University of Virginia Hospital will supervise. Sessions run 9 p.m. to 12 noon and 2 to 3 p.m. Cripples or those with deformities urged to attend. not to be confused with the cest clinic on Friday May 24.

The Wistrict Nurse Association Allen Voshell University of Virginia Hospital District Nurse Association

Ceresota Flour Promotes Best Bread and Pastry Flour

Ceresota flour is advertised as unbleached world class bread and pastry flour not the cheapest but the best and most economical. Consumers are urged to insist on Ceresota and to notify Winchester Wholesale Grocery if their dealer cannot supply it. Corp. Bran and Middlings. (4-18-21-Lo-24)

Ceresota Winchester Wholesale Grocery. Corp. Bran Anu Middlingsz

Handley Musicians Shine In Winchester Joint Concert

Handley High School Band and Orchestra delivered a standout joint concert under Prof W H Mellwee with strong individual performances. Despite a small crowd, the audience praised the ensembles, highlighting Mary Louise Sartelle, Louise Glass, and Kenneth Windle for notable solos and encores.

Handley High School W. H. Mellwee Winchester Bennet Mary Louise Sartelle Louise Glass Mcllwee

Graf Zeppelin passengers fear crash during Atlantic crossing

Passengers aboard the Graf Zeppelin remained anxious about a possible crash as the dirigible moved toward a second trans Atlantic voyage. Reports describe mid air stoppages, crew efforts, and mounting tension amid tests to determine motor failures with French and German cooperation.

Nicholaon Frederickshafen United States Mabach Company Belet

Winchester dental group to close Saturday afternoons

The undersigned Winchester dentists agree to discontinue regular Saturday afternoon appointments at one o clock during June July and August starting the first Saturday in June and ending the last Saturday in August to keep offices closed and suspend practice except for extreme emergencies. Signed by C Bruce Harlowe Ralph B Snapp Eb C Yost R R Sartelle W D Myars Geo H Heist B M Knight Jr J A Richard May 18 1925.

Dental Profession of Winchester C. Bruce Harloe Ralph B- Snapp C. Yost R. R. Sartelle W. D. Myars Geo H. Heist B. M. Knight, JR J. A. Richard

Special Sale Bedding Plants at The Flower Shop

Special bedding plant sale advertised by The Flower Shop with pricing and promotions on page 4. Includes plant varieties and sale details for customers purchasing through the store.

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Hardesty Estate Berryville Fire Squad Bob Stratton Hm, &, Meilwaine Atlantic Roosevelt Field Armeno Lotti, Jr Jean Assolant Rene Lefevre Dr. Minor C. Baldwin Convention OF Church Classis Massanutten Boys Boyce School Liss Cathleen Thompson Handley School Clark Kelet Bela de Bennet Stobbe Kenneth Windle Luke Lake A Bigelow Herbert Clarke Boyer White Hall Meacham Don Quixote Safranecka B. Sancho Panza Dulcinea D. Don Quixote Victor Herbert Lake Our School Sordillo Henry P. J Pierce Graf Zeppelin Hugo Eckener Associated Preas Columbia Broadcasting System Frank Vincent Clark Ued States Navy Fredrickshafen Cuers France Bintry Turdn
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