Knights Templar Parade Highlights Virginia Conclave
Sir Knights from Virginia Maryland and West Virginia paraded through Winchester to Handley High School Stadium for a review by Right Eminent Grand Commander Claude Fletcher of Alexandria. The event featured a cadet band, drill teams vying for a Byrd cup and a formal dinner at the George Washington Hotel with remarks and a dance to follow.
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Byrd
George Washington Hotel
Winchester Commander
Knights Templar
Virginia
Maryland
West Virginia
Grand Commandery
Claude Fletcher
Alexandria
Cameron and
Piccadilly
Handley High School Stadium
Fletcher
S. Porter House
Winchester
Knights C. R. Cammer
H. C. Jones
O. C. Cassell
W. E. Hewett
W. H. Brown
H. J. Cahill
E. O. Kremer
B. W. Sargent
W. L. Ramsey
Old Dominion Commandery
No. 11
Handley High School
W. H. Mcllwee
Grand Commandery of
Martinsburg
W. Va
Sir Knights
Handley Stadium
Virginia Commanderies
United States
Harry F. Byrd
George Washington
Notable Guests At Virginia Knights Templar Conclave
Outstanding Knights Templar from seven states attended the 111th annual Virginia Grand Commandery conclave hosted by Winchester Commandery. Guests included DC officials Roland Brown William Harrison Joseph Milans John C Palmer Arthur Poynton Arthur Shaw. Maryland Harry Snyder. Massachusetts George Dodd and Mrs Dodd. New Jersey Arthur Grant Mrs Grant Harry Wilson Mrs Wilson W B Hobson. North Carolina J L Peacock. Pennsylvania Arthur Bacon Clyde Love and wife William Thompson Maurice White Mrs Thompson. Illinois Roland Hallock.
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Order of Knights Templar
Union
Knights Templars of
Virginia
Winchester
No. 12
District of Columbia
Roland M. Brown
William H. Harrison
Joseph H. Milans
Massachusetts
Dodd
New Jersey
Arthur B. Grant
Grant
Harry M. Wilson
Wilson
W. B. Hobson
Helena
Burlington
N. J
North Carolina
J. L. Peacock
D. D
Pennsylvania
Arthur D. Bacon
Clyde P. Love
William O. Thompson
Maurice E. White
Thompson
Illinois
Roland H. Hallock
Mrs Brady Dies After Long Illness In Winchester
Mrs. Austin Brady longtime resident of Winchester died at Memorial Hospital after an extended illness. She was the wife of a former U S diplomat who served abroad. Her body will go to Washington for Episcopal funeral rites and then to Topeka Kansas for burial. The Bradys had lived in Edinburgh for years and planned to return there.
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Austin Brady
Winchester
Memorial Hospital
United States Diplomatic Corps
Foreign Service
Brady
Washington
Episcopal Church
Topeka
Kas
Five Men Held Here, 20 Gals. Of Liquor Found
Winchester police held five men for investigation after a report of loitering on Handley High School grounds. Four five-gallon kegs of alleged liquor were found nearby, and the men gave names and addresses but made no statement about the liquor or their presence on campus.
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Winchester
Handley High School
Kemper Hawkins
L. F. Stokes
Water Lick
Warren County
Maury Hawkins
Arthur Smith
William Nichols
Front Royal
Cline and
Strosnider
Market Refuses To Follow Rails In New York Trade
The stock market failed to follow rail leadership and turned reactionary after mid day. Gains possible in the morning faded as utilities came under selling pressure. Sterling opened at 3.90 and call money stood at one percent.
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New York
Rails
Empl oyes of Rubber Plant Get a Raise
The O Sullivan Rubber Company at Winchester announces a five percent wage increase for all employees effective May 15. The raise restores the prior pay scale after a five percent cut last winter, cited as a response to improved business conditions and a show of support for President Roosevelt’s prosperity program.
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O'Sullivan Rubber Company
Winchester
Roosevelt
Winchester Apple Blossom Festival Director Thanks Helpers
Director Arthur expresses sincere appreciation to workers and Winchester citizens for a successful tenth Apple Blossom Festival. He notes 1933 event drew about 100000 visitors, kept a balanced budget, and credits public support and municipal pride for establishing the festival as a permanent institution.
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the Star
Winchester
Swift Flying Time By Homing Pigeons Sets Records
York County Flying Club officials report record pace for homing pigeons from Winchester to Dallastown Pennsylvania. W Benton Snider Jr released 200 birds with the first reaching Dallastown loft at 10 05 am from 7 00 am start, a speed of 1345 yards per minute.
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Winchester
Dallastown
York County Flying Club
W. Benton Snider, Jr
Pennsylvania Club
Benna Vista
Buck Brothers Indicted in Kidnapping Case
Buck brothers Kenneth and Cyril Buck of Harwichport are indicted for kidnapping with intent to extort by Barnstable county grand jury as it probes the ransom abduction of 10 year old Margaret McMath.
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Barnstable
Mass
Kenneth and
Cyril Buck
Harwichport Brothers
Barnstable County Grand Jury
Margaret McMath
Grand Assembly of Rebekahs set for Winchester meeting
Winchester Rebekah Lodge prepares for the Grand Assembly of Rebekahs in Winchester May 22 to 24 as part of the Virginia Odd Fellows Grand Lodge annual meeting. Meta Wingfield leads plans with a reception at the George Washington Hotel and a church service in Loudoun Street Presbyterian Church.
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Winchester Rebekah
Loudoun Street Presbyterian Church
George Washington Hotel
Rebekahs
Philomena Laren
Sylvia Grim
Young
Kenneth Windle
Prohibition Reform Speakers Set for Handley Library
A meeting of the Woman's Organization for National Prohibition Reform will be held in Handley Library lecture hall at 8 pm on Wednesday May 31. Public invited to hear Mrs Julian Keith of Warrenton Virginia and former U S Senator James Wadsworth of New York discuss repeal of the Eighteenth Amendment.
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Woman's Organization For National Prohibition Reform
Handley Library
Julian Keith
Warrenton
Virginia
United States
James Wadsworth
New York
Tries death by own action six times but life clings
Associated Press report from Charlotte describes Charley McRae a Black man who attempted suicide multiple times after being suspected in a robbery and scolded by his wife. He slashed his wrist face and throat battered his head and laid his neck on a track but police intervened and hospital staff later said he jumped from a second story window. He survived each attempt.
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Associated Press
Charlotte
N. C
Fife
Charley McRae
McRae
Democrats of Winchester To Elect New City Committee
The Democrats of Winchester vote to elect a new executive committee at a mass convention set for 8 p.m. Wednesday May 31 in the City Hall court room. Noble C. Pierce leads the existing committee and a follow up meeting will set primary entrance fees for several city offices.
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Democrats
Winchester
Noble C. Pierce
Wanted. $2500 to $3000 for Deed of Trust on prop
Wanted notice offers a loan of 2500 to 3000 dollars for a first deed of trust on property well located. Respond with details to Star. May 18. One line ad style brief.
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Co Star
Virginia Hopes Big Public Works Bill Brings Highways
The administration urged swift passage of the $3.3 billion public works bill. Four funding plans were outlined, including a sales tax option and higher income taxes, with the aim to raise about $220 million in revenue. Virginia could receive up to $6,750,000 for highway projects if the measure passes.
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Associated Press
Washington
Public Works
Ways and Means Committee
House
Lewis W. Douglas
Douglas
Woodin
Roosevelt
Doughton
Virginia
Handley Nine To Meet Hagerstown In Saturday Swing
Handley High baseball faces a real test Saturday afternoon against Hagerstown High, coached by Six year veteran Semler. Lefty Lake will pitch for Handley with Captain Mike Garber at short, and the game is set for 3 o'clock at the Park Grounds amid a likely home crowd.
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Handley High
Hagerstown High School
Semler
Hagerstown
Handley
Lefty Lake
Mike Garber
Anarchist Shot Dead by Police in Oklahoma City
In downtown Oklahoma City a man described as an anarchist was killed by police fire after firing on four officers, wounding one. The dead man was tentatively identified as J. E. Ferguson, address unknown. Officer John H. Beasley was severely wounded but had only a slight chance to recover.
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Associated Press
Oklahoma City
J. E. Ferguson
John H. Beasley
Many Little Children In Need of Homes Campaign
The Children's Home Society of Virginia asks the public to pledge 75000 dollars during May 22 to 29 to fund food shelter and clothing and place over a thousand homeless children in permanent homes. Officers directors and workers pledge ongoing service and assure funds will be spent carefully to provide happy homes with education religious training and healthy development. Mrs H B McCormac serves as chair.
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The
Children's Home Society of
Virginia
H. B. McCormac
Two Games Scheduled for Winchester Park Association
Winchester Park Association plans two weekend baseball games. Saturday they travel to Middleburg in Loudoun County to face Middleburg Athletic Club. Sunday the Park team hosts Staunton Military Academy at Rouss Spring Park with a 2:30 kickoff and a 5 o'clock parade view from the grandstand.
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Winchester Park Association
Middleburg
Loudoun County
Lus UN County
Park Boys
Staunton Military Academy
Rouss Spring Park
Park
Ball Park
Tuberculosis Clinic Set For May 22 In City
A special tuberculosis clinic by a State Health Department specialist will be held Monday May 22 from 9 30 am to 12 30 pm and 2 to 4 pm in the District Nurse Association offices. The free examinations require a written doctor’s request or nurse appointment call 1189 for arrangements. Children under 15 are not examined unless referred by a physician.
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State Department of Health
District Nurse Association
Services For Jewish Cadets At Elks Club
Jewish cadets from Staunton Military Academy attending the annual camp at Rouss Park may attend 11 oclock Sunday services at the Elks Club corner Braddock and Piccadilly streets announced today. The services are arranged by Harry L. Lovett a lay leader of Temple House of Israel. The general public is invited to attend.
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Staunton Military Academy
Academy Corps
Rouss Park
Elks’ Club
Braddock and
Piccadilly Streets
Harry L. Lovett
Winchester and
Staunton
Temple House of Israel
Lovett
Log Cabin Dining Room Ad on Route 11
A local route 11 diner two miles north of Winchester advertises home cooking meals served all hours. Dinners and light lunches offered with refreshments. chicken dinner priced at 50 cents.
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Winchester
Route
Gandhi Fit As A Man of Forty Says Physician
Poona May 18 The physician who examined Gandhi said he is as fit at 64 as the average man at 40 and attributes this to extraordinary mental control and energy conservation. He stated he is satisfied the Mahatma will pull through his self imposed fast.
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Associated Press
Poona
India
Bulletin Today
A Gandhi
Italian King and Premier Send Their Approval
Rome May 18 King Victor Emmanuel cabled direct to President Roosevelt his cordial agreement with the initiative. Premier Mussolini sent to the U S government via the Italian embassy in Washington after the President's disarmament message expressing the most cordial reception of Roosevelt's initiative.
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Rome
Victor
Emmanuel
Roosevelt
Mussolini
United States
Washington
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Conclave OF
John C. Palmer
Washington Heights Presbyterian Church
Washington, D. C
Frank T .McFaden
Virginia Commandery
Rouss Hall
Boscawen and
Braddock Streets
Winchester Country Club
Winchester Com
Arthur
Buck Brothers
Rebekas
Odd Fellows
Clarendon Lodge
Grand Assembly
Fannie Nelson
Front Royal Lodge
Rachael Lodge
Roanoke
Winchester Lodge
Meta Winefield
Mary Wingfield
Lyda Chapman
Ruth Bucher
Noble
Harriet Palovich
Bessie Jones
Lillie Jones
Bessie Miller
Gussie Dyke
Jessie Lupton
Clemin Wingfield
Carrie Carper
Cora Robinson
Downing
Miss Matthews
Bentonville
Ha Ferrer
Alexandria Lodge
Shenandoah Caverns
Meta Wingfield
Effie Compton
Charles Burner
Lillah Willer
Tou Coffman
Edinburg
Linda Hargett
Berryville
Mae Ferrell
Mae ‘Wisman
Mattie Fristoe
Maud Owens
Margaret Steed
Harriet Balavid
Sadie Evans
Mae Russell
Berryvile
Frances Barbee
Mrs. Keith
Mr. Wadsworth
Handley Drama
Handley Auditorium
Michael
Peg
America
England
Chichester
Ethel
Christian Brent
Alaric
Pex
Jerry
Peg O' My Heart
Uodin
Treasury
Ways and Means
Handley Nine
Oklahoma
Park Nine
Handley School Quartette
Capitol Theatre
Edna Riggs Crabtree
Barnes
Handley Atta School
Tette
Cadets Shull
Courtney Grim
J Good
Bruce Shade
Sweet Sue
Nuni
Immedia
C Tree
Sam Hurst
Rainbow Ridge Nurseries
Crabtree
Gandhi
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