Black Bear Trail Association Meet Mapped for Winchester
The Winchester Chamber announces the official program for the Black Bear Trail Association meeting June 1 to 3. Events include sessions at Handley Library and George Washington Hotel with a banquet, rapid-fire talks, governors’ addresses, tours, and a closing session with resolutions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Black Bear Trail Association
Andrew Bell
Chamber of Commerce
Handley Library
Piccadilly
Braddock Streets
Gold
George Washington Hotel
Frank T. McFaden
Presbyterian Church
Julian F. Ward
M. Sample
Haines City
Fla
Hugh MacRae
Earl W. Brown
DeLand
John Pell
Fort Ticonderoga
N. Y
Winchester Chamber of Commerce
Rotary
Kiwanis
Lions
American Legion
George Washington
C. A. Freed
Grace Lutheran Church
Harry F. Byrd
Virginia
H. J. Benchoff
Shenandoah Valley, Inc
Shenandoah Valley
Shenandoah National Park
Winchester
R. Gray Williams
Winchester Black Bear Trail
Freakish strawberry shown by Miss Kern in Hayfield
Miss Mamie Kern of Hayfield left a ripe strawberry at The Star office. A blossom sprouted from the top, producing a perfectly formed little berry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mamie Kern
Hayfield
Star Office
Migratory bird bill breather in Senate debate continues
Senate carries forward debate on a migratory bird bill as floor activity concentrates on river and harbor legislation. House completes general debate on the rivers and harbors measure amid ongoing negotiations and amendments.
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Senate
House
Richmond welcomes Rev. E. T. Clark as new Baptist minister
The First Baptist Church hosts a 3 PM Sunday welcome for Rev. E. T. Clark a Virginian who studied at Southern Baptist Theological Seminary in Kentucky and previously led the Mc Henry Kentucky church raising membership and Sunday school attendance. A city and association welcome program features local officials clergy and choir.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frst Baptist Church
E. T. Clark
Mr. Clark
Kentucky
Southern Baptist Theological Seminary
Clark
Baptist Church
McHenry
Baptist Young People’s Society
University of Richmond
Garland
Watts
Richmond
Louisville
Smithfield
Ivor
First Baptist Church
Staunton
Bootleg King Seeks Supreme Court Review
George Remus, the Cincinnati bootleg king, asks the Supreme Court to review a decision on serving a one year nuisance sentence in Montgomery county jail after a habeas corpus release. The case centers on whether two judgments from the same judge at the same term run concurrently.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
George Remus
Cincinnati
Atlanta
Supreme Court
Montgomery County
Ohio
United States
Remus
Wheat Traders Guess Final May Prices Amid Uncertainty
Chicago May 29 Wheat traders ended the week nervous and unsure whether May wheat would settle near 1.81 or drop to 1.50 a bushel. Quotes showed a 5 cent spread with corn down, oats up, and provisions rising on stronger demand and weather signals for corn.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Sweetster Wins British Amateur Championship in Scotland
Jess Sweetster of New York captured the British amateur title by six and five over Alexander Simpson of Scotland at Muirfield. The American, the first native-born holder of Britain’s top trophy, surged to a four-up morning lead and sealed victory on the 36th hole with Simpson flailing to defend. The win drew cheers from about 6,000 spectators.
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Muirfield
Scotland
Jess Sweester
New York
British Isles
Alexander Simpson
Great Britain
Sweetster
Simpson
Yale
Rahwrahs
Whittemore Challenges Mental State of Key Witness
Baltimore May 29 John T Bowie a negro convict who testified against Dick Whittemore in a first degree murder trial is declared sane by Dr John R Oliver chief medical adviser. Colonel Claude Sweezey former warden aided Whittemore by claiming Bowie showed derangement at times. Bowie was the only witness to attack on guard Robert Holtman and was the state s star witness. Attorney Edgar Allan Poe argues second degree murder was the honest verdict and the death sentence or life term hinges on murder degree.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Baltimore
John T. Bowie
Richard R. Whittemore
Whittemore
John R. Oliver
Supreme Bench of Baltimore
Eugene O’dunne
Edgar Allan Poe
Claude B. Sweezey
Maryland
Bowie
Colonel Sweezey
Robert H. Holtman
Poe
Holtman
Mother's Critical Illness At Rectory Amid Rankin Family
Mrs. Mary E. Rankin, mother of Rev. Father Thomas A. Rankin of Sacred Heart Church, is critically ill at the parsonage next to the church. The 87 year old is unconscious and near death as her daughters Mrs. Mary Mc Donough and Mrs. Edward J. Moore travel from Richmond Virginia to be with her tonight. She has lived with her son for years, with health steadily failing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary E. Rankin
Thomas A. Rankin
Sacred Heart Catholic Church
Man fined in police court for row with Mrs. Wigginton
Stuart Perry paid 15 dollars fine and costs after a police court hearing over a dispute with Mrs. Jack Wigginton in which he allegedly slapped her.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stuart Perry
Jack Wigginton
Banks Closed on Memorial Day Holiday
Banks in the city will close Monday May 31 for National Memorial Day. As printed elsewhere in The Star by advertisement this is a legal holiday. All paper maturities due that day will be paid on the following day.
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Star
Public Sale Near Macedonia Church Details
Auction near Macedonia Church Tuesday June 2 features 2 horses 9 cattle including fresh and springers Jersey bull five shoate and implements and harness. Sellers Lacy A Carper.
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Macedonia Church
Tues
Lacy A
Abd el Krim denies receiving aid from powers
In a Camp Giraud interview Abd el Krim, Rif fian chief and prisoner, says he received no aid from any power and instead earned ransoms from Spain for captives. He explains war aims, rejects surrender terms, and says he has no successor while defending his fight for Rif autonomy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Krim
Associated Press
Paris
Abd-el-Krim
Giradot
Spain
France
Mafin
Morocco
Abd-le-Krim
Charges filed against Norfolk Naval Hospital commander
Secretary Wilbur orders Capt. Charles M. DeValin court martialed on intoxication and misuse of a government truck while serving at Norfolk Naval Hospital. Comdr. Robert G. Heiner filed the charges. Navy seeks explanations on liquor prescriptions for patients amid an investigation of hospital records. DeValin is a naval medical corps officer.
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Washington
Wilbur
Charles M. DeValin
Norfolk Naval Hospital
de Valin
Robert G. Heiner
Navy Department
Norfolk Hospital
Naval Medical Corps
For Sale Air Tanks for Garages Star Office Ad
For sale several compressed air tanks suitable for garages. Apply Star Office.
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Star Office
Water and Sewer Ax Delinquent Notices Due June First
Public notices list water and sewer account due dates to avoid penalties, signed by City Treasurer WT. BARR. Also includes small classifieds: several 1920s used cars for sale from WINCHESTER CREDIT CORP, and a help-wanted ad seeking a girl to-do housework at 216 E. Water St.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
WT. Barr
Oakland
Essex
Winchester Credit Corp
Drunken Mountain Dance Leaves Two Fatalities Feared
A drunken dance at Henry Shell’s home near Star Tannery ends in severe injuries. Carson Renner and Austin Copeland attacked by Walter Orndorff and Denvie Rudolph. Renner stabbed multiple times with a hawkbill knife, lung punctured, taken to Memorial Hospital. Copeland beaten and unrecognizable. Sheriffs from Pannett Frederick and Shenandoah counties plan arrests.
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Henry Shell
Star Tannery
Carson Renner
Walter Orndorff
Austin Copeland
Denvie Rudolph
Pannett
Frederick
Sborden
Shenandoah
B. Crowser
Constable Clowser
Shell
Copeland
Rudolph
Gaevayete Saeed
Clarence Orndorff
R. E.lee
Wardensville
W. Va
Renner
Memorial Hospital
Clowser
Rudolph and
Orndorff
Borden
Shenandoah County
May Erect Big Summer Resort In Frederick County
Dr. Richardson and George C Loomis of Washington DC with civil engineer Mr Irvin visited Frederick county to assess 7000 acres of the Big Survey for a large summer hotel. They favor Scott's Clearing tableland with Wolf Spring as a water source and plan resort development while pledging wildlife protection against pot hunting.
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Richardson
George C. Loomis
Washington, I. C
Irvin
Frederick County
Messrs. Richardson
Loomis
Byrd 10 Return To North Pole In Search Of Land
London reports Lieut Commander Richard E. Byrd plans a new North Pole expedition to seek land between Ellsmere and Axel Heiberg Islands after his 1926 pole flight. He weighs 1927 pole attempt and a future Antarctic trip while recovering from a cold in London.
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Byrd
North Pole
Associated Press
London
Richard E. Byrd
Spitzbergen
Anarctic
Ellsmere Island
Axelheiberg Island
Alaska
South Pole
Bennett
Pole
Royal Aero Club
Alason B. Houghton
Paris
Buzzin Around Company at Empire to Change Nightly Shows
A large touring musical comedy company led by Claude Long will play the Empire Theatre next week with two complete shows nightly and a Saturday matinee. The production features a 14 member chorus, elaborate scenery, and a mix of musical comedy vaudeville and drama at popular prices. The cast includes Miss Marvel Shackelton and Bartley Cahill among others, after successful runs in Philadelphia and Hagerstown. Following the run the next week will be a film slate with Norma Shearer and Norman Talmadge titles, culminating in Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer's The Big Parade to open the fall season.
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Claude Long
Empire Theater
Miss Marvel Shackelton
Bluiey"’ Morey
Bartley Cahill
Alan MacDonald
James Dunseith
Billie Creech
Ernie de Voy
Billy Morgan
Blanch Larson
Billy Mack
Globe Theater
Philadelphia
Maryland Theater
Hagerstown
Norma Shearer
Zane Grey
Milton Sills
Norma Talmadge
Harry Langdon
Cecil B. De‘Mille
the Empire
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Fence Yard Display Draws Crowds in County
At the county fair a display shows a tall roll of fencing inviting visitors to inspect the long structure and gauge its height. The event draws local interest as residents compare segments and discuss construction methods.
Bulldog leaps to master's aid in mountain clash
In a west Winchester mountain case Justice Tavenner presided over a 1918 Yukon tragedy revival involving Doc McKee and Bert Triplett. Triplett allegedly taunted McKee about Mrs. Tom Dean, leading to a dog defending its master by biting McKee. The court ruled honors even, dismissing the assault case and ordering both sides to share costs.
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Winchester
Gore
Rockenan
Mc Kee
Triplett
Tom Dean
McKee
Germany
Dean
Thomas W. Dean
Notheing More
Doc McKee
Decoration Day Exercises Set for Monday May 31
National Decoration day observance scheduled for 2 30 PM Monday at the National Cemetery with memorial address by Rev Harry M Crim. Grand Army of the Republic and Ladies National Memorial Association oversee the program. Citizens Band to provide music as Capt John H Rosenberger leads post and legionaires in procession. In case of rain the event moves to City Hall Auditorium. Flowers for monuments urged to be brought or sent to the cemetery lodge. Public invited.
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Oate Vance
National Cemetery
Harry M. Crim
Star
Grand Army of the Republic
Ladies’ National Memorial Association
Cittizens
John H. Rosenberger
Robert Y. Conrad Post
American Legion
Post
North Loudoun Street
City Hall
Cemetery Lodge
Boy Breaks Both Bones In Arm At Home Fall
Claude Anderson son of Mr and Mrs John Anderson of 21 East Germain street fell from a porch railing and fractured both bones in his right arm. Prompt medical care was given and he is improving though in much pain at times.
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Claude Anderson
John Anderson
East Germain Street
Lost ten dollar bill near Miller’s Drug Store
A ten dollar bill is reported lost this morning near Miller’s Drug Store with a reward offered for its return.
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Miller’s Drug Store
Flower Shop Ad Highlights Reduced Bedding Plants
Ad notes bedding plants reduced in price with a prompt to see inside. Mentions The Flower Shop and includes catalog-like shorthand for page and section details.
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Black Bears
Ness
Apple Ridge Orchard Company
Winchester Chamber
The
Priwaine
NEW Baptist Church
H. M. Crim
Hyman
City of
J. F. Ward
Shenandoah Association
Goodwin Frazier
Centenary Reformed Church
State of Virginia
L. A. Parker
F. T. McFaden
W. A. Sale
Robert B. Nelson
Lawrence Herrell
High Court
Scotchman
New Yorker
Dick Whittemore
Riffian
Oujda
Dr. de Valin
Norfolk Naval Institution
Ellsmere
Buzzin
Empire
Bulldog
Master
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