Red Cross Roll Call Next Year Subscriptions List
Long list of Red Cross members and subscribers for next year includes Mrs D W Ritenour, Mr and Mrs R B Slonaker, Andrew Bell and Mrs Bell, Charles Watts family, and many others. Armistice Day collection noted at $61.49. Also ads for car sales, taxis, blankets, and local sales and services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
RED Cross
D. W. Ritenour
R. B. Slonaker
Andrew Bell
Bell
Charles Watts
Boyd Richards
Minnie Taylor
Harry R. Kern
Philip Williams
T. B. Byrd
R. E. Byrd
Margaret L. Byrd
J. A. Massie
Jos
A. Massie, Jr
William L. Massie
Elizabeth F. Masse
Bill Jibilas
Harrison Gray
B. L. Kroute
Martha Blackburn
Robert Glaize
van Bowen
Betty Cover
Mary A. Griffith
H. D. Fuller
Harold Lucas
Vance Brett Freddie Moore
Bertha Combs
Pearl Conner
Audrey Kerr
Kathleen Hoffman
George Millham
Asbury Jackson
George Brown
J. P. Webb
R. D. Porter
W. Dubreac
George Lutz
W. Dupree
C. W. Caldwell
S. J. Moore
Edward Kremer
Hugh Green
Ramon Rossmen
Frank Ritter
P. J. Marshall
F. Brown
W. P. Harrison
B. G. Funk
Robert Troplett
William Brown
J. B. Jhorsen
Weibrecht von Gemminge
James P. Webb
Cary Barton
Minnie Baker
Charles H. Harper
Col. Brantz Roszel
Eugene Cooper
J. A. Richard
Gettie
Nan Miller
J. E. Kremer
Grover Rose
J. Geo. Baetjer
J. George Baetjer
H. M. Canter
O. L. Jamison
Julia T. Rosenberger
Ida Humphrey
G. O. Snapp
J. Ashby Sprint
E. B. Sheet
A. C. Welch
Radio Interference Sparks City Complaints In Winchester
Local radio listeners report worsening interference from power lines transformers and telegraph gear causing near blank reception city officials met with Northern Virginia Power Company officials to seek fixes. Experts suggest leaky transformers and a North Kent street sub station as possible culprits amid summer fade and seasonal electrical activity.
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Win
Northern Virginia Power Company
Dettra
D. E. Stultz
Power Company
North Kent Street
Winchester
Mrs James Yates Heads For Bahamas Visit
Mrs James Yates left that morning for Bahamas where she will spend part of her vacation period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Yates
Bahiinswieg
Red Cross Drive Raises Over Half of Fund in Winchester
A Red Cross luncheon at the Lutheran parish house reported $2,341.87 raised toward a $4,000 budget for the coming year. Mrs. R T Barton urged returns by next Saturday as the drive continues toward Thanksgiving Day, with remarks by Rev Charles A Freed and Mr Boucher on community support and theatre cooperation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross
Lutheran Church
Frances Pege
R. T. Barton
Frank Crawford
Boucher
Nelson
Winchester
Frederick County
Martha Stowers
Miss Stowers
Barton
Chest Clinic In Chamber Of Commerce Building Friday
The District Nurse Association holds its tuberculosis clinic at the association offices in the Chamber of Commerce building this Friday led by Dr. C W Scott from the State Board of Health and aided by association nurses. Clinics run 9:30 to noon with lunch then 2 to 4 pm. Free chest examinations offered to all who suspect TB.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
District Nurse Association
Association
Chamber of Commerce
C. W. Scott
State Board of Health
Ang
Jury finds Flickinger death at party accidental
In Baltimore December 6 1927 Samuel Peyton Flickinger died after consuming cocktails laced with wood alcohol. A Federal jury in Norfolk Virginia awards his mother S A Flickinger $6000 from Zurich General Accident and Liability Insurance Co. The defendant appeals delaying final judgment while awaiting higher court action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norfolk
Federal District Court
Samuel Peyton Flickinger
S. A. Flickinger
Baltimore
Zurich General Accidental and Liability Insurance Company
Zurich
Switzerland
Young Flicknger
Amont
D. Laurence Groner
United States Circuit Court of Appeals
Richmond
Flickinger
Katharine McDonald
New York
Berryville
Edmund H. Murphy
Inland Avenue
Tiss McDonald
Clarkson Fawcett Dies Sodderly At Fame In County
Death of Craiggon T. Fawcett at 59 due to a heart attack on his Frederick county farm near Fawcett Gap. Survived by two sons Lewis G. and Charles J. Fawcett, brother Joseph M., Dr. W. P. Fawcett, sister Nora B. Fawcett. Funeral at St. Pauls Lutheran Church Fawcett Gap with Mt Hebron Cemetery interment. Pallbearers listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Craiggon T. Fawcett
Frederick County
Fawcett Gap
Fawcett
Mr. Fawcett
Elkana and
Margaret Funkhouser Fawcett
Lucy G. Fawcett
Lewis G
Charles J. Fawcett
Joseph M
Winchester
W. P. Fawcett
Alderson
W. Va
Nora B. Fawcett
Chicago
St. Paul’s Lutheran Church
Society of Friends
Snyder Allemen
Trinity Lutheran Church
Stephens City
Mount Hebron
H. T. Snapp
B. M
J. W. Stephenson
James Robertson
Otto
B. M. Preffitt
Capitol Theatre Opens With Grand Reconstruction
The Capitol Theatre completes reconstruction and opens on December 6 with one 8:15 showing of a forthcoming release. It will offer four daily shows starting December 7 and features two talking picture systems, a $165000 remodel, seating 1250, and a Robert Morton organ. Installations and programming aim to match the theatre’s upscale Shenandoah Valley division profile of Universal and other major studios.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Capitol Theatre
Robert Morton
Ernest L. Houde
New Capitol Theatre
Washington
Houde
Capitol
Shenandoah Valley
Universal Theatres
Copperhead Snake Slain On County Road In Warm Spell
Andrew Vance of Frederick city killed a copperhead about three feet long on the J. B. Baker farm area near a fence last Saturday. Vance struck the reptile with a club after it attacked, ending the fight quickly with Osmar Swanson witnessing. The snake had apparently emerged from winter quarters due to unseasonably warm weather.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick County
Andrew Vance
Mr. Vance
Osmar Swanson
Misses Baker
J. B. Baker
Nnl
Vance
For Rent Rooms Occupied by Republican Hoover Club
Rooms available for tenants at Piccadilly and Cameron Street areas. Mrs. Martha Busey located at 35 W Piccadilly Sr. notes improvements will be made to suit tenant comfort. Mr. W H Bowman of Washington staying at Hotel Jack.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Republican Hoover Club
Cor
Piccadilly
Cameron St
Martha Busey
W. Piccadilly Sr
Man denies mental anguish over election rumors
The Star prints a letter from a Winchester politician rebutting rumors about his mental state after the recent election. He says he supported the Democratic cause, traveled with his family, and did not bet or lose sleep over the results. He asks townspeople to disregard the gossip and notes the piece continues on page five.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Senate
Family Night At Grace Lutheran Church
Tomorrow at 7 30 PM the Grace Lutheran Church parlor hosts a Church Family Night with a program of special music and several talks. Refreshments will be served after. A cordial invitation is extended to all to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace Lutheran Church
Gambler's Love Prompts Advertising Visits
Mr Beal Hyatt of Registered Service International, long in Winchester on business, left Monday for Georgia to pursue similar advertising work. Mr Lowe of Westinghouse Electric and Manufacturing Company, Baltimore, spent time in town on business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beal Hyatt
Sevice International
Winchester
Georgia
Mr. Lowe
Werestinghouse Electric and Manufacturing Company
Baltimore
Convention of Holy Name Society Held in Winchester
The western section of the Holy Name Society of the Diocese of Richmond met in Winchester, drawing nearly 100 delegates from Martinsburg Berkeley Springs Harpers Ferry Charles Town Keyser Ridgeley and nearby towns. Father Martin delivered the opening address praising the name of Jesus and delegates were hosted at a luncheon by Mrs. Fentner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Holy Name Society
Diocese of Richmond
Martinsburg
Berkeley Springs
Harpers Ferry
Charles Town
Keyser
Ridgeley
W. Va
Front Royal
Strasburg
Winchester
Church of the Sacred Heart
Harrisonburg
F. P. Lackey
M. J. Enright
Little Rock
Ark
John A. Curran
P. J. Morahan
William Kelley
Jesus
Henry Batt Dies Of Heart Trouble At His Winchester Home
Henry Batt a longtime Winchester resident died at 3 30 this morning at 532 North Loudoun after a lengthy heart illness He was 72 native of Morgan county West Virginia son of the late Thomas Batt He leaves a widow Catherine three sons C L Ernest and Dewey a daughter Mrs Walter G Gano two brothers William and Howard and three sisters Mrs Mary Russell Mrs William Zeller and Mrs Benton Haver mule A short service will be held at the home Friday at 10 00 then at Mount Hebron United Brethren Church near Reynolds Store with burial in the slaveyard Pallbearers named local men from the community
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Batt
Winchester
North
Loudoun
Mr. Batt
Morgan County
W. Va
Thomas Batt
Batt
Catherine Batt
C. L
Ernest
Frederick County
Dewey Batt
Scranton
George W. Stover
United Brethren Church
Fred. A
H. Delmar Robinson
James Slonaker
Roland C. Ryan
Herbert S. Warrick
Harry W. Butler
YorkGuests Head to Roanoke For Utility Meeting
Mr M H Strickler of York Pa a guest at Hotel Jack and D E Stultz of this city with R Paul Smith of Hagerstown left yesterday for Roanoke Va to attend a Public Utilities Association meeting at Hotel Roanoke Also Mr and Mrs Edwin Flory of Clarksburg W Va arrived by motor for a visit to Mrs R C Hook No 1002 Amherst St and expect to stay for weeks Dr R B Lee of Wardensville was here yesterday on business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. H. Strickler
York, Pa
Hotel
Jack
D. E. Stultz
R. Paul Smith
Hagerstown
Roanoke
Public Utilities Association
Hotel Roanoke
Edwin Flory
Clarksburg
W. Va
R. C. Hook
Amherst Street
R. B. Lee
Wardensville
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Ebert’s
Noonan’s Taxis
Winchester Steam Laundry
Ford
Star Office
Trier and Perry
Kent
Pall Mall
Prince of Wales
Prince
Anthony
Zelma O’neal
London
Anthony Bushnell
S. S. Berengaria
Admiral Pratt
San Pedro
Cal
U. S
Maryland
South America
Henry P. Fletcher
U.S
Clarkson Fawcett
Sodderly
County
Q Snake
Mr. W. H. Bowman
J. H. Henry
The
Star
C. H. Hildebrandt
Groveland Avenue
Billimore
Inez Norton
Arnold Rothstein
Catholic Church Society
Holy Name Organization
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