Virginia Education Survey Sets Goals for School and College
Governor Byrd urged Virginia to seize opportunities to fund public works as the education survey commission, chaired by Major Robert T., outlines present and future aims for common and higher education. Delegates praised teachers and officials for cooperation while the report analyzes methods, personnel, administration and finances to chart swift, thorough routes to achieve the goals. Continued on Page Ten.
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State Educational Survey Commission
Virginia
Robert T
Virginia Education Association
Richmond
Barton
The
Educational Commission
The Sunset Derby at Colonial Tonight and Tomorrow
The Colonial Theatre screens The Sunset Derby tonight and tomorrow with showings at seven nine this evening and 2 15 to 4 80 and 6 30 to eleven tomorrow. Star Mary Astor and Buster Collier head a strong cast alongside Ralph Lewis in a high class racing romance likely to attract Empire patrons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First National
Colonial Theatre
Empire
Mary Astor
Sneaks Steal Three Coats From Governor Smith Home
Thieves entered the New York governor's mansion in Albany and took three coats, including one owned by Governor Smith and two belonging to Alfred E. B. Smith Jr. A police officer stopped two suspects with the coats. the elder Smith's name was found in the dress coat. Alfred E. B. Smith Jr. did not press burglary charges, and the men were held as vagrants.
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Associated Press
Albany
Executive
Governor Smith
Alfred EB. Smith
James H. Meehan
Madison Avenue
Meehan
Alfred EB. Smith, Jr
Smith
Farm acreage near Winchester to be sold at noon Saturday
Henry P. Busey farm of 206 acres near Berryville pike just east of Winchester will be sold in front of the Court House at noon Saturday. A fine investment with potential value increase awaits bidders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry P. Busey
Winchester
Berryville Pike
Court House
Alleged Killing of Colored Man Triggers Sensation
A rumor spread in Winchester that Saul Williams, a Black man from Kens City, was shot in Stephens City. Investigations found no death or injury, no body, and the missing man Saul Williams remains unseen while townspeople seek answers about who started the false report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saul Wiliams
Winchester
Saul Williams
Kens City
Stephens City
Star
Berryville
Millwood
Star Office
Plesae
Alice Pendleton
Smallwood
the Star
Saul
Mrs Quinter Baker Dies At Vaucluse
Mrs Belle Baker wife of Quinter Baker a well known farmer of Vaucluse Frederick county died at her home near there around noon. Cause heart trouble and dropsical complications not unexpected by relatives in serious condition long time. Surviving husband and one son Clarence Baker of Pittsburgh. About 68, native of Strasburg Shenandoah county member of Stephens City Methodist Episcopal Church South. Funeral plans not completed. Thanksgiving visit by Miss Doby Pitman Miss May Lee Lindsay and Harriet Pearson at the Pearson home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Belle Baker
Quinter Baker
Vaucluse
Frederick County
Revival draws crowds at Berea Brethren Church
Large crowds fill the First Brethren Church on Berryville Pike as Rev. Dr. Charles A. Bame of Ashland Ohio preaches. He urges repentance from the Jonah and Nahum texts and praises strong bodies and noble ancestry as part of a Christian heritage. The service promotes the Winchester Idolators program and continues with remarks on Saul, Samson, and biblical fitness.
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First Brethren
Berryville Pike
Charles A. Bame
Ashland
Ohio
Jonah
Pean Mec
America
Herodotus
Nahum
Samuel
Paul
Jesus
Samson
Jesus Christ
Farmers Union Meeting Scheduled in Winchester Tomorrow
The Saver Union will gather Saturday at two in the County Courthouse Winchester to elect delegates for the state convention to be held in Roanoke Virginia in December.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Saver Union
Winchester
Roanoke
First Special Divine Healing Service Tonight
A special healing event takes place at Court House on the main floor tonight at 7 30. The notice invites the sick to attend as Jesus heals, marking a focused religious gathering led by the organizer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court House
Jesus
Court House Belt Revival Tonight Invitations
A revival event is scheduled at the Court House Belt tonight at 7.30 asking everyone to attend and bring the sick. The notice provides a brief call to religious gathering and healing effort.
Handley High S Bulldogs Fall to Martinsburg in Martinsburg
Handley High School lost 13 to 6 at Lambert Field as Martinsburg scored in the first quarter on a kickoff mishap and added a late third quarter touchdown. Handley answered with a second quarter TD but could not convert the extra points. Both teams fought hard with punts throughout and notable plays from Kender, Renner, Anderson, Grim, and Barr.
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Handley
Martinsburg
W. Va
Lambert Field
Winchester Rooters
Martinsburg Boys
Clevenger
Hanley
Anderson
Kender
Handley Rooters
Handley Band
Queven Terns Smet
Weyall
Renner
Grim
Barr
Page
Taxpayers Notice 1927 Taxes Due With Penalties
Taxpayers must pay City Taxes by December 1 to avoid a 3 percent penalty and State Taxes by December 15 to avoid a 5 percent penalty. Capitation Tax for the June election requires payment on or before December. William T. Barr, City Treasurer.
Richmond Man Confesses to Wife Slaying
Bickers M Bibb of Richmond aged 62 confessed to killing his wife after breaking in and striking her with a heavy object then choking her to death. He surrendered to police fifteen minutes later admitting the crime and saying the electric chair awaits.
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Associated Press
Richmond
Bickers
M. Bibb
Wise
A. F. Wright
Bibb
Wright
M. A. Jones
Jones
Mamie Brogen Visits Baltimore Friends in Brief Stop
Mamie Brogen left Wednesday for a short visit to Baltimore where she planned to see friends before returning. Local observers noted her layover as a brief social stop during a busy week.
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Mamie Brogen
Wedi
Baltimore
Repairs Complete at Berrys Ferry Bridge Reopens
The Shenandoah river bridge on the Lee Jackson highway at Berrys Ferry was reopened about 9 AM after damage from a truck cargo incident Tuesday morning. State Highway Engineer Moy er led rapid round the clock repairs with steel, concrete and lumber arriving to restore traffic between Washington and Winchester. Andrew Bell of the Winchester Chamber of Commerce was among the first to pass the repaired approach.
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Shenandoah River
Berrys Ferry
Lee-Jackson Highway
Washington
Winchester
Andrew Bell
Winchester Chamber of Commerce
Bel
Moyer
State Highway Commission
Bell
American Automobile Association
Washington Evening Star
Joseph Orndorff Dies. Longtime Stephens City Resident
Joseph Hawkins Orndorff a well known Stephens City resident died at his home after four months of illness lasting from apoplexy and paralysis He was 75 years old born July 21 1851 in Wardensville W Va He worked at Capon Bridge W Va tannery then for Turnbull Wagon Co Later he farmed and was a respected community member A son of Harrison Orndorff he married Mary LaFollette and leaves four children Nellie Barr Bessie Lemley Russell Leslie two brothers and several grandchildren The funeral is Sunday at 1 pm at the Methodist Church Stephens City with interment at Mount Hebron Winchester
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Joseph Hawkins Orndorff
Stephens City
Mr. Orndorff
Wardensville
W. Va
Harrison Orndorff
Thomas Cover
Capon Bridge
Turnbull Wagon Company
Orndorff
Mary LaFollette
Elias LaFollette
Lim
Nellie Barr
Strasburg
Bessie Lemley
Russell Orndorff
Washlington
D. C
Leslie Orndorff
Riley Orndorff
Catletts
B.C. Orndorff
Wardens
Metodist Church
Methodist Episcopal Church
South
Mount Hebron
Winchester
Public Auction of Virginia Valley Orchard Stock in Winchester
Lat November 26 sale at 12 noon in front of the County Court House Winchester Virginia. 15 shares of Virginia Valley Orchard stock to be sold to highest bidder. Stock will positively be sold. Terms cash. Coleman Dunn, Auctioneer.
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County Court House
Winchester
Virginia Valley Orchard
Coleman Dunn
Barns Studio Presents Your Photograph Gift Moment
Bar n Studio offers a festive gift concept for Christmas featuring personalized photo products. The notice hints at immediate availability and emphasizes present timing for holiday gifting.
Americans Face Death to Aid Yellow Fever Study
Three Americans volunteered to endure a disease laden shack as risked life work to aid Dr Reed's investigation into the yellow fever scourge. The risked life narrative highlights the mosquito as the disease agent and the wartime scientific effort.
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Shack
Heroic Americans braved yellow fever danger in Cuba
Dr Robert P Cooke health officer of Rockbridge county recalls how a small group including Dr Walter Reed lived 20 days in a 90 degree Cubans house to test fomites in yellow fever work. The trio packed contaminated clothing each night as they slept to prove fomites did not carry germs.
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Lexington
Cuba
Robert P. Cooke
Rockbridge County
Walter Reed
Havana Inn
Cooke
United States
Camp Lazaar
Ee Ee
Fomites
Cassie
Tate
Dr. Reed
Jay Cooke
Virginia
Havana
Mrs Campbell Dies in Winthrop After Long Illness
Mrs Helen Campbell a Winchester native died today at 10 30 a m at her Winthrop Massachusetts home following tuberculosis. She leaves husband Capt Joseph E Campbell Medical Corps US Army and two children. Funeral plans uncertain with burial in Winchester at aunt’s home and notices to be in tomorrow’s Star.
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Helen Campbell
Winthrop
Mass
Joseph E. Campbell
United States Army
George W. Kern
Winchester
Wo Wille Fretcher
East Piccadilly Street
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Robert T. Barton
Comission
Teachers’ Association
Byrd
Colonial Today
Tomor
al Smith
Doby Pitman
Luray
May Lee Lindsay
Marion
N. C
Harriet Pearson
State Teachers’ College
Harrisonburg
Lewis Pearson
National Avenue
Brethren
Jonathan Edwards
U. S. Grant
Grover Cleveland
Theodore Roosevelt
Winston Churchhill
Farmers Union
Gray
Juda Gray
Ruth Snyder
New York
Albert Snyder
International Newareel
West Va
WM. T. Barr
Suis Tire Witg Croc
Baldwin
Columbia Records
Brawner's Music Store
E. Piccadilly St
Joseph Orndorff
Bae
Mrs. Campbell
Helen Woodward
Kern
Campbell
Geooge P. Kern
Harry H Woodward
Robert W. Smith
Smith's Gardens
Robt. S. Smith
J. E. Campbell
Medical Corps
Mays
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