City Council Acts After Regular Meeting
At an adjourned city council session the meeting approved a jitney fare ordinance requiring displayed license cards and set fines for excessive charges. Proposals to open Gray Avenue were deferred, and plans for motor traffic on Main Street were discussed with the Chamber of Commerce. The board of health outlined model hog pens, and fire hose adequacy and safety measures were reviewed for the city’s fire companies.
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State
Glaize
Messrs
Piss Hardy
Rosenberger
Gray Avene
National Avenue
Smithfield Avenue
Highland
Smithfield Avenues
Arthur Shull
Hardy
Henry
Page
H.F. Byrd
J. R. du Shane
Hough
Virginia Experiment Station
Blacksburg
Winchester
Fense
Commissioner of the Revenue
Chamber of Commerce
Main Street
Frederick E. Clerk
Handley Schools
Clerk
Walter Cox
Board of Health
Council
F. W. Boland
Cox
Boland
Friendship Fire Co
Hire Co
Sarah Zane Fire Co
South End
Hose Co
Young Boy Held For Attack On A Little Girl
Francis Kluxen a 14 year old boy is held on a murder charge in the death of 12 year old Janette Lawrence. Janette’s body was found in woods owned by the boy’s father after being sexually assaulted and stabbed 25 times. The suspect denies knowledge and showed signs of distress during the search.
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Associated Press
Madison
N. J
Francis Kluxen
New Jersey
Janette Lawrence
Kluxen
Janette
Young Kluxen
Golden Rule Bible Class Plans Men's Evangelistic Campaign
The Golden Rule Bible Class of the M E Church South announces an evangelistic campaign for men from October 16 to 28 in the Golden Rule room. Evening services start at 7 30 with a 15 minute song service led by a large male choir, led by Rev George Richardson. He will deliver a plain gospel message to Winchester men inviting all organized classes and secret orders to attend in working clothes.
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Golden Rule Bible Class
Methodist Episcopal Church
South
Golden Rule Room
George Richardson
F. M. Richardson
Richardson
Rockingham
M.E. Church
Winchester
Body of Christ
For Sale Virginia Power Bonds 7 Percent Interest
Bond listing offering Northern Virginia Power Company bonds paying seven percent interest on April first and October first. Hansbrough and Carter Insurance Loans Real Estate advertise the sale.
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Northern Virginia Power Company
Hansbrough & Carter
Forecast for the Week: Fair and Cool in North Atlantic States
The Associated Press reports that the week starting Monday will bring generally fair and cool weather across the North and Middle Atlantic States. Unsettled conditions and possible rain are expected Thursday or Friday, with frost probable.
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Associated Press
Washington
Middle Atlantic
Two Couples Given Marriage Licenses in County Clerk Office
Marriage licenses issued October 6 at the county clerk office to L. E. White and Miss Mary Lockhart of Mountain Falls Virginia and Carson Renner and Miss Mabel Brill of Star Tannery Virginia. The Rev. J. B. Hupman performed the ceremonies.
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L. E. White
Mary Lockhart
Mountain Falls
Henry W. White
A. W., Lockhart
Carson Renner
Mabel Brill
Star’Tannery
William Renner
Guy Brill
J. B. Hupman
Demonstration at St Pauls Church by Virginia State School student
Miss Peyton the first graduate of the Virginia State School of Deaf and Dumb colored children in Newport News will demonstrate school work on Sunday October 9 at 4 pm at St Pauls A M E Church. All invited.
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Miss . Peyton
Virginia State School of Deaf and Dumb Colored Children
Newport News
St. Paul’s A. i. E.church
Centenary Church Plans Large Winter Program
Centenary Church unveils a winter recreation and social program with indoor gymnasiums showers baths and lockers. Men boys and girls will join gymnastics games classes and social events while a kindergarten for under school age children begins Monday with a 35 cent monthly fee.
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Reformed Church
Winchester
Karlson
Woods
George H. Grim
Lawrence Hollis
Centenary
Miss Karlson
Empire Packed Second Night of Four Horsemen
The Empire Theatre again filled with an eager crowd for the second night of the Four Horsemen feature. Forty patrons from the previous night returned, seven watched it three times, and the matinee drew many Clarke county attendees. Tonight’s show expected to lure another full house as the final chance to see the film.
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Four Horsemen
Empire Theatre
Clarke County
Winchester
The
Empire
Times
Baler Wire In Stock For Immediate Delivery
Winchester Orchard Supply Co advertises baler wire in stock for immediate delivery. Available in single loop and cross head configurations.
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Winchester Orch. Supply CO
Seed Wheat and Rosen Rye Sources and Lost Cat Notice
Very fancy seed wheat and Rosen rye advertised by Winchester Seed Co Inc. A request to return a lost black cat to Mrs R E Byrd on Amerast street. Also coal car and furnace coal delivery mentioned by H B Keck ley with dates and locations implied.
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Winchester Seed Co, Inc
Black Cat
R. E. Byrd
Amerast St
Iptf
Young Ladies Win Essay Contest at Empire Theatre
The Empire Theatre in Winchester hosted an essay contest tied to The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse film. Judges Mrs. Walker McC Bond and C. Vernon Eddy plus Daniel B. Conrad awarded Miss Adrian Mason first prize of 10 in gold and Miss Celia Irene Smith second prize of 5 in gold. Six essays were submitted. only the top two will be published in The Star next Monday.
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Winchester
Empire Theatre
Walker McC
Bond
Messrs. C. Vernon Eddy
Handley Library
Daniel B. Conrad
Staff of
the Star
Ibanez
Nest
The
Star
Adrian Mason
Celia Irene Smith
Fort Loudoun Seminary
Salvation Army Revival Meetings Announced
Harvey Alfred Wells a Salvation Army pioneer officer will lead Sunday meetings at the Court House Auditorium. The schedule includes a 12 a m Holiness service a 2 20 p m Sunday school and an 8 p m salvation meeting preceded by a 7 45 p m street gathering. The public is invited and nonmembers are especially welcome. Miller's Drug Store advertises Kodaks and other items.
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Harvey Alfred Wells
Salvation Army
Court House
Dr Shields to Speak on Medical Missions at Church
Dr Randolph Tucker Shields medical missionary of the Southern Presbyterian Church to China and Rockefeller professor at Johns Hopkins in Baltimore will deliver an address on Medical Missions in the church at 7 30 o clock tomorrow evening. The pastor Rev Dr J H Lacy will lead the 11 o'clock service. Sunday school at 9 30 a m Open Door Bible class at 945 a m Highland Avenue Mission schedule includes Sunday school 2 30 p m and preaching 7 30 p m An apartment for rent 1 W Der ard St applies 188S Market St ip.
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Randolph Tucker Shields
Southern Presbyterian Church
China
Rockefeller
John Hopkins Hospital
Baltimore
Presbyterian Church
J. H. Lacy
Highland Avenue
Richmond Woman Elected Head of Frances Willard WCTU Chapter
Mrs William T Walters former Winchester W C T U worker and wife of Rev Dr Walters now based in Richmond has been elected president of the Frances Willard Chapter of the Woman's Christian Union at a Richmond meeting this week.
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William “T. Walters
Dr. Walters
City
Richmond
A. B. Richards
Frederick County
Frances Willard
Woman’s Christian Union
For Sale Grimes Golden Apples in Bushel Baskets
For sale Grimes Golden apples in bushel baskets offered by W Taylos Wall Ip.
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Grimes
W. Taylos Wall
Mrs. Orndorff in Frederick County Improved Little After Stroke
Mrs. Frank Orndorff of Frederick County, who suffered a stroke at the home of her son in law and daughter Mr and Mrs Edward Peer on North Braddock Street, has shown little improvement. Her left side is affected.
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Frank Orndorff
Frederick County
Edward Peer
North Braddock Street
Church Rally Service Each Department And Bible Class
Rally service in every department of the church. Men's Bible Class at 9 30, divine service at 11 a m and 7 30 p m. A cordial welcome to everybody.
Miss Eulalia Savage Heads to Providence Hospital for Nursing Course
Miss Eulalia R. Savage departs for Washington to study professional nursing at Providence Hospital. She has prior hospital training as a pupil at Winchester Memorial Hospital last winter.
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Eulalia ‘R. Savage
Washington
Providence Hospital
Train Hits Auto Killing One Injuring Four in Maryland
A Baltimore and Ohio passenger train No. 71 struck a car at a state road crossing east of Mount Airy, Frederick County. One man, Harry Hill, 43, was killed. three others and a six year old boy were injured including George Hill, the motorman, and Mrs. George Atll. The injured were taken to Frederick City Hospital where the 6 year old suffered lacerations, and the others suffered punctured lungs and bruises.
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Associated Press
Frederick
Frederick City
Baltimore and Ohio
Baltimore
State Road Crossing
Mount Airy
Harry HI
Mechanicsville
Carroll County
George Hill
Annapolis
Washington, Baltimore and Annapolis
Firemen March Armistice Day Parade Participation
The Friendship Fire Company voted to join Armistice Day exercises on November 11 at the local ceremony marking the World War I end. They will decorate the hall with national colors and bunting and march in the Armistice Day parade as part of community observances.
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Friendship Fire Company
Woman's Auxiliary
Robert Y. Conrad Post
American Legion
B. Cornwell
The
Chester and Western Railroad
Young Leeds Weds a Greek Princess in Paris
William B. Leeds Jr son of Princess Anastasia of Greece and William B. Leeds of Richmond Indiana married Princess Xenia niece of King Constantine of Greece in a civil ceremony in Paris. The couple will have French civil rites today and two more ceremonies tomorrow at the American Church of the Holy Trinity and the Russian Church with pomp.
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Associated Press
Paris
William B. Leeds, Jr
Anastasia
Greece
William B. Leeds
Richmond
Indiana
Xenia
Constantine
Splendid Orchestra Makes Hit With Equa Horsemen
The four audience views of The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse praise the score. Empire shows tonight as curtain at eight fifteen with seats a dollar and seventy five plus tax.
Armistice Day Ceremony Fund Allocated in Senate Bill
Washington Senate approves immediate passage of a bill providing 175000 dollars for Armistice Day ceremonies and burial of an unknown American soldier at Arlington with unanimous consent and no debate.
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Associated Press
Washington
Senate
Arlington
Window Plate and Windshield Glass in Stock
Special sizes cuts to order offered by John W. Rosenberger & Co. Service includes glass windows plates and windshields with custom sizing and sizing options. Phone number 722 provided for orders and inquiries.
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John W. Rosenberger & CO
Mr Frank Van Miller Dies in Roanoke at 76
Longtime Winch resident Mr Frank Van Miller aged 76 died at his Roanoke home after years of living there since Roanoke was a village. He leaves sons John and Frank and a brother Jacob Van Miller. He built up Roanoke, once the Magic City, and owned a Salem avenue mercantile line. His wife Margaret Taylor died four years ago. Funeral at St Andrews Church.
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Frank van Miller
Winch
Roanoke
John Taylor
Ealt and Ohio Railroad
St Andrews” Church
van Miller
Margaret ‘Tayl Winchester
Mar Park
John
Prank
Mage Wallace Circus
Jacob van Miller
Agie
West Virginia
Ogtry and
Mountainay
Salem Avenue
Light Frost Probable Tonight in Virginia Weather Bulletin Says
A Weather Bureau bulletin to The Star from Washington forecasts light frost likely tonight in Virginia. Miss Bertie Lee McAtee of near Charlestown West Virginia visited friends in town, and Mrs. Charles S. Bryant and her young son returned to Washington after weeks with relatives here.
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Virginia
The
Star
Weather Bureau
Washington
Bertie Lee McAtee
Charlestown
W. Va
Winchester
Charles S. Bryant
Graham Stock Co to Present Which One Shall Marry at Auditorium
Graham Stock Company brings the play Which One Shall Marry as a companion to Experience at the Auditorium Monday night. Tickets go on sale at People’s Drug Store with two for one price. sale ends before seven p m. Curtain at 8 30 vaudeville between acts. Serial Breaking Through shown before stock act with rating at 8. Prices 16 and 26 cents for children 30 and up for adults 50 cents includes tax. Doors open 7 30 no reserved seats first come first served.
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Graham Stock Co
Fine Filma
Graham Stock
People's Drug Store
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Richard E. Byrd
TIP Ags Ee
Mr. Henry
Cooper Merchandise & Oil Company
Cumberland Valley
Church
H. B. Keckley
Salvation Army & Meetings
Pisinens
Kodaks
Andy Fine
Miller's Drug Store
DR. Shields
W. Derard St
Market St
Lutheran Church
Mursple
George Atll
Apalapolia
Harry Hill
Young Leeds
Doug Pape
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