Rotary Clubs of Valley Gather at Intercity Meet
Rotary clubs of Valley convened for an intercity meeting with Frank Bane of Richmond as principal speaker on youth work. Winchester leaders attended, with Hugh Duffey stepping in as pinch hitter after Bob Ingle’s wrist sprain. Notable attendees included Reginald Haines and Dan Lupton among many local Rotarians and guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Bane
Richmond
Rotary
Bob Ingle
Winchester Club
Hugh Duffey
Winchester Rotary
Winchester
Robert Faeie
Rey D. Miller
William Stryker
Parson” Nelson
Ralph Pettitt
H. 8. Duffey
Alson S. Hott
Peyton Marshall
Victor Arthur
Sam Arthur
Charles W. Trenary
Vernon Eddy
B. M. Sullivan
J. S. Haldeman
Thomas J. Cooper
William Dixon
Charles Pee
Reginald Haines
Dan Lupton
Walker Bond
Hoffman
Rotary Anns
Lupton
Ingle
Haldeman
McVicar
Hott
Helen Cooper
Adele
Metz
Charles Beck
Carrie Lupton
Messrs. Marshall, Duffey
Arthur
Stabs Sweetheart Then Drinks Poison After Despondent Fit
Kansas City, Ma October 10 Glenn Jenkins 34 a former Central High School student stabbed his sweetheart Marie Young 21 three times during a motor ride at an amusement resort He left the body in the car drove to the police station drank poison He said they had dated a year and a half Marie a telephone operator Jenkins was a student waiter in a downtown club
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Associated Press
Kansas
City
Harry
Glenn Jenkins
Central High School
Marie Young
Jenkins
Plaice
Marie
Miss Young
Virginia Apples Show Strength in Liverpool Market
Special to The Star from Washington reports Edwin Smith of the U S Department of Agriculture says Virginia apples are strong at the Liverpool auction. York Imperials in liberal supply and active demand. Grimes Golden light supply and good demand. Jonathan moderate supply and active demand. No 1 2 inch and 24 inch sizes in good condition bring varied prices from 5.11 to 9.84 dollars.
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Washington
Gct. D
Edwin Smith
United States Department of Agriculture
Department
Liverpool
Virginia
York
United States No. 1
Speculation resumes in broad stock market rally
New York October 10 speculation for the advance resumed on a broad scale in today’s stock market. A rally in high priced industrial specialties was conducted with considerable violence. Extreme gains in active issues ranged from 1 to 13 4/5 points with many selling at record highs. Call money renewed at 6 percent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
New York
Call
Death of John R. Giffin at Capon Bridge WV
Word was received of the death of John R. Giffin who died at 8 o clock yesterday afternoon at his home in Capon Bridge West Virginia Funeral services will be held at his home at 1 o clock tomorrow afternoon and from there the body will be taken to Christian Church for burial
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Join’ R Giffin
Capon Bridge
W. Va
Christian Church
Burizk
Wheat market shows little change in overall tone
The Baltimore wheat market behaved with slight movement as domestic and international factors blended. Spring and hard winter wheat held firm while premiums for durum rose on light milling supply. soft red winter faced varied demand and quoted No 2 grades in St Louis Cincinnati and Toledo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Star
Baltimore
Enemas
Australia
St. Louis
Cincinnati
Philadelphia
Toledo
Virginia
Richmond
Baltmmore
Registration For Election Sets New Records In 1928 Breakthrough
Chicago reports record 1 389 742 registered voters for the 1928 election up from 1 064 895 four years earlier. Over 450 000 enrolled at polls yesterday, second of two days. Maryland notes officials working late into the night to register new voters before November election. Baltimore reports 59 428 registered in 621 precincts and 327 308 total names on books that day with further revision expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Chicago
Maryland Maltimore
Hickman Confesses A P That He's A Guilty Sinner
William Edward Hickman, condemned to death for the Marian Parker case, signs a statement to the AP admitting guilt and thanking the State Supreme Court for time to prepare. He denies planning suicide in his cell and says he will take his medicine. He faces execution at San Quentin on October 19 as US Supreme Court appeal is unaccepted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
San Quentin Prison
Cal
William Edward Hickman
Marian Parker
State Supreme Court
James B. Holohan
Hans
United States Supreme Court
Young
Closing Prices For Wheat And Grains In Chicago Market
Closing quotations in the Chicago grain market this afternoon show Wheat December 1.16 percent March 1.20 percent May 1.235 percent. Rye December 1.031 percent March 1.95 percent. Corn December 0.80 March 0.82 May 0.85. Oats December 0.425 March 0.444 May 0.4534.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
W. R. Spielman and Company
Death summons Samuel Weller former Winchester resident
Samuel Weller a former Winchester resident died this morning at his home in San Antonio Texas. He was about 70 and had lived in San Antonio for 45 years. He leaves his widow and daughter Miss Marguerite Weller and his sister Miss Etta Thatcher had lived there for years. Weller was a leading business and civic figure in San Antonio and headed the wholesale firm Weller Wagner and pany.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel Weller
Winchester
San Antonio
Texas
C. L. Carver
Henry W. McVicar
Weller
Augusta
William N. Eddy
Thatehr
Gertrude Thatcher
Brannon Tatcher
Marguerite Weller
Himeslf
Chamber of Commerce
Wagner and Pany
Virginia
Byrd Antarctic Expedition Broadcasts From KDKA
Radio messages reach New York as the City of New York sails toward New Zealand with Captain Byrd and crew. He thanks Westinghouse for the weekly home greeting program and praises supporters who aided the polar voyage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
KDKA
Pittsburgh
Saturn
G. A. Wendt
Westinghouse Electric and Manufacturing Company
IF. C. Melville
Balboa
Canal Zone
New Zealand
Richard E. Byrd
Wendt
Los Angeles
Westinghouse
Antarctic
California
Westinghouse Company
Arctic
Byrd
City of
Eleanor Bolling
Ross
Generou
Sap
Fourth To Pay Penalty For Murder Of Prison Warden
Charles Shader was executed at Will County Jail in Joliet Illinois, becoming the fourth man hanged for the slaying of Deputy Warden Peter Klein during the Joliet penitentiary escape in May 1926. He faced the scaffold calmly, smoking, and refused sympathy, shouting farewell to Jailer James McKeown who answered in kind.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Joliet
Ill
Charles Shader
Will County
Peter Klein
Joliet Penitentiary
Shader
James McKeown
Jim
Graf Zeppelin Flight Delayed by Bad Weather
Friedrichshafen Germany October 10 Dr Hugo Eckner announced shortly after 2 o clock that the dirigible Graf Zeppelin would not start for the United States today due to unfavorable weather conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Friedrichshafen
Germany
Hugo Eckner
United States
Ranges for Sale at SNAPP'S FOUNDRY
One Westinghouse electric range model 3B19 and one small gas range offered for sale by SNAPP'S FOUNDRY with catalog reference 10-9-1p-21.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Westinghouse
Snapp’s
Elks Special Program Wednesday October 10
Elks announce a special program and social session following the lodge meeting. Exalted Ruler Lee M. Lamp invites members and guests to attend the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lee M. Lamp
Ford A and AA Models Hit Strong Production Pace
Ford Motor Company reports the Model A and AA trucks rolling at 5500 units daily in the first week of October. All assembly plants were active on October 1 as Ford eyes surpassing the 1926 Model T record, with over 100000 A and AA units produced and sold in September in the US and Canada. Ford payrolls reach a record high with 125000 workers in Detroit plants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ford Motor Company
Ford
United States
Canada
Detroit
Mrs. Pingley Dies in West Virginia
Mrs. Sarah Pingley wife of William B. Pingley of Terra Alta West Virginia died recently and had formerly lived in town. Funeral services are set for Thursday at 2 o clock at Mt Olive near Hayfield.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John W. Nail
North Loudoun Street
Sarah Pingley
William B. Pingley
Terra-Alta
W. Va
Pingley
Mt. Olive
Hayfield
Speaking Itinerary Of Democrats For Frederick County
Announcement of speaking engagements for the Democratic ticket across Frederick County. Meetings scheduled in several sections with October 12 at 7:30 p.m. at Bryarly school house. Speakers include W. W. Glass of Winchester and Hunter R. Hughes of Albin.
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Frederick County
Severa
Bryarly
W. W. Glass
Winchester
Hunter R. Hughes
Albin
Dr Hunter McGuire Bust to Be Unveiled by Grand-Niece
A Handley High School ceremony will unveil a life size bust of Dr Hunter Holmes McGuire donated to the City School Board. Dr Stuart McGuire will present the bust to honor McGuire born 1835 died 1900 with inscription near other historical busts in the Gallery of History and Art. Miss Ann Tucker McGuire will perform the unveiling as the Handley Band plays. The event is open to the public.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Handley High School
Hunter Holmes McGuire
City School Board
Hunter H. McGuire
Winchester
Stuart McGuire
Richmond
F. T. McFaden
Hunter McGuire
Ann Tucker McGuire
Dr. McGuire
Stonewall Jackson
Sturgeon
Virginia
Handley School
Washington
Jefferson
New Trier Township High School
F. E. Clerk
Jackson
Gallery of History and Art
McGuire
W. H. McKnee
Cast for Firemen's Show Selected for Main Street Follies
At Friendship Hall rehearsal a sextet of end men for the minstrel portion of Main Street Follies were announced Ed ward Parlett Tom Warren Dick Gray Ernest Thomas Conney Sir baugh. The Colonial Theatre will host the benefit at next Tuesday and Wednesday nights with further cast details due tomorrow or Friday. Tickets are on sale locally and at the theatres with prices from 50 cents to 1.50.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Friendship Hall
Main Street
Winchester
Buy Stephens City Mills Saturday October 13
Notice advert by special commissioners Kern and Reardon inviting bids to purchase Stephens City Mills at 13 October sale. Public action authorized by trustees demanding bids for property, with sale specifics published in the local notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
BUY
Stephens City Mills
Frederick County School Board to report absences to juvenile court
The compulsory education law requires children ages seven to fifteen to attend school when open. The Frederick County School Board will not issue absence permits and will report all absences to the judge of the Juvenile and Domestic Relations Court. Leslie D. Kline, Superintendent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick County
Juvenile and Domestic Relations Court
Leslie D. Kline
Women Wanted for Canning Plant Positions
Classified recruitment notice seeking women for full time canning plant work with unusually attractive wages. Apply to National Prist Product Company Inc. Date or location not specified.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Priit Product
Company. Inc
Babe Ruth's five homers seal Yankees World Series win over Cardinals
In 1928 the New York Yankees completed a four game sweep of the St Louis Cardinals. Babe Ruth paced the victory with five homers including two ties and a late seventh inning burst. The Cardinals, led by Sherdel, fought to the end but Ruth's power and a favorable call shifted momentum.
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St. Louis
Oct. C
Yankees
Cardinals
Babe Ruth
Red Birds
Ruth
Willie Sherdel
Sherdel
Bambino
Knights Templar of Virginia Meet in Danville
Danville Virginia hosts the annual Grand Commandery conclave October 25 and 26 drawing several hundred visitors from across the state Roanoke already reports forty reservations. The opening night parade will wind through the city and the religious meeting at First Presbyterian Church features Rev. Dr. Frank T. McFaden of Winchester. A reception follows at the Masonic Temple. W Crews Wooding of Danville, current vice commander, is expected to be elevated to grand commander.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Preas
Danville
Grand Commandery Knights Templar of
Virginia
Roanoke
Templars
First Presbyterian Church
Frank T. McFa
Local Knights to Attend Winchester Commandery Danville Meeting
The Local Knights will send three past right eminent grand commanders of the Grand Commandery to the Danville conclave Rev Dr F McFaden A M Baker and C Oases Eddy. The local commandery elected D R Slonaker Allen B Gray and Frank Dorsey as delegates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester’ Commandery
No. 12
Danville
McFaden
A. M. Baker
C. Oases Eddy
D. R. Slonaker
Allen B. Gray
Frank Dorsey
Rally Day Exercises At Fresby Presbyterian Sunday School
Rally day exercises of the Fresby Presbyterian Sunday school were held last Sunday with a program by the school. Promotions were made certificates presented and an offering of 125 dollars was collected for the church extension work. W B Wagner is superintendent. The event ran at 9 30 am with 322 present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. B. Wagner
Democratic campaign literature available at headquarters
All persons interested in the Democratic cause may visit Democratic Headquarters at 39 E. Water Street to obtain literature, buttons, photographs, and automobile tags. Mrs. Hott and Miss Cooper will be available at all times.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. Water Street
Democratic
Salesman Wanted to Sell Dodge Cars and Trucks
Advertisement requests a salesman to sell Dodge cars and trucks for J. Howard Cathers & Co. Includes terse pricing line and terse contact cue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dodge
J. Howard
Cather & CO
Northern Virginia Dental Study Club Formed at Winchester Meeting
The Northern Virginia Dental Study Club was organized by local dentists led by Dr. Ralph B. Snapp with officers named for a one year term. Members include Drs. Daniels Hardesty Heist Knight Sr Richard Yost Harlee Maphis and Grove from Winchester Berryville Strasburg and others. The group aims to promote cooperation, ethical practice, and advancement of dental knowledge among members. The next meeting will be at 8 o'clock Thursday evening November 8 at Daniels office in Berryville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virgsinia
George Hardesty
Berryville
George H. Heist
B. M. Knight
J. A. Richard
B.C. Yost
C. B. Har+lee
R. R. Sartelle
Winchester
C. B. Maphis
Cecil Grove
Strasburg
Daniels
R. Snapp
Virginia Dental Study Club
Clu
Major Tipton to Exhibit at Bowles Field This Weekend
Major Tipton of the National Guard will perform exhibitions at Bowles Field this weekend. The noted World War I ace will showcase aerial maneuvers and stunts, including formation flying, in a public display expected to draw crowds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Major Tipton
Bowles Field
Tipton
National Guard
Logan Weld
Baltimore
Winchester Aéro
Western Front
Machinist Mate Earns Medal for Heroic Rescue on Bruce
William R. Huber a machinist mate first class of the destroyer Bruce is awarded the Medal of Honor. He rescued Charles H. Bryan after a boiler accident at Norfolk navy yard and re entered the steam filled fire room to aid the crew, risking his life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington
William R. Huber
Bruce
Scretary Wilbur
Huber
Hat °Burg
Charles H. Bryan
Norfolk Navy Yard
Rev J M Carr to Lead Evening Presbyterian Service
The Rev J M Carr of Barkside will conduct the prayer meeting at the Presbyterian Church tonight. Rev Dr F T McFaden preaches by appeal of the Presbytery at Hanging Church nine miles beyond Capon Bridge, where Rev J G Reveley is pastor. Dr McFaden is joined nightly by N A McGlathery with assisting singing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. M. Carr
Barkside
Presbyterian Church
F. T. McFaden
Hanging Church
Capon Bridge
J. G. Reveley
Dr. McFaden
N. A. McGlatherys
Apples Ready to Eat for Sale in Winchester Area
Jonathan Apples ready to eat go on sale by Mrs Horsey at Berryville Pike Winchester Wa co on Brucetown Friday night Oct 12. Spells for good apple barrels available by THOS D Cather Clearbrook VA Call numbers provided. Winchester Steam Laundry ad appears with street-like contact lines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Horsey
Berryville Pike
Winchester
Brucetown
Thos. D. Cather
Clearbrook
Desirable Offices for Rent at 41 N Market St
Desirable offices for rent in a new building at 41 N Market St. Interested parties should contact SNAPP S FOUNDRY. Note shows location and contact details for available spaces.
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N. Market St
Snapp’s
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Rotary Clubs OF Valley
Intersity Meet
The
John R. Gifin Caled
Hickman
A. P
Samuel Welle
Comdr
Apple
United Kingdom
Southampton
London
Glasgow
Belfast
Manchester
Bristol
Cardiff
Hull
Newcastle
W. B. Pingley
West Va
DR. Mpguire
H. R. Kern
Jas P. Reardon
N.Y. Yankees
Pfirman
da Frisch
Knights Templar of
Democratic Campaign Committee
Dental Surgeons
Mr. Carr
Jonathan Apples
Winchester Steam Laundry
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